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The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-27
MAKING GAS FROM PEAT.

Among the varied uses of peat that for the production of gas is perhaps the least known. It has been used for this purpose, however, for the last 30 years in the steel works of Notala, in Sweden. From 13,00O to 1G,0Oo cubic yards of peat are thus used yearly. It costs rath- CT more than coal gas, but has the advantage of containing scarcely any sulphur or phosphorus. In sev- eral places in Europe peat gas is used for heating and in glass melt ing furnaces
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-27
Just the Size.

'T understand dat dere will be sev' eral bogus animals on de stage, salo the long and lanky tramp as he read the sign "Supes Wanted
 "Yes," replied the short and stous wayfarer, q am going to play de head of de elephant and me fat pardner is going to play de hind legs
 "Hm! Then I suppose dere Is no chance for tall, thin supe like me!
 "Oh, yes, pard, you could play oe neck of de giraffe
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-27
EXAMPLE OF TRUE
Modern Lover Proves HimseV eo
 to Heroes of the Past.

There was a moment of profbpna silence. He was the first to speak.
 You are richer than 1 am" he ,,, tered, with emotion.
 She bowed her head, replying no,h ing. But now the true nobility of hi, character manifested itself.
 Yet for all that l arr no bett.. than you are." he cried, and foldaa her to his breast.
 And when, her conscience accusins her, she tried to tell him that mt only her father but four of her unclas were Pittsburg millionaires, he sealed her lips with kisses. and would her, noth:ug.-Puck.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-27
Ambiguous.

At the death of much-loved pas tor some years ago the vestry ol prominent New York church resolVed to place a tablet to his memory ih the vestibule of the church, telS Harper's Weekly. In due time tno tablet appeared in its place, where Y still remains. It has caused not few smiles; for, after reciting ns' of the former pastors virtues and ia' bors, it closes withS the quotation'
 Now the people of God have rest
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-27
Satisfied.

A seedy-looking loafer, having or dered and eaten large and sumptu ous dinner, explained to the waiter that he had no money.
 The waiter immediately told Int restaurant proprietor, who sent Tor policeman.
 The proprietor, going up to the un welcome guest, explained that he nae sent for a policeman.
 Thank goodness! you didn't sen' for a stomach pump!" the seedy on' replied, with huge contentment.-ll luStrated Bits.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-27
Oldest Known Human Being.

The oldest living human being os authentic record is Mrs. Mary WOOL of Hillsboro, Ore, few miles west of Portland. Mrs. Wood Is 12O years old. She was born in KnoxviiiV, Tenn, May 20, 17S7, which the re~ ords at Knoxville still show. when she was 65 years old she rode the eh' tire distance across the contlheh' from her old home in Tennessee VI her present home in Oregon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-06-27
Wifely Consolation.

One of the physicians at popular winter health resort was looking owe. his books one day, comparing his hs' of patients. Il had a great nan' more patients last year than nay this" he remarked to his wife. k wonder where they have all gone to. Well. never mind dear" she rephea you know all we can do is to s'g' for the best"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
MIGHTY RUDE ONLY ONE
WHO COULD HAVE DONE TT

"on@ Of the best pitching fsats !
ever eaw performed was By hups
Waddsii." nAy VIM. Marshall. the
New York catcher In 1888 ! was
playing with tho Homestead Pa.
team. and Waddell Naa. ] think.
with Grand Rapids. Mich 10 jump
al the team because % a g25 flne
being Imposed on him By the man
aEemeut and we sent Tor him 10
pitch 10 a game against the y. G.
aud A G. team. one Of The best IN
dependent organizations ia Penn
sylvanla The u & and A. G. club
got Charlie Hastings 20 come down
from pittahura 90 pitch for them.
and ~ fought the game TO an IL
inning tie . % joneh pitched the
second game for - e and A. q and
waddsli pAs in the boa for - u
also was a tie. z 70 Seever vent
In the third DAY for the other fei'
lows. and waddeii for "a We
fought Il out until the nth inning
when Weddell won the game for
Homestead GA the eatchsrH error
lie drupIed the third strike and
Waaaeli apFinfsd for first The
catcher eserthrew she first base
man and Wadaeil beat the hail 70
the plate. The score was 20 2 In
those three games WHddsll struck
out s. men. an average % y men =
game. and he finished as strong -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
SEATTLE WINS
OPENER

n iooks very uach A. n Hasrf
Rush was the horseshao nd Ne
cause be ooeuptsd the boz for
pns's sshs yesterday. Vancouver
waa given a drubblag and ths Sc
atile team von cat with the score
Of 70 . Rush for the firss sisht
innink. held the cAnueks tewu %
three hita And oua ran. A. Al
stages Of the game sysa In The first
lunluK shea everything wNa EolnE
against hin aud Vancouver came
IN Hita q tally, tha sehoolhur va
perfectly oooi and pulled the game
oat Of the danger ilns without Any
sroabis. Hssrns kept up hsa wofs
with the stick and kneetsd cat
three hits. Myers made a psay shat
aroused Gha fans Of Fanrautaf
whsn be threw Wlicox out af fifnf
from = liner over s@rona ksiiarksy
has not Lost his sAEis sys either. a.
Is shown b. bic thfeeaark hii 10
The firth uuforsHnatslY Arboxast
held > different vfew from Umpire
Gus on a called bail ard wAa 'lpHl
aa = result.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
RACES YESTERDAY
OAKLAND

first race. =. mile Hhlnestons.
III SANDY. 10 6. Won; 81 Mo.
dan. 100. second swede Gam 100
third Time. 02
Second race. y mile Aunt Polly.
i0z fAppleby1. 90 "a l. Won Sea
Air i07 second Follow Me. i0e.
third Time, lttb
Third race, = mile iiefaain. lOz
(Grotol. ~ 20 I. wOdi Peggy
ONeai. i0f. second. Last Fhustus
100. third Time. tiifisb
Fourth race. v mlle-M Ny Choice.
i01 Howafdl. to I. won. Titus
H.. 100. second The Skipper. ~.
third Time IL
f1uh race. tl.lg mile Misiy'H
Pride. ~ lkifachbauml to 2.
won Native son. i0z. second Cos
piper. 100. third Time. zoe -
sixth race. mile san Alviso. as
Davis. 3 TO 2. son. Cabin. 100
secoad iiyius. o.. third Time
ii4o 40
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

ax~mttI@ star. s3xeIssiss ssrxtesf
TYRONE. Pa. May "a Roddln
Reel. one Of the bes, known fisher
men 10 this part OF the country. has
given away all hia tackle and an.
nounrsd his retirement from the
piarainrial game
Hereafter. when ! have q day
of. I Nlil devote 81 70 making Ear
den and moving the law. nHid Mr..
Reel after bis announcement
II vas some days later that he
consented 70 toll why be bad re.
tired. and Il vas auiy after the most
persistent questioning on the part
Of his frlsnaa
Two years age said Mr. Reel.
"Wii afriuaer. one o. my neiRh.
bara. landed the largest bass ever
taken cut % Spruce river. one day
iaat week. when bound FOR one o.
my faForife spots Va the river.
sirinKer boaated 81 the size Of the
fish. and { bet him q box Of cigars
would land a larger one went
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
LEXINGTON

FIRST race. s.i6 mile Brown
Mary. l0s Dearborn 10 to ! son
iiaiia. los. second Bosom Friend.
i06. third Tune. btss seconds
second race. mile and = quarter
Request. JOG tLosl. 20 6. won.
rrunoia. III. second Louise Nc.
FAriane. III. third Time. 2.os
Third FAce. ate mile Black
Sheep. i0f tW Nelntyfel, 8 20 g.
Won. bayou Lark. 100. second
condico. 100. third. Time. Is 80
seconds
Fourth race. q mile-oid Hon
estY. i06 lIseel, 70 7, Won Cable
gram. 100. seconf Morales. i9f
third Time. 1898.
Fifth rare. \ mile Potter. i2i
fTraxierl. 0 70 I. son Naughty.
III. second. Demo. io2, third. Time,
isf4aS
siaih race. mile ainnehaha. los
(Rolandl. 4 % I. son, ntisatfoma
%. second: Harold y lo2. thlfd
Time. ft4f31
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
ARTISTS TO MEET
ON THE MAT

Edgar Frana. Of the Muitnomah
club. champion o. the Pacific coast,
aud ~ Vsnkblsa. - Seattie. chan
plan 81 she Northwest at i11.
pounds. sill Nrsstie for the coast
ehampl next Friday niKh, Il
Portland. The match lie attracting
a great deal 81 Atiantien Ths twa
mat artists have nsNef met bsfurs
and n la thoaght that NenAbl~a
wiIi have a 30 coarart IN downing
ihe Portland mao FrAHk hss beea
considered the brat OF his weight
In this end % ths country for some
time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

up the river two or three miles.
where / had boat and rowed out
and flahed All CAY
\ didn't get q single bite. not a
nibble. and toward evening / start.
ID 60 row to shore. much disgusted
I waa 80 sore that ! talked to ny
self about the 100 luck Just a.
waa saying. n the biggest bass In
the world tried IA jump into this
boat. wouldn't let e. there vas 4
spsashlng 81 water around the stern
81 she ahlff aud a fish Is or 20 feet
long jumped out 81 the water.
1T Knocked the oars out OF nv
hands and I fell backward into the
bow OF the boat The fish climbed
upon the gunvale. sinkiug the skiff
Fortunately ] am fine swimmer.
and was able 20 reach shore. Once
on the bank. turned 70 Ree n the
flah were IN sight. aud | saw IL try.
Ing 70 fix itself 10 my rod Then |
tied. No more fishing for me"
Reel Is positive the fish was a
black bass
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
HIGH WINS GAMES

Yesterday the Seattle hiEh school
defeated the Franklin school By the
score of re- IN S. Both pitchers did
snod work. IN spite Of tho uneven
score. n. Rita. for the FvanklinA.
PLAYED the best siiaround game
The Seattle high plays two more
gam~s before the season clowon
Batteries Seattle hixh. sehmair
and Heminway. FraAklln. Asuss
ana Morrison
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
JAPANESE WRITER AND
AMERICAN ARTIST WED

Gertrude n Boyle. a California
artist. and Takeshi Kauno the Jan.
anese writer and lecturer. we're
married yesterday at Alkl Point
Tho wedding party stood on the
beach during the ceremony Mrs.
kanuo has been LIVING for some
Yne In one Of the cottages owned
BY Joaquin Miller. the poet. az Oak.
land. Cal The ceremony was per.
formed by Rev. Hubert Il. Johnson.
superintendent Of the PacifleJapa.
neso missions. assisted by others.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
BY MOB

lie escaped aud cltizsus taos Il
the chase II vas thought fhat u
vas being harbofsd By snotksr -, =
nred man, ana the mob went II ~
laitefH place. Bsslegiag The nome
the Inmates opened fire 81 AZ ~.
seafcasFs One white man -.
Killed and two negroes shot
The mob then retired for raj.
forcements. and while aalne ~ ~.
lured Two other negroes. who ~.
iynched The one Naaied /, .sf,s
missing bui bis capture 4 sure va
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
BATTING AVERAGES
Ill OF DUG'S MEN

fhelha,tins averages Of the Seat
slelteasa for the four weeks 81 play
~hteh ended With the Tacoma So.
81 4aow Artie Ross and Hugh
kIaAley over the see mark kei.
lackev kane up wonderfully IN the
TafQula series. while koas, who has
eesu hlttinx the ball hard all sea
snd fsIl a little.
aenhlc Myers. the efsswhile ssas'
ser % the team. took a biz tumale
last week. bat still has the credit
ahln average % $50.
darry and Hearne started their
wusk wi,h the locals by making
htsh sverakcs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
GARDNER WINS
FIGHT

A. Denver last nlKht. before
orowd 81 h.0o0 fight lovers, Jimmy
Gardner. Of Lowell. Mass was
Rissn the decision over Harry Low
~. Of Philadelphia. a. the sud 81
the tenth round o. ths hardest Kind
~ flEhflnE Gardner rushed things
from The start and ~ no uuin do
be leave any doubt ~ % whom she
fight belonged 20. Not Ter = lons
time has a pug done tie Systematic
work thaf Naa done ~ Garfnef lBat
night ~ defeating Lewis he puts
himself IN tine FOR = flght with Joe
Cans Cans has promised 70 hight
him and an effort wlli b. made %
lard The roEtes, IN Denver
Paris Is catching the American
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

rive got money 20 throw At the
birds SAYS Mike Douiin. vho cult
the Giants 60 play with Logan
Squares. o. asmi.pro team At Chiea-
e.. tfe ia battlua iu hs eid-time
form and says he 10 much better
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
BASEBALL
GOSSIP
coy HAS eooo REeoRo-suLL
cRolL SIGNS VITA vAHcou-
vuR-vAs xANor DRAWS 80.
lEAsE-uMPlREs IN TaousLE

Seattle teok he usual tumble cut
Of Vancouver YESTERDAY L Is too
bad that the canaeks must keep on
loslnx and the locsi fAns. though
es course snxioas 70 see Seattle
Win. really wish that the Canadians
would take beace. as their ccuttn.
aed losing hurts the league. and g
n limited BY peaslmista 20 threaten
elsrupuon. a. the management Il
liable 10 get tired a putting ap
the essh fer a team that does net
win.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

CLAYTON. Ca. May ~ F1ye
persons dead. two negroes having
been lynrhed one white man shot
and Two negroes dead, while sgy'
eral others. both whites and blacks,
are injured 10 the result 81 trouble
which occurred here yesterday,
Late Monday night a coiQrcd man
attempted 10 assault Mn Laura
Moore. a widow living near Man
asoa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
90 flsure. up D. aale hnIIew

and thla 10 worth talking ahout. In
these 81 games he won Z. lost 10
ard was taken OUT OF the box i've
tlmea iio Il charged with 40 bases
on balls and 81 Eirike.outa His bat.
ting average Dor The season was
zea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

Now thai COY. me southpaw. has
arrived In the city. DUG il satisfied
VITA his pitching staff Last year
Coy wur more thar hAlf his games
and was looked upcu As a good boz
artkt Ia - kanes be vas chAFw.
ID vita only three fading errors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

nsre'a one 81 The thinks that
makes baseball fascinating In =
recent game Cincinnati Eoi II runs
Ga bits. Shlia on The sane dsy the
A. Louis Cardinals Eot 2 runs on
10 hiia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
RATES ALARMlseLy low.

Rates Tor coastwlse srs droypiss
slarmlnglY low. s. for southern ca
ifornia and &C. for san FraBrtseu
being nos offered BY Shipper.
These make II impossible for ssss.
ing craft 70 operate on : psysns
baAie
The KosrnuN liner AhYxsirla 4
held np ~ Eagle Hzrbor wherr I
vent % load iambef. because Is
men are standing on foF hIxhs
wnEes than those offered BY -
Shipping Association.
Clncinnst Reds led the Saiios1l
IN double plays The sirsf ie Games
nlased having rs % their cra1a.
90 ~ By the Cubs
Alfred shrub. English long -
lance runner. i coming % Ame-fea
10 cnmpeie With Longboaf, -
Canadian marvel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

A. the opening game between the
New York Giants and The Chicago
Cubs. on the Polo grounds, New
York. yesterday a mob % 10000
net satisfied with the decisions II
umpirea Fmslie and o'nay. swarm
81 upon the grounds As soon a. the
game was over and attacked the
umpires. Il locked Ike sure death
for the officials Shen a policeman
fired q shot IN the air and checked
the crowd The trouble started By
Einsile calling the last batter oai
ii the plate Bottles we're thrown
At him and he was Missed "A the
nmplrea started Tor their dressing
rooms the mob started for them
Efnslie knocked tha first man down
hat before much mischief runld BE-
ssoae the two men ~ere safe IN their
rooms
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

The launching Of The Spirit has
been postponed until SATURDAY AFT
erucon. on accouat ~ low tide
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

"Balf' croil. eho PLAYED xith -
astie lsst year. has been signed By
Vancouver and vili play right
field. Up 10 the present time croll
has been piayinK with Portland. 10
the Coast League.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
BIG JEFF"
SAYS HE WILL FteAT-ooD
EVENTS IN BASEBALL - JAY
GOULD IS A CHAMP.

Jim 1effries has passed his word
that he will fight squiros II the
Australian can whip Tommy Burns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

AnfaaHafr HHfss HsF hits ArIIaasEH
~. tee Ate HasH uFsff Tffss haae
ealls err raaa ~ Hust fif ~
fFfe hafa 'iisHf hF85HrAFf HiasfH bass
Wssrus fan 90 tassn seraHfFf a e.
sffis fims - aamsi a. EmplFsa
hlanf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

According 20 the scere. shertstop
Hearne played fine game for So
attic yesterday. against his Old
team mates. WoadeF 4 that dstn
make somebody sore And CARY,
another exscaeuek. wAs Glso there
With the wallop
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

Jay Gould ~ the worlds champ
At court tcunls lie defeated =. II.
Miles. EnRilah title holder. ? 70 3.
IN hotiy contested sets
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

The White sox pulled of the
first triple play Of the season In
the big league Tho Detroit TiRern
we're the victims
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

gotten his stride earlier than usual
this season
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

an STRIKING.
CAPTAIN. sTRlkIsol
ny stvsrt nssissn.

I am sfTikiuk. captain. striking.
Ehha my chance of reaching first.
TIL Is seems % all the rotten
naitafa In about the worst
first he fouied me wiih a wide one.
Thea be- split the plate for fair
TIN lost my head. and swsttsd
Wildly At the empty air
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

Van ganal. one ~ Eaneouver'e
pitchers has been Eivea his relesae
npon his own request tie has
been made differeni offers. and
Nili soon be in the running again.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

kid Elbcrfold ~ tnuted a. the
whole cheese ht New York
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
xoRrHwrsr LEAGUE


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fafs ne WaHfs FaslasHrt EaHH al tnHr
res n rs arsatnE Hrlrf Hes
slrrsf go 81 muFasffa talnaf ne GENE
sfss HsH uiaFsa AS % a apaiiia g. pisssa
fHn fana
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

A. the close Of the third week
Of the National race Hans Wagner.
~ plttshurs. Was batting 1876 a
gain Of IFS IN a week. lie has
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

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spokane =. nui,s q

A. asesans ne fnfiaas hsf 30 ifHsihis
r. ufahinT fsam ths Butte MIasfs Nss.
asira tufrsH HrrsaEHf narr e. ere iR
fra - lufrHH tunHh HnH fnaf isrfaf Hr
hinl ffaaa fhs fires fn fhe seventh Hln
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a~4r@ r.
HsnFans sasssaaas=s 49, ssaHst sH
Erfts .....sss. .sss#t sss8za ...s#a
batteries -ostorn an1 Altman R-assssit
aaa VI Efns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22
HYLAND WINS In
THIRD ROUND

Fighting Dick" Hyland. ~ San
Francisco, last niEht knocked cut
BllY Finncana. OF Chicago. IA the
threefoand sc a. Ogden The
contest wAa eheduied fer twenty
rounds BAT Hylsnd ended Il early
by landing heavily on Finueans's
solar plsHaa u Nas ueeessarY 20
get medical opinion before it could
be decided hoa badly the Chicago
pug bad been injured Hls hurts
we're not found 20 be- serious
May Sutton won the finale IN
the Ncw York induor tennis tour
ney - easily that her opponent
looked like a novice
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

I am striking. captain. striking.
Wow that last Que Naa 4 peach
Only. ! forgot 90 nuiien
n vas three feet out 81 reach.
Oh. sell haug the three base
amnsbeH.
Home runs. SINGLES. even hunts,
Amt NO uHa 30 keep repinlnE-
Even Casey struck cot oucci
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-05-22

should the scrihea Who write Tor
papers
Say thar I have iost my eye.
Intimate that I'm n dead enc.
Tell 'em fhia Ia nv rplf
Every batter has his of day.
Willie keaier STRIKES out too
And ] slnt aguiuK 70 ~prrF
When / chance 60 miss fcw.
The Washington times., 1907-09-03
STOCKS, BONDS, MONEY, AND GRAIN
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

In the September circular of the Ma
tional City Bank Of New York the main
features are the discussion Of the action
Of the Secretary of the Treasury in de-
Gliding TO deposit 81. O0O, 900 weekly in
certain banks throughout the country.
and the sale of 100000 New York city
bonds which is scheduled 70 take place
next Tuesday. While Mr.. Cortelyou S
course is characterized as marking a
decided innovation and departure in
United States Treasury financiering 1t
Is agreed that his decision contains much
OF merit as his action removes the I'M
certainty that overhangs conditions at
this time OF the year and eliminates a
disturbing element.
The first bale of cotton OF the 19O7-190S
crop raised in Washington county, Miss,
was received at Greenville Miss, on
Friday. August 30. It classed good mid
ding, inch and one-eight staple.
There is a distinctly better feeling in
Wall Street, which the Improvement in
the market in the last week has served
10 strengthen. The outlook is brighter
than II was, and there Is an inclination
en- the part of brokers and traders TO
be more optimistic
The John S. Cook & Co. Bank of Gold
field earned 70 per cent on its capital last
year. Deposits are in excess OF 100000,
belonging TO over 1909 depOsiJors. The
bank carries in cash $4,000.
The cotton market seems to expect a
Government condition report OF about %.
The first Government condition report
this season was 700. II would seem, &C
cording to the Government, that the con-
ditiOn OF the crop has not varied much
all season.
The shrinkage in Wall Street values
has already exceeded S. 600, 900. SINH
lar disturbances have taken place ia
London and elsewhere. English Con-
soils. for instance, are lower today than
they have been in the history Of the
ration As a matter OF fact we have
had in this country too muCl- prosperity
for several years. causing an OVERRIDING
in ali channels OF work, construction and
sDecula ton. In other words, there has
been too much business for capital
credit, and transportation.
The production OF coal in Virginia IN
1906 was 4254S79 short tons, having 2
spot value Of &L1S6.9 9l Virginia is the
only one of the important coal-prOducing
States east Of the Mississippi whose pro-
ductiou in 1906 was less than that in 1875.
The decrease. however. was uTlnpOTt-
ant amounting 10 20,392 short IONS, OF
onS-halG OF l per cent
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