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The Washington times., 1906-05-27
An Opera BOuffe Panic.

The Senate District Committee threw
a scare into the holders OF Washington
securities that almost precipitated what
might be called an opera bouffe panic.
Some t!nid holders who saw death and
destruction and all sorts Of trouble in
the prospect Of an additional tax on pub
lie utilities We're hasty TO let go their
holdings and for three whole days the
sessions OF the Washington Stock Ex-
change were in a ferment OF excitement
over the dangers that threatened
The drop IN prices was something aw
ful, Capital Traction for instance, went
down as much as three whole points,
Washington Railway preferred tumbled
two points. while Gas stock showed up
with a net loss OF a scant point. The
most vulnerable stock was expected to
be Washington Railway common and
this fell away just one-half Of one point,
recovering as quickly when the danger
seemed less imminent.
While II lasted il was a very pretty
little furry. but the storm was over so
soon that IL became a matter OF wonder
rnent now It ever began Brokers are
now recalling the fact that without any
given cause these several stocks fre-
Quently decline or advance an equal
amount without creating any excite
ment- The performance is over. Ring
down the curtain. And only few timid
shareholders have paid the expense Of
the entertainment.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
WALL STREET IN
A WAITING MOOD
Public Not Disposed to Rush
in Heavily.
ONLY A TRADERS MARKET
Changes in Prices Reduced to Small
Figures With No Particular
Feature.
ONLY A TRADERS MARKET

NEW YORK, May 26.-There was a
fair degree of activity for a half holiday
in the stock market today. but as com
pared with yesterday there was a ma
terial decrease in the volume of busi-
ness The disposition among traders was
TO take profits after the sharp advances
of the middle of the week. and the bear
faction was encouraged TO sell short by
the expectation Of an unfavorable bank
statement. Reading declined ~. and
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western sold
of points further. There was only a
moderate election in the Wabash
stocks of the announcement Of an agree
ment between the management OF that
company and its debenture bondhoIders.
In the status of those bonds in the gen.
eral railroad list recessions were gener-
ally fractional. AS a rule, the indus
trial list held fairly well. In the late
dealings there was some covering of
shorts because of the light supply of
stocks that came out on receding figures,
and the market ended steady. Govern
rneut bonds unchanged other bonds
were fairly steady
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
INSANE ASYLUM INQUIRY
GOES AHEAD TOMORROW
Hearings in Congressional Investigation
of Affairs at Government Insti-
tuition to Be Resumed.

The inquiry by the specially appointed
Congressional committee into the con-
dition and administration Of the affairs
OF the Government Hospital for the IN
sane will be resumed at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning. after q recess OF four
days
It is thought now that the inquiry WIN
last another week or ten days. Tomor-
row some Of the physicians Of the asy-
and Il is now believed that il will be
several days before Dr. William a
White, the superintendent of the inst
tuition. will take the stand in his Own
behalf
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Great Banks of London.

London through which the National City
Bank has made its recent engagements
OF gold In London for import is one OF
n largest banks in London. It repre-
sents a consolidation Of five English
banks. 1t has total OF 457 branches and
reports deposits and other open ac>
counts of S151. SOC. .0O0- It's last annual
statement showed 81 900 cash on
hand and at the Bank Of England in
addition 70 $36. 10000 loaned on call or
at short time. The aggregate assets OF
the bank are S305. .000. 900. Its authorized
capital IS $S1. .0oo.oo0. OF which So. 0oo. 600
has been subscribed and S15.O00.0oo paid
IN.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Charges on out-of-TOwn Checks.

It is a poor rule that does not work
both ways. This seems 70 be the motto
OF the banks OF Duluth. MINI. which
have decided TO charge a fee for paying
checks drawn on banks doing business
IN the East There does not seem TO be
any coed reason why the banks OF Du-
luth. Oshkosh, and Kalamazoo should
not charge for ''out Of town" checks
just as do the banks OF New York. St
Louis. and Chicago. BY extending this
plan of retaliation. the various charges
imposed viii finally offset one another.
and the banks viii get back 10 their
original situation.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
A Not Unfavorable Comparison.

This would seem a very good time 10
draw comparisons OF prices existing to-
day and those OF a year ago. The fig
ures VIII show that notwithstanding
there have been great declines In the
larger market Of New York and there
has been considerable falling off In the
volume OF business here. the figures
generally show but slight change for
the worse, and on the general average
are much higher than existed in Nav OF
last year. Taking a dozen OF the prin-
cipal stocks dealt in and the gain largely
Offsets the small loss shown IN one or
two. and again strongly confirms the
view that Washington securities are
good things 10 own. as their future
seems 70 promise nottonly security but
a good profit as well. The figures are
as follows:
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
LATEST NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE STOCK MARKETS.
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET
saturday. Nav %:

Saturday, May &c:
Sales OF the board. including after call.
amounted 10 $500 bonds and 1915 shares
of stock
Following are the sales and quotations
OF today's market:
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred, SoaSss, 5ogSS1l, 50qSSA. 50qss2s.
Washington Railway and Electric COM
mon, 50GA1s.
Commercial National Bank, 10a195.
National City Bank, 5dl35, 10a135. 100
135. 10d135Is. 5ef135.
607s (buyer 6O), 2546O1z 25a601z, 25d6l
(buyer SO. 1O0Q61 buyer 6O). z5G6l buyer
eO). 1o0460Sk. 25G60Ss 65d60A, 25G60Iz.
Mitchell Mining, 10OQ77s.
After call-Mitchen Mining. 1OOa7b.
100lI7I.
Washington Railway and Electric Con.
l5Q4.
Washington Railway and Electric 4qS.
$500GS9, $i,000QSSIz
Washington Loar and Trust. 10d22sTs,
l0QZ2S24, 10d2287k. 16d229, 1Od229Is 1Od2291k
Washington Gas. 25d60% 25n6Ozk
Mergenthaier, 1Od196.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
Another Savings Bank,

The latest addition 20 the list Of saw
inss banks of the District-the Citizens
will open for business on Friday next
at 1906 New York avenue, IN the Bond
building. 1t would appear that the Of
hcers ere not affected by the supersti-
ton attached to their opening day, or
feel so well grounded in the assured
success OF their enterprise that all days
and times are alike to them. And a
glance at the roster of their officers and
directors would strongly, indicate that
it would take something more than a
superstition TO prevent success and pros
perity coming their way.
The plan on which the bank is found
ed is something of a departure in this
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
WESTERN MARYLAND
PUTS IT ON AGGIES

HYATTSVILLE, Nd, May 26.-The
Maryland Agricultural College was de-
feated today on the home grounds by
Western Maryland College by to 8.
Up to the sixth inning the game was
ragged. In the fifth the score stood 8
TO 3. Western Maryland got two in the
sixth. while Maryland Agricultural Club
added only one. In the eighth the visi-
tors scored two more, but through a
series of errors in the ninth let in two
for the Aggies. Bassett's triple was the
feature.
The game scheduled with Georgetown
for next Saturday was Cancelled by the
Washington boys. NJ. A G. will meet
Delaware College on June s.
The score:
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
LONDON MARKET
DULL AND HEAVY

LONDON, May 2.-The market today
was dull and heavy, owing TO realiza-
tons in anticipation Of the settlement.
which begins next Wednesday. Consols
and home rails were trifie lower
Americans started Irregular at about
parity and improved, but eased during
the session on realizations. The market
closed quiet. Kaffirs were irregular.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
TO DISCUSS THE STRIKE

There viii be a special meeting OF Co
lumb!a Typographical Union, No. 10l- at
typographical Temple. on @ street, at
2:s0 clock. this afternoon. for the pur-
pose Of considering important matters
concerning the printers strike
II was stated last night that the local
members OF the craft consider that he
strike Is practically won IN this jur.s-
diction. but they are still raising money
Tor the purpose OF aiding IN winning the
strike In other cities.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
HONEY CROP is CUT DOWN
BY WHITE CLOVER SCARCITY

GALESBCRG. H.. May 26.-At the an
uual meeting Of the Western Illinois Bee
keepers Association a discussion led to
the conclusion that the supply Of honey
this year would be short on account OF
the scarcity OF white clover and blasting
OF blossoms by frost. Still It was
thought that Eastwood blossoms might
make up part OF the deficiency.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
HEARD ON 'CHANGE AND STREET

section, as it Is stated that ct will be
operated as a cooperative bank for the
oeneft OF the department and business
people and ths wage earners of wash
ington." Already the stock has been
oyersubscribed and everything points TO
a prosperous career for the institution
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
KLEEBLATT'S DEFEATED
BY HIGHLANDERS NINE

Friday evening at the old fair
grounds in Northeast. the Highlanders
defeated the Kleeblatts Screen Factory
team by Z to 0.
Hndebrandt was invincible until the
ninth inning, when he weakened and al
lowed seven runs TO cross the plate
Knockey. for the winners, pitched
great game, striking out thirteen men,
and allowing but three hits. The High,
landers would Ike TO hear from ali
teams averaging eighteen years Ad-
dress ]. Crown, 904 II street northeast
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

'Grayson out: HIT by batted ball
Western Maryland....0 o 2 2o2 os
NJ A C---.------------0 255
Earned runs-M. A. c.. 8: Western Mary
land. / First base by er-ors-M A c., 2:
Western Maryland. l. Left on bases-M. A.
c. 3: Western Maryland. 8. First base on
balls-On Hanks. 4: OF Dixon. l. Struck
out-By Hanks. 4: by Dixon. 20 Three
base hit-Rassett. Sacrifice hits-M A. C
4; Western Maryland. !. Stolen bases
NJ A. c., 8. Hit by pitcher-By Dixon, !
Wild pitch-Dixon- Passed balls-Bassett !;
Gibson, 2. Umpire-Mr Henry. Of Baltimore
Time os gane-l hour and 80 minutes.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

"IncIudlng rights worth 8 per Snare. .
The balance OF the list maintains
about the same relative conditions. the
variations being due rather 20 the lack
of active trading than TO any loss OF
confidence IN the stocks.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27
NEW YORK CURB STOCKS.
IouotatioEs furnished by Charles G. Gates
4 Co. Munsey BuildIng.l
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET.

Quotations furnished by Charles G. Gates
& Co. Munscy BuildingI
Saturday. May 20 Fri
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Earned rlins-Hlghlandrs. I. Three-base
hits-Salb. Knockey. Nails. Two-base hits
Wcodcock Priest, Salb, Knockey, Nails.
Struck out-By Knockey. 13; by Hildebrandt.
s. Base on balls-On Knockey. q on Hide
brandt l. Sacrifice hits-Priest, 2; Crown.
Umpire-Mr. Handibos. Time Of game-1 hour
aud 35 minutes.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Total sales yesterday, 1,S4. 900.
Total sales today. $50, so
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Total stocks last week. 9,079.
Total bonds last week. S45, 900.
The Washington times., 1906-05-27

Totals. Z 10 q Q -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
SANTA FE NOTES.
Items Chiefly Personal Concern-
ing Raalroad Men.

Conductor George Stafford. Of Usage
City. viii lay of tomorrow.
Fireman Mitchell has been assigned
to switch service in the yards with En-
gineer Bodkfn.
Fireman Webb Is Off for few days
on account of a slight illness with which
he is suffering.
Fireman Sumner is on the plug runs
for few days in place of Fireman Rob
inson who is of.
w F. Buck, mechanical superintend-
ent of the Santa Fe was in Arkansas
City yesterday on business.
Engineer Wheeler. who has been at
MarceliHe for some time on account OF
illness, has returned to work.
Switchman .Feiner has been assigned
to service in the south end IN place Of
Ben Slaughter who Is off sick.
]. F. Stanley, who is voucher clerk
in the motive power accountants Of
fee, has left on a two weeks vacation.
Lineman H. P. Hutchins went to Car
bondale where he viii do some work
improving the telegraph service at that
point.
Switchman William Busby, who has
been off for a few days with a broken
wrist, has returned to work in the
yards.
Frank w Thomas, chief engineer Of
tests. left for Chicago this morning
where he win be on a business trip for
a few days.
Tom Levitt. who was recently in
jured in a railroad wreck at Hoising-
ton Is trying to arrange a settlement
with the Santa Fe road.
Roadmaster J. E. Henderson returned
from Leavenworth yesterday morning
where he has been for a few days look
ing after business matters.
Lon irish of the baggage department.
reported for work this morning after
being away for two weeks on a visit
to Eskridge and Kansas City.
A large stock train came through
early this morning. Twenty cars were
in the train which came from Arkansas
City over the Midland Valley railroad.
J. E. Burrows. who is travelling pas
senger agent of the Niclle Plate system
was in Topeka for few hours yester-
day on business connected with HIS road.
Louie Benzino, who has been spend
ing ten days vacation at Buffalo, has
returned to his work as assistant
timekeeper in the motive power ac-
counting Office.
Engine No. 43f has been turned out
of the shops after being repaired. The
engine was taken out on trial trip this
morning and is now awaiting an assign
ment to service.
The condition of Firemen swearin-
gen and Gallagher has improved A
great deal during the past few days.
They Will be allowed TO leave the hos
pital in a very few days.
w A. Powers, chief chemist of the
Santa Fe, has returned from his trip
to Needles and Los Angeles, Cal He
was held up for two days in Los An
geies because of the high water at that
point.
Mr.. H. H German, chief Of ths
Santa Fe detective bureau, went to
Ottawa this morning for the purpose
of Investigating the death of Detective
Bodley. who was killed at that point
early this morning.
Gus GRADER has returned to his former
position in the shops at this point. He
was recently promoted to the position OF
car inspector in Argentine but after
being with the latter position for a few
weeks has decided that he would rather
be back at his old work
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
NO MORE FRANKS.
Express Companies Serve Notice on
Favored Ones.

All the state officers and others who
hold those precious little pieces of paste
board known as express franks have
received a letter from Dudley Evans,
president of the Wells, Fargo company
express, asking for the immediate re-
turn of these franks. The letter notifies
holders of franks and their franks will
not be honored after August %.
It Is likely that the other express COM
panies will follow the lead Of the Wells.
Fargo company, though thus far their
franks have not been called in.
There is some doubt about the status
of Pullman passes. The railroad law
enacted by congress Classics the Pull
man company with other common car
rers, and If sis classification holds,
all persons now using Pullman passes
will be required to give them up. 1t is
said, however. that the Pullman COM
pany proposes to fight the law, on the
ground that their company is not COM
mon carrier, but is simply engaged III
the business Of operating q vast num-
Der of hotels on wheels. The railroad
companies haul the cars of the Pullman
company.
The following is a copy of one of the
letters received today from Dudley
Evans by a state officer:
New York. Aug. %.
AS you may perhaps know, express
companies have been placed under the
recently enacted interstate commerce
law one of the provisions of which pro-
hibits this company issuing any free or
reduced interstate transportation except
to Officers, agents or employees of COM
mon carriers and their families, AMI
upon the advice of our attorneys we feel
compelled to recall all annual franks Is
sued on complimentary grounds, in
which category Frank No. - issued
to you for the current year must be con-
sidered, and I therefore am constrained
to ask that you return the same to me
without delay.
This request is made with much re-
luctance, but you will readily appreci-
ate that under the circumstances we
have no option but to comply strictly
with the requirements of the law.
Our agents have been duly informed
that no franks, except those issued to
officers, agents or employees of common
carriers. must be hOnored on and after
the 18th instant. Yours very truly
DUDLEY EVANS. President
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
POINTS FOR SMOKERS.
Ways to Use Tobacco Without Injur-
ing Your Health.

If you will observe the following rules
you may smoke as much as you like
without any harm:
In the first place, smoke good cigar.
In the second place never light a cigar
the second time The other rules are
never to stay in cloud Of smoke. and
never chew the end of a cigar
The first rule to smoke a good cigar,
of course. means to smoke vadsworth
Bros. Chico, for which Geo. W. STAINS
field. druggist, 632 Kansas avenue, To-
peka is local agent
although the Chico cigar is made
with a long clear Havana fiIler'' says
Mr.. Stansfield. and Is equal in flavor.
fragrance, and all qualities that go to
make a good smoke to any of the ten
and fifteen cent brands. yet 1t sells for
only five cents.
Il buy direct from the maker. thus
saving any middelman's profit, and IN
the Chicos give my customers the best
smoke for their money that I have ever
seen.
IF there IS anyone in Topeka that
have not yet tried the Chicos I want
him to come in today and set one"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
PRAIRIE DOG CAVE HERE.
Things look First Rate Out in Has.
keII, Says He

Steve Cave Of Santa Fe, Haskell
county. who will never outlive the
subriquet Of prairie Dog Cave ia
in Topeka today looking up some land
deals. Cave has retired from politics
since his term in the legislature and &
getting rich selling western Kansas
land.
Wheat went about twelve bushels
to the acre with us, which is rather
light We have good crops Of kafIlT
and broom corn. and various kinds Of
forage. but no corn. Ours is not a
corn country. The prairie dogs are not
very numerous with as any more.
They have been mostly killed of.
II think there is no doubt that the
Republican ticket will win this year.
There is no kicking down in our part
Of the state"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

san Francisco. Cal, Aug. 29.-The
relief corporation let a contract yes
terday for the building of 1000 two
and three room cottages in the parks
of the city. They are to be completed
in four. eight and twelve weeks. The
executive committee was authorized
to enter into a similar contract for
1000 additional houses which will
give the corporation 1000 houses at
the end Of 1 2 weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

West Tenth avenue. Thursday after
noon.
Mrs Francis E Smith has returned
from Colorado Springs and other points
The Misses Ferris of Smith Center
arc guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Ferris,
1898 Morris avenue.
Mrs Mary Fletcher and Miss Mae
Fletcher of Ottawa are guests of Mrs.
f.. M Fletcher.
Miss Grace Brownell Of Kansas City.
who has was the guest of Miss Ruth
Woodford In North To cka, has gone
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
The Wilkinson Home Sold.

Emporia, Aug. 29.-Fred H. Wood
bury. formerly county treasurer Of
Usage county, has bought the J. N
wilkinson home at Tenth and Union.
Mr.. and Mrs woodbury. will move to
Emporia at once to educate their nine
growing children. The schools here
hrought them TO town.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

Tien Tsin. Aug. 2s.-The Russian
consul here. M. Laptew. was shot in
the stomach today by Russian con-
cession contractor named Levinsky.
who fred four times and hit the con-
sui once. The shooting occurred at the
Russian consulate. Levinsky was ar
rested His victim is in a dangerous
condition
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
SHORT WEIGHT LARD.
Chicago City scaIer Orders Suits
Against Packers.

Chicago. Aug. 29.-City scaler Joseph
Grey today directed that suits be insti-
tuted against Armour & Co, Nelson
Morris & Co, Swift & Co, and the
Anglo-American Provision company on
a charge of selling short weight lard.
The city scaler declared today that yes
terday he and one of his inspectors pur-
chased five pound pals of lard at the
stock yards and found them to be from
to Y ounces short in Meight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
Druggist Lewis Given a Permit.

Emporfa. Aug. 29.-I. d. Lewis,
druggist doing business at 527 Com
mercial street, after being deprived Of
a permit to sell intoxicating liquors
for about a year, has been granted
that privilege by E. n. Evans, judge Of
the probate court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

Concordia, Kan, Aug. 29.-The pre-
liminary trial of ]. E. Wade, county
treasurer. accused of defalcation. was
called Tuesday, but the county attorney
was unable to fix definitely the amount
of shortage and asked a continuance
of thirty days until J. E. Cation Of Kan
sas City, the expert accountant, can
audit the books. Mr.. Wade was re-
leased on a 81. 900 bond, which was sign
ed hv friends
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Notes and Personal Mention.

Miss Helen Otis is visiting in Mime
apoiis. Kan, for a week or ten davs.
MISS Winifred Everingham is visit
ing in Lawrence.
Mr.. E. K. Buttolph has returned
from a trip to Maine and Boston,
mrs. Gsofge 1fuot Of Wamego is the
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene +. Ware and
their family and Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

Newport. r. L. Aug. 29.-William ].
Clothier OF Philadelphia. today won
the national tennis championship, de-
feating Beal c. Wright of Boston, the
present holder, in straight sets, 6-3,
so Ga
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29
TURKS INVADE PERSIA.
That Is the Word That Reaches the
Shah's Representative.

Coustantinople. Aug. 29.-The Persian
ambassador here has been informed
from Teheran that Turkish troops have
occupied the Persian district of Mar
govar, comprising some 25 villages The
Turkish government denies that the al
legged encroachment has taken place but
nevertheless the ambassador has lodged
az energetic protest with the porte ana
has demanded the recall Of the troops.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

Copenhagen. Aug. 29=President
Roosevelt has cabled to King Fred
erick through the American minister.
his congratulations on the opening of
-the cable to Iceland.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

Baltimore. Aug. 29.-The announce
ment is made definitely and upon
what seems excellent authority that
Manager Hugh Jennings of the BATH
more Eastern League baseball club
viii go to Detroit next season as man
ager Of the American league club in
HAT city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

Atlanta, Ca. Aug. 29-In a desperate
fight within the walls of the prison here
Edward Richmond, serving a 10 years
sentence for train robbery. committed
in Indian Territory was shot and in
stantly killed by Guard Frey.
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PuIajane Chief Captured.

Manila. Aug. 29.-Native volunteers
have captured Armogines Sanchez. a
chief Of the PuiaJanes. IN the province
Of Leyte.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-29

lowness. etc., the worst case IN % days
and restore the beauty Of yocth. Price
Soc. and $J.00 by leading druggists or mall
prspsssd 81 NATIONAL TOILET CO.. Paris. Tenn
Sold by Gatlin Drug Co., Fred Snow,
and other druggists