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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-22
GREAT ACTIVITY ON
LOCAL EXCHANGE
Public Utility Stocks Adj
vance-MitchelI Min
ing Declines.
Brokers Expect Good
News on Washing
ton Gas.

At the opening Of the weeI, the stcca
market was neglected and trading was
very Hgnt. There was fairly good I'M
dertone and this promised wen, aEd
y hat Is more to the point, the promise
was realized in a good. active market
on Thursday and Friday. with some
slight advances in the public utility
stocks, the only material decline being
in Mitchell Mining, and there was rea-
son for that The total sales OF tbs
week we're 5,5g7 shares Of stock ana
$4,000 bonds.
Moreover. there is evidence Of d bet
ter feeling IN Washington Gas and the
Traction shares. The brokers are con-
fl0ent that something good Is coming out
on Gas IN the near future, and are not
quite satihed to believe that the ad-
vance Is entirely cEe 10 the prospect
OF a decision favorable TO the capital
iLaiiou Of the assessed value OF tnG
properties. inside buying was detcct-
ed and some brokers talk or orders
from Indicated sources All IN ali the
Street IS Inclined 10 take stock Ia Gas.
fractions Also.
The future OF he fractions Is said
to be more promising. Washington RAIL
way and Electric common IS being con-
slstentiy picked up. and its friends de-
clare that It il a good enough stock
for the safe investment Of home copl-
LaI. The common shares opened at Si2s
ana closed strong with nothing offered
under g, and the last sale al 59l4- Inc
preferred closed with y bid ana IS ASK
ca. with sales during the week at a.
10 Il. with small lois 70 IS Capltal
Traction strong At 80
washington Gas opened at 20 and the
advance 10 ia was made easily, Win
Mitchell Mining.
The news Of the week on Mitchell
mining mentions the retirement of Presi-
dent Mitchell and the election OF r J.
Cassidy. OF course, there Is only a
speculative movement possible at this
lime. but investors should not get out
81 they do not have TO. as even further
declines would net mean much more
serious loss. Il Is possible that there
will be a reorganization OF the com
pauy. and perhaps an assessment Of the
stock.
The stock opened at -. broke 10 IL.
and closed with Ia bid with none Of
fered under IL.
Money Easing.
Money IS gradually working a little
easier. The West will probably do more
OF its own crop moving hereafter. and
there may be easier rates, although it
is not likely that money viii get below
51.66 per cent Business interests re-
duire Considerable attention. needing the
money 10 discount bills
Bond Market.
There has been good trading in bonds,
with prices from 1105SQ11o1z for Capital
Traction IS, and TSi4QSO%4 for Washing
ton Railway and Electric As
The Weeks Trading.
The following shows the aggregate
sales ard range Il prices for this week:
STOCKS.
Canital Traction ......... % $50
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NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET.
TREASURY STATEMENT.

-Today's Treasury statement: Receipts,
s, 81 Se7i expenditures, 2,60e.J0o.
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a Nice Breakfast or Lunch for I5c.
The New Randolph. 1904 G NV.
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Closing Strong.

Closing prices for the week were not
far from tie top figures. although there
were come slight reactions one Of the
features IN the closing session was the
strength in the New York Traction
shares. especially in Brooklyn Rapid
Transit.
While the week closing today has
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Try Reisinger's Fresh Peach Cream for
Sunday dessert. Telephone Main z767.
235 G ST NV.
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SELDOMf

A dollar doesn't 20 far. but II seldom
comes back.-NashViIle American
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Read Non-MedicaI on Page Eleven
Second Section.
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LOCAL MENTION.
Butchers Barbecue at Benning,
sept. Is, 'O7. Lots Of amusements.
Fresh Fruit UseC

in al our fee cream Rosenfeid's. So n
ne. Phone Lincoln 1908. Order now.
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The Weeks Gain.

prices on the stocks names. today and
a week ago:
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Great Short Interest.

The Standard Oil fine. suit TO dissolve
The trust. illness Of Mr.. Rogers. lower
freight and passenger rates for rail-
ROADS. and the lack of backbone 70 the
whole market 50 encouraged the sue
cessful bears that they oversold them
selves and when they came 20 cover
with the opening Of the past week they
found but little stock offered and hoid-
e1s not at all anxious TO liquidate. The
tuIn in the lane was due, but IT Cd not
arrive a minute too soon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-22

WeIsbaCh LightsAGas Repairs.
SIG 18th St c. A. Muddiman & Co.. 12O4 G.
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Capital Trac 5s......... 1880 110.k 91IOlk
Wash. Ry. & Elec. As. $500 $40 S024
Potomac Elec. L. SIS. 1000 1028
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Trade ~ cats today has been limited
early tone weak. later showing some
recovery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.

City Council room. Rock Island III
June Z, 1907. The council met at d.
IN. in adjourned regular session. Mayor
Schaffer presiding and all the aldermen
present except OstrOm.
Alderman Anderson offered the FOL
lowing resolution, which was adopted
by unanimous vote:
Whereas, \ committee representing
the municipalities of Rock Island and
Moline, III. and Davenport. Iowa. and
the commercial organizations Of said
cities, have united in an invitation to
his eXcellency the president. Theodore
Roosevelt. to visit the tri-city commun
ity on his forthcoming tour of inspea
ton on the Mississippi river with thu
Inland Waterways commission, and
Whereas. The direct material in
terest of the national government 81
this point, represented by Rock Island
arsenal, is large; and the possibilitics
of internal waterways improvements
are also represented here by one OF
the most important achievements n
that direction in the past. in the re-
moval of Instructions from the Rock
Island rapids. making that section 0!
the Mississippi river navigabe at al
stages of water, and further by tn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08

butchers, G05mG.35; good heavy, 5.S5@
ESQ: rough heavy, 5.S5@G.05.
Cattle market opened weak
Sheep market opened steady.
Omaha.-Hogs. GOO: cattle. 1900.
Kansas City.-1Ogs. 5000; cattle.
1000.
Union Stock yards $40 a. m: Hog
market strong to &c higher.-Light,
G10MG.37; mixed and butchers. G1GCr
6.35; good heavy. 5,S5@G30; rough
heavy, 5.S5@G.05.
Cattle market unchanged.-Beev
4.G066.G0: cows and heifers. 1.75 u
$50; Stockers and feeders. 3.00G5.59.
Sheep market steady.
Hog market closed strong sc to lac
higher-Light. G10@G.40; mixed ana
butchers. G10mG.40; good heavy, 81
@G.32: rough heavy. 5.S5MG1o.
Cattle market closed steady.
Sheep market closed weak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08

completed section of the Hennepir
canal therefore be it
Resolved, That the city council 81
Rock Island heartily joins in the inv
tation to the president to visit this
community, and cherishes the hope
that the itinerary of his proposed west
ern tour may be arranged to inclule
the tri-city community mentioned. to
the end that his eXcellency and the
gentlemen of the waterways commits
sion may personally examine the above
mentioned achievements toward the
establishment of a comprehensive and
useful system of internal WATERWAYS
and also inspect the government :
large manufacturing arsenal at RO <
Island.
Alderman Anderson moved that 4
sum not TO exceed 500 be allowed to
pay the expenses of the mayor as Il
member of the tri-city committee nam
ed to present the invitation to the
president. Adopted by unanimous vote
Alderman Lawler presented an or'ii-
nance for the regulation of saloon
dances. Referred to the ordinance
committee
The clerk presented his estimate Of
the municipal revenues for the year
1907. as $24O,32O.75. from all available
sources.
Alderman Anderson moved that the
council go into committee OF the who.e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08
FOR WIVES AND MOTHERS.
Save the Loved Ones from Drink Evil
-Orrine Guaranteed to Cure
Can Be Given SecretIy

If your son or husband has fallen
n victim 10 the drink habit. stop plead
ing. scolding and crying. Use Orrine
which is recommended by thousands.
This successful remedy can be given
secretly if desired, or the patient can
take it of his own free will. 1t abso-
lu'ely destroys the desire for strong
drink, and builds up the run down sys-
TEN, strengthens the weakened nerves
and soon restores the patient TO his
normal condition. Write for free PAM
phlet on cure of alcoholism to Orrine
Co. Washington, d. C. Sent in plain
sealed envelope.
The price of Orrine is 81 box. Or
rine is sold by Harper House phar-
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08
New York Stocks.

New York. June s. Following are
the quotations on the market today:
Gas 9015, L. p. 1868, L. S. Steel pre-
ferred 9S1a. L. s. Steel common 3i5s,
Reading 1855, Rock Island preferred
4G1a Rock Island common 21h, South
ern Pacific 7715. n. Y. Central 112A
Missouri Pacific 70, Shelters 119. c. F.
l. 301s, Canadian Pacific I6S%. Penna
1215s, Erie 229s, c. & o. sc, B. r. T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08

to consider the annual appropriation
ordinance. Carried.
When the council reassembled Al
derman Anderson from the committed
of the whole reported an ordinance ap-
propriating $90.0O310 for divers par.
poses, and moved its immediate con
sideratiOn. Carried.
Alderman Anderson moved the adop
ton of the ordinance as read. Adopted
by unanimous vote.
Alderman Anedrosn from the COnr
mittce of the whole reported a resniu
ton distributing a total of $150,3l7.G1
among the several funds. and moved
its adoption. Adopted by unanimous
vote.
Adjourned on motion of Alderman
TrefZ. NJ T.. RUDGREN.
City Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08
Bank Staten nt.

Reserve decrease. $G.SO1 .925; reserve
less L. S. decrease, $G.7S9.S00; loans
increase. $l,51i.20O; specia decrease
$3.50, 500; legals decrease. S7l1.40
deposits decrease. $S.053 600; circuIa-
ton decrease. Sos. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08

DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills
are unequaled for backache, weak Xxi /
neys, inflammation of the bladder and
all urinary troubles A weeks treat-
ment for 25 cents. Sold by all drug.
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08

50. Il. & o. %, Atchison 1914. Locomo-
tive 59l5. Sugar l2O3i. st. Paul 12SH
Copper SG34. Republic Steel preferred
soy. Southern Ry. 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea puri-
fies the blood. strengthens the nerves.
regulates the bowels, aids the kidneys,
nervous force and repairs the i'll eff
fccts of over-eating. Tea or tablets, 81
cents. Harper House pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, June S.-Following are
the wholesale quotations in today's mar
kptC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08
THE MARkETS.

Chicago, June S.-Following are tn
market quotations today:
Wheat.
July. $3.50. 97'4, 95as. 9G7s.
September 977s, 997s, 97M, 1898.
December, $685., l01ls. 1874, 1OO7s.
Corn.
July, 1894, 541s, 534. 81.
September, 53Fs. 54ls, 531a, 81.
December, 511a, 81. Sly. 81.
July. 441a. 4G7s. II. 4G.
September, 3715. 3S. 81. IS.
December, 3SH, 3S24, 1874, 3SH.
Pork.
July, --. 1875, 1892, 1886.
September, 1G47. 1852. 1916, 1852.
Lard.
July. 9.O2, 9.O2, 900. 902.
September, 9.2G, 9.22. 9.17, 800.
Ribs.
July. SIT, $50. S.77, $50.
September, S.72. S95, $50, S.95.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08
Provisions and Produce.

Live Poultry-Spring chickens soc
apiece; hens. per pound 10 cto lie:
ducks. per pound, 9 to lee: turkeys. per
pound. lac to l5c; geese, per pound,
9 to 10C.
Butter-Dairy, 1Sc to 20c.
Lard-10c TO lie.
Eggs-Fresh, 15c.
Vegetables-Potatoes, soc to Coo.
Live Stock.
Hogs-Mixed, $3.50 to 5000.
Sheep-Yearlings or over, $500 to
S5.75: lambs, $3.50 to S6.75.
Cattle-Steers, $3.50 to $3.50; cows
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08

Grain-COrn, sic to 55c; oats, 4ic
to 45c.
Forage-Timothy hay, SIS to SIG;
proirie. $13 Ia SIC; clover, mixed. sl2
to $13: straw. $3.50 To s..
Coal-Lump. bushel. Is to 1ic; slack,
per bushel. to Sc
Woodland, per load 81 To $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08

Receipts today.-Wheat, 2G; corn,
GS33; oats, 1l6; hogs. 10000 cattle.
400; sheep, 1000 Hogs left over, l.
600
Hog market opened strong to sc
higher-Light, 6.1OQ6,37; mixed and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08
Feed and Fuel.

and heifers, 81 to $500; calves, $3.50 to
5000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08

July. SIT, $50. S.77, $50.
September, So. S.95, $50, S.95.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-06-08
OPPORTUNITY

x re g OF factor ~ low ar
interests in h
is therefore
- p W
buy 70 BUY
- Judgments the f yourself nj on
q
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
SCHOOL BOYS TO PLAY
 BASEBALL AND BASKETBALL

The school boys of Nome have ar ranged to give the athletic-lovine public of Nome an exhibition of their prowess at the two most popular games in The northland, and will meet at the A B. hall this even ing, and play game of basket ball and one of baseball. In the basket ball game, the second High School team will play against the Grammar School team. The baseball contest will be between two picked teams.
 In addition to the ball games there will be couple of foot races between the crack runners of the school. The first game will start promptly at S:30.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
JApS DENY
 THESTORY
speciaI to the Daily Gold bigger

Special to the Daily Gold Digger
 okio, Feb. 20.-The Japanese of ficials here deny that any agreement for a settlement of the breach of the treaty with the United States has been reached. It is announced that the mikado will insist upon the treaty being carried out in it's en- tirety, so far as the education of Japanese In America is concerned, and that no objection will be raised to the American government placing restrictions upon the importation of Japanese laborers.
 London, Feb 20.-The Japanese ambassador here has been advised that there is no truth in the report that the Japanese government has agreed to any restrictions being placed on Japanese labor in the United States.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27

 STRIKE
Special to the Daily Gold Digger.

Special to the Daily Gold Digger.
 Butte, Mont, Feb 18.-There is no prospect of any of the newspapers here being issued for several weeks. The members of the Typographical Union joined the Pressmens' Union in a sympathetic strike, and every newspaper office has been compelled to suspend publication. There Is no chance of settlement, as both the proprietors and the members of the union declare that they will never yield. An attempt will be made to bring strike breakers from the eastern states. The mem bers of the union, however, declare that there are not enough non-union typesetting machine operators in the whole of the United States to set the type for the papers published in Butte, and against which strike has been declared.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
SCEVE ADAMS IS ON
 TRIAL NOR HIS LIFE.
Special to the Daily Gold Digger

Special to the Daily Gold Digger
 Wallace, Idaho, heb. 1S.-The jury in the case of the state vs. Steve Adams, one of the leaders of the Western Federation of Miners, who is charged with murder in the first degree, was secured here today, and tue first witness will be called tomorrow morning. The prosecut- ing attorney in addressing the jury stated that he had eighteen eye-wit- r9ssCs to the murder, all of whom would testify on the stand. The at- torneys for the defense refused to reveal the number of their witness es, but stated that many of them are members of the Western Federation of Miners The statement made by Adanls attorneys indicated that they will attempt to prove an alibi
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
MILLIONS
 STARVING
Special to the Daily Gold Digger.

New York, Feb. 1S.-Alexis AZ ladin, leader of the peasants in the former Russian Duma, arrived here today. In an interview published he stated that millions of peasants are starving in Russia, and that the news of their condition is suppressed by the government press censors. He predicts that there will be man. moth revolution in Russia, and that both the army and navy will join with the insurgents in an attempt to overthrow the Romanoff dynasty and establish a republic.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
EXTENDED THE TIME.

The committee in charge of the masquerade ball to be given in the Eagle hall tomorrow evening by Nome Aerie No. 75, F. o. E., have decided to extend the time of clos ing till 2:15 or later if the dancers present so desire. MT. Modinl of the Hunter cafe, will serve one of the ex- cellent lunches for which his estab- lishment is noted. Those who at- tended the Miners Home Club dance know what MT. Modini can do along these lines.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
HANDED HIM A PACKAGE.

The weather department handed a package to Ned Darling, t..e wei known hardware man, during the recent storm. The package was left at his front door, and consisted of about sixteen feet of snow. MT Darling's friends smile as they pass his residence, but Mir Darling can not see anything funny in the fact that he has been compelled 70 leave the house by the back door ever since the storm.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
RAISING FUNDS FOR FAMINE.

New York, Feb. 20.-Reports re- eeived here from different parts of the Russian empire confirm teh statements of Alexis Alladin, who, who arrived here yesterday u is estimated that over three million peasants are slowly starving to death and that in twenty-seven different provinces there were no crops last year.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
ARMY OFFICERS CHARGED
 WITH STEALING FURNITURE
special to the Daily Gold Digger

SpeciaI tO the Daily Gold DiggFr
 Fort Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. 21. The inspector general of the Unit ed States army, who has been here for several weeks past, Investigating different matters in connection with the officers quarters, has filed charges against a number of high army officers of stealing government furniture. The furniture was sent by the government to the Philip pines, and was reported to have been destroyed but was found in the of- ficers' quarters here. Courtmartials are to be held, and sensational charges will be filed.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27

It would seem that the agitation has been carried on by the Nome newspapers for some time past, has at last borne fruit, and the wishes of the people in the matter are about to be gratified.
 Judge Moore this afternoon re- ceived telegram from the Hon. r.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27

 IS DEAD
Special to the Daily Gold Digger

bptCIAI LO CHb UtIIy OUIU UIBBST
 Portland, Ore, Feb. 21.--A tele- gram received here this morning states that Constantine Meletus died in New York on February 15, while being operated upon for appendici- tiB. MT. Meletus had just completed the capitalization of the Dick Creek Mining Company, and his death will not interfere with the operations which will be in full force next sum mer MT. Meletus was well known in Nome, and made many friends here. He was man of noble char acter and many attachments. Dick creek was discovered by the de4 ceased and fis brother, Dick Mele- tus,-Ed.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
COURT HOUSE
 AND JAIL FOR NOME

H Waskey, delegate to congress from Alaska, informing him that an appropriation of thirty thousand dol lars had been secured by the de- partment of justice for the purpose of constructing a new courthouse and jail at Nome. The building, ac- cording to the telegram is to be erected on Barracks square.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
MAIL DUE FRIDAY.

Special to the Daily Gold Digger by
 A. T. & T. Go. Long Distance
 Telephone.
 Bluff City, Feb. 27.-Mail Carrier Grifis arrived here at four o'clock this afternoon from Unalaklik, bringing with him six hundredf pounds of outside mail Four hum dred pounds of this mail is compos- ed of first class matter and the bal ance second class. He will reach Nome on Friday. He states that the trails on the other side of Norton sound are in fearful condition, ow- ing to the heavy snowfall.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
LAPS HOLD MEETING.

San Francisco, Feb. 22.-A gen eral call has been issued for all of the Japanese on the western coast to meet here on Saturday next for the purpose of drafting resolutions to congress in regard to the proposed law
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
STARTS ON
 RETURN JOURNEY

Spec.al to the Daily Gold Digger by
 A. T. & T. Go. Long Distance
 Telephone.
 Council, Feb. 27.-The Gold Beach stage left here about ten o'clock this morning with three pas sengers for Nome, among whom is Mr. Lomen, the representative of the Nome Gold Digger
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
POSTPONED INDEFINITELY.

The show which has been given every Thursday night by Boldwins players, have been postponed indef- initely, In order that the members of the organization may go into re- hearsal for a big performance to be given about a month hence. There will be no performance tomorrow avantnp
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
"HELLO" GIRLS GET AN
 INCREASE OF SALARY.

Special to the Daily Gold Digger.
 Butte, Mont, Feb 2O.-The strike of the girls employed in the central exchanges of the telephone com pany has been declared off, the com pany having agreed to advance the scale of wages six dollars a month. The settlement was reached last night, and the telephone lines were placed in operation again this morn ing.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
SAN FRANcIsCANs 1NsIsrENr

San Francisco, Feb. I8.-The civic and commercial bodies here to- day wired Mayor Schmitz, who is at Washington to hold out for an un- qualified Japanese exclusion law, the same as is applied to the Chinese, and to accept nothin gelse.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1907-02-27
STATE DEPARTMENT ADVISED.

Washlngton, D. C., teb. 24.-The Japanese consul here today advised the state department that the Jap anese government will exclude all American labor from Japan. He declares that his government is dis pleased to take thi sstep, but is re- isgned what he deems to be inevita- ble.