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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-07


Charles E. Schell of Cincinnati appeared
before the Senate committee on agriculture
today and made an argument in opposition
to the oleomargarine bill. He represented
the Ohio Butterine Company of Cincinnati,
the Jacob Dold Packing Company of Kan
sas City, the Union Dairy Company OF
Cleveland, Ohio and number of farmers
and consumers. He urged that the same
tests be. applied to oleomargarine as to but
ter. and said the oleomargarine makers and
dealers were entirely willing to submit tc
these. He charged the butter makers with
seeking an unfair advantage in the pending
bill'
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
UNCLE SAM FINDS u.
RICH COLO VEINS
IN CENTER or CITY OF HELENA,
ALAReE GOLD MINE IS -
UNEARTHED.

HELENA, Mon. Nov. 9.-The site Of the
new federal building in this city is the
scene of rich. gold strike and by the
terms of the clause inserted in the COM
tract between the Chicago Construction
company, of Chicago and the, nited
states government the latter will be the
sole beneficiary of the discovery. "a 3D..
This clause provides that all minerals
found on the property shall belong to the
government, consequently the construc-
ton company will be compelled to mine
the orc, while ,--e government will receive
the profit.
There have been reports for several
DAYS that a strike had been made, but 1t
was not until today that these received
verifcation. when some workmen engaged
in the excavation improvised an ore pan
and panned cut as high as 800. Assays
made shows free milling gold Of the value
of SIS and 500 per ton. While the exact
width Of the vein has not yet been ascer-
tanned, mining experts estimate that it
will be fully IS, perhaps 30 feet making
it strike of large proportions. The vein
extends across the entire block from
southeast to northwest and then goes d.
rectly beneath the residence of Col. Thon1-
as Cruise, the millionaire banker, who,
twenty years ago discovered the richest
gold mine in Montana the Drum Lunl-
mon" which he afterwards sold to the
Rothschilds for E500,0 900.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, Nov s-December wheat opened
today * to lie lower, at 72&972ssc Gables
were steady and there were a number OF buy
ing orders out. especially for the May deltv-
cry. There was also quite quantity be-
ing offered. The market seemed nervous,
though there was early selling pressure.
December however, eased on on lack OF i'm
portant news and sold at 7z%G72hc. Local
receipts were 167 cars, IL Of contract grade.
Minneapolis and Duluth reported 7e5 cars,
making a total for the three points Of ee2
ears against 1920 last week and SCI q year
ago. Australian shipments for the week were
as 900 bushels against $50 900 last week.
A good cash demand reported from Minneap-
oils helped wheat and December sold TO 73Q
T5lsc. closing steady iSc up at Tse.
Corn opened quiet on a small trade with
December unchanged to &c lower, at 5shc TO
5sHe on weak cables. The early business
was something Of scalping affair with deal
ers hesitating to do one thing or the other.
December sold up a shade over its higher
opening price for a few moments but soon
declined again. Receipts were 81 cars.
December corn sold TO 5sltc a small de-
mand and closed steady S1hc higher at 5s7s4
591sc.
oats opened quiet December a shade easier.
at SS3kc. There was q moderate trade with
somewhat liberal offerings and December de-
clined TO 3Shc. Receipts were $50 cars.
There was hardly enough business in the
were slightly higher, but there was no de-
mand for products. January pork opened zisc
up, at S13s5, but soon lost the gain; January
lard 2ihc up at s.. So, and gained 21ac: Janu-
airy ribs were not quoted the first hour.
GkfRaHN Ak@4HAH@
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
Murphy q Ce.'s Cotton / etter.

NEW YORK, Nov. s.-fhe Chronicle re-
pert for the week referred to the effect Of
killing frost at a number Of places, which
was news to many in the trade. In fact
the showing was pretty poor one but the
persistent Tactics of bear leaders TO diseour-
age buyefssin the pretended belief in an enor-
nous crop has been great. obstacle to the
support which conservative people feel the
market deserves. u statistieally the situation
Is stroag and. IL all we hear as to the ex-
tent of the; short interest is true We shall
witness 4 bull market OF MAGNITUDE in the
course OF time True believers in erep Of
ever 1Ieeo. oee are numerous tbut these whe
cannet see over i6.sooooe or less are equally
numerous and the latter have the sdyantaE sc
Of a small movement so far and the additional
advantage that everything points to TOP
crep OF small dimensions even under NEST
favorable weather conditions the remaining
Of the season. In the Liverpool market yes
terday prieeawere a point higher. The chances
are for a decrease in movement the coming
week although II Is too early to expect much
falling of in receipts just yet. New York
opened at an advance Of to points on
small dealings. Both sides were extremely
cautious but bear houses were advising the
customers OF the possibility Of a better mar
ket in view of the decline already estao-
lshed which they believed was all that
should be looked for taking into consider
alton the fact that receipts have been heavy
and that the top crop question was one Of
uncertainty. Port receipts estimated Tor the
day at a, 900, against 81, 900 last year. Much
colder weather was indicated for the south
west
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
Murphy & Co.'s Grain Letter.

NEW YORK Nov. s.-Wheat-Selling OF
wheat proved feature of late dealings yes
terday and more profit taking in evidence
this morning. Wheat has had substantial ad-
vance this week for the nrst time in about two
months and great many operators were con-
tented with the profits shown and at the same
Sunday. Abroad there was no change in prices
and the market here opened at about last
nights level. The selling, however, soon flled
the buying orders and prices lost ground later
the tone during the FIRST hour and the decline
OF &c failed to change the tempe rof the av-
erage trader. A similar reaction in nearly all
grains in Chicago carried prices lower at one
could be called Of 81 bearish nature. As this
Is still the season OF increasing supplies ana
OF wheat abundance, II is to be expected that
offerings OF wheat win increase eonsiderably
has gained cents a bushel Of late. Many thou
sands Of bushels OF wheat in the next month
will be sold at this figure, which was held at
lower level. For this reason operators DO not
year Prices appear to tend downward high
err level with wheat attracting more attention
as the season advances. The situation is more
encouraging than otherwise and broader spec
Russian news can be verified. December wheat
here sold at 79Ikc or back to the low price OF
yesterday. In Chicago the same option sold az
T21zc. In the northwest receipts were 40 cars,
against 501 care last year.
Corn and cats suffered under profit taking
smales as did wheat though the tone OF
both was extremely steady. Oats continue 70 De
actively traded in with fancy prices looked Tor
ports OF wheat this week were g. 46s, SO bushels
against 3555,50 bushels last year and since
July LIST H. 900 900 bushels. against IS, 900 900
bushels last year: Corn exports were tVo.zss
for the season H. AZ 900 bushels, against So, 49,
900 bushels last year
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
3. 6. Our 8 Co Review.

L r. G. Dun & Co.'S review says.
Little relief has been Afforded the leading
manufacturing Industry in the matter 81
transporting facilities. In fact, the situa-
ton on the yhoe Is less sasSSs5ory sSss IN
banking of some furnaces. This In turn tends
to harden the market for pig iron. though Ne
cept at Philadelphia, where Is cents a ten
more is readily paid As this industry is
ent conditions ana future prospects are GER
tainly most encouraging, for orders are 1bun-
dant and plants enlarging capacity IN order 70
Textile mills in New England are busy
and there is no longer any fear OF labor con-
ceased to be inflated. standard widths re-
Stunning the former quotation OF cents and
meeting with fair demand. Domestic buy
and the views; OF exporters are still below
those Of sellers Recent declines in the raw
was no commensurate advance in goods when
the cotton market was rising. Reports from
the south indicate that spindies are we'll oe-
Weather conditions were the chief. factors
in determining price changes OF staple preo-
states brought a higher flevel OF quotations.
corn rising p cents above the figure ruling az
over 1889. These advances of more than 50
per cent are far in excess of the ratio Of
loss in production and establishes fictitious
price level which curtailed Atlantic exports to
bushels last year and ASS. io4 two years ago.
on the other hand wheat Is moving out
freely at both coasts. shipments from the
United States for the week amounting 70
5. 5sl AZ bushels. against sz1o.1sl bushels In
the same week Of 1900 and sss77 203 in 1893.
Vigorous milling and foreign demands caused
a fair advance IN prices TO about last year 8
figure despite the difference in output
Cotton weakened still further, port and IN
terror movements indicating better crop than
was anticipated. At the lower price how
ever. exports are heavy and tend TO prevent
any serious reaction.
Failures for the week numbered z45 in the
United States against z01 last year, and % In
Canada, against is last year. 4fss-s
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
PATRICK KILLED
BY MOVING TRAIN
cWINNETT COUNTY PLANTER is
STRUCK BY GEORGIA RAIL
ROAD TRAIN. @s

William A. Patrick, a planter and stock
breeder from Gwinnett county, was struck
by Georgia railroad passenger train
last night shortly after o'clock and in
stantly killed. = y, axe Ill, ..,-,
Patrick had been In Atlanta for several
days and had disposed of lot of cotton
and cattle. His Intention was to remain
several days longer and last night, he was
on his way to the residence Of his niece,
Mrs. Higgins, at the corner of oliver and
Wylie streets. He took an Inman, Park
car and got off near the old Seaboard
freight depot. His path lay across the
railroad tracks and as he stepped upon
the Georgia railroad main line a passen-
ger train bound for Augusta struck him
and he was dead in a few moments
young man who witnessed the. acct
dent says that Patrick walked toward the
tracks evidently not thinking Of danger
and when he looked up and saw the train
he stepped backward, but not far enough
to get clear of the engine. ss. 81
He was hurled several feet into. the air
and in a few seconds was dying. Patrick
was nearly 60 years of age, and was man
of considerable means. His daughter and
son-in-law were with him in the city and
were stopping at the same place with him.
The body was taken by Undertakers Nil
Ter & Bodwen and the interment wiz take
place at Hog, Mountain, in Gwirnett
county. -r..R. stfe-r +el ,t'teg 81.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
WILL ERECT va
BIG COLLEGE
ALABAMA PREsBYTERIANs WILL
BUILD SEMINARY FOR YOUNG
MEN-sYNop ELECTS
OFFICERS.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. Sat yes
terday mornings session of the Synod or
Alabama a pledge was made that the
synod raise S1500O0 for the establishment
OF an educational institution for young
men.
A substitute was offered that the synod
devote $4,000 to the establishment OF a
female seminary and the remainder to a
male college, but this motion was lost.
1t has not been decided where the col
lege will be located except that 1t will be
in Alabama. oxford and other places are
bidding for it. 1t is probable that Bir-
mingham will also make an effort to Sc
cure II. A committee of FIVE will mean
while make an effort to raise the require
ed sum. The committee on the Column
bia Theological Seminary made its report
stating that the institution is being con-
Quoted within the income and that a
5000 mess hall being added. The synod
congratulated the seminary.
The committee on narratives reported
great liberality on the part of the men,
bership, but lack of attendance at SER
vices and falling off in spiritual exer-
cises at home.
An invitation from the city of Bessemer
to hold the next meeting there was accep-
ted.
I The Orphans home at TaIladega was re-
ported out Of debt.
The following executive board for the
home was elected: Rev. ]. G. Snedeeor,
woodlawn. chairman; Rev. Lynn r. Wall
kerr, of Talladega, vice chairman; ]. B..
Mcmillan, treasurer; ], B. Woodward,
Rev. A. A. Little. John Frye, Rev. T..
Harrison, Rev. Neal Anderson, Captain
James E. Webb and Joseph L. Dean.
1t was Immediately after the appoint
ment of this committee that the debt on
the home was liquidated by subscriptions
from the different churches.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
BALTIMORE SYNDICATE
BUYS FRISCO TR0LLEYS

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. s.-The entire
system Of the Market Street Railway
company has practically been sold to a
Baltimore syndicate. which has for sew
eral months been negotiating for its pur-
chase. The deal is understood to have
been closed at a conference between H.
r. Huntington and /. w. Heilman, rep
resenting themselves and other stockhold-
ers OF the company. and George B. Webb,
OF Baltimore; r. g. Nanford and Attor-
ney General I. L. Ford. OF this city,
representing the Baltimore syndicate. The
terms OF the sale are not definitely
known. The Call states that S26. 900 900 in
cash is TO be paid for the property, and
that the final papers win be signed today.
II adds that the syndicate viii expend at
least 100000 in improving the property.
Mr.. Webb. representative OF the syndi-
cate. recently purchased the San Fran
cisco and San Mateo electric line and the
Suffer street cable line. He is president Of
the United Railroad and Electric compa-
ny, of Baltimore.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
THE SOUTHERN ADVOCATE
TO MAKE ITS APPEARANCE

ATHENS, Ca, Nov. s.--A new publ
cation in the shape Of a frst-class month
ly magazine is soon to rake its appear
ance in Athens - $500
1t is to be edited ana published by Rev
H. R. Bernard: Mr.. Bernard Is a wri-
ter of great force, was for some years
financial agent. of Mercer college, and has
a corps of talented writer's to assist him
in getting up a, valuable publication.
The new publication win be known as
"The Southern Advocate" 1t will be a
Baptist monthly with san open policy. The
magazine will appear JANUARY first and
the leading article will be from the pen
of one of Athens best known and gifted
writer's, a lady whose pen is often used
by leading publishers She will have for
her subject chow TO Reach the Mill Peo-
pie of the South Religiously." efsd
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
FRANK L. WEST INDICTED;
ENLIGHTENMENT is CHARGE

ROME, Ca. Nov. s.-Frank L. West,
president of the Frank l.. West Burial
company, was indicted today upon the
charge of embezzlement of the corpora
tion's funds and merchandise. 1t is al
legged that West sold fifty collins and new
er turned over the assets to the company,
and that he made false entries upon his
books. -v ....
The indictment charges West appropri-
ated $1,000 of the corporations money
which accrued from various sales, en-
bracing a period Of one year. sem *.
Mr.. West is president of the corpora
ton and Is a licensed embalmer He was
appointed by. Governor Gambler on the
state board Of embalmers a few months
ago. He was prominent in his profession
and his company did the leading Under
taking business in Rome. He has resided
here several years. His former home was
in Ohio. :. -- --.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
Mccullough Bros Fruit and Produces
Il efter.- -l-ea n. -

ATLANTA Nov. s.-7Tbe' heaviest movemeHt
Of Florida oranges has more or less demorei-
lied prices especially on the poor qualities
or stock that are poorly colored and sour.
The market Is but little changed on apples
Receipts are normal, with prices hlghs coh-
sidering the poor. quality of stock.
Cocoanuts are moving slow with no change
in price. -. s.,
The cool weather prevailing has retarded the
sale Of live poultry thereby authorizing de-
cline in prices The trade generally prefer
ring dressed stock, weather conditions favor
able.
The demand for dressed rabbits, in fact all
kinds Of game, Is very active, with high
range Of prices prevailing.
Eggs have jumped UP from z TO GAG per
dozen during the last three days, with re-
ceipts insufficient.
Better grades OF butter continues active
with higher prices
Irish potatoes selling readily at prices
Onions continue scarce and high with PROS
poets Of further advance. -
The cabbage SUPPLY is ample With ne
change In price.
Demand for vegetables very limited.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
CHARLOTTE WATER
PRONOUNCED EXCELLENT

CHARLOTTE. N. CT Nov. S.-The city
authorities have received the analysis Of
the water furnished consumers by the
municipal waterworks here and are
greatly pleased at the showing made. DR..
Stokes, of Baltimore. analysed II for bac-
terra and Pennington & Brown, of the
same city. as to its chemical properties.
The result, it Is stated. is all that could
be wished. The water Is pronounced ex-
cellent, fit for use for aH purposes, and
the declaration is made by recognized au-
thorities. The fact that Charlotte has
pure water is regarded as responsible for
the exceedingly low death rate and the
remarkable general healthfulness Of the
community.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
IHALF ROUND GLOBE
IN THIRTY DAYS
MAID FROM AUSTRALIA BEATS
ALL RECORDS IN GETTING
x 10 ENGLAND.

:. NEW YORK, Nov. s.-when the cunard
liner Umbria sails this morning she will
larry q batch OF mail matter that arrived
On San Francisco on last Monday on the
steamship Ventura from Sydney and
Auckland. II win be the speediest mail
delivery ever accomplished in the world
more than half way around the globe,
b steam at sea and steam on land, and
steam at sea again, in less than thirty
Gays.
2 The Ventura left Melbourne. Australia
On October IL bound for San Francisco
BY way Of Sydney, Auckland and Homo
lulu. The Umbria win have the letters
IN London pOstoffice on the morning OF
November Is. The boating Of the last
record Of 81 IL days viii prove that mail
can be taken through New York more
quickly than through the Suez canal and
much more quickly than By the all-water
route.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
SWlTCHMEN'S STRIKE
CALLS EVERY MAN OUT

DENVER, Nov. s.-Advices received by
Grand Master Frank E. Hawley of the
switchmen's union OF America, who is in
charge Of the strike on the Denver and
Rio Grande, called into effect last evening,
indicate that the strike order has been
obeyed by every switchman employed on
the Rio Grande system, number 235 men.
Mr. Hawley in an interview stated that
the switchmen did not expect assistance
from the other trainmen orders.
General Manager Herbert of the Den
yer and Rio Grande, stated that the strike
of the switchmen would not interfere with
the company's business, and that no men
involved in this strike will be re-employ-
ed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
Weekly Cotton Crop statement.

NEW ORLEANS Nov. s.-Secretary Hes
statement shows an increase in the move
ment into sight compared with the seven days
ending on yesterday last year ia i round ns ssSs
year before last OF 1s0,eee and decrease IN
der the same in 1883 OF g.
Fer the eight days Of November the totals
show an increase over last year Of g, eco, an
increase over the same period year before last
OF 1Se eee and decrease under 1883 Of lls, 900.
Fer the g days Of the season that have
elapsed the aggregate Is behind the 50 days,
Of last year log 600 ahead q me same S,ss -,
ss4 .e os'0' '-'' --''''' -N $500
?, The amount brought into sight during the
past week has been 500, IA, against 4ls,e74 Tor
the seven days ending November last year,
$50 $50 year before last and 565,50 the same
time in 1888. and for the eight days Of no.
year, 45o.s97 year before last and SsS'Sz0 the
same, time in 1888 -
days from September TO date SEEMS,
against 1850, s21 last year. 5,s11ss2 year before
The movement since September 1 shows re
ceipts at all United states ports OF z,4lz, 100,
IS. & s1 a. 10 *, tb sr. tine in isss over
land across the Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac
rivers to northern mills and Canada ZzS,tI4
last and zss 74S the same time in 1885; interior
stocks in excess OF those held at the close
last year, 4ao3s2 year before last and 4S4ss1
AZ oo6, against 500 zss last year, s2l, 57s year
before last and $50, 17s the same time in
1888
Foreign exports for the week have been
ga $751; against 254,656 last year, making the
total thus far for the season LOS SO. against
l. 7ls ls0 last year a decrease OF So s2e.
Northern mill takings and Canada during the
past seven days show a decrease of S6,e95, as
compared with the corresponding period last
year and their total takings since September
/ have decreased a. 1877.
The total takings OF American mills. north
and south and Canada, thus far for the sea
son have been SOL s4s. against US, 622 last year
These include 4l9,5os by northern spinners,
against AS 643.
Stocks at the seaboard and the % leading
southern interior centers have increased dur
ing the week 1853. $50 bales, against an increase
during the corresponding period last season
of 10S05. and are now 1zo,9ss larger than at
this date in 1900.
Including stocks left over at the ports and
interior towns from the last crop, and the
number Of bales brought into sight thus far,
the new crop, the supply to date is 8, 49, 01e,
against $685. 455 for the same period last
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
ENGLAND RESENTS
GERMAN CRITICISM

NEW YORK. Nov. s.-The Berlin cor
respondent OF The London Time- and The
New York Times, both the Cologne Ga
zette and the Marine Rundschau contra
dict the depreciatory statements in re-
gard to the British navy which have been
appearing in various German journals.
The Cologne Gazette refutes the asser-
lions that the British naval artillery is
defective and that the gunners are inef-
ficient.
The Marine Rundschau declares that
any attempt 10 mislead German opinion
i'm this perilous manner deserves to be
repudiated
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-11-11
THIRTYSEVEN HORSES
CONSUMED IN FLAMES

BRADFORD, Pa, Nov. s.-One of the
worst fires in the history of this city oc-
Cured today. 1t originated in the livery
stable OF Frank p. Beemer and consumed
a dozen buildings including the SIS, 900 city
hall. Thirty-seven horses in the stable
persisted in the flames and the $4,000 IL
brary OF Brown & Shoemaker, city at
torneys, was totally destroyed. together
with valuable maps. The fire burned
buildings on three streets, Kennedy and
Bolyston streets and Patent avenue. The
loss is estimated at $4,000.