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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK, July 18.-Imports of mer-
chandise and dry goods at the port of
New York for the week ending July II
were valued at S12,229, s14.
Imports Of specie at the port of New
York for the week ending today were $685.
S12 silver and $57.O11 gold
Exports of specie from the port of New
York for the week ending today were
81 .O49. 631 gold and $75S,294 silver.
The dry goods market was quiet and
featureless during the day. White goods
for spring are being ordered very mod
erately. Linens are in better call for i'm
mediate and future delivery. Burlaps are
very quiet.
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NEW YORK METAL MARKETS.

NEW YORK, July 1S.-The metal mar
kets were dull as usual in the absence
of cables. Tin was unchanged at 29.25a
1915. Copper continued quiet, with prices
more or less nominal; lake, II. 75a12. sly;
electrolytic, 12.JOa12.75, and casting,
12.371sa12.JO Lead was easy at 4.4Oa4. As,
and spelter at 4.45a4.5O. Iron was quiet
and unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19
EXPENSES ABOVE SALARY.
Railway Commissioner Amazed
When Vouchers Were Refused.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. July 1S-When
John A. Lask, the new railroad commis-
sioner went today to arrange for expense
vouchers to cover trip of inspection,
joing his associates In north Alabama,
he was amazed to find that he must pay
the expense out of his own pocket He
is reported to have said that his expenses
would be more than his salary.
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MANCHESTER CLOTH.

MANCHESTER. July 1s.-The produc-
ton of cloth which has been substantial
ly reduced has not yet appreciably at
fected the turnover, which again was
below the average. It consisted Of &C.
casional lines for china and a few shirt
ings for Bombay and miscellaneous as
sentiments for South America and the
Mediterranean at unchanged prices Yarns
continue In plentiful supply. enabling
users to satisfy their moderate require
mentS at q reduction of 3-16.
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workmen Resume Longer Time

LIMA. Ohio, July 1S.-The Lake Erie
and Western railway, which has been
working half its shop men on three
day-a-week schedule. announced full re-
sumption effective today for It's 800 men.
The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
railway also announces resumption of a
five-day-a-week schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19

in q week Union Pacific was down Is
points. Walker had pressed his luck in
the meantime and cleaned up about $780,
600 on the coup. With that for q begin
ming the plunger spread himself all over
the market, and when the October panic
arrived he made the killing of his life
A good many people think Walker q raw
accident. but when all is said about him
1t must be admitted that it took a player
wise to the inside points of the game to
see and grasp that opportunity to get a
top-heavy market on a big scale as he
did.
There is not thought to be q very ex-
tensive short interest in the market at
this time. That is one of the weak fea-
lures from a technical viewpoint. How
ever, the bears are deferred from at
tempting concerted compaign by reason
of the fact that money is so cheap and
SO available for heavy speculative opera
t1ons. The street Is full of bears. but
they are afraid to do anything. They have
been trimmed so often since the bull
movement began last spring that they
hesitate to venture in obedience to their
instincts and impulses. They have had
enough of feeling for the top Of the
market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19
FINANCE AND TRADE IN
MARKETS OF THE WORLD

Erie general "a. bid. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "
Hooking Valley 4i7s. Observation-Disclosures. 1os
Interborough Metropolitan AIS. ,........ tits
Japan aus ................ SOS
Japan AVS. Cd series. Observation-Disclosures. sVS
Louisville & Nashville unified Is. ....-.-.. stf2
Manhattan consol gold Is, bid. ........-.. %
Mexican Central A.. .......-...-.-........ ~
Mexican Central LIST inc. hid -
Minneapolis & St Louis IS. offered ....,- ~
Missouri. Kansas & Texas Is, bid. ....-. ~
Missouri. Kansas Texas EDS bid si
National r. r. Of Mexico consoi Is, offered II
New York Central general Stss. ;.....-- sts
New Jersey Central general 5s. bid. 1885,. ~
Northern Pacinc ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1elis
Northern Pacific IS. ...-.....-.........,. Tvs
Norfolk Western conSol Is ......,-.-. VI
Oregon Short Line rfdg. As. ..-......s.s Sss
COW. 3IsS, l9lo ......-.-... AN
Pennsy lvania conSol Is. ................ ie1ss
Reading general Is. .,.,.,.......-.. ~
Republic Of Cuba IS, bid, .,..-....- ..s-., tpSSs
ST. Louis & Iron Mountain ccasct ls. bid tetAa
ST. Louis Il San Francisco funding b IL
st. Louis Southwestern con Is ..,....... oSss
Sesboard Air Line Is, bid .....,@......... IS
Pacific Is. neutrality-suspicious.. Sas2
Southern Pacific LIST As -................. "
Southern Railway IS, bid, ~
Texas & Pacific lists. bid ,,..,........... itsasa
Toledo. st. Louis 4 Westera IL. bid. 500. -
Uniou Pacific ................,...,. tet.a
MON Pacific conv. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SstS
L. s Steel I'd 5S. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ASa
Wabash lists. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1eata
Western Maryland As. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~
Wheeling Lake Erie 4s..-....~....... 80
Wisconsin Central IS Observation-Disclosures. SSte
New York & New Haven cow. It's. .,..... i26A
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View York Prices Yesterday
Were Very Buoyant.
CLOSING WAS Animated
Buying of United States Steel Was
Feature of Day.
OTHER SECURITIES AFFECTED
Proposed Increase in Freight Rates
a Stimulating Influence-Bonds
Strong at the End.
OTHER SECURITIES AFFECTED

NEW YORK July 1S.-Another substan-
,ial uplift put prices of stocks to the
highest point of the week, and in some
prominent instances to the highest Of the
year. The closing tone was very buoy
and animated.
United States Steel was conspicuous
instance and the large absorption of this
stock was of material sympathetic effect
on the whole list. This sympathy was
especially marked in the case of Pennsyl-
vania. owing TO the large proportion o.
iron and steel products In the traffic of
that railroad. 1t was affected also by the
statement given out for publication by
the president of the company, In which he
favored the general policy of advances In
freight rates, thus altering a previous
Impression of the opposition of that COM
pany to that policy. The question Of
freight rates advances still occupies
foremost place of interest for the financial
world The belief in progress toward that
end was confirmed by the days news of
a determination to advance rates by the
Southeastern Freight Association and the
Southeastern Mississippi Valley Associa-
ton.
The intended increase in freight rates
Is a specializing influence on the demand
for securities. The effect did not seem to
be modified today by the expressed 0pin
lon of Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Clements. that a general increase in
freight rates such as has been reported
10 be in contemplation would constitute
violation of the Sherman antitrust law.
The strength of United States Steel was
fostered by the optimistic views of its
president, as reported in published inter-
views.
Wage Scale Adjusted.
An adjustment Of the wage scale with
Its employees by the Republic Iron and
Steel Company helped the steel indus
trials. Mercantile agencies reported
moderate but steady increase in business
activity, which is shown also by the
country's bank clearings.
Another decrease in the number Of idle
freight cars for the two weeks ending
July strengthened the conviction of i'm
proving business conditions. The gain in
cash by the banks revealed by the bank
statement was much larger than indicated
by the known movements of the currency,
the discrepancy being attributed to spe-
cial local movements of cash.
Bonds were strong. Total sales, par
value. S2,194 900.
United States bonds have been I'M
Changed on call during the week.
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FOREIGN BoURsEs.
BERLIN, July 1S.-Trading on the
bourse today was very quiet.

PARIS. July 1s-Trading on the bourse
today was dull and prices were firm. The
pri, ate rate of discount was ~ per cent,
a decline of u.
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The bond men are getting optimistic
over the situation in their quarter of
financial activity. especially over the re-
cent increase in the foreign demand Con-
siderable significance was attached today
to the statement of one Of the leading
banking houses that, due largely to the
purchases Of American railway bonds
abroad, their sales Of foreign exchange
This week had amounted to SIC, 900, 600 II
there is good Improvement in the bond
market. it will help the credit Of railroads
fully as much as an advance In freight
rates and a good deal quicker.
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BULLS AND BEARS
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. July 1s.-Here we are
with the railroad presidents telling us
that their lines are suffering from the
aWful disease of arterioschleresis; that
unless prophylactic raise In freight
rates is applied the roads will 20 to the
demnlt1on bow-wows. but that for the
present rates will not be altered. All
this we are told, and yet there is q bull
market This anomalous situation Is
queer one One might suppose that after
the gloomy picture that Mr.. Hill painted
yesterday as to the necessities of the
roads, combined with Mr. McCrea's state
ment that the time was not opportune
for an advance in all class rates." the
stock market would be quite adversely az
fected.
However, with such men as ]. J. Hill
and e. H. Hartman behind the move
ment. there is a pretty good chance that
the rates will be raised eventually, and
evidently the market prefers to discount
the distant rather than the near future
Or it may be that with business on the
mend, not a little confidence Is felt that
the arterioschlerosis can be warded off
for some time or altogether. 1t is not
improbable. too, that from time to time
reports will come to hand of advances
made by individual roads in certain sec
tions on certain classes of freight that will
help along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-19

One feature of the market tor some time
past has been large buying of steel stocks
for foreign account and for account of
Americans who are abroad on their va
cation. An influential bunch of steel trust
insiders are on the other side at this
moment. and they are doing a great deal
of talking, much of which finds its way
back into American newspapers. and
which is very clearly having a bullish
effect at home and in Europe. The mega
phone brigade of steel trust advertisers on
the other side includes Judge Gary and
at least half a dozen other directors. In
the face of very serious and protracted
depression in the iron business and a GER
tainty of more or less important tariff re-
vision next year many of the insiders pre-
dict par for common and 100 for preferred
before the end of 1909.
A convincing feature of this flood of
optimistic advertisement is that those who
indulge in 1t seem earnestly to believe
what they are saying. This is one of the
things that make the steel issues leaders
in the stock market.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
The Newtown Bee.
 Newtown, Friday, May g. 1908.
TOWN TOPICS.
ENJOYABLE MASONIC GATHER
 ING.
ST PETERS LODGE OF NEW MIL FORD ENTERTAIN LOCAL MA SONS IN ROYAL STYLE.

One of the most enjoyable events in Masonic annals was the communication of St Peter's lodge, No. Fl, at New Milford, Tuesday night when large delegation from Hiram lodge, No. 8l, of Sandy Hook, and visitors from Har- mony lodge of Waterbury, Rising Sun lodge of Washington, Eureka lodge of Bethel, Union lodge of Danbury, Wash ington lodge of Monroe and other lodges were present. The cordiality and generosity of the members of St Peter's made it an occasion long to be remembered, and Worshipful Master David Kyle and his associate officers are to be congratulated on the suc- cess of the gathering. The Master Mason's degree was exemplified, Wor- shipful Master L. T. Briscoe and the associate officers of Hiram lodge do- ing the work in an impressive manner. Brief speeches were made by Former Grand Master Andrew J. Hallock of Bethel. Rev J. H. George, Rev w. D. Humphrey, Past Master E. H. Boards ley of New Preston, Worshipful Mas ter Walker of Harmony lodge of Water buay, Past Master L. c. Chapman of the same lodge. Rev MT Vonberkalow of Gaylordsvlile and others. Ameng the visiting brethren were:
 Rev J. H. George of Euclid lodge of WindsorLocks.
 Charles A. Peel, Louis T. Briscoe. A, M. Briscoe, Henry B. Coger, A. B. Blakeman, Charles Harang, w. H. Prindle, John 0. Pitzschler. Theodore Bishop, Hermon H. Peck, Allison r. Smith, Levi c. Morris, w. A. Leonard, W. c. Hubbard, H. G. Warner, John L. Sanford, J. M. Blackman, Arthur Treat Nettleton, c. A. McPherson, and Chester Northrop of Hiram lodge, Newtown.
 E. H. Beardsley, W. o. Corning and Rev w. D. Humphrey of Rising Sun lodge of Washington.
 s. E. Downs of Union lodge, No. 40. of Danbury.
 Robert s. Walker, L. c. Chapman, and Ernest Guilford of Harmony lodge, No. AZ, of Waterbury. .
 H. N. Tiemam of Continental lodge, No. 287, of New York.
 Prof De Mork of Bridgeport.
 Following the closing of the lodge the visiting brethren were entertained at a banquet in royal style. The spread was abundant and toothsome and the social hour was greatly enjoyed. The visiting brethren from Newt0wn and Bethel were entertained at the New England house, except H. H. Peck and A. P. Smith who were guests of Wor- shipful Master David Kyle.
 H. N. Tiemann of Newtown made the trip to New Milford in his auto mobile. having as.his guests Rev J. H. George, Levi c. Morris, H. c. Warner and Lawrence Taylor. The Waterbury brethren came over in an automobile, starting on the return trip about 12.3O.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Referring again to the chickens which were stolen from our pagoda, last right, it is timely to say that a card of thanks is being prepared, di- rected to those neighbors who lent their sympathy and encouragement in the dark hour of bereavement. When one's chickens have been swiped, and life's horizon is overcast with clouds through which the effulgence of hope cannot penetrate it is indeed sweet to know that the sad splashing of our tears finds an echo in the hearts of our friends. And they were darned good chickens, too, laying right along. Emporia (Kan.) Gazette.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
HA7TERTOWN.

Mir and Mrs John Loucks of Danbury have been spending several days in this place the guests of Mrs Loucks' father, Charles Benedict.
 Arthur Morgan of Bridgeport spent Sunday with his parents, Mir and Mrs 0. E. Morgan.
 Mir Windner of Brooklyn is the guest of David Millar and family.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

For Conkey's guaranteed Poultry remedies and valuable poultry book which they give away free, call at TheHindle Pharmacy, 9S7 Main street, Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Heavy, impure blood makes a mud dy, pimply complexion, headaches, nausea, indigestion. Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickIy. Burdock Blood Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure-restores perfect health.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

r Mss Harriet Williams and Miss Flor ence Nichols of Bethel were guests. Sunday, of MT and Mrs Andrew Nich- ols in Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

MT Rawlins of Worcester, MT Car penter of Bridgeport, Mrs Arthur Can field and Mrs c. G. Downs of Long Hill were all guests, last Sunday, of MT and Mrs H. G. Giltert.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

On account of the last Saturday o1 the month coming on a legal holiday, Memorial day, the seleetmen will meet
 on Friday, May 29. to draw orders and
 pay bills. The hours will be from
 until 12 o'clock. .sEs
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

We sell the Famous Monarch Gaso- line engine. the best all round farm engine on the market. If interested call or write E. s. Fairchild & Son, Nichols Ct. Free demonstration giv- en.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

For guns, rifles and sporting goods call on Dan D. Smith, A Fairfield ave- nue, Bridgeport, opposite Polls thea ter.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

H. N. Tiemann has improved his nleasant home in Hanover by having it newly painted. Garfield & Davis had the contract.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

A. F. Clarke has fine new pair of oxen, purchased of F. w. Wheeler of Monroe. MT Wheeler delivered them here, last Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

MT and Mrs Harry Hansen and son were guests, Tuesday, of MT and Mrs Lauren Skidmore.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Miss Rachel Warner. who has been visiting MT anc Mrs J. B. Nichols on Mt Pleasant, has returned to her home in Bridgewater, n ,s.-n .. .....
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

A Taunton citizen caught three carp in Taunton lake, Tuesday, weighing IT, 1S and 20 pounds respectively.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Screen doors and window screens at Morris, the grocer's. He also has paint in season.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Photo post cards of views of New town at Morris. Good ones too.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Herbert E. Lowell of New Haven spent few days, last week, with MT and Mrs E. s. Lowell, on Queen street.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Miss Susie o. Beers of Brookfeld was the guest, last week, of Mrs George w. Stuart.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
HAWLEYVILLE.

ANNUAL CEMETERY MEETING
 The annual meeting of Lands Gem. etery association will be held in the schoolhouse on Saturday afternoon, May 23. at 2 o'clock, for the election of officers and the transaction of any other business that may be brought before the meeting. It is hoped every one in- terested will be present, ladies as well as the men.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Barney Kelley of Baltimore is spend ing few days here with his mother. Mrs Kelley.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

George B. Fairchild is spending sev- eral weeks in Easton the guest of Mrs Peter B. Parmalee
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

G. N. Clarke of Nichols IS sending out free samples of his celebrated Vegetable Liver Pills. People who are troubled with biliousness, constipation, indigestion, headache, dizziness, etc., should try them as they cure the above ailments where other pills only give temporary relief. See his advertise ment in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22

Dr F. J. Gale was in Hartford, last Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1908-05-22
Silk Finished Pongee, 29c yd.

One of the seasons big sellers, rich, silky gowns. e silk, no color missing.
 Silver Stripe Pongee plain colors one of the seaso to give good wear Value 37ac. Sale price 29c yard
 We are also showing complete line of fine Forei Special values. Ue
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-23
EDDyv,IIE

EDDYVlLLE.
Eddyville.-Mrs. l.. Turner, who has
been visiting with relatives in Oska-
loosa for the past week returned homo
Wednesday afternoon accompanied by
Mr.. Davis, who will also visit with
other friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil DOTS departed
Wednesday afternoon for Denver, Colo.
where they will visit with Mr.. DOTS
brother, R. E. Dots and sister. Mrs.
Porter Wilson. They will visit at the
following places while en- route to
Conway, with ]. H. Dotts, then to
Abilene, Kan, to visit Mrs. Jessie
Winslow. They expect to be gone
about two months.
Word was received here this week
of the death of Rev. Van Kinkle. of
Des Moines. Mr.. Van Wrinkle was a
iorncr lastor of this place.
Agent Fields left Thursday morn
ing for Washington, D. c., and Vir-
gaia for a three weeks visit. Mrs.
Field and daughter, Miss Pearl, and
| Mrs. Gertrude Meter departed the
| sumo evening for jackson, Tenn,
where they also expect to stay about
three weeks visiting with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Norwood
Misses Ruth and Racheal Scribner
of Coalfield were visiting with friends
here Wednesday.
| As Mrs. c. Crump left her residence
Tuesday afternoon her horse TOOK
| fright and was uncomfortable. Mrs
| Crump and the baby leaped from this
buggy just in time to escape injuries
The horse finally broke way from the
buggy which had been completely
broken to pieces and made straight for
Eddyville. Dr. Shahan was then
notified to be on the watch for the
horse as it belonged to him, but had
been on the farm for some time
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-23
DOUDs.

Douds.-Mr. and Mrs. A. v. Riggs OF
this place, are visiting relatives at
Muscatine this week.
DR.. H. Hereford, Of Leando, STRAIT
ted fro Chicago lest evening. accom-
panied by his son-in-law, w. w.
Phillips, to receive medical treatment.
The Royal Neighbors and friends
are having picnic near town today.
Levi. the 12-year- old son of Mr. AMI
Mrs Frank Simpson, died at mis-
home miles east of here Wednesday
morning. Funeral services were held
at 10 o'clock Wednesday and the re-
mains laid to rest in the Birmingham,
cemetery.
Work will be commenced this week
on the cement street walks and cross
ings. The committee decided to let
the contract to Lynch & Clarke. of
Eldon.
M. T. Auxer, who has been acting
as station agent during Mr.. Cheney's
vacation the past month, has gone To
Des Moines, Mr.. Cheney having re-
sumed the duties of the office
Farmers are busy taking advantage
of the few days of dry weather.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-23
BoNAPARTE.

Bonaparte.--Mrs. w. S. Blackboard
very pleasantly entertained a party
Of young people Wednesday evening
In honor of Miss Stella Wright, who
Will leave in a a short time for her
new home in South Bend, Ind.
Boyd Miller has gone to Des
Moines, where he has employment
N. K. Alderdise, Of Ottumwa, is
visiting at the King home north Of
town.
Mrs. George Perkins and daughter
OF Ruthven have been recent guests
OF the Robert and Frank Perkins
families.
Prof. F. S. Hill is in Keokuk this
week attending the annual session OF
the district Epworth League.
John Norris, of Birmingham. is Wis
ting his sister, Mrs. A. v. Buck.
T. e. Blackburn and son of Green
City. Mo-, have been visiting the T.
*. Phillips home.
Elmer Stahl of Keokuk, visited rel
atiyes here recently
Mrs. M. Burns and daughter have
returned from a visit in Mt. Sterling
and Keosauqua.
Mrs. Norman Sherman and sons Of
antril have been spending a few
lays at the B. c. Smith home.
Mrs. D. II. Cresap has gone to
'shicago for an extended visit with her
Laughter, Mrs. o. 6. Corns
Mrs. Kenneth Kellog and son of
New Britain, Conn, have been guests
90 the B. F., Meek home.
James Carr. Of Centerville. has been
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-06-23
A NEW DEPARTURE.
Government Appoints Engineers TO
Aid Settlers,

Government Appoints Engineers to
Aid Settlers.
After considerable agitation upon
the part of those interested in the
settlement OF government lands in the
west the government has now desig-
mated an engineer to show prospective
settlers lands within the Shoshone
Project in Wyoming. That is an In
novation that will be appreciated by
prospective homeseekers for the rea-
son that in the past, persons seeking
government lands have as rule had
to depend upon strangers to show
them the land and point out the cor
ners, but this is all changed now Set
tiers now going to Powell, Wyoming,
where the government engineers have
their headquarters for the Shoshone
Project, have one of the engineers at
their service. who goes with them
personally and points out the corners
and gives them any information de-
sired. These lands are all plated into
farm units and the engineer who did
the surveying is the one designated to
show the lands.
This is certainly step in the right
direction.