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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS,

A plan Of financing that has a novel fea-
ture has been adopted by the Potomac Ho-
tel Company. According to circulars which
are now being sent out. this corporation
which proposes to erect hotel building on
the large block Of land at the northwest
corner of 18th and H streets, offers for pub
lie subscription six per cent bonds. The
total issue Of these first mortgage securi-
ties will be $2,OO0,O0O. and 1t is intended to
use the proceeds in the erection of a hotel
building which is planned to be the largest
structure OF the kind In the city.
The payment OF the bonds at maturity is
guaranteed by the United States Mortgage
the method by which such a guarantee is
given, which Is en- addition to the security
onered by the property, Is the retention OF
% per cent OF the par value Of the bonds
by the trust company. By this division $500
OF each $1,000 bond will be retained by the
trust company. and 500 will be available
Tor the use Of the hotel company
BY the time the bonds mature which Is a
period OF forty years, the money in the pos
session OF the trust company, at per cent
interest. will have grown to s., 600. 900 and
the payment of the principal will be thus
secured.
The estimates from the contractors for the
erection of the new building Of the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Company have not
as yet been received. although the date
liked has past. 1t Is feared that owing to
the unsettled condition of the labor and
material market that the bids will be high
er than was anticipated. In case this an
lcipatlen is realized, no contract will be
awarded at this time but action will be
deferred until the conditions are more IA
vorable.
1t is not believed that delay at this
time of the year will materially advance
the date for the possible completion of the
structure, which will not be earlier than
the middle Of next winter.
A large block of gas certificates found
ready sale on the stock exchange today
the price being 1855. AS this is a valua-
ton of S24 on each certificate, it Is con-
cluded that there is strong confidence OF
this security outstanding for the specified
period Of twenty years instead of being
paid at any time after five years at the
option of the company.
After call 100 shares Of the preferred
stock Of the Washington Railway Com
pany were sold for 80. While there is no
great demand for this stock, at the same
time It is not forced on the market.
Three hundred shares of the stock of the
Columbia Title Company found purchasers
at "a per share, and more would have been
taken at the same figure If it had been Of
fered.
Potomac Fire Insurance Company stock
seemed to be regarded as good purchase
in the neighborhood of 90. Ten shares
were offered at IS and were at once taken.
subsequently one share brought 60.
There was no sale of Telephone stock.
although 3S was offered without finding a
seller.
Gas stock was offered at G. and co W.
bid for IL shares. but there was no bust
ness done in that security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
REPORT NOT CREDITED.
Rumor That st. Louis Physician Is Ex-
pecting Position in st, Elizabeth's.

pecttng POSITION in st. El1Zaoeth's.
Word has been received in this city from
st. Louis that DR.. Edward G. Runge, dis
tinguished alienist Of that city and superin-
tendent of the asylum for the insane located
there has resigned his position to come to
Washington to accept position in the
Government Hospital for the Insane. The
announcement was received in this city
with considerable surprise. The appoint
ments of all physicians at the insane asy-
lum made under the supervision of the
civil service commission by the President,
through the Secretary of the Interior. The
principal positions held by physicians at
the hospital are those Of superintendent
and first and second assistant. The posi-
ton of superintendent, which was made
vacant several months ago by the sudden
death of DR.. A. B. Richardson. was filled
only a short time ago by the appointment
of DR.. William A. White of Binghamton.
N. Y. and there are no other vacancies.
1t is rumored that an attempt Will be
made to create new position, that of as
sistant superintendent. for DR.. Runge, but
no one in this city knows anything about
1t. The hospital officials cannot under
stand what position DR.. Runge should come
to take. and the Interior Department Is
unaware that any vacancy exists to which
appointment may be made.
There has never been an assistant super
been understood. that such an official has
been needed to properly administer the af-
fairs Of the institution. In the absence OF
Secretary Hitchcock Mr.. w. Bertrand
Acker. chief of the miscellaneous division
of the Interior Department. is the source
OF information regarding the governments
attitude toward the asylum and its in
mates. Mr.. Acker said today that he knew
absolutely nothing regarding the appoint
ment of DR.. Runge to any position at the
asylum, and he was at a loss to account for
the publication Of the statement that he Is
to come here. Mr.. Acker said the position
OF inferno at the hospital was the only one
not covered by civil service. but that sucn
a position Is filled by the appointment OF
young men just out Of medical schools. and
would hardly be considered the proper place
for man Of the reputation and profess
sional standing Of DR.. Runge. There are
several of these internes and they are re-
quired to pass an examination before en-
tering the hospital service.
1t Is said that only the President. Secre-
tary Hitchcock or DR.. White would know
OF the appointment OF DR.. Runge All Of
these are out of the city and canno. be
reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
REPORTS ON THE CROPS.
Week Has Been Abnormauy Cool and
Moisture Excessive.


The weather bureaus weekly summary
Of crop conditions is as follows:
While the week has been abnormally cool,
with general frosts throughout the CEN
trail valleys and as far south as the north
ern portion OF the central gulf states. the
damage has not been serious, except in tho
extreme western portions of Kansas and
Nebraska, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wiscon-
sin and New England
The south Atlantic states have suffered
from excessive moisture, while the heavy
rains of the previous week over tho north
ern portions OF the Missouri and upper
Mississippi valleys delayed thrashing OF
spring wheat and caused grain in shock to
sprout. Drought has been largely renewed
In the east gulf states. but continues in the
Ohio valley, Tennessee, and In the centrai
and west Gulf states. The Pacific coast
states have experienced a very favorable
week.
Notwithstanding the occurrence Of light
to heavy frosts generally throughout the
corn belt the corn crop has escaped injury.
except in the western portions of Kansas
and Nebraska and in the Dakotas, Mfnne-
sofa and Wisconsin. While low tempera-
lures have prevented rapid r1penlng es-
pecially over the western districts, the crop
as a whole has advanced favorably, al
though the late planted in the Ohio valley
and Tennessee has suffered from drought.
A large part of the crop is now safe; but
one to two weeks of favorable weather.
The weather has been favorable for the
completion Of spring wheat harvest on the
north Pacific coast. In the Dakotas ana
Minnesota spring wheat In shock has been
injured. and thrashing delayed by wet
weather.
Except in portions of the eastern districts
of the cotton belt. where cotton picking
has been interrupted by rains, the weather
conditions have been very favorable 1or
gathering the crop, and this work has
progressed rapidly. The prevalence or
rust. shedding and boil worms Is WIDE
spread, and the boil weevil in Texas con-
tinues destructive. although premature
opening in South Carolina, rust in Georsia
and shedding in Alabama have been some
what checked
Heavy rains have injured the staple in
Georgia, South Carolina and Florida. Cot
ton is opening rapidly In all districts The
outlook for a top crop Is not promising.
Late tobacco has suffered from drought in
Tennessee and Kentucky and heavy rains
in North Carolina, and frosts caused some
injury in Kentucky. Damp weather has
proved Injurious to tobacco In barns IN
Maryland. The bulk of the crop Is now
housed.
The reports continue to Indicate extensive
prevalence Of blight and decay in potatoes
Flowing and seeding have advanced salts
factorily except in the Ohio valley and Ten
nessee where the soil has been too dry, and
in the northern portion Of the middle At
lantic states. where there has been too
much rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
THERAPEUTIC ASSOCIATION.
Thirteenth Annual Convention Meets
in Atlantic CITY.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., September o.
The thirteenth annual convention of the
American Electro Therapeutic Association
opened today in the Hotel Windsor. After
an address Of welcome by the mayor the
president, Daniel Robert Brewer, MD, of
Chicago. called the session to order. after
which the report Of the executive council
was read.
One Of the most interesting papers Of the
day was on the effects Of the secondary
static currents in removing albumen and
casts. by DR.. Boardman Reed of Philadel-
phia. Another interesting paper was that
of DR.. Alfonso David Brockwell of New
York. on Some Principles Upon Which Is
Based the Use Of Electricity in Nervous
Diseases"
This afternoon the United States life say
Ing crew gave an exhibition drill for the
delegates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Issue Referred to Court.

In the matter Of the condemnation of part
of lot 20, ''Greenvale.'' by the Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Wilmington Railroad Com
pany, the point has been raised that the
taking of part of lot 20 will result In dam
age to lot 26, as the owner intended to
use both lots, Jointly. as a brick yard The
commission OF appraisers referred to Is
sue to the court. and the point was argued
late this afternoon before Chief Justice
Clabaugh by Attorney Henry E. Davis, rep
resenting the owner. and by Attorneys Nc
henney and Flannery for the railroad COM
pany. Chief Justice Clabaugh took the mat
ter under advisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
A. J. COLLINS PROMOTED.
To Be Foreman Of County Roads in
Auacostia Section.

Considerable interest has recently at
tached to the appointment by the District
Commissioners OF a successor to the late
Charles W. Watson, who was foreman Of
the county road forces in the Anacostia
section. The residents OF Anacostia have
been very anxious that an Anacostia man
should be appointed to the vacancy. They
have both written and called upon the Com
missioners in behalf Of their respective can
didatea Senator McComas was also inter-
ested In an applicant. who hailed from
Maryland.
Instead Of appointing an outside man.
however the Commissioners, upon the rec
ommendation of Morris Hacker, superin-
tendent OF roads, have promoted A. ]. Col
Inns, who has been in the District service
as q subforeman for a number Of years.
The compensation of county foreman is 81
a day. Mr.. Collins former salary was at
the rate of So day. Mr.. Collins has had
charge OF the northwest section. OF the
county. and IS a resident OF Tenleytown.
He has been assigned to the Anacosua or
eastern section. and will direct the road
work in that vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.


BALTIMORE, September 22.-FLOUR-Quiet,
unchanged; receipts IA, 7sS barrels; exports no.,
pa barrels.
WHEAT-Steady at decline; spot contract, 79Na
1874 spot No. red Western. S2isaS2t.; September
73tsa7SS4; October, S0aS0A December, 2i4aSsIa;
steamer No. red. 731saT3h; receipts, g. lI2 BUSH
els; exports, 10000 bushels southern by sample,
6Sa79%; do. on grade, 75Ea19As
CORN-Dull and lower; spot, 53Isa53h: Septem-
ber 533sa53k; October, 52a.as3 year, 80; steamer
mixed, 511sa51A; receipts % $50 bushels exports,
ssh bushels; southern white co-n, SLABS; do. yell
low, 54a5S
OATS-Quiet No. 2 white, 42Ea43; No. 2 mixed.
41a411; receipts IL ,409 bushels
RYE-Easier; No. 2, asa5S1s; No. 9 western, Goa
59h; receipts, 4 975 bushels
HAY-DulI, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-yery dull unchanged.
BUTTER-UnchaIged
EGGS-Advancing; 26a27.
CHEESE Unchanged.
SUGAR-Unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
IS HOUSE HUNTING.
Representative Cannon Concerned Over
Domestic Arrangements for Winter.

Representative Cannon Concerned Over
Domestic Arrangements for Winter.
Representative Cannon. who Is in the city,
will probably leave here tomorrow for his
home in Illinois. Mr.. Cannon Is giving con-
siderable thought at this time to the i'm
portant question of his domestic arrange
ments during the next Congress. He has
been making his home in hotels for many
years and has often considered the advisa-
bility Of going to housekeeping. That ques-
ton has come up many times during the
past five years. but he has never been sue
eessful in making exactly the arrangements
that would be satisfactory to him. Since
his arrival here he has been house hunting,
but has not yet determined what he VIII do.
Mr.. Cannon is still non-communicative on
the subject of committee appointments. He
generally tells any who inquiries about his
proposed action when he Is elected Speaker
of the House of Representatives that he is
still adhering to the policy of crossing
bridges when he comes to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Out on Strike.

Twenty iron workers. steam filters stone
cutters, stone masons. laborers and engi-
neers. employed In the construction of the
Woodley apartment house on Columbia
road, went out on strike today at noon be-
cause of the presence on the structure of
four non-Ilnion tile layers. The building is
being erected by Contractor Duhey Up to
late hour this afternoon no steps had been
taken looking to the adjustment of the diff
-clllty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Alleged Illegal Occupancy.

Mr.. Thomas Ryan, acting Secretary of
the Interior, has written to the District
Commissioners stating that the attention
OF the Attorney General has been called to
the fact that private parties are occupyiny
land known as Fox's Discovery which was
a part OF Florida avenue. The law requires
the Attorney General to prevent the i'm
proper occupation of the streets, and it is
requested that plat OF the territory in
question as recently surveyed be forwar 1ed
to the Interior Department for transmits
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Caveat Filed.

IN the matter of the estate of Harriet
Mills, deceased. caveat was filed this af-
ternoon by Evans Lewis and Mary E. J.
Lewis &C. an alleged will bearing date of
march ~. 1893. The caveators set forth
that they are benefciaries of the DECEASED
under a will dated June 49, 1888. This In
strument, II is declared, has never been re-
voked or cancelled The instrument of
March 2. 1899. the petitioners charge was
procured by the exercise of undue infiu-
ence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Mrs. Burdette Secures Divorce.

AT the September term of the supreme
judicial court OF the state of Maine for the
county OF Knox divorce from the bonds of
matrimoty was granted Mrs Hattie Girls
void Buedette of Camden, Me- daughter
or Col Nyron NJ. Parker OF this city, from
her husband. Horace Helmick Burdette.
The court awarded the custody of the
children to Mrs. Burdette
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Steamer Palatia In.

NEW YORK, September 22-The Ham
burg-American Line steamer Palatia, which
sailed from Hamburg September 4. for New
York, arrived here today. The long voyage
OF the Palatia was caused by a broken
shaft, which disabled one of her engines
and she was obliged to proceed under one
engine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
FAST SHRBUILDING
Cruiser Cleveland Must Be Delivered
by October /.

BATH, Me, September 22.-A. race against
time Is going on at Bath iron works
this week, in order to complete the cruiser
Cleveland for delivery to the government,
October l.
The battle ship Georgia. which is being
built here, Is now taking shape. the work
OF putting up the superstructure having
been begun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Railroad Tugs Brought $3S, 900.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
RICHMOND, Va. September. 22.-Two
Pennsylvania railroad tugs. which were in
complete when the Trigg shipyards went
into the receivers hands, were auctioned
today by order Of the chance,.y court The
pennsylvania was the sue~ ssful bidder
paying $4,000. The sale OF the Standard
OH barge was postponed, and 1t is likely to
be sold privately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Receiver for Texas Bank.

The controller Of the currency has APP
pointed Mr.. Thomas n. Thornton Of Dallas
Texas. as permanent receiver of the Groes-
beck National Bank OF Groesbeck. Texas.
to succeed National Bank Examiner ]. w,
Hartford, the change to take effect as
soon as the assets Of the bank can be
listed and transferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Work Of the Grand Jury.

The grand jury was not in session today
and nothing transpired at the city hall to
warrant the assumption that the officials
there were taking any steps in the matter
of the Post Office Department investigation.
1t was stated that no indictments will be
reported tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22

Virginia PostmastsGs Appointed.
The following Virginia fourth-class post
masters were appointed today: ne
Bent Mountain. Reuban p. Moore; - Fort
Lewis Lima G. Erwin: Grayson. VIM. Il.
Boiling; Thurman, VIM. r. Thurm6n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22

A bust of speed. at the rate Of ia miles
an hour was reached Saturday on the
Zossen electric line. in Germany. The
length of the line Is eighteen miles. The
whole line was guarded and unprivileged
observers were not permitted to approach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Green Case Adjourned.

B1NGHAMTON. N. Y. September %
The case Of Statee Senator George A
Green, charged with conspiracy and br1b-
cry growing out Of the postal investigation.
was today adjourned until September 2S
by United States Commissioner Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Mechanics Lien.

5l23-Acker & Co. agt Thomas Galloway
& Son, lots 48 to 50, block IA, OF Todd &
Browns subdivision Of Mt Pleasant and
Pleasant Plains. $6164o. Attorneys, Cor
don & Gordon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22

SPR1NGF1ELD, Mass, September o.
The post Office at South Hadley was en-
tered by burglars and the safe blown open
early today There was no money In the
safe. but the thieves got away with about
$1o10 worth of stamps
NEW YORK. September 22-Lawrence
Sommerfield, known as Larry to the DO
lice, was aTraigned here today ON a charge
of swindling George A. Mclean of Pitts
burg out OF $1,000 in a mining stock trans
action. The arrest was made at the request
of the police of Philadelphia. where the
swindle Is alleged to have taken place. The
police were also asked to hold two other
men for whom they are now looking.
VICTOR, Col, September 22-The troops
In Camp Gold Field were called to arms
late last night. 1t was said at military
headquarters that unknown persons had
attempted to break through the guard lines
at Bull Hill. Twenty shots were fired by
the sentry, but 1t is not known whether any
OF them took effect.
ST. PAUL, Mimi. September 22.-Edward
L. Hodgson. president of the Security Trust
Company. is dead at his home here after an
illness of several months He was born In
the Isle of Man in 1871.
CYNTHIANA, KY, September 22.-Both
the state and the defense in the Curtis Jet
case finished the presentation Of testimony
this morning. Judge Osborne read his in
structions to the jury, after which Attorney
Blanton, for the defense, began his argu-
ment.
CHICAGO. September 22-Mr Alison
Smith Sherman, who was chosen mayor OF
Chicago in the eighth year Of its corporate
existence, died at his home in Waukegan
today at are age Of ninetytwo years Mr..
Sherman came to Chicago from Barre, VT,
his birthplace, in 1885, and at once tool, an
active part in public affairs.
BUFFALO, N. Y, September Oft was
announced today that the result OF an
agreement reached by Eirick Brothers, live
stock dealers. with some Of their creditors,
the firms business for the time being VIII
be carried on by Swope. Hughes Waltz
and Benstead.
GENESEO, N. Y. September 22.-Four
section men on the Delaware Lackawanna
and Western railroad were killed today
west-bound train from New York to Buff
falo. They were on a handcar, and owing
to heavy fog were unable to see the ap-
proaching train.
DUBLIN. September 22-Ten fishermen
were drowned today by the capsizing of
boat In Killim bay, near Waterville.
LONDON, September 22-Four tourists
who were climbing the Scafell mountain,
In Cumberland. today, fell down a precipice
and were killed
BOSTON, September 22--The American
WOODEN Company has declared a regular
quarterly dividend of 1A per cent on the
preferred stock.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, September %
oliver T. Sherwood, the defaulting cashier
or the Southport National Bank was TO-DAY
sentenced to ten years in prison by Judge
Piatt in the United States court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
New York Stock Market

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs 6; Co. bankers
and brokers. 1419 + St. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
Today's Government Receipts

National bank notes received today for
redemption $40, 426. Government receipts
FROM internal revenue, $615174; customs.
$sI6255; miscellaneous, s31, 425 Expendi-
lures, 81 $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22

Joseph s. Burwell, a first cousin or tho
late President Mckinley. died at Mankato.
Mimi, yesterday, aged sixty-six years, He
was born In Canton. Ohio. and served In
civil war. His mother and William McKin
leys were sisters.
An explosion Of gun powder and grenades
in Fort Sac SebastianO at Mozambique, Por
tuguese East Africa, killed and injured
many persons. The fort was badly wrecked
King Victor Emmanuel has signed a de-
cree appointing st. Louis commission
which will meet at the beginning of Octo-
Der. The Italian pavilion win probably con-
sfst OF reproduction of Pompeiian build
ing.
The governor Of New York has refused to
commute the death sentence Of the three
Van Wormer brothers for the murder of
their suncle, Peter A.. Hallenbeck, of Kinder
hook. Columbia county. They will be ex-
ecuted in Clinton prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22

Gas stock was offered at c. and co W..
Did TOT IL shares. but there was no bust
ness done in that security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. September o.
The post office at South Hadley was en-
tered by burglars and the safe blown open
early today There was no money in the
safe. but the thieves got away with about
81, GO worth of stamps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22

There was no sale of Telephone stock,
although 3S was offered without finding a
seller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-22

Potomac Fire Insurance Company stock
seemed to be regarded as a good purchase
in the neighborhood of 60. Ten shares
were offered at IS and were at once taken
Subsequently one share brought CO.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-08-27

The animal which SO frighten.
ed j. II. Shoddy in north Hand
has been heard in the Rec
Hills for several days. Fred
Coleman, Gene Cottrell and Geo.
Hardw!"i VISITED the hills Mon
day night in the hope of locating
1T and were satisfied by the
screams and bowls which they
heard that some animal probab-
~ wild cat was hidden there
Tuesday morning a large party
OF men and dogs hunted through
the gulches Of the Hills but we're
unable to arouse the midnight
bowler.