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Arizona republican., 1906-10-24
sEBAsToPOL DISORDERS.
The Court Martial Determined the
 Blame and Punishment

SebastopOl. oct. 22.-The court mar tial which is inquiring into the military disorders here. handed down it's deci- sjOns today. Two men were sentenced 10 twenty years penal SeTvitude, and seven acquitted of the charges against them. The remainder of the soldiers on trial were drafted into the dis ciDlinary companies for three years.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-24
BRITISH ARMY CHANGES.
Sir Redvers Butler of Boer War Mem
 ory Retiered.

London. Oct 23.-The retirement of General Sir Redvers Henry Butler. who conducted operations for the relief of Ladysmith during the Boer war, and the promotion of Lieutenant General Sir Wm. Nicholson, who was the chief British attache with Japanese army during the Russo-Japanese war. to the rank of general were gazetted tonight, to take effect at once
Arizona republican., 1906-10-24

Which shows she was right up to date Her mouth was like a rosebud, ..... Her eyes heavenly blue, She loved Donofrio's Crystalized Cac-
 tus Candy And so I'm sure would you.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-24
STANDARD OIL BY STATES.

san Francisco. oct. 23.-The Stan dard oil company of Iowa has trans ferred it's holdings in California to the Standard Oil company of California. It is understood that the consideration amounted to several millions.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-24
A s125,OOo LUMBER FIRE.

Mattoon. Wis. oct 2S-Thc saw mill of the Wisconsin Timber and Land company. valued at S25.000 together with SlOO. 000 worth Of lumber iu yards adjoining mill, was burned tonight
Arizona republican., 1906-10-24

Twas an old fashioned house With an old fashioned porch, And girl at the old fashioned gate With a box Of DonOfrio's Crystalized
 Cactus Candy,
Arizona republican., 1906-10-24
WEATHER TODAY.

Washington Oct 23.-Forecast for Arizona Fair Warmer Wednesday; Thursday fair.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-24
A TRIO OF INDICTMENTS
 AGAINST ALLEGED TRUSTS
Bills Returned Against the lumber. Meat
 and Ice Corporations of Phoenix

Several Persons Included in the Grand urys tiOns but All Except P T. Hurley, J. TribOIet and w. B. LOunt Are "lmmuniZed".
Arizona republican., 1906-10-24

HOUSE FOR RENT-Ffve-room. modern brick; bath. toilet. electric lights. F.. r.. Pascoe 110 North Center street.
Arizona republican., 1906-10-24

FOR SALE-Fivs-room house. close In; fine shade; north of Washington street. Price S2560. F. F. Pascoe. no North Center St
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Troubles of Greene Copper.

The holders of Greene Copper stock
have had all kinds of amusement dur
ing the past week. Mut:erings of
trouble over the action of the company
in rath' prematurely closing the books
for the transfer Of stock on which to
secure me privileges of the new stock
had been heard on the floor Of the local
exchange. Suddenly, word comes from
Boston that the exchange there had
peremptorily stricken the stock from
their list Then the rights which had
been selling from 25 to 90 took a plunge
downward TO TO- and even less in New
York, and altogether II began TO look as
If the new issue would not be a sue
cess. Col. Greene. however. went on
to Boston, and as those who have had
the pleasure of meeting the quondam
friend OF the late % Thomas Lawson
well know he has d most persuasive and
convincing manner, and it IS likely the
trouble will soon be satisfactorily set
tied and the stock again become an
active tavorite
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
An Honored Landmark.

The National Bank of Washington is
the oldest bank in the District of Co
lumbia. In 1863 citizens of Washington
presented q petition 10 Congress asking
for the incorporation OF the Bank of
Washington. It was the first appIica-
tion with the exception OF the Pank Of
North America at Philadelphia and the
Bank of the United States presented to
Congress for the Incorporation of a.
bank and was the first national institu-
tion with the exception of the United
States Bank. 10 be required by Congress
to furnish at regular intervals a COM
plete report of its affairs TO the United
States Treasury. The stock now is
closely held by old families and estates
who have found it very profitable in
vestment. and it rarely comes on the
market. Efforts have been made several
times TO combine il with other insti-
tutions but the owners tenaciousIy cling
to the time-honored title of the Bank of
Washington. which took or the added
name of National when il entered the
national banking system in 1856
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Still Waiting, Still Hoping.

One of the matters that is giving a
large contingent of the trading public
some uneasiness is the persistent weak
ness in the securities of the Washington
Traction and Electric Company But a
short time ago they were booming
along finely. The per cent bonds were
taken in tremendous quantities by good
people. and il really was a shame. said
some enthusiasts. to have only to pay
such a ridieulously low price for them
when they were really worth par.
Then there was no earthly reason why
the preferred stock on n per cent bas
should not sell ut par and over. and
jealous admirers bought as much as they
could pay for. and then eagerly sought
options on hundreds of shares feeling
confident that when they naatured the
price would become higher. that their
bank accounts would be materially in
creased. The same belief held good or
the common stock and daily the TRADING
ran into thousands Of shares. Predfc-
tions of so for the latter and uar for
preferred were on every lip. and the first
hakes of snow were watched for with
eager interest as their coming was tc
be coincident with the prices named.
But the snow came Z nd the inexora-
Die flight of time continues which daily
brings the day of maturity for options
closer. while the price refuses to go
up, and both stocks and bonds are
wanting in the support which at one
time was so eonspicuously in evidence
The annual reports to Congress were
eagerly awaited and were scanned with
much interest, but they gave but cold
comfort, as they were hardly UP to the
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Money Conditions UnfayOrable.

Among the most adverse features is
the monetary situation. There is plen-
~ OF money available for really good
investments at reasonable prices, as is
demonstrated by the freedom with
which capital is flowing into real es-
tate and other forms of new enterprise.
At the same time the bank reserves at
New York are lower than for twenty
years at this time, and that at a time
when they ought to be Strengthening
TO meet the demands incidental TO April
/. It need cause no surprise If we see
some uncomfortable moments in the
money market before the next six
weeks have expired. Very unusual de-
mands are just now being made upon
the money market by the enormous is
sues of new bonds, hence the advance
of time money to a 5 u per cent basis
Since the first of the year about S400.-
0G0,0 of new issues have been an
nouEced as coming on the market now
or in the early future. There is no
doubt that a large portion OF these
bonds can be successfully placed pro-
vided the prices are made sufficiently
attractive. but close money and enor-
nous issues of new securities are any
thing but bull arguments, and the com
bination OF the two is certain to cause
a weaker market.
The monetary situation has been
threatened by gold exports but, aside
from special shipments, to Argentina
and Japan. firmer rates at this center
are likely to postpone such shipments,
especially as foreign bankers are lend
ing in this market with considerable
mestic products are an important fac
tor In our favor.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Gas Stock Creates Excitement.

The pvrotechnic movement in Wash
ingron Gas stock IN the early part of
the week and it's sudden acvance after
a long period OF depression was the
principal topic among the brokers and
their customers throughout the week. 1t
was recalled that several prominent
members OF the board had been per
sistent sellers for some time. and il
was an open secret that the largest
amount of the stock disposed of had
been for interests closely identified WITH
the company. Then. too. Congress was
with US and the time was hardly oppor-
tune for a rise. besides which several
Of the large cities of the country were
in the throes OF cIamoT for rcduc-
tions in the price of gas. and altogeth-
er it looked like q bad time to engineer
bull movement. And TO still further
confuse matters the recent bears had
become most bullEshIy inclined and were
the most vigorous Bidders for the stock
II is true the annual elections had re-
Gently taken place, but no changes had
been made and what little had been
given out in the annual report was not
enough to account for the upturn And
SO the gossips were all at sea
Generally the movement was att-ib-
uted to large buying orders and brok-
ers limited mysteriously at big investors
that suddenly recognized the value of
gas stock. and could not be restrained
from rushing IN and buying at any old
price wanted. Also there were veiled
suggestions Of large short interests ere
ated by those who had been recent
heavy sellers. and thought TO put out
some stock on their own account, but
becoming frightened, had FASTENED 20
recover. And it was limited that there
had been some leaks and that It was
wise to get aboard promptly before the
good news became general.
To all Of which the trading cor tIngent
devoted Itself assiduously IN circulating
with many wise mods and shakes of the
head as 10 how much they could tell if
they were not afraid OF violatin conf
dences. On Thursday. when tie price
was raided quite seriously, come fur
ther explanations were needed. but the
rumor mongers We're hot inclined TO
voice their opinions as freely. and the
close OF the week shows matters about
as at the beginning. with a few buyers
sadder. but not wiser men.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
BELIEVES BULL MOVE
HAS RUN ITS COURSE
Henry Clews of Opinion That Lower
Prices of Stocks Are to Be
Expected.

In his weekly letter issued yesterday
Henry Clews, the well-known banker.
gives expression to SOM what pessinais-
tic views. He says:
The tired feeling in the stock mar
k.et, which began about a month ago.
Is daily becoming more pronounced and
rapidly developing into more decided
downward tendency. Stocks have been
steadily sold by insiders on all good
news, this being particularly notice
able since announcement of the copper
merger and the increase in Union Pa
cific dividend Following both of these
events the market became weak and
duh, demonstrating that, as usual,
their good effect had been fully dis
counted In advance. The truth is, it is
impossible to find a new bull argument
which has not already been oycrdi5-
counted, and the conviction grows that
the boom is over. for the present al
least. Investors will not buy stocks al
present figures. and the shrewder class
of large holders have been steadily
emptying their strong boxes into the
laps OF big spectators and plungers,
who have been the chief buyers and
supporters Of the market at recent fic-
titfous values and who must now
carry the load as best they can. For
some time To- come the drift Of the
market Will be back TO normal condi-
tICns.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Labor Situation Threatening.

The labor situation causes some un-
easiness. since ii is feared that trouble
in the coal trade may revive unsettled
agitation elsewhere. There are indi-
cations. however, that. wiser counsels
will prevail between the coal operators
and 1le mine operators which
will defer any repetition of for
mer difficulties General trade continues
very large in volume in spite Of some
weakness in values, and the develop
meEJ of new enterprises is keeping I'm
usually active all forms OF COnstruC-
tive work How much further the ex-
pansion in the nations plant will con-
tinue before production has overtaken
consumption no one car fOreteII; but
signs OF overpTcduction are already
showing themselves in the copper in
dustry. where prices are Teceding. and
in other departments of industry there
are signs of a climax having been reach
ed. Nevertheless. trade activity is gen
eral and any slight recession in prices
would quickly revive a temporary Ces-
sation In demand. Pig iron production
is still running at high record figures.
and an enormous demand is reported
for nearly all classes of iron products.
There is nothing yet discoura ging in
the crop outlook. although the light
fan Of snow in the interior caused some
doubt regarding winter wheat. The
season. however, has been exceptionally
mild, so the absence of this protection
has been less felt than desired,
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

expectations Of those who had bui1ded
with so much confidence and are now
facing a duh and dropping market. with
slight prospects of any Improvement.
There is, however. one slight Consoia-
ton in that no serious efforts have at
any time been made TO bear" ii more
than a point or two. But the dullness
is depressing. and the waiting for some
thing TO happen may be well expressed
in the coUplet-
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomor-
row
Crceps in this petty pace from day TO
day"
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
HEARD ON 'CHANCE AND STREET

Among the men whose connection with
banlSing In this city has long held the
faith and confidence of the community.
the late George II. 3. White, for more
than forty years connected with the
Metropolitan Bank. stood IN the front
rank. In leaving behind him an honored
name he left also a worthy successor to
take his place in the high regard of the
citizens of the District In his son. George
w. White, who since the establishment
of the Commercial National Bank in
October. 1904 has been the very popular
cashier OF that institution.
Born in this city in 1879. he early con-
nected himself with the Metropolitan
Bank, and faithfully served the best in
terests of depositors and stockholders as
well in the several positions occupied
during the nearly twenty years that
marked his career. When the CONNER
cial Bank was projected the directors
sought his services. and seeing the op-
portunitses offered In 4 wider fierd. ha
associated himself with them, and his
long experience and good judgment have
proved a valuable asset 20 that very
successful institution.
In his occasional idle moments Mr..
White has devoted the time 10 amateur
Photography and has come to DC known
as one OF the best of the kind in the
city. In tact. his reputation has extend
ed over the country. having received
several medals at different exhibitions
Ia recognition OF his abilities in That
line He served for TWO years as pTesi-
dent OF the Capital Camera Club and
was the first TO introduce what is known
as might pictures" In Washington, his
picture OF the Capitol az Midnight
having attracted much attention and
favorable comment throughout the
country.
While yet a young man he has come
TO be recognized by his associates and
the men at the head of the Commercial
Bank. as a man of sterling Integrity
and well equipped for the duties devolv-
ing upon him and his future career
gives promise OF still greater honors
and distinction.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
BULLS IN WHEAT
HAVE LOST COURAGE

CHICAGO. Feb. 1L-Considerable hay
was made by the bears in wheat, the
sunshine and the news and circurn-
stances surrounding the market helping
them no little. The price showed loss
OF ssq7sc for the day One of the bear
helps was the quiet selling of May by
Wall Street longs, and the buying of
July on a scale downward by that in
terest- The bulls in wheat have been
whipped thoroughly, and they will at
tempt to recoup their lost fortunes by
getting out of the May and taking on
the July as il sells downward
Longs at Liverpool sold wheat freely
on the Argentine advices that the ex-
portable surplus This year would be at
least ll5.00o.ooo bushels. The fact that
exporting countries have all commenced
TO turn their wheat loose will cause a
further decline in that cereal.
Corn and oats We're each Isc lower:
provisions unsettled
Following were the quotations on to-
days exchange.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
LONDON MARKET DULL
FOR AMERICAN STOCKS

LONDON. Feb. 17.-Trading on the
stock exchange was dull and prices
were irregular pending the settlement
Consols were fairly steady at the lower
level Home rails were sustained by
the announcement of a working ar
rangement between the Northwestern
and the Midland railroads, whose
stocks grew firmer.
Americans Cpened dull'o on the pros
pect Of a bad New York bank state
ment. rallied TO slightly over parity
on New York buying orders. and CLOSED
steady.
Foreigners were weak in places.
Money was In good request today
and rates were easier ON the distri.
button OF 2,5ee. 900 sterling in railroad
dividends and the release of japanese
money. Discounts We're a shade easier
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
COTTON SLUMPED ON BAD
NEWS FROM WALL STREET

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE cotton
market was quiet today and showed no
new features of special Importance.
Trad - Was light and fluctuations mar
row slnE -Eitccut any decided tendency.
There Ee Na71e effort made by some
of tbs 81. t00- raiders to bull the
ma. xct -Er-riv after the opening and
prices We tlcr, carr ed up to points
from the &trIy slu.sIp of about to 4
points fro,a l1st nights closing. with
March selling at 1916, May, 1884, and
JulF l-0. But the decentralization which
deve.oped In the stock market effec-
tually checked bull operations, and later
't"aVp selling orders from Wall Street
knoc ked the market down. and IL closed
heavy under this pressure, with q net
decline of about to points from last
nights quotations.
The following were the quotations on
the cotton market TODAY.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
TAKES RIDE ON CAR FENDER.

Stepping from a northbound car at
Fourteenth and L streets northwest,
George Curzon, thirty-six years old.
landed on the southbound tracks and
was picked up Dy a swiftly moving car.
He was bounced up and down several
times and received slight injuries
When the car was stopped and he
stepped from the fender, Curzon was
suffering greatly from nervous shock,
but refused TO so TO any hospital
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
Purely Personal.

President George T. Dunlop, Of the
Capital Traction Company, is an almost
daily visitor to the Stock Exchange,
and takes a lively interest in the at
tempts 10 play horse" with his stock
A few points decline does not worry
him, as he points TO the annual state
ments showing its true value
Treasurer Ham, of the Washington
RaiIway and Electric Company, occa-
sionaily looks IN and has been known
to whisper an order over the rails to
some well-known broker TO secure him
a hundred or two shares when the
price seemed to look attractive.
A. X. Paris has been serving his
country as foreman of the jury in Cir
cult Court No. / His cheerful manner
and melodi6us voice has been ncted as
among the missing at the daily sessions
of the Stock Exchange.
Griffin HaIstead was in New York
a part of the week He was missed
from :he sessions Of the board. The
business went on. however.
VIII / get my rights on Greene Copper?
has been the burning question of the
week Bowie Chapman really got ex-
cited about ii
Wonder if BostOn's ears didn't burn
on Tuesday last when the news came
about their action on Greene Copper,
Billy Hibbs expressed himself freely.
Old Virginia was aroused.
Jim Green says Gas stock is good
enough for him. Then, too. he passed
II out last year around 6G and can afford
to take it back now five points lower.
Is there to be deal in Traders
Bank? Walter Hieston says not He's
buying it because 1t Is good proposi-
tion and is increasing its business nicely.
Some irrevereut member will probably
call him grandpa the first time he ap-
pears al the board. But Mr.. Glover al
ways takes a jest in good part and is
always ready with the 'retorr cour-
teous."
George T. Cox. who has recently
taken the management of the stocl;
brokerage house of Miller & Co, was
unfortunate enough in the early part
of the week to disIocate his shouls IT
blade. The accident, while quite pam
full and likely - cripple him for some
time, was not serious enough to pre-
his post and looking after the best in
terests of the firms customers. who
have expressed much regret over his
misfortune.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
CARRYING A JOKE TOO FART

Kane was sore because ! caught him
on that pun over the long distance
telephone" said the man in the cigar
store as he bit the end off his fresh CT
gar.
"Why?" questioned his companion.
"Oh, he's kind o. funny, you know.
He said 1t was carrying a joke too
far"
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
PRICE CHANGES FOR WEEK.


W. Ry & Eiec IS. SSa. $50. sSss S7a,
Potomac Elec 5's-.-.. .105Ia 105al 105iS Iot
Washington Gas as .10iIs I0ls4 104JI 104
Prices are for quotation lots only:
sales of fractional lots not noted. High
est and lowest prices are for actual
sales The close is the last bid made
The Washington times., 1906-02-18
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

JReported by ". b. Hlbbs & Co.. 1919 F
street Members New York Stock Exchange.
Chicago Board OF Trade. and Washington
Stock Exchange.
"a Esal
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Sales Saturday. February II:
Washington Gas Certificates, 800
4l1714. 500u1Iy 200nll7 1,000Ql17, s0Oq117.
Capital Traction. 6ql46Lz.
Washington Street Railway, preferred,
6QSe1R, 5GS9b2, 24aS91z.
Washington Street Railway. common.
50d411s, 5014l1s. 50d41. 60Q40A.
Bank of Washington, l0a510, 10d512.
Fireman's Insurance, 25@25
Mergenthaler, 10n192L, I0dI92, I0Q
1914, l0@19l%. 10q191h
Lanston, 50814. 2OQl4z. 10O4141s. 1000
II.
After caII-Chesapeake & Potomac
Telephone, 25@60.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

Saturdays Short Session
Full of Excitement.
WIDEST TFLUCTUATI0NS S
The Week Closed With Big Losses and
Little Hope for Next
Week.

NEW YORK, Feb 17.--FOr quick dC
tion and WIDE fluctuations today's mar
ket was the best Of the year. although
the dramatic element was entirely con
densed into the last half hour. From
ii 80 until the closing dealings were OF
an extremely heavy scale. The open.
ing was variable but averaged probably
l. lower New York Central. Fennsyl
vania Railroad and the Steel stock;
were the firmest For the first hour anC
a half there was a constant dull sag
with activity in a comparatively few
stocks and with quick declines limited Il
exceedingly few at a time.
Bank Statement Negative.
The bank statement demonstrating &
nominal loss in reserves, turned tht
market instantly. During the ext ter
minutes "A scramble to cover shorts pro.
duced a rally anywhere from / to 81
per cent. During the next minutes the
market crumbled and made by Bar tht
lowest figures of the day. Great Ndrth
ern preferred reacted at this time pei
cent. and the general decline was II Il
az Ten minutes before the closing tho
market began TO rally and while merry
: Gus, improved on the average to sub
stantial extent. Some stocks did not
rally at all. notably Great Northern
preferred. Others rallied l to 112.
Breaks All Along the Line.
The widest fluctuations were il. Great
Northern preferred and Anaconda
Amalgamated rallied poorly. II got
down to 11O, from which il rose only
fraCtionally. Union Pacific for a mo-
ment broke TO 100. Metropolitan Street
Railway sold at III; Brooklyn Rapid
Transit at 7S5s; Colorado Fuel at 90. a
maximum loss of Az New York Cen
'tTaI sold at III. and ten minutes later
a Ioint higher. st. Paul rallied a full
point from the lowest. Reading failed
10 rally extensively aud lost pa points
Smelling and Refining had a range OF
over per cent DiStilleTS securities
lost over l per cent Canadian Pacific
rallied until il had substantially no net
loss. Northern Pacific closed at the bot
tom, down 315- During the last two OF
three minutes of trading the market
fiuctuated feverishly, closing wholly ir-
regular. Colorado Fuel rallied 2lz, with
Metropolitan and some of the other
stocks weak at the lowest Of The day.
Missouri Pacific was perfectly sustained
the strongest stock of the list
The bond market was affected norni-
nally only. There was no change in
Government bonds.
The Washington times., 1906-02-18

Griffin Halstead was in New York
a part of the week He was missed
from :he sessions OF the board. The
business went on. however.