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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-13
DEFENCE OPENS
Vigorously Attack States Argu-
ments in Capitol Trial
LAY BLAME ON ARCHITECT

II Is cOntended Lewis Had Authority
to Make Agreements For the State.
Prosecution Claims That Bills Were
False.
Harrisburg. Pa, June 10.-Both de-
fence and prosecution addressed the
Jury in the capitol conspiracy trial.
The defence made a vigorous attack
upon the arguments OF the common
wealth, which indicated that every
point will be challenged and that the
defence will rely largely upon the sin
cerity OF the men involved in the con-
tract and its execution. This was es-
pecially emphasized when ex-Attorney
General ". u. Hensel, attorney for
Congressman II. Burd Cassell. the con
tractor. said that IL there was no doubt
as to the adoption OF the agreement
upon a square foot OF workable
depth" the case falls
There were continual clashes be
tween the lawyers, the defence aiming
20 confine the commonwealth to the
smallest possible compass even in the
closing argument to the jury Some OF
these differences were pronounced and
so interrupted the argument that
Judge Kunkel interviewed and straight
ened out the difficulties.
Deputy Attorney General Cunning
hams speech was remarkable for it's
grasp OF the intricacies OF the case. as
much so as the two-day speech he
made in the first capitol trial in March.
he go H.
and directly charged that every man
mentioned in the indictment was
guilty Of conspiracy. The contractor
was charged with making false bills
and the architect with approving them,
while the others line Of conduct was
such that the charge could be inferred
from the fact that they passed and
paid bills which were fraudulent upon
their face and which they could have
verified had they referred 20 the con
tract on file in the capitol. The experts
for the defence were ridiculed. and
Mr.. Cunningham claimed that even
had the right 10 charge by a cubic
foot been allowed by law the defence
could not make its figures accord with
those In the bill. because there was no
distinction made between heavy and
light construction. the failure TO do
which cost the state hundreds of dol.
lars in the invoice in question.
Mr. Graham charged once during the
speech that Mr.. Cunningham was try.
ing 10 make impressions by innuen-
does, and a spirited controversy en-
sued. Just before Mr.. Cunningham
closed Mr.. Graham objected to his use
OF matter he considered was not prop
erly in evidence.
Mr. Hensel contended that Lewis
was invested with authority 10 make
agreements 20 bind the state. and that
his testimony. which had not been at.
tackled or refuted. must be considered.
He said that the architect was forced
20 devise a method OF measurement
so that the bills could be handled. and
the result was a standard. mutually
agreed upon. which was favorable to
the state. It's application. he asserted
was honest in spite Of the allegations
of the commonwealth and the so-calied
suspicious circumstances" which were
''magnified" by the prosecution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-13
Banker a Horse Thief.

indianapolis. Ind. June 10.-Plead-
ing guilty to horse stealing. Robert II.
Green, OF Waynetown, vice president
of the Farmers and Merchants bank,
of that place. a trustee of the local
Methodist church and a large property
owner. was sentenced TO from one to
fourteen years In the state peniten-
tiary. He was DISTINGUISHED for one
year and was fined $40. A number of
stolen animals were found in Green's
possession when he was arrested here
under an assumed name.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-13
smusaIed Gowns SOLD In Jersey capito

Struggled Gowns Sold In Jersey Capitol
Trenton, n. j., June 1O.-Thomas j
AlcOtt, United States marshal. sold
the struggled goods Of Josephine A
Byrne. Of New York. using the assem-
bly, chamber Of the state house for the
purpose. the United States custom
house here being torn apart in re.
building. Business in the state hous
was at a standstill while the marshal
exhibited the pretty Paris creations
shd even Governor Fort could not re
sist the temptation TO go TO the cham.
Der where all OF the stenographers o.
the building. as well as Trenton society
OF fair ones. were gathered adm.rin
the fashions. The government realized
S652.20 from the sale. almost the duty
charges.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-13
STEEL PRICES CUT
Manufacturers Agree Upon a Genera
Reduction.

Manufacturers Agree Upon a Genera
Reduction.
New York, June 10.-Announcemen'
was made by Judge Ebert H. Gary
chairman of the United States Stee
Corporation, that a general reduction
in the prices OF finished steel products
had been agreed upon by representa-
tives of the large steel interests after
an all-day conference. The reduction
affects billets, steel bars, plates. struO-
tural iron, merchant pipe and wire
nails.
The statement was as follows:
The representatives OF the leading
steel manufacturing companies have
been in session during the day. II
understood that the price of iron or
has been or will soon be reduced T.
so cents per ton base.
Each one OF the steel manufactur
ers expressed the opinion that Their
should be a readjustment in the prices
OF their respective commodities. as
follows: Billets. from S2s per ton tc
$26; sheet bars, from 500 per ton (
s27; plates. from $40 per 100 poun IS
to $1-60 per 100 pounds; mefchan
pipe. a reduction of two points. or s,
per ton; wire nails. from S2.O5 per 10
pounds to S195 per 100 pounds.
sheet and plates were reduced early
in the year; therefore no changes were
considered in the prices OF these pro
ducts.
1t is hoped these changes will not
necessitate a general or radical read
justment OF wages. which it is DESTROYS
TO avoid"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-13
5000 Tax Dodgers pIscovered.

Pittsburg, June 10.-Over 5000 per.
sons who are alleged to have been
lodging their personal property tax
have been discovered and assessed by
the board OF tax assessment and re
vision. AS a result the valuation of
personal property In Allegheny county
subject TO a tax OF four mills on the
dollar Is siS1-0OQoo0, This exceeds the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-13
return Tor 1907 by about $1,000. 600.
Hail storm In Cumberland Valley.

Harrisburg. Pa, June 10.-A severe
hail storm swept over the Cumberland
valley. reaching this city. Much dam
age was done to fruit trees and grow
ing graiz.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-06-13
if YOU WILL TALK WITH YOUR NEIGH

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

quotations given below are for large
lots Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGS. = Nearby fresh Virginia. 15;
west Virginia and southwest Virginia,
l4a14k; Tennessee, 14a14h duck eggs,
Western f1rsts. 30a30k: seconds, s4a25.
Process. fancy. 25a26; fair to good. ga
% Store packed. fresh. 19a2O.
CHEESE. - New York state factory,
new. large. legal
OuLTRY.-Chickens, spring. per h.,
2saSo: chickens. winter. 18a22; mems, per
h.. 141a ROSTERS, per h., Z; keats, per
h.. -; turkeys. toms, per Id. 14a15:
turkeys: hens. per h.. 16a17: ducks. or
DRESSED PouLTRY.-Hens. choice.
per h.. Is; ROSTERS. per h.. 7as;
chickens, per h.. 1sa20: ducks, per h..
13a16; turkeys. hens, per h., Halo; tur-
keys. toms. per h.. 16a17.
VEGETABLES. - Potatoes, Der Dbl,
No. l. 1.6Oa2.25: per bu.. S5a9O: No. 2.
per bbl. 5Oa1 90: sweet potatoes, per
Dbl, aooa5O0: vans. per Dbl. 350a4.5o:
cucumbers. Fla. per basket, 2.ooa3..o:
bu.. 80; peppers. Fla. per carrier. 1.50a
200: cabbage. early Yorks, per bbl.,
200; caulflower. per basket. 1.0Oa2. 25;
kale. per Dbl. 25a50; spinach, per bbl.,
LOCAL so: eggplant. per crate, 1.7ca2.5O;
beans, Fla. per basket. 2.5Oa3oO; new
beets. per bunch, 3a5; lettuce. Per Las
ket, 1.0Oa2.5O; okra. per carrier. 2.5oa
800; celery per bunch h.. So al 90; celery.
sprouts per qt., Sa1O; tomatoes. Fla,
per crate. 1Oa2.5O; peas, per basket.
1.50a225; asparagus, per doz punches,
2.00a30O; rhubarb. per doz. punches. IS
a45.
GREEN FRUITS: Apples. per Dbl.
800: navels. Cal. per box. c50a3.25;
grape fruit, per crate. 30Oa5.o0: tanger-
ines. per strap, 3.5Oa6.OO; pineapples.
Fla. per crate 3.OOa4W; cranberries.
7O0a1O.OO; Strawberries. Fla, per qt.,
15a25.
HAY AND STRAW. - Hay, western,
No I. 17.OOa17.5O; No. 2. 1600a16.50:
mixed. 14.ooa160O Straw. rye. bundle,
10 5Oa14OO; rye. machine thrash, 9.OOa
ton 9.0Oa9.5O.
neat. per cwt., 500: large, 75oas.0o.
LIVE STOCK.-Cattle. extra, per cwt..
6.O0a65O; butcher, per cwt. 5.00a550:
ordinary. per cwt.. 2.50a3.00. Hogs. per
5a51 v fall lambs, choice. per TO-. as:
spring lambs. choice. per h.. 10a11.
Calves. choice. per h.. ~: medium,
per h., CAT.
BEEF CUTS.-Ribs, No. 1, per h.. Is:
No. .. IA: No. 3. IL. Rounds, No. 1, per
h.. 1919; No. ., 8: No. 3. 8. Loins. No. 1.
per h.. Ia; No. 2, IS; No. B. IL. Chucks.
No. 1. per h.. 8: No. 2. 8: No. ). Z.
WOOL AND HIDES.-Wool. washed.
free Of burrs. per h.. %; unwashed. 1sa
81. Hides, green. per h.. 5: dry. per h..
Call. sheepskins. green. each. 5Oa75:
dry each, 25a6O Mink. each, 2.0Oa2 so:
raccoon. 25a75; red fox. 1.25a1 80; skunk.
25a75: opossum. 1Oa15; gray fox 35a6O;
muskrat, 15a27; muskrat kits. 8; rabbit
skins. 1. Calfskins, green, each. 1.OOa
1.25; dry flint hides. per h.. 8; dry
sailed hides. 8.
GRA1N.-Wheat, per bu., 81a95. Corn,
shelled. new, 7Oa75: ear, 3.25a3.50. Oats,
western white, No. =. per bu.. 6Oa65:
mixed. 59a63. Bran, per ton. 30OOa32.O0.
MiddlingS. DER ton. 3OOOa32.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
HEARST STILL DELVES
KEEPS ON CONTRASTING NEW
YORK MAYoRALTY ELECTION.

NEW YORK, April 13.-The selection
Of a jury to sit In the New York city
mayoralty recount. directed in quo war
ranto proceedings instituted by Attorney
General jackson, was begun before JUS
tice John s. Lambert of Buffalo In the
supreme court today. Attorney General
jackson appeared in person to represent
the state. He was assisted by Clarence
J. Shearn and Charles A. Dolson. William
r. Hearst. who contests the legality of
Mayor McClellan's election, was represent
ed by Melvin @. Palliser and H. M. Hitch
ings, while Eugene Lamb Richards for
mer Justice G. d. D. Hasbrouch and
Henry w. Herbert were present to look
after Mayor McClellan's interests.
Mr. Hearst has been contending for
this recount ever since the election Of
1906 and it has been opposed by Mayor
Mcclellan in several legal contests over
preliminary questions. There are 1.94S
ballot boxes. all Of which may be opened
and their contents counted. This task
may keep the court busy for months.
Mayor McClellan's term expires in 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
LIVERPOOL Cotton Prices,
Drop in Cotton Options.

NEW YORK, April 13.-The price Of
cotton options on the New York cotton
exchange went below cents A pound
today for the first time since September.
1906 The price working lower since
January owing to a poor demand from the
cotton trade and recently this movement
was accelerated by favorable prospects
concerning the new crop. May cotton sold
at S96 cents per pound. 30 points lower
than Saturdays closing and 2.s3 cents per
pound lower than the high price Of Jan
uary last.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Court Dismisses Juror.

John j. Needing, a juror I'm Circuit Court
No. 2, according to the information fur
nished Justice Anderson, inquired of
counsel in a case which was being tried
before him and eleven other jurors as to
the result of a former trial of the same
case. Justice Anderson dismissed the
juror from further service before the
court The case was continued.
Justice Anderson took occasion to i'm
press the remaining members of the panel
with the necessity of securing informa-
ton concerning cases brought before
them only from witnesses on the stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Money at so and go
LOANED ON d. c. REAL ESTATE.
Floyd E. Davis,
mhl9.3Ot 7TH AND e S.w.
Half Issue of Illinois Central Stock.

NEW YORK, April ia circular is
sued to the stockholders OF the Illinois
Central railroad today announced that
1t is the intention Of the directors to is
sue only one-half Of the $2S 512. 600 Of new
stock if it is authorized by the stock
holders at a meeting May 1S. The other
half of the proposed issue will be kept
in reserve in the company's treasury. 1t
is also announced that stockholders will
be asked at the May meeting to author
ize the purchase of the Kensington and
Eastern railroad and the Memphis State
Line railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
FEAR THE ALDRICH BILL.
Many Banks and Trust Companies
Voice Their Protest.

CHICAGO. April 13.-The Tribune today
says:
''Fhe Aldrich currency bill. now being
considered by the House committee on
banking and currency. has met with OPP
position from the clearing houses and ma
tional banks in practically every city in
the country Even the state banks and the
trust companies which are not directly
concerned in the act. have voiced their
displeasure at the proposed law.
~ canvass Of the national banks Of the
country shows practically every one fears
the result OF the Aldrich act in case 1t
becomes a law. The most prominent ex-
ception to this-the only large city fnsti-
tuition which favors the bills a large
Washington institution, which has mill
lions Of government bonds in its vaults.
There are some banks throughout the
country which. although opposed to the
bill In some particulars. are willing to &C
cept 1t as a temporary guard against a
repetition OF the recent panic. but the
majority declare It to be not only d USE
less but a harmful measure.
In a total Of 421 banks In thirty-seven
cities II declared in favor of the bill,
while 40 voted against 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
OPPOSE ALDRICB BILL
DELEGATION COMING HERE
FROM NEW YORK CITY.

NEW YORK. April 13.-The Merchants
Association of New York will send q dele
CATION to Washington next Wednesday to
appear before the House committee on
banking and currency In opposition to the
Aldrich bill, according to an announce
ment made today. The delegation will be
headed by f. .. Page. chairman of the
Association on Commercial Law. which
has been i'm correspondence with similar
commercial organizations throughout the
United States on the subject Of currency
legislation. More than forty of these or
CARNATIONS have reported to the Mer-
chants Association the adoption of reso-
lutions against the Aldrich bill.
FEAR THE AIDRICH BILL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
BULLS AND BEARS

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, April 13.-Railroad mas
ayers as class are still discouraged over
the returns that are coming to hand They
are specially troubled over their inability
to curtaiI expenses in proportion to the
falling off in gross receipts. A few rail-
road officials think that the March state
ment on the whole will make a more
favorable exhibit with respect to net earn
ings than it was possible to make In De-
cember. January or February. They say.
however, that II wages are not to be re-
duced and rates are not to be increased
they do not think it will be possible to
bring expenses down much further than
they are at the present time.
Wall street interests say that there is
nothing in the situation here except the
abundance of money to Justify an ag-
gressive campaign for higher prices. On
the contrary, they think that actual con-
ditions and the immediate outlook war
rant a continuance of inactivity and ten
dency TO lower prices. In spite of this
they would not be surprised to see the
active issues further advanced to pave the
way for financing to be done in the near
future by three railroads. in two of which
E. Fl. Hartman is the dominant factor.
Most speculative interests are inclined
to think that the market this week. chief
ly because OF the approaching holidays.
will be quiet and inclined to sell off. In
fact, they would not be surprised to see
the operators on the short side more
aggressive than those on the long side.
Those familiar with conditions In Mex
leo say that the fact that there has not
been a single bank failure In that coun-
try within the last year. although money
was tight, is worthy OF special attention
in considering the proposed merger OF
the principal railroads in the republic.
Undoubtedly the strong position Of the
banks for some months has been due
largely to the precautionary measures
taken by Finance Minister Limantour.
New York bankers with keen interest
are now watching the plan which he is
promulgating for a further development
and strengthening of the banking system
and commercial interest Of Mexico
Ihey believe that when these plans are
carried out the financial position Of Mex
leo will be stronger than ever. They add
that what Is being done along these lines
should beget confidence in the railroads
of Mexico on the part of American and
European investors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Company Claims Damages.

The Miller-Kopp Cut Stone Company
today instituted suit against Arthur Cow
sill for the recovery Of damages for al
legged breach of contract The declara-
ton was filed by Attorneys Lambert &
Mclean and r. II. Yeatman. Damages
are claimed i'm the sum of S3.Oi5 with
interest from October n, 1907
The sui; grows cut of an alleged con-
tract between the company named and
Mr. Cowsill whereby the company ex-
pected to furnish the stone necessary for
the construction of officers quarters at
the Marine barracks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
THE BALTIMORE MARKETS.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md. April l3.-WHEAT-Dul1;
spot contract. 9+1Sa949s: spot No. = red western,
9aa9als: April. 9i1aa94A: May, a5laaa5a,: July,
4.I02 bushels: southern grade. 31a'4t2.
CORN Dull: spot mixed 6atat91S No. 2
white. 69S.a70: April ga. a69l4: May 69a,a7O:
July. ~ asked: steamer. 65I4a65ll: receipts,
1892 bushels: southern white corn. 20; southern
yellow corn. 20.
OATS Steady: No. white. 51laaa9: No. 3
white. 56a5S: No. mixed, J512aJti; receipts
l2.544 bushels
RYE-Dmll; No. western domestic S4aSJ. re-
ceipts 1854 bushels.
HAY-Steady; No. timothy, 1650al7. 90; No.
1 clover mixed. 14.10.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-very dull; steam to Liv-
erpool, per bushel. Id April: Cork for orders.
per quarter. Is ApriI-May.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Randle Highlands News.

Mr.. r. A. Hooes recently moved into
one of the United States Realty Company
houses on Minnesota avenue.
There was recently organized in the
Baptist Church boys brigade, and last
Friday night Sc .eral of them took a quick
two-mile walk as an endurance test.
The pastor of the Baptist Church will
leave Thursday for weeks vacation
among friends in Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Women's Societies to Meet.

The Women's Societies of the First
Baptist Church have arranged to meet
tomorrow at IL o'clock in the church, at
10th and o streets northwest. Rev.
J. Scarito, the new pastor of
the First Italian Baptist Church of this
city. will deliver the principal address.
will be served at 1890 O'Clock
At the afternoon session the current
events committee will report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Body Found in Canal.

The body of Bun Turney, colored. TWEEN
ty-six years of age, of Martinsburg. W.
Va, was found floating in the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal. near Georgetown. this
morning by Edward Smith of 1922 34th
street. The police were notified, and the
body was sent to the morgue. Turley,
who was employed on a grain boat, is
supposed to have accidentally fallen over
board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
WEDDING IN ALEXANDRIA.
Local Party Goes to Virginia Cit
in Automobile.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 13.-Niiss
Ernestine McNett and Charles F. Pryor,
both Of Washington. d. c.. were married
at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the parlors
Of the Hotel F1eischmann by Rev. Edgar
Carpenter. rector of Grace p. e. Church.
The wedding party. which included several
friends Of the bride and groom. came here
in a large automobile.
After the ceremony dinner was served.
The party then returned to Washington.
Mr.. Pryor Is connected with the business
staff of the Belasco Theater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO. April 13.-Wheat opened
firm today because of continued absence
Of rain in the southwest and small re-
ceiptS in the northwest. May opened Il
to ssc higher at 92ssa92sl. and sold at
?o7s
May corn opened a shade higher at SO,
and sold UP to 6S%.
May oats opened " higher at S32.. and
sold at 53H
May provisions opened steady; pork ~
higher at 1916; lard unchanged at s.371a;
ribs a shade lower to shade higher at
7.29 to 7.222h1a
Wheat-Prices held firm until the last
hour. when they weakened because Of
reports of good weather for farm work
in the northwest. May sold of to 81 "A },
and the market closed weak with May
Y lower, at 91ts
Corn-Selling by cash houses caused
an easy tone In the market late in the
close was easy. with May a shade lower,
at 67B.
Close: wheat-May. 91%; July. s5A;
ctorn"May, S17a; July. s4A; September.
g.
Oats-May. old. 531a July. old, 32h;
July 43A: September, 37M.
Pork-May. 1910; July, 137Oa13. TN:
September. 400.
Lard. Lard-M y az s27h; July s.47'sas5o; Sep
Ribs-May. 715: July. 7.4o; September,
7.65
Rye-Cash.. 77a7s.
Barley-Cash, 67a13
Timothy-April, 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Wants Husband to Support Her.

Mrs Lucy Ficco today filed suit In the
District Supreme Court to require her
husband. Antonio Ficco, a native of Italy,
who has resided many years in this coun-
fry to contribute to her support. She
says they were married June 10. 1909. and
have two children. Cruelty IL alleged. At
torrey G. s. Hillyer represents the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
Closing Quotations.

Closing Quotations.
At the close of the stock exchange the
following stocks had changed In price
since above quotations, there being no
change In balance of the closing prices:
Amalagamated Copper, SIS
American Beet Sugar, 1875.
American Smelling, 69h.
Anaconda, 36&.
Atchison, Top. & S. Fe, pfd.. ~.
Canadian Pacific. 1875.
Chicago Great Western, 81.
Chicago & N. w. 147.
Colorado Southern. 3sh
Col. & Hooking Coal and Iron, 1874.
Consolidated Gas. 11Sb.
Corn Products. 14h.
Delaware & Hudson, 1o23s
Erie, common, 11A.
Great Northern. pfd., 124h.
Interboro Metropolitan, 1OA.
1nterboro Metropolitan, pfd., 2S3s.
Kansas City Southern, pfd., 80.
Mexican Central, 1871.
Missouri Pacific. 437s.
National Lead, 54A.
New York Air Brake, 69N.
Northern Pacific, 126A.
Pennsylvania r. r.. 117A.
Peoples Gas of Chicago, SJh.
Reading. 1O4A.
Rock Island, CON-, 14N
Rock Island, pfd., 2sK.
Southern Railway, 73A.
Toledo, st; L. & West. pfd., Al.
Union Pacific, pfd., 1913.
L. S. Steel, pfd.. 3sk.
Wisconsin Central. Az.
Wooden Goods, 2Ob
Wooden Goods. pfd.. 81.
BONDS
American Tobacco Is, 1O3s4.
lnterboro Metropolitan AIS. 64,l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13
SELLS APARTMENT HOUSE.
Real Estate Firm of Shannon
Luchs Reports Transaction.

The firm Of Shannon & Luchs. real es-
tate brokers, reports the sale Of the
apartment house, 842 Orleans place. north
east. for Thomas H. Melton. builder. to
an individual from vest Virginia. who
will hold 1t as an investment. 1t 10 Che
third apartment house that the same firm
has sold for Mr.. Melton within the past
month in the same street. The consider
alton was about $500. and the rent that
the property is now bringing will yield a
desirable income on the amount OF the in
vestment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-13

CHICAGO, April 13.-The separator mill
Of the Aetna Powder Company. at Miller.
Ind. was completely wrecked today by
the explosion Of quantity of nitro glyc-
erin. Nobody was in or about the mill al
the time. and the cause of the explosion
is unknown. The building was blown en-
tirely to pieces the wreckage being scat
tered for over q quarter Of q mile around.