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The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
Senators Much Alike.

Senator Simmons, OF North Carolina.
and Senator Taliaferro of Florida. look
enough alike to be twin brothers.
They are about the same size and
build; each has heavy crop Of hair.
which iu kept closely trimmed. and
their short. stubby mustaches are
much alike. Both have dark eyes
and there is probably not two pounds
difference in their respective weights.
II it were not for the fact that the
Florida senator has few more gray
hairs In his head than his North Caro-
lima colleague II would be almost i'm.
possible for the senate employees to
tell them apart.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
MOST ANCIENT APPLE TREES.
Planted by spsniards in New Mexico.
They Have Borne Fruit 800 Years.

II Paso. Textile oldest apple
is In the center Of the ancient town
Of NanZanu. is miles southwest of
EBtancla. Torrance county, New Mex.
leo. Many OF the trees are more than
six feet In circumference. but all are
still fruitful and vigorous although
neglected for generations. Little is
known Of the history OF this orchard.
but the oldest inhabitants of the val.
ley OF the Rio Grandc remember the
orchard from childhood aud claim
that the trees have not changed In
appearance since then. Venerable
McNicans and Pueblo Indians tell OF
visiting the orchard as far back as
they can remember and finding apples
on the ground In all stages OF decOm.
position AT least two feet deep.
The Estaucla valley has been peo.
Piled for ages, probably by the klns.
men Of the natives found by the Span.
ish explorers at Gran Quivirn. Abo
and other ancient cities, Probably In
the early days Of the Spanish occupa
tion some Franciscan monk found his
way to Manzano and there planted the
seeds that have developed Into these
venerable trees. They ARE no doubt
fully 800 years old
Close by the orchard Is little lake
fed by a large spring. 4 short dis,
tAncc away is a grove Of pines and
o.dnTs, making an ideal place for
Picr'c and camping parties
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
CHILDREN TORTURED.
Girl Had Running Sores from Eczema
Boy Tortured by Poison Oak
Both Cured by Cutieura.

Last year, after having my little
girl treated by a very prominent ply
sician for an obstinate case Of &c
zema, | resortod to the Cuticura Rem
edies. and was 50 well pleased with
the almost Instantaneous relief afford
ed that We discarded the physicians
prescription and relied entirely on
the Cuticura Soap. Cuticura Oint-
ment. and CuuCura Pills. When We
commenced with the Cuticura Rene
dies her feet and limbs were covered
with running sores. In about six
weeks We had her completely well.
and there has been no recurrence OF
the trouble.
In July of this year n little boy
in our family poisoned his hands and
arms with poison oak. and in twenty
four hours his hands and arms were
mass of torturing sores. We used
only the Cuticura Remedies. washing
his hands and arms with the Cuticura
Soap. and amounting them with the
Cuticura Ointment. and then gave
him the Cutlcura Resolvent In.
about three weeks his hands AMI
arms healed up. So We have lots of
cause for feeling grateful for the Gu.
,lcura Remedies. We find that the
Cuticura Remedies are valuable
household standby, living as we do
twelve miles from n doctor. Mrs. Liz.
zie Vincent Thomas. Fairmont Wal.
den's RidEe. Tenn. Oct. IL. 1905"
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
ICE ouARRlEo IN THE ALPS.
Swiss communes Make Money Ship
ping Glaciers.

Washington.--lcc quarrying 10 a
new industry that has sprung up in
Switzerland, according to report re.
ceived here by the consular bureau.
While blasting Alpine glaciers threat
ems to destroy some of the magni-
ficence of the scenery. Swiss com
munes are making money granting
concessions for guarrying these great
masses OF ice for distribution in large
cities OF the continent
According to the Information re-
ceived here. large sums have been eN.
pended constructing ice slides, or V.
shaped troughs. in which blocks OF ice.
often OF large size. blasted out of the
glacier are transported to the vicini.
- Of the stations for conveyance. in
carefully refrigerated cars to Lyon.
and other large cities remote from
the Alps.
The method of blasting with black
coloration and soIIing OF tho ice,
and engineering ability displayed
In erecting slides and in pro
vid!ng sufficient friction by means OF
curves to avoid excessive speed in
the downward Journey Of the ice
blocks, are spoken Of as examples of
considerable ingenuity and skin.
Glacier ice, which is perfectly pure
and transparent. and which has many
qualities greatly appreciated by con
sumers. commands higher value
than that OF the usual kind obtained
from the surface of frozen ponds OF
lakes.
4 singular feature in connection
with the preparation OF the ice for the
market is that it has BON found nee.
essAry to store it several days in spe-
cial warehouses. formed of a double
thickness Of boarding with a stratum
OF sawdust intcrposed. In order to re.
move a coating OF frosted or non
transparent ice which tends to form
on the surface Of each block as 1t
leaves the glacier.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
Handsome Bridal Coach.

A bridal coach costing $500 ha.
been finished by Bridgeport Conn
manufacturer for liveryman at
Pittston, Pa. The vehicle Is uphol.
stored. silk curtained. wood carved.
gilt trimmed and has 20 hearts on 1t.
There are heartshaped windows. two
rear springs are heart-shaped. Two
Cupids surmount the lamps.
Luxury in this world makes us for.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
hEREDlTY is NOT ALL.
Physicians Now Believe Less in Trans.
mission Of Disease.

Medical men are coming round to
the view that II is the personal his.
tory that is of primary Importance. or.
in other words. that a mans own man.
ner OF life. his record of health. and
his circumstances should be more
carefully considered than the Illnesses
that his ancestors died Of DIR. RabaG.
liati. a medical examiner for Insurance
companies. who is well known In the
profession which he adorns, and OF
high reputc In the north OF England.
has devoted much thought to this
question OF her"dity from life insur.
ancc point OF view. In his opinion II
Is not so much disease that Is trans.
mltt"d from one generSion TO an.
other, but organization. or human
ity." AS he expresses H. Any member
OF the human family may suffer from
any disease to which humanity is sub.
icct and when an individual so suffers
II IL the cause OF the ailment that
must be inquired into Exposure to
this or that set Of conditions brings
varying results, II the body is exposed
TO one set of conditions II will take
on gout: II to another. consumption:
II to a third, cancer. and so on.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23

Luxury in this world makes us for.
get another.-Bartholo
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
mUsT WE'D, ELSE NO FORTUNE.
psehelor Uncle Makes shor, s,ipula.
ton for His Nephew.

FinIlay. O.-Accordlng to John H.
LDwcry. of Toledo, he viii soon. he
hopes, set out for Australia to take
possession OF tao,oOo.OOO left to hlm
b, an uncle,
Duncan Cameron the uncle. was a
resident Of that country and accumu.
n'ed his money in mines. bank
stocks and ships. lie died AZ the age
Of % years. He was member OF
parliament and a man Of influence. nc.
cordlng to the story. He never took
wife and by the terms Of the viii
81 600. 000 Is to be divided among the
servants,
Que OF the provisions OF the viii Is
thu Lowcry Is to marry before he
receives the legacy. and for that rca,
bol he will not consent to have bis
picture published fearing an sya
lnrcho Of letters from many lfrc-pon,
~ lc women He will marry as soon
ah he finds woman 10 his liking asd
will then go to Australia to claim the
fortune. lie says his wife must lee
ab'e to maintain the dignity his vast
wealth will bring
loNcry was left an orphan az the
npr OF II years aud has bovn mai Ing
his own way since that time. For
years he has operated In the Michigan
mining couairy AMI owns several
mlrch
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
Expect Contest Over VIII.

A contest is expected over the win
Of Mrs. Isabelle Beecher Hooker. sis.
ter OF Honry Ward Beccher. Mrs.
Katherine Burton Powers OF Brook.
line. Mass granddaughter OF Mrs.
Hooker. h expected to contest the
will The bulk OF the estate which Is
estimated at about $4,000. is given to
the Son Of Mrs. iiooa-r. DIR. Edward
u. Hooker Of hartford. Mrs John c.
Day OF New yors, daughter OF Mrs.
Hooker, receives nothing because"
according 10 the Will. she and her
daughter are so amply provided iot
By the estate OF her late husband"
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
"Warfare" In Africa.

In the neishborhood Of Lake Tchad,
Africa. the other day, six negro troop.
ers, commanded by corporal. armed
with carbines only. successfully de-
Tended a little mud fort against 500
warlike Tauregs, and when the Tau.
regs gave up the attempt and retired,
the troopers sailed out and pun
ished" them
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23
emIqratioo from Norway.

The number Of persons who emiEra''
ed from Norway In tn. calendar year
1906 was 2s.:1t, OF whom 1890 sailed
from Chris,iania. In Daily Consular
Reports for February the numbers
We're crroucousiy placed at Bliss and
li.i1t respectively.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23

Laundry worf at hoiae would b.
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used In order to get the
desired Stiffness. II Is usually neccs-
sary TO use 10 much starch that the
beauty and hneness OF the fabric is
hidden behind past. of varying
thickness, which not only DESTROYS the
appearance. but also affects the wear.
Ing quality Of the goods. This trouble
can be entirely overcome by using De-
hance starch. as II can he applied
much more tninly because Of It's great
ir strength than other makes.
The Monte Vista journal., 1907-03-23

1t isn't always policy to believe the
man who tells you what he would do
II he were In your place.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
EDUCATOR DEAD
IN ALEXANDRIA
Vice Principal Greenwell
Expires at Son-in-LaW's
Home.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDKIA. y. Aur ]

ALEXANDRIA, VA aug la
William II. Greenwell, vice PRINCIPAL
Of Washington Public School for White
Boys. died suddenly at the home OF his
son-in-law, Robert f. Downham, in
North Washington street, shortly after
o'clock last evening. Death is sup
posed TO have been due 10 kidney
trouble.
Mr.. Greenwell was educated at st.
Johns Academy, in this city, and after
completing the course there he con-
tinued his education at ST. Charles Col
iege. in Maryland. About twenty-three
years ago he was elected a teacher in
the public schools Of Alexandria, which
position he had filed UP 20 his death.
Mr. Greenwell, although ise had not
been In the best of health for sew
eral years, was apparently as wen as
usual last evening. He was sitting on
the porch OF his home when he was
taken i'll, and within an hour had ex-
plred
Previous To his becoming teacher in
the public schools here he conducted a
private school under the namc Of the
Alexandria Academy.
Mr.. Greenwell was quite popular IN
this city. and his death has been the
occasion OF much regret.
He is survived by a widow and two
children, Miss Lottie Greenwell and
Mrs. Robert +. DoWnham.
His funeral will be held from St
Mary's Church next Friday morning at
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
WALL ST. DROPS
OYSTER BAY IDEA
Market Became Steadier
After the First Hour.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE stock mar
ket opened irregular. Erie second pre-
ferred started IL higher, Northern Pa
cihc q, Canadian Pacific and Pennsyl-
vania 4, and Atchison 4 higher. Great
Northern preferred and ST. Paul opened
on 1000 shares at 1855, a gain of a. but
lost the gain. Reading opened a point
lower and declined y further, and raj
. lied =. At the end of fifteen minutes
trading the rally continued, and some
Of the leaders, including ST. Paul,
Southern Pacific, and Reading had risen
point from the early low prices.
II a. m--The stock market became
heavy after the opening because Of dis
appointment at the failure Of the antici-
pated good news from oyster Bay. The
traders fought the decline at first but
later turned to the bear side Of the
market and joined in the selling move
ment. The result was a decline ranging
all the stocks traded in. Everything on
the list sustained some loss from open
ing figures.
New York Central is one Of the weak
est issues and declined "a There was
decided pressure in the Hartman
stocks and Copper. and American SmeIt-
ing dropped points TO 962. Govern
ment bonds unchanged, other bonds
STEADY.
Noon-The market became steadier
prov5ment in the market tone. traders
buying on declines and selling on COW
erlnE movements. Important interests
who were watching affairs at Oyster
President taking any action that viii
be considered reassuring and because Of
loss Of hope these interests were out Of
the market on the bull side.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
STEEL'S SURPLUS EQUALS
BONDS AND COMMON STOCK

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE market
value Of the common stock OF the Uni-ed
States Steel Corporation, based on the
low price yesterday, was approximately
Sl55, ,0O0, 900
The surplus Of the corporation amounts
TO about S105.OOO.Co0. and the treasury
bonds subject for sale aggregate so. 800. -
600. total Of s145. 600. or within less
than 100000 900 Of the market value OF
the common stock.
1t is pointed out that the Steel Corpor-
alton could, theoretically, use its sur
plus and treasury bonds. and come with
IN a few million dollars OF practically
sweeping the. entire sos, o00. 900 common
stock from the balance sheet.
But II is needless 10 say that any at
tempt TO buy the common stock at cur
rent figures for the purpose OF retiring
the shares, would result in failure.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
MANY NEGROES FAVORED
GEORGIA PROHIBITION

NEW YORK, Aug H-An address
which, IN view OF the recent prohibition
agitation in Georgia, interested its hear
ers, was delivered in Calvary Baptist
Church by William D. Upshaw, editor of
the Golden Age, Of Georgia. and vice
president OF The Anti-saloon League OF
that State
one Of the most interesting features Of
the address was Mr.. Upshaws reference
10 the views of the best Of the negro
element IN the South. He said that they
were enthusiastically in favor Of the
elimination OF the saloons. one negro
pastor. the Rev. II. H Proctor. OF At
lanta, said before the legislative com
mittee that the prohibition measure
would make better servants, less Grim
inals, and greater peace between the
races.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
.CORTELYOU READY
TO EASE MARKET
Secretary Does Not Think
Market Stringent EX-
Cept on Street.

Although no authoritative announce
ment has been received at the Treasury
Department. It is the impression among
high officials that Secretary Cortelyou.
now at his summer home. in Long
Island. contemplates coming to the re-
lief Of the money market just as soon
as the larger Eastern cities feel press
ure from the crop-moving centers of
the West.
Complaints of a growing stringency in
the money market are not treated seri-
ously by Treasury Department officials.
They say there is no sign of distress
in the financial sky outside stock man
ipulation in Wall Street
Secretary CortelyOu could direct the
deposit Of S27,O00.O00 in public depOsitories
and leave a Treasury working balance
of $50 100000. Then there are still out
standing per cent bonds to the aggre-
gate value of so. 900. 600 which were due
and payable July l. They draw no in
terest beyond that date This is an in
ldication that monev is not tight among
the holders Of these bonds.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
PORTUGAL DROPS
PASSPORT RULE

Charles Page Bryan. American minis
ter 10 Portugal. has reported to the
State Department that. until recently,
foreigners visiting Portugal were re-
quired to present passports and TO pay
heavy embarkation fees before being al
lowed to leave by sea. These regula-
tons were a short time ago modified by
a decree dated April q. by which pass
ports are not required for foreigners en-
tering or leaving Portugal. except when
international treaties and conventions
are to the contrary, or grave circum-
stances Of public order demand II.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

Wall Street is not inclined TO place
much faith in the dispatches from the
West, which state, with much elabora-
ition Of detail. that James ]. HiT and
those associated with him in the Great
Northern, lost their grip on Northern
Pacific.
The directors Of the Canadian Pacific
railway Company have declared the
regular serni-annual dividends of 2 per
cent on the preferred and per cent
ION the common stocks. payable Octo-
her l. A bonus Of II to 1 per cent out
of proceeds Of land sales viii also be
paid on the Common stock on October /.
Cablegrams received are TO the effect
Hhst there i no danger or financial
trouble in Berlin. and that sentiment
there has improved greatly.
Directors Of the sloss-Sheffeld Steel
ond Iron Company have declared the
regular quarterly dividend Of IL per
cent on the common stock, payable Au-
gust 81.
The report of the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company for the fscal year
ended June 81 Indicated an increase IN
gross earnings OF S10.547,770, and an in
crease In net earnings of $3.50, 996.
For some reason or other, the belief
IS entertained in certain quarters that
Some of the investment holdings OF
United States Steel preferred have been
coming out of late. The action Of this
Issue, which sold of when the common
rallied, may account for the feeling in
Ahe matter.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET
HAS POOR COMM UNICATI0N

CHICAGO. Aug. 1.-THE wheat mar
het opened better on better foreign ad-
vices, good export sales and dry
weather in the Northwest. Commission
houses we're free buyers. although they
admitted that their communication with
country customers was very poor.
Prices were up lzGB ct the opening,
and the general tendency was firm.
Corn was also strong with plenty Of
buying. and the opening from a to =
higher. Lack Of moisture, small re-
ceipts. and poor reports of stocks were
the features Oats we're strong under
the same conditions.
Opening prices: Wheat. September,
S47s0S5. Corn, September. 537sQ54 oats,
September, 437sEl44.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
PERSIAN MINISTER
OFF FOR MEXICO

General Morteza, the Persian minister
70 the United States and Mexico, will
leave tomorrow for the latter country
for the purpose Of officially acquainJ-
ing that government Of the recent coro-
nation of the Shah. He called at the
State Department today 10 take mis-
leave.
General Morteza will 20 across the
country visiting the Yellowstone Park
and several places on the Pacific coast
before proceeding south to Mexico City,
where he expects 10 be AT the time Sec
retary Of State Root makes his visit 70
President Diaz.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
KOREAN CROWN PRINCE
NAMED BY JAPAN

H. Percival Dodge. the American
charge d'affaires at Tokyo. today cabled
the State Department that his imperial
highness. Un Prince Yong, was nomi-
mated crown prince Of Korea on the 7th
inst. This information was given out
by the japanese foreign office.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
COTTON MARKET OPENS,
UNDERT0NE IRREGULAR

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE trade at
the opening of the local cotton market
this morning was quiet and the under
tone irregular. prices being two points
lower to six points higher Yesterdays
late buyers were moderate sellers on
continued nervousness in financial cir
cles. and easier late cables from Liver
POOL.
Opening prices:
September. 1154d11.55: October. Il. .O6d
1907; November. 120e, December. L. .lSlt
1913; January. 12.26d1227; February,
l227@12.S; March, 1874; April, I2.Si;
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
HEDGINGl

An interesting cautiousness in spec
ulative matters is noticeable among
publishers. A well-known firm an
nounces two new books-"The In
vader" and The House Of Defense 81
This is hedging with a vengeance
London Tribune
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
Notes and Personals.

The funeral OF Mrs. Mary McCucn
will be held from Grace Protestant
Episcopal Church tomorrow afternoon al
3 o'clock. Tho Rev. Edgar Carpenter,
the rector. Will conduct the funeral
services, and the burial viii be made
IN the Methodist Protestant Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14

The Alexandria Athletic Associations
baseball nine will cross bats with the
Del Ray nine at the old fair grounds
Friday afternoon. on Saturday the
Alerandrians viii play a game on the
old fair grounds with the D0lphins, Of
Baltimore
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
Summer Resorts.

The Times conducts a complete
Resort Bureau, where every atten-
ton will be given persons desi-ous
of obtaining information concerning
Resorts throughout the country. The
service is free.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
Edison Files Suit.

Thomas A. Edison, the inventor.
through his attorneys, Church & Church,
filed mandamus proceedings yesterday.
against Thomas Moore. of this city, for
the alleged infringement of new and use
full improvements on the photographic
camera, on which he claims to have let
ters patent.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14

Settlements aud philanthropies in our
large cities" will be the subject tonight
of the sixth OF series Of lectures given
on the roof of the Y. NJ. g. A. bv DR.
Bushnell, director Of the Progress City
Fairgrounds.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
A WAGER.

sappy-she has the prettiest mouth in
the world.
Chappy-Oh. 1 don't know. Ia put
nine up against it.LSeptember Smart
The Washington times., 1907-08-14

The Rev. Dr. Fisher. pastor Of the
Paptist Church here, left Alexandra to
day TO attend the annual meeting Of the
baptist Association. which Will con-
yene at Marshall. Va, today.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
CAPITAL TRACTION
BROKE SIX POINTS
Good Recovery on Wash
ington Gas Stock With
Determined Buying.

Another sensation was sprung at the
local stock board today. And it all
came so Unexpectedly that members and
others are still asking what IT all means.
Through all the trouble which has been
visited upon the stock market during
the last few exciting days Capital Trac-
ton has been the one bright particular
stock which had stood stanchly up,
showing no evidence of any pressure
to sell While no great amount Of trad
ing has taken place, the small lots
brought to the market readily corn
manded 49, and the bid has stood firmly
pegged around 13O for goodly quantities
Today all was changed. and on the SELL
ing Of 300 shares the price rapidly broke
TO 127, at which the last sale was re-
corded. though the closing price showed
that further selling could only be made
at a further expense OF values. About
month ago the price was lifted 70 IsS
in few days. and has now receded be-
low the starting point at that time.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14

Mrs Julia A Scrivencr. wife Of Frank
A ScTiVener. Is dead at her home in
North Pitt street Mrs. SCrivener was
sixty-one years Of age. is survived by
her husband and two sons
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
LOCAL MENTION.
If You Would Better the Health

of the entire family. use Schneider's
Malt Bread. Its health virtue Is appre-
ciated by all who have tried it. Specify
"Schneider s. in every order. Grocers.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14

The State corporation commission has
granted A charter to the Federal Agency
Company, Of Rosslyn. Alexandra coun-
". The officers are G. L. Campbell
Of Falls Church. president: II. c. Meade
OF Washington. vice president; s H
Takes, OF Washington. secretary and
treasurer. The capital stock Is placed
az from 81 900 70 $1,000. and the objects
are TO do business IN real estate
The Washington times., 1907-08-14

Clerk Of the Alexandra courts, y. s.
Greenavsy, is in Baltimore spending a
part OF his vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
Fresh Fruit Used

IN all our ice cream. Rosenfelds, s12 II
ne. Phone Lincoln 1908. Order now.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
Hnnnarian GYpsY Orehestra AZ

Park Hotel Summer Garden. RathskelIer.
n. Y. Ave. and I1tb st F. Endres. Prop
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
TREASURY STATEMENT.

Today's Treasury statement: Receipts,
s., ,25s, ,5ss; expenditures, s., ,9Oo, 900.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14

Maurice Parker left Alexandra this
morning for Colonial Beach 70 spend a
few days.
The Washington times., 1907-08-14
Y. M. c. A. Lecture Tonight

Shiny. oil, muddy skin made fair by Satin
skin cream and Satin skin powder 25c.