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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
FINANCE AND TRADE
First Prices Today Were a
Fraction Higher.
COTTON THE FEATURE
MOST OF THE BUSINESS WAS
WITH THOSE CARRIERS
Other Stocks Were Neglected-Prices
in Some Cases Sagged Below
Last Night.
COTTON THE FEATURE

NEW YORK. August 4.--First prices Of
around and the cotton carriers were still
prominent. The opening in Southern Rail-
way was of 1000 shares at an advance Of
Is. and the preferred. Louisville and Nash
vile. Texas and Pacific and Erie first ore
ferred were UP \. ST. Louis and San Fran
cisco seconds preferred rose ~.
Most of the business was in the cotton
carriers. but considerable amounts of vari-
Gus other stocks were also bought. Adj
vances reached about point in Missouri
Pacific. St. Louis Southwestern preferred.
Texas Pacific. Wabash preferred, Southern
Railway preferred and Metropolitan Street
Railway and n. in cotton oil.
The market was neglected outside OF
stocks affected by the cotton outlook
Prices sagged in some cases to below last
night. but stiffened again in sympathy with
One-point rise in Louisville and Nashville
Kansas and Texas, Southern Railway,
Rock Island preferred and Distillers
curfties rose about much. and Atlantic
Coast Line IL. Minneapolis. St Paul and
Sault Ste. Marie lost rs. Bonds were firm
at noon.
Small selling orders depressed few Of
the representative stocks. such ST. Paul.
Union Pacific and Steel preferred. to the
lowest The reaction was extended later
to the entire market. The cotton carriers
reacted large fractions. and Tennessee Coal
and Sloss-Sheff1eld Steel sold about a point
below yesterdays final.
The elimination Of the rise in the cotton
group and a sharp advance in wheat turned
the market decidedly heavy and prices
eased OF gradually throughout the after
noon. None of the losses. however, ex-
ceeded large fractions and but little stock
changed hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
Opinion on Trading Stamp Law.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y. August 4.-The law
passed by the state legislature at Its last
session regulating the issue Of trading
stamps and attaching a penalty for viola
ton Of the act was today declared uncon-
stitutional by Supreme Court Justice Nash.
The justice declared that it is not within
the power of the legislature to suppress or
regulate the Issuing or sale of trading
stamps. The opinion was rendered IN the
case of Edward Appel. cigar dealer, who
was arrested for selling cigar and pack
age Of tobacco accompanied with tobacco
coupons which did not have a redeemable
cash value printed upon their face as re-
oufred by the trading stamp law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
DISORDERS IN HAITI
BANDS OF SOLDIERS ARE TER
RORIZING THE CITIZENS

PORT AU PRINCE. Haiti. August A.
The city of Port au Prince is in a state of
great disorder. Bands Of soldiers throw
ing stones prevent the Syrians from re-
opening their stores. American citizens
have oisted the stars and stripes over
their residences, and a number of them
have sought refuge in the American lega-
ton, driving there in carriages flying the
American flag and pursued by the populace
throwing stones.
Owing to the energetic remonstrances of
the diplomatic corps the government has
decided to take measures to protect the
peaceable intab itants. and strong patrols
of police have teen sent to protect the
Syrian stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
ADVICE TO HIS HEIRS.
Chicago Testator Cautions His Chill
dren About Investments

CHICAGO. August 1.-THE will of George
Fl. Latin. the Chicago pioneer, which has
been filed for probate. not only provides for
the distribution of property valued at 81
UO.OO. but contains the following advice
to his heirs:
II woull advise all my children to be
prudent in their investments and not to
purchase anything simply because it is
cheap. but to remember that a long time
security drawing low rate of interest is
often more desirable than an investment
which draws high rate of interest.
Il would also advise them not to pur-
chase anything which they cannot pay for
in full at the time of the purchase as more
men are ruined by speculation than in any
other way. l also advise them not to sign
any note or bond and to look well to all
transfers of real estate. and not to incum-
Der any real estate except for the purpose
of improving same"
Mr. Lariln's fortune was accumula,ad ,v
his own exertionS.
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NO WORK, NO PAY.
Per Diem Employees at Washington
Barracks Turned Down.

The controller of the treasury has given
an opinion to the Secretary of War that
the per diem laborers employed at the
Washington barracks. are not entitled to a
full days pay for the Saturday half holi-
day. This question was raised by the strik
ing bricklayers at the Army War College
before they struck. and was presented to
the War Department by Capt. Sewell, the
engineer officer in charge of the work.
In summing up his views on the general
subject OF the laws governing the payment
of per diem laborers for holidays, the con-
troller says:
employees to receive pay on the holidays
specified therein. are distinct from the pro-
visions declaring specified days to be ho1-
days in the Distf'et OF Goiumbia- Ihe pro.
July. Christmas and Thanksgiving day to
be holidays were enacted June %, 1870. and
the provision declaring Washington's birth
day to be q holiday was enacted January
21. 1879 But it was not until April 16. 1880.
that the provision authorizing employees OF
the government printing office to receive
pay on these days was enacted. and 1t was
not until January G. 1885. that such authori-
zation was extended to other per diem en-
ployes. 80 900.
employees were authorized to receive pay
for Decoration day. but this day was not
made a holiday, In the District of Columbia
until August Il. 3, 1883; and although In
auguration day and Labor day were made
holidays therein aB June 10. 1888. and June
%. 1894 respectively. per diem employees
other than tina government printing office
have not been authorized to receive pay
for these days. IN
II am thereeoreaclearly of opinion that
neither per diem employees nor day labor
ers are AUTHORISED by these provisions to
receive pay fun thei Saturday holiday, pro-
vided for by section 1889 OF the code of
laws for the District of Columbia, unless
they work duHing such holiday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
Enioined From Using a Label

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. August 4.-JudGs
Wheeler of the superior court has granted
an Injunction restraining c. H. Merritt &
Son of Danbury from using a Label. which
is alleged to be an infringement upon thu
label of the United Hatters OF North Amer
lea. The petition was brought In the name
Of Martin Lawler OF Danbury. the united
matters being an unincorporated associa-
ton. The decision IL sweeping In Its effect.
the labor organisations being given a stand
ing before the court and every contention
upheld The matter Of q contract between
the union and employers - held to be legal.
One Of the salient features Of the decision
is the statement that strikes and their
concomitantS are not as injurious a. some
of the court decisions. the latter being per.
manent in their effect. while the strike an(
disorder are ephemeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
THE ARMY MANEUVERS.
Elaborate Plans for Accommodation Of
the Press

NEW YORK. August AIN conjunction
with the forthcoming army maneuvers in
northern Virginia camp for the accom-
mediation and convenience Of the press will
be established just north of Gainesville and
about three-Quarters of a mile from corps
headquarters. Every duly accredited repre-
sentative Correspondent or photographer
will be furnished with one tent one cot,
one table. one chair and one bucket.
Meals may be obtained from a nearby
boarding house at $3.50 per day.
Press representatives will have to furnish
their own bedding. toilet articles, mounts
servants. messengers. etc.
Ali newspapers. magazines. press associa-
lions, ETC., wishing to send representatives
to the maneuvers should communicate with
Capt. James A. Moss, aid-de-camp Cover
nor's Island. N. Y. upon application to
whom duly accredited correspondents and
photographers will be furnished cards, the
presentation of which at the press camp
will entitle the holder to the accommoda-
lions enumerated.
Gainesville is on the Washington Harri-
sonburg branch of the Southern railway.
forty-two miles southwest Of Washington
and about half way between the two OPP
posing camp sites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
WRECK ON THE L. AND N.
Thirty-Seven Persons Injured in 6
Head-On Collision.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. August A south
bound passenger train on the Louisville
and Nashville which left Cincinnati at 6
O'Clock last night collided today near Horse
Cave. Ky. with northbound passenger
train. which left Nashville about $50 last
night. Thirty-three passengers and four
trainmen were injured. but none seriously
except Engineer Rehm of the sOuthbound
train. who may die. According to the infor-
nation here. Rehm either disregarded or
ders or was sound asleep his train was
going at the rate Of forty miles an hour
when 1t struck the northbound train. The
baggage car the southbOund train was
destroyed and the postal car damaged. but
none of the coaches left the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04

creek, a heavily timbered section. and the
pine forests of that section will be almost
destroyed.
The whole country Is covered by dense
smoke which makes sunlight almost a now
city. In some places along the road the
smoke has totally obscured the suns rays
for several weeks past.
One ranchman and his family near White
fish narrowly escaped being burned to
death. and when they reached that town
the man reported that his home and farm
buildings. together with all his crops had
been destroyed.
Forest Supervisor Haines. with large
force Of men. is fighting the flames as best
they can, but owipg to the extent of the
burning district they can do little until
helped by a good downpour of rain or the
force IL increased. The entire side OF q
large mountain west of here Is one mass OF
flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04

had never won with a corporation candi-
date. forcefully placed in nomination Jonn
]. Cornwell.
Judge w. G. Bennett was nominated by
Thomas r. Horner of Lewis. in burst OF
oratory. interrupted by cries of Name
your man He eulOgized Bennett Tor ms
courage as fifteen-year-oid lad who le1 a
band Of confederates to victory at new
Market, Va. Judge George ]. McComas OF
Cabell nominated w. r. Thompson. and
denied the rumor that Thompson was nov
straight voting democrat.
The balloting began with Messrs. w. ".
Bennett, John J. Cornwell and Thompson
Of Cabell before the convention for govern.
or. The first ballot was: Cornweil. -
votes; Bennett, 2S7 votes; Thompson. soo
votes. No nomination resulted
Discusses National and State Issues.
By Associated Press.
PARKERSBURG. w. Va. August r.
The meeting Of the democratic state con-
vention was delayed until almost noon
awaiting the report of the committee on
resolutions. State Senator r. F. Kidd. on
assuming the chair as the permanent pre-
siding officer spoke at length on national
Chairman Daley had no sooner finished
reading the platform than a demand was
made for the white mans plank.
John J. Davis as member OF the com
mittee, dissented on the proposition Wnich
did not specify taxes on oil. coal and other
products.
George Byrne offered an amendment TO
the unanimous report which added the
white man's' plank that had been SO
much talked about during the week. ana an
animated discussion began on that issue.
Byrne made a strong speech IN support
of his amendment. showing that such &C
ton had been taken by some states border
ing on West Virginia as would cause an
invasion Of negroes into this state. espe-
cially during elections. and subsequently
make social conditions dangerous.
Mr.. Daley. chairman. of the committee,
replied. admitting the conditions that con-
fronted the state. but In the interest of the
national ticket he insisted that this was
not the time for such action. He referred
to the mixed schools and other conditions In
Indiana. New York. New Jersey and Con-
necticut. as the doubtful states that were
wanted for Parker and Davis. and In which
the cOlored vote Is factor. Daley. who
is the neighbor Of Davis, made strong
appeal for obedience to the wishes OF the
vice presidential candidate.
AS soon as Daley concluded many were
seeking to speak but they were stopped by
the previous question being ordered: The
amendment was defeated. Many OF those
voting against announced: I'VE favor the
amendment but vote nay The rcsoiu-
lions as offered was then adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
ROBBERS GOT RICH BOOTY.
Highwayman on Motorcycle Held Up
an Auto Party.

PHILADELPHIA. August A party of
four in an automobile was held up late
last night on old York road near Willow
Grove, a resort about fourteen miles from
this city. The highwayman secured about
$1,000 in money and jewelry. The victims
of the robber were A c. Hall, Mrs. Hall,
Mrs Arthur Jackson and Mrs. Thomas c..
Walton. all of New York. They were en-
route to the Delaware Water Gap.
The highwayman rode a motorcycle. He
disabled Mr. Halls automobile. and after
having been relieved of their valuables the
victims Were compelled to walk two miles
To a tollgate, There they secured a con-
veyance and drove to Doylestown, Pa
where the robbery was reported to the po-
lice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
MAD DOGS IN LAUREL, DEL.
Pet Dog Saves the Life of His
Owner
'eciai Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
LAUREL, Del. August A mad hound
created CONSERVATION before 1t was killed
here this morning. Gaddy FurnelL an aged
woman. was saved by the sacrifice of her
dog. When the woman was attacked her
pet sprang to her rescue and struggled
until Its adversary had fallen in a fit, when
it limped of. later to be killed The mad
dog. before 1t could be dispatched. recov-
cred and rushed at a party OF children, but
was again attacked by a number of dogs
and killed. Two other mad dogs ran
amuck among doge here yesterday before
being killed The mai ority of Laurel dogs
will be killed as a result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
Canada-Alaska Boundary.

VANCOUVER. B. c.. August 4.-For the
purpose of inspecting the work of the sur
yey parties engaged in establishing the
boundary line between Canada and Alaska
the two boundary commissioners represent
ing Canada and the United States are here
en- route to the north. C. III. Tftmann,
superintendent Of the United States coast
and geodetic survey. is the American COM
missioner. Canada's interests are In the
hands of Prof w. F. King. chief astrono-
mer Of Canada. These two commissioners
will remain in the north two months. The
survey will not be completed until next
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
Baltimore Markets
Special Dispat ch to The Evening Star

BALTIMORE, Nd, August 4.-FLOUR-Firm
unchanged receipts. 1895 barrels
WHEAT-Strong; spot, contract, 93isa93A spot
No. red western, 95a95A; August. 93i sa83A
September: 94tae!S: October. 95h; December IS
southern by sample. 73a91; southern on grade
S2a93
September 55S. wear 4sis: steamer mired ~
b2A; receipts 4,223 bushels; southern white corn
6Oa64: southern yellow corn. 8Oa64.
OATS-Steady; old No. 2 white, 4Sa4Sks; old No
mixed, 44a44h receipts, 1925 bushels.
RIE-Firm; uptown, No. western. 73a74: re-
ceipts 993 bushels.
HAY-Firmer; old No. timothy, l6.0O old No
/ clover mixed, 10. 5Oa1 Loo
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Dull and easy; steam to
Liverpool per bushel. Id. August; Cork for orders.
per quarter. 2s. August.
BUTTER-Steady; fancy initiation, 17a1S: fancy
creamery. 10; fancy ladle. Halls; store packed.
Hale.
EGGS-Firm 17a1S.
enthusiastically; large. sasA; medium. si1asx
small, 9a9k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

question of considerable consequence is
involved In the suit which has been brought
by the National Safe Deposit Company
against Mr. w. B. Hibbs. 1t Is really an
attempt to recover property improperly
taken from the owner and found In the
possession of an innocent third party. The
stock in question was sold In the regular
course Of business to Mr.. Hsbbs by an EN-
ploye of the company. who. as II Is subse-
quentiy claimed. was not authorised to DIS
pose Of It. The fact Is the employee. Mr.
Myers afterward disappeared and has not
signed In blank and formed what 10 termed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
Virginia Dentists Elect officers.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
OLD POINT. Va. august 4.-The Vir-
ginia State Dental Association. which has
been in session at the Chamberlin Hotel.
adjourned today after electing the following
officers: President. r. L. Simpson OF Fin
castle; first vice president J. l.. Walker OF
Norfolk: second vice president. Edward w.
dent. l.. NJ Cowardin of Richmond; treas
urer W. H. Ewald Of Portsmouth,: record
ing secretary. George F. Keesee OF Rich.
mond: corresponding secretary. J. Han
Moore of Richmond; executive committee.
E. P. Beadler Of Danville; A. l.. Stratford
of Richmond w. H. Mosely Of South Bos-
ton. Time and place of next meeting are
left to the executive committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
NO MEDIATION.
Situation at Fall River Remains Un-
changed

FALL RIVER. Mass. August 4.-The
Fall River Textile Union officials say they
do not expect to confer with Secretary
Easily OF the National Civic Federation le-
garding the local strike at present. Secre-
tary Easily desired President Golden and
Secretary HILBERT of the United Textile
Workers to confer with him at New York
on their return from Washington, but they
did not receive his message until their ar
rival here
No suggestion of mediation from the
Civic Federation officials has been received
and today 1t looked as If nothing would DE
done toward arranging a conference at this
time.
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Destructive FOREST FIRES
Property ine Montana Valued a,
Thousands Burned.

KALISPELL. Mont. August 4.-Fourteen
distinct forest fires are raging in the vicin-
ity and property valued at thousands OF
dollars is being eaten up by the flames.
which have spread to several small towns
along the Great Northern railroad White
fish and Columbia Falls. two villages west
of here, are entirely cut of from telephone
communication, and the wagon road to
Whiteflsh has been made impossible by the
flames which are raging on both sides
of It,
The latest arrivals from there, who left
and other outlying property have been de-
stroyed and dwelling houses outside of the
town are in great danger. It is Thought,
however. that unless high wind should set
In the main portion of the place viii be
saved.
Another large fire Il raging ne& Dayton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04

a perfectly good delivery. There was no
reason to suppose at the time that the act
OF Myers was not entirely legitimate.
All the circumstances show that Mr..
Hibbs was an innocent purchaser. and the
question that Is to be decided Is, therefore.
whether the owner OF stock disposed OF I'M
der such conditions has the right to claim it
whenever he may find It, and that the pos
SCISSOR. whoever he may be. Is responsible
for the restoration OF the property.
In reference TO the suit that has been in
stltuted Mr.. Hibbs said today that OF the
thirty shares mentioned twenty are already
In the possession of the president OF the
National Safe Deposit Company. having
been EXCHANGED at the presidents request
for other stock. the consideration being that
he would assume all responsibility.
A higher level was reached at today's
meeting of the stock exchange in the price
of Washington Railway bonds Yesterday
all the bonds that were for sale at ID were
bought. and today the bidding went half
a point in advance and rested at 7Dh
There were no bonds for sale at that figure.
and the lowest asking price was 81.
Day before yesterday the best bid was
7Sjs. that the record Of today places the
bonds one point higher in the market quo
tations. Those who had preferred stock of
the company for sale wanted more money
than was asked yesterday. and another ad-
vance was recorded in the upward ten
dency of the stock. The bid GA at
the close while the asking price was S2ik.
At the close Of the exchange and before
the members left the room a broker Of
fered to lend money on the securities Of the
Washington Railway Company at the rate
of per cent. He explained that while this
rate was less than the prevailing in
this city. 1t due to the fact that he
was not in the so-called money trust
There was some trading in Mergenthaler
at 1Ioa. and l13ta and one lot OF 100 shares
was bought at 175L by the broker who Of
fered 1t for sale. Another ten-share lot
was bought in the same way. At the close
the bid was 175h and the asking price
175N.
The bid for Lanston during the call was
. and the asking price 9h. After call
there was no stock offered under 9l. but A
bid of 91s was made for 100 sha res and the
stock was sold at that figure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
INDEPENDENT ABATToIRs.
Result of Packers Strike In st. Louis
Carriers.

ST LOUIS. August At Is estimated
that as the result of the strike of butchers
and meat cutters at least twenty-four In
dependent abbatoirs are now in operation
in this city and are killing from 500 to 1000
head of cattle, sheep and hogs daily. These
plants are being operated by union men,
The drivers on wagons carrying meat to
the city institutions have quit work. but
President Crouch of the st. Louis Dressed
Beef Company says he is making deliveries
with new men and men from the ONCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
TIRED OF WRANGLING.
Anniversary of Pope's Elevation OBJ
served at Vatican
special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. August A cablegram
from Rome says: The first anniversary of
the election of Pope Plus X to the chair of
St. Peter was observed at the Vatican to-
day.
The pope declared himself tired almost
sick. OF political wrangiing. with which he
has had to contend since his elevation to
the head OF the church.
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JAMES T. LEWIS DEAD.
Was a Former Governor Of Wisconsin
Died Of Apoplexy.

COLUMBUS. Wis. August 4.-Formsr
Gov James 7. Lewis. war governor OF Wis
consn. died today. the result of a second
stroke of apoplexy a week ago Gov Lewis
was eighty-th years of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. 81 .OJ7. 1877: government receipts
from internal revenue. s761. AT: customs.
sI65.041: miscellaneous. $57S. 19I: expendi-
lures. s., 3l0OR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1919 F St. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04
Washington Stock Exchange.

Saskatchewan call. - O'Clock noon-was hington
street Rwy. pfd. 10 at 62h. so at 834. 10 at 62hs
Mergenthaler Linotype. ut lT5k. S at IT5x. 5
at lLbss, at l73N. 10 at iTJ+. 10 at i75N, 10
at 115Ia. 100 at lI5t., 3 at l75%
After call-Lanston Monotype. 100 at 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04

had extended to Cedar Rapids and that
ais life endangered because he did not
10 out with the strikers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-04

J. Hop Woods OF Barbour. after declaring
that the democratic party In West Virginia