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MOVING A BRIDGE.
A Remarkable Feat Performed Quickly
and Successfully.

The six-span steel truss bridge of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, 900 feet
in length, over the Delaware and Raritan
canal and the Raritan river at New Bruins
wick, was moved from its original position
and placed in a new one fourteen and one
half feet south of the old in one minute and
forty-five seconds yesterday afternoon.
1t was exactly ten and one-half minutes
from the time the bridge was cut loose I'M
til the work had been completed and the
structure was again ready for trains
The preliminary work occupied several
months. The bridge is a steel structure
with a plate-girder draw. The bridge
weighs 4.114000 pounds, or 1,S36.5 tons.
The piers were widened, the bridge was set
in cradles working on rollers, and seven en-
gines, located on the banks and the tow
path and on floats in the river, supplied the
power. Each engine was of the drum haul
ing variety, and the >cable from the drum
operated block and fall, anchored at one
end to the'pier and the other to the bridge.
Timber stops prevented the bridge from
going beyond the proper position. A tell
tale dial indicated the work each engine
did. Each engine was numbered and cor
responding number on the tell-tale moving
upward alongside upright standard
divided into feet, showed just what move
ment was attained by the span to which
the engine was attached. In this way each
engineer was able to gauge his pulling. so
that the entire structure moved as one piece
and the danger of twist or buckle was re-
duced to a minimum.
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Permanent Fair Association.

The woodlawn Farmers Club of Fair
fax county, at a meeting held the 24th in
slant at the residence of d. D. Thompson
Wellington station, voted unanimously to
assist other sections of the county in or
ganizing a permanent agricultural fair. to
be held annually at the county seat. This.
it is conceded, insures the success of the
undertaking.
The club has had a successful career and
the attendance Saturday of nearly one hun
dred ladies and gentlemen indicated that
It is not losing its interest. Its success is
owing In part to the Woodlawn House
keepers Association, of which Miss II. s.
Pierson of Alexandria is president and Miss
A. M. Wilkerson of Accotink secretary.
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THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
PRESENT WEEK GIVES EVERY
SHOW OF QUIET.
Invitations Out for the Dwyer- Herold
Wedding-Interestin Per-
sonal Notes.

The present week has few social occasions
to Its credit Those planned especially in the
diplomatic circle have been abandoned in
respect to the memory OF Lord Pauncefote.
The rest of the month viii feel doubly
quiet not only on this account, which is suf-
hcient, but the calm after the excitement Of
the past week would make il seem so. The
early June weddings will. however, enllven
proceedings shortly and make connecting
INKS from week TO week. The departure
however. June or Whereabouts OF Mrs.
Roosevelt and family FOR their summer
outings will put an end to official hospital
tiles till the coming autumn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

The Consul General TO London and Mrs
H. Clay Evans and their daughters will san
June for England. The Misses Evans VIII
travel during the summer The departure
OF this family is greatly regretted 10y their
large circle OF Washington friends, to whose
pleasure they have SO largely contributed
during their residence here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
At Other Churches.

The services yesterday afternoon at 4:30
o'clock at st. Pauls Church. were attended
by a large congregation. The altar of the
church was handsomely decorated with
flowers, and a special musical program was
rendered by the choir. The altar received
it's burden of fragrant blossoms from the
little maids.
Rev. Father BevenS assistant pastor OF
Immaculate Conception Church, had charge
of the services at that edifice. About 500
children, the majority of whom were girls,
participated In the procession, which formed
at the Immaculate Conception Academy,
Sth and Q streets northwest, and marched
thence to the church. The tributes were
laid at the feet of the statue of the Virgin,
queen of the May, crowned the statue with
a handsome floral wreath. Those partici-
pating sang hymns as they marched
Nearly 200 children participated yester-
day afternoon in the annual May process
sion of the Sunday school OF St Teresa
Church. Anacostia, and the Society of the
Children of Mary of the parish. The line
moved from the church south along Fill
more street, west along Jefferson street,
north along Monroe street and thence up
Washington street to the ed'iice. Bright
colored banners were unfurled and May
hymns sung in chorus during the cere-
mony Rev. Fathers Bart and Schwallen-
burg accompanied the procession. Miss
May Branson, president of the Society of
the Children of Mary, was May queen.
The act of conservation was read at the
church and Rev. Father Bart delivered
suitable discourse. Benediction followed.
Refreshments were afterward served to the
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Mr.. SEYMOUR LAPPEUS, Schenectady, " Y,
writes:
IT Is too bad that people do not know more
about this wonderful healer. Whenever / hear ue.-
pie coughing L refer them 10 the fact that
LANES ENIEToRANT CURED ME OF
Ten YEARS COUGH"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Policeman Herbert shot and killed sup
posed mad dog at Water and o streets
southwest. Saturday afternoon. The ami
NAL frightened number of people After
killing the animal the police notified the
health office officials to remove the body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Herold have
issued cards for the marriage OF their
daughter, Blanche Theresa, TO Mr.. VIM j.
Dwyer Thursday, June >. at . o'clock at
lmmaculate Conception Church
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

The ID. h. Euchre Club met with Mrs
Saoin at her home. 1873 18th street north
east Thursday last. She was assisted by
mrs, Marshall. Miss Bliss won first, Mrs
Sabin second and Mrs Thatcher BOBBY
prizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Mrs. lie Roy S. Frey. formerly Miss Mil
licent Murray, has Joined her husband in
New YORK. They left Thursday for Bos-
ton by sea for a two weeks visit. and eN-
pect to reside permanently in BROOKLYN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Mr.. Walter Paris sailed on Saturday FOR
England and will be absent until November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Major and Mrs. c. A. Stedman. 10th
1hted States Cavalry, are visiting Mrs.
b. z. Lamberton, 1912 y street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Francis NJ. ScheH. Mexican war vet
eran of the LIST Kentucky Infantry and
49th california Pioneers, with his wife.
will celebrate the ffty-fifth anniversary
Of their marriage next Wednesday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Mrs. Mcneil, wife of Mr.. r. l. Mcneil
is very sick at Providence Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Dr. Margaret Hislop has returned to the
city and is residing at 1710 G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Adams of Capitol
Hill gave dinner Thursday evening to
John I. Adams of Dubuque and his bride.
Gen and Mrs. Henderson were present
the Speaker and the groom being close
personal and political friends. The bridal
couple left for New York Friday afternoon
ana VIII sail next Wednesday for Europe
where 1t is their intention to remain for
several months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26
In Memoriam.

BROWN. In loving remembrance Of LUCY n.
BROWN, who departed this life two years s.ro
today. May &c. 1850
Clouds and darkness round about me
For season veil Thy face:
Still trust and cannot doubt Thee
Jesus, full Of truth and grace.
BY her loving niece, JULIA ID. BRISCOF
CARROLL. In sad hut loving remembrance Of my
dear husband. LOUIS q. CARROLL. who de-
parted this life three years ngo yesterday. May
25. 1899
Three mournful years have vanished
Ever since my hope In vain.
But his voice seems sweetly saying.
Courage. dear. shall meet again.
BY HIS LOVING WIFE, MARY +. CARROLL.
HAMILTON. In loving remembrance Of my dsnr
sister, MARY JANE HAMILTON who died onf
year ago today. May &C. 1901.
One year has passed. and still miss her.
Friends may think the wound 10 healed;
Eut they little know the sorrow
That lies within the heart concealed
She is gone, but not forgotten
by her sister. r. A. X.
LLOYD. In loving remembrance of ASBURy
LLOYD. who departed this life three years ago
today. May &c. 1888.
BY HIS DEVOTED WIFE AND DAUGHTER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Mrs. Hunt-Siater is passing a fortnight at
her Bar Harbor cottage before going abroad
for the summer
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Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Mclean and son
are going abroad for the summer
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DIED.

ABEL On Sunday, May %. 1902 at 6:1s am.
az ar gu street northwest after short illness.
Fannie Abel, in the ffty-nnth year Of his age.
sn5 fr d@esaHy May ~ at pm Relatives
Philadelphia ard Iitt>bnFg papers please copy.
HAMrToN; , On Sunday May %, 1902, HARRISON
Funeral win take place from his late residence.
II am Friends and relatives invited TO at
JONES Departed this life, Sunday. May rs, 1902
at 1:3o am, WILLIAM T., beloved husband OF
Funeral from his late residence. 497 street
west. on Tuesday. at $3.50 pm Relatives and
friends respectfully invited TO attend. Inter-
ment at Congressional cemetery.
MITCHELL: At Providence Hospital Washington,
PHs son OF Mrs Ccrnn near and ID fh ls I s,s
Cen E Y. Mitchell OF Rolla Mo- and brother
OF Mrs. h. p Bland Mrs. Nina Laporte Miss
Maude Bland, Ewing Y, Walter and II. Bland
Interment at Rolla, Mo. %
PERRY. on Sunday, May %. 1902. at BeItsville.
Nd. ROLAND A. PERRY, eldest son of Alfred
L and Eta Vail Perry, in the third year OF his
age.
SILVER. On May "a 1902. MARK SILVER.
Funeral from his late residence. 11l7 New Hamp-
shire avenue northwest Tuesday morning, May
&c, at $3.50 O'Clock
SoMMERs on Friday. May %. 1902 JOSEPH
me BRUCE SOMMERS. the beloved dnnghtcr
Of the late George Bruce Of III Paso. Texas
and niece Of Charles II. and Joseph y. Bruce
Fannie Ware and Mamie Wilson.
Funeral from the Metropolitan Wesley Zion Church.
ID street between I'd and 81 streets southwest,
Tuesday at pm.
STCRGES. At New Rochelle " V May "a
1902. OF typhoid fever. EDWARD HANFoRD
SrtRGES, beloved husband Of Bessie Bartlett
Sturges
STyRGES. After a brief Illness on SATURDAY, Nay
~. 1892, at New Rochelle, y. ", EDWARD
HANFOlsD STURGES, son-ia-law OF John ID,
Bartlett.
THOMAS. Departed this life, Sunday. May 25
1902, at 800 am. at her residence, 1904 lSt
street southeast. FANNIE NJ. THOMAS, tho
adopted daughter Of Jane Maiett
Funeral from Rehoboth Church. LIST street between
md @ streets southwest, Tuesday. May o.
at O'Clock pm. Relatives and friends are I'm
vited TO attend. (Norfolk, Va, papers please
copy)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

Mrs. John kean and the Misses Kear
have taken place at Beverly Farms for
the summer and will go there after spend
ing few weeks a Crslno, their country
place near Elizabeth, N j.
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Six Hundred in Line.

About six hundred children were in line at
the procession at St Stephens Catholic
Church. Starting from the church at D
o'clock the procession proceeded west on
PENNSYLVANIA avenue to 18th street, south
to K thence to oath, to Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and back again to the church. num-
Der of hymns were sung by the little
marchers, and the music was continued un-
til they had entered the church, which had
been tastefully decorated with flowers for
the occasion. Floral tributes were laid at
the feet of the statue of the Virgin by each
of the little ones they marched past.
Following this tribute little Miss Nellie
O'Leary, as queen of the May, crowned the
statue with a floral wreath. Rev. w. {.
Caughy the pastor, made an appropriate
address which was followed by the admin
istration of the sacrament The beautiful
services were brought to a close with the
benediction.
Nearly as many children participated in
the procession of St. AloySius Church, cor
ner of North Capitol and | streets. Form
ing at the Notre Dame Convent the process
sion, headed by Father German, proceeded
north on North Capitol street to X street,
west to LIST street and south to /, then
along | street to North Capitol street, and
into the church. After the seating of the
children the public was admitted. The Con-
zaga College Band accompanied the march
ers and rendered several selections.
Rev. Father Barrett, S. j., preached the
sermon, and Father Z. X. Fink. rector of
St. Aloysius Church, pronounced the bene-
dicton. The house of worship was crowded
with large congregation, who had gath
cred to witness the beautiful ceremonies,
although many were turned away from the
DOORS After the services at the church the
little ones were marched to the Notre Dame
Convent and there dismissed.
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MAY DAY PROFESSIONS
ANNUAL OBSERVANCE BY CHILL
DREN OF CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
Statues Of the Virgin Mary Crowned
With Flowers-The Several
Programs.

Although the weather for a time was
threatening there was no lack of interest
in the annual May professions of children
of the Catholic churches held yesterday.
Additional interest was manifested on this
occasion by reason of the fact that the day
was also Trinity Sunday, which is the close
of. the paschal time and is the last day of
the year for the fulfllment of the Easter
duty to receive the sacraments of penancc
and the holy eucharist.
The event was participated in by many
hundreds of children of the Catholic
churches of this city. Attention was at
tracted to long lines of singing children
dressed in the light costumes of spring anu
carrying small bouquets of flowers. march.
ing through the streets in the vicinity OF
their churches and singing their hymns in
child voices. the whole making a pleasing
picture. No rain fell to mar the programs.
The procession at St. Peters Church, cor
ner of I'd and c streets southeast, was
composed of about five hundred chlldren'
who assembled at O'Clock IN the alter
noon. and leaving the basement, where the
fines were formed, marched down I'd street
to d. thence to Sd, to E, thence TO "a ana
back again to the church. The reservation
between d and E and I'd and Sd streets
was crcled by the caroing little marchers,
whose music to the patients in the ProVl-
dence Hospital. which they passed, was
heard gratefully by many OF those cohHHeo
in that institution. When the church was
reached the usual hymns were repeated
and the statue of the Virgin was crowned
with flowers All the little ones who car
ried flowers passed in front of the altar
and their deposited their offerings for the
adornment of the sanctuary The service
was under the direction of Father James
O'Rrien pastor of the church, and Fathers
Gallen and Bowling, assistant pastors.
Little Miss Mary Francis Fitzgerald and
Master Torreva headed the procession OF
the Sunday school pupils.
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Former Vice President Levi p. Morton
ana family Will occupy Tweed house at
Beverly Farms this summer Mr. and Mrs
Nllllam Corcoran Eustis have a place
leased In the same vicinity. Former Attor-
ney General Griggs and family viii occupy
SeaWold, the estate of Robert S Minot
beautlfully situated IN Manchester on the
Gloucester road leading toward Magnolia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-26

A merry surprise party was rendered
MRS Elizabeth Steiwer by her many friends
tuesday last at her home, 502 eth street
southeast. in honor Of her birthday Music
ana dancing were enjoyed during the even
Ing and a supper served. Among those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Wetzel, Mr.
and Mrs. Wagner, Mr.. and Mrs Dolan
Mrs. Eglof, Mr.. Jouvenal. Mr. and Mrs
Schuldt, Mrs. Deckman, Mrs Steurer. Miss
Emma Weingart. Miss Rosie Steurer, Miss
Mae Toole. Miss Flora Schuldt and Master
Eddie Steiwer and RAYMOND Deckman
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

pany is to purchase or lease and
bond property wherever a snap can
be obtained or wherever the prop
erty is desirable. This is also a
new feature i'll connection with cor
porate action but it commends itself
to mining men for they realize what
can be accomplished where a man
has a company with plenty of capi
tai behind him to take advantage of
these snaps when these show them
selves open to opportunities and adj
vantages.
The company has recently added
materially to its possessions by the
purchase of eight claims up Fall
River and a tunnel that has been
driven 400 feet on an exceptionally
fine vein.
This tunnel crosses the veins at
right angles and is already uncover
ing ore that furnishes assay values
as high as $40 to the ton. This
property alone is one that many
promoters would take, stock for
2 ,ooo, 900 or 5000, 900 and sell the
stock to the investing public at from
10 cents to rs cents per share. And
it is but a small part of the holdings
of the Blue Ribbon company and
shows what a man can do who is
familiar with the district and other
matters pertaining to the conduct of
mining.
In conversation with Mr.. Bradley
the other day he remarked; 81 be-
lieve that it is safe to say now that
within the next half year or seven
months we will have available for
stockholders or will have paid out
to them in the near neighborhood of
SI8, 900. The prospects for the COM
pany in the future could not be
brighter and in my opinion the plan
of being fair and giving the people
something for their investment will
win out without doubt"
When the company was first or
ganized but 1000 shares were sold
at IS cents per share and then the
rich 5-oz ore was discovered in the
Gem lease and the company saw the
foolishness of sacrificing the stock
at that price and at once raised it to
IS cents. Soon 10, 900 shares were
gobbled up and at the last meeting
of the directors in October the price
was again tilted and is now so cents
per share. Whether it will remain
very long at that price is matter
of considerable doubt as the ship
ments being made evesy day from
the three leases would indicate that
some rich profits would be forth
coming.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

of August the returns were two per
cent per share. The first stock was
placed upon the market at twenty
five cents per share. One has only
to consider these figures for a mo-
ment to realize what they mean. If
the dividend was one per cent per
month on the par value it was just
twelve per cent per year. But it
was four times that on the invest
ment of twenty-five cents for the
investment was but one-fourth of
the par value. Under such condi-
tions those who received one per
cent per share per month really re-
ceived four per cent per share per
month or forty-eight per cent per
year on the investment.
From present indications the div
idends on the stock will be some
thing almost beyond belief before
the year closes and stock that can
now be purchased for fifty cents
per share will undoubtedly be worth
five or six times that amount on
account of its profit as proposition
to hold as an investment.
Mr. Bradley has closed one of the
largest contracts in the district in
the last ten days and one that will
net the stockholders SI3, 900 for di-
vision as dividends. Under h e
plan of the company, stock is sold
to meet the cost of all development
work and the cash derived goes to
make up the dividends for the COM
pany. The gentlemen interested
realize what this will mean for the
stockholders but have hesitated in
regard to being as selfish as COM
panies are, as a rule, and they have
pooled their own stock for an in
definite period SO that it will not
draw dividends and the only stock
that will is sold to the general pub
lie as treasury stock. This is some
thing unusual in the conduct of a
mining proposition but is mighty
good principle and one that should
come into general use. The gentle
men who own the promotion stock
have no complaint to make when it
starts at twenty-five cents and then
doubles in price in a period inside
of half year.
The big contract referred to above
consists of connecting the Gem
shaft with the Newhouse tunnel.
1t will require an upraise of 1000
feet and is one of the most eXten-
sive mining contracts ever let in the
district of the same character. Mr..
Bradley has secured another con-
tract on the Gem vein for his COM
pany of 500 feet of drifting east on
the tunnel level with an option on
2 900 foot if he desires. The won
derful values found in this giant
vein has interested the people gen
orally in its production and devel-
opment but Mr.. Bradley's long ser
vice for Mr.. Renshaw has recon-
mended him so that he has practi-
cally captured all the contracts
while those who have been keeping
an eye open to get in will be left
out in the cold.
One of the objects of the COM
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
To Whom it May Concern:

This certifies that 1, Chris J.
Hansen, am the owner of one hun
dred shares of stock in the Blue Rib
bon Mining and Milling company,
that said stock was purchased and
certificate issued on the 3rd day of
August, 1902, that said the Blue
Ribbon Mining and Milling COM
pany has paid to me a dividend of
per cent on stock contract the
first of each month since the date of
purchase of same.
CHRIS J. HANSEN,
Marne, Iowa.
P. S.-What is the price of 100
shares now?
(Note-Has since purchased 500
additional shares of stock
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08

fifth a surplus of $4,000 availa-
S earned profits to be distribut-
i dividends over the country,
one of the largest contracts
/ let in the district full in flow
NTH new claims, new leases,
tunnel propositions and con-
and vigilant work progressing
| cry line, is it a matter for sur
that the Blue Ribbon Mining
Milling company has become
! |vn over the entire county and
over the entire country as one
e rich propositions of the min
world?
e company was quietly organ
with little fuss or feathers five
|hs ago. J. N. Bradley, the
| known mining man, was out
| e city for few days and then
| |ned with the statement that he
organized a company, or had
|ested several of the prominent
e of Council Bluffs and Oma-
the oganization. He stated
that it was the intention of the
bany to operate on new lines -
|ely different from the old ways
| hat it would bond, lease, de-
! and enter into every line that
ised remuneration for stock
! RS and the members of their
any. Mr.. Bradley is so well
N in the district that as soon
E plans of the company were
Eht before the people they at
saw the benefit to be derived
investment and as a result a
er portion of the stock sold
cen disposed of to home peo-
Idaho Springs.
greater thing could be said in
| f of the Blue Ribbon company.
the people right here, those
|are familiar with the proper
prospects and opportunities,
who know what mining is
know that a good investment
| st as good made at home as
abroad, those who have long
n. Mr.. Bradley and the char
of his proposition, invest their
right here at home it certainly
IS conclusively to the outside
tor that his cash is placed in
md secure hands and i'll good
bsition when it is in the hands
Z Blue Ribbon company.
F e purchasers of the first stock
|hg been receiving one per cent
6hare on their par value for
months and during the month
Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-11-08
Testim onials.
To Whom it May Concern:

This is to certify that l, Katie
Bradley, am the owner of one hun
dred shares of stock in the Blue
Ribbon Mining and Milling com
pany, that said stock was purchased
and certificate issued on the 9TH of
June, 1902, that said the Blue Rib
bon Mining and Milling COM
pany has paid to me dividend of