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The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
STOCK MARKET REVIEW.
Strained Support of Prices Shows Dis
 position Towards Reaction.

New York. March 25.-The support of prices which was still in evidence to-day showed signs of strain and there was disposition towards reac- tion. This occurred without any change in the character of the news The action of to-day's market left the inference that the increase in the out side demand for stocks yesterday, which was beyond dispute, was ta- ken advantage of to sell stocks on a large scale by those who had accum- ulated holdings at lower levels Tho expansion in volume of yesterdays market was suggestive, also, of the carrying out of measures to secure profits Prices touched at the extreme of the advance yesterday were the highest, in many instances, of the year. which means also the highest since the depression of October last. These technical signs of the cuImin- ation of an advance made the profes- sional mood suspicious of the market to-day and this feeling was added to by the obvious shift in the speculative activity for the rise to the department of low priced stocks, especially in the industrial class Quite frequently the moving mp of the low grade stocks Is relied on for sustaining effect on the general list while the selling to realize profits in the previous favor ties is being completed The heavy tone of the high priced railroad stocks to-day throughout the notable advance in issues of lower grade pointed rather evidently to such a process. Tho presidents especial message to congress marks the limits of influence of that event as a purely speculative factor. A large part of the activity in stocks for over a week past has been connected with tho constant reports emanatng from Washington of the preparations for this document. With the delivery an accomplished fact, nothing remains for conjecture. which is the meat of speculation In the industrial section of the stock list there were some striking movements the further rise in Consolidated Gas being based on the effects attributed to the supreme court decision on the company's contention against efforts to restrict its rates for gas. The maintenance of the American Locomo- tive dividend helped another group of | industrials. The electrical industrials | had the advantage of reports of re- 1 viving activity in the demand for their product. Statements of earnings of
 the Vanderbilt railroads for January
 were of interest for the effects shown from retrenchment of operating ex- penses which was not sufficient. how. ever, to prevent continued shrinkage | in the net return.
 The stock market was relieved by the extent of the profit taking effect.
 ed during the day. which opened the
 way to some recovery in the latter part of the day.
 Bonds were heavy. Total sales pal
 value, s3,446,000.
 L. S. As advanced 1-2 per cent. or
 call.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
MIscclInncous Hon,,s.
EXEMPTIONS se8,5it.sS5.
Assessors File Total Out of Tax
 List.

The board of assessors yesterday fil- cd with Mayor Martin list of all the property in tsis city which is exempt from taxation from any cause what ever. IL totals s26. .54l 1885,
 Yale university heads the list The Sheffield Scientific school property to- tals to s,s2l ,595, and the remainder of the university amounts to Sf799, $40, making a grand total for Yale of s9- i2l ,4S5
 The next largest exemption is the N. Y, N. IT, X II. R. R. Co, which totals to si.S53510 with churches next, total ing to ss.s9l. .615. The entire property of thc city of New Haven Is given ae s3.s5i.770.
 A complete summary of all the total exemptions Is as follows:
 Adams Express O., sls,0O0; banks sss, 700: cemeteries. s3Si,950; churches, s3,6al .675. buildings used for church purposee, s6,12a. City of New Haven. miscellaneous. sl.2S7. .920; City Of New Haven, schools, s2,o0s, 26O; City of New Haven dwellings used for schools, s9,- 375; City of New Haven police de- partment, slSa, 2s0 City of New Haven. fro department, s205, i55, City of New Haven. fire department. E. D., S.5Oo; total of city exemptions. s3,65i,O State of Connecticut, s2S9,205; Connec- ticut Railway company, s56O,aSa New Haven County, ssls,050; United States s4os, ,0so Peuuot Indian. sLi0o; hospi- tals. s5l9.1l0 orphan asylums, a2s,5So; miscellaneous, s9s6.Sl x. Y.. N. H. X II. R. R Co.,. Si,s53,olO.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
WALL STREET NOTES
Stocks Very Irregular and a Sharp Drop in Volume
 of Trading.
MESSAGE OF NO EFFECT
Consolidated Gas and Westinghouse Duplicate Spectacular Rise
 of Tuesday.

With a volume of trading a quarter smaller than yesterday, stocks were very irregular all of the morning. First prices were mixed, with some gains and some declines. Prices sagged off appreciably, with losses of point in some cases. Around midday a sub stantial recovery occurred. under the lead of specialties. of which Consoli- dated Gas was the feature. It rose 6 l-2 points on rapid bidding up, with very few sales. General Electric, Car Foundry, Locomotive. Westinghouse, Cast Iron Pipe. and others scored sharp gains. Under cover of these there seemed to be distribution of long stocks in the standard group.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
tPEo7!Rs@k!;E!E:$;SA o7!s R@k!;!E:$; lkSs1RvSST! s!

State rate laws similar to the Minne- sota statute which the Supreme court of the United States has declared un- constitutional
 It is claimed that excessive penal ties within the meaning of the Supreme court decision are provided for in most of the new acts, and that others fail because of indefiniteness or other faults. The statutes which will be at tackled, according to the report, include those of Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois. Col orado. Kansas, Missouri. Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota. Tennessee, Texas and Indiana. It is said to be the plan of the railroad presidents to make up tes cases on these laws and rush them to the court of last resort.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
BROKERS SUSPEND.
Member of Consolidated Exchange
 Swampcd by Upward Movement.

New York, March 25-It was an nounced on the floor of the Consolidat- ed Stock Exchange to-day that Henry w. Gennerich & Co. had suspended The Gennerich firm had offices at No, 4S Exchange place.
 On the door of this office was the sign: This firm has assigned for the benefit of its creditors"
 The trouble is due, 1t is said, to the fact that the firm had been on the short side of the market, and the re- cent upward movement had swamped them. The few outstanding accounts of the firm on the floor of the Consoli- dated were brought in under the rules.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
KNICKERBoCKER OPENS TO-DAY.

New York, March 25.-A court order was issued to-day allowing the three receivers for the Knickerbocker Trust company s7j,000 each for their services. In the same order an allowance of s75,OOO for the attorneys employed by the receivers collectively for their ser vices, is made. The Knickerbocker Trust company will reopen tomorrow
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26

Trading for London account was purely of an arbitrage nature, and did not repi esent any real position by ac- tive operators abroad. The cabled quotations before our opening shower rather general fractional gains. Lon don houses bought stocks here on bal ance to the extent of about 10000 shares, including United States Steel and Union Pacific in some quantity.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26

The declaration of the usual quar- terly dividend on American Locomo- tive common was preceded by sharp upbidding of the stock and some fur ther gain after the news came out. The rise In United States Cast Iron Pipe was also accompanied by dividend rumors. But Wall street was inclined to be skeptical regarding the advances in many of the low-priced spocialties. As a rule the rise in such stocks is re- served until near the continuation of an advance in the general market.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26

Lawson brokers were said to have been buyers of Shelters just before the close yesterday, and rumor to-day had that MT. Lawson Is going to let the public have at a bargain price. The Street, however, is not yet educated up to the point that it is possible to buy gold dollars for 30 cents.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
AFTER STATE RATE LAWS.
Railroads Expected to Attack Consti-
 nationality of Many Measures.

Chicago. March 25.-It is rumored that a conference of presidents of rail- reads oentering in Chicago will be held eeon to consider plans for attacking
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
pasyON STOCK MARKET.

Reported over private wires of Horn blower & Weeks, members Of the New York and Boston Stock Ex- changes. New York office. 27 Center New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported over private wires of Prince & Whitely members of the New York and Boston Stock Exchanga as. New York office, 59 Broadway, and l5 Center street. New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26

New York Central was soft in the early trading. declining to 9S 1-4 against 9s, yesterdays closing This was natural reflection of the poor exhibit made by the annual report, given out this morning, which an nounced final surplus after deduc- tions of but sss,5ss as against sS,134, 762 in the previous year.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26
CLOSING PRICES.

Reported over private wires of Prince & Whitely. members of the New York and Boston Stock Echanges New York office. 52 Broadway, and Is Center street, New Haven. Conn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26

In the last hour stocks rose sharply and closed near the top. It looked very much like vigorous driving in of the shorts. Some of the sharpest gains were by Northern Pacific, West inghouee Consolidated Gas, United States Rubber. and Cast Iron Pipe. No news came out to account for this movement. The Presidents message was hardly discussed on Wall street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26

Western railroad presidents are ex- pressing their delight at the decisions of the Supreme court in the Minnesota and North Carolina cases. President Harrahan of the Illinois Central says 1t will restore confidence in railroad se- entities. and President Winchell of the Rock Island says that the decisions are a vindication of property rights.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26

The safest is the who has Bank Account. It establishes and lends confidence in him We invite small counts Four per cent interest savings accounts The only New Haven bank open Saturday nights.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26

The two stars on the Exchange to- day were Consolidated Gas and West inghouse, each up half a dozen points or so. duplicating their spectacular rise yesterday. There was good buying of the former because of its improved di- vidend outlook on increased business and in belief that the company will win ultimately in the pending lawsuits against it. Westinghouse is advanc- ing because of the improved business outlook and the evidently satisfactory way in which the companys affairs are coming out.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-26

LOCAL STOCK QUOTATIONS.

Corrected daily by Kimberly Root X Co. Investment Brokers, lS3 orange street.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
CORNWALL BRIDGE

Mrs. A. w. FERGUSON has returned
home after several's weeks visit in
Bridgeport.
Charles E. Dunbar is home from
Poughkeepsie.
The Sunday School held Xmas exer.
cises i'll the church, Dec. Goth.
Mrs. George Studley spent Sunday in
Bridgeport.
There was dance in the A, 0. U. w.
Hall New Years Eve.
Miss Ethel l.. Dunbar has returned
home after visiting friends in New York.
Herbert Bump of Bridgeport is visit
ing friends in town.
Horace Wells of New Haven is visit
ing at Mrs. Waterbury's.
Howard Odell of Kent spent Sunday
in town.
Father Collux of Hartford took charge
of the service Sunday in the absence Of
Father Smith.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
WHEN FLOWERS HAVE FADED.
Simple Method by Which They Can
BE Revived for a Time.

1t always seems so. distressing to
see beautiful cut flowers wither and
fade, and to revive flowers that are
not actually dead try this plan. Cut
a tiny piece from each stem and place
the stems in large glass, or, even
better, jar Of cold water; then sub
merge the jar in bucket of cold wa
ter, allowing the entire bunch to be al.
most covered. Put all in a dark
place, cover with a newspaper to ex-
clude the air; let them remain thus
over night; in the morning they will
be as fresh as new, even to the glist-
ening dew drops"
Roses and carnations respond bet
ter than other flowers treated in this
manner, but so far there has not been
found any way to freshen violets sat
isfactorily.
1t might not be amiss to add that
wilted green vegetables, such as spin
ach, lettuce and celery, are to be
freshened by this same means, and
may be kept for days, changing the
water every morning, of course. How
ever, we all know that the fresher all
vegetables, the better they are.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
WEsTcoRNWALL

@. L. Colds grist and saw mill with q
$500 planer and all other machinery
burned to the ground Monday morning
without anything being saved except
one box of tools that fell under pile Of
grain and were not much injured.
They were owned by George Fritz who
ran the mill. Origin of the fire a mys-
terry. Insurance about covers the loss Of
grain on hand but nothing to cover loss
of mill. 1t will be rebuilt, lumber mill
first and grist mill later. Samuel
Scoville lost 800 worth of grain in it.
Mrs. Walter Mallinson is in charge of
the chapel in the village as janitress
Her son George and daughter Matte
were at home for Christmas.
George Cole and Edward Smith are
confined to the house with grippe fever.
Mr. Baird has been shut in several
days with illness.
Annual church meeting will be held
in the North Cornwall chapel Wednes-
day January 1st with reports. Election
of officers and luncheon.
Charles Memmott is visiting his
mother.
Miss Beth Salwaski is at home for the
holidays.
Miss Elizabeth Hart is home from
New Preston.
Miss Nellie Roger from Hartford is at
home.
Theodore g. Morgan has returned to
Montreal after having been active in or
ganizing the literary circle for the
youth in the village.
Our blacksmith Mrs. Clark has been
shut in some days with the grippe.
Some sickness follows our green
Christmas. Edward Smith, George Cole,
James Clark and his nephew have grip.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
Improvlsed Hat Hangers.

Being limited for closet room 1t
was a puzzle to know just where to
hang our hats, writes a correspondent
of the Chicago Tribune. My hus-
band put a cleat II inches above the
top row of hooks in the closet; in this
strip of wood, with a three-quarter
inch anger, he bored holes sixteen
inches apart. Then from an old broom
handle he cut pegs six inches in
length which he drove firmly into the
cleat. When completed the wood was
stained and vanished to match the
woodwork of the closet. With this
arrangement the hats are out OF the
way, kept in good condition, and are
not displaced when hanging up other
garments.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
New French Shoe.

Fashionable Paris wears new
shoe. French shoes are not adven-
lures for American feet to rush rash
ly into, and these new ones least OF
all.
They are very long-three or four
sizes longer than the size of the foe
perfectly straight, and hav' j..
square toe.
Except that they have heels, they
are like nothing so much as the old
fashioned straight, long, shapeless
shoes ladies In this country wore sew
eral generations ago, before we had
learned to make shoes to fit our feet.
Paris may know all about hats, but
1t Is we'll known by American travel
ers that neither she nor England
knows very much about shoes-at
least the kind of shoes American feet
demand.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

The offering at the Christmas Sunday
Vesper service was $3.50 for the Win
sted Hospital. The service was largely
attended and much enjoyed. The child
rem brought gifts for the children's home
at Newington. A large copy of M1llett g
Angelus was presented to the school and
ON Saturday afternoon children's par
ty was given. On each table was a
small Christmas tree and in the corner
of the parlor was a large electrically
lighted Christmas tree with cornucopias
of candy and oranges for all present.
The children enjoyed it greatly.
The communion of the Lords Supper
will be administered next Sunday and
the preparatory service will be held Fri
day afternoon at 800.
The Mission Circle will meet with
Mrs Lyles Saturday at $50.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02

Charles Miller went to the Pittsfield
hospital Monday.
Gold and Fritz are looking over the
ruins with plans for rebuilding.
Joe Cole has three sick at once wife,
son and daughter.
Both our national birds figured at 1.-The
manse," on Christmas. A fine turkey
presented by a parishioner, decorated
the dinner table, and other parishioners
presented golden eagles TO warm the
pockets of the pastor and his wife.
There were also individual gifts show
ing love and appreciation. The fine pro.
gram was well executed by the Sunday
school'on the evening of the Goth in the
Chapel was supplemented by the read
ing Of an appropriate selection from
James Whitcomb Reilly's poems by
Mr. Fitch. and a closing address of
much interest by Mrs. Fitch.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02

Several months ago The NEWS con-
tanned an article relative to duty every
man owes to those dependent upon
him. The duty referred to was that Of
placing insurance on his life in order
that should he be taken away, his
family would not be left penniless. Not
long since an instance was called to our
attention where the father, an honest,
hard working man and respected
citizen, died and left his wife and child
with practically nothing with which to
support themselves. His failure to pro-
vide for his loved ones was not an inten-
tional result. Like hundreds of other
men he took his chances on life, expect
ing that some day he would be able to
provide for the emergency which over
took him before any move had been
made toward the contemplated prepare
ton. If you, reader, are one of the i'm
provident ones who have neglected this
most important duty, give the question
serious consideration. We recommend
no particular company or kind of insur-
ance. whether it be old-line or fraternal
This every man must decide for him
self.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
TO WASH A PLUME.
Takes a Little Time, but the Re
suits Are Satisfactory.


suits Are Satisfactory.
White plumes which have done duty
on old hats should undergo a certain
amount Of renovation. One of the
best methods of cleaning them is to
place them first of ell in basinful OF
soapsuds made with cold water in
stead of hot, and in which they should
be left to steep for an hour or two.
They should then be removed,
plunged into boiling water and al
lowed to remain in it for at least q
quarter of an hour. Each feather
should then be taken out, spread on q
cloth, and every particle Of dirt which
may still cling to the fronds removed
by rubbing these with soft piece OF
silk dipped in soapsuds. They must
then be rinsed in several changes OF
hot water and finally laid on towel
across the knee, the fronds being then
dabbed gently with a towel made into
a ball, the object being to regain the
curved shape of the feather before 1t
Is returned to the hat.
When almost dry the feathers should
be we'll shaken until they appear per-
fectly soft and fluffy, when they should
be Immediately inclosed in tissue pa
per and placed in a cool oven or on
the plate rack Of the stove, SO as to
complete drying operations.
To curl the feathers no tool Ia more
effective than an ivory paper knife.
Each frond should be picked up sep
arately, and with a sharp but gentle
turn of the wrist given the requisite
curl, this being continued until the
plume has regained its original ap-
pearance.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
LAKEVILLE

All who listened to the address given
by Rev. DR.. Triple at the Mems meet
ing last Friday night report very en-
joyable time.
Frank Osborn of Springfield, Mass.
was home for over Christmas.
Miss Frink has resigned. her position
as teacher in the public school and &C
copied position as assistant post mis-
tress.
Mr.. Haden will leave this week tc
take up his abode in Seymour, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
q" CANAAN ~

Assistant. Services every Sunday morn
ing alternating between the hours of 8
and IL O'Clock
Christ Church Rev. j. P. Smvth,
Rector. Regular services, Sunday morn
ing service and sermon 1915 Sunday
School after morning service; evening
service and address, 700 p. m, Holy
communion first Sunday in each month
at 1915 a. m. Other services as an
nounced.
Pilgrim Church (CongregationaD-
Rev. E. O. Gillette, Pastor, Sunday ser
vices: morning worship 1920; Sunday
School at IL: 45; young peoples meeting
at 6:15, meeting for prayer and confer
ence. Thursday evening at 1880.
Connecticut western news., 1908-01-02
The Churches

Methodist Episcopal Church - Rev.
T. R. Wallace, pastor. Lords Day
Service: 1890 am. morning wor-
ship; IL. noon, Sunday School; $50 p. m.
Epworth League; 7.30 p. m. evening
worship; Monday. 7.30p m, Epworth
League business, meeting and social
hour, LIST. Monday in month; Official
Board, 2nd. Monday in month, Thursday
7.3O p. m. prayer meeting; Friday 7.3C
p. m. choir rehearsal; Holy Communion
1st Sunday in Jan, Mar, May, July,
Sept. and Nov.
St. Josephs Church, Rev. Father T.
F. Bannon, pastor; Rev. J. O. Brennan