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The Washington times., 1903-08-15
NEWS OF RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN
New Offices Here.

New Offices Here.
Local railroad men who are familiar
With the traffic business out of the
National Capital are of the opinion that
it is not going to be long before nearly
all of the big railroads in the country,
and especially those of the West. are
to have Offices in Washington. The
opening wedge may be the Rock Island
and the Frisco plans
With the exception of the Canadian
Pacific none of the big roads without
terminals here is represented, except
probably by ticket agent in the Offices
Of the Baltimore and Ohio, the PennsyI-
vania, or the Chesapeake and Ohio. 1t
is customary for any Of these lines TO
sell tickets over the big Western trunk
lines, and 1t is said they are handling
the business satisfactorily. Local men.
however. who have been watching the
Canadian Pacific experiment, have come
to the conclusion that it is a good in
vestment to pay the expense of an Office
here even at a loss. The effect upon
the passenger business Is noticeable.
This effect is OF much value, when it
II recalled that the passenger traffic
in and out Of Washington is exceeded
only by the traffic of New York, Chicago.
and Philadelphia. Washington ranks
fourth. Yet, up 10 the present time every
little city of a hundred thousand popu-
lation in the country has in It more
passenger and freight agencies than has
Washington. The freight traffic OF
Washington, however. is so small that
the railroads are not making much of
a contest TO win it. This freight simply
consists of the food, fuel, clothing. and
other necessities needed by the resi-
dents. OF course, the freight going
through Washington on its way North
and South is heavy. but this all or
iginates at other points
The railroads now having Offices here
are the Pennsylvania, Baltimore and
Ohio. the Southern, and the Chesapeake
and Ohio, all of which are represented
by chiefs of division, or which have
their headquarters here: the Seaboard
Air Line, the Norfolk and Western. the
Canadian Pacific, the Atlantic Coast
Line. the Richmond. Fredericksburg and
Potomac. and several Of the unimportant
smaller lines which are controlled by
the Baltimore and Ohio and PennsyI-
vania- Should the Western lines follow
the proposed plan of the Rock Island
the number OF Offices in Washington
would be increased TO about thirty
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
SUCCESSFUL EXCURSION
OF KEYSTONE REPUBLICANS

The moonlight excursion given last
night at Indian Head by the members
OF the Pennsylvania Republican Associa-
ton was a great success. The trip and
the refreshments served aboard the
steamer were both enjoyed by the sew
eral hundreds of members and their
friends The steamer returned TO the
city in time for the excursionists 10
catch their special electric cars
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
IMPORTANT POSITION OPEN.

The Civil Service Commission an
nounces that ii particularly desires to
secure a large number of competent
applicants to take the examination for
the position Of chronological craftsman
in the Agricultural Department The
examination will be held on August 20.
and the successful applicant will re
ceive a salary of $1,000. The age limit
has been reduced TO nineteen years
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
FUNERAL OF MRS. FOWLER.

The funeral of Mrs. Virginia Lee
Fowler. wife of Wiley E. Fowler, who
died of consumption yesterday while
visiting at the home OF Samuel Cecil,
Of Urbana. near Frederick, Md. WIS
held at l o'clock this afternoon at the
chapel at GlenN God Cemetery. Mrs.
Fowler had been i'll for long time,
and was spending the summer in the
country TO regain her health. She was
thirty-six years old
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The most noticeable increase in value
Is found under hemp and copra, the
trade In both Of these articles having
made exceptionally large gains during
the past year. OF the hemp produced
and credited TO expectation in 1903. the
United States easily ranks as the prin-
eipal buyer, receiving nearly so. 900 600
worth, or 81 per centum Of the total. as
against IS per centum OF the shipments
in 1901.
Although more than two-thirds OF the
philippine exports consists of hemp. fl
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Bubbles.

In the public eye-dust.
The comet is a famous tail bearer
The breezy nilliner has to trim her sales.
Sir Upton wouldn't refuse 10 'take a cup
o. kindness yet"
Night falls and day rises, for day is the
Bulletin
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Japanese Coal for America.

According 10 a report from United
States Consul S. S. Lyon. at Kobe. a de-
mand for japanese coal has arisen in
America. through strike in the British
Columbia mines. Two British steamers
lately sailed for San Francisco with
coal from Karatsu and Moji Though
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

the freightage from Australia to Amer
lea has risen by 2 or 8 shillings (48 or
Y cents) per ton, big amount of coal
is being carried thence TO America.
When the strike ceases there will be a
fall in the demand for the Japanese
coal
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Sleman, Mr.. and Mrs. H j. Smith. Miss
Sue R. Matthews, F. w. Clements and
family, Roscoe SearIe. c. F. Hohoff, w.
g. Rasche, R. R. Twilley. and George
". Rose. jr.
Hoping to become adept at driving
Miss Roosevelt yesterday began. at
Newport series of lessons under the
guidance of Aurel Batonyi, the we'll
known professional She began with
a tandem driving and was out about
an hour. Batonyi says she viii soon be-
come a skillful and dashing whip As
Miss Roosevelt will leave Newport sun
day she viii have opportunity for only
few more lessons. 1t is probable
however, that arrangements will be
made to continue the course of instruc-
ton later.
The beautiful Newport estate of ]. j.
Van Allen was turned over Friday to the
ladies of the Cottage Colony, who gave
an outdoor entertainment for the benefit
of the Army and Navy Y NJ. C. A. SEN
tries from forts in Narragansett Bay
were posted about the grounds. The ar
engagements were in charge of Mrs
French E. Chadwick, wife of Captain
Chadwick; Mrs. Stephen B. Luce, wife
of Admiral Luce. and Miss May Van
Alien.
John R. Proctor, president of the Civil
| Service Commission, has arrived at the
| birmingham, Lenox. Mass.
--
Mrs. Chandler Hale. of Washington.
and Mrs. Eugene Hale are spending the
month Of August at Poland Spring
House. Ne.
Mrs. J. NJ. Roper has joined the Wash
| ington colony at Poland Springs, Me.
Miss Elsie Snow is spending her vaca-
ton at the Hill Top House, Harper's
Ferry
Mrs. Dora J. Hendrix and daughter
Olive are at Atlantic City. where they
will remain several weeks.
DR.. and Mrs. Walter Wells have gone
to Capon Springs. w. Va, for few
weeks stay.
Mrs. F. H. Rose, Mr.. and Mrs. w F.
| McCammon, and Mr.. Maurice ]. Lunn
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
Summer Resort Gossip.

The recent arrivals from Washington
at the Mount Pleasant, Ocean City, in
clude DR.. and Mrs d. NJ Mcpherson.
Miss Verch NJ. Mcpherson, Miss Mildred
Hall, Miss Blanche Reid. Miss NJ. Louise
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
SECRETARY ROOT RETURNS.

Secretary Root will return to Wash
ington late this afternoon and will be
the guest of the officers of the general
staff at a dinner to be given this even
ing at the Country Club.
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The Rev. George R. White. D. D., of
Meeklenburg county, y. c., who has been
attending the summer session of divines
al Mortified Mass. was in the city yes
terday with friends on his way home
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A "children's hop" for adults was a
novel attraction at the Grand Avenue
Hotel, Asbury Park, yesterday evening.
The ballroom was filled with the merry
masqueraders, and at first there was
much difficulty in discovering the
identity of the grown-up children, for
each participant was obliged to don gar
ments in vogue in his or her childhood
days. A number of Washingtonians were
among those who participated in the
affair.
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Mrs. c. J. B. McCue, Mrs. 5. B. Boyd
and Miss Belle Allen. of Knoxville
Tenn, are on their way South after a
visit TO their friends in Asbury ParI
and Washington.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
PHILIPPINE TRADE
SHOWS GOOD INCREASE
Notwithstanding Adverse Agricultural Conditions
Report of InSular Bureau

The commerce of the Philippine
Islands continues to increase. notwith-
standing the adverse agricultural con
ditions that have prevailed during the
past year. This fact is demonstrated
from a standardization of the trade
figures for ten months ending April 30,
1903, the official returns for which
period have been received and published
in the monthly bulletin issued by the
Insular Bureau of the War Department
In the month of April, 1903. the total
value of imports and exports of mer-
chandise was $6.739,77s, as against 49,
S45.67S in 1902. and s., SCI 1862 in 1901. For
ten months ending April so. 1908. the
trade amounted to s5S, 7Os, 26S, while for
the corresponding period of 1902, the
amount was s46.145,9S1 and in 1901 it
was S44.199. 1858
The great bulk of this gain has been
due to an increase in exports. shipments
from the islands for the month of April.
1903. approximating nearly $4,000, 600,
made up for the most part of heavy
cargoes of hemp. IN fact, it was the
largest monthly output since American
occupation. Il not in the history OF the
archipelago. and from present indica-
lions the figures for the fiscal year end
ing June 80. 1903. will show a balance
Of trade in favor OF the islands, a posi-
ton they have not occupied for the last
seven years or from date of the insur-
rection against Spain in 1896 Prior to
the latter year. however. and for a
period extending as far back as 1882.
the shipment of Philippine products had
Invariably been greater than the value
81 foreign purchase
Volume Of Trade Larger.
This fact Is worthy Of careful analysis
when IL is considered that the volume
OF trade at the present time is larger
than in any previous year, regardless
OF the interruption to business by
reason Of quarantine restrictions. the
destruction OF crops by locusts, and an
almost total humiliation OF farm cattle
due 70 the ravages OF rinderpest. This
naturally had a depressing effect and
much credit is due for the enterprise
displayed in meeting these obstacles
without actual loss in the aggregate
amount of business transacted
The distribution of exports during the
last three wears, according TO the prin-
cipal agricultural products. is shown as
follows:
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ lie Roy Cough are
receiving congratulations upon the birth
of a little son. born August II, at West
Chop. Mass, the summer home OF Mrs.
Coughs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Allston
Stone
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Miss VI. V. Cummings and Miss May
Cummings have returned to Washing
ton after three weeks sojourn at At
lantic City.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

may prove OF interest to note the COM
paratiye value of United States trade.
in the leading commodities as enumera-
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Mrs. Henry Kemp. OF this city. is TAX
Ing an active part in the gayeties of
Cape May. Mrs. Kemp and Mrs. George
". Boyd. formerly Miss Myra Noyes.
were among the patrons of the cotillou
which took place at the Stockton Hotel
q few evenings ago.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Mrs. L. NJ Pittman and her daughter
Miss Arlebell Pittman. accompanied by
Miss Margaret Fox. have gone on a two
weeks trip to Niagara Falls, TORONTO
Quebec, Montreal. and other points IN
Canada.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Judge Henry c. Ide, of the Philippine
Commission. left Washington last We'd
nesday for San Francisco, where he will
sail on the Coptic. August is. for Ma
Mia
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
Chit Chat.

Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger is max
ing an extended tour of Canada. She
has been entertained at the Govern
ment House, Halifax, and at Bellevue.
by Sir Charles and Lady Parsons, and
Is now the guest OF friends in Montreal
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Miss Mcintyre and Miss Alice McIn-
tyre are spending the summer at Willow
Tree Farm, near Frederick, Nd.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Mrs. T. F. McIlhenny, of Washington
is at Capon Springs, w. Va, for the
remainder of the season.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
Social News and Gossip of The Dau.

spending some time. and gone to the
Continent.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Mrs. NJ. p. Berner. of 1343 Roanoke
Street. Will leave Washington in few
days to visit friends in New York
Connecticut, and Chicago.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Charles p. Hancock and family left
Washington yesterday for Albemarle
Va, where they will visit relatives al
their old home. Locust Hill
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Irving Brooke, Miss De Witt, and the
Messrs. Miller art at Capon Springs for
their summer cutting.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Senator and Mrs. George Turner have
left London, where they have been
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Col Sanford c. Kellog, L. S. N, is
spending the season at Capon Springs
w. Va.
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from Atlantic City, where he has been
spending several weeks.
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are among the recent arrivals from
Washington at the Atlantic, Ocean City,
Nd.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Miss Maud T. Miller, Miss Grace T.
Gregory. and Miss Alice McAtee left
Washington yesterday for a Northern
trip, which will include a visit "a
Niagara Falls.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Hugh T. Taggart. Assistant United
States Attorney for the District of Co
lumbia, left town today for a short
visit to Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Mrs. W. L. Johnson and Miss H. Z.
johnson are at the Ashland, Asbury
Park, where they viii make a visit of
a few weeks.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

DR.. P. W. Murton has gone to Canada
for a two weeks outing
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Mrs c. S Abbey, Miss Lucille Abbey,
and Mrs. NJ. +. Highley are at Cape
May for several weeks.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

The friends of Mrs. Hugo Handler. Of
sO1 N Street, will be glad to know that
she has recovered from her serious ILL
ness.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Miss Bertha Louise Robinson. who ha
been spending a few days in Washing
ton, has returned TO Rugby Hall, Va.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
Hemp Shows Increase.

-. ls,O8l,I09 l9. 8G7, ls2
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

DR.. and Mrs. A. Barnes Hooe left the
city yesterday for a visit to Toronto
and Montreal
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Miss Lillian Chapman, who has been
travelling extensively in Canada this
summer, will return to her home here
the first of September.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

ere among the recent arrivals from
Washington at the Atlantic, Ocean City,
Md.
Mrs c. S Abbey Miss Lucille Abbey,
and Mrs. NJ. f. Highley are at Cape
May for several weeks.
Mrs. W. L. Johnson and Miss H. l.
johnson are at the Ashland, Asbury
Park. where they viii make a visit of
few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Whyte and Misses
Gertrude and Eunice Whyte are at Ocean
City, Md, for the remainder of August
They have taken apartments at the Col
onial.
Mr.. and Mrs John w Brawner and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Lieberman and fam
lily. of this city, are at Ocean City, Md
W. E. Pearson, NJ E. Dayton, and
John Ryan are among the recent ar
rivals from Washington at the Buena
Vista Hotel, Pen-Mar.
Mrs. William c. Melvin and Mrs. NJ
E. Dayton are guests at the Pen-Mar
Hotel
DR.. p. B. Balm, Miss ]. Briggs. and
B. G. Wrightman are at the Cliff House,
Bay Ridge, Md.
Irving Brooke, Miss De Witt, and the
Messrs. Miller art at Capon Springs for
their summer cutting.
Col. Sanford c. Kellog, L. s. N, is
spending the season at Capon Springs.
w. Va.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Sleman. Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Smith. Miss
Sue R. Matthews, F.. w. Clements and
family, Roscoe SearIe, c. F. Hohoff, w
G. Rasche, R. R. Twilley, and George
". Rose. jr.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

DR.. p. B. Balm, Miss ]. Briggs. and
B. G. Wrightman are at the Cliff House,
Bay Ridge, Md.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Mr. and Mrs John w Brawner and
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Lieberman and fam
lily, of this city, are at Ocean City, Nd.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Mrs. F. H. Rose, Mr.. and Mrs. W. F.
McCammon, and Mr.. Maurice ]. Lunn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-06
CROWDS STORM THE THEATER.
MghU Rush OF The Masses to See the "Tom Show Demand
For Tickets Never Equaled in Salt Lake-Line Reaches
From the Box Office Far Into the Street,

One Of the greatest rushes for seats
that has been seen at the Salt Lake
theater took place this morning. At
10 O'Clock the sale opened for the Press
clubs burlesque OF Uncle Toms cab
iu' next Tuesday evening. Half an
hour later the greater part of the body
of the house had been sold out BY
noon there was practically nothing left
in the body Of the house, except chairs.
The line began TO form long before
the slide IN the box-Otilce window was
pushed back II reached clear out on
the steps The crowd waited, impatient
but good natured. until at last the APP
pointed hour arrived and the sale be-
gan IL was nearly an hour before
there was any great dimlnution In the
length Of the line. the newcomers arriy-
ing rapidly to take the places Of those
in front who obtained their seats and
left. At noon there WAS still line watt
ing 10 obtain the precious pieces OF
pastehoard emitting them to view the
performance,
C0LORED PEOPLE PROTEST.
The prospect that "Uncle Toms Cab
in will be burlesqued has reused the
colored population. a meeting was
held last evening in the office Of the
Utah Plain Dealer. the organ Of the
c0lored people to discuss the matter
on motion OF W. W. Taylor. the editor,
the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted aud ordered printed in
the issue Of the Plain Dealer which
came out today
Whereas II has come TO our knowl-
edge that The Press club OF Salt Lake
is preparing TO produce for the ediica-
ton of the public at the Salt Lake
theater on Tuesday evening next. a
hideous buTlesque on that beautiful
classic and divlnely touching drama
"Iinclc Toms Cabin and
Whereas, We understand that II Is
the intention Of said Press club TO pre-
sent several Characterization Of the
Afro American race with the idea Of
bringing s3orn. contumely and ridioule
upon those who did more than all 9th
ers to urbuild the sunny south, and
Whereas. The wonderful book which
is 70 be burlesqued In this performance
was one Of the chief instrumentalities
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-06
GRAIN FIRM GOES TO THE WALL
Eppngs Co., Of San Francisco One Of the Biggest Dealers
In Grain in the United States, Fails for an Immense
Sunl-Cause Of the Crash

San Francisco, June 6.-Eppinger &
Company of this city, one OF the largest
grain dealing firms In the United states
went to the wall today.
The crash came suddenly and for a
time threatened to completely upset the
local grain market. As II was, the an
nouncement Of the failure caused q
big bobbing Of prices on change and
wrought up such excitement as has not
been witnessed on the floor for many
years.
II is thought that the losses OF the
firm may run up into the millions, while
the London, Paris and American bank,
the money house with which IL deals
will also IL is said, suffer heavily.
A meeting Of the creditors is now in
session,
The failure OF the Eppinger concern Is
the greatest and most far-reaching
crash in the California grain trade since
the time when William Dresbaok was
forced to the wall some seven or eight
years ago
Although there had been a whisper Of
uncertainty in inner circles for several
days as 10 the standing OF EppInger x
Company none OF the brokers was at
al IANIAlfA AVi INV NANl WINS AAANhAANi
ment that was made on change. II was
known that the company was short on
a heavy amount OF December wheat aud
the outcome Of the announcement IN the
face of this condition at once brought
about the most marked activity.
Creditors OF Eppinger 4 co. al once
began buying against the amount short
for the account OF the suspended arm,
with the result that December wheat
quickly rose from Sl.33 at the opening
TO Sl3iia. After the great bulk Of the
pressing contracts had been filled the
market weakened somewhat and the
price declined 10 SlA.
While II has been impossible TO Sc
cure any Information as to the exact
extent OF the failure u Is belief OF the
street that Il Is extremely heavy and
severe. The connections Of Epplnger &
co. are numerous. both on the Pacific
coast and In the grain markets of Eu-
rope.
The firm embraced Jacob Eppinger.
the founder. Herman Eppinger, and +.
Epplnger. Up TO the dissolution Of the
great combination. which controlled the
grain business, charters prices and
contracts. Epplnger & Co. We're menu
bers OF a combination known as the
big Four This combine was in con-
troll Of warehouses all over the state.
notably those al Port Costa. dissolved
about six months ago. The other mem
bsrs was George w. McNear a Co.
Bslfour. Guthrie 4 Co. and Giryin 4
Eyre.
IL is the general opinion that the
cause for the failure OF Eppinger 4
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-06
HughI Cannon
Must Leave.
Ne his We Secretary and Assistant Secretary Ordered
Elders WIN be Expelled from PruSSian Territory

missionaries will occasionally visit the
Mormon" communities in Prussia, who
have 1000 members in groups Of 10 to
20 each. The German pastors continue
their services,
No protest has yet been made against
the expulsion of the "Mormons.' FL
der Francis NJ. Lyman Of Salt Lake
City, now in London, the European SUI
perintendent OF the Mormon" missions
has been advised OF the action of the
authorities and is waiting TO see II
Washington will take up the cases OF a
few who were ill-treated. Through these
cases 1t is hoped the Prussian govern
ment may be led to reverse the expw-
sion decree and that several German
states, notably saxony, Hesse and
Wurtemburg may also reconsider their
decree expeling Mormon" missionar-
les