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Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
MAY WHEAT GOES
DOWN FIVE CENTS
REPORTED GATES SETTLES
WITH ARMOUR CROWD
BEDLAM BEGINS IN CHICAGO
Almost Every Trader in the Pit Has
the Goods to ofer-Corn Re-
mained steady-oats
Bearish
BY AssocIated Press.

CHICAGO, April 2O.-The price of wheat
for the May delivery broke an even cents
per bushel here today. The slump was gen
ment Of the deal in May wheat by John w.
Gates. Heavy liquidation of May charac-
terized the trading during the greater part
reached at $t.OSh Buying by shorts caused
partial recovery, but the market closed
weak, with May down 3Ssc. July wheat
finished IA q hc down.
Corn was up bmhc, oats were prac-
tieally unchanged and provisions were of
Weakness in the wheat market was mani.
fest at the start. Initial quotations on May
were off bW%c at S113 to $1.18ta. july
was a shade to bc lowen at S71ac to S7ia@
S7%c. Conditions generally We're favorable
to the bears. one of the main influences
was rain throughout Nebraska Iowa, IL
linols Kansas the Ohio valley and parts of
Missouri Apprehension concerning drouth
damage to growing wheat was thus relieved.
Soon after the opening May suffered per-
ceptibly on what seemed to be moderate
proht-taking, the price declining to Sl12B.
Active buying of July by Armour. however,
gave support to the entire market. As n
result May quickly rallied to STA. Later
the selling of May became extremely heavy
and prices rapidly declined a story that
started a flood of offerings in the pit was
that John w. Gates had effected a private
settlement with the Armour forces whereby
Gates would turn over 10000. 900 bushels a.
or very near the dollar mark Offers to
sell May wheat came apparently from al
that Bedlam marked the sensational decline
which followed The May price did not
stop until 1t reached s1.OS1a. Sales of May
wheat the break estimated at be-
tween 1000, 900 and 1000, 900 bushels. The
story of the alleged settlement of the May
deal was not believed on all sides. There
was considerable gossip to the effect that
Gates and his followers had shifted the May
deal to Armour e. Co. and others and were
getting into July against the sale of May.
During the sharp break in May distant de-
liveries also sold off, July declining to So "a C..
The market made a partial recovery late in
the session buying by shorts, but the
close weak, with May at S1.10. July
closed at SIN qS3Rc.
Notwithstanding the slump in wheat. the
corn market was steady. July closed at
475s @47Ac.
| Sentiment in the oats pit was rather bear
ish owing to neavy rains throughout the
country. July opened 4 "a Il lower at 29h Q
to 29%c sold between 29A and 29Bc, and
closed at 297s@29iac.
Provisions were easier. influenced by low
er prices at the yards. At the close July
pork was off 2tsc. and lard and ribs were
each down 21s @5c.
Market Ranges
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
Wool and Cotton

BY Associated Press
ST LOUIS. April 2O-Wool dull; terri
tory and western mediums. % a 23c; fine me-
diums. ia 1Sc; fine. 15G &c.
NEW YORK, April 90.-Spot cotton closed
quiet five points lower: middllng uplands'
Z SOC: middling gulf. S.0bc; sales, 143 bales.
Following is the range Of cotton quota
tions today
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
Dried Fruit Prices

NEW YORK. April 20.-The market for
evaporated apples shows little steadier tone
owing to a better demand for export and
the sentimental influence of the recent cold
snap. which is expected TO give the coming
crop a setback. Common are quoted 4q5c;
price, 5.30a5 4Oc; choice. 6Q6.5Oc, and fancy &C.,
Prunes-Larger sizes ara In moderate de-
mand: Notwithstanding the low prices ruling
the market shows little improvement in tone
with prices ranging from 21a to 5Isc. according
to grade.
Aprcots are unchanged at 1914 for choice,
lie for extra choice and 12d15c for fancy.
Raislns are also unchanged; loose muscatelS
are quoted 4AG6Ac; London layers, $1.O5Q
1,25. and seeded ralsings, 512d5Ac.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
Treasury Statement
By Associated Press.

AosUCIdEtU IIt55'
WASHINGTON, April 20.-roday's statement
Of the treasury balances shows;
Available cash balance S36 405 lbS
Gold 65,7I5,jO
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
GENERAL FRUIT MARKET

BY Associated Presc.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 2O-Fruits-Fan-
cy apples, secs: common, S1.00.
Observation-Disclosures, $7.50p 100
Oranges-Navels, $1.0Oq2.50; seedlings,
S1.00p1.25.
Mexican lines. s450@5.OO,
Lemons-Common California. 75c; fancy,
$3.50.
Tropical fruits--Bananas. 75c@ $3.50; pine
apples, $2.500p 400
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
Copper Dividend Declared

NEW YORK. April 9O.-rhe directors OF
the Amalgamated company today declared u
quarterly dividend OF 1 per cent.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
New York Bonds
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 2O-The following were
the prices of bonds on the stock exchange to-
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
Northern OIL

SAN FRANCISCO. April 90-Mornlng ses-
sion: 200 claremont, 72c; SS4 Junction, 2Oc.
Credit Balances
OIL CITY. Pa, April 2O,-Credit balances,
Sl3l; certificates, no bid.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
Receipts of Produce

The produce exchange reports the following
articles received ON the date named:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
Boston Stocks and Bonda
BY Associated Press.

BOSTON, April 20-The following were
| closing prices for stocks and bonds the
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
Market Ranges

| The leading futures ranged as follows
Wheat. No MAY, $1.10; July, S7as q
s7kc; September S2Ac.
t7%e; Hs't' se september, Ak a47ae. ''''' 70
Oats. No. MAY. 29esc; July, 293s a
29kc: September 2s7s a zoe.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
New York Stocks

BY Associated Press
NEW YORK, April 2O.-The following
were the official quotations for stocks and
hnnds. ON the stock exchange today:
Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-21
NATIONAL BANKS
nOLLAR SAVINGS BANK Q TRUST co.

~ Accounts opened 81 Term
snnroved reale c. VIM
nond Mead Robert N. d ulla W. c. Patte
SON q; TANNER Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17

CHARTERED oak; box seat; paneied
back; French legs; upholstered in
good quality hand-buffed leather;
trongly made and
highly polished sell d. on
regularly for 800. Sale sDZsOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17
EXTENSION OF PRIVILEGE.
Double Tracks and Fifty Passengers
Per Car Over Anacostia Bridge.

Acting on recommendation made by w.
]. Douglass. engineer of bridges and his
assistant. Thomas C. Bailey, Jr., Commits
sioner Biddle today made motion that
section 80 OF article 10 Of the police regu-
lations be amended so as to allow the
Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad
Company to operate double truck cars
across the Navy Yard bridge, and to carry
as many as fifty passengers in each car.
The amendment TO this effect was pre-
pared by the corporation counsel
Not very long ago 1t was ordered that
only small cars be used In traffic over the
old bridge, and that each carry not more
than forty passengers. Much discomfort
accordingly was experienced by residents
of that portion OF the city beyond the East
ern branch, and there was a sharp division
OF opinion as to the advisabilIty OF the regu-
lation. In their latest report the authorities
on District bridge construction stated their
belief that smooth speed of eight miles
per hour, which Is the lowest regular pace
that can be maintained. was not so apt to
injure the structure as the jerky motion
given to cars by the motormen trying to
keep speed down to the required four miles
per hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17
JOHN G. CRoGGoN DEAD.
Employe of Mailing Division of Post
Office Department.

John Gardner Croggon, for eighteen years
employed in the mailing division of the
Washington city post office. died today at
noon at his residence, Alb 9th street south
east.
John G. Croggon entered the service of
the government October %, 1883. as an en-
ploye in the mail bag store house. In De-
cember of the same year he was transferred
to the mailing division of the local post
office. where he has worked ever since. His
record as a clerk is excellent and his loss
Is keenly felt by his fellow employees 1t is
probable that resolutions of sympathy will
be adopted by the clerks In the mailing
division and that they will attend the fun
eral in body.
Mr.. Croggon was born June 4, 1866, and
his wife and one daughter survive him. He
was member of Lebanon Lodge, i. A. A
NJ, which organization probably will have
charge of the funeral arrangements. His
father. Mr.. James Croggon, has many
friends In newspaper circles, and for many
years was attached to the staff OF The
Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17

"Viscolized" Waterproofed
Hand-welt Box, Gun Metal Calf
ans k Shoes sac ss.' Grade Sl.05
RITE FORM" Shoes. for In
fants and Children. develop the
healthy growth Of the feet. In
fant's sizes. 81; Child's, spring
heel. $1.2b and $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17
Bishop Merrilps Funeral.

CHICAGO, November T.-Funeral serv-
Ices for the late Bishop Stephen NJ. Mer-
rili OF the n. q. Church were held today in
Grace Methodist Church. Fully 200 men
prominent In the Methodist church came
from other cities to attend the services,
and the church was filled to overhowins
by the friends OF Bishop Merrill. Among
the prominent clergymen present were
Bishops Warren OF Denver. Berry OF Buff
falo. Moore of Portland. and Walden OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17

grand master of the order In America de-
hrered an Grafton, and there were adj
dresses by other members OF the organi-
cation and by Commissioners Henry b. 81.
Macfarland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17

Cincinnati. Bishop Mcdowell of Chicago
made the principal funeral address. and
memorial orations were delivered by Rev.
c. ]. Little and the Rev, r. A. Hardin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17
Naval Orders.

Assistant Surgeon E. A. vickery. from
the U. 9. r. 8. Franklin. navy yard, Nor
folk. Va. and granted leave until Decem-
Der |. 1906.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17

CHARTERED Oak-finished Sideboard;
swell front: heavy beveled plate
glass: large linen and lined silver
drawers; well made C. 1E
and finished. Sale DIAL
price. ....................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-17
SSS. 90 CHARTERED Oak
Sideboard.

Large French plate glass. lined
silver drawer. large cupboard and
G %aSs. sa Sad prics well SZo.9o
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
The Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Coz.
 TELEPHONE 4I0 LAST CALL--DON'T DELAY Day trade will be found the much more 9Nn convenient and satisfactory
FEW GIFT sUGGEsTIoNs.


 4 FEW GIFT SUGGESTIONS. Handkerchiefs in Fancy Boxes. Writing Paper in Fancy Boxes. Suspenders and Neckties in Fancy Boxes.
 Gloves ill Fancy Boxes.
 Umbrellas in Fancy Boxes. Percale Dress Patterns in Fancy Boxes.
 Leather Bags. all styles.
 Leather Purses, all styles. Leather Bill Books.
 Books of every description. Dolls, Toys and every Game. Go-CartS and Rocking Horses. Candy in Fancy Boxes.
 UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT. Timely goods at greatly reduced prices.
 SIX Pillow Cord. choice of IS col brings. value be. reduced to 125ac yd Pillow Girdie. extra large size. with large tassel on each end. value Sl25. reduced to JOc each Ruffied Boblnet Lace Curtains. With renaissance insertion and edge, 21s yards long. 10 inches wide. in white and Arabian col or. value S125, reduced to 95c pair Persian Striped Portieres. 2 yards long. 90 inches wide. finished with tassel fringe top and bot tom. value S3.00. reduced fo
 s2.4J pair Shirt Waist Boxes. covered with cretonne-
 Value S2.2J. reduced to s1.25 caci, Value $500. reduced to s1.J0 each Value s3.J0. reduced to SITS each Sofa Pillows. covered with figured tapestry. filled with silk floss. value J0c. reduced to 29e each Tapestry Table Covers in Oriental and Persian patterns. rich reds and greens. blues and reds. browns and greens. all in reyer- sible designs. finished with heavy knotted fringe IF yards square. value s2O0. re duced to S1.J0 each 2 yards square. value s4.00. re duced to $500 each Bagdad Couch Covers in extra heavy weight JO inches wide. 3 yards long. frineed all round, value s2J0. special S2.00 each Oriental Rug Couch Covers. in the rich dark Turkish colorings. value s7.J0. special S5sT5 each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
BASSETT TRIAL
Not Decided Whether Accused Will
 Take the Stand.

The trial of Charles Bassett for the murder of Thomas C. Lockwood will be resumed tomorrow morning at e:30 o'clock. It will be for Bassett to say whether or not he will take the stand in his own behalf If he does not go on the stand it will not be con Bidered against him. Preston Is the Dnly one whose evidence would go to show that Bassett had no part in ex- tinguishing MT Lockwood's life. And number of witnesses have failed tn identify him as one of the two men who inquired for work at houses on Park road the day of the assault.
 On the other hand Leonard and Gen. esky have testified to seeing him strike khe old man. Cenesky said he saw him strike him two or three times with a nusket while Leonard claims to have witnessed the entire assault. They are positive that the man, Gro Eer Swan or Scott did not assault she old man, that Swan never left New York, on this occasion at all events, and they are as equally posi- live that Bassett is the man they met fin Leonard's room on Lawrence street VIII AtGb lUl h.
 To this is added the testimony of Mrs Cenesky. her husband Anthony hnd their b0arder. woman. who said khey saw Bassett, Leonard and Gen. ,esky after the assault in Mr cenesky's house. Mrs Cenesky found the broken eeyolyer on the table where Bassett had been washing blood of his coat. hfter they had left the house. Then khere is the evidence of Joseph Bant- Der who knew Cenesky very we'll He Testified that Cenesky introduced Leonard to him under his proper name And Bassett as Mir Smith" on Park broad. Again there is the evidence of Mfrs Joy that she identified Leonard as lone of two men who inquired at her house for work.
 Leonard has denied he applied at Mny house on Park road or anywhere Ievidence of dozen that neither Leon am nor Bassett resemble In the most iremote manner the men who called at their houses for work. This is the sit suation enveloping Bassett in the case
 Then comes the medical testimony Hncluding Dr Graves, acting medical examiner at the time. having testified lthat Iockwood.s death was the result of the assault The most difficult Questions framed by Dr Crane and asked by Attorney Kellogg did not seem tp phase Dr Donahue for mo iment He never hesitated in his testi- mony. Added to his will be that of Dr M0rlarty who was on the stand Friday afternoon when court adjourn ed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
H.rrin.s Just Wanted to Know.

ALBANY. '. Y.. Dec. 1s.-"Mr. liar. riman's testimony before the legislative committee in New York was true so far as it concerns me personally said Governor Higgins upon his arrival here from New York. ''Mr. Hartman called me on the long distance telephone and as I recall the conversation said that there was a large number of attorneys here representing the factions which had arisen in connection with the trou- ble in the Equitable Life Assurance so- eiety and that he desired to keep in- formed about what was being done-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
stsI. BI.hop,. Ie-sI.s cro..

BUFFALO. Der. 1S-A gold cross set with rubiex and suspended on a gold chain was cut from the vestments of the Rev. Charles Fl. Colton. bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Buf. falo. while he was attending the detii- cation of St. Nicolas Greek Catholic church here The cross was valued at more than s1oco and hung about the bishops neck over all his robes. While in a crush immediately after the serr- Ice the cross disappeared.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
BANK ROBBERS GOT sso,ooc.
eafheId tConn.) Savings Bank Safe
 Dynamited by Masked Men.

SUFFIELD, Conn, Dec. 1S.-After binding the railroad watchman, Will. liam Jones. and his twelve.yesr-old son to chairs in the railroad station here before daylight five bank robbers pried their way into the Suffield Say ings bank. blew open the safe after the fourth attempt and made away with about $50.O0O worth of registered bonds and stocks. They overlooked $3,0O0 in cash and negotiable bonds in drawer near by
 Although the safe was wrecked and the explosion was heard for quarter of mile away. the robbers made their escape, leaving no clew whatever. While the bank was being robbed a sixth member of the gang stood guard over Jones and his son at the depot. covering them both with revolyers and threatening them with death if they made an outcry. The explosions nee essary to break open the big safe were heard by the men in the depot, and after the fourth one the sixth member of the band left Jones and the boy and joined his pals. making his escape with the others.
 Jones son was not tied as securely as his father. and after working for fifteen minutes over the knots fin the ropes which strapped him to the chair he freed himself and later his father. The belated alarm reused scores of citizens. and a rush was made for the bank. as Jones told everybody that the robbers said they were going to rcrack the savings bank safe
 When the party reached the bank there were outward evidences of the work of the cracksmen. Windows were broken, and the front door was wrencbed of its hinges. crowbars be- ing used The men worked at the safe for over an hour. leaving the place at $40. All wore masks and probably were professionals. Nitroglycerin was used.
 Miss Sophia Bissell, who lives next door to the bank. said that she heard all four explosions and knew that rob bers were breaking into the bank, but she was too frightened to give the alarm.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
PrspAes u.. T.rr.s sss Fe.sheres.

WELLINGTON. Ksa-. De- 1s- -Brofher- geurEe HUamsn. repr~Sent- ing hImself fo le fhe true prophet of Chrta- was tarTei and feafhered st Perth. a small town nesr here hy a mob Aft-r the trrTibie punishment uss zppiied tle maa walked an niEhf to Renfrer- Grant ruunfy. 0kla- twea- ty miies sugth of here He suTerei rrpafiy frsz fhe cod. as he was -fth- out efsthinr HHEmsn is rhzrErd vfth ir.trrfaE a f1rrrr fs Eive up his pruq- srty to hin 70 fhat he ceusd rrz-aerst. the wsrid
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
T-.i. KnIes vss-e. ..1 z-Ay.

TOLEDO. O. ner. fS-Mrs- John LashawAT. sge1 seventy: her daughter in-hw. Mrs. l. L. Iashaway. and the latter's twoyezr-old baby were kiIlsi at Weston- O. vben the carrfage Ia whieh they vere riling vas struck by q ssufhbs11d pzsseneer trzin ca the CEncinnsf1. HsEiltoa ssd Dayton rziL red at the Main strrst crussinE The czrrisEe was deuolished- and the bct- fes af the two wowen wesr frixHtfuliy zazE,-l ThrT dtrd instsztiy. ard fhs bahT u1ly He~d ars ninaies Th< hnrsx ufs aips kf1ra
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
PecuII.r sceIdept .t s,. LouI..

ST. LOUIS. Dec. IS. = Charles B. Flames. founder and vice president of the St Louis Credit Clearing house. was instantly killed last night at his home by a shot from an old rife which he placed fin furnace to burn on the stock. Mir. Eames was collector of ancient firearms. He purchased an antique muzzle loading rife and decid- cd to burn oo the stock The rife had probably not been used for fifty years. Mr. Flames took the weapon to the eel lar and placed the stock in the fur mace. Hardly had he done 90 when it was discharged. sending a bullet in to his forehead
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
P.nIr nt Har-I Ftrr.

sKOwHEGAN. Me Dee. is-Ffre Of unknown origin destroyed the Hotel Heselton late last night. driving ffty or more persous from their lodsings to the streets. Many of the inmates were retiring when the alarm of fire Eas sbouted- and there was q panic Nrx- H T. Conan revived q brokrn leg in jumping from . Srco1d st0sy windoW- Richard W. Br0vu. pr0prietsr of ths hotel sustained q lo~s ef s5ao0
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
ru n..ektan Aeauln.z.

BALLsT0N. \. Y.. Dec. 1s-Mrs. Hattie Munckton. who had been on trial for four days on the charge Of numbering her husband hy shooting him with q shotgun has been scquit- ted The verdict of not guilty wss fol- lowed immediately hy fhe discharge of the prisoner The woman uss sl- most overcome. but she shook each juror by the hand snd thanked him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
un carf-.. Ir l. nsar.

ANSAPOLIs. Md. Dee. IS = Mid rhfpmeu here hare announced fheir ir- tenfion of urging the whole student body to rs to the superintendent and euzfers fhaf thpT ltzve participated iu hsrfnx ThsF beliefe thsf a< if usEIfd nsz b~ przcsieable b rzpel lbe uhols <rhnsf xsseh scfion would szvs thess rzs k<rs t<>n rr rsr be czurst
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
n-. s-.-- D.-s

COLUMBIA. s. C nrr. Is.-Abbsft Dawson of New rork. . conediaa in fhe -Eofhfng but Monry- fbestrtczl eonpEzs. uss tnled by GewEs Hezzy. pruprsesor of q bprrl af ti4nn~y- ou easurfsy uixtf- Thr ~,.nsfinz wss th- resuit q ss lussit eFrF-d C. Hasfr if fs rzf6 ts trs srtres~~s rf ths c1n- rsny.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-12-18
DAY OF REJOICING
Father Curtin's Silver Jubilee Was
 Celebrated Yesterday

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the ordination of the Rev ]. !. Curtin, pas tor of St Francis Xavier's parish, was observed yesterday in manner which showed that the work which he has done during his ten years residence in Waterbury is fully appreciated by his people. As many of the parishion- CTS as could conveniently meet the pastor congratulated him, and those who did not enjoy this pleasure were represented in the remarks made ir the evening when he was given q purse containing S1,00O as token Of esteem from his people.
 In the rectory an elaborate feast was prepared for the pastor and his brother clergymen and guests, among whom were the brothers and sisters of Father Curtin from his former home In New Britain, including John M. Cur tin, the furniture dealer; James M. Curtin and wife, Peter +. Curtin and wife. T. J. Curtin, William Curtin, F. Wrin and wife, Frank Kent and wife. J. +. Murphy and wife At this gath ering solid gold chalice was present. ed to Father Curtin, his brother. JOhK M. Curtin. making the presentation speech in an able manner. on behalf Of his brothers and sisters. to whicE Father Curtin suitably responded. The chalice is a very handsome one. very expensive, and is iettered: Presented to Father Curtin by his brothers and sisters on the occasion of his z silver jubilee December, 1905."
 In addition to this the children of the parish came forward with an offering of love which touched the pastor more than anything the older folks did or could have done.
 The exercises opened at the 10:30 o'clock mass when a solemn mass WAS celebrated with the following officers Rev !. J. Curtin. celebrant; Rev ]. Curtin, West Haven, deacon: Rev J. E. Nihill, Bridgeport. sub-deacon; Rev Peter Skelly, Litchfield. master of ceremonies Besides the officers of the mass there were in the sanctuary the Rev Joseph F. Hanselman, S. l., president of Holy Cross college. Wor- cester. Mass; the Rev John F. Flem- ing and the Rev James Hussion, as- sistants to Father Curtin.
 The altar. sahctuary. church and choir gallery were suitably decorated for the occasion. silver tinsel being very much fin evidence. Fifteen silver bells were intended to typify Father Curtin's missionary labor in other fields and ten larger ones his effort in this city. The church was crowded. number being present from New Britain and other places. The choir of forty voices. under the direction of Miss NJ. F. German. rendered the fol-