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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-07
Named Receiver for Dry Goods Firm

LOUISVILLE. KY. July 60. G. Gait
was today appointed receiver for the Starr
Dry Goods company by the federal court
in response to the petition of creditors.
who instituted bankruptcy proceedings. The
petition alleged that the liabilities of the
firm are $4,000, with assets OF about
$4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-07
WASHINGTON Stock Exchange.

sales.-Reguiar call, IL O'Clock noon-Washington
Gas ~, $500 at 1O2.
Capital Traction 5s. $500 at 11ok.
Capital Traction 10 at 1851.
Washington Rwy and Elec. pfd, at TN, 70
at n.
After call-Greene Cananea. 100 at I'm. ID at
i7A. 1 at 17A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-07
Growing Relaxation of Money
Mart Helped fhe Week.
IRREGULAR TONE AT TIMES
Advance Assisted Also by Demand to
Cover Shorts.
REDEMPTIONoF MATURED BONDS
Drawbacks in Poor Showing of Cotton
Crop, japanese War Talk and
Hartman Probe.
IRREGULAR TONE AT TIMES
REDEMPTION OF MATURED BONDS
Special Dispatch TO The Star.


NEW YORK, July 6.-The cash reserve
showing In the bank statement was from
sIOOnU. 600 to over S12. OoO 900 away from the
preliminary estimates. the 100000 cash
decrease comparing with an expected In
crease of 100000 to over 100000. The
loan item at the same time showed a con-
traction Of s10S14 500. the resulting scaling
down of deposits helping to restrict the de-
cline In surplus to 81 .653. OBS, but leaving for
that item only 5000. The loan showing.
following a heavy contraction last week.
makes it evident that corporations depended
on the money market much less than usual
10 finance the semi-annual disbursements.
having apparently accumulated cash for
that purpose. which was placed temporarily
In call loans and recalled for the purpose Of
the payments.
The clearing house banks still hold $780,
1920 of government deposits. compared
with 81. 10 o0 last week. so that small
progress has been made in meeting the re-
quirement for return of government depos-
its 10 be made on July 10. No coherent ex-
PLANTATION was offered for the huge discrep-
ancy in the cash showing. One suggested
factor was an accumulated effect of the re-
cent gold exports which have not been ade-
Quately reflected in the bank statement up
to this time. more probable explanation
was the interrelat:ons of banks and trust
companies, the end of the half year being
Il period important for showing of cash
reserves by the trust companies for window
dressing purposes. The exhibit was not
taken seriously as reliable showing of
OF fl..x ,na1r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-07

The controller Of the city Of New York
has been taught his lesson and he realizes
the futlity of attempting to sell bonds or
borrow money without the help of the
great banking and bond houses OF Well
street These gentry have established toll
roads in the financial district and insist ON
leyying tribute on every deal that is pulled
off within their sphere Of influence. Every
little while some official or group of cap.
italists decides to get along without Wall
street. but Invariably there is a return to
reason and the rash one are disciplined.
Word passes along that IS man or that
group Of men are trying to induce new
and unsafe methods in Wall street; this Is
a signal for an uprising of an icy front.
Everything that the interlopers attempt to
do is against the current and by and by
the mistake is realized. They tire of the
struggle and bow to the yoke.
The public utilities commission has gone
to work with every evidence of a desire
to do things. No commission ever had
better chance to distinguish itself than
this body of men. 1t is an experimental
a great deal depends II the plan works
out right it will probably be copied by
nearly every state In the Union. 1t is In
the power and 1t becomes the duty of
the new commission of the city Of New
York to give the people better service for
their money than they are now receiving
better transportation. better light. better
telephone service and better corporation
treatment of the multitudes generally.
Among other things which the commission
may and probably will take up will be
the juggle which has been going on for
years in the street car lines-elevated serv-
ice and subway.
The Suez canal took In 100000 last
year on a business which has been steadily
growing for q long while. English and
German vessels and tonnage were in a
large majority. The Panama canal may
cost ten times as much as the Suez canal
and II its business Is as large 1t may
eventually pay per cent on the investment
and at the same time enable our rivals to
get further underhold on the commerce
of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-07
The Banking Conditions.

The stock market practically ignored it.
placing more reliance on the downward ten
dency of call money rates as an index of
actual banking conditions. The notable
strength OF foreign exchange rates was also
ignored in the stock market. although it
was believed to point Enthusiastically to a re-
sumption of gold exports next week Anal
gamated Copper was the market leader The
"hole market rose substantially and closed
active and buoyant. Total sales of bonds
par value $4,000.
The stock market during the week has
Iet the beneft of the growing relaxation
of the money market, due to the return
10 Its channels of the sums dsbursed in
dividends and interest on July l. Early In
the week rates for money on call ruled
higher than last week. but each day saw
a decline in the rate. Operators for
rise in stocks were thus encouraged to
maintain their position. although an ir-
regular tone was caused at times by the
process of proit-taking by those who had
bought stocks last week in anticipation Of
a rise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-07

There is and must continue to be a drug
Of bonds. The gold imitation Is an ever
present bearish influence on investments
having fixed returns. This condition is re-
fected IN the increasing difficulty which
municipalities have in floating new issues
and in the entire willingness of private cor
porations to pay a greater rate Of interest
for money. Railroads have within the last
year put out more than $1.0OO.0OO,OOO in
short-term notes extending over periods Of
one to five years. and as this paper ma
lures it Is the hope and expectation Of the
borrowers to be able to convert the obliga-
tions into funded form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-07
Some Important Elements.


The advance was assisted also by the de-
mand 10 cover shorts by those who had
sold last week in spirit Of skepticism Of
the upward movement. An important ele-
ment in the relaxation OF the money mar
ket has been the redemption OF the ma
tured government 4 per cent bonds. It
is TO be said of this operation that the Of
fers OF bonds for redemption have been
slower even than was anticipated, max
Ing II improbable that much OF the S36. 600 =
600 outstanding at the time OF maturity
will be presented before July 10, which is
the date for the repayment of $50 600 900
OF government deposits held by the banks
The continued ease of the money market
is. therefore. considered doubtful Some
heavy subscription obligations for Great
Northern preferred stock AtChison con-
vertible bonds. Union Pacific convertible
bonds and Southern Pacific preferred stock
also lie ahead of the market
Demand for Gold.
Another complication is the threat of a
renewed demand for gold here for export
TO France. Sentiment was somewhat un-
settled by the poor showing OF the condition
OF the cotton crop contained in the gov
eminent monthly report. There was a
recrudescence of Japanese war talk and of
discussion of the forthcoming report of
the Interstate commerce commission on the
Hartman investigation. These drawbacks
TO the encouraging features in the out
look were over-ridden by the speculative
operations for the advance, which carried
prices upward toward the end OF the week
The bond market has been Gull and I'M
responsive TO any Investment demand
growing out of the disbursement of half
yearly profits.
United States % have advanced u, and
the IS y. while the Is registered. have de-
clined 4 and the IS. coupon, u per cent on
call during the week.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Hammond 7ehearing Denied.

The Supreme Court denied a re-
hearing in the suit of the state against
the Hammond Packing Company. This
ends this case and closes so far as
the state is concerned the question
Of the constitutionality of the clause
OF the antitrust act under which this
suit was brought
The Hammond Packing Company
was proceeded against by the attor
ney general in connection with several
other companies on charges Of being
members OF trust A special commits
sioner was appointed to take testimony
In Chicago as provided by the anti
trust act, but the company officials re
fused to testify and the answers OF
the company in the Circuit Court were
stricken and judgment was rendered
for $4,000 in favor of the state. The
Hammond Packing Company must now
pay to the state this $4,000.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
. NE w S T
..,u..-z..- OF -s---h
Z ARKANSAS !
R. /. Camp Appointed.

Acting Governor John |. Moore has
appointed R. l.. Camp OF Paragonld as
sheriff of Greene county to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation
of e. E. Penny, who resigned after be-
ing suspended from office pending his
trial on an indictment on a charge Of
non-feasance in office. A proclamation
was issued by the acting governor at
fine time of the appointment calling
special election for Greene county
March %, at which time a sheriff will
be elected to fill out the unexpired
term of ex-Sheriff Penny At the same
time six justices of peace will be elect
ed for various townships in the county
TO fiji vacancies caused by failure of
those elected at the last general cleo
ton to qualify.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Kills His Wife.

Hugh Hamilton of Midland is in
Jail at Fort Smith charged with the
murder of his wife. According to the
story told by neighbors, Hamilton
went home in an intoxicated condi-
ton and was refused admittance to
the house by his wife. Hamilton, it
is claimed, drew his pistol and began
shooting through the door. One of the
bullets struck Mrs. Hamilton, and she
died from the effects of the wound
two days later. Hamilton claims that
he was shooting at another man, who,
he says, was in the house with his
wife. and says that he had no inten-
ton of killing his wife He declares
that his wife would not let him in be-
cause of the presence OF the other
man
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Meeting With Favor.

The project of the construction of
an interurban railway between Lit
tie Rock and Hot Springs is being
widely discussed, and definite plans
will be taken at the next meeting of
the Business Mems League OF Hot
Springs ON the first of March. The
proposition is receiving much favor
able comment and if the plans are
properly pushed they may reach an
early realization.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Trains Will Run BY January I.

The indications are that the people
Of Heber will welcome the first train
from Searcy by January l, 1908, if not
sooner. The impression has been all
the time that the extension would be
made from Leslie to Heber first, and
that the first train would reach Heber
from the north, but prominent railroad
men and contractors think otherwise.
and say the extension will be made
from Searcy and trains will be running
into Heber from the east by January
next.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
ATTEMPT to Wreck Train.

An attempt was made to wreck a
Cotton Belt train about two and one
half miles south of England, by I'M
known parties who drove a spike be-
tween two rails. The wreck was avert
ed by ]. n Stiger, colored Methodist
preacher of England who was walking
along the right of way and found the
spike. He made several attempts to
pull il out, then tried to break it, but
could not He then discovered the
Pine Bluff passenger approaching and
tagged the train which came to
Standstill within a few feet of the
spiked rail
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Two Railroad Damage Suits.

Edwin Joplin of Pine Bluff has insti-
tuted suit against the Iron Mountain
for $500 damages, alleged to be due
him for rheumatism contracted
through the negligence of the COM
pany's agent at Forrest City, who was
not at the depot when he went to
buy a ticket at night, thus causing
him to remain out in the sleet and
storm for more than an hour. The
other suit is that of John D. Wilson
who claims damages from the cotton
Belt in the sum of $1,000 because he
was forced to remain in dirty, filthy
depot through the night, being de-
layed in his trip through the misinfor-
nation of one of the company's en-
ployes.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Tract of Land Sinking.

4 small tract of land seven miles
south of Green Forest, Carroll coun-
ty. commenced sinking recently and
has since sunk to a depth of from
hfteen to twenty feet. The ground is
still sinking. Water stands about ten
ieet over the ground and the people
are alarmed for fear that a larger
area may be depressed. Some of the
residents in the neighborhood claim
they have heard rumbling noises, and
many believe that the sinking of the
land is due to a slight earthquake
shock.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Negro Boy Found in Refrigerator Car.

Negro Boy Found in Refrigerator Car.
A negro boy about IL or Is years
of age was found in refrigerator
car at Fayetteville, half frozen. He
says that he lives in Muskogee, and
that his parents drove him from home.
Crawling into the car to sleep, he did
not wake until the car was in motion,
and being unable to get out he re-
NAMED in the car without food or
water till it was opened at Fayette-
vile. He was almost dead when
found and only the prompt action of
the negro citizens who took charge of
him, saved his life
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Died From Injuries.

:, '"mes f. Head. timber cutter. liv.
~ nedr osceola, died recently from
W. received while Telling a tree.
, zen the tree struck the ground
tnna. new back striking the unfor-
his skull. 'N anu - ''Sn'ns
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Released On Bond.

The three men who were arrested
at Van Buren, on a charge of defraud-
ing the Iron Mountain Railroad Com
pany of $1,000 by means of padded
payroll, have been released on bonds
in the sum of $1,000 each. The three
men implicated are Lee E. and L. M.
Greer, and G. J. Page
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Government to Construct Road.

= W. Page, in charge of the United
9so'es department of Agriculture, will
nseruct one mile of what is known
niouei earth road in Jefferson coun-
~ beginning work about March IS, in
=, ~eF 70 instruct overseers' in the art
oi road building.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Five Cars of Cotton Destroyed.

Five carloads of cotton, standing on
the Iron Mountain railroad switch
near Argenta, were completely de-
stroyed by fire recently. Four other
cars Of cotton were also set on fire
by sparks from the conflagration, and
badly damaged but it is thought a
large part of it can be saved. The
fire was caused by sparks from a pas
senger engine.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Will Fioht Rate Bills.

The railroads operating in Missouri
most OF which have lines in Arkan-
SaS have announced that suit will be
instituted in the Missouri courts to
prevent the enforcement of the two
cent rate, which was recently passed
ny The legislature of that state. and if
successful, 4 similar suit will be
brought in Arkansas.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Got His Money Back.

w. B. Thompson of Mineola who
lost his pocketbook containing $500
about three weeks ago, had it returned
to him by young man named Sharp,
Of Hartley, Polk county. who found
it near Jansen.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Tries to Kidnap His Child.

frank Redmond OF Spiro, |. T., at
'empted to forcibly take his 3-months-
od child from his wife at Fort Smith.
VINO says that she had been forced
10 leaye him and seek the protection
VI friends in that city. Redmond was
paced under arrest.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
BoiIermaker's Strike at Van Buren,.

The boiler makers and their helpers
in the Iron Mountain shops have gone
on a strike at Van Buren,. The strik-
ers were orderly and no confusion fol-
lowed their quitting the shops. The
strike followed an order from the
boilermakers Executive Committee In
st. Louis and is the second strike
In Van Buren, within few days, the
blacksmiths having struck a short
time before.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Held for Murder Of Child.

John Bennett, a negro, is in jail at
Texarkana, charged with murder in
the first degree, his victim being a
negro child, who, 1t is alleged, was
shot and killed during drunken brawl
among some negroes near poddridge
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Election Postponed.

The Penitentiary Board mas post
poned the election of officers for that
institution until March 4, when it is
believed Governor Little will be able
to be present.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Paid Debts After Five Years.

vaa w. Orr. who left Mena five
s s ago owing about $500 recently
bia money back with interest to pay
foo, .leultors, with a note to the eff
ba Il the sum sent was not sufficient
an mouiu send as much more until
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
New school RulIdina.

Plans are being made for the cree
ton of a $4,000 public school build
ing at Arkadelphia. The building will
consist of an assembly hall, an audi
forum, a gymnasium and sixteen class
rooms.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Canning Factory at Magazine.

The canning factory at Magazine
is nearly finished, and many farmers
in that vicinity have obligated them
selves to raise the products necessary
for it's support.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Ex-conaressman Dead.

Gen. Robt. Neill, one of the Oldest
and best-known citizens of Batesville
died recently of pneumonia. He rep
resented the Sixth district in Congress
for two terms from 1893 to 1897, and
was chairman Of the first Arkansas
Railroad commission, taking that po-
sition in 1899.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Shooting scrape Near Mena.

Will and Charles Young were badly
injured in a shooting scrape near
Mena, and it is thought that Will
w. Burke and w W. Cochran have
been arrested, charged with the shoot
ing.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Fritz Heintz Injured in Explosion.

Fritz Heintz, an employee of the
Little Rock Brewing and Ice Company,
was seriously injured in an explosion
which occurred at the companys plant
in Little Rock. His jawbone and sew
eral ribs were broken. and his right
arm injured
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
reid for Grand jury

i a INES Perry, the negro soldier who
10 s saarged with assault with intent
tain +. reynolds, the Iron Noun
tba agent at Holman, has been held in
Of sum of $500 to await the action
Miller County Grand Jury.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Company Organized to Drill for Oil

The Becker Land and development
Company has been organized at Fisher
with paid-up capital of $4,000. The
purpose of the company is to drill for
oil In the vicinity OF Fisher.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
Cashier Departs for Parts Unknown

H. G. Robbins, for the past three
depot at Paragould, is reported to have
left town unceremoniously and his
whereabouts is unknown to his friends.
The railroad officials say that Mr.. Rob-
bins accounts are all right and that
his disappearance is not due to any
dereliction in duty in the position he
held. His trunk and other effects have
been attached by his personal cred
itors.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
DR.. J. N. Mccormack to Visit State.

DR.. J. N. Mccormack of Bowling
Green, KY, who was given $4,000 by
the Kentucky legislature for attend
ing Governor Goebel, will tour Arkan-
sas during March, making series OF
public addresses. He is the represent
alive of the American Medical Associ-
alton, and he comes here under the
auspices of that body.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28
PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING AT MONTICELLO. ARK
Fruit Conditions in Benton County

Reports from the Benton county
fruit growers are to the effect that
many Elberta peach buds have been
killed, but that there are some live
ones on the trees on high ground.
Apples, cherries and all small fruit
are in good shape.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28

The Carlock blanket prohibition bin was
taken M by the Senate Committee on Tenn
perance Friday and by unanimous vote
Of the committee will be returned TO the
Senate Monday morning with the recon-
thor of the bill is member of the com.
mittee. but was absent at the time of the
meeting. being engaged in his duties as
chairman of the Enrolling Committee of
the Senate.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28

]. B. Fulks of Ozark has announced
as candidate for senator from the TWEEN
ty-fifth district, Crawford and Franklin
counties in the next Democratic primary.
The district is at present represented by
4. T. Gross of Crawford.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28

The House Committee on Labor voted
unanimously in favor of the fellow-servant
ployes .nd mine workers by Senator Old
ham,
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28

Representative j. Frank Carlton of New
ton county was the only member of the
House voting against the bill Increasing
explanation of his vote. Mr. Carlton said
that be had promised his constituents that
he would oppose any measure that tended
to increase taxation and for that reason
he felt in duty bound to vote against the
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28

In honor of the anniversary of George
Washngtons birthday. the Senate adj
journed Friday 10 minutes after 1t had
been called to order. No business was at
tended to, except the usual morning roll
call and the reading of the journal. A
motion to adjourn until Monday morning
prevailed by an overwhelming vote.
Representative Ruff of Randolph coun-
ty has been dubbed the father of his
country
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28

Chairman Kie oldham of the joint com
mittee appointed by the legislature to in
toll had George W. Donaghey of Conway
before a subcommittee Thursday afternoon
il response to a summons that had been
issued WEDNESDAY, In accord with an
former meeting the evidence will be taken
behind closed doors. and nothing is given
ont pending the hearings except such as
might be authorized by the chairman of
the committee
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1907-02-28

Representative Hogan Of Pope county
also sent up a communication bearing ON
the stamp question, follows II voted
against the bill to provide stamps, but be-
lieying in the Democratic doctrine of ma
Jorlty rule. I will accept the stamps and
will Use them in sending papers to the
people of one of the best counties in the
STate-Pope county. Z. S.-When will 1
get them"