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The Washington times., 1908-07-30
PRODUCE PRICES.

a substantial increase IN activity was
shown in the produce market today;
this being, in fact. the busiest day this
week. The marko, for best eggs was
firm. with the supply OF the highest
grades still Lighter than the demand.
Live poultry continued firm. The sup
ply Of hens was small, but chickens
were in liberal supply.
Vegetables were firm and active, but
the market for fruit was slower than
II had been for some time. REGENTS
prices were lowered slightly in seve raj
instances Until the present large
Southern crop IS exhausted il is not
expected that better prices viii be OBJ
tanned.
Wholesale prices today were:
Cheese-New York State factory; large mats
l2al2lzci small. 121zal3c fair 10 good. III5a12c.
Eggs-Southern, liaISc; nearby eggs, Isc
Butter Creamery. fancy. &c: western
hrsts. 22c5 seconds, 19c; process. fancy. pic:
fair TO good. lsc; dairy. choice. 1Sc; good. l6c'
16AISc: small 16aITC; hens small per IL
lie: large, per ID. 19~. ROSTERS per bI Go.
ducks, spring. large, per h.. IIaI2c; small
per h.. l0allc; geese, per h., Ease; turkeys
toms, l0ci hens, l2al4c; thin, Sc: keats, per
b. IOc. -
Dressed pOultry-Turkeys. undrawn, hens.
per H.. l6alSc; average. Undrawn. mixed.
per h.. Halle; chickens. small. per h., ia
1Sc; large. per ID, 1sc: hens, per 10. ia
l5c. ROSTERS, per ID. &c: ducks. Per h.. ioa
JZc; geese, per ID, sa10c.
Green Fruit-AppIss june. per Dbl,
s. OOa1-50; oranges. Califo -rla navels 1ar
box, S3-25a4: grape fruit. florida. ~
box. S325a4-50: Georgia peaches. per crate
81. O0a1-75; cantaloupes. per crate. s0ca75c.
huckleberrics per Ct. Gallo: blackberries ne.
ut 7a9c; RaIermelOns. S1ea17 Ter 100
NegetaClcs-POtatOes, new. per Dbl % 5Oa
10; sweet potatoes. per bbl g 25s2 -
new. per 100. IS. O0aIO. 90: Ieft1,ce'
per crate. Sza2.25; onions, per basl-et'
z5caS1- 90: string beans. green. per Dbl "a IN
"A. p: green peas, home grown DE- mi
81. COa5.O0: tomatoes. per box. 5Oa75c: hse.s'
per bunch. Haze; rhuoarb. per leo punches
75caSl D; asparagus, per doz.. 75cas2 On -
cumbers. per basket. 50a60c; squash. uer hbI
s5caS125; egg plant, per crate. T5caSI. 90. corr
on cob, per doZ-, l5a25c-
Dressed Meats-Calves. full dressed, oa11e.
heads OF. 10atic; hog dressed calves. Sa7c,
hams. country, sugar cured. l2al4c: hos
small and neat per cWt-. 71La9e; medium
7asIzc; heavy. 6a7c-
Live Stock--cattle. extra, per cwt..
S5.00a5.25; butcher, per cwt., s4COa4 20. corn,
mon. per cwt.. S2C0a5.00: hogs. Der cw-f
gross. S6-25a6-75s ordinary, per cwt, S. 5oas 90.
sheep. prime. s. 00a4 90: lambs. spring. per
10. 5i5a6ci calves, prime. per ID 55basc:
medium. per h., Sc; cows. prime. each. $40 00s
$780, common. each. S20.Q0aso.00
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
RATE AND SPEED WAR
THREATEN THE EAST
Pennsylvania Road De-
mandS Abolition of
Differential.

PITTSBURG, Pa, July 30.-It is IN
officially announced and given cons!der-
able credence here. that the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. smarting under losses
sustained through the passenger differ
entail east and west of Pittsburg. is
preparing to break away from the
agreement. II it is unable 10 obtain re-
lief in any other way Such action
would mean a rate and speed war such
as this section has not experienced IN
many years.
Railroad men in position 10 know. de-
clare all lines between the Mississippi
and the Atlantic will be involved.
For years the Pittsburg and Lake
Erie. Pan Handle and Baltimore and
Ohio. have had a differential Of 81 from
Pittsburg 10 Chicago. while the Wa
bash has a rate Of $50 under the stand
ard fare Of S1O.5O Of the Fort Wayne.
On the eastern end, the Pennsylvania
fare TO Boston from Pittsburg is $l5.15
rail. and SI4I5 for rail and water. In
addition to this rate. with stop-over
privileges. the Baltimore and Ohio has
rates Of S13.65 for rail. and $l265 for rail
and water. The New York Central. ali
rail rate is SIS fiat
There is still q possibility the Penn
abolition OF the differential. but should
IL fail. IL is stated II viii go after bust
ness in its own way, and every effort
possible will be made through speed and
lower rates. TO bring back the lost
business.
10 st. Louis. with the Wabash interest
ed.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
BUSINESS ON JUMP
IN THIS COUNTRY

NEW YORK, July 3O-Robert J.
Thompson, a Chicago manufacturer.
who has been spending the last two
years as United States consul at Han
over. Germany, is in New York on n
business "trip. Speaking of the indfca-
ton Of returning prosperity and the
genera! Improvement Of Commercial
conditions, Mr. Thompson said:
Rapid revival in business activities
is going on this very minute 1t NAV
not be apparent in every respect, but
in orders placed in Germany by Ameri-
can buyers and in goods now beins,
shipped 10 this country. the improve
ment during the quarter ended June
30 has been almost as marked as tie
falling of was noticeable during the
previous six months
''The declared exports from the
Hanover consular district to the
United states fell during the first mar
ter Of 1903 to 1,2OO.O 900 marks. as against
100000 marks for the same time in
1907. For the quarter Just closed how
ever. the flgures rose to 2.00O,0 900 marks.
which IS only slightly below the amount
declared for the same quarter Of 1907.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
UNMUZZLED DOG
CREATES TERROR
Shot by Ex-Policeman Johnson
After Running Half Mile
Through the Streets.

Unmuzzled and fTothing at the mouth.
a dog supposed 10 be rabid, was shot
in front Of go Third street this morn
ing by ex-Policeman Johnson.
For nearly half a mile the animal
ran. and along his path were fully a
score Of playing children That none
Of the little ones was bitten IS con-
sidered little short Of marvellous. Snarl-
ing and growing the canine made its
way to the home Of Officer johnson.
who noticed its coming before It reached
him.
Rushing into his house he procured
revolver and as the swapping, foam
hecked beast rushed past his door he
fired twice. both bullets taking effect
in the animals carcass and killing II
instantly
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
SEEKING EVIDENCE
IN CASPARI CASE
Washington Officers in New
York-Police Put Aside
Accomplish Theory.

Detective Frank Baur OF the Central
once LETT on the midnight train 20
Join Assistant District Attorney Harry
ey Given in New York in a search
Tor the bank account OF Miss Frances
Cas2ari, the woman who IS accused OF
having swindled Washington women
out Of large sums Of money.
Together they Will visit a number OF
banks where it is reported the woman
had an account. and also call at pub
fishing concerns with which Miss cas-
paTt did business II they can furnish
information which will be OF any mate
rial assistance 10 the prosecution when
the case comes 20 trial, they will be
summoned here at that time.
Discards Accomplice Theory.
Tho theory that the woman had an
accomplish in New York is now put
aside By the police in their search for
evidence. and they believe the woman
robbed Peter 70 pay Paul This. they
say. is shown By a number Of cases
here IN Washington. and her own de-
claration that Il her complainant had
waited a few weeks all would have been
well Little information has been re-
celved from the chiefs OF police OF OF Their
cities IN which u was reported Miss
Caspari worked a scheme for obtaining
money similar 20 the one she opersr ed
IN Washington and Baltimore. The ind
ing OF list OF names in her trunk led
the police 10 send 10 cities where fhesa
persons lived. yet nothing that would
aid IN the solution Of TIE case has been
received from them
Preparing Insanity Defense.
Attorney Walter c. Clephane. who, as
announced exclusively In The Times,
has been retained by Dr. Charles Cas-
par1- brother OF the woman now AT the
District jail, is hard az work on the
PREF aration Of a defense Of insanity.
and IS now in communication with sey-
eral distinguished alieniSts in New WORT
with view 70 having them observe
Miss Csspart's mental condition So rhar
lHey may testify when the case comes
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
EXCURSIONS.

Thanks to the spaciousness Of the
dance pavilion at Chevy Chase Lake. IN
event Of inclement weather the Marine
Band concert can be given within its
shelter. This has been the case several
times recently, when Jupiter Pluvius
seemed to be in combine with the other
clements to dampen. literally. and fig
uratively the spirits OF pleasure seek
ers at Chevy Chase Lake. Hundreds can
ind comfortable seats under the pa
ViliOn's roof, and at the termination OF
the musical program II takes but little
time 10 clear the big floor for the
dancers. These features have all been
eclipsed IN popularity by the pony
track.
The brilliantly illuminated confines of
this attraction are thronged nightly
with adults and juveniles, all intent OF
getting rides o.. the mettl- some ponies
or IN the burro carts
How TO spend 4 vacation limited 10
two or three days TO best advantage Is
q problem quite satisfactorily answered
by the weekend outings Of the Norfolk
and Washington Steamboat Company
These give. at very trthtng expense, one
TO three days away from town, tickets
covering boat expenses for the round
trip and hotel expenses at the Cham
berlin, Old Point Comfort, for one
TWO OF three days, according to the rate
one chooses to pay. THESE trips are
made Fridays and Saturdays. at $50
.. m, returning to town Mondays, Tues
DAYS or Wednesdays, in time for bust
ness. Tickets are on sale at the uptown
Office, 705 Fourteenth street, only
Dancing on. shipbOard Is q novel ex-
perience that may be comfortably en-
loved on the big steamer jamestown
One Of the special features Of this pop
ular boat Is a great deck. with perfectly
finished floor for dancing In the palm
garden one may regale himself with
and delicacies at popular
prices The jamestown trips are made
Sundays included leaving at
sever. returning at eleven. Tickets are
sold at the Norfolk and Washington ex-
cursion wharf. foot Of Seventh street.
For a delightful weekend trip that
doesn't make a crimp in your pocket
book Chesapeake Beach IS unsurpass
Many washington people VINO are IN
able to get away from the city for any
length Of time have discovered this and
n axe II a practice TO leave Washington
for the beach on Saturday. stay over
SUNDAY at one OF the comfortable hotels
and return Monday morning with q feel
ing Of new VigOr TO tackle the week
work The salt water bathing the dane
ing pavilion, the beautiful vista out over
the bay. the restfulness Of the shade
trees and the pleasant walks all these
in addition 10 the usual novelties OF
the modern seaside resort. have made
Beach a fevorite with the
people Of the city Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
QUOTATIONS FOR TODAY ON
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

L. 6. Coupon 3's, SSOOGIOl5k.
Washington Railway and Electric as.
Si,00OdS1Is
Capital Traction, 25Q126, 5aI26. .2OdI2s,
20dI26 2Od126.
teIred, 2dS2, 10dS3
United States Trust lOd93IL.
Merchants and Mechanics Saving
Bank, 10d140
Commercial Fire Insurance, 50d5.
Columbia Title Insurance 22d3
After Call-WashingtOn Railway and
Electric As, S4.O00ISlI4
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred, 50fISS.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
Double Doors Required
SEVENTY POISONED
BY DRINKING WINE

SPEzIA, July sO.-At san Bartolomeo.
Italy. a number Of cases Of poisoning
reported.
Seventy sailors are IN the hospital
here suffering from the effects Of drink
ing the wine. An investigation IS be-
ing made.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
WELL-DRESSED WOMAN
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Shoots Herself Through Left Eye
in Cleveland Passenger
Station.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July s0-A young
woman, handsomely dressed. attempted
suicide in the Erie passenger station
here at noon today. She was found in
the lavatOry, with one bullet through
,he mouth, and another through the
lett eye A pearl-handied revolver lay
bt side her.
She was taken to a hospital. uncon-
sc Gus, and has not yet been identified.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30

volume as large as the new code re-
ported by the Building Commission
Even this new compilation will not
I cover the regulations Of these other
OulceS and atter IL shall have been
I amended and ordered by the Commits
sioEers IL VIII suH leave the prospective
builder 10 study i've other manuals Rur
II is hoped 10 avoid conflict and save
the builder from constant apprehension
lest some department OF the regulations
should be changed over night by a
general restriction that future amend
ments shall be ordered only at stated
PERIODS, as on January 1 and July J
OF each year
Strict Rules About Concrete.
As TO concrete construction the new
regulations conform more nearIvto those
recently formulated by corresponding
commission IN New York than 10 anv
others They are decidedly strict espe-
cially as 10 the forms used for packing
the vet concrete, the binding between
walls and doors. and the thorough mix
ture Of cement and filing. Cinder con
crete IS not 20 be prohibited.
The present regulations as 10 ele-
Nators are much complained AGAINST nv
builders and elevator engineers Tbey-
are made still more strict BY the new
reguIa lions.
New J-1eaters Will be subject 10 much
harder conditions than those now stand
ing. Public halls are TO be more CLOSELY
supervised and more vigorously exam
ined when completed. There IS DraC-
tcally no change IN the regulations as
10 theaters now in use
More Light and AL.
High buildings only are affected b,-
the amendments as to light and air
The law now IS that the plans shall
cover oaly IS per cent Of an inside lot
and 30 per cent Of a corner lot. with
not less than 10 feet OF yard IN the rear
OF each building BY the regulations re-
ported TO the Commissioners for every
loot IN height over twenty feet this
provision as TO yard in the rear shall
be increased by six inches. A core
spondlng increase is ordered as to light
wells or courts.
Most Of the provisions Of thu v,ras,~+
code which are 20 be struck ont are
such as the requirement. that entrancae
10 Iheaters should be kept clear OF
selteeS and chairs In the Judgment OF
the commission such matters belong
rather 10 the Office Of the Fire Marshal
tnan 70 that OF the Building Inspector
These changes are the result Of much
study and long discussion Of the plans
adopted 10 safeguard buildings in other
cities They are probably the most ad-
Vanced cOdthcatiOn Of those plans Vet
made. But the work Of the commission
included also a encouragement of sec
tons not changed in substance, a reOr-
ganization Of the whole code, ACCORDING
TO simple and logical index, and q
general editing away OF Implications, OBJ
securities, and antiquities.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
WOMAN DIES
FROM BURNS

PHILADELPHIA, July 30.-Eliza beth
ODonnen. fOrty-six years old, who was
badly burned on the face and bodv
by the explosion OF a coal oil stove in
her home at Woodbury., N J.. last
night. died at the Cooper Hospital IN
Camden early this morning
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
GEORGE OF GREECE &
TO VISIT VENICE

VENICE, July 3o--King George OF
Greece Tiu remain a few days in Venice
when r. arrives on his yacht Amphrite-
Elaborate preparations are being mads
for q grand fese in honor OF the oo-
CasiOn.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
PRICES FOR TODAY ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by W b Hibbs &
Co. bankers and brokers. Hibbs building
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
ington stock Exchange and Chicago Board
OF Trade)
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
PLAN RIGID TESTS
FORELEVATORBOYS
Inspector Evans Proposes
That They Be Licensed.
Commissioners Agree.

That four-hfths Of the elevator con-
ductOrs Of the District know no more
OF the mechanism Of their cars than 70
turn the lever or pull the rope was
the opinion expressed today by ". I.
Evans elevator Inspector OF the Dis
trict.
As a result Ct his observations, Mr..
Evans has prepared a new set Of regu-
lations which have received the an
PrOvaI OF the Commissioners. and will
be included in the revision OF the build
ing regulations.
Inspector Evans regards the licensing
Of all elevator conductors. as the most
important step toward a better stand
ard
II is due more, no said. 10 rigid in
spection by the District than 70 the
efficiency Of the operators that more
accidents do not occur.
No knowledge Of Mechanism.
Few elevator conductors know any
thing about their elevators" said Mr.
Evans They know how 10 start and
stop the cars and open and shut the
doors. and that IS about all. Their
knowledge OF the mechanism OF the cars
is nil n many OF the smaller apart
ment houses the elevators are operated
By the janitors. who have many other
duties 20 perform
1T is particularly essential that the
men acQuaint themselves with the me
chanical details Of the elevator and IN
order 70 assure the Commissioners OF
this fact they will, under the new Tegu-
lations, be required 70 undergo an ex-
animation"
Double Doors Required
Double doors for elevators in DEPART
ment stores will be included IN the re;yu-
latious. Inspector Evans contends that
double doors are an extra precaution,
but are not essential 70 all elevators,
such as those IN office buildings.
There are 500 elevators in the District,
and each is inspected on an average Of
once every three months. Mr.. Evans
said that he Is frequently required 10
make inspections at night, and after the
regular office hours. The new regula-
uOns were prepared by the inspector
after consultation with a number Of eX-
perts on construction. and also with
business men whom they Will affect.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
BONDS
THE CURB MARKET

Quotations furnished by f. z. Hut-
ton & Co, members New York Stock
Exchange, G. Bowie Chapman. man
ager, 1901 + street northwe est.
The Washington times., 1908-07-30
Preparing Insanity Defense.
NEW BUILDING RULES
NEARLY COMPLETED

Continued from First Page.)
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-17
HARR|GAN CAN'T i
HAVE $4,000 FOR
new POLICEMEN
Board President Is Told That
the Money Is Not Avail
able Just Now.
ALDERMEN COULD FIND 1T,
COMMISSIONER THINKS
City Counsel Explains Situation
to Him-Harrigan Hadn't
Meant to Say So Much.

william Harrigan. president of the
police board, created a stir at the Coun-
Gil finance committee meeting. last
night, when his request for $4,000 to
put on the ninety men on the waiting
list Of the police department was de-
MED. sssssi p
City Counsel James r. Nugent in
speaking to DR.. William Buerman,
president of the Clinton Hill Improve
ment Association about police protecs
tion, assured him that by the first of
the coming year there would be a
sufficient number of additional police
men, and, a s~ub-station Of the, First
Precinct in the Clinton Hill section. but
pointed out that he and City Auditor
George Forman had found that there
was no available money in the treas
ury to put on the extra men at this
time.
IT have no doubt but that the finance
Committee can And the money if they
want to-" said President Harrigan,
jumping to his feet. *There are ninety
men on the list who should be made po-
licemen; they have passed examina-
tons and should not be forced to take
other examinations under the civil
service. When l was chairman of the
finance committee there was never al
time when we could not get $25, 900 when
it was really necessary, and we never
had to seek or take %anyone's advice
whether it could be done"
Chairman John F. Sinnott told Mr..
H~arrigan that the committee had never
sought any advice.
Commissioner Harrigan picked UP his
hat and started to leave the room when
Sity Counsel Nugent said: "Mr. For
man and myself rave made the investi-
cation of the city finances at the re-
quest OF the committee and not on our
own responsibility, and we find that the
money is not available"
Chairman Sinnott attempted to make
further explanations to the head of the
police department, but with the state
ment, 1T didn't mean to say as much as
I have" Mr.. Harrigan left the meeting.
DIR. Buerman. J. H. Callahan and
Frank Voigt asked the committee for
better police protection In their locality
and left satisfied with the statements
of Chairman Sinnott and City Counsel
Nugent hat as DOR as the money was
available adequate protection would be
provided.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-17
RED-HEADEO BOY
IS ONE WHO CUT
WIDOWS CURLS
She Is 20 and Lads Who Are II
Years Old Snip Off
Her Locks.
BROTHER IN COURT FOR
ONE OF TWO CULPRITS
Phil Seidenberg Named, Frank
Appears-Davey' Is the
Y0ungster Wanted.

HMinus two of her blonde curls, Mrs,
Ida Rosenberg, of 1856 South Orange
avenue, appeared In the Fourth Pre-
cince Police Court today and charged
Gustave Holman, Of the same address,
and Philip Seidenberg, Of rs Hayes
street, both II years old. with cutting
her hair while she sat on her stoop
with several friends.
what did you do that for?" asked
Judge Herr. =" "f
Before the Holman child had a
chance to answer Mrs. Rosenberg, MO
is 20 years old and a widow FOR two
years., answered: y
Because my hair was so pretty,
judge. they wanted 1t for sweet reinam-
sbrance."
The Holman boy admitted his quit,
and it was discovered that instead of
Philip S~eidenberg being in court II was
his brother Frank. Mr.. ~Seidenberg was
on hand n said that he had no Phi,,p
in his family, and he believed it was
Davey that was with Holman. Mrs.
Rosenberg said that it was the red
headed one" and the cour requeAtat
Mr.. Seidenberg to have his 'red-head-
ed boy in court Saturday. rsr
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-17
ABANDONS PLAN
FOR A SALOON ON
VERONA AVENUE
Residents Near No. l47 Jubilant
Because of Transfer OF
License.

Residents in the vicinity of 147 Verona
avenue were jubilant when they learned
that there was to be no saloon at that
address. Despite the strong protests
made .twohweeks ago, the Excise Board
granted a license for a saloon there.
But at the meeting yesterday the
license was transferred from Christie
pher Mainnelli to William F. Wolfe and
the location changed from Verona v
nue. to SOS Central avenue. Mainnelli
has long had a saloon at the latter ad-
dress and as his license had expired
he purchased Wolfe's and asked that it
be transferred to Central avenue
The application of Morris wolfman to
conduct a saloon at SO Hunter street
was laid over until the next meeting
for Investigation. Il
Ia So - AA2 ma
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-17
KEPT
ON JUMP FOR
FOUR s25 FIRES
Alarms Constantly on Jingle To.
day for Small Blazes in Va
rious Parts of City.

The fremen and the Salvage Corps
were kept busy today, but little dam
age was done.
Shortly before 9 a. m. an alarm came
in from box 81. which called the de-
partment to 30 Liberty street. A ire,
caused by friction. had broken out on
the third floor, which is occupied Iy
the Newark Spring Mattress Company.
The damage amounted to not more than
s25.
A few minutes later the firemen we're
called to the home OF Jacob Linglar
on the second loor of q Hillside place
to I've a couch from being destroyed.
The IL OF the blaze is unknown and
the damage amounts to about $25.
Another alarm o the RENE to
the home of Mrs. Mary Tompson in
the third fioor Of 275 Highland avenue
shortly before 10 o'clock. Tinsmfths
had been at work and through negli-
gence started the blaze. Twenty-Five
dollars will cover the damage.
At the home of Jacob Schweitzmann,
112 Commerce street. a blaze was start
ed through the carelessness of some
painters who were at work on the first
floor. The fire department was called
from box IS. Damage about $25.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-17
HORSE NEARLY
KILLS COP, THEN
STALLS ON BRIDGE
Policeman Lacey Knocked Out
for a While and Had Mar
row Escape.

Policeman Milton w. Lacey, of the
Second Precinct, had q narrow escape
from being killed about,3 a. m. today
while trying to stop a runaway horse
in Spring street. He was dragged
about 200 feet along the street when
his feet hit a stone, which caused him
to lose his hold on the bride to which
he was clinglng.
He fell and the wheels of the wagon
rolled over his body.
When the policeman recovered he
found the horse and wagon stalled on
the lower part of the Lackawanna
Railroad bridge over. the Passaic river.
The horse was unable to move. With
assistance of several railroad men
Lacey got the horse off.
Henry D~uckworth, of 81 Seventh
avenue. owned the horse and wagon.