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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

The declaration by the directors Of the
Nashville and Chattanooga Railway of
semi-annual dividend of per cent on
their stock is a resumption of dividends
after a stoppage of this distribution for
five years. The dividend rate thus tenn
porarily established was much less than
the smaller fry OF spectators had ex-
pected. but was wholly in line with an
ticipations formed by those conversant
with the conservative and prudent char
acter of the management of the COM
pany.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

The low priced stocks are selling at
q level which naturally appeals to many
people, who contend that the chance Of
loss in buying these issues is small,
while the prospects of making profits
are favorable; that is, If purchasers are
willing to hold the stocks for long
pull. A contention of this sort applies
to a security such as Brooklyn Rapid
Transit. which eventually viii possess
great intrinsic value.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15
MRS. POPE-M'KAY
MAY STEP ASIDE
Hope to Eliminate Woman
From Litigation.
0VERTURES ALREADY MADE
For Some Consideration First Wife E3-
pected to Withdraw From Suit
Over Millionaire's Property.
ovERTURES ALREADY MADE

Before the hearing in the contest over
the settlement Of the late Col. Nathaniel
McKay's estate comes on Jenny w.
Pope may be eliminated as one Of
the contestants in the litigation. Mrs.
Jenny Pope Mckay contends that she is
the widow of Colonel Mckay, and that
the divorce ne procured from her in
Oklahoma was illegal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

The firmness of the market, in view
of the pending war scare, is most no
ticeable. The tendency of quotations
seems to be toward an advance, and the
market one that is held in check rather
than one whose steadiness is the result
of squirting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

Japan has sent a reply to the last Rus
sian note which is said to be of con-
ciliatory tenor. and the firm rather than
weak tone of prices on all the Euro
pean bOurses as well as on the, New
York market is corroborative evidence
that the document is not of minatory
character at least The fair presump
ton is that it paves the way for fur
Their diplomatic parleying
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15
CURRENT NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF INTEREST TO INVESTORS

1t is said that a good deal of the re-
cent manipulation in specialties has
been a failure, resulting in the accumu-
lation of more or less stock by the pools
and a waste of good commissions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

The professional Wall Street element
confesses an admiration for the Rock
Island crowds mastery of the devious
ways of the market and its perfect un-
Outstanding of speculative human ma
true. Its operations in the market have
been characterized from the beginning
by a wonderfully professional familiar
ity with the fine points OF the game.
The stock exchange crowd has been
beaten every time 1t has measured wits
with the Moore contingent The expla-
nation is that the Rock Island coterie
Is composed of men themselves schooled
in stock market subt1esies. The room
crowd has been whipaawed so many
times in Rock Island that the difficulty
of beating its movements Is a proverb
on the floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

The movements of Pennsylvania are
being studied with special interest, ow-
ing to the persistent reports that friend
ly relations are to be established between
the Cassatt party and the Gould in
terests Nothing new on the subject
has transpired, but the possibilities are
industriously revoIved in the Wall
Street imagination. The experience of
invariably meeting so much long stock
at 12O has somewhat discouraged the
trading element. Professional sentiment
on Pennsylvania last night was rather
bearish because of the character of the
selling that had again been encountered
at that price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15
Stock VahTes Continue Ub70ara Tendency,
Heealess Of W/eakuess IN Foreign INarzs
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported by w. p. Hibbs Sc Co, 1913
F Street: Members New York Stock Elk
change. Chicago Board of Trade, Wash
ington Stock Exchanged
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

Wall Street continues 10 talk about a
settlement of the Pennsylvania-Gould
differences, while the parties concerned
are going ahead with their plans for
the betterment of their properties, ir-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15
Opening
cH1cAGo GRAIN MARKET.

Special to The Washington Tjmes.)
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-The following
prices were quoted on the grain market
today:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15
Oyertures Made.

1t was learned today that overtures
have been made to Mrs. Jenny Pope Nc
Kay to induce her to withdraw from the
contest for her dover rights in the es-
tate
not learned Enough is known, how
ever, Of the circumstances to make it
pretty sure that she will withdraw
from the contest in the event that
terms satisfactory are offered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

There is growing evidence of improve
ment in the steel and iron industry
Orders for finished steel products are
showing an increase. Statistics as to
the pig iron production in December
show a total of but S9s $50 tons. a de-
crease of 1S024S tors s-om November,
and of 672. 544 tons from a year ago, pro-
senting further evidence Of the success
full movement toward curtailment OF the
output inaugurated by the furnace OWN
ers lat year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15
History of Case.

A few weeks before his death Colonel
Mckay married Mabel Grace Guyer, OF
Washington. Soon after his death liti-
cation was begun in settlement of his
estate. At the same time creditors for
large amount against Colonel Mckay
fled their claims in the local courts. II
IS said that no matter what course
Mrs. Jenny Pope Mckay decides to
pursue. it will not affect the status Of
the claims of the creditors Of Colonel
McKay's estate.
The estate has been estimated at from
$3.50. 900 to 5000, 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15
GOVERNMENT BONDS
RAILROAD BONDS.
MISCELLANEOUS BoNDa

Wash. Gas Co., ser A, 6s 1o02-27.. l0o
Wash. Gas Co., ser ID, e's lpol27.- loo .---
u. 5. Elec. Light, Deb. Imp 1907 lv3 --.-
u. 8. Eiec Light, Cert Indebt-.. l92k
Ches 4 Pot Tel Com es--...-. lO5A lO5f
wash Ma-zet Co, lst Ga, 1897 leS
n..,r;c Hall Aea'n ga T.. 1909 =. lou
WasSinrton Gss.'.............. lax lax
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

respective of the irresponsible talk heard
in speculative circles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15

An influence that has had a favorable
effect on the market is the realization
that the long-expected Rock Island
bond plan is much more conservative
in it's features than had Seen gener-
ally looked for by Wall Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-15
SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST sroCKa

National Safe Deposit and Trust 152 l60
Washington Loan and Trust. .. 2lJ 2l5
Amer Security and Trust--...... 200 10
T.Sn Tt1.t s sns lSsx x
Warrington Savings Bank........- lO4E lV9
Horne QarinrE Bank Id
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-22
A ROYAL WELCOME.
Given by Hospitable Muskogee TO
the Club Women Of Indian
Territory.
MEETING A SUCCESS.
A Delegate Describes Meeting and
Cordial Treatment Received.

Perhaps one Of the most noted
social events in the history of In
dian Territory occurred last week at
Muskogee, the meeting of the
Indian Territory Federation Of Wo-
mans Clubs where was gathered
representatives from most of the
important clubs of the territory.
Our delegation left Chickasha on
the early morning train. arriving
IN South McAlester at $3.50 p. III. F.,
where we met delegates from every
direction. A special car was given
to the club women and every one
seemed to be filled with enthusi-
asm at the prospect of the coming
meeting. On arriving at Muskogee
we we're met by the members Of
the different clubs there mot be-
ing willing to leave the reception
to a few" and escorted to the
parlors of the Katy Hotel where we
were introduced TO all, then con-
signed to the tender mercies of the
hostess. An amusing incident
happened as we were alighting
from the cars. A gentleman from
Illinois stood by with wide open
wondering eyes. and drawing a
long breath he exclaimed We'll I
am surprised, I had no idea there
were so many intelligent looking
well dressed women in the Terri
tory" We assured him they
represented only a small portion Of
intelligent and refined woman of
the B. /. T. Our first session was
held in the Elks rooms at s clock
that evening. On arriving there
we were shown at once to the
dressing room, after removing our
wraps, proceeded to the assembly
room. which was filled with fair
women and brave men. After
being called to order by President
Mrs. Conlan in her usual pleasant
manner we listened 10 a beautiful
prayer by the Rev. Thompson Of
the First Presbyterian church,
which was followed by a welcome
address BY Mayor Rutherford, who
expressed himself as being delight
ed with the privilege of being the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-22

word about our Carpet and Mating Department: We
showing ali the latest things Carpets Mattings and
roon-sized Rugs just in from the mills
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-22

Continued On Eighth Page
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-22

SpeCiaI Prces On lace Curtains. POrtiers Draperies
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-22

Every Day is Bargain Day at Our Store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-22

We want your picture to frame. See us.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
THE GALE AT SALTERS.
Barn Blown Down and Buggy Shed and
Buggy Demolished.
written for last weeks iSSue.)

SALTERs, September, 15.-Thls
place was visited by a wind
and rain storm Tuesday night, which
was very severe during the night and
continued until about twelve o'clock
Wednesday. Mr. Walter r Bryan's
large wagon shed and fodder barn
were blown down. There were thre9
wagons under the shed ut the time.
His mill shed was also blown down
A negro preachers shed was demol-
lshed and his buggy broken up.
Fences were laid low, trees uprooted
and cotton blown down and whipped
to pieces,
The election passed off quietly.
A larger vote was polled at this pre-
clnct than in the first primary, 40
votes being polled at the 1st and AZ
at the 2nd primary.
The merchants seem slow about
buying their fall stocks of goods.
Mr. and Mrs J A Ferrell have re-
turned from st Louis, where they
have been taking in the Worlds Fair.
They were very much pleased with
their trip.
Cotton is opening fast. The
Salters Ginning Co. is ginning about
Is bales per day. They have a
thoroughly equipped outfit; it is up
to-date in every respect.
The cotton crop in this section
will be cut short about 10 per cent.
Mr. L b butcher of Chicago.who has
been experimenting with the rock on
Mr. J A Ferrell's land on Black river
for about two years, shipped car
load to Charleston last week to be
ground into fertilizer. \.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
W. G. T. u. Convention.

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union of South Caroline will
hold its Annual Convention at Man
ming, S. G., from 8 p. m., September
%, to October 2. All delegates ex-
pecting to attend will send their
names to Mrs Joseph Sprott, Man.
ming, S. G.
Mrs S NJ d Fry, National Cor
responding Secretary of the W. O'
T u, will be with us throughout
the convention. This is an unusual
honor and will add greatly to the
interest of our convention. We ear
nestly urge every union to send us
as many delegates as possible.
Reduced rates applied for Delegates inquire
at home Office.
MRS JAMIE HERBERT HAYNES,
President South Carolina W. &. L. U.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
BOY,S WILD RIDE FOR LIFE

With family around expecting
him to die, and son riding for life,
Is miles, 10 get DIR Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. w III Brown, of Lees
vile, Ind. :, endured deaths agonieS
from asthma; but this wonderful
medicine gave instant relief and
soon cured him. He writes: 81
now sleep soundly every night"
Like marvellous cures of Consump-
ion, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Coughs
olGs and Grip prove its matchless
merit for all Throat and Lung trou-
bles. Trial bottles free at DIR W '
Brockinton's drug store.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
AS TO ROAD BUILDING.
Mistakes of Our Road Makers Pointed
Out-Drainage the Key to Success.

Editor County Record
wish to call the attention of our
County Supervisor and the commits
sioners to the following extract from
a recent bulletin on the construct
ion of earth roads issued by the De-
partment of Agriculture:
drainage is the key to success in
making earth roads-Water is des-
tructive to roads, especially dirt
roads; therefore drainage that will
at once carry away rainfall is abso-
lutely necessary Drainage alone
will often change bad road into Il
good one
In many places water settles sew
eral feet deep along both sides of
our roads for long distances, and
sometimes, for want of a better
route, takes the road-bed itself as Il
drain to the nearest creek. | have
no idea that ,ur road-builders doubt
the truth of the statements quoted
above. Why, then, will they con-
linue to heap dirt or clay or mud
into the roads before first taking
the water away? Indeed the
contest seems now to be whether the
road overseer will be able to pitch
mud high enough to keep the water
from crossing over. If the work
thrown away in this manner on ma
nv of our roads had been used IN
putting good ditch on one side
and cross bitches in the low places
there would be now at least a good
Foundation on which to build.
In well-kept farming sections the
road beds are usually dry enough.
and need only grading; but where
they run through long reaches of
fiat savannahs and ponds it is an abb
solute waste of labor to attempt to
build them up until the water is
taken away. In such cases this con-
tinued pillng of dirt not only does
no good, hut on the contrary, much
harm, as it AIDS to the slop and in
creases the depth of the bog. Ac-
cording to the way | see it, III many
places our roads would be better un-
worked if they are not to be drained.
wish it understood that what l
say here is not intended to reflect
especially on any particular "admln'
lstration'', for see no difference IN
the method pursued now, and that
of several years ago. Ieven venture
to compliment our present supervi'
sor on the good work he is doing in
the we'll drained sections.
j. G. MCCULLoUGH.
Benson, Sept. 20, 1904.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
Why You Should Study Law in the
South Carolina College.

In the first place, if you have decided
to practice law in South Carolina. the
advantages of going 10 the South Caro-
lima Carolin. College are Com>pitu Us
There YOU will form aS>o :ia:ionS and
tie. tllat will strengthen YOU til rough
out the State during Y, ur entire life.
Should you wish TO enter upon poiitl-
cal, life you will have Staunch friends IN
every town 'and hamlet Of the State
friends in all Of the professions and
walks Of life, and friends who are alive
to keen appreciation Of what it is to
DC true and high-toncd ptliticiaE-a
politician in truth and not as the name
is now too often, with reason, lntcrpre-
ted to signify.
In the second place, Columbia is an
ideal place for a law school. 1t is the
capital of the State. and its central sit
uation makes it easily accessible from
all parts of the State, During the win
ter students have ample opportunity Of
seeing the practical workings of govern
ments, legislative, executive, and judi
cial, Here are held annually twotcrms
of the Scpreme Court, three terms OF
the Circuit Court. and two terms Of the
United States Circuit and District
Courts. Lectures are delivered 10 tie
Law Glasses by eminent members OF
the bench and bar. During the session
or l9O3-l904 lectures were delivered in
the following order by Associate JUS
tice Eugene B Gary ttwo); United
States Judge Charles II. SimontoL
two: Associate Justice &. a. Woods,
Judge w c. Benet, Mr.. Robert W.
Shand, Mr. William II Lyles, United
States Judge William II. Brawley, Mr..
J. w. carey, and Mr.. $. J. Simpson.
In the third place, the Law Faculty
is particularly strong. No tne can eX-
pound the principles Of the law with
greater strength and ciearness than
Joseph Daniel PIPE. the Dan OF the
Law Faculty. Prof, r. Mean Davis
dead, alas.) was the clear, forcible
expounder Of constitutional! Law
Constitutional Law Cases, and Inter
national Law. His place will be ably
filled by Prof. Gordon b. Moore, who
comes to the College with widely
established reputation for great
strength of character, for great NEIL
tai ability, and for wonderful success
in teaching. Adjunct PofesSor NJ. Ii.
Moore is lawyer engaged in active
practice, and brings 10 the class daily
his fresh experience from the office
and The courts, lie, too, is an excel
lent teacher, and IL man Of literary
taste and thorough culture.
Again, the course of study in the
department is full and the opportu-
nifty for parallel reading on the daily
lectures ample. The College has an
excellent law library, and the library
Of the Supreme Court is close at hand,
and open for use; and, since lawyer
must read widely, The general library
of the college-and there is none bet
ter in the South is of great value to
the law student.
With all the above named advanta-
tages. law students cannot 90 better
than to pursue their studies at the
South Ca rolina College.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22

When troubled with constipation
try Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy to
take and produce no gripping or
other unpleasant effect. For sale
bv DR. D G Scott, Kingstree; Lake
City Drug Co., Lake City; DIR W 5
Lynch, Scranton.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
A POLITICAL SATIRE.
Sarcastic Dissertation on the Subject Of
cards of Thanks"
Editor County Record:

EUllOr county hecoTu.
We are compelled reluctantly to
take issue with You upon the card of
thanks problem. You are entirely
wrong. We have much to be thank
ful for, and We should proclaim our
thanks from the house-top. We,
. who are out of politics aud only ex-
pected 10 increase the majority of
the fortunate candidate, join with the
defeated candidate and are thankful
for his defeat; and our thanks III
many instances would be more sub
lime if the successful candidate had
been defeated also, We join the de
feated candidate in thanks at his dis
covery of so many unblushing lials
in his county, whose cheering words
urged him to action and whose votes
increased the majority of his oppon-
ent. 1t is certainly theme of
thanksgiving 10 know the short
comings of our neighbors. And now
that our country is passing towards
monarchy, it will be in fashion to
trace our ancestry; and the man who
can 60 back with his family tree An
nanias and Saphira, will certainly be
entitled among the "smart set" a
place among tie peers.
We are thankful that no railroad
commissioner has ever been known
to succeed himself in this State.
Six years of passes for himself and
family, with occasional champagne
suppers furnished by the obliging
corporations, whose fealty to those
who serve them is as marked as their
shortcomings to the public-yes,
We are sincerely thankful that the
aspiring railroad commissioner is left;
and our thanks are boundieSs whe II
We see the verdant aspilant for con-
troll of the bloated corporations walk
up and take the oath to serve two
masters. We feel assured that at the
end Of six years, he will feel himself
so in love with the office and the
railroads, that he will give us the op-
portunity to be thankful for his de-
feat.
We are thankful that the men who
sent around pictures Of themselves
as political capital are defeated, and
we feel assured that d look at the
picture In many instances decided
the recipient to vote for the other
man. We are thankful that those
who wrote their own eulogles and
gave them 70 the press at so much a
square, are now looking over the rail-
ING, as it is an indication that all
sense of modesty has not departed
from the State. Yes, We say espec-
tally in election periods, send forth
your thanks. make the atmosphere
ring with them, and be thankful
Ythat our neighbor, tie defeated can
didat has learned much of eXper-
ience to be used in the next campaign
to down his successful competitor.
Weare thankful that enough "nlg-
gers" are left to pick the cotton crop
from the harvest of lynchings, and
that few survive the nimble pistol.
We are thankful that We live and
have three square meals day, and
above all We are thankful that cleo
tions come only once in two years
and would be more thankful if the
distance was increased. So you see,
Brother Wolfe, you are wrong not to
encourage the thanks mania.
A LOOKER-oN IN VIENNA.
Florence, S. c., September 10, 1904
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22
Uncertainty of Life.

When death visits the household,
You should provide the loved one
with a handsome Casket or Coffin,
and you will find them at most
reasonable prices at Kingstree Hard
ware Go. Services offered day or
night.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-22

The cashier should be known
by the company that keeps him.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-05
GENTRY BROS. PRESENT
NEW SHOW FEATURES
Miniature Zoo the Latest Attraction
Arranged for the Children

Gentry Bros famous trained animal
shows, the largest exhibition of the
kind in the world, will soon be in this
city The Gentry Bros performance
this season has been greatly augment
ed, in addition to which is presented a
miniature geological display, showing
the various hay and meat eating ami
mails in their infancy, an attraction
which is calculated to increase the joys
of the little folks, who are the main pa
irons of Gentry Bros famous shows.
In addition to the numerous company
of performing dogs, ponies. monkeys
and elephants, which have always been
seen with the show, an entirely new in
novation is introduced in the presenta-
=tion of a drove of performing Siberian
camels, believed to be the only ones
ever educated either in this q foreign
lands. The many resources of Gentry
Bros combined exhibitions will be
properly indexed and displayed in the
combined street parades, which will be
given on the mornings of the date of
exhibitions, to run three days, beginning
Monday, July II, at Selby avenue and
Victoria street.