Evening Star Newspaper, April 8, 1896, Page 3

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Heald and Jesse W. ® acted as palibearers. ——__.__ Heart Disease. Coroner Hammett investigated the death of Frederick Richter, the elderly man who was found dead in bed at his home in South Washington Sunday. He found that death resulted from heart disease, and an inquest was not necessary. -|MURDER scing of Geseet? sené| A Crippled Shoemaker Killed and 7 ‘A MYSTERY Terribly Mutilated. NO CLUE 70 THE ASSAILANT —_-—___ Coroner's Inquest Fails to Solve the * Problem. - DETECTIVES AT WORK One of the most brutal murders in the history of crime in the District was com- mitted last night some time between 8 and 9 o'clock on 9th street northwest. A most remarkable feature of the murder was the fact that it took place within half a block of the eighth precinct station house. The room in which the killing was done showed that there had been a fierce and determined struggle, yet not a sound was heard out- side the little shenty to give the alarm to passers-by. Six policemen were held in reserve at the station house during ‘the evening, yet they had not the slightest sus- picion nor any reason to suspect that mur- der was being done so near at hand. Wesley Hall, a middle-aged colored shoe- maker, occupied the one-room house, No. 2101 9th street. He was a hunchback and crippled, and unable to move about without the aid of crutches. Last evening he was busily engaged on a pair of shoes, in a hurry to get through to go to church. About 7:45 o'clock a colored woman who lives near by, Mrs. Frances Trusty, passed Hall's house, and seeing him at work in- side, spoke to him and asked the time. About three hours later she again passed ‘all's house on her way home from church. She called to him, but received no answer, and seeing the door partly open, she ven- tured In. Her attention was first attracted by the great disorder of the room, and looking around, she saw Hall lying on the floor. He was lying in a pool of blood, with his legs resting up against a little stove. The furniture was thrown about and brok~ en, and on the floor, walls and ceiling were reat blotches of blood. The woman hur- Tied out and aroused a neighbor, William Clemens, who at once notified the police. Badly Mutilated. Sergt. Montgomery ran to the house and made a thorough examination. Hall was badly cut and beaten. On the floor was a brick, covered with blood, with which he had evidently been struck again and again. It was evident that a chair Was also used 4S a weapon, and a blow from this ci in the head cf the Poor little anscrakes A razor was also found, covered with blood, and there were deep gashes about the head and neck of the murdered man. From the appearance of the room it would seem as if Hall's assailant had chased him from corner to corner, cuating or striking him with the club every time he came within reach. There were signs of a des. perate struggle, showing that Hall had fought vainly for his life. The surprising feature of it all is that, inasmuch as he was not killed by a single blow, he did not make such an outcry as would summon re- ef. Clemens lived next door to the un-, fortunate man, and the two houses are’ separated orly by a thin wooden partition. It seems incredible that Clemens, who was in his room all the evening, heard nothing of the assault. Yet he claims to have heard absolutely nothing in the way of an unusual or alarming sound. Robbery the Motive. There was not a single clue that would lead to the discovery of the murderer. So far as the police could learn last night, no suspicious-looking person was seen to en- ter Hall's house or loiter in the neighbor- hood. That robbery was the motive was shown by the fact that a small toy savings bank, which contained about $5, had been taken out of the trunk and smashed to pleces and the contents appropriated. A silver watch which Hall wore was also taken. The murderer must have been cov- ered with blood before he finished his ghastly work, and could not have gone through the streets for any great distance without being detected. While no theory has yet been advanced by the police, they are inclined to the belief that some one in the immediate neighborhood committed the crime, and there was talk last night of searching the houses for bloody clothing before it could be destroyed by the mur- derer. It is thought that the murder was com- mitted about two hours previous to the dis- covery, as the body was cold and rigid when discovered. Policemen Stuart and Boswell passed the house about 10 o'clock, and Sergt. Montgomery passed there a few minutes before that hour. Another officer passed up and down 9th street past the house several times during the evening, but heard nothing to attract his attention at any time. Church Funds. ‘The murdered man was treasurer of the Colored Lutheran Church Lyceum, Lut had turned over the money in his hands a few days before. Rev. Mr. Wiseman, pastor of the church, was called, but he could offer no suggestions except those that presented themselves to other observers. He said the dead man had been a regular attendant at his church, and had lived a quiet, orderly life, making his living by cobbling. Hall was a singl> man. cousin, Hezekiah Prather, occupied the room with him, Lut he is employed at the 14th street power house at nizhts and sleeps during the day. ‘The old man was alone at nights. His Cousin. Prather arrived at the house about 1 o'clock this morning. He identifled the razor as his property, and said that the last time he saw it was several days ago, when he placed it in the bureau drawer. The bank which had been broken open and robbed by the murderer also heionged to Prather. Prather said that he left the house to go to work about 6:45, and had not heard of kis cousin's death until notified py telephone. This Morning. ‘The further investigation of the murder today simply served to deepen the mystery surrounding the case. The room in which the little hunchback met his death is per- haps eight or tea feet square. It was de- cently furnished, and in one corner was a book case filled with books, for Hall was quite fond of reading, and was regarded in the neighborhood as a well-informed man. He was talkative, and very fond of a good-natured disputation—like most cob- blers. In the center of the room stood the little box-stove. In the struggle it was broken and the stove pipe was pulled out of place. Hall was evidently dressing to go out when he was attacked, for when the body was found it was partly clothed in his Sunday best. The interior of the room presents a ghastly appearance by daylight. There is blood everywhere, and it seems impossible that the assailant could have escaped with- out being drenched with it. The police are seeking to get some trace of bloody cloth- ing somewhere in the neighborhood, but so far without success. They also hope to get some clue through the physicians of the city, for it is thought that the murderer must have received some sort of injuries during the scuffle that would require med- ical treatment. . Strange Features. ‘The horrible mutilation of the body is one of the most difficult features of the case to understand. The right side of the man’s throat was cut from the ear downward for a distance of several inches. Yet the razor with which this was done was locked up in bureau drawer along with the little toy Sank when the murderer entered the house. It is evident that the man’s skull was crushed with the brick before his throat was cut, and he may have been dead even then. There were jagged cuts atout the shoulders, and his nose and right thumb were both mashed to a jelly. He was a little wizened-up man, who was un- able to move without the aid of crutches, and the murderer seems to have taken ma- licious pleasure-in the mutilation of his victim. He must have remained some lit- tle time in the room after the murder, for he made a thorough examination of the bureau, took away with him an old pistol that he found in one of the drawers and stopped to break open the little bank before he left. Left-Handed Man. z Deputy Coroner Glazebrook, who. per- cutting Hall was one that was locked in a tn SST i Re) Hf af it ih HN THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP, iN \) 60% ty. 4 cksonw é Sos! Coser fain. = 0? Snow, EXPLANATORY NOTE: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian time. Solid Ines are 1s0- bars, or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. lines of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words “High” and “Low’ areas of high and .ow barometer. Small arrows fly Dotted lines are isotherms, or Shaded areas are regions where rain or with the wind c FAIR TONIGHT. Probably Fair Tomorrow Until Even- ing, When. It May Rain. + Forecast till 8 p.m. Thursday—For the District of Columbia and Maryland, fair tonight and urtil Thursday afternoon, prob- ably follawed by showers Thursday night or Friday; warmer; easterly winds. For Virginia, fair tonight; Thursday, in- creasing cloudiness, probably showers Thursday night; warmer; easterly winds. Weather conditions and general fore- cast—The barometer has risen generally over the districts east of the Mississippi and continues highest north of the upper lake region. It has also risen over the Rocky mountain districts. There is a de- Pression of moderate energy central over northern Texas and a second depression to the north of Montana. The barometer has fallen slowly in the Mississippi valley, at- tended by light rains south of Missouri and light snow to the north of thar state. | It is slightly colder on the south Atlantic coast and at Rocky novntain stations; elsewhere the temperature has remained about stationary. The weather was fair this morning over the regions east of the Mississippi, but there is general cloudiness from the Mis- sissipp! westward to the Rccky mountains. The following heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported: During the past twenty-four hours—Prince Albert, 1.40. Rivers—The following changes in the Tivers (in feet and tenths) have occur- red: Risen, 0.6 at Cairo ard 5.0 at Kansas City. Fallen, 0.4 at Pittsburg, 2.0 at Park- ersburg, 4.8 at Cincinnati, 8:4 at Louisville, and 11.7 at Chattanooga. a The river is above the danger line, and stationary, 2.8 at Nashville. The weather will continue fair, but with increasing cloudiness, on the Atlantle coast until Thursday afternoon. Showers are in- dicated for the Ohio and lower Mississippi valleys. It will be warmer generally throughout fie regions east of the Mississtppi Thurs- lay. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 44; condi tion, 7; receiving reserv»ir, temperature, 4 condition at north connection, —; condition at south connection, 12; distributing reser- voir, temperature, 45; condition at influent gate house, 7; effluent gate houce, 6. Tide Tuble. ‘Today—Low tide, 11 a.m. and 11:24 p.m. high tide, 4:28 a.m. and 4:41 p.m. Tomorrow—Low tide, 11:50 um. high tide, 5:15 a.m, and 5:30 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Sun rises, 5:34; sun sets, + moon rises, 3:54 a.m. tomorrow. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 7:40 p.m.; extin- guishing begun at 4:23 a.m. The lighting is begun one hour before the time named. Naphthe lamps all lighted by 7:40 p.m.; extinguishing begun at 4:38. Range of the Thermometer. BUSY MUSICIANS , «| Seoand Day's Sousion ef tho Ne- tional League Today. RECEIVED BY PRESIDENT CLEVELAND Galveston, Texas, Desires to En- tertain the Convention Next Year. Ofar 226 mary |LIST OF DELEGATES The National League of Musicians of the United States, which ts in session today at Willard Hall, for the second day of the eleventh annual convention, is not finding time hanging heavily on its hands. The or- ganization held a session in Willard Hall this morning which was marked by con- tinuous activity and was received by Pres- show location of | dient Cleveland at the White House, the delegates were photographed in a body in front. of Willard Hall, and many of the members visited the Capitol for the purpose of personally enlisting the sympathy of Congressmen in fivor of a pending bill re- lating to army and navy bands. An after- noon session was held, and this evening at 8 o'clock the league will tender a reception to the civilian musiclans of Washington at Arion Hall, on 8th street northwest, the headquarters of Local No. 16. The hall has been appropriately decorated and elab- E. E. Gessler. Eugene Coffin. orate preparations have been made to ren- der the reception thoroughly enjoyable. After the reading of the minutes of the preceding meeting and the transaction of The following were the readings of the| ther routine business at the session this thermometer at the weather bureau toda: 8 a.m., 35; 2 p.m., 46; maximum, 48; min- imum, 30. THE WEATHER FORECASTS BY FLAG SIGNALS, No. 1. No, 2 No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. Clear or fair Rain or ‘Temperature Cold wave. weather. snow. signal. a Explanation of the FI ‘The flags are hotsted each day upon the Issue of tie morni; They indicate the weather that may be expected during the ticularly the last twenty-four hours of that perlod. They are to be rei downward. If more than one kind of weather is predicted for the peri condi-fons first med tn the forecast will be represented Ly the uppermost fing. ‘cold wave’ 1s included in the forecast message. the cold-wave flag wil: ofa proper weather flag. ‘The temperature flag, when placed above numbers 1, placed below numbers 1, 2 or 8, indicates colder weather; the temperature will remain stationary. ing weather map and ffoat until dark. following thirty-six houra, but more par- ad from’ the top of the staff lod from § p.m. to 8 p.m. the When a warning be displayed below the f 2 or 3, indicates warmer (weather; when when not displayed, thé indications are that formed the autopsy, said today that in his cpinton, from the position and character of the wound in the neck, Hall’s assailant was in all probability a left-handed man. It would have been next to impossible for aman to have made such a cut holding the razor in his right hand. The police of the eighth precinct have three colored men locked up, but simply as witnesses, for there is nothing in the way of direct evidence against any one of them, and it is said that all can prove a satis- factory alibi without the slightest difficulty. Detective Henry H. Lacey, who is particu- larly clever in ferreting out crimes among the colored element of the community, has been assigned to the case, but admitted this afternoon that there was not the slightest clue to work on. He thinks that one of the colored men who are locked up knows more about the case than he has yet told, and may yet say something that may give the police the scent. The Inquest. The inquest over the body was held at 11 o'clock this morning at the eighth pre- einct station. Dr. Glazebrook, the deputy coroner, testified as to the autopsy he made this morning. Dr. Glazebrook stated that he found on the side of the man’s head a fracture four by six inches in size. This was a fatal wound, although it might not have caused immediate death. On the right side of the neck was a deep cut, evidently made by a shurp instrument. The carotid artery was severed, and this alone was sufficient to cause death in a few minutes. Besides this, the right thumb was fractured, as by some blunt instrument, and the nose was broken. There were other cuts around the body. The doctor said that in all his ex- perience he had never seen a worse used body. From the fact that the razor used in bureau in the room, and that this bureau drawer was broken into, Dr. Glazebrook expressed the opinion that Hall was first Knocked senseless by the brick that was found on the floor and then slashed with the razor. Finding the Body. Policeman Barrett, the first man to reach the scene of the murder, and Frances ‘Trusty testified as to what they saw at the house last night, but they were unable to throw any additional light on the mys- tery. Frances said that she was at a re- hearsal for a concert last night. Clemens, who was held last night on suspicion, was there with her last nignt, vui left a few minutes before she did and walked home with a young colored girl. Hezekiah Prather, who lived with Hall, was next questioned, but as he left the house last night before 7 o'clock he did not know very much about the occurrence. He identified the razor and the little bank as his property. Prather was asked by Coroner Hammett whether he had any suspicion as to who committed the murder. He said he had not the slightest idea. Hall was a quiet, inof- fensive sort of man, who had many friends among the colored people in the neighbor- hood and who never seemed to make any ies. bees Possible Clue. Policeman Yoe testified that some time ago he arrested a young colored man nam- ed Eugene Alexander for housebreaking. Alexander and Hall were formerly friends, and Hall gave the evidence that resulted in sending Alexander to the Reform School. The man is now at liberty, and has been arrested several times since for minor offenses. Lewis H. Monroe, one of the three col- ored men who were arrested hy Policeman Murphy last night as witnesses, said that he was at the house last evening calling upon Hall. The old man, he said, was ‘eat for debates, and last evening when ie was over there they wero discussing the Cuban question. He left the house a few minutes after 7 o'clock and did not see Hall again. The inquest was then adjourned until to- morrow afternoon at 1 o'clock in the hope that by that time there may be some evi- dence they can go on. ——S Pond Released. By. agreement with Attorney W. Preston ‘Williamson, counsel for Mrs. Pond, Hol- Hster G. Pond was last evening released from jail, where he was sent about two weeks ago by Judge Hagner for refusing to pay his wife alimony. Pond, who is being sued for divorce, was about $200 in arrears, and, paying down half of it,’ Mr. Williamson consented to the man’s release. HIGH PRAISE: Associates of Dr. Ad@ison’ Honor His Memory. ~ At a meeting of the sjanding committee of the diocese of Washington held Monday afternoon suitable action Was taken upon the death of Rev. Dr. Addison,’ the late rector of Triaity Church. Rev. Dr. John H. Elliott presided, and Kev. Dr. R. H. Me- Kim offered the resoluticn that an appro- priate minute should be placed on record an expression of their deep sense of sorrow and of Icss. In part, the minute was as follows: “For nearly a generation Dr. Addison has stood in this city as a strong pillar of faith and righteousness. Steadily, bravely, contistenly and with a manty courage worthy of all horor, he has personified here at the capital of the nation the best quali- ties of the Christian man and the Christian miristry. It is not easy to estimate the full worth of such a li » shining steadily through a long course of years, without paling and without flickering. ‘The least that we can content ourselves with saying is that it has been a benediciion to this community, and now that its pure light has been extinguished in deith, we Tellect wit! saddened hearts how great is the loss to {he church and to the peopie of Washing. “For many years Dr. Addison’ been Influential In the diceene ne Manyiand, and upon her daughter, the young diocese of Washington, his death falls as a dis- tinct bereavement. The soundness of his learning, the breadth of his sympathies, his fidelity to the faith, his opeuness of mind, his transparent honesty, his fearlessness and his rare generosity of soul made him snes And trusted counsellor, whose pres- 2 Ye sadi: Iss zi i Wonk Sr eree geadiy, missed In’ the life’ and —_——__ Officers on ‘Trial. The police trial board today considered a case involving charges against Acting Sergi. Pearson and Colored Policeman Noah Sedg- wick of the ninth precinct. It appears that last winter there was a fire at the works of the Washington Brick Machine Company and President Holbrook remembered the policemen, firemen and others who assisted in the work of saving’the property. He treated them to both substantial and liquid refreshments, and there was an allegation to the effect that some’ of the policemen were permitted by the acting sergeant to indulge in something stronger than coffee. The matter was Investigated and was found, it is said, to be grourdiess; but a recent publication renewed the affair and today the colored policeman was charged with having circulated the report, while the acting sergeant was accused of having per- mitted the men under his command to vio- late the rules of the manual. Both officers denied the charges, and it 4s thought th will be exonerated: =i se ——-—}. Historical Papers. At the monthly meeting: ofi the District of Columbia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, to be held tils eYening in the red parlor of the Ebbitt Houge, papers are expected as follows: “The Northwest, as Affected by the Treaty,of (hent,” Prof. Thomas Wilson, LL.D., formerly United States consul at Ghent, ‘and ‘‘Mariamne of Belle Air—the History ofan, Old Virginia Mansion,” by Mr. George Carr Round of Manassas, Va. o7: tf 1 Divorce Griinted. er eeey: Judge Hagner today granted Mary V. Webster a divorce from Edward Webster because of the unfaithfulnes¥ of the hus- band, and because of jis desertion and abandonment of his wife. —.>__ Metropolitan Road Answers. Several days ago the Capital Traction Company sought to enjcin the Metropolitan Railroad Company from laying its under- ground electric propulsion system on Flor- ida avenue from 18th street to the east building line of Connecticut avenue. Today the Metropolitan company filed its answer, denying that the Capital Traction Company owns the double track on.the disputed ter- ritory. The defendant company also denies that it intended in any way to injure the complainant company and claims that it is fully authorized by law to build its pro- posed road out Connecticut avenue over the disputed territory. « morning Second Vice President George Nachman moved that a mass meeting of the civilian musicians of this city be held during the convention to consider the ques- tion of army and navy bands, but in view of the social session to be held this even- ing, the suggestion, after some discussion, was withdrawn. Copies of communications from the governors of Missourl and Min- nesota to the Secretary of War, protesting against the prevailing practice permitting government musicians to compete with civilian musicians, were then read and were greeted with applause. By unanimous yote the thanks of the league were ex- tended to the governors. A resolution providing for the selection of a cofnmittee to select the place for hold- ing the convention rext year was adopted, and President Bremer named Mr. Peters of Denver, Col.; Mr. Bennett of Kansas City, and Mr. Arrico of Birmingham, Ala, as the committee, with the first-named as chairman. The report of the executive board was then taken up in detail, and its discussion had not proceeded far when, at noon, a re- cess was taken unt'l 3 o'clock. Mr. Jacob Singer, a delegate from Gal- veston, Tex., reached the city this after- noon, ‘and informally announced his In- tention of securing, if possible, the con- vention next year for Galveston. The corrected list of delegates in at- tendance at the convention to date is as follows: Alex. Bremer, C. A. Goepel, John_G. Pfeiffer, Jacob Beck, Jacob Schmalz, Geo. Schoth, Adolph Brandt, E. A. Drach, C. Hahn, C. Dotzler, George Bach, A. rend, Ed. Schremser, Otto Ostendorf, C. Ahbe, Philip Leve, C. H. W. Ruhe, LM. Allen, John A. Hibbard, Richard F. Wag- ner, George Nachman, Charles R. Derlin, H. W. Greenleaf, G. R Bennett, Harry As- mus, I. G. Mastin, L. S. Hollinger, Max Peters, John L. Malone, H. D. Belssenherz, Henry Kiley, George Seibert, sr., J. H. Eschman, Frank Arrico, R.’R. Marma- duke, Mont Penniwell, Jacob Singer, Moses Christensen, Wiillam Paul, A. E. Summers, John Sterling, A. Moll, Joseph H. Allgier, A. E. Summers, F. J. Neilson and Jacob Singer. At the session of the convention yester- day afternoon the annual address of the president was read. It was a lergthy docn- ment, and the reading consumed about two hours, but the suggestious and ideas ac vanced held the close attention of the dele- gates. In his address President Bremer criticised the military and naval bands of the government, saying that in his opin- jon the government musicians are more sinned against than sinning. Their remun- Chas. M. Courier. John W. Eisenberg. eration for services, he stated, is but meager, and as a bill bas been introduced in Congress to.reorganize our army and navy, an amendment thereto should be in- troduced through the efforts of the lexgue, classing bandmasters as commissioned of- ficers and all bandsmen as ron-commis- sioned officers, with the rank and pay of such. Their military duties should be regu- lated by statute and there should be a pro- hibition regarding the employment of gov- ernment bands for private purposes by any officer. Such an arrangement, said President Bremer, would enable good and competent musicians to enlist, would secure perma- nent positions for them, elevate the now degraded standard of the United States governiment bands, and be effective in pre- venting further competition with civilian musicians. The matter of. affiliation of the musical locals, members of the Federation of La- bor and the Knights of Labor, was touched upon, as were a number of other matters of interest to the delegates. An exhaustive report by the committee on the army and navy band question was submitted, giving the details of the con- troversy and other sta-istics. A copy was ordered to be sent to Congress and to the Secretary of War. Mr. Mannix on Cuba. The illustrated lecture on Cuba before the Geographic Society at Metzerott Hall next Friday evening promises to be one of the most interesting and well-attended lec- tures of the season. The lecturer is Wil- liam F. Mannix, whose letters to The Star from the island in question have been read with avidity by s0 many people, and who is probably better equipped than any man in this country to give a true portrayal of the scenes that have taken place in the island, and are now going on. His subject is “Cuba,As Seen by a War Correspondent,” and the views which he will present are from pictures made under his personal su- pervision, There is a limited number of tickets on sale at Metzerott’s, and the sup- ply is fast growing smaller by the inroads made upon it by th@e interested in the struggle going on for Cuban independence. ———— Sustained the Conveyance. The Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of the court below in the case of ‘Annie G. Murray against her mother, Mary Eilton. The plaintiff asked the court to set aside a deed made by her to her moth- er, conveying her interest in her father’s property, claiming that it was made with- out consideration, and in ignorance of the real facts in the case. The court below, however, sustained the conveyance, cuble foot per for all kinds iocetedlight and tomy. Bapert mares and service. ‘Trunks Stored for only 25c. month. ~ ,,3ianos Stored, (even temperature), MERCHANTS’ 929-931 DSt— ENDOWMENTS AND TONTING POLICIES Purchased at investment prices. WARD K "bonne, a0 Fete ‘Washington, D.C. BURGLAR, MOTH PROOF. Fireproof Storage Rooms $83 PER MONTH UP. Burgiar-proof Vaults FOR SILVERWARE AND VALUABLES. Moth-preof Cold Storage. FURS, RUGS, CARPETS, CLOTHING, ETC. Expert Packers.of China, PIANOS, FURNITURE, ETC. American Security & Trust Co. eRiren as ~o One Money ~~“ Loan " PARCEL DELIVERY €0., Phone 659. Te, apS-tt FIRE, -Gecond Vice President JOHN BR. CARMODY.. ANDREW PARKER. Washington ~ Loan & Trust-Co., Cor. oth and F Sts. ap8,15,22,29 THIRTEENTH SERLES Citizens’ EquitableBuilding Association of George- town, D.C. BOOKS ARE Now QPEN FOR SUBSCRIPTION ~ TO THE ist Storage Warehouse, 1140 15th St. ASSOCIATION, COWNER OF BIST AN Moe REGU! NG SBCON |ONDAY 5 Per Cent Loans. vans ADVANCES $200 PER SHARE TO STOCK. We have a supply of money, practically un- HOUDERS, Iimited, to loan at 5 per cent on first-class real 8. THOS. BROWN, President. estate in D. C. No undue expense to borrowers. EDGAR FRISBY, Vice No delay, the money bel: fashington capital. HEISKELL & McLERAN, mb10-tf 1008 F" at. IND@&X TO ADVERTISEMENTS. cents per share to mubncribers, the money fee are to. mabe ‘noney re ved being strictly used for development’ pare Poses. ‘This company controls 80 acres of the richest mineral territory in the gold belt on Battle Mt. istrict, rurrounded by the biggest gold ducers," to wit, the Independence and “Portland Sronp, ‘and other celebrated his is one of the stocks that courts the most thorough Investigation, referring to nny le Coloradian in Washington, as well as to and all ‘eputable brokerage’ rms in Colorade Springs or Denver. Offclal brokers for the company, THE NA+ sTIONAL INVESTMENT COMPANY,’ 1201 @ at. ae ere, brgapectua and further information Will be furnished. apl-2w Silsby & Company, Bacwk COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS... COUNTRY REAL ESTATE Reacesoneeem en en ae onian FOR RENT (Stores), FOR SALS (Bicycles) Page N " Metropolitan Bank buil iced rae ‘ationa’ Metropolitan building. BOR Page ‘Telephone 505. mbis FOR SALE (Miscellancous). Page HOUSES AND VEHICLES. Page HOT h P ies oe nz :/Thos. P. Morgan, ockn > ped 1 LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES, LosT AND FOUND. Office, 1333 F st. n.w. Assets of Company, over $221,000,000. Telephone 1126, mh233m,16 The Unien Savings Bank, 1222 F Street N. W. MONEY TO LOAN MANICURB OFFICIAL NOTICES. TBRSONAL .. Ss PIANOS AND ORGANS POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. PROFESSIGNAL . RAILROADS . SPECIAL NOTICES. ohpastyoae seg real estate an{ STORAGE ...... tera] security. SUBURBAN PROPERTY. SUMMER RESORTS. WANTED (elp WANTED (Ho WANTED (Misci WANTED (L:0.m:) WANTED (situati FOUR PER CENT Interest paid on savings deposits. Open until 5 pm. on government pay Gays, and Saturday evenings from 6 to & mbb-284 “ W. B. Hibbs & Co., BANKERS. Members New York Stock Exchange, 1421 F Street. oir tare crs Hotel Arri Willard’s—R. R. Crowley, Randolph, N. Y.; J. B. Alexander; Schenectady, N. Y.; J. H. Rowell, Bloomington, lil; M. N. Graves, Ogden, Utah. Raleigh—J. H. Owen, Minneapolis, Minn.; . L. Lewis, Pittsburg, Pa.; Commander Charles O'Neill, U. S. N.; W. J. Crawford and W. H. Hill, New York; LeGage Pratt, Atlanta, Ga.; J. J. Hooker, Cincinnati,Ohio. Ebbitt—G. D. Reeves, Philadelphia, Pa.; T. P. Roberts, Pittsburg, Pa.; L. H. Gray and wife, Brooklyn, N. ¥.; H. S. Abbott, Se = A. Mr. and M + Jacobs, New ‘ork. Riggs—T. W. Harper, Terre Haute, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. DeVoll, New York; J. 1335 F St. N. W. M. Payne and wife, Charleston, W. Va. T. Stocks, Bonds, Grain, Provisions ‘Cottea, Davis and A. Davis, East Orange, N. J. aad Arlington—J. B. Murray and Dr. M. N.| Direc: private wires to principal cities, Newton, New York; Mr. and Mrs. E. 0. Bast Orange, Nog2'W. ©. Belknap, Gaon Fi TU eat No. *T New st., New York, members of the New ‘York Stock Exchange. ge10-zste Correspondents of LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. Ca New York. FRANK WILSON BROWN BROKER, 46-1 Shoreham—P. F. Smith, Pittsburg, Pa.; C. M. Pettitt, G. F. Shields and B. J. Bourke, New York; G. M. Welch, jr., Buf- falo, N. Page’s—Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Wheeler, Miss L. oe and Miss G. Wheeler, Brooklyn, The National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Of the District of Columbia. CORNER 15TH ST. AND NEW XCRK AVE Oxford—W. N. Mitchell, Pittsburg, Pa.; F. Koch, Brooklyn, N. Y.; A. H. Clapp, U. S. A., Pine Ridge, 8. D. Cochran—Dr. E. J. Bayes and wife, Oak- land, Cal.; J. P. Wilson, jr., Chicago, IL; W. S. Manning, Albany, N. Y.; R. S. Mur- phy, Baltimore, Md. Hamiiton—J. Smith, Boston, Mass.; H. O. Dwight, Constantinople. Normandie—A. B. Dewey, Chicago, IIL; C. B. Brush and Mrs. Brush, New York. Howard—H. C. Holthaus, Baltimore, Md.; J. B. Angeny, Philadelpgia, Pa.; J. Shi man and D. Vail and wife, Saratoga, N. ¥.; #H. Brethan and E. McConn, Ft. Madison, Iowa; G. H. Guernsey, Montpelier, Vt. National—D. S. Hallett and wife and W. E. Geer and wife, Brooklyn, ; Ryan, New York; W. T. Baird, J. Jacoby, Wilmington, Del.; Philadelphia, Pa. St. James—Abe Simons, Philadelphia, Pa.; G. E. Brown, New York; B. A. Lewis,Phila- delphia, Pa.; J. C. Johnson, Louisville, Geo. L. Miller and wife, White N. Howard Brown, Springfield, .; F. P. Ware, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. C. Hermenway and wife, Boston, Mass. —_————__ Judgment Confirmed. In the case of Louisa Hiller against the Maryland and Washington Railway Com- Fany the Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of the lower court. The com- pany instituted condemnation proceedings against Mrs. Hiller, and the commissioners valued the land at $4,427.50, but assessed £00 benefits against her. To that she excepted, and the court below entered judgment against the road for the full no etigs allowed for the value of the land taken. Ghartered by special act of Congress, Jan., 1867, and acts of Oct., 1890, and Feb., 189% CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS. SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT. Rents safes insite burglar-proof vaults at $5 per anqum upward. Sccurities, Jewelry, silverware and valuableg of all kinds in owncr’s packsge, trunk or case taken on deposit at moderate cost. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT. Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward, and Interest allowed on $5 and above. Loans money un real estate and @ security. Sells first-class real esta securities In sums of $500 avd upward. TRUST DEPARTMENT. This company is a legal depository for court and trust funds, and acts as administraton executor, recelver, assignee, and exccutet trusts of all kinds. Wills prepared by @ competent attorney in dally attendance. BENJAMIN P. SNYDER, President. THOMAS HYDE, First Vice President. M. JOHNSTON, Sccond Vice Pres, THOMAS R. JONES, Third Vice Pres. E. FRANCIS RIGGS, ‘Treasurer. GEORGE HOWARD, Assistant Treasurer, ALBERT L, STURTEVANT, Secreiary. mh3 T. J. Hodgen & Co., BROKERS AND DEALERS. STOCKS, COTTON, GRAIN AND PROVISIONS, Rooms 10 and 11, Corcoran bldg., cor, 15th and F sts., aud 605 7th st. nw. ‘OFFICES: Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, 0-161" New York; M. Butler, ——__ Wm. O. Bunn, editor of the Geneva, N Courier, died Monday, aged fifty-seven years. Mr. Bunn was formerly a member of the republican state committee and as- sistant deputy internal revenue colleczor at Syracure. - WATCHES — AIL POUCH “Chewing and Smoking” THE ONLY ANTI-NERVOUS, ANTI-DYSPEPTIC AND NICOTINE NEUTRALIZED TOBACCO. EXCELLEY “MAL del CORSON & MACARTNEY, MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANG! Gi S ng all securities listed ou the exchange of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Baltimore bought and sold. have all improvements up to date. They will wear | PQ" 2hecialty made of investment sccarities. Dis- and perform well for @ lifetime if only ordinarily | gett Wouds und all local, Railroad, Gus, losurenes cared. for, Never Wefore hag such Perfection been | Shaeleptone Stock dealt 10. attsined in a Wat as ¢ Marvelous Devetopment Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold. of Automatle Watehmaking Machinery enables us| zt" to offer you. ren COUPONS EXPLAIN HOW TO__ SECURE THE ABOVE. Ove Coupon in each S-cent 2 ounce) Pac Two Coupons: in each 10-cent (4 ounce) ‘Kage. 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