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The Rich Hill tribune., 1905-09-21
CURIOUS DEGp SEA VISION.
csphalOpods Photographed BY Their
Own Light in Some Cases.


Own Light In Some Cases.
A French writer In a scientific
magazine tells Of the great ocean
depths OF gs.00o 10 $4,000 feet. the
temperature tending toward zero. the
perpetual darkness reigning below
depths of about l.as0 feet Al that
level plants. deprived of light, can
not exist The animal life must be
caruivorous, The ORGANS OF sigEt not
being used. have become airophied
and disappeared.
Yet there Is light even IN that sirht.
less world A German exploring
ship found a ash with enormous oyea
az a depth Of 6.too feet Phosphoros.
cenco Is common in these hollows of
the sea. Sometimes special organs
Hash light Sometimes the phosphor.
essence Is caused by a mucous socro-
ton on the surface of the animal.
The crusiaoean chrysophorus has not
only huge eyes. but luminous organs.
including what are. In effect. a re
fcctor and a lens,
Certain cephslopods have actually
been photographed by their own light
The luminous organs attached TO the
eyes allow the animal 10 see It's prey.
The other luminous organs may per
hAps be a lure TO the prey. The deep
sea ilfe that swims sees The eye
loss creatures are sedentary and DO
not need 10 see Thus. even in that
vast darkness there is sueiciency %
light Everybody's Magazine.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1905-09-21

The tAbie caster - besng revived.
bnt e Is a. a wee tooessoSy for each
inalyidual cover. and uos Tie iaExa
stand for the ecnsNr % the table.
These iifiis casters contafn bottles tor
PEPPER and salt ant > vinegar ersst.
Other sman cneS haxe = tiaF bostls
sg either sias ~ the stan4 vita a hot-
tav dish Tor sait suspen3ea besueea
theu- Thcy Az rtTy sanalsk an&
Fife an altoEethsE mQtsFn air 20 =
table.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1905-09-21

us talk of yourself I don't think that
you are criminal enough 20 become
happy 10 the Convict City ! rather
like you. Lang. and speak now for
your own good You have IN your pos.
session ten thousand dollars. the price
Of your admission; hesitate. express
desire. and I will put you on the
back trail With a swift horse under
YOU Your decision7"
This was no time for Louis to hesi-
tate. He felt II.
Il am resolved 10 proceed" he re.
piled firmly.
Once more say and Goldeu's
voice was husky With excitement.
Pause before II Is TOO late. This Is
your last chance TO escape from the
power Of the Octopusl Some large
city Is the place for you-you viii
live and die within the cift's walls
You DO not know what thankless mas
ters you are tying yourself 10. They.
knowing your utter heipiessness. viii
use you to their own ends You DO
not deserve SO vile a fate, Turn
backi~
Louis put his hands upon Goiden's
shoulder The old mans evident de-
sire to do the lad a favor. for a brief
moment unnerved the youth. Golden.
I thank sou Tor your words--it shows
me that Ike myself. you are not Who'll.
iy bad You are true 70 your friends,
But ! am resolved 10 20 or. Ny con
didon can be no worse than ii has
beeu--than it Is now Il has been the
dream OF my life % see the inside Of
the convict city. what have done 10
gain my revenge I feel sii: place me
in the power OF a most desperate man.
Nowhere but with you viii be safe
from Denver am svenged-lei the
peraity be what it may, I must 90
on"
so be &. said Golden. 4 have done
my duty as a man. Your fate Is upon
your Own head"
I viii remember your expression OF
friendship" said Louis.
Golden seemed 10 be debating with
The Rich Hill tribune., 1905-09-21

threefnch rufhes- Both the sleeves
and The jacket were cut from vide
embroidered aouncingE. and therefore
had embroidered scallops as a finish
az their edges. The EtOn jacket did
not extend over the shoulders. but the
back and the front were held In place
by two straps Of half-inch velvet rib
bon going over each shoulder; one of
these straps finished. OF rather con-
cealed. the others. some two Inches
from the sleeve strips. held the body
of the jacket in place. In the front
revers cut from the null. the shape Of
a shawl cut diaeonally through the
center, were joined 10 the jacket tops;
these were hand embroidered aud had
hemstitched edges. In the back, how
ever. the straight across top showed
scallups 10 match the lower edge The
stock and front OF the null under
blouse were embroidered 70 match the
rerers on the jacket and the elbow
sleeves a. null were finished by mar
row embroidered bands
A eroadbrimmed white hat trim
med with black velvet ribbon and
sprays Of vistaria. topped the frock.
one OF the prettiest seen this sumner
50 town.
The Rich Hill tribune., 1905-09-21

In the city of Leipsic. the head
quarters Of the German book publish,
ing trade. there arc a.sis arms nliine
orders. and its Book Publishers Ex
change has 2.eto members I.cipsie
has rot only one of tho most ccls-
hraiod universities IN Germany. BAT
as a city ia renowned fox its musis
schools and c0nccrta
The Rich Hill tribune., 1905-09-21

Chsuisettes have 1een rushed 10
teait. ~ ne pseltiest oi ne siup,er
elqssss show esiieree thai the cFsta
isas 0veg ~ aay scans Nce that
sssAfate eAenitsettfs are voru Riih
t,eases, bar ihe yoke takes tAs fossa
e ~ attached cAemlsette. The bloasa
iolalnS over q, spt esaally being an-
lsAed sith scaiiars. enhgaiaets1 ~
haa1
The Rich Hill tribune., 1905-09-21

Here are a Few pointers oa coming
fashions sleeves are to oontinue
short skirts are 60 either trail on
,ho erourd or b. very short; % more
vii De seen the anklolenrth gowns
which are 80 unbccoming 90 the aver
age figure Skirts that just escape
the ground seen 20 be a womana idea
of a comfortable dress. when ia real.
ily d is aH ugly and dirty length.
say dirty because u gathers Rp more
dust than you can Imagine and of
course can never oe held up
let me say wond on The subject %
holding an youg gown. Have yen
ever watched the various WAYS N can
be dones Have you sat IN any pab
BE place aud seen stream % WON
en-. Cat and shiu tail and short, old
aud younE. and after gFoNlng thor
ouEhly discouraged az the way they
salk ard hold themselves bessr 20
notice their tinerent WAYS % toiag
ihinEsG
Cali 10 your mind the Cat W0man ia
a hurry 10 catch 8 train. her eonuet
slightly askew. her flushed face. ana
that frighttpl shoppins aag vita
leather handles which she holds io-
gether. 10 held IN TIE handles whica
are oosiug out The has itself Is one
of those eai eloth ores Which nine
our ~ ten womcR love. With her
other hand she clutches the skirt ar
The side toward the front ana ho.ls
d hieh in the air showing usually q
cloih booi vista elastic sides and q
sioal ankle. Her gown trails out ,n
every direction and sac wosos Nke
frsgaso under fuli sail. as thc pipt
slowly crears uuteF ana itnstcs tAs
skirt while she. eablincly uacon,
scleas. ilfts tbe SKIRT h.sher Ia tusi
laa. ore plAse. And sails an 10 hsg
uooriuES
The Rich Hill tribune., 1905-09-21

Add a little salt ts ss mpea bar
les meal as you Feoalra. ans mix piih
Dc Sufficient hot milk 20 make q thick
paste Ron oui thin ana eag iato
threncornered pioces bake On 4 rery
quics ovea. Get opea aad batter
vale hot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
BANKS CONDITION GOOD.
Report on Affairs Of Memphis Saw
ings institution.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, December est was
stated today that the affairs OF the Amert-
can Savings Bank and Trust Company are
in good condition, and 1t IS believed the
bank will resume business In a short time.
This institution recently absorbed the Me-
chanics Savings Bank. The statement of
the Americans condition, given out yes
terday, included the affairs OF the Me-
chanics' Bank. The following notice to the
public, signed by the presidents Of the To-
cal clearing house banks, was issued to-
day:
THE committee We have appointed to
examine into the affairs Of the Merchants
Trust Company report to US that in their
opinion the depOsftors will no doubt re-
ceive a very large per centage, If not the
entire amount. OF their claims against the
institution.
1--WE understand that there is dispo-
sition manifested among some OF the de-
positors OF that company to sell their
claims at heavy discount. We advise
those Interested to be careful before sacri-s
ficing their interests. and recommend that
undue haste OF making transfers OF that
kind be avoided
President Schultz of the clearing house
association stated today that in his opiu-
ion the affairs of the Merchants Trust
Company were too heavily involved for
reorganization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Seek Removal Of Receiver.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, December 2S.-A bill
has been filed and will be argued before
Chancellor Heisloeil today seeking to have
John P. Edmondson removed as receiver
OF the Merchants Trust Company. which
closed its doors yesterday. The bill was
fled by T. F. Wordell and w. F. Iadd, who
sue for themselves and all other creditors
of the Merchants Trust Company. The bill
sets forth that the liabilities of the Mer-
chants Trust Company amount to 5000,
COO, and that the assets OF the institution
are s., 500. coo. when the same are realized
on The bill alleges that the company Is
insolvent and owes $500 600 more than its
assets will bring. It further alleges that
Receiver Edmondson Is g. director in the
Merchants Trust Company and large
stocl1holder. and the court is asked to ap-
point another receiver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
"Bids" and Golfers" Forbidden In
Chicago.

The Chicago board of trade yesterday
frowned upon the trading in bids" and
OFFERS" which have been adopted as SUBJ
stitutes for puts and calls since those
privileges were abolished. The trading in
bldg and offers has been conducted N
the smoking room of the board Of trade
building after the close OF the regular mar
ket The real estate committee OF the
board has decided that there would be no
more trading In bids and "offers' In the
board Of trade building. The dealers in
bids and OFFERS went across the street
and rented vacant room on La Sale
street, within few minutes walk of tho
board Of trade building. where they did
their trading. President jackson OF the
board Of trade said:
I'VE simply deemed It advisable to dis
continue the trading In this building until
action has be0n takan by thu courta dedlniug
'biar and tof1arn The action taken yes
terday doe not msan tAat TIA beard has
deanitely dac5dad ~ abaudon thu trading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
PEACE IN COLOMBIA.
Conspiracy to Overthrow Governments
Now Crushed

In an interview at Bogota Colombia, con-
corning the recent conspiracy to overthrow
the government, President Reyes says:
1.-THE senseless conspiracy was the last
sign Of revolutionary life in Colombia. /
endeavored to suppress 1t by appealing TO
the patriotism of the conspirators, but this
being unsuccessful, / crushed 1t after hav-
ing obtained ample proof with which TO
court martial Its authors.
throughout the republic there Is abso-
lutte confidence that peace will be main
tanned, and the same feeling VIII prevail
outside the republic when the details OF
the conspiracy are known. Colombia VIII
prove that she has the capacity and the
elements to be a civilized and prosperous
country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
FOREIGN BANK BUSINESS.

LONDON, December 2S.-The weekly
statement Of the Bank of England shows
the following changes: Total reserve de-
creased s162e.oo0, circulation increased
f1s2,Oo0. bullion decreased eliza. 5s1, other
securities increased f643 900, other deposits
decreased s1.417,O00, public deposits In
creased 94O9, 600. notes reserve decreased
Ell, 446.O coo: government securities un-
changed.
The proportion of the banks reserve to
liability this week Is ISL per cent as COM
pared with 1924 per cent last week
The rate of discount remained unchanged
today at per cent.
BERLIN, December 2S.-Exchange on
London. 20 marks 40A pfennigs for checks
Discount rates, short bills, per cent; three
months bills, ~ per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
FOUND FLoATER IN HARBoR.
Death of Former Virginian Being In
vestigated.

Boys playing about the wharyes at
Bridgeport. Conn. yesterday discovered
human head floating in the harbor, and an
investigation resulted in the finding of the
body of man believed to be J. r. Charles.
a cigarnaker. who went there from Long
Hill, Conn. A letter on the body bore the
headings OF the Sulphur Company OF Min
eral, w. Va.
Although there are no marks on the body.
the police will conduct an investigation
into the death of Charles Peter Gabler,
who formerly employed Charles. says the
man left his employ Thanksgiving day and
that he came from Richmond. Va. where
his mother lives
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-ReguIar call. IL O'Clock noon-Was hington
Gas cert. $3.50 at 11s, 81. 600 at 117h.
Washington Gas IS. $500 at 1O5hs
Capital Traction. at $50.
Washington Rwy. and Flee pfd., 90 at SOS, 80
at S91s.
Washington Rwy and Elec. COM, 100 at A2A
90 at 42A so at 42h tbuyer 60). so at 42H 90 at
42h tbuyer 6G), 100 at 42h, 100 at 42n buyer
60)
Metropolitan Citizens National Bank, 10 at 346,
10 a. 345.
National City Bank 10 at 1877, 10 at 137h, 10
at 1871, at 1878, 5 at 1875, at 1878.
Washington Gas, 10 at go, at CO.
Greene Copper 100 at 30k (buyer CO., 100 at
301s buyer go. 100 at 3d. 100 at 3Ol buyer 6O).
After cali-Metropolitan R. r. IS S2,000 at
117h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Market Highly Irregular.

At the opening of business and in the
early dealings highly irregular tendencies
prevailed as was to be expected in view of
the prevailing monetary conditions, coupled
with the extreme weakness observed at the
close of business yesterday. While the mar
ket at all times was more or less feverfsh 1t
revealed subsequently very decided rally
ing power and many of the active issues
scored sharp recoveries Fluctuations were
widest in Amalgamated Copper and Ana
conda mining, but We're extensive in a num-
Der of other stocks. for no particular rea-
son that appeared aside from internal mar
ket circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
PRESIDENT IN THE WOODS.
The Program Today Included q Hunt
Among Pines.

RICHMOND. Va, December GA spe-
cial to the News-Leader from Scottsviile,
Albemarle county. says:
President and Mrs. Roosevelt are living
in the little shooting lodge among the pines
while the gentlemen who accompany them
In the White cottage nearby. The drsf
number OF the program for today was an
early start for hunt OF Wild yarmtnte
II the woods of AlbemaSie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
LOCAL TInANcrA1 NEWS.

There was no indication given in the call
at the meeting OF the stock exchange. and
especially during the first part OF the list,
which included the bonds. that the money
rate In New York was around the 100 notch
In TACT. there is very little in the local si4ua-
ton that gives any notion there il anything
the matter with the money market in New
aork The influence seems to be confined
entirely within the area OF the speculative
element In that market, and the rest OF the
country seems to be going on attending to
business and having entire confidence IN the
stability OF things and that there Is nothing
wrong with the situation
"nile there was not a great deal done
t ~ sne ponds at the meeting today. yet
anMy anxiety on the part of holders to sell
Inc pid was quite up to the level of pre-
s,ous Gays. and the offering was slightly
taken a anSe a,I some OF the gas bonds were
.. the washington Railway and Electric
company. The prices show very little
cnanse from those that have prevailed
list has undergone no depreciation.
Inc other sections show equal strength.
ana the only difference in the market is
IA lhe volume OF trading. which is not as
large as was the case some days ago AS
there Is no pressure to sell prices re-
main naturally about the same. and the
buying Is, or course, limited the funds
avaliable for such purposes not being
abundant, as the finan cal Institutions of
the city are loaned up pretty well to
their limit. with, however sufficient mar
gin to attend to all needs that may arise
and see that their customers do not SUI
fer.
There was nothing Of note that occurred
In the trading in the railway stocks. Capt.
tai traction was to be had at 1l0, as usual
and q fractional lot went at that figure
The preferred stock of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company sold at S9ls.
and 1t was to be had at an eighth of a
point In advance. Options were offered
at 90k
The trading in the common was the re-
suit of the buying of brokers, who were
supplying options at 42h The stock was
taken at a quarter. 1t might be inferred
from the prices at which options were to
be had that there is belief tina. the
future advance is not to be very rapid
one.
The bank stock list was passed over with
out anything Of consequence. Some OF the
stock of the City National sold for 1877 and
1871. with fractional lots an eighth higher
than the last figure. A couple of lots of
Metropolitan-Citizens Bank stock sold at
345.
The thirty level was maintained In the
case of Greene Copper. and there was some
trading in options. Nothing was done in
the Mitchell Mining stock or in the Graphic
phone stocks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
The World Of
Finance and Trade
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. December 2s.-The cotton
market opened barely steady at decline
of 2a3 points In response to lower cables.
There was covering OF shorts at the de-
cline. but Wall street longs continued to
iiquidate. there was some local bear pres
sure. cab 80 continued easy and after
few minutes OF comparative steadiness the
market increased the decline to a matter
of 9a1o points on the active months
Around 11.51 for March covering became
more active. and the market during the
middle Of the morning rallied to about
the Closing figures of yesterday. There
was little sign Of bull support, however,
and the undertone remained nervous and
unsettled.
Futures opened steady. December, IL "a:
January. 1122; February, 11.30 bid; March.
1f54 May. LILO; July, 11.76: August, 116l
bid September, 1890 bid; October, 10 IS
bid.
At midday the market was quiet, with
prices about l to points net lower.
Spot cotton quiet: middling upland, IL 90;
middling gulf r. 20
Estimated receipts of cotton at the ports
today, $500 bales against 25.o57 last week
and 4o,364 last year. For the week 100000
baies, against 241 ,634 last week and 49,
!64 last year. Today's receipts at New Or
leans 1897 bales against 763 last year,
ana at Houston. 1851 bales, against 5, 763
last year.
Liverpool Prices.
LIVERPOOL. December 2s.-Cotton-Spot
IN falr demand: prices IA points lower;
American mfddling fair geo: good midd.ing,
o.3o: m.ddling, GIT: low midding. COL: good
ordinary. 5.S3; ordinary. SGT. The sales OF
the day were 10.00O bales. of which 1000
were Tor speculation and export and in
Guided $500 American. Receipts 5000
bales. including $500 American. Futures
opened easy and closed steady; American
middling. December. COS; December and
January, COS: January and February Cos:
February and March, &. 10; March and April.
GA; April and May, 6.17: May and June,
$40: June and July, 6.22; July and August,
623; August and September. 614 Septem-
Der and October. 5.S1; October and No
vember $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO, December 2S.-Wheat was
weak here today because of a decline in
the prices at Liverpool, May selling down
to SGSs. The break in wheat sent May
corn eff to AN
Oats were trtfle easier May hold ng
around BIS.
CHICAGO, December December o.
The low point on the May wheat option
was reached at S61a. 4 number of prom
inent bulls bought freely around this figure
and there was a rally late in the session.
The close, however. was easy, with May
off VAS. at S67s.
The feature of the corn market was the
erratic behavior of December old, which
opened at AZ, declined to ii, shot up to
81, and closed at 49$4. gain of "a over the
closing figures of yesterday The May OPP
ton was not affected by the fluctuations
In December. The close was easy with
May off 1saA, at 441sa44A.
Ciose-Wheat, December, S2A; May
S6Aasl. Corn December, 45g; old, 49s4 ;
May. 44ka44A.
nrt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

Bar silver, steady. SOD. per ounce.
Money, 34a4 per cent.
The rate OF discount in the open market for short
bills is per cent.
The rate Of discount in the open marke for thrse
months bills 10 per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Going to the Philippines.

The military secretary IL advised that the
ID Battalion. 9th Infantry fnine of1cera
and go enlisted men). has left Fort Assini.
boine Montana. for San Franciaoo. Cal
n rou4e - the PhiAuptne Is1andA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Liverpool Prices.
COTTON PRICES TODAY.

Quotations furnished by Atwood Violet & Co.
members New York and New Orleans Cotton Ex-
changes Washington Office No 713 l4th ST. NV
NEW YORK COTTON EXCHANGE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
New York Stock Market,

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., banf ers
and brokers' 1419 F street. members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Baltimore Markets,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md, December 2s.-wHEAT-
a Dmli and easy; spot. s3ssaS3A4; December s3Aa
southern grade 7SaS4
Aa nitokSNmSteady; spot, new. 4sha49A year. 1913
49ha49ta; May. 4sss bid; steamer mixed. 47Is
47E receipts, a43 SIS bushels; exports, 2s2 7ia
ousheis; new southern white corn, 42a49; new
southern yellow corn 42a49.
OATSmFirmer; No. white, 371sa37a.; No 9
white S6R asia; No. mixed, 36a38h; receipts,
$3.50 bushels.
RYE-Easier; No. white. 10 sales. export; re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Liverpool Prices.

LIVERPOOL, December 2s.-Wheat spot
steady; No. red western, 5s I'd futures
steady; December, nominal; March, g.
lloyd: May. IS. Cd. Corn, spot quiet:
American mixed new, As Cd; American
mixed, Old. As 3d.; futures, dull; January
As. 2Ad.; March, As 2Ad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. 1857 $40; government receipts
from internal revenue, $T23,310; customs,
81 SOP, 1874; miscellaneous, $50, 475; expendi-
lures, S2i00 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Cleveland Money to New Yorl

CLEVELAND, Ohio, December 2S.-Ths
Cleveland News today says that 1t learns
from a reliable financial authority that
Cleveland bankers have sent large sums
of money to New York recently to be
placed for call loans, and that they now
have between 81. 100000 and SS,00o,OO0 there.
One bank alone is said to have sent $1,000
OOU and another 81, 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

Some statisticians figure that the pres
ent earnings of the United States Steel
Corporation show about II per cent on the
par value Of the common stock, or moro
than % per cent at the present market
price. Talk is now to the effect that the
net earnings next year should be around
SAC, 600 900, in which case the earnings on
the par value of the common might run
as high as Is per cent. 1t sounds rather
Wild but in certain confident quarters pre-
dictions are made that steel common Will
come close to doubling its present price
within the next twelve months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

1t may be that the cash thus freed is
made the basis for further lendngs by the
banks, SO that bank loans and deposits IN
the end show no material change but there
has been in fact actual increase in the
supply or credits available for money mar
ket purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

The thirty level was maintained In the
case of Greene Copper. and there was some
trading in options Nothing was done in
the Mitchell Mining stock or in the Graphic
phone stocks.