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The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
CURB MARKET.

Quotations are furnished by z. r. Chapman
Co., members New York Stock Exchange. Il. Bowie
Chipman, manager. lJ)i F street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
MINING STOCKS

Quotations are furnished by Irving K Harrington
( Co. members Cf New York Produce Exchange.
99-u Bond Building.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06

New York, July 5.-Bradstreets re-
view of the state Of trade tomorrow Will
say:
Continued good weather made for fur
ther crop development and tagging re-
order business. The poor start that the
crops have had, and the failure of retail
stocks 10 move promptly, however make
for greater irregularity in ~the reports
from different districts. though the stu
alton, as a whole there has been vast
improvement as compared with a month
ago.
zone Of the most favorable develop
ments of the week has been the improve
ment noted in collections at many mar
kets. a sure sign that the stocks are NOV
ing. though the number Of cities report
ing reduction sales or slow trade is suf-
hciently large to show that trade in sum-
mer wear has not. in all cases. been sat
isfactory. The crop reports are irreg-
ular. but late. as a whole, and perfect
weather is needed for good results. The
government report on cotton conditions
was disappointingly low-the poorest ever
recorded at this season. in fact.
Corn Is very backward-two weeks late
and half the usual height Wheat yields
in the Southwest are light, but quality is
good. Desire TO await a clearer view Of
crop out-turn limits future commitments.
but the situation in cottons is very strong
on uncertain crop outlook and a heavily
sold-ahead condition at the mills The
future outlook as to prices Of goods is
now having the attention OF manufactur-
ers and wholesalers.
Other features of interest this week
are the increased activity at higher prices
reported in all wool markets, the quietiug
down of building activity at many cities.
the sessonable quiet as 20 new demand in
iron and steel. hardware and shoe man
ufacturing, and the easing Of Western
coal prices"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
Opinions on the New York Market.


c. Bowie Chipman of L. r. Chapman
& Co: short covering, with profession
.al manipulation. continued IN to-day's
market The situation al the moment
seems 10 be about as follows. On this
movement, ana without what might be
termed an adequate reaction. the general
list has advanced from 10 10 points,
and while some conditions have shown
improvement, it Is necessary TO remem-
Der that the short interest has been great
IS reduced, and buying from that source
much curtailed. 1t is also undenidbie that
the public has refused so far 10 show any
great interest In the price Of stocks or
bonds, but assumes "a mental attitude Of
waiting 20 be shown. In other words. the
public must be convinced that the lead
ing stocks are legitimately entitled 90 and
able To retain their recent advances be-
fore they would think of making pur-
chases. Shortly, I expect TO see the mar
ket react, neither necessarily nor probably
20 its recent low figures, but sufficiently
from these prices 10 permit of advan-
tageOus purchases"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
Largest Morning Circulation

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based
upon its sworn circulation-a circula-
ton in Washington larger by thou
sands than was ever before attained
by any morning newspaper at the
Capital. Its books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06

Benjamin Woodruff. OF Post & Flagg-
THE market opened strong and con
unucd 20 show firm tone throughout
the days trading Forecasts of the bank
statements show quite a gain iu cur
rency by the local banks accounted for
by the accumulation of funds here from
interest and dividends and by the retire
ment Of the government { per cent bonds.
Against this disbursement the govern
ment is drawing on the banks for three
fourths of the amount which Will prob
ably Doe reflected iu next weeks state
mont. Money has been easier to-day
than anticipated. but it is quite possible
that the fun effect of The July disburse-
mcuts Will not be- felt for few days
Exchange continues close TO the export
point but no gold engagements have yet
been announced. The recent improve
mont i'm prices has been largely due 20
the technical position of the market and
its oversolS condition. and the short In
terest has undoubtedly been materially
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
GOVERNMENT bonds.
BOSTON STOCKS.

Quotations are furnished by F. r. Chapman &
&C.. members New York Stock Exchange G. Rovia
CLipman, manager, 1901 street northwest.
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
LOCAL FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

Few were the members OF the local
Stock Exchange who attended the ses-
sion yesterdays and naturally little busi-
ness was transacted. The strongest
shares on the board were the railroad
stocks. Capital Traction was marked up
point over that of Wednesday on the
closing bid. and 10 shares of the stock
sold ! II points higher That, to say
the least, is an unusual performance for
that stock. Railway common was asked
for, and. after several bids had been
made, they were withdrawn, and the bid
went on record a fraction lower than
"Wednesday
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06

Herbert l. Jones. Of A. o. Brown &
Cot looks now as IL the interests
in control Of the market are working f0r
general Improvement. with only moderate
recessions. and unless there are uneX-
pected adverse developments there seem to
be no serious obstacles in the way on
all fair recessIons good stocks should be
bought"
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06

Greene Cananea came out strong again,
under the support of a single broker, n6
shares selling from Il is up 10 II Ia.
According 10 vote taken by the gov
erning committee last Monday. the ex-
change will be closed to-day and Satur-
lays hereafter during the months of
July and August
The Washington herald., 1907-07-06
FINANCIAL.
FINANCIAL.
ESTABLISHED OCTOBER 10. 1904.

CdlId-' S5OOOJJOO
Deposits than. 10000
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-05
LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. H. L. Myers continues to be
confined to her bed.
w. j. Shots, of Cato, was a
pleasant caller last Monday.
Mrs. Lee McGehee Allen left
Tuesday for a visit to Memphis.
Ellis Patrick. of Patrick, was
transacting business here Tuesday.
S. w. Tinnin, of Fannin, was a
business visitor to our town yester-
day.
Baxter and Walter Burns, Of
Burns, Miss, visited G. c. Sprague
Sunday.
Mrs. D. NJ Mayors is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. McLaurine, Of
New Orleans.
w. L. Manning, of D'Lo and I.
j. Shots, of Johns, were visitors
here Tuesday.
B. F. Mulhollan, of Pelahatchie,
transacted business in the county
capital Tuesday.
Rev James Bovill will preach at
the Episcopal church Sunday after
noon at q o'clock.
Mrs. Fannie Gray, of Jackson,
and Miss Matte Golfer are visitors
at Mrs. Lee Aliens.
Harris Collier came home from
the A & M, Thanksgiving, re.
turning there Sunday
Senator McLaurin, Capt. VIM.
Rauch and Frank Robinson lift for
Washington Saturday night.
Rev. Jim Reese Johnston, of
Gloster, was shaking hands Tues
day with his old Brsndon friends.
Miss Mabel Bridges has returned
to her home in Jackson after a
pleasant visit to Brandon relatives.
The u. D. C's will meet next
Wednesday afternoon at Their
room at the academy at the usual
hour.
G. c. Miller, of Meridian. DR.. j.
E Noble, of Fannin, were among
the prominent visitors at the un-
yelling.
Mrs. F. c. Burney and Misses
Helen and Marie Collier have re-
turned from a New Orleans shop
ping tour.
Henry Martin, of South Hero,
Vermont, twenty miles south of
the Canada line arrived yesterday
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-05

on a visit to his brother, G. L.
Martin. They had not met before
in thirty years.
Win White visited homefolks
Thanksgiving and returned to
the University Of Miss. last Sum
day night.
Mrs. Olivia Champion, State
Treasurer Of the u D. c., was an
honored guest at the unveiling
ceremonies.
Mrs. Daisy McLaurin Stevens
and little daughters Ann and Delta
left Saturday for a visit to relatives
at Hattiesburg.
Mrs. DR.. j. P. Berry and child
rem have returned to their home in
Jackson, after visit to Senator
McLaurin's family.
Knights Of Pythias will hold their
regular meeting next Monday night
at the Castle Hall. Three in
itiatory degrees will be conferred.
Miss Prichard Afford, who is
teaching at Cleary, came up
Thanksgiving and remained until
Sunday afternoon with relatives.
w. B. Smith, of Fannin, Luke
Walters, Of Johns, S. L. Jones,
Of Mayton and Jesse Summers, Of
Moseley were appreciated callers
Monday.
Some ou,houses on Wade
Patriok's plantation burned last
Saturday. They were Of small
value but contained quite a
quantity of rough feed.
Read j. c. Matthew'S ad. in to-
days issue. Rankin county has
two painters the name of Matthews.
but J. C. Matthews lives at Pela-
hatchie and refers to those he has
done:jobs for as to his skill and last
ing work.
Misses Annie Stuart, of Jackson,
and Gabrella Cox, of Braxton,
have returned home after spending
Thanksving with Miss Leila Cox
They were also present at the UNI
yelling Of the confederate monu-
ment.
w. l. Fox, who has been with
The News for three years, resigned
his position on the ist. He is a
conscientious printer, reliable,
strictly sober and wherever he
casts his lot this paper wishes him
success and happiness.
MRS. Leila Penn, the accom-
modating and expert day operator
at the telephone exchange, wishes
to state that her hours are from
7:3o a. m. to $50 p m. and de-
Sires subscribers to not blame her
with any negligence that occurs
during other hours.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-05

The name of Thornton has been
a guarantee of honest goods al
honest prices for toys and drugs for
nearly 40 years in Brandon and
always will be as long as a
Thornton conducts the business.
The members Of the board of su.
pervisors have reply in to-day's
issue to the report of the grand
jury Of the recent term of circuit
court in which they challenge the
correctness of their statements as
to the condition Of the poor house
and county farm and invite citizens
to inspect both.
The big sale now in progress at
j. A. Taylor & Sons store, at Pc
lahatchie, is proving to be the
greatest money saving sale ever
held in the county. They have
an immense stock and their store
is crowded with people from far
and near taking advantage of the
many great bargains. 1t is rare
opportunity and all who can should
visit their store.
Rankin County Medical Asso-
citation met here on Monday being
the regular quarterly meeting. 1t
being also the regular annual meet
ing for the election of officers, the
following were elected for the en-
suing year: DR.. J. T. B. Berry
President; Or. c. c. Shots, vice
President; DR.. A. G. Norman,
Secretary and Treasurer; DR.. c. R.
Stingily delegate to the State
Medical Association. Several mat
tiers of interest were discussed
among which was report OF cases
by Drs Stingily, Norman and Shots.
Meeting adjourned to meet Ist
Monday in April.
M S. Hobson has been appointed
bv the mayor. upon request of the
Board of I Aldermen, assistant
marshal for the month of December
and was also instructed to take up
any and all live stock running at
large contrary to town ordinance.
A stringent ordinance was passed
at Tuesday nights meeting against
the shooting of fire works upon any
street, alley or road, or in the
business portion Of the town Of
Brandon, from and after the date OF
passage, but anyone can indulge in
fire works on their own premises
where it does not endanger the
property of other owners. The
ordinance will be enforced.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-05

The News has been little late
in getting out for the past two or
three weeks. caused by a rush of
fall advertising. This will all be
over, however, after the holidays,
and then we expect to be on time.
Tyrian Masonic L.odgd No. 4s7,
will hold their regular, and last
meeting of the year tomorrow,
Friday afternoon. All are re-
quested to be present and pay dues.
Election of officers will be held.
The Chapter will meet at night.
Miss Helen Golfers saddle horse
became unruly Monday and fearing
he would throw her she jumped off,
the horse kicking her as she reach
ed the ground. Her many friends
are glad indeed that her injuries
were not serious, although quite
painful.
Chas. Newman, court stenog-
rapher, is now in New York where
he is acting in professional capacity
for the American Tobacco Co. in a
suit the D. S. courts have in
stituted against that corporation,
generally styled the Tobacco Trust.
Ex-Governor Lowry, Mrs. Dora
Henry. Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Wilson,
Lee, Bob and Miss Rosa Wilson, of
Jackson; Mrs. Mollie Bate, New
Orleans, and Mrs. Ella Lamb and
Jno. w. Lowry, of Memphis, were
here last Friday on the sad mission
of attending the funeral of Patrick
Henry Lowry.
Col R. J. Harding, Col. c. E.
Hooker, Capt. Jno. A. Webb, Dr..
Peter Fairly. Dallas Ragsdale, of
Jackson, Col. w. A. Montgomery,
Edwards and Capt S. B. Watts,
Meridian, were among those from
distance who attended the dedication
services of the confederate monu-
ment here last Friday.
Capt. Geo. T. Todd, of Jefferson
Texas, has returned to his home in
the Lone Star State, where he is a
prominent lawyer, after a visit to
relatives here. He participated in
the unwilling of the confederate
monument last week His daught-
er will remain here for an extended
visit.
Tax Collector Cottrell desires The
News to call the attention of the
citizens of the town to the neceS-
sity of promptly paying their town
tax, which is now due. There is
no money in the treasury, and the
teachers, as well as ott ers who are
holding town warrants, need their
money.
Read A. @. Thornt MS adver-
tisement of Christmas goods. 1t is
the largest and best selection
between Meridian and Jackson.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-05

Don't fail to go to the Big Sale
at Pelahatchie; Taylor will sell It
cheaper than other merchants
bought it. J. A. Taylor & Son.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-05

Reduction in all lines at the
Big Sale at J A. Taylor & Son.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-05
l tuesday,, Dec. I 9TH,

Everything will be ready for your inspect
ion. Come early while the pick is the
choicest; avoid the crowd and make your
selections at leisure and in comfort, from
full and complete assortment. We take
pleasure in pleasing our customers and
will do everything that lies in our power
to help you get just the right article at the
RIGHT price. We extend a cordial invita-
ton to alIto come in and see our beauti-
full Holiday stock without feeling that the
the slightest obligation to purchase is in
Cured.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-05

Our Holiday Stock this season is a
marvel Of beauty and elegance. Its new
features are innunnerabIe, and its variety
almost unlimited. We are offering stock
that will meet the wants Of everybody.
High price presents, low priced presents,
useful, ornamental, practical and pretty;
we have the best Of the kind---and all
kinds. We offer the advantage Of seIec-
ton that can only be found in very ex-
tensive stock Of first-cIass Holiday Goods
New novelties are everywhere and the
latest and best Of everything is the pre-
dominating feature Of our display. !.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-05

Read A. G. Thornt MS adver-
tisement of Christmas goods. 1t is
the largest and best selection
between Meridian and Jackson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-13
ORDINANCE NO. 2764.

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT
all dogs within the city limits of the
city Of ToPeka shall be e6nnned lo or mus daz
from and after the passage and taking
effect of this ordinance, and providing
for the destruction of all dogs found
running at large in violation of the pro-
visions of this ordinance, and prescribing
penalties for the violation hereof.
Be It Ordained by the Mayor and Council
Sec. L For period of ninety 900 days
from and after the passage and taking
effect of this ordinance it shall be unIaw-
full for the owner, keeper or harborer of
any dog in the city of Topeka to allow
any such dog to run at large in said city
Sec. ?. During. the period of ninety 900
days from and after the passage and tax,
running at large in the city of Topeka,
without being muzzled, shall be caught by
in pound for a period of twenty-four (2D
hours.
put in pound upon which the registration
fee for the current year of 1907 has been
paid. it shall be the duty of the dog Off
clerk of the number of the registration
tag of such dog, and the city clerk shall
forthwith notify the owner, keeper or har-
borer of such dog that he must immedi-
ately confine such animal or muzzle the
borer of any such dog shall fail, neglect
within twenty-four 60 hours after the
same has been put in pound. then it shall
be the duty of the dog officer to destroy
such dog The dog officer shall also coll
lect the sum of so cents to cover the cost
of impounding each such dog.
Sec. f. All dogs upon which the regis
tratfon fee for the current year of 1907
has not been paid, shall be kept in pound
by the dog officer for period of twenty
four CD hours after being captured and
put in pound, and IL the owner, keeper or
harborer of any such dog SHALL for a
period of twenty-four 62D hours. fail, neg
iect or refuse to pay cost of impounding
each dog in the sum of fifty cents and the
registration fee. as provided by the ordi-
nance of the city of Topeka, and immedi-
ateIy confine or muzzle said dog in COM
pliance with the provisions of this ordi-
nance then 1t shall be the duty of the
Sec. 5. The owner, keeper or harborer
shall fail, neglect or refuse to confine or
muzzle any dog kept or harbored by him
! in the city of Topeka in compliance with
| the provisions of this ordinance, shall be
| deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
/ conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum
! of not less than five dollars nor more than
fifty dollars for each Offense, and be con-
fined in the city prison until such fine and
| costs paid
! See g., This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its publ
| cation in the official city paper
/ Passed the Council May 18th, 1907.
! Approved May 18th, 1891.
| TSeaL1 WM- GREEN. Mayor
Attest: c. B. BURGE. City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-13

she was always sure to give him she
found herself unable to begin 1t. 1t
was a glad relief to her when he said
he guessed he'd drop into the club for
an hour or so. With the slightest en-
couragement on her part he would
have kissed her au revoir as he went
out. When he was clear of the house
she returned to her daughter and de-
manded:
Now, then. how long has this thing
been going On?
do YOU mean Mr.. Bowser?"
"Of course 1 mean Mr.. BOwser.
When did you first notice the change
in him %
Mother. Mr.. Bowser is all right
He's just the same as other husbands.
He has his good spells and his bad
ones. Sometimes. if he finds a hair
pin on the floor or broken dish in the
back yard he'll stand up and scold and
Jaw for half an hour and tell how we
are going to the poorhouse. Again, I
might break three or four windows
and he'd have nothing to say. You
have happened to hit him with one of
his good spells on
at may be so-it may be so,'' NUT
tered the mother as she shook her
head in a doubtful way. Does he keep
an ak down cellar?"
Il believe there's an old ak down
there
Then tell the cook to get it and
hide it. She should also hide the butch
er knife. Have you Paris green or rat
poison in the house?'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-13

Not a bit. You don't suppose
Sarah, you listen to me. Samuel
may have what you call one of his good
streaks on, or he may be as crazy as
a bedbug and assembling for certain
object. That object is my death. 1
have made him sit up and take notice.
have made him sit down and shut up.
I have bluffed him out of his boots.
Don't you forget that he would like to
get even with me. Suppose he brings
home poison with him? Suppose he sets
the house afire tonight and rescues you
and leaves me to perish in the names?"
Now, mother, you are talking as #
you were crazy yourself" chided Mrs.
Bowser. No man is in love with his
mother-in-law, but they generally re-
spect them. You have given Mr.. Bow
ser many a hard rub, but I am sure he
bears no enmity.'
The mother-g1-law walked over to the
telephone and called up the family doc
tor and asked:
g Doctor what are the first symptoms
of insanity in a MANI"
Just what do you mean?" was
queried in reply.
Il am Mr.. Bowser's mother-in-law."
Yes. L have heard of you"
Il arrived here this evening"
Yes
Mr.. Bowser found out some way
that 1 was coming. and he was at the
depot with a carriage to meet me-
You don't sayI That's the first time
I ever heard of such thing in all my
life"
And wouldn't you consider it a sign
of insanity on his part?''
Il should. The man must be as crazy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-13
rFfrst published in The Topeka State
Journal May 2 1901

At meeting of the city council held
April 90 1907 the following resolution was
presented and adopted:
Resolved That the mayor and council
IF the CITY of Topeka deem it necessary
for the best interests of said city that
North Kansas avenue from the north end
Of the Melan arch bridge to the north
line of Gordon street, excepting therefrom
North Kansas avenue from the north line
Of Railroad street to the north line of
Norris street be repaved fifty-six (56) feet
wide with one course of vftrified brick
with sand filler.
c. B. Burge city clerk of the city of
Topeka hereby certify that the above and
foreroing is a true and correct copy of
the original resolution now on file in my
offico c. B. BURGE
rSea11 City Clerk
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-05-13

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PART
of Seward avenue and the alley west
thereof and also the alley between Sew
ard avenue and State street.
Be It Ordained by the Mayor and Council
men of the City of Topeka:
Section l. That all that part of Seward
avenue lying between the west inc of Linn
street or the west line of Linn street pro-
duced in AIetSker's addition to the city of
Topeka and a line ten (10) feet west of
and parallel to the west line of the north
and south alley between Linn and Walnut
streets in said Metsker's addition, being
a strip sixty 900 feet in width and extend
ing between lines as above described, be,
and the same are hereby, vacated:
Section 3 That all that part of the al
lev in said Metsker's addition extending
from the north line of Seward avenue to
the south line of State street, and lying
between Linn and Walnut street in said
Metsker's addition, and the ten (1O feet
strip of land lying west of and adjoining
said alley, which was. by the addition of
Ordinance No. 24S6 of said city of Topeka,
opened to the use of the public as high
way and for other purposes, being a strip
thirty 800 feet in width, be, and the same
are, hereby, vacated.
Sec g. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage