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The Washington times., 1905-01-30
REACTION AFTER
bULL|SH FURORE
Stocks Made Big STRIDES at
the Opening.
THEN REcEDED SHARPLY
Interest Centered in Stocks Connected
With the Northern Securi-
ties Situation.

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-At the opening
of the stock market today prices re-
flected continuance of the bull furore
with which speculation closed last week.
3 Interest naturally centered in the
stocks connected with the Northern Sc
curitfes situation, and which led the
buoyancy Of Saturday. Chicago and
Northwestern ran up points. Omaha
advanced 4 per cent. Union Pacific, rs,
and ST. Paul, New York Central, Erie,
Chesapeake and Ohio, Illinois Central,
Missouri Pacific, and a few others
scored gains of substantial fractions.
There was, however. heavy realizing at
the higher level, and within half an
hour a sharp reaction set in
Chicago and Northwestern reacted 8;
Omaha, 211s; Union Pacific, IA; Southern
Pacific, IL, and other stocks small frac-
tons
In the industrial list early pressure
was directed against Amalgamated
Copper. Elsewhere there Were general
irregular setbacks. The bull speculation
gave evidence of considerable con-
test between the bull and bear fac
tons, but the sIndertone Of the market
exhibited decided stability.
The heaviest trading has been in
Union Pacific, the fluctuations of which
represent the various individual opin-
ions of the Supreme Court decision.
Dealings in Steel stocks Were thorough
~ scattered. Traders were principal
sellers early, but bought back on the
rally, generally losing money. In Erie
the London buying has been the feature,
over 10000 shares.
Government bonds unchanged; other
bonds somewhat lower
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
CARS FORCES SENT
BACK ACROSS RIVER

failed as a revolutionary movement
owing to lack of organization. 1t de-
generated by nfshtfalI into wanton
rioting, the smashing of everything
that could be broken and the lootiEg
of shops
Christian shopkeepers chalked crosses
Cd their doors or displayed ikons in
their windows Many Of the rioters,
despite their lust for piunder, passed
ing them. Other shops did not escape.
Stores Sacked.
The Magazin BerIinski, a great cloth
ing store. was sacked. Jewel shops were
raided and their contents scrambled for
by the mob. The front of the American
shoe store was torn out and the stock
looted All these outrages occurred il
a few mirdtes during the absence of
patrolling troops
shoe store was going on soldiers arrived
and an officer shouted to the people TO
diSperSe. No attention was paid 10 the
order and the troops fired a yoiley. The
casualties are unknown
Meanwhile fighting was going on at
Viola, a suburb One cannon shot was
fired into the mob, with what result is
unknown
The city today is crowded with troops.
Many shops are in ruins. Anybody
standing still is Immediately ordered TO
move on by the soldiers The slightest
resistance leads to clubbing or shoot
ing.
are being employed to remove the dead,
but probably not more than a few scores
were killed in the whole city. The num-
Der Of wounded cannot be estimated
The Washington times., 1905-01-30

been in the city attempting to obtain
pension for an old friend in Grand
Rapids. Rel resentative William Alden
Smith he declared to be one OF his
Oldest and most intimate friends
He would be greatly shocked should
he learn l am in trouble" said he.
He was then transferred to the First
precinct, the police accounting to him
for the transfer by claiming they were
removing him to the residence OF Sem
ator Alger, another of Boltwood's al
legged intimate friends Immediately
after arriving at the station of the First
precinct, Boltwood demanded he be
shown to the Senator's rooms at once.
and under the impression that his order
was being opeyed, he was led upstairs
to the insane ward.
Boltwood declares he has written
within the last few weeks over one
hundred letters, several addressed to the
President. He says he Is expecting re-
plies every day.
Information last night received from
Grand Rapids states that Boltwood is
resident of that city. Ee is married
and has two children.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
TWO SUNDAY FIRES.

Alexandria firemen were called out TO
extinguish two fires yesterday.
One fire, which destroyed house on
the west side of Pitt street. between
Princess and Queen streets, occupied by
a negro named Charles Keys, was caus-
ed by the explosion of a lamp. The
flames damaged three houses adjoining.
The second fire was discovered in the
floor CO the upper hall of the Young
Mems Sodality Lyceum Building, in
Duke street The Chemical eXtinguish-
ers of the department were brought into
play, and after a little work the flames
were extinguished. A large hole was
burned in the floor, and several chairs
were consumed.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
SHARP ADVANCES
IN COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK, Jan. 3G.-Buying orders
predominated in the local cotton market
this morning, and prices advanced
sharply, mostly after the call, infiu-
enced not alone by covering, but also
by demand that appeared to be Of an
investment order. Some Of the room
operators who led in all the recent bear
attacks on the market were buying, but
whether for long or short account could
not be learned.
By 1915 O'Clock the price level was
fully to point6 above the closing
quotations of Saturday The market
at New Orleans advanced equally as
fast as the New York market, and
within ten minutes after the start was
up to points above the opening
TlFiceS.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
APPROVE NEW BILL
FOR N STREET LINE
Commissioners Favor Bill Giving Capital
Traction Company Privilege Asked
by Great Falls Road

Engineer Commissioner Bidd1e was at
the Capitol today to confer with mem
bers OF Congress concerning the House
bill proposing 10 extend the lines Of the
Capital Traction Company. substi-
tute for the Great Falls and Old Do
minion railroad bill covering the same
territory
The Commissioners report is general
ly favorable to the Capital Traction
Company's bill, while no express recon-
mendatien IS made in favor of its pas
sage.
The first extension OF the line pro-
posed is from Rock Creek along NJ
street TO the Union Station The gen
eral arrangements about the Union Sta
ton, as proposed by the Capital Trac-
ton Companys bill, are satisfactory to
the Commissioners.
The extension from Florida avenue
down New Jersey avenue to the station
is also considered favorably as the line
would bring into easy access TO the
station the northwest section OF the
city now relying on the Fourteenth
Street, q Street, and Chevy Chase car
lines.
The Commissioners also agree TO
the extension of Seventh Street north
west down Florida Avenue and a short
portion of T Street TO Eighth Street
east, and thence down to the junction
with the Capital Traction Company s
line on Pennsylvania avenue southeast
The Commissioners also reported IA
vorabIy on this line in the Great Falls
and Old Dominion bill. They also rec
ommend the extension by the Capital
Traction Company from che union sta
ton along + Street to Eighth Street
east
The Commissioners urge that a pro
vision be inserted requiring the com
pany to bond itself TO complete the
lines within three years
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
The Growth of the Prudential.

The prosperity and progress of the
great insurance organizations such as
the Prudential, 10 whose care is com
mitted such q large share Of the nations
savings. is a matter of financial interest
to many millions of the people AS this
company alone has nearly 10000 poll
cies in force covering life insurance ex-
ceeding s., 900, GOO. 900. it can be seen how
the tile of public confidence has flown
i'll increasing volume toward this insti-
tuition.
The annual statement of the company,
Just published. brings out some inter
esting facts. 1t shows that. the life in
sUrdnce issued and paid for during the
year 1904 exceeded $3l2, 90, being the
largest IN the history of the company
sl3. 10000 was paid to its Dolicy-holders,
bringing the total since orga nization to
an amount exceeding SS2. 000,0g0.
1t is certainly impossible TO estimate
the amount of good which the distribu-
accomplished for the American people
who have been its recipients
The company has at different times
made changes and concessions in its pol
icies, which resulted in giving additional
benefits to those insured. Wherever
practicable, these concessions are made
retroactive; and no TO the present time
the company has distributed in cash
dividends and other concessions not
stipulated in original contracts. and vol
unfairly given TO holders of old policies,
over 100000.
The financial side of the statement
shows equal progress. f'he assets of the
Prudential were increased by SIC. 00l-1O0
and the analysis of these assets as given
In the statement show them to be of the
highest possible character 1t is shown.
for instance, that the bonds and stocks
owned by the company have increased
IN value since their purchase by over
81, 4G0. 600. and that ample security IS af-
forded by properties and collateral Sc
curities upon which the loans OF the
company have been made. The total
assets Of the Prudential now cxceed
over SsS,00G. 900, the liabilities are $75, 900
GO leaving a surplus Of $4,000, 600
The company VIII furnish any fnfor-
matioa concerning its policies to those
who write to the home office. Newark.
N =
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Sales-Washington Street Railway Is,
S. 81, 008ass, $, 0O0QSSlk, 81 ,00OaSsA, s., 600
MSS1s, 81, 000Q8S1s.
Washing Gas A, 81, 000611o
Chesapeake ana Potomac Telephone
5s. IS. o0001062z, 81, 000d106s4, $5,000dl06a.
Washington Street Railway preferred.
5oqS7 tbuyer GOD, 1oqs6N, 5@s5. 5oqs7, 5o9
Washington Street galway common.
50a291a, 50029ss, 50Q291s. 50930 Cbuysr 60),
I000291s, 50@30 buyer 601.
Union Trust and Storage, 10d12115.
1001211a
Metropolitan Citizens National Bank,
10G340, 10G339l1.
educational Bank. $3.50.
Columbia Fire Insurance, 4I101l7.
MergenthaIer, 241S35z, 1G193ss, 101
1ea1e31s, 100193Is, 5a193ls. 10d1SS, 10d193
Lanston, 10oa135s, 1o0Q137s, 10od135s 1000
137s. 1a0d135s. 100G137s. 5q13sz, 5gQ13s4.
59MlSss 1Oo913s4, 100Q1324, 100G13sz.
After call-Carital Traction, 10qf44Iz,
20G1441l. 20G14414.
Washington Street Railway, common,
1OlIy.3D fbilVNr e0l
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
TRANSPORTATION IMPEDED.

Alexandria is In the clutches of an
other snowstorm The snow which
commenced falling last night continued
through tooay and as the wind occa-
sionaIly drifted it, transportation by the
electric cars between this city and
Washington was somewhat impeded-
The steam roads carried numbers of
persons TO Washington today, many be-
ing disinclined TO take the risk of
travelling by the electric line.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
WATER MAIN BROKEN.

a twenty-inch water main broke in
the western section of the city yester-
day, and the eity's supply Of water
was temporarily diminished. Several
of the churches which use water as the
motive power for organs Were obliged
to do without music The damage was
repaired Yesterday evening.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
TO STOP BREAD THEFT.

Policemen of this city are making ev
cry effort to stop the robbing of bread
boxes here. This morning Policemen
Smith and Gill shot at a negro man
whom they caught in the act of stealing
corner of Royal and Prince streets The
policemen recovered the bread, but the
negro escaped.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
SOLD STORE BUILDING.

Ex-Mayor George L Simpson, and 9TH
ers, have sod to Alexander Kaufman
the fine three-story brick store on the
north side of King Street, adjoining the
ccrrer OF Royal street, between Creigh-
tons Pharmacy and Young's cigar store.
The consideration is not named in the
deed.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan.

ALEXANDRIA,, Va, Jan. 30.-Police
and conductors of electric railway
trains are working together now TO pre-
serve the cars from the dehlment by
tobacco juice. Two negro men, Daniel
Simms and William Hamilton, were this
morning fined $3.50 each by Justice
Cation for expectorating in the cars
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
STORE ROBBED.

On last Saturday night at a late hour
the secondhand clothing store Of
Charles Griffith, on the corner of King
and Columbus streets, was entered by
cutting the windows out of the door
way and secondhand clothing to the
value of S13 was carried Off
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
Continued From First Page.)

viii follow the arrival of General Stoes-
sci here.
It is stated that more than one mes
sage from the Car to Stoessel was tam
pered with in transit and at least two
of these messages never left St. Peters
burg.
An inquiry. it is said. has produced hot
recrinirations among officials It is I'M
derstood high personages are implicated
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
CHEAP AT THAT.

Homer Go cabman)-Say, 1 want you
10 drive down to the depot at noon
and call for my mother-in-law. Take
hef up home and I'll give you 81.
Caoman-Very well, sir. But suppose
she doesn't Gomez
Chicago News
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF THE STOCK MARKET
NEW YORK.

The idea that the general tendency
will be in the direction of higher quota
tionS is popularity entertained in Wall
Street and doubtless much better prices
will be recorded by many of the active
issues in the next few months, but
nevertheless, and there ought. there
fore, to be many opportunities to make
money on the short side of speculation.
A healthful bull market Is always ac-
companied by declines, and the course
of values in the last week presented
ency was in favor of the bulls The in
terests who have the markets future
in MIND are not anxious to see rum
away speculation at the present time,
and it is known that these interests.
who represent the most powerful aggre-
no intention of permitting the Western
crowd of spectators to carry the mar
ket off its feet, as 1T has done at
various times in the past
Stocks as rule are in good hands.
the actual value of securities warrant
higher prices, but they do not believe
that manipulation and other tactics
should be used to advance quotations.
Prices will advance on the merits OF
the stocks and bonds represented, and
that any attempt to bring about spec
ulative boom will be vigorously contest
ed by the substantial capitalists.
1t Is fair to say that business pros
poets are not only fully UP to the nor
there is nothing in these respects that
should excite timidity In the minds of
any proposed purchaser of good securi-
ties.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
In Praise of Ch1mherlain's Cough
Remedy.

There is no medicine manufactured
that has received more voluntary praise
or more expressions of gratitude from
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy From
long experience in the use of this prep-
aration people have found that it not
only gives quick relief but effects a
permanent cure. and that II can always
be relied upon. The fact that it is
pleasant to take, also that 1t conains
no harmful drug is of much Importance
when a medicine is intended for young
children. This remedy is for sale by
all druggists,
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
English Testimony
Colds, Headache, Influenza, and
Catarrh relieved in 10 minutes BY
DIR. Aouew'S Catarrhal Powder.

a RUSN . EOHQCEs
Prominent people throughout England.
the United States and Canada praise DIR
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. 1t will cure
you.
Miss Blanche Sloan, London, Eng. the
only sister of Tod Sloan the world-fa-
nous jockey, says: II have suffered for
years from catarrh and colds DR. AC-
news Catarrhal Powder gave ME relief
In 10 minutes Is worth all other rene
dies combined
Claude q Wood. Palace Theater, Lon
don, Eng. writes: 'One puff OF DR..
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder will cure any
headache.
Miss Bijou Russell. 10 Keppe ST. Lon
don, Eng, says: 'One puff OF Dr. AE-
news Catarrhal Powder cured me of
chronic colds or catarrh. 1t relieves in
10 minutes, 81
DIR. Agnew's Heart Cure Relieves Heart
DIsea Sc in 80 Minutes.
Sold by MODERN DRUG Co,
ala 9TH ST. n. w.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
Luae17Que Is Sable
Despite Setback for the Bulzs
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

IReported by W. B. Hibbs & Co.. 14f9 F
Street Members New York Stock Exchange.
Chicago Board Of Trade. and Washington
Stock EXCHANGED
The Washington times., 1905-01-30

Swift & Cos sales of fresh beef in
Washington, D. c., week ending Janu-
airy Is. averaged GA cents per pound
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
BOMB DAMAGES
GOVERNORS HOUSE

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 30.-A dyn-
arnite bomb was today thrown at the
residence of the governor of ST. Peters
burg
The house was partially demolished.
The governor was absent at the time.
Despite the fact that no further
trouble of any extent is anticipated.
there is still an undercurrent of uneasi-
ness regarding the economic outlook.
Worimen Stay Out.
It was thought the majority OF the
workmen would return to work this
morning. This hope Of the employers
was not realized.
The director of an important manu-
factory, speaking TO your correspondent
this morning regarding this aspect OF
the situation, said nothing like the full
complement Of men had yet resumed
work. He considers that resistance
against the employers is. Tar from
broken.
Today $50 mill owners arranged 9
meeting. whichswin be hello later in the
day to consider the situation.
Liberals Blamed.
The government is attempting to fas-
ten the blame on the Liberals The Lib
erals, however, will hardly be blamed, as
they are not generally connected with
| Father Gapons Organization.
The government intends to foment q
! revulsion of feeling among the unedu.
| Gated classes Of the workmen by persis-
tent tales of how the more intellectual
classes led them into suffering, with nc
| chance of obtaining their desires
This, IL IS expected. viii not only in
prove ali obstacle In the way of arous
| ing further trouble.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
FRUIT CAR LINE EARNS
$4,000 INCOME A DAY
Continued From First Page

put out of business The system could
take cars from one section and give
them 10 another They could make or
mar section by manipulating their
rates secretly and putting their cars
wherever thew like"
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
Cossack Cruelty.

Che Cossaeks at some places were en-
tireIy uncontrolled. They wantoniy
rode down, knocked and sls-shed unof-
Tending passers by. The infantry, how
ever, behaved well in face of great
provocation from the strikers, who
threw stones at them.
The attempted rising of the wOrkmen
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
Clashes With Authority.

Several tussles occurred between the
police ana troops and strikers. In one of
which four wori<men We're killed and
twelve wounded by a voliey
The police are busy arresting sus-
poets. who are seized in their houses
and taken in vans to the railway sta
ton, whence they are dispatched TO St.
Petersburg
During Saturday, Cossacl1s and in
fantry were posted on the streets in
great numbers All of them were
equipped as though going on a cam
Daign They were even supplied with
ratfons, so they would not have TO
leave their posts
The Washington times., 1905-01-30
REIGN OF TERROR
In WARSAW CITY

ST. PETERSBURG, Jan 30.-A minor
state of seige was today declared at
Warsaw where the situation became
most serious yesterday
WARSAW, Jan. 30-Nost of the shops
are closed today.
The strikers are remaining quiet but
the authorities are fearful of the work
of socialist agitators, who continue to
circulate among the workmen
The strike, which began here on Fri
day, resulted in serious disorders, yes
terday. Trolley cars were derailed, win
dows were smashed, and there were
other similar occurrences which usually
attend such outbreaks.
The Washington times., 1905-01-30

Sold BY MODERN DRUG Co,
s14 9TH ST. n. w.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-29
HUNTSVILLE.

Huntsville, January s3.-(SpeciaD
John Warm and Miss Louise Warm were
hostesses Tuesday of a beautifully plan
ned aff-,- in compliment to Miss Minnie
Garrett, of Nashville, who came to this
city last week to act the part of brides
maid in the Ford-Vogel wedding. Cards
were played anc the winners were given
beautiful prizes. Miss Garrett was pre-
serted with an ornamental candlestick.
Refreshments were served
The Silk Stocking Club was entertain
ed this week by Miss Katherine Harding
at the residence of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Ntwsom.
The faculty and pupils of the Loretto
Academy entertained on Tuesday after
noon in honor of Mothers Crexades and
Rosine, mother general and mother Sec
rotary OF the Sisters of Loretto.
The engagement of Mr.. Luke Matthews
White son of Mr.. and Mrs. d. Irvine
White of this city, and Miss jamie Tuck
err, daughter of Rev. Beverly Tucker
of Norfork. Va, has been announced
Mr. White will graduate from the The
illogical Seminary in Alexandria, Va, in
a short time and the wedding will closely
follow that event
Miss Molle Hanger, of Louisville, KY,
is visiting Mrs. Herman Schoole
Mr. and Mrs. Walter b. Holmes have
returned to Chattanooga
Mrs H. D. NVestmoreland and daugh-
ter are In Selma with relatives.
Miss Belle Farris and Miss Johnnie Mat
thews have gone to Savannah Ga, to
visit relatives.
Mrs Alice Mavis has returned from a
visit in Columbia. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-29
NATIONAL MAGAZINE
FOR FEBRUARY.

American life is broadly and attract
lively reported in the National for Feb
ruary In terse text and picture the
scope of the Lewis and Clarke Centen-
NAL Exposition and Oriental Fair and
the charm of the northwest are set
forth "Women Weavers of the Prov
inces" takes the reader back to the At
lantic side of the map and into the
quaint, old-fashioned Canadian homes
where, within nights ride from Bos-
ten. the looms and spinning wheels of a
century ago are still generally used.
Affairs at Washington" tells of the
Presidents busy day with his callers
a stormy, wintry day it CHANGED to be.
The south is represented in Ethel Armes'
very funny interview with "Uncle Re-
mus: in Kelly Millers discussion of
Social Equality" from the viewpoint of
the educated negro and in Frank Put
MANS analysis of Mr.. Miller's paper and
in a wildly dramatic short story by E..
Crayton McCants of South Carolina, en-
titled AT the End of the March,"
The stage department presents little
autobiographies of Lillian Russell,
Amelia Bingham and Edna May. with
their newest portraits. The home de-
partment discusses house plants. salads
and a score or more other topics.
The stories in the February National
are in the main of a humorous turn
Holman f. Days las the Human Cat
Told IT, Ida Alexander's THE Enlight-
eminent of Silas Barker" Charles w.
Mears' 1.-THE Sale of the Safety-Valve."
and j. T. Conrads THE Course In
Crime at a Country College" are all very
Jelly reading The poetry of the num-
Der Is excellent-even better than the
Nationals usually high standard. Ben
Franklin Bonnel of California new
name. appears for the first time among
the Nationals poets.
Charles Warren Stoddard's paper is