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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-07-30
Democratic Plank Discussed.

''The suggestion OF the Democratic
platform that trusts be ended by for
bidding corporations to hold more than
80 per cent. of the plant in any line of
manufacture is made without regard to
the possibility of enforcement or the
real evil in trusts A corporation con-
trolling 45 or 80 per cent. Of the products
may by well known methods frequently
effect monopoly and stamp out compe-
tition in any part of the country as com
pletely as if it controlled 60 or 70 per cent.
thereof
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-07-30
TAFT ACCEPTS NOMINATION;
DECLARES HIS POLICIES
Makes His Notification Speech at
Cincinnati, While City Is in Gala
Attire to Receive Him as a Con-
quering Hero---7ext of
His Speech.

Cincinnati, O.-Candidate William How
ard Taft, bearing the banners of the Re
publican party as its choice for presl-
dent of the United States, struck cam
paign keynotes Of many tones when he
formally accepted the presidential nom
nation and replied to Senator Warner.
This city was in gala attire and took
holiday upon Taft's arrival in town.
Guns doomed, fireworks cracked every
where. and in general the scene was that
of welcoming home the conquerlng nero.
The feature of the entire celebration,
place during a lull in the activities OF the
citizens. The occasion was an auspiclous
one.
When Senator Warner had finished his
address, Mr.. Taft arose from ms chalr
at the speakers table and addressed me
assembled members of the notlncauon
committee. He spoke of curbing the
trusts, without depressing, good corpora
tons He declared that the rates OF the
railroads of this country were reason
ably low. Moderation was his whoie
theme and he proposed TO restore con-
fdence
But the big feature of the speech was
his declaration for Rooseveltian policies.
which he said he would follow out to the
letter. the foundations having been lald
in them for rightful administration. lie
took few shots at the Democratic plat
form also.
Mr.. Taft spoke as follows
Senator Warner and Gentlemen of the
Committee:
Il am deeply sensible of the honor
which the Republican national conven-
ton hiss conferred on me in the nomina-
ton which you formally tender | accept
II with full appreciation Of the RESPONSE
cility it imposes
Strength in Roosevelt Policies.
Gentlemen the strength of the Repuh-
lcan cause in the campaign at hand IS IN
the fact that we represent policies essen
tial to the reform Of known abuses to the
continuance Of liberty ANA true prosper
fly, ard that we are determined, as our
platform unnquirocallN declares, to mann
tain them and carry them on. For more
imam tcn years this country passed
through an epoch Of material develop
men far beyond any that ever occurred
in the world before IN It's course. GER
tain evils crept IN. some prominent and
influential members ~ the community
srUwed BY financial success and IN their
hurry for greater wealth, became ull-
mindful of The common rules Of business
honestly and Gdelity. and Of the lmita-
tions imposed by law upon their action
This became known. The revelations
of the breaches Of trust the disclosures
as 10 rebates and discrimination by rall-
WAYS the aCCumulatlng evidence OF the
violation Of the antitrust law by nam
bor of corporations the ovcr-issue OF
stocks and bonds on interstate railways
for the unlawful cnfiching Of directors
and for the purpose Of concentrating con-
troll Of railways in one management
all quickened the conscience Of the peo-
pie and brought on moral awakening
among them that BODIED well for the fu-
ture of the country,
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1908-07-30
Proper Treatment of Trusts.

"Unlawful trusts should be re-
strained with all the efficiency of in
junctive process and the persons en-
gagged in maintaining them should be
punished with all the severity of Grim
inal prosecution, in order that methods
pursued in the operation of their bust
ness shall be brought within the law.
10 destroy them and to eliminate the
wealth they represent from the pro-
ducng capital of the country would
entail enormous loss, and would throw
out of employment myriads of work
ingmen, Such result is wholly UNI
necessary to the accomplishment of the
needed reform, and will innict upon the
innocent far greater punishment than
upon the guilty.
The Democratic platform does not
propose to destroy the plan of the trust
physically, but 1t proposes to do the
same thing in different way. The
business of this country Is largely de-
pendent upon a protective system of
tariffs. The business done by many of
the so-caled trusts Is protected with
the other businesses of the country.
The Democratic platform proposes to
take off the tariff in all articles com
ing into competition with those pro-
duced by the so-called trusts and to
put them on the free list. If such
course would be utterly destructive of
their business as it is, indeed, it would
not only destroy the trusts, but all of
their smaller competitors.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
WANTS SEVERE LAW
FOR HACK DRIVERS
Baltimore Kids" Arrest for
Assault Brings Important
Comment From Sylvester.

When informed that Thurman Burke
alias the Baltimore KID" the hacl,
driver who has given the police con-
siderable trouble recently, had forfeited
$50 collateral IN the Police Court this
morning for a serious assault commit
ted Saturday night, Major Sylvester
said:
I'm view Of the fact that I have Re
Gently recommended a stringent hack
law that will enable the police to handle
persons of this character properly. this
department feels considerably relieved
OF responsibility in cases Of this kind.
Men Of this character should not be
permitted TO drive public vehicles. but
there Is no law at present which pre-
vents them.
tlon be enacted that no license shall be
issued 10 drivers of public vehicles IN
III after an investigation of their char
acter shall have been made by the Dis
tTlct mack inspector, and the application
Tor license approved by the superin-
tendent of police. with such a law. we
soon would be able TO weed out all the
undesirable characters
Major Sylvester said that the COllat-
eTal taken in Baltimore Kids" case
Saturday was sufficient for the assault
committed, and that II he was able to
put up the collateral, II was the duty
Of the officer in charge Of the precinct
to release him.
Burke was arrested on the charge OF
assaulting a pedestrian who refused 10
to have descended from his box and
followed the man he was determined
should be his fare, until the police inter
fered.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
HUNTER MOVED UP
BY DERBY COMPANY
Washington Man Promoted to Bos-
ton by Desk Manufacturing
Firm.

James s Hunter. Washington man
ager OF the Derby Desk Company. viii
leave for Boston In a few days 20 take
up new and more important duties in
the main Office and factory Of the com
pany- This change IS a promotion for
Mr. Hunter, who has been Washington
manager but two years.
Steven P. Spitz. who has been IN the
business in Washington for twelve years
past. Will succeed M Hunter as Wash
ington manager. Although born Just
across the river in Virginia, Mr. Hunter
considers himself a native Washington
ian. and he has teen swamDed with con-
gratulatOry messages from his host OF
friends.
Mr.. Hunter received his early educa-
ton in Washington. and entered the
Government service when a young man.
He was rapidly promoted In the Coast
and GeOdetic Survey, and as assistant 20
the board OF management Of the Worlds
Columbian Exposition had charge Of the
exhibit OF the Coast and Geodetic Sur
Vey-
One OF the Typographical models made
BY him for the fair exhibit for several
years has been installed IN the Congress
sional Library, where II will be kept
permanently
Soon after the fair he took I'D the
designing Of office furniture with a big
firm IN the West, and In this new line
he also met with success
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
BUSINESS BRISK
IN STEEL TRADE
Recovery Marked by Renew
ed Activity in Pennsyl-
Vania Mills.

PITTSBURG, Sept. 2s.-On all sides
are positive evidences Of recovery in
the steel trade.
The National Tube Company is work
ing its force TO s. per cent Of It's ca
pscity, and promises a . per cent in
crease in the immediate future.
one hundred and fourteen tinplate
mills are running full time, these plants
belonging TO the American Tinplate
Company, while the independents are
operating b per cent of their capacity
The United States Steel Corporation
has booked orders for 5000 tons OF
sheet iron for export. The Homestead
mill is running close to its full capacity,
having orders for 5000 tons OF plate for
the American Shipbullding Company
and much structural steel
The new buildings of the First Ma
tional Bank of this city Will require COO
tons. building in Houston 1000 tons, a
blast furnace and boiler house for a
Southern concern 500 tons, and 200 tons
for the Masonic Temple, Youngstown,
Ohio.
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie bridge,
over the Ohio river at Beaver. calls for
1900 tons. The orders from New York
include 1000 tons for a bridge across
the HackensaCk meadows, and 1000 tons
for the Hoyt apartment building.
Steel rail orders have been placed for
p.OOO tons, and a 2S.OGO-ton order is book
ed for this week. The Edgar Thompson
plant OF the Carnegie Company is being
put in order, and furnaces viii be start
ed this week.
Chicago building interests have in
creased their orders TO 5000 tons of
structural steel. The steel wire mills
are working at about normal capacity,
and the Illinois and Ohio plants OF the
American Steel and Wire Company are
doing the same.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
Leading Rails Shou Some Sharp Advances Very Limited of
RAILWAY SHARES ARE
STRONG AND HIGHER, OTHER
STOCKS SLOW.

Washington Railway and Electric
shares are very much more valuable
than they were week ago when some
one had a couple Of hundred shares 70
SELL There is very little stock seeking
a buyer just now. and so long as these
conditions prevail the shares are likely
20 remain firm. So far as can be learn
ed conditions are not whit better than
they were a week ago, but that cuts
little or no ice. there is no pressure OF
stock for sale-that's il
The common sold 10 the extent Of Zoe
shares at 80. a sharp gain over the daily
bid price The preferred sold at 81 for
the stock and S25zdS2 for small one and
twO-share lots.
Capital Traction was also hrner at
l2S1z National Bank Of washington
advanced 10 397 a share J.anston was
steady at ia
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
NEW YORK COTTON
HIGHER ON FROSTS

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-There was a
sharp advance in The cotton market at
the opening this morning, due TO a cold
wave in the Western belt. which forced
shorts 70 cover here and at Liverpool.
First prices were 13 to % points higher.
There were light frosts in Oklahoma
and general temperature in central
Texas ranged from u 10 IS L was
TumOred that Price was selling on the
upturn in Wall Street and foreign
houses bought considerable cotton early,
but later withdrew.
Opening prices September, 9 bid; De-
Cember. S.66dS.S7: January. S76lIS II:
FEBRUARY offered at S.S7: March, SIS;
May, S.S3NS.S4.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
.GE ETOWN.
NO CLUE IS FOUND
TO STORE ROBBERS
Greek Candy Shop Loses SIS
in Small Change-Gas
Patrons Complain.

The Candy Kitchen, az 3nS5 VI street.
conducted by ChacOnas < Chaconas-
was broken into Saturday night some
time after closing hours, and the cash
drawer rsfied OF s. in small change.
Entrance was gained by forcing the
front door. the thieves leaving no clue
10 their identity.
Richard Mills. OF 1851 Potomac street
while walking on N street yesterday
afternoon, accidentally fell and injured
MS face He was taken 10 TIE George
town University Hospital In the patrol
wagon Wnere II was found that IN ad-
dition TO other bruises and cuts, his
nose had been fractured.
An exciting game of baseball was
played yesterday afternoon al Glen
Echo between the WOoduSnts and fIe
Glen Echo teams, resulting in a victory
Tor the former by score Of II 10 2
All this week the special services at
continued Every evening at S o'clock
the Rev. Isaac w Cantner. d. D..
founder Of the church, Will preach.
Policeman Michael Poland and wife
have moved from 5l3S o street 10 6II
Park road Officer Poland who since
his appointment 10 the force has been
doing street duty, was recently made q
mounted officer and assigned 10 No. 10
precinct
Mr. and Mrs. Owen J. Clarke. who
have been spending the sumner at
Portsmouth, Va, have returned TO town
and are again occupying their home at
1913 Wisconsin avenue.
There IS considerable complaint made
BY hOuSehOlderS OF the quality OF gas
which is being furnished 10 consumers
by the Georgetown Gas Light Company
The Illuminating power has been great
ly reduced, falling far short OF what Il
should be, II IS said. The condition has
existed for a week, and at first no COM
plant was made. but since the poor gas
has been furnished steadily, the con-
sumers are beginning. TO register an OBJ
lection
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
BELVA LOCKWOOD
HAS POLICE CASE

Belva Lockwood, woman attorney,
and erstwhile candidate for the Presi-
dency Of the United States on a
woman suffrage platform. appeared
in the Police Court this morning as
attorney for John H Wollard.
charged with threats OF personal vio-
lence on his brother, Paul y. VOL
lard
Wollard was held pending an ex-
animation into his sanity.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
GEORGETOWN MAN
OBJECTS TO LEAK

Declaring that the residents of the
neighborhoOd have been unable TO close
their cellars all summer because of the
gas, Philip Young, of 2509 Wisconsin
avenue northwest, complains to the
Commissioners Of leak in the gas main
In front Of his home.
Upon motion o. Capt. William Kelly.
acting Engineer Commissioner Mr.
Young's communication was referred to
the Georgetown Gas Light Company
with the request that the writer be in
formed Of the action taken
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
THROAT IS CUT.

BALTIMORE, Sept. ga man about
flty-dve years OF age who declines to
tell anything OF himself, but who Is
believed 70 be Samuel Dearing, Of St.
Paul, Mimi, is at the University Hos
pital in a serious condition, with his
throat and both wrists cut He de-
Clared that he had been robbed and as
sauLtal hN two negroes
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
STOCK MARKET QUIET ALL DAY.
MORNING GAINS LOST IN
THE AFTERNOON.

last hour as in the first. with a little
increase in the selling pressure
The industrials show ed a weaker tore,
and there We're declines of y to rs
throughout the list. inside on Steels
and outside on SHELTERS
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
a L E K A N D RIA.
WAGNER FINED $50
ON ASSAULT CHARGE
Washington Man Who At
tackled Officer Fares Bad
ly in Court.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. VA. SEPT. Is

Frank Wagner. a Washingtonlan. was
in the police court this morning to an
sweT the charge OF assaulting Lieut..
James Smith, of the Alexandra police
department.
After nearing the evidence Justice
Cation imposed a fine Of so upon Wag-
ner.
The circuit court for the city opened
its fall term at the courthouse here this
morning. The docket W s called and
cases set Tor trial. The injunction case
o. the WasNington-Sou-l ern Railway
Company viii b. heard tomorrow. Judge
Harrison. Of WlE-hester. Will preside
during the trial OF this case.
Policeman John T. Roberts. while re-
turning home lost a roll OF money.
amounting 10 So. The policeman had
the money in his watch pocket. and did
Lot miss It until he went 70 look for il
this morning.
In the corporation court. Judge Louis
C. Barley presiding, the following bust
ness was transacted today:
Rosa Butt vs.. Henrietta Jenkins et al,
a final decree was entered
Harriet l.. Ashby was appointed Id
ministratrix OF the estate of her hus-
band. the late Carroll ". Ashby. ana
also guardian OF her son, Carroll w
Ashby.
r. +. Ice Lodge. Brotherhood Of Rail-
way Trainmen, yesterday afteI noon
celebrated the twenty NTH annive, Sary
OF the organization OF the Brother hood
of Railway Trainmen by a public meet
ing AT the opera house. Addresses were
delivered by Charles - Carlin, OF this
city, and T. X. Dodge, vice grand mas
.er of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, Of Cleveland Ohio. .. g.
Marthley, president OF Lee Lodge, pre-
sided.
The funeral Of the late John :. Fear
son was held from st. Mary's Catholic
Church yesterday afternoon at o clock
and was largely attended. The funeral
services were conducted by the Rev.
Father Henry J. Cutler, pastor c. ST
Marys Church, and the burial was
made in Bethel Cemetery
At the Second Baptist Church. in
North Columbus street. yesterday
afternoon, a rOll-cal service of the
Sunday school was held The service
was largely attended ard the church
was beautifully decorated for the oc-
casiOn-
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
Ten MEN AGED $40

COCDERSPORT, Pa, Sept. 2S.-Ten
men. whose ages aggregated $40 years
held a unique reunion here YESTERDAY
They were entertained by Samuel Hav-
ems, who is 93lk years, at a luncheon
given at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs Sophia Glassmire. in this place
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
TODAYS QUOTATIONS ON
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Washington Railway and Electric,
common, 5OQS5. 5Oa35.
LalstOn, IOOQ1l2..
National Bank Of Washington. lOa3g7,
1003g7.
After call-Capital Traction. 4OaI2SIk.
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
perred, 0QS2, 5QS3, 14S3, Ias3. lass
2dS212.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
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matical problems.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
WHEAT ANDCORN
UNUSUALLY STEADY

CHICAGO. September aS.-The wheat
market was unusually quiet with very
limited changes In prices and with com
mission houses operating on both sides
of the market
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
TODAY'S PRICES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by W. b. Hibbs s.
Co. bankers and brokers, Hibbs Building,
members New York stock Exchange. Wash
lngton stock Exchange and Chicago Board Of
Trade.)
The Washington times., 1908-09-28

800 ------r---' s---------- ---lafs 80 =
District Of Columbia. City % Washington. s..
J. HENRY Il FLATHER. Cashier OF the
above-uaned bank. 60 sc-ennly swear that
the above statement Is true 20 the best q ny
knowledge and belief
HENRY n FATHER. Cashier
Subscribed and ss-orn 20 before me this
18th dap o. Septen Der. 1905
DAVID RITTENHOCSE
Notary Public
Correct-Attest=
CHAS- Q. GLOVER.
NJ z ALLIES
J. r MCLEAN
r ROSS PERRY.
". J. FATHER
JAMES " JOHNSTON,
4 HURT,
L Directors
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
DAYS DECLINES.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2s.-It was exceed
ingly difficult 70 judge the probabilities
of the stock market from the opening
indications today. The volume of bust
ness was small, many stocks that have
been leaders in activity attracting very
little attention and the movement being
confined 10 a few stocks, chief of which
were the Hartman issues. Reading, the
Steels, and Northern Pacific.
In these the sales were generally of
small lots. 1t is a market that depends
largely on political developments, that
may be expected TO be very cratic, and
Yet there is every probability that the
Hartman clique Will continue TO hold
sary in order to prevent a serious de
cline and sell whenever necessary TO
check a bulge or when the opportunity
offers for distribution Of shares.
Metals Soft.
The metal stocks were generally soft.
Lead being off point. Smelters at one
time nearly a point, Coppers Z. and
Steels Is, though the latter recovered
fully. and Smelters within 3 Of Satur-
days close. Colorado Fuel and Iron
was the exception, for this stock was
strong and fully points better.
Every indication points 70 an in
creased productive capacity 70 meet the
improved demand for rails. tin plate
structural shapes, and every description
of metals, even copper being IN better
request. the electrifrying OF the Illinois
Central suburban system demanding
enormous quantities Of metal New York
Consolidated Gas also displayed good
strength, advancing 10 There is more
or less general belief IN the probability
OF the court deciding the SO-cent gas
ordinance unconstitutional and the feel
ing is partially responsible for the
strength IN the stock.
There were very sharp advances in the
leading stocks. some slight reCeSsions,
but on the whole the leaders were firm
at gains Of over a point.
Reading opened at 1ZI5s. advanced 10
1ZS, and reacted II point Northern Pa
cifc moved UP TO BIZ and back 10 I37.
the latter rs higher Great Northern
closed Saturday at 12924 opened at l2g@S
this morning, sold to 13l. Union Pacific
opened q lower at 1871, sold to 1884,
9aigher. Southern Pacific q. and the ma
jOrity Of rails but little changed from
fhe final quotations of last week.
As the session advanced the market
Continued slow and unsatisfactory. even
though prices neld well. but there was
no snap 10 the trading, no tone to the
market, and the Street wss disposed to
give up any attempt al guessing its
character.
Sharp Gains.
There was not the slightest improve
5nent IN the volume Of trading and the
tickers were silent now and then, while
the traders continued In 1OO-share and
2O0-shRre lots. Prices steady.
] closing hours OF the session the ad-
vanceS gradually disappeared save on
Reading, Canadian Pacific. Great North
ern. Missouri Pacific St. Paul, and one
or two other stocks.
There was no reason for the slump
any more than there was for the ad-
vance, and it was just as dull in the
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
The CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished by E.NF. Hutton &
Co, members New York Stock Exchange G
Bowie Chapman. manager. 1901 F street
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
The Safest Investments

The Safest Investments
Are those that % not huctuats duriur d.
turbed conditions OF the money or stoslS -
Eets- First deed OF trust notes (nrst mort
Eagesl- vel secured On real estate IN r.
District OF Columbia constitute --EiIt edzs''
Investments They do not depend uoon ~.
financial responsibility OF individuals o. -
poratons toF their stability. and are exen5r
from taxation as personal property. We -
supply such investments IN amounts frn--
500 upward Send FOR booklet ''ConcernIas
Loans ana Investments
SWartzell, Rheem Q
HenSey Co.,
727 10th ST. \. W,
ay%-9
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
WILSON TO TAKE STUMP.

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson,
after call on the President today.
announced that he would begin
Der is.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
Riggs National Bank

At Washington. IN the District OF Columbia
AT the close OF business. September %. DOS
The Washington times., 1908-09-28

At the Second Baptist Church. in
North Columbus street. yesterday
afternoon, a roll-caU service of the
Sunday school was held The service
was largely attended ard the church
was beautifully decorated for the oc-
casiOu-
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
Today's Prices.

Wholesale prices were as follows. iobbers'
figures being a tribe higher.
ERgs-Nirglnla neaTOys. 24a2jC. southwest
Virginia and West Virginia, Z3a24c. Western
eggs. &c
Cheese-Large, New York fats. per ID.
l4aI4i4c; small. l4i4aIfiAc.
Butter-Creamery. fancy. 25a36c: Western
hrSts. 23al4c: process. fancy. 2Ia23c: fair 70
good. l9C. dairy, choice zoe good. 16aI7c.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
Poultry.

1--we Pouitry-Chlckens. spring, large per
ID. l6al7cs small. l5i2aIIc; hens small. per
h.. l5c; large. l3a15lzc. ROSTERS. per h.. Sa
size; ducks, large, per h.. llalZc; small, ga
lOc. geese per H., Sc. turkeys. toms. per h.
lOc; hens. per h.. lZaI5c-
Dressed Pouitry-Turkeys. undrawn. Per h..
l6alSci chickens. large, per ID. l6al7c.
small, 16c; hens. per ID. i3alfcs ROSTERS. per
h., Sc: ducks, large per ID. 1SaI5c; small,
lie. geese, per h.. l0alZc.
The Washington times., 1908-09-28
Union Savings Bank

REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF The
The Washington times., 1908-09-28

Mr. and Mrs. Owen J. Clarke. who
have been spending the sumner at
Portsmouth, Va, have returned to town
and are again occupying their home at
1913 Wisconsin avenue.