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The Washington times., 1903-05-20
COTTON STILL FIRM
AND PRICES SOARING
Wild Opening Followed by More
Conservative Deals

NEW YORK. May 2O.-The excitement
v hich has characterized the cotton mar
kct FOR several days past was not abated
today. The Liverpool market, which
was due to open at best Is points higher
started II points up on late positions.
and without a pause continued TO soar
until. before the New York market
opened. 1t showed rise OF u points on
new crop deliveries Trade was active
and the shorts excited
Not less feverish was the opening
here. Quotations shot up rapidly. led
by October, in which a demand from
shorts appeared to center. Pit operators
and wire houses were inundated with
orders at the start. most of them to
cover shorts. impelled by the strength
of cables. There was no business in
May.
At 1915 Liverpool sold off couple
of points and the crowd. taking advan-
tage of the good weather, attacked the
market, weakening the list several
points. Trade increased In volume after
the start, stimulated by the constant ar
rival of orders from the South and the
public in general
Dispatches from New Orleans stated
that the market there was active and
strong.
At 1890 May sold at 11.72; July, 11.24;
August, 1913; September. 9.s3S Novem-
Der. 9.26; December. 9.22, and January
500.
The market was steady lated In the
morning on covering. and some new buy
ing. The feature of the late forenoon
developments WAC strong buying OF new
crop months by bull leaders and several
prominent commission houses. This
served 10 hold late months relatively
firm. and some ten points over last
night. Commission houses sold near
months, holding the theory that all II
cent cotton was dangerously high
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Building Permits.

snowden Ashford. Inspector of Build
ings, has issued the following permits
for new structures:
To A. H. Sonnemann, for twelve two
story brick dwellings. at 429 to 451 Ten
nessee Avenue northeast. at a cost OF
$780, 800: e. A. Cooper architect, and
Thomas II Milton builder. Also for
five two-story brick dwellings. at 1417
10 1927 f Street northeast. at a cost
of $4,000
To David Moore. for one three story
and cellar brick dwelling. at 1858 Cali
fornia Avenue northwest, at a cost OF
$4,000. Glenn Brown. architect. and
James A. Dowrich. builder
To w F. Nash, for one two-story brick
stable. in rear of L Street northeast,
at a cost of s12 600; w. F. Nash, builder.
To A. H. Sonnemann, for four two
story brick dwellings, at 1912 to 1913
Duncan Street northeast, at cost of
$1,000; G. A. Cooper. architect. and
T. II. Milton, builder.
To Mrs. Elizabeth Dabister. for two
two-story and cellar brick dwellings. at
52S and 52Sh Fifth Street southeast,
at cost of $4,000; S. II. Maddox. builder.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

cent from early high prices. or from last
nights basis were scored by Rock Island
Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific. Mis-
souri,. Kansas and Texas preferred open
ed down u per cent. and declined q
point further. Louisville and Nashville
was exceptionally strong. advancing !
pc. cent
In the Industrial group Amalgamated
Copper rallied fractionally, and then
sold off nearly point. Elsewhere frao-
tional losses took place Pacific Mail
declined l per cent. Twin City Rapid
Transit lost Ia per cent. Local trac-
ton group was irregular. Manhattan
Railway and Brooklyn Rapid Transit
We're fairly well sustained, but Metro
politan Street Railway and MetropolI-
tan securities lost about a point each.
The speculation, while feverish. showed
somewhat 81 eadler tone after the de-
clines.
Government bonds unchanged Rail-
road bonds fairly steady.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

ct al. to Manor Real Estate and Trust
Company. original lot 5, square 692,
$l3. 900.
4Sl c Street southwest-James j. Ma
lcrey and G. Clinton James 10 Annie NJ,
ricover. lot I02. square 492. $40.
Street northeast, between Thir
ttenth and Fourteenth Streets-John B.
Wight ct uS. 10 j. Orville Ecker. lots Al
and ~, square 1929, so.
Street northeast between Thir-
tenth and Fourteenth Streets. o.
Et ker TO Virginia S. Chinn. lots A. and
Is square 1929. SO
y Street southwest, between Third
and Four and-a- half Streets-Elizabeth
NJ. Grinder To Michael J Whelan, lot
20. square $40, 80
No. 1921 Second Street northeast
John T. Ward ct ux 10 Robert a. DoTe,
lots p and y, square 40, so.
No. l449 Sheridan Street northwest
Charles w. King, jr, ct ux. 10 Clarence
NJ EXley. lot 427. Mount Pleasant and
Pleasant Plains $40
No. 1851 Sheridan Street northwest
Same 20 Mary l.. Hayden, lot 42S, Mount
Pleasant and Pleasant Plains, SO.
Widows Mite-Charles II. Davidson to
Charles d. WaIcott. lot 3, SO.
Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Plains
virginia S. Shinn to J. Orville Ecker.
lots u and %, block s. $40.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
DAILY STOCK MARKET REVIEW
Declines in Prices the Rule, With But Few Exceptions
Trading Evidently Purely Professional.

NEW YORK. May 20.-The average of
price on the Stock Exchange was with
out loss at the opening, but there was
no general rally worthy of the name.
and from the start there was excessive
liquidation over demand. The principal
pressure was against Atchison. which
yielded in all Il.
II a. m.--The stock market opened
irregular. few issues showing small
advances. but larger number small
losses. Some uneasiness was felt lest
unpleasant consequences to the money
market might grow out of the sensa-
tienal speculative contest in raw cot
ton, and all the shipments of gold dam
pened yesterdays enthusiasm.
Atchison common showed weakness
from the start but notwithst andins de-
malls OF revived rumors OF new bond
sale by the company. the stock declined
IL per cent. Somewhat later st. Paul
grew softer. and declined l per cent from
last night. Losses approxinating l per
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
BROTHER OF HIS MOTHER.

An adoption OF child granted by
the Berks county court caused an un-
usual change in relationship. judge
Endlich made a decree allowing James
H. Ansstadt to adopt Earl Wesley Helms
as his son and heir. The child's name will
be changed to Angstadt. He is a son Of
Charles ana Amanda Helms and his
fathers whereabouts has been unknown
since August. 1901. The mother joined in
the petition for adoption. Mr.. Angstadt is
the father of Mrs Helms and the grand
father of the boy he now adopts as his
own child. BY the adoption, the child
becomes the brother of his mother. and
instead of being a nephew to aunts and
uucles is now their brother, and instead
of being a cousin to cousins is an uncle
to them.-Philadelphia North American.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Sales-Capital Traction. 1.OOOQ1 0S44.
Washington Street Railway. 1,0004 49,
Capital Traction. 104l24Ip
Washington Street Railway prf.. 509
411a
Union Trust and Storage. 5Q1o61a
Citizens National Bank, 1OQ2S3, 4@23s
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone. 25
q 40.
Washington Gas. 259SS. 25GsS. 500
ss1s, 25@Ss, 259Ss. 25@Ss, 25aSs, 25@S8.
2EQSs, 25QSs
Mergenthaler. 5G1S4A, 10q1s4, 100
1874. 1O01s3A.
After call-Citizens' National Bank,
10Q233, 59233
Mergenthaler. 1og1s3%. 1O91ssts.
Capital Traction. Sd123ss, 10I24.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

PURYEYING DEPOT, L. s. PUBLIC HEALTH
AND MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE, 37s Wash
ington Street New York. y. Y.-SEALED PRO
POSAI4S will be received at this office until
NOON OF JUNE . l9G3 10 furnish medical
supplies during the six months ending December
81 1908, and miscellaneous supplies including
surgical instruments and appliances, bedding,
hospital furniture, subsistence stores, etc. dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 80, 1904, for the
use OF the Public Health and Marine Hospital
Service Schedules and other information may
be obtained on application the Undersigned.
HENRY v. SAWTELLE, Surgeon and Medical
Purveyor 1t
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
FINANCE AND CONNER CE.


Wall Street continues intensely bear>
ish, and pessimism is more rampant
han for a long time Factors which
year ago created bull enthusiasts now
induce bear attacks on securities, and
The many substantial underlying fea
lures OF strength in the country'S IN
dustrial and financial position fail to
attract public demand for stools, even
at the current attractive price level.
There is. nevertheless, quiet ABSORB
ton OF stocks by prominent capitalists,
and in the last few days the character
of buying has been much better than
that OF the selling The market has
declined TO a point where solid invest
ment railroad issues may be bought on
an investment basis OF ~ to a'4 per
cent. while Industrial shares of I'M
doubted merit may be had on the basis
of from s to II per cent. Street 1oinion
is entirely too bearI3h. Conditions in
money and business do not warrant the
present gloom in speculative circles,
and the prediction is made that people
who buy stocks AMI hold them viii be
able TO sell at much hi-her figures be-
fore the summer Is over.
The United States Steel Corporation
will buy. II is reported, in the near flu
ture, pig iron to the extent OF from
100, 600 tons to 100000 tons. Part OF this
II will need in June, while the majority
ls for use in the third quarter. 1t is
believed that pig iron will soon be re-
duced from the quoted market price
which is admittedly the price only for
comparatively small lots-and that there
Will come marked activity on the part of
buyers who have been holding off closing
contracts for the last half OF the year
waiting for more favorable quotations.
Iron and steel men say that when the
new buying begins il Will be an active
stimulus TO the market. and that pig iron
manufacturers will not lose by making a
rate below the quotations Of the last few
months, which have been higher than
the figures at which contracts for the
first half OF the year were made.
It is reported that Pennsylvania will
probably show $500 900 net gain on the
operation Of its Eastern lines for the
month of April The company has now
its operating expenses well under con-
troll and considerable net increases Will
be the order Of the day henceforth-
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIoR-ofice Of
superintendent L. 5. Capitol Building and
Grounds, Washington, d. c., MAY i. l903.-Pro-
posals viii be received for Water Tube Steam
Shelving Plumbing and Steam Fitting Mate
rials; Paints, Brushes, Glass. Electrical Snip
plies. Hardware, etc Intending bidders Will
be furnished specifications. schedules, and other
Information on application To this Office. Speet-
1cations and plans for the installation OF the
Water Tube Steam Boilers are now ready for
issue. Proposals therefor will be received and
opened nj > O'CLOCK p. NJ SATJ IRDAY. MAY
%, 1908. Specifications for the other classes Of
material which will state the time of opening
the bids thereon, are in course OF preparation,
and will be furnished on application to the
above Office. The right to reject any and all
bids is reserved ELLIOTT WOODS Superin-
tendent L. S. Capitol Building and Grounds.
my6 II 1920
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Sub-Bids Asked For.

Wood, Dom & Deming, architects.
are taking sub bids for the construction
of the eight houses 10 be built by John
Joy Edison. jr.. at the corner OF Lanier
Avenue and Adams Mil Road. This
row. when completed. will be one of the
finest in Washington. no expense being
spared by the architects and owner to
obtain the best matrial on the market
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Ready for Sub Bids.

Francis II. Duehay. owner Of and
contractor for the new apartment house
TO be constructed in Connecticut Avenue
on the site OF the old CoTcoran Gardens,
is now ready TO consider sub bids. The
work is being pushed forward as rapidly
a. nOsSible.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
REAL ESTATE AND BUILDING NOTES

was made by the Thomas Bowling Com
pany. The house is three-s story brown
stone building occupying the entire
front OF twenty-five feet five and three
quarters inches on E Street. The depth
of the lot is seventy-hve feet, and it
contains .6s5 square feet The price
paid was about IS square foot
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Hospital Borrows $4,000.

The Episcopal Eye. Ear and Throat
Hospital has executed a deed of trust
upon It's property IN favor OF Albert A.
Wilson and John B. Larner, trustees,
to secure a loan of $50 900 from the
Washington Loan and Trust Company
The money is payable In two years at
49, per cent.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

The money situation is growing worse
daily. The banks are losing and pros
poets for larger exports increasing with
the continuance of cotton speculation.
This has now reached a stage when II Is
serious menace to the trade and
money market conditions of the country
L. II Hartman was operated on this
morning. His condition is all that can
be expected.
I.azare Freres announce they Will
ship 1250. 900 gold to Paris tomorrow.
and one or two other houses are lgur-
ipr on shipping.
Late London cables report the market
there for our stocks firm and generally
"a 10 y points over our closing quota
lions. with the latter in Pennsylvania
New York Central ST. Paul. Canadian Pa
cinc. and Baltimore and Ohio. and Louis,
ville~and Nashville up l point. Atchi-
son common Is an exceptionally weak
feature. and Is down about u point. The
rest OF the list in unchanged to "A high
err Consols are unchanged, 91A. Paris
exchange on London is easier and u
point lower than yesterdays closing at
25f. fSc. Money rates are unchanged.
The new calls for margin in the cotton
market may have an unfavorable effect
on the money market. II is figured that
the original margin demand will tie up
money. Il is likely to increase the loan
account Of the banks and next Satur-
days bank statement will be bad unless
offset by the heavy London buying. 1t
may seem somewhat paradoxicai. but
cotton speculation is now where it Will
operate for and against gold export. The
scarcity OF bills. and consequent reduc-
tion in export OF cotton, tavors the
shipment of the yellow metal. but the
absorption of millions for margin, il 1t
raises the rate for money here. will
make the export of gold Improbable.
for under such condition. it would be
lent here 20 better advantage.
It Is understood that Missouri Pacific
is now earning at the rate of about u
per cent, and that under plans in con-
temptation which include some reorgan-
isation. the road Will earn more than Is
per cent.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
New Country Home.

E B. Burke Is going to build pic
turesQue summer cottage at the inter
section of Brightwood Avenue and Piney
Branch Road. 1t will be 10 by 45 feet,
with two stories. G. II. Webster has
been awarded the building contracts
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
DEPOT oIARTERMASTER'S ,

DEPOT QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE. Wash
ington. d. c., MAY TO- 1909. Sealed proposals
in trpIicate, will be received here until p
NJ, MONDAY, JUNE Is, 1893, for furnishing
during year ending June 30. 1905 fuel and
mineral lamp oil Information furnished on APP
plicatiou. United States reserves right 10 ac-
cept reject any all proposals or any part
thereof. Envelopes containing proposals should
be marked Proposals for Fuel COR on" and
addressed LIEUT.. COL. T, E. TRUE, Depot
Quartermaster. myIS IL, PC, 81, junl2 Is
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Row of Fourteen Houses.

Hunter Bell. architects, are prepar-
ing plans for fourteen houses to be built
on Dearborn Street. Mount Pleasant. by
Bates Warren. They will each be two
stories with cellar, and will be built for
sale. The material 70 be used is brick,
With stone trimmings. The cost Will be
$40. 600
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Building Contract Awarded.

W. e. Speir has been awarded the
building contract for the new building
of the National Electric Supply Com
pany. 1880 New York Avenue.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Building in Northeast.

Architect julius Weinig is preparing
plans for three two-story brick houses
to be built on Eleventh Street north
east. between II and Streets. Frank
W. Vaughn is the owner. The cost Will
be 81 600
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Altering His Residence.

James T Walters. contractor. is en-
gagged in altering and remofeling the
home Of Gen. Albert S Bigelow, 1913
Eleventh STREET northwest
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

IReported by ". b. Hihbs q Co.. 14l9 F.
Street Members New York Stock Exchange,
Chicago Board of Trade. Washington Stock Ex-
change
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO
LUABIA, HOLDING A PROBATE COURT.
ESTATE OF PETER KELLEY, DECEASED.
No. IL, 427, Administration.
Application having been made to the Supreme
Court of the District OF Columbia, holding a
Probate Court. for probate Of the last viii and
testament Of said deceased and FOR letters testa-
mentary said estate, by Sister Elizabeth
Sheehan, il is ordered this 5th day Of May,
A. D. 1903, that notice be and hereby is given
10 ali the unknown heirs at law and next OF kin
OF said Peter Kelley, deceased. and TO all others
concerned. to appear in said court OH MONDAY,
the 10Th DAY OF JUNE, A. ID. 1893 at 10
O'CLOCK A. NJ, to show cause why such ap-
plication should not be granted: Provided this
notice be published in the Washington Law
Reporter and The Washington Times once In
each OF three successive weeks before the re-
turn day herein mentiOned-the first publication
TO be not less than thirty days before said return
day.
(Seal.) TH0S. II. ANDERSON, Justice
Attest: JOHN r. R0UZER,
Deputy Register OF Wills for the District o:
Columbia; Clerk Of the Probate Court.
DANIEL ". O'D0NOGHUE, Attorney.
my6, 1920
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO.
LUMBIA, HOLDING A PROBATE COURT.
No. IL, 2s4, Administration.
This is TO give notice that the subscribers,
of fhe District Of Columbia and the State OF
Maryland, respectively, have obtained from the
Probate Court OF the District Of Columbia let
teTs testamentary the estate OF Basil Jack
son. late OF the District OF Columbia, deceased.
All persons having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned TO exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof, legally authenticated. to the
subscribers before the 10th DAY OF
MAY, \. d. 1904; otherwise they may by law
be excluded from all benefit of slid estate.
Given under hands this 18th dgy OF May,
1908.
JOSEPH X ROBERTS,
Upper Marlboro, Md.
JOHN RAUM.
507 st. NV, Washington, D. c.
Attest:
(SeaE) JOHN R. ROJZER,
Deputy Register Of Wills FOR the District Of
Columbia; Clerk OF the Probate Court.
JOHN RAUM, Attorney. .my20. % eS
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Opened frm. 2u14 points up. NoC
steady
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK. May 20.-The following
prices were quoted on the exchange to
CEy:
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

Especial TO Tic Washington Times)
CHICAGO. May 2O.-T'be following
prices were quoted on the grain market
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
Sold at Auction.

Charles G. Williams purchased at suc-
ton on Monday the property 81 +
Street northwest for $500. The sale
The Washington times., 1903-05-20
$4,000 TO LOAN

On Furniture, Pianos, Organs. etc Without re.
moval, without publicity, without delay. y
Won have loan with another company, We VIII
pay the same Of for you, and advance you more
money Call and ger rates, or drop postal.
and agent will call at your house
No Expense TO YOU UNLESS LOAN Is AADR
COLUMBIA GUARANTEE CO.,
elS ST. " W.
Office Hours: From a. to p
Telephone S69-Y East. ap5-n
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

DEP ARTMENr OF THE INTERIOR. Washing
ton, d. G., May Is, l903.-sealed Proposals for
Service Commission, viii be received at the Of
fee OF the Chief Clerk OF the department until
> O'CLOCK 7. NJ. THU RSDAY, MAY IS 1908
Blank proposals, specifications, etc, may be
obtained on application TO this Office. THOMAS
RYAN, Acting Secretary. my19-2r
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

IF YOU ARE PUTTING MONEY IN
a y = q bank, you look for the latest in
stit1tiOn: why not the same
" care when you deposit your valu-
ables for loan2 We have 4 building and safes
MADE foT that purpose. Ali business confidential
Money loaned on watches diamonds, jeweiry,
etc. Interest three per cent instead OF ten
H. K FULT0N'S LOAN OFFICE.
Established 1870. 3l4 Ninth Street NV.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

L. II Hartman was operated on this
morning. His condition is all that can
be expected.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

Lazare Freres announce they Will
ship $3.50 900 gold to Paris tomorrow.
and one or two other houses are flgur-
ipr on shipping.
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

Wash. Gas Co. ser A, G.. 19o2-27.. lG2 .
Wash Gas Co. ser B, o's 1904-2T log
L. s. Elec. Light. Deb Imp. 1902. LEA Jos
L. S. EleC. Light, Cert. Indebt.. l04 E.
Ches. & Pot. Tel. Com. 6's....... l08S I07
Wash. Market Co.. LIST 6's 1892
1911, Q. Observation-Disclosures. l03S -,
s., coo retired Annually.
Masonic Hall Asst SIS {, 1903. lC2 .
The Washington times., 1903-05-20

National Safe Deposit and Trust. 100
Washington Loan and Trust w PIP
Amer Security and Trust 2u0
Washington Safe Deposit .. 81
Union Trust and Storage 100
Washington Savings Bank ..... los
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-14
LOOKED INTO 1T

Found What Coffee Was Quietly DoIna,
A man made certain that coffee was
the real cause Of his kidney trouble and
severe headaches. He says: For ID years
I have been coffee dr!nker. and finally
proved to my own satisfaction that
the abom!dable stuff not only started my
kidney disease. but was rapidly making
me sick all over.
"My back used to pain ana ache terri-
bly, and my wife was affected much tho
Same way, A short time ago ] became
very III, 7 ordered coffee banlshed from
the house and began to drink Postum In
awe all began to improve Immediately
and TO feel as though We had taken a
new lease on lifa. We kept on improving
until Postum has made VS. well and
healthy where coffee made Us sick. Our
backaches are gone and other troubles.
TOO. thanks to Postum In place Of coree.'
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle Geek.
Mich,
Coffee Is a strong diuretc irritant and
affects the kidneys In a great many cases
where 1t la not even suspected, II you
value health and a sound body the wise
thing to DO would be TO quit coffee and
give Postum a fair trial Of say TWO weeks.
There's reason.
Look In each package for copy OF
the famous little book. THE Road to
SWellvilla"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-14
Why So Many Preparations
Arc Short Lived.

II IL one OF the recognized require
ments Ii the patent medicine field.
that a preparation, to be put on the
market. must have the. power to five
an Immediate effeot"-that Is 70 say.
that It must apparently give Immediate
r,lief. It is, also we'll known In
tho patent medicine field thai this
''lfnnediate'' effect Is obtained only
BY the use Of poisonous drugs and al
cohol. ana that Is Why these poisons
and weakening stinulants. dangerous
Is life ana health. Ar.s so recklessy used
in such preparations. The fact that they
have tnly temporary effect, leaving
the patient weai,4r than Before, explains
why 40 tnany patent medicines are short.
lived. TT the hundreds put on tho ma rket
every year. II is almost impossible to
name single permanently s,,ceessful
one. Our object in calling your attention
to this Is 70 ernphasize the fact that TOR
fifty years Father Johns Medicine has
been recommended ~ Lowell, MASH.
families. I'm the city where It was
prescribed for the late Rev. rather John
O'Brien. by whom Il was recommended
and from whom 1t derived It's name)-
that moro Lowell people are using It TO-.
day than ever before, and that u Is no
unusual thing for three generations to
express their gratitude for tho benefits
received from this old prescription, ns IS
done In the following latter:
I'm August, 1901, I was attacked with