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The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Newly Elected Cashier Of the Farmers
and Mechanics National Bank
Of Georgetown.

on one day that broke 81 something like
three points The New York market ap-
parently was not aware that a small
sized cyclone was in force at this center.
as the price there hardly varied a half
point throughout the entire day II
appeared that the trouble arose largely
from the advertisements OF youth
unknown 70 fortune and o fame" who
advised everybody 10 buy the stock OF
the Mitchell Company and gave the i'm
preston that he was acting as an agent
OF the company and coul1 and did offer
the stock al less than market rates.
These things grated on tho nerves Of
lhe members and they rather hastily
decided to resent them, esen going 10
the extent OF threatening % remove the
stock from the list Explanations were
soon forthcoming and the dove OF peace
settled over the .lashing interests and
the daily cali has proceeded with
slight indications OF the threatened up
heaval. the price hardly changing a
half point during the past week, and
with transactions being reduced 10 small
proportions III large volume.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
COTTON BEARS DRIVE
MARKET TO LOW POINT

NEW YORK, Jan 27.-Today's cotton
market was a TeDetition of yesterdays.
II started firm with first prices showing
an advance of seven to nine points.
owing TO much better Liverpool markets
than had been expected On the OMEN
ing March sold at 1l.30 and May at II Al.
There was a good demand from local
and Southern commission houses ard
pit traders were inclined to cover shor. s
The bear element, however, continued
aggressive sellers and filled up the de-
mand so readily that the market was
attacked continuously afterward and
prices were sold down before the end
of the first hour 20 a level of I3 and I6
points from the opening. thus making
another new low record since early last
fall. March broke TO lila; May. IL q.
and July. 11.35. These low prices were
made by the bears persistently selling
and hammerinE the market
The market had good stiff rally of
six to eight points in the late trading
on good buying by spot dealers at Liver
pcol and private Southern wire houses
and the usual covering of shorts en-
sued. The market. however, closed
barely steady at about last nights
prices There was no change in the
legitimate spot situation. Prices here
were steady and unchanged from yes
terday at ITO for middling. with $40
bales reported taken for home consump-
ton
Prices: January. 1IO5Q1.07 March,
Ills; May. n.S2@11.3S; July. u.4OaI1 H.
The market closed steady.
The following were the quotations of
n
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
They Didn't Call His Bluff.

The prominent member of the ex-
change who is not infrequentIy designat-
ed as The Sphinx and who has re-
certify been a free seller OF Capital
Traction, rarely comes into the lime
light and IT y as therefore a matter OF
much surprise wnen he boldly stepped
forth at Fridays session of the board
and with considerable enpressment an
nounced his Willingness to take 1O.0t
shares of Washington Railway common
IN exchange for 1900 shares of Capi-
tai Traction stock. naming the price
of the former at 49, which was
close to the market price. and AZ for
the Traction, which was the selling fg-
ure al the moment.
The offer was seemingly a bold one
and the friends OF Capital Traction were
evidently nonpluSsed for the moment
at the apparent desire TO get rid of such
a large block Of their stock An inves-
tiSation shows that but four holders ot
Capital Traction own as much as three
thousand shares and as three of them
are officers of the company and the
fourth the representative of a large es-
tate, II looked very like a good blum
But il was pulled off successfully and no
one had the teIaerity TO cali it,
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
The Opinion of a Banker.

Albion X Paris, the banker. is a
student OF finance and keeps in close
touch with conditions as they exist, He
has views and knows how to express
them. Generally he is optimistic. and
at all times a believer In the future Of
the city. The Times man knew what
he had TO say would be worth the
printing. and 50 he was cOTralled ana
requested to give its readers an eX-
preston as 10 conditions existing.
While still enthusiastic there IS q note
Of warning which could be well CON
sidered by the careful trader and in
vestor. In brief Mr.. Paris has this
10 say;
Set back? Did you ask if any re-
Cession In prices was IN sight2 Well.
did you ever see an infant come 70 be
a strapping child without severe collie?
My Times friend a $ We know, those
collie pains come without warning, and
SO VIII there be slumps without notice,
but the general organism is all right.
and the proper medicine restores the
patient. You see my point?
You ask about the local market
Wen. the membership has been prae-
tically running this market for two
years. General prices are fair. the
credit and earning power Of cur cor
pOrtatiOn are excellent the outside pub
lie viii always buy on the appearance
OF up activity and of all plans get
nervous on anything like recession. Is
there banking capital enough heTe2
That's a question you better ask the
Comptroller OF Currency. the president
of a national bank. or trust company,
but everybody seems 10 think so. It
looks 20 me as If there was. but excuse
me. Mr.. Banker calls me to the phone
TO say that he has voluntarily reduced
his loaning rates from 3 10 per cent
Money? Why there is plenty of il"
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
The Causes Difficult to Find.

The anomalous condition of the local
stock market in falling into. with but
occasional exceptions. a condition of
almost complete quietude. while the one
in New York Is going on at a lively
pace. seems difficult of explanation
The local market for the last two
months has been simply a suggestion
of its past greatness, while only recent
ly the trading on the larger exchange
ran close uD to record figures. II was
expected that after the first of the year,
and the money condition became less
congested. there would be a return To
former activity. but thus far the busi-
ness. except sDasmOdically has failed
TO respond TO the better tone of the.
money market and the larger oppor-
tunity for increased operations Some
thing is needed TO set the wheels in
motion. and Il large contingent of brok-
ers would vote something pretty to the
individual who would suggest the proper
remedy.
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Wanted-A Reason.

ingtOn Railway common and preferred.
the issue acts peculiarly. According TO
brokers who have watched them care
fully. they seem TO be on tap continually
around 43 and 90. Reports of earnings
and increased business are always favor
able. nevertheless there seems 10 be
plenty OF stock for sale when the de-
mand reaches these figures. There has
been n generous distribution of both
kinds and the public readily welcomes
any news bearing upon them. Predic-
tions made last fan have not yet been
fulfilled. although the time set has been
reached and passed. The confidence in
them is still unshaken. although some
holders would welcome a higher range
of prices
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Bank Loses a Good Man.

The resignation of W W. Burdette as
vice president of the Second National
Bank marks the passing of one OF the
''old guard" among the directors and
officers of our national banks. In 1872
he was one of the organizers OF the
Second National was elected a director.
and has been reelected continuously
ever since. In January. 1888. he was
chosen as vice president. and has since
served the bank faithfully and efficient
ly. and leaves now only because his
health. which has been poorly for some
months will not allow him TO continue
as he would wish. active in the effor,
to assist in building up the banks in
creasing prosperity.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
New Brokerage House.

The weil-known firm of c. G. Gates
& Co, OF New York and Chicago, viii
open up a branch house this week, and
have selected as a good central point
the building now partially occupied by
The Times. where they Will have a
handsome suite OF offices. with all the
necessary appointments for the conduct
OF an up-to-date brokerage house. The
flrln Is too well known TO need any eX-
tended Introduction. and under the
management Of Herbert L Jones who
comes from Chicago. VIII promptly
take front rank among the houses Of
It's class.
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a Pleasant Man to Meet.

Col J. Selwin TAFT. the genial man.
ager of the International Banking Cor
poration who has modestly kept him
self IN the background by keeping MS
Office in the rear Of the banking room.
now that the bank mas forged so rapidly
10 the front largely through his efforts
/ mas changed the location of his Office
ana the hrSt thing one sees on entering
Il the smiling face of the colonel-as ne
looks through the door immediately at
the entrance over which in gold letters
IS the word mana ger Colonel TAFT
Is every ready with Il cordial welcome.
and To neWspaper men especially he is
a Well-spTinE of bright thoughts and
pleasant h,rls news items Of helpful as
sistance
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
HEARD ON 'CIiANGE AND STREET
Worthy suceessof % Good Men.


The Did reliable Farmers and Me
ehanics' Bank of Georgetown has had
but three cashiers in over fifty years.
William Laird. who served faithfully for
forty years. the late f. ?. Berry. whose
untimeiy death after fourteen years ser
vice was much regretted by the entire
community. and now comes c. W. Ed
nonston. who succeeds TO the position
after thirty years connection with the
bank
Ills predecessors were good men and
true. cautious. conservative. and at all
times careful to notice every detail Of
the business and TO protect the interests
OF depositors and stockholders as we'll
They We're plain men without furbeiows
and frills-Georgetown wouldn't stand
for any other kind The position will
therefore. require a man of undOubted
ability and painstaking care. and 10 all
these IL may be truthfully said. Mr. Ed
monston meets all the requirements
Born in Georgetown In 1852 he at
tended the local schools and later took
the complete course In prominent bust
ness college. and after graduating en-
tered the bank in 1876 as runner. and
has successfully passed through all the
various grades 20 the position OF cashier
10 which he was elected on the 1lth
inst
Under the direction of excellent super
lors he has grown with the success
of the institution and has come TO be
favorably known by every customer Of
the bank. Agreeable in manner he is
a gentleman whom It is al all times a
pleasure 20 meet and in his hands the
directors Of the bank feel that they have
intrusted affairs with every confidence
that the best results VIII be attained
for both depositors and stockholders.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
BANK STATEMENT.
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Washington Gas As, s4O0glOHk, s.. OOo
ql0hz. s2.O0Hl046s g. 3.OOOQl04ss, s., ,000a
l04ls, $S,00Odl0ias. S5.CO0QlO44.
Washington Street Railway. prefer
red. $3.50, lOgS93s, 10dS95s, 50QS9ss
Washington street Railway. common
5a42@
Metropolitan Bank. lG6Sf0.
Peoples Fire, 1u0H6Ia.
Mitchell Mining, l0al4
After Call-Mitchen Mining, S0dl3IL
l0dlSia. 100Ql3Ie, 60Gal3lk.
Washington Street Railway, as. 500
SSx
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
An Appreciated Witticism.

5 Q. B. Same old bag" suggested
a fancetious member when 100 Lanston
was sold promptly on the bid by anoth-
er broker. who Is known to d., control
large holdings. bought about three years
ago on boom then precipitated on the
market, with the usual accOmpaniment
OF great things To come. Every time
this has" is opened there is mo-
mentary fear Of extensive selling and
the witticism was much appreciated,
especially when the selling was not con-
tinued.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
SHORT PERSONALS.

The firm OF w b Hibbs & 90. have
been entrusted with -he mana cement of
the Washington cad of tha selling at
the new bonds of the Manila Electric
Railroad aud Lighting Corporation and
are Offering them 10 the local public
As the firm has in the past sueccssfii Iv
handled number Of large propositions
there Is no doubt as to their ability ia
secure the favorable consideration OF
local investors.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Action Considered Hastv.

Considerable caustic criticism has
been heard from stockholders of the
Mitchell Mining Company on the re-
cent rather hasty-and TO some extent
Decentralization of the stock Ex-
change in causing a furry in the price
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

If Dame Rumor is correct. a young
member Of the stock exchange has an
ambition to become the head of a bank
He has already had considerable ex-
perience in banking before joining the
exchange and would no doubt make an
excellent officer.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

f. Quincy Smith, rhe wclI-knnwn
banker. real estate agent, insurance
man and generally excellent citizen, has
gone To Jamaina, w T.. 10 spend +he
winter, as his old enemy. rneImatisn.
was rather getting the better Of him
and he thought the warmer climate
might benefit him.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
HAD THEM ON THE RUN
IN CHICAGO WHEAT PIT

CHICAGO, H.. Jan. 27.-Grain prices
all suffered further recessions-@ c in
wheat, a a q c in corn. and Is assc in
oats.
The following were the quotations
of the day:
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

NC-EE AT Az AND PER CENT
Promptly loaned en- real estate in tn Dfstrie7
.sf sSol6mhfa-s. LOWEST COMMISSIONS
HEISKEx.L s zkcLERAN
eslU 1R1a ST. ~. n
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
READING HAMMERED
To LOWEST EBB
Carried Balance of Market
With 1t III Decline.
SPECIALTIES ALONE FIRM
Drive Made Near the Close With Cen
orally Disastrous Results to
the Whole Last.
SPECIALTIES ALONE FIRM

NEW YORK. Jan. 2&-The opening,
while generally strong did not indicate
any substantial increase in speculative
confidence. Many stocks We're decided
ly higher. but they were issues in
special favor with prominent profess
sional operators rather than with the
average commission house. Car and
Foundry. Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Col
orado Fuel and Iron. American Loco
tive. were the strongest issues. OF the
more active. Copper was in best favor.
Ontario and Western and Steel prefer
red were decidedly strong. Reading
and Union Pacific were backward. In
the subsequent dealings there was con-
tinued pressure on Reading throughout
and this stock was the crucial point
of the market as it has been for two
days previously. Amalgamated Copper
held its strength throughout. Anaconda
incidentally rose five points in all, but
finished indIfferently.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

seller OF Reading, and il is thought that
the late successful Wine Merchant Kes-
sler was getting out.
II is claimed that the market is over
sold and much private borrowing of
stock is going on. The loan crowd do
not report any overextension in that
line.
The Chicago Gas committee met yes
terday 10 consider an offer OF the Peo-
pies Gas Company TO furnish gas at SS
cents. Peoples Gas stock was one OF
the strongest on the list, closing at the
opening price, with a fractional rise dur
Ing the short session.
Various rumors are afioat as TO a cor
ner in Anaconda stock, but they can
probably be dismissed as rumOrs natur-
ally growing out of the concentration
Of the shares.
Large importations Of Anaconda
Shares have been made from London.
and they are arriving by almost every
Steamer.
one account has been fighting the rise
from under $50. A private bid OF 325 has
been made for 30. 600 shares and declined
the holder asking 40O
As 10 whether the concentration of An
aconda shares is in the interest of the
Amalgamated Copper Company, reports
from what would naturally be, called in
Side circles are very contradictory.
The advance in American WOolen is
said TO be based on the company's pros
perity. Surplus for the year 1905 will
amount To s.. 100 900. with earnings equal
10 more than per cent on the common
stock. which is not on a dividend basis
The preferred is ! per cent cumulative
and is now quoted at 109ls and the COM
mon at 46s4. The preferred is thought
10 be out Of line with other per cent
Industrial stocks. Both have been tip
ped for an advance for some time
Some attention is given now to the
very important fact that the reserve OF
the Bank of England is lower than il
ever was before in nearly ten years at
the corresponding date and its loans
about Il per cent greater. \ year ago
the Bank of England decreased its loans
for the week corresponding with the one
that ended Yesterday by $60OO 600 This
wear IL augmented them by more than
not indicate any relaxation I'm the none
taFv tension internationally. such as
must come " our own market IS 10 re-
main in its present state of ease and
OUtimism.
OF the chief reports and rumors as to
earnings of railroads. one was encour-
aging and the other discouraEing. The
December official showing for Missouri
Pacific fell short of popular expectation.
Semi-oftieial statements as 10 Rock
Island foreshadowed a fattering record
for the month.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
GOSSIP OF WALL STREET.

Content was stated to be the largest
seller of Reading, and il is thought that
the tate successful Wine Merchant Kes-
sler was getting out.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
IN THE WORLD or FINANCE
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

tRsPorted by w. B. Hibbs & Co. ,4l9 +
street. Members New York Stock ExchH nges
chicago Board OF Trade. and Washington
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Bank Statement Negative.

The bank statement. while necessarily y
of Importance in itself. served as a
dividing line between an irregular mark
et, strong in spots. and also a raridly
declining market. Reading declined 21k
per cent by the end or the first hour.
1t showed considerable resistance at
$50. When once il yielded below that
figure ii lost rapidly. with Pa per cent
additional decline, condensed into the
last half hour. Colorado Fuel and Iron
was heavily bought at first, but 1t yield
ed 4s4 per cent comparatively easily, for
the most part during the last ten min
utes. These two leaders dominated the
QpUar21 tome
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

II is claimed that the market is over
sold and much private borrowing of
stock is going on. The loan crowd do
not report any oyereXtension in that
line.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

The Chicago Gas committee met yes
terday 10 consider an offer OF the Peo-
pies Gas Company TO furnish gas at SS
cents. Peoples Gas stock was one of
the strongest on the list, closing at the
opening price, with fractional rise dur
ing the short session.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Traction Issues Lose Ground.

Brooklyn Rapid Transit not only lost
its early gain. but went down rs Ter
cent more, a maximum decline Of
Of per cent. The Metropolitan issues
ruled strong TT first, with advances Of
l per cent or more, but they. too, yield
ed 10 the general tendency and lost
their gains without closing lower. St
Paul. down about ~ per cent. did not
differ much from the average of stocks
similarly high priCeC. Copper main
tained its strength 10 che last. During
the last five minutes many stocks broke
badly, with Reading down Ga per cent,
the worst sufferer.
The bond market ruled firm at first.
but yielded moderately. There was no
change in Government bonds.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

Times Want Ads Bring Results.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-04
rlADE FPOr1 NATIVE ROOTS
SAFE AND RELIABLE.

That the roots of many native plants,
growing wild in our American forests,
possess remarkable properties for the cure
of human maladieS is well proven. Even
the untutored Indian had learned the
curative value of some of these and
taught the early settlers their uses. The
Indian never liked work so he wanted his
squaw to get we'll as soon as possible that
she might do the work and let him hunt.
Therefore, he dug "papoose root" for her,
for that was their great remedy for fe-
male weaknesses. DR.. Pierce uses the
same root-called Blue Cohosh-in his
TFavorite Prescription" skillfully COM
bined with other agents that make it
more effective than any other medicine in
curing, all the various weaknesses and
painful arrangements peculiar to women.
Many afflicted women have been saved
from the operating table and the sur
geon's knife by the timely use of Doctor
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription. Tender
backache, spells of dizziness, faintness,
bearing down pains or distress should not
go unheeded. A course of uFavorite Pre-
scription" will work marvellous benefit
in all such cases, and generally effect
permmane1nt ian 1 cure II # Persisted din in f4r rea
Prescription" is a harmless agent, being
wholly prepared from native medicinal
roots, without drop of alcohol in it's
make up, whereas all other medicines,
put up. Tor sale through druggists 1or
woman's peculiar ailments contain large
quantities of spirituous liquors. which
are very harmful, especially to delicate
women uFavorite Prescription" con-
tains neither alcohol nor harmful habit
forming drugs. All its ingredients are
printed on each bottle wrapper. 1t is a
powerful invigorating tonic, imparting
health and strength in particular to the
organs distinctly feminine. For weak
and sickly women, who are vworn-out,"
or debilitated, especially for women who
work in store, Office, or school-room, who
sit at the typewriter or sewing machine,
or bear heavy household burdens, and for
nursing mothers. DR.. Pierce's FavOrite
Prescription will prove a priceless benefit
because of it's health restoring and
strengthening power.
For constipation, the true, scientific
cure is DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
Mild, harmless. yet sure
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-04
plaintiff has made demand for it.

plaintiff has made demand for it.
The horses were taken under at
tachment ten days ago in the suit
of w. B. Mccormick against
Oscar Dllley. Sneriff Smith
found the property in the hands
OF NJ. Dilley and under attach
ment proceedings seiz-d them
as they were considered the pro-
perty OF Mr.. DilIev. Mr.. Vidito
claims ownership and the pres
ent suit against the sheriff is the
result.
E. R. Bryson, of Corvallis,
and Weatherford & Wyatt of this
city are attorneys for the plain
iiff.-Friday's Albany Herald.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-04
Notice to Consumers of City
Water.

Water rent will be due and payable in
advance at the office OF the City Water
Works on the first day of each month,
and if not paid within the first ten days,
the water will be shut off until payment
is made of the amount due, and fifty
cents in addition for the expense of turn.
ing water eff and on.
Office OF Citv Water Works is located
on the lower floor OF the city hall. Office
will be open during the first ten days of
the month from a. ID. until IL m. and
from 8 p. m. until 6 p. m. First Satur-
day evening in each month from ID.
III. until $50 p. m.
By order Of Water Com missioners.
B. F. BURNETT, Superintendent.
Independent phone I3e. 71tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-04
The Breath Of Lie.

Its significant fact that the strongest
animal of it's size, the gorilla, also has
the largest lungs. Powerful lungs means
powerful creatures. How to keep the
breathing organs right should be mans
chiefest study. Like thousands of others
Mrs. o. A. Stephens, of Port Villa ms,
Ohio, has learned how to do this She
writes: "Three bottles of DR.. Kings
years and cured me of what my friends
thought was consumption. Q, it's grand
for throat and lung troubles" Guar
anteed by Allen & Woodward druggists.
Price Soc and $1.O0 Trial bottle free.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-09-04
Suit so Recover Property.

c. NJ, Vidito of Corvallis, yes
terday afternoon brought suit in
the circuit cour, toain>e Sheriff
D. S. Smith, IoI -, :. n"vTv OF
sevo1Al horses arc r'.r-, ,.erssnal
property valued at S745 and for
$3.50 special damages.
The complaint alleges that Mr..
Smith, on August 20. last, seized
property mentioned and refuses to
give up the same though the