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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
FINANCIAL GOSSIP

The fiscal year of the Distillers' Com
paEy ended June 80. Net earnings after
al charges amounted 10 s. 100 600 on the
$ohHo'ouy OF stock, or per cent, and out
OF this dividends Of per cent were paid.
Indications point TO a total Of approx
lmate!y 100000 pounds of copper as
being moved both from and into the
United States during the seven months
ended July 81. The value OF this metal
inquired al at least Is cents a pound is
Sa5,"U1ep.
A seat on the New York stock ex-
change was sold Monday for SIS. COO. The
previous sale was made at SSl.000 on
$4,000. 5000 higher than Mondays quo
tauon. The highest price on record is
$4,000.
The Chicago Union Traction and City
Hallway Companies estimate Of the
value OF their tangible property. as sub
mltted 70 the local transportation COM
mlttee OF council. is $f7 coo, COO or deduct
ing real estate, 81 600. COO whereas their
appraisal for taxation is about 1880. 600.
or 100000 less than that Of the asses
sCrs.
\ Boston dispatch SAYS there are indI-
cations OF another big buying movement
IN copper. Domestic and foreign consun1-
rs nave recently been more eager IN
taelr placing OF orders, The next buying
movement VIII be for October. November
and December copper. and there is no
expectation on the part OF the leading
consumers Of being able 10 supply their
needs under the ls14-cent basis for cleo
trolytic.
Arturo Vacca, treasurer Of the Naples
Bank of the BanCa Italia. has disappear
ed II is said he defrauded Senior Gae-
tanO Martire of 10000 lire $500 O00b. The
alleged defalCatiOn was discovered
through the application Of the CONVEX
sion law requiring tho substitution Of
new. bonds for the old issue. When the
bonds held FOR customers by Nacca were
called for he was unable 10 produce
them and fed.
The official statement recently made
that the gross earnings of the Southern
Pacific for the fiscal year ended June 80
last amounted 10 Sl00c coo 600 makes that
10 reach that mark. The Pennsylvania
railroad was the first to report earnings
Of that amount, making that record in
1901, when its gross was $lOl, 529 IS5. II
viii probably be some years before the
list Of railroads in the United States
whose gross earnings are as much as
SlOC, 600 900 will be materially enlarged.
The 100000 8 per cent twenty-year
Improvement bonds Of the ST. Louis
Transit Company are traded in at 95iz,
ar which price they yield 50 per cent.
shortly after the bonds were brought
out they sold as high AS 80. and they
have followed the general course of the
bond market having sold as low as 94A.
interest. by the United Railways Com
pauy. OF ST. Louis. the operating COM
pany which is controlled by the North
American Company
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
TWO BANKS IN NEW STATE
OF OKLAHOMA SUSPEND

GUTHRIE, okla. July 80 The Rush
SPRINGS Rank closed its doors with
liabilities amounting 70 S3o,hOO and assets
Of $1,000. Bad business management is
the alleged cause.
4 telegram received today b. Referee
in Bankruptcy Richardson, OF Chicka-
sha also announces tHe failure of the
Comauche Bank. Of which the president
was Captain Brown, father Of the cash
l. OF the Rush Springs Bank.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
AUGUST DISBURSEMENTS
LARGELY INCREASED

NEW YORK. July 30.-A compilation
of the August dividend and interest
disbursements TO be made through
Eastern financial Institutions By the
principal corporations Of the country
gives the total of S12,046.1S4, as compared
with S59,lSS42 ia August, 1905, or an
increase of So. SIS. sos Much Of this in
crease is due TO the larger interest pay
meuts. many of the principal corpora
tons having added 10 their bonded in
debJedness during the year. Interest
Uayments of the railroads amount this
wear to SCOPE, 3SI. as compared with
3.l40,042 last year while the interest
payments Of miscellaneous corporations
amount TO sos 132, as against S5.2I7 $50
for the corresponding month last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
SAVED ALL BUT ONE
FROM SINKING HULL

CHEBOYGAN. Mich. July 89-Miss
Emma Sehmid. aged twenty-three.
daughter Of Frederick sehmid. a veal
thy resident Of Ann Arbor. was drown
ed when the inland route steamer Val
entine Went down in the Chebovgan riv-
er after striking a deadhead' which
pierced her hull
me steamer left here with about for
" passengers aboard. bound for Totin-
abee.
The tug Merchant. which was near by
hurried 10 the rescue and took all the
passengers and crew on board with the
exception of Hiss Schmid who return-
ed 70 get her valise.
The body vas recovered a few HOURS
later. II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
ACCUSED ICE DEALER
FORFEITS COLLATERAL
Henry Nau Was Charged With Using
Incorrect Scales and Not
Weighing Ice.

Henry Nau. the ice dealer. who was
arrested Saturday, charged with two
violations Il the weights and meas
ures law, failed 10 answer 90 his name
on either count in Police Court this
morning. and in consequence forfeited
SO collateral
The first count against Nau charged
that on July IS he did then and there
use certain spring balance scales for
the sale Of ice u hiCh did not conform
10 the standard. 90 The other count al
legged that on the same day Nau sold
and delivered certain ice 20 a customer
without having weighed the same"
The warrant for Nau's arrest was
Issued upon information sworn 10 BY
Inspector George A. Howe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
GIRL
BITTEN BY PET DOG

Dora Harley, ten years old, OF III
Twelfth street northeast was playing
near her home last night about o'clock
when she was bitten by a pet dog,
owned in the neighborhood. The dog
snapped at the child. but the injury was
mild and she was taken to MilbuTn s
drug store. where the wound was eau
terized
The police Of the Ninth precinct are
trying % locate the owner Of the dog.
The canine is said 10 have been own d
by James Pate OF 734 II street northeast.
If found il may be killed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
STANDARD OIL EARNINGS
ONE HUNDRED MILLIONS

NEW YORK. July 90.-There has been
considerable speculation of late as TO
the earnings Of the Standard Oil Com
many. Estimates have ranged between
$50 (00. 00O and Sl00 600. 900 a year. but as
the Standard oil Company makes no
sta -ement of a financial character. esti-
mates, necessarily, can be put down as
pure guess work. II is known that the
Standard OIL Company has been making
more money within the last few wears
than ever before in its history, and that
IL is carrying a huge surplus one re-
port has 10 that the surplus includes
500 Coz 600 of Government bonds.
Within the last eight years the Stan
dard oil Company has disbursed over
Sal. O00 600 in dividends 10 stockholders
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
Instruction Also Threatened.

In addition TO the feeling against
Americans, there are muttering- about
a popular insurrection. II may come. IL
may not II is many years since Mexico
had anything of this kind. but whispers
are heard that when the poems once get
started they will be TONED by the troops.
who are tired Of their bondage. and the
whole country viii be thrown into a tur-
mOil OF strife and bloodshed
Prominent generals are said To be the
prime factors in this movement. They
are jealous Of the present administra~
ton, and have for a long time looked
with covetous eyes upon some OF the
big offices Of state, even at the presi-
Dental chair.
When Diaz dies, there will be war. -
is an expression frequently heard in
Mexico. For a decade he has ruled the
people with q hand Of iron. but he Is
now an old man. past seventy-siX wears,
and Is suffering from an internal dis
ease that may cause his death at any
time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
Poems Inspire FeaT.

Moral scTuples are few in the lower
classes. Life IS held cheaply. For a
mere pittance they Will carry out all
the instructions, even 10 murder. Little
sympathy may be expected from this
class. which practically makes up the
population OF Mexico. The poems are
more 70 be feared than any other class
IN the coming conflict The army is
composed Of this class. and is recruited
from the worst characters. In Mexico.
when a man IS given a term OF years
for a crime he has the privilege OF
serving his sentence IN the ranks as q
soldier. Thus II may be seen that, even
though the troops are called cut 20 queli
disturbances on September &c. there may
be more casualties than we're they not
called out
In the melee several people may be
killed, and il will be laid 10 accident.
Such things have occurred in this coun-
try during the last I'VE years Political
meetings have been charged by the
troops when a campaign was being made
for man the administration did d
changed, and generally the man who
was Of most Importance 10 the people
has been killed during the struggle, and
dozens OF dead bodies have been left n
the street Nothing Is done by the au-
thOTities. The troops were Obeying com
mands and defended themselves, IS the
Te0fV 10 criticism
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
THE WASHINGTON MARKET

Sales Of the board, including after
call amounted 10 S4.l00 bonds and LASS
shares OF stock.
Following are the sales and quota
lions OF tOdays market.
Washington Gas certificate. $l4Gdll5.
Washington Railway and Electric As,
81. n0Ja65. $l,0J0uSl. Sl,0eods51s, I.O00aSIis.
Capital Traction. pal42iz. l0Gl42iI
Washington Railway and Electric
common. l25a40 l0d40 20OQ40, 50a4 70.
J0a40lk. 50G40 50d40 50040. 50046.
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred. I0aSt4s.
I.auston, l09ul5. It0dI5 tOUI5 63015.
Greene Copper, l05q22ls.
After Call-WashinEtOn Railway and
Electric preferred. 5JUS72a, 50G SSis. 500
6Sis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
TOWN IS MOVED
TO A NEW SITE
Dallas, S. D., viii Be Started
on Journey to the Rail-
road Tomorrow.
HOUSES PUT ON ROLLERS
Whole Settlement Merged With Gregory
Within Twenty-four Hours-Easy
Thing in South Dakota.

GREGORY, s D. July 3O-Tomorrow
is moving day FOR the town OF Dallas,
in the new Rosebud country. In the
morning Of that day the 80 inhabitants
OF the town will rise and eat breakfast
Next morning they will have breakfast
in the same homes. but in the town OF
Gregory.
The houses. in the meantime, win have
been put on rollers and dragged across
the prairies three miles 20 Gregory,
with families trooping after.
These tOwn-moving incidents are con-
sidered trivial affairs In South Dakota.
Whenever the people do not like their
location they select a new spot, hitch on
the horses and resume business next day
in the new place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

General Oku was one Of the division
commanders who won glory for him
self and his army during the recent
war with Russia. He is now g years
old.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
Went TO Railroad.

one of these towns on wheels is Ged-
des. in Charles Mix county. The extern
sion OF the Milwaukee and St. Paul
railroad passed Il BY. and the 400 resi-
dents decided that If the railroad
wouldn't come to them they would go
10 the railroad.
Accordingly. they carted their town
thirty miles 70 the northwest. and,
with the advantage OF railroad faclli-
ties. it has grown into one Of the best
towns in South Dakota
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
OKU IN A HIGH PLACE
IN ROYAL HOUSEHOLD

TOKYO. July 30-Baron Oku was to-
day appointed chief of the federal stah.
10 succeed the late Visc0uut Kodama,
who died recently.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

Swift & Company's sales OF fresh beef
IN Washington. y. c., for the week end
ing Saturday. July 3. 1906, averaged 7Ss
cents per pound.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
BOOMING MARKET
ON LOCAL STOCKS
Railway Common and Pre-
ferred, Greene Copper,
and LanStOn Lead.

1t looked today like "a genuine old-time
bull market The public were well rep
resented IN the gallery. The brokers
were out in force, and were we'll gro
vided with orders. The atmosphere of
the exchange was surcharged with q
spirit of enthusiasm which has been
painfully lacking for several weeks.
Prices were sent up and up with a IA
cility which showed how eager the
public have been TO get In and needed
only a bright leader 10 show them the
way II there were any bears around
they had a sorry time Of IL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
Dallas Follows Suit.

The same problem confronted the
people OF Dallas When the North
western railroad decided TO extend
from BOnesteel into the Rosebud reser-
walton. opened TO settlement two years
ago Dallas and Gregory were rival
bidders for the line.
Gregory wou not only the railroad
but the shops as well. The Dallas stock
holders held a meeting and decided To
follow the railroad. Accordingly. the
two towns Will be merged under the
name OF Gregory. which is already the
largest town west Of BOnesteeI. This
Will make II bigger than Bonesteel
ltseIf.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

Railway common was taken hold OF
with an earnestness that was an augury
of good prices. and promptly jumped to
80 and held there. making rise OF more
than full point since the close on FRI
day The preferred Jared equally as
well advancing 10 SSls. Ianston was
wanted at L. and was still in demand
at the same rate after nearly 400 shares
had been secured. Greene Copper rose
nearly a point. The balance OF The list.
with hardly an exception. participated
in the general recovery and would have
found ready purchasers had there been
any low offerings. Capital Traction
alone failed TO improve on the record.
That there is a large short interest In
Greene Copper is evidenced by the fact
that as soon as the traders begin 10
run To cover there Is sharp advance IN
the stock. Both here and in New York
there has been some short covering
which has been somewhat expensive.
Mitchell Mining has been listed on the
Pittshurg stock exchange. The action
has failed 10 have anv influence on the
stock
Secretary Hume is receiving the sym
Darhy OF the members on the illness or
three Of his children with typhoid fever.
Reports today ar more encouraging and
were reflected in the secretary bright
manner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
Success Breeds Jealousy.

For years the feeling against the
"GTingos." as they are called. has been
growing. II has been intensified BE-
their success in all lines of business
They succeed where the Mexicars fail
Il rough sheer perseverance. energy, and
application. Their success has caused
the feeling OF envy that has IA zen on
such nlonstrous proportions. ana omin-
Gus, indeed, is the outlook for foreigners
now engaged in different parts % the
republic.
Il IS, Of course. in the better Glass
that tais feeling Of Jealousy exists. IN
the peOn the animus takes another form
II he IS allowed 10 90 his way in peace
and do as little work as possible, no
complaint viii be heard from him But
that is just what he is not allowed L.
90 since the Americans nave establish
cd big plants here. He is given more
money than he received under the old
regime, bat he IS forced 10 work for IL.
work as he has never been accustomed
10 90. Therefore. ne Is against the
American tooth and nail II is lie who
IS locked 10 carry out tie plans OF the
better class ia the determination.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30
EYPEL AMERICANS,
CRY Of NEKICANS
Diaz'S People Jealous of
Progress Made by
Newcomers.
GREAT UPRISING FEARED
Circulars Issued Calling Upon Natives to
Throw Out Foreigners on Ma
tiOnal Independence Day.

TORREDU, Mexico. July 30-Genuine
alarm has been created among Ameri-
cans living IN Mexico by the threats Of
the Mexicans 10 forcIbly eXpel all resi-
dents of the United States who have not
departed by September 1.-THE national
holiday.
So serious is the attitude OF the popu-
lace that American women and children
arc being sent back 70 the United States.
Most Of the men will stay 20 see the
matter through Circulars have been dis
tributed broadcast IN the cities. stating
that all Americans who have not left by
the day set must take the consequences.
On ranches and haciendos are aun-
dreGs Of colonists from the Middle West
These arc now pouring across the borGsr
back home. fearing 10 live IN the -e-
mote parts. where no protection is 20 be
had IN case of violence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

4 seat on the New York stock ex-
change was sold Monday for $4,000. The
previous sale was made AT SSl 900. on
thursday however a seat sold for
$4,000, 5000 higher than Mondays quo
tauon. The highest price on record is
$4,000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-07-30

Indications point TO a total OF approx
imate!y 100000 pounds OF copper as
being moved both from and into the
United states during the seven months
ended July 81 The value OF this metal
inquired al at least Is cents a pound is
So. 600. COO
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-29
A LITTLE HERO.

An incident Of the banquet to the
graduates Of the Lafayette school last
saturday deserves brief notice. As
the happy children We're enjoying them
selves, the principal Of the school pro-
posed three cheers for one Of the absent
members OF the class, little Alfonso
Cook The cheers were given with
viii, for to the children he Is n true
hero
Alfonso came to the school a year
ago His former pportunIties OF at
tending school had not been many, and
az a consequence he was at the foot Of
the class. But he loved his books
ana applied himself TO his studies with
such diligence that gradually he adj
yanccd and now no ~ foremost And
no one cnves him this place, Tor all
know that be has earned It by hard, In.
tclligent work.
but no was absent from the happy
throng on Saturday. The day previous
he vas, as usually, early In the school
lhNlil Nl'l biFN hN INV blt' NuhAlus I't
come reason or other he lost his bal
ancc and fell from tho chair on which
ne was standing, and broke one arm
He uttered no cry, although the pain
must have been cxcrucatiug. but TO
those who hurried 10 his assistance he
merely observed, that he would he
glad Il the arm could be set before the
school commenced, so that he should
not miss his class Poor little fellow
lie had 10 go TO tho hospital, but his
brave words made a deep impression
upon all the children.
That Is why Alfonso is tho hero ~
thu school. That Is the reason why
never were more hearty cheers given
than those than rang IN his honor on
the occasion referred TO. Even the
children realize that boys who take
their studies seriously. and love their
books and school, have a great future
before them, while those who waste the
days OF their childhood lose valuable
opportunities that win never come
again.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-29
MEMORIAL DAY.

Tomorrow the American people Viii
ngln reverenty remember the brave and
noble dead, whose lives were given r
preserve the Union Their graves will
be covered with vrtaths Of fragrant
flowers. as a tribute OF gratitude and
love. and the work they Gid viii BE- con-
templaled as an inspiration 10 further
deeds Of patriotism az the call OF duty,
whether in peace or war.
But Decoration day D. no longer sa-
cred only % tho memory Of fallen sol
diers. II Is dedicated TO anectionatc re-.
membranes Of an the loved ones who
are NJ longer with us. but who are rest.
Ing sweotly In the long slumber from
which they VIII be awakened only by
the trumpet sound OF the Resurrection
call II is "A day Of sad memories, be-.
cause Of the parting scenes II recalls
but II should also be a day Of rejoicing.
because OF the beautiful vistas Of the
future II opens up 10 our view. Here
We see but the little hills Of dust that
cover the earthly remains Of those We
loved, but II We lIft up our eyes TO the
horizon beyond. we SOC the innumer-
able company OF angels, and the spirits
OF Just men made perfect" We see
the world where friend shall again meet
friend where the just shall be clothed
with glory and majesty
Many lessons are TO he learned from
the city Of the dead. Lord Macaulay
we'll says
Here learn that all the sriefs and
joys,
Which now torment. which now be.
guile
Are chidrcn's hurts, are chlldren's
toys,
Scarce worthy Of one bitter smile.
Here learn that pulpit throne and
press.
Sword, sceptre. Tyre alike are frall
That science IL blind mans guest,
And History nurses tale.
Here learn that glory and disgrace.
Wisdom and folly pass away
That mirth has It's appointed space.
That sorrow Is but for day
That all we love. and all we hate.
That ali we hope and all We fear.
Each mood Of mind. each turn Of fate.
Must end In dust and silence here"
That is. as far as this earth is con-
cerned. but beyond there Is life ever
lasting
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-29
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

There Is much important and enter
tanning reading I'm McClure'S for June.
The leading story Is Buried Treasure"
by Stewart Edward White which COM
hincs romance and reality. Mr.. Ray
Stannard Baker contributes the sixth
Of his series THE Railroads on Trial"
Mr. Burton J. lIendrick continues the
story of Life-Insurance with a resume
Of the work Of Elizur Wright. the Plo-
neer, who made the failure OF life-in-
surance company a mathematical Inn
possibility yellow Fever 4 Prob
lem Solved" by Samuel Hopkins
Adams, is an eugrossing story Of last
summers Battle NJ New Orleans.
carl Sohurz's "reminiscences ~ a
Long Life Is continued. TIL
second instalment Of the Kipling series
is even more engrossing than the first
The poems are Timed IN an African
chant by Resale VI. Jonas, and The
Sea Witch by Marjorie l.. G.. Pickthall
The :, $ Mcclure CO., $3.50 east
Twenty-thlrd street, New York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-29

available funds IN that direction every
year, aud the appropriations for edu-
cational purrotes become annually
much greater. The courses Of instruc-
lion that are given therein not only N
cludo man, Of tho higher branches Of
secular education but also IN the prIn-
cipl,s and doctrines Of true religion as
revealed rcn the heavens, and this dis.
tnctiye feature makes them OF greater
benefit ana interest to the mcmbe-s Of
the Church than any other scholastic ce.
tablishmtnts on the earth. We rsio'ce
greatly oyor the success that has It.
nded tho Chr ch schools. academies
colleges aud Universities, and look for
more rapid advancement TO attend
them all, even tran that which has b. an
exhibited 50 graudly in the past
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-05-29
THE READING PUBLIC.
]. ". pent m london chronIcle

i. VI. Dent in London Chronicle
My experience has been that II H. NOT
tho rich and so-called privileged classes
who love tho best books, People who
can afford Daimler cars. and can "Guh
over 20 Monte Carlo, do not want to
read, certainly not 10 read Dante and
Marcus Aurelius. | especially mention
these two books because Dante--wth
tho Italian text mind you, side by side
with the Euglish--and the Emperor
Golden Medltations' have been two OF
the books that have been most IN de-
mand by the great public which I have
catered for. could from my
experience with the Temple
classics. mention various books
which-Supposc 10 be only read by the
few-hayo been eagerly taken up by a
world Of readers. And according 10 a
West End bookseller Il Is not the books
that he supposed would sell the bes>
that the public are asking Tor I'm the
Everymans Library. but books lla,
Coleridge's "Biographa Literarla.
"Finlay's Byzantine Empire" Spekes
"Source az tho Nile aud Borrov-
wild Wales showing that We have
only 10 he sur" that our literature is
good 10 Get public tor II,