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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
NEW YORK STOCKS
QUIET, UNCHANGED
Market Little Better Than
Nominal-Some Slight
Changes Both Ways.
Gossip.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE opening OF
the stock market was very similar to
that of yesterday morning, very dull,
undetermined. and with some conces-
sions on leaders in the rails and some
advances in the leaders in the indus
trials. The market was dun. although
there were stocks In which there was d
fair volume OF trading. The engage
ment Of several millions of gold for ex-
port 70 Paris formed one Of the bearish
arguments and the official announce
ment that the Pennsylvania would float
$40. 900 4 per cent bonds was another
brake on the uplifting tendency start
ed yesterday afternoon. This bond is
sue will be strongly underwritten by a
New York syndicate, and an effort will
be made to market them abroad so
d tht It will be, in a way, a test of the
foreign market in regard to its conf
dence IN Americans.
II is hard market to guess. on
ons side Is the report thai dividends
ara going OF and on the other the
story OF probable advance in freight
rates. The roads east of the Missouri
river are making an earnest effort to
advance rates, as the alternative to
cutting wages.
Il was expected that the banking in
terests of New York would look with
favor on scheme to advance prices
and give the market a good show Of
strength to aid in financing the neces-
stiles of the Pennsylvania
UD to the noon hour the important
changes included gains of u to IL IN
Lead, Distillers, Republic Iron and
Steel preferred. point IN Missouri Pa
Cific, points on 500 ste. Marie, and
ssdA on Baltimore and Ohio and Read
ing Other changes were OF little or no
Importance, just shadings in the list
Entering the second hour Of the after
noon the market became almost lifeless
Brokers Offices were deserted and the
ticker was idle for minutes at g time
The range Of prices, save on a Few spe-
Cialties, showed practically The same
quotations as at the close Of business
on Tuesday. There may be a decided
change between lilo and the final close.
but at that time individual cases alone
showed the slightest fluctuations, the
average being normal and unchanged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
POLICE TRIALS TO-DAY
BEFORE COMMISSIONERS

Privates George II. Dawson and Louis
Gee. OF the Ninth precinct, appeared be-
fore the Commissioners today on an ap-
peal from the finding OF the Police Trial
Board. by which they were found guilty
Of conduct unbecoming an officer.
The specific charge was that the Do
hcemen exceeded their authority by at
tempting 20 adjust a civil difficulty re-
garding the payment Of rent between
lanlOrd and tenant. The policemen said
in defense that they felt that they were
only doing their duty. They were warn
ed TO b more careful In similar cases
Private Peter McGraw, charged with
intOXication and conduct prejudicial 70
the discipline Of the force, also appeal
ed from the findings OF the board by
which he was sentenced TO dismissal.
The Commissioners announced that
both cases viii be given consideration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
ALEXANDRIA.
RECEPTION GIVEN
METHODIST PASTOR
Members of Congregation
Welcome Return of the
Rev. @. |. HUMPHREYS.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA, VA. APRIL ?.


The members of the congregation OF
the Methodist Protestant Church last
evening rendered a reception TO the Rev.
@. 1. HUMPHREYS. who was recently re-
turned as pastor Of that church by the
conference at Snow Hill. Nd. The
church was prettily decorated. with
palms and potted flowers
The Rev. w. w. Van Arsdale, pastor
Of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal
Church. delivered an address OF well
come on behalf Of the clergymen Of
Alexandria. John II. Trimyer extended
a welcome TO Mr. HUMPHREYS on behalf
Of the church and all OF her depart
ments The Rev. Mr.. Humphries made a
hitting response TO these addresses.
Miss Faith Henderson presented Mr.
HUMPHREYS beautiful bouquet OF roses
on behalf Of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety Of the Methodist Protestant
Church.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
CANDIDATES TO DEBATE
BEFORE GORDON CLUB

debate on campaign issues is ex-
pected by the members OF the Gordon
Cub or Herndon. Va, this evening be-
tween their candidate. r Lindsay Cor
don, and G. c. Carlin, OF Alexandria
county.
Invitations have been extended TO
prominent men from Fairfax. Manassas.
and Alexandria. including Crandal
Mackey, J. 5. Barbour. Arthur Sinclair
and others. It is probable that $50 per-
sons viii be present
The committee In charge is com
posed OF H e Haunes. Dr. Z l. Robey.
II. b Hutchinson. DR.. W. I. Robev. and
g A Hutchinson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
SHOOTS FORMER WIFE,
THEN KILLS HIMSELF

NORWOOD. Mass, April More
than TWO wears Of anxious watching
against her husband were OF little use
TO Mrs Z. MunrOe Boyden, who IS
dying today from the effects Of a bull
let nred BY the man enraged because
she had divorced him Sfany times
since their divorce Boyden had threat
ened 10 Kill his wife.
Last night ne elu6ed the police who
have been watching him. went 10 the
house where his wife lived with her two
sons pulled a revolver and opened fire
Mrs. Bcyden fell, shot through the
lungs
Another bullet slightly wounded their
eldest son Then BOyden fired two shots
iEto his own body, and died almost in
stantly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
HOW TEARS SoOTHE PAIN.

An abstraction OF water and of aIbu-
minoid and chemical substances, at the
immediate expense of the cerebral blood,
takes place in the act Of shedding tears
This produces the effect of a slight local
loss Of SlcOG, dulling the nerve centers
70 pain fcr some instants and bringing
relief - the Sceper This IS the way
in which tears come to the aid of the
suffering sOul.-Paris Cosmos
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
SHIP MINUS PROPELLER.

NEW YORK. April 22-Thc Cunard
liner Carmania. from Liverpool ard
Queenstown. for New York, when $50
miles east OF Sandy Hook light ship
sent a wireless message to the com
pany's agents here that she has spoken
the new German steamer Deike Rick
mers IN a disabled condition. in latitude
49,. longitude 5s-32- The ship has lost
three blades OF her propeller
The Deille Rtckmers is on her maiden
voyage from Bremen and Swansea for
Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
HAT SAVES HER LEE

CLEVELAND. Ohio. April PA
Merry Widow" hat saved the life of
pretty Miss Zelma Davis. twenty veg rs
old, when she leaped into the lake in
Wade Park yesterday. intent on self
destruction. She struggled to r>,lu n er
head beneath the water but the be
hat baked her attempts She was seek
ing TO wrench The elaborate headCear
from her head when rescls ed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
AGED MAN FOUND ILL.

Leaving his home, 2023 Fourteenth
street northwest. about o'clock yes
terday H,orning, Abraham WILDER,
eighty years old, failed to return last
evening, and relatives Of the aged man
were unable to get any trace OF his
whereabouts until this morning when
the police located him in Garfield Hos
Dital Mr.. WILDER had been in III health
for some time, and yesterday be started
for the Emergency Hospital dispensary
TO get some medicine. His condition is
not serious
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
TO RESUME OIL SUIT.

The Standard Oil attorneys have noti-
fed Frank s. kellogg, the Government
prosecutor, that they expect TO begin
the Introduction Of their testimony, IN
the Government dissolution SUN, be-
fore q United States Commissioner IN
Chicago May %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
Young Mems Senate.

A meeting Of the Young Mems Senate
was held at the Young Peoples build
Ing in South Washington street last
evening. A photograph or the meeting
was taken by Mr.. Jameson. It was de-
cided at the next meeting 10 debate up
on the following subject: Resolved
That the United States navy should be
increased 80 per cent
The body Of Mrs Vernon w Ashby
was brought TO this city from Wash
ingtOn tins afternoon, and the burial
was held in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, South, Cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22

The members or Grace Protestant
Episcopal Church have elected the fol-
lowing vestrymen: Charles King. T. T.
King. c y. Moore. D. E Webster. w
II. McCuen, S. NJ. Pullman. G. A.
Schafer, G. O. Putnam, II. 6 Brown
G. z Cox e T. Estes and c J DeahL
The yestrymen have elected the fol-
lowing officers: Senior warden, Charles
King. junior warden. G. y. Moore: reg
istrar. r T. King: treasurer. u. E
Webster, delegate 70 the Episcopal con-
vention at Fredericksburg. on May %
Charles King, and alternate. W. h.
McCuen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
Will Discuss Gas Question.

A largely attended and interesting
meeting Of the Young Mems SodaHty
Lyceum was held last evening at their
hall in Duke street. one new member
was elected and four applications for
membership received II was decided 90
begin a series Of debates. and the sub
Ject selected for discussion on Tuesday.
Nay Q, was Resolved. trat the price
OF gas in Alexandria shOuI be IS cents
per thousand feet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22

a Democratic primary was held in this
city from noon until Z O'clock last
evening. in the Second ward 10 elect
members Of the board Of aldermen and
common council The result o. the cleo
ton was as follows: For alderman, ".
W. Ballenger 325. HarrIe White -; COM
mon council. X D. Brumback Z33. How
ard w. smith 81. and Carroll May 105.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
TODAY'S STOCK PRICES
ON NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by w B. Hibbs &
Co. bankers and brokers. Hubs Building,
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
ington stock Exchange and Chicago Board OF
Trade)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
Lee Robinson's Funeral.

The funeral OF Lee RObI-oon, who com
mitted suicide in Washington BY taking
carbolic acid, will be held from his
home in North Fayette street, between
King and Cameron streets. tomorrow
Carpenter, of Grace Protestant EpfscO-
pal Church. viii conduct the services
and the funeral will be attended by the
members Of the Red Men. the Odd Fell
lows, and the GlassbIowers' Union al.
OF which the deceased was a member.
The body Of the late Mrs. Mary Ben
der was this morning sent 10 her for
mer home in Philadelphia for burial
Funeral serviC IS were held AZ her home
in North Col mbus street at & o'clock
last evening They were conducted by
the Rev w J. Morton, Of Christ Prot
estant Episcopal Church
Governor Swanson has designated
Judge Aiken, Of Danville. 20 bold the
next session OF the circuit court in this
city FOR Judge Thornton.
A meeting Of Fitzgerald Council
Knights OF Columbus. viii be held at
St Mary's Han this evening. when the
first degree viii be eXemDified-
4 special meeting Of the city council
was held last evening. when the
mayor. auditor and city treasurer were
authorized TO prepare bonds in the
amount Of SI45O0C in denominations Of
$1,000. $500. and $780, bearing interest at
per cent. due in January and July Of
every year. These bonds viii be used
10 refund the city debt. consisting Of
bonds which Will be due in July next
The bonds 20 be issued viii not mature
before July, 1898.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished by Z F. Hutton &
Co, members New York Stock Exchange,
1901 F street northwest)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
WASHINGTON RAILWAY
AND GAS STOCKS LEAD
A Very Strong Market-The
Former Touches 00-NeW
Stock Listed.

Fireworks were turned loose on tia
local stock exchange again today aid
new highs on this movement were made
on Washington Railway and Electric
common, preferred. and also on the
bonds. Even Mr.. Simms might consider
himself in luck to have a few thousand
shares OF the preferred stock Of the 10
cal utility, even If it does own the cleo
trio light company at the same time
Values are made on exchanges. There
are those who do not think that these
securities have intrinsic value co-equal
to the actual market values, but wheth-
er or not, after a test of the market,
each day, higher figures are paid and q
new high since the panic established.
On the first call of the preferred stock
today rs was bid and the stock offered
at rs j was thus cried a few times and
then the 80 at IS was Withdrawn, and
Immediately there were bids of IS. a, Is,
70, and finally the stock sold At 50. Be
tween the units there were many frac-
tiOnal bids The last price yesterday
was u.
The common stock was nominal, with
3l@ bid Higher prices would not have
dislodged stock.
The AS of the same road sold freely.
to the extent OF $4,000 at SO, one bond
bringing sos.
10 63H and then TO $50. Stockholders
do not question the fact that the gas
company has the best Of the argument;
that the officials intend 10 Increase
their capital stock or issue debentures,
according TO the fate of their pet meas
ure In Congress
The whole market was strong and
Senerally active to the extent OF the
offerings.
Stockholders in the Traders National
have the option OF taking $40 in cash
for their stock or share for share, in
new 500 par value shares Of the Mer-
chants and Mechanics Bank The list
ing committee Of the Stock Exchange
today listed 100000 new Merchants and
Manufacturers Savings Bank stock, par
value 500 share. and took the old
Traders stock from the trading list
The stock OF the Merchants and Ne
chanics Bank will open tomorrow with
$40 bid, and VIII be held there for
some time to come. when II is eX-
pected that II will score a material ad-
vance. on its earning power and merits.
Messrs. Bell. Hume, Williams, and
Flather have been appointed a commit
tee on new location for the local stock
exchange Communications on this sub
ject should be referred TO any OF the
gentlemen named, or TO c. J. Bell. chair
man.
The National Safe Company has de-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22

The National Safe Company has de-
clared ~ per cent quarterly dividend,
payable May I. Books close today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
QUOTATIONS FOR TODAY
ON WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Washington Gas certificates, S5O0G1O4.
S2O91O4.
Capital Traction SIS. s1,Oooq1Opk. $1,000
q11OH.
Washington Railway and Electric As
81, G9O6SO. sl.O00GS0, s1,0OOGSO, 81, O90GSJ.
81. C9OdS0. 81, e00dSO, Sl,O0OGSO. s., O906cSO.
81. 00OdS0. SL,DOOdS0. 81 00OGSO. 81 .OGOaS0
S1,OOcG -, S1.OOOdS0, S1OOOdSO. s.. OGOdSO
$l,G0dS0, 81, 0OOGS0, S1,OO00S0, s.. O0OltS0.
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred. 50dS0. 506S0
WASHINGTON Gas. 25q6s1k, 25G6S1z. 259
631z. 25G635s. Z51632t
Greene Cananea, IO0GSJs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22

meeting Of Fitzgerald Council
Knights OF Columbus. viii be held at
St Mary's Hall this evening when the
first degree will be eNemplified
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22

Governor Swanson has designated
Judge Aiken, Of Danville. 70 bold the
next session OF the circuit court in this
city for Judge Thornton.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-01
Jury Hung.

After celebrating for almost
seven hours the jury in the case Of
Robert r. Hollovell aginst his
brother, John W Hoilovell. and
"a others, for $4,000 damages, in
the federal court Ia Paducah last
Friday reported 10 Judge Walter
Evans that they could not agree and
we're dismissed at Gals O'Clock
The Jury stood ten 10 two in favor
of a verdict and for hours ballots
we're cast which proved fruitless.
The Hollovell trial implicated Is
residents Of Caldwell county tor
taking part in the raid on the Rob
ert Hollowell home, near Princeton.
on May 2, 1907, all OF whom prov
ed alibis. A peculiar feature OF the
alibis was that each OF the defend
ants we're awake at the time the RAID
was made and all had been called
out either to attend a sick friend. 10
care for a sick horse, or one Of their
family we're sick The trial drew
hundreds to the court room and every
move was watched with eagerness.
Mrs. Hollowells character was espe-
cially attacked by the defendants
and their witnesses.
Robert Hollovell, wife and child
were. as they alleRe, forced to flee
from their Caldwell county home
stead and sell their property at a
sacrifice. They then went 70 Padu-
cab. Then they went TO Evansville
Ind, where they nov live. Mr..
Hollowell is a street car motorman
The trial vas continued and will
be taken up May II, at which
time the cases OF Robert 4 Hollowell
and wife. Mary L. Hollowell, versus
the defendants veil be resumed
They ask $4,000 damages.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-01
In The Fourth Estate.

Paducah has decided 20 limit the
saloons IN the city 20 So The pres
eui number Is 81.
The Bucklaycfs' international
Union has disbuf ed more than ST.
10000 in the past ten years for
benevolent purposes.
Wood blocks laid alongside rails
are preferred on asphal,-paved
streets In Frankfort, Germany. 10
any other system OF connecting the
streets tracks and the paving. The
blocks are laid over the whole space
between the rails and for some dis
lance outside the rails.
As an illustration of the demand
Tor farm labor and the good prices
offered for IL. there has been made
public the labor scale for 1908 just
issued by the Farmers Institute at
Greeley, Colorado. Regular help
by the month will be paid $50 and
board. Extra good men will be
kept over winter at $50 and board
The month, with extra pay for Sun
days and holidays.
Il is predicted that the typewriter
girls day is over and that very i'm.
pouant little lady will soon be
superseded by an automatic type
writer that will never make any
mistake in grammar or spelling. Il
vas invented by a western man,
Who, Il is said was inspired by a
grudge against some Of the pretty
little ladies who had made life
miserable for him. There is also
little further use for the stenoRraph-
er, as the business man will dictate
TO his photograph, and when he has
huished the instrument will touch
a button, and. presto, the type
writer begins and while he sleeps
his letters are all written for him
and-without a mistake. II may
be some comfort to the ladies 10
know that this machine is not YET
quite perfect.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-01

The government Is the largest in
dividual purchaser OF electric lamps
in the country. Il buys $50, 900
annually.
There is little 90 some names.
The town Of Booty. ". Va, has
gone "dry" and M town Of Cold
water, Mich, has one "vet."
The Ballard e. unity Bank, Of
Bandana vas burf 1Il,d last Thurs
day night. Abou 5000 was secur.
ed by the robbers. The assistant
cashier OF the bank was forced 10
open tie vault for the burglars.
Columbus is TO have a paper. and
the FIRST issue will appear about
May LIST. Tom Jordan and J p.
Wilson. Of Clinton. will be Us edi-
tors. Il will be remembered that
The Columbus Critic suspended pub
LEGATION there last year.
Fulton has an innovation in the
way Of a Lawn Mower Club" A
prize Of $40 IN gold Is to be given to
a member of the club who has the
prettiest lawn. Hickman should
have something On this order in the
way OF improving the appearance Of
the town.
The hadock has a superstition at
tached 10 IL. On each side Of the
shoulders. near the gills, i, has a
dark spot. tabled to be the impress
sion made by the finger and thumb
OF St Peter when he took It up and
found the penny in It's mouth TO pay
tribute to Caesar with.
Definite steps have been taken to-
ward the solution OF the wood pulp
and newspaper cost question by the
introduction by Speaker Cannon Of a
resolution for the appointment OF a
select committee Of six members tc
inve Itigate "and obtain all possible
information" as TO the reasons foi
the end that "needful legislation
may be enacted"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-01
Notice

TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS or
WEST FULTON PRECINCT, FULTON
COUNTY, KY.
You are hereby notified that on
Thursday. May 7th, 1908, an cleo
ton will be held at the regular vot
ing place in West Fulton Precinct
at 10 o'clock a. m. for the purpose
Of electing a Democratic Precinct
Committeeman for that precinct.
G. L. Carpenter, Chrm.
Fulton Co. Dem. Com.
J. T. Dillon, Sec'y.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-01
Republican Convention.

The republicans Of Fulton county
met At the Court House Saturday for
the purpose Of selecting delegates 10
the state convention 10 be held at
Louisville.
The meeting Saturday was strict
ly a Taft affair. the Fairbanks sup
porters being out numbered about 4
TO 4.
T. F. Beadles, postmaster at Full
ton, was chairman. Of the conven-
ton, +. u. Harris, Of Fulton, secre-
tary.
Y. c. Thomas vas elected chair
man OF the committee on resolutions,
and offered resolutions endorsing
the Roosevelt administration, which
we're adopted.
II. McMullin. Of Hickman, was
chairman Of the committee on or
ganization.
Fulton county Is allowed six dele
gates. Following are the delegates
selected Polly Beadles. Mr. Pred
dy, +. U. Earris, OF Fulton II. Nc
Mullin, J T. Stephens and G.. T.
Halliburton. OF Hickman.
AT the convention held here re-
Gently to select delegates TO the dis
trict convention % Paducah, the
Fairbanks crowd had everything
their way.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-01
Newspaper Assigns.

The Paduoah Register, which was
the only morning paper published IN
Paducah, made an assignment Sat
urday.
The paper was established twelve
years ago and was edited by Jas. E.
Wilhelm. one Of Kentucky's oldest
journalists and a Past Grand Master
OF the Masonic Lodge Of Kentucky.
The assignee, Cecil Reed, will
publish the paper until a sale is et-
tected.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-01
Farmers Institutes.

The Farmers Institutes that are
held under the supervision OF the
State Board OF Agriculture. held
in every county in the state, com
mencing July 9TH and closing Nov. l..
John A. Mcclure, Of this city, has
been employed as one Of the lectur-
ers.
A good selection.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-01
Christian Church Revival.

Ed. W. II. Shelter, pastor OF the
Linden Street Christian Church at
Memphis, will begin a revival at the
Christian Church in this city on
Monday night. July 81.
Ed. Shelter is we'll known here,
having held a revival here several
years ago. He is an interesting
talker and his services will attract
large crowds.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-05-01

Tired nerves. with "no ambition"
feeling that is commonly felt in
spring or early summer, can be
easily and quickly altered by taking
what is known 10 druggists every
where as DR.. Shops Restorative.
One will absolutely note a changed
feeling within As hours after begin
ming TO take the Restorative. The
bowels &c, sluggish in the winter
time, the circulation often slows mp,
the Kidneys are inactive, and even
the Heart in many cases grows de-
cidedly weaker. DR.. Shops Res
torative is recognized everywhere as
a genuine tonic to these vital organs.
Il builds up and strengthens the
worn-out weakened nerves; Il
sharpens the failing appetite, and
universally aids digestion. Il al
ways quickly brings renewed
strength, life. vigor and ambition.
Try il and be convinced. Sold by
all dealers.
The First National Bank Of Gin
ton is the new bank recently or
ganized at Clinton. This bank is
the successor Of the Hickman Coun-
ty Bank. F. W. Brock. formerly
cashier Of the bank at Moscow has
accepted the position as second
Assistant Cashier.