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The Washington times., 1903-09-06
EDUCATIONAL NOTES.
Increased Facilities.

Congressional Shorthand School, loeat
the fall term with greatly increased IA
cilities in its various departments of
shorthand, typewriting. and general
business practice The teacher. John T.
Downs, is known to the shorthand pro-
fession, having practiced the art here
for about fifteen years.
In the department of shorthand the pit
man system constitutes the groundwork
OF instruction. to which is supplemented
and interviewer other features. strong
and up to date. The touch system was
some years ago introduced, and by the
means of which It so increased and
otherwise improved the course that the
student finds himself not alone a fin
ished high-speed typist in few months.
but also possessed of a good foundation
for law course.
The business course is mostly the
outgrowth of the managers long ex-
perience in business life, and is not the
dull routine of the ordinary school room
and text book. The student is thus
placed in the closest relation to the
actual transactions of life. Mr.. Downs
brings to his school an experience
ripened by travel and contact with men
of large affairs. He has had experience
as a practical stenographer. has travelled
extensively abroad, and is a member OF
the District bar.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
ST. ANTH0NY'S LAWN FETE
TO CONTINUE TOMORROW

The lawn fete for the benefit OF ST.
Anthony's Church. Brookland, D. c..
which was in progress last week, Will
be continued Monday. Labor Day. On
that day, beginning at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon the fete will open for busi-
ness. and many OF the residents of that
beautiful suburb have expressed their
intention of spending Labor Day there.
Special attractions VIII be provided for
both the afternoon and evening. and it
is expected that the proceeds of the day
will materially swell the already large
sum raised for the benefit of ST. An
thongs. The fair weather has enabled
the fair to poll an unusually large at
tendance, and the various booths and
amusement features have been literally
patronized. The supper table and the
dancing pavilion have been made the
principal features. and the returns from
these have justified the care expended
on them.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
HYATTSVlLLE NOTES.

EVANSVILLE. Md, Sept. 5.-The
public school will begin it's session on
Monday. September Il. under Principal
Warren Dent, whose administration
last year was so satisfactory to the
patrons He will have the same assist
ants. Alice and Louise Gray and Betty
Hurley. There were 230 pupils in attend
ance last year and the indications are
that a larger number will demand ad-
mittance the coming session. although
the accommodations are inadequate. The
trustees have been endeavoring for some
time TO procure an appropriation from
the county commissioners for an en-
largement of the building.
The la1ies of the Eastern Star gave
a successful lawn fete Thursday night On
the corner OF Johnson and Wine Ave-
nues.
The fire companies gave an exhibition
OF moving pictures to a full house at
Masonic Hall Wednesday evening
Frank r. Platts, of Washington, and
Miss Ethel Wenona Bur6s<te. of Hyatts-
VILE. were married Thursday evening at
the Baptist Church, Fourth and Virginia
Avenue. Southeast Washington. by the
pastor. the Rev. Hez Sven. The honey
moon viii be spent In New York
Charles Curtis. of Jersey City. has
been visiting his cousin, Miss Anne
Newman. in Brentwood.
May Minges. of Rochester, is visiting
the family OF DR.. Mudd.
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BUSINESS CEASES
WHILE BROKERS REST
Nearly All Exchanges Closed for
Triple Holiday.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-AlI the do
mestic marts were closed today, and
It was a holiday at London Thus
there was a cessation of bust
ness at practically all the points IN
which New York is interested. This
is little unusual for the Saturday pre-
ceding Labor Day.
The local banks were open as usual,
but little or nothing was done beyond
the payment of drafts. The foreign
bankers also kept their Offices open, but
most of the transactions in foreign ex-
change for yesterdays mail were closed
up Friday evening, and there was not
much for them to do. particularly with
the London holiday.
In this condition of affairs the only
feature OF interest was the bank state
ment.
Inc loss in surplus reserve is S3,-
1850. which leaves the banks with
$17,2s6,975. Notwithstanding the weeks
loss, the banks in the matter OF reserve
requirements are much better of than
in either OF the two previous years.
Wall Street places so much store on
the loan account that the increase of
S1,304 300 will no doubt be a disappoint-
ment to stock market operators when
they return to business on Tuesday.
This loan expansion can be explained
by the deposit of trust company money
in the banks. discounts OF merchants
and borrowing by corporations in con-
nection with September interest and
dividend disbursements
Unusual interest has been excited this
week TO the gold import outlook because
OF the turn in the movement OF interior
currency and the unexpected rise in the
Bank of England's minimum discount
rate This action was quickly followed
by sharp advances in sterling at New
York. Paris, and Berlin, and with the
rise in the price of the metal at Lon
don, has effectually protected the Eng
lish gold supply.
While these complications have made
II difficult for the time being to inaugu-
rate gold movement in this direction,
the consensus Of opinion among foreign
bankers favors our attracting gold from
Paris by October l. IN other words. they
contend that this weeks developments
abroad have only deferred the move
ment, and that with freer offerings CT
cotton bills this market may reach the
level Of metal remittances by October /.
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MUSIC AND FIREWORKS
AT CABIN JOHN BRIDGE
Unusual Preparations for a Big Crowd
on Labor Day.

All arrangements have been made fer
bis time at Cabin John Bridge today
Haley's Band will be in attendance, and
there Will be ground illuminations. etc.
Labor Day at Cabin John Bridge to-
morrow is to be made one OF the special
days Of the summer. Haley's Band will
play series Of selections that should
appeal to all musical tastes, and in the
way OF an extra attraction there will be
a big display of fireworks in the evening
on the lawn near the palm garden. One
of the greatest crowds of the season is
expected on that day. and preparations
for handling an exceptionally large
number of visitors are under way
The season has been notable at the
Bridge for the order that has been main
tained there, and Il is assured that this
condition of affairs will obtain until the
end of the summer. In the palm gar
den Will be shown an entirely new set
OF moving views. some interesting and
instructive. others of an amusing na-
ture for the children. together with the
reproduction of the recent Corbett-Jeff-
ries fight that is now being shown in the
palm garden for the first time in the
East In the afternoon there will be
special features for the amusement of
the little folk. Cabin John has had the
greatest business in its history the pres
ent summer and il is attributed entirely
20 the good order that has been main
tained there, the quality of the service,
and the entire adequacy of the sar
service
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
ALEXANDRIA 5[EWS A[OTES
REQUESTS INFORMATION.

l. NJ. RisheilI. president OF the board
OF fire wardens. today sent the follow
ing letter 10 NJ B. Harlow. president of
the Hydraulion Fire Company:
Dear Sir; At a meeting of the board
Of fire warders of the city Of AIexan
dria, Va. September 10, the board
decided that II wished 10 be noti-
fed officially by your company If it be
the intention OF the Fydraullon Com
pany 10 perform in the future the duties
for which it has been organized, and for
which the city of Alexandria has pro-
yided equipment. namely. house. appar.
atus. etc. For the purpose of making
necessary arrangements for the protec-
tiOn Of property in the city of Alexan-
dria. in case of fire, the board requests
your company TO reply to this communI-
caticn not later than September TO-
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Woods Commercial College.

Woods College opened its doors on
September 1 for its nineteenth year.
Some important changes have been made
in this reliable institution. Prof ALBERT
E. Conover. who taught typewriting in
the public schools in New Jersey for
seventeen years, will be in charge of
that department this season, and Miss
Emma Watkins. OF Michigan. will teach
English Many Congressman and noted
public men recommend Woods College.
and the attendance gives proof OF the
fact that merit will out.
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REMAINS OF ]. A. LYNCH
BURIED AT GLENW00D
Was Employed for Many Years in
Government Printing Office.

The funeral of James A. Lynch was
held from the family home. 238 North
Capitol Street. at l O'Clock Friday after
noon. The Rev. J. Edward Amos. pastor
Of the North Capitol Methodist Episcopal
Church. conducted the services. Inter
ment was made at Glenwood Cemetery.
The pallbearers were John Kleberg.
Clarence Pearson, L. NJ. Lynch, George
Moran, James Lotus, and s. Guista.
Mr.. Lynch was employed at clerical
work in the Government Printing Ohice
for six years. He retired two years ago
and went to Colorado for his health. re-
turning last year. At the time OF his
death Mr.. Lynch was twenty-six years
OF age
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
MINISTERS HoMEwARD BOUND.

The ministers of the Alexandria
churches are slowly returning from their
summer vacations. Some of them are
still absent from the city. however, and
their pulpits will be filled by non-resi-
dent ministers.
At Christ Protestant Church. in the
absence Of the pastor. the Rev. DR.. Nor
ton. the Rev. r. X. Massie will conduct
services
The Rev. J. z. Triplett will hold ser
vices at the Second Presbyterian Church
tomorrow. IN the absence OF the Rev.
DR.. Brooke.
At the First Baptist Church the Rev.
L. r. Wright, of Richmond, will conduct
services and preach.
At St Paurs Protestant Episcopal
Church the Rev. Bergman Green. of
the Episcopal Theological Seminary. will
preach at IL q. u.
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National Business College.

The phenomenal success of the col
lege is due to the modern. up-to-date
methods introduced. the interest and
personal attention given each student,
and the fact that the managers have
had long and successful careers as spe-
cialists in their chosen line of work
The schoolrooms are bright and cheerful
as some visitors remarked, seem
ingly built for the purpose" From the
present enrolment and number OF call
ers Messrs. HarmisOn and Wright an
ticIpate that their present commodious
quarters will be thronged with students
this session. Anyone anticipating
business course or shorthand and type
writing should call at the above college
before enrolling elsewhere.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
u. S. SUES SHERIFF
FOR PRISONERS ESCAPE

KNOXVILLE, Sept. 5.-Upon instruc-
tions from Attorney General Knox suit
was yesterday begun for the Govern
ment against Sheriff Fox and his bonds
men for $40 900 damages because Of tho
escape Of Harvey Logan from the Knox
county Jail, June q last.
Logan, a Montana train robber, was
held in Jail here awaiting the United
States Supreme Courts disposition CT
his appeal from conviction of forging
names to national bank notes. growing
out Of the Wagner, Mon, train robbery,
July 3, 1901.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
LEAVE ON BRIDAL TOUR.

The Hotel Pettey, on Fairfax street.
whose proprietOrs were married about
ten days ago, was tonight again the
scene Of pleasant marriage. john
ChilcOtt, of Washington. was married 70
Savilla Funkhouser. of Woodstock, Shen-
adoah county, Va. The Rev. j. p. Stump,
of the Southern Methodist Church, off,
ciated at the nuptials. The happy couple
were attended by Mr. and Mrs. l.. E.
Williams, OF GIG b Street, Southwest
Washington. After the reception, the
happy couple left for a bridal tour. Mr.
and M-s. Williams. who accompanied the
bride and groom. were themselves mar
Tied In Alexandria last May.
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sPoRTSMEN HAVE HARD LUCK.

ALEXANDRIA,, Va, Sept. s. The
sportsmen of this neighborhood have so
far been able to shoot comparatively few
sora, although there are a large num-
Der Of hunters. The tides have been 20
low as to prevent the boats with the
glnrers from entering the marshes to
any great extent, and so far the birds
have been safe. Only a few gunners
have been able to fill their bags. The
tide tonight is much higher. and the
tr8ined gunners say next week will give
a good account Of Itself along the river
side and in the marshes.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
SIR FREDERICK POLLOCK
TO VISIT WASHINGTON

Sir Frederick Pollock. OF London.
England. the great English iurist and
writer Of many law books used In every
land where English is spoken. will be
in washington the latter part of next
month. At the present time Sir Fred
erick is a guest OF the American Bar
Association. and on the occasion of his
visit TO this city he viii deliver an
address at Columbian University. This
will be previous to his return to Eng
land and about the last week in Oc-
tober
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MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-Money was un-
quoted here today, the exchange and
money markets being closed.
The sterling market was dull and nom
inal today, with rates unchanged.
Rates for actual business we're as fol-
lows: Sixty days. 4.S3hG4.s312; demand,
4.s6Ia: cables, 4.S6B. Commercial bills
were 4.S2A 64S32s. The supply of grain
and cotton bills was better.
Continental bills were quoted as fol-
lows: Prancs. 5.19ss less lie and 5167s
less I-16; reichsmarks, 943s and 9512;
guilders, 40 1-16d4O1s and 40 5-16.
Following are the posted rates of the
leading drawers of foreign exchange:
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TO SCHOLARSHIP.

Frederic Kersey, who has been ap-
pointed by the surviving trustees of ST.
Johns Academy 10 the vacancy IN Old
Point Comfort scholarship for one year.
will leave here tomorrow evening on the
Norfolk boat to enter upon his scholar
ship az Old Point Comfort College. Buck
roe Beach. on Chesapeake Bay. The
young lad has the best wishes of a great
many friends for success at college.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
FELL FROM A SCAFFOLD.

Henry Martin, twenty-five years old,
of 434 P Street northwest. was working
on a new building at Eighteenth and Q
Streets northwest, yesterday afternoon.
when he fell from a scaffold TO the
ground. a distance of one floor. He was
taken TO the Emergency Hospital. where
it appeared that he had escaped with
bruises of the back.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
ORDERS FOR REVENUE CUTTERS.

The revenue cutters which have been
engaged in patrol duty at the yacht
races have at last been relieved. Or
deTs have gone out from the Revenue
Cutter Service OF the Treasury Depart
ment for them TO return to their respec-
tive stations, or 20 go 10 points other
wise designated. These orders went out
about a week ago. 10 take effect as soon
as the yacht races were over.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
HOLIDAY IN VIRGINIA.

Monday being Labor Day. 1t is a legal
holiday in Virginia, and the day will be
partially observed. The banks and the
city Okces will be closed, and the OPEN
ing Of the schools postponed until Tues
day on that account
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
EARS CUT BY MARINES.

Edward Posey was a patient at the
Emergency Hospital last night. with
both OF hts ears cut. He claimed TO
have fallen afoul OF two marines at Sixth
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. A
quarrel ensued, IN the course OF which
he was knocked down and badly beaten
The marines made their escape Posey
is thirty-six years old and lives in
Charles county. No
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
REAL ESTATE AND
BUILDING NOTES

George A. Kicks has completed plans
for the erection of an apartment house
at 1441 Pennsylvania Avenue southeast.
of modern type. and will accommodate
two families. 1t will be erected of
brick and stone and will cost about So
600. B. P. Bond has the entire building
contract.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
VALUABLE HARNESS STOLEN.

When Charles J. Bell. president OF the
American Security and Trust Company.
returned home 10 Twin Oaks" on
Woodley Lane Road, after short va
cation. he found that thieves had stol-
en- from his stable silver mounted set
Of harness. worth $50.
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TO REDUCE EXPENSES.

In order 10 reduce expenses in this
city the Southern Railway Company has
indefinitely furloughed the following
clerks at its freight office in this city:
Messrs. Douglas. Rafferty,, Glover, Rey-
nolds. and lett
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
OIL LAMP EXPLODES.

Early last night an oil lamp exploded
in the oil shed Of Sullivan & Bro. at
New Jersey Avenue and Van street
southeast. A fire alarm was turned in.
but the flames were extinguished with
out any damage.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

The gold premium at Madrid was
quoted at 37.OO. against 5T.65 Friday, and
at Lisbon $500, unchanged.
Bar silver in London steady, and un-
changed at 26 5-16 pence per ounce. To-
days New York price for commercial
bars was 1s higher at 57bQ 5SA cents.
Government assay bars Is higher at 81 a
d58& Mexican dollars unchanged at
451964715.
Exports of gold from New York for the
week ending today. as officially reported
at the custom house, were S3,oO5; OF sill
yer, S5O1 ,l25, of which $46l, ,625 was to
London. Since January l Gold, S32,-
S2S, ,106; silver, S21 .506, JOG, against S26,-
OIL 500 gold, and $22, ,632, ,565 silver for the
same time last year
Imports of gold at New York this week
were s15.192; of silver, $50, 200, mostly
from South and Central America Since
January /: Gold, S3,7S2, ,93S; silver,
Sl,Il7,sO7, against 81 1923, ,613 gold, and
5000 .949 silver for the same period in
1902
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
LOST PoCKETBooK ON TRAIN.

L. A. Farr, OF 1894 Harlem Avenue.
Baltimore, called at Police Headquarters
last night with the information that
on the train en- route from Baltimore to
this city he lost his pocketbook, con
tanning sI47.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
PRICE CHANGE OF WEEK.

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-The following
table shows the highest, lowest. and last
prices, together with number of shares
sold OF the most active stocks on the
exchange in the past week:
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TImID NIGHT PROWLER
WAS SCARED, INDEED
Trembling Negro Thief
Overcome With Fear.
TRIED SUTHERLAND HOME
But Slight Noise Frightened Him Of
From Former Surgeon Gen.
erals Residence.
TRIED SUTHERLAND HOME

The ''tinidest burglar" prowled
through the northwestern section of
Washington early yesterday morning.
tried to rob several dwellings, was
scared away, and nearly died from fright
before the break OF dawn put a halt to
his torture
The "timidest burglar" is a youthful
negro of slight build and weak nerves
He trembles whenever he hears an un-
expected sound. The stiffness of night
makes him pale with fear. He looks for
ghosts. The sight of a policeman causes
him commissions. In fact, his compost
ticn is nothing but a mixture of nerves.
And yet he ''burgles."
The "timfdest burglar" selected for
the scene of his depreciation the resi-
dence of Mrs. Elizabeth w. Sutherland.
widow of the former surgeon general,
at 1903 De Sales Street. He quaked
with fear as he timidIy approached the
house early yesterday morning, and
made sure that no one was around to
scare him off.
Dire Effects of Sudden Noise.
The "timidest burglar" gently tried
to open the door, and his form twitched
with nervous fits as the wind creaked.
But when a footstep echoed from above
he almost dropped dead from fright.
The "timidest burglar" glanced up
ward. He saw a form in the window.
The nervous shock was so great that his
legs were unavoidably set in motion.
He flew over the ground as Langley's S
airship Will fly some time.
The 'timidest burglar" did not know
that the form was that of Douglass
Sutherland. a son of Mrs. Sutherland
No one told him that young Mr.. Suther-
land is a crack pistol shot. and can shoot
the head of a pin a distance of 1000
yards. But he evidently surmised these
facts.
That was the last seen of the ''timidest
burglar" But before going home q ner-
vous wreck, he made several similar at
tempts in. nearby dwellings. and was
almost subject for the morgue.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
WEEKLY STATEMENT
OF NEW YORK BANKS

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-Changes for the
week shown by today's returns of the
New York Associated Banks were as fol-
The Washington times., 1903-09-06
MONEY FOR EVERYBODY

A: half interest charged by Others on pianos.
furniture, etc. No charge for papers Nothing
deducted from loan. Quick, private, confidential
dealings. The only company in the city not
in a.the trust" Fair and liberal terms
NAT. LOAN & INVESTMENT CO..
4th Aoor, n. E. Cor. 18th & sts-. OPP. Treas
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Money Loaned Salaried People,

Retail merchants. teamsters. boarding houses.
without security; largest business in 46 prin-
eipal cities ToLMAN. Room l0l, $50 18th 81
nW. ull-a
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DO YOU NEED MONEY Z

We loLn from 5000 to $4,000 on furniture.
pianos horses wagons, etc. and you get the
fulI amount you asa for. and the same day you
ask for il.
yoI,r own terms. No trouble 70 give rates and
explain our methods
MUTUAL. LOAN & TRUST Co.
els STREET
ROOMS 10 AND Is, NATIONAL UNION BLDG.
The Washington times., 1903-09-06

H. A. Willard has begun the erection
OF the bachelor apartment building at
1411 Pennsylvania Avenue northwest.
The old building on the site was torn
down some time ago and pending the
completion Of plans for the proposed
apartment work was at a standstill.
The permit has been granted, however,
and work has been begun anew. The
structure will cost about $4,000 and
will be eight stories in height. F. n.
Carver has the contract for its erection.
Hill & Kendall are the architects
Mrs. Rena Lowe has begun the erec-
tion of a two-story brick building at
447 Delaware Avenue to cost about
$3.50.
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$4,000 TO LOAN

On Furniture, Pianos, Organs. etc Without re-
movai. without publicity, without delay. Il
Won have loan with another company. We viii
oay the same Of for you, Snd advance you mors
money. Gail and get rates, or drop RosIAls
and agent will call at your house.
no EXPENSE TO YOU UNLESS LOAN Is MADE
COLUMBIA GUARANTEE CO..
6l3 ST. n. w.
OTsce Hours: From - n TO p N
Telephone. s6e-Y East. ap5d
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TRAFFIC ON SUEz CANAL
SHOWS GOOD INCREASE
Transit Receipts Highest in
Its History.
MANY IMPROVEMENTS MADE
Among These is Change in Maximum
Allowance of Draft of
Vessels.

The August number of the London
Chamber of Commerce Journal gives
the following interesting information
from the official report of the Suez canal
traffic:
Last year 3,70S vessels, of a net ton
the canal, an increase over the previous
year of vessels and 424,573 tons, and
over 1900 of 267 vessels and 1910, ,26l
tons. Transit receipts amounted to
lO3,12O,OzO francs. and were higher than
in any previous year since the opening
OF the canal, showing an increase of
3,S33,623 francs. as compared with 1901
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U. s. TREASURY FINANCES.

The United States Treasury statement
issued Friday, covering actual results Of
two days before, compares in its net
balances as follows with the same date
one and two years ago. The statement
subjoined. for all three years, excludes
the $50. 900 900 reserved against Gov
ernment notes:
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LOAN COMPANIES.
Household LOd n Co.
6f6 = ST. ~. W.,

A-BRAND-NEw COMPANY-NEW IDEAS
We know we can offer you better terms. longer
time, and easier payments than any other COM
pany in the city. We mean on your Furniture.
Pianos. Organs, etc II you owe any other
company we viii pay them of-glve you all
the money you want Courteous treatment
assured. Drop postal Cor agent TO cali and ex-
plain terms. au19-u