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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
STOCK MARKET DULL.
Opened Fairly Active, But With Uncer-
tain Tendencies.

SF~A-S- 4 any <1~N-FSB DAt WIN ~--~S-
tain Tendencies.
NEW YORK. March 12.-The stock
market opened fairly active but with IN
certain tendencies prevailing in the trad
ing
Sugar Refining was particularly heavy,
owing TO the adjournment las. night for
one week OF the Republican caucus, which
was held for the purpose Of expediting
the revision Of the tariff on Cuban pro-
ducts
The local United States Steel stocks.
which were also active IN the industrial
quarter showed a moderate degree OF
pressure.
American Ice was actively dealt in be-
low yesterdays last prices, the pressure
on the stock being again explained by the
withdrawal from the directory Of a num-
Der Of influential directors and yesterday s
disappointing annual report.
IN the railway list, the ordinarily ac-
tive stocks were neglected. but showed
small price movements. The local tTac-
tion stocks opened rather heavy with
fairly active dealings in Manhattan and
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
London furnished an irregular range for
American stocks, but the dealings here
FOR foreign account we're in light volume.
The trading seemed 20 be wholly dom
mated by the same general factors which
have been effective for a week or more
past including money market conditions,
the Northern Securities situation and the
uncertainties respecting the out-turn Of
the winter wheat crop
The market became dull with the course
Of the morning and developed no fresh
features Of Interest
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
A SOCIETY WOMAN
CAPTURES BURGLAR

PHILADELPHIA, March 12.-Whiie col
lecting his plumber, a burglar. for whom
detectives have been hunting for a month
for house robberies. was captured AT the
point Of revolver early yesterday morn
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. S. Megargec Wright
in their library OF their nome. No. 1905
Walnut street. in the centre of the fash
ionable residential part OF the city.
Mr.. Wright is one Of the best known
whips in the country. belongs to most Of
the smart clubs and has a handsome sum
mer residence, CIovercroft. at Bar Har-
Dor Ne Mrs. Wright. who was Miss
Heloise Conover, is an accomplished
horsewoman. and. like her husband. is
prominent in the fashionable set.
Mr. Wright returned home from one Of
his clubs shortly after / o'clock He ex-
tnguished a hall light and started up
stairs, when he noticed a faint ligh, in
the library, in the rear Of the second
story. Suspecting that a burglar was at
work. Mr.. Wright walked noiselessIv into
the library. and was alongside Of the
intruder before making known his pres
ence.
What are you doing here?" demanded
Mr.. Wright as he confronted the bur
glar
don't know Please let me of; it's
my hTst oueEces Rtammered the surpris-
ed stranger ''DoRJ you move or III
shoot you, threatened Mr.. Wright
though he was unarmed.
Mrs. Wright, who had been awakened
by the sound of voices. appeared in the
hallway just then. attired in a dressing
sacque. She had hurriedly grabbed a
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
CONSOLIDATION RUMoRs AGAIN.
More Talk Of Pennsylvania and n. Y, N
H. &H. Railroads Combining.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. March 12-Therc
are renewed rumors in railroad circles
Of a possible combination between the
New York, New Haven and Hartford rail
road and the Pennsylvania railroad sys-
tens.
While nothing definite can be learned.
10 is stated on good authority that there
has been some communication with this
object in view within a few days.
Negotiations looking 10 this end have
been pending several times but have
been repeatedly denied
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
Fngineer's Mistake Fatal

SCRANTON, Pa, March 12-Plunging
headlOnk Down a shaft at the Hyde Par1
mine. William Ort was killed Ort wa
pushing a car on the carriage when al.
engineer, misunderstanding an order
started the engine. The car sudden
lurch caused Ort 10 lose his balance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
DIED FROM ROPE SKIPPING.
Pennsylvania Girls Foolhardiness Ends
Her Life.

SHENANDOAH. Pa, March 12-As the
result Of excessive rope jumping. Bessie
jefferson. aged - years. died here yester-
day afternoon, the first Of the seasons
victims.
After school. Bessie with a number Of
companions. commenced 10 jump rope.
and she surpassed them all by skipping
10 times. She then suddenly threw up
her hands and fell 70 the pavement, dead.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
STOCK SPECULATION
CAUSED DOWNFALL
Bank Teller Says He Was
Misled by Sure Thing"
When Involved by First Loss and Trying
to Recoup, InsurmOuntable Financial
Difficulties Ensued.

PORTLAND, Ne, March 12.-In an In
terview this morning Granville W. Leigh
ton, teller of the Traders National Bank,
who IS under arrest here, charged with
the defalcation Of $4,000. acknowledged
that his shortage was due 10 stock specu-
Iaticn.
leighton said he began by taking $500
Of the banks funds 10 invest in what
had been represented as a sure thing %
and'Iost. The other losses were incurred
in trying 10 pull himself out Of the di-
lemma.
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Washington Stock Exchange

Sales-U. S Reg 8s I00G10gE. L. S.
Electric Light Certificate 5Of q IO7. Cap.
Traction: 3Od13Z- Mergentla Ter: 49,
1S3; 10G1S2%. Lanston: 1850 i5A; 1000
l5lz: l00H142 180d15 GRAPHIC. Pfd..
2fiSis 20NS7s. After CalI-Cap. Trac-
ton 40G113. Mergenthaler. I0T1S3%.
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a b. &c n Northampton.

NORTHAMPTON. Mass. March IL
Fire broke out in the Clarke block on
Main Street at midnight this morning
and before IN was gotten under control.
had caused damage amounting 20 about
se0o00.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
Great Loss From Texas Cyclone.

DALLAS. Texas, March IA cyclone
struck this section Of Texas lest night
killing two persons living In che suburbs
and doing great damage in the farming
districts. Property loss in Dallas county
alone viii reach $1,000
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
TOO MUCH NATURAL GAS.
Six People Injured in an Explosion Be
fore Dawn

PERU, Ind. March 1.-Two explosions
which shook the city. wrecked two big
buildings. and injured six people. one
probably fatally. occurred here at
O'Clock this morning. The injured are
Frank Kiley. ST. cut and bruised. may
die; Frank Kiley, jr., James KiIey, Miss
Bridget Kney. Mrs. John Hayes. and her
baby. all cut. bruised or burned.
A store building occupied by Newton
Sarver. a butcher, blew up first Mrs
Hayes and her babe were asleep on the
second floor. The Kileys. aroused by the
explosion. were standing on a veTaDda
when their brick house blew up. They
were thrown into the yard and bricks
piled upon them. Frank Kiley, ST.. was
dug out by people who had been attract
ed by his gTOans.
II is supposed an accumulation Of natu-
raj gas caused the explosions
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
Zen Dead At Friends Gravs.

CATAsAUQUA. Pa, fIarch I2-At the
funeral OF Commander Mickley, which
took place here yesterday. John KEN
merer. an old friend Of the late com
mander. fell dead az the grave
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
German MiIitary Writer Dad.

BERLIN. March 12-The weIl-known
military writer, Captain Hoenig. died at
Halberstadt today Of apopleNy His death
followed an operation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
CITIZENS AMI ROBBERS FIGHT.

Fremont, Ohio, the Scene of a Small
Battle.
FREMONT, Ohio. March IA gang Of
seven men blew open the safe in Keil
Bros. saloon, al WoOdville, last night. Sc
curing $50.
They demolished the interior Of the sa-
loon.
Awakened citiDans and thieves engag ed
in running fight. exchanging numerous
shots.
The burglars ESCAPED on a handcar.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
LEGAL NOTICES.


SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA. HOLDING A PROBATE COURT
No I004L- Administration
This IS % give notice thar the subscribe Who
va, by the supreme Court Of the District o.
Columbia, granted letters testaaentary on the
estate of Alfred Williams, has with the ap-
proval Of the supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia, holding a Probate Court appointed
FRIDAY. TIE 4TH DAY OF APRIL. 1902. At 10
O'CLOCK A. NJ, as the time. and -ai8 court
room the place for making payment and dis
tributi0u from said estate under the Courts
direction and control. when and where all cred
itCr and persons entitled 20 disTributiVe shares
or lcEaCics or "a residue, are notified t0 attend
IN person or b. agent OF attorney duly author
lied, with their claims against the estate prop
erly youchcd.
Given under its hand this 10th day OF March.
1902 THE AMERICAN SECURITY AND
TRUST COMPANY.
By JAMES F. HOOD. It's Secretary.
BY McCAMM0N 81 HAYDEN, Attorneys
Reestsr Of Wills for the Dilrit :. Of Ca g
mhI2 1926 CLERK Of the Probate Court
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT oF
COLUMBIA HOLDING 4 PROBATE COURT
No gsOs- Administration
This ls % give notice that the subscriber. who
was. By the Supreme Court Of the District Of
Columbia. granted Letters testamentary on the
estate of William Anderson, has. with the ap-
prevail Of the SupTrE,- tclrt OF the District OF
FRIDAY THE 4TH DAY OF APRIL. 1872 AT 10
O'CLOCK A. NJ. a. the time. and said court
room the place. for making payment and dis
trihuti1u fr0M said estate. under the Court s
direction and control. when and where an cred
itors and persons entitled 10 distnbutive shares
OF legacies OF a Te-idue, notified % attend
m person or hy agent or attorney duly author
lied. with their claims against tie estate prop
eTly vOuChCd
Given under my hand this nth day Of March.
1902 JAMES GREELEY KUHN
By GORDON & GORDON. Attorneys.
Attest: LOUIS A DENT.
Register Of Wills for the District uf Columbia
mhl2. 1926 Clerk Of the Probate Court.
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLI MBIA. HOLDING 4 PROBATE COURT
No. lUSH Administration.
This is 90 give notice that the subscriber 81
the District ~ Columbia. has obtained from the
Probate Court OF the District Of Columbia letters
tcztameutary Uu the estate OF William r. SIiuev.
late OF the District OI Columbia. deceased All
persons having claims against tle deceased lr.
hereby warned 90 exhibit the same. with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated. o. the
subscriber on or before the IITH DAY OF
MARCH. A.. D. 1913. otherwise they NAV by Ia,,
De excluded from all benefit Of said estate.
Given under 10Y hand this 18th FAY of March
1902 HARRIET "a SLINEY.
lVl Vermont ave.
Attest. LO-IS A. DENT
Register Of wills for the District of Columbia.
Clerk Of the Probate Court
s. r. BOND. Attorney. mhl2. 1926
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
BANK OFFICIALS ARRAIGNED.

Seventh National Officials Before Judge
Thomas
NEW YORK. March civilian II.
KimbalI. former president Of the Seventh
National Bank. together with G.. Rose and
F. B. Poor. charged with conspiracy %
wreck the Seventh National Bank. were
arraigned before Judge Thomas today
Demurrers were entered for the defend
ants by their counsel, and argument on
these demurrers will be heard next Tues
day
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
SHOT HIMSELF IN A THEATRE.
Disappointed Lovers Act Almost Causes
Panic at Sharon.

SHARON. Pa. March 12-When the
Eurtain dropped on the last act OF
thrilling Western drama IN the Pierce
Opera House last night. John Nelson.
aged twenty-three years, rose IN his
chair and in a stentorian voice exclaimed
Here goes" he then shot himself
through the left breast with a revolver.
panic almost ensued. Disappointment
in love is given as the cause Of the man
act
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
BIRDS, DOGS, ETC.

FOR sALE-Singins canaries. parrots. cats. dogs
rabbits, guinea pigs, ianey poultry. pea-iovls,
goldhshes incubators. etc SCHMID'S BIRD
STORE. ~ l2Jh 81. Nv. pI2-u
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12

Alexandria Tent. knights Of Maccabees.
Will be guests at the banquet next Tues
day night and a reception on Wednesday
night, rendered the Supreme Commander,
d. p Marley. by the Maccabees Of Wash
ingtOn.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12

The colored hod-carriers' union, at a
meeting held Monday night, decided that
they would work on unfinished jobs at the
rate Of p cents per hour, and on all new
work hereafter they viii charge al the
rate Of Is cents per hour for eight hours
=
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12

The Seventeenth Virginia Regiment
Chapter United Daughters Of the Confed-
eracy. will hold their regular monthly
meeting this afternoon az 3 O'Clock.
At this meeting the committee for the re-
vision Of the constitution and bylaws will
present their report.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
FAMOUS NAVAL Case
WILL Be REVIEWED
President Asked to Set Aside
Sentence.
DR.. Kershner, Dismissed After Trial BY
Court Martial, Recommended for
Reinstatement.

Secretary Long has sent TO the pvesi-
dent history Of the case Of DR.. EG,rard
l. Kershner. who was dismissed rom
the navy in Mr.. CIeveIand's second Ad-
ministration on charges OF false swearing
and disObedience OF d lawful order
Congress recently passed a bill restor-
ing DR.. Kershner TO the retired list OF the
navy with the rank OF medical director.
the grade to which he would have at
tanned had he not been dismissed. This
bill was received by the President on
March and sent TO the Secretary Of the
Navy with request for a statement con
corning the case.
In his report TO the President. Secre-
tary Long gives the official record Of ta.
court-martiaI, With the endorsement OF
Secretary OF Tie Navy Fierberr and the
comments Of President Cleveland direct
ing DR.. Kershner's dismissal
Letters Made Public.
The Kershner case was the outgrowth
OF the refusal OF Dr. Kershner. while
feet surgeon OF the North Atlantic
Squadron. in 1885 to send medical Of
dcer to a British ship in the West Indies
on which there was yellow fever. He had
trouble because Of this refusal with thu
late Rear Admiral Meade commanding
the squadron, and letters from DR.. Kersh-
ner complaining that he had been treated
unfairly were printed in American news
papers.
The Navy Department called on Dr.
kershner for an explanation as to the
publication Of the letters. He denied hav-
ing given them 20 the press. His court
martial followed and the court, OF which
Rear Admiral John G.. Walker. now re
tired, was president. and on which there
were four medical officers Of the navy.
found him guilty, OF the charges mentioned
and sentenced him TO dismissal
The effort 10 secure the reinstatement
Of DR.. Kershner is fOstered by a number
Of influential men. The Naval Commit
tees Of the Senate and House made an
enquiry into the case and reached the
conclusion that there was a grave doubt
as 10 the guilt Of the officer.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12

state oi PennSy lyauia, CITY Of Philadelphia and
County Of Philadelphia. s.:
L. c. FoJSE, President and s. B. WYLIE.
ActuaTy. OF the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance
Company, Do declare and say that the accom-
paHylug statement Of the condition % said Com
pany ON the 3lst day OF December, 1901. is true
ana correct according t0 the best of their in
formation, knowledge and belief.
T. g. FOT -. President
SAMUEL 3. WTLIE. Actuarv.
SUBSCRIBED and sworn Co before me this 18th
day of February. 1901
iSedlJ F. Y QUINN
Notary Public
mi Commission expires January ID, 1903.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

FIDELITY MUTUAL LIFE INSI RANCE CON
PANh- ~ Philadelphia. Pa, the sIST DAY OF
DECEMBER 1901
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PERSONALS.

TIE WOBEINCNEN OF WASHINGTON must
save. so they must go where they receive the
most for their money. and when they want a
suit or uveTcoat they must come OBJ MS for it,
as We sell them ttaIlUr made slightly used but
far better than the s. ard SO new stuff at
prices that are cguaIed hy one Look for
the old porch JUSTHS OLD STAND, 90 ID
- tIB--
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-12

The Corporation Court was in session
yesterday, Judge Norton presiding.
The following business was disposed Of.
H. X. Field was appointed administrator
Of the estate of j. Harry Simpson. and
Frank Warfeld. T. G. Creighton, and II.
Schllchting we're appointed appraisers.
Julius KessIer & Co. vs.. Messrs. BaJchei-
der Bros, dismissed.
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NATIONAL E Esa. 3 ss = , s.as
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-05-16

tious girls. daughters of veterans, whe
could not otherwise gain an educationi
A free scholarship committee could ac-
complish much on this hne.
Seeking the opportunity In some IN
stances. finding the way open and inyit-
ing IN others, ] had the pleasure OF WIS.,
iting number of chapters during the
year, and was pleased to find them In
every instance fun OF zeal.
At some time during the past year l
have been In correspondence with every
Chapter of the Division. and feel the
CORES pondencc has been helpful to me
and I trust 1t has been beneficial to the
Chapters I am gricved TO report THE
Chapter at Uniontown as disbanded. des-
pite strenuous efforts to awaken interest.
TO the officers Of the Division and to
the chairmen of the various committees.
am most grateful for the loyalty and
promrt and pleasant response To every
call May our efforts lead to success
which should mean a working mem5 sr-
ship composed Of every eligible Southern
women. / rejoice in the possession Of such
a cause as our Southern Confederacy and
I feel we are honored in working to pro-
mote ats interests. With one OF Georgia s
noble sons I exclaim in closing: Weak
and debased are those nations that have
no immortals and no immorteiles. Sad as
starless skies at night are those nations
who have no heroes in Valhalia. But
strong and grand and forever safe arc
those above whom bends a heaven bril-
liant and populous with the heroic and
the faithful"
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ATHLETICS AT Y. M. c. A.
Good Records Made by Young Men
Last Night.

Last nights contest at the Young Men $
Christian Association gymnasium was a
victory for Locke and Jones'S team by
score of 1893 IL to l0S.
There were a number of the men alb
sent from the contest but the records
made show that there were enough left
for an interesting meet.
The twelve-yard dash went to Patter-
sen, Bartlett's team. Aannon and Ken
drick getting first and second places. The
time was l-5 seconds.
In the broad jump the records were not
quite go good DIS have been done N prac-
tice. Kendrick won the event by a pretty
jump of sixteen feet and four inches,
This is several inches under MS rs,otd,
however. Finn was second with jump
of sixteen feet, and Harmon third with
fifteen feet two inches.
The running high kick was the best
contest of the night. The record in this
event compare favorably with the records
of other Associations. Finn and Ken
drick both kicked eight feet and two
riches Finn at his first kick at the
height. The pan was then raised to eight
feet and four inches and Finn again
touched it with apparent ease.
This record Is only two inches below
the New Orleans Young Mems Christian
lower than the National Young Men :
Christian Association record.
After the contest all the men Joined in
an outdoor run of mile.
The nights score Is as follows:
Twelve-yard dash, Patterson, 10 points;
Locke, 0.
Running broad jump. Patterson, 46
points; Locke, 40
Locke. 90 IL.
Out door run. Patterson. points;
Locke. II.
Total Patterson. los points; total Locke
1893 1-2 points.
The total score Is now Locke and Jones,
469: Patterson and Bartlett Az L..
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; NEWS OF THE COURTS

Ss-s-S~S-ss -s~s-s>-S>~sS~S~
Opinions were handed down by the Ala
bama Supreme Court yesterday as fol-
lows:
State of Alabama, appeal from Chiffon
Circuit Court; affirmed.
Willie Kelly VS. The State of Alabama,
appeal from Clarke Circuit Court; revers-
ed and remanded.
HARRISON, J.-Will Scott VS. The State of
Alabama, appeal from Sumter Circuit
Court affirmed.
Tyson, J.-J. N Craig VS. B. T.
Etheredge. appeal from Lawrence Circuit
Court; affirmed.
Sharpe, J.-City Council of Montgomery
vs. T. Gardner Foster, appeal from Mont
gomery City Court; affirmed, Mcclellan,
c. j., dissenting.
Dowdell, J.-William Bailey. alias. etc,
VS.. The State of Alabama. appeal from
Chiffon Circuit Court affirmed
The case of George Edison, a negro
convicted in the City Court of Montgom-
cry for Killing his brother. Robert Edison
was submitted on an appeal Edison is
sentenced to be hanged.
Five cases in which judgments for
damages were secured in the Mont
gomery City Court against the
Montgomery Street Railway Company
were submitted yesterday on appeal. They
are the cases of Mrs. E. A. Shanks
Henry GLAND J. C. Searcy, Edward NJ
Hastings and L. j. Armstrong as admin
istrator.
The suit of w. T. Arnett aginst the
Western Railroad was also submitted or
appeal Arnett secured a verdict for
damages in the City Court of Montgom-
cry.
The Supreme Court adjourned unit
Monday when cases from the Eighth Judi
ciaI Division will be called.