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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
EXPECT DROP IN COAL.
Dealers in New York Say Price Will
Be $40

be S4.4O.
The New York Herald of today says:
Coal will drop in price on April 1 80 or 60
cents ton. Announcement to this effect
by. the operators Is expected today or to-
morrow by the principal retail dealers Of
New York.
"They want lively trade this summer,
and undoubtedly will follow the annual
custom of making cut in price on April
L." was the opinion of the local dealers
yesterday.
This morning the price of white ash coal.
domestic sizes, is s. per ton at tidewater.
Its prevailing price at retail Is $625 in
New York, though some dealers are charg-
ing as high as $G75 and even 81 a ton.
This time last year the same kinds of coal
were $3.50 per ton at tidewater.
Following their annual custom, the OPP
orators announced for April / last year
reduction to 81 a ton for April, with an
Increase of 10 cents per month for each Of
the five following months. and the retailers
made a corresponding reduction, with sub
seQuent gradual increase.
This year a reduction on the same basis
would carry coal to $3.50 per ton at tide
water. with probable retail price of IS. IS
per ton. The situation Of the coal business
as influenced by the recent decisions of the
government arbitration commission, how
ever, would indicate a wholesale price Of
but "a. 40; that Is. last years price of "a
plus the 10 per cent increase of wages the
commission gave the miners. and which the
operators have declared they will charge
to the coal buying public.
So far as can be ascertained in the CITY
today the anthracite operators have not
sent out their schedule of prices for April.
A number Of coal merchants who were seen
said that they were not aware of any con-
templated drop in the price of hard coal.
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ball grounds. conveniently located where
the regular games can be played. In addi-
ton to these grounds, each Of the churches
will have its own athletic grounds, fitted up
for base bali, tennis. croquet and other
games. The example of the Fourth Presby-
terrain Church exemplifies what the
churches have in view. This church has
about completed a gymnasium costing
nearly $4,000. and fine base bali grounds.
as we'll as tennis courts. have been built at
a considerable expenditure of money.
The schedule of the recently formed
league will be so arranged that a game
will be played each day during the season.
A strict rule of the organization is that no
one will be permitted to play on a team un-
less he is identified with the church he rep
resents. 1t has been ascertained, however,
as a result of a careful canvas that the very
best local talent in base ball circles is found
in the several churches. No admission will
be charged to any of the games, and it is
the desire of the churches that especially
the young men generally of the city will be-
come interested in these games.
A committee on schedule and grounds has
been appointed, and as soon as their report
Is completed the location of the grounds
and the schedule of games for the coming
year will be announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
SNOW IN YELLOWSTONE PARK.
President May Find It Troublesome
During His Visit.

A dispatch from Fort Yellowstone, Ma
tional Park, yesterday says: Over the
length and breadth of the National Park
there swept terrific snowstorm yesterday
and last night. 1t deepened the snow that
already lay on the ground, filled up the
gulches and made travel even for the ski
runners, who travel from snow station to
snow station on patrol duty. well nigh i'm
possible. Altogether the prospect Of pas
sable trails and pleasant weather when the
President is to visit the park two weeks
hence is not at all good.
Major Pitcher. superintendent of the
park, declared that President Roosevelt
will do no hunting In the park. His gun
will be sealed by the military when he
enters the park just as though he were an
ordinary citizen. 1t Is understood that the
Information received by Major Pitcher
from Washington Is that one of the chief
purposes of the Presidents visit to the
park is to examine the precautions that
are being taken for the preservation Of
game, and to see what steps are necessary
to make the protection still more effective
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
NEW BASEBALL LEAGUE
FORMED OF avCnUBS IN SIX
stf1R-
CHURCHES OF WAsHINGToN.
- Sit
re grf
Athletics to Be creature in the Work
~ LG5tQs
of Religious Societies Among
iys9I W
Young Men.

A league of base ball clubs has Just been
organized among the young men In six OF
the leading churches of various denomina-
lions Of the city for the purpose OF promot-
Ing interest in amateur athletics. and also
to provide a helpful auxiliary to the work
among young men In the churches. The
societies represented In the new league are
Gunton-Tempie Pre<byterian. Calvary Bap-
fist. Fourth Presbyterian. Sixth Presby-
terrain. Temple Baptist and Wesley Meth
odist Episcopal
For some time paat. 1t is stated. feeling
has prevailed among the amateur base ball
players Of the city that the citizens OF
Washington should be given an opportunity
to patronize athletic exhibitions with all
professionalism eliminated. and the new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
RIOTS IN PORT OF SPAIN.
British Gunboat Lands a Force to
Suppress Disorder.

A special cable to the New York Herald
from Port of Spain, Trinidad, yesterday
says: Several persons were killed in seri-
Gus riots. which started here today. Gov
eminent buildings were burned and the
governor of Trinidad was forced to take
refuge on the cruiser Pallas, lying in the
harbor.
The government recently passed an ordi-
nance increasing the cost Of water, follow
ing the building of the new water works.
Public meetings had been held to protest
against the increased rates, and demon
stration was made when the legislative
council met today. 80.
A great crowd surrounded the building,
and when some one threw stone at the
building the crowd became a surging mob.
The place was set fire and burned, and
the mob began looting stores in searching
for firearms.
Then an attack was made on the gov
ernor's house. The governor escaped with
considerable difficulty, his carriage being
destroyed by the mob.
With the director of the waterworks the
governor took refuge on the British cruiser
PallaS.
The police read the riot act and repeatedly
charged upon the mob, but could make lit
tie Roadway, and finally fired into the
crowds. At lease six rioters were killed
and large number We're wounded.
AS rioting continued despite the police,
the commander of the Pallas landed 200
marines and bluejackets with Calling guns.
order. Large numbers of responsible citi-
Zens were sworn in special officers to as
sist in controlling the mob.
The presence of the sailors ready to
sweep the streets with their guns, cowed
the mob and partial order has been re-
stored. Excitement is still very great, how
ever. and it is feared there will be fresh
outbreaks during the night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
COMMISSIONERS WEST WRITES
LETTER OF APPRECIATION.
Business Men Object to Electric Light
Poles in Thirty Second Street
Other News.

That Commissioner Henry L. West thor
oughly enjoyed and appreciated the recep-
ton and buffet luncheon. held in his honor
last Thursday evening at the Anthicum
Institute, under the auspices Of the George
town Citizens Association, is shown In
letter received this morning from him by
Prof. B. T. Janney. president Of the associa-
ton. The letter is as follows:
WASHINGTON, D. c., March %.
Mr.. B. T. Janney, President Georgetown
Citizens Association:
my dear Mr.. Janney: desire to convey,
through you, to the officers and members OF
the Georgetown Citizens Association my
formal acknowledgment Of the honor
which they conferred upon me in the re-
ception the night Of the 10th instant.
Naturally this reception appealed to me
with more interest and force than any
other occasion of the kind in which have
participated, and desire to supplement my
brief speech on the night of the reception
with this expression of sincere appreciation
and of the most cordial good wishes for the
success and prosperity Of the organization.
Very truly yours,
'HENRY L. WEST
Objection to Poles.
Mr.. George King is authority for the
statement that there is a general dissatis-
faction among business men and residents
of Georgetown over the planting Of electric
light poles in 32d street between M and N
streets. Mr.. King declares that. without
the permission of the owners of the ada
cent property, such procedure is illegal.
He says that it is not within the power OF
the Commissioners of the District Of Co
lumbia to grant permission for the planting
Of such poles without first obtaining the
consent of the property owners.
This, according to Mr.. King, is a well-es-
tablshed fact, it having SO been decided
by the courts. AS an illustra ton. Mr.. King
states that, when an electric company sew
eral years ago applied for a permit to lay
a waste pipe from it's plant at 33d street
and the canal. the company was informed
by the District Commissioners that it would
have to first secure the approval of the
property owners along the street in which
the pipe was to be laid.
Resigned From Coast Survey.
Mr.. Edmund Petersen of 1918 34th street.
connected with the United States coast and
geodetic survey, who has been at work in
Texas, has resigned his position and is ex-
pected to arrive in this city from the south
tomorrow.
The annual visitation of the Grand Com
mandery of Knights Templar to Potomac
Commandery No. 3, will take place the
evening Of April 10. The ceremonies will
be held in Masonic Hall. 32d street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24

It IS planned to Immediately secure base
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24

We are showing a large line Of new
pattern linens for loose covers. Any
thing made by us is well made, and our
prices are always reasonable. May we
have your order?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
Suicide of Princess Rumored.

LONDON. March 24.-The correspondent
OF the Daily Chronicle at Geneva learns on
reliable authority that the former crown
princess of Saxony Is lying seriously Ill in
her mothers chateau at Lindau. on an is
land in Lake Constance, from the effects
Of an attempt to commit suicide by taking
.oOiSOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24
MAJ. NORTON STRONG DEAD.
Retired Surgeon Passes Away at His
Home In Baltimore.

The Baltimore Sun of today says: Major
Norton Strong, retired. died suddenly yes
terslay morning OF paralysis at his home. 10
East Madison street. Major Strong was
stricken In Chicago about i've years ago
and had been In failing health since. but his
hast illness was only Of two days duration.
Major Strong was ffty-one years old and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24

Under the new insurance at Lloyd's, Eng
land. against appendicitis. the first claim
for 81 600 has just been made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-24

Bronchial Troubles are often permanently curea
b. Pisos Cure foe Consumption. &c. per bottle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-22

on the mining committee, with
Professor Treadwell and Mr.. Yer
ington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-22

err means. 1t seems the destiny of
the Mckinley mines TO con tinue
the visitation of blessings on the
homes of men and women who toll
with their brains and with their
hands-the great moving power of
the country which is pushing on
ward American domination Of the
world.
And as the price of the stock adj
vances-as it shortly will advance
those who invested early will be-
gin to realize that Mckinley pros
perity still hovers over them and
that it will linger for years.
The country voted its confidence
in President McKinley's judgment
in national affairs. There have
resulted six years of prosperity uu-
rivaled in the worlds history.
The investing public-men and
women who have been furnished
with the means to invest by this
same Mckinley prosperity-are
voting an equal confidence in Mr..
McKinley's Judgment with refer
ence to this one great business en-
terprise of his life.
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PRESIDENT AS CHAIRMAN

President Mckinley was about
to become chairman of the Board
of Directors of the Mckinley Min
ing and Smelling Company. After
years of consideration and hesi-
fancy, because he knew that the
mere fact of his active connection
with any such enterprise would in
vite sentimental investment, he
was satisfied that he might accept
the responsibility.
His own faith in the mining
claims which John Saxton, his
father-iu-law. had left to his
daughters, Mrs. Mckinley and
Mrs. Barber, had never tagged.
He spoke of it to his intimates.
Not only is the money for that
broaddevelopment which charac.
terizes such mines as those which
belong to the great mine kings
flowing in, but the development is
actually going on with rapidity.
Shafts are going down, the surface
buildings are springing up, cuts
and cross-cuts are being driven
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-22
DIVIDENDS COULD BE PAID NOW

When prospecting the mines.
Professor Treadwell pronounced
them among the richest copper
properties he had ever seen. He
said, this week: "These mines are
in the middle of the big copper
belt at Ely, Nevada. When ! saw
them capped By the red iron oxide
ores / knew the rich copper sul-
phides must be found at the per-
manent water level. The gold IN
tervening between the iron oxides
and the copper sulphides is much
richer than usual. Over a million
dollars of gold could probably be
milled with ease from the free
milling gold ore already available.
Dividends could be paid and the
money for development secured
this way. But the gold-bearing
oxide ores are a positive necessity
in roasting the more valuable cop
per sulphides at the lower level.
Without the gold oxide
ore the reduction of the copper
would be very expensive. In using
the gold-bearing oxide ore as a
flux for the copper ores. every par
ticle of the gold is economically
saved. Millions will be made from
the copper, and the full develop
ment of these remarkable mines
will be reached in a reasonable
time and at a minimum cost" /.
Work has been done on all the
eighteen mines. Over 5000 tons
of the free-milling gold ore, rum
ming from 81. so to S35 a ton, is on
the dump of the Saxton. Several
thousand tons of similar ore are on
the dump of the Aultman. In adj
dition there are the Pacific, Edo
RADIO, Minnie Manora. Blackstone,
Isaacs, Springville, Yellowstone,
Cummings, Elijah, Carbonate,
Willard, Ohio, Hicks, Union, Bull
ion and Commodore properties, all
belong to the Mckinley Company,
and in the vicinity of Ely. Nevada.
Several of them are believed to be
as rich as either the Saxton or
Aultman. The seven additional
mines are on the Saxton lode. and
were purchased on that account
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-22
Sentiment of Great Name Being Upheld
in a Broad Development Worthy of 1t.

The stock was offered for sale,
in one day the whole capitaliza-
ton was subscribed at par. Pro-
lessor Treadwell, who became as
ISOLATED with the company, con-
suited with President Mckinley.
The withdrawal of the offer OF
stock at par was urged, consider
ing the wealth which he saw the
mines contained. Professor Tread
we'll knew that the proper way to
develop the properties was on the
broadcast scale-by the investment
of a much larger sum of money
than had been anticipated.
So the price Of the shares was placed al
Three Dollars, and the stock is being
eagerly sought at that price. In view Of
the conditions revealed as the work pro.
crosses. Professor Treadwell now says that
the stock should be selling for Ten Dollars
a share, on the merits Of the property.
One of the gentlemen of the
party which recently travelled from
Philadelphia to Ely to investigate
the work and the properties. re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-22
TREADWELL HEADS Committee

Besides having NJ. c. Barber as
president and Dix w. SIN 18th as Sec
retary-both of them men to in
spire confidence and of practical
business ability-there is an Ex-
ecutive Committee, composed of
George A. Treadwell, E. w. Camp
bell, ]. A. Yerington, Milan Hib-
bard and w. N. McGill. The last
named gentleman is superintend-
ent Of the miues-a man of wide
xperience In such work and of
the highest reputation. He is also
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-22

ported that he would urge his
friends to dispose of other valu-
able holdings to invest in The Nc
Kinley Company.
From my investigation" he
said, II am satisfied that as soon
as the mines are in productive OPP
Grafton they will Weld FIVE PER
CENT. A MONTH in dividends.
1t is the only investment l know
of which promises that proportion
of re turns"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-22

as much mineral wealth still in
American soil as has ever been
taken from it. 1t shows that there
is a discriminating destiny govern
ing the worlds affairs, which
marks some men as the fittest re-
cipients of its beueficence.
Many men, during an active po-
litical career which engaged all
their attention, would have dis
posed of such properties during the
years that these have remained in
active.
The history of the Mckinley
group of mines may be told in a
word. They came into the possess
sion of James A. Saxton, of Cam
ton, Ohio, long before any one
knew that his son-iu-law was to
become President of the United
States. Saxton worked them as
we'll as he could by primitive
means. Recently it has been dis
covered that the Indians worked
the mines before that, using char
coal to reduce the ore. At the
death of James A. Saxton, who
had taken some $4,000 a year out
of the mines. they descended to his
daughters, Mrs. Mary Barber and
Mrs. Ida Mckinley.
William Mckinley, Jr., acted as
the adviser of his wife and her sis
ter. 1t was impossible to work the
mines at the distance intervening
between Ely, Nevada, and Canton,
Ohio. They fell into disuse and
so remained. In the meantime men
on adjoining claims made occasional
incursions on the Mckinley claims.
One man. it is alleged, took some
$40, 600 from the property, and a
suit is still pending for the recov-
ery of the amount.
Various offers to purchase were
made. 1t is related by M. c. Bar
Der, president of the company. and
President McKinley's brother-in-
law, that on one occasion, while
Mr.. Mckinley was Governor of
Ohio, he received an offer of $780,
900 for the Aultmau, one of the
eighteen mines. Mark Hanna adj
vised him. according to Mr.. Bar
ber's story, not to accept the offer,
and it was refused.
Then came the proposition to
form the Mckinley Mining and
Smelling Company. President Nc
Kinley listened to the plan formu-
lated by Dix w. Smith, of Elmira,
New York, and Mr.. Barber. At a
consultation in the White House,
a few months before President Nc
Kinley's death, he gave his con-
sent to the formation of the COM
pany.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-22
CHIEF AMONG
PROUD LEGAClES

1t would appear that the focus of
all Mckinley prosperity was CEN
tered on Ely, Nevada.
1t is not metropolis. Nesting
In the hills. it may never be more
than a small mining city. But
among such cities it is reaching
out toward the importance of a
Kimberly or Dawson City. There
is thrill in the atmosphere which
BODIES much more than appears on
the surface.
For Ely is the seat of the eight
cen Mckinley mines. The mouey
for the rapid development of the
mines is flowing in, subscribed by
men of prominence and influence
who have recognized the far
sighed policy of Mr.. Mckinley,
first when he was plain lawyer
at Canton, then as Governor, and
finally as President.
These mines are chief among the proud
Iesacies left by President Mckinley to his
widox-next to the honor of his name
Itself. BuiIiing for his loved ones after
him, he did better than he knew-aImost
better than he hoped.
At the moment he was stricken
down the affairs of the mining
company to which he was proudly
giving his name, were actively en-
gaging his attention. He felt that
the hand of destiny, which had,
through his administration, given
such unparalleled prosperity to the
nation, was about to brush its
palm across his own affairs and
render to his own family an un-
usual measure of good fortune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-22
EIGHTEEN OF THE MINES

The eighteen mines, which are
collectively rich in gold, silver and
copper, embrace the following:
THE SAXTON MINE,
THE CUMMINGS MINE,
THE YELLOWSTONE MINE,
THE AULTMAN MINE,
THE SPECIFIC MINE,
THE OHIO MINE,
THE CARBONATE MINE,
THE WILLARD MINE,
THE ELDORADO MINE,
THE SPRINGVILLE MINE,
THE ISAACS MINE.
THE ELIJAH MINE,
THE HICKS MINE,
THE UNION MINE,
THE BULLION MINE,
THE COMMODORE MINE,
THE BLACKSTONE MINE
and THE MINNIE MANORA
MINE.
Professor TreadweIl's connection with
the Mckinley Mining and Smelling Com.
pany and his enthusiastic belief In their
richness. recalls the fact that upon his
report many persons invested in the
United Verde when il was in the develop
ment STAGE and selling at One Dollar a
share. That same stock is now worth
Three Hundred Dollars share.
President Mckinley knew that
the working people of the coutry
would trust to his judgment and
invest largely in an Enterprise
which he dominated. He hesitated
long. That same feeling of re-
sponsibility-doubled now because
the name which he left must be
guarded at all hazards-is actuat-
ing those upon whom the work has
fallen of developing the mines.
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McKinl ey Mining Smell tang Co.
On my first VISIT TO the AcKi nj ey Mines,
at ELY. Nevada, about year ago,
examined the Aul tman Nine which had
been already devsl oped enough TO chow
II mine OF great value and prove
large Copper Sui phi de body Of ore when
down to permanent water level
I al so examined the Sax ton Mine and
selected a spot to sink the devel opment
shaft and advised the company to erect
ho1 ting pl ants both mines, also sink
to the Copper Sui phides and save all the
Iron Oxide and Gold above the
water svel for flux1ne vi tn the deep
Sui phi des.
found the upper ores r1eh IN gold
viii oh vii be eheaply saved In smell tang
the copper ores and al 90 save the expense
Of roasting. The Company owns many other
good mines, VIII CHI Will be extensively
worked.
think the McKi nj ey Mines have
great future and WILL come to the front
as a Bag copper and sol producer.
Mr.. NcGill. the Super endent, Is an
abb . manager and the stockhol ders can
depend upon honest and fa1 thful working
Of the mines under his and eu1 danee.
Yours Truly
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