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Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-31
Monkey Tagged the Train.

do you see that little gray mon
key? Well, he's a hero" said John
Lover, one of the keepers of the Zoo,
as he put his hand tenderly in be-
tween the bars of the cage. THAT
monkey used to belong to an organ
grinder, who one day got full and fell
in a drunken stupor on the railroad
track between Manayunk and Bala.
The monkey sat on the organ beside
him, waiting patiently for him to come
to. Suddenly there was a distant
whistle. 1t was an express train, still
half mile away, but advancing rap
idly. With almost human intelligence,
;he monkey tore the red bandanna
handkerchief from his masters neck,
leaped boldly into the middle of the
track and tagged the train. The en-
gineer, Just in time, pulled up, and
could hardly believe his eyes when he
saw that he had been tagged by a
monkey. Don't talk to me after this"
ended Lover, about the lack of intel
igence in apes" The keeper didn't
even smile as he told the affecting
ale.-Philadelphia Record.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-31

Behold, the house-eleaning season
cometh on apace! The time is nigh at
hand when the dismal grunt of the
tackpuller and the knockout blow of
the tackhammer shall be heard abroad
in the land. Yea, verify, We are upon
the threshold of the moist scrubbrush
and the weeping floor mop.
Now will the good man of the house
get him up at the first streaks of dawn
streaking the east and HE himself to
his office, for he knoweth in his heart
that the bosom of his family is no
place to be when housecleaning goeth
on. When the good man cometh home
at the twelfth hour and sitteth down
to the table with the appetite of a goat
beneath his belt, behold there is moth
ing on his platter save a few cold,
shivering potatoes and a hunk of beef,
which he recognizeth as an old ac-
quaintanee.
After dinner the queen of his house
hold standeth before him with her
head done up in a dustcap and cob
webs in her eyes, asking him if he will
beat the parlor carpet. but, remember
ing that he hath a pressing engage
ment, he girdeth up his loins straight
way and hoofeth it downtown
Again at eyentide he cometh home
And climbeth over the bureau, where
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-31
FINANCE IN TWENTIETH CENTURY.
Incident illustrate of the Gigantic
Deals of the Day.


Deals of the Day.
1t seems hard to believe even in
these days of gigantic fortunes that a
banking house would ignore the plae-
ing of $4,000, 900 worth of cash and Sc.
curities on the ground that they did
not deal with such small amounts.
Yet such seems to have been the case
in Wall street recently.
A Western man who had suddenly
grown rich came to New York and
thought he would place 100000 in
cash and s2,000,OOO in good securities
in the hands of some standard bank
ing firm for investment Accordingly.
he sought the advice of a former
friend, who went with him to the head
of an important Wall street firm, who
had often given him valuable bits of
information.
He went to the head of the institu-
ton and said
Il have been to you many times for
information. Now l am going to do
you little turn A friend of mine
has just come to town from the West.
He has a million dollars in cash and
two millions in securities which he
wishes to turn over to you to keep
and invest for him."
Well, replied the banker, I'VE ap-
preciate your confidence in us very
much, but | am forced to say that we
do business now only with large cor
porations."
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-05-31
Wins nonors at West Point.

Lieut. Edwin R. Stuart of the corps
of engineers, on duty at West Point,
carries off the honors this year of the
military service institution. To him
has been awarded the gold prize med
al, a life membership in the institution
and the sum of $100 for his essay, the
subject being disappearing Guns"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
Projection OF THE 1sTHMUs.
Gable Dispatch From Commander Nc
Lean at Colon.


Secretary Moody has received the follow
ing cablegram from Comma nder H. c. Nc
Lean of the Cincinnati, dated Colon, Sep
tenn 80: ~ s4-- IL -..--
AT friendly meeting with the governor
OF Panama0Sunday there was tacit agree
ment in regard to American protection of
the transit. The governor will make visit
to me In this: ship within few days. He has
accepted offer Of a complimentary escort Of
a company Of the, naval force, which will be
in addition to the usual train guard. With
in the last few days one gunboat of Colon
bia displayed flag Of truce, attempted to
communicate with the revolutionary force
at place abotT twelve miles from Panama
but was fired upon from the shore and re-
of the Colombian force. 1 have announced
that even action of the gunboats of either
of the parties will not be permitted in the
Bay of Panama, Colombia, within gunshot
of the line of the transit of the isthmus, in
GLIDING the wharves and anchorage of ves-
sells connected with traffic on the isthmus."
A dispatch from Panama yesterday says:
Rear Admiral S.as Casey. who arrived
here yesterday on the United States battle
ship Wisconsin, accompanied by Command
ers Mclean and Mason two other naval
officers and Acting United States Consul
Ehrman, visited Gen. Salazar, governor of
Panama, at-the palace today. The visitors
honor When they entered the palace a
band played The Star Spangled Banner"
and as they, left the building the Colombian
hymn was rendered. The conference be-
tween Gen. Salazar and the American Wis
itors was most cordial Admiral Casey
tends TO visit the American marines sta
toned here tomorrow.
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TO GO TO NICARAGUA.
James o. Jones of Alabama to Invest1-
gate Seismic Effects.

At the instance Of Senator Morgan. the
State Department has taken steps to ascer-
tain what effect If any, was caused by the
recent SEVERE seismic disturbances and vol
canic outburSts upon the level Of Lake
Managua andfI the. San Juan river, both OF
which ale concluded within the surveyed
routes opthe, Aticaraguan canal
To thislendsrhe department has selected
Mr.. James 0a8ones of Alabama, to proceed
to Nicaragua and make thorough investi-
cation Oh tir0l lines above indicated. MI
Jones hastbeenaan attache of the two canal
commissions II He is consequently not only
theoreticaAyetitt practically skilled in geo.
detic worhssand' knows from personal ex-
perience LARfrys- feature of the projected
Nicaragua T6Vte, SO that he would be en-
abled to recognize at once any considerable
changes uflat hmfgft have been caused by
the volca1std oistbreaks and earthquake dis
turbanceAj rSphich have been reported to
have occurred in the vicinity Of Lake Man
aqua ID Fra -" rF%' 80
The Investigation is undertaken because.
as Senatos Morgan pointed out, the canal
act requires the. President to make choice
of route fer-a cenal only after he has as
those PROPOSED
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:, Sahscriptions Received.
UNDERB1D THE SYNDICATE.
Predicted That the Newport News
Companv-Wiu Build the Louisiana.

Intense Interest is felt in yesterdays bid
ding at the Navy Department for the bat
tie ship Louisiana, for the special reason
that 1t is desired to know just how the re-
cent great combine of shipbuilders will az
feet the cost OF government work 1t ap-
peared from, the bids that the Newport
News Company. which is clear OUTSIDE u
the organization, succeeded in heavily IN
dercutting the syndicate members IN 'he
bidding.
Even in the case Of the Union Iron w orhs
of San Francisco which was believed 10
have had very good chance to get the con n
tract because of the law which allows "a
cific coast companies to be allowed oll-
ference of, not ITO exceed four per cent as
compared wftAe-she lowest eastern pulluer'
it was found; upon an inspection OF the ns,
ures that the Virginian corporation was wen
under their figures.
Allowing -thes California company per
cent advantage. the Newport News COM
panY was still 500 under it's figure And
in addition to that, the Virginia company
bid offered to save one months time In the
building Of the ship, equal, according to the
departments calculations, to about S3,Uoo
making an apparent net reduction oeloW
the California bid of 9,4e0. 1t Is rreeiy
predicted at the department today that the
contract will be awarded to the Newport
News compafly,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
FUNERAL OF ADMIRAL JOUETT.
Services Tomorrow Morning at Resi-
dence of Col. J. M. Morgan.

The arrangements for the obsequies OF
Rear Admiral James E. Jouett, who died at
Sandy Springs. Md. Tuesday night, were
completed at the Navy Department today
The remains of the distinguished naval Off
Ger have been brought to the residence Of
Col. ]. NJ Morgan, a lifelong friend, at
1875 Goth street. and the funeral services
will be held there tomorrow morning at IL
O'Clock. 1t will be military funeral and
the escort will consist of a battalion of sea-
men from the United States ship Lancaster
a battalion of engineers from Washington
barracks, squadron of cavalry three
troops. from Fort Myer. and a battery Of
artillery from the same post. The absence
of marines is due to the fact that there are
none available in this city The Marine
Band has been ordered out, however, and
will furnish the necessary music
The entire column will be commanded by
Commander George P. Colvocoresses, COM
handing the United States ship Lancaster
now lying off this city, and his adjutant
general is Lieut.. William H. Buck com
handing the naval yacht Sylph, now lying
at the Washington navy yard. These two
ohcers spent the forenoon at the Navy De-
partment arranging the necessary details.
They had most satisfactory conference
with Col William Ennis of the Artillery
Corps. detailed to duty in the adjutant gem
erals office, who has special charge of the
detail of troops.
The following is partial list of the hon
orary pallbearers: Admiral George Dewey,
Rear Admiral A. E. K. Benham Rear Ad-
miral H. C Taylor, Rear Admiral Philip
Hichhorn. DR.. Richard A. Dean, Senator J.
L. 5. Blackburn and Col. J. M. Morgan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
MIR. JOHNSTON'S PLANS.
Second Vice President Of Riggs Bank
to Retire From Business.

Mr. James M. Johnston, the second vice
president of the Risgs National Bank. has
announced to his associates In the bank his
purpose to retire from active business at an
early date. For several years past Mr..
Johnston has felt that his health required
a less constant attention to business, and
while his views on this subject have been
known to those associated with him. still
1t Is only recently that the matter has
reached definite form. Mr.. Johnston has ar
ranged to go abroad, leaving here early in
December and while this feature Of his
plans may be changed. that date indicates
the approximate time when he Will no longer
have active connection with the banking
house with which he has been so long iden-
titled. About fourteen years ago he gave
up his law practice and became connected
with what was then the banking house of
Riggs & Co. when that institution was re-
organized as a national bank, Mr.. Johnston,
as a member Of the old firm, became second
vice president. His associate, Mr. Thomas
Hyde. vice president Of the bank, prac-
tically retired from active connection with
the institution last spring.
While no plans for the future have been
announced, 1t Is supposed that the two Of
fees Of vice presidents viii not be continued.
at least as heretofore. and that one or two
additional cashiers will be chosen.
Mr.. Charles c. Glover win, Of course con-
tinue at the head of the hank, and he will
be allowed such assistants as may be deem
ed necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
POLITICAL ACTIVITY.
Circular Letter, to Officers and EN-
Moves Of the Post Office DEPARTMENT.

Postmaster General Payne has addressed
a circular letter to all officers and employees
of the Post Office Department and others
concerned regarding the extent OF the pro-
hIbition put'by the department on political
activity among post Office employees The
letter Is as follows:
Attention Is directed to sections 216 217,
218. sf9,s 30 aha 22i, of the postal laws and
regulations edRi0n' Of 1922 which are re-
printed, below, instiae circular of the United
States civil .sefvicAo commission, and are
here proih uisaeed for the information and
e,ifdani.esvof .sall officers clerks and en-
ployes I'M and,ssnderz the jurisdiction OF the
Post OMde DepArtment. -
"As 'teo poiftidaf a ctfvity. a sharp line Is
drawn beeweeIss those In the classified and
those in bthe nnclassified service. Post
masters % others holding unclassified posi-
lions areaneFelgi prohibited from using their
Offices toobohtret political movements, from
negleetinsd ffelf duties, or from causing
publis scandal by political activity
"A person in the classified service has an
entire right tSiNote as he pleases, and to
express pnavatssy his opinion on all political
subjects, ibft2he should take no active part
in political management or in political cam
paigns sb'TSIq h.
(Signed) ''fT j5e- III. C.. PAYNE,
10 nsV Postmaster General"
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Released on 81, 600 Bond.

John A. johnson. colored, who was COM
Matted to 1ail without bond yesteI day morn
ing from the Police Court, on a charge of
assault. was released late yesterday after
noon after security in the sum of So 600
had been filed in the clerks office at the
Police Court
Johnson was arrested Tuesday afternoon
by Precinct Detective O'Dea as a result Of
an accident which occurred to Peter Nc
Irney Of No. 8 street northwest. whi,a
he was crossing the street near the corner
of North Capitol and H streets, FRIDAY
last. Mr.. McIrney's condition was reported
to be about the same today.
Mr. Mullowny. prosecuting attorney, con-
sented to Johnson's release on bail, having
peen informed there was no Immediate
danger. although the injured man received
severe shock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
Movement Of Artillery.

Under general orders from headquarters
OF the army, on arrival Of the companies of
the Sth Infantry at Fort Columbus New
York. the 9Th Band. Artillery Corps, and
the 10Th. SD and SD Companies. Coast Ar
tillery. will proceed to their new stations
The artillery detachments now at Forts
Rodman and Revere, Massa chusetrs, will.
on the arrival of the SD and SD Compa-
mics. Coast Artillery, return to Forts
Greble, Rhode Island. and Warren, Massa-
chusetts. respectively.
Forts Rodman and Revere will there fer
be maintained as artillery posts of the dis
tricts Of Narragansett and Boston, re-
spectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
Conductor Hurt in Collision

huckster wagon. driven by a co,ored
man who gave his name as William Jones
and his residence as 90 Pierce street north
west. collided with a Capital Traction car
near the corner Of 7th street and Rhode
Island avenue northwest about noon today.
Z. g. Bicksier. the conductor of the car,
VINO was on the running board at the time
was thrown to the ground as a result Of the
coAision. sustaining injuries about the back
The ambulance Of the Freedmen's Hos
pitai was summoned and the injured man
was removed to that institution, where he
received medical attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
Washington Stock Exchange.

,sales-Regglar call; u O'clock noon-capltal Trae-
# Washinston Cas- At e. Is i at rs. at
e At e ts''o2 at'is iss..i
IS IT, at lss e.et 50 4 bid
Metropolitan IS, 11sA bid, 1aoA asked Metropoil-
BID ia Did no1 nsis 3d.
Anacostia and Potomac u.s. 50 bid The ws as ing
ton Railway and ELECTRIC c. = ss asked
RE. A. 110 bid. III asked. washington Gas Co. Is.
SERIES B. 10 bid 1a II ASKED 2: Electric iisht
tomas Telephone 1 s: IS. BID 10y asked w..s
Hall Han $50 = E. 10 bid American GRAPHIC
and sS s biz s ASKED asssa
ssS.sse Jog -, BID iosA ..led. Washington saving
nsiirosd sscsksEcapi.ai Traction Co.. Ia4a bid.
1 r . asked The wasninstca Rsilxsy and Electric
-. National Bank stosLs-Bsnt Of Washington 1888
Central Sso 81 SId Farmer. and lsehanies 20 Sd
asked frsders'. $50 bid, is asked Lincoln. isS
bid as e.ls ss; s BID ~ sa tS asked
.H sd s 3 "a % sste
bid. 32H asked. German American, 266 bid. Ma
ttonal Union, IN bid. 0 asked. Columbia. liz bid,
L asked Riggs. sh BID; 81 asked. Peoples.
Title Insurance Stocks-Real Estate Title. 80 bid.
Columbia Title, ~ bid, asked. Washington
Title hid asked.
Telsph me and Graphophene stocks.chesapeake
can GraphOphone Com, 5 bid. 8 asked. American
Graphophone Pref.. So bid, aA asked.
Gas Stocks-Wa shinxton Gaa, 75$ bid, 1874 asked.
GEORGETOWN Gas, 70 bid.
TYNE Machine Stoe ks-MerHenthaler Linotype
NiseeIIaneous Stocks-Greene Con. Copper Co.
PAU hid 20k asked. Washiugtou Market, 10 bid
Norfolk and washinsten Steamboat. 1856 bid.
sex. dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
Naval Orders.

Capt. E. C.-Penaleton has been ordered to
report to the chief of the bureau of ord
nance. Navy Department, for temporary
duty. "a
Lieutenant Commander J. H. Hcthering-
ton. from the Independence to the Newark
as executive ~s +a
Lieut.. WsP wfnchen. from the Boston
to the Union iron works. San Francisco.
Lieut.. M. M Taylor. to the franklin Nor
folk navy Yard.
Warrant Machinist W. E. b. Grant. from
the Naval Academy to the Texas. =
Boatswains &C. L.. Weiss, to the Naval
Academy.
Gunner GIL. Mallery. from the Puritan
to the Supply.
Boatswain !. H. Doyle. to the Columbia.
New York navy yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
PAID $4,000.
The Gurley House on 10th Street Sold
to Mr.. Scullv

A sale of much interest has been nego-
Hated by E. G. Baumgrass, real estate
broken. and marks the opening of the mar
ket for large private residences The fine
home at the northeast corner Of 18th and o
streets. known as the Gurley House, has
been purchased by William Scully for $780,
CO.,
The purchaser is a man of large means
who Is extensively interested In western
property. He has been a resident of this
city for several winters past. and last year
occupied the home of Mrs. John A. Logan
on Columbia Heights. 1t is his intention to
add to the already roony interior of this
10th street residence by building an addi-
ton which will cost about $30. 200. Plans
for the enlargement of the house are being
drawn by Paul j. Pelz, architect and when
completed a spacious music room Will be
one of the features of the interior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
sHtfHERp MEMORIAL.
Committee of, Fifteen to Meet Tomor-
IL ! row.

The subscriptions to the Shepherd memoir
ial fund are beginning to come In and there
appears tGsBe much interest manifested
in the INCREMENT. Governor Shepherd
was known to all classes of citizens and all
seem to be now anxious to aid In doing
honor to his memory.
A meeting IL the committee Of fifteen has
been callSdaby Chairman Warner for to-
morrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the
Board Of Tribe rooms. when 1t is believed
that definite plan of action in the matter
Of raising the necessary funds Will De
adopted. 10 fiat the success of the project
to erect q mohumsnt to the greatest oene-
factor of the District Of Columbia may be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
George w. Stuart. one two-story brick
dwelling, 934 G street northwest; cost,
s.. 500. -..'---
Matilda G. Markham. repairs to 1926 New
Jersey avenue northwest; cost. s.. O0O
William Carter, repairs to 1855 18th street
northwest: cost, $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
FATALLY INJURED.
Workman Falls Fifty Feet Down a
Coal Shaft.

Harvey Decator. twentyfour years old,
living at 1916 Sd street southeast, fell fifty
feet through coal shaft at the Washing
ton navy yard this morning about ll:45
o'clock He was Immediately removed to
ms home In the navy yard ambulance, but
later 1t was deemed advisable to remove
MIN 10 Providence Hospital. The fifth pre-
clhct patrol wagon was called and while
expired ,''Ne" hioh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
DAMAGES PLACED AT $4,000.
Gen. Ainsworth Made Defendant in
Suit at Law.

Suit at law to recover damages in the
sum of 10000 was instituted late this aft
ernoon In the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of Columbia by Charles A DeArnand.
through Attorney VIM. L. Elterich against
Fred c. Ainsworth, for alleged libel 1t Is
alleged that the defendant has published
statements derogatory TO the alleged record
of the plaintiff in connection with the civil
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE October 2.-Flour dull, unchanged:
RECEIPTS 1880 barrels; exports: 1880 baSFels.
ber. 724:72M steamer No. red; eaaee%; re-
6e1aa72. Corn strong; old. November. SIS
bill: year. 4Sa4sA; January, 47iaa47N; receipts.
6sass: aouthern yellow corn. 10 Oats quiet: No. 4
white, 34as5 No. mixed. 2aa29h: receipts. IS 2ss
541s; No. western, 55a5oA: receipts. Il. 27I bush
els; exports, none Hay firm; No. timothy. $18t5o
freishta steady, unchanged: Butter firm and high
e: fancy Imitation: 1as20; fancy. creamery, IA
roll. r4afa; store packed. 14a1s. Eggs nrm.
changed; fresh. 22s25 Cheese firm. unchanged;
sngsf firm. unchanged; nne and coarse graduated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
Held for Capt. Crafts Murder

IN tne case OF the murder of Capt j. B.
.rar'. in a New York saloon a few days
ago. the coroner's jury returned a verdict
that Craft came to his death by violence
at the hands of Thomas Tobin, Alexander
Mclnerney and Robert 8. Kelly. The three
accused men were committed to the Tombs
without bail to await the action of the
grand jury The headless body of Captain
CraIt was found In the basement of the
SAIGON building. and an effort had been
mace TO burn the head in a furnace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
FATAL MINE EXPLOSION.
Fourteen Men, It is Believed, Have
Lost Their Lives

SEATTLE, Wash, October "A special
to the Times from Black Diamond. Wash,
says: Fourteen men were working in the
fourth level on the south side of the Law
son mines between 10 and IL o'clock last
night. when an explosion of fire damp &C.
Cured. All are supposed to have been
killed. Five bodies have been brought out.
special train is leaving Seattle with the
coroner and physicians. The Lawson mines
are the property of the Pacific Coast Com
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
Makes Restitution Of $40.

The treasurer of the United States re-
ceived today $40 In cash, together with a
letter dated Washington D. c.. September
80. 1902. stating that the above amount was
for the Conscience Fund for goods stolen
from the government during the Spanish
American war. the letter being signed John
DOe."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
WIN Filed for Probate.

The Will OF Francis J. Lippett. dated Octo-
Der %. 1899. was filed this afternoon for
probate The greater part Of his estate Ia
left to F. Pickering Dodge and Mrs. Re-
becca q. Rae. In equal shares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02

At the instance OF Mr. James r. Ash.
William F. Jacob has been appointed add.
tional private of the police force for duty
in and about the Lafayette Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1919 F St. members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.