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LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN.
Last Elmendorf Lecture Of This Len
ten Season.

A large audience greeted Mr. Dwight
Lathrop Elmendorf at the National Theater
yesterday afternoon for the concluding lee
ture in the present Lenten season. The at
tendance was regarded as a testimonial to
the famous traveller as we'll as a substan-
tial verdict of approval of the entire series
of charming afternoon functions. The sub
ject exploited on the canvas and explained
by Mr. Elmendorf was "Norway-The Land
of the Midnight Sum-" and the views were
presented with strict fidelity to nature. In
deed the pictures were q revelation to
many whose impressions of the far north
have always been confined to hearsay or
books.
Mr.. Elmendorf has most refreshing and
original way of taking his company along
the route without the fatigue and tedium
of the customary description and the pic
lures are presented so opportunity that one
is for the time SO completely absorbed as
to make himself oblivious to time and sur
roundings.
From Tromsoe the passengers on the ship
Moltke sailed northward to Hammerfest,
the most northern city Of Norway. Here
a fine view was given of the harbor and
the great fishing interests. A Laplander' 8
camp was visited and many Of the char
acteristics Of these curious people were
wildly portrayed on the canvas. From
Hammerfest the party sailed to Spitzbergen
and the North Cape and here the real
charms OF the trip were unfolded in views
that evoked the spontaneous applause of
the audience.
Probably no series Of views provoked
keener interest that those showing a whal-
ing vessel in chase of a whale, its capture
and final Bleaching. 1t was intensely excit
ing from the moment that the big levia-
than of the deep spouted until he was
towed up alongside the ship. The splash
ing of the water and the tumbling of the
huge fish was brought 80 close to the view
of all that it seemed as IL one were actually
on the deck Of the whaler.
The browning feature Of the lecture was
the midnight sun. The striking combina-
tons Of sky and water colors outrivaled
an artists conception and the strange
soft CLOVIS of the midnight sunset and sun
rise were revelations to the lover of nature
and her unique settings. Interest in the
scenes were heightened by Mr. Elmendorfs
charming descriptions
From the land of eternal SHOWS and
miles of glacial mountains the party re-
turned southwark to Norway, visiting some
of the beautiful fjords of that country.
Here again the beauties of landscape and
waterfalls were brought out most effectively
by Mr.. Elmendorf's lenses. The stern
grandeur of the hills and rock ribbed cliffs
revealed many beauties in colors and Wis.,
tas, and some of the most beautiful flowers
were shown growing among the rocks and
along the hillsides.
In bidding farewell Mr.. Elmendorf an
nounced that instead Of going to Japan this
summer as originally planned he would
remain in this country and prepare new
course of lectures and views composed of
all American subjects.
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The attention of the Shareholders has already
been directed to Resolution passed by the Con.
gress of the United States. on the seventh OF
March, 1906 under which the Interstate Com
merce Commission was instructed to investigate
and report, among other matters, whether COM
mon carriers by rail interested in the owner,
ship OF the coal carried over t1e such esrrsr
charged with the duty of furnishing cars or other
facilities to shippers, were interested as owners
or otherwise in the coal carried.
1t having been alleged in the course or this In
vestigation. which was made ex parte. and without
the safeguards incident to judicial proceedings,
that EMPLOYEES of your company had failed to DO
their full duty to the Shareholders of the COMPANY
and to the public. and that this had resulted from
their ownership of interests in corporations doing
business with your company or over its lines. q
special committee of five directors was appointed
to thoroughly inquire into and report upon the mat
tiers referred to. This Committee has made an
exhaustive INQUIRY extending over several months
and reported its findings to the Board; and copy
thereof, as well of their preliminary report
has been sent to each Shareholder The Com
mittee finds as the final result Of its examination
Of the whole subject committed to It. that with
few exceptions the officers and employees Of the
companies constituting the Pennsylvania Railroad
system have been faithful to duty.
As a matter Of policy, however. 1t has been de-
termned that it is to the interest Of the Company
that none Of its officers employees shall have any
ownership, direct or indirect, in any company, or
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ATTRACTS MANY VISITORS.
Attendance at Corcoran Gallery
Of Art Since Exhibition Opened.

There has been no diminution in the
throngs visiting the Corcoran Art Gallery
to view the paintings Of the first American
salon, and since the exhibition opened, just
a month ago. 46.131 persons have visited
the gallery. Sunday there was steady
flow of art lovers to the big white building
on 18th street, and when the doors were
closed in the evening an even 5000 per-
sons had passed through them during the
day.
It had been planned to close the exhibi-
ton next Saturday evening, but It Is proba-
able 1t will be continued over Sunday
pictures win be removed and those of the
permanent exhibition will be rehung. While
this is being done the gallery win be closed
to visitors. The President and Mrs. Roose-
welt have made several visits to the gallery
during the special exhibition, and many
other distinguished persons have also
viewed the pictures.
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TWO cLUBSAs GUESTS
Gridironof Washington and Five
O'Clock of Philadelphia.
}. HAMPTON MOORE AS HOST
Representatives in Congress From
Pennsylvania Also Present.
EX-SECRETARY SHAW H0NORED
Addresses by Speaker Cannon, Senator
Scott, Representative Burton and
q Number Of Others.

One Of the notable banquets of the winter
was that given last night by Representa-
tive ]. Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania, at
which the Five O'clock Club of Philadel-
phia, the Gridiron Club of Washington and
large number of men prominent in con-
gressional and official life, were guests. Mr..
Moore, while one of the younger members
of the House in point of service, is well
known in Washington, and during his term
In Congress has added to his already large
list of friends and admirers. The occasion
Of last night was for the main part to
bring together prominent Philadelphians,
including the Pennsylvania delegation in
Congress and the members of the rivers
and harbors committee of the House, to
talk river improvement, a subject in which
Philadelphia is deeply interested through
efforts for a thirty-five-foot channel in the
Delaware; and to introduce to each other
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CIVIC IMPROVEMENT
BUSINESS Transacted AT MEET
ING OF COMMITTEE.

The committee for street decorations and
civic improvement held meeting last Sat
urday evening at the new rooms. l7o4 u
street, and discussed topics relating to the
spring season, and the part citizens might
take along the line of.assisting in beautify-
ing the thoroughfares of the city.
1t was the opinion that II certain sugges-
tons for individual house and lawn adorn-
ment were put in printed form and circu-
lated many might cooperate with the so
called committee of the whole and help de-
velop the esthetic values that, it is pointed
out, lie at their doors.
Mr.. u s. Dunbar gave brief description OF
tho statue of Governor Shepherd, and Mr..
W. s. Windon and others remarked that
the parks here will soon be ornamented by
a large number Of statues, as six or more
additional ones have been authorized by
Congress and are in the course Of construc-
ton.
J. W. Holcomb spoke of the attractive
ness of terraces in park spaces In front OF
houses In certain thorOughfares. Mr.. Ed
ward T. Bates Endorsed the suggestion,
which broadened into general discussion,
and the fact was brought out that some
cities in England have adopted terraces in
certain residential sections with very good
results, and that the same might be true
here II the surroundings were properly
studied.
Bare and Unsightly Spots.
Mr.. H. D. Blackstone discussed the
growth of the proper kind Of plants and
grasses in parking along the streets and
avenues. which developed the fact that GER
tain trees kill all forms of vegetable
growth beneath them, causing bare and un-
slightly spots, and it was suggested that
certain forms of foreign grasses might be
made to grow and cover such bare places.
Mr. E. A. Hill supported the suggestion by
adding that the many breathing spaces made
in the concrete walks for the trees along
the curbs and avenues by the District au-
thor:ties might be treated In similar way
and thus made more attractive.
The L'Enfant map 0he original layout of
Washington was produced by Mr.. Freder-
lex D. Owen, the chairman. and the many
attractive features pointed out and ex-
planned. 1t was observed that the older
part Of the city affords a much better OPP
portunity for Identification than many Of
the new sections, and that the purchasing
of new parks in the new sections was a log
ical thing for Congress to do. Therefore 1t
was agreed to be the duty Of every citizen
to assist In some way in making the ma
tional capital cleaner. healthier and more
beautiful.
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propriated out Of Its surplus income 100000 to an
sold additional 10000 600 of its Consolidated
Mortgage four per cent. Bonds, due 1855, in order
to provide the necessary funds for its capital e1-
expended in the redemption Of 5000 900 Terre
Haute and Indianapolis Second Mortgage five per
cent. Bonds.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.
The amount of Capital Expenditures during the
year on the Lines west of Pittsburgh for construc-
ton, equipment and real estate was So 7S1 235 "A
In these expenditures were included large out
lays upon track elevation in Chicago and Allie
gheny upon the revision Of line and extension Of
the double-track system on the Pittsburgh Cincin-
natl. Chicago and st. Louis Railway, the improve
ment of yards docks and other terminal facilities
the increase Of sidings. and especially upon addi-
tional motive power and equipment for both your
Northwestern and Southwestern systems.
TRAFFIC.
The number Of tons Of freight moved on the
lines west Of Pittsburgh 142, $40, O9o, an in
crease Of IL, 1S4. 429 The number of passengers
carried was 80, Ala, $50. increase of 2 153 l25
The gross earnings of all lines east and west Of
Pittsburgh for the year 1905 were $685. $685. 1855 "a
operating expenses $211 ,543 1855 o. and net earn.
fngs $S4 1854 1893. 81 increase in gross earnings
compared with 1905 Of $29, s2S, 567 A. and an In
crease in net earnings Of $40, 3S5. 49, 81 There
were 1873 955, s27 tons Of freight on the en-
tire system, being increase Of 81, 978 93S TONS
and l4O, 5l3,364 passengers carried increase Of
IA, 5O9, s25.
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interest in any hrm or with any individual owning
operating mines located on your system or deal
ing in Goals produced therefrom, or In any other
business where such holding might In any way
conflict with their duty to the Company or the
Companys duty to the public. The necessary
measures have been taken to enforce compliance
with this regulation
The Board have to record with deep regret the
death on December 16, 1906, Of Mr.. Amos r. Lit
tie. who had served continuously as one OF your
directors since 1888 and whose Kindly personality
won the warm attachment Of his associates.
On the twenty eighth of December the Company
also lost by death its President. Mr.. Alexander
Cassatt who had filled that position since June Q.
1899. The minute adopted by the Board refers
briefly to the lifelong connection Of Mr. Cassatt
with your service, and especially to his e1cep.
tionally important labors during his occupancy Of
the Office Of President. While that minute en-
deavors to record the value Of his work not alone
terests of the country. it is dicuit for words to
express the feeling Of regret and personal loss
which the sudden and unexpected death Of Mr..
Cassatt brought to all those who were associated
with him in the management of your affairs.
To fill the vacancy thus caused. Mr.. James Nc.
Crea elected President on the second day OF
January 1907. Mr.. Henry G. Friek was elected ed a
director the twenty-sixth day Of December, 1906,
in the place Of MFR. Little, and Mr.. Chas. E. 1nger
soil the twenty third day Of January, in the
place Of Mr. CasSatt
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to Mt Calvary Commandery

The officers of Mount Calvary Com
mandery, No. 4, Knights Templar, recently
invited number of friends to meet at the
residence of Mrs. NJ v. Golden, 533 Spruce
street, for the purpose of organizing an
auxiliary. The following were elected off,
GERS Of the new organization: Mrs. M. ".
Golden, president Mrs. Nellie Williams.
vice president; Miss JAMIE L. Cox, record
ing secretary; Mrs. Cicelly j. cambridge,
financial secretary: Mrs. Florida Minor,
treasurer; Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, chap
lain; Mrs. Sarah C. Turner, sentinel. Com
mittees were appointed as follows: On by
laws. Mrs. Cicelly ]. cambridge, Miss jamie
L. Cox. Sir James o. Babfeld and Sir
Charles H. Young; on badges. Mrs. Lucy
A. Stewart, Mrs. Lolita Cornish, Mrs. Susan
Jefferds, Sir John p. Turner and Sir A. l..
Cornish; on entertainment, Mrs. Sarah
West, Mrs. Susie e. Smith, Mrs. Dolly
Jones. Mrs. Florence Marshall, Miss Annie
Cox, Mrs. Mildred Beeney. Sir Stephen An
derson and Sir John 8. Beeney.
The purpose of the auxiliary is to assist
the commandery in making ready for its
pilgrimage to Boston. Mass. September 10.
1905 on which occasion the colored Masons
of that state will celebrate the Tooth an
niversary Of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge.
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100000 to Fight Yaquis.

GALVESTON. March GA special from
Parral, Mexico, says that Pedro Alvarado,
the rich mine owner. has offered the gov
eminent 100000 to be devoted to cam
paign to rid Mexico Of the bloodthirsty
Yaqui Indians Alvarado says Mexico can
never progress as q nation until these red
skins are exterminated. He proposes
equipping regiment of picked fighters to
run down the -Yaquis. Alvarado IL the
man who offered to pay the Mexican debt
two years ago. few month"; ago he gave
600 to the poor Of Mexico. The new
offer has been sent to President DiaE by
commissioner from Alvarado.
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CHANLER'S PLEA DENIED.
Decision by the United States Supreme

The Supreme Court Of the United States
yesterday denied the application of John
Armstrong Chanler, formerly Of New York
but now of North Carolina, for a writ pro-
hibiting the New York courts or their OFF,
GERS from molesting or arresting him while
on a contemplated visit to New York which
Mr.. Chanler desires to make for the pur-
pose Of prosecuting a suit which he has in
sttuted to secure the restoration of his
property now in the hands Of Thomas +.
Sherman as guardian. The property is esti-
mated to be worth about one million dol
lars and was turned over to Mr.. Sherman
ten years ago as the result of the proceed
ings to test Mr.. CHAMBERS sanity.
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your traffic, large additional issue Of car trust
securities was made during the year. This issue
embraced the remaining certificates Of the Penn
sylvana Steel Rolling Stock Trust. 81, 700, 600; all
the series Of the Pennsylvania Steel Freight Car
Trust. less the amount matured 80 300 OOO all the
series of the Pennsylvania Steel Equipment I'm
provement Trust SIC, 600 coo. and twenty-five Sc
ries of 81 600 600 each. and $21SOOO of the TWEEN
tythird series Of the issue Of 1906 Of the Pennsy
vania General Freight Equipment Trust Associa-
ton.
This latter Association has been created for the
purpose of supplying through one fundamentally
the equipment for the lines in the Pennsy vania
Railroad system and hereafter its certificates will
be issued in series which will be designated not
only by the letters of the alphabet, but by the
We ar of issue.
The total number of Car Trust cars now in
service Is 94S13 and the Car Trust certifra ties
outstanding December 31st, 1906, aggregates
S11,01S, 10000.
TRAFFIC.
The number Of tons Of freight moved on the four
grand divisions east of Pittsburgh and Erie in 1905
was 1928 ,063, increase of 10 1857 1885, or 70
per cent; the number Of passengers 82, 1OS 7OS
an increase Of 6,a26, 500, or l1.34 per cent.
The other Railroad Companies east of Pitts
burgh and Erie in which your Company is in
terested show satisfactory results Detailed state
ments of their operations will be found in their
respective annual reports, well as in the full
report of your Company.
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of sol, 1861.
SECURITIES OF OTHER CORPORATIONS.
The entire cost of the securities Of other cor
porations held by your Company, December 31st
1905. was sl94, 769, 1901, and the direct revenue
received therefrom during the year $l1 741,-
1S4.33, being COS per upon the cost thereof
1t will be noted that there has been large
decrease In your holdings of the securities Of
other corporations. This is due to the fact that
as the object sought through their purchase, viz
the promotion Of conservative policy
In the management of some Of the large railways
reaching the seaboard, and the doing away with
unjust determinations between shippers, had been
largely accomplished, and through the passage of
recent amendments to the Interstate Commerce
law and the enforcement of it's provisions the
maintenance Of tariff rates had been practically
secured II was deemed advisable to sell portion
of the securities heretofore acquired
This sale covered all of your Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway Stock and a majority Of your hold
ings in the Baltimore and Ohio and Norfolk and
western Railways, and a result thereof. a large
profit has accrued to your Company which, as
before noted has been credited to your Profit and
Loss Account.
CAR TRUSTS.
In order to supply the equipment needed for
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also been determined that II is to your interest
that the limitation on admission to the service
shall be fixed at forty-hve instead of thirty-dye
years. your approval Of that change will be re-
quested
1t will be recalled that at the meeting Of the
Shareholders in 1903, the necessary authority was
given for an increase of the capital stock to
800, 900, CO., After setting aside the amount re-
quired for the conversion Of the three and one
per cent Convertible Bonds Of 1902 and 1905, there
Is, as appears from the following statement, but
small residue available for your corporate pur-
poses.
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FUNDED DEBT.

The amount of funded debt including mort
cages, real estate and ground rents, December
81st. 1906, was $l91 561 PROSE being a decrease
of S291. 1861
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JAMES McCREA, President.

Secretary
SONS &c
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GENERAL, REMARKS

The Employee Voluntary Relief Department the
Employees Saving Fund and the Pension Depart
ment show excellent results and are fully meeting
the purposes of their organization. 1t has been
found to the advantage of the Company. In the op-
Grafton of the Pension Fund, TO retire q more
liberal percentage Of the employees who have after
thirty years service, reached an age between
slxtyhve and sixty nine years, and the demands
thus made upon the Fund will necessitate a larger
appropriation. Your authority will therefore be
asked to increase the annual sum set apart for
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Outstanding December
amount required
vertbe Bonds of 1902
amount required for Of Stocks of
Cumberland Valley Railroad
amount required for the OF Stock Of
Philadelphia aroadC
Amount required for acquisition o stockof Allie
gheny Valley Railway
Balance available