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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-11-15
NEW YORK.

The country at large has this week
felt the after effects Of last weeks
financial disturbances at New York
and other eastern cities. Naturally
there has been some dislocation OF the
country's business, notably in the item
of the domestic exchanges, which has
reacted on the collecting and forward
ing forces by for a time stopping the
buying Of wheat in the Northwest and
of cotton at the South, and there has
been a sensible quieting down OF
#jobbing trade activities, some reduction
of forces in railroad improvement work
and in other Industries, and some effect
also upon retail trade, which, however,
aided by. fine fall weather. has given q
good account of itself this week. In
the dry goods trade there Is a greater
disposition to concede that a lower level
Of values :cr several lines Of cotton
goods is likely. Business failures for
the week ending Oct. 81 number 22S.
against 22O last week, 1853 In the like
week of 1906. 100 in 1906, 200 In 1904
and 216 in 1908. Canadian failures for
the week number 25, as against 80 last
week and 21 in this week a year ago
Bradstreet's Commercial Report
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NEWS OF THECHURCHES

Early in January. 1906, the new Eckng-
ton Presbyterian Church was dedicated
this being the most important affair of the
kind during the year. The plans for a
Presbyterian cathedral in this city were
thrashed out by the local presbytery with
the result that the proposed union of the
New York Avenue Church and the Assem-
bly's Church for this purpose was finally
abandoned and the latter CONGREGATION
united with the North Presbyterian Church.
which had lost its pastor.
The general conference of the Methouisi
Episcopal Church South announced in MAY
that plans were under way for big church
Of that denomination in this city, but moth
ing has yet been done toward its actual
erection.
An important conference Of the Paulist
Catholic missionaries was held at Brook
land. D. c., in June.
Among the local pastors who accepted
calls in other cities was Rev. E. B. Bagby
of the Ninth Street Christian Church.
1t was announced last month by the trus-
tees of the Cathedral of SIS. Peter and
Paul, Protestant Episcopal, that G. r. Bod
ley, a prominent London architect had
been chosen to prepare plans for the pro-
posed giant pile at St Adams, District OF
Columbia.
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PROMINENT VISITOks

Several parties of distinguished visitors
were in this city during the year. The inn
perial Chinese commission was enter
tanned by Secretary Root and visited the
many places OF interest In Washington.
They made many inquiries concerning the
methods and systems of conducting local
affairs. The party, which was In Washing
ton January q, consisted of twenty-one
members. the commissioners being Tai
Hung Chi and Tuan Fang.
Another Chinese commission arrived
March II. en- route to Europe to investigate
political conditions In England, France and
Belgium. 1t consisted of Duke Tsai Use,
Shang Chi Heng and Ii Cheng TIE. They
were received by the President and enter
tained during their stay here.
Rear Admiral P. A. Campion of the
French navy and his staff, who came from
Annapolis April 90, where they participated
in the ceremonies incident to the renter
ment of the remains of John Paul Jones.
were entertained by the President, the en-
bassy staff and others.
The Maharaja and Maharana Of Baroda
India, accompanied by the formers broth
er, Sampatrao Caikwad, arrived in Wash
ington with their retinue May % and re-
manned four days.
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kill his niece, Jessie Popkius. in Mt on
jealous rage on July last Popkins was
sentenced TO serve ten years In the peniten-
tiary. On being convicted OF robbing Henry
II. Evertson, a civil war veteran. OF his
watch and money, Charles II. Reed was
sentenced by Justice Stafford to serve ten
years in the penitentiary. Armstead Lee
was convicted of robbing a lady while she
was seated in a pubic park, and Justice
Stafford ordered that Lee spend the next
fifteen years of his life in penal servitude
The case of William Davis. bookmaker.
WAS decided adversely to the defendant, An
elderly cab driver by the name OF Amos
NJ. Brown was convicted of assault to XIII.
The assault was proved to nave peeh tie
sequel of a Jealous quarrel. Brown VIII
wear prison garb for the next nve years.
John r. Mercer and James II. Gaskins. the
latter bootblack, whose legs are cut on
below the knees, and who for many years
kept bootblack stand on Market space
were convicted of manslaughter and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment in the penitentiary
for fifteen years each George Wood was
convicted of murder In the second degree
for killing his wife. and sentenced to prison
for life Edward Ferguson for a like Of
Tense given a similar sentence Lottle
Hawkins, convicted of manslaughter In con-
nectlon with the killing OF her infant. was
sentenced to the penitentiary for four years.
Laura Ferguson, CONVICTED OF granddaughter
for similar ofYense, Will serve two years
In the penitentlary. Charles E. Cant was
convicted of murder in the first degree LOT
klNlUR MS CO0llnOU-ldW vile. TioHi tho
sentence of death an appeal was taken
to the Court of Appeals. which tribunal
affirmed the Judgment of the lower court,
and Cant was hanged November IT, VIII
liam Burge was also convicted OF murder
in the first degree in connection with the
killing of his wife. After his conviction
his attorneys petitioned the court to have
an inquiry made into the sanity of the de-
PENDANT. The petition was granted and the
defendant was declared sane by Jury of
inquisition and Burge is under sentence to
be hanged January s.
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soon established and for weeks he was held
in London pending extradition to Berlin.
On December Prof. Henry Fairchild Os-
born was elected by the regents OF the
Smithsonian secretary OF the institution In
succession to Prof. 8. P. Langley. who had
died Of paralysis. Prof Osborn was one OF
the noted scientists of the country and a
man of Independent means. He was an ex-
celient administrator and the regents elect
ed him without first definitely ascertaining
that he would accept. After several days
Of consideration he declined the position,
which il still vacant.
On June IA the first airship night ever
made over Washington was accomplished
from Luna Park to the White House,
thence down the avenue to the Capitoi ana
back to Luna Park. The machine was not
strictly airship, but a dirigible balloon
built by Roy knebenshue and sailed by Lin
coin Beachy.
On September % after weeks of uncer-
civil war. President Palma of Cuba resign
ed and threw the government Of the island
into the hands Of the United States Secre-
tary Taft, who was then In the island as
the personal representative OF President
Roosevelt. being made temporary governor
On October 10 the worst storm on record
swept over the island ef~Cuba and did
great damage In Havana. People We're Kill
ed, buildings wrecked and great damage
done to the plantations. Cuba was cut Oft
from telegraphic connection with the United
States for days ard finally communication
was established at about the same time by
the cable and by wireless
On October 10 the Peoples Savings Bank
of Washington was declared insolvent and
closed its doors.
On November 3 word was received from
Commander Peary. who had been lost to
the world In the arctic for almost two
years. that he had made the record or the
farthest north ever reached by man. The
point was 81 degrees minutes. The mes
sage was transmitted from Sydney, \. s..
and was received by Morris K. Jessup of
the Peary Arctic Club. There was great re-
joicing in geographic circles over the fact
that the northern record was once more
held by an American.
On January "a the remarkable art col
lection of Charles D. Freer of Detroit was
accepted by the regents of the Smithsonian
institution. The collection consists OF
paintings, etchings and much oriental ma
terial. and Is valued in the neighborhood OF
81 600. Mr.. Freer gave 1t with the under
standing that 1t would be taken charge of
by the government after his death and pro-
vided a fund Of $500 600 from which to erect
suitable building for housing 1T. There
was some hesitation on the part of the re-
gents in accepting the beQuest, but the &C
ton was warmly urged by President Roose-
welt
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DEPARTMENTAL NEWS

The past year brought many changes in
the government departments designations
and dismissals from the service OF the gov
eminent printing Office and the Interior De
partment were particularly numerous The
latter part OF January charges were filed
that the bureau of engraving and printing
was not conducted IT should be. and In
April Thomas ]. Sullivan succeeded Capt.
Meredith as superintendent
During the first part OF February IL was
announced that the force OF the govern
ment printing ONCE was to be reduced.
Levi c. Hay of the job printing department
severed his connection with the Office in
that month. Foreman of Printing Oscar J.
Ricketts, resigned March IS and Charles @.
Young was appointed TO succeed him two
days later. Public Printer Stillings issued
an order in April dsmssing hundred
printers from the government printing Of
fee. June p II was announced that Attor-
ney General Moody would prosecute the
Standard Oh officials ]. II. Edwards was
sworn in assistant secretary OF the
treasury, June 80 In July Huntington
Wilson succeeded Mr.. Peirce assistant
secretary of state. August the public
printer was given a free hand In the man
agement Of the government printing Office.
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THE NATIONAL GUARD
OCCURRENCES OF INTEREST
AMONG THE CITIZEN soLDIERY.

The year Just ended was fraught with
occurrences of interest. SO far as the Ma
tional Guard of the District of Columbia is
concerned. The inspections under section IA
of the militia act, approved January 81,
1903 were in progress from February / I'M
Ill February 10. The annual inspection and
muster by the inspector general District
Columbia militia was conducted at the same
time In the way of radical action the Naval
Battalion was disbanded by general orders
issued January "a. and practically the en-
tire commissioned staff honoraby discharg
ed by reason of such disarmament. Soon
thereafter the Naval Battalion was reorgan-
lied with a new complement of officers.
Several of the deposed officers instituted
proceedings in the District Supreme Court
the decision. however. being against them
on an application for rule to show cause
The matter was not pressed to final hear
ing.
Company II. I'd Regiment. was transferred
to the Sd Battalion Of the list Regiment. and
It's designation changed to Company /, LIST
Regiment
The Brigade Band the 1st Regiment and
the LIST Battery Field Artillery, Col. Ourand,
commanding. proceeded TO eX1ndria. Va.
the I'D of February. and participated In the
Washington's birthday parace in that city.
A camp of instruction was established at
the rifle range on tBe fDHu
April. and was continued for several
months The camp was an innovation and
proved u decided success. Each company IN
turn proceeded to the camp in the evening
and spent the following day in firing the Of
fetal target scores As an inducement to
closer aad more careful attention to rife
practice the pay of officers and enlisted men
was increased in the sum Of 81. 81 and So
for qualification as m1rksmen. sharps hooter
and expert ritemen. respectively.
The brigade was reviewed by tie Presid ant
of the United States on the eshpse of the
White Lot. Thursday. June ~ The Presi-
dent expressed his thanks for the exec lent
conditions made apparent at the review. and
his qualification that SO large a percentage
OF the men OF the community should sue
cessfuf1y devote time and energy TO that Sc
rioas soidieriy preparation in time of peace
which makes for SO much OF efficiency in
time of
Also in the nature of a novelty was the
participation of the brigade In tile big ms :
neuver lamp with thousands Of regular
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FINANCIAL MATTERS
MARKED ACTIVITY IN BANKING
CIRCLES DURING THE YEAR.

Additions made to the number of savings
banks in the city and the Increases in re-
sources of established banking institutions
point to the conclusion that a constantly
growing percentage of savings of the people
is being placed in such institutions. por-
ton of this increase In funds in banks can
be accounted for by the growth in popula-
ton of the city and by the expansion of it's
various activities.
During the year a law went into effect
giving to the controller of the currency su-
pervision over all incorporated banks in the
city with the exception of national banks
and trust companies. which were already
under such supervision Thorough exami-
nations of these Institutions were made I'M
der the direction of the controller, and a
result a branch of a banking institution
was closed. A portion of their money has
since been returned to the depositors.
A savings bank was also put in the hands
of a receiver, but its affairs proved to be
in such good shape that the entire amount
due to depositors was returned to them.
Owing in part to these occurrences and
also to the circulation of a baseless rumor
a run was started on the Washington Loan
and Trust Company which lasted part of
one day and became exha listed during the
second day. and the institution emerged
from its brief trial stronger in the conf
dence of its depositors than ever before.
AT the close of the year. in spite of the
disturbed condition of what might be term
ed the speculative money market and the
indirect influence exerted by that condition
upon business in general, 1t may be said
that financial Washington looks back ON a
year OF great prosperity. All banking in
stitutions OF the city reported increased
earnings.
Owing to the tightness of the money mar
ket, trading on the local exchange during
the latter part of the year was limited. but
the securities listed On the exchange repre-
sent such substantial values that their
standing unaffected by the fluctuations
of the market
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the Jebbers and Shippers Association
was formed.
Mr.. Charles J. Bell of the American
Security and Trust Company was elected
president of the new commercial body.
with Mr.. Monroe Luchs as secretary.
Committees were appointed and the work
actively taken up.
One of the most important accomplish
ments Of the Greater Washington move
snent was the sending of a Greater
Washington" special train through the
southern states by The Evening. Star
Newspaper Company. A number of local
merchants had exhibits on the cars. and
on the long business trip the train
stopped at many cities and towns. and a
large number NIB OF people visited It and In,
on Its upbnilding mission September 20.
and was On the road advertising the
Washington boom for moro than three
weeks.
Another important accomplishment OF
the promoters OF the movement was the
securing of space at the jamestown ex-
position and the arrangement for sue
Ing worlds show at the historic Vir-
ginia town. Mr.. Woodwork Clum was
elected assistant secretary of the job
bers and Shippers Association.
The Evening and Sunday Star, in ad-
dition to sending out the Greater Wash
ington special.'' aided greatly in the
Greater Washington movement by the
scheme OF fare refund. BY this means
HldNy out-oi-tOWn shoppers. DOtn WnOI0-
sale and retail buyers, were brought to
Washington. and highly desirable
grade Of publicity was thus attained.
The Board Of Trade and the Business
Mems Association were both active In
January Gen. John NJ Wilson was elected
president of the former body. At va
rfous meetings throughout the year prof.
ects for lettering trade conditions in the
national capital were discussed by the
board. and during the summer steps were
taken to further the movement for q
Greater Washington. Capt. James F.
Oyster was elected president Of the Bust
ness Mems Association in November, and
Is now serving his third term in that
office. This organization was also ex-
tensively interested in the Greater Wash
ington movement.
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Congress December Z and attracted wide
spread attention. 1t dealt with many i'm
portant subjects.
The President was notified December 10
that he had been awarded the Nobel peace
prize as a reward for his efforts In making
peace between Russia and Japan The
value of the prize I'm cash IL nearly S&0Os
The President ordered that the money be
turned over TO board OF trustees TO be
used In furihering amicable relations he
tween abor and capital.
December - the President had a notable
audience with select number OF news
paper correspondents. in which he i'm
parted the Information that IL Congress-
passed bill restoring the discha ~ ed
negro soldiers OF the 18th Infantry TO the
army he would veto the bin and IL the
bill was passed over Ids veto he would
disregard II entirely ami take his chance
on impeachment. lie likewise added the
accusation that Senator Fora ker's attitude
In the Senate as to the discharged soldiers
was indirectly responsible for the shooting
at Fort Reno OF Capt. Mackfn an officer
OF one OF the companies discharged.
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THE WEATHER OF 1906
LAWS OF AVERAGES DISREGARD.
ED-RAINFALL IN AUGUST.

Whatever else may be said Of the weather
OF 1905 # cannot be said that 1t was lacking
In variety. Early in the year a surprising
disregard Tor the laws OF averages was
shown. January being two degrees warmer
than March. with a mean temperature In
this city of 40 degrees. The warm weather
elsewhere, especially in New England, de-
ferred the harvesting Of the usual ice crop
until February Locally Ice did not form I'M
til February, and the crop then was not
much over three inches in thickness. March
was cold and stormy. while April was an
aneventfui month. May brought much
stormy weather to the north Pacific coast
states and frosts ana freezing temperatures
to the Ohio valley and the Middle Atlantic
states.
The summer In eastern districts was cool
and rainy; in this city heavy rains and
damp weather were especially In evidence
during August. Heavy rains In July and
August were also feature of the weather
In New Mexico Arizona, Colorado and to
less extent in wyoming. While July and
August are the rainy months of the year IN
the extreme southwest, the fall during
these months in 1905 was unprecedented at
many places In New Mexico. Colorado and
Arizona.
September was a warm. dry month in
eastern districts, but during the closing
days OF the month torrential rains fell in
the middle and lower portions Of the Mis-
sissippf valley. severe tropical storm
swept inland from the GHlf of Mexico on
September q. causing great loss Of life and
property at Pensacola, Mobile and other
lesser gulf towns.
The month Of October. while uneventful
in most Of the country, brought a period Of
about five days Of stormy weather in Color
ado and Wyoming. Snow fell In eastern
Wyoming and eastern Colorado to a depth
Of nearly two feet and in northeastern
New Mexico to a depth Of six to thirty-six
inches. With the mountains of eastern COL
orado as center the snow storm extended
over southern Dakota. western Nebraska
| to Kansas. the Texas Panhandle and pt1-
tons Of Arizona and Utah. A tropical huIri-
cane struck the southeastern Florida coast
on the 18th and passed of to sea aft ,r ceus-
ing tic 1858 Of several hundred Hye5 and
much prolaIty.
In November heavy and continued rains
IN Wetteln Washington caused floods in the
rtve-s Of that region which damaz4l rail-
roads End other property. and resulted in
an aggregate loss of 5000 600. In the same
month heavy snow fell In western Texas
an southeastern New Mexico, which, COM
bined with the low temperatures caused a
known-loss OF five lives and OF large num-
| bers Of sheep and goats.
December was characterized by raptl al
| formations from cold to warm, and vice
versa. and generally unsettled weather
| The local features of greatest Interest
| were the high temperatures of January,
when a maximum of II degrees was regis
| tered and the heavy rains OF the summer
| months eliminating in fall of Il. SO inches
during August. the greatest monthly precIp-
| itatfon ever recorded.
The highest temperature during the year
| was 9o degrees, on June 80; the lowest. 7
| degrees, on February 6.
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troops. at Mount Gretna. Pa, from July 3

troops. at Mount Gretna. Pa, from July q
to August 5.
A brigade rife team and several regimen
tai company and other teams participated
in the national rife matches and the other
competitions at Sea Girt- n. J.. the latter
part of August and the first part of Septem-
Der. The annual fall rife competitions were
held at the range on Hamilton road in Octe-
Der. The annual practice cruise of the Naval
Battalion was in order In the early fall.
Lieut. Col. James s. Petit. Sth United
States Infantry. instructor of the National
Guard of the District of Columbia, died at
his home in this city Tuesday. September 4.
Following the luil after camp. drills and
practical instruction in the armory and on
the streets was commenced October l.
The brigade partic 'pated in the parade Of
the United Spanish War Veterans October 3.
The I'd Regiment. the 9Th Battalion. and
Company X, I'd Regiment. having attained
the highest figure of merit for rifle prac-
tice in their respective classes. were de-
clared winners of the trophies for 1895
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GREATER WASHINGTON
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS BOOM
COMMERCIAL ADVANCEMENT.

commercial revival was inaagurated
in July by a number of ~ashington'S
progressive business men under the des
ignation of the Greater Washington
movement The principal object was
stated to be to establish In the District
a number of wholesale jobbing houses
with the view of supplying much OF the
trade of the surrounding country and
the south generally. A meeting of rep
resentative business men was held and