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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
Pacific Cruise

fun,
II ne hal had HIS way, the SpaniaIHs
would have been driven from Cuba
long before that act was finally &c.
compiishcd. During the adtninfstra-
ton of President Cleveland, he ap'
piled TO the secretary of the navy for
permission to make Cuba free. 'JHst
turn me loose for a little while, with
u battIeship or two and few cruis.
ers." begged Evans, and will guar.
antee that Spanish will be the only
Language spoken in hell for the next
>six months" This offer was refus-
ed, but later, when the Spanish.Amer.
lean war broke out. he was afforded
opportunity for aiding In the ousting
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14

Hon, Thos. C. Miller, State super
intendent of Free Schools. is here anu
expects to remain n few days. He
came at noon today. Carter L. Faust
county superintendent, reached home
from Charleston last evening, where
he,hadbeen assisting in grading manu-.
seriPts Of the last uniform examIna.
ton.
Falfneat Normal winter term be
,shss; jan 2: 12,1atss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14

Legislature | asked for hundred thou.
sand dollars for the purpose, but fail.
ed. In the light Of recent events. |
believe the Legislature will see the
light and this should be one. of the
important matters before the body"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14

The sole survivor OF the Lawson was
named George Allen. seaman: 10
other completed the crew. The Law
son was launched from the Fore Rive,
yards. Quincy. Mass. July 10, 1902. 1t
had steel masis and six engines to
hoist sails and anchors.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
CELEBRATING Ii sirthdsy.s

Little Miss Naomi E'pfbsc. ths
daughter VI sherit Howard Elrbee. 81
entertaining number OF her listie
friends this afternoon at her home on
EalrmOnt avenue The occasion IS
Naomi's sixth BIRTHDAY annIyeraaT
ami her young friends are celebrating
the event in delightful manner s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
DR.. BENNETT
Addressed Teachers at Bridgeport.
Last Night.

President Bennett. OF the Fairmont
State Normal School, made an address
to the teachers of Simpson district,
Harrison county, at Bridgeport, last
night. The subject of his address was
Give the Boy Il Chance" DR.. Ren.
nett will speak at Shinnsion one night
next week.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14

BOSTON. Dec. 1.-THE Lawson he,
lonsea to the C0astwise Transports.
ton Co. Their offices stated they had
heard nothing beyond their report. The
ship had a crew OF twenty men, sail,
ing from Philadelphia. November 21st
with cargo Of crude oil,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14

Il have myself made careful In.
spection at Monongah. going there i'm.
mediately after the disaster. The in.
formation | received there first hanl
will, believe, enable me to handle In.
diligently any phase that may develop
before the legislature. | was mnch
amused by the newspaper correspond
ents clubbing me lieutenant governor.
an Office which We DO not have In this
State, though the president OF the SEN
ate performs much the same duties.
did not go to Nonongah rs the special
representative Of the governor MS has
been inferred by many. but asked tho
governor myself for authority to make
the inspection which he granted. The
inspection made for my own knowi.
edge. though incidentally made a
sort Of informal report to Governor
Dawson which will not be made public
unless he gives it out. was down IN
the mine anh believe from my per.
sonai observation that the cause OF the
explosion may be traced to the run
away trip, which dashed down In No.
10. This | believe created current
behind 1t that sucked In coal dust and
other explosives and when the trolley
+ wire broke 1t igRited the mass This
explosion, believe. Travelled on In the
direction the trip was going and con.
tinued through The connection into No.
S. passed along It and finally emerged
from the mouth of that mine. It gath.
cred force Ms II progressed. ] believe.
That Is only my opinion, but 1t seems
to be borne out by the condition OF
the bodies recovered. The report OF
the mine inspector will, however, be
the Official report TO the governor.
A Mining School.
"In my report to the governor. con.
tinucd Mr.. McDermott. 81 suggested to
him the necessity for the founding OF
a school of mining in this State. Not
a small affair. but one upon n large
stale apon which there should be Nd
lack OF money layished. This school
could he maintained through special
Tux or revenue from the coal Interests
which | believe these interests woulo
find in the results profitable TO pay.
Its object would be to afford scien.
, tliic course on Filming. introducing the
most approved methods OF the world,
with advanced ideas Of extending air
10 the mines and ventIlatlng. 1t would
be en- educational factor for operators
and miners and as this State stands
second in coal production the coal min.
Ing question is important enough for
this 10 be developed, We. have only
begun to take coal out. Of West Viz.
lslnia and the school Is growing 10 be
( a necessity. AT the last session Of til,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
comIne Fron, M.. ID chantaI.

Misses Bessie Nell, Margnfet Bissi.
on Zoo JOHN and Laura iflll, lllssts
dents 1T ait. pc chantei Seminary at
MheeiiaE, Will arrive nome on Thprs;
i5ysotineSt week to spend ytas christ:
inds HOLIDAYS at their homes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14

We engraye. anything sold at our
store free of charge and engraye 1t
just as you want ii done too. FISHER,
the icwler.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
Home For Holiasys,

+. Miss Sue ,Kearsles Watson has. AZ
rived homo ftom Dwight schoo, &c,
Enslewoodi N. i. !, to spend the Christ.
mas holidays with hsr patsnts ssss
and Mrs j. E. watson, on First street
and CASTOR avonue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14

Fafrmont Normal winter term be
gins Jan. 2. 12.12.5t
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proarsmne 81 Eatie,r- n

49, N, u ~ 81
The following s the programme ~
be given ~ me at AMI ArtS<
Crafts DEPARTING tot the iW5,
Club, Tgesdays. Bee, att %
p. NJ, in the nlbtics library flaif
Subject THE Madonna.
INTRODUCTION Earliest concsptiS
of the Madonna. i
The Face Of Christ in Art
Ridgely
IA, The Portrait Madonna tbfThs
Enthroned Madonna = Miss Ware.
Christmas story-R Reading Aiss
Ruth Arnctt.
ta) Madonna in Gloria OBJ The
Pastoral Madonna-htiss villa Bntch.
Ter. "
(a) The Madonna us Christ. Beagsrs
OBJ The Madonna in Alteration, ic)
Madonna in the Home Environment
Miss Jane Eta Mckinney.
AVA Marla--Mrs. D: P, Fitch.
Tablenx.
Mother and Child .Bqde nhnuserS
Madonna and Chlld:. Gabriel Max
The Virgin Of Consolation ) i.
!. T. :, Bsuguereaa
Admission, S5c. Proceeds to be;apl
piled to the relief Of NIonongah suf4
ferers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
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X Misses Nolas All II am \ siiitey
Stll return home mes week ssart ilaLs
.timore to spend the efEisimas holE.
days Misa Mckinney X ,:saalisg IN
art school In Baltimore 81 siss lisrs
IS a student Ut the Cir 4 81 sheals
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
HONG Wedding.

George W. Bowers, president OF ttlisf
Homewood Pottery and Miss Sara
George, daughter 81 ..hssf tEte senae On
Samuel George. o. SEellsbsfgs u: Nh
we're married Thursday The Se1glassS
was a very quiet home Wedding oniss|
members Of the family being vreaep,ss
on account Of the recent death Of TIN
grandfather of Mr. Bowers.
Mr.. Bowers anil bride VII snehls
their honeymoon in the eastFand will
flake IN their residence at the Bartlett
Hotel about the first OF sthe
Manhlnginn Record.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
Relief Funds

tBS Q. F. Robertson
Warwood Tool Co, Wheeling
CBy 2. F. Robertson i
C. a. Frey, Fairmont
Norris LINN. Editor, Coal
Coke, Baltimore lbs Gt
Watson 90 !. :. y.
Y. NJ. G. A. tby G. W. Wat
son ~. ,,..,... Z (. z. 5. Z. j
Ohio Brass Co, Mansfield o.
tby CIV, Watson \
I,Eeimici{ Foundry acitine Co.
Fairlnont : (, !. y Z. !. X. I. \
S, g: Noblette, Phila.. Pa. 4
II W.. Wiltshire, New York
King $ papgh ters OF Man
ningten' lbys blanche Roeu
Beatty -. !. /. j. -. -
Mr. NJ and m Mrs. Nm w Raymond. I,
Fairmont IS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
As to kohoneah.

up the recent Monongah mine disas
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-14
Women's Coats and Suits Reduced
SUITS.

s1t.5o for s12 10 $3.50 Suits.
$3.50 for is to $3.50 Suits.
$3.50 for s2S to s25 Suits.
1850 for $40 10 $45 Suits.
$3.50 for SIS Suits.
None Reserved.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14

gram. AS each days goes BY this or
that candidate will make d spurt and
pass their nearest competttc keep
ing every one interested the race
to the last minute.
Who do you think will win the
kilograms fne diamondsS is aues-
ton that is asked hundred times
day. Every person has theiy
favorite and are sure their candi-
date will land the prize
Does it occur to you that the
Telegram is making most remark
able gift to the most popular man
and woman in Harrison county, when
they agree to give TO these popular
people two handsome diamond rings
valued at $275.o0 each? These
rings are two of the finest ever
shown in this city and are guaran-
teed by the prominent jeweler, ]. F.,
Krohme 1t is not too late to enter.
A little hustling win bring YOU up
with the leaders.
Read the following letter from Mr.
Krohme to the Telegram:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14

Miss sallie Prichard made the
most remarkable spurt Of the con-
test Saturday. bringing her total
vote up to 1881 This shows how
one good days work viii boost a
candidate. There is no reason why
every family in CIarksburg should
not read the Telegram. It is the
leading paper Of the city, and only
paper published in the evening, and
carries more live news than any
paper published here.
The vote today gives Miss sallie
Prichard first place among the
ladies, Miss Flora Haymaker second,
Miss Blanche Hursey third. and Mrs.
Dell Fuller fourth.
P. H. Lorentz takes first place.
forcing Frank WEIGH into second.
P. H. Shields is third and owen
Kraft. of Glen Elk. fourth.
The race for honors in the great
popularity contest will be watched
with interest every day by the thou
sands of readers of the Daily TeIe-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14

To check a cold quickly, get from
your druggist some little Candy Col
Tablets called Preventics. Druggists
everywhere are now dispensing Pre-
ventics, for they are not only SAFE.
bur decidedly certain and prompt
Preventics contain no quinine. nc
laxative. nothing harsh nor sicker-
ing Taken at the "sneeze stage"
Preventics win prevent pneumonia,
bronchitis, lagrippe. etc. Hence the
name, Preventics, Good for fever
ish children. As Preventics 25c.
Trial boxes &c. Sold by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14
REVIVAL SERVICES.

Revival services are being held at
the Wesleyan Methodist church at
Northview by the Rev. Charles
straup, the Quaker evangelist, of
urBana, o.. with considerable sue
cess. Services are held every night
at 1880 O'Clock and those In charge
extend cordial invitatiop to every
one to attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14

1t Is Claimed indigestion is the ma
tional disease. That's why the de.
mand for Rings Dyspepsia Tables
keeps increasing because they do. the
work. Stomach trouble, dyspepsia,
Indigestion. bloating, etc. yield
quickly. Two dals treatment free.
Ask your druggist about them. Sold
by II. F. Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14
GREENI,AWN

:. beautiful and we'll kept cemo-
terry near the city. AL lots under
perpetual care. Think what thai
mems. perpetual care. For any In
formation desired call 500 W. Main
ST.. the cemetery. or 21T Home
phone.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

: Your skin should be clear and
bright If your liver is in normal con-
1ition. Rings Little Liver Pills act
on the liver; and headache. consti.
ption and bi1iousness disappear
Price csc. Sold by H. F. Burke.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14
CHORAL UNION.

The choral union,,wilI not have
practice this evening ohs-Gceoant of
the music not arriving.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14
MIR. Reed SICK.

Robert L. Reed, of Boothsville. a
widely known merchant is i'll at his
home and 1T IS reared he has paraly-
sis,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14
List of Candidates Increasing Daily.
One More Week TO Enter Your
Friends-Read the Letter.
THE LEADERs.

Going some! The friends of the
many candidates in the Daily Tele-
grams Popularity Contest are boost
ing their favorites with might and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-14

Take Dewitt's title Early Riser
pills. Sold By ALI dealers
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
MCFARLAND ANSWERS
HULLORNi'S SPEECH

In reference TO the criticism Of Judge
NalloVny. OF the Police Court, relative
10 the action OF the Commissioners 10
taking from Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci James l. Pugh the right 70 fix col
lateral, Commissioner Macfarland said
toJa
Il nave no desire OF purpose &c com
mCnt on the statements attribl ted 10
Judge Mullowny. Of the Police Court.
but I must repeat what I have said
before that the Assistant Corporation
Counsel AT the Police Court is a prose
cutting officer. not a judge. and does his
duty according 10 the instructions given
by the Commissioners TO prosecute ev-
cry prima facie case. The fixing OF
collateral is a judiciary function, like
the deciding Of cases, or the imposing
OF fines. ard is not within the duty OF
the prosecuting officer.
The Comm issi0ners have said that
the prosecuting officer is to stick to his
duties and to leave questions OF fine
and collateral 10 the Police Court. we
have nothing TO do with the selection OF
the agent Of the court for that p-rpOse
or supervision OF his work"
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
RACES IN CLASH
IN ALABAMA TOWN

MOBILE, Ala. Dec. IA special
from Carrollton. PickeDs county. Ala
bama, says:
Pickens county was the scene OF a
race riot early yesterday morning when
trouble occurred between Gordo and re-
form
Wing Lowe, a respectable farmer. liv-
ing near GordO. had been missing seed
cotton from his place from time TO time
He suspected some negroes and dis
tributed a number Of small tags In the
cotton as a means Of detection. The
plan worked well The marked cotton
was found IN the possession Of VIII
Lowe, a negro. He was promptly ar
rested by Mr.. Lowe.
IT seems that the negro, VIII Lowe
has large number Of relatives IN the
community, who, upon hearing Of the
arrest, gathered around NJ. Lowe and
his prisoner. The negroes began firing
pistols. and at the first volley a num-
Der or shots hit the negro prisOne.
resulting In his death. This infUriatsd
the blacks, VINO fired on Mr.. Lowe He
was struck with two bullets fired from
a Winchester rifle, one making a flesh
wound on me Lead and the CSher near
the lip. Fortunately for Mr. Lowe the
wounds proved TO be slight, merely cut
ting the flesh.
Sherin Burgin was summoned to the
scene or the trouble early this morning
Several citizens Of this place. all armed
with snOtguns and rifles. accOmpa MED
the sherln and Deputy Turnipseed
Ihls negro community has given the
Wulte people great deal OF trouble
Ineir numbers and the relationship ex-
listing among them has made them bold
and desperate. Officers regard this set
tement as the most dangerous place In
the county.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
POTOMAC BANK
ELECTS OFFICERS

At a meeting OF the Stockholders Of
the Potomac Savings Bank. Wisconsin
avenue and NJ street northwest, held
yesterday. directors were elected as
follows Samuel Artz. Alphonse NJ.
Baer. George Freeman. William w. An
derson, John W. Bogley. Bernard T.
Janney. George W. ORutt. George w.
Ray. Henry J. Ohutt. J. William StohI-
man, Edward l. Schneider. Isaac F.
Shoemake-. Joseph G.. Waters. +. Baker
Weaver. ard jesse II. Wilson.
The only change in the old board was
the election Of George Freeman. vice
George G. Boteler, resigned.
At "a meeting Of the new board this
morning, officers were elected as fol
lows:
Joseph 6. waters, president; George
Warren Onutt. vice president: Henry
W. O6utt, treasurer; John W BoElcy.
secretary; William D. Green. cashier.
and E. A. Bowles and Frank Le Z.
Smoot. teilers.
The only change in the officers was
the election Of II. W. Offutt. treasurer
vice George G. Roteler. resigned, and
John W. BOglCy, secretary
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
REMOVE TREASURER
PLAN Of GOVERNOR

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. u.-GOvernOr
Warner has decided to begin proceed
ings for the removal from office of State
Treasurer Frank Z. Glazier. who re-
Gently failed for over $1.O0O,OO0.
Governor Warner today gave out the
following statement:
Mr.. Glazier declines to resign and I
shall at once commence proceedings for
his removal from office, believeing that
vast interests of the State demand t.
II snail cite Mr.. Glazier to appear be-
fore me and show cause why he should
not Se removed, and shall set forth the
facts as they exist in connection with the
State funds that were deposited in Mr..
Glazier's banks. Quoting the very words
OF the constitution authorizing the ex-
eCutive to remove certain State officers
1 believe there was positive neglect of
the duty by the State treasurer
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
WASHINGTON STOCKS
RATHER EASIER
Capital Traction, Gas, and
Washington Railways
Leaders in Activity.

There was more doing on the Wash
lngton Stock Exchange and prices were
somewhat lower. Capital Traction was
nquidated to the extent of some 200 shares.
although transactions after call do not
show In the record. The opening price
was I23 and the closing weak with stock
offered at 122 These prices are eN-divi-
dend and show but a slight decline.
Considerable stock is hanging over the
market and likely TO come out on bids.
Thirteen teu-share lots OF Washington
Railway and Electric preferred changed
hands at 81. II seems as If there was
actually something TO the story of a
fight for control between two important
interests, one backed by an interest in
favor of the candidacy of a prominent
man s secretary for the presidency and
the other opposed. The price was lust
slightly under the prevalent quotations
of the last few days.
That the market should show q little
softness was not remarkable wnen the
easier conditions i'm New York stocks are
considered. The news Is just a shade
depressing, perhaps given out 90 check
upward movements I'm stocks which
would divert money from business chan
nels TO security operations at a time
when the greatest care and COnserVa-
tism is necessary.
Mergenthaler sold at l95izal96.
The happy feature Of the day was the
good buying demand for bonds. Tais
clearly showed Investment OF money in
such a way as 20 insure the greatest
safety.
Capital Traction 5s, 1IO1llOLs; Wash
ingtOu Railway and Electric IS 14t, 20
7394; L. ) coupon SIS sold AT 1Ol
A sale OF gas was made az a new low.
6S. Evidently traders consider Gas in
for a break.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
WASHINGTON PRODUCE
MARKET

With good receipts and an unsettled
demand the prices ia the local produce
market dropped several points this
morning on all classes Of goods.
Live and dressed poultry was partic-
ularly affected, the figures on turkeys
and chickens being from 3 10 4 cents
lower today than they have been for
tea days or mo-e. A number OF green
fruits and vegetables were also ia poor
iemand 5espite fairly heavy receipts
and as a result the market on these
soods was very unsettled. Grapes have
almost entirely disappeared, Catawbas
being the only kind left. Game was
,ower than It has been for several days.
Eggs wcIt up 1 cent on nearby stock.
and butter was higher.
Ergs-Fresh Virginia, 3343l; strictly
fresh. ;. w. Va, z)QS0c; storage, I9l;22c.
Cheese-N. Y. factory, large. 16ql61zc;
fats. l61kc: small 161z4lIc; fair TO good
1Ilza121kc
Buttcr-Western first. 295kMSlc: sec
oEds, 25ff25c. process, fancy, 2iH25c, fair
10 good 2IO2c; dairy. choice. 290,Ic:
store pacE d. fresh. l9g2oc-
POULTRY.
Turkey 5--I-ive. per pound. toms. BE;
hens, he. Chickcns-Live. per pound
fancy, lacge, 1lul2c; medium, lie; small,
-Ct hens, loC, ROSTERS, a.. Ducks
Live, per pound. spring. l0Ni2C. Geese
-bEl2c, keats, udl2c. i turkey S-Drcss-
ed, Der pound. hens, undi7twu, l3UI4c.
average, undrawn, BE; old toms. BE.
Chickens-Dressed large. l2Ul3c. small
liJ, hens choice, IZc, roosters, Sc, ducks.
lZul8c; geese. 120l5C.
GREEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Apples (per bbl)-Yors Imperial
packed. S2.5Ca4OO: Wine Sap, $2.0GlI4.J0;
Fancy Table. S3.JOQj.0O; Spy. 8 Z5q4.5g;
loose packed. Sl.JJ030o. Grapes t9er
1 DasiSct)-Catd WbaS ll-Il5c. CrauoerTIes.
(per box, SzOOu250. Grape iruit. Flor
IDA, Si.JJfff 50. Oranges. Florida, $ZJylt
5-25- Keif-r pears, obi, 4.00 Wdlnuts To-,
potatoes, bbl-, $3.0gT4OO; vans. bbl.
S1500S-00. Cabbage hundred, S2.OOlf4.OO
tucumDers, nd. S20OfI3 ~. Onions. bu..
t5GsOc- Celery, crate, S3-5044O0. squash
Ela-. per basket. SLOOnI5O- Beans. per
basket. $..0oG2.5e Egg plants, per crate,
GRAIN.
Wheat-Choice SL000lQ3, tair % good.
SJcr,$LOo. ordinary, sju9ic.
Rye-SOd9Gc.
Corn-sheIed, white. 67qesc; shened.
yellow. 5oll6yc. old car. SsUJE4I0.
New cOrn-Ear. S2-75a2.s0
Oat5-Western, white, No. ,, GQ55ci
mixed. 5lU53c-
1850; Western, no. - SI6-JJIlT.00 jdOwn
! sl.OG): Western. mixed. Sl5.5Oul6.5C
GAME
Rabbits. per dozen, Sl.75zg2.5 kits. per
dozen. 75eQ$lc5. quail. per dozen. S2J0
1850, small. per dozen. $50 Phcdsants.
each, S0cuSI -. Wild turkeys, 2Juzic.
Squirrels. each. &c OpOssums, each,
/ -ju40C. WJOdCOck. each. SJ04pC-
LIVE. STOCK
Catue-Extra. per cwt.. S{ooa so:
butcher. per Cwt.. SS.2jft3.5), cowraon,
per cWt.. N.JOE2- d. HOgs-l'eI CWt-.
I gross. S525T556. ordinary. per cwt., $40
/ ..5-50 Shoep-cliIp 8 90. common,
! $3.50. LaEi5s-SDrtng. choice. 7izc, me
/ uum 6iaNs. CaIves-Prime. per To-. 81
/ S.c. maiium. per 10. 7d-Izc. grass. pc.
/ D.. f04izc. Cows-PriTIe. e3h, each
/ 1880; common, each, S2f03p; old and
I dry, @FtlO-
DRESSED MEAT
I CaIves-FuH dressed 96l0c- Hos
| dressed calves. &c. Hams-Country,
/ sugar cured. l4Gl6c. HoCs-SmaIl and
neat. PEI cwt-. T5.17c; medium. 5iEG7c-
| heavy. 5N6izc-
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
COTTON MARKET DOWN;
WALDORF CROWD SHORT n

NEW YORK, Dec. u.-With the ex-
ecption Of December the cotton market
today failed to reflect any Of the
strength shown in Liverpool. The fea-
ture on the call was the heavy selling
Of all the leading options by interests
supposed to represent the so-caIled Wal
dCrf group Of traders. and was assumed
10 be short selling. This held the mar
ket down and Immediately after the call
u worked lower with the local crowd
apparently against it and following the
outside interests.
Opening quotations: December. S11 .2S
bid, January, S1OS2ql0S3; February,
H0S0H1o.S2; March SIOS4T10.S5. Nav
h0SSQ10.S9: June. S1OS9GlO9o
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
KING OSCARS FUNERAL
SET FOR DECEMBER 19

Minister Graves at Stockholm, Swed-
en-, has cabled the State Department
that King Oscar viii be buried Decem-
ber -. and that Tepreseutativ Of
Great Britain. Germany. France. Aus
trIa. and the royal families OF Europe
VIII be designated 20 attend the Obse-
quics. Mr.. Graves viii probably be
designated TO represent the United
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
BRAZILIAN IMPORTS.

The imports of Brazil for FIVE months
ending with last May were in value
$1G O00O01. or $4,000. 600 more than for
the corresponding period OF 1905. while
the exports reached S1240Io. 900 in eX-
cess Of the record Of last year. or the
total increase in exports. coffee account
ed for S23.0O0,OJ0 and rubber for s. 10000.