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The Washington times., 1904-05-31
IN POLICE COURT.

In the police court. Justice Caron pre-
siding the following cases were dis
posed OF this morning:
Herbert Hansborough and Walter FL
~, negro, arrested by Policemen
Smith. Beach. and Mayhem, charged
with disorderly conduct and fighting.
were fined s. each
II. J. Parker and Emma Carter were
arrested by Policeman Belts. charged
with assaulting Ernest Watts. Parker
case was postponed until tomorrow
morning and the Carter woman forfeit
ed s. collateral.
Henry Very, a negro. arrested by
Policeman Howison. charged with disor-
der, was dismissed.
Mile Knight. a negro. arrested by
Policeman Beach and Knight. charged
with disOrderly conduct, was fined s..
lucinda Johnson and Annie Bryant
both negroes, arrested by Policemen
Beach and Knight, charged with selling
liquor on Sunday, were dismissed
Ida Freeman. negro. arrested by PO-
liceman Belts. charged with assault ana
beating Bessie Williams. was fined $3.50.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
RETAIL CLERKS MEETING.

The Retail Clerks international Pro-
tective Association held an interesting
and lively meeting last night. Charles
Sherwood presided and Charles NaRel
was secretary. The committee on ex-
cursion reported everything to be In
readiness for the excursion Of the assoc
citation on next Monday TO Marshall
Hall. The committee reported that there
would be a game OF baseball played be-
tween two semi-professional teams. At
ter a great deal Of discussion about mat
tiers pertaining 20 the union the meeting
adjourned.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
ALLIGATOR SENT
HERE BY MAIL
Unlawful Traveller Beat
His Way From Florida.
TRIP MADE IN A SHOE BOX
Carrier Makes Discovery-Held Up by
the Postal Authori-
ties.

In the big mailing room OF the city
postofdce. swimming joyousIy around
in the limited space OF water bucket
there is an eighteen-inch Florida ALI
gator, who having beat his way
through the mails all the way from
Jacksonville without being put off or
sent back, was found by one Of the car
riers this morning and held Ut in the
local Office. because the law forSids ALI
gators, or any other live animals. for
the matter of that travelling through
the United States mails.
A torn and dilapidated pasteboard sho,
box attracted the attention Of the car
rier as he was making up his mornins
route. There was a hole or two in the
box. and as the carrier turned it ovel
in his hands. out popped the ugly heac
Of an alligator
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
BAPTISTS AND METHoDIsrs.

a closely contested game Of baseball
was played between two mines Of the
Sunday School League at COlrOss yes
terday afternoon. The opposing mines
were the Baptist and Methodist Protest
ant. The game was pretty one and
was full OF brilliant plays. II resulted
in a victory for the Baptist nine by the
score Of TO !. The battery for the
Baptists was Wade and Mansfield and
for the MethOdists, Cation and Kirk.
The umpire was DIT. w. z. Cation.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
CITY DEMOCRATS TO MEET.

A meeting Of the city Democratic com
mittee will be held at the Hotel Fleisch-
mann on tomorrow night. The meeting
has been called TO consider plans for the
election of delegates 20 the State con
vention, at Richmond, on June 9.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
AFFIRMS LEGALITY OF
0LE0MARGARINE LAW

The legality Of the oleomargarine law
was affirmed by the Supreme Court Of
the United States today. The case de-
cided involved a fine Of $50 for violation
OF the law, coming from the southern
district court Of Ohio.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
LEE CAMP AUXILIARY.

The Woman's Auxiliary OF Lee Camp
will hole called meeting at Lee Camp
Hall tonight to take action in regard TO
the invitation received by the auxiliary
20 take part I'm the memorial services al
Arlington on June 8.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
REGATTA SCORES.

The regatta OF the Old Dominion Boat
Club yesterday afternoon, attracted a
large crowd TO the river front, and the
wharIes along the course were lined
with spectators. A heavy wind was
blowing when the races started. but this
died down. which made the river all that
could be desired. The starter, Capt Al
bert Bryan: the judges. DIR. Laurence
Stabler, and l.. Il. Ihler, and q large
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

sales-Washington Street Railway As,
1O.OOOq7-it. lO.OOOa77h. 100OOG77i4. 10000
~ lG OO0aT7H. 10.O00d77It 400od773s
Washington Gas Certificates. 2,O0GG
1865 5O0u11694-
CAPITAL Traction. 5d122. 5d122.
American Security and Trust, 1Ogl9o
10Tll95.
Washington Gas. 2Od579a, 1oq579i, 1OG
57at
Mergenthaler. 1Q174, 5@173i2. 10d1I3.
1WQ173, 10G172iz.
after call-Washington Street Railway
g O00Tf- III
The Washington times., 1904-05-31

ALEXANDRIA. Va, May 31-The
funeral Of the late Edward +. Gift
took place from Wheatley's undertake
ing rooms. in King Street. this morning.
The Rev. Mr.. Kress. pastor Of the Free
Methodist Church. ofhciated at the fun
eral services. and the pallbearers were
T. Hayden. Z. Clark. T Sweden. and
Captain McKenny. The interment was
made in the Union Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
SCORE OF 70 TO 4.

a game of baseball was played on the
old Fair Grounds yesterday afternoon
between the Alexandria Athletic Club
and the Riversides. The game resulted
IN a y ctory for the Alexandria nine by
a score Of 10 20 4
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
MACHEN CASE APPEAL
SIGNED BY PRITCHARD

Justice Pritchard today signed the
bill OF exceptions IN the appeal IN the
Machen-Lorenz-Gr conspiracy case.
The document is voluminous, and is the
result Of a compromise between counsel
for the Government and the defendants.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
STOCKHOLDERS TO MEET.

Tie stockholders Of the Molnt Vernon
Avenue Association vii hold tueir annual
meeting at 1l9 South Fairfax Street this
afternoon Cor the election OF officers, etc.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported by W. B. Hibbs Co, 1919
Street. Members New York Stock Exchange,
Chicago Board Of Trade. and Washington Stock
EXchanEel
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
CLERK DISAPPEARS.
BROKER SUSPENDS
Missing Trusted Employee
Short in His Accounts.
HIS BOOKS BADLY INVOLVED
Reports of a Defalcation of 100000
Declared to Be Gross
Exaggeration.

NEW YORK. May 31.-The suspension
Of S. Mum. Son & Co. was announced
on the cotton exchange at the opening
this morning.
The following is the letter sent by the
suspended firm to the New York Cotton
Exchange:
We hereby announce to the members
or the New York Cotton Exchange that,
through the unexplained absence of our
head and trusted clerk. who left his
books in an involved condition. we are
obliged 10 suspend: We trust the sus-
pension will be only temporary.
Want Accounts Presented.
I'VE would request all members Of
the exchange having open contracts
with our firm to present the same TO US
with accounts at once. We further
state that we have very few open con-
tracts on the New York Cotton EX-
change, and that these balance eacn
other
manager of the firm who Is missing Is
Clarence Cameron. He has been absent
since a week ago last Friday.
The members Of the firm state that its
contracts on the exchange are very
small and that the firm hopes TO resume
husint SIS shortly. Later Counsel Skinon
for the firm gave out a statement IN
which he recltes the absence II the
cashier, and says:
Books in Bad Shape.
''On looking over the books they were
found to be in an involved condition
and in some cases where the firm
thought money was due II they had be en-
met with demands by the supposed
debtors II was thought best in order
to straighten out everything that the
firm should suspend.
Reports of a loss Of 200 00e or so are
exaggerated, Counsel Skillon asserts,
and saws II will be very much less.
The firm held membership in the New
York Coffee Exchange, and the Chicago
Board Of Trade and the suspension has
been announced on these exchanges.
The principal trouble seems TO be IN
the grain and stock department.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31

Washington Gas certificates sold at
slight advance over the last bid, 5000
at 1853 and $500 at 1l6A, while 30 shares
of the stock sold in odd lots at 57~t.
Twenty shares of American Security
and Trust sold at 195. the best price paid
recently for the stock.
There was a persistent demand from
one broker for Capital Traction stock
lie offered 121h for any part of 900
shares but got no offerings. The only
sales Of the stock were two five-share
lots at 122.
Washington Street Railway preferred
was in demand at 547s. an advance of
nearly a full point over the last bid,
but no stock came out, the lowest ask
ing being 551z-
Graphophone stocks were offered
down, the common at 4 and the prefer
rec at 81, but no bids we're made.
Brice J. Moses made his first appear
ance on the floor Of the exchange today.
having been recently elected, and maze
the first sale of the day.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
ENTERTAINING, INSTRUCTIVE
1 MEN AND HORSES 600

Seats for 1900 sheltered fr-m sun and rain.
Arena brilliantly Illuminated at night
Grand Street Cayalcade ar $50 O'Clock upon
WEDNESDAYS morning
Route, 18th and II SIS ne. along ST. t.
Mass. ave. % .th ST.. X ST.. 18th St. Penn.
ave. 18th ST.. Penn ave. TT S. . north,
TO Maryland ave. 18th St. RI ST. me-. 20 grounds.
Res srved seats en- sale ~ news stands ~ New
Willard and Raleigh Hotels my2S.S0.3l
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
OF the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
NJ shinRton- Afarch l

Washington, March l 1904
/. THOS. L. DRAKE, superintendent
Of Insurance of the District Of Column
bis, do hereby certify that the VIR-
GINA STATE FIRE INSURANCE.
COMPANY. located at Richmond in the
State of Virginia has compiled In All re-
speCts with the laws Of the District Of
Columbia applicable TO II. and Is an
Columbia its appropriate business of in
surfing property against loss or damage
by fire and lightning and tornadoes. ana
making all kinds of insurance on goods
ana other property in course of trans
IOrtatiOn on land and water and ON am,
vessel or boat during the current wear
Its condition and business on the 9Ist
DAY Of December of the year next mr.
cedlng the date hereof is shown bv the
statement under oath, as required bv
section 641 Of the amended Code OF I,sxv
Of the District of Columbia, to be "
follows:
Aggregate admitted assets. Ss3.O52 81
ties Except CapitaD, includ-
ing reinsuranee''''''''..'.." 276.544 81
Net assets It's ..:.;;::;,,-.-:..;. s1s.5OS %
capitai....................-..... 10000 90
Surplus .............;;......... u6.5Os %
Amount Of insurance in force. "a 276 sol IN
Amount of losses sustained. $50 53S M
Amount Of income for the
year in cash. Ale 207 *
Amount Of expenditures for
the year IN. cash............ SAG. 296 76
In witness whereof ] have hereunto
subscribed my name and caused nv Of
fetal seal to be affixed. the day am; wear
first above written.
(Seal) THOS. e. DRAKE
Superintendent Of Insurance. District
OF Columbia. il
The Washington times., 1904-05-31

The disposition s. 10 look upon Satur-
days bank statement as favorable or
account of the large Increase in cash anc
the decrease in loans. but II should ba
remembered that the persistent flow o.
currency from the interior 10 New York
indicates that trade is slackening ig all
departments.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
NEW YORK.

Americans in London are slightly
higher than our closing prices Of Friday
but in no case are more than fractional
advances recorded.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF STOCK MARKETS
WASHINGTON.

Business was fairly active on the To-
cal exchange today, although the actual
deals were not especially important
Washington Street Railway tours were
in good demand. Six thousand dollars
of the bonds were sold at IN and $4,000
at 7I7s. while after the call $1,000 was
sold at NJ, which figure was bid for
any part Of $4,000. None. however. came
out. The prices paid were al fractional
advances over Fridays bid.
Mergenthaler was the next most 2c-
tive stock, but was under pressure ard
sold down from 1874 to 1721s. The clos
ing quotations were lUH bid, and 1724
asked.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
CHICAGn CRAM MARKET.

CHICAGO, May 31-The following
prices were quoted on the Grain Market
tOda.:
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
BOIL WEEVIL'S FOE
IS FOUND IN TEXAS

The farmers of Texas may not have
to 60 as far as Guatemala to discover
the inveterate enemy Of the boil weevil,
so ardently hoped for and so greatly
needed for the destruction of that pest.
An ant OF large activity and intense
aversion to the weevil has been found
in Texas itself A special field agent
Of the Department OF Agriculture bu-
reau Of ethnology has been sent TO the
scene of the discovery 10 make an in
vcstigation.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
Told in Telegram.

A telegram announcing that an ant
which attacks and Stays the boil wecvil
had been discovered in quantities in
BeXar county was received this morn
ing by the department and immedi-
ately referred to DR.. l.. o. Howard.
chief of the bureau Of ethnOlOgy.
Dr. Howard wired w. d. Hunter, the
field entomologist in charge Of the boil
weevil investigation. He directed him
70 go or send one Of his assistants so
BeXar county at once TO determine the
value OF the fad and report to the de.
uartment.
The discovery may or may not be Of
large value" said DR.. Howard today,
but at the worst IT is worth investi-
cation. and one will be made at once.
If the ant discovered Is really capable
Of Checking OF even Of sensibIy retard-
ing the destructive sweep Of the boil
weevil us value TO agriculture is almost
incalCulable."
Following so closely upon the an
nOuncement OF the discovery Of a
weevil-killing ant on the Guatemalan
plains the new find partakes Of added
interest Agriculturists throughout the
great cotton producing States of the
South will watch developments anxi-
OuSly. -
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
Carrier Let Go.

Thinking it was a snake, the carrier
dropped it with a yell There were two
or three women IN the room at the time
Their transfer from the floor to the
nearest tables was lightning-like in its
promptncss They yelled, too
Poking at the box with a stick. the
carrier found out what was in II. He
got a wooden water bucket, filled IL hair
fun OF water and dumpted the alligator
into It, Their he piled a cord or so Of
kindling wood or the little saurian and
drew a breath OF relief The women
climbed down off the shelves and came
timidly forward to see the captured
monster.
The lady 20 whom the alligator was
addressed was notified that he was be-
ing held mp because his mode Of travel
ing was contrary TO the law, but that If
she chose TO send for him she could
have him. Up 10 late hour today 10
body had come for the little fellow and
he was san swimming around in his
contracted quarters
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
SPECIAL EXCURSION
TO RIVER VIEW TONIGHT

Boat samuel J. Pcntz leaves Gas p. m and
returns 1920 p. M Dancing. Tickets, 2jc. j.
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
SPECIAL INDIAN HEAD TRIPS
80 NARSHAII HAII-

THIS WEEK. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday.
and Friday, steamer Charles Manchester ie.tvcs az
$50 p m Fare, Round Trip, 25c Music and
Dancing. Dav trips are run 90 Marshall Hall AZ
10 a. n aand $3.50 p. m ravSO-5t
The Washington times., 1904-05-31

Market opened excited; y 70 16 points
lower. Noon; barely steady
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
Opening

NEW YORK. May 3I-The following
prices were quoted today:
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
SURPRISING SYMPOSIUM OF
cnWraEEnn

COWGIRLS FROM WILD WESTERN RANCH
rs CHINESE AND JAPANESE CAVALRY,
CINCALFSE from the divine island Of Ceylon.
all contributing their quota q infinite variety
and chronological interest aroused by the con-
gicmeratc races. ''Pawnec B;ll' has brought
together and presents in program which en-
aptiy De defined as
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
Officials Pay Call.

All the office went 10 call on him.
from Postmaster Merritt down TO the
day laborers. a few Of the holder ones
caught him b. the tail and lifted him
out, vhereat the timid ones took Iignt.
The little captive took 1t all calmly and
showed no resentment at the liberties
that were being taken with his caudaI
appendage.
He Is the most interesting Of the IN
la wful travellers stopped in the pos:of-
ice from time to time that has been
seen since the snakes broke loose n the
dead letter Office a few years ago and
threw all the women clerks into i1ys-
terics
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
MIsCELLANEOTs BOND

Wash. Gas Co, ser. a, 6's l902-Z7. LOG ..
Wash. Gas Co.. ser. b, 6's le04-2i. lJ8 -
L. S. Elcc. Light. Deb. Imp. 1902 LIB o..
L. 5. Elec. Light, Cert. Indebt..-. 1913 &.
Ches. 4 Pot Tel. Co. 5G..-...... l0iK is
Wash Market Co. lst 6's. 1872. o.
Masonic Ilall Assn SIS, c.. leo %.
aSuluGron has----s-r-.-..s...s- AlDA
The Washington times., 1904-05-31
SUPERB HERD OF BUFFALO

From Pauree Bilrs own ranches. together with
drove Ct Texas steers. Rocky Mountain bur
TOs etc. all combining % give 70 this exhi-
birion its atmosphere Of realistic early frontier
life and serv.fIg 10 SUbstanriate and sccentu-
ate the claim that this j. ABSOLUTELY THE
ONLY REAL WILD WEST AND FRONTIER
EXHIBITION now touring America.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-03-17
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed ct night and broken
OF your rest by . sick child suffering and
crying with pain OF outing teethi II 60
send 1t once and get bottle Of Mrs. VIM
slows Soothing Syrup for children teeth,
ing. 1t cures dysentery. diArhoea, regu'
lstes the stomach and bowels, cures wind
colo, soitens the gums, reduces in6ama
tion, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup for Children Teething is pleasant
o the taste and is the prescription OF one
Of the oldest and best female physicisD
and nurses in the United States and 10 for
sale BY oil druggists throughout the world
price Is cts bottle.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-03-17
An rscm er rarrn

Df. Dsvlo X spsdrs pss medicine Cs
cars Solvent, nss been successful 10 csss'
stieh have b, N a GOOD docior; cod shs
II hss doss !, may be uastsd 70 DO again
Wbe,bst yosr roubis be scu,s or chrosis
sbe resolt viii BE- the s.ms; only 10 old
c.ss. yon mast b. f.iihful and patient
For fail iofosn alton snd free ssmpls Dol
tie srite 10 the Gal core Company. Ror
dont. N. Y.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-03-17
REVOLUTION IMMINENT.

A sure sign Of spproschioe revolt and
serious trouble 10 your system is nei
vonsoess. slesplessnets. o, stomsch up
sets, Electric Bitteis will quickly dismeu
Der the troublesome cAuses. II never
fails to tone the stomsoh. requisite The
Kidneys Aod Bowels. stimulate the Liver.
cod clarity the blood Ron down systsms
benz a. particularly and oil the nsusl st
tending aches vanish nndsr ita sasrchine
and thoi0ash ff otiveness Eec.ric Bit
tsrs 10 oUIy Cos. snd thsti 10 returned II u
don't awe perfect sasi,isction. GusFao
tsed By ] N Hard. Msnohestes: ] q Whip
pie, Msnobest-r OeDtre: Or laeists
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-03-17


The rtsi purpose OF the bmoot inquiry
before the committee on privileges emo
elections Of the senate IL likely 10 b.
lost eight OF in view Of the more sers
iionsl Developments 10 the csse. The put
pose Of those vbo have Questioned Bens
tor Shoots right 10 bis seat 10 10 shos
the. his position 10 snd allegiance 10 ID,
Mormon church 10 OF kind thst mskes il
Impossible tor him TO live to bic oath % .
United States senator. President SMITH
uJblosbius sdmiss,ons - 10 bic violations
Of ,hs lev sssiost polyeauy have, then,
only very iodifeo. bearing upon tbe
point Of issus. They only 40 10 show
tbs, Mr.. Bmoot's sseocisses. Smith snd
his assistant spos,lss. are v-brsskevs.
and that vss natter OF commen kuoVl
edge long beiors Mr. Smith took ,be stand
., tho ssoste bearing. The fact thss Mr.
bncot hsd TO gel the consent Of The Nor
mon hisrsrohy before be could run for
senst5r 10 Of much more importance than
the chief spostls's tuspitude.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-03-17

There bss been lille important nes'
from the sss, OF wsr the past seek. Tb'
J.p.Hess have sssin bombsrdsd Port =
thur ithic,iog consias rsbie damage bo
The city ~ss not csptored. although tber,
sss report to tbs, efisct. The jap,
nese conceal their movements bat there Il
no doubt tbs, they are attempting 10 on
The rsilrosd 10 toe fesr oi Port Arthn,
aud II they snecred there will DO littl.
chance Tor the city 10 hold o7s for any
ere., length Of time The Russians have
ve,y long line Of railroad 10 guard
which pots them 81 dissdvsntsas. II
the japanese once snocssd 10 making )
bre.k 10 the lice aud holding the posi-
lion they will have Port Arthur 81 their
mercy.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-03-17
DfD.ni,i P. Webster Of Br.,tleb r,

Dr. Daniel P. Webster Of Brs,tieb r, Ia
desd. sged 81 yesrs. de YES sppoin'ed
postmaster d Brsttleboro 10 1898, end Sss
resppoin,ed 10 1902 Dr. Webster YES .
Representative 10 the | gislsturs from Po,
ney 10 1872 snd 1874 end . senator from
Windnsm County 10 1878 Hs YES sur
eeon general on the .teff, OF Gov Ashsel
Peck and Gov Levi X Foller and ga .
selectmsn Of Brsttieboso s,versl years Dr.
Webster wss 49, degree Mssop. From
1876 to 1881 be wss grand msstes OF the
grand lode Of Vermont spd vas eminent
oonmsnder 81 the grand com msndery 10
1909,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-03-17

The Rasssbs h.e dstrasted the Uni'
81 sisiss bat President Roosevslt's rscspl
Trsel.m siioS rssadiog the Observance oil
Espirsli,y bss preducsd . greet iuprs'
slos. Tue newspapers d Bi P.tsisbure
pfsi ptos1insnt articles ooumsndipa ths
sabstsBee sud spirit Of The proclsmstios
~ lbs Highest terms. Toe etiisisl 0sss.t'
scoops II onreservsdly So complete sp'
vet 70 the cbsrses ibst the American 20,
eminent 10 hos,iie TO Russis. and declares
ib.t tsrssi,er. despite coy seemingly upts
~ud Incident which may arise. It gill bs
considered settled once Tor oil thst ''tbs
Auefio,n govern msnt hss taken iriendI,
s,,iiuds toward DOR aims and policies 10
The Par East"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-03-17

A us,ivs vrrmon,er 10 Washington il
uov very nesr beng made u'j,r.asoera'.
says . Wsstinstou correspt ndsos TO The
Barlinstoo Free Psess. This Is Brig. q 70
r. U. Aitsso,tb. sho VS. born 10 Wood
stock 10 1852 end IL nov famous 10
Washington and tbrousbou. srmy circles
the world over for the wonderful osvd
syVem be iososeisssd 10 The Ger depsft
pertinent Tor consulting the records OF
soldiers. He VS. originally 90 srmy
physician bot rsliu4 ai,hei medical daiiss
70 =, ego. he hes msce herd 6sht 70
sin bic reputation, but II bss uved hup
dieds Of Thousands Of doilsis 10 The gov
err ment srd bio THREADS clsim thst be 10
nov entitled 10 promotion 10 msjn-sen
essl.