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The Washington times., 1902-07-18
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Rules Strong, While Corn Re-
acts After Rally.

CHICAGO, July 1.-THE wheat mar
ket ruled firm all day on covering by
shorts and with the strength in coarse
grains. The July option was especially
strong, and ii was said there is a fair
sized short interest in that option.
There is no contract wheat arriving
here, and No. Northern and No. .
spring are in demand at a fair premium
ever the July. Weather throughout tho
spring and winter wheat belts continues
favorable, but prospects are for some
rain in the winter wheat district to-
morrow. Foreign markets were lower.
rejecting cur decline of yesterday, but
were steady at the decline. Weather
abroad continues favorable. The sea-
board reported a moderate business
done there for export, with rather more
inquiry for red winter wheats for the
Continent.
Corn-Therc was fair trade In corn
today, principally in the September op-
tion, which ruled strong on covering
by shorts. There was not much doing
IA th' ouiy, WHICH, after ADVANCING 10
CSC early, later declined to 65Ac. and
ruled dull the balance of the day, clos
ing at 65l4c. The December option was
also strong Receipts are running
large. due to shipments from the coun-
try against sales for July Foreign mar
kets were firm, Liverpool closed -
higher. Weather generally favorable
There was a very good cash demand,
but principally by elevator people to
go to store. Estimated for tomorrow,
440 cars.
Oats ruled very strong all day on COW
ering by shorts, owing to very small
receipts. urgent cash demand, and very
light country movement. The market is
congested. and there was little for sale
all day. Cash No. 3 white was selling
from 53M SOC on track. Outside markets
were all strong and higher. Weather
was generally favorable, but indica-
tions point to unsettled conditions dur
ing the next twenty-four hours.
Provisions opened with slight advance
on better showing In hog market. but
demand was quickly supplied by lead
ing holders. md a sharp decline took
place. The closing was weak for Sep-
tember product and iirmcr for October.
The feature was the heavy selling OF
September lard and buying of October
for leading packer.
The folIowing aro tba o.,o.,tio,g.
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TITLE INSURANCE STOCKS.
THE MONEY MARKETS.

NEW YORK, July 17.-Morey on call
at the stock exchange today opened at
31a per cent; high. 31a per cent; low, 3
per cent last lean, S12 per cent.
The time money market. was practical
ly unchanged today. The tone continued
easy. but the volume of business was
rather light. The supply OF funds was
ent, as borrowers were inclined to wait
for still lower rates. Quotations were as
follows: Four months. AZ per cent. and
five and six months, 4A per cent, on
good mixed collateral.
The commercial paper market was un-
changed both as to condition and rates.
Prime Endorsements and choice single
names. 415@5 per cent and 5G6 per cent
for other coed names.
Today's clearing house statement com
pares with that of Yesterday as follows
July l6 July Il.
Exchanges S252, 90. l39 S2s2. 60 525
Balances .............. Il, l,s90.G54 IL, ,4g5, 632
subtreaSury debit BAL. 9s4,917 $50, l73
Money on call in London today was
SooJ sAt ptA NNhAs liAtui a pei
cent. Discounts az leading foreign cen
ters as reported by special foreign cables
were as follows: London. 211 per cent;
Paris, GIG per cent; Berlin, 15s per
cent.
The market for sterling exchange was
a shade firmer today. rates being about
five points higher than at the close of
yesterday. The volume of business, how
ever, was only moderate, being restrict
ed to some extent by the continued light
supply of bills. The demand was fair.
Continental exchange was firm at un-
changed quotations.
Actual rates were as follows: Sterling
Cables, 4.SSA G4.Ssas; demand 4.S1 $50
1880; sixty days, 4.S51a; commercial
on bankers. dep'and, 4.S7.65d4S744; six.
ty days. 4.S5Ad+S53s; documents for
payment, grain bills. 4.s5% cotton bills.
4.S4& G4.S5. Francs: Cables, 5.15; de-
mand. SIS less 1-16d5.155s; sixty days,
5.1Sb. Reichsmarks: Cables. % 7-16: de-
mand, 80 sic; sixty days, %. Dutch
guilders, demand, 40 3-16G40A; sixty
days, 40M40 lie
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Total 81 ,si9, go %
District of Columbia. IS:
|, ARTHUR r. BRICE. Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief ARTHUR T. BRICE. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day OF July, 1909.
(ScaI) ID. RITTENHOUSE,
Notary Pgblic.
Corect-Attcst:
CHAS c. GLOVER,
THOS. HYDE.
JAS. ". JOHNSTON,
WI. j. FLATHER
H. HURT.
X. ROSS PERRY,
mi Directors.
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SEYMOUR FAILURE
CAUSES LOCAL RUN
Only Temporary Interrupt
ton to Business Anticipated
ALL OBLIGATIONS Me-
L. M. Longshaw Not Connected With
Seymour & Co.-King & Co. Do Not
Suspend-Heaviest Losers Washing
ton Commission Company.

Several local brokerage firms who had
dealings with Seymour C Co.. who sus-
pended in New York on Wednesday. srs-
tained losses, but all hops their losses
will result in nothing more than tempor-
ary interruption to business.
In one or two cases the suspension will
only continue until the firms have ar
ranged with other correspondents in New
| York.
The failure OF the New York house
caused considerable comment on F Street
yesterday, and there were light runs on
one or two houses supposed to be con-
nected with Seymour & Co.. but all OBJ
legations were met without any delay or
inconvenience.
Not Connected With Defunct Firm.
Mr.. L. NJ Longshaw, wko has Offices in
the lie Droit Building, and the Corcoran
Building. had no connection with the
Seymour firm. The concern was not his
New York correspondent, and he has
never done any brokerage business with
it.
terday that Mr.. Longshaw was one of the
sufferers By the Seymour failure was an
error based on misinformation received
in TIE Times office IRON a presumably
reliable source. MIR. Longshaw's CORE
spondents are Dresser. Smith Co., OF
New York.
There was a little run ON Mr.. Long
shaw yesterday afternoon by investors
and speculators who had heard that he
had some connection with the Seymour
house, and might be involved. he paid
out over $4,000 in few minutes near the
close of the session. closing out the deals
of all who desired.
Mr.. Monte Jacobs, of the firm of King
& Co, stated last night that his house
had not suspended. as was reported. The
firm. he declared. was merely waiting to
arrange for another New York corre-
spondent, and open wire.
The Heaviest Losers.
Mr. Charles Scott manager Washington
Commercial Company, was among the
heaviest losers by the failure of Sey-
mour & Co. Mr.. Scott was paying his
customers yesterday the same as he has
always done, regardless of the failure of
the New York correspondent. The last
statement of Seymour e Co. to Mr. Scott
shows nearly 81 200 due him on July II.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18

THE COTTON MARKET.
Staple Nearly Stationary, Spectators
Awaiting Developments.

NEW YORK, July 17.-Cotton was
rcariy stationary today. There was Z
little local covering and a small amount
of European buying of December and
January. The Improvement was later lest
on realizing.
Such Il market calls for no extended
comment. 1t is waiting market. pure
and simple. Men will not sell. fearing
some disaster to the crop and mindful
also OF the fact that discounts on the
next crop are already pretty heavy. And
they will not buy because of the char
acter OF the crop reports, the fear o;
short time in Lancashire and absence OF
life in speculation.
The market closed dull. with quota
uons ! higher to l lower as compared
with yesterdays closing prices.
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Market for Steel.

In the industrial list the more i'm
portant dealings were in the steel
stocks. the market for which continues
to reflect appreciation of the charac-
ter of the litigation in which the COM
pany mas become involved.
The Western contingent that is en-
deavoring to wrest control of the Col
orado Fuel Company from the present
management made a further diversion
in that stock. They advanced the price
of II to within point OF par, but more
than two-thirds of the maximum gain
was subsequently lost.
There was a recovery OF about 2
points in the American Ice stocks. and
q further advance of more than point
in Tennessee Coal and Iron.
The only noteworthy net declines in
the industrial group were in the Vir-
ginia Carolina Chemical stocks on very
light transactions. The moderate SELL
ing OF these shares was doubtless the
result of the misapprehensions regard
ing the plan OF the company for paying
for the important and valuable proper
ties ii has recently acquired with the
view OF controlling the sources of its
raw material.
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Anthracites Strong.

The anthracite coal stocks, under the
lead of Reading common, were excep-
tionally strong at net gains, averaging
fully a point. Norfolk and Western
also received fresh attention, and there
was a fair degree of activity in South
ern Pacific, Southern Railway, Chicago
Great Western, Colorado and Southern
issues, which were exceptionally strong.
Missouri. Kansas and Texas. Chicago
and st. Louis, Wabash issues. and
Texas Pacific.
The last named was second to Chesa-
pcake and Ohio in respect to activity.
Less active railway issues that closed
materially higher than yesterday were
Detroit Southern stocks, Long Island
and National Railway of Mexico issues.
OF the high-priced stocks, New York
Central received the most attention, at
a net gain of a point. Pennsylvania
was also active, but st. Paul received
very little attention.
There was more activity in local trac-
tion shares. The maximum improve
ment was not retained, however. On
the other hand, Chicago Union Traction
closed at the best price, which showed
a net gain of ~ per cent
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Low Priced Stocks Active.

In addition to the steady improve
ment in crop conditions and in the
financial situation there was corrobora-
tion today of the prevailing belief that
the national convention of United Mine
Workers will decide not to order a gen.
eral strike.
AS was the case yesterday the great
est activity was in the low priced
stocks. On sales of more than 10000
shares. Chesapeake and Ohio scored a
net gain of 27s per cent, closing only a
little below the best price. 1t was
currently reported that this stock had
been taken in hand by the Western spec
ulators. who were doubtless largely re-
sponsible for the movement in Alton Sc
curities since the beginning of the week.
The last named were comparatively neg
lected today, and suffered fractional net
losses in consequence.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
NO COMFORT WITH MOSQUITOES
Frenchman Making a War on Bars in
New Orleans


Perfect comfort and preservation OF
beauty.
That Is the argument used by a
Frenchman to sell his mosquito lotion.
Mosquitoes, he argues. will not go
near It, A drop on the forehead, a drop
on the neck, a drop on either hand, and
ankle. will keep the mosquitoes away
for hours. This claim is demonstrable
and has been demonstrated.
He says the lotion does not smell bad.
II is not Objectionable.
He argues that the man or woman who
is annoyed constantly by mosquitoes
wears a mosquito expression. just as the
bicycle fend wears a bicycle face" of
which so much that was jocular was
written in the days when the purchaser
of 500 bicycles paid $40 for a wheel and
$50 for the artistic advertisements with
which manufacturers posted the face OF
the earth at the expense of the bicycle
riders.
Get rid OF the mosquito face" says
the French discovercr Of the lotion, 'and
stop the wrinkles that mar your beauty.
Sleep without mosquito bar and get
all the breeze that the mosquito bar
now stops"
The basis of the lotion is the juice Of
a Brazilian tree. The Frenchman in
travelling in Brazil was pestered almost
to frenzy by mosquitoes until some
friendly Indians told him of the juice OF
the tree. He tried it, Now he has in
troduced 1t into this city. The odor is
not disagreeable, but it keeps mosqui-
toes away. He says downtown people
are discarding their bars and keeping
cool-New Orleans Times Democrat.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Bonds in Demand.

There was a decided revival in the
demand for bonds thar was most con-
orado Fuel convertible fves, Erie first
:ours. Norfolk and Western issues,
Pennsylvania convertible warrants, IN
ion Pacific convertible fours. and Wa
bash debenture BIS.
In the outside market, Northern Sc
curities was again the feature at an ad-
vance to 1868.
The closing of the stock market was
active and Irregular
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Government Bonds.
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

sales-U. S. Reg. as, s300a105A {;
Union Trust, 1OalO5A. 10g1O55s. 10g
lO55. 5G105s; Mergentha!er, 5q1S512.
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF TIE CONDITION
OF the

RIGGS NATIONAL BANK,
of Washington, d. C., at the close of business
July lG 1902
The Washington times., 1902-07-18
Anthracites Strong and Close
at Average Gain of
a Point.
CHEAPER ISSUES B0UGH!
Another Move Made in the Colorado
Fuel War-London a Factor of Mo-
ment-Further Recovery of American
Ice-The Closing Irregular.

NEW YORK, July 1.-THE transac-
tions in stocks today were in excess of
q million shares. This is the first
time in many weeks that this degree of
activity has been attained. The larger
dealings were not the result OF excep-
tional activity in 4 few stocks, or in
any special group, but reflected an in
creasing interest in the market in er-
cry direction.
London took 4 more active part in the
speculation than for some time, pur-
chasing fully 10000 shares on balance.
At the same time the clients of COM
mission houses appear to have been at
tracted to the stock exchange, partly
by the success of various operators and
traders in their work OF advancing
prices, and also by the course of events
having a bearing upon them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
kennebec Probate Court.

Proceedings of yesterday at the pro-
bate court, held in this city, were as
follows:
Administrators appointed-Of John
Z. Copeland of Albion, on the estate
of Emily Worthen of Albion; Laurie
Z. Minot of Waterville, on estate
| Elizabeth A. Page of Waterville; Alex
ander G.. Fl. Wood of Winthrop, on the
estate of Ardra w. Frost of Winthrop;
Nancy J. Lee of Vassalboro; on the
estate of Alfred Lee of Vassalboro.
Vida Bckmore of Augusta, was ap-
pointed guardian of Harold V. Bick-
more of Augusta Ida A. Cunningham
of China, was appointed guardian of
Edith II. Cunningham of China, a per-
son adjudged to be of unsound mind;
William G. Besse of Wayne, was APP
pointed guardian of his father, Will
liam G. Bessee of Wayne, a person of
unsound mind.
Wills proved, approved and allowed
Of John Graves of Hallowell, Edward
NJ. Parlin of Kansas City, Mo-, APP
pointed executor H. NJ. Packard of
Winthrop, agent. OF John Davis of
Windsor; Sarah Z. Davis, his widow,
appointed executrix. OF Harrison NJ.
l'idSS vi 0iillts W. III dSS VI
Sidney, appointed executor. OF Lydia
Eastman of Clinton; Willard w. East
man of Clinton, appointed executor.
OF Mary NJ. Holman of Augusta. Len
dali Titcomb of Augusta, appointed
executor. OF William II. Turner of
Augusta; Clara ]. Turner of Augusta.
appointed eXecutrix. OF Martin V.
Stetson of Winthrop; DR.. G. w. Tag
CART of Winthrop, appointed executrix
This is the will which has been con-
tested by son in Massachusetts.
Herbert NJ. Heath of Augusta, was
appointed trustee, under the will of
Sophronia NJ. Williams, late of Gar
diner, deceased, for the benefit of
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals. to be organized by said
trustee in Gardiner.
The inventory of the estate of the
late John Graves of Hallowell, shows
real estate, $500: goods and chattels,
$13,512.40: rights and credits, $500.
Frank T. Noble of Augusta. was ap-
pointed guardian of Robert Noble Of
Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
Will Hold Annual Meeting and Banquet
Aug. 6.

Prof. Guy E. Healey of Winthrop,
was in the city, Monday, in the inter-
est of Oak Grove Alumni Association,
the annual meeting and banquet of
which will occur Wednesday of Old
Home week, August 9Th, at the semi
nary grounds, NassalborO.
Professor Healey is making prepara-
tions for an unusually large and inter
esting meeting and is sending invita-
tons to the members and friends of
the school from its early history to the
present day. At the business meeting
Of the association action will be taken
toward raising a fund for some perma-
nent benefit for the school.
The program as planned, is as fol-
lows:
IA p. M.-Business meeting of the
association and class reunions.
p. M.-Address by Rufus NJ. Jones.
Phi. D., Haverford, Pa, followed by
short addresses by eX-Mayor Cross
man. Saco, Herbert H. Goddard, Phi. D.,
Philadelphia, Pa, Hon. Holman F.
Day, Hon. E. H. Cook, Vassalboro,
ana others.
80 p. M.-The banquet at the school
building, followed by Post Prandial ex-
ercises, the speakers of which will be
announced later.
Seats at the banquet table must, be
secured on or before July 80, by apply
ing to Miss F. NJ. Pierce, South China
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Col. Frederick w. PIaisted, grand
commander of the Grand Commandery
Knights Templar Of Maine. left Augusta
on last nights Pullman ror Portland
and early this morning. will leave that
city for Lynn, Mass. as the special
guest Of st. Alban Commandery. X. p.
to visit Olivet Commandery of Lynn
and participate in its celebration Of St
Johns day. Portland Commandery of
Portland, will also attend, and the
Grand Commandery Of Massachusetts
and Rhode Island will be represented
by its grand officers. the Lynn
Knights Templar have made elaborate
for the celebration of the
day. and a large attendance is looked
for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
CONY GRADUATION.
Exercises Of Graduating Glass Will
Be Held, Wednesday.
Program Arranged for the Event
Twenty Will Graduate.

The commencement exercises of the
class. Cony High school, will
be held, at o'clock Wednesday evening.
The class consists of 20 boys and girls
Robert F. Partridge is president, Ralph
G.. Weber, vice president, and Olive ii
history by Katharine A. Mcneil, and the
class prophecy by z. Parker Craig. will
not be given until the class ride which
will occur at a later date.
The following is the program of the ex-
ercises, Wednesday evening:
Music
Prayer.
Music.
The Poet Laureate,
Eva Penney.
The Siege of Leyden,
William Treby Johnson
Historical Chemistry,
Robert Frank Partridge.
Concord Pictures,
Ethel May Beane.
The Panama Canal.
John VIM. Penney.
Music.
Opportunities.
Iva Blanche Pierce.
The Trans-Pacific Cable.
Ralph G. Weber.
Two Boys OF Fiction,
Winifred Sturgis Lee.
Intercollegiate Debating,
Ray Waldron PettengiI.
\ Day in June,
Annie Lorene Connick.
Music.
Presenting Diplomas.
Glass ode.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24
Comma Local Events.

June 24-Palestine Commandery, X
r of Chelsea. Mass, visits Augusta.
June 24--King CO., L. r., X. of p.
and Canton Augusta, p. NJ, /. o. o. f.
go to Waterville.
June "a Hallowell Highvs. Cony 2nd
at Augusta.
June 25-Election of officers, CalanthC
Lodge, X. of p.
June commencement, Cony High
school, City hall. evening.
June 27--Meeting of governor and
council. 2. ~.
June 2S-Pettingill Corner VS.. Vas
salboro at Vassalboro.
June 29-St. Johns Day observance
by St Johns Society.
July 1-Gardiner Locals VS. Augusta
Locals. at Augusta.
July County commissioners meet
July 2-fnstallation of officers, Court
Capital. F. of A.
July 4-Races, Augusta Trottingpark
July e-Rev. Charles H. Evans OF
Toxic. Japan, at st. Marks church,
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Appearances indicate that the mis-
cellaneous criminal docket at the
September term Of the superior court
will be a large one. There are several
larceny cases to be tried two or three
cases of breaking and entering, a man
and a woman to be brought up for
adultery committed in this city. few
weeks ago; a forgery case is to be
heard. and the trial of James Granger
for causing the death of Sinner Hes
elton will take place. 1t is understood
that the firm of Williamson & Bur-
leigh will not act as counsel Tor
Granger. but that George c. Sheldon
will defend him at the coming trial
There is nothing new in the way of
evidence in this case. so far as the
public is aware. beyond that which
was advanced before the coroner's jury
and the preliminary hearing before
Judge Andrews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

"Scythes are scarce, this year" said
a local dealer in farmers implements,
yesterday. I'VE have hard work to
get our orders filed. Manufacturers
are away behind, this year, and have
difficulty in attending to the demands
made upon them. Not only are scythes
scarce but all kinds of tools used by
farmers in haying time are likewise
scarce. Later on. if the supply is not
increased. the price will go up beyond
what it was. last year. The business
in farming implements is just now
booming ana will continue so through
out the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Manager r. ]. Phillips of the Au-
gusta baseball club. has signed the fol-
lowing players: Catchers, Gordon and
Cony; pitchers, Porquette, Williams
and Phillips: first base Russell and Fl
Martin: second base, Small; shortstop,
Craig; third base. J. Martin; left field,
Bither; center field, Kinsman; right
field. Gilley. This aggregation is con-
sidered the strongest local team that
Augusta has had for years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Governor and Mrs. Hill will attend
the Centennial exercises at Bowdoin
College. They will be in the receiving
line with President and Mrs. Hyde at
the presidents reception in the even
ing. Members of the Governors staff
will also attend the Centennial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

]. W. Emery of the Outlet, was in
town. yesterday. and in conversation
with the Journal said that everything
indicated a most promising season at
Cobbossee this year, far beyond any
that has preceded it. Many large par
ties from Boston, New York and other
places ar booked through July and
August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The demand for moving machines,
this year, is equal to that of last year,
and prices remain about the same.
The market, however, is not over
stocked, the factories being behind
their orders all along the line.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Workmen began reIaying the paving
between the car tracks and the curb
stone on the east side of Water street
in front of the post office, yesterday
morning. 1t will require several days
TO finish the lob
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The indications are that a big crowd
Will go to Watervile, today. to attend
the great centennial celebration. The
civic and trades procession will occur,
this forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

The Augusta. Gardiner & Winthrop
Railroad began to run r;:Ts as rar as
the quarries, yesterday, for the accom-
mediation of the Workmen. 1t is now
expected that cars will be running as
far as Hammond's by Saturday night.
1t is also expected by those in position
to know that Contractor Smith will
have his contract finished by July 10,
in accordance with the terms of the
same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-24

Several members of Trinity Com
mandery, *. T., of this city. will go to
Gardiner on the o'clock electric car.
this morning. to join with Maine Com
Gnandcry Of that city in receiving and
entertaining Palestine Commandery, X
III, Of Chelsea, Mass. The visitors will
arrive on the Boston boat and will visit
Augusta for dinner, but will not parade