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The Washington times., 1903-02-16
GAS coMPANY's ELECTION.

The annual election of officers OF the
Washington Gas Light Company &C
CURED al noon today In the Offices Of
the company in Tenth Street. when the
following officers OF last term were re-
elected. President, John K. Mclean
Secretary, william 3. Orme; Treasurer,
John c Poor. and Assistant Secretary.
Sanford NJ Whitwell
The Washington times., 1903-02-16
PRESIDENT PALMA SIGNS
CoALING STATION TREATY

HAVANA. Feb. l6.--At 1905 today
President Palma and United States Min
lister Squiers signed the treaty giving
to the United States naval stations at
Guantanamo and Bahia Honda.
The treaty accords every request made
by the American Government
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

A complete reversal OF sentiment to-
ward the new Erie bonds is manifest to-
day and the bearish talk has been re-
duced to a minimum. Those who were
sublimely optimistic OF great things for
Erie in the way OF deals, potent for
profits to holders of the stock, are not
inclined to see the benefits that must
accrue to the road from the bond issue.
OF the value of the new bonds to those
entitled TO subscribe for them.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16
WILLIAM wALLAcE,s WILL.

4 viii OF William Wallace. field today
dated February :. 1903. bcqueaths al
real and personal property 20 r. Rich
ard Shipp in trust The executor Is t.
convert all the property into cash and
after the satisfaction OF all debts pay
the residue TO Mrs. Frances Rev-es
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. HOLDING AN EQUITY
COURT-In re PETITION or WALTER
BUSSEY AND ANNIE BROOMHEAD Bus
SEY. TO CHANGE THEIR NAMES
Equity. No. %, 73l.
Upon consideration Of the petition Of Walter
Bussey and Annie Broom head Bussey, his wife,
setting forth that the slid Walter Bussey was
born in England in the year 1880. and shortly
thereafter came TO this country with his mother,
who thereafter married one Robert Harden, for
many years a resident Of this District, and that
said Walter Bussey was reared by his said
mother and stepfather, and has always been
known by his stepfather's name Of Harden, and
that he and the female petitioner were married
on January 81. 1899. and they called by the
name OF Harden, few people knowing their real
name Of Bussey, which is embarrassing 70
them personally. and the matter having beer
presented 70 the court, il is this 3oth day OF
January, 1903. ordered that said petition viii
be heard BY the court the 2sd DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1903; Provided. a copy OF this
order be published in The Washington Times
newspaper once a week for three successive
weeks
(scaI) ASHLEY VI. GOULD. Justice
True copy-Test:
J. r. YOUNG. Clerk.
BY J. W. LATIMER. Assistant Clerk.
r. GOLDEN DONALDSON. Attorney. fe29. II
The Washington times., 1903-02-16
WITHOUT AUTHORITY TO BUY.

David L. Git & Co. OF 623 F Street
northwest, will be informed By the Dis
trict Commissioners that they are with
out authority 10 purchase the property
offered for sale by the firm at the inter
section OF Twelfth and q Streets and
New York Avenue northwest, for park
purposes.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO.
LCMBIA, HOLDING PROBATE COURT.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO.
DCMBIA, HOLDING A PROBATE COURT.
ESTATE OF FRENCH WALDEN. De-
ceased. No. H. 242. Administration.
Application having been made 10 the SUI
preme Court Of the District OF Columbia, hold
ing a Probate Court. for letters Of adniinistra-
tiOn the estate Of French Walden. deceased,
by Percy Metzger. IL is ordered this Slst day
% January. A. D.. 1903. that notice be and
hereby Is given TO the unknown heirs OF the
said French Walden. and TO all others con
cerned. 10 appear in said court on MONDAY,
O'CLOCK A. NJ. 20 show cause why such appli-
cation should not be granted: Provided, this
notice be published in thr Washington Lav
Reporter and The Washing Times once In
each Of three successive we fSs before the re-
turn day herein mentioned--the FIRST publica.
ton 20 be not less than thir.y days before said
return day.
(Seal.) JOB BARNARD, Justice.
Attest: LOUIS A. DENT
Register of Wills for the District OF CoIum-
bia: Clerk OF the Probate Court
VICTOR X. WALLACE, Attorney. fe2e,l6
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

The arguments urged to sell the stock
do not bear q very close analysis, while
the necessity for the bond issue. the
great advantages TO be derived from the
contemplated improvements and the ac-
tual benefit accruing to stockholders are
sufficiently evident to knock the props
from under the pessimistic theories
evolved by disappointed holders OF Erie.
whose expectations OF tremendous profits
were not realized.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Sales-Natlonal Safe Deposit Company.
10 at lao. Washington Gas. % at so. 10
n T9%k. % at 79ss. Mergenthsler, 81 at
IS2. 10 at ISL. So at 1919, 10 at 1878, 10
at 1919. 10 at 1919. 10 at 1919.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Frisco is sat Birmingham, in the cen
ter OF a rich manufacturing district. In
getting there fl executed a bold stroke
toward developing it's system. Although
opposed to IT at first, Frisco consented
to the Seaboard getting an entrance 20
the town, and an agreement was per
fected between them some time since by
which the Seaboard obtains some valu-
able trackage rights.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Rumors were heard of a deal in the
traction stocks. chiefly affecting Metro
politsn Street Railway and Metropolitan
securities and Brooklyn Rapid Transit.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Brooklyn Rapid Transit showed
strength and was said 10 have been
taken in hand by later connections OF
the company. who have recently accumu-
lated stock IN some quantity.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

While railroad earnings continue good
II is a noticeable fact that in proportion
10 the gross. the net earnings show but
small increase.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16
ACTIVE STOCKS ON CHAM E

Following we're the quotations on the
New York Stock Exchange up TO 1 p. m.
today.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16
DR.PIERCES
| GOLDEN
MEDICAL
DISCOVERY
FOR TIE
RECOMMENDING
COMMISSIONERS NOTICES.

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS. DISTRICT or
COLUMBIA. Washington, February 10, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in conformity 20
Law, the pamphlet containing a list OF taxes in
arrears on real property in the District Of Co
lumbia on the LIST day Of July. 1902. has been
any tax payer applying therefor at the Office
Of the Collector Of Taxes 81 the District Of
Columbia, and IL the tax due. together with
the penalties and costs that may have accrued
thereon, shall not be paid prior 20 the day
named for sale, namely, the 10th day Of March.
1903. the property involved viii be sold. under
our direction, at public auction. at the Office Of
the Collector Of Taxes Of the District Of Colum
bia. commencing the said 10th DAY OF
MARCH. 1908, between the hours OF 10 O'CLOCK
IN THE FORENOON and O'CLOCK IN THE
AFTERNOON. Sundays and legal holidays ex
cepted, until all such delinquent property is
sold. HENRY b. +. MCFARLAND, HENRY
n. WEST. JOHN BIDDLE, Commissioners =
the District Of Columbia. fel6, Il 2S, "a NH. !
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, COMMISSIONERS OF
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Washington,
February 1, l9O3.-Notice is hereby given that
at O'CLOCK p. VI. on TUESDAY. FEBRUARY
II. 1908. the lease OF the hsh wharf rights and
privileges in the city OF Washington will b,
Seventh and Ninth Streets northwest in front
OF the fSh stalls OF the (Center) Washington
Market, Tor the term Of one wear from March 1
lSl0- Terms: 800 to be paid on the day O
the sale, and the residue within five days there
after No wharf dock shall be deemed eli
gibie. or be selected for the said purpose. un
less situated al some point on the north sid,
Of the Potomac River, between Eleventh Stree
east and Fourteenth Street west. HENRY b. p
MAtFARLAND. HENRY l. WEST, JOHN BID
DIE, Commissioners Of the District of Co
lumbia. feS-iOt-exs
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

The latest in the way OF Wall Street
gossip is a suggested alliance between
Frisco and the Seaboard Air Line. II is
suggested that Frisco will eventually
secure control of the Seaboard Air Line.
The inspiration OF that gossip may be
the mere physical connection between
the two roads at Birmingham and a lib
eral imagination; but inasmuch as this
has been talked OF at various times,
vaguely and as a possibility merely. fl
has not been dismissed summarily as
entirely improbable. There is nothing
that even family resembles official ap-
proval to be found In connection with
the rumor. That, however, is lacking in
all gossip generally classed as prema-
ture.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Although John S. Williams, president
Of the Seaboard. says that his line viii
remain independent, II must be taken for
granted that a good offer for the property
would not be rejected. Some go so far
as to say that such an offer has been
made. but that nothing definite has been
done toward bringing the deal 20 a ques-
ton OF details. Some very conservative
persons hold that the ultimate destiny OF
the SeHboard f. IN the camp of Frisco.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Railroad gross earnings advanced s.,
100 coo in January
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

The passage OF the Aldrich bill IL
practically assured. There are. however
certain features which. II allowed to re-
main in the bill. viii Offset the RELIEF
hoped TO be accomplished.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

But few low-priced stocks OF any value
now remain TO be placed on dividend
paying basis.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

AmalgamRted Copper preferred showed
evidence OF strong pool manipulation.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

II is known that Frisco has a very
laudable ambition to reach the coast.
and Il Is not at all content to stay at
Birmingham. To borrow an expression
used in connection with Rock Island, 1t
will not be content until IL puts its
nose In salt water" There is the Cen
trail OF Georgia. But unless the South
ern Railway would benefit materially by
the deal, Il is very doubtful IL Frisco
could get that property. control OF which
is still technically held by the old re-
organization committee Of the Richmond
Terminal Association.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

II Is estimated that Missouri Pacific
earned in 1902 per cent net.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

We may see the day when an Ameri-
can trust will be formed to finance i'm
pecuaiCus South American Republics and
adjust the international fiscal matters OF
the whole world check from some
future Carnegie would be equivalent TO
a feet OF battleships.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Gould interests were bulling theiI
Southwestern stocks.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Bank Of England is preparing for Ito
great Transvaal loan and that Is thu
reason il is boarding gold at this time
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

II is said on good authority that A c
P stock will go materially higher II
Content and Bessel we're buyers this
morning, while d. Henry was a seller.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Late London cables show American
stocks there ranging from "a decline TO
SIS advance The wind-up OF IN" Nene-
zueIa matter has had no appreciable ef-
feet on sentiment The markets are
now moro concerned with the MaCedo-
niqn trouble and the fear that II may
lead to some complication In European
politics.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

In spite OF the unfavorable bank state
ment. IL is said that banks still maintain
their strong position and easy money Is
looked for the coming week.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

As possibility it is interesting, even IL
not entirely convincing at the present
time.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Wells Fargo Express Company stocl
rose 20 points in two days last week II
is now S249 a share.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

A New York firm on Saturday shippn
$500 gold to Cuba
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

The Erie Railroads total assets are
placed at 1870, 900 900.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF Co
LUMBIA. HOLDING A PROBATE COURT.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO
LUMBIA. HOLDING A PROBATE COURT.
No. 1855. Administration
This IS 20 give notice that the subscriber.
who was BY the Supreme Court Of the District
Of Columbia granted letters testamentary on
the estate OF solomon Fishman. deceased. has
with the approval Of the Supreme Court OF the
District Of Columbia, holding Probate Court,
appointed MONDAY. the I'd DAY or MARCH,
1905. OF 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ, the time. and
said court room the place. for making pay
nlent and distribution from said estate. under
the courts direction and control when and
where all creditors and persons entitled 20 de
tributive shares or legacies or a residue, are
notified 20 attend. in person or by agent or
attorney duly authorized with their claims
against the estste properly vouched-
Given under my hand this eth day Of Feb
ruary, 1908.
seal MILFORD FTSFMAN.
BY LION TOBRINER, Attorney
Attest: LOUIS A. DENT,
Register Of Wills for the District Of Co
lumbia: Clerk Of the Probate Court.
fe9,l6,2S
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Total sales OF stocks, 272,2o0 shares
and bonds. 81 .073. 900.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

The unfavorable reception accorded
the Erie bond issue announcement is ex-
planned by the general expectation that
something of a much more favorable
character was about to be made public
Consequently when the real facts were
made known many who had bought the
stock with the expectation OF making a
turn on the good news. threw over their
holdings in disappointment.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

The newly reported expansion of loans
and the consequent reduction OF surplus
revenue. together with talk OF gold
shipments. at the moment were not in
spring motives for a bull market.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16
LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT or THE DISTRICT or CO.
LUMBIA. HOLDING A PROBATE COURT
No. 961s. Administration
This il to give notice that the subscriber, OF
the District oi Columbia. has obtained from the
Probate Court OF the District Of Columbia letters
testamentery on the estate of Emily r. Hort
late OF the District Of Columbia, deceased.
All persons having claims against the de
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof, legally aUthenti
Gated to the subscriber on before the 14th
DAY OF FEBRUARY. A d. 1904; otherwise
they may by law be excluded from all benefit OF
said estate.
Given under my hand this I4th day Of Feb
r,Iary. 1903.
CSeal) SUSANNAH A CRANDELL.
610 II -. NV.
Attest. JOHN r. ROUZER
Deputy Register Of Wills for the District o
Columbia. Clerk OF the Probate Court
VICTOR H WALLACE, Attorney
fel0 2S-mh2
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Next month the Commercial Gable
Company will Increase its capital from
SIS. OOO. 900 to $25. 000, 900.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

The Standard OIL crowd was reported
as the most active bull influence in Wa
bash preferred. Butler Brothers were
buyers OF Wabash.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

No greater manifestation OF the pro
found peace that has come TO Colorado
Fuel and Iron could be looked for than
the fact that it has practically dropped
out OF current gossip. Much work is
being done on the property, and IL is
the evident intention of the new inter
ests and the old to bring ii as speedily
as possible 10 the highest point Of per
lection
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

The Wall Street Journal" thinks rail
road bonds should never be accepted By
the Government as security against de-
posits
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

II is indicated that in order 20 keeI
pace. to some extent at least, with Its
formidable roads, f. was necessary fol
Eric to raise additional capital for bet
terments.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Although trading was somewhat spe-
ciallzed. the opening was generally fair.
There was nothing special in the news
developments over Sunday TO directly In
terest stock market speculation either
way to any extent. It would seem as
though prices must ultimately sell high
er. but for the present il is apparent
that outside speculation or a foreign de-
mand for Americans will not develop I'M
til something occurs OF IN inspiring ma
true to arouse enthusiasm.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

A bull up on Southern Railway was in
circulation.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

American Shipbuilding has declared q
regular quarterly dividend OF Ia per
cent on the preferred stock.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Il is anticipated that the Erie state
ment for jar uary will show $500. 600 in
creased net earnings.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

May cotton last week rose about s.. 81
a bale.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

A syndicate IS trying 10 buy all IN,
Syracuse breweries.
The Washington times., 1903-02-16

Something is asSured1y back OF the ad-
vance in price. and IL is doubtful that in
creased earnings is the sole influencing
cause. although II is figured out the earn
inEs for the present fiscal year will show
p per cent On the preferred stock which
is entitled TO per cent. Certain bullish
sentiments, forcibly expressed by a
western house a month ago on these
stocks. have been substantially verified.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-03-20
MIRACLE OF MODERN SCIENCE
BY YOUNG ALABAMA INVENTOR

ped on the lads ear, the current
switched on, and Mr.. Hutchinson said
In an ordinary conversational tone
papa" The youth worked his fin-
gers rapidly in the sign language
He says he can hear something,
but does not know what it is" re-
marked Prof Van Tassell, who was in
charge of the children. The current
was made stronger. The youths eye
balls were raised and he smiled. Then
he tried to repeat the syllables and in
a weird treble cried shrilly "Pah-pah."
Noticing that the patient was becom-
ing quite excited over his novel ex.
perience, Mr.. Hutchinson suggested
that one of the girls be brought iato
the reception room.
She could not hear sound, no mat
ter how loud, right against her ear,
but when she had the ear piece of the
instrument fastened to her head. and
the pianist at the end of the room be-
gan to play a Sousa march, her cheeks
flushed and her fingers beat time on q
table.
Another girl born blind, deaf and
dumb, clapped her hands in ecstacy
when she heard her own voice say
Mamma" and reached out wistfully
toward the piano when the musician
stopped playing and the new har-
monies died out of her ear. but lin
gered vividly in her memory.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-03-20
COLORADO CITY SITUATION SUCH
THAT MILITIA IS TO REMAIN

mostly against their rellow-non-union
workmen.
Frank G. Peck, who managed the
mill during the absence of President
Burns, this evening addressed letter
to the county commissioners and the
sheriff. demanding protection for his
men and property, as the result OF
threats alleged to have been made by
the union men. The letter is as FOL
lows
ITO the Honorable Board OF County
Commissioners of Ell Paso County.
and to the Sheriff of said County:
Gentlemen-We respectfully ask that
you will please take notice and be ad-
vised that the Portland Gold Mining
Company feels that 1t has the right to
the A.otection of the officials OF this
county, for both its employees and its
property. You are no doubt already
advised OF the action taken by way OF
settlement of the strike between the
Mill and Smeltermen's Union No. 125
of Colorado City and this company. We
have been. however, informed since
then that the men who remained at
work for the Portland Gold Mining
Company at its mill are and Will be
threatened as heretofore, and there is
liable to be as much trouble almost
Immediately as we have heretofore
had, if threats now being made, as We
are informed, are carried out. 1t ts
because of these facts that we desire
to inform you and the officials of the
county that we demand and expect
protection as aforesaid Respectfully
submitted. (Signed) Frank c. Peck,
Secretary Treasurer"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-03-20

New York, March 17.-By means OF
an invention of Miller Reese Hutchin-
son, young Alabamian who was re-
Gently decorated by Queen Alexandra
for his efforts in behalf of the deaf,
three children, deaf, dumb and blind.
have been enabled to hear a pianist
play Sousa marches, a phonograph re
produce the sounds, and the sounds of
their own voices uttering the words
Mamma" Papa" and Hello" in
Quavering childish treble.
The experiments were made at the
laboratory of Mr.. Hutchinson and were
witnessed by many persons.
The invention consists, primarily,
OF transmitter, an ear piece and a
small electric battery. By means of
these instruments sound is projected
into the ear in a manner to simulate
the auditory nerve. The volume of
sound has nothing to do with the ac-
tion Of these instruments. The pene-
trating quality of the electric sound
wave apparently disregards the me-
chansm of the outer ear and affects
the inner ear direct.
The first patient brought out to try
the effects Of the invention was Orris
Benson. who is blind deaf and dumb
A physician tried to make him hear
in various ways, but all his efforts
were vain.
The little instrument was then clap
The Grit-advocate., 1903-03-20
TWO SALIDA BANKS
ARE ROBBED

Denver, March IA News special
from Salida last night says:
The two local banks were robbed Just
before they closed this afternoon. At
the First National Bank a man pre-
sented check signed by the saloon
keeper, Frank Windiate, for 1000. A
confederate was stationed in the sa-
loon, SO when the bank telephoned to
see if it was all right the answer came
back; Yes. let him have it; we want
it for pay day."
At the Salida State Bank the same
game was played and a check cashed
for $780, signed by George Sullivan, a
hardware merchant in this city, and in
dorsed by ]. B. Mitchell. Mr.. Sullivan
knows the man who so successfully
used his name, as he has of late been
spending spare moments in his store.
AS soon as the robbery was discover
ed the bank cashiers, bank employees
and Salida citizens mounted horses
and. armed with Winchesters, are
securing the country far and near, with
the hope of just sighting them. Two
men were arrested here this evening of
the names of Mendenhall and McFar-
land. After close questioning Mendenhall
was released, but Mcfarland is held as
an accomplice. Another man of the name
of Ryan is implicated. At Buena Vista
a man was arrested but he proved his
innocence and was released.
Last week Ryan and Mitchell pur-
chased revolvers from Sullivan and ev-
cry day, it is said. accompanied by
Mendenhall and Mcfarland, have been
practising in the gulches nearby.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-03-20
Christian Endeavor Convention.

Denver, March 1.-THE site for the
central tent of the Christian Endeavor
convention. which will meet in Denver
July 8 to 13, will be chosen next week.
The committee on arrangements has
been busily at work and the plans for
the convention are being rapidly for
mulated. The tent, which will hold
about 10000 people, is the property OF
the United Society of Boston and Is to
be loaned for the various conventions.
a block or more of ground will be
needed for the tent. The committee
has several sites under consideration,
one opposite Wolfe hall block at
Eleventh and Grant avenues, and the
old circus grounds at Twenty-third and
Welton streets.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-03-20
Gold Standard Scheme.

Mexico City. March 14.-Messrs. ].
w. jerks Of Cornell university
Charles A Conant, vicepresident Of
the Morton Trust Company of New
York, and Edward Brush, vice-presi-
dent of the American Smelling and Re-
fining Company. invited to come here
by Finance Minister Limantour to
study the silver situation and aid in
forming plan for giving Mexico
stable currency, were formally pre-
sented to Finance Minister Limantour
to-day. Much is expected from the
counsels and experience of these
Americans.
The conviction grows that the coun.
try will soon adopt modified gold
standard, giving stability of value to
the silver peso.