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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
SEARCH FOR GIRARD
BELIEVED TO BE ESCAPED con-
vICT.
Special pispatca to The Star.

Special Diepafch to The Star.
PEEKSKILL. N. Y. September a.
There are no new developments OF any TIM
portance In the search In this vicinity for
Joseph Girard. the suspected murderer OF
Augusta PfeifYer. except that probably the
mystery OF the hold-ups, some of which
were genuine. but more of them faxed.
has been solved. at least to the sat
tsfaction of the local police. A few days
ago it was reported that suit of con-
sict's clothes was found In shanty near
Verplanks point. As soon as found they
were spirited away by some Italians.
1t was learned recently there have been
escapes OF convicts OF short term from
Sing Sing prison, and small rewards are
out for their capture
Undoubtedly one Of these escaped prison.
ers is hiding in the woods thereabouts. and
1t is he who has caused all the alleged at
be no question, after tie incidents of the
past week. that some man Is In hiding in
the woods about that vicinity. There Is no
question that 1t Is not Girard. The local
police believe that 1t Is one Of these escaped
convicts.
Detectives Stunning and Illach of the
Bronx returned to Peekskill last night after
futile hunt UP In the Waikiki valley and
about Newburg. They remained in Peekskiii
all night and started off on the hunt again
this morning. AS far as PeekskiH Is con-
cerned the Girard incident is closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
DENIES THE CHARGE.
Arthur Grimes Charged With Imper-
sonating Officer of the Government.

On the charge Of impersonating an officer
Arthur Grimes. manager OF loan COM
pany, after a hearing in the Police Court
was held for the action of the grand jury
He put up $500 collateral for his appear
ance when wanted and was released
It is charged that he went to the house of
William Cole, at 10 II street southwest
and stated he was United States deputy
marshal and had power to take furniture
out of the house and did so on that rep
resentation. Some money had been loaned
on the furniture several months previously
and, II is said nothing had been paid on
the loan. Efforts of the agent to secure the
furniture were unayailing and finally the
latter stated that he would get a person
who could take the property. He secured
Grimes, and 1t is said Grimes represented
himself to two ladies In the house as
deputy marshal. In spite of protests, 1t is
alleged. he went into the room of sick
woman and caused disturbance there.
Mr.. Grimes denies that he made any such
representation as stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Entries at Brighton.
Brighton entries for tomorrow:

Brighton entries for tomorrow:
First race. for three-year-olds and up, SELL
ing. six MISREPRESENTATION 10S; Collector
Jessup. 115: Butcher, JOG; Platoov, %; Mas
ter Prim. los; Pancreatis. 1OS; Hannibal
Bey, 50: Dapple Gold. los; Big Ben, lis;
Rusk. lis: Just So. 105; Invincible. Jos; AL
sono, 10; Flammuia, 10; Suffice, 1913; Ed
Ball, 10; Emergency, 105; Lady Henrietta,
103; Double Six, no; Lauretta, 103.
Second race, for two-year-olds; handicap;
Early and Often, LOG: Brookdale Nymph,
120: Hermitage, no; Fine Cloth, III; Oak
Duke. 109: Benevolent, 113.
Third race, for three-year-olds and up
ward: one mile and a sixteenth-Mar:in
Doyle. ITO; Cloverland, rs; Kitty Plat,
l07: Macbeth, liz; Sailor Boy, 110; Nor
bury, lis.
Fourth race, for three-year- and up
ward, selling; one mile and quarter
*Uncle Urigh, 106; Don't Ask Me- 100;
*Maxnar, "a: The Southerner 102; Copper,
1e1; Ocean Tide, los; Light Note, 90.
Fifth race, three-year-olds and up; mile
and a sixteenth-*Jack McKeon, 80; Ross
mond, 10S: Oarsman, 106: Flinders, 100:
%Rubric. 1o4; Jennie McCabe, 96: Sailor Boy,
"a; Telephone 106; Irish Witch, 1872; 'St.
Breeze, 101; Novena. 81; .Grenade. 105.
Sixth race-Two-year-olds; five and a half
furlongs-Supreme, 102; Menoken, 102;
Lswsonian, 102; Diamond Chain, 1902; Ca
Mamie. 80; Old Guard, 112; Billy Banastar,
90 Hensiip. 102: Golden Fern, 80; Oak
Duke, 125; BeIlsnicker, liz; Remington, 1902;
Mollie Donohue, 109
Clear: fast.
Apprentice allowance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Today's Government Receipts.
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Regular call, IL o'clock noon-Metropoll-
tan X. R., "B," 81 900 at Io4
Washington Rwy and Elec pfd.. 10 at e41s.
30 at 93Js so at "a. 80 at %. so at d, 55 at ~
50 at AN &C at a, 80 at Ash. so at 457, 50 at
AIS. &c at 431s. SO at 4sM so at 4sM 100 at
43st SO at 43S4. so at 43a, so at 43A. so at 48a.
100 at 43H 100 at 43z 1000 at 43H. 100 at
4s.s. 1000 at 49,. 100 at 43%; 100 at 43es, 400
Union Trust. 10 at 144, 10 at 144h- 10 at 145ts.
10 at 145s, 10 at 145h 10 at 1451a. 10 at 145ss.
10 at 145N.
Ches- peake and Potomac Telephone. 20 at 461a.
20 at A.
'Mergenthaler Linotype 10 at 1851. 10 at 1851,
10 Mt 1855, 10 at 1855, 10 at 1855, 10 at 1851,
10 at 1885,
Lanston Monotype, 100 at l5t, SO Mt 16, so at
155h. 20 ut 10.
Greene Copper 100 at 25%. 100 at 25A.
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat, at 301ss.
After calI-National Safe Deposit and Trust, 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
SECURITIES STOLEN
BELIEVED TO BE STAR ROBBERY
/. TO DATE.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 2S.-What looks
like about one Of the biggest robberi,s
ever perpetrated in this country is dis
closed today by the notice sent over the
Wall street tickers ealing for stoppage Of
long list of securities and notice for
the detention and arrest Of any person Of
fering them for sale.
The list of stolen securities includes Steel
common, Rock Island common, Missouri
Pacific. Wabash, North American and Met
ropolitan Street Railway.
Just how many shares are included in
each security is not known, but the value
of them is given approximately $250.Ooe.
The superintendent of the Piiikerton ma
tional detective agency refused this after
noon to give any information as to the
owner of the stolen bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28


Wheeler Hazard Peckham was the SON
OF Rufus w. Peckham. who was a Judge
of the court of appeals Of this state; a
brother of Rufus w. Peckham, who Is an
associate justice of the United States SUI
preme Court. and was himself once presi-
Dental nominee for the latter Office.
Born in Albany on January l. 1893
Wheeler III. Peckham was educated In the
Albany Academy and Union College, and
began the practice OF law In that city in
1851. He came to New York city In 1883
and became an intimate friend Of Samuel
]. Tilden. He first attracted public atten-
ton by his connection with the prosecution
of the Tweed ring" After having been
associated with Gen. Barlow, who was en-
ployed by the citizens committee of sew
enty in that celebrated case he was re-
tanned by Charles O'Conor to press the in
dietments against Tweed Sweeney. Con-
molly and other members OF the ring"
Mr.. Peckham took an active part in DEM
ocratic local politics, and until 1870 was
an adherent OF Tammany Hall and a close
friend of John Kelly. When Tammany re-
Robinson. however. Mr.. Peckham retired
from the organization and accused Kelly
of political treaehery.
One of the most notable events In Mr..
Peckham's career was the fight wagei In
the political campaign of 1883, when Presi-
dent Cleveland was a candidate for Presi-
dent and David B. Hin for governor. Lit
was charged that Mr., PesKham was an
advocate of Cleyeland's election but that
he boited Hill.
Hills enmity six years later prevented
confirmation In the Senate of the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Peckham as a judgeof the fed
eral Supreme Court made by President
Cleveland.
AS president of the New York Bar As
ISOLATION for many years Mr.. Peckham took
part in the impeachment of Judge Maynard
and was active In publicly urging many re-
forms. He was q member OF numerous
Clubs and of the Metropolitan Museum OF
Art ~; -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
LOCAL FIHAHcIAL NEWS.

The common and preferred stock Of the
Washington Railway and Electric Company
came to the fore at the meeting OF the local
stock exchange today, and more trading
was accomplished In each OF these two So
curities than In any other stock The com
mon took the lead over the preferred. some
$3.50 shares changing hands. Between 100
and 300 shares Of the preferred were traded
The level reached In the price OF the pre-
ferred yesterday was well maintained to-
day and the closing quotation showed a
fractional advance. A slightly greater aa-
vance In the prices paid for the common
was noted. and this security also closed al
q fractional increase.
Sales of eighty shares OF Union trust
stock were recorded at prices considerably
higher than yesterdays figures This
stock has advanced to q noticeable degree
every day this week. 1t closed today with
las bid. which was the asking price yester-
day The offering price today was enc
point higher than the bid at the close OF the
cali.
Sales of Chesapeake and PSsamac Teie-
phone stock in two los. X twenty ana
twenty-six shares respectively, were maoe
today at figures higher than the oid OF ~ ms
terday, when no sales were recorded. tne
twenty-six shares brought 461a ana the
twenty shares Al The closing DID was
45A, with none offered.
Seven hundred and sixty dollars In Wash
ington Gas Certificates were traded on the
call. bringing 12e5s and III. A 81 900 Met.
ropoltan railway per cent certincale OIL
Indebtedness sold for 101.
Fifteen shares Of National Safe Deposit
and Trust stock sold at 190. the quotanon
bid of yesterday, which was q considerable
advance over previous figures. The closing
quotations today were 1STh bid and I9o
asked.
Today's Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today Tor
redemption. $500, o9s; government receipts
from internal revenue, 1891. 500; customs.
81 $40 472: miscellaneous. S35, 100; expendi-
lures, 81 $50 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Baltimore Markets
Special Dispatch to The Star.

BALTIMORE, Nd, September 2S.-FLOUR-
Firm, unchanged; receipts. 6,727 barrels; exports
q. 973 barrels.
WHEAT-Easier; spot. contract S3aS31t; spot
No. red western. S4has4rz; September s3aS3h;
October. S3as3k; December, s54a aS6; steamer No
2 red 75Laa75A; receipts, 20 973 bushels; exports
$4,000 bushels: southern by sample, 67as0; south
grade 79as4j2.
CORN-Easier; spot, 5Sha5S1z: September, 5sHa
5S1a; year, 50Ra5Db: January. 4gha5O: February
49taa482.; March. 4stsa49A May. 499.a50; stesner
mixed 56Aa56ta: receipts, 2 066 bushels; southern
white corn, 57a6o; southern yellow corn ssa6O
OATS-Firmer: No. white. 33Jsa33a.; No. 2
mixed, 32a32h receipts, ia, 45S bushels
RYE-Strong and higher; No. western, 67ba6S;
receipts g. 29S bushels
HAY-Steady, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Firm. unchanged
BUTTER-Steady; fancy imitation 19a2O; fancy
creamery, 22H; fancy ladle. 1sa19; store packed
I5a16.
EGGS-Steady, 81
small 13
sUGAR-strong: coarse granulated. 5.2O fine,
go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Bank Of England Statement.

LONDON, September 2s.-The weekly
statement of the Bank OF England shows
the following changes:
Total reserve decreased a1 .0so. 600: crcu-
iation increased G487. 900: bullion decreased
seo2.s 9s; other securities increased E3.Os5.-
0c0: OTHER deposits increased f3,6S1 600:
public deposits increased E215. coo, notes re-
serve decreased E975. eco: government SCI
securities unchanged.
The proportion of the banks reserve 10
liability this week Is 1903 per cent ~ COM
pared with 44.81 per cent last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Government Securities.
TYPICAL AUTUMN WEATHER.
Present Conditions in Washington tt
Prevail Tomorrow

The typical early autumn weather which
prevailed today will continue tomorrow ac-
cording to a prediction made for The Star
by Prof Garriott of the heather bureau
this afternoon. AS yet there is no rain in
sight The downtown temperature at q
O'Clock this afternoon was s4'. as registered
on Affieck's giant thermometer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Peckham Case Postponed.

SARATOGA, N. Y. September 2S.-The
case OF Frederick A. Peckham of New
York, who was arrested in connection with
the cotton report scandal was today in
definitely postponed. Peckham is still I'M
der $4,000 bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
First at Race Brighton.

BRIGHTON BEACH. L. l., September
2S.-Resuit frst race: Five and half fur
longs-St. Estephe. 10 to 1 and to /, won;
Optician, 2 to 5, second; Water Dog, third.
Time on 2-5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Liverpool Cotton Market.

LIVERPOOL. September 2S-12:30 pm
Cotton spot, in fair demand; prices easier;
American middling. 5.55. The sales of the
day are estimated at 5000 bales, including
ov0 for speculation and export. Receipts,
LOCO bales. no American. Futures opened
easier and at 1880 pm. were steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
Now York Stock Market,

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 1419 F street, members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28

Thomas Browning. xr.. only surviving son
of the pioneer mountain hunter or Garrest
county, is dead. In the ninetiefhs year OF his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28
W. II. PEcKHAM DEAD.
Was Appointed Supreme Court Judge,
but Not Confirmed.

New York dispatch says Wheeler H.
Peckham. the noted lawyer. died suddenly
here Wednesday in his office on Broad
way. Apoplexy Is thought to have caused
his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28

Bar silver. steady. d Lied. per ounee
Money. 3a5H per cent
The rate of discount In the open market for short
bills Is 3la per cent.
The rate Of discount in the open market for tave-
months bills Is 3axasx per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-28

Dick Bros. & Co. say On the same subject:
within a week the critical period for the
money market will have passed, and oper-
ations for the bull account in stocks may
then be conducted with more safety, and
with less fear OF disturbing the money
market situation"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-05
OF MRS. CALHOUN.

The St. Louis Republic of recent date contains a beautiful picture of Mrs
 David Randolph Calhoun and has the following to say of her:
 Mir Calhoun Is brother of Miss Jose- phine Calhoun of this city. The Re publiS says:
 Mrs. David Randolph Calhoun. at the
 Bonties reception the other night, look. .
 ed beautiful in marvellous creation of
 some sort of an old-rose material which I shall not attempt to describe. She
 Is to sing at the Lewis musicale at the Dozier house in Westmorelnad place next Tuesday afternoon, and
 everyone is looking forward to thS
 treat. She has developed l strong, soulful contralto.
 Mrs. Calhoun is typical gentlewo-
 man of the world, having traveled
 while. She studied music and language
 in Europe for several years and Is well qualified to hold any social position And the Calhouns know how to nVe. They have forsaken the noise and dirt of the city and built picturesque home out in the country, with all the comforts and attractions Of an out-oI- = door life. The house ana grounos re-
 mind me of an English manor. with | the great sloping park that entirelE surrounds the long. rambling, thlhh I may say-castle. .,.. To change the scene rather abruptly, the Calhouns caused quite d sensation the other night with a powerful tour, ing car, by driving up with a dash ana toot of the horn to the canopleu eu- trance of the Bonties house. Everybody else had come in carriages, and the sight of an immense white machine | stopping at the door and depositlng a party in full dress was quite novelty
 think you will find in taisht shor; ,I I'S nS everyone It Is gaining great head way in New York. A Knickbocke correspondent tells me that one nign | last winter, when the opera season was | at it's brightest, she stood in the car, riaae entrance waiting for friends, and 1 counted fifteen motor-cars stop at the | door before another horse and carriage put in an appearance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-05
AN ENJOYABLE LECTURE.
Major w. w. Screws PIeISes Large
 Audience at Auburn.

Auburn May 4.-(SpeciaL)-By lnvi- tation of the, faculty of the Alabama Screws of Montgomery delivered n lec- ture in Auburn tonight which was en- joyed greatly by a large aud ence, chapel and for the especial benefit of the history department of the Inssi- tute. although his audience comprised a great number of ladies and citizens of Auburn His subject was The Kan sas-Nebraska Bill' and his reference was particularly to the expedition I'm Alabama to Kansas led by Colonel Bu- ford of Bullock County.
 The large audience was thoroughly delighted with the graphic narration history and the excellent style cf Major Screws in the unfolding of his subject.
 While in Auburn Major Screws s staying with Dr. and Mrs. George Pe- trie. He will return to Montgomery tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-05

1866 to MT. R. L. Tyler. Eleven chill dren blessed their home, all of whom are living and making their mark in the world. R. T. and R. E. Tyler are prominent Methodist preachers. N. O., John L. and w. G. are successful busi- ness men in this district. Two Of the daughters married, Mrs. Lula Rain of Lipscomb, and Mrs. Eugene Johnson of Wylam. Misses Minnie and Jessie and Masters Milton and George are at home.
 Mrs. Tyler was a devout s!hl istia l and an active member of the Method ist church. She was we'll known throughout this district as woman of rorcerui character. and her influence as a mother will be felt for many years to come in the church and State. The en- tire family have the profound sympa- thy of a sorrowing town.
 The funeral services will De con- ducted in the Vivian Methodist church tomorrow morning at II o'clock. Rev. w. E. Foust of Pratt City, her former pastor, assisted by Rev. J. A. J: Brock and Rev. s. B. Johnston. will conduct the burial services. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery, near Elyton. Messrs. H. A. Sawyer, w. J |. Stacey, Harry Ellis, Drs. W. D. Cald- well, H. A. Riviere, and Prof. Thomas R. Walker will act as pallbearers. All of the friends of the family are invited to attend the services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-05
ma. MEssING,s ELOaUENCE.
Rabb. Heard at ooe,

Montgomery Rabbi Heard at Opera
 House in Troy.
 Troy. May 4.-(Special. )-Quite an interestins program was rendered at the auspices of the U. D. C.. the pro. ceeds of the evening to be devoted to the Pike County Confederate monu- meth. Miss Alverson, the gifted teach CT or elocution. opened the program Act" which completely caRtiyated her ctlled herself in her character sketch oh a rasping, over-worked woman. Mrs. Ellison possesses unusual histri- onic talent. and her readings never fail to give pleasure. Dr. A. J. Mes sing of Montgomery, was next intro duced by Dr. W. D. Hubbard. and to say that the audience, an audience rep resentation of the elite and culture of Troy's population, was pleased at the eloquence of the learned and gifted Rabbi would be but tame compli- ment in view of the rapt attention giv- en him.
 The new instruments of the Carroll Concert Band have arrived and are ex- ceptionally beautiful The horns are ali silver plated and gold lined.
 James Durward Bell, the little son or James Bell. died this morning. His 'hf,e peputy myhs collector % E. J. Hinton of Columbus, Ga, arrived in Troy last night, and left this morning in com pany with Deputy Marshals A: B: Col quit of Montgomery and A. J. Collier of Brundidege on a raid in the south- ern part of the district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-05
RETURNED FOR BABE.
Warrants Out for Negroes Who Acted
 MySteriOusly.

Wetumpka, May 4.-topeciaL l-Near Nixberg, in Coosa County, on May 2, a white child apparently two or three days old was found in the woods near graveyard. A strange negro with an empty sack was seen coming from the direction of the place where the child lay The negro was from Mt. Olive, twelve or fifteen miles above Nixberg. and claimed to be looking. for seed 5d and wass PGFsGp he ndpg nsrpg ba9 ta9 placed it there hid behind shrubbery and watched proceedings. The negro with the sack and another negro re- turned to the spot, took the infant and carried it to a negro house Warrants are out for the negroes
 A party of Wetumpka boys. debaters from the Henry Grady Society. will leave Thursday afternoon for Abbeville where they wil engage in pubic de- bate with pupils of the Abheville school The debaters from this school are Charles Gaddis and c. H. McMorris with Y. Williams as orator They will be accompanied on the trip by Prof.
 4 good deal of interest was mani
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-05
The Charms of City Life.

Montreal Gazette.
 An Ontario government official. MH Southworth, has reported that he can find work readily in the agricultural districts for many hundreds of men. but is unable to obtain thema though there are hundreds of immgiyants and un- skilled laborers in Montreal, Toronto and some of the smaller Canadian cities who gladly accept odd jobs of any description to eke out a living. It is the old, old problem which London. Paris, New York and all great centres of life are grappling with-the perfer- ence men have for city life. however handicapped by poverty and want it may be- There is work and wholesome plenty for them in the country dis tricts, but they will have none of it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-05
MEEKS RETALIATES.
Warrants Taken by Him for G. w. Null
 ligan md Son.

Anniston, May 4.-(Special.) JAS a sequel to the arrest of H. s. Meeks on charge of attempted assassination of out yesterday by Mir Meeks for MT. Mulligan and his son. MT. Mulligan and his son immediately made bond for day before Judge Crook, when all the cases will be tried. The outcome of the case will be watched with interest.
 X meeting full of enthusiasm was held at the court house yesterday morning of the Calhoun County branch of the Southern Cotton Growers Con vcntion. On account of the farmers be- ing behind with their work caused by the recent rains the attendance was not as large as usual. Reports were received from all parts of the county and they go to show that the cotton acreage in the county has been rcduc- ed twenty-two per cent and that the use of Ruano or fertilizer has been re. duced thirty-five per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-05
TO SELL CITY LOTS.
Real Estate Market is Quho
 Active.

Active.
 Talladega, May 4.-(Special )-W. J. Willingham of New York has been in the city several days, and has pur- chased twenty-five acres of land Dor, dering on the incorporation lines and will cut 1t up into lots and put them on the market. The real estate mar ket in Talladega has been quite active for some time.
 The city council extended the term of John D. McNeel. superintendent or city schools. to June 1st, 1905. This IS quite a compliment to MT. McNeel In 1903, he was elected to the posi- tion for one year. last year his term was made for two years and now comes this latest extension of time
 J. E. Montgomery, who has resided in this city a dozen cs more years ana for a long time was Superintendent of the gas and waterworks system, has gone to Cincinnati to accept posi- ton as assistant superintendent Of the gas and water plants of that city.
 The baseball teams of the Georgia school Tor the deaf and the Alabama school for the deaf will play ball in this city tomorrow and Saturday af- ternoon.
 Misses Virginia and Eula Mallory, of New York are visiting the family of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Edwards.
 pr. w. R. Bishop has returned from stay of several weeks at the Phila- delphfa Polyclinic Hospital.