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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
Became Easier.

7
Ing too was al all times 10 the fore as
an active security.
Became Easier
The market gradually became easier
and then erratlc. going into weakness
in the last hour of the session on some
days. and then after ., day OF weakness
turning extraordinarily strong IN the
last few minutes or the business day.
Irregularity was tho feature al week.
The halo that had been encirCIed
around Missouri Pacific through the
buying support OF william d. Rocke-
Teller. dissolved when the latter began
distributing his purchases with a LAWS
hand. The result was a drop of many
points. and even with a partial recovery
on Friday the net loss for the week
was H. points.
Gould stocks generaII~ suffered from
the embarrassment OF the Wabash-Ter-
nainaL II seemed as II I'll luck Is fol-
lowing the Gould stocks. as they appear
TO be coming one after the other. under
the financial ban. having notes or inter
est or some other obligation 10 meet.
Il IS probable that George Gould and
his friends may pilot the various COM
expense Of a postponement OF the
Observation-Disclosures line Of at least a
year.
The table published below giving the
closing prices Of Saturday the sd, and
of Friday the 18th inst when the stock
Exchange adjourned until Monday, does
not give any idea Of the character Of
the changes, the figures simply showing
the net loss or gain, but the changes
both above and below. but generally be
important, This was followed by reCOv-
cries here and there and especially in
the stocks that show a higher closing
this week than they did last week
London a Factor
London has been something Of a fac
toT in the market, and on the bull side
s.t that The decrease in the rate Of
discount Of the Bank Of England en-
Outraged investments IN American
stocks. The firm London opening on
Americans helped the opening on the
local exchange. Then after a little
recovery Lonooners would take their
profits and a reaction would result.
AS the day drew on toward the clos
ing hour, early buyers either would
take their profits or the shorts would
cover, according to the condition OF the
cause rallies while the proht-taklng
would bring breaks
The best strength Of the week was
right before the close OF the session on
Tuesday. Wednesday was followed bv
liquidation, Thursday was soft and
there were strong spots just before the
close on Friday.
A feature Of the week has been a ma
terially better feeling IN the Industrial
group. There were reports Of Increased
forces At work IN many mills and a dis
position on the par Of users OF uroduct
in all lines to accept conditions and Uur-
chase freely.
The decision TO hold prices IN steel
products and better demand material
" aided Steel. both common and pre-
ferred. the latter gaining a point.
The close showed the list generally be-
low the CLOSING oF last vvoaIy e. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
REVIVAL OF BICYCLE FEVER
SEEN IN SPRING SALES,
SAY LOCAL DEALERS

As an evidence Of the reawakening
OF the bicycling fever, a local dealer
proudly exhibits the record OF the sale
of over 100 machines Of one make and
upwards OF $50 bicycles Of other models.
Nothing particularly new or novel is
shown in the line of bicycles on the
market this year
The old-time craze for light wheels
with enormous gears has not been re-
vfved and the manufacturers are now
turning out a serviceable style OF ma
chine which is built for all-round use
and differs from the racers only in size
and weight OF the tires. Twenty-Five or
twenty-three pounds is the usual weight
of the 1905 models Of bicycle and they
are declared to be of greater life and
service than the flimsy little eighteen
and nineteen pound wheels which were
eagerly sought by the riders a few
years ago.
Prices in bicycles have shown little
change in the last three years. The
average price is 50 for a first-class ma
chine, but hundreds of frst-class. guar
anteed machines of the most approved
models are being sold for $40.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31

The Washington Stock Exchange has
not been in session since Friday last.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
FIRE SAFEGUARDS
ARE CONSIDERED
Automobile Club of America Sug-
gests Standard Specifications
for GARAGES.

As q result Of negotiations between the
technical committee Of the Automobile
Club Of America and the test commit
tee Of the Association Of Licensed Auto
mobile Manufacturers. regarding the
Clubs dynamometer. Henry Souther, the
associations metallurgicaI expert and
consulting engineer, was elected to the
Craftsmanship OF the test committee Of
the y. c. A.
At a recent meeting Of the mechanical
branch IN Cleveland. Mr.. Souther's an
nouncement that he had been appointed
chairman OF the clubs technical com
committee. was approved by the me-
chanical branch. The work of Mr..
Souther in the development of autOmo-
bile engines is well known in engineer
ing circles. He has been a member of
the mechanical branch and test commit
tee Of the licensed association since the
organization Of this branch. and his ap-
pointment to the Craftsmanship of the
clubs technical committee is expected
20 be of great benefit in establishing
unity, as regards the work of various
technical committees in automobile
circles he is not only a member Of the
mechanical branch of the association,
technical committee OF the automobile
Club of America, but is also a member
OF the Society of Mechanical Engineers
and of the Society OF American Auto
mobile Engineers.
Another important subject discussed
and acted upon at the Cleveland meet
ing of the branch was regarding the
proposed standard garage specifications.
TIE licensed association has recognized
the Importance Of this matter in the
industry and to the end Of instlling and
observing all reasonable safeguards
against fires, has been endeavOring for
some time TO prevent exclusive or pro-
hibitive rates. and many oppressive rules
which have been instigated against the
automobile users, agents, and manufac-
turers who maintain garages.
There is to be a convention in Chi
cago within the next few days, of the
National Fire Protection Association, at
which a member Of the licensed assOcia-
ton will be present to urge that action
be taken by insurance companies toward
q reduction OF rates In certain localities
where garages have adopted reasonable
precautions and use judgment and care
in protecting themselves from fire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
WAR IS DECLARED
OVER AUTO RACING
A. A. A. Declares Intention
TO Disqualify All INSANE
toned Racers.

NEW YORK, May So.-What amounts
to a formal declaration Of war between
the American Automobile Association
and the Automobile Club of America,
with the control Of the Vanderbilt Cup
race and other national and interna-
tionaI autOmobiling events as the stake,
was made at a meeting ofthe American
Automobile Associations racing board
held here this week.
The two organizations have been at
odds for some time, friction having in
creased recently over the rules for the
Vanderbilt Cup race. against which sew
eral foreign autOmObiling organizations
have addressed protests to the Auto
mobile Club Of America. which was the
foreign representative Of the American
Automobile Association up 70 the time
Of it's withdrawal from the national
organization soma time ago The rae
ing board OF the American Automobile
Association comprises the Vanderbilt
Cup commission and the foreign pro
tests having been turned over 70 it, yes
terday's meeting was called 20 consider
them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
INVITING A TERROR.

The sooner the college yell is intro
duced into England the better IL viii be
for the youth Of the land. IN Wales
they have II. and see how Wales always
beats all opponents at football. This IS
the CHEEKY shout Of the Aberystwyth
students when their men are engaged
IN any athletic contest: Hip. hip. hur-
Tahl Hip, hip, hurrah! Hip. hip. hur-
Tahl BOom!i Warra!!! Ishmabii Ishma-
bill! Keezle, Keezle, lWagga, WaEgai
Keezle, Wagga!! Ishmabin Keezle,
Waggai BOomi Wall RAIN Techz!!!P'
Now, that Is something like a yell. One
can see at a glance that Il contains at
any rate, some OF the elements which go
to make up a yell. IT would inspire
a caterpillar.-LondOn Globe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
AUTO ASSOCIATIONS
IN DEATH STRUGGLE
Two Associations Plan Rival
z Contests" Grand Prize"
: Race on Gard.

Now the two-ring automobile circus is
open The rival attractions are posted
before the audiences and the manu-
facturers.
Come to my ring!" bawls the clown
OF The American Automobile AssOcia-
Ton I have the only national organi-
cation, and I offer you three annual
contests All others viii be blacklisted.' -
Come 10 my ring!" yells the barker
Tor the Automobile Club of America
I have the only organization recogniz-
ed abrtad, and I oher you four annual
contests. All others will be blacklisted. %
That is the automobile racing situa-
uon IN the United States.
VIII Resume Control.
The Automobile Club OF America as
serts its authority and has decided 70
resume control OF the sport, which. Il
Is claimed. was exercised temporarily
by the American Automobile Associa-
ttion only through the courtesy of the
club, while the two were in affliation.
Now that the Gordian knot has been
severed that control reverts to the 4.
u A
This was the line Of reasoning that
carried enthusiasm and conviction with
II at a special meeting in the chambers
or the United States Steel Corporation
yesterday Of the board of governors OF
The Automobile Club OF America.
As outlined presumably, the offerings
or the A. A. A. were matched and the
club went one better by adding a fourth
event for national and international
competition. It's great contest viii be
for gold cup under international rules,
which. as delicate compliment 10 the
French blue ribbon event, will be term
ed the Grand Prize" It's second event
will be the Briarclin Trophy race for
stock cars that have been blackIisted
by the A. A. A. Its third event viii be
a touring contest. and it's fourth a hill
climbing contest. No other national or
international contests will be sanctioned
by the club.
A A. 4. Attack Ignored.
In all it's deliberations the A. G A. ig-
nored the attack upon il by the A. A. A.
racing board. The first effect OF its at
titude will be in placing a club ban
and through its affiliations probably an
international ban-upon all events pro
mOted by the A. A. A, including the
Vanderbilt Cup and Demont Thompson
stock car races.
The second viii be 10 give the con-
test committee of the club national pow
er in racing matters that will make ii
the most conspicuous of the clubs de-
partments.
Several circuits are in view for the
Grand Prize contest. It is asserted that
Savannah wants IL, but one nearer New
York may be found. 1t Is understood
that club representative will be sent
TO Europe to obtain foreign entries for
the Grand Prize Already six Grand
Prize cars are said to be assured. Sever
al American entries also are promised.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
UNSTABLE MARKET
HARD ON TRADERS
Fluctuations in All Stocks
Distinguishing Feature
of Week.

NEW YORK, May so. - There have
been enough fluctuations, quick up and
down movements, TO give spectators
chance 10 make many a turn provided
they We're where they could watch the
ticker and get in and out quickly. 1t
las not been a good market for CON
servative traders as the fluctuations
were too severe and the rumors we.
calculated TO keep a careful investor
ont.
ore Of the ehief developments of the
week was the confirmation Of the re-
port thac MIR. Hartman had accomplish
ed his purpose ia standing under the
market and with Rockefeller and a few
others, forcing advances IN the face OF
unfavorable conditions, as to the bust
ness situation and political compHca-
tons.
Denial was made of the reported bond
issue by Union Pacific, and IL explana-
ton thereof it was officially announced
that the big Hartman company had
disposed Of practically all OF the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific securi-
time OF the battle with Morgan and Hill
for the control OF Great Northern, when
the preferred stock OF the latter com
pany sold at $1,000 a share.
Union Pacific lost precedence as
market leader thereafter and interest
was Their transferred TO she Hill stocks
with Northern Pacific the leader and
with 81. Paul always prominent. Read
ing too was Al all times 10 the fore as
an active security.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31

nation Of the old building AT the corner
OF Tenth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. into practically a new structure
The familiar red brick bank building
has been made white. a dome now caps
The front. and there are some galvanized
iron additions 20 the exterior arChlteC-
ture on the first floor.
Improvements upon the interior also
have been made. Among these Is the
addition OF a modern burglar proof steel
vault. The work Of reconstruction is be-
ing done under the direction Of j.
Stanley Simmons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
ON TWO-DAY RUN.

Mr. and Mrs, r. c. Rarristow and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Bliven and daugh-
ter started yesterday for a two days
run to Frederick, Harpers Ferry, and
winchester. They will return today
by way of Leesburg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
FIVE FRANKLINS SOLD

The Cook & Stoddard Company re-
ports the following sales Of Franklin
cars: F. L. Middleton. 1908 F street,
touring car; DR.. Richard NJ. Little, 123
Eleventh street, runabout; DR.. Hugh
H. MCGUIRE, Alexandria, touring car;
Washington Electric Railway Com
pany, two runabOuts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
Aimed at A. C. A.

Two drastic resolutions were adopted
yesterday. aimed ct what the Ameri-
can Automobile Association supposedly
feared was an attempt Of the AutOmo-
bile Club Of America 10 obtain control
Of racing, and perhaps all motoring
matters IN this country, one Of the res
olutions authorizes the chairman TO
notify foreign auLOmObiling Organiza-
tlOus that the Automobile Club Of
America lis a local club situated In the
city OF New York, without national
functions or Jurisdiction"
The other provided for a general
notification TO ali foreign and American
clubs and manufacturers that the Amer
lean Automobile Association, "the ma
tional governing body In the United
States" viii hereafter annually sanction
events, namely, the Vanderbilt Cup
race, for racing cars; the annual touring
contest for the Glidden and other
trophies, ana the Demont Thomson Cup
contest for stock cars"
Ban on Outlaw Meets.
II was explained that this resolution
did not apply 10 local events planned
by automobile organizations, but that
il was stipulated in further resolutions
that such local events must hereafter
receive the sanction OF the American
Automobile Association. outlaw contests
70 be penalized by disquaHfying en-
trants and their drivers from future
sanctioned events.
The board announced that the action
taken yesterday was intended not only
% put racing and Other contests abso-
1utely in the hands Of the American
Automobile Association. but 70 keep the
T.Imber OF automobile contests within
proper bounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
VERY BAD FORM.

Don't you know this is a love
match?" demanded the duke Of his law
yer.
We'll, my lord?"
what do you mean by quarreling with
the lady's attorney? ''-ExchaaSa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31
CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT.

A change viii take place in the man
agement OF the Auto Sales and Garage
Company, in the old Cyclorama build
ing, Fifteenth street and Ohio avenue.
tomorrow, when Cleveland Hughes will
assume the duties OF general manager
Mr.. Hughes is capable automo-
biIist. with years Of experience in the
business.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-31

Cepti0ns being IN the industrials, with
Northern Pacific over 3 points up.
The following table explains itself:
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Familiar Red Brick, Now
White, Surmounted by
a Dome.

Since the passing OF the Old Traders
National Bank, and its succession by
the Merchants and Mechanics Savings
Bank. improvements have been IN prog
ress that are resulting IN the transfer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-24
APPEAL FOR HELP.
Citizens of Onaga Visit the CONNER
ciaI Club.

A committee consisting of M. Re-
Fac Of Emmett, T. J. Abel of the same
place, H. F. Hartwick of Onaga and
E. I. Zirkle of Della. all residents
along the line of the Topeka and
Northwestern railroad called on the
Topeka Commercial club this morn
ing and asked for the assistance OF
the club in securing daily train SER
vice over this line of railroad. The
Topeka and Northwestern is a
branch of the Union Pacific. railroad
and daily service was maintained
daily trains were discontinued and at
present there are but three trains a
week each direction.
When the road was giving daily
service the matter of carrying the
daily mails was taken up with the
postoffice department at Washington
bv the farmers living in the towns
and country adjacent to the line. The
matter was acted on favorably by the
officials at Washington who assured
the patrons Of the line that mail ser
vice would be established about the
18th of March.
The discontinuance of the daily SER
vice has thwarted this plan and the
farmers in that section of the country
are compelled to depend upon the
rural route carriers for their mail.
Re-enforced by a committee from the
Commercial club consisting of Presi-
dent w. T. Jensen, Secretary Poole,
Jonathan Thomas, Scott Hopkins and
F. S. Crane, the committee laid the
claim of better train service before
N. H. Loomis, representative of the
Union Pacific railroad in Topeka.
While no definite understanding
was reached during the conference,
Mr. Loomis assured the committee
that he would present the claim of
the residents along the line of the
Northwestern to the officials of the
Union Pacific with the recommends
ton that the daily service be re-
enstated if possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-24
NO FIGHT IN COURTS.
Consumers Gas Company Will Prob
ably Accept New Ordinance.

The Consumers Heat, Light & Power
company Is not going to indulge in any
long protracted fight in the courts in its
attempt to sdetrack the reduction in the
rates of natural gas for domestic con-
sumption from As cents to IS cents as the
maximum price specified.
AS much was stated this afternoon by
James f. Meagher OF Chicago, the perA
who is the principal owner in the local
gas company. Mr.. Meagher came to To-
peka this afternoon as the special repre-
sentative Of Mr.. Brady in an attempt to
iron out the difficulty which has arisen
over the question of rates.
DO you think that your company will
enter the courts in its fight against a re-
duction?' was asked.
well, I am not fighter demurred
Mr.. Meagher. I hardly thnk-I don't
know-well, I don't like to right" came in
hating sections. Mr.. Meagher did not like
to commit himself.
The gas and electric lights committee
of the council has before it an ordinance
reducing the rates of natural gas for the
first ten years to % cents, 2715 for the next
ten years and so cents for the last ten
years OF the franchise.
81 don't know whether I am in favor
of that said Councilman Hughes this
afternoon, chairman of the committee 81
think will fight it. I am for a straight
out-and-out 20 cent rate
A conference, which Mr.. Meagher was
TO have had with the committee at 2
o'clock this afternoon. was postponed I'M
til tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-24

thing is certain, and that it they are
all now. listed in Chief Eaton's book
OF daily arrests.
:. This club, in it's infancy, was raided
today by Detectives Sauls and Hutton
and it's quarters on East Third street
phernalia. The charges against them
are vagrancy, begging and drunken
ness. The club is composed of two
cripples, both professional beggars; two
ordinary buns, and the remaining two
might pass for strong arm men any,
where.
Now the ladies are wondering where
the Leap Year club comes in and are
preparing to get after the State Jour-
nal for perpetrating very rude joke.
a sober recital Of plain facts, neither
vanished nor distorted.
When Officer Sauls placed the leader
of the club under arrest he asked MN
why he had rented this shack and
what he was doing there and why he
had brought beer in there and drank
it, disturbing the neighborhood. The
reply was unique in the police history
Of this city. t.E.ist p
1T rented this joint and moved in"
replied the cripple, seriously, SOS to
have a place for me club. I organized
it, an we mean biz It's a Leap Year
club. Yves open for any matrimonial
designs that any respectable woman
with plenty of coin may have against
US. Yves tired Twin unblessed and
alone We want to settle down. We
likes your little city. This is leap
year, amt it? Haven't We got a right
to git together for the object of CIV
ing a woman a chance to pick from de
bunch?"
THAT fellows reply and the nerve
and GOODNESS of him, completely fab
bergasted me- said officer Sauls in
speaking about the matter today. "If
he tells that story to the judge this
afternoon he'll either get off free or
get six months. 1t depends entirely on
how the joke hits his honor. My guess
is six months"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-03-24
LOCAL MENTION.

Carpets and rugs woven at Car
pet Factory, TIP East Fourth street.
Zol-Furniture polish at Joslin's
The prettiest picture is the one that's
appropriately framed. We have made a
study of framing, and can suit you.
Coe Bros Cut Rate Art Co.
The announcement, heretofore made.
to the effect that Mr.. and Mrs. George
E. Overmyer would go to California to
remain permanently was erroneous. Mr..
Overmyer, accompanied by Mrs. Over
myer, will leave this week for Califor-
mia on business trip of few months
duration. Mr.. Overmyer has formed a
business alliance with the law firm of
Harvey & Abrahams of this city. with
whom he will associate in the practice
of law.
John Baumgartner, the merchant
tailor, has received full line of new
spring and summer suiting. Call on
him for your Easter suit. 806 Kan. ave.
Mrs. Clara Stewart has returned from
a short business trip to Chicago
The Chapman grocery, Tenth and
Buchanan sell Red Cross butter. Try it.
Carpets and rugs woven at Carpet
factory, 712 East Fourth street.
A complete line of toilet articles at
Prices drug store.
A meeting of the ladies' of the West
Side Reading club was held at the Of
flee Of DR.. Crumbine this afternoon at
which DR.. Crumbine delivered lee