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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
DEATH OF MAI. HARLOW.
Served With Distinction as Member
Civil Service Commission.

The news of the death of Major John B.
Harlow, former member of the civil serv-
ice commission, at st. Louis, Tuesday. was
received with sadness in Washington.
where he spent number of years and was
well and favorably known.
In November, 1901. Major Harlow re-
signed from the commission because of an
aff1iction that incapacitated him to con-
siderable extent.
Major Harlow was native of Sackett s
Harbor, N. Y. He moved with his father s
family to Illinois in his boyhood.
He enlisted in April, 1861. in the Sth llli-
nois Volunteers: re-enlisted in August. 1851,
in the 47th Illinois, and again in February,
1864. as veteran of the same regiment.
He was mustered out in January. 1865
Maj. Harlow entered the postal service in
September. 1885, as a clerk on the Chicago
and Centralia railway post office. He
worked his way In the service into the post
mastership of st. Louis in 1890.
He was appointed member of the United
States civil service commission May 25.
1885, in which position he served with honor
and distinction. At the time of his death
he was cashier Of the post office at st.
Louis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Pennsylvania BoughtinL Large
Blocks Today.
PRESSURE TO REALIZE
BANK OF ENGLAND DISCOUNT
RATE HELPS MARKET.
United States Steel Declined Fraction
Afternoon Was Dull and
Lifeless.

NEW YORK. June 1S-The favorable e.
feet upon the London market of the reduc-
ton in the Bank of England discount ratio
was reflected on the inter ma tional group
here at the opening. Canadian Pacific and
Atchison rose a point. and the coalers. St
Paul and Missouri Pacific large fractions.
Pennsylvania was bought in large blocks.
United States Steel was conspicuous ex-
ception with decline Of a fraction.
The demand for stocks carried prices up
ward for time, and st. Paul. Union Pa
cific. Wabash preferred and Erie were bene-
fitted point. Prices did not hold very long
and there was a general pressure to realize
following liquidation in United States Steel.
Colorado Fuel and Metropolitan Street
Railway.
The earlier gains were generally wiped
out and some of the important stocks
yielded yesterdays close. Metropolitan
Street Railway lost 3@. Metropolitan Sc
curitfes and Colorado Fuel 1% Delaware
and Hudson. H. and New York Central.
ST. Louis and San Francisco Certs. Rubber.
pfd., United States Steel and Tennessee
Coal a point The market was still droop-
ing at IL O'Clock. but offerings were light
The selling of Metropolitan Street Rail-
way which carried 1t down 324 was due to
statements regarding the companys earn
fngs made by its president on the witness
stand. The stock then rallied point.
Large selling orders appeared in the United
States Steel stocks which carried the COM
mon down to 2S5s, its previous low record.
and the preferred to 7Sh. compared with
previous low record of 7SA.
The second mortgage bonds lost point
The yielding tone of the iron and steel
markets was offered as explanation of this
selling. Colorado Fuel lost "a, Tennessee
Coal and Locomotive l. General Electric
lost 2la, Hooking Valley, rs. and North
western. Amalgamated and Westinghouse
Electric. 1 each. The general market
dull and heavy. Bonds were weak at noon.
The absence of selling pressure steadied
the market, but there were no rallies of
consequence in the active division. Colo
RADIO Fuel recovered ~ and Consolidated
Gas points Southern Railway. preferred,
declined rs.
Trading was almost lifeless. and the
movement either way was slight. Some Of
the minor stocks broke sharply on small
offerings Metropolitan Securities declined
3. Car. preferred. 2a: Virginia Carolina
Chemical. 2: Reading, second preferred. 1%.
and Brooklyn Transit, 1. Toledo. st. Louis
and Western, preferred, advanced 1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
GLEN ECHO REVIVAL
PLANS TO MAKE IT A FIRST
CLASS PLEASURE RESORT.
Interests Of Owners Of Place and the
Warrington Railway Company
In Harmony.

AS the Glen Echo property was recently
purchased by Mr.. Allan L. McDermott.
president of the Washington Railway ana
Electric Company. rumors are abroad that
the railway company plans to make
great pleasure resort of the place. as the
opportunities there are very many. 1t be-
ing recognized as one Of the most beau
tiful places in the vicinity of the national
capital and possessing fine amphitheater
and a number of extremely interesting
buildings, which. with some changes to De
made. will contribute to the enjoyment OF
the patrons of the place. These improve
ments, it is understood. will consist OF
outdoor dining facilities. The constructors,
of enlarged porches. where the meals can
be served, will shortly be begun.
Among other additions which 1t Is SAID
will be made to the place, are the cohstruc
ton of a scenic railway, merry-go-rounu
and other features that even when Glen
Echo was a park 1t did not possess rms
enterprise is being undertaken with the pur-
pose of giving Washington nrst-ciass re-
sort, 1t has now too many gambling re-
to the city and vicinity. The theory is that
a great park will be the result of this re-
construction of the old one. 1t Is understood
that plans are being outlined for the en-
ployment of renowned musical talent,
which, 1t is rumored, will consist of the IA
nous world bands, such as Sousas ana
others.
A great dancing pavilion will be provided
The cafe VIII be of the highest type. as the
aim will be to give the very best service
and food for the lowest possible price
While it cannot be stated that the park
will be run by the railway company, still
a close relationship between the two WILL
1t is understood, be maintained. and it is
reasonable. to suppose the railroad facilities
will be in the interests of the park, the
present plans, it is understood, being to
have the tracks lead directly into the
grounds, furnishing continuous line be-
tween the city and the resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
REPRESENTATIVE CANNON.
Not Thinking of the Troubles of the
Speakership.

Representative Cannon. the prospective
and assured speaker of the next House of
Representatives.. was in the city today. and
as soon as he disposes of some department
al business for his constituents he will
leave town. That will probably be by to-
morrow
Mr.. Cannon is not giving much thought to
the troubles that will face him in his office
of speaker of the House of Representatives
next.
II will cross that bridge when I come to
It," he said today to a Star reporter who
asked him concerning the effect of the full
state of the treasury on the amount of APP
propriations that will be allowed for vari-
GUS purposes next winter.
The regular expenses of the government
will be taken care of. of course" he said
But beyond that we will wait until the
time for action comes"
When asked If he had any idea of what
the democrats would make as campaign
issues nthe next presidential election, he
replied very promptly
THAT is too great a riddle for me to
guess"
Mr.. Cannon is looking as well as ever
and moves about with an evident energy
that beSpeaks his ability to meet the strain
or the speakership next winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
SUDDENLY EXPIRES.
Motion Chandler, Driver, Dies While
at Work

Motion Chandler. a colored driver employ
ed by Church & Stephenson. lumber deal
ers. at the corner of 9Th street and Mary
land avenue southwest died suddenly about
IL o'clock this morning while hauling
load of lumber near Harmonic cemetery.
The body was conveyed to the morgue. and
Coroner hewitt, after hearing the facts, de-
cided that death resulted from natural
causes and issued a certificate for burial
accordingly.
Chandler, in company with another
driver, was sent out into the county this
morning each with load of lumber.
Chambers team was in the rear and at
point near Harmonic cemetery the driver
Of the other wagon heard him groan. and.
on turning around, saw the man lying
across the lumber on bis wagon in an un-
conscious condition. A telephone message
was sent to the tenth precinct but Chan
der died before physician could reach
him.
Chandler was forty-fiye years OF age ana
resided with his wife at 615 I'd street south
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
ARMY MEDICAL COLLEGE.
Conclusion Reached Regarding Site for
Proposed Institution.

Those interested In the selection of a site
for the proposed Army Medical College
have reached the conclusion that the south
west corner of Connecticut avenue extend
ed and Grant road is the most suitable that
has been inspected. The property is on the
south side of the property known as Fair
view and contains about forty acres
While the ground has the irregularity
which is so characteristic of much of that
section OF the suburbs. still II is thought
II will prove to be admirable site.
In addition TO the location of the Army
Medical School there. II is also proposed to
have a general army hospital
There is no appropriation as yet for build
ing or the purchase Of the ground but the
general scheme received the sanction of
Congress at the last session to the extent
of an appropriation which would make II
possible to arrange the general details TO
be submitted at the next session
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, June 1S.-FLOUR-Quiet unchang-
ed; receipts, 1878 barrels; exports. 2o51I barrels.
WHEAT-Strong; spot 79aaaS0; June, 1874 ask I'd :
July, 79a79A; August, 10; steamer No red 7Gh;
receipts IA 500 bushels; southern by sample 16nS0;
do. grade 761aSO.
CORN-Strong spot and June, 56%a56k5; July, Sc
ASSES; steamer mixed, 53asa5312; receipts. "a AID
bushels; southern white corn, 52a5S do yellow 80
a57L.
OATS-Firmer; No. white. 445a4J; No. mix
ed, ~; receipts, Is, 666 bushels.
RYE-Firmer; No. 2, 81 No. western, IS;
ceipts, 191 bushels.
HAY-Firm, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-very quiet, unchanged.
BUTTER-Unchanged.
EGGS-Unchanged
CHEESE-Firm; large. 11ha11N; medium. llha
liz; small. 11Aa12.
SUGAR-Unchsnged.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Court Dissolves Order.

In connection with the proceedings for
maintenance instituted by Margaret ].
Simmons against J. Lee Simmons, Justice
Gould today dissolved the order restraining
Mr.. Simmons from molesting his wife and
declined to allow her alimony during the
tendency Of the suit. Mr.. Simmons, how
ever, is required to pay fee of $50 to his
wife's attorney, and also the costs of the
proceedings.
Justice Gould this afternoon signed a de-
cree granting Annie ]. Lamkin divorce
from Henry Clay Lamkin, on the ground of
deSertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today as
follows; L. Z. Breuninger. four two-story
brick dwellings. 610-1612-16i4 and 1916 New
Jersey avenue. northwest: cost. $4,000
DIR. N. w. Suffer- one one-story brick ad-
dillon and repairs on the rear Of Oil 10th
street northwest: cost. 81. 500.
William l.. Malone. one two-story frame
dwelling. Conduit road west of Chain Bridge
road cost. 81. 300.
Mary b. Wright. one one-story brick ad-
dition and repairs to 1877 c street southeast:
cost 81 .GO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Government Bonds.
Interpretations Recorded.

1.-THE Leber- Marston Company was IN
corporated today by William A. Marston'
Luther H. Leber and Seth N. Peck. The
company is formed to conduct general
printing and publishing business.
A certificate of Incorporation OF the Gracy
Mining Company was filed this afternoon
by J. T. Wall. Walter G. Harris and La
Their Hayden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
CLEVELAND FAILURE.
Adams & Barber Oil Company File
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. June 1S.-The Ad-
ans and Barber OIL Company today filed
voluntary bankruptcy proceedings in the
insolvency court here.
The assets are placed at sl71 900; Iabili-
ties. 1891 600. The company operated ex-
tensively in oil lands and controlled many
large tracts OF property and oil wells in
Ohio, West Virginia and other states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
DEATH OF HUGH CURRY.
Had Been a Resident Of Washington
for Forty Years.

Mr.. Hugh Curry. an old resident of WASH
ington. died after short illness at his
residence COZ A street northeast, at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The deceased
had resided in this city during the last forty
years, and leaves a wide circle of friends
He Is survived by his two daughters. Mrs.
Rufus A. Suits and Mrs. J. W. p. Taylor.
and his son. Mr.. Daniel Curry. all of this
city.
The funeral win take place from his late
residence and the tnterment will be at Con-
gressional cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
Trial Of Charles A. Hayman.

Charles A. Hayman, colored. accused Of
making a false afadavit in connection with
an application for pension was placed on
trial today In Criminal Court M I.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-18
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.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17

would happen, for an awful terror seized him in
stantly when he had done the deed, and he rushed
away at once, slamming the door behind him. Lucy
did not return to the room before came home, and
when l got there the damage had been done.
went to my studio and, opening the door, looked
in. All was IN confusion Lucy had left it, and,
realizing that I could not work while the was
in that state, went downstairs and asked the girl
if she was going to finish sweeping at once Her
sudden exclamation showed me that she had forgot
ten all about her sweeping, and had no chance to
say more, for she rushed upstairs instantly.
THEY WERE ALL ALIVE
Then in another instant heard wild shrek. 1
ran up alarmed and Lucy met me at the stairs with
q terrified face. "Deys monkeys in dere," she STAN
mered "Dey's alive am climbin' UP de broom
stick"
"Whats thatl" I asked, stern1v.
"Dem I'LL monks dat was a settin' on de stand am
alivel" she half whispered, trembling.
Nonsense" exclaimed. 'You are crazy"
went into the studio, and as I entered saw at
once at the very tip end of the broomstick as it
rested against the table a queer lump which
other glance assured me was d bunch of tiny mon
keys clinging there. All huddled together each
clasping the other tightly, they clung; and as
tered every tiny eye sought mine beseechingly. They
all began to chatter at once, and then one by one
slid down the broomstick to the table and ran to-
ward me.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17

proach but the dogs barked in great glee. 1t died
l carried it into the house. I have never made
another experiment with this dangerous elixir since,
and never viii, viii 1 allow anybody else to
do it."
Roger eyed the vase with an expression plain
that I further added:
"And if l should catch any boy or girl even so
much as touching this bottle I should give him an
overhauing that would startle him and make him
remember the occasion for the rest of his life
show the to any but the most careful and
conscientious lads"
1 said this to put him upon his mettle but alasi
had revealed too much and he was not old enough
to comprehend the great danger of meddling with
the stuff nor to control his desires. He where
placed the in the cabinet, and also that the
little door had no key, and as he afterward con-
fessed the desire to test the compound entered into
his mind then and there, and he resolved to try it
at the very first opportunity.
Several times during the following week found
Roger sitting In my waiting for me. Herman
Wirz, another boy friend of mine, tells that he
discovered him peeping into the cabinet once, but
he did not touch the bottle of elixir because he
feared that I was approaching He looked very
guilty when discovered by Herman, and think that
if he had succeeded obtaining it that occasion
it would have perhaps been productive of less serl
Gus results. But who say9
THE ANIMALS ALL TOGETHER
DuC Is usually OCCufss ne Obtained LnS Idbdl nulu
at time when it caused the very worst results pos
sble to the little and big animals standing about
everywhere In my studio. One day Lucy, the ser
want had taken advantage of my absence from the
room to sweep it. She took down the china, bronze
and terra Gotta treasures from their resting places
in order to dust them after sweeping the ROOM and
placed them ali upon the table,
The picture shows exactly how they looked for
I have so often drawn them that I know every de-
tail of their anatomy. There was perhaps greater
difference IN size than Is shown In the picture but
not much By actual measurement the tiny ivory
elephant carved by Gilldorsey, the japanese artist
was high the lower edge of Mrs. Peggottv's
music sheet, you may judge of his size The
plaster of paris lion and loness were larger than
they appear In the drawing, being almost twice as
tall the pig, for instance, and the bronze buffalo
only to the tigers knee while the silver dachs-
hund was just small as large as shown above.
yet he had the courage of dog as big as a mastff
All of them stood there on the table, when Lucy
was called downstairs by knocking at the kitchen
door. At the same moment Roger entered and
went to my room. He knew that was out with the
dogs, and would not return so, selling the oppor-
tunity he opened the cabinet, hastily caught up the
tiny ysse unscrewed the top and hurredly prinkled
the elixir of life upon the china silver terra Gotta
and plaster animals but he wsited 20 what
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17

course naturally thought that they had been stolen.
SWhO has been hereg" I inquired.
Nobody but dat Coverly boy" responded Lucy.
He done run away jist minute ago."
l reflected a moment, and then the wonder of the
live monkeys instantly explained itself, for, of
course, at once thought of the Elixir of Life,
you know anybody else would have done. 1 stepped
to the cabinet and as I opened the door I saw the
vase lying just within placed there hurriedly by the
one who had taken it.
eyes, it was Roger" I said aloud. "He has used
the elixir" Then, fearing to let Lucy know the
secret, said:
"GO down and finish your work. I'll put the
things straight"
Lucy was not anxious to remain with the mysteri-
Gus monkeys moment longer than was necessary,
and she hurried away at once. Then the oldest
simian spoke, sayingi
eyes. It was that boy Roger I've watched the lit
tie rascal many times he waited for chance to
get at the bottle. He made quick work of it. too
when he did get a chance, tell you. As quick as
monkey" he added, grinning.
"Tell me all about it." I said as I sat down. too
weak to stand longer. The sudden surprise had
taken all my strength. The monk said:
owe were all on the table, our group right along
side of Mr.. and Mrs. Peggotty over near the edge,
when he In seized the bottle and sprinkled US
all with quick motion. Then he replaced the
bottle stared at for moment and suddenly ran
out, very much frightened.
The PEoGoTTYs ESCAPE
"For about a minute or so, while felt something
stirring in me and all my joints and muscles loosen
ing, none of us moved, but suddenly Mrs Peggotty
screamed: oh Bimlech, look out ! The Eonsp Then
turned to see the lion and ioness crouching for
spring and behind them the tiger with his ewes
afame opening his red mouth and lowering his
head while his tail waved slowly from side to side
He seemed waking up slowly than the lions,
but the poor buffalo slower, and he began to
move l saw the tiger seize him. sprang away at
once with all of group after me, and naturally
we went up the broomstieh which was luckily right
there. Otherwise should have shared the awful
fate of the rest"
ssWere they all devOured 81 asked, looking about
me.
81 think So" he replied sadly. "The lion caught
the smaller elephant at once, making only one or
two bites of the poor fellow, and then both of them
sprang upon the pig, who, in spite of his squeals
was devoured IN a minute. Then they stood thrash
ing their tails madly for a second or two and we
saw that they both hesitating about attacking
the Peggottys.
"However, the Peggottys didn't wait for the st
tack but Mr.. Peggotty, Selling his wife's hand,
sprang from the table to the typewriter-stand and
before the ferocious beast knew it they had eaped
into the centre Of the typewriter ITSELF for luckily
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17
ward me

"Great Scott, they're alivel" I whispered in as
constituent and, 1 confess, a sort of fright well
Help Helpp cried the largest one as he ap-
preached the tables edge.
Amazed as I at hearing human speech from
such tiny things, the cry for help surprised SO
much that I scarcely gave the wonder thought
what is the matter e / asked looking around the
room.
''The lions are eating US all up" cried another
monkey in a thin, shrin voice.
sWhere are they 2" I asked.
"They were here a moment SINCE" replied the old
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17
How the Artist Lost Lot of Bric-a-brac
and Two Good Friends

monkey, looking down to the
floor from the edge of the table.
Il don't see them now" he
added, in relieved tone.
I glanced about the room,
and as I did so a half-fainting
girl looked N at the door.
Bless my soul, where am all
dem anamiles gone tor she
asked. Il done left dem all on
dat table"
I saw that they were miss
ing, every one, and OF
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-05-17
A Whole Menagerie of Studio Ornaments Brought
to Life by Wonderful Elixir

going to stop playing with Tatters and go to work
on picture which was behind time already and I
hurled the thing out of the window. Tatters was
delighted, and Bruce, my setter dog, and they
ran down to see what had happened to the clock
which they hated as much as I did.
"There it lay feebly ticking its life away on the
stones with its hands crossed before its face as if
ashamed to look at me. I felt tinge of self-re-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-06-10
MISSISSIPPI PERFORr1S A FREAK ACT
After Falling ST. Louis the River Nobody
It

frmed. &c
It is estimated that 5000 refugees
have found shelter in st. Louis or
vicinity. The people remaining in
their houses in the food districts are
being furnished with food as rapidly
as possible. It is estimated that 1000
people are still living in flooded homes
in Granite City, Venice and Madison
A supply boat has been outfitted and
will daily make trips to relieve suf-
fering.
The food situation in East st. Louis
is still critical. The additional rise
of today caused efforts to further raise
the levees to be hurriedly resumed and
all business was again abandoned to-
day and the majority of the citizens
aided in keeping the water out of the
city.
Viaduct Is Closed.
The viaduct leading from East ST.
Louis to Eads bridge was ordered
closed today, as the water has weak
ened the abutments and rendered the
bridge dangerous. The viaduct is the
only present connection between st,
Louis and East St Louis. Trains
crossing Eads bridge must stop at the
relay station and Passengers are taken
by boat to places where waiting trains
can be boarded for the resumption. of
their journey. Reports are constantly
being received that river thieves are