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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-29

WASHINGTON, D. c.. July 2s.-Mr.
Harry G. Coles, native of Fittsy1va-
MIA county. Va, and formerly private
secretary for Governor Swanson, has
been notified OF his selection by Gov.
ernor Regis H. Post, Of Porto Rico. as
chairman OF the Porto Rican Civil Ser
vice Commission. to- be organized under
recent act OF the insular Legislature.
He was recommended by tho United
States Civil Service Commission and
by Assistant United States Attorneys
General Afford w. Cooley, formerly a
member Of the commission Judge
Cooley, in ieferring to Mr.. Coles, said:
"He has the organizing faculty to a
high degree. has excellent ideas in8re-
gard to administration. and is possess
cd OF tact and good Judgment. ] think
more happy selection could not have
been made The .lnsular Legislative
act gives the Porto Rican. Commits
sion practically the power of court;
disobedience to or neglect Of It's sub
poenn being punishable as contempt
OF court
Mr.. Coles is now chief of the rural
carrier division OF the United States
Civil Service Commission. sIn Decem-
Der, 1901. he resigned his position with
Governor Swanson to accept appoint
ment in the field service of the Post
| ONCE Department. Two months later
he was made member of the rural
carrier examining board. which had
| Just been organized He OF once began
an active campaign for tho applca-
| ton of strict merit system In the
appointment OF rural carriers and the
ILLUMINATION OF political considerations
| in making selections. After driving
over one or more rural routes In
nearly every State in the Union and
thoroughly familiarizing himself with
1.-THE needs of tho service. lie submitted
a report to the United States Civil
! Service Commission, and drafted regu-
| iations which. were adopted and which
are now In force. Under them thou
sands OF rural carriers have been
| appointed. The board was abolished
and Mr.. Coles given entire charge Of
the work as chief OF division OF
the commission. Under his organiza-
/! ton and direction the annual cost to
the government OF examining appli.
/ cants for appointment in the rural
/ free delivery service has been re-
1 duced more than $4,000. although
mere than five times as much area Is
.lrow covered.
Mr. Coles was born near Chatham,
Il Va. February 26, 1873. He was ed
|ucated atIsethel Military Academy ane
the University of Virginia. At Bcthe!
he won medals for scholarship, orato-
4 ~ debate and the best cGsay. In adj
4 dition to his civil service work HI
If Interested In one of the largest
tobacco farms In Southern Virginia
aud keaps IN close touril with affairs
IN his county and district. He will
leaNc about October LIST for San Juan
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VIII Low Grnhea he Cutt

VIII Low Cradles he Cutt
The July option is going out COM
Saratively strong, because it is rcla-
lively spot cotton, and there is no
speculative interest in it to liquidate
Its quoted price Of about u cents per
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-29
.THE; STOCK MARK 1cT or THE WEEK
RnIlMny mud miscellaneous. Shnrch.

highest
are
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The IMnxing OF the lOttery.

No Stats will ever again establish a
public lottery. The busineas Is con-
temptiblc To degree beyond adequate
Characterization. 1t differs in principle
not at all from. the cheaper form OF
gambling known as policy, and It's ef-
fest upon those who INDULGE in II Is
qeuallS demoral!zing. q This country IL
We'll rid OF the remnants that survived
the revolt Of Louisiana against itA con-
splrators and Observation-Disclosures
Eagle.
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the government experts.
DOG-KILLER BIT
AND SHOT IN FIGHT
Officer Lassoes Mad Animal,
Loses Revolver and, With Bare
Hands, Oyerconaes Brute.

d. ID & + 2 g.
BRADDOCK, PA, July 2s--Ordi-
nance Officer John Meyers known as
the best dog-killer In three States. is
In the Braddock hospital suffering
from gunshot wound and some dog
bites. which no sustained late yesterday
In battle with a mad dog.
The animal. which was reported to
Meyers as snapping AT everything and
lassoed by the officer, who wanted to
draw the animal to him by degrees,
and then kill him
The dog, however. came with rush
before Meyers could pull his lasso. and
soon man, dog and lasso were mixed
up Meyers's revolver. which he had
In his hand. ready to kill the dog
went off when least expected, and the
ball tore It's way through Meyers's
hand.
He threw away he revolver and
gave battle to the dog with his naked
hands, and, though bit several times
managed to choke the animal to death
The dog had bitten three children,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-29

Total sales for the
bonds. were s5.7dS,N0.
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TO HOLD WHEAT FOR s1.2a.

society of Equity Thinks Government
Crop Estimnte TOO Mig.
INDIANAPOLIS, July 2S,-The board
of directors of the grain growers de-
partment of the National Society OF
Equity held meeting here yester-
day and determined TO hold wheat for
s1.25 Ten States were represented at
the Meeting,
The sQctety Of Equity estimates the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-29
Najrouns.
Southern, Railway

TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND.
NJ B.--Following schedule figures pub.
lished only as inf,lination, and are not
guaranteed.
1900 A. M..--Daily.s Local sor CharlottcA
connecting mt " cysville for Chase city
11.1s 4. M.-aDn f,. limited =. buffet pull.
man to Atlnntil and Brmingham, Ntw
Orleans. Mcfnnhis, Chattanooga, and
I'LL the South, Through coach for
Chase City. oxford Durham and
Raleigh.
$500 P. MIX. sinday--Keysv,lo LOCAL.
1880 r. M,--Daily-l.imited pullman ready
$3.50 r. NJ, fol. all the South.
YORK RIVER LINE.
$3.50 p. Nix. Observation-Disclosures West
Point--Connecl ne for Baltimore.
2:lb p. MEX. Sundays.
4!45 a. MEX. Hinday--1ocnl TO West
Point.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
4:lo ?. M.-From charlotte. Raleigh. Dur<
ham. Chase CisY and local stations.
$40 A. M--From feysviIe--Local.
$50 M--From Baltimore and West
Point.
1o;4s A M. sis P. M.--Local from wess
G. W. wfisTBuRY. D. p A..
s2o u. Main Greet. Richmond. Va
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statue 81 senator IUonr.

WORCESTER. MASS., July 2s.-lt
was decided yesterday that the me-
George Friabic Hoar, which IS being
comnleted by the SCULPTOR. Daniel Ches-
tey French, OF New York, will be erect I
ed In front OF the Ll.y Han In this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-29
BONDS STOCKS AND MARKET REPORTS
DECLINING TENDENCY MONEY RATES EASIER
LNTfIE WHEAT MARKET REVIVES THE MARKET
THE STOCK MARKET OF THE WEEK
(From the New York Evening Post Of Saturday,
STOCk EXClIANC;Ei TRANSACTIONS.

THIS Last Last Two years Three &C..
Il K.
shares tS
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-22

Our attention was yesterday called 10 the
fact that some party or parties were DC
uroying shade trees that have been sci o''
around the walks In the southern par "
town. The las, raid OF thiSnaiu'e was
made on the trees surrounding the vacant
lots owned by Mr.. Clarence Wick. In con
yersa,ion with Mr.. ID. c. Wick we were N.
formed that this is getting to be an o'a
trick and that neighbors have suhele'
from the same treatment before = NC
property referred to above Is Joining
the home Of Mr.. Wick and con'a'"ea
twenty trees recently planted which " "n-
moles,ed would make beautiful shade v"
a shor, time. Out OF twenty trees eigh'ee"
were pulled up completely and the two ON
or were pushed out Of position. he trees
were large and handsome and planted a.
considerable expense to the owner ana
something should be done to suppress suen
depredaiions.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-22


Kimonas, bonneis, handkerchiefs and all
kinds Of fancy work at the bazaar today. II
Seed Yam Potatoes for Sale. Apply to
w. w. Griffin. 75c per bushei. Phone
2i7. "a
Steve Greer and son Avery Of Millican
were here on business yesterday and called
on the Eagle.
Mrs. William Jones and family OF Reli.
ance are spending few days in town with
w. b. English.
Mrs. NJ. Register and daughter Miss
Agnes were visitors to the city from Reli-
ance yesterday.
$4,000 worth Of ladies' fine OAfords,
Ribbon Ties and Pumps received today at
Norwood's. ~
Mr.. b. ID. Cash OF Bryan was the CUES,
Of Mr.. aud Mn. =. S. Grogan Sunday
Hearne Democtat.
]. NJ. peware Of Jefferson who has been
a, College on business several days was ia
the city yesterday.
Up. Earle, an aged gentleman from
Grand Rapids, Michigan, is stopping ir
Bryan fos the winter.
Miss Ina Bradbury, jamie Glass ana
Alice Fountain OF the L. w. c. Colleg'
are reported very III.
A birthday party was given at Mrs. II
Rohde's yesterday afternoon for Mas'e
Joseph Henry Maloney.
Beautiful handkcrchiefs a, the bazaar TO
day at city hall. IL
Candies, cakes. etc, at Christian churc
bazaar a, city hal. from 10 to $50.
w. +. Finley Of Hubbard City returne
home today after a visi, 10 his son J. II
Finlay OF the Allen Academy.
We are authorized to announce tina, n
banks OF this city will be closed today
observance of wsshington's birthday.
: Mn. c. {. Garrett returned to h
home at Brennan yesterday after visit
Mr.. and Mrs. J. =. Parks in this city.
Miss Dollie Carr came in from Por, su
liyan and was the guest of Mrs. I. {
Wes,brook Sunday -Hearne Democrat.
We wan, everybody in Bryan and VI
, cinity TO call and see the many pretty s,yl'
of slippers jus, received. Norwood.
Los,-on the stree, yesterday a lady
dove colored Jacket, reward for return to
q. Gregg al DIR. Cavii,'s residence. 90
. Capt. DeWare and wife are at COLES
= attending the bedside. of their son, Charlie,
n who is suffering from an attack of Pner
monia.
: II. b. Ra,liif and sister. Miss Ruby
@ kur,en came up from someryille yeste
day, after short visi, to relatives a, III
!, place.
!. See the pretty fancy work at the baaa
. today. II
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-22
sTYNER STILL ALIVE.
His Father Receives q Telegram Ina'
We Had Been Stabbed.

indianapolis. Feb. H.-harry ~
styner. a brother OF Elmer Z. styner'
formerly general manager of the Mex.
lean Central railroad, whose death AZ
the City OF Mexico had been reported,
said Thursday his father had received
a dispatch stating that his son had
American society and was still alive,
been stabbed by memrsr OF an anti
thovCh fatally wounded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-22
PASSENGER TRAIN SCHEDULES.

Roger Nall is at home from Austin.
Miss Emily Peale is i'll a, the I. w. {.
Louis Bate returned TO the bottom yes
terday.
House fol Rent. Apply to Alrs. Mable
n. Castles. no
&C. Parsons returned Yesterday from
Houston.
PHI. Arlington came up from Milliean
yesterday.
Eden Buchanan of Harvey was in town
yesterday.
Miss Robbie Nieol is visiting friends at
wellborn.
Nin. G. NJ. Brandon is reported III at
her residence.
WI. Cocker OF Spring is in the city Wis
iiing X. X. Ellis.
Miss Clara Braa,r LET, yesterday morning
Tor San Antonio.
g. w. Buchanan left yesterday afternoon
for a visit TO Houston.
Lon Brockman returned to his work at
wellborn yesterday.
VIM. Bullock and wife OF Reliance wefs
here trading Yesterday.
MIR. John Frile, OF Bryan was here Mon
day .--Hearne Democrat.
John +. Crow, prosperous farmer wa
In the city yesterday, trading.
Ira Gooch returned 10 Navaso'a by 'h'
LAG. N. yesterday afternoon.
Beautiful hand made handkerchief a
Christian church bazaar today. II
Ruiage license has been issued to Lon
us\Nellborn and Caline Tuner.
Loa-A door key. on Main s'see'
Finder please return to Eagle office. i
w.R. Parker of Thompson creek com
muniry was here yesterday on business.
Mr.. |. c. Blume and son Alfred were i
the city yesterday and called on the Eagle
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Smith are resid
ING for the presen, with Mr.. and Mrs. Job
Hines.
Misses Dora and Loula umense,ter II
turned Yesterday afternoon from visit
Heame.
Our entire line OF ladies Ribbon Ties Z
si.so, 81. 90. $3.50 and $500, Just arrived
Norwood.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-22
ACTORS TRAGIC FATE.
Frank Mevlekers Found Dead at Foot
Of steps.

New York. Feb. 2i.-Frank Mcvick-
ers, who had been playing in The Man
OF III. Hour" at the Savoy theater,
was found dead at the foot OF a short
hight OF steps leading from the side
walk 10 the rear OF the Hotel Tivoli.
IN West Thirty-eighth street. where he
lived. His skull was fractured. II Is
believed his death was accidental Mir.
Mcvickers came to New York from
California
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-22
Texas pcstmasters.

Washington. Feb. 2i.--The president
sent TO the senate the following nomi'
pationsf or Texas postmasters: Charles
w. Burr. Eagle Pass; Evert johnson.
Jacksboro: Francis NJ. Burton. Terrell
w. II. HOFFMAN. Waco; Allen Mills
yewett; J. ID. Anderson. Miles Station.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-22
Fine Residence Burns.

Denison, Feb. ei.--The suburban res
idence Of Jshn Sherburne was de
stroyed by are.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-22
The Eagle Is authorized to announce
HE. BEVERLEY

"a n candidate for tie Office Of City Seere-
,ary Al the ensuing City election In April
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-02-22
TODAY At FOUNTAINS:

Red Snapper Fish.
Lettuce.
Celery.
Strawberries. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-05
40O,O00,00O
500, 1000

There was very slight increase In the average
rate and in the net earnings per ton per mile r.
VIII De noted however, that the higher scale Of
wages granted to your employees only went into
enect on december /. 1906. and that there Is a
steady advance In the prices Of all materials Dur-
chased by your Company both of which must ma
tefiahy aneet the cost of transportation.
After meeting all liabilities and paying dividend.
aggregatfng six and a half per cent and fhe
maturing principal of the trusts 81 246 O39 IA
there was surplus Of income Of S1l Dol 474 "a Of
which $500. 4741 was applied toward the Ex.
Iaoadinary Expenditure OF the year. and 81. 500.
10000 transferred to an Extraordinary Expenditure
Fund.
As already noted. the profit realized from the
sale Of securities of other companies was credited
TO your Profit and Loss Account; and against this
pront there has been charged OF on account Of
the cost OF construction OF your New York Tunnel
Extension the sum of Sl3. 600 600 and the balance
Expenditure Fund.
The heaviest outlays during the year. between
Pittsburgh and Jersey City In addition to that In
volved In the completion Of this line were upon
your four-trsck system. yards and other terminal
facilities. right OF way and real estate and the
procurement of permanent water supply. :.
One hundred and ninety eight locomotives were
ment OF the Company was increased to the extent
Of 2 sos cars through the issue Of securities under
the usual car trust arrangements.
The aggregate expenditures for construction
equipment, and real estate during the year upon
your Main Line between New York and Piitsburef,
principal Of Car Trusts were $50 s69, 800. 81. Of
which $II,411. 1879 was charged to capital ac-
count and $l2 800 OF against the income of the
year There was also charged against the income
for the year the amount OF $647 81 advanced to
the Western New York and PennsylNania Railway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-05

Gibbs, Joseph NJ Huston, J. r. Jones, John
l.. Kinsey, John Kent Kane, Joseph B. Nc
Call. .ol. NJ. Richards Muckle, J. Hampton
Moore. Richard G. Oellers, Charles A. Por-
ter, James Pollock, John B. Parsons, Max
Riebenack, John s. Stevens. William Henry
Stake and Col William H. Sayen.
Representative ]. Warren Keifer, Repre-
sentative Richmond P. Hobson, Represen-
tative ]. A. T. Hull, Representative ]. T.
McCleary, Representative Francis w. Cush-
man, Maj. ]. c. Sanford, Prof. Willis L..
Moore, Representative Washington Gard
ner, Representative John Wesley Gaines,
Assistant Secretary Willett N. Hays, Rep
resentative James E. Watson, Representa-
tive H. c. Loudenslager, Representative
James r. Mann. Representative David j.
Foster, Representative Nicholas Longworth,
Representative w. B. Mckinley, Represen-
tative A. B. Capron, Representative VIII
liam Richardson, Representative Albert s.
Burleson, Alexander Mcdowell, John r..
Williams, ex-senator John NJ. Thurston.
P. Dwyer, Wesley r. Andrews. William H.
Andrews, William j. Browning, DINNER
Beeber, Richard Campion, Hampton L. Car
son, Charles W. Campbell, Angus A. Erly,
John Charles Eversham, Ferrucio Clan
mini. J. s. w. Holton, G. w. Hobbs, A. ].
Halford, Asher c. Kinds, F. B. Lyon, Rep
resentative c. v. d. Joline, Representative
Ira w. Wood, Frank D. La lame, William
Loeb, jr., Tulio Larrinaga, Angus McSween
Joseph c. McElroy, William H. Moses, Will
liam s. Greene. Maurice Splain, John W.
Weeks and William A. Patton.
Souvenirs of the occasion In the form of
beautiful little desk clocks were presented
to all the guests.
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CAPITAL STOCK AND FUNDED DEBT-LINE
WEST OF PITTSBURGH.

The prosperous condition of the manufacturing
interests Of the country, and the great increase
In the consumption of ore. coke, coal and other
materials. as well as In the output Of the finished
product. has forced upon the lines on which the
large Iron and steel Industries are located an e1-
ceptionsl expenditure for tracks. equipment, yards
and other terminal facilities This is especially
the case upon the roads embraced in your North
western system; and In order to meet these de-
mands and supply the Pennsylvania Company with
the working capital needed for its general corpo-
rate purposes for several years. issue was made
April I'd. 1905 Of twenty million dollars of -four
per cent collateral Trust Certificates, running for
twenty 1--WE years with the right of redemption by
the Company at any time after fifteen years
These certificates are guaranteed, principal and
interest, by your Company.
II will be noted that after paying a dividend Of
six per cent. for the past year making large con
trfbutions to Its various Sinking Funds and trans
ferrfng e coo to an Extraordinary Expendt-
ture Fund, the Pennsylvania Company carried a
substantial balance to the credit Of its Profit and
Loss Account. The Pittsburgh. Cincinnati, Chi
esyo and ST. Louis Railway Company was also
able after making the payments required by its
sinking Funds and applying a substantial sum
toward the principal Of Car Trusts and to Extraor
binary Expenditures. to increase its dividends to
nve per cent. on its preferred and three and a
half per cent per annum its common stock and
further add to Its Profit and Loss Account
The Vandalia Railroad Company also increased
Its dividend to four and a half per cent. and ap-
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the Delaware Extension and the Phfladeluhis
ducson Of the Tsdes 81 me Trensop ioa oes
pursued b yow management in tbs direction
TEN: and the wisdom Of making the espendi-
clearly demonstrated. 1t must be borne in mind
in this connection that in the Eve years from
branches has increased from about 100000 tons
to over 101 .000. 600 tons, and that Of the four
are operated directly By your Company from
about 134 600 600 tons to over 172 600 900 tons
is s period 70.
referred to from about s112 900 ooo to over sl4s-
after meeting interest on bonds, leases and other
liabilities =. has Increased from about 100000
In order to temporarily provide the capital
needed for the heavy expenditures made during
the past year upon your lines east OF Pittsburgh
and Erie. 1t deemed wise to utilize the pow
ers Of the Pennsylvania Company and thus make
further available for the purposes Of its organ
Nay list, 1906 Of $50. GOO 90 Of its four and
half per cent. eighteen months collateral notes.
these notes We're placed to your credit. and the
Pennsylvania Company has been reimbursed ior
these advances largely through the ssle OF
The Shareholders have heretofore been advised
of the necessity for securing permanent supply
Of good water for your present and future
equipment to meet the needs of your shippers. As
stated In the last report, it was intended to Sc
cure a portion of the funds required for these
purposes through the sale Of short term securities
similar to the car trust certificates heretofore
issued But an opportunity having offered to
place a loan in France. through banking institu-
lions Of the high est credit. satisfactory terms
the PENNSYLVANIA Company also made an issue
under date Of June 18th. 1906. Of $50 900 OOO
francs about 600 Of it's three and three te
Girard Trust Company as Trustee, running for
fifteen years but subject to redemption at par
and interest on June 18TH 1918. or at any inter
nnteed by your Company. and with their proceeds.
the PENNSYLVANIA Company has purchased rom
vonr COMPANY the Car Trust and Water Certn-
Gates to an amount substantially equal TO inc
proceeds Of this loan. A.,
The charges to CAPITAL ACCOUNT during the
year were as follows:'
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for right Of way and real estate the canal and
Of ne ns hs
lines the main outlay was for sidings and addition
aa S.
win be in completing the extensions Of the four
bursh, and western Pennsylvants Divisions: upon
the Tunnel Extension into and through New York
the right Of way and real estate required for the
relief lines referred to In the last report and upon
additional motive power and equipment.
The progress upon the Tunnel Extension has been
quite satisfactory. land while the work under the
East River is somewhat slower in progress. that
suesessuy that on the twelfth Of September the
laying OF one Of the tubes was completed through
work Of lining these tubes with concrete is now
On the section between Harrison, the point east
OF Newark. where the Tunnel Line leaves your
River, many of the bridges have been constructed.
and that over the Hackensack River largely com
n ne while the excavation on the approach tc
for the station site in New York between Seventh
the foundations for a number Of the columns nee
essary to support the station and the steel via
ducts are being put in place.
The work under the streets between the North
and East Rivers and in Long Island City beyond
the East River is about two-thirds finished and
for the four tunnels under the East River.
Large expenditures were also made upon the
Jersey and Seashore, and Long Island Railroad
systems.
1t will be noted that the improvements, spe-
cially referred to in the report for 1902 abso-
lutely necessary to enable your traffic to be
promptly and economically handled between Pitts
burgh and New York, have. with a few e1cep-
TONS either been actually completed rap
idly approaching completion. The completed work
covers the construction Of the Brilliant Branch,
of the elevated railroad along Duquesne Way, to-
getler with the freight station at Pittsburgh
and the terminal yards adjacent to that city. the
,k,tfa Of <,o 6arhvn opk
tween Gallitzin and Petersburg and of an iupor.
tant part Of the classification yards located
thereon ysburg, the building Of the dou-
BILE track low grade freight line between York
Haven and Glen Loeb and of the Enola YARD In
connection Herewith. the construction OF the dou-
BILE track elevated freight road through the West
Philadelphia yards between the Main Line and