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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

There was but little change in the situa-
ton as the result of the meeting today of
the stock exchange. In the case of the
more active securities on the list there was
the usual market for the common stock of
the Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany, and sales were made on a range of
from 391s to 40
Somewhat better figures were put in for
the preferred stock, but there was no trad
Ing In 1t, and the same was true of gas
stock. More interest was shown in Capt.
tai fractions stock by those who usually
look after that security on the board. and
the consequence was the figures showed
something of an advance over those of
yesterday. although there were no trans
actions.
The situation in regard to the securities
mentioned is looked upon somewhat pc
culiar, and 1t is not definitely understood
whether 1t is due to the general condition
OF the market or may be attributed to
some developments that are expected in
the atrairS of the corporations.
There Is some idea that the scheme which,
II is thought. was once given consideration
or bringing about a consolidation of the
street railway and lighting companies in
the District is likely to be materially al
tered If ever carried out or rather the sit
uation will be SO different as to change al
most entirely the prospects owing mainly
to the belief that seems to be gaining
ground that something is going to- be done
during the current year about the distribu-
eioi VI tue surplus Oh the gas company Is
supposed to have.
AS to how the latter Is to be done still re-
mains matter Of conjecture, as there has
been no definite announcement in the first
place as to whether such thing is going
to be done, and then in the second place
as to the form such distribution will take
In the case of the Washington railway Sc
curities there is the transfer of the prop
erty from the voting trust to the stock
holders to look forward to. but what the
exact effect will be upon the securities, of
course, remains still largely matter of
guesswork
In his annual report to- the stockholders
of the LanstOn company, J. Maury Dove.
the president states the net profits of the
year after depreciation were S514712 OF
this amount $314,732 were trading or regu-
lar business profits. and $2OOOO0 We're eX-
traordinary profits. derived from the sale
of the modern continental patents to the
English corporation.
Advices received in New York from the
general manager Of the Mitchell Mining
Company are to the effect that no damage
was done to the company's mine or re-
duction plant at La Dichu. Mexico, in the
earthquake on Monday. The company $
property at Its port on the Pacific coast
also escaped damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
THE RECORD PRODUCED
RAILWAYS REPRESENTED AT
RATE-MAKING CONFERENCE

The production of the minutes of the 1898
conference between the Suez and Pacific
ocean steamship lines, which resulted in an
alleged agreement on rates on cotton fabrics
to the orient, caused a reopening of the case
in which these rates are complained Of be-
fore the interstate commerce commission
today. 1t had been claimed by the repre-
sentatives of the railroads that they Were
not represented at the conference in ques-
ton
To show that. they agreed to furnish the
minutes of the conference today. These
minutes We're produced by William Boyd Of
New York. He submitted that the COM
plainants should not be allowed to inspect
them, but that the commission might eN-
anime and submit as a part of the record
in the case such portions of the minutes
it might deem pertinent.
The minutes were signed by several or
those participating in the conference ana
in answer to questions from the commits
sion Mr.. Boyd admitted that Mr. Burnham,
one of the participants represented, beside
a Pacific ocean water line to the orient. the
Northern Pacific and Great Northern rail-
roads; Mr. Spence represented the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company and the Pacinc
Mail Steamship Company Mr. Stubbs was
assistant to Spence; Mr.. Dunlap was the
general freight agent of the Houston and
Texas Central railroad: Mr.. Tenbrook was
the general agent of the Union Pacific rail
road and the Vancouver Steamship Com
pany; +. Il. Skinner and w. +. Stevenson
represented the Canadian Pacific railway
and its connecting steamship line.
Attorney Southall, representing the COM
planants in the case, offered to close ms
case and submit it without argument. but
the representatives of the railroads desired
to be heard in argument, and the commits
sion set May ii next to hear the arSG-
submit prior to that date written state
meuts of facts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Elected q Director.

Mr.. Frederick C. Ste-ens, president of the
Commercial National Bank, has been
elected by the directors Of the United
States Trust Company a member OF its
directorate. That action filed the remain
ing vacancy on the board. The directors
confirmed the selection made several days
ago of men to fill the other vacancies. The
appointments confirmed were those of r. A.
Chester. vice president Of the Commercial
Bank: H. Bradley Davidson. a director In
that bank; A. H. Plant. controller of the
Southern railway. and William ]. Oliver OF
the Oliver Manufacturing Company Of
Knoxville, Tenn, who made the lowest bid
for the contract for digging the Panama
canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Today's Cotton Summary,
Furnished by Dick Bros. 4 Co., 1912 st. NV.
Phones Main 644O-644l
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
Liverpool Prices.

LIVERPOOL. April 2O.-Closing: Cotton
Spot, good business done; prices points
higher; American middling fair, 7.45; good
middling, col; middling. 637 low mid
ding COB; good ordinary. 5.37; ordinary,
499. r The sales of the day were 10000
bales of which 1000 were for speculation
and export, and included 6, 800 American. Re-
ceipts 1900; no American. Futures opened
firm, and at 1870 pm. were quiet and
steady. April $50; April and May, 5s5h;
July and August. 5.77a; August and Sep
TENDER, 5.71h; September and October,
1854: October and November. 563; No
vember and December, 5621s; December
and January. 5.62k; January and February.
5 6314; February and March, 564la.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Foot Ball Enthusiasts in London.

LONDON, April 20-Fully 10000 enthu-
siastic admirers Of foot ball arrived In Lon
don today on special trains from Yorkshire
Lancashire and the Midlands to witness the
final game in the English cup ties at the
Crystal Palace between Everton, the hold
ers of the trophy and Sheffield. with the
contingents from the south. the railroad
managers estimated that fully $1,000 per-
sons came to London for the purpose of
seeing the game. The metropolis furnished
its fun quota bringing me total number OF
spectators up to about lOoOOO. BY the time
the game was opened the standing room
was packed. All the seating capacity at
the grounds was sold a week ahead Shelf
field kicked OF and scored a goal within
twenty minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
W. c. T. us Sixth Annual Ingather.

1--WE will pay off the mortgage" sung to
the tune of Dixie" was feature at the
sixth annual ingathering Of the w. c. Il. T.
at go 9Th street last evening.
Twelve unions, in addition to the Y
unions were represented by their officers
and donations were received from all of
them. With the amount raised last night
added to that in the treasury OF the w. c..
p. u, and the subscriptions expected be-
tween now and Monday. it is hoped that
$1,000 will be paid on the note at the time
it is due
Violin duets. solos, readings. Rotations
speeches. etc. filed up the time from 8
until 10 o'clock. when refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Foster of lexington Union told the
members how they came to have the large
Bible in their possession.
Mrs. Butler Allen of Southeast Union and
Mrs. Phillips, president of LIE Droit Union
also spoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Robberies Reported.
Meet to Pass Upon Merger,

The members of the Business Mems Asso-
citation and those of the Jobbers and Ship
pers' Association have been called to attend
separate mass meetings to vote upon the
plan of merging into the Washington
Chamber of Commerce, which has been for
muated by special committees of both
bodies recently. According to the calls the
Business Mems Association will meet at
Guides Hall, Monday evening, while the
members of the Jobbers and Shippers Asso-
citation have been called to meet at the
New Willard Tuesday evening. In the
event that both bodies ratify the work of
their special committees II Is expected that
a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
will be held Thursday evening to arrange
for organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
old-Fashioned Singing School.

The last Christian Endeavor social al the
First Congregational Church took the form
of an old-fashioned singing school, which
was largely attended by members OF the
society and of the church. Many antique
costumes were in evidence the ladies wear
ing hoop skirts, poke bonnets and short
WASTED gowns, after the fashion Of their
grandmothers while the men displayed the
ruffied shirts, high stocks and powdered
hair fashionable hundred years ago: The
singing was in charge of Mr.. ". N Eaton,
and under his leadership the school" prac-
ticed scales, rounds and other compositions,
and several quartets and solos were given.
After the dismissal of the school apples,
coffee and cookies were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
STOCK AND BOND BROKERS.

Below will be found a list of re-
liable firms with reputable Stock
Exchange connections.
When one deals with these
firms his money is not only pro-
tcctcd by their own large capital,
but by Stock Exchange seats
worth as follows:
New York Stock Exchange 500, 900
New York Cotton Exchange II. 500
Chicago Board of Trade. $500
Boston Stock Exchange. o.. 10000
Philadelphia Stock Ex-
change. 10000
w hington Stock Ex-
change. 10000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
GIMBEL TRIES SUICIDE
PHILADELPHIA MERCHANT Is IN
CRITICAL CONDITION.

NEW YORK, April 2o-Benedict Gimbei.
the Philadelphia merchant whose arrest on
grave charges here was followed by an at
tempt to commit suicide in the Palace
Hotei Hoboken, N j.. by gashing his
throat and wrist with jagged glass. passed
d larry comfortable night in St Marv's
1iosp'tai, Hoboken. and the doctors TODAY
nave hopes that he will recover Climbers
wife and his brothers, who came on from
Philadelphia, remained close TO the hos
pitai during the night. All are anxious
and distressed over Gimbel's condition and
actions.
In statement issued by the family il is
announced that Benedict Gimbel has been
~ poor nealth FOR some weeks. and that
al times his mind has been blank
climbers arraignment in a police court in
TINS city is scheduled for today, but this OF
course, will necessarily be ostponed pend
ing the result of his injuries
Cashed So, 900 Check.
ElmoeL who was released on heavy bail
from the Tombs Thursday night. after hs
mad been committed on two serious charges
including one of bribing a police officer. at
tempted suicide yesterday afternoon I'm a
lioboken hotel. rather than face the
charges. Gimbel was arrested by County
detective Edward Reardon on the COM
plant of the mother of Ivor Clark a erin
pied boy, of No. $40 West 57th street, Man
NATHAN. while driving in a carriage at 18th
avenue and sd street While under arrest
ne orered Reardon a large amount OF
money for his release finally signing a
check for $1,000, which he cashed and gave
to the police officer.
When the merchant was taken to the
Iombs police court he plea led wildly for
clemency. Magistrate House, however.
committed him without bail until later in
the evening. when Daniel O Reilly got an
Nr m ntG ra1.u bail
Immediately after he had been released
Gimbel hurried to the Palace Hotel. No "a
Newark street, Hoboken, where he signed
as Wilson Helvridgs of Trenton. n. j.
William Bader, night manager, assigned
him to a ROOM where he subsequently
found with his throat and left wrist cut.
The absence of Ginbe was first noticed
at clock yesterday, when the day man.
ager called for the key to the room, which
was missing. A bellboy sent to tho
room occupied by Gimbel, and after re-
peated knocking was told TO leave him
alone, as he needed rest.
Found by Bellboy.
Less than an hour later the call bell
sounded. Answering the summons. tho
boy me- Gimbel, who wGs bleeding pro-
fusely from the self-inficted wounds The
merchant called for water and then fell
beside a bath tub which he had been trying
to reach in an effort to quench his thirst.
He was unable to utter another word or
to give any information to his identity
until he was taken to ST. Marys Hospital,
where he motioned for paper and pencil.
Then he wrote the name Joe Hetherington,
Depot Hotel, Trenton and added an APP
peal for chloroform ether. Then he be-
came unconscious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
JAPAN AT HAGUE CONFERENCES
Emperor's Envoy Asked to Work for
GOOD Results.

TOXIC. April 2O.-The emperor yester-
day received in audience NJ. TsuZuki. chief
secretary of the privy council. who has
been appoi~ted head of the japanese dele
cation to ne peace conference at The
Hague, and who has been made a men,
Der of the house of peers. His majesty
urged the delegate to use his best efforts
in order to obtain good results at The
Hague, adding:
I'VE have always said that we were
solicitous for the peace of the world. You
are expected to carry out this desire at the
peace conference to which you are now
being sent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
THE DUBLIN EXPOSITION.
Plots to Burn the Buildings Discov-
cred in Time.

LONDON, April 20.-Rumors of plots
to burn down the buildings of the interna-
tional exhibition opNing in Dublin May T..
which, however, are said to have been as
covered in time to Illustrate them, arc
published in the afternoon papers here to-
day.
The plots are attributed to the adj
vanced political sections in Ireland, which
admittedly are violently opposed to the in
ternational exhibition, claiming that it
would be unfair to Ireland to display the
products of the highly developed industries
of other nations in competition with ma
tive productions which are not so highly
perfected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
THE BALTIMORE MARKETS.


Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE, Md. April -WfIEAT-Strong:
spot. contract sO1sas01s- spot. No. red western.
slIsas2; April; s0a4aSO1s May. SIhas11@: steamer
ports 5000 bushels: southern on grade T54as0a,
CORN-strong: spot. mixed. 54a54H; No white.
90; September, 5512: steamer mixed 51a5l1s: re-
ceipts, Al 1913 bushels: exports. 257, 1i2 bushels:
southern white corn. 53a5G; southern yellow corn,
52I2a54la.
OATS-Steady: No. . white. 40 bid: No 3 white
47ka4s4; No. 2 mixed. A asked: receipts % 3sS
bushels.
RYE-Steady; No. 2 western domestic 15aT6:
choice. so: receipts. ATS bushels.
HAY-Steady, unchanged
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Steady. unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. April 2O.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady at unchanged prices to
an advance of two points. which was hard
ly full response to the bullish cables and
weekend figures. There was considerable
realizing for over the week end. no doubt
but nearby shorts were nervous over
the strength Of the spot situation,
and prices gradually worked 4a5 points
net higher on covering. which was
further promoted by the predictions for
freezing weather in the western belt.
Futures opened steady; May, 9S1: July
9.S4: August. 9.s3 bid: September. 9.S4; DC
tober 1904: December, TO- 13a1O14 January,
1929: February, 1875 bid; March, 10 42a
The market closed steady. with prices
net 2a6 points higher. Estimated re-
ceipts at the ports today. 10000 bales,
against 9279 last week, and 1850
last year; for the week. 5000 bales.
against 1915 last week. and S45N
last year. Today's receipts at New Or
leans. 3,042 bales, against 6,496 last year
and at Houston, 1901 bales against 1857
last year.
Futures closed steady. Closing bids:
April, $50: May, 9S7; June, $50; July, 9S7
August. 9.SS; September, 9.s9; October
1907; November, 1011; December, 1915
January, 1890; February. 1875.
Spot closed steady: mddling uplands
10; middling gulf, 11.45; sales, 800 bales
Today's Cotton Summary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
PHILADELPHIA Stock Exchange.
Government Securities,
Y Branch W. c. T. q. Entertains.

The Y Branch of the District of Columbia
W. C. T. u. gave an entertainment at
Waugh M. E. Church last Wednesday even
ing An elaborate program was presented
under the direction of Miss Florence L.
Jet, president of the Eastern Y, assisted
by Mrs. William Trauty, president of LIE
Droit Y. Mrs. Don P. Blaine, president Of
the District Y, explained the work of the
Willard Settlement of Boston, for the
benefit of which the entertainment was
given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
OF TRAIN OF ELEC
TRIO CARS-oTHER MATTERS.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, April 10. 1907.
A defective switch is said to have been
responsible for the derailment of a south
bound train over the Washington, Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Electric rail-
road shortly before o'clock yesterday aft
ernoon The accident occurred at Spring
Park just north of this city. The motor
car, which was crowded with passengers,
left the tracks, and it's progress was stopped
by steep bank of earth.
Several workmen from the power house
at FOur-mile Run appeared on the scene
and made futile efforts to replace the de-
rallied train with boards and crowbars
After nearly an hours delay the tracks
were cleared and trains were again moving.
As result of the accident traffic both
northbound and southbound was congested
Passengers aboard the wrecked train were
compelled to walk to this city.
Reception by Epworth League.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South last evening ten
dered a reception to Rev. f. V. Register,
the newly appointed presiding elder of this
district and Rev Charles ID. BulIa who
was reappointed pastor of the church at the
last conference. An interesting musical
program was rendered, the following being
the participants: Prof. Wilson Riley Dr.
Charles f. Outcalt. Mrs. Thomas Hulfsh
Kenneth Ogden. the Misses Vierkorn and
Mr.. Jameson.
Mr.. Henry *. Field delivered an address
of welcome on behalf of the church and
Mr.. James +. Alexander on behalf of the
Sunday school. Mr.. E. E. Payne responded
on behalf of the Epworth League Rev
Mr.. Bulla made an address of welcome to
Rev. Mr., Register and also responded for
himself. Rev. Mr.. Register also made an
able address.
Robberies Reported.
The residence Of Mr.. Peter Hall, Just
north of this city, in Alexandria county, was
entered by thieves about > o'clock this
morning and robbed of gold watch, $40 in
money, gold scarf pin and necklace
Entrance was effected by opening a rear
window on the second story.
The residence of Ralph Pierpont was rob-
bed shortly before 3 o'clock this morning
The intruder. who proved to be a colored
man, aroused Mr.. Plerpont, and as he
fed in the darkness Mr.. fierpont fired at
him. The robber only secured forty cents.
George w. Schafer died at the Alexan-
dria Hospital at an early hour this morn
ing, after a comparatively brief illness De-
ceased was sixty-One years of age. Sew
eral grown children survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
THE FOREIGN BANKS.

PARIS, April 20-Three per cent rentes.
"a francs 40 centimes for the account Ex-
change on London, % francs 20 confines
for checks
BERLIN, April 2O.-EXchange on London
20 marks Az pfennigs' for checks
Discount rates-Short bills, per cent
three months bills Az per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Endorsed Fairbanks.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, April 20-At a meet
ing last night of the republican editors Of
the tenth Indiana congressional district res.
olutions were adopted unanimously Indoors.
ing Vice President Charles w. Fairbanki
for the republican presidential nomination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
lzedal of Honor Club Meets.

At meeting of the Medal of Honor Club
at the Ebbitt House last Thursday evening
officers were reelected as follows: Presi-
dent, Alex. Scott; vice president. Chas. F.
Rand; secretary, Edwin N. Trueu record
ing secretary, VIM. H. Raymond: treasurer
Jas. w. Archer; historian, Henry Romeyn;
executive committee. John c. Black. chair
man, Leverett NJ Kelley and J. M. Pipes.
The club decided to invite the Medal of
Honor Legion to hold Its annual meeting
TO: the current year In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Daughters of the King.

Plans have been made for the eleventh
annual convention Of the Daughters of the
King. Wednesday and Thursday next. The
first session will open in st. Paurs Church,
23d and Pennsylvania avenue, Wednesday
evening at 7:3O o'clock. and the Thursday
session at 10 o'clock am. at st. Johns
Church, Georgetown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Horse Owners Association Meeting.

The first meeting of the Horse Owners
Protective Association was held yesterday.
Albert A. Carry. Charles e. Myers. Vernon
Knox Carl c. Mueller. A. 8. Trundie.
Thomas W. Smith. q. p. Zurhorst. e. 8.
Alyord. T. L. Hoibrook and DR.. C. B. Rob-
inson were chosen to serve as a board OF
directors for the first year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Fire in an Apartment.

An alarm was sounded from box sc last
night about 10 o'clock because of a slight
fire in fiat in the Wilson apartment
house, 18th and Harvard streets 1t is
thought that the blaze was caused by
spontaneous combustion. About $40 dam
age resulted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Plans of the z. II. c. A.

Announcement Is made that in the gym
nasium of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation tomorrow afternoon at 800 o'clock
DR.. W. L. Davidson will speak Of The
Triumph of the Bible
The subject for debate b., the Institute
Debating Club this evening Will be the
question affirming that Cubs. should be an
nexed to the United States" Messrs.
Shuelte and Cleveland will speak for the
affirmative and Messrs. Bickel and Pearce
for the negative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Reguar call u O'Clock noon-W ashngton
Rwy. and Flee. As. $500 at sOl2.
washington ash Rwy and Flee COM so at 39?s; 20
39l9, 90 at 39as. 30 at 39a4 80 at 1915. 80 at
39Is. 80 at 40, ~ at 40. 100 at 40. 100 at $685..
Washington Rwy. and Elec. pfd., % at so.
25 at so.
Washington Gas 10 at 80
Lanston Monotype. - at 1875. - at 10.
Mitchell Mining. 100 at 3A
After call-Columbia Fire Insurance 40 ut ga
RONnS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Widow Named Beneficiary.

Mrs. Amanda ]. Haight is named sole
beneficiary of the estate of her late hus-
band Henry Haight, by the terms of his
will. dated February q. 1896. and offered
for probate. The widow is also named as
executriX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Grain and Provisions Summal
Liyerpool Prices.

LIVERPOOL. April 20.-Closins: Wheat
Spot No. red western winter. steady, 6s
2Ad.; No. California. quiet, is. 3D.; flu
lures, firm MAJ, Is 55sd; July, 6s. SGD.
Corn-Spot. firm; American mixed. new
As. 64d.; American mixed old, vs.; futures
firm; May. As. 6l4d.; July, As. 6a4d. Sep
tember As. 6Hs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
THE LONDON MARKET.

LONDON, April 20.-On the stock ex-
change today Americans opened at about
parity, hardened fractonaliy, and closed
steady after small amount of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-20
Cut Wires and Blew Safe.

BLUFFTON. Ind, April 20.-The safe in
the bank of knight Brothers at GAINESVILLE.
this county, was blown open early today.
All the telephone wires leading from the
town were cut