Evening Star Newspaper, March 21, 1900, Page 2

2 aL THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1900-14 PAGES. MINING PRIVILEGES Scnator Turner’s Resolution of Inquiry Adopted. VOTE ON MESSENGERS RECONSIDERED The Loud Postal Bill Discussed in the House. —— HES ON BOTH SIDES fter the Senate conyened today Mr. (Wash.) offered a .esolution direct- ing the Sveretary of War to inform the Sen- whether any concessions to excavate of the sea in the vi- ‘a, or in other in waters, have been made to any in- or corporation or association by sry of War or any other War De- official, and if upon what vuthority such grant was made. Mr. Tu al dividual er's Explanation. to an Inquiry as to the infor- -h had prompted the resolution, id he had been informed by Alaska. who now in the ment had granted mation wh Mr. T the gov rer t th THE ISTHMIAN CANAL Return of Several Members of the Commission, ALL ROUTES ARE BEING EXAMINED Gen. Hains Says That the Report Will Be Conclusive. VAST PAINS BEING TAKEN —— NEW YORK, March 21.—Among the pas- sengers who arrived today on board the amer Finance from Colon were: Gen. Hains and Edward Noble of the isthmian ranal commission, Lieut. R. R. Belknap, . 8. N.. and Henry N. Atien. Gen. Hains hurried from the boat to take a train to Baltimore. Commissioner Noble will remain in this city for a day or two and then join Gen. Hains in Washington. Commissioner Noble said that they did not bring with them any part of the report, but that they might be called upon to go before the congressional committees. Seven of the commissioners, he said, are now in Costa Rica.one of the objects of their visit being to call upon the president of that state and ity, th: ar Dep: out what concessions can be obtained. - rights to certain persons to mine joner George S. Morison of New he said, was on his way to the “lof the sea n D etary cf War,” said fon over the navig and harbors of the United i at various tim private individuals author! the hed of such waters for proper purposes. Now If this authority has been stretched to hover such a concession as that mentioned . resolution it is a shame, a reproach da scandal. My resolution, T may say, for the purpose of eliciting suck {nforma- 1a the Seeretary of War may have on Phe Se States: tion the subject Mr. Wolcott (Col.) said that in view of the Xtraordinary statement of Mr. Turner he Thought the Secretary of War would be anxious to answer any proper inquiry puching it. If such a concession had been ted it was clearly a violation of law. ‘urter said it certainly could not be mplation of the Secretary of War minor leases without a semblance sf law. “I think the resolution should be ‘Qdopied.” satd Mr. Carter, “as I’m satisfied the response will show the Secretary has not arrogated to himself such power.” The sresolution was agreed to. Cuban Voters’ Qualifications. Mr. Pettigrew offered and secured the passage of a resolution directing the Sec- retary of War to inform the Senate what were the qualifications of voters in the ap- proaching elections in Cuba, who prescribed the qualifications, the purpose of the elec- tion and who would have charge of it. Mr. Hale called up the measure making appropriations to supply additional urgent defictencies. The committee amendments thereto were agreed to and the bill was passed without comment. Messenger Resolution Reconsidered. lied up his motion to recon- by which the Senate yester- i a resolution providing a mes- tor not a chairman of and the resolution mmittee on contin- Court Stenographers. authorize the judges of the dis- f the Unifed States to appoint reporters and determine the smpensation of such reporters The bill provides for the ap- ty court reporters in the of ») each, r extra _manu- supplied. > a civil code for the Alaska was then taken up for ion. porto Rican Tariff Bill. \fter <ome minor amendments had been the bill was laid aside for the sideration of the Porto Rican umed. aker, in charge of the measure, number of formal amendments » the holding of the urts of nd to the phraseology of the urts stenograph THE HOUSE. Mr. Dalzell on rules, pre- committee for cial committee of A legislation House, met today in 16 ou folle m- Th ving ¢7 mitt rs. (Minn), (ind.), Sherman (N by (Mo.), Corliss (Mich Burke (S. licans, and Bartlett (Ga.) well (Ohio) first sp He advocated of the bill Tons of Sapho. solici went but trash avers terature that p ra f vil had bs pported the bitl the mem’ xu Mr. Mow ‘or mail £ the educa Lentz and the sur- high “with the books pil | en country with a surveying party, king for a possible route in that region. Commissioner Noble declined to indicate the impression he or the other commis- sioners have got as to the best route for a canal, or to forecast what the recommen- dations will be. The only thing he would say was: “I think the American people will want a route across the isthmus, but the work of digging the canal on any route will take longer than anybody seems to think.”” Scope of the Report. Before his departure for Baltimore Gen- eral Hains said: “The present commissioners’ report wll not only decide upon a practicable route for an Isthmian canal, but will demonstrate conclusively that the route selected is the most feasible one that could have been chosen. We have at present 300 surveyors in the fleld, under the charge of competent engineers. They are going with the great- est care over the Nicaragua route, the Panama route and all the other routes sug- gested by any of the former surveys. “Besides this we have a number of ex- ploring parties out, in the hope of discover- ing sites that have been hitherto over- looked. Our object ts to do the work with such thoroughness that our results cannot possibly ba questioned at any future time. We have the reports of all previous sur- veys, but we skall cover every mile of ground through which we think it possible for the cana! to be run. The country is varied and the work. of the surveyors is difficult and progresses slowly, especially in the section about Darien. No Preliminary Report. “For this reason it is impossible to set even an approximate date for presenting our formal report to the State Department. Unless Congress especially requires one we shall submit no preliminary report. Untll our work ts done, therefore, ft is Improper for any member of the commission to speak in regard to the merit of the several routes proposed. a possibility that Mr. Noble and not go back to the isthmus at are three of the engineering all. members of the commission on the grouni nt, Gen. Ernst, Prof. Burr and Mr. There The ion has just sent a » president of the republic a Rica to pay the respects of our ment in appreciation of the friendi!- ness shown by that nation. Our relations with the Nicaragua government have also een cordial. Our report, we hope, will set- the whole question of an isthmian canal once for all.” STREET RAILROAD RUMORS Effect of the Advance in Capital Traction Stock Quotations. The steck of the Capital Traction Street Railroad Company today, in the quotations on the Washington stoek exchange, ad- vanced four points over the price of yes- terday, so that at the close 103 7-8 was bid. It is stated that after call as much as Wit, bid for the *stock, and that none was offered. Even under the stimulus of the advance in prices only about six hundred shares were brought out, while yesterday ¢ shares were s The have been current for some time of a prospective purchase of the ad are told on the Street now in more de- il and with more po: of assertion than was the case » agy. Som Kers assert that they have seen letters frem people in Philadelphia asking about the terms of the sale of the road. Some s su far a3 to say that these people have representatives here wko are n in examining the books of t with the view of determining whether the accept the terms of the sale which, as rally known, stipulate first that there i be a deposit of ore million dollars in ors will submit en of the stock to tt r eight hundred 8 and 100, > purchas providing that at least $125 is offered for the stock and that er who wishes to a-cept h an offer may have the chance to do su. Have Been Approached. of the company ¢ have been approached by why have said they wanted tu buy ad, but they assert t nothing mor not has been done than to give the terms as outlined above, and upon receipt of these terms the persons proposing to make an ve stated that they w over here to inspect the books « ompany. It is claimed that such a r has not yet arrived, added that while those prominent in the iffairs of the coi No great secret of this and similar offers, and have rather of the rious stages the rt they have not s to the identity sor what they ith this railroad property anit intended to do with it should d to progress given much w the what they get t gossip of the street today was that a railroad organization in . known as the American Rail- iy. is the one referred to as he inquiry above mentioned. It ts thought by some that If they are really i authors a placed with boys and the consi¢ or anil for a ets, which, h reach of boh on > these pr vance of +e+ REMEY HERE. pMIRAL Ge to Manila to Command the Asiatic Station. Rear Admirgl George Remey, who will re- Watson, in command ‘s on the Asiatic station, arrived in the city from Portsmouth, N. H., this morning and had a conference with Secretary Long at the Navy Department. He.is at the Ebbitt House and will leave here tomorrow for San Francisco, where he will take a steamer about the Ist prox- ime for Manila. Rear Admiral Kempf, who will have command of one of the divisions of the Asiatic squadron, composed of vessels as. sfened to Chinese waters, will accompany Admiral Remey on his trip,across the Pa- citic. Admiral Kempff was recently re- lieved from command of the Mare Island navy yard, and is now in San Francisco. Admiral Remey was succeeded in com- mand of the navy yard at Portsmouth by Rear Admiral B. J. Cromwell, formerly president of the naval retiring board in this clty. in earnest, and desire to buy the road, then they also intemd some Ume to acquire the other railroad properties in this city which are now controlled by the Washington Traction and Electric Compan: Idea of Speculation. People are of the opinion that if there is anything in the rumors about the pur- chase of the Capital Traction Company, ex- cept the speculative effect on the market price of the stock, either directly or indirectly it means the ultimate consoli- dation of the two existing street railroat systems in this District. However, there is no definite information on this point, but there is a good deal of gossip and talk in financial circles; and the continued ad- vance in the market quotations of Capi:ai Traction stock is looked upon in some quar- ters as confirmation of the theory that a sale is contemplated. On the other hand, it is believed, as stnted, that the present movement in Capital Traction is’ chiefly speculative, and that the current talk of a sale ts merely to advance the market price of the stock. —_->—— FREE TRADE AMENDMENT. Senator Lindsay Offers One to the Porte Rican Bill. Senator Lindsay today introduced an amendment to the Porto Rican bill provid- ing for free trade between the United States and Porto Rico. RUMMAGE SALE A SUCCESS] FORAKER:: Large Collection Disposed of for Benefit of the Poor. Pianos, ities and “Cast-Offs,” Clething, Furnitere, Curios. and Brie-a-Brac. The morning at Sloan & Co. “hummage” sale conducted this the auction rooms of C. G. on G street, was a success, and the committee of citizeng who will have in hand the distribution of the proceeds among the charities of the city will have a considerable sum at thelr disposal. As its name implies, the sale was one of antiqui- ties and “‘cast-offs” of every kind and de- scription that could be found in a rummage through old store rooms and attics. It was an experiment for Washington, and the large attendance and big stock on the dis- play tables made it ‘most gratifying to the promoters of this new and exceptionally interesting scheme for securing funds for the poor. ‘There was no expense attached to the sale, the rummage having been sup- plied by residents of the city and the haul- ing having been done gratuitously by Mr. Sloan. M assiste house. loan conducted the sale m person, by a number’ of the attaches of his He was in the best of spirits, ap- parently, and interspersed business with humor. His comical remarks upon articles and incidents of the sale were hugely en- joyed by the persons present. In the lne of goods for the sale there was everything imaginable, from an ancient piano down to a pair of dumb-bellg and a goodly supply of mineral water. Clothing and all sorts of wearing apparel were spread on the tables next to cooking stoves, frying pans and parlor lamps. Furniture, books, pictures and bric-a-brac and curios of much value were on the Ist. Sleds, sewing machines, gas fixtures, satchels, ‘hats, scroll saws, printing presses of small dimensions, beds, and all the queer things the word rummage suggests were there in abundance, and all brought excellent prices. Successful Efforts to Get Bids. When the bidding became slow Mr. Sloan woull throw out a hint that the people present were forgetting the charlty feature of the saic. His efforts along this line were always rewarded with a heayy bombard- ment of bids. Among the purchasers were persons of all classes, from the very rich who had gathered to pick up the antique bits and curiosities for their collections, down to the second-hand dealers. There was lively bidding between the latter as some exceptionally valuable bargain in the clothing line was placed under the hammer, Mr. Sloan opened the sa‘e at 10 o'clock. It was conducted on the second floor of his establishment, which had been given over in its entirety to the rummage and the ac- commodation of those participating in sale. words, the He quickly, and with a waste of few disposed of a screen frame for 50 a baking pan for a dime, a small » for half a dollar, a gas range for a Yr, a small bath tub, a rocking chair and a wall rack, all in a lot, for 10 cent: two chairs and a work basket for a quar- ter, a toy Ferris wheel for 50 cents, while a French clock, inclosed in a glass case, brought $1.20. A picture of the cruiser New York brought 50 cents. Whenever the auctioneer was in doubt as to the character or identity of the goods handed him, he always referred to his col- (assistant, “Jim,” whose knowledge seemed inexhaustible and Infallible. ‘Jim" bandel up a handsome pair of patent leath- er shoes. They had evidently pinched some aristocratic feet and were quickly discard- use of di: mfort. “Jim" declared would fit anybody. The bidding was shoes finally brought $2 ‘3 were not in such demand, tw ther, bringing only a quar- dozen soup plates brought $1.10. s straw hat and serge jacket brought 4 cents. ‘ake your hat and coat and go," said Mr. Sloan to the successful bidder. Worrled by This Bateh. Mr. Sloan's usual beaming countenance was clouded with a worried look when he was handed a batch of women’s clothing. It seemed to comprise an entire wardrobe. “Summer dresses and some are not," be- gan th eer, with a grin, and when the titter anfong the ladies had died away, he continued: I don’t know what some of these things are and wouldn't know what to call them ir £ did. So you ladies just look at them 4x We pass them over. Hold them up, Jim, and let the ladies see all the silks and satins."” lot bro Vil take th said a bidder. get arrested for taking thinj replied Mr. Sloan. But he com: d with the man at 30 cents. res of the collection were two very valuable pianos that had been con- tributed and were almost priceless to col- lecturs of antiques. One was a Rosenkranz, Berlin make. os METHODIST CONFERENCE. they lively and the ght $3.50. comforter for a quarter,” old an jane for the Great Ecumenical Coun- cil In London. ‘The program for the great ecumenical conference of the Methodist churches of the world was practically completed at a meet- ing of the program committee in this city today. The date forthe conference to assemble was fixed for September 4, 1901, and it is to be held in the famous Wesley Chay self 1 in London, where John Wesley him- preached. The conference will last n September 4 until September 17. « program committee commenced its here today, those present being the 3 of the seventeen in this country: Bishop Galloway of Missis- Albert Carman of Toronto, Can- ada; Dr. J. J. Tigert of Nashvitle, Prof. J. Van k of Wesleyan University, Rev. John Mason of New York, Dr. H. K. Car- roll of New Jersey, Dr. F. T. Tagg of Baltt- more, Bishop A. Walters of the A. M. E. Church. This sippt, Dr. committee represents, as already stated. ali the branches of Methodism in the western world and is acting in co-operation with a similar committee appointed by the various Methodist. bodies in the eastern world. The American committee is now re- ing for the third time the program which was Originally proposed by the committee axtern churches, It has been decid- ening on of the confer- hed by Bishop Galloway . Church South, and will be ched from the pulpit, which John Wes- nied. ning days of the confer- ays will be discussed and will be delivered. The ¢s- addresses will be handled by the tinguished members of the church ighout the world. md day the subject will be the ition of Methodism in the Eastern and Western Worlds. The third day the main subject will be the influence of Methodism in the promo- tion of international peace. After that the different subjects treated of during the con- ference will inciude the interdenominational relation between the various branches ofthe Methodist Church, Christian unity in gen- eral, temperance, gambling, education, un- belief, literature and Biblical criticism. Half of the topics will be handled by Methodists from the western world and the otner half by those from the eastern world. ‘The Hist of speakers and a detailed list of topics are yet to be decidetl upon. . The members of the program committee called at the White House today to pay their respects to the President and were cordially received by him. ee ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. ifty Open Cars Ordered for the Metropolitan Line. Fifty open cars have been ordered for the Metropolitan railroad for use during the coming summer season, and they will be here and in service early in May. The cars are of extra size and will contain fourteen seats or benches reaching from side to side, The intention is to run cars on the Great Falis road from Cabin John bridge to the Metropolitan terminus beyond Park on a five-minute schedule and to run those on the Tenleytown road to 9th and F streets, returning by G street, at intervals of ten minutes. —— Alleges Desertion. _ - Jane E. Scott? through Attorney Chas. W. Darr, late this afternoon filed suit for di- vorce against John C, Scott. alleged. 5 Divided. Se Se EFFORTS oR, HOUSE -MEN The republican cia fr the Sénate’ are still working uw’ tariff bill with the c enaéting the-d5 per dent state carried by the House bill Appeals for free trade made by ‘the senators whe oppose the duty have thus far been of nd avail, and tt does not now seem likely thatthe managers in charge of the bill willjagtee to a reduction below the House rates; Senator Foraker. proj to call har- Mony committee. doge before adjourn- ment tomorrow, with “W ‘nd in view of reaching an agreement anyong the members of the so-called committée on conciliation with which to go before.the Senate and withstand the attack expected from the op- position. i tral jdea in view ot Mr. Fornker'n Claim. Senator Foraker claims cgntidentially that there will be enough republican votes to pass the tariff bill as it came from the House, and he for one opposes any amend- ment or change in the bill, hecduse the leaders in the House claim that if the bill goes back to the House on amendment so as to require another vote it will renew all the trouble in that body and may endanger the bill next week. It at the harmony meeting it is shown that there ts still anger of defeating the House tariff provision, the committee on Porto Rico will.be §sked to consent to the dividing of the Foraker bill, so that sep- arate votes can be fad on the civil govern- ment and tariff portions, © There is no doubt of the passage of the civil govern- ment part of the bi, and rather than en- danger passage of the entire bill some of the members of the ‘harmony committee favor allowing the free éntry of goods into Porto Rieo, but others say such an amend- ment would give the House another chance to vote on the bill, and this would mean a renewal of the discussfon. Senator Foraker will consent to a division of the bill, but at the present time he does not think this wiil have to be done, for he feels certgin the entire bill will be passed and by republican votes. Efforts of House Republicans. The House republicans have been exert- ing themselves to the utmost to induce the Senators to stand firm for the bill as it passed the House.. There is thought to be little doubt that if the Senate should pass a free trade amendment a number of re- publicans who voted for the bill would change, and it is by naigjeans certain that the Senate amendment would not be ac- cepted by the House. Senator Foraker was'in consultation with House republicans today and they renewed thelr insistence that the Senate accept their ° oe B. AND O. RAILWAY BILL A Delegation of Eckington Citizens Before Senate Committee, A delegation representing the Narth Capl- tol and Eckington Citizens’ Association ap- peared before thegubegmmittee on ratiroads of.the Senate commitice on the District of Columbia today. te argue tf favor of chang- ing’ the location of the tracks of the Bal- timore and Ohfo Raitroad Company, as pro- posed In the bill pending before the Senate, north of Florida avenue. Their general plan was substantially the same as that which has been considered by the board of trade, and not approved by it, but was modified to some extent. Those Present. The association was represented by Ir- win B. Linton, president; Wm. G. Hender- son, A. R. Serven, W. O. Chase. Mr. Min- negerode, the civil engineer who has as- sisted in the preparation of the associa- tion’s plans, was also present. Senators McMillan, Kenney and Martin were present. Mr. Linton opened the hearing by stating that the North Capitol and Eckington Ctti- zens’ Association was not opposed to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad bill to abolish grade crossings ax a whole, but it merely wanted the bill modified to the advantage of the homes ‘of members of the association to avoid the closing of streets and the lo- cating machine shops 2nd round house just east of Eckington. Would Close Up Twelve Streets. Mr. Serven was the second speaker and explained the plans of the engineers. He said the present plan proposes the closing permanently of twelve streets in Eckington, and that was never anticipated when he and others made their homes there. A large number of photographs of the improvements in Eckington were exhibited tu the subcommittee. The hearing was Star’s report was cl —————————E WASTE TO BE BURNED. ) progress when ‘The Arrangements for Use of South Capi- tol Street Crematory. The superintendent-of the District street cleaning depattment, Mr. Warner Stutler, having reported to the Commissioners that he has perfected arrangements for burning all combustible waste at the crematory at the foot of South Capitol street, the Com- missioners have directed that hereafter the depositing of such waste upon the public dumps or upon vacant lots be prohibited Ail such waste must, under their order, be taken to the crematory, where it will be burned free of charge. This order, it is understood, will continue in force until July 1 at least. 2 The existing contract. for the collectiton and disposal of garbage will expire the 30th of next June, and it is in anticipation of this event that the proposals mentioned have been advertised for. In the specitica- tions prepared in! dortiéction ‘therewith the health officer has‘pro¥Med for proposals for ccllecting and ‘déstro¥ing all municipal waste and refuse, the specifications being so worded as to invite, the submission of Plans for doing tie, we! The Commissioners Hi € asked Congress for an appropriation toenable them to col- lect and aispone cof Crt and it is their desire, if possiblé?4o He the entire work of collecting ané! diipésing of all wasts and refuse done }p- thgoDistrict. 30a Baltimgre Markets. BALTIMORE, Mardy 2t!8¥lonr dull, unchanged; Fugen, Old barrels: “imburts. 12.674 barrels, heat firm; spot andy paech., ‘May, 73% Tair steamer No. Syiet MERON: Teceipte, Least bushels: southern whpat bygeampie, Ose75: do. on pate: Panes ed, ef er 403 feamer anix- % ; receipts! 388 Yushels; exports, 55,- 714 bushels; southeraswinitssand yellow corn, $0%a 42. Oats steady; Nid. 2iwhite. 30%a31: No. 3 mnized, 2814028%. ommgnl; No. 2 nearby, 4a 55; No. 2 western, fay’ steady; No. 1" (lame othy, $16 aaies. Graip freight, steamers very firm: parcel room quiet, Sugar, and butter firm, unchanged. Eggs)‘ 14ul5c. Grain, Provisio: Cotton Markets. CHIOAGO, March 21.—Grain: A a % By et Sr. 2 the Porto Rican,| | CONFIDENT |FINANCE AND TRADE Buying of Baltimore and Ohio Sent Price Up Four Per Cent, OPERATIONS OF UNION PACIFIC POOL Third Avenue Stock Sold Up to 112. GENERAL MARKET REPORTS “Special Dispatch to ‘The Evening Star. NEW YORK, March 21.—The early mar- ket this morning centered in the Traction shares, and for a time the room seemed in- clined toward realizing on recent railway purchases. This Indication suddenly gave way tu one of the best buying demands the market has had in many weeks. The buy- ing of Baltimore and Ohio common was unusually persistent, carrying the price over 4 per cent. The property is earning around 4 per cent on the commen stock, and while some de- lay in disbursing it may ensue, the fact that it is earned and that some important changes in the internal workings of the company are at hand gives the stock a ‘Value beyond some of its neighbors. A recently crganized pool in Union Pa- cifle became active in those shares during the day, carrying the price up sharpiy un- der liberal dealings. There can be no doubt of the company’s ability to pay such dividends from present earnings, the question of expediency being the only tem to consider at this time. Southern Pacific was taken up under a good demand from houses previously active in those shares. This property has been neglected in the recent exploiting of deserving shares of the middle class, but now seems to have been taken up in fits turn. Northern Pa- cific was advanced under a good demand, inspired by rumors of the common stock being established upon a regular 4 per cent asis. The developments of the last few days have demonstrated very clearly the pre- viously suspected determination to advance all the Pacific issues. This group has merit and seems destined to be the successor to the granger issues, for example, in the speculative markets. St. Paul and Bur- Mngton may pass on to the purely invest- ment class, and a new set of shares will be taken in hand by the street for daily trading purposes. In the process of evolution the Pacific is- sues will pay dividends on common and preferred shares and in a few instances the rate will be the same, {f not in favor of the common stock. Third Avenue sold up to 112 during the morning and a belated operator in the short account is said to have settled privately at 110. The short interest has had another lesson, but indications point to similar troubles ahead for the same interest in other issues. The entire traction episode is a misfor- tune. but thus far the general market has not been dragged into the demoralization. London buys the railway list confidently and the street as a whole is disposed to take a very hopeful view of the coming season, —__+-__ FISANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. New York Stock Market. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers and brokers, 1419 F st., members New York steck exchange, correspondents Messrs. La- Genburg, Thalmann & Co,, New York. High, 34 American Cotton O11, ALS. Wire... Am, Steel & Wire pf American Sugar, American Tol ‘. C. & St. Louis. lcago, B. & Q.. me Chie & Northwestern. emicago Gas... C. M.and St. Pau 3 Chicago K. I. & Pacific. Chic., St P.. M. & O. G. Western, Con. Tobacco, pfd. Delaware & Hudson. Federal Stee Federal Steel. pfd General Electric. Ainois Central... Louisvitie & Nasiiviite. Metropolitan Tractior Mannattan Elevated. Missouri Pacitic. M..K.& T., pfd.. National Lead Gi New Jersey Centra: New York Central Northern Pacitic, Northern Pacific. p! Pacific Mat Pennsylvat Reading, ist pfd Southera Pacite. Southern Railwa: z Southern Railway, pfd_ ‘Texas Pacific. 5 ‘Tenn. Coal and Iro. cific. Union Pacific, pfa. ', S. Leather, pfd. <S. Kubbe Wabash pt Western Union Tet Colorado Fuel and Iron Leathe: Ontario & Western. Washington Stock Exchange. Sales—regular call, 12 o'clock m.—Capital Trac- tion Rights, $00 at Gl, $1, Gig, $195 at Gta, 43 at Ghy $1845 at Hi, $1,206 at Ge, $150 at 6, $200 at GR, SISO at Gly, $25 at Gly, Capital Trace tlon (ex. dividend 100, aren 100, 20 at 1004s, ‘ar 101, 1 F t 103, 20 at 1031 Washington Gas, Mergenthaler Linoty 10 at 191%, 10 at 191%, 10 a %. 10 vt 191%. 10 at 11%, 10 at IM%%. 10 at 19: 10 at 192, 10 at 192%, 10 at 19214. Lanston Monotype, 50 at 1514. Distriet fundin of Columbia Bo 105 td. 3.658, 1: ieneous “Bonds. bid, 125. asked. 110 bid. “Metropolitan Railroad cert. in- B, 110 bid. Columbia Railroad Gs, 130 bid. juinbia Railroad 24 mort. 5s, d, 113 as 8, 105 bid? Washing- Did. Washington Gas Blectrie Light deb, Electric Light Chesapeake and Pote- 104 bid. Chesapeake and Pot 1. 58, 1085 10134 asked. aud Trust 4s, 101 bid. Wi . Ist 6s, 113 ¥ 113. bid, 110 asked. bid. Anacostia and Potomac National Benk Stocks.. HY) asked, Met ropolit: Central, 195 DH. Farmers a bid. | Citize: Capital, 145 bid. West End, 119 ers’, bid, 135 asked. Lineoin, 120 bid, 125 asked. ‘Safe Deposit and Trust Compantes.—National Safe 160 bid. bid. Deposit and Trust, 13143 bid, 133 asked. Washing- ton Loan and Trust, 157 Wid, 162 axked. American Security and Trust, 198 Wd. Washington Safe De- posit, 7314 bid, 80 asked. Insurance Stocks.—Firemen's, 30 bid. Frauklin, 40 bid. Metropolitan, 80 bid, 85 asked.. Corcoran, 60_bid. Potomac, 73% bid, 76 asked. Arlinzton, 147 bid, 151 asked. German-American, 200 bid. s 5 . rople’s, bid, G34 asl ed. ‘Gommercial, # bid, 5 asked. Colonial, 111 bid, 115 asked. ‘Title Insurance Stocks.—Real Estate Title, 83 bid, 85 asked. Columbia Title, 4% bid, 5 asked. Wash- ington Title, 3% bid. District Title, 34% bid. ia 38k l, Reliroad Stocks.—Capital ‘Traction, *103% asked.. Capital Traction Rights, 614 bid, 6% asked. City And Saburban, 34% bid, 35'aaked, Georgetown Gag Stocks Washington Ga 54% bid, jas Stocks.—Was! ton Ls LL 14 ask- |. Georgetown Gas, 55 bid. — ‘Telephone Stocks.—Chesapeake and Potomac, 56 big; 62 asked. | Pennesivania, 37 bid. iscellancous —Stocks.—Mergenthaler Lanston Monot; in UE | S. KANN, SONS & CO. | “THE BUSY CORNER. ‘ALWAYS THE BEST OF EVERYTHING FOR THE LEAST MONEY! Mc€all Patterns, two prices, roc. and 15¢. The new Spring Sheets are now out. Free at this counter, section F, first floor. A visit to our Lunch Grotto will be a delightful treat to those that enjoy a light luncheon. oo A Most Singular Sale of Women’s Tailored Suits. Just because we can. That's the only tangible apology for selling these handsome suits right on the. edge of need-time on an average of a third below their worth. They-are suits of, high character—in style and quality, the best to be gotten tomorrow as well as yesterday at their regu- lar prices. ps At $6.98, Worth $10 and $12.50. Stylishly Tailored Suits of dark Oxford mixtures, assorted camel's hair cheviots and homespuns, jackets made fly fronts, double breasted and tight fitting, lined through- out with plain shades of taffeta silk and fancy brocades, skirts made with box pleat backs and finished with double stitched seams, lined with good quality percaline and faced with deep velvet binding, every size. At $12.98, Worth $15 and $i8. Handsome Suits of fine Vene- tian cloths and homespuns, handsomely tailored, jackets are silk lined throughout, made tight fitting with plain backs and others with natty Eton jackets, skirts made with the new inverted backs and others with box pleat. Every size from 32 to 4o. a: At $15, Worth $22. Extra Quality Man-tailored Fine Venetian Cloth Suits, in assorted shades of castor and black, tight-fitting, double- breasted Eton jackets, jackets are lined throughout with the finest quality taffeta silk, skirts with extra fine percaline and are finished with double box pleat backs. These suits are elegantly made and are exceedingly swell for the price. $19.75, Worth $28. Ladies’ superior quality of English Broad- cloth and Venetian Tailor-made Suits, tight-fitting jackets, ined with the heaviest quality of taffeta silk, skirts lined with the new spring-weight shadow silk. The shades in these garments are royal, pearl gray, light castor and black. This garment in particular will only hold this price for one day, and that’s tomerrow. * One Item in Separate Skirts Very Specially Priced. One lot of Ladies’ Fine Quality Black Cheviot Skirts, handsomely appliqued in silk and braided in all the new designs. Others are en- tirely plain. They come in every length and in their reg- ular way would be worth $7.98 each. Special. 4.98 250 Fine Sample Taffeta Silk Waists, handsomely tucked and made in narrow all-over cording. The following is a complete roster of colors: Rose, violet, lavender, corn, turquoise, light blue, white $4.98 and black. We can give you most every size. Positively worth $7.50. Sample price.... eevecne Our Millinery Awakening GIVES DELIGHT TO WASHINGTON SOCIETY. NEW ELE- GANCE ADDED THIS MORNING. THE EXHIBITION OF THE PAST WEEK HAS NOT LOST ONE GLEAM OF BRIL- LIANCE THAT WAS NOT REPLACED BY SOME OTHER EQUALLY GORGEOUS GLOW. THE HANDS WHICH CON- JURE AND DEVISE THE HEADGEAR OF ROYALTY AND COURT ARE PROUD TO HAVE THEIR CREATIONS WIN PRAISE AND PREFERMENT FROM THE WOMEN OF WASH- INGTON. THE MODELS MADE FOR US ARE TOUCHED WIJTH CARE AND SKILL THAT ARE TO MAKE THEIR PRESTIGE IN THIS CITY. THE GATHERING OF MILLIN- ERY BEAUTY IN ITS ENTIRETY IS IN THE SECOND FLOOR SALON, BRIGHTER AND MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN ANY MILLINERY DISPLAY KNOWN TO WASHINGTON UNTIL NOW. ‘ Fine Embroidered Skirting Flannels. Both in hemstitched and scalloped edges. We have now fo this department more than several bom dred pieces of new Spring Flannel—-the very thing for ladies’ undergarments or children’s wear. WH OFFER YOU 20 ASSORTED STYLES IX WHITE EMBROLDERED FLANNELS WHICI SELL REGULARLY AT 59 CENTS A YARD. For WE HAVE TEN PATTERNS IN WHITE EMBROIDERE! SELL AT 69 CENTS A YARD. SPECIAL aT. ‘ OUR REGULAR 79-CENT FINE EMBROIDE ‘TA DOZEN OR MORE PATTER: VERY Ha SPECIALLY PRICED AT... paces EX 69c. FINE WHITE EMBROIDERED XNEI TEN VERY PRETTY PATTERNS IN CLOSE AND OF $9 CENTS. SPECIAL AT. N WORK, WHI S THAN IQ 6, OUR LINE OF $1.00 QUALITY EMBROIDERED F ‘THIS LINE HAS A VERY CHOICE COLLECTION 3 4 NEW AND EXCLUSIVE PATTERNS ROTDERED FLAN REGULARLY AT $1.19, WHIOH REPH SN UNLIMITED CHOI ASSORTED - OPEN AND OLOSED DESIGNS, ARE OFFERED FOR: 98c. WE OFFER TWO V YY ELEGANT LINES IN COLORED EMBROIDERED FLANNELS THEY ARE ALL THE NEWEST PATTE EVERY DESIRABL SHAD! $1 19 and $1 49 1,000 Umbrellas, Worth $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50, at $1.44. SUCH A LINE HAS NEVER BEEN PLACED ON A BARGAIN COUNTER. WE CLEANED PP THIS LOT RIGHT IN THE SALES ROOM OF ONE, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. THE) Be PRETTY PATTE LS WHICT OF WE SELL Ani AR. RY WAY. IN PRE VIOUS SALES OF THIS KIND WE WOULD MAK DIFFERENT LOTS OF SUCH A PURCHASE, BUT THIS TIME W) = OF FORTUNE IN YOUR Favor AND MADE THEM ALL ONE PRIC! WHAT A GRAND BARGAT “YOUR CALLING YOU SURELY WILL BE ONE OF THE EARLY BIRDS TO GRASP THE PRICE, $1.44. Awar CENTER BARGAIN TABLE, FIRST FLC 5 Best Pickings From the Art Goods Corner. TAPESTRY PILLOW TOPS—PRETTY A’ 2e. VALUE. a STAMPED: CIALIZED AT. FOR VIOLEZ PILLOW TOYS AND BACKS+ .CHTEL-WORKED DOYLIES — R01 A DAINTY, PRETTY EFFECT HAPE D TWO FoR THT cep Ww... 25C. i eae i2t4c. mr 124Ac. ade. A Low STAMPED DAMASK TRAYS—QUALITY AND EFFECT ARE UNUSUALLY ’ Clothing Isn’t M Better Boys’ Clothing Isn’t NOR ARE THERE BETTER BOYS’ CLOTHING VALUES TO BE HAD. LITY. RVICE AND STYLE OF THE HIGHEST SOF RY STITCH NEW, AND EVERY GARMENT A BETTE: INCERN WILL GIV An extraordinary offer of Boys breasted Suits—sizes 7 to 16—chec and piain blue cheviet—double sexts- taped seams—$3.98 value, oys’ Double-breasted Suits, 7 to 16 years, in cheviots, serges and worsted—every detail shor the most carefil workmanship—stylish patterns— every suit fully wurranted—priced ev- $3. erywhere at $5.00. Sailor Blouse Suits—strictly all wool, navy btue cheviots—fall size—embroidered | colored. shield— coat—douhle-breasted vi is 8 Fray chevtot,, Mee and wbite-trimmel SD OS | years. Werih S00, ats niet S818 SZ OR Boys’ Telescope Hate—bine, brown and 48c. collars; sizes 3 to 9. sixes 3 to 16 200 18 486. | ped ane ee ae ‘izes Stationery on the Move. INE PLAYING CARDS-FLEXIBLE, HIGHLY POLISHED QUALITY. REGULAR 180 DECK SPECIAL, ae ay é - as Sneek 200. i-wool Doible- . Plaid, striped -. $2.48 Vestie Suite for bors from 2 to # with the new small round plain separate di vests —and lapels shi vol Serges, fancy met $2.98 plain bine and | Vestie Sulte—sizes 3 to 9 yeare—t fancy novelty chevlots—variety o8 | have seperate vests | is the regular value Navy Blue Serge 3-plece Suits—single-breasted Boys’ Wool Knee Patt years . 10-FT. ROLLS OF CREPE PAPER—ALL COLORS. SPECIAL AT. REAUTIFUL TINTED BOX PAPER—24 SHEETS OF PAPER A} SPECIAL, PER BOX. - a3 COLORED AND WHITE PAPER-NEW SHAPES AND FINISH! PER POUND... e REAL IRISH LINEN PAPETERIE — ROUGH AND SMOOTH FINISH — SPLENDID 18c. GRADE. PER BOX: 3) : es SETIAN BOND—THE SWELLEST PAPER THIS SBASON—IN SHADES 24 SHEETS OF PAPER, 10c.; OR 24 ENVELOPES .... TALLY CARDS_DECORATED NEW STYLES-SPFCIAL .. fs lc. ASSORTMENT— BEAUTIFUL LINE OF FABER'S PRIZES, DESK NOVELTIES, ETC., IX BI VERY LOW PRICES. 8. KAW, SONS & 60.,