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Evening star., 1902-02-26
Colorado Southern Was a
Feature in Stocks,
MARKET IRREGULAR
STRONG DEMAND FOR SOME Or
sCURE WESTERN ROADS
Amalgamated Copper and Federal Steel
Were Both Well Supported
During the Day.
Special Dispatch to The Errring Star.

special dispatch to The Errriug Star,
NEW YORK. February 26.-Following
Tue action OF its immediate predecessors to-
oay stock market had alternate periods
OF weakness and strength During the
early trading prices were given good sup
port and few special issues made decided
gains Under the influence of the advance
IN few stocks the general list held we'll.
but there was no increase in the volume OF
commission house business
Inc lack of telegraphic communication
with the south and west is having a marked
lnnuence on the volume Of business done
oy the active out-of-town houses.
The pool demand in Colorado Southern,
which seemed to have halted last night,
was revived with increasing vigor this
morning. carrying the price OF the common
stock up over 23. Around the new level
realizing sales set in and forced a decline
OF per cent from the best level.
A good demand for Fort Worth and Den
Yer City stocks is reported as the result of
belief In dividend declaration within
Week AS the last named property Is con-
trolled by Colorado Southern and In view
or possible change in the control Of both,
there Is an active demand for both issues
thlcago and Great Western was taken In
unusual volume. evidences of accumulation
~-io ''s tiiiHiy ulSSulSeC. MS property
Is the subject Of much discussion among
railroad meH. and the street is inclined to
the belief that, I'm spite OF denials there
are talr prospects for its being merged with
neIghboring lines, in order to prevent rate
cutting.
The buying of Wabash securities, espe-
clally the Debenture b bonds, was a fea-
ture or the market, the price advancing =
per cent under a big demand from inside
Ihe advance In this property was inter-
rupted by a sharp decline in Missouri Pa
clf1c, the price being forced down around
par under decided pressure.
This attempt to force down the price Of
one stock was regarded as bear fmita-
ton of the tactics of the opposite party
IN centefing attention upon one stock in
the hope of influencing the entire list
Around par there was some evidence OF
good support, but all efforts to hold the
price at par were futile the selling break
ing through all support for time.
Amalgamated Copper was steady under a
big inside demand thought to represent
short covering on a considerable scale The
steel stocks were strong during the morn
ing under good buying, in which commits
sion houses We're prominent Tennessee
Coal and Iron broke badly at one time, but
was easily rallied by the pool.
Talk of rights on Pennsylvania from
the sale OF new stock to provide funds for
the North river tunnel attracted a good de-
mand to that stock. The entire market was
given over to these special movements ana
several obscure western roads found a
ready market at decided advances The
closing was active and very irregular
Evening star., 1902-02-26
NATIONAL MEMORIAL.
Meeting of Mckinley Association To-
dav at Arlington Hotel.

The trustees of tn, Mckinley National
Memorial Association held a meeting this
morning at the Arlington Hotel, to consider
matters in connection with the proposed
monument. Mr.. w. Riley Deeble, chairman
of the District of Columbia auxiliary COM
mttee. stated that he would be gratified to
receive prompt responses to the letters in
reference to the memorial fund mailed by
him Washington's birthday. Mr.. Deeble
also urged promptness In this matter for
the reason that he Is desirous of submit
ting a report to the national committee as
soon as possible
Subscriptions will be received at the Office
OF the auxiliary, room 16. Sun building, No.
1911 + street northwest, and at the Ma
tional Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust
Company, New York avenue and 18th street
northwest, and by any member of the local
committee
Evening star., 1902-02-26
In the Criminal Court.

In Criminal Court No. 1 this afternoon
William Buckner. convicted OF q second
offense of petit larceny. was sentenced to
two years in the West Virginia penitentiary
at Moundsville. and Samuel D. Haight con-
victed Of false pretenses was sentenced to
the same institution for one year and one
day in one case and for an additional term
of two years in another case.
In the same court George McGoines and
Llewellyn G. Estes. charged with conspi-
racy, and Charles Coleman, charged with
murder Of Officer Perry, were arraigned and
pleaded not guilty.
A nole prosequi was entered by the dis
trict attorney In the case Of William B.
Jackson, charged with false pretenses.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
DROWNED IN ANT1ErAM CREEK.
Two Young Men Lose Their Lives
Near Hagerstown.


Special Dispatch to The Evening STAR
HAGERSTOWN, Nd, February 28-Geo
Snotterly and James Densmore, young men,
were drowned In the Antietam creek, near
Hagerstown, this morning, and Harry
Densmores another youth, made a narrow
escape from similar fate. The young men
were on their way to attend a county sale
when the distressing accident occurred. AS
result Of the heavy rain yesterday and
last night, together with the melting Of the
snow and ice, the Antietam and other
streams in this section are as high as at
the time of the Johnstown flood.
At the point where the fatality occurred
the Antietam has spread out over the pike
When the young men attempted to drive
through the water their wagon and horse
were swept out into the middle of the
stream by the strong current. Harry
Densmore saved himself by clinging to a
floating log. but the other two men per-
ished. The horse was also drowned
At .Williamsport the Potomac river is
higher than at any time this winter and
grave fears are entertained for the safety
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal So far
little damage has been done by the ice
passing.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Public Debate.

There is to be a public debate. followed by
a banquet, Friday evening at the Y. NJ. c.
A. building, 17a2 street northwest. The
question is on the desirabiiity of formal
alliance between the United States and
Great Britain, and the debaters viii repre-
sent the Washington and Baltimore Asso-
citation Lyceums. The speakers for the
Washington society, on the affirmative. Of
the question, are Messrs. w. N. Weston
and G. II. Davis, and the speakers on the
negative from Baltimore are Messrs. Egil
Steen and Arthur H. Miller. Other features
of the evenings entertainment are vio-
lin solo by Master Irving Boernstein and a
reading by Mr.. J. II. Thomas -
The entertainment, which IS open to the
public, win begin at r7:30 o'clock. The de-
bate is to be followed by "dollar-a-plate'., :,
dinner Judge Thongs Hs .Anderapn. will
render the decision on the merits Of the
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Bankers Association Meeting,

A meeting is to be held under the aus
pces Of the Bankers Association Of the
District In the assembly hall of the Colum-
bian University Wednesday evening Of next
week. 1t will be open to the public, and
all interested in matters pertaining to bank
ing and political economy are expected to
attend. A paper on the issue of the legal
tenders will be read by Mr.. Lewis j. Davis,
and Mr.. Charles +. Howe will give his
torical account of banking in the District
A paper on banking topics will be read by
MI S. G. Kemp Of Baltimore
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Admiral Evans SQUADRON.

The special squadron, assembled In New
York harbor to receive Prince Henry OF
Prussia. will remain of Tompkinsville un-
til Friday, when 1t will be disbanded and
the vessels assigned to other duty. The
flagship Illinois. which is to be the flagship
of the European squadron, Will go to New
York and there make ready to convey Rear
Admiral CrOwninshield to his new post,
the European squadron, sailing on the 25th
of March. The cruisers Cincinnati and
San Francisco will proceed to Charleston,
8. c., and Pensacola, Fla. and the Olym-
Dia to HAMPTON roads =, .-..z--..
Evening star., 1902-02-26
He Pleaded GUILTY.

DR.. Wilson I. Best, who was arrested
February 10 with Mrs. Ida A. Brock on
warrant sworn out by the latter's husband
charging them with violating a clause in
the criminal ,,statuss. today withdrew his
demand for jury trial in the Police Court
and entered a plea Of guilty.
This was done after Mr.. Mullowny, the
prosecuting attorney. informed the court
that it would be necessary to bring q wit
ness here from Massachusetts,. which
would involve some expense. Judge Kim
ball imposed q fine of $50, as was done in
the case of Mrs. Brock.
Up to o'clock this afternoon the fine
had not been paid.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Methodist Church Incorporated.

The Central Methodist Episcopal
Church Of the District Of Columbia was
incorporated today by certificate filed with
the recorder OF deeds The incorporators
are Andrew o. Nash, Charles Spriggs
Charles E. Davis, William r. Jones, James
R. Chambers, Henson Brooks, John Sykes,
Armstead Randall and EweI L. Conway
The church Is located on 5th street north
west between NJ and n streets.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Approves Application.

Snowden Ashford. the inspector of build
ings, has recommended to the Commission
ers that the application of the Metropolitan
Railroad Company for permission to in
close the space under the awning In front
of the waiting room on the west side of
7th street north Of Florida avenue be
granted. provided the fnclosure be made of
wood and glass panels of a portable type
and to be removed when so ordered by the
inspector OF buildings
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Grand Jury Reports Indictments.

The grand jury this afternoon came into
court and presented the following indict-
ments: Laurence Norman, murder Of An
ME Brown; Thomas Morse, murder of
James Haskins; Alfred Rummell, rape;
James H. Moore, William Payne. Isaac
Byrd, William Payne, assault to kill; Al
fred Rummell, carnal knowledge; Joseph
H. Maxwell. false pretenses; Murray
Barnes. larceny from the United States:
Frank W. HI. Nuss, forgery; Frank Bos-
well, embezzlement, and Thomas Green
Charles Gray and thomas Banks, house,
breaking.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
TO TAKE POSSESSION.
Troops Will Probably Be Sent to
Danish West Indies.

1t is probable that the formal ceremonies
incident to the taking over of the Danish
West Indies by the United States will be
performed by the army Although not set
tied. 1t is probable that a detachment OF
troops from Porto Rico will be sent to the
islands In a short time to raise the flag
and formally take possession Of the new
territory. The islands will probably be
considered separately-not as a group-and
be placed, temporarily, with Porto Rico un-
der the control of Governor Hunt
Evening star., 1902-02-26
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
Yorke Nelson Acquitted Of Charge of
Manslaughter,

A verdict Of not guilty was reported this
afternoon by the jury In the case Of Yorke
Nelson, on trial in Criminal Court No. 1,
Justice Anderson, charged with man
slaughter in causing the death of Charles
Washington, October 3, 1901.
Assistant District Attorney Thomas c..
Haylor represented the government and At
torneys Laskey and Thompson appeared for
the defense.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
COL. BIDDLE EXPLAINS.
Engineer Commissioner on the Unior
Railway Station Bill.

Commissioners Biddle was before the SUBJ
committee Of the Senate District commit
tee, I'm charge Of the bill for the location of
a union railway station on Massachusetts
avenue, this afternoon. explaining the fea-
lures of the bill in it's present form The
conference was in progress at 3 o'clock.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
HIGH WATER AT MANY POINTS.
Susquehanna and Schuylkill Rivers
Both Rising Rapidly.

PHILADELPHIA, February 28.-The
Schuylkill river is sixteen feet above it's
normal level today and rapidly rising. The
mill district of ManAyunk. suburb OF
this city, is under water and many Of the
factories situated along the banks OF the
river are inundated A breach forty feet
wide has beeR, made In Flat Rock dam,
opposite Manayunk. by tons OF Ice. wAsch
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Jurors Excused Until Monday.

The jurors in service In all branches of
the District Supreme Court were today -ex-
cused until Monday. Cases on trial will
therefore go over until that day. The Ius-
tices and other officials desire to attend the
Mckinley memorial services at the Capito,
and there will therefore be but little bust
ness transacted at the city hall tomorrow.
The routine proceedings will be resumed
Friday. -. .4.,r-r
Evening star., 1902-02-26
OF INTEREST TO SHOPPERS.
Syndicate Buys Stock Of Friedlander
& Co.'s Department Store.

A transfer OF considerable interest to the
shoppers Of this city has been completed by
which the entire contents Of the department
store at 416 7th street, which has been con-
Quoted for some years by the firm Of Sam
uel Friedlander & Co, has been secured by
a syndicate at the head Of which is Mr..
Mitchell Dyrenforth. In the future the
company will be; known al the uyrenforth
- ..ks e - sEfF%
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Money Voted to Fight Merger.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, February 26-The
house Of representatives today passed the
senate bill appropriating $50 900 to pay ex-
penses Of the contest of the state of Min
nesota against the Northern Securities
Company and the so-called merger of
Northern Pacific and Great Northern rail-
roads. AS the bill was introduced on re-
quest Of the governor, his approval is re-
garded as certain.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Killed by Falling Furnace Gate.

PITTSBURG, Pa, February 2G.-Two
men were almost instantly killed and two
injured. one dangerously, by the falling
Of furnace gate weighing over a ton at
Jones & Laughlin's steel works last night.
The dead:
Peter Jolozenni.
Unknown Pole.
Injured:
Joseph Pavish, badly crushed
Rada Sulvin, will recover.
The accident was due to the breaking of
a chain which supported the gate.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Condition Of Streets.

Now that the snow has melted from the
streets and county roads the police are be-
ing kept busy reporting dangerous places
A great many holes Of a dangerous charac-
ter have been found and reported to the
street department. The Number Of such
places II unusually large. - Y.,.s..<4.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
A. Z. Brick .Renomin.ted.

PLYMOUTH. Ind. February s26-Abra-
ham Lincoln Brick was renominated for
Congress today BY the republican. conven-
term. 81 = -'sssts, :ss .issts '-s.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Mrs. Birney Declines Re-Election

One OF the most interesting features of
tomorrow's program Of the mothers con-
gress will be the election Of officers. Not
many know that Mrs. Birney declines re-
election. so it is not known yet who will be
a candidate for the presidency.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
New York Stock Market,

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co, bankers
and brokers, 1419 F St, members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Proposed Memorial Of Yorktown,

proposed memor1aI OF Y0rkt0Wn.
The House military committee gave q
hearing today to Virginia delegation in
terested in having the historic site at York.
town, Va. where Lord CORVALLIS sur
rendered to Washington, set aside as ma
tional park
Evening star., 1902-02-26
King of servia Still Alive.

BELGRADE. Servia, February 25-
There Is no foundation for the rumor which
emanated from Budapest that the King of
Servia had been assassinated.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
No Intention of Resigninr.

W. Scott Smith, secretary to Secretary Of
the Interior Hitchcock, denies the reports
that Mr.. Hitchcock contemplates retiring
from the cabinet. The denial Is by authori-
ty of Secretary Hitchcock.
Evening star., 1902-02-26
Government Bonds.

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= v-. : tstv ,>si tsaas @s:csar "a
Evening star., 1902-02-26
House Non-Concurs.

The measure then was reported to the
House. On motion of Mr.. Payne the House
nor-concurred in the Senate amendments
and asked for a conference. Messrs. Payne
(N.Y), DalzeI Pa-) and Richardson CTenn) }
being named conferees.
The House then at 2:O5 pm, on motion
Of Mr.. Payne, adjourned.
Evening star., 1902-02-26

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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
LAND MARK. GONE
Old w. p. Ankeny House, Second Avenue
- N and Third Street, Is Being

3
Under direction Of John M Bartlett,
representative of the owner, who is a
non president, the old w. P. Ankeny house
at Second avenue N and Third street has
been demolished. 1t was erected over fifty
years ago by a man named Fletcher, who
in 1857 sold it to w. P. Ankeny. Mr..
Ankeny left it about Centennial year and
after his death in 1877 the property was
sold to the Catholic Sisters" who con-
Quoted school on the premises. The
building was later partly DESTROYED by fire
and recently has been q junk shop. The
contractor In removing the building found
evidences Of the poor methods Of builders
fifty years ago and even later in the NOR
tising of the sills for the studding and
for the floor joists.a It was customary to
notch the floor joist ends to fit into the
sill mortises thus weakening half the
timbers which nowadays are rested on top
of the foundation walls without cutting
them.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
Special lone.way colonIst Rates.

1920 to California and Arizona points
via the Chicago Great Western railway.
Tickets on sale daily during September
and October. Five-day stop-overs al
lowed at certain California points.
Through tourist cars. For further infor-
nation inquire of l.. c. Rains. Agent,
corner Nicollet avenue and Fifth street,
MinneapOIis.E
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
Chicago to New York Between Business
ss-tt Hours e ~ 5t4-t-t

Close your desk at noon, board the
Pennsylvania Special leaving Chicago
union station at II o'clock, arrive In New
York city next morning in time for busi-
ness at 8. Leave New York after days
business. 1855 p. M, arrive Chicago $3.50
next. morning. H. r. Dering, A. G. p
sAgt., 248 South Clark street, Chicago, will
show you how to do 1t, Consult him.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29
s2e 10 Toronto and .Return

Via Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale until Sept. 7th; good to
return Sept. 18th. For further inforna-
tion inquire Of U. G. Rains; Agent, Cora
Nicollet Ave. and 9Th St.. Minneapolis.
MINI. .s
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Fall Excursions Via the Lakes
And the 500 Line to Detroit, $3.50; To-
.ledo, $14.10; Cleveland. s14.60; and Buf-
falo, $16.10. Learn particulars at ticket
office, 119 South Third st. B
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

/. Mrs Maud Ulmer Joneswa entertained
by Miss K. Laura Hornung at Orviela,
Markville; yesterday. The daywas pleas
antly spent by a launch trip around the
lake. Dinner was served on the return Of
the party. Miss Hornung is also enter
tanning Miss Grace Ulmer of Minneapolis,
and Mrs. Fred Stehle of Philadelphia
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Miss Stearn Of Orono gave luncheon
to party of friends yesterday afternoon.
Miss Flora Frankforter and H. Wilk were
recent guests at the Stearn cottage. Mr..
and Mrs. Stearn will close their cottage
and return to the city mex Tuesday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

& Electrical supplies at bargain at Re-
public Vehicle Co.'s auction, Nicollet
Island, 10 Saturday morning.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Boscobel, the summer cottage Of Mr..
and Mrs. F. l.. Moffett Of Orono, will be
closed for the season early in September.
Mrs. Moffett, accompanied by her daugh-
ter. Ruby, will then leave for visit of
six or eight weeks in Iowa.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Mrs. Mark Bohrer is spending a few
weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Moffett at
Boscobel Orono. Mrs. G. L. Easton and
family. who have spent the season with
Mr.. and Mrs. Moffett, will return to the
city next week. - 49,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

STATE OF MINNESOTA, - !.
County Of Hennepin-ss. t. ,y
On this 2sth day of August. a.. D: 1902, per-
sonally appeared before me, the undersigned a
notary public in and for the county of Itennepin.
state Of Minnesota. s. r. Davis, Adebert Car ar
Perry =, A. j. n Rich H. G. Ere freeman; w., G: Y v.
law, VIM: Stephenson, Perry Harrison and Eu-
gene M. Stevens, each Of whom are to NE known
to be the persons who executed the foregoing
srtie1es Of a asseeiation. and they each severaly
acknowledged 70 me that they executed same
as their own free acts and deeds and for the
uses and purposes therein set forth,
LOUIS w. FULLER,
3 Notary Public, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
(Notary Seal, Hennepin County,
! STATE OF IDAHO.
County Of Latah--ss.
On this 4th day Of August, 1902 before me. n
notary public In and for the county of Latah
state Of Idaho, personally appeared @. L. Butter
field, to me known to be the same person who
executed the foregoing articles OF association.
and who acknowledged to me that he executed
the same as his free act and for the uses and
purposes therein set forth.
FRED yEATCH
Notary Public. Latah County, Idaho.
fNotar1al seal.)
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Professor Granniger. M. Wick and
Charles Levi were entertained by s. A.
Stern at Orono last Sunday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

A party of twelve young women enjoyed
an oldfashioned basket luncheon with
Mrs. w. s. McWade at Christmas Lake
yesterday. The guests made the trip in
hayrack and had their luncheon on the
lawn. III.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Moffett gave corn
roast on Wednesday night in honor Of
their guests. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bohrer of
Omaha.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Mrs. Freeman P. Lane gave an all day
party yesterday, to celebrate the birthday
anniversary Of her daughter, Miss Mabel.
The twenty young people made the trip
from the lower lake to Zumbra Heights on
the Mayfower and returned for their train
IN the Puritan. Games bathing and boat
ing filled an enjoyable day. .,.> ?
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

The Meadville Park people were de-
lightfully entertained last evening at a
book title party given by Mines. Currier:
Waterman and Jackson at the home of
Mrs. Currier. About seventy guests were
present and each wore some trifle sugges-
tive of the name Of a book. w. H. Ritchie
won the prize, copy Of Hearts Courage
ous," for guessing the largest number Of
titles. Light refreshments were served.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

At the Y. M. G. A. camp tomorrow will
be the annual field day and tennis tourna-
ment. To-day the fishing. contest was
held. Fun has been kept up at lively
rate, as the party had boating party last
night and a corn husking bee on Tues
day.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Mrs. A. r. Olson entertained the ladies
of Orono at luncheon at her cottage
at Orono last Friday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Guy F. Taylor Of Fulton, NJ Y, will
purchase small farm at Markville. Mr..
Taylor has devoted considerable attention
to the raising of ginseng and will engage
in that industry on his own farm on a
large scale. -7. - '-
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

The Pasha grocery store at Markville
has changed hands. 1t was purchased by
Fred Gerboth Of Minneapolis, the trans
fer taking place and Mr.. Gerboth taking
possession, on the 18th inst. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pasha will return to the city next
Monday.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. John Curren were recent
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Olson at
Orono. Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Moren re-
turned to the city Monday after a three
weeks visit at the Olson cottage.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F.
Wilcox, have returned to their home in
Buffalo. Several social gatherings have
been given in their honor. On Monday
evening Mrs. George M. Gillette and Mrs
Wilcox gave a dancing party at the Gil
lette cottage near Wayzata. There were
seventy guests. 3
For the young people, Beatrice Wilcox
gave porch party on Tuesday in honor
Of Lucille and Everett Short. Dancing
was the amusement
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-29

n. r. Turner.
Fannie NJ. Davies
r. s. >Butterfeld.
Fred Veatch.
Louis W. Fuller.
J. J. Anderson.
W. H. McCollom
and
@. r. McConom.
Rernice V. Felton.