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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
QUICK JUSTICE
StensIand Pleads Guilty and Goes
to Joliet Penitentiary.

CHICAGO. Sept. 21.-paul Q. Stems
land, fugitive president of the defunct
Milwaukee Avenue state bank, arrived
in Chicago on the Twentieth Century
Limited on the Lake Shore road. He
was taken Immediately to the criminal
court building.
Stensland pleaded guilty to charges
of forgery and embeazlement. Just as
Stensland uttered The word guilty" a
flashlight photograph was taken Of
the scene in the courtroom. Stensland
was greatly agitated, and. taking a
seat, he seemed for a moment OF the
verge Of collapse. He rallied quickly,
however.
Judge Kerston sentenced him to an
indeterminate period of from two to
fourteen years. Four hours after he
started for the prison in Joliet peniten-
tiary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
RICH HINOOO STAKES.
Ir0nsides Had Walkoyer in Graves
end Main Event.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2T.-Ironsides at
the prohibitiye price OF 1 to 5 won the
rich Hindoo stakes, about one mile
and six furlongs, at Gravesend. The
Whitney colt had practically n walk
over, as his two opponents, King Hen
ry and Vendor, were considered to be
outclassed by the favorite. Accountant.
the champion three-year-old, was with
drawn early, as was Belmere. With
these out Ironsides was made an odds
on favorite.
The start was bad, King Henry sbe-
ing left at the post. Ironsidcs took the
lead in the first quarter and Increased
his advantage at every quarter and
wan pulled by fifteen lengths. King
Henry, the outsider, closed strong and
was second, three lengths before Ven
dor. AS a result of a delay in going to
the post Jockey Koerner, who rode
Ironsides, was fined 500 by the stew
ards.
Frank Lord, a II to 1 shot, won the
Holly handicap in a drive by half a
length from Eddie Ware, with the ia
vorite, Sewell, third.
A. b. Dade has been appointed start
err at the Brighton Beach meeting,
which begins next Monday. Two IA
vorites won. Summarizes;
First Race.-Belle of %1roquois, first;
Donna Elvira, second; Umbrella, third.
Second Race.-Nuit Blanche. first;
Wood Rule, second; Russell Sage, third.
Third ~Race.-Frank Lord, first; Ed
die Ware, second; Sewell, third.
Fourth Race.-Ironsides, first; King
Henry, second; Vendor, third.
Fifth Race.-Pantoufie, first; Jacob
tie, second; Ben Ban, third.
Sixth Race.-Deutschland, first; Oars
man, second; Hallowmas, third.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
WRECK ON WABASH
Eight Dead and Forty. one Hurt
When Crash Came.

CATL1N, ILL.,, Sept. 27.-Eisht persons
We're killed and many hurt when the
Wabash fast mail train No. s, running
seventy miles an hour, dashed through
an open switch and into a freight train
here.
Forty-one people were injured, most
ly conclusions. cuts and burns. 1t Is
believed that three or four of twelve
badly burned children will die. All
injured were brought to Danville on a
l.nIinf frnin
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
LudWig'S Music House
$50 Smith st.
CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS.

Sept. 29-Homemade cake sale in
the vestry room of Grace
Lutheran church.
Sept. 29-Ball, Danish Sisterhood,
Washington Hall.
Oct. 4-Reception and ball, Ladies
Aid Society of st. Paul's
church.
Oct. 11-Reception and Ball, Ladies
of German Lutheran
church, Washington Hall.
Oct. 15-Ball, Court Standard, +. of
A., Washington Hall.
Oct. 19-Ball, knights of Maccabees,
Washington Hall.
Oct. 25-Ball, Raritan Club, Wash
ington Hall.
Oct. 27-Anniversary and Ball, Dana
Relief, Washington Hall.
Nov. l5-Fourth annual masquerade
ball of Halcyon Castle No.
81, Knights of the Golden
Eagle, Washington Hall.
Nov. 16-Ball, Knights of the Golden
Eagle, Washington Hall.
Nov. 2S-Ball, Court Amboy, F. of
A., Washington Hall.
Dec. 26-Christmas Tree, Danish
Brotherhood, Washington
Hall.
Dec. 31-Ball, Woodchoppers Asso-
citation, Washington Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
$50. 90 TO

The Lehigh Valley Railroad have
arranged for a low rate to California
and other points in the far west.
Commencing Aug. 26, and continuing
until Oct. 80, tickets will be sold at
the low rate of $4,000.
For information, time tables, maps
and reservations call at the City
Ticket Office. 3652-S-29-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
Quite So.

Don't you sometimes have
thoughts?' asked the soulful young
thing, that are absolutely unutter-
able?"
Il do, miss" answered the old poet.
And sometimes, when | am digging for
a rhyme that won't come, l have
thoughts Cat are absolutely u%nprinta-
big sarIi e sal s1sits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
TABLE OF P-ERCENTAGEs.
syracuse Takes Eirst FOOTBALL Game

SYRACUSE, n. Y, Sept. 21.-Syra-
cuse university defeated Hobart col
lege in its first football game of the
season by a score of % to 6. The visit
ors were much lighter and were not
expected to score. In the second half,
however, Richards. their left tackle,
seized the ball after a tumble and ran
from midfield for a touchdown, after
ward kicking the goal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
canada's Trade.

Canadian imports for the year 1905
increased $1,000, 900, but there was a
decrease of $780, ZOO, 900 in exports.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
Those Heady Japsl

And an additional jar comes with
the information that Japan leads the
world in the study of seismology!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
Japan's Mountains

T~hree-fourths of the area of Japan
is mountainous, and less than 1G per
cent. Is under cultivation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27

If "'twere well it were done quick
ly," then 1t were necessary Gin most
cases) that it were done In 'the want
ad. way"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27

"Never trouble trouble till trouble
troubles you"-and then take the
sting out of it with a want ad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
BA9EBALL SCORES.
Games Played Yesterday In the Ma
tiOnaI and American Leagues.
ATIoNAL LEAGUE.

At Now York
Cincinnati ........ @ 0 2 0 l 0 0 0 l. 4
New York .:....:; / % 30 Q &c
Hits-Cincinnati. 8; New York, s. Err
rors-Cincinnati, .; New York, 2. Bat
teries-hall and Schlei; Wiltse, Taylor
and Bresnahan.
At brooklyn
Chicago .......".$ Q 6 0O1o Q Pa
Brooklyn .........2 0 0 0 2 0 . Z
,Hits-Chicago, %; Brooklyn, 10. Errors
Chicago, z; Brooklyn, 0. Batteries
Overall and king; Eason and Ritter.
Pittsburg ......... 0 0 0 O-5
Philadelphia 40. 0 0 0 0 0 0 o
Hits-Pittsburg, g.; Philadelphia, &. Err
rors-Pittsburg. p Philadelphia, 8. Bat,
teries-Willis and Phelps; Richie and
Doom.
Second game
PlttspurG .................. 3 . a u .
Ph1ladelphia .............O 0 0 0 D o D
Hits-Pittsburg, 8; Philadelphia, 0. Err
rors-Pittsburg, /; Philadelphia, l. Bat
teries-Leifield and Peitz; Moser and
Doom.
AT Boston
Boston ........ Q 3 Q 0 0 Q 0 0 i 8
Hits-St. Louis, II; Boston, 8. Errors
st. Louis, /; Boston, 4. Batterios-Mc-
Glynn and Noonan; Cameron, Dolan and
O'Neill
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27

FOR Developing the Figure. Clean
liness is the first law in medicine. If
you want a fine figure and good
health, use HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. Tea OF Tablets, 35 cents.
Sections drug store, 20 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27

To Let-Furnished room, gentleman
preferred. Enquire News office.
4157-9-27-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27

Go to Geo. Rifenbcrg for first class
paperhanging, painting and wall
decorating. Geo. Rifenberg, LAB
Washington street. Tel. 308-W.
6-6-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27

How about your Roof and leaders for
the winter? Do they need repair
ing. If so, call on the Sanitary Plumb
ing and Construction Co., 5 King st.
Telephone 1851. 3714-9-l-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET.

To Let-Furnished room, 1876 Smith
street. 4153-9-27-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE.
MONEY TO LOAN.

Money to Loan on bond and mort
gage at 5 per cent. Pierce e Wat
1177-4-1 2-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27

Want ao~~- ore CLASH
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27

All Kinds of stove and furnace re-
pairs at the Sanitary Plumbing
and Construction Co.. 5 King st. Tel
ephone 25SJ. 3715-9-l-t1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-09-27

Resolutions ~engrossed at Trainers
Private School. 133-2-1-1yr-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
NEGRO BUYS
BIG REVOLVER
Mr.. CURRY cars POSSESSION
OF A FIERCE LOOKING wEA.
pom. WHICH IS cosFlseATuo
~ COURT.

" j Curry h q oolofed man with
an inardinnfe desire 20 possess
something neN ia the way 81 fire.
arms. lie came 10 Seattle last
vessk especially 10 fuifil that am.
billion lie thought be had 6ue
eoehed when be- located a revolver
H. n second hand store. the weapon
being something OF 4 cross between
a modern lGAneh naval gun and the
fllntlOck pistol ~ 1879
Curry forgot all about the city
Law pfoh0bitine the carrying Of cor.
eealed firearms lie fell into the
clutches Of patrolman Befgatf0m.
and the latter almost dropped dead
with fright when he saW the wick.
81 looking piece Of ordnance
Judge Gordon thought that Curry
lad meant no hnfm. but considered
it safest "a c0niiHcafe the weapon.
and it will make unique add.
ton 20 the collection IN the police
museum
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12

NEW vgNiRE IS ISSUED ny
JUDGE hANFoRo TO Fill VA.
CANCELS IN TIE FEDERAL
COURT PANEL.

4 nos venire Tor petit Jurors IN
the federal court has been issued
b. Judge Hanford to fill vaeaneies
la the required panel Jurors se.
icetod aha live 81 tnia cts or near
by xefe required 10 appear today
and the balance are summoned for
lune ~ rhc first iist include
Charles " Aaans. = = Cansaday
James Gihs1n. Charles Thomas.
william Bfemsr. " > Urban. 3 n
Archibald. J Y Williams. e - Nib.
lock. All IT Seattle. " n brooks
Of Everett. and T. > Wyehoff. Of
Charleston Klisap numfg
The vfhlfe rrtnruable neKt week
names = elde. Danlap. King conn.
~. 4 Gilila. Ysn Buren,. Nhaicom
ooanfY. BYRON Kingsley. Blaine
George s Richardson and Andrew
Naiaen. Quileene. Jefferson county
Magnus Manson. Port Townsend
Herman Andfewa. Junction. Jefier
son county a Bfoadbent. Ever
eft. William Hiaekmofe. sHohomlsh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12

BRACELET DROPPED FROM
TRAIN rs RETURNED 81
BRAKEMAN, WHO WATCHED
FOR IT ON his RETURN TRIP.

4 gold bracelet whieh has been
q family heirloom for many genera
tons. belonging 20 Mrs Lev Fin.
neaaeY. who attended the plcnic and
excursion given - the BaffalOes 20
North Bend iast sunday. has been
recovered and returned 10 the own.
e. under remarkable circumstances.
Mrs Flnneesey had her arm dan
CLING from the window pf the car
when the bracelet fell of Tho
owner Of the bracelet remembered
the spot and was later talking with
a brakeman Of her loss
This brakeman, whose name Is
rot known. on another trip past the
place where the bracelet fen off
noticed the trlnkef BY the side 81
the track. recovered II aud upon
reaching Seattle had the pleasure
81 turning IL over 10 the woman
no had mourned She bracelet as
Inst
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
MarcOni Wireless Stock
a Good Investment

An investment today Of few
hundred dollars In Narcoui Wire
less Telegraph stock viii abso-
luiely make a man wealthy within a
few years Wireless telegraphy 4
public necessity. and its practi.
cabllity has been demonstrated
time and time again hy the Mar
conf company Stations have been
hnilf In the United States which
flash the latest news 60 the great
ocean liners. Tins enabling them 10
print a daily paper on board ship.
Wireless trlegraphy has passed the
experimental stage, and II fast SUI
pereeding the old fashioned wire.
Hundreds ~ thousands 81 dollars
have been paid In dividends by the
Bell Telephone company, which.
compared with the Aarconi CON-
pany. in a few years will be as an
infant compared to a fun grown
man. r. p. Ward & Co. the New
York bankers. have established a
branch office at sol Hinckley
building. Seattle. where their local
representative. Mr.. George Aurch.
will be pleased 10 go into details
regarding the future 81 the Aarcont
Wireless Telegraph company. "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
WORKS ON ADAMS CASE.

Preparations Tor the prosecution
oi George y ADAMS. the former as
say office cashier. who Nill ha tried
for emhcEsiement In November arr
beiag carried ont by Frank 4
Leach, superintendent OF the mint
At San Francisco Superintendent
Leach n nov in Seattle at work 0u
the raae Adams u hiiil Ia the
county iall The trial has been Ne
la}ed b. the absence Of important
Witnesses sho are nov
la ALASKA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
RECONCILIATION
IS SOUGHT

NEW YORK. June a. Josephine
Terranova. the srif-goufossrd muir
darcHs 81 hsF uncle and amt Who
was recently acquitted hy q inry on
account ~ thc remarkable circum
stances uf the case. was paroled this
morning she was Immediately
driven 10 she residence Of Arch
hishor fnfieY. In an effort to effect
"a reconciliation with hor husband
The latter east Oft the yeuug gin
when he learned that SHE had been
delIlnd BY her nn.ln.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
BAD SAMUEL
GOES TO WORK
TOOK a NorioN TO BE A REAL
WICKED MAN AND rs NOW
ATTACHED TO a BALL AND
crAia.

sam oalen Is real bad man
whan be wants to be We took the
action SUNDAY night Neal Mekin
non. Mha does not pretend % be
VERY maeh in the Inc Of firecaiiug
vas drinking pescefuily Ia nib
fbn MuEa
Enter Osien ssaY. anoih oslen.
In blood eufdllng accentA. I'm Dc
worst NhAs ever came over do
pike. Gull. - pay for Dc sadk
While oslcu xaa debating be
tween Which be woaid prefer first.
: leg OF an arm. Psiruiman ". G..
Hubbard appeared Ca the scene and
seat both the woeld be eannibal
and Intended victim 10 jail Judge
Gordon expressed a conviction that
Il voaid require fully 80 days TO
satisfy Nueh a raVcnous appetite.
and Tor thn neat mnnth 0kien viii
count Tine and clean streets Nith
a ball and chain tied 70 hss ankles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
PRESIDENT
DISPLEASED

WASHINGTON. June i2.--Presi
dent Roosevelt Is diapieAsed that
congress deuied him s9s.e COO fol
travelling expenses. lie thinks Il Is
necessary Ter the president to tfay
Il lie Is unable to pay his own
expense. aud is opposed 20 accept.
ing passes
Mann rich Institutions want him
and viii pay his expenses, but he
wishes 20 visit n number Of south
'wesfofn universities which are un
able 20 pay.
lie Is also displeased because con
rfena fails - furnish q guod stahie
for his horses He VIII not kecn
his own riding hofHes I'm the White
House stables. and wants congress
e. provide funds suitable for stables
Ia town Tor government stock ueccs
sary iof use nt the White House.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12

The federal court Jury this morn
ing returned verdict for a. 500 ia
favor Of Martha L0veioy and chill
dfen from the Northern Pacific itHli
raad company for the death Of Omcr
g. loyeioY. the conductor wh1 NaH
crushed 10 death south of SpOkan'.
ay. In this city. on June 20. 1905
Tho widow gu behalf of herself
aud children sued to recover
faD 600
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
TO IMPROVE STREETS.

Councilman Zhindon introduced
In the council last night a resolu.
ton declaring the intention of that
body 60 improve Second av. north
81 Pine 81 by laying concrete side.
walks Councilman Revelle intro
duced a resolution providing for the
roarada of Westiake boulevard
north OF Denny way aud one for the
rcernde OF Fairylew av. aud adia
cont sfE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
ST.LOUIS
rs VOTING

ST LOUIS. Mo. time ia spe.
ciai election y taking place today
on the issuance * tli.e0o o9D Of
bonds for municipal buildings.
parks. and bridges Including a
municipal free bridge across the
Mississippi 70 cost t3.sea. 00a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
OBJECT TO SALOONS.

Foafiecn firms aud individuals
engaged In business on FIRST az.
souih between rcsier Way and
jackson Al. Joined In a petition %
the city cntnrll last night asking
that no more iicenNes De granted for
saloons In that district
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12

land. but 7 san believe e VII be
in the old san Francisco
viii Take Years 10 Recover.
such q catastrophe az has over
taken the city may and probably
viii injure lts business for many
years. until the recovery Is conn
picte. but eventually 81 viii come
into lie oVu again, taking the trade
10 which FeoRra phieal location and
natural advantages entltle &c.
Those af the people 81 san Fran
cisco who stay with tho town
through the difficult years II the
long -druwn=aut reconstruction pc
Rod. will be of the gritty sort that
make for progress and prosperity.
They will gradually he Joined by new
thousands drawn from the eastern
states. Of that energetic ambitious
type which has done 20 much for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12

Unless Hans Peterson. who has
the contract FOR grading Northiake
ax. and adjacent thoroaEhtafe. In.
cfeaAsa his working Totee 10 -
teams By OF before june 20 the
board ai works proposes 10 revoke
his contract aud complete the work
itself Action TO this effect was
taken b. the board this morning.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
REBATE TAKERS
FOUND GUILTY

KANSAS city. June y Armour
4 Co. swim a Co. cudahy A Co
ani The Nelson Morris Packing
company we're found guilty in the
federal court tbia morning % ac-
Capiins rebates ffom fhe BufiinK-
ten road Tor shipments - Sce York
for export
u waa the first time any concern
had been brought e. trial before a
iury on a charge ~ accepting re-
bates for export a. applied 70 the
iHfftFtaie commerce iaW.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
MAS. c. 8. Jonnsron pEAo.

The death Of Mrs e. - Johnston.
Of 1888 18th aY n ~ who vas
10 have been one Of the graduating
class IT the University u Wash.
ingion tomorfoH. has caai gloom
upon tae other members 81 tha
class ~ 1Ohaalon expired yes
tefdny ~ Proyidence hospital. fol
lowing an operation for aeptleemia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
Llp ON ~ PARKS

Hereafter there are 90 be no
gumea Of chance operated ~ any
81 the parks OF pleasure resorts
IN this vicinity Yesterday the
officer and patrolmen were In
sifucted 10 notify the proprietors
Df 1ll nuch Ramea 10 close shop.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
THe NEW FRISCO SHIRT sop" ON MARKET STREET..

the Pacific Northwest during re-
cont years
There viii be new san Fran
cisco. probably a better one IN many
respects. bat years must eiapse be-
fore II becomes a fully developed
reality.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
100000 FIRE

NEW YORK. June is The Stuy-
vezaut sad Wheai0ek Piano COM
nanles and ReiRrrs sons bank fix
tnre makers. lost a total ~ $4,000
h. q IRE rs q building a Bergen and
Brooks aea this morning 4 score
af firemen Nare severely injured.
WASHINGTON. y. G. June IA
The senate today authorized the
president "a rearnoHnt seven mid
shlpmeu. dismissed gar haxing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
BACK TO CONFERENCE.

WASHINGTON. u. q, June IA
The house today sent the rate bin
back 90 conference. Hepburn Of
Town. sherman Of New York and
Richardson Of Alabama are the con-
fercea.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
ELECTION JUNE 30.

At meeting of the county com.
mlssionera yesterday It was decided
10 hold an election on June 50 to dc.
eide whether Southeast Seattle
shall be incorporated before It's an.
nexation With Seattle An anneXa.
ton ticket. pledged TO hasten the
annexation to Seattle, was nomi.
unfCd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
CITY OF STACKS ARISING ON
RUINS OF SAN FRANCISCO

Photographs Taken ior The
Star Showing the Present
Condition OF Marke, Street
Two Months After the Great
E.arthquake--lined With One
Story Frame Structures and
Tents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
May LAY DOUBLE TRACK.

The board Of works this morning
granted a permit 10 the Seattle
nenfan a Southern railroad 70 lay
a second track parallel TO it's pres.
cnt one on Rainier az. between
Jackson aud Dearborn SIS
Acre tracts. rich soil. near Seattle,
easy terms. J a Paine. so1 ALASKA
building. '
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12

Acre tracts. rich soil. near Seattle.
easy terms. ] 4 Paine. 907 Alaska
building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1906-06-12
The New ssn Francisco.

There viii BE- some concrete com
strucilon. o. that g. believed 10 be
best adapted 70 Withstand EARTH
qtakeH
Gradually. more concrete con-
strueileu wiii be undertaken. n the
earth ifemora aubsiie. and nc length
a new and substantial San Fran
cisco WI arise. planned hy arehl-
teriH who have ever the fear of the
earthquakes iu their hcatta
~ must not be forgotten that the
city g. the natural gateway for an
Immense traffic. both on land and
sea. and that r. large community
must. from the very uature Of
things be located near the Golden
Gate. Some think Il VIII be Ia oak-
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-24
ENORMOUS VALUES
IN MINERALS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23-The total
value of the mineral production In the
United States in 1905 amounted to ST.
623,s77,127, being an increase over 1904
of over s260,00 according to a state
ment issued today by the geological
survey.
The value of iron In 1905 was $685.
was total production of over 300 ,000,-
900 short tons OF COAL with value of
$476, 1856, 1853. OF this amount there was
produced 1863, $50 tons of anthracite
coal valued at $141,S79,000; of bitumin-
Gus COAL 315.259.491 tons, valued at
1884, ,377, 1853. The value of fuels
amounted to $602.477,217. The coke
production amounted to 32,231,129 short
tons, valued at s72,476,196.
There was produced 40,454,215,13
cubic feet of gas. 5,751,37S short tons of
coke, s0.022,043 gallons of tar, 1885,
26s gallons of ammonia liquor, and 49,
663,6S2 pounds of ammonia sulphate.
the total value of all these products
being s36.6S4.972.
The total production of iron ore in
1905 amounted to 42,626133 long tons,
valued at s75,165,e04; pig iron, 22,992,-
$50 long tons, valued at 1882, ,450 900;
manganese, 411S long tons, valued at
PA; gold. 7,562,323 ounces, valued
at sSS, $50, III; silver. 56,101,594 ounces,
valued at s34.221,972; copper, 901 ,907,-
S43 pounds, valued at $139, ,795, ,716; lead,
10000 short tons, valued at $28,6900O0:
zinc, 203,849 short tons, valued at $24,-
O54, 1872, and platinum, 31S ounces, val
ued at $5320.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-24
EVE NTs
Of The WEEK
Interstate Commission Will
Begin an Investigation of
the Hartman Railroads
RALLY OF SCIENTISTS

There will be no session of Congress
this week. owing to the adjournment
over the holidays.
An investigation of the Union Pacific
and the Southern Pacific railway situa-
tion, growing out of their common
agreement and concord. will be COM
menced by the Interstate Commerce
Commission in New York City next Fri
day. 1t is expected that e. H. Harri-
Frank B. Kellogg and C. A. Severance
of ST. Paul have been retained by the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
conduct the inquiry.
1t is expected that hearings in this
case will be held also in Chicago.
Kansas City, ST. Louis, Denver, Salt
Lake City, Omaha and San Francisco.
and that many officials and employees
of the two systems will be examined.
The inquiry will probably not be COM
pleted before March /. If deemed ad-
visable the information obtained will
be referred to the Department of Jus
tice. The Interstate Commerce Com
mission regards the investigation as
one of the most important it has un-
dertaken for q long time.
Five hundred of the leading scientists
OF America are expected to attend the
annual meeting of the American Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Science,
which will be held at Columbia Uni
versity, New York City, beginning on
Thursday and continuing for one week.
The members of eleven affiliated socie-
ties for scientific research are expected
to attend the meetings also.