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ouilt in the United States, and for many years was considered the most reliable A RAILROAD CRIPPLED and profitable. Under the management of the late John W. Ga rett of this city it attained an enviable position among the Culmination of the Financial Disas­ interest bearing and dividend paying lines in the country, and its securities were ' U ters of the Baltimore and Ohio. looked upon as gilt edged. Its stocks and bonds are largely held for investment pur­ poses in tiiis city, where the receivership TWO RECEIVERS APPOINTED. is looked upon as almost a public calam­ Sweet ity. Johns Hopkins university is one of the largest holders of its preferred stock, President Cowen and Vice President Mur­ and the loss of revenue from that source ray Placed In Charge by tlie Courts. will be keenly felt by the institution. Tne Caporal New YorK Office, 442 Broadway. The Savings Fund Is Intact. stock of the company is $30,000,000, di­ Plans For Reorganization. vided as follows: First, preferred, 83.000,000; second, pre­ ferred, $2,000,000; common and scrip- Little BALTIMORE, March 2.—The Baltimore $25,000,000. Its bonded indebtedness, ac, and Ohio Railway company, one of the cording to Poor's Manual for 1895, is $75,- A MEMORABLE EVENT FOR OUR PATRONS. oldest and most extensive transportation 000,000, and its floating debt is thought systems in the United States and until re­ to be between $10,000,000 and $12,000,000. cently one of the most profitable, has con­ It owns and leases 29 different roads in ANOTHER <0^* fessed its insolvency and gone into the Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Penn­ hands of receivers. sylvania, Ohio arid Illinois, including John K. Cowen, its president, and Os­ some of great importance. car G. Murray, its third vice president, The Baltimore and Ohio company is the will hereafter operate it for the benefit of guarantor for rentals amounting to $1,- GIGANTIC BARGAIN GIVING. the creditors and bondholders under the 157,350 on leased lines and for interest on direction of the United States court. This bonds in double that amount. Its char­ for cts. action was taken after a prolonged strug­ ter was granted in 1627, and some of the 5 VALUES WORTH COMING MILES TO SEE. gle against the inevitable and was the im­ greatest historical events of the present mediate result of the failure of the direct­ century have centered about it, notably the SOLD BY ALL DEALERS. ors to negotiate loans to provide for inter­ military riots at Camden Station, in this est and other payments due and about to city, in the early part of the late rebellion, become due. For several years, however, at which time the Federal troops on theii the road has been losing money, and while way to the south were mobbed, and great Ho Time to Lose If Yon Wish to Bny Stoctiis at Less Thai Half-Price: the collapse, coming at this time, was a sur­ loss of life ensued. Charles F. Meyer, prise to many, but few believed that it who succeeded John W. Garrett as presi­ 100 dozen Ladies' Black Wool Hose, retailers price, per pair, is 19c; somebody's mistake; our prise could be averted much longer. dent, held the place for five years, until NEW SALVATION ARM while they last, three pairs for 25c. Since the last regular meeting of the di­ the election of John K. Cowen to the po­ Ladies' Hermsdort dye, full lengths, spliced nee s and toes, extra stout; compare with some that rectors, two weeks ago, Major Alexander sition a faw weeks ago. Ballington Booth and His Wife to you've bought a'; 25c; importer's blunders ia stamping the wrong name. Hose is just as good. 12£c pair. Shaw, chairman of the finance committee, 60 dozen Boys' best quality Laundered Bhirt Waists, all new, trip-e collar and the new turn-do>vro and President John K. Gowen have spent KOME AND SE0EET SOCIETIES. Start an Independent Body. a great deal of time in New York endeavor­ shape, 75c qualify, 47C.N ~ , ing to borrow enough money to -provide An Orde.r "Which Considerably Modifies for a large floating debt and payments of the Decrees of Condemnation. interest amounting to 8400,000 falling due TO BE ENTIRELY AMERICAN. CHICAGO, March 2.—The Review, a : tomorrow. It was thought at one time Catholic paper of this city, publishes an ATTENTION, MEN =0 that they would be successful, but Presi­ important decree of the Roman propagan­ Numerous and Important Secessions From dent Cowen gave up the fight and return­ da, given in Rome under date of- Jan. 18, the Parent Organization—The Funds 55 Jozen Men's Outing Shirts, in flannel and chfcvio', all sizes, regular 45c quality, just th nk of it, ed to this city. Immediately upon his ar­ which modifies considerably the decree and Properly Now Held to Be rival he called a meeting of the directors. previously issued from that tribunal iE °nly96 dozen Men's Spring Scarfs, the nobbiest and latent shapes, sold by leading furnishers in New This was fully attended, and after a ses­ condemnation of the societies of Odd Fel­ Turned Over to the Old Army. sion lasting one hour and a half the di­ lows, Knights of Pythias and Sons ol York at 75c; see our di&p'ay in window at 47c. rectors and legal officials of the road re­ Ladies' 4 button Glace Gloves, our spring importation, including maize, batiste, ecru, tans, modes, Temperance. Catholics who had belonged NEW YOF.K, March 2.—Ballington Booth paired to the United States courtroom in to these societies before the publication oi with embroidered backs in self-colors and fancks, every pair warranted. $1.25 quality, 98c per pair. the federal building, and General Counsel and his wife have finally decided to start the condemnatory deorces are now allowed an independent religious organization. 20 pieces of the well known Jamestown Suitings—the name is a guarantee of their merits—sold Hugh Bond filed an application on behalf to leave their names upon the rolls oi of the directors asking for the appoint­ They will, however, surrender to the rep­ usually irom 50 to 75c, 39c. . . these societies and to pay into the treasury resentatives of General Booth, now in con­ ment of receivers upon the showing made dues and assessments whenever pecuniary 10 pieces 46-inch all-wool Black Cashmere, the greatest bargain ever offered; you have bought in the petition that the company was in­ trol at the Salvation Army headquarters, loss and detriment would follow from all the property and money, of the army. poorer quality at 75c, 37£c. . , . solvent. United States Circuit Judge complete severance of ties. The general Goff of West Virginia, who had been called To prepare the preliminary plans for such 300 yards Grepon berges, in black and all the new spring co orings, c.oih, < pp. prohibition still remains as to any other an organization as they contemplate will 10 dozen Ladies' Leather, Metal and Silk Belts, all new, regular prices from 39 to 50c, 25^. here for that purpose, in conjunction with participation in the proceedings of the so­ United States District Judge Morris, heard necessarily take considerable time. For 12 dozen, just one gros3 only, Ladies' Narrow Belts, very stylish, in silver and gold effects, worth cieties. that reason no definite announcements the application, and, there being no objec­ Particular cases, however, offering diffi­ from 75c to $1.00, 50c. . _ ' tion, granted it. have been made. culties to priests in their spiritual direc­ Mr. Bocth said to a"reporter last night: 150 paiis of our Celebrated Scissors, every pair warranted, regular price 45c, 29c. - The Official Statement. tions, are to be referred for adjudication "The practically unanimous sentiment ex­ 3 000 yards Jet and Fancy Beaded liimmings, largest stock ever shown m this part of New Eng'and After the receivers had been appointed to the apostolic delegate in Washington pressed in the hundreds oi letters and tele­ 10 l9'1 15 17, 19 and 25c per yard, 33 13 per cent less than can can be found elsewhere the following statement was issued by the instead of being sent, as heretofore, to the grams my wife and I have received is that officials of t$fe company: congregation in Rome. we should organize and lead an independ­ "A committee composed of the New ent religious movement. Such an or­ York directors of the Baltimore and Ohio .KIOAEAGUA'S REBELLION. ganization will be esta i.;shed. Railroad company has been for some time "It will be essentially an American N. B.—Watch ths Exhibition in our Windows Friday and Saturday. engaged on a plan for funding the floating Moinotoinbo, the Stronghold of ttie In­ movement, and we have received the most debt of the company and to provide addi­ surgents, Reduced to Ashes. cordial assurances of support from men tional capital. Until yesterday morning MANAGUA, Nicaragua, March 2.—Ad­ and women prominent in all walks of there was the strongest belief upon the vices received here arc to the effect that in life. Although most of our former asso­ part of the committee and the members of the bombardment, of Momotombo the ciates in the army have given their alle­ the syndicate who have been aiding the town, the stronghold of the insurgents, giance to the new commissioner, they are company that the plan proposed would be was laid in ashes. The ruin of Momotom­ watching every move made by us with the adopted in time to meet the company's re­ bo is reported to have been complete. deepest interest and concern. From many quirements. An insurgent naval vessel was sunk by of them I have received messages assuring "After full consultation, however, it THE BOSTON STORE, Cor. Main and Wall Sts shells from the government gunboat. me of their devotion to me personally. was found to be inexpedient to carry out Fully 20 of the rebels were drowned. The Staff Captain Cox, who resigned yester­ all the details of the plan without the aid government guns were handled by D. D. day, was the best special worker in the THE HOAEST PLUMBER. of the court, and for that reason it became Perry of Chicago, Canal Agent Weynei army. Her influence cannot be under­ "whose liouaquarters lire TH »> asliington, necessary for the railroad company and the and three Americans, who were active par­ rated. Three officers high in the ranks decided to follow the example of Mr. and Mercantile Trust company of New York, ticipants in all the fighting. The Ameri­ will hand in their resignations soon. Mrs. Ballington Booth. W. C. HOLME,s, representing the syndicate which has been cans practically had charge of the govern­ Their names would be a surprise jto every Staff Captain Cox is the daughter of a aiding the company, to begin a friendly ment gunboat during the battle. one. Seven secretaries of auxiliary or­ Baptist clergyman in England. She is PAINT suit for the appointment of receivers, who 7 Water Street, Preparations have been made for an at­ ganizations in eastern cities have already about 28 years old and highly educated. "We are now prepared to supply should hold the property and operate it tack on the Leonists today, and a big bat resigned. She was the originator of the'' Street, Cel­ pending the consummation of a plan for lar and Garret" brigade in London, out the public with a good reliable ltuuy IS PREPARED TO DO ALL MANN Eli OJ" tie, with hard fighting on both sides, is ex­ Will Turn Over the Property. its reorganization. pected. of which has grown the "slums" depart­ mixed p&int in ^ pt> 1 qt, 2 qt. an-.l "Prior to the commencement of the "The public has heard only one side of ment of the army. She was a warm 4 qt. pails. Also aw and boiled this most \mfortunate affair. I have made suit, however, the whole matter was laid Killed by a Policeman. friend of Mrs. Ballington Booth, who was, oils, turpentine, dryer, varnish, before the board of directors of the com­ ALEXANDRIA, Ind., March 2. — Jot no reply to the bitter things that were ut­ before her marriage, one of her coworkers. PLUMBING WOlifi pany, and they unanimously passed a reso­ tered against me. I have said nothing, white lead by the pound or hundred Worthington and Thomas Keating, stee) The Tide of Secession. lution authorizing the company's officers workers at Alexandria became involved even though my sister did assert that^we weight, white and colored kalsomino. Captain Cox came to this country about to confess a judgment in favor of tne Mer­ in a fight, in which Worthington shot at would be thrown in the street, and though fin aM Sleet Iron fflslej'sM o crier. five years ago and was shortly afterward Putty, nails by the pound or keg. cantile Trust company for the amount of Keating without effect. When Officei my brother, the commander of Canada, placed in charge of the Colorado division. Good line of paint brushes. the debt due to that company, held by it Graham went to arrest Worthington, a did heap U]X»c us accusations bitterly to ALL WORK AND MATEM LS GUA.< OJ- Her work in this country has been suc­ on behalf of the syndicate, and also con­ mob attacked the officer, and he was be regretted. The property of the army Our prices are all light—same as TEED OF BEST QUALITY, A.Ni/ cessful. Six weeks ago she was ordered senting to the appointment of receivers for forced to shoot Worthington, killing him which is in my possession will be trans­ the goods. *_ to go to Washington. • PRICES FAIR AND VEIIL' the property. instantly. Graham surrendered. ferred in due time." , "This action was taken after full delib­ " Ex-Commander Booth will make public Commissioner Eva Booth may possibly REASONABLE. be retained here as the permanent com­ eration and after the presentation of the Mysterious Death. tonight a lengthy statement, giving his H. H. WILLIAMS side of the controversy. In this statement mander. Booth-Tucker was appointed to whole case to the directors. The board at PROVIDENCE, March 2.—An unknown both he and Mrs. Booth deny that they the office when the news of Ballington's W. G, HOLMES, the same time passed a resolution request­ young woman, supposed to have come 17 Main St. ever refused to obey orders, as has been withdrawal first reached the general. It ing the New York members of the boarfi— from Boston recently, died suddenly in charged. They declare that the policy of is said that this was done because General namely, Messrs. Louis Fitzgerald, Eugene Dr. Hale's office yesterday. Medical Ex­ 7 WATER STREET. the London office toward them has been Booth thought speedy action on his part Delano, Edward R. Bacon, Howland Davis aminer Palmer was called and thought unnecessarily hasty. Three representatives might check the secession movement. and William A. Read—who have been pre­ that the case was surrounded with suffi- were sent secretly to deal with them. They Commissioner Eva. has won the hearts of MEEKER COAL CO, paring a plan for the rehabilitation of the cifent mystery to engage the attention ol company without the foreclosure of any tried to force the Booths to go to England most of the American leaders, and they the detectives. of the company's mortgages, to organize within three days. They employed threats, talk of a petition to the general request­ ing that she be ass srned here permanently. themselves as a committee, with power to Lynched by a Mob. bitter words and cutting insinuations as Horace E. Dann, add to their number, or to associate with to their motives to force an immediate de­ The commissioner will issue a call to NEW ORLEANS, March 2.—Paul Frances the auxiliaries early in ' the week asking COAL, WOOD, BRICK, them a committee in London for the pro­ cision. EXCELSIOL and Gilbert Frances were taken from jail The statement also declares their will­ for a conference with them. Every at­ tection of the interests of all the security *• and lynched by a mob yesterday in front and shareholders, with a view to the. im­ ingness to turn over the property and tempt is being made to keep them in line. of the courthouse at Convent, St. James funds when they have been convinced that Frank Harris, a prominent citizen of mediate reorganization of the company parish. They attempted a few nights ago LIU!, CEMENT, TILE PIPE- Xjiygry and Sales Stable. and its affairs. it will be secured for the use of the Sal­ Orange, N. J., and secretary of the auxil­ to burglarize the store and residence oi iaries there, has sent in his resignation The Savings Fund Intact. vation Army and for those who contribut­ Opposite Danbory and Mr. M. G. Gourge and assaulted his wife. ed the money. and declares that he will never contribute "As stated, these gentlemen have been OFFICE WITH G. & S. H. HOLMES Norwalk Railroad depot' Resignations from auxiliaries in all another dollar to the Salvation Army. engaged for some time upon a plan for the Justifiable Homicide. parts of the country were received at Sal­ The Salvation Army oorps in Sea Cliff, Norwalk, Conn. Stylish ' rehabilitation of the company and its ST. LOUIS, March 2.—The coroner's jury vation Army headquarters yesterday. A N. J., disbanded because of the removal of Single or Doable Team finances. They will continue in this effort, MAIN STREET. NORWALK. has returned a verdict of justifiable homi­ wholly unlooked for resignation of a prom­ Ballington Booth from the command. with or without drivers. and they expect to have appointed in Lon­ cide in the case of the Broadway dentist, inent staff officer was received by Com­ Captain Patty Watkins will preside at a Safe horses for women don another committee of security and Dr. A. E. Dill, who shot and killed Dr. J. missioner Eva Booth. Staff Captain meeting in Newark, N. J., this evening, at andchildren. . shareholders to co-operate with them in Advertise now and catch the spring J. Seaman, his assistant, last Thursday Blanche B. Cox, commander of the south- which it is said the entire Newark corps the presentation of a plan which will have SAnrn.: f-n ih ssfc.£> a SPECIALTV after the latter had badly wounded his ern Pennsylvania and Maryland division, may withdraw from the Army. trade. for its object the extinguishment of the employer. The latter is improving. entire floating debt of the company and the furnishing of new capital and the Kansas For McKinley. placing of the company's finances upon a TOPEKA, March 2.—Thirty Republican firm and stable basis. county conventions to select delegates to "Mr. Cowen states that in regard to the the state convention have been held. Near­ relief department of the company every ly all of the conventions instructed their STILL GOING ON! obligation of the company to its employees delegates in favor of McKinley, and it is will be under the order of the court ful­ now certain Kansas will send a solid Mc­ filled to the letter. This department, un­ Kinley delegation to St. Lyuis. der the court's order, is continued precise­ ly as it was under the company. All de­ Ingersoll's Captor Dead. posits made in the saving fund are abso­ PETERSBURG, Va., March 2.—A tele­ lutely protected, and all obligations to gram has been received here announcing employees under the relief feature are to the death of Major G. V. Rambaut, for­ be carried out, and all payments made merly of this city, at Memphis. It was precisely as if no receivership had takSn he who captured Colonel Robert Ingersoll place." at Lexington, Tenn., to December, 1863. John K. Cowen, t^ie principal receiver, ! has been connected with the Baltimore A Baby's Awful Death. and Ohio company for more than 20 years LOCKPORT, N. Y., March 2.—Millard as its counsel. Six weeks ago he was Boyer, aged 10 months, met a terrible elected president to succeed Charles F. death yesterday. While playing he got OF C. H. HARVEY'S STOCK OF Meyer, and it was hoped that the change hold of a bottle of ammonia, part of the might save the road. At the same time contents of which he swallowed, dying several prominent New Yo*k financiers shortly after in great agony. were taken into the directory, and a thor­ ough reorganization was contemplated. Run Down and Sunk.' As part of this plan, Mr. Murray, the oth­ NEW YORK, March 2.—The Atlas line er receiver, who had been third -vice presi­ steamer Ailsa, bound for South America, BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERS dent of the Big Four system, was invited was yesterday run down and sunk by the to accept a similar position in the Bal­ French steamer La Bourgogne. All on timore and Ohio service. He consented board were saved. and has since been acting in that capacity. • *irO CLOSE OUT, EVERYTHING IS BEING SOLD AT PRICES NEVER HEARD OF BEFORE* V Mr. Cowen is also a member of congress Nominated For Congress. from the Fourth Maryland district and WEST PLAINS, Mo., March 2.—A. H. Come Early. Store Open until 9 o'clock Week Days, and 10 Saturdays. ^ is the leader of the Democratic opposition Livingston of this city has boon nomi­ to United States Senator A. P. Gorman. nated for congress by the Populist con­ He is 5J years old and is a native of Ohio. vention of the Fourteenth district. An Historic Railroad. The Baltimore and Ohio system includes - Yellow Fever In Ruenos Ayres. 2,065 miles of railway, extending into all BUENOS AYRES, March 2.—Several oases HARVEY'S SHOE STORK parts of the country east of the Mississip­ of yellow fever have been recorded in the pi river. It was one of the first railways suburb of Belgrano.

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