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The Washington times., 1902-09-20
CHICAGO STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO, Sept. 19.-Stocks were ir-
regular today, but chiefly stronger
Swifts advanced IL points and reacted
The community of interest plan for con-
trolling the smaller packers is officially
announced and is expected to help the
market Diamond Match and Can were
stronger. Elevated shares easier and
traction steady. Can common 1875 q
13a4 Diamond Match, 1899 @140; Box
board common, IA, preferred. 61; Swift,
164G165; Quaker Oats preferred, 91A !;
Pneumatic Tool, 101A; Lake Street Ele
waited. l0& South Side Elevated, cash,
49, North Chicago Street Railway, 1856;
Union Traction common, 2G020lA. pre-
ferred. So; Radiator common. 81; Metro
politan, 41kG41& Lake Street Elevat-
ed income IS. 46: Northwestern Elevat-
ed As, 97h; Chicago and Milwaukee
Electric 5S. 103,
The Washington times., 1902-09-20
THE COTTON MARKET.


NEW YORK, Sept 19.-The fiuctua-
tions in cotton today were within com
paratively moderate limits. but toward
the close there was slight decline, ow-
ing to realizing sales by the general pub
lie through various commission houses.
Early in the day large speculative and
spot interests were buyers and, favored
by higher cables. stronger Manchester
advices, rains in Texas, Tennessee.
Georgia, Alabama. and Mississippi, ad-
vancing spot markets. good exports and
brisk buying by the outside public, the
prices advanced 5 to points. The re-
action toward the close was considered
natural, after the recent sharp advance.
The market closed barely steady, with
quotations to 5 lower as compared
with yesterdays closing prices.
The Washington times., 1902-09-20
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET

CHICAGO, Sept. 19.-Wheat closed
strong and sharply higher, with Septem-
Der 15s higher than at the close yes
terday, December 7sG1s, and May a
dssc. The strength in the Northwestern
markets and the heavy demand there for
shipment and milling proved the impor-
tant feature of the day. Duluth reported
sales of 900 bushels, and an increase
in its stock for the week of only 1000
bushels. Minneapolis reported de-
crease of 100000 bushels in it's stock this
week. There were no shipments Of
wheat from Argentina during the last
week. There was an excellent demand
here ior No. / Northern in small lots,
and it sold in store at 41ac over Septem-
ber. New business aggregated twenty
five loads at the seaboard. Our exports
were 5.435 900 bushels for the week, and
$4,000 bushels for the day. Russia made
the claim of the larpest crop in ten
years.
Corn was higher for ali months. 1t
was rumored that the contract stocks
here would show less than $50, 900 BUSH
els at the close of business this week
ne colu weather lhal was pTeulcted 1Or
the corn belt overnight failed to ma
terialize, and warmer weather is predict
ed for tomorrow. Receipts 1854 cars, or
"a more than expected. and there were
So cars of contract. Estimated receipts
for tomorrow, $50 cars
Oats were lower for cash and futures.
despite the strength In other grains
There was further selling September by
the interests that have been on the buy
ing side till the last few days. There
were 53 cars, over 100000 bushels, turn
ed out yesterday. There were only IS
ears of standard however, out of the
days receipts of 156 cars.
Notwithstanding longs gave consid
cradle support to the nearby months in
lard and ribs, thus causing quite bulge
at the close in those months.
The following are the quotations.
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MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-Money on call
at the stock exchange today opened at
per cent, highest s. lowest 6, closing
al 6. Most of the days loans were at
~ per cent.
Time money continued in the same
condition that has prevailed for the past
ten days-very little business because
lenders held at 6 per cent, and borrow
ers were not ready to meet this rate,
except for short time loans. Rates 6
per cent for all dates.
Mercantile paper was in quiet shape
Some sales were made of high grade
names, but demand was very moderate.
Supply continued to come rather freely
into the market, and fine assortment
was shown by brokers.
Interior money rates unchanged. Quo
tations at four important points by tele-
graph TODAY were as follows.
The Washington times., 1902-09-20
CREDIT TO ALL.
DO YOU DESIRl

Diamonds and Watches, small weekly. monthly
payments, lowest prices: goods guaranteed;
delivered on first payment; business confidential.
Call or write. j. DRUkKER, 1901, corner Pa.
berg's se3-30t
The Washington times., 1902-09-20
WALL PAPER.

NoLTE, s24 9th st. NV, is constantly receiv-
Ing the latest and most attractive designs in
Wall Papers, and papers rooms from $500 up.
Cali and investigate for yourself and be con-
WINGED. mlA.tt
The Washington times., 1902-09-20
Capt. Hobson Given Extension of Leave

Naval Constructor Richmond p. Hob
son, who has been making every effort
to induce the Navy Department TO con-
sent to his retirement on account of
the condition of his eyes. saw Secre-
tary Moody yesterday and obtained an
extension of his leave of absence suf-
ficiently long to enable him to attend
meeting of the Spanish War Veterans
at Detroit during President Roosevelt's
visit to that city. Constructor Hobsons s
sick leave would have expired today
The Washington times., 1902-09-20
Foreign Gold Premiums.

LONDON, Sept 19.-The gold premium
at Buenos Ayres today was quoted at
1880, against 1880 yesterday; at Mad
rid. 35.37. against 1915; at Lisbon, 27.OO,
against 27.50; at Rome, 20. against .27.
The Washington times., 1902-09-20
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

sales-Traction. 5@124A; Union Trust,
1OG1O7Is; Arlington ms, 5eqSZ; Peo-
pies ms, 100@7: Greene Copper, 3oW
q. After Call-American Grapho. com,
5Od5; 5O65; 1pO@5; Mergenthaier, lop
1s4M; 1OG1S4B; Lanston. 1000 l9o
10O@12M; 1oo6125s; 1oe@ ~; loog @
1O0A12A: 100G125s; 1ouql2A' loVV
12ss; 1M12%; 500G12A.
The Washington times., 1902-09-20

New York Clearing House exchanges
today were s240, 4S7, ,l6S; balances, ss,-
675,434; United States Treasury's debit
balance, $1.051.712.
Foreign exchange-Sterling was steady
today, with rates for all classes of bills
"a cent lower.
Rates for actual business closed as
follows: Sixty days, 4.S2% G4S3; de-
mand, 4s5A G4s5M; cables, 1864 q
4.S6h; commercial bills were 4S2A@
4.S3A. The supply of grain and cotton
bills was fairly good
Continental bills were quoted as fol-
lows: Francs, $40 less 1-16d s. pos and
5.1Sh less 1-16; reichsmarks. "a $3.50
e45s and "a l5-16; guilders, 80 1916 and
40 1-16.
Following are the posted rates of the
leading drawers of foreign excbapra.
The Washington times., 1902-09-20

Call money in London 2d2k per cent;
short bills, 1916 per cent; three
months bills, 2 15-16@3 per cent.
Amount of gold withdrawn from the
Bank of England on balance today, was
e2o5, 900. OF which 9150,000 was for
shipment to the Continent, e50000 for
Egypt, and 5000 for South Africa.
The only change in European rates was
at Frankfort, where the market rate
advanced Is per cent Open market and
bank rates at important Continental CEN
ters reported by special dispatches to-
day as follows:
The Washington times., 1902-09-20

Domestic exchange-Chicago exchange
on New York city par, unchanged from
yesterday. and against 20 cents discount
a year ago today. Boston exchange 20
cents discount, against 20 and 25 cents
discount YESTERDAY
The Washington times., 1902-09-20
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN at Sc to per cent, in SUITS
of 81 900 to $4,000 on ID. c. real estate; pay
of and per cent mortgage and begin anew; !;
all transactions conducted with economical cor
sideration for borrowers. WM. II. SAUNDERS
A co l4O7 St NV.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
CITY News.

Murdo Nicholson OF Graniteville re-
turned last night from a visit in Sher-
brooke, p. Q.
G. w. Learned will open his new
fancy goods store in the L. M. Averill
block May 10Th
W. w. Bellville yesterday sold a
nice driving horse to Harry G. Moody,
the Washington stage driver and to-
day he sold nice pair to John Trow.
There was large crowd present at
the dance given by the Modern Wood.
men at Graniteville last evening and
it was one Of the most enjoyable social
events ever held on the hill.
John Nc Auley of Milan, P. O., who
has been visiting his brother Malcolm,
who is Ill at Graniteville, is to return
home tomorrow, as his brother is
much better.
The owners of the Eastman, Quin-
len, Miles and Gordon buildings held
ameeting yesterday to consider the adv.
stability OF installing gasoline lighting
plant tor their buildings similar to the
one in St. Monica's church and par
sonage. This was brought about by
the raise in price Of the electric lights.
1t is claimed that the newly proposed
system is far cheaper than the other
one.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
SEPARATED FOR IS YEARS
Special to TELEGRAM.)

Montpelier, May 2. - Mrs. F. o.
Sherman was united to her son yes
terday whom she had not seen for rs
years.
1t seems that when the boy, who
was =. son by her first husband, was
small, ne was placed in an institution
at Franklin, N. H., and afterwards
was bound out to work on a farm.
Thus all trace OF him was lost.
Recently Mrs. Sherman while read.
ting the account Of the accident at
Swanton came across the name Of
Charles W. Glover, brakeman in
the employ of the the Central Yer.
mont. This was her son s name.
She made inquiries and found that
he was her son. He lives at St. Al.
bans and having secured a day off
Yesterday spent it with his mother in
this city, it being the first time they
had seen each other for rs years.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02

Dr.Spiller will be at the City Hotel,
May LIST. End and 3rd. 1919
The "Mayhower Club" will give
box party at the Cobble Hill school
house, Saturday evening, May srd.
Proceeds to buy cards for the school
library. 1920
B. W. Hooker & Co., are prepared
to take orders for the adjustable cur
tain rod for iron beds, recently invent
ed by Clyde McCorkle. Price 50
cents tt
If the water rent you owe the city
is not paid on or before next Tuesday,
May 6, the water will be shut off, and
it will cost you 50 extra to get it turn
Cd on again, 1929
The offices OF DR.. G. W. Steele and
DR.. w. +. Mann will be closed each
Thursday afternoon. The offices of
DR.. f. M. Lynde and DR.. G. H Kent
will be closed each Saturday after.
noon during the summer. This will
give the public better accommoda-
tion. 1918
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
WEATHER PREDICTION.
Fair tonight and Saturday.
CITY News.

Go and win the big prize "Amateur
Night"
Alexander Eddy of Mortified was
In the city yesterday.
Virgil Ayers left this morning on a
business trip 10 Marshfeld.
G. L. Edison Of Williamstown was
in the city this morning on the way
to Middlesex.
Toe Goddard baseball team will go
to Burlington Monday to play the
Edmunds High School team.
1t is expected that number Of the
Zephra dancers will take part in
Amateur Night" on Tuesday even.
ing.
The Rev. J. IA. Sherburn is more
comfortable today and is very much
improved since the first Of the
week.
II you sing, speak, dance or play
musical Instruments take part in
amateur Night and win the first
prize.
w. G. Adams and T. II. Cave Jr.,
are moving their office today from the
Miles Granite block to the office with
G. L. Bugbee.
The Free use of the opera house is
the big prize offered by Manager La
point to the winner of the contest
next Tuesday night.
John Giovanelli visited his brother
at the Waterbury insane asylum yes
terday afternoon and found him in
poor health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hazen Clark Of Middle
sex spent the day with Mrs. Clark s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Walker
yesterday, returning on the afternoon
train.
At the meeting OF St. Elizabeth s
chapter at the church Of the Good
Shepherd last evening the following
officers were elected: President, Mrs.
F. g. Rowland, vice president, Mrs.
John Turner; treasurer, Mrs. w. D..
Reid; secretary, Mrs. George Brock.
A large granite monument was I'm.
yelled yesterday at Ephrata, Pa, in
memory Of the Revolutionary War
soldiers buried there. The monu-
ment consists of a shaft 36 feet
inches high and feet square. 1t
is made Of Quincy granite, auarried
from property owned by John Adams
and son, John Quincy Adams.
Fully 100 people attended the May
Day dinner given in the Universal!st
vestry last evening by the Ladies'
Union and all pronounced the menu
excellent. 1t was served under the
direction Of Mrs. M. ]. Taplin and
nothing was wanting. Afterwards a
pleasing entertainment was given I'm.
der the direction of Mrs. A W. Allen
consisting of songs and recitations by
the children.
The Ministers Monday club will
meet at Bethany church, Montpelier,
May 5, at 10 a. m, The prog!a will
be as follows: Devotional exercises;
minutes Of the last meeting; three
minute report of recent sermons;
paper: "Art and Morals" Rev. j. E.
Wright. Afternoon session.-Three
minute report Of recent readings;
paper: "a Study in the Work OF the
Spirit Rev. L, f. Reed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
Robert Browning saidi

"In this world, who can do q thing,
will not; And who would do it, cannot,
l perceive" That is to say, in quick
words. them as can won't, and them
as will can't. See!.. This is why We
solicit Insurance.
National Life Insurance Co. OF Yer.
mont (MutuaD ORGA MED in 1850
s. s. Ballard. General Agent, n B
Ballard, Local Agent, Rooms 2 and 3
Miles Block, Barre, Vermont.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
CITY News,

George Miller went to Burlington
this morning.
c. W. Scarf Of Burlington is in
town this afternoon.
Angus Mcdonald left last night for
Quincy. Mass, where he will work.
Witnesses in the Everett Hood d.
vorce case are summoned to county
court this afternoon.
Mrs. A. l.. Thompson and daughter
Miss Thompson, who have been visit
Ing the Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Fuller,
returned to their home in North
Stratford, N. H., this noon.
All the jury cases in county conrt
for the March term have been closed.
The Montpelier schools are not keep
ing today it being Arbor Day.
w. E. Hayford of Burlington, rep.
resenting the herting and lighting de.
partment Of the Standard Oil Co. is
at Prindle & Averills store this week
demonsd ating the Perfection Wick
lesss Blue Flame Oh stoves.
The Rev. L. F. Fortney of Plainheld
is in the city today.
1t is expected that there will be a
joiat debate this evening before the
Italians in Socialists hall on Granite
street on the question, (which Would
be Better for People, Socialism or
Anarchy" G. NJ. Serati of New
York will speak for Socialism and g.
Gallant, also Of New York, will
speak for anarchy. Both are good
speakers and pronounced advocates OF
their respective subjects.
Parker s. Tassie have purchased
the market of Miller Bros. at North
Barre and will remove the stock to
their market.
Nearly all the merchants have sign.
ed the agreement to abolish the ten
per cent discount to clerks and they
claim that it will make several thou
sand dollars difference each year to
the purchasing public in an indirect
manner.
1t is expected that the meeting In
the Socialists hall on Granite street,
this senlng will take the form of
joint discussion of the question,
(Which Would be Better for the Ital-
ian People, Anarchism or Socialism,"
G. Gallant will speak for Anarchism
and G. M. Serati tor Socialism. Both
are from New York and are good
speakers.
The Young Peoples Alliance will
meet to sew Saturday at 2 p. M, at
the Boys Club rooms.
tt Fridays
The most novel entertainment ever
announced for the Barre opera house
will be presented there next Tuesday
night which will be known as Anna
teur nlght." Every man or woman,
boy or girl In Barre or Montpelier,
who can sing, dance, crack Jokes, give
recitation, Jungle articles, play mu.
steal Instruments, or do any dramatic
or vaudeville act is entitled to take
part in the entertainment. One or
more persons can give an act together.
The act which in the judgment Of
three disinterested persons is the best
Of the evening, will be awarded the
first prize, which is the free use OF
the Barre opera house any night in
June or July the winner may select,
when opera house is net otherwise
engaged. The second prize will be
six tickets for any attraction the win
ner may select, No fees will be
charged for entry. A number OF anna
teurs have already entered. All wish.
ing to compete in the contest must
give name and style of act to C. o.
Averill, or Manager Lapoint, by 9
O'Clock Monday evening next.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
PRESIDENT GOES TO ANNA
p0TIS

Washington May 2,-The President
his daughter. and several others, in.
Guiding the naval attaches of the for.
elgn embassies started for Annapolis
this morning to he present at the
graduation exercises OF the naval
academy. The usual contingent Of
the secret service men and press re-
personalities accompanied the party
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
BARRE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.
". f. Gilman. NJ. D.. Supt.

". F. Gilman, M. D., Supt.
Patients taken at nominal rates. Given
option of attending physician. Atten.
ding Physicians: May and June, DR..
], Henry Jackson and DR.. W. E. La.
ule; July and August, DR.. W. D.
Reid Or. J. s. Deziel, and DR.. Molin.
ELL; September and October, DR.. c.
F. Camp, DR.. F. G. Ligouri, DR.. v.
c, Goodrich
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
Latest Edition.
CITY News.

Mrs. C.E. Coppins has gone Burling.
ton on visit.
A. G. Whitney has gone to White
River Junction.
W.. Plastridge Of Mortified was in
the city yesteday.
Mrs. Ella Smalley left yesterday
for Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Cunningham has
gone to for Burlingt on.
F. G. McAnally will not leave Barre
for Montreal until May 10.
John Mckenzie left yesterday for
Newport where he will work
Frank Larkin returned last night
from Boston after two weeks visit.
Q. B. Minard was quite seriously ill
last night but is more comfortable to.
day.
A daughter was born yesterday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. John Paul.
at their home, So Ayers St.
The Smith, Whitcomb & Cook Co.
shipped cotton derrick yesterday to
Tonella & Bros. at Milford, N H.
F. W. Tilden, who has been visiting
George Mcfarland, returned to his
home in Hinsdale, N. H., yesterday.
The water rent you owe the city
must be paid on or before next Tues.
day. See notice elsewhere in this
paper.
6. Gallant addressed large att
tendance of Italians last evening in
Miles hall, speaking under the aus
pieces Of the Studil Social
Nelson Downing has just purchased
from John Trow a valuable brown
horse to mate the Orwell driver he al.
ready owned. The pair are exactly
mated and will make splendid team.
A social dance will be held tomor.
row evening by the Italians in the So.
cialists' hall on Granite street, for the
benefit OF the new drawing school.
The Transatlantic band will furnish
the music.
There will be meeting OF Journey
men horseshoers, day laborers and
drivers Of teams OF every description
In Carpenters and JoinerS hall, Mich
OILS block, at 7.30 p. M, Saturday,
May 3.
The North Barre Granite Company
is to erect an immense stone shed
near the Bessey Granite Co on Berlin
street this summer. Work on the
same will commence at once. Tie
shed will have all the modern improve.
mentS.
J. B. Reinhalter has closed the con.
tract for the erection Of his large
granite plant near Jones Bros. and the
work is to be done by Churchill &
Kirkland. They will commence the
work as soon as they can get out the
lumber.
The Slaves OF Opium Burlesquers
appeared at the opera house last even
ing, and contrary to the expectations
Of those who witnessed the ''street
parade, ut was a very decent entertsin-
ment. The contortionist was prob
ably the best one ever sen in the city,
and other parts Of the entertainment
were very gOOd.
At the meeting Of Company E last
evening there was good drill prac.
tice and afterwards at the business
meeting four new substitute members
were elected. The shooting for the
regimental cup will begin at the
range next Monday when the COM
pany divided into squads of five each
will shoot each afternoon and the
final score will decide the champion,
ship Of the regiment.
DR.. j. Henry jackson is in Burling.
ton today.
There will be a meeting Of the
Knights of Columbus this evening.
Mrs. Inez Lease who has been
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. S. J.
Jones, returned this noon to her
L. nnkl
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
CITY News.


Harry Perkins has returned from
Rutland.
Sam Samelson has returned from
Burlington.
Alonzo Hart of Waterbury ia in
town today on business with F. B.
Cate.
Leslie Henderson is on the street
today for the first time after long
illness.
K. c French is to leave tonight on
short trip to New York on legal
business.
Goddard Seminary and Norwich
University will play base ball tomor-
row afternoon.
A second team has been organized
amongst the base ball players at God.
dard Seminary.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Prindle returned
last evening from visit in Boston
and Quincy Mass.
Miss Guidon OF Rutland aas entered
the employ of j. E. Charbonneau as
stenographer and bookkeeper.
The annual conclave Of the grand
commandery Of the Knights Templar
will be held at Burlington, June 10.
Mrs. S. A. Vancor Of Burlington
will arrive here tomorrow to reside
with her daughter Mrs. G. E. Coppins
Of Elm street.
Miss Mary Clennahan returned to
Burlington yesterday afternoon after
visit OF several days with Mrs. Eliza.
beth Carthman.
All members Of Operative Lodge
Of Masons are requested TO meet in
the Masonic banquet hall on Saturday
evening at 1870.
No settlement has been reached
with the paving cutters at Webster
vile who struck yesterday and the
men are still out
William Park arrived in the city
yesterday from Portland, Me-, called
here by the illness of his sister, the late
Mrs. William Rust.
Miss Mabel Nelson Of the Spaulding
High School will sever her connection
with that institution at the close OF
the present school year.
Frank Cobb writes home from Sar-
anac Lake that he likes the place
there very much and that bis throat
trouble is already better.
Some rs couple attended the private
dance given last evening in K. OF 2.
hall by the Uniform Rank, K. Of P,
and enjoyed dancing until midnight.
At the meeting Of the school COM
missioners last evening no very i'm.
portant business was done except to
talk over the matter of teachers for
next year.
G. L. Bugbee is to sell building lot
at auction on Highland Terrace at
4.30 tomorrow afternoon. All who
attend the sale will be given free
ride on the electrics.
1t is expected that the Star Stock
Company consisting Of actors on their
summer vacation will appear at the
Barre opera house every Monday night
during June, July and August.
In county court this morning the
motion to set aside the verdict in
the case of Edgar Trow VS. Parsons s.
Maxwell was overruled and the case
will be taken to Supreme Court.
Guy Boyce finished work today for
Beck Bros. and left this afternoon for
his home in Elmore to remain over
Sunday. He intends to leave soon for
the White Mountains where he is to
work this summer.
There were rs couples at the private
dance given last evening by the Uni
form Rank K. Of F., at their hall.
Music was furnished by the Barre
orchestra and very pleasant time
was enjoyed.
Simone Albinola and Gaetainna
Garibaldi were united in marriage at
the home OF the bride on Blackwell
street at three o'clock yesterday
afternoon City Clerk Wells perform.
ing the ceremony. The groom is a
we'll known Italian stonecutter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-02
FOR SALE!

will sell my Hack and Livery Business Would like
close once, prices right. Here is good business
chance fer All the public hack business in the city
of Barre opposition. One Derot Hack, one Hack for
private work, almost new, Horses, Wagons Harnesses,
Seighs, etc. Write, call or telephone.
THOMAS H. BROWN.
Commercial Stable Residence Central St.