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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

The ETics Especially BUoyaut-PTos-
porous Condition Of the Anthracite
Tradc-I.ist in General DuII-Rc-
s-<.ssfons Occur After the Opening
NEW YORK. May 23--Business was
resumed in the Stock Market This
morning with little OF nothing new to
engage attention. London furnished a
lower range Of prices for American
stocks, and foreign houses were again
sellers in this market. There was.
however. very NttIe resultant effect in
the local dealings The initial trans
actions showed irregular changes IN
prices in comparison with last nights
final figures.
All Of the lower priced anthracite coal
stocks again showed aggressive
strength, with heavy dealings in the
Erie, Reading and Ontario and West
ern issues, At the same time nothing
definite or novel in the way Of gossip
attended the dealings in this group,
although it was expected that the eX-
ceedingIy prosperous condition of the
anthracite trade would be reflected in
LlC returns IlGuC UPON tllC SlOOhS ~OAA-
cerned.
Among the so-called speCiaIties in the
railway list there were further ad-
vances on large transactions in Chica-
60, Indianapolis and Louisville, Toledo,
St Louis and Western, and Chicago
Terminal St Paul was only moderate
" active fracuonaIly below yesterdays
final prices
The dealings in the Pacific stocks and
n the other Western railway issues
were comparatively small, and, indeed,
so far as the railway list was concern
ed, interest converged almost alto
gether on the anthracite ccal stocks
The local traction group was also very
duh, with the exception Of Brooklyn
Rapid Transit, which was firm
In the industrial quarter Sugar Re
fining was exceptionally strong in ad
the stock, and the L. s. Steel issues
were active and fairly steady. Unit
ed States Leather continued firm and
active. Dealings continued IL Ameri-
can Malt and in the American Car and
Foundry issues. Among the special
ties Amalgamated Copper was steady.
and Consolidated Gas was quoted
somewhat below yesterdays figures.
Trading was IN compa ratively light
volume throughout the market, and
was again described as being chiefly
for the professional account After the
initial dealings. profit realizing sales in
duced slight recessions in a number of
directions
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New York COTTON MARKED.
strangIed II wildcat.
FFom dc GaincsEiTle FIa-J SUM-


Mr.. n Sylvester, one Of the progressive
planters Of the Hague section, relates
his recent experience with a tremendous
wildcat near Hague Z Sylvester. the
father Of the young man, had a trap set
for some animal which had been killing
his chickens, supposed to be coon The
following morning after the trap had been
set Mr. Sylvester went to ascertain If the
trap had accomplished its purpose, when
he was surprised TO find q wildcat tightly
clinched between the strong steel jaws
II was the old geutleman's desire 10 cap
tuTe the animal alive, consequently he
summoned his son to help him The young
man cautiously approached his catship
from the rear. quickly grasping the ami
NAL back Of the neck. 1t Is useless to add
that 4 general scene Of animation follow
ed, IN which the fur flew lively for Il
while he ANIMALS antagonist finally
got the better Of the situation, however
but when the cat was released from the
trap it was found that he had been
strangIed to death by the tight grasp Of
his captCr. His catShip was one Of the
largest ever captured in this county
measuring three feet one inch from head
10 tail Mr. Sylvester relieved the animal
of its skin. which he holds as reminis-
cence OF his experience.
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PROPOSALS For ADHESIVE LABFLsr-

PROPOSALS FOR ADHESIVE LABEL-U. 5
Department Of Agriculture, Office OF the St-re
tary, Washington. D. G. May %. Ip0I-seaIed
proposals VIII be received at the Office OF the
DisbUrsiug Clerk OF this department in Wash
Ington, until 2 O'CLOCK ?. NJ on WEDNES
DAY NAY %, 1901, for furnishing the Bureau
Of Animal Industry OF this department during
the year beginning July l. 1901 with one million
toE as many as may be needed 20 June 80. 1902
adhesive labels Of paper cardboard for afixing
10 inspected meat. These labels TO be in sheets
Of ten. each label ~ inches square perforated
numbered conseeutlvcly, and bound IN books of
1000 labels each No label viii be considered
unless il has been tested under the conditions
Of handling meat in the trade and found sue
cessful. The composition o. any adhesive or
other compound used on the labels must be sent
by Ehe time mentioned to the Chief OF the
Bureau Of ANNA! Industry in an envelope marked
Confidential, in order that he may determine
whether II contains any substance injurious 10
health. The successful bidder VIII be required
TO furnish good and sufficient bond in the
sum OF $1,000 TO the fuIfllment OF his
contract The department reserves the right
to reject any al bids. Each proposal should
be IN envelope addressed TO the Secretary Of
Agriculture Washington, D. G. and the envelope
should be marked Proposal for Adhesive Labels"
WILLIS L MOORE, Acting Secretary.
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The CounterchecI. QuarreIsome.
lFrom the London Morning Post)

(FToIn the London Morning POsL)
When the famous John Radcliffe, whose
library IS 50 well known an institution at
oxford. lived in Bow Street, his garden
adjoined that Of Sir Godfrey Kneller
Being intimate fsiends,' as Jesse tells
US, they agreed that a doorway should
be broken through the wall to admit Of
their enjoying a free intercourse with
each other Some MISUNDERSTANDING
however, having arisen between them
KneiIer sent 4 message to Radcliffe that
he intended 10 close up the door" Rad
cliffe. it Is said asked the messenger to
tsn Kneller that he might do anything
with the door except paint it, while the
painter returned the very obvious mes
sage: Tell DR.. Radcliffe, with my COM
pIiments, that l win take anything from
him but his physiC.'
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Washington stock Exchange.

SaIes-C and p Tel IS: 2GO0q106: Cap
itaI Traction 3o01021k: Columbia Title ms
Co: 200af+z; G. and P Tel 50d707s, san
100G70%4; MergenthaIer Linotype: 2GG164,
2oG1641z. I-anSton MonotyDe: 1O6G135s-
American GraphoDhOne Co. com: 96Gl0;
American GraphoplTone Company pre-
ferred: Il2TIII4. lO001I2s. 350G11Iz. 201d115s:
After call-Colunbia Fire ms Co. I09H
I07s Wash TraC & EIec- as, 2,G09a64,
9G2GG651z. National Union Fire ms Co,
6SG9Is: Capital Traction IG162@z-
..,y-I-ylS-HrE-N-r I,pNrS
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Both Drove.

First Boy-Yopu folks amt as rieh as ours
Ny father and mother go driving every day.
Second Boy-My father drives every day too
First Boy don't believe it. What does he
drive?
Second Boy-Nails.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
LEGAL NOTICES.

CFiled May IS. 1901. R YOUNG, Clerk
N THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
or COLUMBIA TIE 18TH DAY or MAY.
Ig0I.-ROSA CLARKE VS.. ROBERT B.
CLARKE No ZZI6g- Equity Docket 80.
On motion Of the plaintiff by Mr. A. K
Love her solicitor, it Is ordered that the de-
fendaHt Robert B. Clarke, cause his appearance
TO be entered herein on OF before the first
rule day occurring forty days after this day:
otherwise the cause viii be proceeded with as in
case OF default
The object Of this suit is to obtain 4 divorce
from the bond of marriage on the ground Of de
seFtion by the defendant for the uninterrupted
space Of two years.
This notice TO be published once a week for
three successive weeks in the Washington Law
Reporter' and The Times, c: Washington City
BY the court:
LSeal) A. B. HAGNER, Justice, etc
True cepy-'fest:
J. r. YOUNG. Clerk etc
By 81 A. CLANCY, Assistant Clerk.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
FINANCIAL.

DIVIDEND NOTICE.-The Board Of Directors OF
the international Investment Company have de-
clared seTHi-anuuaI dividend OF II per cent
upon the stock OF the company, payable on the
1st day Of July, 1901. Shareholders viii please
present their certificates at the company's Of
fees, 10 and ~ Thirteenth Street northwest on
the above date and receive their checks
By order OF the Board ELLIS F FROST,
Secretary
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
CHILDREN'O COUNTRY Home.

The GARDEN AND POUND PARTY for the
Childrens Country Home viii be held at the
residence OF the Governor OF the Soldiers Home
THIS AFTERNOON from to p n Take 9th St
cars 10 18th and [; transfer TO car taking YOU to
Soldiers Home gate OF Governors residence: one
fare If it rains. postponed until Friday.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
LOANS OE sic

I~AkES Ut SAO
AND UPWARD ON FURNITURE AND PIANOS
At lowest rates and On the day you anplv. We
are loaning On the Building and Loan AsS5ristio5
plan which makes the cost Of carving IONS
much less than you pay elsewhere and allows vo,
to pay it of in any Eized notes you desire nv,
ming from one to twelve months. If yn,r have a
loan with some other company We vii paw il
of and advance you more money IL desired Rates
cheeTfully given, and cost to you 1nIess loan
is made Call and get rates. Front room. 6rst
6oor.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 F St. N ~.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

(FIed May 8, 1901. r Young. Clerk.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
or COMMUNICATIVE T. WILLIAMS Is
MURRAY WILLIAMS Equity No. 222IG
On motion Of the complainant by Edward l.
Gies, her solicitor, II Is this Sth day OF Nav
1901 ordered that the defendant Murray VII
hams. cause his appearance 10 be entered herein
on before the first rule day occurring FORTY
days after this day; otherwise the cause viii
be proceeded with in case Of default The
object OF this suit is TO obtain an absolute di-
vorce on the ground Of desertion. copy of
this order 10 be published once week for three
successive weeks prior to said rule day in the
Washington Law Reporter and The Washing
ton Times.
(SeaL.l A B. HAGNER.
Associate Justice.
A true eopy-Test:
J. r. YOUNG Clerk
By NJ. A. CLANCY, Asst Clerk
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

There mas been some activity in Colo
RADIO Southern The story that the line
is TO be taken over ny one of the big
syndicates operating in the West may be
true. but at present the stock IS not con
sideTed a safe purchase by careful people
There are explicit denials by the Gould
people that they have any intention Of
buying the system
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

Of the reasons put out by the friends Of
that this system has been absorbed AS
matter Of fact there IS little prospect
of the Lackawanua being acquired. as the
control is not held by any one OF any
two stockholders The Standard Oh Van
derbilt. and First National Bank parties
all own considerable blocks OF the stock
There was little boom in the American
Car Foundry securities early in the day
as there was yesterday The common
stock sold between g and y and nearer
TO the latter figure for the most part
There is q story that the dividend m this
stock IS to le Increased either TO 3 per
cent or Z per cent per annum. The stock
IS considered one Of the best OF the low
priced iudustrials. The earnings Of the
company are very large comparatively
and a large surplus is being piled up
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Corrected daily BY ". B. H5bbs & To -,ern-
6eTs Of the New YORK Stock Exchange IzIe 2
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

Sugar was doomed early in the day, and
there was d tip that the stock would
be advanced sharply 1t was said in this
connection that an advance in the price of
refined sugars has been arranged. and will
be announced shortly. The affairs Of the
trust are said 20 be in excellent shape The
directors will take action on the dividend
question shortly
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

There are tips out that both the Erie
and the Wabash are trying 10 buy the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western. One
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR LIBRARY OF cox
GRESS Washington. D. C.. Nay q -IeOI-COAL
AND MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES-Senarate
sealed proposals for furnishing and delivering AZ
the Building for the Library Of Congress IN this
city, white ash furnace and pea coal ice. and
hardware plumbing kitchen. and painters sup
plies; hauling ashes and washing towels viii be
received al this Office until 2 O'CLOCK P N
THURSDAY. JUNE b. 100, and then publicly
opened Specifications. general instructions. and
blank forms O: T.. osai may be obtained On
application to this gs.ice- BERNARD X GREEN
Superintendent
Z. s ENGINEER OFFICE, 785 North CAPITOL ST
Washington D c.. April -. 1901 sealed p,a-
pOsals viii be received here until NOON. NAY
q. 1871 and then publicly opened, for furnishing
wrought and cast IRON stair work safety treads
steel ladders. steel plate manhole covers. and
hstchway frames and covers cast iron drinking
fountain frames, manhole covers and frames. ven
tilating registers and two steel tanks for new
building for Government Printing Office Iusorua-
ton furnished on application. JOHN STEPHEN
SEWELL, Captain, Engineers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

The fractions were at first dull but lat
er there was what seemed to be good buy
ing in them and they al made advances
Brooklyn Rapid Transit perhaps being
the leader
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
Until May %.
ROEkS

Bulls will continue 10 annoy you IS long
as your blood remains IN bad condition s S s.
puts the blood IN good order and q g
keeps It SO, ~ ~
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View York stock Market.

Corrected daily by u. B. Hibbs & Co. mem
bers Of the New York Stock Exchange, I4I9 F
Street
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

Reading, first preferred, was also strong
this morning and Ontario ard Western
made an advance. Bullish gossip regard
Ing both Of these securities is heard in
the Street
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23
CASH TO LoAN

CASH TO LOAN
on FURNITURE. PIANOS. ETC
without removal from your possession AMI N ,r,,
amount from SO to 500 Our rates arc tf1c
cheapest, and YOU can make your own terms
Loans made within three hours from the time
you apply We loan for the interest only. and
do not want your goods, so you need have no
fear Of losing them Our Offices are I'D on the
9Th floor, away rom the street. and are 50 ar
ranged that we can ensure strictest privacy. Drop
in and get our rates
POTOMAC GUARANTEE EOAx IN
$3.50 T ST. NEAR 9TH NV
Room - Atlantic Building.
Take Elevator 10 Fifth Floor.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

There was little OF novelty in the Stock
Market this morning. During the first
hour OF mere the market was fairly
strong with the anthracite coaiers and
the fractions perhaps in the lead Later
there was some recession. Neither move
Inent, however, was important enough to
attract much attention and the traders
market may be said to be still in order.
The sale of a block Of Northern Pacific at
$50 shows that the corner is stiu on in
this stock and Il had a somewhat de-
pressing effect on speculation IN genera
Purchasers are not advised except on the
leclines and then only in such securities
as have not participated to their fun
proportion in the recent big boom a few
securities are selling below the prices at
which they may be expected reasonably
10 sell in the near future. Nothing def
mite Is heard as yet regarding the bank
statement, but a loss Of cash would not
be SURPRISING Loans probably have not
decreased. and they may show d consid-
cradle increase for the week
The feature Of the early market was
Erie, common stock, which advanced to
s2z4, thus showing d handsome gain for
the past two or three days The stock
and its prospects have been described in
this column heretofore. There is pool
pool is operating in the right direction it
cannot be considered TO be an unsafe
feature Of the outlook FOR the stock The
anthracite coal situation is more rosy
than at any time heretofore and the Erie
Is IN d position TO reap 10 the fun all the
benefits 70 be derived. One Of the pre-
6ictions made by q good house this morn
Ing was that the common stock viii sell
al 60.
Reading, first preferred, was also strong
this morning and Ontario ard Western
made an advance. Bullish gossip regard
the Street
The fractions were at first dull, but lat
er there was what seemed to be good buy
ing in them and they ali made advances
Brooklyn Rapid Transit perhaps being
the leader.
There are tips out that both the Erie
and the Wabash are trying TO buy the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western. One
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

I HAVE some money to loan on furniture pianos
etc st low rate Of interest; confidential Holm
MARTIN. Room 81, Warder Bldg.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

MONEY To LOAN on APPROVED COIIAT.
ERhL-No delay. CHARLES A BAKER Rooms
10 and "A. MetzeroJt Building II10 F st.
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THE COALERS THE FEATURE
Low-Priced Stocks of This Group
Lead the Market.

The ErIcs Especially Buoyant-Pros-
porous Condition Of the Anthracite
Tradc-Iist in General DuIl-Rc-
sessfons Occur After the Opening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-05-23

4 true cOpy-IeSL.
J. R. YOUNG. Clerk.
By NJ. 4. CLANCY, Asst. Clerk.
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COLUMBIA GUARANTEE co.,
Glib r Street 81. w.

MONEY LOANED salaried people and retail mer.
chants upon their own names without sec1,ri ".
easy payments ToL&AN. Room IS e0s-9I4 q
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1901-01-07

DR.. Z. X. Byrnc. the yard surgeon. says
There Is an epidemiS OF grip among the
iIfooklyn Savy-iard. on the receiving ship
Vermont and on the battle-ship Alabama.
~ the yard II was stated to-day that there
were no less than iGS cases. Colonel X. l..
Meade. Commander OF Marines. and Cap
tain ~ r. Mark are among those who are
confined TO their beds.--S. !. Evening Tcle-
VIZ
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Royal Ni11on Rxg,.

a handsome Rug Of a good quality
will add greatly to tn. appearance Of
your Office. Here arc goods and prices
that can't be matched elsewhere at
the c.e.>st time:
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GIRL WON'T LIVE AT HOME.
Pr>sers House Of Rcf.ke to ss.y,nE
In AZ Night.

Hermln!a 8afarovic. a pretty brunette.
fourteen Years old. of 1877 Third avenue.
was committed to the House OF Refuge
IN the Yorkville Police Court to-day.
Her father. Carl SafarOvic. and he.
s;epmothtr pleaded tcarfully with her
70. come home. but she declared that un-
less she was permitted to go on, at
nisht she would stay away. Magistrate
Olmsted tried his persuasive powers with
the Girl. but she shook her mead dis
dainfully.
Both her father and stepmothcr de-
clarsd that the Girl was maynard.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1901-01-07

REVOLVING OFFICE
CHAIR, Of quaIt.r-sawed
golden oak, rubbed and polish
ed finish, shaped arm, high
hack with heavy sp,ndles,
saddle scat, durable and com.
Portable; actually worth
$500: In this sale at $50
ARMCHAIR. to match the
above chair. in this sale at $40
SOLID OAK DESKS; regu-
larry sold at 5000; special
for this sale. at, 2.S0
These desks have high roll tops:
aIe 90 inches wide, IS inches deep
ard so inches high: rubbed and pol
ished; = drawers in left pedestal; one
large and two small drawers for
books in night pedestal; full base
beard aud closed back.
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o1. " " % 1hs s sy s1p me" ss a ''
nookyn Nyid the eeenS
the nH .hs d.y S he1 n ns dG sa ip.. s s
were no !s. than lm Colonel / -, . 49, - ~
" gin
7honsands nth today hundreds
MN Frustrated ruth Grip fheImonn Grip SPREADING
lies SUFFERING Many places crippled through sickness
me a,e9 not nteessa dange,I % Gp care and ,e right remedies,
col Either take Cold physician
uiH speedily break up all forms Of cH and 9rrMUNYOS
dangerous than the disease
Grip affinity nerves
acid secreed eliminated
Ito
distribution MUNYON'S great free
OF MUNYON'S COLD CURE walls and OF MUNYON'S
a
among all classes New
o o He
child
Mumi m ctr VIII n few h,uu:m
e'h
1T WILL COST YOU NOTHING ss sa,.s n .m.a.y ell
Hf Orion Every Day Evening
RRnAI'MAv AND 18TH STREET.
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FLAT TOP OFFICE DESK.
OF golden oak, polish t.hi.h,
closed back ard sides, 4 large
drawers. casy-wotk.ng sli.e,
.sOx42 in. top. actually worth
$500: IN this sale at 8
GEN UlNE LEATHER
COUCH, with drum head. five
rows o: deep tufts, all sp.ing
ctgc, round erd, claw feet.
mace with the very best
stccl.tempered springs. very
soft, comioftat!e and durable;
specially reduced for this sale
to 81
LEATHER COUCH, hest tenn
perrd steel springs. plain top,
shaped head, over o It. long,
Of = fine design. claw tect,
well made, comfortable and
specially reduced for
this sale to ~.
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distribution MUNYON'S great
MUNYON'S of MIINYON
which sensat
all classes In New York s.
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Our Yearly January Sale of
Canned Goods

Is SON. and win be 'o until 100 900 Americas
Best Canned Goods have been disposed Of The product of
every famoua packer in the Union is herede by side in
petiionPeaches Plums Pears Cherries Apcots Pneappes
Tomatoes Corn, Peas Baked Beans Succoash String Beans
Spinach Imported Peas Lima Beans and all the other Beans
Imported Mushrooms and fruit and vegetable that the
mind of the gourmet or the sou,nand could think Of
''T1y em before you buy 'em!" Well open anything
sample and il doesn your expectation
'there's harm done We're after your opinion we'll
your custom.
We won't say anything about prices to-day but you can
safely take word for it that they're the lowest quoted
where for goods Of such superior excellence
in 100-case wholesale lots.
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ALSO

Full and completes Inns Of ss
BLANK BOOKS OF ALL KINDS,
STATIONERY AND OFFICE SUP
PLIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
COPYING PRESSES, Etc,
at the low:st prices named b. a1)
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ROYAL WILTON RUGS,
27xJ inches; regularly soA
at $3.50; special FOX this sale
at
ROYAL WILTON RUGS,
3oxo3 inches; regularly sold
at $3.50; special Tor this sale
ut
ROYAL WILTON RUGS.
3 It. 3 in. K 10 II. 9 in; Icga-
lasly sold at 5000; sp,cist
for this sale at ]
ROYAL WILTON RUGS.
Oft. x II f.; regularly sold
at $500; special for this sale
at ]