davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
PRODUCE PRICES

Heavy receipts of lettuce have result
ed in bringing the price Of the vegetable
down considerably today. The rest of
the list remains practically unchanged.
Receipts of pineapples and straw
berries are good.
Wholesale prices are:
Eggs-Nearby. fancy, fresh, Va. 1ss17c.
nearby, average, l55zCs ". Va. and : ~
Va, l51ac. Tennessee, 1910.
Cheese-N. I, State. factory. large. old.
l55Ral4ci mats, l4ci small, I4al4lzc. summer
large l2aloci summer. small. lAal5c: fair 10
COCA, l-aIsc' western factory, new choice
lz5salsi2e' fair 10 good. lie: Virginia, Dc.
Butter-Creanery, fancy, 24a24IRc; Western
nTsts' 55az51zci seconds, 21a22c. process.
Fancy. Za22c; fair 20 good, lsa zoe. dairI,
choice, l7aiSc: good. 17c; store. packed, fresh,
l4sl5c.
Live Poultry-ChIckens fancy. large. IA
Soci winter s2a2Sc; spring. 28a30c: hens
small per ID, lZ12c; large per ID, l2c: roost-
eFs' per ID, &c; ducks, spring, large, per
10, l0allci small per h., Sc; geese. per ID
Sal0c; turkeys, toms. per 10. I3c; hens. per
H., l5c; turkeys, thin, lec: keats. Der IN 1g-
Dressed Poultry-TurlEays, undrawn hens
per h., lie; average undrawn. mixed. Ter
ID. l5c; thin, per ID, l2ci young toms. 15aiC.;
old toms. lac: chickens. spring, large, per
H., soc, spring, small, per h.. 2Sa3oc; hens
choice, per ID. 13al4c: ROSTERS per In Saqc.
ducks, 12alSc; geese. per b., 9a10c
Green Fruit-Apples-YoTk Imperial psrre.f
S2-25a45o; Ben Davis, packed, s225a5. 81:
a
packed IS. 0oa4.50; spy, per Dbl, packed. So 8
a350; California. navels. per box. s. 25aa Is.
grape fruit Florida, per box, s.. 2ja4 so; cram
berries, per box 81 so: per bbI s sOas 30.
s.. 75a3.50
Negetables-Potat0es, per bu., 75caSl 90. new
Georgia, per bbl-. S4O0a4-25; yams per bbI
S.. S5a4. >; cabbage. new, s C. 81 OOa1 81
kale, Per Dbl, 55casl, spinach. per bbi So
SL25. lettuce, per Dbl. 81. Goal 50- onions
Ohio, per bu., 75aS5c. spring beans
green. per basket. Sl.5Gal75; green peas. Der
basket $l-oGa2.00; celery, per crate 81 75a2- "a.
tomatoes, per crate. s2-5Oa3 .; beets. per
bunch. 3s5c; rhubarb. per 100 punches, 81 Goa
200; asparagus per doz.. 6Gca3 90; cucum-
bers, per basket. 90caSL75: Florida squash
per basket S5ca&l.75: egg plant. per crate,
50 seas. 90,
Dressed Meats-CalVes. full dressed Sale:
heads on 1oa1ic; hog dressed calves, 6a7c;
hams. country, sugar cured. 12af4c: hogs
small and neat. per eWt,s T1zas5zc; medium
7aSc: heavy, 7c-
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
CERTAIN Of DEATH.
WINDS UP AFFAIRS
William II. Marsh TranSacts
Business While Dying
From Rabies.

NEW YORK, May 2o.-With but
twenty-four hours or so, as hydro
phobia experts tell him, between himself
and a terrible death, William II.
Marsh's bed chamber was like a BUSH
ness office today, sc anxious was ne to
clear up his extensive affairs and put
his estate in the best possible shape
before what the highest authorities say
is the inevitable end
The dying mans business as a manu-
facturer OF water meters is 50 extern
sive that much is still TO be done, and
the shOrtness Of the time compels the
greatest haste. Business associates.
employees, and legal advisers are arriy-
ing at the Marsh home IN Flatbush in
rapid succession.
With each OF those entitled 10 admis-
sion TO the sick mans room an APP
pc!ntnaent has been made IN advance
Admitted IN regular order, he transacts
his business with all possible dispatch.
and leaves on the minute set for the en-
trance OF the next.
Marsh has no time TO listen to ex-
pressions Of sympathy or words Of
,.ope. He has work to do and until it.
IS finished he viii stop fer nothing.
The disease from which lie has suf-
fered since a pet dog proved mad
licked a wound on his hand recently, is
plainly gaining ground His jaw and
throat muscles are almost constantly
twitohing and Jerking and his teeth
grind together ccrvulsively as he tG<ks.
An attempt 20 drink or the slightest
breath Of air instantly aggTavates the
symptoms. BY a tremendous effort OF
the will he seems 10 be keeping ms
mind and perhaps suffers less. his phy-
stefan thinks. for this exercise OF SELF
control.
His family physician remains con-
stantIy in his room ready, II he can
not cure, 70 do all in his power 70 ale
viate the patients sufferings. Experts
from the pasteur institute are also
frequent Visitors. They viii do all in
their power for Marsh, they say. but
OF saving him they declare there is
not the slightest hope.
Members OF the family never leave
the sufferers bedside that they may
not lose a moment OF n scompany
while he survives.
Marsh was seized by violent convul-
sions toward noon and In snort tlne
has body became entirely rigid In aC-
cordance with a pledge he had eXacted
. from his friend and family physician
Dr. H NJ. Cullinan. 10 render MIN IN
conscious Il his suffering grew unbeaF-
able. the latter administered an oplate
and will probably continue 10 keep him
under its influence until he dies.
DIT ". L. Wheeler thinks he viii last
about twenty-four hours.
Marsh's son. Ramsay. and Miss Edna
Thompson, who is employed IN Marsh &
/ office. also handled the dog from which
the dying man contracted the disease,
and taking preventive treatment for
| "a bies-
The dog was killed when 1t began
/ 10 shozv signs OF hydrOphObia.
At the Pasteur Institute IT is stated
! that hydrophobia amounts TO an cpl
demic al present, with It's center in
! New York and extending into COnuec-
| ticut and Rhode Island.
There we're ninety cases of unques-
tionable rabies-au fatal-in New York
| last year" says DR.. Wheeler. THE
diseases spread Is partly due 70 PEG
pies doubt Of its existence
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
WASHINGTON STOCKS
WERE LITTLE EASIER
Some Profit Taking in Evil
dence-Bonds Were in
Good Request.

There was just a little evidence lf
hesitation I'm today's market on ne
local Stock Exchange, nothing liss '.cs-
hive weakness, but just a very lat Iral
disposition TO put on the braks. and
lake a breathing spell. At thai there
was a fair volume OF business r. both
stocks and bonds. but the interest IN
the fractions seemed TO lag.
Our MAJ act has been headed one way
for many weeks, always one way, and
that In the direction of higher prices.
The profits that have been made have
been attractive and IL is nothing but
natural that some buyers should desire
TO transfer them tC bank accounts, al
though most of the buying has been
on the investment order ana not FOR the
Temporary profit.
The bonds of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company were active
TO the extent OF 81, 0OO PAR value al
ozSa and 50. Some pTOnIS were Inken
on this issue.
Railway, preferred. was eX-dtVlderd
2i2 per cent, and was nominally y point
easier The common stock sold at 81
Capital Traction sold at I21.
Washington Gas was steady at 6S1s
and %.
Mercy" as Tie typesetter stock IS
familiarity dubbed, sold at 1897, and
LaUstOn at 10ls and lO54. Mitchell Min
ing was offered al = by the 5000 share
lot or ANY part OF It,"
The market closed fairly firm on the
list
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
RESIGNS
POST IN CANADA
John H. Shirley Asked to
Advance tlc Date of His
Retirement.

Announcement was made at the state
Department today OF the resignation OF
John II. Shirley, United States consul
at Charlottetown Prince Edward Island.
Canada.
This announcement came shortly after
the announcement from London that
Mr.. ShiTiey's exequatur had been can
oelled by the British government, this
action being taken or request OF the
United States.
II was explained at the State Depart
ment today that Mr.. Shirley had been
preparing TO resign for several months
TO go into business but that his bust
ness activity, while still retaining his
eXeQuatur as consul, caused a situation
which the department did not care TO
have continue.
The department therefore requested
Mr. Shirley 10 advance the date Of hts
retirement and al the same time asked
the British government 10 cancel his
exequatuF
Mr.. Shirley will be succeeded at Char
lOttetOWn by Franklin D. Hale. now
consul Mt COsticook Canada which Of
flee Will be abolished on July J. Mr.
Hale's nomination was sent 10 the Sen
ate several weeks ago. Inspector Muir
ply Is In charge of the office pending
the arrival or Mr.. Hale
Mr.. shirley IS native Of Illinois who
was appointed 10 the consular service
IN 1872 as commercial agent at GOderich.
In 1910 ne was appointed consul at 5 J.
va. Fill Islands. and a year later was
transferred TO Chariottetown.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
NEW YORK STOCKS
GENERALLY STRONG
Some Exceptions to the Rule.
Mop One of the Active
Leaders.

NEW YORK. May 2O-There was
more irTegularity in today's market
Ihan there has been on any one day in
some months. OF late the market has
been rising. and the rises have been
general, all moving, or one being taken
and manipulated, or a few stocks
pushed up, one after the other. while
stoeEs that were not participating IN
the advance were at least firm, and not
weak
Yesterdays enormous business hqui-
dated many accounts, shook out quite a
lew bulls who were not especially
strong, and also demonstrated the fact
That II is possible for prices to go lower
that there may be reverse movements,
something that traders were forgetting.
The opening was lower all around,
and for half an hour 1t seems as if the
session was 10 be repetition or yes.
pSSoay s. Then Missouri PACING TOOK a
turn for the better. jumping nearly D
points, and the leading rails started
again on the upgrade. The advance
was not easily accomplished as usual
ana reactions OF fractions ana IN some
cases points, resulted The strong
stocks were Missouri Pacific, New York
central, Consolidated Gas, Pennsy,
Union Pacific, 81. Paul and Sugar. The
rest or the leaders were little nrmeFs
but no material advance was made.
Southern Pacific preferred. Copper,
Ice. Smelter Atlantic Coast Line, I'LL
nois Central, and Norfolk and Western
We're the weaklings. The Steels were
little better.
Pennsylvania gained rs; 81, Paul
started g lower. advanced ~. Union
Pacific was - lower at 1919. and recov-
cred to l49, Chesapeake and Ohio was
very active, breaking Is, and recovering
lls. Louisville and Nashville was 2
higher and slow. Missouri Pacific
touched O.. as compared with 59E yes
terday's close. and was 63l4 al noon.
Missouri, Kansas and Topeka, because
IL was a Gould stock, advanced a point.
Northern Pacific a up, New York Cen
tral gained q; Consolidated Gas sold
up 3 points Norfolk and Western was
IA of. and Atlantic Coast Line sold at
~ on Delaware and Hudson lost =;
Smelter 81 on.
The market entered the afternoon
showing a fairly good tone.
During the first hour Of the afternoon
the market gained little more
? strength. accompanied by slight gains
here and there, but with no radical
change one way or the other from the
late morning conditions Moderate activ-
ity attended the list. with Missouri Pacific
stu leader and with the induStrtals
working q little nTmeT- There was
nothing in the tone OF the market at
1870 This afternoon 20 indicate an easier
closing. and yet the prOfit-talNing that
was responsible for the break of Tues
day may again develop.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
ORIGIN OF SLANG
COMMON IN POLITICS
Being on the Fence" One
of the Earliest
Phrases.

A story lies hidden In many a com
monpIace phrase. and particularly meaty
with anecdote is the political SLANG Of
the day II any one takes the trouble 10
crack Il open.
The wire pulling referred 10 in pOliti-
cal vernacular as ''mending his fences
harks back 10 John Sherman's ambition
for Presidential hOnors Shortly before
the meeting Of the Republican national
convention in 1850 Sherman slipped
away from the Senate to his Ohio farm.
where presumably he was engaged in
quietly furthering his desired ends.
Thither he was pursued by reporter,
who suddenly bobbed up through a trap
door one day, when Sherman and his
brot heF-in-law were putting some new
rails on WORKOUT FENCES. The broth
er-in-law cornered oy direct CUES
lions as to what Sherman was doing
now, jOcularly replied: Why. you can
see for yourself. he's mending his
fences"
The rather anarchistic slogan OF way
ing the bloody shirt" the Teprehensible
attempt TO tntame sectional passion
long after the civil war ended, has too
weirdly picturesque an origin 10 be pass
ed over IN silence. All the way 10
Corsica we must 90, back 10 the blood
letting days Of endless fued.
Before burial the victim of the little
unpleasantness among friends was laid
out on 4 Diauk- WIN Ills uFEGflIlS close
to the dead hands and his blOOd-Stained
shirt hung. banner and badge, above
the uuseeing dead face, while women
huddled in black nantes. rocking and
walking, encircled the corpse. and men
bristting with arms close to the dead
hands and his blOod-staiued shirt. Sud
denly wife. mother or sister OF the de-
ceased sprang up with scream. snatch
ed down the bloody shirt. waving Ii, be-
gan q fTenZed lamentatiOn, a rhapsody
OF love for the dead, a TRADE OF curses
upon his enemies.
ITO make up the slate" a secret un-
derstanding of leaders before the con-
vention officially dominates candidates,
probably originated In an early use OF
slate upon which names could be
easily changed.
Log rolling" a mutual assistance Of
persons in power without a too nice re-
gard for the public good. had an hon
est, commendabl bic origin in the neighbor-
~ habit OF backwoodsmen helping one
another In cutting down trees.
ssbacks' was the pet name given
to Democrats regarded fossil. particular
" in the State Of Ohio. Tile analogy
apparent to any one. irres Dective of
party. who had been introduced to the
old swapping turtle, whose sluggish hab-
its are responsible for the mosslike veg
citation growing upor its shell,
In the battling complication Of modern
life the awkward position OF "being on
the fence" has become a household ex-
perience. but IN its beginning the phrase
was political SaTcagnn referring to men
who took no action Isl matters until they
saw which way things were going.
"a kind o hangin round an settin'
on the fence. till Providence pointed how
to Jump an save the most. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
TO SETTLE TITLE
OF COLORED MINES

A series OF games. beginning Thurs
day, for the colored championship af
tho District, between the Washington
stars and Hornells. viii be played at
Union League Park. 18th and H streets
northeast.
The Horntlls are composed OF some
OF the best players in this section. hav-
iEg beaten every team they have played
this season.
The Washington stars have been con-
siderably strengthened by the addition
Of new players aud should give a good
account of themselves.
The lineup;
Hornells-Avery ana Ackers. catchers:
Proctor, pitcher; Branran. first base
Portor, second base; Roane, third base;
Mccoy, shOrtstOp; Weston. left field:
Parker. center field; Ware, pitcher:
Smsllwood. right field: Miles. center
field; Anderson, right field; Moore. third
base.
Washington stars-Hines, first base:
Tolliver, third base; B. Atkinson, second
base; Cole. shortstop; Webster, catcher;
Burns, catcher; JessUp, center field
Byrd. right field; Williams. pitcher
Smith, right field; Taylor. catcher; Sew
ell, center heldi Wilkerson, left field.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
EARLY BOOM IN STRAW HATS.

A Philadelphia halter pTedicts-per-
haps he hope is father to the preiic-
tiOn-that straw hats will be seen in
general use mu-'h earlier this year than
ever before. The old custom" SAYS
the Quaker Ci-y merchant, used 10
make the OpeL season for the straw
lid extend from Memorial Day TO Sep
TENDER / but the college boys have
started the custom of wearing straw
hats early and late and have about
broken up the old dates. Every year
the first straw mats are worn at the
tOn-Pernsylvania baseball game.
which IS always played on the first Sat
urday IN May, and the lieht headgear
is kept on deck until October. At
Princeton the boys put on their straw
hats in March. II it is warm enough,
and keep them on until November. You
see, tho college boys own the town up
there, ana they can do about as they
please in he matter of Dress At any
rate, these college boys have their imi-
tatOrs in the WouId-be blOOds about
town. and as q result the straw hat sea-
son has been extended a full month,
and we h6tters are already preparing
for the rush. New York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
CAMP AIGN MEASURE
AWAITED IN SENATE
Believed Bill on Publicity
Fund Will Be Reported
Before Adjournment.

A campaign fund publicity bill Is ex-
pected 70 be reported 70 the Senate be-
fore the end OF the session. A sub-com-
mittee OF the Privileges and Elections
Committee nf the Senate, composed Of
Senator Burrows. Senator Long, and
Senator Johnston. met this morning to
consider the mater, and Senator'S Long
and Johnston were named TO draft d
report and measure Senator Bailey.
who Is a member Of the committee. but
not OF the sub committee. was present
by invitation ana took part in the dis
cussiou-
The sub-committs viii make an effort
to get its report before the full commit
tee tomorrow This morning consider
alton developed that everybody present
was Ia favor of legislation at this ses-
sion. The measure which will be re
ported viii contain parts OF the bill
which has been reported by the House
committee, and also features Of the Gull
berson bin now pending before the Sen
ale committee.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
NAY DEFER OPENING
MUNICH AL BUILDING
Congress May Turn New
Structure Over to National
Tubercular Congress.

The subcommittee of the Senate Ap-
PfoDriat,Ons Committee. which is in
charge Of the general deficiency BILL
met this .aorning and continued in ses-
sion this afternoon.
The subcommittee consists of SEN
ators Hale, Allison. Gallinger. Teller
ard Clay. An important question for
the District of Columbia before the sub
committee. IS whether to strike out
the Mann provision, inserted In he
House, the effect OF which viii be TO
prevent the Commissioners from Oc-
cupying the new District building July
/, as they have planned.
The Mann provision, II retained. Will
permit the authorities TO turn the struc-
tura over TO the National tuberculosis
Congress
Letters have been sent by President
mcfarland of the Board Of Commits
siOners 10 members OF the subcOmmit-
tee, calliug attention 10 the inconven-
fence 10 which the District government
viii lbe subjected by the delay. Mem
beers of the subcommittee are not dis
posed to say what action they will take
on the Mann amendment.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
WAS WASHINGTON A DANE?

From the 21st of March until April 2.
the SWedes. Danes. and NOrWegians or
Philadelphia will celebrate the l3gth
anniversary of the founding OF the
SocieUas Scandinsviensis.
The SWedes, b ling the first white set
tiers OF tho city. have an inherited right
10 memorabilia the event But IL is
the beast OF this organization thai
George Washington was an honorary
MEMBER Of the original society in the
latter part of the eighteenth century.
II is said that ar a reception IN 17S2
rendered to Count Axel Won Fersen.
Washington made the statement that he
was descended from an old Danish fam
lily named Wass. whose members went
TO England il SCI and founded the town
Of WassingatUn. The character of the
man die not make incredible the sugges-
tion of a steadied current of viking blood
in his veins but that feature in his
genealogical chart has not fixed itself
in public attention.-BCston Transcript.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
a READY ANSWER

The captain of a schooner that trades
between New York and Savannah Is
rcted for his wit. and on every occasion
that offers he iOoses his shafts of humor
% the chagrin and embarrassment Of its
target Sooner or lat-E the singer gets
stung, and this chr onic pun artist is
no exception 10 the rule.
On one occasion. when about two days
out from New York, he approached a
group of sailors who were washing the
forward deck. and, singing out a big
raw-bOned Irishman who was experience
ing his frat taste of sailors life. he
gravely asked: Can you steer the
main mast down the forecastle stairs p
Quick as q flash came the reply. "Yis
sOr; I can. if you viii stand below and
coil Il p."-Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
THE PoNTIFICATE MEDAL.

FOT many years, says the Vita or
Rome IL has been the custom Of the
Vatican to issue a medal known as the
pontifcate medal, TO commemorate the
most important church happening OF the
year This medal IS distributed annual
IL on St eterg and ST Pauls day 10
worthy d .nitaries Of the church, 1t
was proposed 20 make Cardinal MASH
OF Ptsa's work in the realm OF culture
the subject OF this years medal, but the
proposition was rejected IN favor OF
1.-THE victory of the church over modern
ism" The medal, which viii be dis
tributei n June, shows the Pope en-
throned, holding an edict inscribed
''Pascendl." Before the throne stand
two female figures representing Ger
many and France. and between them
are figures typifying modernism Out Of
the heavy clouds which oyerhang the
group shafts OF lightning strike and de-
strOy Il in front Of the Pope.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
THE EYEWITNESS.

A very good story has recently been
told in the feet OF an incident which
happened when Admiral Evans was IN
command Of the Indiana An Old-time
blueiacket was at the mast before Cap
tain Evans charged with getting food
out Of q mess chest outside Of meal
hours. This getting OF food for night
watches is a common and strong desire
on the part OF most men aboard ship.
CaptEsC Evans asked the man what
he had tc say and the man, sizing up
the delicate situation. said:
Captain, I didn't take no food outer
that chest Why, captain, there weren't
no food In that chest! 7 looked in that
chest, and captain. 1 met a cOckroach
coming out Of that chest with tears in
his eyes "-Harper's Weekly,
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
CONFERS
WITH PRESIDENT

Speaker Cannon called at the White
House today at the request of President
Roosevelt 10 discuss me matter OF Iegis-
laticn now pending n the House. The
Speaker refused to Indicate the nature
Of the conversation he had with the
President. saying:
when the President sends for me 20
talk over matters / make it a point
never 20 repeat what has been said. ]
can say, however, that the conversation
was not Of a nature which would pro-
hihit the President from disclosing II II
he saw n 10 do So
Tho SPEAKER was asked as 10 the prob
able date Of the adjournment OF Con-
gress, and replied.
4 cant say when we'll adjourn. We
won't adjourn until the business IS FIN
ished."
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
HE GOT EVEN.

a grocer was guilty Of some rather
sharp practice on a customer, and the
latter stamped OFT OF the store, roar
ing:
You're a swindler. and Til never en-
ter your doors again.
Next day, though, he came back and
bought five pounds Of sugar.
Gear me = said the grocer. sr,,l,,,-
in a fcrgiVing way. Il thought YOU
We're never going to enter my doors
again"
well, didn't mean to-" said the
customer, but yours is the only shop
en- the place where can get what I
want I am going TO pot some bulbs
and need sand. Exchange.
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
BURNS AND SQUIRES PLAN
FOR 20-ROUND BOUT IN
PARIS CLUB

DUBLIN. May 20.-The police have
prohibited the Burns-Squires proposed
open air fight ana the meeting will. &C
CoUdingly. take place IN Paris
1t VIII be held on Grand Prix Day. and
60 twenty rounds. The authorities. il Is
certain. Will not interfere. The men will
fight with fOur-Ounce gloves
The winner Will take 20 per cent Of
the gross receipts, the loser getting
uothinE
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
QUOTATIONS FOR TO-DAY
ON WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Washington Railway ana Electric, 1
per cent, &1.O004S3. $l,00OaS3. SI,O00dS3,
Sl,000QS3. SI0OO062, 81, 000983, SlO006S3,
Sl,09GS3. Sl,eOaS3, 81. OJJ58g24 81 eJ018244
$1,000 SPA. $1,000 S2a4 Sl.000QS2s.. $1,000
SO, l.0O0dS244, Sl.0DdS24 81. 000aS24.
Capital Traction. 200I50. 10Q 1872.
Washington Gas I0N68ih 25Q69.
Bell Telephone Cf pennsylvania, Sac.
Mergenthaler, l04l99la, l0Ql9912. So
1891
LanstOn, 1G01ON, Zdl0H. 50IIOsk.
After Call-WashingtO Railway and
Electric. common, 2oD34.
JauitaI Traction ET1eT
The Washington times., 1908-05-20
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

II doesn't look much like a currency
law this session. Nothing but a com
mission. Bankers should begin prerlra-
items for crop movement. Money is like
T. 10 be a bit higher as a result.