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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07
Probate Order.

State OF Michigan, County OF Shiawassee. SIS
At session Of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee, held at the Probate
day OF August, in the year one Thousand
nine hundred and six.
Present. Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Esther
Kinney deceased. John @. A. Cook as admins
traitor with the Will annexed, having rendered
to this court his final account.
1t is ordered, that the 10th day OF September
next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at said
Probate office, be appointed for examining and
allowing said account.
1t is further ordered, that copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks
previous to said day of hearing In THE OwOssO
TIMES, a newspaper printed and circulating IN
said county of Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH, Judge of Probate.
BY KATHERINE T.. KELSEY,
Probate Register.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07
Strike Breakers Reach Frisco.

San Francisco, Sept. Fifteen
carloads of strike breakers reached
this city Monday. President Calhoun,
ef The street railway company, has so
Ear preserved silence as to the date
of the oompany's first attempt to run
the cars with non-union men.
Union pickets have induced rs
atrike breakers to desert.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07
SCOTS
f NJ VISION

and it cures the cold. That's
what is necessary. soothes the
throat because it reduces the
irritation; cures the cold because
it drives out the inflammation !;
builds up the weakened tissues
because it nourishes them back
to their natural strength. That's
how SCOTS Emulsion deals with
a sore throat, cough, a cold,
or bronchitis.
WE'LL SEND YOU
A SAMPLE FREE.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07

Peru, Ind, Sept. 4.-Two traction
rars crashed. together on the Fort
Wayne and Wabash traction line on
s eep hill south of this place last
evening; Eighteen persons were In
ii,red, none fatally.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07
See Niagara Falls

enroute to New York and Philadelphia
via the Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley
Route.
For fare, train service, ETC., apply to
ticket agent, Grand Trunk Railway
system. Phone 7.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07
SCOTT 8 BOVINE, AoP New .srs Hs Stree
Chance and Accident.

1t Is a notifying truth, and ought
to teach the wisest of us humility, that
many Of the most valuable discoveries
have bcep the result of chance rather
than OF contemplation and of accident
rather than Of design.-Colton.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07
The Better
Way

The tissues of the throat are
inhamed and irritate d; you
cough, and there is more irrita-
tion-more coughing. You take
a cough mixture and it eases the
irritation-for while. You take
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07

Dosns Regulets cure constipation,
tone the stomach, stimulate the liver,
promote digestion and appetite and easy
passages of the bowels. Ask your drug
gist for them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07

1t was n son of Erin who asked the
meeting to excuse him from serving
OH committee because he expected
to be unexpectedly called away.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07
Grand Rapids Excursions via Grand
Trunk Railway system.

Each Sunday until October 2Sth, 1906
Train leaves Owosso 1859 a. m. Fare
for round trip $1.2O. intermediate,
points one fare for round trip. If
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07

There's nothing so good for a sore
tqroat as DR.. Thomas Electric Oil
Cures it in few hours Relieves any
pain in any part.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07
tHoS. s. SPRACuE g. SON,
PA F II 7 8
Wayne County Bank BLDG. DETROIT

The scent packet Is enough for usual occasion
rhefamily bottle $50 cents) contains supply
FOR year. All druggists sell them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-09-07

WE'LL SEND YOU
A SAMPLE FREE.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
New Banks and Bankers.

The special features OF interest in the
local financial world during the past
week were the published reports OF q
new national bank TO be established
here and the purchase OF the Washing
ton Savings Bank by the. Union Saw
ings. The first project is rather in en-
bryo at present. although the projectors
are assured of ali the needed capital and
are said to be waiting only 10 secure
favorable site Several are In contem-
plation and may be taken st any time.
The purchase of the Washington Saw
ings was considered a master stroke of
good policy by the managers of the
Union. and while no present changes
are contemplated the community OF in
terest between the two institutions will
enable them to broaden the character
of the business to the advantage of
both. The Union Savings has been u1i-
usually prosperous during its fifteen
years career and will see to it that the
Washington keeps fully abreast of the
times.
The change introduces d new person
R1ty among the presidents OF banks in
b. Quincy Smith and II his successful
career may be taken as an indication
X means that he viii take rank among
the leading ones IN a short time
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Taken a Weeks Vacation.

Singularly no prominent hnsncier or
magnate or operator IN millions has
stepped forward during the past week
wanting 20 buy. the control of the Wash
ington Railway and Electric Company.
In fact the street has been remarkably
free from rumOrs OF any kind connected
with a transfer of this property The
recent heavy buying has 10 all appear
ances been satisfactorily completed and
although the amount hardly represented
sufficient stock to cause any unea siness
among the present controlling factors
1t had one good effect which was to
cause Il renewal OF the interest and an
improved tone to a stock that had for.
some little time been drifting somewhat
aimlessly to the detriment of holders
and intending purchasers. The price
has been raised nearly three points and
bankers and others have discovered the
strong hold it has upon the community
when anything is heard that may be OF
beneht to IT. The interest was well
sustained during the movement and the
skillful manner with which the tide of
Dessimism was changed speaks well fcr
the conduct Of the campaign for higher
prices.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Possibly a Surprise.

1t would not surprise a number OF
very good people if at the annual meet
ing of the Lanston company in April
the directors should decide upon paying
a per cent dividend. which would be
the beginning of semi-annuaI ones of
the same size The surprise might be
in the nature Of a shock, as the promise
has been held out so frequently-at least
people close to the management have
been quoted as giving assurances TO
that effect-but nevertheless II would be
a very welcome announcement. Brokers
purporting - have inside information
are positive that action. OF the kind will
be taken and some rather more venture
some ones have offered to pay 15 cents
per share for the privilege OF securing
it Should the dividend be at the rate
of per cent (4oc), he chance looks a
fair one to take.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
HEARD ON 'CtiANGE AND STREET
A Valuable officer.

To decide which among the Gisseers OF
our several very excellent trust com
panies is best adapted to fill the posi-
ton in which they have been placed
would be a most difficult matter. as
each one in his sphere has special char
aeteristics fitting him for the duties
called upon and the carrying clientele of
the particular institution.
II is not, however. too much to say
that the Washington Loan and Trust
Company is specially fortunate in the
selection of Captain Andrew Parker
for the position of treasurer, which he
has SO successfully filled for more than
ten years.
Coming from Afiffiintown. Pa, where
he was born, iu 1863. and where he took
his first lessons In banking with the
firm of Parker and Company which
was later succeeded by the First Ma
tional Bank of that town. he had al
ready organized and served as cashier
OF the First National Bank of Somerset,
Pa, and was thoroughly grounded in
the school OF practical experience re-
quired in an institution OF the msgni-
tude of the Loan and Trust Company.
In 1892 he was offered the position OF
assistant secretary, and feeling that the
field in city like Washington presented
greater opportunities he decided to make
this his future home. The success OF
the trust company has been in large
part due to his untiring efforts and ex-
cellent management in his departments
and he is looked upon not only by the
officers, but by the patrons of the
bank as well as the right man in the
right place.
Genial in manner and distinctly OF an
approachable nature he has naturally
gained the friendship and esteem of the
customers OF the company who find
him at all times ready and willing to
meet all reasonable demands upon his
time and attention. In his leisure hours
he Gevotes sometime to golf and is an
enthusiastic horseman. Is captain and
aide de camp on the stan OF General
Harries. OF the National Guard. and
takes a lively interest in the success of
that organization and is particularly
well beloved by the rank and file,
especially about pay day as he is the
disbursing officer and handles the funds
that are paid over to our citizen SOL
diery-
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
COTTON DECLINED ON
WEAK FOREIGN MARKET

NEW YORK. March 1O-The cotton
market was dull today with the tone
weaker. in sympathy with weak Liver
pool markets, where there was a sharp
falling of in the recent active spot de
maud. with figures also depressed on
reselling by local and continental opera
tors.
These very disappointing advices. to-
gether with tie weekend statistics.
making a rather marked bearish show
tEg. caused general depression
throughout the trade here. There was
n good deal Of further liquidation for
Wall Street and Southern account, and
some of the local operators were also
inclined to throw over their holdings.
The bull clique, which loaded up SO
heavily in advancing prices last week
45 points, endeavored to absorb these
offerings and hold the market, but
prices declined 10 TO IA points further
during the course of the day. This loss
would have been still greater, but for
the vigorous manner in which the mar
-ket was supported at times.
Following were the quotations on Cot
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
GROWTH
OF PENNSY'S SYSTE1
Annual Reports Justify Expansion and Show
Wisdom of Liberal Railroad
Policy in Building.

er than that the two additional tracks
shall be laid alongside of an existing
four-track railroad. The necessity for
the prompt construction Of these two
relief lines will be apparent when it is
stated that the average daily movement
Of freight cars over the AIIezhanv
Mountains was 1868 cars. and that
freight trains require two assisting loco
motives on the Eastern and one on the
Western slope. In this connection il
should also be noted. as indicative of
the provision that should be made for
the future. that the increase in the ton
mage of your line between New York
and PittsbuTg during the last five Years
was ~ Der cent, and In the ton mileage
90 per cent
me necessity for Pennsylvania to en-
large, In order to avoid competition and
III order 10 make possible the economical
handling OF its vast traffic. has ali along
been quite apparent But two ana
three years ago il was quite generally
held that this necessity for enlargement
was calamity and not a benefit Pre-
viousiy the company has always had a.
dollar for dividends and d dollar for i'm
pr0vements, but how could the capjtai
stock be trebled and the dividend stiu
secure? Or, at any rate. how could the
prospect for larger dividends be as
bright as formerly There were many
investors who thought that the pros
pect would be not only as good but bet
ter. after the system were finally re-
modelled. Pans have not reached com
pletion yet, but there is enough in the
growth OF the earning power thus Iar
TO Justify ali that has been done.
BARNABY.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
ENORMOUS INCREASE OF
ATCH.SON'S WHEAT CROP

NEW YORK. March 10.-Atchison in
terests yesterday refused to talk about
the rumors of an increase in dividends
beyond saying that the matter had not
been up for discussion by the board of
directors.
1t was said however. that the recent
advance in the common shares might be
explained by the heavy increase in
earnings as shown during the last few
months. The wheat crop in the Atchi-
son 9 territory has shown enormous re-
suits and while the system has been
somewhat handicapped by a shortage in
cars. il has nevertheless made an ex-
cellent showing in handling wheat ship
lnentS.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Good to Look Forward To.

1t was printed in this paper several
days ago that as among the Ia ly hap
penings around April 3 an extra diyi-
dend to the stockholders Of Riggs Bank
might be reasonably expected. The Of
fcers Of the institution are not pre-
pared to give positive assurances that
It viii be done. but state that the
prosperity Of the bank would readily
allow of such agreeable action. The
capital Of the bank is 100000, and
the annual dividends amount to 20 per
cent which requires 100000 to pay
them. The published reports show that
last year the profits amounted TO about
35 per cent, leaving the very tidy sum
of $3.50. 0.o0O to be added. If desired. to
the surplus fund. AS that Iund already
stands at Pretty good figure, l.200.-
coo. IL Is thought that an extra divi-
dend would be a good way to dispose
Of some OF 1t At least. stockholders
would not object seriously.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Searching for an Answer.

The question so earnestly asked on
the board, What IS the matter with
Gas stiil remains unanswered, though
the generally accepted theory is that the
weakness aside from the natural con-
diuons OF the market, is due to unfav-
orable legislation in New York, PhiIa-
oelphia and Chicago against the gas
companies and the demand for a reduc-
ZION In the price of gas. In Philadel-
phia a favorable contract was secured
for long term of years at 80 cents.
while the fight in New York for so-cent
gas has been a long and bitter one. In
Chicago the fight proved quite as sue
cessful, although Mayor Dunno was DIS
posed to hold out for q 75-cent rate. 1t
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Ancient and Honorable.

The Bank of Washington was organ
lied in September. 1853, and in three
years more will round out a century of
valuable service TO the community.
while the Farmers and Mechanics. es-
tablished in 1914. has successfully lived
out Its four score and ten, and is still
vigorous and hearty, with every indi-
cation of perennial youth. The Metro
politan has an ancestry that dates back
to 1914 also, although the changes have
been such that 1t can hardly lay claim
TO the parent stem. Originally the Bank
of Metropolis, it changed to the Ma
tional Metropolitan on entering the ma
uonal bank system, and has since made
one OF two other changes
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Didn'r Take Him Seriously.

Griffin Halstead. one of the latest ad-
ditions TO the exchange has. following
the example Of many leading brokerage
houses Of New York. contracted the
habit Of issuing a weekly market letter
on local securities. And they are good
letters. too. The one of a week ago
animsdverted with some little asperity
on some local banking methods and at
the session of Monday the author was
the object of some good natured chat
finE by the grave and reverend scix-
neuTs' of the banking contingent who
were nightly amused at the views ex-
pressed 1t is not reported that any
changes have resulted. however
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
AMERICAN STOCKS
IN LONDON STEADY

LONDON. March 10.-Trading on
the stock exchange was of a smaller
volume, but the tone was firm and
prices were inclined To harden, particu-
IarIy home rails. owing TO the invest
ment purchases COnsOls yielded a
fraction on realizatiOps-
Americans opened steady at well
over parity, and a fair amount of busi-
ness was transacted. but hey reacted
fractionally near the close, and fin
ished steady. Grand Trunk declined,
owing O the new issues, but improved
toward the close.
\ small failure was announced, but
IL did not affect the market
Money was in good supply. and In
less demand Rates were easier Dis
counts were quiet.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Times Many Changes.

A glance at the roster Of the Wash
ington Stock Exchange at this time,
which, as is well known. comprises but
forty names, and one published in Fen
ruary. 1890. shows the numerous changes
that have occurred during the short
period OF six years In that time TWEEN
ty-one OF the forty members have sew
cred their connection with the ~-dy, I'VE
Of them having been taken by II grim
destroyer. while the remaining -.xteen
have disposed OF their seats s;:U sought
other avenues Of labor ard profit. OF
the present membership. nine have been
connected with the organization for
more than twenty years. and two OF
this number, Messrs. c. {. Glover and
c. p. Williams. assisted In the organiza-
ton In October. lsSl.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
GOVERNMENT REPORT
B00MS WHEAT IN PIT

CHICAGO, March 10.-When the flash
Of the Government March report on
grain came In from Washington, show
ing that there scere only los. 600, 900
bushels of wheat in the hands of farm
ers, a hurrying buying furore was
started that carried prices upward in
q rapid manner. Armour bought heav-
IL early and ne fed the small fish on
the way up, taking a handsome scalp
out of the local crowd the first In a
long time. The strength I'm wheat helped
corn and oats.
Closing prices showed advances of
'-d7sc on wheat, 1sGksc in corn, and
Isdkc in oats. Pork. 5@10c better: lard
was unchanged, and ribs 2tSd5c better.
The following prices ruled on the grain
market today:
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
A Valuable Find.

One of our well-known business men
Is displaying with some enthusiasm sew
eral specimens of quartz said to contain
10 per cent of lead. which was discovered
not far from the city and which, IL on
further investigation should be found
IN paying quantities, will prove a yeri-
table bonanza TO him. At present the
exact position is kept. secret. but the
matter is being pursued thoroughly. and
should the developments warrant, a
company to exploit the mine will proba-
bly, be formed.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11

was feared that the effect of these con-
tests might be taken up by Congress
and then there would be trouble for the
local company. Besides ali this, there
has been a liberal outpouring of the
stock, said 10 be from quarters closely
Identified with the management, and the
wonder is not that the price does not
go UP, but rather that IL has not gone
down more. The speculation In it has
become of small Proportions. the bulk
OF the trading being for investment pur-
poses
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Good to Tie tn

one year ago American Security and
Trust stock had touched high-water
mark at $40 per share, and was then
considered to have reached very near
the crest of the wave, which was set
at 20 No increase in the dividend has
been made since that time, but the price
has rapidly gone up near the 800 mark,
which has been predicted as the next
record price. Two years ago it had not
sold as high as 300
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Bank Clerks Organization.

The American Institute of Bank
Clerks has now fully forty chapters or
branches. with a total membership run
ming considerably over 5000. The local
chapter has a membership of over 200.
and is one of the most fiourishing in
the country. Under the presidency of
John Poole II has forged rapidly ahead.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11

WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Sales, Saturday. March TO- II noon
Capital Traction 1eQ147, 20d146%
Washington Street Railway preferred,
$3.50
Citizens National Bank. 1oq134
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone.
25a61%, 25q61. 25q62. 25qs1%.
Washington Gas. 7q6l, 25qs0s4.
MeFgenthaler 109(19S, Zd198l1.
Ianston, 5al4, 100H141s.
Mitchell Mining 1U0lgI21a.
After call--W asningJon street Railway
as. yl,00o4LSS7s. Sl.0O0aSS%
Washington Street Railway preferred,
l0QS9&4
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
PRICE CHANGES FOR WEEK.

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., 1906-03-11
Fine Office Rooms for Rent

In the Munsey Building facing Penn
sylvanta avenue between Thirteenth
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nee OF The Washington Times
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Fine Office Rooms for Rent

In the Munsey Building facing Penn
svIvania avenue. between Thirteenth
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ace Of The Washington Times.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
A Venerable Institution.

The oldest bank in the United States
is the Bank of North America, at
Philadelphia 1t was opened for busi-
ness In January. 1882, and entered the
national banking system in December.
Iea4
The Washington times., 1906-03-11

To William A. Read & Co, bankers,
of New York, The Times Is indebted for
a copy of Mundys publication on the
Earning Power of Railroads.. present.
Ing statistics covering the railroads of
the United States and Canada in a con-
else and UNIQUE form.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
FINANCIAL PUBLICATIONS.

Henry Ciews & Co. are now sending
out copies Of their annual Investment
Guide" which gives in = condensed
form much valuable information about
stocks and bonds and kinored subjects
1t is q good thing to have at hand
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

tReported by W. B. Hibbs & Co. I4is +
street Members New York Stock Exchange.
Chicago Board Ci Trade. and Washington
Stocla Exchanged
Satr,rdav March 10.
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Closing Fairly Strong.

The publication OF the bank statement
was the signal for general protit-taking
The figures were not considered as ia
vorable as had been looked for in the
tinal forecast of the morning. Little
significance attached TO the days move
nenJs because of the ordinary char
acter of the trading. As there was no
increase in liquidation. at the lower
level the late dealings developed d
hrmer tone, and the market closed with
prices lnClining upward. In the late
dealings there was an advance Of 3
points in Tennessee Coal and Iron, on
moderate transactions. Anaconda re-
covered half of its extreme loss Brook
yn Rapid Transit declined only frac-
Uionslly from last nights final figures
In Government bonds there were ad-
Vances of 4 per cent in the Is. Is, and
old and new is Railroads were steady
Consolidated Gas convertibles were
heavy
The Washington times., 1906-03-11
Anaconda Freely Supplied.

Anaconda developed early strength.
advancing IL per cent, but II was free
~ supplied at the high level and one
time sold of over five points. Copper.
however was comparatively steady.
fluctuating within an extreme limit of
about I per cent. Sugar Refining sold
of l% per cent on realizing sales The
United States Steel stocks were fairly
steady. Some pressure was felt on Col
orado Fuel and Iron Consolidated Gas
opened steady. but soon felt further
selling pressure and declined over 3 per
cent. The final rally was unimportant
The companvs convertible bonds suf-
feTed ii considerable loss