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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
SMITH THOMPSON
RESIGNS OFFICE
Business Prevents Him
FromHeading Georgetown
Citizens Association.

Smith Thompson. jr., rendered his
resignation as president Of the George
town Citizens Association at the first
fall meeting last night. Mr.. Thompson
In his letter 10 the organization stated
that he would not DO able TO retain the
position any longer. because OF his
pressing business interests.
The question of acceptance OF the
resignation was laid on tho table until
the next meeting, which will be held
october 10. when proper action viii be
taken. : new president cannot be
elected, however. until the annual
meeting. IN January, and until that time
the vacancy will be filled by Henry +.
Gilbert, the vice president
4 number OF tie members OF the as
ISOLATION are stu out OF town, and the
attendance last night was not large.
Among those present were DR.. George
". Wood. A. a. Quigley, william 81
Dougal, John w. BoGIsy, Albion X.
Paris. and others
The meeting October Is will be in the
form OF n buffet lunch. but definite ar
engagements have not yet been made.
DR.. Wood has the matter IN charge.
The report OF William NJ DougaL. the
treasurer, showed the association TO be
IA excellent financial standing.
Albion X Paris, who two years ago
resigned from the association, attended
last nights meeting and was unan-
lmously re-elected to membership. Mr..
Paris was always considered a val
liable member.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
WASHINGTON PRODUCE
MARKET

The promised sheke-up IN prices in the
local produce market failed to material
lie this morning, and with the excep-
zion OF a slight raise on nearby fresh
Virginia eggs. and the best grades Of
butter aud cheese. tbs prices quoted be-
low arr the same as yesterdays. The
only change is an increased demand,
with the receipts barely sufficient on
all commodities to meet IL This cOndi-
ton does not apply to the receipts Of
grapes, which are coming in large guam
titles.
These are the wholesale prices quoted
by local Jobbers 10 the retailers They
average a few points higher than prices
quoted by the producers to the jobbers.
EGGS.
Receipts or strictly fresh eggs fair.
Nesr-by. fresh virginia. 2sSz7; West
Virginia and southwest Virginia. strict
ly fresh, 24a25c.
BUTTER.
Creamery, fancy, 211kQ321k; do. West
ern first, 30QSl; do, seconds, 28g29;
23Q2: dairy, choice. 2l@2; do. good,
1920; store-Iacked. fresh, 1920.
CHEESE.
Market firm AID active on all kinds.
New York State factory. large, Is
Qlbk; do, flats, I51z6I6, do, small,
l6Gl6h; do. fair 70 good, I2913c.
LIVE POULTRY.
Chickens. fancy, large, I7QIS: do, me-
dun, IglSi DO, small, l7QlS; do, COM
mon. II; hens. per 10, Il; ROSTERS, per ID,
8: ducks, spring, large, per ID. uQl2;
co, small. per III, 94lo; geese. per ID,
COS: turkeys. toms. per ID, Il; DO,
hens. per ID. Is: turkeys, thin, per ID,
10; keats. per ID. 10.
DRESSED POULTRY.
Receipts fair. Demand active.
turkeys hens, undrawn. per ID,
l6c; average, Undrawn, per ID. 15d16c:
90, thin. per H., Ice: old toms, l5c !:
c cnleKens. larse, per h.. l791Sc; do.
snall, Ter h.. 1920; hens, choice per
10, lSql6c; ROSTERS, per h.. eGfOc
ducks, old, per h., 9Gi0c: do. spring.
per 10, lS4l4ci geese, per h., 5GSc.
VEGETABLES.
Potatoes, per Dbl. Sl.5OzI200; sweet pota-
Soe es,s per DOL, t2OOg225; vans per Dbl.
AI-foeZo0; cabbage, per Dbl. 5Od75c: Gu
BUMPERS, per basket, Sl.O0g2O0: onions
per Du-, b04S0ci string beans green -cr
% 2o L., HS;eeogLZ6; cantaioupes, per crate,
GRAIN.
Wheat. choice. sOas7c; do. fair To
good. $4,000: do, ordinary. 756sOo. we
o1H1Vc; corn, shelled. white. 7JSTTe. a.
yeHoW' lc; do. ear, So S5tl3.95; oats
l western white. No 2 57g5S; Do, mixed,
LIVE STOCK.
Cattle, extra, per cwt, S55Oa5.z5: do.
butcher. per cwt-, S4oJQ5.00. Hogs. Der
c~t- gross s7.O0qL25; do. ordinary. per
cwt-, S5Oa7O0. Sheep. clipped. So 56lf4 90.
oo'' common. F2.60Q300 Lambs. spring
choice. 7haSc; do. spring, medium nc
oalxes' prime per ID. SIC: dO. .
nedium, per H.. 7q71zc; do. grass. per
ID 10, 500 Cows, prime. fresh, each. go 90
SooOO' do. common. each, S90.OOa30.O0.
DRESSED MEATS.
Calves. fun dressed. 9QINc: heads of
70. hOg dressed calves, gc, hams. Coun-
Try. sugar cured. I4El6c.
GREEN FRUITS.
,,A1ipples-York Imperial. packed. 2ds.
Wine Sap, packed. 2aS: fancy tabie
fruit packet {3-5064T6; Spy, per Dbl.
packed. vs. f2,75; loose packed. 50lfsl. 50
1l1.5O. VII
Grapes-Receipts heavy; demand &C
I'VE. Niagaras. lie; Oelawares, I3lII-c.
Concords, PIE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
NEWPORT NEWS COMPANY
GETS BARGE CONTRACTS

Contracts have been let BY the 18TH
milan Canal COmmtsa.On to The Newpoi
News Shipbuildinf and DrydOck Com
pany for the construction OF six steel
barges for use on the 'Ha II, At n IUtaI
cost Of $40. 900, to be isli~crrd. krrcnt !
down, at Colon. within 23r days
Williamson Bro asrs, Of PHILADELPHIA.
have been awur- ID The contract for
furnishing two hois.ing engines at 50 3sC
each. and for four at S3,400 each.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
FINANCIAL GOSSIP

The Lake Superior Company declared
q dividend equal to III per cent on its
holdings Of Great Northern shares
This is how the extra dividend came
about
Speculation in cotton was denounced
at the Atlanta conference between
spinners and growers representing
$4,000, 600 capital.
Backing and filing Is stlll in evidence
In the market Just when things look
ripe for a fine rally the whole situation
becomes dormant and weak. With
everybody predicting declines It turns
right about sharply.
French traders are OF the opinion that
American shares are a buy. but Just as
they are ready to place orders the mar
ket comes 20 halt.
The copper consumers will have to get
Into the market one Of these DAYS and
get in heavily. When they do the stIpplv
of copper will be reduced in a hurry
Pennsylvania convertible 9 nor ccni
bonds. eXchanEable for stock at 10 al
any time within eight years looks ike
Cueap way OF securing an excellent
9puon OF one Of the best railroad stocks
In the country.
Wall Street is not inclined to fear INV
thing that can possibly haDnen II hos
been getting the worst OF Il so long
that the traders have come to look FOR
a turn the other way. It would come
perhaps quicker. II corporations would
YIELD 10 The laws.
ROCK Islands earnings. gross. for the
iirst quarter OF the year showed An in
crease Of nearly s4,OO0OoO. Probable
earnings Tor the present year estimated
100000. 900 to $4,000 COO
Atchison earned 1901 per cent Oh ifs
common stock during the fiscal year.
Chesapeake and Ohio earned SO Der
cent on its common shares.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
GENERAL STRIKE
THREATENS CUBA
Feeling Against Americans
Grows Stronger
Each Day.

HAVANA, Oct. "a call from the
Federation OF Labor for a general
strike Of all workngmen's unions in
Cuba as mOmentarily expected.
Leaders OF the organization declare
there IS no other means OF winning the
engineers strike against the United
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

Linthicum Institute Of GEORGETOWN.
the free night school for boys, re-Opened
for the season last night with an unusu-
ally large enrolment. All this week
vii be devoted - detail work, and the
school will open proper next Monday
night.
The faculty. with the exception OF
Frank j. Wissner, was on hand Ia 81
night TO meet the boys.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
LIVELY TRADING
IN LOCAL STOCKS
Evidences of Investment
Buying-Market Grows
Broader-BondS Are
Wanted.

Interest on the local Stock Exchange
was much more active, and there were
evidences of small investment buying
all around the room The total sales
were 6l7 shares Of stock and 1896 Of
bonds. There were trades in stocks that
nave been Inactive for weeks, indicating
plainly a broadening out OF the local
market
II the Georgetown Gas case was set
tied favorably TO corporate interests
there would be large trading In Gas
shares, both OF Georgetown and Wash
inEtOn Gas, with the latter sure 20 take
precedence IL the volume OF trading.
The delay IN reaching decision has
caused some little uneasiness and a dis
position TO iQuidate, but not to the ex-
tent OF accepting any concessions in
prices. The nominal market Oh the
shares OF the Washington Gas Company
Is 10, with options offered at so, and
within the probabilities that cash stock
could be purchased at 70.
With Gas in its uncertain state. one Of
the sure leaders OF the list is entirely
nominal. and the activity Is entirely In
other stocks.
Green-Cananea Weak.
Greene Cananea shares were weak.
with bear gossip ana a decline of Is
for the session from the opening price.
large amounts OF the stock V ere offered
at as, although the first transaction was
made at rs. Thereafter It sold down 70
Z and closed weak.
Some one bid for Columbia Fire In
surance an dfound a seller quick
Capital Traction shares steady Wash
ington Railway and Electric. preferred,
sold IN a small way at 7l& 70 19s- The
common sold at S5As.
Bonds in Good Demand.
There was an excellent inquiry for
L ~. II
1854 for Metropolitan r r 5s, and
10Z1RG1O29s FOR Potomac Elt ctrtc Light
bonds, which sol 10 a liberal extent.
Bank Stocks.
Bank stocks were less active but IN
teresting Some investment orders were
in evidence. and also some desire 10 take
advantage Of Mondays sharp advances.
Prices on some stocks were slightly
easier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

William A. Marceron has purchased
the twO-stOry frame dwelling 3A5 p
street northwest from Mrs. Contartina
BiXby. OF Brooklyn, n. Y, and IS now
engaged in making extensive repairs 20
same.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
FRAUDS
ARE CONFESSED

NEW YORK. oct. S.-Lucien Mesmin.
twenty years OF age, Of 60 West Ninety
first street. and ogden Coffin. eighteen
years OF age Of E2 Amsterdam avenue,
were arrested last night by three cen
tral office detectives and locked up in
police headquarters on a charge Of hav-
ing violated the postal laws. The for
mer is said 10 be the son Of George Mes
min. an importer OF dress goods, at
Green street Coffin Is held on an addi-
uonal charge Of having unprecedented a
lawyer.
Last Thursday Deputy Commissioner
wood received a letter from Canada, in
when X was stated that a man repre-
sentng himself as lawyer. and giving
me name II Leonard Dr;Immond. of cog
sixth avenue, had feeced the writer out
Of small sum OF money. In the letter
II was said that ne had received a com
munication from ''DTunimond" to the
erect that II he would send s. he would
remit certain stocks which had been
left as part of will
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

Georgetown is provided with q branch
OF the Public Library. at the Western
High School There is a reading room
open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
evenings from Z 70 $50. Any book can
be obtained from the main library on
request 10 the librarian at The branch
library.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

c. william Lee has purchased the bus
inegS and cEattels az 32S5 n street north
wess, known as the Virginia House, for
Uerly conducted by Charles L Ken
drick. Mr.. Lee has secured a seven
year lease from the owner OF the build
ing, Patric3, DugHn-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

Minor +. Fur IS having his Ut on
DumbartOn avenue, near ThirIy first
street, graded. preparatory to the cree
ton Of a modern brick dwelling.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

A. K. Paris. OF S022 P street north
west, OF the banking firm OF Crane Par
ris & Co, has returned from a business
trip TO Chicago, III.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
STOCKS, BONDS, MONEY, AND GRAIN
New York Stocks

[Quotations furnished by A. 0. Brown &
Co.. Bunsey Building: Members New York
Stock EXCHANGED
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
Movement Professional.

The movement in the market Is al
most entirely professional and this ex-
plains the fluctuations, as proht-taking
is always in evidence when there Is an
opportunity. The short interest gets
nervous and tries to cover but soon re-
gains confidence, and puts out a new
line
Today's prices. that is, up to noon.
were generally easier TO lower Trading
was in the PacifiCs, Reading. Great
Northern, and Steels, chiefly. Nortn-
crn Pacific was perhaps enc OF the most
active stocks. selling from 1874 to ~.
Ard then up TO 1925 and bacl. TO 1u1L
20 1919, and back again TO 1912. This
last figure shows q net loss. Great
Nvrthern opened slightly Grmer but de-
Clined = point and ralliei tC near yes
ter days close. Union Pacific was active
at i advance to a fun point loss, with
y point decline net at noon St Paul
waS also Il off. Reading followed the
course OF the leaders, and lcct y net
Southern Pacific, q of. Steel was frac-
uonally lower, and Copper and Smelt-
ms also.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

John T. Lpscomb, ir.. OF 2S2O n street
northwest, mas recovered from a short
llness
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
LOCAL MENTION.
Cut Your Gas Bill in Half

by using Gregory's Governor Burner
See display in our 18th St window.
GIG 18TH st. Q. a. Muddiman & Co.. 1904 C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
Coall CoaIl CoalI

Best coal and WOOD. Low prices. R J. &
NC Grace, 4th & f ne Phone Lincoln 238.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
The Ranch, sOz f St. N. ".

Hot TamaIes and Chile
Open TIL y nights. Phone NJ. 5773-K.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
Washington Prices

Capital Traction 8 per cent, $z1oG11O;
SIO6GIl0, $3.50 10.
Metropolitan railroad per cent, {Leol
1852.
Potomac Electric Light per cent,
81 .JO9n10zM. Si.0JJUl02S. $l.0O0ylUZ1s, SLOUC
eIIO2iL 81. OOON115a S1.O0Od 1921.
Capital Traction. 50152, 2qlS2, 2QlS2.
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
feTrCd. 5Q71M-
Greene Cauaca, IO0G73s-
Commercial National Bank, 10d2111A
Metropolitan National Bank, 1OG307,
03O7, l0I307.
United states Trust, 5q1O0.
Columbia Fire Insurance, DG9
American GraphOphOne common. 10l47.
After call-Mergenthaler S42O6h. 1OG
2O614.
Greene Cananea. 100G7% Cbuyer COZ,
1O0dG2s (buyer izg).
Washington Railway and Electric COM
mon, 5a353s.
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred, 15q71A, 50Q71ss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
NEW YORK STOCKS
OFF FRACTIONALLY
Dividend on Northern Pa
ciflc Attracts Attention.
Market Professional.

NEW YORK, Oct. S.-Noon-After the
sharp up-turn yesterday afternoon. the
market appeared due for = continuation
Of the rally this morning, but instead
Of an advance the general list opened
With the usual weakness and declines
were general throughout the list.
There are important developments dut
within the next hour or two that will
perhaps change the trend again TO a
nrmer closing and more activity, but at
neon the market was slow. although in
the last half hour Of the morning there
were material rallies IN the leading
rails and even some net gains.
The meeting OF the Union Pacific di-
rectOrs at high noon is liable to turn
out something in the way of a sensa-
ton. 1t Is expected that the Hartman
board Will be reelected. but the street
has about come to the conclusion that
It Is within the probabilities that al
extra dividend would be declared Just
what effect this action would have is
gUesswOrN. II IS known that the strong
people In stocks are opposed to extra
disbursements Of money or to any ira
terial increase in speculative movement
at this time and II may be that dec
laration OF an extra dividend Will result
in disturbing the rest of the market
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
Many Complaints.


BY almost every mail following the re-
ceipt OF the first complaint letters began
10 pour into police headquarters telling
OF other victims. Detectives McConviIIe.
Geegan. and Nelson were placed on the
case They found that a man known as
''Drummond" had rented a room at the
Sixth Avenue address. but until last
Right he did not put IN an appearance. A
letter box which bore his name was
nlled with at least thirty letters from
dlIerent parts OF the country.
The watching detectives at last saw q
young man early last night approach the
house After looking aro.nd TO see IL he
vas observed, he opened the letter box.
lie was in the act Of TRANSFERRING fLe
mail TO HIS pocket when the detectives
arrested him. He denied that his name
was Drummond. but the ianitor OF the
building Identified him as the man who
mad engaged the room Under that name.
Confesses Crime.
While being led TO police headuuar-
tiers the young man broke down and
sobbingly confessed that he was guilty.
He then implicated Mesmin. saying that
1t was on the latter's suggestion that he
had gone into the scheme. He then
gave his right name as Ogden Coffin.
Coffin said that some time ago he had
been employed by George Mesrlin at l
Green street. There he met the son, he
said. and n friendship had sprung up be-
tween them Later his mother, who is
a widow. had wished TO give him a
better education and had insisted upon
his resigning his position. He had then
ban sent by his mother to the Horace
Mann School to prepare for college.
While In New Hampshire this year he
had received a letter from Mesrnin, he
SAID, telling him 10 come to the city, as
he had thought out q scheme TO make
money. When he arrived Mesmin ex-
planned how easy It would be to get an
swers and money from almost all The
persons they might write to. They sent
out 1000 letters, he told the detectives.
saying they had the Canadian Pa
cific stock in their possession and for
the stated sum would send 1t on.
Mailed in Canada.
MesmIn had eviently thought the mat
ter out very carefully. for he insisted
that Coffin go 10 Montreal! 10 mail the
letters, and IN this way thought that
he would avoFI the penalty az Violating
the posta! lawe
In telling his story TO the detectives
young Coffin wept bitterly He SAID that
the reason he had gone into tho scheme
was 70 aid his widowed mother, who
had made 50 MANY sacrifices for him.
After listening to the story told by
Coffin, the detectives went to the home
Of Mesmin and arrested him. sde re-
fused TO make any statement and when
asked where his parents were, said they
were ir Europe. When searched, n clip
ing from a newspaper, dated February
q, 1907. was found in his pocket. The
for $1,000. for Undertaking. Importa-
tons"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

The Macdonald School of Phrenology
and Psychology is now located 6ls ard
NV. Friends and patrons invited. Nine.
I. Macdonald. Professor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08
Releasing Money.

The dividend on Great Northern and
other stocks and bonds with very heavy
tax payments in New York city should
release a large amount OF money. II
is also expected that circulation viii in
crease, to the relief OF the crop moving
strain. Banks have lost TO the sub
treasury so far this week, $4,000. This
compares with $2,S71.0 900 for the proceed
ing week The subtreasury is debtor
, 10 the clearing house this morning S644-
SIS. All this rather betokens easier
money.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

French traders are OF the opinion that
american shares are buy. but Just as
they are ready to place orders the mar
ket comes 10 a halt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

The copper consumers will have to get
into the market one Of these days and
get In heavily When they do the supply
of copper will be reduced in a hurry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

Speculation in cotton was denounced
at the Atlanta conference between
spinners and growers representing
$4,000, 600 capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-08

Rock Islands earnings. gross. for the
hrst quarter Of the year showed An in
crease OF nearly S4O0OO00. Probable
earnings for the present wear esfirnafc,i
kl20, COO. 900 to SI25.0 ZOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-17
AmuSen7entS
The Majestic's Good DiII.

Ernie and Honneger. two unique. quiet and clever one-legged acrobats open one of the best bills which has been presented at the Majestic Theatre since its opening. Opening with a clever act. the show then does not have a "filler" program, but each act keeps well up to the high standard set by the first one.
 Ernie and Honneger show what. can he done by the one-legged man. They are eve nrnore acrobatic than the man who has two good, whole legs to his anatomy; the pivot like end of the crutch seemingly serves both of the men better than real leg would Their acrobatic stunts are good and well merit the great applause which was given them at the conclusion of the act.
 Miss Barker. heralded as the late star of the Bostonians, has a voice in itself which Is well worth the price of the admission. Her voice is strong and excelIently trained. Last evening she sang several selections to an audience which compelled her to rem der several encores.
 Miss AdeI Palmer and Company presenting a comedy playlet entitled 'The Ice Man" concludes the bill. It Is a laugha ble bit of horse play and humor and we'll ends a good vaudeville bill.
 The show as usual is concluded with the moving pictures which are always clear. and pleasing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-17
NEW THEORY SUCCESSFUL
 IN INDIANAPOLIS.
L. T. Cooper Makes Many Converts During
 Stay in That City.

MT. B. F. Campbell. Of s2s4 West Washington Street, had this to say of his experience with Cooper: I have been a victim of stomach trouble for the past five ,years--sick and suffer- ing pain all the time. Everything ate distressed me. I have been under the treatment of many physicians. and have taken all kinds of medicine. none of which afforded me relief. I was greatly discouraged. and was about ready to give up, when Mir. Cooper came to this city to introduce his prep arations.
 "T was skeptical, of course. after spending SO much money and taking such a large quantity of medicine. but. like the drowning man. I was ready to grab at a straw. so I secured some of Mir. Cooper's New Discovery medi. cine and began taking 1t. It seemed to help right from the first dose. have been taking it for several weeks. and can now eat heartily and enjoy my meals for the first time in five years--eat anything without pain or distress of any knid. I feel like . new being-life Is worth living now"
 Let us explain Mir. Cooper's remark able medicine to you if your general health is not all that 1t should be- F. G. Fowler.