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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
The Puritan to Go in Commission.

Orders have been issued at the Navy
Department to put the monitor Puritan in
commission at the navy yard, League Is
land, Philadelphia, Pa. with a view to her
transfer to the Naval Battalion Of the Dis
trict as pratice ship. 1t is believed that
she will be ready for delivery to the local
Naval Battalion in few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Diamond Thief Sentenced.

CHICAGO, June 13.-Pleading guilty to
the charge of robbery, Stephen Herbert, the
butler who stole $4,000 worth of diamonds
and other jewelry from his employer. John
w. Kiser and who was arrested in Provi-
dence, R. l., while attempting to dispose of
the booty, was sentenced to the peniten-
tiary today. Herbert was given an inde-
terminate sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13

What is called the present reaction In
business will. according to the reasoning
of the Wall Street Journal. In all prob
ability begin its close in the year 1908. A
comparison is drawn between the de-
preston Of 1884 and that of the present
time. and 1t Is pointed out that in the
former period the bank clearings began
TO show an increase In 1886. and so did
pig-iron production. customs receipts. the
railroad freight business, &c. All the rec
ords OF the period. 1t is stated. show that
the reaction which began In 1884 did not
last longer than that year and 1855, and
that business increased in 1856.
IF the same law" IL is concluded.
works at the present time II is not dim
cult to fix the limits of the existing re-
action. The first signs of the reaction
appeared In the fall of 1902. Last year
the liquidation in the stock market as
sumed the proportions of a panic. and
the effect was soon manifest in general
business, the decline in the iron trade
being its most marked development. We
are. therefore, in the second year OF the
present decennial period of business re-
action In the course of events follows
the precedent of twenty years ago there
should be revival in 1903
Fifty shares of Capital Traction stock
which broker had for sale at todays
meeting of the stock exchange were dis
posed OF in three fractional lots. In tins
way Id was secured. whereas the bid tor a
quotation lot was only l2iiR. After that
sale 10 became the bid. and then 125ts.
but there was stock offered for sale at
less than 126. and that was only from one
broker
After call the bid was advanced to 1871.
by the broker who offered the stock tor
sale. and finally he bid 125as. Then the
asking price went to 126A. From the same
source came n bid of 12i7s for 100 shares,
but there seemed to be no other stock for
sale.
There was only an eighth difference be-
tween the asking and bid prices of gas
stock. Some fifty shares in three lots were
sold at J1h and there was more stock
offered at the same figure However. the
buyers were not eager as the bid went to
Is and there IL stood.
A similar difference separated the buyer
and seller OF Lanston. After a sale of 100
shares at 15s the bid was renewed on the
same level. but no more stock was for
sale at less than "a.
The only dealing in the securities of the
Washington Railway Company was the
purchase of a couple of lots of fifty shares
each of the common stock. Fifteen and
one-half was the price paid. which the
bid price on Saturday
The controller OF currency has issued a
call upon the banks for statement of
their condition up to the close of business
the 9th instant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Chief Engineer wallace's Plans.

Chief Engineer J. F. Wallace and DR.. w
C. Gorgas, Ne chief sanitary officer of the
isthmian canal commission, will sail from
New York for the isthmus June II, t..
establish quarters in the canal zone Or
Gorgas will be accompanied by his assist
ants, DR.. II. r. Carter. Major Louis A. L.
Garde and Jos. A. lie Prince.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Beveridee to Make First Speech.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June Ex-senator
Beveridge has received Official notice that
he Is to make the first speech In the re-
publican national convention seconding the
nomination OF Roosevelt He will follow
former Governor Black OF New York, who
will place the candidate In nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Contracts for Carriers, satchels.

Contracts have been awarded by the Post
Office Department for the supply OF satch-
els of various patterns for letter carriers
The prices bid ranged from $o.79 to $3.3s
and the successful bidders were John Boyle
New York: Loen Tyble. Chicago; VIM. H.
Wiley. Son & Co., Hartford. Conn., and f.
c. Cook & Brother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Convicted Briber Sentenced.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. June 13.-Mareus
Greenstein. convicted of jury bribing In con-
nection with the murder trial of Pisciotta.
the italian. was today sentenced to three
years imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Pisciotta shot and killed Policeman Weik
several months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Hearings Postponed.

Hearings set forythis afternoon in the
habeas corpus caseseof Robert Savage de-
tanned at the Government Hospital for the
Insane, and OF Evelyn M. Banks. the Gus
tody of whom is the subject of controversy
between her-father- and her mother, were
postponed until the list of August next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Personal Mention.

Dr. Edwin H. Bogley has returned from
a two months visit to Waynesville, N. c..
Col John A Joyce went to st. Louis yes
terday to attend the Louisiana exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Washington Man Killed at Tuscarora
Bridge.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BOYD'S. Md. June 13.-The Pennsylvania
Steel Company of Steelton Pa. is erecting
q bridge at Tuscarora. west of Boyd's, for
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. over Tus-
carora creek. and this morning the travel
ing crane, used at the bridge, fell and killed
one workman named E. G. Gustefoson, and
badly injured another named Edward
Phelps. When the crane fell it precipitated
a number OF workmen into the water be-
low, a distance Of twelve feet, saving them
from injury, but the crane caught Guste-
foson. badly crushing and killing him in
staEtIy. Phelps, who is single. aged thirty
years, of Ossing. West Chester county, N.
Y. had his nose broken. jaw injured, and
was badly hurt across the hips. He was
sent to the Providence Hospital in Wash
ington on the II o'clock train today.
An inquest was held over the remains of
Gustefoson and verdict rendered of death
by unavoidable accident.
Gustefcson was thirty-three years of age,
and resided at 1857 Potomac street north
west. He was a bridgeworker and was a
| member of Local Union, No. g. of the Inter-
national Union of Structural Iron and
Bridge Workers, a delegation of which Or
ganza ton took charge of the remains upon
their arrival in this city. His wife and
several small children survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received tolay for re-
demption. s1,512. $40; government receipts,
from internal revenue. 81 .105. DO; customs.
$500 342; miscellaneous, S133, S35; expendi
lures $1.5J0,0OO.
Available cash balance. S166. 601. 53:S. %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Market.
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

There Is considerable gossip in regard to
the identity Of the purchasers Of the prop
erty. 1919 F street. The deed gave no in
formation, as the name used Is that Of q
clerk In the Office OF a real estate broker.
The belief is that the property was bought
with the view of providing place for the
banking house of Lewis Johnson & Co..
which will be obliged to seek other quarters
when the sale OF the Sun building to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Secretary Moody in Boston

Secretary Moody has gone to his home
at Boston for a few days and will attend
the commencement exercises at Tufts Col
lege. He has accepted an invitation to ad-
dress the student class at the Naval War
College, Newport, on the first proximo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13

their usual vote this fall. Mr.. Prince saio
that the delegation from the state to the
Chicago national convention will support
Representative Hit for the vice presiden-
tial nomination with earnestness and loyal
ty and hope to see him nominated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Bank Statement Called For.

The controller OF the currency today is
sued a call for the condition of national
banks at the close of business June ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Regulsr call, u O'Clock noon-Cap tnl
Traction. 10 at l2I. 20 At l25. /; at 125.
Washington Gas, % at 51h 20 at 5Ia. 10 at
5Th.
Mergenthaler Linotype. at 176A. at 176k.
Lanstoa Monotype. 100 at 7%.
After call-Captal Traction. at 125If.
Washington Street Rwy. com. 80 Mt l51y, 20 Mt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co, bankers
and brokers, 1419 F st, members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Assistant Bank Cashier Arrested.

RENSSELAER,, Ind, June 13-Walter
NJ. White, assistant cashier OF the defunct
Mccoy Bank. was arrested at Englewood
ILL.,, and brought here today He was
bound over to the circuit court and gave
bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
New York Stable OF for Chicago Derby

NEW YORK, June 13.-Highball and the
other horses of w. NJ. Shefters stable of
racers are now on their way to Chicago,
where Highban is entered to run in the
Chicago Derby. They left Jersey City last
night over the Pennsylvania railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13
Illinois Will Support Hit.

Representative Prince of Illinois talked
with the President this afternoon about the
poilt cs OF that state. He told the President
that the fight over state and local offices
would not reach the national ticket. and
that the republicans of the state would poll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13

A similar difference separated the buyer
and seller Of LanSton. After sale of 100
shares at rs the bid was renewed on the
same level but no more stock was for
sale al less than ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13

There was only an eighth difference be-
tween the asking and bid prices of gas
stock. Some fifty shares in three lots were
sold at 37h. and there was more stock
offered at the same figure. However. the
buyers were not eager, the bid went 10
51ls and there IL stood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13

The only dealing In the securities of the
Washington Railway Company was the
purchase of a couple of lots of fifty shares
each of the common stock. Fifteen and
one-half was the price paid. which was the
bid price on Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-13

President Roosevelt has received two gifts
which he prizes highly. They were pre-
sented TO him by Dan a. Brown of Chicago
president of the Original Roosevelt Club of
Illinois. the organization of which was eff
fected September ). 1901 1t is said to have
been the first club organized for the cam
paisn In 1904 in the United States. The one
present was the gavel, bound with silver
and suitably engraved presented to Mr..
Brown on the organization of the club
The other was campaign pin of solid gold
the design being intended to represent a
pair OF nose glasses such as the President
wears. with an embossed likeness of Mr..
Roosevelt in one lens and room for a SINH
TAR likeness of the nominee for Vice Presi-
DOM In The OIL her
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
WILL MEET
Engineer Stockholders Will
 Hear Report Tonight

There will be a meeting of the stock holders of the Engineer Mining Com ing tonight at the chamber of commerce rooms for the purpose of hearing the report of C. E. Bernard, the expert who has examined the property, and who will return from the mine on the train this evening.
 It is said that further efforts will be made to induce all the stockholders of the mine to exchange all their stock in the old company for stock in the new company.
 Al Mead, the president Of the new company, Fl. B. Le Fevre, the secre- tary, and Charles E. sheppard, of Seat tie, who is interested in the company and who conducted the reorganization, will return from a visit tO the mine this evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
LITTLE DONE
City Council Had d Short
 Session

The city council had little to do last night except to consider the report of the committee which is managing the installation of the water works. There were a few bills Co be passed upon and reports from the city officers and com mittees on minor matters.
 z, communication was received from Captain w. p. Jackson, quartermaster, United States army, conveying intOrma- tiOn that the government probably would not require the use of Firemen's hall after September 30, but that If it was so needed it would be paid for by the day.
 It was reported that the fire and water committee had ordered six new bydrants and that some Of the old hyd- rants were being taken out and repair ed before they would bs connected with the municipal water system.
 All the members of the city council were present and Mayor Keller was in the chair
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Win Be GOOG Music

The music will be one Of the princi- pal features of the opening dance Ofithe White Pass club which will take place tomorrow night. It will be furnished by the orchestra of the Third Infantry band and will consist of seven pieces. The grand march will begin at 9 o'clock sharp. A large attendance is expected and a pleasant time assured. The dance will be for members of the White Pass club, and the members of their families and their friends. No written will be issued.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
MAKE LIST
All Gran Trunk Appoint
 ments Made

Special Dispatch to Daily. Alaskan.l
 Ottawa, Aug. 9 The appointment of the commission having charge of the Grand Trunk Pacific project was com pleted today by the selection of Charles Lyman, NJ. F., of Lond-n, as Ontario's commissioner.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Always In the Lead

The Seattle saloon is always in the lead It serves the finest free lunch, hot or cold night or day, to be had in the city, with the very best lager beer m the world. Seattle Saloon, corner of Sixth avenue and State street.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
GET JOB
Police to Connect Dawson
 and Mackenzie

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Ottawa, Aug. 23-The mounted police have been given orders to open commit nication between Dawson and the post at the mouth of the Mackenzie river,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Notice

During the summer months I will sell bread at 3 cents a loaf and all other pastries in proportion. We use the best material and a competent baker is in charge. Give us a call and be con vinced. The Vienna Bakery.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Music at Church

Mrs. Clarence Olsen will sing a solo, "Just for Today" at the Presbyterian church tomorrow evening. The new choir will render special music, includ- ing an anthem, What Shall Render. '
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23

Japanese Matting-All 1SO strands and good patterns, direct from the Orient Regular price, soc, 35c, 4Oc and 45c goods. Now 25c per ym d, at E. R. Peoples.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
GOOD THINGS TO EAT

There will be an entire change in the menu at the Totem Saloon tonight. The lunch will begin at o'clock, and will be the best ever offered in the city
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Wanted

Strong boy to wash dishes and be gen. eralIy useful around hotel. Good wages to right party. Apply in person to Ho- tel de France, Haines, Alaska. If
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23

Japanese Mating lSO strands and good patterns, direct from the Orient. Regular price 3Oc, 35c, 4Oc and 4jc goods. Now 25C per yard, at E R. Peoples.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
LETTER LIST
UuoaIIod for Letters Remaining In
 SkaEwuy POstOBioe. Aug. 23

Persons calling for this unclaimed matter will pleased say "advertiSed. Allen. Capt Jas Barrett & Adams BrOemser, II ? Bwwell, Dr E. P, ? Condon. J R Boyle, Hon T J Groth, Chas Gage, W F Hunt, William Jack, Chilkoot Larson, Lyde A Ray, Otto Smart, John SOverine, Law, 2 Wand. Will White, F NJ Wilson, J W
 NVM. B. SAMPSON, P. NJ.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Ice Cream The Best

The Vienna Bakery serves the best ice cram north of Seattle. Try it Phone 35,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
w. Meet All Gus

The Vienna Bakery wants your bus mess. It gives the very best at the cheapest price. Phone 35.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23

The leading barbershop and bath rooms. The Principal, opposite Board of Trade.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Soason d Lumber

Good seasoned lumber for sale cheap. Inquire at Monogram Liquor House. Price, SIG per thousand
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23

Is your washing sautaCtory? Ire your clothes torn? If no or yes, try the Skagway Hand Laundry, and you will be satisfied. S2O
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
SKAGWAY WEATHER
r Fud- ys

F l0I a bunch of keys containing switch key, uusruNce ard other Ne. s. Owu.r can have same by calling md paying for this no ice.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Pock book Lost

Brown IeuI.r ueckorhnok @ utdin- ing abOu. s@N mostly iu bills. Eyturn Co Martin COnway s store. If
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23

Use Remington typewriter supplies For sale by c. Chealander. 2 IS St
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Bids Wanted

For painting and papering up stairs of ClaySon building. Inquire at store
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23

All the delicacies of the season at the Pack Train Restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
KILLS SEVEN
ClOudburst Causes Fatal Re-
 suits In AriZ na

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan J
 Phoenix, Ariz., Aug 23-Seven per sons were drowned yesterday as the re- suit of a cloudburst at Globe, Arizona. There was large property damage.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
For Kent

Two nicely furnished room, Geo. E Howard, Third avenue. 4 If
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
NEW ONE
Grpnfell May Be Governor
 General

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Ottawa, Aug, 23-It is reported that W. II. Greniell, member of the British commons, is likely to succeed Earl of Min:o, as governor general O. Canada.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-08-23
Stetson hats at Clayson's,

Japanese Mating ISO strands and good patterns, direct from the Orient. Regular price 3Oc, 55c, 4Oc and 4jc goods Now 25c per yard, at E. R. Peoples.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-29

land are now engrossed in a spaSm OF exaggerated
Iactvty in which the unbearable woes of the daugh
tiers of India featured as the wrong to be re
dressed, or what is better, to be obviated
For several years past in mauv of the larger
cities throughout the country the chdwife-ofI
evil has been quite III the center of the stage among
women with missionary predi' ection. The horrors
of the system has been painted in lurid coors, in
less warrantable suspicion of exagser alton. Be
this it may, couple Of wealthy California ladies
have visited Iudia and returning, have brought the
propaganda of child-wife reform or relief, which
term best describes their purpose to our very
doors. The result is the organization of a local
society, with torrents of talk, which may conclude
today in all-day session There has been nc
lack Of enthusiasm, dearth of expressions OF
sympathy for the suffering younger sister in the
Hindoo land.
All this is we'll enough in its way It gives
employment to ladies who have burning desire 10
redress the evil, that has somewhat of borrowed
charm from distance but to many of us there
the conviction that it is extremely i1npracti-
cal and is invested with something that savors
strongly of the hysterical The impression will
not down that there is 6eld for such activities
much nearer home-a field that has not been
thoroughly exploited by any manner of means. 1t
is true that conditions exactly similar do not pre-
vail, but there is abundant opportunity for intell-
gent and weidrected energy in every large city in
the United States where the reward in the form OF
improved conditions would furnish ample demon
STATION of the truth of the old adage that 'charty
begins at home. ."-Portland Telegram.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-29
Prohibition Ticket.

The county convention of the
Prohibition partv met at the
court house on Thursday after
noon last, and transacted a full
days business. A county cen
trail committee was elected, with
Prof. Sneak, Of Philomath, as
chairman. Fifteen delegates to
the state convention were chosen.
The meeting was harmonious,
though lively.
The following ticket for the
county election in June, was
placed in nomination:
Senator, Rev. E. Green.
Representative, Piof. B. E.
limerick. H., ..r
Commissioner. A. w. Herbert.
Clerk, E. F. Brvanu.
Assessor, Mr.. NVertzbaughber.
School Supt., O. V, White.
Sheriff, G. A. Scott.
Recorder, H. c. Horton.
Treasurer, Geo. Bennett,
Surveyor, S. Watkins.
The party, at this meeting
formaIly adopted the local option
as a distinct party measure, thus
ensuring its defeat.
IN the evening an entertain
ment was given at the court
house, in the interests of this
measure. Prof. R. w. Kelsay
made the address. A trio of
male voices furnished the musical
part OF the entertainment, with
Mr.. Knox, of the Kpox-Kantner
Company as leader. The room
was crowded and everybody en-
joved themselves. ..
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1904-03-29
TWO DAYS PROGRAM
Parents Meeting and BelIfountain School Will Hold
Interesting Sessions

very interesting program is published below
to take place at Belltountain Friday evening"
April 8, and Saturday morning, April 9. The
evening program marks the closing OF the Bell
fountain school and the meeting the next morning
is the regular monthy parents meeting
ranged by Supt Denman
There will be regular evening session. The closing
eres of Beountain school being substituted for the
evenings entertainment The program of the school
is follows:
Welco1ne
Recitation Haze1 Edwards
Solo Waltz
Nother 10ose
Recltat1on Banton
Dialogue
Edwards and Jesse
Recitation. Phiena Dodge
Song jessie and Lille Balm
Rec1tat1on. Coon
dialogue
Recitation Ve1ma Buckingham
Mrs. Edwards
Concert Recitation Three Boys
Pantomme, 'FIome, Sweet Home"
instrumental Music. ..... ..... ..... .... ...- -
song Quartet
Sociabe will follow literary program Admis-
sion, cents
REGULAR PARENTS MEETING PROGRAM
SATURDAY, g. A. NJ.
Singing Institute
'Consoldation of Rural School Districts''.
NJ Waltz, J. H. Edwards
'Success in Life; What is it, and How Secure t'..
H. Beknap
"ow Help the Dull oy".....Mary Dunlap Gragg
(a) Teachers Salaries Compared with that Others
(b) Are They Too Low If so, Why, and Remedy.
N. Edwards
different SCHOOL, .........Ida Belknap, w. c. Reese
parents Duty at Home". Matthews
'F1abts in YOUTH Signboards Success Faiure'...
Mrs Silas Starr
There will be basket dinner during the All
cordially invited to bring their baskets and join together
spending pleasant hour.
There will be entertainment of least fifty minutes
of Edison's latest talking machines This will be given
especially for the children The and best selections will
be given such band music comic songs and Stories whis
ting solos, Uncle Joshs talks, etc ~..--s.. ~
Everyone cordially invited to join with schools
the Belountan Grunge In having merry and profahle t
Last years meeting Of the best held in the county
In attendance and interest excellent Let make the
coming meeting better We aN attend
and throw influence in It's beheA 1sizg yous ehie
20 they enjoy the eneItainment te phonograph
viii make them laash and yea feel god.
Very t1xiy,
GEO. W DENMAN
Benton County School superintendenA