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The Washington times., 1907-01-09
DANIELS SELLS
TURNER'S FARM

Edward Daniels realty broker. who
subdiyided Daniels Park in the vicinity
Of Berwyn. has just completed a sale
OF the John p. Turner farm Of IS acres
adjoining the park 10 George n Buck.
Of Illinois. This property borders the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad on the west
and the Washington pike on the east
side, and Is bisected by the Laurel
electric line. which runs through the
center Of the tract The purchase
price was SO 600.
Mr. Buck intends clearing and sub
dividing the property and viii place IL
on the market in the early spring.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Has Good Passenger List.

The Ponce left San Guam on Christ
mas Day with a good passenger list and
freight cargo. She was due in New
York on New Year Day, and when the
latter part of the week came around
and she was not yet In sight. officials
OF the New York and Porto Rico Steam
ship Company, sailing the ship. became
alarmed, By Saturday, no word from
her had been received AT the Offices
IN New York. ana they wired 10 Secre-
tary of the Treasury Shaw asking that
aid be given in the search immediatel
Secretary Shaw set the Revenue Cutter
Service in action.
Revenue Cutter officials are unabI TO
account for the seeming disappearance
of the ship. The weather reports for
the past two weeks, covering the period
since she left Ponce. have been closely
studied. II Is not believed that she
could have encountered any storms of
unusual consequence. The officials are
determined TO ind her II she IS still
EfiOat. and render any assistance that
may be needed
The Mohawk viii make a thorough
search between New York and a point
In the course OF the ship of Cape Hat
teras, the Seminole Will cover the ter
ritory from that point &c the course
in the Bahamas. while the Algonquin.
will make the search between Porto
Rico and the Bahamas.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Death of William Hogan.

News has been received in this city
Of the death In Washington last evening
city Mr.. Hogan was well known here,
having been for many years connected
with the drygoods house of |. Eichberg
ne married Miss Kate Price. daughter
Of the late Benjamin Price, who sur
wives him.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Biddle's Fine Record.

Commissioner Biddle probably cecil
pies one OF the most difficult positions
OF any municipal government He is
by training, education. and environment
a military man. an6 when the two other
Commissioners differ on any plan or
action. then II practically puts Washing
ton city under military rules II Is d
hard task for military man wheL in
doubt 10 decide other than with the
Government. although the policy OF that
grand old man. the late Commissioner
John ". Ross. who. when in doubt
gave the people the benefit makes the
Commissioner nest popular.
Commissioner biddle has made q
most excellent Commissioner. and no
engineer Of his ability could be secured
from civil life % perform his duties for
three times the amount paid him. he
Is probably one Of the ahlest engine ers
in the United States army.
THE District is 70 be congratulated
because the three Commissioners work
IN harmony and are respected by Con
gress, evidence Of which Is seen hy the
large appropriations they secure Tor the
District OF Columbia.
while the Commissioners have the
privilege OF. the floor OF the House and
Senate they seldom use IT,
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
NCABE HELPS
UNIVERSITY HERE

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. s.-The viii OF
BISHOP McCabe, who died in New York
recentlv, was probaJed here tBdaq. The
bulk Of Bishop McCabe's estate is given
10 the American University at Wash
ington. with annuities for his wife and
son Thirty-two thousand dollars are
given for church work. The value OF
DE estate Is not given, but Il is thought
n will reach $4,000,
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Arcanium Installs.

Alexandria Council. Royal Arcanum,
held an interesting meeting last even
ing at which the officers recently elected
were installed by Grand Chaplain W. r.
Darby. of Richmond. After the meeting
the members repaired to Rammeil's Res
taurant where. a banquet was served.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Lineman Van cOuran Falls.

A hneman employed by the Western
Union Telegraph Company. named
Samuel Van Couran. of Binghamton, n
y. fell from e pole. at the corner of
King and Alfred street yesterday after
noon. TO the street below. He was re-
moved 10 the drug store OF Gibson &
Iimberman. The Alexandria Hospital
ambulance was summoned, but before
Us arrival il was discovered that Mr.
Van CouFan had sustained no serious
injury.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
The Most Delicious Pies.

Holmes Homemade Pies are the finest
pies made. They're made by master
bakers and every ingredient that goes
into them Is Of unquestiOnable quality.
The crusts are light and faky. Mince.
pumpkin and all the other kinds, 20c
Fruit Cake. Z5c 10. Holmes Bakery, Ist
and T. SITS. Phones T. 1910 aiu l44I
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
United States Court.

The United States court yesterday
transacted the following business:
Case OF r. 5. KiIby. OF Culpeper. in
dicted for violating the internal revenue
laws, continued until tomorrow; case OF
3. J. Hopkins, OF Westmoreland. in
dicted for violating the internal revenue
laws, set for trial today.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
STOCKS, BONDS, AND MONEY
THE WASHINGTON MARKET

Following are the sales and quotations
OF tOdays market:
Washington Railway and Electric as.
81, coca s5ls. 81. 000qS5lk
Washington Railway and Electric
common, 5O6f4i. 50di4i.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone,
Mergenthaler. lOd2O2ls. IOQ2o2ss. zoe
2029s. 26I2025k
National Bank OF Washington, $3.50
Traders National Bank. lOaITO
Flremen's Fire Insurance, 23Q22.
After Washington Gas as. $1,000
ld3, SlOOgl0. xl004l03. sl00al08. Sle0II03.
Greene Copper. 50d3iss
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred. l0a66Al. eas7.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Police Court Cases.

In the police court. Justice II. E Ca
ton presiding, the cases were disposed
OF as follows: Bessie Keys, colored,
charged with assaulting and beating
Marion Butler, also colored, was dis
missed; William Carter, cOlored, charged
WITH vagrancy, was fined S.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
J. MAURY DOVE CO.

We the undersigned the President ana q
majority OF the Board OF Trustees OF the J
Maury Dove Co, Of Washington, D. c. do
hereby certify that the capital stock OF the
said corporation is $500. 900. ali OF which has
been actually paid in, and that thare are
SIT 500 existing debts.
J. MAURY DOVE,
II II. SMITH
WM. n. DOVE
NJ a COUGHLEN
l. WILLIAM NJ. DOVE. Secretary OF the ]
Maury Dove Company. OF the District o. Co
lumbia do hereby swear that the facts stated
IN the above certificate are true 10 the best
OF my knowledge and belief
VIM. n. DOVE, Secretary
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me- a No
tary Public In and for the District OF Co
hIubia, this 9th day Of January. A D. 1907
W. HAYDEN COLLINS.
Notary Public. D C.
MY commission expires December IT, 1910
II
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
PRAISES RULERS
OF THE DISTRICT
Commissioners Govern
ment Best Under Sun,
Says Randle.

The District Commissioners powers
were discussed last evening at the Cit
liens Association at Randle Highlands.
All the prominent citizens of the COM
munity were present. President Charles
G. Robinson presided. and c. a. Barker.
the secretary. read numerous eommunl-
cation from the Commissioners and
others
A resolution OF thanks 10 the Commits
sioners for granting this section sewer
and water was passed On this resolu-
ton Colonel Randle. in praising The
Commissioners. said in part;
The District OF Columbia has a larg-
er population than Utah or Montana,
ana has population greater than Idaho
and Nevada combined. The District
Commissioners have more power than
the governors OF any OF these States.
so far as the practical execution OF the
laws. With three broad-gauged Com
m-ssioners, We have the best govern
ment under the sun. but with Commits
sioners with narrow Views this would
be a worse government than the alton
Omy offered by Spain TO Cuba.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Purissima Rye Superior in Quality

You can depend on Vim. Cannon S
Purissima Rye giving satisfaction. It's a
high-grade whisky and is smooth and
mellow Phone y. SIS 1928 18th 81. NV.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
LADY COOKS PORTRAIT.

The halftone portrait of Lady Cook
published IN The Times last Monday
was a reproduction" of a photograph
copyrighted by George Grantham Balm.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
JAPAN is BUTrING IN.

The market for japanese beer is fast
Widening IN north China, Korea, and
Manehuria.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Meme Doubt That .ROyal PLIsen"

is the most extensively breWed OF light
beers. It's quality proves the assertion. Try
It. Leading bars. AbneT-Drury Brew. Co.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Painful Bunions and Corns

instantly relieved. J. J. Georges & Son.
Inc, foot specialists. 12ll Penn. ave.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Example of Self Sacrifice.

Fortunately our present Commission
ers are In the prime of their life, In the
full vigor OF their manhood. and men OF
a high sense OF honor. Commissioner
mcfarland this last summer took rest
abroad after his arduous duties as Com
missioner. While he was supposed 70 be
taking his rest. We learned he was
spending his time in studying the mu-
nicipal form Of government in the Old
World IN order 20 enable him. II pos
sible. 70 administer better the laws OF
Americas Capital
Commissioner West has recently had
an opportunity 10 go into newspaper
enterprise which would have paid MIN
twice his present salary. but declined
II In order 10 carry oct the great pub
lie enterprises lnaugurated during his
administration. Both these Commission
ers. selected from civil lie, are making
personal sacrifices In order 70 devote
the best years OF their lives To beaurify-
ing and Improving Washington city.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

directors Of the Northern Pacific have
HSeel ARE. regular quarterly dividend of
IA per cent payable February !.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Found Delicious NsapOlitan Ice Cream
Best Light Made,

5 Ice Bricks for &c. Lacey. COZ New
York ave. NV.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

currency is now returning from all
tHntry banks 20 reserve cities as Il
Ways has done in January after the
nuays. because after the crops have
cen moved and the holiday tradi.-g Is
yer there is no longer need for so much
sash in the country banks as they are
receiving from their dePOsitors.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

N.75.
Our inverted gas light.
Self regulator, no shadow.
GIG 18th. G. A. Muddiman < Co., 1904 G.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
THE WASHINGTON LOAN
AND TRUST COMPANY
once, Corner Ninth and : strssla

once, Corner Ninth and + 5treegA
PAID-UP CAPITAL. q. 600 900.
SURPLUS. $500. 900 (EARSED)
Leans in any amount made 90 A.
- proved real estate or collateral sE re-
sOnable rates.
Interest paid upon deposits on monthly
balances subject TO check.
This company acts executor Al.
- ministrator, trustee. agent treasurrr
- registrar. and ii all other nduciary ca.
pacities.
Boxes for rent In burglar and nreproof
- vaults for safe deposit and storafs Of
- valuable packages.
John JOY Prssl.sn.
JOHN A Wee Preslasnt
ELLIS SPEAR. Second Vice Prealdea n
ANDREW PARKER. Trsas1,rsr
HARRY Q. AEEM........AzsistAnt Treasurer
BOYD TAYLOR. Assistant Treasurer
THOMAS EAADl1E1 Real Estate Odicsf
ERED'k EICHELBERGER..... Trust Officsr
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT
Il prepared 10 assume the management Of
your real estate. Careful attention given %
AL esLaila.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

James McCrea has been elected a
member of the board OF directors OF the
philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
Ny.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Hungarian Gypsy Orchestra at

Park Hotel, Winter Garden. Rathskeiler.
n. Y. ave. and nth ST. F. L4dres. Prop.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
n. Y. STOCK MARKET

Quotations furnished BY Charles O. Gates
{ Co.. Munsey Buildingi Members New York
Stock Exchanged
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

HectOrs Of the United Conner have
aside $50 90 as the years REQUIRE
y Tor the preferred dividend in 1907.
~ have also increased the regular
on the common stock from 8 TO
Gent per annum by declaring a reg
: quarterly OF lie per cent and an
"a dividend OF u per cent.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Fast Ships as Scouts.

No word has yet been received AT the
Treasury Department from any OF its
three vessels engaged IN the search.
Three Of the fastest greyhounds OF the
service are scouting the regular trans
poTtati0n paIh all the way between New
York and san Juan, and by their ma
neuvers. circling and zigzagging, they
will examine a territory from 100 10 200
miles IN width. II is not expected. how
ever, that a report, even II the ship Is
found. will be received for TWO OF three
days, as the cutters would set about
towing the Ponce IN. II that should be
possible.
As the revenue ships are not equipped
with apparatus for wireless communica-
tiOn, any news of the supposedly i'll
fated vessel VIII be slow coming in.
II Is an unusual situation when as
many as three vessels OF the Revenue
Cutter Service are sent out after miss
ing ship. Within three hours after
the officials were appealed 10 10 assist
IN the search, the Mohawk had weighed
anchor and turned her nose out 10 sea.
smiling the salt air Tor a scent Of the
belated vessel
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
Coal! Coal! COAL

(Oall Goal! SOdlt
Best coal and wood. Lowest prices. r. J.
& NJ. c. Grace. 4th & + ne Phone E 2s3
The Washington times., 1907-01-09

scretary Ely. Of the New York Stock
shange. has received official notice
the Increase IN the capital stock OF
1hern Pacific from Sl55. 90. 900 TO $50,
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
II b reported - James r. Keene has

1t is reported that James r. Keene has
been engaged as manager for a large
pool which has been formed in Anal
gamated Copper II this Is true II Is
Mr.. keene's second venture in Amalga-
mated. Shortly after the organization
of the Amaigamated Copper Company
he was engaged 10 distribute a large
block OF Amalgamated stock
{. Ia IS sAid that inside brooklyn rand
Transit interests have accumulated
$1,000 shares OF that stock for the pur-
pose or making a neat turn. Yesterday
the court OF appeals decided that the
company had a right 20 charge q I0-cent
fare 10 Coney Island, and par Is talked
OF. The story Is that the stock referred
10 was bought az an average of Is. in
which case IL would seem that there
ought 10 be a profit in the deal for those
most Immediately concerned.
A syndicate. composed of j. p. Nor
gan g. Co. kiddeT. Peabody a Co. OF
Boston and Barring Bros. and J. 5 Nor
gan & Co. of London. has bought from
the American Telegraph and Telephone
Company S25.000O01 Of three-yeAr s per
cent notes due January. 1910 As vet
no public offering has been made but
the basis or yield viii probably be very
good.
The Washington times., 1907-01-09
SCOUTS SEARCH
FOR THE PONCE
lContInued LON - 20

fifteen TO twenty miles wide. The in
slant the ship Is discovered she will re-
port 10 the Navy Department by wire
less.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-30
Eells the Legislature that LEGAL
Option is Not One of his
Troubles.
Says it is "A Moral Question to be
Settled by the Representa-
tives of the People.
Considers their Hesitancy an Ar
gument in Favor OF the Initi-
atiye and Referendum.
Will Not Hesitate to Perform His
Duty When the Proper
Time Comes.

Gov. Johnson has made his reply to
the house resolution asking FOR his
opinion on the question oflocal option.
1t is characteristic of the chief execu-
tive and is worth reading. He says:
'Section four of article five Of the
constitution Of the state Of Minnesota
requires that:
g THE governor shall communicate
by message to each session of the legls-
lature such information touching the
state and condition of the country as
he may deem expedient
Conforming to this provision Of the
constitution, [ communicated to the
legislature a message conveying such
information upon the condition of the
state as l believed expedient, and gave
my recommendations in accordance
Herewith.
''The particular question included
in the house resolution was not specii.
cally alluded to, as it was fully Gov
cred in the subject under the title
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-30
MORE AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS
5stsss
Senator Stevens Would Provide for
Building Nine Of Them.

Senator Stevens of Crookston has
q bill in the upper house
of the legislature which follows out
the recommendations OF the Mime
sofa Educational association fer in
dustrial agricultural high schools.
The bill provides for an agricultur-
al high school in each of nine desig-
mated districts, dividing the state as
evenly as possible geographically,
and with regard to population. The
bill creates an experimental farm in
connection with each school and a
school and station, in addition to the
district stations, at Grand Rapids.
The appropriation carried in the
measure for each institution is $685.
600 for buildings and 24Oacres ofland
s25. 600 for other equipment, $4,000
annu ally for each institutions sup
port, and $4,000 for investigation il
agriculture.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-30
Initiative and Referendum, portion
of which was rs follows:

Initiative and Referendum, portion
of which was rs follows:
{: There can be, am sure, no valid
reason against the submission TO the
people of the proposed constitutional
amendment providing for a direct
Initiative andreferendun. This~Wouid
give the people an opportunity to vote
on the question whether orsnot they
want the right to instruct their repre-
sentatiyes and also the further right
to pass upon the laws enacted by the
Legislature.
"The fact that there is any doubt
in the minds of the house OF represen-
tatives, or hesitancy to proceed to any
action along this line, is, it seems to
me, an added argument for the adop-
tion Of the initiative and referendum,
which should obtain under purely
democratic form of government.
| "County option in the regulation Of
the liquor traffic is not as yet a politi-
/
political parties having ever declared
for or against it, and it is, therefore
purely moral question to be settled
by the representatives OF the people
AS it is moral question, and ont
which involves the principle Of loca
self-government, the members can,
am sure, be entrusted to and will trul,
represent their several constituencie
on this very important question, ant
will meet it with the courage of homes
conscience which is ever willing to NEE
any responsibility.
i "That it would be manifestly i'm
proper and indicate for me to discus
this question in further detail at thi
time is evident from the fact that tn
resolution was not concurrent, an
was not joined in by the senate, an
that there is now pending in that bod
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-30
ELECTS OFFICERS
New Ulm's Popular Insurance
Comp any has its Annual.

The annual meeting ofthe Interstate
Accident and Relief Associ alton, the
most important accident insurance
organization west of Chicago, was held
at the home offices in this city Monday
evening. The meeting was character
lied by an unusually large attendance
of stockholders and agents and likewise
by spirit of general enthusiasm over
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-30

bill covering this very question, and
for the further reason that if such a
bill is passed. it will become my duty
to officially review the same.
:sShould legislation finally be en-
acted along this line, and reach the
executive Office, / will not hesitate in
the performance of my duty, and the
honest judgment of the legislature re-
Elected in its work would certainly
have much weight with me. AS the
members are, | am sure, quite familiar
with the subject under discussion,
have no doubt every duty will be met
when it is under consideration. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Alex gave q
party last evening in honor Of Melgel
| Hippert.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-30
CRONE BROS. SPECIALS.

Our new ginghams, lawns, suitings
and summer dress goods are all in.
Bismark Herring, something extra
delicious.
Shoes new line. all styles.
Groceries fresh every day.
Fine dill pickles, our own make
something good.
A new line OF fine petticoats.
Spring goods arriving every day
Eggs taken in trade.
Swansdown prepared cake -four
rs cents.
Muslin underwear, fine line.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-30

The Athletes took three straight
games from the Buengers Monday
evening, the scores being as follows:
BUENGERS s.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-01-30

the work ccomplished during the year.
Those present from out of town were
G. T.. Woolley of I;utfalo, j. ~
Woolley of Lambertons W alter e3ood-s
rich of Marshall, w. B. Gislason ans
Fl. Z. Smell of Minneapolis, Chris
Aryeson and W. r. Hodges OF Sleepy
Eye, A. J. Kelly of Minneota and ~
J. Tully.
G. w. Barnes, Gen. Bobleter,
r. Hodges, Einar Hoidale and Dr.
Stricken were elected as directors Tor
the ensuing year and after hearty
repast at the Dakota House the new
board held meeting and elected the
| following officers: President. e. w.
Barnes: vice president, w. r. Hodges.
secretary and treasurer. Gen. BOB
Letter: assistant secretary, John Esa
Bobleter: medical director, Dr. .. q.
Stricken.
! Late in the evening the visitors and
local officers enjoyed the hospitality
OF the Dacotah Club.
John Lennon, a Minneapolis repre-
sentative, would do away with bill
boards and all public posters. The
bill makes a sweeping prohibition, IN
Guiding almost everything in the poster
line.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-24
AGED DIVINE NO MORE.
Rev. Mr.. Lord Departs This Life
at Advanced Age.
WELL KNOWN IN SOUTH.
Rector Of Christ Church. Vieksbnrg. q
Close Friend Of the Confederate Chief
Executive and Noted For His Many
Kind Acts.

New York. April 23.-Rev. William
W. Lord. one OF the Oldest clergymen
OF the Protestant Episcopal church.
and the minister and the friend OF the
late Hon. jefferson Davis. died Mon
day at the Hotel Clendennin in this
city. He was eighty-eigat years old,
and was born In Madison county. this
state He was a descendant of the
Lords OF Lyme. Conn. the first OF
whom was one OF the four primrry
patentees OF that state. He was edu.
Gated at New York university. and was
graduated from Princeton Theological
seminary In 1s45. He was the first
fellow OF that institution.
After his ordination he went south.
where his labors In the great cholera
epidemic at Baltimore and In the yel.
low fever epidemic In various south
ern cities made him thousands OF
friends. In later years he was rector
of Holy Trinity church. which Mr.
Davis attended. The two became
strong friends. At the outbreak Of the
civil war he became a Confederate
chaplain. nursing the sick and the
wounded and administering the last
sacraments to the dying
He was at vicksburg throughout the
siege. attending TO his duties as rec.
tor OF Christ church. as well as being
chaplain OF the besieged army. After
AZ n ..
chuch. Charleston. and later returned
20 vicksburg.
Befoe the war DR.. Lord was one of
the foremost leaders In the education
al movement In the south.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-04-24
ARSENAL ABlAzE.
Immense Quantities Of Naval stores
Valued at Large Sum. Consumed.

TouIon. France. April ga fire
which broke out In the arsenal early
Tuesday morning assumed alarming
proportions. Private residences out
side the arsenal were threatened.
immense quantities of stores have
been burned and damaged. amounting
10 many millions OF france have been
done. The wall OF storehouses fell In,
burying twenty men. ten OF whom were
severely injured. Two or three per
sons are believed TO have been killed.
Large bodies OF soldiers and sailors
are engaged In fighting the flames. but
all efforts to control the fire were
without success up TO noon Tuesday.
The building In which the COMMITTEES
OF inquiry appointed TO investigate the
explosion on board battleship lena. Is
holding its sessions was in flames. and
Il Is said most OF the documents re-.
lating 20 the investigation have been
destroyed.