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Fluctuations in Prices Attained
the Sensational Today.
TURBULENT PROCEEDINGS
Volume of Transactions Reached
Tremendous Aggregate.
REACTION AFTER MIDDAY
Led by Breaks in American Smelling
and National Lead-Americans
Firm in London.
TURBULENT PROCEEDINGS
REACTION AFTER MIDI.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, August THE proceed
fngs upon the stock exchange today were
OF an unusually turbulent character The
volume of transactions reached a tremen-
dous aggregate. and the fluctuations in
prices were little short of sensational. Up
to the noon hour the trading had with a
few occasions of reaction, shown an ag-
gressively strong tone, and advances
which in the cases of American Smelling
and National Lead were in excess of seven
points were scored. Elsewhere gains of
one. two and three points were fairly
common.
Shortly after midday both American
Smelling and National Lead suffered ex-
tremely severe reactions. and the breaks
in those stocks had the effect of thor
oughly unsettling the remainder of the
market. Explanations of the downward
movement In Smelling and Lead were as
vague and indefinite as have been the
reasons for the preceding striking rise in
both stocks.
In fact. notwithstanding the magnitude
of the days transactions and the wide
range of fluctuations which was recorded,
II was we'll nigh impossible to adduce any
but technical reasons for the striking
characteristics of the days market There
was at all events little or nothing in the
news of the morning or in the develop
ments during the course of the day of
much Importance. either one way or an
other.
Americans Firm in London.
American stocks were exceptionally firm
in the London market. but foreign houses
were again sellers on balance in the local
dealings. Such an advance as has taken
place in stocks since the early part of
the week was naturally calculated to in
duce exceedingly heavy profit-realizing
sales. and apparently there was enough
simultaneous liquidation of this descrip-
ton as to lead to the noteworthy and
somewhat disconcerting results noted in
the days transactions.
Money market circumstances were quite
unaltered and not the faintest interest
appeared to be taken in the prospect for
tomorroWS bank statement. Following
upon the general reaction in prices of the
early afternoon, the market moved very
1rregularly during the remainder of the
business session. Rallies and reactions
followed upon one another in quick sue
cession. and without any apparent reason
other than the temporary excess of buy
Ing or selling orders in one stock or an
other.
At the same time it was again the case
that at the days best prices the highest
figures reached on the current upward
movement were recorded. 1t would serve
no particular purpose to comment upon
the movement in any particular stocks
other than those previously mentioned
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THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, August THE cotton
market opened steady at an advance of
2a7 points with the active months SELL
ing at practically the high figures of yes
terday on higher cables and covering by
some Of yesterdays later sellers, not
withstanding favorable weather reports
During the middle of the morning prices
were or points off from the best under
realizing. Offerings were comparatively
light. however, and while nervous the
undertone reflected increasing confidence.
Later In the forenoon the market be-
came active and somewhat excited stop
loss orders being uncovered above 9.75 for
October in sufficient volume to rush that
month up to 9.S3. or Il points net higher.
while later positions sold to 10 points
higher. After the forced covering had
been accomplished the market eased off,
but continued very nervous at midday,
when prices were to points net higher
on the active months and "a points net
higher on August. the latter position be-
ing influenced by a demand from shorts
Spot cotton, quiet; middling uplands,
1890; middhng gulf, Ills.
Estimated receipts at the ports today
5000 bales. against ABB last week and
1.242 last year. For the week. $4,000
bales. against 26,355 bales last week and
Today's receipts at New Orleans, 37s
bales. against 40 bales year ago. At
Houston. 1.491 bales, against 1924 bales
last year.
Futures opened steady. August. go
bid: September 90: October, 975; De-
cember, 9.42; January. 9.39
Liverpool Cotton Prices,
LIVERPOOL, August 7-Closing: Cot
ton-Spot quiet; prices four points higher:
American middling. fair, 6S6: good mid
ding. $50: middling. 626; low middling.
SIS: good ordinary. $50: ordinary, 40
The sales of the day were 5000 bales, of
which 800 were for speculation and ex-
port. and included 400 American. Re
ceipts. 1000 bales, including 800 American
Futures opened quiet and steady and
closed steady. American middling e. O.
c., August. $50; August September.
5.501: SUPERINTENDENT. $40: October
November. 5.22: November December
516: Overwhelmingly. 5.13: January
February. 5.1112; February-Mareh. 512A !;
March April. 51S11: April May, 514; May
June. 5.14I.
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The World of
Finance and Trade
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished by w b. Hibbs & Co.. bank
ers and brokers. Hibbs building. members
New York Stock Exchange Washington
Stock Exchange and Chicago Board OF
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FINANCIAL.

Temptations easily over
come the man who carries
his wealth in his pocket.
Usually at the end of a year
man is no better off than
at the start.
The thrifty and progress
sive man transacts his at
fairs by check. He avoids
temptations to spend, dis
counts his bills. has COM
plete record of his expendi-
lures.
Home Savings Bank.
9TH and Mass. Ave. NV.
Branches:
/: 9TH and II SITS. NE.
|! 436 9TH st. S.W.
Under L. s. Treasury Supervision
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CURB QUOTATIONS.

Quotations furnished by f. +. Hutton & Co..
members New York Stock Exchange; G. Bowie
Chapman, manager, 1901 f st. NV
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Liverpool Cotton Prices
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO. August :. = Commission
houses sold wheat heavily at the opening
on cooler weather in the northwest and a
decline of over Id at Liverpool. Septem-
Der opened u to q lower. at 94l. to 94A,
and declined to "a.
September corn opened Zee lower at 10
but on covering rallied sharply to IS
September oats opened IL to Ac higher
AT Az to 4I9s declined to 471sa47h, and
rallied to the opening figures.
September pork opened ~ to I5c lower
at 1890 to 1874; lard. T11c down. at go
and ribs Sc lower. at S.92k.
On the government report showing de-
terioration of the spring wheat crop. Sep
TENDER advanced later to 96A. A reaction
followed on profit taking but the close
was firm, with September haM up at
35&a%.
September corn touched 761s. and closed
firm. 12c over yesterday. at IS. The gov
eminent showing practically no change
in crop conditions had no effect
Close-Wheat: September, 95ssa95s4 De-
cember. 9I7s: May. 1O2.
Corn: September. IS: December. 647s:
May. 64A.
Oats: September. As; December ASA i;
Pork: September. l5.52.s; October.
15.6a1a: January. 162Tla
Lard: September. 3471a; October. 9.55;
January, $50.
Ribs: September. $50; October. 900;
January, SPY
Rye: Cash. IS.
Barley: Cash. 6la66.
Timothy: September 800
Clover: Nominal.
Liverpool Grain Prices.
LIVERPOOL, August T.-Wheat-Spot
firm: No. . red western winter. Is Sd
No. 1 California. as ll1sd; futures barely
steady: September, as o1sd December. Is
sad. Corn-Spot strong; prime American
mixed. IS 4d; futures quiet; September.
h Tad.
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BERLIN, August 7.-Exchange on Lon
don, 20 marks. 39h pfennigs for checks.
Discount rates-Short bills. 3h per cent;
thre north bills. 2B per cent.
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THE FOREIGN BANKS.

Paris, August 7.-Three per cent rentes
96 francs 40 centimes for the account.
Exchange on London. % francs IA CEN
times for checks.
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Washington Stock Exchange.

Saskatchewan call. IL o'clock noon-Capital
Traction IS. 81. 900 at 112I..
66la.
Lanston Monofype. 100 at IL, 10 at liz.
National Savings and Trust, at 1872. at 1872
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NOTICE Is HERERY GIVEN THAT A SPE.
risl meeting Of the Stockholders ~ the Auto
matte Suction and Force Drsfi Go. will he held
on September 4. 1905. al pm. az - Met
zerott bldg. lilo r St. Washington. ID. c.
for tho purpose of voting upon resolutions fur
the sale and transfer Of Its patent patent
rights. etc. By order 81 the president
q. W BEASLEY President
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BANKRUPTCY COURT-Justice Barnard.
In re Anacostia Brick Company; rule on
allie ged bankrupt, returnable August 2S.
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J. HOLLOWAY.
FOWLER BILL FOUGHT BY DEMO
Gratis.
Gratis

Continued from Page One)
the bill to secure the loan of emergency cur
rency notes
Banks are not permitted to loan great
er amount than seven times their capital and
surplus. This provision will force banks to
enlarge their capital in proportion to their
loans, thus better protecting depositors
"Banks having on deposit the money Of the
government are required to pay interest on
such deposits.
The bill provides plan by which the
banks may organize and by paying small
tax create guarantee fund to pay all losses
to depositors sustained by the failure of
banks.
The minority members Of the committee
commend the bill herewith presented as being
practical, conservative and safe, and believe
it comes much nearer adjusting the financial
situation than any other measure submitted. -
Aldrich Bill Will Probably Pass.
Despite the action of the house committee
on banking and currency, it seems to be as
sured that the Aldrich bill will be passed If
any financial legislation is enacted. The bill
IS sure to go through the senate, as the lead
ers in the finance committee claim to have
the votes of enough democrats to overcome
the opposing republicans. It will probably
be put through the house under the party
lash.-Atlanta Constitution
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there nominated, are invited to participate
in the selection of delegates. This call is
therefore issued to the Peoples Party Execu-
tive Committee, and to such other Populists
as wish to meet with said Committee, to as.
semble in the Senate Chamber at the State
Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia, on March "A,
1908, at 10 o'clock, a. M, for the purpose
Of selecting said delegates and to transact
such other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
j. J. HOLLOWAY,
Chairman State Committee.
J. E. BODENHAMER,
Secretary State Committee
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PAuE F'Oyh


Jap War Threat
Japan threatens to declare war on China
unless the Chinese government shall release
Immediately the japanese steamship Tatsu,
which was seized on February on suspicion
of bringing arms and ammunition for the rev.
dictionaries.
Anarchists Want Alfonso.
Anarchists Of Barcelona are growing in
boldness. They placarded the walls of the
Alfonso on March II. Placards were torn
down by policemen.
Graves Leaves American.
John Temple Graves has resigned from The
New York American to devote his entire time
to the lecture platform.
Naval Strength Doubled.
The strength Of the Japanese navy is double
what it was when she began war with Russia.
Japan now has total of 204 fighting ships.
Financial Panic in Japan
From Osaka and other japanese centers
come reports Of heavy failures and bank pan
les, on account of financial stringency.
The Chinese continue to complain of the
japanese tricks in Manchuria, such as open
ing and OBTAINING the Chinese mails on va
rious pretexts The Japs are fortifying the
Pescadores Islands.
Japan Tries Embezzlers.
Because Utah did not have the money to
bring back two embezzlers from Japan, the
Mikado's government tried and convicted the
offenders and then paid Utah for forwarding
aff1davits in the case. The culprits had fed
to Japan from Brigham City, Utah, with
$4,000 belonging to rs Japanese laborers.
Populist Call Issued
Chairman Holloway and Secretary Boden-
hamer, of the state populist executive COM
mittee, have issued call to all who believe
in populist principles, to meet in Atlanta
March "a, 1908
Alfonso Notified.
King Alfonso was notified of plan to as
sassinate him. Barcelona placarded with
threats by revolutionaries to attack king when
he visits city.
Great Discovery.
Prof Slipher, at the Lowell observatory,
Flagstaff, Arizona, finds water on the planet
Mars.
T.oh Sc
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Georgia Populists to Meet.

By direction of the National Committee Of
the Peoples Party in conference with other
reform DodleS, convention was called to
meet In St. Louis, Missouri, on April 2, 1908,
for the purpose of nominating candidates for
the offices of President and Vice President Of
the United States
Under said call, all who believe in our n,in-
ciples, as set forth in our platform, and who
are willing to support the ticket then and
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-03-12
Populist News.

Allen G. Thurman label, son of Hon. John
O. label of Toledo, Ohio, answered the last
summons recently. He was twenty-five years
OF age, young man of much promise,
prominent church worker educated for the
law, and student of political economy. Hon.
John O. label is one of the leading Populists
Of Michigan.
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THE JEFFERsONlAN

the prediction that the labor organizations
would be heard from in the impending cam
paign.
School Destroyed by Fire
Scores of children were killed and hundreds
injured, many fatally in fire which de-
stroyed the public school building at Colling-
wood, near Cleveland, Ohio.
There were two exits in the building that
were available and one of these was used sue
cessfully by the children, but the other soon
became choked with the little folks, who mad
ly dashed for the open.
The frightened and panic-stricken children
turned to escape by windows and other means
that could be found Escape was cut off by
the flames by this time and they had spread
throughout the rooms. The building was Of
brick, yet this did not retard the progress
of the flames.
In few minutes the lower floor fell, pre-
cipitating scores Of children into the basement
among the burning embers. The scene about
the building was heartrending
South Needs Cattle
On February 20 the department Of agricul-
tue issued a twenty-eight-pa illustrated
bulletin entitled, "Experiments in Beef Pro-
duction in Alabama" by Director J. F. Dug
gar, of the Alabama experiment station, and
W. f. Ward, scientific assistant, the work hay
ing been done before Director Duggar turned
over the work to Prof. Dan T. Gray, now in
charge. The bulletin is the result of three
years cooperation with the Alabama expert
ment station in steer feeding, and covers in
comprehensive manner tests of differ
ent feeding methods in use by Alabama stock
men or considered worthy of trial in that sec
ton. This is the first bulletin published bv
the bureau giving results obtained as d.
rect result of the appropriation for expert
ments in animal breeding and feeding in CO.
operation with state agricultural experiment
stations.
Populist News.
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the prediction that the labor organizations
would be heard from in the impending cam
paign.
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Alfonso Notified.

King Alfonso was notified of plan to as
sassinate him. Barcelona placarded with
threats by revolutionaries to attack king when
he visits city.
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Populist Call Issued.

Chairman Holloway and Secretary Boden-
hamer, of the state populist executive COM
mittee, have issued a call to all who believe
in populist principles, to meet in Atlanta
March "a, 1908.
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Roosevelt as Laborer's Friend.

Samuel Gompers, Of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, when he appeared before the
senate committee on judiciary to urge the pas
sage Of the Pearre bill, expressed confidence
that President Roosevelt sincerely sympathizes
"with all our people," and added: 81 have
reason to believe that the president is not
thoroughly informed as to the real remedy for
the cause of complaint Mr. Gompers made
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-03-12
Great Discovery.

Prof. Slipher, at the Lowell observatory,
Flagstaff Arizona finds water on the planet
Mars.
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Jap War Threat.

Japan threatens to declare war on China
unless the Chinese government shall release
Immediately the japanese steamship Tatsu,
which was seized on February on suspicion
of bringing arms and ammunition for the rev.
dictionaries.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-11
Wool Warehouse Committee.

Cheyenne, wyo.-It Is announced at
the headquarters OF the National Wool
Growers Association here that rs n
result Of the recent meeting in Salt
Lake City, Utah. the association will
send q committee east to investigate
the several sites offered the sheepmen
for their wool warehouses. The itin-
erary has not been arranged. but as
the committee was instructed to make
the trip during the second week In Oc-
tober. 1t is expected that sheepmen
will gather In Denver October 4th. and
be prepared to hear any propositions
the Denver chamber OF commerce may
care to submit Monday, October 9Th.
From Denver the committee will go
to st. Joseph. Omaha. st. Paul, Min
neapolis and Chicago.
The committee from the national as
sociation will be assisted by one COM
mitteeman from each OF the state wool
growers associations, and as there are
no less than twenty state organiza-
tions afiliated with the national, II is
expected the Joint committee viii
number not less than twenty-five
prominent wool growers. This joint
committee will be empowered to Sc
lect a site. organize the storage COM
pany and in every manner inaugurate
.he wool storage movement.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-11
A SIMPLE SAFEGUARD IN BUYING
PAINT.

Everybody should know how simple
and easy it is to avoid all uncertainty
in buying paint materials. There are
many so-called white leads on the
market, which contain chalk, zinc,
barytes. and other cheap adulterants.
Unless the property owner takes ad-
vantage of the simple means Of pro-
lection afforded him by reliable white
lead manufacturers. he runs great risk
of getting an inferior and adulterated
white lead.
1t is to protect the paint-buyer
against fraud and adulteration that
National Lead Company. the largest
makers Of genuine Pure White Lead.
place their famous Dutch Boy Paint
err" trademark on every keg Of their
product, an absolute guarantee Of its
purity and quality. Anyone who wants
TO make a practical test of white lead.
and who wants a valuable free book
about painting. should address Ma
tional Lead Company, Woodbridge
Bldg, New York, and ask for test
equipment.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-11
GENERAL NEWS.

1t is stated that Senator Foraker of
Ohio has announced his intention TO
take he stump for Taft.
Hundreds of thousands OF people
turned out to welcome the visiting
Americans Of the Atlantic fleet on its
arrival at Melbourne.
Mrs. w. l.. Gilman OF Roxbury. Mass.
was elected national president of the
Woman's Relief Corps at the conve--
tion in Toledo.
At tho Toledo meeting Mrs. Gene
We've Longfield OF Chicago was elected
national president of the Ladies' of the
G. a. r. after n spirited contest Mrs.
Catherine Ross OF Denver was elected
treasurer.
The so-called antl-bucket shop law
which wac enacted by the last lcgisla.
'ture and approved by Governor
Hughes. went into operation September
1st in New York city. Charles II. Ba.
deau, president Of the Consolidated
Stock exchange. said that as a result
of the new law the exchange expects
a considerable increase in business.
At a banquet in Strausburg Sunday
Emperor William in proposing toast.
said: 81 rejoice to be able to express
to you my deepest conviction that the
peace OF Europe is not in danger"
It is expected that William II. Taft
will make a travelling campaign during
the month OF October, devoting his time
principally to those states which the
national committee consider doubtful.
Architects of the new Grand Cen
tral station. New York city, have CON-
pleted plans and estimates for that
structure. The total cost of building
at the terminals on Forty.secopl street
will reach $20.000.000.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-11
POINTER BY THE PIckPocKET.
Best Method for the Protection Of q
Diamond Stud.

IAN acquaintance of mine had .
queer experience the other day." said
a man who has not much faith In any,
thing. "A short time ago he was in
troduced to pickpocket by friend.
The pickpocket is one OF the best in
the business.
MY friend didn't think anything
more about him. but the other night
he was in o saloon, after he had been
celebrating most of the day. He was
pretty happy and the pickpocket came
in. My friend had diamond stud in
his tie with a screw attachment. The
pickpocket walked up.
"'You may not remember me- he
said. but l met you the other night
with SO and so. Take a bit OF advice
from me. You may loze that sinner
Of yours II you're not careful
Then the pickpocket looked at tho
diamond. He said the screw attach.
ment wouldn't stop n good thief from
getting the diamond. but he could fix
1t. He ished around In his pockets
and produced rubber band. which he
tied around the screw.
Now he said. they can only get
your stone by biting 1t on
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-11
FOREST FIRES
IN MINNESOTA
DESTROY THE TOWN OF CHS
HOLM AND DO VAST AMOUNT
OF DAMAGE.
RELIEF TRAINS SENT
THOUSANDS OF ACRES IN FOUR
COUNTIES AND TWO STATES
LAID WASTE.

Duluth, Minn.-The fires which
threatened to devastate the entire
range district have been checked. and
Buhl, GOO people, and Nashwauk, 1,OOo
Inhabitants, which were surrounded by
flames. are safe.
Wrenschall. thirty-five miles north
west of Duluth, is still threatened and
the entire population Of G.OO0 are fight
ing 1t. The flames are within a mile
of the city. .a-..
Small fires are burning all through
the 535-mile district between Hibbing
and Colderain, but no further damage
is anticipated. ILL.,, ~
Chisholm, population 1000. is almost
entirely destroyed. A score Of build
ings in the southern part Of the town
were left standing. ..' F"F
No fatalities attended the conflagra-
tion at Chisholm. The ruined city will
be rebuilt at once.
Relief trains have been pouring in
with aid to the sufferers. A city Of
tents will shelter the eXiled inhabi-
tants temporarily.
The relief committee appointed by
Governor Johnson is taking active
Steps LOT tne TelieI Oi the buIieihS
range people. Chisholm is under mill
tary rule. Company NJ of the Third
regiment. from Hibbing. is guarding
the ruins from looters.
Several hundred settlers in the
burned.over region are refugees in the
range towns and 1000 are homeless In
Chisholm alone.
Conservative estimates OF the loss
caused by the forest fires in northern
Minnesota and In the northwestern
portion of Wisconsin place the total at
$3.510.000. or this amount $1.750.OOO
Is Chisholm's loss.
The strong wind which had driven
the flames before 1t In many timbered
and agricultural districts subsidized
this morning and the thousands OF
homeless people were given n chance
to take stock OF their belongings and
prepare to replace the many burned
farms and settlements and the once
flourishiny town OF Chisholm on the
Mesaba range. sixty-five miles north
Of Duluth.