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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
ELECTED DEAN.
Prof. Henry St. George Tucker With
Columbian University.

Prof Henry St. George Tucker of Lex
ington, Va, lecturer on constitutional and
international law in the Washington and
Lee University. has been elected by the
board of trustees of Columbian University
dean of the schools of law. Jurisprudence
and diplomacy. He has accepted the APP
pontment.
Mr. Tucker is we'll known in this city
where he lived during the four terms he
served as a member of the House of Rep
resentatives from Virginia.
The trustees have also elected Mr. W. r.
Vance of the Washington and Lee Univer-
sity professor in the law school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

rance brought up the question as to which
is THE Silent Partner" the husband or the
wife. In strain of gentle but pointed
satire, Mrs. M. l.. Schneider responded to
the toast, THE Cartoonist.', The recent
troubles of the cartoonists In Pennsylva-
mia were referred to in an amusing
way, and suggestions for their relief
were made by the speaker. Mrs. Mary
NJ North spoke of the bachelor newspaper
man as THE Blue Sock. and Mrs. Pepper
gave the following. toast. Women the
fairest work of a great author; the edition
is numerous and no man should be without
a copy" The closing address was delivered
by Mrs. Ellen c. Cromwell
The Closing Features.
Interspersed between the toasts and
speeches were musical selections by the or
chestra, including 1.-The Washington Post
March," THE Evening STAR" Tannhauser:
THE Washington Times Two-Step."
Comm Thro' the Rye Little Brown
Jug. Hot Time in the Old Town.
Dixie Yankee Doodle and America"
The organization will elect officers for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
District Sued for Damages.

Benjamin Klopfer. through Attorneys w.
Z. Ambrose and Chas. H. Merrilat. today
filed suit at law against the District of CO.
lumbia to recover damages in the sum of
$4,000. 1t is alleged that February 49, 1903
the plaintiff sustained painful injury by
reason of the sidewalk on the north side
of c street between 18th and 18th streets
being in a dangerous condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Alleges Violation of Speed Law.

warrant alleging violation of the
speed law was issued from the Police
Court today for Erskine M. Sunderland, a
local architect. Mounted Policeman Nc
Quade, who preferred the charge against
Sunderland, complained that he operated
a horseless vehicle at a speed greater than
twelve miles an hour while on Pennsyi-
vania avenue northwest last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Voluntary Bankruptcy.

petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
filed today by Berkeley S. Davis, clerk
of this city. His summary of debts. con-
sisting of unsecured claims, are stated to
amount to $5.247.74, with no assets not
claimed to be exempted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
The Officers Detained.

Lieutenant Matthews reached the station
a short time after the shooting occurred,
and had the officers remain there to await
the result of the wounds received by Mat
thews He also questioned the girl to as
certain just what occurred. She told him
of the attack that was made by Matthews
upon her substantially as already told. Her
mother was notified of the occurrence and
was told that her child would have to be
detained witness. The body of the
dead man was removed this afternoon to
the morgue and the autopsy and inquest
will be held tomorrow. Lieutenant Mat
thews made report of the affair to Major
Sylvester today, and also told the coroner
of the circumstances under which Mat
thews received the fatal wound. 1t is likely
that the officers will be permitted to leave
the station and go to their homes this
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

NOTE
We cannot promise immediate de-
livery, as our wagons were all
burnt, and the things are selling SO
fast that even under ordinary con-
ditions we would have trouble in de-
livering them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
Prof. Fewkes' Lecture.

Prof. ]. Walter Fewkes, who has recent
~ returned from an archaeological tour of
the West India islands. last night gave an
Illustrated lecture on his trip before the
Archaeological Society in the assembly
pail OF the Cosmos Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

ensuing year at a business meeting which
began this afternoon at o'clock in the red
parfor of the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27

Germany has barred out American pota-
toes and all kinds of American preserved
meat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
&c. RIBBONS.

{ Number S All-silk Satin and Plain
Taffeta Ribbons, in white
and complete assortment 80
of shades for summer: knNM ~
regular Sc. value. for oVNNESo
Bargain Thursday at......
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-27
QUICK
ENDING TO THIS SALE OF
FIRE, SMOKE AND WATER
Damaged Goods.
Amy Prices at All
FOR
Quick Radiance.
Quick Radiance.

We are working night and day to
bring the goods from our damaged
warehouse to our store, and fresh
patches Of bargains arrive hourly.
Come quick if you want any Of
The evening world., 1903-03-02
IN
COTTON DEAL,
Continued from First Page.)

millions facing me- he said. Marriage
is out of the question. I release you
from your engagement"
Miss Dyer would not hear OF It. She
loved him for himself. The wedding
tool place on May 26 instead Of on May
2S. and 1t was a plain homs wedding
instead OF the elaborate church cere-
mony that had been planned.
Mr.. Price went TO Providence, where
he had interests in q cotton spinning
Arm. He watched the market closely
and made some money. Last fall he
concluded that the time was ripe for a
big deal.
He interested men of millions who
had confidence In his judgment, and
last December began to buy cotton,
The price went up and up by leaps
trolled the market and he pulled It for
all he knew.
Then began h Struggle.
Mr.. sully. up in Providence. believed
with Mr.. Price that the lime had come
for a big deal-with this difference: Mr..
Price believed that when cotton touched
10 cents 1t was at the top notch. Mr..
Sully believed and still believes that
cotton this year will go to 10 cents.
$50 Suhs pD6oi y buS liz MI ETiCt
began to sell.
From a rampant bull Mr.. Price was
changed to a determined bear.
Through. the operations OF Mr.. Sully
the price Climbed up and as it climbed
Mr.. Price sold. 1t is estimated hat
he cleared . 5000, 900 in the three weeks.
following tho advent of Mr.. Sully in
the field.
The operations of Mr.. Sully grew to
such proportions that six weeks ago
he was compelled to come to this city.
He brought his wife and family with
him and took apartments at the Wal
worf-Astoria. Since that time he has
been the chief figure in the market.
He was the first man on the floor Of
the Cotton Exchange to-day. Long be-
fore the other brokers had even started
downtown he was receiving cablegrams
from agents In Liverpool advising him
Of the state OF the market. Rather
stocky In appearance, quietly dressed
with a stubby blonde mustache and
way sandy hair, he is not 4 man TO
attract attention. but he was the whole
show on the Cotton Exchange to-day.
Tie long strain of keeping the mar.
The evening world., 1903-03-02

ket no has told on him, There are lines
In his face that we're not there when
he "eme down from Providence. He is
vred his deals to-day he shifted his
hat from side 10 side OF his head and
. pulled at his mustache In the manner
Of a MAJ who is extremely anxious
Tho brokers gathered round him and
watched mis- every o Two dozen
messenger, boys, detailed to serve him
alone. rushed up to him with a contdnu-
Now and :hen there would be a luIl in
the market while the opposing sides
TOOK breath to watch each other. and
IN these luhs Mr.. Sualy talked about the
q am buying all the cotton I can
get. he said to an Evening. World re-
porter The price Is bound to go up
witain a few months at least two cents
a pound. | think 1t Is due to. go to Is
,The splnners must keep their mills
enough cotton TO supply The demana
hsen wt ~ tie present crop Of !, ooo, 900
s.ooS. 600 "a oale an's r Ee e eant s%efO ths eott Sor
here fast enough to supply tie demand,
and this condition Is going to prevail
Tor a long time to come
the Exchange. He remained in his Of
fee at the ticker. studying the quota
lions as they came out and handling
messages and cablegrams in bundles as
large as those that were going to Mr..
Suily. Rut he was not nervous, He has
gone through struggles like this before.
What Mr.. Price Thinks.
I'm my opinion" said Mr.. Price to
The Evening World reporter. 1.-The ad-
vance in cottpn is only for the present.
From my advices l gather that the spin
ners have pretty we'll supplied them
selves for the moment. On the other
hand. Spectators have loaded them.
selves up at high prices. and the move
ment OF the crop Is likely to show a sue
staiitial Increase within the next few
weeks.
Under these circumstances. ii will be
difficult to support h market further
unless there 10 a period Of radical liqui-
There was A reaction Of from 3 TO 4
points In the market at the opening, but
shls was followed by, 4 quick recovery.
covering n local bllIing Kept the price
breaks due to a luil In bull support.
The evening world., 1903-03-02
Mjdrich Bill Still Regarded as a
Menace to Speculation, While
All the Other Market News
Tended to Depress Values.
MANHATTAN IN A Squirt.
pennsylvania, New York Central and
the Fries Figured Well In the
Transactions - Selling Tendency
Kept Rock Island Down.

The stock market was quiet and gen.
Orally weaker after a stronger and
fadrly active opening to-day. Traders
fvere indlsposed to operate with any de-
gree OF confidence because OF the poor
Drospect for the passage of the Aldrich
financial bill in Congress. All the other
Dews of the day was of an Indifferent
A~flaracter.
81. Louis & San Francisco common
Esvas depressed a point on a moderate
Tolume Of liquidation. The Wabash is
Dues opened firm, but lost some ground
sbecause Of the denial Of any plan of
FINANCIAL adjustment mt. Rock Island
hDpened up 5-S, but soon reacted.
Pennsylvania and NsW York Central
knade a moderate gain, and the Erie
issues also showed exceptional strength
I'm anticipation of the approval OF the
Oroposed bond issue by the stockholders.
In the industrial list Amalgamated
Hopper was strong at an advance of
lis per cent. Other firm features were
sTennessee Coal 4 Iron, United States
Steel issues, Sloss-Sheffield, Sugar Re-
lnning n United States Realty stocks.
General Electric opened up 34 per
cent., but subsequently reacted. Peo-
piles Gas failed to make any response
10 the reported strike of employees in
Hts gas plants.
+ The local traction group was fairly
pteady at the opening, but soon reacted.
Efhere was a notable increase In the
teoud dealings, which included large
EblockS OF ST. Louis & San Francisco As
md Pennsylvania Railroad convertibles
~ unchanged prices.
Rock Island did not hold its rally. and
fthere seemed to be selling of a kind
which gave confidence. to traders who
eIe bearish In the stock. They are
taking It for granted that the Frisco
NnApang wdlf Involve an addition to
khs common stock issue and they do
tuct think that the people In charge OF
tShe distribution OF the amount already
Eoreated are likely to repeat the expert
knent.
Commissfon house business was dis
eppo!nansiy small and London did lit
de or no trading.
American Sugar showed some strength
son buying by the houses which usually
hMrade fof the firms In lower Wall street.
flIAde advfces were good and seemed to
indicate that the demand for both raw
AM refined sugar was improving and
larger than It generally Is at this time
OF the year.
The buying OF United States Realty
q Construction seemed to be in the
nature OF MANIPULATION by the people In
'Fercsted In the Underwriting,
1t is understood from trustworthy
gources that the March earnings of the
tennessee Coal & Iron Company will be
the largest of any month since the
company was organized. Its business is
lnow breaking all former records. The
fneayy buying. OF pig iron in Pittsburg
Hast week had a Sympathetic influence
throughout the South, M The iron
market is strong in all parts OF the
.Ncountry.
The pressure In the traction stocks and
especially In Brooklyn Rapid Transit
enc metropolitan appeared to come from
The evening world., 1903-03-02
The Cotton Market.

The local cotton market opened easy
to-day With prices 3 10 6 points lower in
response. 10 disappointing cables. Com
mission houses had large orders 70 sell
May N July on stop loss %ccount, but
u was rather significant that short sell
Ing waS scattered and by no means ag-
rressiNc'. rejecting a wholesome respect
N~ctopmrnis later In the day might prove
short side.
Fle Qpetlng pri 'es were: March. 1906
70 1905; April. 1906 10 1901; May, a.g7 la
asS: July. a.I6 to 81 August, 9,42 la
a.B. Srptembtr. s.s7 to SIS: october. Ali
TO Sos. November. $50 offered; Decem.
Der. S.i7 10 $50.
The evening world., 1903-03-02

political sources. Metropolitan did not
act as IL the short interest was so con-
siderable as had been stated. p
St. Paul showed a declining tend sncy
after developing some strength early In
the day. Some of the sto X bought
Saturday, with an eye 10 Its effect on
the general market, was thrown over.
1t was not believed tina special action
would be taken on the authorized n w
issue, but there were people who
thought hat some ann )uncement would
be made at the dividend meeting Thurs
day.
Loan money was quiet but firmly held.
Time money was quoted at ( "a a 8 per
cent. for collateral security and 5 per
cent. on industrial stocks. Call money
ranged from 3 80 10 4 per cent.
1t is said that the Bank OF Montreal,
which is identified with Canadian Pa
The evening world., 1903-03-02
LONDON STOCKS STEADY.
GiIt-Isdaed shares Led the Market,
with Americans IrrcRmInr.

Consols and other gtld-edgcd securi-
ties were steady in the London stock
market to-day. Grand Trunk was TIA
On disappointment regarding tho state
Iuent of earnings. American Railway
snares were Irregular. SJutn AltIc. ,
mining stocks displayed weakness, but
Coppers were buoyant.
A reduction In the minimum rate OF
discount of the Bank of EngIanu Is eN-
pected on Thursday.
The evening world., 1903-03-02
CANFIElD BACK IN LONDON.
spends Mast NJ Uis Time Hunting
for Nm unlpr I'm Art.

LONDON March 2.-Riehard Garfield
IL back at Carriages lie has been
m scotland, where he bought some very
valuable Chippendale furniture. He
keeps his suit OF rooms al Ciarldge's
all the time. though ne spends most OF
MS time travelling around the country
ioklns for bargains IN works OF art.
The evening world., 1903-03-02
B~RIC-A-BRAC. MAR
BLES, BRONZES

Royal Bonn pieces, quite new; shown
for first time today, at tw~o-thirds
At 81, se.5o. 81, SO, $3.50 and $40
each worth S1.5O, $3.50, 81,
$3.50, $3.50 and $1b.
Teplltx Ware In groups, figures, busts,
at hall prices and less: Soc. T.c,
S1.25. ~, 81 and So; worth SI.25,
~, $3.50, ~, 80 and $12.
Austrian Vases, Jardinieres and Cen
tire Pieces, at about half regular
prices; Zoe, 25c. 5Or, 81 ,25 and
$3.50 each. worth zoe, zoe, 81,
$3.50 and So.
A fine line Of BrIe-a- Brac In rich dark
effects, with scene. figure and bust
decorations: 25c, 95c, Doe, Toe.
$1.25, SO, So and 81 each. worth
soc, Toe, 81. s1.5O, -, $3.50, 50
and 80.
BAsomsht aud Second floor.
A new Importation OF French
Mounted Vases In Seyres effects:
At SO. 20, 50, rs. S4.7o, So, $40.
$l7.50, $23.b0, $40. up to 500;
worth 81, 50, $3.50. si2. SIS,
S22.5O, $40. $40. up to $40.
Royal Vienna Vases In red and dark
green grounds. with bust and figure
decorations: $3.50. worth $1,000;
rom s15; sl3. from sif.5O:
S2o5 80, worth $50: s25, from
s32.50: $40, from s42,50; $50,
from ST5.
Marbles in busts and figures: so,
from $40: $40, worth $o2. 90: $40,
worth SO; $40, worth $50: $55,
worth $40: 500, worth Sl2O.
Bronzes. A new lot Just received:
50. worth So. $40, worth S15:
Sl5, worth $50; 500, worth
S27.5O: $50. worth $40; SAP 30,
worth $50.
Pedestals in marble and onyx effects:
80. worth $3.50; SIG, worth
$3.50; $22.5o, worth $32.5O;
$50, worth $40; $40, worth $55.
BASEMENT
The evening world., 1903-03-02

r. Lee s%Hnshon, james Anderson i3tw~
CHARLES Hall. N. Davis and Edward rhiiipps
have been elected directors In the South shore
Traction Company. which Is Incorporated with a
capital OF 1000 900 u operate sisty- mile
road In Suffolk and Nassau counties.
The evening world., 1903-03-02

clhc interests. has taken comparatively
large blocks OF 500 preferred stock
during the last few weeks. This exs
plains the recent activity OF the stock.
declared at a meeting Of the directors
tomorrow.
The evening world., 1903-03-02

The wheat Market.
wheat opened dull and barely
steady. Tine trade was disappointed
over the cables ard absence OF crop
The evening world., 1903-03-02
CURB STOCKS STEADY.
BiG Dealings In Greene Copper and
Northern Securities.

Trading on the curb was quiet but
steady to-day, Northern Securities ad-
vanced TO ITO 34s, Greene Copper rose
SIS to 20 1-2 on big dealings, while bonds
were NORMALLY unchanged.
The bid and asked prices Of the prin-
rInal n1fklln Encnriiiea were:
The evening world., 1903-03-02

The rumor that a great railroad CON-
pine similar to that formed by the
Northern Securities Company IL now be-
Ing planned by j. p. Morgan a Co. TO
clude the Rock Island, Frisco, Atchi-
son. Southern and Central Georgia, Ia
NAT given much credence. There are
many VINO believe 1hat a trafic agree
ment will be arranged between these
roads before long. but a cornplete
merger Is not expected at this time.
Manhattan took a squirt toward the
end OF trading and closed with almost
a 2 point gain on the day.
The evening world., 1903-03-02
FANCY CHINA
At Half Prices

-
S%everal'rich patterns in French china
will be closed out at half Satur-
Plates, a., $3.50, sc and 81. 80 dozen,
from 50. 81, sig and S15.
Salad Bowls, 81, $3.50, 80, $3.50
and So, from 80, SO, ~, 50 and SO.
Chop Dishes. Sl.4O, 81, $3.50 and
! So, from S2.75. 81, SO and SO.
Chocolate Pots. $1.40 and So, from
Celery Trays, soc, SLID and $3.50,
from s1.75, S2.25 and So
Bread Trays, 81 ~, from $3.50.
Footed COMFORTS, $3.50 and ".
Sugar and Cream Sets. 81 and $40
set. from 50 and $2.75.
Spoon Trays, Toe, 81 and $1.15,
from $50. ~ and 81, 35.
Olive Dishes, 80c and soc. from 60c
ana 81. second floor.
At One.hdlf and Two.thirds Reg
ular Prices
All new goods bought and Inn
ported for this March Sale; many Of
these goods were ordered nearly six
months ago TO keep factories work.
ing a positive saving OF from II
third TO one-half both French and
Austrian china.
Salad Bowls, 35c, Doc, TIC and 81.
Cake Plates, BIC and Soc.
Chocolate Pots, Toe, Soc, S1.25 and
$1.b0.
Cracker Jars, TIC and 81. Pudding
Sets, 80.
Sets OF teapot, Sugar and Cream,
60c.
Condensed MIX Holders, Soc. Chop
Dishes. $3.50.
Covered Mullins, 81 and 81 so.
Syrup Jugs and Plates, SOC and
&1.2b.
Comb and Brush Trays, Toe and u.
Ninth street alsiS and Basement
The evening world., 1903-03-02
SETS.

At IS. worth $3.50 English porce-
lain Dinner Sets OF 100 pieces, with
uDderglaze border decorations.
At $S.50, worth S12-English porce-
lain Dinner Sets OF 112 pieces, with
u~nderglaze decorations.
At $40, worth $1S-American porce-
lain Dinner Sets OF 100 pieces. with
fine flower decorations and handles
gilt.
china Dinner Sets. 100 pieces, with
soup tgreen and three large plat
tiers: MI handles gilt, fine flower
At SIT.S0. worth $8o-Theodore
Hayiland Dinner Sets OF 100 pieces,
with soup tureen and three large
platters; flower decoration, all
handles gilt.
At S22.5O. worth S55-Chas. Field
Haviland Dinner Sets Of 1O1 pieces,
with soup tureen and three large
platters; flower decorations, all
handles gilt.
AtS25,w worth sa5-Fine French china
Dinner Sets, 100 pieces, with SOUP
tureen and three large platters;
border decoration and all handles
gilt.
Az Sl2.5O, worth S4O-Theodore
Haviland Dinner Sets OF lib pieces.
with soup tureen and three large
platters; floral decoration, all
handles gilt.
At S32.50, worth $~50--Chas. Field
Haviland Dinner Sets Of ] IN pieces.
with soup tureen and three large
platterE tine flower decoration and
AL pieces gold-stippled.
AT $40, from S7O-French china
Dinner Sets OF 100 pieces. flower
border decoration ana all pieces
AZ 500. from $110-Fine French
china Dinner Set of III pieces; Dor
der OF flowers and narrow band;
all pieces gilt.
At S6O, from S12O--Cbas. Field Havi-
land g.. d. A. Dinner Set OF lis
pieces; fine pink border decoration,
all pieces gilt.
At 500, from $21o-A Cauldon
china Dinner Get Of 100 pieces; Dor
der decoration and heavily gilt.
Basement.
The evening world., 1903-03-02
CUT GLASS

Il
At One Half to Vo-Thirds Regular
Prices
Bowls, s-inch, 80. 81 and 50, worth
80 wsrt and $780, '-'ncn' 90
Ss s!inss, $685. aEsGs; worth sti7s So. worth s0'
Bowls, 12-inch, 91b and $3.50.
from $26 and S27.5
Water Carates, e., S2.bO and 1926,
worth $3.50, $3.50 and %.
Water Jugs, 90 and Co. worth 80
Claret jugs. $3.50. worth s12.
Celery TrayS, % and $3.50, worth
Flower Centres, s12, worth SIS:
Flower Vases, 12-inch %, from
$500. s3.26, worth So l4-inch,
ON; H Sis SSrt g. IT. ii.;as, $3.50, sr,7s
S2.5O, S2,75, 1915 and $3.50.
spoon Trays. 1926 and $3.50,
worth 81 and $3.50.
Spoon Holders, 81 and 90, worth
sugars and Creams, 81, $3.50, q,
~ and e. pair worth 70 49,
Pickle Dlshes. $3.50, worth S5.
Fruit Dishes, 7-iDeh, ~, worth ".
Covered Mustard Bowls, %, worth %,
basement and ssoOnd Door,
French &AuStrian China
At 25e. worth 5oc-In new designs
and decorations = Tea Plates,
Al . ss.s.... Co. JONI
The evening world., 1903-03-02
Bohemian Cut l
Novelties

At lower prices than we have ever
before sold them.
Sugars and Creams, at 81, $3.50,
S2.76 and 80 pair; worth 80,
$3.50, "a and S..
on Bottles, with cut glass stopper,
6Oc, worth 81.
Toothpick Holders. 25c, worth 40c.
Individual Salts, 1Oc, lac and zoe,
worth lie, 26c aud 85c.
Knife Rests
12c, worth lsc. 40c, from zoe.
zoe, worth Doc. bOc, worth Toe.
25c, from 4Oc. S5c, worth l.2o
Mustard Jars, at soc. worth s1.25.
syrup Jugs. at DIE, worth 81.
Salts and Peppers, with sterling sill
yer tops, at 2kc, 35c and 6be;
worth 4Oc. DOC ana S3e.
Undsf-Pries Store. BaSsHlsat.
The evening world., 1903-03-02

Hiawatha- Intsrmszzo.
The Congo Love Song. The
uiow~orm and the Moth,
from Nancy Brown.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-10-02
.AFIENDIsH CRIME. {,
A Buggy Blown Up With Dynamite.
and a Man Killed

One Of the most fiendish and blood
thirsty murders and robberies in the
history OF Washing ton county, Pa,
occurred Friday afternoon on the Mid
dletown road, about Is miles from
Pa. Samuel T. Fergu-s
SO or the Ferguson Construction
company Of Pittsburg, was,@tpstaptlyl
killed and his secretary, Charles Mar.
tin OF Cincinnati, was fatallylSinJIred.
The two men were driving along
the road in buggy, carrying So, 900,
Ia cash with which to pay off some of
their men employed on construction
work along the line Of the Wabash
railroad, when suddenly an explosion
OF dynamite in the roadway literally
tore the rig to pieces, killing Fergu-i
son outright and throwing Martin. 200
feet, tearing his left arm almost from
the socket. It has been learned that
two men supposed TO be Poles placed
the dynamite in the road for the
purpose Of killing Paymaster Fer
guson and had arranged to explode 1t
by means Of All electric battery. The
satchel containing the money is miss.
Ing.
Two suspects are under arrest In the
camp Of the construction company
near the village, but the farmers OF
the section, who are securing the
county for traces OF the murderers,
believe they have one OF them I in
abandoned coal mine about mile
and half northeast OF Middletown. 5s