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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-24
John A. Berry wants to buy
Fifty Thousand acres OF Har
rison county land. W.T.

j. H. Huffstutter of Corning,
arrives in the city this even
ing to pay Mrs. M. p. May
hugh and daughter a visit.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
THREE STEAM FILTER FIRMS
AGREE TO HELPERS TERMS
Agreement With Other Three Likely to
Be Reached This Evening.

The local helpers of steam filters. who
inaugurated a strike against their en-
ployers on July 1. yesterday and today
had several concessions made to them by
the master filters.
The men on strike formerly represent
ed six shops. Two OF this number CT
firms came over to the strikers side
yesterday. and this morning still another
agreed TO make the concessions demand
ed by the helpers.
The helpers formerly received a sal
airy of SLIGO a day They demanded an
increase of 40 cents per diem. This was
refused them.
Before the strike was begun by the
helpers a filter and a helper worked to-
gether, receiving total salary of $50
per day. $3.50 to the filter and $1.60 to
the helper. Since July l two filters
have been working together. at a daily
total salary of 81. making loss Of SI.90
per diem to the employer.
At a council OF the master filters. this
afternoon, the demands OF the striking
helpers will be discussed by the repre-
sentatives of the three firms still holding
out against the men.
A meeting will be held by the strik-
ers at 5 o'clock this afternoon, in Bess-
ler's Hall. in Pennsylvania Avenue. near
Tenth Street. They are confident the
masters Will grant them the desired in
crease of wages.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
VIOLENT BREAK
IN COTTON PRICES

NEW YORK. July 6.-The cotton mar
ket broke violently today, cotton for de-
livery this month falling s3.25 per bale
10 the first two hours OF business, and
options for delivery in August and later
months 81 per bale.
The Liverpool market was reported as
having recovered only feebly from the
demoralized condition which prevailed
on Saturday. The faction which has
the market cornered were apparently
selling future contracts in enormous
quantities. and at heavy sacrifice.
On the cotton exchange il was assumed
that the faction had been driven to this
policy after discovering its inability to
market the 100000 bales OF actual cot
ton il holds. and on which it's corner is
based
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
CHANGES AMONG CLERKS
IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT
Promotions, designations, and Appoint
ments Under Civil Service Rules.

The Following changes have taken
place In the clerical force of the War
Department:
Appointments under civil service
rules-Record and Pension Ofice: John
A Phillips, OF Nebraska, clerk at 81 900.
Bureau OF Insular Affairs: Wardlaw NJ.
Mason, OF Maryland. clerk at $40.
Promotions-Oflce Of the Secretary:
Merritt o. Chance, clerk to the Secre-
tary, from $3.50 to 81. 500.
Office of the Quartermaster General:
Mrs Charlotte G. Curtin, Of Nebraska
from clerk at 81 900 to clerk ut Il 200
Mrs. Jessie Beard. of Indiana. from
clerk at 5000 to clerk at 81 900: Mrs
Curtis 3. Carpenter. Jessie Dell, OF Geor-
gia; Mrs. Annie NJ. Graves, of Nebraska
and James NJ Priest. of Kansas, from
clerks at $40 to clerks at 5000.
ONCE OF the Chief of Engineers: Sam
uel T. Hind. of South Dakota. from clerk
at $1,000 to clerk at $1,000
Office Of the Chief Signal Oficer
Louis Cohen, of Wisconsin. from clerk
at $500 to clerk at 81 ,0O0
Bureau of Insular Affairs-Thomas 1.
Hopkins. Of Ohio. from clerk at 81. 800 to
clerk ct $1.S00. Walter r. Pedigo. of
Nebraska. from clerk at 81. AGO to clerk
at 81. 600: &c bert c. Richmond. of Mary
land, from clerk at 81 200 TO clerk at
81. 400; Aaron B. Zahn. Of Colorado. from
clerk at $1,000 to clerk at 81. 200; Irene
F. Dashiell. Of Mississippi. from clerk
at 5000 to clerk at 81 900: Richard K
Meade. of Virginia. from clerk at $40
TO clerk at $500.
Resignations-Ofnce OF the Secretary:
Jules A Rodier, of District of Column
bia, telegraph operator at $1,000; John
Hamerstrom. OF Illinois. machinist at
$500.
Ofice of the Quartermaster General
Ernest P. Babh. OF West Virginia. clerk
at $1,000; Pred J. Blair. of Michigan.
clerk at 81 coo.
Office Of the Chief of Engineers-Au
gust Schusten, of Indiana, clerk at 81, 200.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

average or about y point before end OF
half hour. Later II recovered. and at
IL q. m. was u to e higher than Friday.
There was no special feature to the
general market, barring. perhaps. an ad-
vance of a point in Norfolk and West
ern. Missouri Pacific was up " on It's
excellent showing of earnings
The Industrial list was heavy, with
the exception of Colorado Fuel and Iron
which was notably strong. gaining ga
points. but not holding all of 1t. The
steel stocks were fractionally lower. but
rallied slightly with the rest of the
market. Anaconda was down points
and Amalgamated Copper IA Shelters
also lost IL points. but recovered frac-
tionally. There seemed to be some sup
port to the copper stocks on the de-
clines. Railroad bonds were dull. Gov
eminent bonds unchanged.
Noon-The London houses sold about
$500 shares of stock, principally Atchi-
son common and United States Steel.
The strength OF the railroad list is
largely the result OF the dealings In
Erie. II is confidently predicted on the
board that the directors on Wednesday
will declare dividends al the rate of I
per cent on the first preferred and 2 per
cent on the second preferred.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
DAILY STOCK MARKET REVIEW
Market Continues Dull-Declines Confined Chiefly to
ndustrals. Smelter Losing Over One Point.
Railroad List Fairly Steady

NEW YORK. July 6.-Stook market
opened quietly with very few changes
OF importance in the international or
the railroad list generally, but with a
number Of considerable declines among
the tndustrials. Amalgamated Copper
was the most active issue. losing a In
all Smelling lost u on light dealings.
and Brooklyn Rapid Transit lost r.
The disparity between railroads and ia .
dustrials was emphasized In the later
dealings. Shelters losing Ia In all. and
there was one sale of Amalgamated
Copper at loss of US. Baltimore AID
Ohio gained Is. but otherwise the fluc-
fuations In the International list did
not exceed y per cent. Steels are bare
ly steady. Norfolk and Western lost Is.
The market is dull. Bonds are also
quiet, prices holding we'll
II q. m.-Extreme dullness was the
only feature of the market during the
FIRST hour. London did practically moth
ing and commission house business was
little more than nominal. There was the
usual lack of interest. but 1t seemed to
be intensified by the absence of many
who had not returned from celebrating
the holiday. The general list opened
practically lower and declined on an
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
QUESTION OF STONE
STILL BEFORE OFFICIALS
Supervising Architect Returns From In
spection at Cleveland.

Supervising Architect Taylor OF the
Treasury Department. has returned from
a trip to Cleveland. Ohio, where he
made some inquiries regarding the con-
struction Of the new public building
there. The controversy over the kind
OF building stone TO be used has not yet
been settled. but an early decision is
expected.
a strange fact discovered by Mr.. Tay-
lor In the course of his visit there was
that one variety of stone. while appear
Ing TO advantage in the sunlight, seemed
TO have q most undesirable and gloomy
look In the slightest shadow. Treasury
officials desire the new building TO pre-
sent the most imposing appearance pos
sible and are taking especial pains to
avoid the use of any materials which
would give the new building a cheap OF
unsubstantial look
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
COURT RECORD.

Equity Court No 1-Justice Ander-
son-JohnsoD VS.. Johnson ct al. order
to negotiate loan. Moore VS.. Moore ct
al: referred TO auditor. Mcmahon vs..
Burns ct al: do.
District Court-JUstice AndersOn-In
re condemnation OF square $50; Emma
Bremen appointed guardian ad litem.
Circuit Court No. Justice Anderson
Fidelity and Deposit Company Of
Maryland VS.. Fields; fiat on sci. IA.
Equity Court No. 2-Justice Could
Earnshaw VI. Berger: sale by trustees
to Anna r. Schiffman finally ratified.
Criminal Court No. Justice Pritch-
ard-United States vs Eugene NJ. Ellis:
embezzlement: Tecognizance $500 taken
with Charles II. Fred surety.
Probate COuTt-Justice Anderson-Es-
tate OF Della Chapel; letters of admin
istFation granted TO LOring Chapel,
bond $500. Estate Of Robert A. Nc
PheTson, ST.; letters OF Administration
granted 70 William c. Mcpherson. bond
$1,000. In re Gertrude c. Fry ct al;
account passed. In re Alfred L. Brent
ct al; DO. IN re Florence THOMPSON
OF al; 90. In re Carl Roeser; do. in
re Elsie Brock: order appointing Emma
Brennan guardian. bond $500. Estate of
John c. Ingersoll, bond reduced TO $500.
In re Edward Hughes. ct al: inventory
filed. Estate OF John p. Murphy. petit
ton for probate OF Will nled. Estate
Of John w. Thompson: petition for pro-
bate Of will hled. Estate OF Gilbert
Meyers; inventory died. Estate OF An
gelo Velati; answer fled Estate OF David
Smith. inventory fled.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
ITALIAN AM BASSADOR
ON HIS WESTERN TOUR
To Meet Signora Mayor at Manchester
in August.

Tho Italian ambassador. Signor Mayor
des Planches. who left Washington last
Thursday for trip to the Pacific Coast
by the Southern route. sent message
to the embassy today announcing his
departure from New Orleans. after a de-
lightful two days stay there,
Signora Mayor is stilI at the embassy.
but will start on Saturday for IAN
chester-by-t he-Sea. 70 await there the
return OF her husband. The ambassador
expects TO visit the Grand Canyon In
Arizona and then proceed to San Fran
cisco. His trip Will last about twenty
five days, and after few days rest at
Manchester. he Will sail with SignOra
Mayor for Italy.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
"ADJUTANT GENERAL"
OEBARRED FROM MAILS
PostOfice Department Acts Finally in
Case of w. c. Liller.

Fraud orders have been issued by the
Postoficc Department against William
c. Liller. Of the Townsend Building,
New York. formerly adjutant general Of
the Spanish-American War Veterans
Col. w. w. Reading, of Lancaster, Pa.
and Gen. Walter r. Walker. of Spring
field. Mass
Liller became involved In a dispute
about his position in the Spanish Amerl-
can War Veterans Association, and so
much complaint arose that he was
barred from the malls. The order made
public today is supplementary TO that
first issued.
David T. Williams. trading as VIII
liams g. Co., of Detroit. has had a fraud
order issued against him. lie is said
10 have advertised for agents. Those
who replied were asked 70 make a de-
posit for an agents outfit. which outfit
is claimed to have been fraudulent.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
WELCOME QUIET FOR
POSTOFFICE OFFICIALS
Activity Noted, But Said to Be Not
Significant.

Postmaster General Payne Is not ex-
pected back at his desk In the Post
office Department until Wednesday.
Because of his absence and the two
days holiday for the others In the de-
partment things were quiet around the
building this morning, and everybody
disnlaimed any knowledge OF news
City Postmaster Merritt said that he
had not yet made uD the list OF Wash
ington postal clerks who are to be pro-
NOTED and II will probably not be ready
until the middle OF the week. AS the
list of proposed promotions has been cut
In half there Is considerable curiosity
on the part Of the clerks to know who
have been chosen
There was some activity around the
Office of J. L. Bristow. Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General. this morning. but
both Mr.. Bristow and Acting Postmaster
General Wynne denied that they expect
ed any Developments.
1t is generally felt in the department
that the Sensational features OF the in
vestigation are over for the present
but the searching into the records of
the various divisions will be continued
In a quiet. persistent way
H. H. Rand. confidential clerk to Mr.
Payne. has been unusually busy around
the department ever since II was pub
lished In The Times that he contemplate
ed resigning in order to clear the atmos-
phere- Mr.. Rand denies that he Is going
to resign. but there is rumor that he
ton where he Will not be so much in
the public eye and will not furnish so
much food for gossip In the department.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
NEWS FROM B0YDS.

BoYDS. Nd. July GA telegram was
received from Cripple Creek. Col. Satur-
day evening. announcing the death Of
George Lysight. former Washington
boy and brother of May Lysight. of this
place Young Lysight was 10 have come
on from Colorado to visit his sisters and
the receipt of the news of his sudden
death nearly FRUSTRATED his sister, who
has been making her home here for If
teen years or more with Mr.. and Mrs
Somerset 7. Williams. at the High View
Hotel. Mrs. Katharine Clark, of Wash
ington, recently married to Captain
Clark, U. S. A., is also a sister. The
sisters had looked forward longingly to
his coming East. as they had not seen
him for years. George Lysight left Wash
ington twelve years ago and has been
prominently engaged IN business In Grip
pie Creek. He leaves a widow but no
children. His remains were inferred in
Cripple Greek yesterday.
The Fourth OF July was celebrated at
Washington Grove In fine fashion by the
opening of the Washington Grove Chau-
tauQua. w. H H Smith. OF Washington,
its president. presided and an address
was made by the Rev. II. R. NayIor. pre-
siding elder OF the Methodist Episcopal
church. for Washington. who introduced
Col George A Pearre. who made an elo-
Quent address, showing the important
part played by Maryland in the Revolu-
tionary War. Percy s. Foster. of Wash
ington. led choir of fifty voices.
At Kensiugton the day was celebrated
by pyrotechnIc displays last night. and
by addresses by Mayor Cornelius Eek
hardt and fine music under direction OF
J. B Bronson. The Declaration Of indie
pendence was read by David II. Fenton.
The baseball game between the two
crack clubs at Jacksonville and Pooles-
VILE was postponed Saturday on account
OF the heavy rain.
A terrific hail storm passed over and
near Mount Ephraim and Comus. AT the
foot OF Sugar Loaf Mountain. Saturday.
destroying u part OF the crops, and
high wind blew down many apple trees
that were full OF fruit The hail lay
several inches thick on the ground and
came down IN stones as large as
marbles.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
PETTY ACCEPTS POST
ON PERSONAL TAX BOARD
Former Auditor Concludes to Bow to
Commissioners Will.

James 7. Petty has decided TO secept
the position rendered him by the Dis
trict Commissioners as a member OF the
Personal Tax Board, vice Alexander
Mckenzie. who has now become Auditor
in place OF Mr. Petty.
Al first Mr.. Petty was reluctant to ac-
cept the offer of the District Commits
sioners In this matter. but upon further
reflection decided TO be guided by their
wishes. The difference in salary be-
tween the two Offices IS 5000 The sti-
pend allotted to the Office of Auditor is
$4,000 a year. while a member of the
Personal Tax Board receives $1,000.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Metropolis View-William o. Denison,
surviving trustee 20 Arthur l.. Dietrich.
lots ] and 2. block 8. $40
Notwithstanding l.. Moore to
Amelia II. Moore. east " lot 9. block "a.
800
North Columbia Heights-George J..
Robinson ct al TO T. Frederick Davis.
lot 4, block s. $1,171,13
Observation-Disclosures Paul et uX. TO
Francis A. Blundon. lots 70. &c. ~. 10
10 lis. black 8. $40.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

Nothing has happened over the holt
days Of any material Importance cal
culated to stimulate renewal of active
speculation on either side The market
viii probably continue narrow and most
ly professional until after tho Govern
ment crop report on corn and wheat is
announced on the 10th instant. In the
meantime no one will care TO venture
into any new extensive deals as every
one now seems to recognize that the
future stability of the general market
and business situation Is more than ever
dependent upon the development Of good
crops.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
Nonagenarian Dies.

Ann Grieder. colored. nlnety-fve years
old. died Saturday afternoon at her
home. 1860 Thirtieth Street northwest,
without medical attention Death
was due to ailments incident to old age.
the Coroner giving certificate to that
effect. The deceased is survived by sew
eral children. She had resided in
Georgetown over fifty years.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
QUARANTINE AT PORT ANTONIO.

Tho State Department is advised by
the United States consul at Port An
tonic that that port Is Quarantined
against all ships coming from Phlladel-
phia on account of a report that small
pox prevails in that city.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
Lawn Fete Continued.

The lawn fete which has been in prog
ress since last Wednesday on the
Georgetown University campus. for the
benefit Of the Georgetown University
Hospital. win also be held tonight. The
committee on arrangements reports that
the fete has been successful, both from
a social and financial viewpoint
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
cUBA'S EXHIBIT AT
ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION

Minister Squiers has advised the
State Department that the Cuban gov
eminent has voted an appropriation OF
$780, 900 for a Cuban exhibit at the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition. OF this
sum $780, 900 is directed TO be expended
in a study OF American methods of liV-
Ing.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
McHenry Will Appeal.

II is said that the horse case recently
decided by Justice OF the Peace H. Z.
Paine, in favor Of DIR. w. r. Hill. for
sos. against William II. McHenry. Will
be taken to a higher court by the lat
ter's lawyers.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

Considered from technical point of
view, the current dealings in the stock
market would seem to show that while
the investment demand for securities is
for the time being virtually suspended.
on the other hand the liquidation of Sc
curities. and especially that of an en-
forced character. has been concluded.
IHese circumstances of themselves ac-
count sufficiently for the prevailing stag
nation of the stock market. and it is
hardly likely that the present circum-
stances there will be materially changed
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
An Unusual Fourth.

No accidents as the result of the ex-
plosion Of fireworks were reported at
the Seventh precinct station Saturday
or Sunday. Last year the physicians
at the Georgetown University Hospital
were kept busy treating the victims OF
accidents.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
FLUCTUATIONS FROM GUAM.

Secretary Moody is in receipt OF q
cablegram of felicitation over the
new Commercial Pacific line. from Com
mander SeweIl. in charge of the naval
station at Guam.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Sales-Ianston. S5@9.
Greene Copper. 4G22A. e922%.
After call-Washington Gas, 25064&,
25G64%, 2Sq647k, 259647s, 25G64ss.
254e4r. 25g64A. 1O0Q64A.
Capital Traction. 25Ql2A
Washington Street Railway. 4d9.
Greene Copper. 100622l5.
roN-r-
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

reported by W. 3. Hibbs Co., lG9
Street; Members New York Stock Exchange.
Chicago Board OF Trade. Washington Stock Ex.
uhangp
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
THE 3(EWS OF GEORGETOWN

lawn adjoining the residence OF Mrs.
Williams. Thirty-third and Streets
northwest. on the evenings of July II
TO IL. inclusive.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
WE WILL HELP YOU

TO get out Of debt. Borrow enough from M
70 settle all your obligatiOns-repa in small
monthly installments Our terms are liberal
about half the interest charged BY others. Re-
lieve yourself Of that nervous dread cause1
by lack Of ready money You can get slO %
$500 easily, quickly, privately. No charge fos
the papers
NATIONAL LOAN AND INVESTMENT Co.
4th door. NE. Cor. 18th & C SITS. op Treasury.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
Mizpah to Hold Fete.

The ladies of Mizpah Chapter. No. 8.
o. E. S, Will give a lawn party on the
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

Many careful observers believe that
the whole business situation Is undergo
ing a process of readjustment, and that
the slow panic in stocks of the last nine
months. the cessation of the amalgama-
ton of Industrial and railroad oompa
MES, and the check to the Issuance Of
new securities Will establish a basis on
which a future upward movement In
stock values may legitimately be engi-
neered. This appears to be q sensible
view OF the outlook. When an active
bull market develops, such stocks as
Missouri Pacific, Norfolk and Western.
Southern Railway. and the Erie issues ip
the railroad list, and American Car and
Foundry. Corn Products. America.. Jo-
connective. and perhaps the United States
Steel shares. in the Industrial list. viii
be worth watching.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

American stocks in London today are
inactive and heavy and from * TO u
below parity.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
FINANCE AND COMMERC E,
CURRENT NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF INTEREST TO INVESTORS

Railroad chesapeake and
Ohio for the fourth week in June In
creased $15S, 740, for fiscal year S1Ss. $40.
Canadian Pacific, Increase for June,
$9S6.0O0: fiscal year. $6,467. $50. Missouri
Pacific. fourth week In June. increase
1929. 900; from January /. $2.67S. 1873. Nor
folk and Western. May gross increase
s255. 1923. surplus after charges 1926, 2s6 /:
increase $40. SOS; for eleven months gross
SIS, 1872, III. increase S3,OI4.649: surplus
after charges, s5.257 500.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

Easy money rates may be expected In
New York and London for the next two
months
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT
Is prepared 10 assume the management OF your
real estate. Careful attention given to all de-
tails
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

Erie stocks are likely to 20 higher.
The directors meet on Wednesday, when
II is expected the first preferred win
be put ON a per cent basis and the
second preferred on a per cent basis.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Especial TO The Washington Times.)
CHICAGO. July 6.-The following
prices were quoted on the grain market
today:
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

OF gold of moderate proportions is not
unlikely
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

The subtreasury statement shows the
banks gained 1861 900 on Friday.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

The stock 0f the
COPETE MINING COMPANY
Has sold on its merits as high as SIS q share.
Its internal difficulties have all been settled and
adjusted IN such a way to leave the COM
pany the undisputed owner Of all the extern
sive, rich, and valuable property on which 1t
has done much work, and which its
costly equipment has been erected, and in
such a way also 10 leave the company with
Treasury generously provided for.
And still the stock can now be bought for d
fraction only Of the price 1t once sold Cor.
and OF the price at which il IS likely TO
sell again as soon the present favorable con-
ditions are fully understood by the investing
public.
THE STOCK MAY BE BOUGHT THROUGH
ONES BROKER AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES. OR
DIRECTLY FROM THE OFFICE.
COPETE MINING CO.
II William ST.. New York.
MYRA B. MARTIN,
jy63t Assistant Secretary.
The Washington times., 1903-07-06
LOAN COMPANIES.
DO YOU Need MONEY !?

We loan from 5000 to $4,000 on furniture,
pianos, hOrses. wagons. etc, and you get the
full amount you ask FOR, and the same day you
ask for II.
Our rates are as low as any, and you make
your own terms No trouble to give rates and
explain our methods
MUTUAL LOAN & TRUST CO.,
els STREET
ROOMS u AND u, NATIONAL UNION BLDG,
The Washington times., 1903-07-06

II you ARE PUTTING MONEY IN
q i g . bank. you look for the Saiest In.
rtitstion: way not Use the sams
care when you depoeit your valu-
ables for .oan7 We have q building and safes
u!ade Tor that purpose. AL business confidential
Money loa-sed on watches. diamonds, jewelrT,
etc Interest three pet cent instead OF ten.
II. Z FULTON'S LOAN OFFICE
Established 1870 sI4 Ninth Street M