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The Washington times., 1905-12-22

Announcement is expected today of
the terms OF the merger of the Lead
companies
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
IN THE WORLD OF FINANCE
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

IReported by W. B. HIbbs g. Co lne r
street Members New York Stock Exchange.
Shicaso Board OF Trade and washington
Stock EXCHANGED
The Washington times., 1905-12-22

So far the banks have gained 81, 700, 600
from the subtreasury.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22

Except in the fractions, which were
very strong in the early part of the
day, the market was much inclined to
be heavy on liquidation by the traders
Toward noon there was decided improve
ment and under the continued lead of
the fractions. which made phenomenal
advances, the whole list climbed, gains
Of one and two points on such special
tics as Southern Pacific and Sugar, lead
Ing the upward trend.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
If Travelling in Japan

Or any civilized country. you can procure
Laxative Brono Quinino from any drurgis,
All nations use It. E w. GROVES sigma
ture on box.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
FRACTIONS LEAD
STOCK MARKET
Prominent Features on EX-
change and Curb.
RAILROAD STOCKS STRONG
st. Paul and B. & o. Make Good Ad-
vances-London Not a
Factor.
RAILROAD STOCKS STRONG

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The leadership
of the fractions which carried
strength through the list from the OPEN
ing. lasted only half an hour, when the
possibilities OF the days money market
began TO be actively considered. Never
theless the undertone Of the market
continued good. and well along in the
second hour another start was taken
which resulted in further advances
The fractions were the most ppni-
nent features both on the exchange
and on the curb. Interborougb/on the
curb made another high recofd. Met
ropolitan Street Railway advanced to
up "a.
The buying came from many Sources
and the stories 81 deal found many
pehevers. One pof the largest traders
SAID that blocks of Metropolitan issues
nave recently been delivered to both
huhn. Loeb & Co, and J. p. Morgan
q 20. Generally well-posted house, An
nst that there has been a deal of some
kinu arranged and there is good reason
Tor Delieving that there may be an in
terchange of holdings whether there is
a merger or not. and that the immediate
result viii be an avoidance of con,pcti-
tive subway construction
In railroad stocks ST. Paul was the
strong feature and advanced IL Balti-
more and Ohio advanced to 1l3h.
Nirgfnia-Carolina Chemical was about
the strongest of the industrials, advanc-
ing two points to AS. London was not a
factor in the early trading and did very
little, the market there being of a
holiday character and already rejecting
preparations for the closing of the Lon
1ng- Government bonds were unchang-
ed; other bonds, irregular.
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-Following are
b quotations on todays exchange:
Omen TIfgb
The Washington times., 1905-12-22
Halle G StiegIitz

Nc-EY AT Az AND PER CENT
Promptly loaned on real estate IN the Dtstrtss
Of Columbia LOWEST COAlMIsSIONS
HE1SKELL s. doLERAN
sd 1os y ST. n. ~
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
Oregon paYs at the Fair.

Portland-oregon days, as set apart
by the Lewis and Clark fair manage
ment are as follows: June 5, Monday
Salem, Dallas; June o, Tuesday,
Baker City, Sumpter; June Z, wednes.
day-Pendleton, Heppner; June s,
Thursday - The Dalles, Prineyille,
Moro; June 8, Friday--Oregon City,
McMinnville; June 10, Saturday =
Astoria, Hillsboro; June ~, Monday
Albany, Corvallis; June i3, Tuesday
LaGrande, Union; June IA, Wednes.
day Ashland, Medford, jacksonville
June 10, Thursday-Grants Pass; June
l6, Friday - Roseburg; June II, Sat,
urday--Eugene, Cottage Grove.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27

Medford--The recent light irosts in
the Rogue river valley have done COM
paratively no harm; in fact, have been
a benefit by thinning out the fruit
somewhat on overloaded trees, and the
best apple and pear crop ever raised in
the valley is now practically assured.
With the exception of some apple or
chards which were allowed to overbear
last year, and in consequence which
could not set fruit buds for the present
season, the fruit bloom was never bet
ter locally than now.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27

Independence - The Independence
improvement league is making arrange
mehts for a special car to take its mem-
beE to Portland TO attend the State
league convention April 20. The Lew
is and Clark club will be asked TO dec
orate the car, and the "Blue Ribbon"
county will be well represented by en-
thusiastic members Of the league. The
league il taking up the matter OF beau
tifying the town, and large commit
tee OF both ladies and gentlemen will
be appointed TO look after this work.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
Specially of fine Chickens.

Milton-W. G. Hopson, manager Of
the Milton Fruitgrowers' union, Is rais-
ing chickens ON large scale on his
farm four miles up ON the Walla
Walla river. He has four large incu-
bators and four brooders. Mr.. Hopson
is making speciality OF raising fine
chickens, keeping several varieties OF
pure bred fowls. At present he is
Matching Rhode Island Reds and is
marketing the tiny chickens at So per
dozen, with ready market for all he
matches. A number Of other residents
of the vicinity Of both Milton and
Freewater are purchasing incubators
and engaging in the poultry business.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat Club, s6@s7c per bushel I;
bluestem, 92@94c; valley, SSc.
Oats--No. white, $2s@29 per ton j;
gray, $27@2s.
Hay - Timothy, $14@l6 per ton;
clover, $ll@12; grain, $l1@12; cheat,
$11@12.
Eggs-Oregon ranch, lS1a @19c dozen
Butter-Fancy creamery, 1902 kc.
Potatoes - Oregon fancy, $1@1.l0;
common, S0@90c.
Apples--Fancy, $1.75@2,50 per box
choice, $1@l ,25.
Hops - Choice 1904, 2S16@25c per
pound.
Wool - Valley, 20@24c per pound;
Eastern Oregon, 10 q l8c; mohair,
choice, Sl@S21Sc per pound.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
Fish Cannot Get Over Dam.

Pandleton - Complaints are coming
from residents on the Walla Walla
river that trout are unable to get over
the Northwestern Gas Il Electric COM
pany's dam across the river and that
above the dam there is very little fish
ing. The dam is seven feet high and
is not fitted with fish ladders. Those
who have visited that locality say that
fish are constantly seen leaping in their
endeavor to scale the obstruction.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
STRIKE IN The MONUMENTAL
New Discovery Made In Well Known
Old Mine.


Granite--A strike has just been made
In the old Monumental mine, near
here, that bids fair TO cause no little ex.
citement and prove Of great value to
the mining interests Of Eastern Ore
gon. II was made In Wine being
sunk from the lower level Of the mine.
The winze Is now down 100 feet and for
some time Manager Allen has had a
crew drifting from the bottom. The
new discovery shows a vein 20 feet
wide. On the hanging-wall side OF the
ledge is two feet Of solid quartz, heav-
lily charged with antim0nial ruby sill
YER, characteristic Of the deposits Of
silver ore formerly found In this ola
mine, while on the opposite side OF the
vein is q strong seam Of gold ore carry
ing three ounces Of gold per ton. The
silver ore runs not less than 500 ounces
per ton. Between these two rich
shoots the entire vein Ii Of good mill
ing grade. This discovery was made
at depth OF about 800 feet below the
apex OF the Monumental ledge.
For the past four years the property
has been owned by the Portland Min
ing 4 Reduction company, OF which &.
j. Allen, OF Portland. Ia manager.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
Heading of the Standard OIL.

Astoria-The city attorney has been
instructed by the public property COM
mittee to prepare an ordinance for in
PRODUCTION at the next meeting of the
council forbidding the storage Of crude
oil or other explosives in larger quanti-
ties than 100 gallons at any one place
inside the city limits. The reason for
presenting this ordinance is the an
nounced intention OF the Standard Oil
company to erect large storage tank
on it's property near the foot OF Sixth
street.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
OREGON STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST
DEBTORS MUST GIVE UP HALF.
After May 10 one.Haf Their Wages
May Be Taken by Creditors.

May Be Taken by Creditors.
salem--oregon merchants will have
a good remedy against many Of their
bad debtors after May Is, when the
act Of the last legislature regarding the
exemption Of wages from execution will
20 into effect. This act amends the
law by making one.half the earnings Of
the debtor subject TO execution proceed
ings II the debt be for family expenses.
Prior TO 1908 all the earnings Of debt
or for 30 days next preceding the serv-
ice Of an attachment, execution or garn-
ishment were exempt II the earnings
were needed for the support OF fam
lily. Under that law men with consid-
erable monthly incomes would escape
the payment Of their debts. The legis-
.ature Of 1908 amended the Law by linn
iting the amount Of earnings exempt TO
S76, but leaving the law otherwise the
same. As there are comparatively few
haVh WI AihB ioi Whkr1 wiz INtcifS
over s75 a month, this law still enabled
men TO avoid debts which they should
be compelled to pay, and the legisla-
ture Of 1908 amended the section still
further by adding this clause: "Ex.
eept when the debt is incurred for fam
lily expenses furnished within six
months Of the date OF the service OF
such attachment, execution or garnish-
ment, so per cent Of such earnings
shall be subject TO such attachment,
execution or garnishment."
As construed by the courts, the term
"family expenses" includes such items
as provisions, fuel, rent, furniture,
wearing apparel, pianos, organs, jew
elry, medical attendance, etc.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
Gives Roseburg a Chance.

Eugene-The local directors have de-
cided that the Second Southern Oregon
District fair shall not be held in Eu-
gene this year and Roseburg has been
given the privilege of giving it there.
It was thought that the interest taken
in the Lewis and Clark exposition by
Eugene people would detract from the
success Of district fair, so the matter
of holding it here this year was given
up.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
Cancel Deeds Il Fraudulent.

Salem--In reply to questions sub
mitted by Governor Chamberlain, At
torney General Crawford has rendered
an opinion holding in substance that
the state land board has authority to
cancel all deeds and certificates to
school lands wherein fraud appears on
record, but that it is not within the
power of the board to take arbitrary ac-
tion in the matter. In other words,
fraud must be alleged and proven be-
fore the board has authority to cancel
certificates of sales.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
Orange Boxes for California.

Marshteld--General Manager Vala-
gin, of the Coos Bay Furniture factory
at North Bend, announces that he has
made contract with Southern Cali
fornia shippers to manufacture 3,000,-
900 orange boxes, and that his factory
will be kept running night and day for
year. He is installing this week his
own sawmill, which will cut so, 900
feet Of spruce lumber daily.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
logging Engine for curtlss Road

Albany--An immense logging engine
for use on the new logging road OF the
Curtis Lumber company, in the Cas-
cade mountains near Mill City, has ar
rived in Albany, and will be put in
operation ON the road this spring. The
engine comes from the Lima I.ocomo-
tive works, in Ohio, and is the first oi
its size and kind TO be put into use in
the lumber business in Oregon. II il
OF type calculated TO do very heavy,
rather than speedy, work, and marks
the beginning Of q new epoch in the
numbering industry in Linn county.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1905-04-27
Arranging cIaekamas' School pispla,

Oregon City-Having been assured by
a member OF the executive committee
OF the Clackamas county Lewis and
Clark exhibit that the necessary funds
for installing the educational exhibit
will be forthcoming, the members of
the educational committee in this
county met at the courthouse to ar
range and classify this department Of
the Clackamas county display. This
feature of the exhibit will comprise all
kinds of papers and drawings, together
with some manuel work, and will be
to the credit of the schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-07
WATER is GREEN
And Steam Rises From Lake In Is
land of St. Vincent.

Kingstown. Island of st. Vincent,
April 6.--In view of the fact that earth
quake shocks were experienced on the
islands Of st. Christopher. Dominica
and Antigua. and at .POinte-apitre.
Guadoloupe and of the prevalence of
intense heat here. the chief of police
and two constablcs. on April 3. made
the ascent of La SOufriere. They Re-
port that they found the area of the
lake diminished and that they met with
water green and boiling on the north
side Of the lake steam rising from all
ever the lake for the first time since
the great cruptions Of 1902. Steam
was also nxuding from Il large crack in
the lin of the crater and from numerous
fisSur"S inside the crater. the ptrty
was alarmed by Il sudden disturbance
which caused the water in the lake to
change color tn n dirty red. AS the
subterranean activity seemed to be in
creasing. the party made hasty de-
scent,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-07

grower and had large ranches at Exeter,
passed much of his winters. He also
owned q billion feet OF lard in Califor-
MIA.
Conservative estimates of the Merry
man estate place the figures at 5000 600.
At various times he had given to each of
his five children over 100000 in gifts OF
stock and money. Tn" estate will he di-
Vidcd among his widow and children.
MIR. McrrNman is survived by mis- widow
and the following children: Reuben G.
M"rryman of the +. w. Merryman Co.
y. Curtis Mcrryman of the Oconto Falls
Paper Co, Mrs. Harry OlmstCd of Los
Angeles. and the Misses Amy and Lou
Mcrryman. He left three sisters, Mrs.
]. l.. Pratt of Bowdoinham. Mrs. Louis
Gram of Mprinette. and Mrs. James Nor
ton Of Wiona. MINI. Mrs. Merryman
had taken the trip across the continent
L. times, his last visit to Bowioinham be
ing two years ago, when he was the guest
Of his sister. Mrs. ]. =. Pratt, and his
cousin. Mrs. W. =. Kendall.
a man of iron constitution, his life was
one Of phenomenal success; ut tie time
Of his death his property was estimated
ut more than four times the valuation of
the real estate and personal property of
the town where he was born. OF unim-
r"achahlc integrity and character. the
host triluute to TIL" Gaily life of this great
and good nan was that Of friend who
knew him well and intimately: His
word was as good as his bond, and no
man trusted him in vain. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-07
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
Planned For Russia On the Ruins of
An Autocracy.

Moscow April 6.-The central COM
mittee of the social revolutionary party
has drawn up a document containing
the main points of its program, and of
this hundreds of thousands of copies
are being printed for circulation in all
parts of European Russia. The first
and main point of the program is the
establishment of "a democratic republic
on the ruins of the autOcracy, and be-
sides the usual points of social demo-
clatic doctrine. it includes many argu-
ments especially directed to Russian
conditions and designed to appeal to
the self interest of the Russian pro-
letrariat both agricultural and indus
trial. 1t verses phrases familiar to the
American ear; such as Initiative and
referendum and Public Ownership
of Public Utilities"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-07
A SUICIDE.
continued from Page One,

any ne made of the money suhso
iuehlly, is not known.
Meolcal Examiner Pinkham s+,.o,
tonight, that he adhered to bis oei,,,.i
already expressed that deatb rop -,.'
TO suicide. At the reouast of Nv NJ, aue
lips and the chief of poli.a Of S'r M
scott, She had, however de+er,oi~e a,'ip-
iuiu an autopsy to learn definitely
''ei iile was extinct when thu
BODY entered the water.
LIT. I1nkhan said that the only thine
.iidl might suggest violence was y
pruise on the forehead. The clothinr
missing from the body will be made =
matter OF investigation by the police
Inc medical examiners decision +,
hoiu all autc1sy put an entirely new as
ptct on the case, tonight, and the A
nee at once began most rigid invas,i
CATION of all the circumstances alton
dant upon the death of Mr. Phiui,s
After a thorough search of the home
ana oIt buildings it WAS positively do
termlned that the dead mans coat vest
nat, necktie and collar, with a consid- .
cradle sum of money and a watch had
peeh secreted or stolen. rather thoo
lett at his home previous to his death
as had been at first supposed. Tonight
the house. stable, and all the out-buiId-
lnss on the Phillips home We're care
fully searched. as was the path taken
by him to the shore, as we'll as tho
beach itself. 1t was early reported that
Mr.. Phillips had been seen waIkipr
without even a coat or vest, but lator
no one could be found who had sean
him as described.
After protracted investigation to-
night. Chief of Police 5. G.. Harris. sail
to a representative of The Associated
Press:
Il can state positively that the coat
and vest worn by Mr.. Phillips a short
time before his death, rs well as his
watch and money, ar" missing A thor
ough search has failed to locate them.
The investigation will continue"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-07
ATu. OF NJ.
Indoor Meet This Evenins-Exeitino
Events-Other Notes.

| Orono. Me-, April 6.-(SpeciaD Tho
annual indoor meet will take place. Fff-
day evening in the gymnasium and the
classes will contest for the various cham
pionships. A larger number of men than
ever before have been training indoors.
this spring, and each event will be holly
contested. y =
The first event of the evening win be
the shot put to be contested by the five
The possible point winners are: Bennett
'6, Wood 'o5, Shaw 05.- Weymouth '06.
IOids 'O6. and Smith 0S The entries for
g. carr assA srs St. onss nSs
'07. and Sawyer tes The. men entered in
the 25-yard high and low hurdles are:
Thatcher '05. CurrieI OS, Rogers o. and
'OS. Goodwin 'O6. Rogers 'O6. Meserve ,pS.
Miner '0S. Black '07, and Sargent 'OS. Tic
| entries for the pole-vault are Shaw '05.
| Rogers 'o6, Mckenzie 'O7. Hopkins 'os. and
| kendrigan '0S. .,
! The most exciting events of the even
| ing will be the class relay races. The
seniors and juniors viii viii run first. then
| ming teams will then struggle for the
| championship. t
| A new feature has been introduced by
| Coach Farrell in the class tug-o -wara
| Cleats have been made and the teams
nave all been working hard at the event.
They will contest for class championship
| as in the relay races. ~.
The events Of the evening will be clos
ed by basketball game between the
| two lower classes. Each team has two
| varsity men-the sophomores, St. OnGe
and Matheas; and the freshmen. Stewart;
and Richardson: so a hot and scrappy
game is promised. These events will be
| the last Of the indoor track work as the
athletic field is now in fairly good con-
| dtion.
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity held 4
very informal open house to the mem
| hers of the faculty and ladies on We'd
| nesday evening After n general inspec-.
| ton of the new house the guests ad-,
| journed to the large smoking room Will"
| the members of the fraternity gathered
| around the piano and Joined in sinKin&s
| their fraternity and other songs. Later
| in the evening punch was served and all
enjoyed a social evening AS this party
| was only given to the members of the
| faculty, a general house-warminE will be
given about the middle of May.
| The members of the 1904-5- basketball
| team met recently at Chalmers studio nj
Bangor and had the usual group picture
| taken. The team then voted on the names
| Of the candidates for captain for hext
years team. and George s. Owen was
| elected. Mr.. Owen is a member of the
| junior class and played hard. consis-
| tent game during the past season. He
| will make faithful captain and with
the four men left from last years team
| a good team can doubtless be developed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-04-07

rectors thus elected on the nomination
OF the policyholders' committee shall he
made members of the executive commit
tee of this board
'(3)-The suggestion that all vacancies
occurring in this board before the cleo
ton of 1906 shall be filled by this board
with nominees of two directors so pro-
posed to be elected on the nomination of
the poilcyholders' committee this provis-
ion' however, not to apply to vacancies
in the list of directors elected in 1906
e)-The suggestion that two or more
members of the executive committee shall
be appointed on the nomination of Mr..
Cornelius n. Bliss the committee includ
ing the four members thus provided for
to remain at its present number of II.
"f9)-The suggestion that four vacan-
cies be created in the executive commit
tee by resignation or by the board. on
the designation of the superintendent OF
Insurance in order to make way for the
proposed new members.
Resolved. That n committee Of seven
consisting of Messrs. Bliss, Mills. Fry.
Hartman, Ives, Hill and ingalls,. be an
pointed charged with the duty Of thor
''oiiS anu reporting upon
the present management of the society.
And the president was requested to
call Il further meeting of the board upon
the request of either of these commit
tees.
'Spe eches We're made by James J. Hill.
Melville F.. Ingalls,. John A Stewart,
Charles Stewart Smith, Brayton Ives T.
Dewitt Cuyler and others. insisting upon
n cessation of the entire controversy and
of the use of the press which is so in
furious to the company. That while in
the charges and cOuntcr-charges there
was no question rs to the solvency of
TIL" company or its large surplus above
all liabilities, or the soundncss of its in
v"stments. the controversy was creating
widespread distrust and doing great in
Jury to all life insurance companies; and
that the committee of the board should
so probe, and as a result of their inves-
tigation so recommend as to Justify con-
fdence in the company and its manage
mcnt.
(SiSneD "Chunccy NJ. Depew.
Cornelius n. Bliss"
At today's meeting IS of the 30 director
were present.
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GALA DINNER
Given In Honor Of Emperor William IN
Naples.

Naples. April GA gala dinner was
given at the Royal Palace, tonight in
honor of Emperor William. King Vic
tor Emmanuel. toasting the German
Emperor said in Italian that the PRES
ence of the Emperor in Italy gave him
pleasure. arousing dear membranes
of earlier days. He recalled the re-
cent presence in Italy of two of the
German princes and said that an their
arrival. the queen and he had been glad
to meet and welcome them. He ended
with drinking to the imperial family,
which, he said, reiioiced in an APPROACH
ing happy marriage and also to the
hoble German nation, the loyal ally
Of Italy.
Emperor William answered in Ger
man. saying: II
Nothing is dearer to me than to
spend some weeks in the beautiful
country of your majesty. With true
satisfaction I salute your Majesty after
is has pleased God to give you and
your queen an heir to the throne, a
prince. who, l am sure. will be an ex-
preston of the most legitimate hopes
of this beautiful country. am happy
and proud that l was the sponsor at
his christening"
He continued:
1.-THE triple alliance is a sure and
solid pledge Of peace. Under its pro-
lection, our peoples, allied. march hap
PLY towards a future of constant.
progress. firmly trusting to the loyal
alliance and intimate friendship OF
Italy and her august sovereign" '''