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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01

This morning Il farmers hacked
their wagonloads of produce up
against the curb at the public mar
ket extending east and south on
the southeast corner of Second and
Stevens. There was not room
enough for all against the allotted
ground and they extended clear to
Third on one side of the block and
to Washington on the other side.
On the Stevens side several were
backed up in front Of residences.
but the residents voiced no COM
plant.
Many of the farmers are advo-
eating second market, to be run
alternately with the present one.
Market Master Happe is boosting
second market. We've shown
the pessimistic ones that q public
market Is success and now we
want a northside market. sug-
gest that we have the market
here three days out of the week
andaou the northside three days.
Then one would not detract from
The other The farmers like the
idea, too. They find 1t lot easier
to dispose of their produce direct
TO the public than 10 commission
men and they are getting better
prices than the commission men
would give.
THE latter have about given up
the idea OF competition. The pub
lie market has been blow to
them, but thousands of people are
profting thereby and the farmers
profit more. too. Even storekeep-
ers buy their fresh goods here now.
And they get the goods cheaper
than from the commission men. SO
they are entirely satisfied"
Mayor Moore and President
Phillips OF the council are In favor
of a northside project and this
morning the mayor suggests that
an entire block which the city owns
near Sinto aud Washington be set
asidehkQr public market purposes.
The tef>R is used partly for the
city yards At there is a larger
space unused W present than Is
now allotted for the public mar
'ket.
Mayor Moore says that there is
doubt as to the city's legal right
10 cover the street TO shelter the
present market II would be neces-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
MESSENGER BOYS GET
NEW PERMITS !

A score or more Of kids Mo
have been making pin money M
messengers. showed up bef1kx
Judge Huneke this afterroon. t4e1
permits having expired. and we58
allowed to continue the work until
Saturday when the permits will bs
extended. Isl.
These 'mercuries' enjoy especial
privileges which the other yosnit.
sters envy. cause the measenHef'
boy can stay out late at night an
don't have to go home at o'cloc]k
like the others. i
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
PUBLIC MARKET FRUIT
CLOSELY INSPECTED

Fruit Inspector Crowell is pay
Ing close attention to the fruit
brought in by farmers for sale on
the public market. Mr. crowell, lis
on hand every day and inspects all
the loads OF apples and other
fruits offered for sale. Several
hundred apples with the coddling
moth present have already been
condemned. This morning six
more boxes We're condemned aud
sent TO the crematory,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01

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nds :. nas.a, c.s.Is ssk;s. ~ Z, J, ,z.s
turas FOR ,hs .tse, hrid.s ,,<fifs.,;sI,,.
Noe oddad ,n,srset IL stna '.;sns,S vs{s
rarsv iuase Tnr,,a, =. :, NO. 4 90. y
heads this petition t1dav' efSaJ
that he had nothing III Nv III 4 81 |
snonso TO tha aspersioins ! n q 4
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01

The, only drawback the
public market is meeting is
the Inconvenience OF but
one location to serve the
entire city.
II a market site we're
added for the northside and
another out toward Union
park for the eastern part of
town the public market
proposition in this city
would be most satisfactorily
solved.
There seems to be moth
ing to prevent such expan-
sion aud everything in its
favor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
DEATH TO SMALLPOX

DR.. M. B. Grieve, city health of
ficer, today received bulletin on
smallpox issued by the Seattle
board of health. The bulletin has
received DR.. Grieve's endorsement
and commentator. The chief
point brought out In the bulletin is
that "as soon as universal vaccina-
ton is established smallpox will
ceaSe
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
TAFT AND FORAKER
MAKE PEACE

MIDDLE BASS ISLAND. Sept. /,
1T was announced today that Taft
will spend Sunday at the home OF
Senator Foraker when he goes to
Sandusky to make labor adj
dress. Peace between the two
men is considered restored.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
FUNERAL or JERRY SMITH.

The funeral services Of the late
Jerry Smith. an old time section
foreman Of the Great Northern,
who died at the Sacred Heart hos.
pital, will be held at Our Lady of
Lourdes church. Father yerhagen
officiating, at 8 a. m. tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
ADMIRAL GLASS
NEAR DEATH

\ FASO ROBLES. Cal, Sept IL
Rear Admiral Glass, retired former
commander Of the Pacific fleet, is
here with his family as last re-
strt to save his ebbing life. Two
months ago he was stricken with
stomach trouble at his home in
Berkeley. An operation was neces-
sary then to save his life.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01

York's headquarters detective bu-
reau endorses the theory that eli.
garet smoking is conducive to
crime. Fully 5 per cent of the
people we arrest are cigaret
fiends." he says, I've notice this
for years. 1t Is so now that we
expect to find nicotine stains
upon the fingers of everyone we
arrest. There is pretty close
connection between crime and ci-
garets. They Play havoc with the
nerves.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
INSPECTOR RESIGNS TO
GO TO HARVARD

A. T.. Meyers, city milk inspector,
will resign soon and go to Harvard
to finish his medical education.
While he has ben employed as
health inspector, Mr. Meyers has
proven an interchangeable worker and
is we'll liked by the members of the
board of health. His successor has
not been selected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01

The shrewdest crook, however.
Is not cigaret smoker. The fiends
usually are depraved Weddings,
nervous, visionary. and magma
tive; likely to do desperate deed
upon the slightest provocation. II
isn't that every man who smokes Is
depraved, but that most depraved
men and women smoke cigarets.
Many come in with nerves so shot
TO pieces that they would almost
&c insane II deprived Of their dope
sticks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
TWENTY THREE
LOST At SEA

LONDON, Sept. 1.-The British
schooner Amazon was wrecked off
the port of Labotte, coast of Wales,
today Twenty-three members of
the crew were drowned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
SHELDON HAS A SWEEP

OMAHA, Sept. 1.-The first
state wide primary was held in
Nebraska today with prospects Of
heavy vote. Governor Sheldon
has no opposition FOR denomination.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
GETTING READY FOR AFRICA

fOYSTER BAY. Sept, ARMED
with rifles, shotguns and cartridge
belts, Kermit Roosevelt left here
toda y for practice preparatory to
the African expedition. With guides
he will penetrate the widest parts
OF the Maseba range.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01

NEW YORK.. Sept. 1.--Q -
marest, passenger on a sapef ~
a New Hampshire and Sew lel.
ford line was seriously lpjnreN ~
day when the vessel ,k0ilided with
j. Pierpont Inorganic Yacht cnrsalr4
on Long Island. The root ef IN
steamer fell on pemarest. WHIP Y
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01

The straw baIIo1ng now
conducted on Riverside by
the Cowles papers Is so
thoroughly representative
that a straw voter may
boost his favorite candidate
as often as he cares to walk
around the block and back
again. Great business, Ell?
q q . q = q q 4 q 4 4 q q q
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
LABOR DAY IN OREGON

SALEM, Ore, Sept. 1.-The gov
ernor today issued the usual Labor
day proclamation. setting the date
September 7, 1908.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
TRY TO LYNCH WHOLE
FAMILY of F|REBuCS

DIES MONIES, N. NJ. Sept. L.
Following narrow escape from
lynching. Julia Moon Is confined
in jail at Clayton today with the
family of William South, whom she
implicated by a confession that he
ired three stores and the Central
hotel here today when 80 guests
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01

were nearly burned to death.
The girl declared South wanted
the fire started TO set insurance on
his property After hearing the
story an attempt Was made by citl-
.aens to lynch South, his wife and
the girl The sheriff spirited them
away,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-01
BRAKEMAN DENIES
CHARGE OF ROBBERY

William Boyd, the brakeman who
was taken into custody by Deputy
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11
Now York AIIninE stocks.

NEW YORK. Dec. lo.-clOsins quotations
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11

Articles.l open.I High. Low. Close Yes'y.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11
TERMS OF FEDERAL COURT
one viii Begin at North Platte jan
nary 4, Another at Grand Island
January IL.

The January term OF the federal court
Will convene at North Platte January l.
with Judge W. II. Munger presiding. The
criminal cases set for trial there are: The
United States against S. H Bowers, charged
with making a false pension affidavit The
United States against Timothy Murphy,
alias Thomas Haley, charged with post
office robbery. The United States against
Charles Brown, charged with pOstoffice
robbery. The United States against Joseph
Maticka, charged with stealing government
property. The United States against Will
liam H. Herrick, charged with retailing
LIQUOR without government license.
A civil case will also be tried In the case
OF the United States against Arthur Abbott
to compel the removal OF fences from pub
lie lands.
January u the federal courts will con-
vene at Grand Island for the trial OF A
b. Beers, charged with passing counterfeit
money. Three land cases will also be tried
at Grand Island. The defendants are:
Frank W.. Ashmsn. charged with perjury;
H. q. Mcdonald. w. II. Mcdonald and
Maurice p. Daniels. for conspiracy in land
matters.
United States District Attorney Goss will
have charge OF the trial OF the criminsl
cases and Assistant Attorney General s, X.
Rush will assist in the prosecution of the
land cases at Grand Island.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11
GUN SHOT, WOMAN SCREAM
Strange Sounds and sights in North
Part of City Arouse Several
Residents.

A pistol shot and the scream OF q
woman heard by several residents near
Eighteenth and Grace streets. v
caused a number of people living In the
neighborhood to believe a crime OF some
sort was committed or attempted about II
o'clock Wednesday night.
Mrs. Robert Smith. wife OF District Clerk
Smith. who lives at 1870 North Eighteenth
street, heard the scream, followed by a
shot. Evidence was found that two men
had run through Mr.. Smiths yard some
time during the night Christ Jaeger. 1883
Grace street, heard the shot and saw what
ne believes TO be the flash OF the gun. He
also saw a man running Town the street.
He called to the man 20 stop, but he did
not obey. He describes he man as OF
slender build. Several OF tbs nsighbon
heard the shot.
No trace Of q crime can be found around
the neishborhOOd. The police a been
notified.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11
new YORK STOCKS AND BONDS
Market Continues to Be Largely One
Of Specislties.
HARTMAN PACIFICs ACTIVE
Advance Due Largely to Favorable
Report of Union Pacific Earn
inEs-Metal IndustriaIs
show strength.

NEW YORK. Dec. 10-The stock market
today continued to be largely one Of spe-
~cialties- The Hartman Pacifics were
pushed forward into prominence again. but
even these usually influential leaders did
not revive any animation In the dealings
in the high grade stocks, which in common
practice predominant in the dealings.
The special strength OF the Harrlman's
was connected with the showing Of the an
nual report OF the Union Pacific and its
striking exhibit Of the vast and complicated
activities OF this powerful instrument OF
ployed was shown beyond dispute by the
figures presented. The reduction in the
NoTtbsrn ana HHnrtbnr1 pacific sbsreS he
conversion OF Chicago, Milwaukee and st
Paul common stockholdings into subscrip-
tons for new stock and the increase IN
Illinois Central holdings were items OF
special interest OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The perusal OF the annual report was OF
less influence on the mind Ct the average
speculative follower Of the market than was
the demonstrative buying of the Hartman
and OF other stocks by brokers, credited
with acting for Standard Oil interests. The
openness with which large orders were
executed from these sources was supposed
70 mean a proclamation of confidence in
Filing Of notice with the Interstate Com
merce Commission OF an increase in trans
continental freight rates on January l was
the group. The metal industrials showed
some renewed str~ength-belief that agree
ment Is near on specifications for steel
ralls between the Pennsylvania railroad and
United states Steel corporation was a cheer
Ing factor, as II is believed that the plac-
ing OF orders by the Pennsylvania would
prove a signal for the placing of orders by
the railroads generally. November reports
OF agricultural exports showed a falling
or or over SS,Oo,O0 from the valuation OF
q year ago, but the rush Of commodities to
foreign markets to realize on to meet the
countrys panic necessities was then in full
torce. Time loan rates here were firmer
ana the s~ubtreasury continues to absorb
large sums from the banks without the
payment of subscriptions for the Panama
canal bonds yet figuring in those oper-
atoms. The gold export engagements was
partly responsible for the easy tone of clos
ing Of the market.
Bonds were firm Total sales. par value,
United States bonds were unchanged or
Number Of sales and leading quotations
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11
Wool Market.

BOSTON, Dec. 1O.-WOOL~The local wool
market is experiencing a lull due TO mills
being fairly well stocked and dealers about
cleaned out. Prices remained very firm
and show a still further upward tendency.
The leading DOMESTIC quotations ran, as
follows: Indiana and Missour-Three-
sighths blood; SF~a2sc?Naarter blood, s5qZ7c.
Secured values: 5iTexas-Fine. twelve
months, 6Q62c; fine, six to eight months,
10000; fine, fall, 45g41c- California
Northern, 52d53c; middle county, 43946c;
southern, 8Gssc: fallfree, 4O34Sc. Oregon
Eastern, No. l stapiec 69q6Sc; eastern cloth
Fine staple, 6a96Sc; fine medium staple,
ing, 4Sq50c; valley, No. j, 4594Sc. Territory
57q69c; fin clothing, 56d6sc; fine medium
clothing, 49g62c; half bloods, 54q6sc; three
eighths blood, 52d54o; quarter blood, 40
4oc. Pulled-Extra, 5sd52c; fine A. 5aa65c;
A. supers, 47G6lc.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. l0.-wOOL-Firm; me-
dunn grades. combing and clothing, 1SG23c;
light fine, 151Eglse; heavy fine, 10hG15c;
tub washed, 22d3Ohc,
LONDON, Dec. 10.-WOOL-The offerings
at the wool auction sales today amounted
to 1870 bales. Home and continental buy
ers continued to bid sp~iritedly for good
woods, which were firm. The American de-
mand was not so keen. Fine and medium
cross-breds realized stiff prices, but coarse
as well as heavy merinos were often with
drawn.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11
Metal Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-METAIS -The
London tin market was firm with spot
quoted at G132 Is I'd and futures at Ella IS.
Locally the market was quiet. but higher
in sympathy with the foreign advance, with
spot quoted at S29O0q29.50. Copper had a
further advance in the London market,
although the closing prices were easy and
g little off from the best, with spot at
e3 rs Cd and futures at e64 Is Cd. The To-
cal market was nominally unchanged.
Lake, $4 .25G14.50; electrolytic. S14.O0d14.2 Is,
and casting at A3.S7kq14.l2A Lead was
unchanged at els IS in London. The local
market was weak. but unchanged at A22h
q4.2H. Spelter declined to go lbs Cd in
the london market, but quiet and un-
changed at s. T0d615 locally. The English
iron market was about Sd higher, with
standard foundry quoted at ais I'd, and
market was unchanged. No. l foundry
northern S17.OOd17,5O; No. 2 Northern. SIS Il
Qi725; No. / southern n No. l southern
soft. $17.2617.75.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. l0.-METALS-LAad
lower, A.lEz. Spelter. higher, $5.05.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Features OF the Trading and Closing
Prices ON Board OF Trade.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1O.-wheat prices on
the local exchange f~luctueted violently to-
day over a range of 1bq1Ac, but at the
close were almost Unchanged compared
with yesterdays final quotations, the mar
ket finishing firmer at almost the highest
point OF the day. Corn, oats and provf-
slons also closed firm.
The wheat market was extremely nervous
all day and sentiment In the pit was gen.
orally bearish until late in the session.
when prices advanced sharply on buying
by leading longs and local shorts. The
TO Tc lower. With the May delivery show
ing the greatest weakness. Toward the
middle OF the day and after several slight
sinking spells the market became almost
demoralized as a result OF general selling
inspired BY liquidation by several of the
bull leaders. Within a very few minutes
was checked only by the effort OF big
holders who quit selling temporarily and
the day This resulted in prices advanc-
ranged between a.06 and sL07% and July
on May were at Sn1 n.STtSa67% and O on iuiy
at ss%c. Cash wheat was in better demand
and held firm; Export business was more
ported worked for the day. The Missouri
crop report made the acreage sown to
winter wheat in that state 10000 acres less
than sown In the government report and
the condition was 70 compared with 30. the
governments On the other hand,
the Kansas report raised the goyernment,s
estimate OF yield for that state by 10000
bushels and made the condition s6, against
80 as shown by the governments. Clear
ances Of wheat and flour were equal to
b73,000 bushels. Corn was weak nearly all
day. The market rallied late in the day
In sympathy with the upturn in wheat
and closed firm. with prices unchanged
TO n shade lower, compared with the pre-
vfouS close. Final quotations on May
were GO and on July e2Qs2hc,
ID Oats were weak early In the day and
rallying late In the session. At the sample
tables prices were steady 70 NC lower. FOR
the cash grain. The market closed firm.
with prices M9kc higher, with May al
bSA. gOSSo and July at 47%c.
Provisions We're firm. Prices at the close
were 2lfQ6o to 10ltQ12kc higher.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11

CATTLE-Receipts OF cattle this morning
were only moderate, but still there was
a fair run for a Thursday. Tn market
as a whole did not show any very mate
rial change, prices for the most part being
about steady.
Packers were out in fair season in the
morning and they evidently wanted a few
good killers. The result was that desira-
Bile kinds of. fat steers commanded Just
about the same prices as prevailed on
grades sold that way. Inferior kinds Tere
a little slow. but that has been the case
practically every day this week
What has been said regarding beef steers
would apply in a large degree to the
were in very fair demand and the trade
on that kind was sufficiently active TO
effect a reasonably early clearance.
Feeders of good quality have besn in
active demand all the week and specu-
lators have bought everything desirable In
try demand. As the demand has not
proved as extensive as anticipated a
good many cattle have accumulated in the
hands Of spectators, with the result that
they were not so eager for supplies this
morning. In consequence Of this there
was a decidedly weaker feeling noticeable
even On the very best grades. Common
and inferior kinds were slow. the same as
they have been every day.
Quotations on sheep and lambs: Good to
choice lambs, ts.65T7.Oo; fair to good lambs,
$6.00Q665; feeding lambs, A8Q5.6O; good to
choice, light yearlings, s5SgSB; fair to
yearlings, A.o6a4.5O; good to choice wsthers
A.25946; fair to good wethers, A.0Od
4.25; feeding wethers. $3-50@4W; good
to choice ewes. $LoO6t4.2 5; falr TO good ewes
Ss.@Q40o; feeding ewes H-ocqS.2; culls
and bucks, S.Oo92.M.
PGnraGaNfaffya aalaas
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11

SHEEP-Receipts this morning were very
light, only eight or ten cars being on sale.
AS has been the case every day, the bulk
OF the arrivals consisted OF lambs, while
there were hardly enough sheep in sight
TO talk about. II Is fortunate, however,
that such 10 the case. as the demand At the
present time seems to be largely for lambs,
while the inquiry for fed sheep is less
urgent than usual at this point. As a re-
suit OF the very good demand for fat lambs
the trade was active, with prices i09l5e
sold up TO 800, the highest price paid
since July, when lambs also reached 500.
With that exception IL Is the highest price
paid since May. when s1.& was the top.
Sheep were in fair demand and the few
in sight commanded firm prices. Prac-
tically everything on sale, or at least every
thing IN the way OF desirable killers sold
early In the morning.
There were hardly enough feeders on sale
to talk about, but a few lambs brought
s.. 20. with another bunch at A.76.
Quotations on cattle; Good to choice
corn-fed steers. 3640Q7.25; fair 20 good
corn-fed steers. $5.l06Go; common 70 fair
corn-fed steers, tL0o66.tO; good to choice
range steers. B.E86W; fair TO good range
steers, Aood46O: good to choice oorn-fed
cows and heifers, Aoo4A@; good 20 choies
grass cows and helfers. sS.So84.35i fair TO
common to fair grass cows and heifers,
feeders, H.BoGsS; fair TO good stocksrs
and feeders, 07504-50; common 10 fair
stockers and feeders. H69e.T rs; stock heif.
ers, t2.606at0; veal calves. G.1o90.75i bulls,
stAsA etc. n30AD.
RepresentatiVe sales:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-11
GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET
Conditions Are Panicky at the Open.
ing Of the Trade.
SHORT SELLING IS QUITE HEAVY
state REPORTS Continue 60 Reverse the
Government Statistics, but the
Southwest h strongly
Beartah.
Dec. 10. ioof

OMAHA, Dec. 10. POS.
Conditions were panicy at the opening
and small traders were unloading the lines
and short selling was heavy. State re-
ports continue to reverse the government
statistics, but the sentiment IL strongly
bearish and prices suffered a heavy decline.
Liquidation in the December corn con-
tinues and the spread is widening daily
from the distant months. The delivery OF
contract corn and increasing receipts being
the feature.
The wheat market ruled Wild and ner-
vous. changes were quick, but showed lit
tie signs OF rally. Selling In the first
trades broke the market sharply from
opening values and later a firmer feeling
was evident and some recovery was made.
December opened at $Sc and closed at
s6kc.
Further Liquidation in corn was the fea-
ture for lower prices. Receipts continue to
increase and the opinion Is prominent among
the best traders for a decidedly weaker
market, particularly IN the cash. Deem
Der corn opened at 62Ac and closed at b2Sc.
Primary wheat receipts were bTO,OO bu.
and shipments were 169,oO0 bu., against re-
ceipts last year OF 1,O6,0o bu and ship
ments Of $4,000 bu.
Corn receipts were 5000 bu. and ship
ments were 355 5000 bu., against receipts last
year OF 6z1,0 600 bu. and shipments OF SS,Ool
Ciearances were 2o7, 900 bu- Of corn. 500
bu. OF oats and wheat and flour equal to
liverpool closed unchanged 20 I'd lower
on wheat n hdMd lower on corn
Local range OF options;