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The Washington herald., 1908-08-18

New York Aug. T--While the market
to-day resulted IN the making at the
close Of a higher level Of quotations than
prevailed at the end Of last week, The
advances in some Of the active stocks
as compared with Saturdays closing
prices being quite substantial. the session
was. on the whole. very uninteresting
and spiritless. and the extent Of the pub
lies participation in the trading smaller
than on any other day for a long time.
At the opening. most stocks showed ad-
vances running from small fractions up
10 2is points in American Smelling and
Refining and about a point in National
Lead. Northern Pacific. Great Northern,
and L 5 steel preferred Firmness
prevailed during the frst hour, but with
The volume OF business diszppointingly
small. there being no such accumulation
Of orders as The commission houses have
been accustomed 70 ind on Monday
morning. and in the next hour the mar
ket became rezctionary. advances and
recessiOns following one another IN quick
succession. but with the general tendency
toward q lower level
Favorable Crop News.
During this period the market seemed
to be waiting Tor an impulse. which aft
erwa-d came in the favorable crop news
and the decline il grain prices by which
It was co-ro5orated, and in the state
ue1ts Of southern Pacific and
Union Pacific for July, both Of
which showed gains in net earnings.
In the case OF Southern Pacific there was
a decrease Of SI.sI3.144 IN gross and an in
crease OF S-31.533 in net for the month. and
the net for the fiscal year amounted 10
S54.562.Sl7. q decrease Of SS.555. SO. while in
the case Of Union Pacific there was a
decrease OF S565.0I3 II gross and an in
crease OF S55-.3l in net FOR the month.
and the net for the year amounted 10
S3l.e11--'5, q decrease Of Sz.l5s, ss5. The
taxes Of the former road We're increased
by over Slo.0.111. CT So Per cent. in the
year. and those Of the latter uy upward
OF S565,l60. OF I7-z per cent Union Pacific S
report took an optimistic view Of the
situation These stocks. with -. Paul
Northern Pacific. and Great NorEhLru.
were the strongest features Of the ra5-
road list. while New York Central Penn
sylvalia, and Reading were heavy and
al times weak. American Smelling and
Refining scored the largest advance O.
any active stock. and Aualgamated Cop
per was also strong. but AmerIcal Loco
motive, on the other hand. was heavy
except in the last few minutes. when
there was a squeeze Of shorts The mar
ker was --Sp0rry-'
London a Buyer
London was a buyer 70 the extent cf
about 1860 shares. and the Improvement
n the general market over thee W..
FULLY participated IN BY the Aue-icun de-
partment 4 feature Of the rnarH5c- uotes
last week-tle apparent scarcity Of
st1cks-was again much commented
upon. and the short interest IN some is
sues found difficulty 5n borrowing what
il needed 20 make deliveries
- the metal marx. Is were weak n
London during the forenoon. with a rar-
tc-larly heavy decline in tin. Cooper
dropped OF shiIIiuEs a ton abroad
but afterw1rd recovered. and was quoted
o0s--elshth OF one. cent a pound lower Oh
Jl- local metal exchange.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-18
BALTIMORE STOCK MARKET.

Baltimore. Auz- I--Fol--7irE are The szles and
suota-i1ls on the uust active securities listed o1
lie Baltimore SICK EE-lau-e-
The Washington herald., 1908-08-18
STOCKS CLOSE HIGHER
Days Trading, However, of
ListleSS Character.
HELPED BY GOOD CROP NEWS

Southern and Union Pacific state
ments for July Both show Net
of I5.O0g Shares-American SmeIt-
ing and Refining Scores Advances
The Washington herald., 1908-08-18
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Regular call. p O'Clock noon
Capital Traction % a. rs
Washington Gas > at 6iiz
Nergentbaler 3 az G71z
Uuited States Trust az e. AZ q
After csIl-Nashington Railway and Electric con-
non. 80 a. 55. 50 at s. 50 az 55.
Following the bid and asked prices on FL
days Washington STOCK Exchauge=
GAS BONDS
The Washington herald., 1908-08-18
London a Buyer.
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

New YORK Aus H-Go'erzneat bonds closed as
The Washington herald., 1908-08-18

Teal sales Sis COO. against SS35 90 Saturday
5. .559 20 week sc1. and $1,000 . yesr ago.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-18

There was an old hen and she had wooden leg-
The finest little hen that ever laid esg.
She laid the finest egss that were laid upon the
farm.
And another little drink won't do no harm
Old Iizzls.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-18
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS.

: Torz. Aas Iz-s,oaz exchange bond trans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
OHIO ADOPTS
 COUNTY OPTION

Columbus, O., February 26.-After more than two hours debate the house tonight passed the county option bill introduced and championed by Senator Isaiah R.. Rose of Washington county. The vote on the passage of the bill was g to 36. Sev eral amendments were offered by the op- ponents of the measure, but all were vot- ed down, MT. Briggs of Fulton, who stood sponsor for the bill in the house, decln- ing to accept any modification of the text as it came from the senate, declaring that the friends of the bill did not care to again risk the fate of the bill in the upper branch. The measure will now go to the governor and it is generally expect ed that he will sign it. a
 The bill as it becomes a law provides that elections may be held in any county to vote on the question of banishing sa- looms upon petition of 30 per cent of the qualified voters. A majority of the votes cast shall determine the policy of the coun- ty, but in event of a county voting wet" no township or residence district which has voted dry shall be affected there by Elections may be held every three years. Stringent regulations and fines for the enforcement of the law are provided. The law will not go into effect until Sep tember 1, 1908, thus giving persons inter- ested in the liquor business time to antic- ipate it's operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
S212 NOW SAVES $1ss LATER

ings, called to inspect the instruments, found them just as represented and ended by making the purchase now, thereby saving about half of their Piano money.
 One gentleman paid spot cash, say ing: q wouldn't ask Mr. Forbes to give credit at the price I'm paying $297 for the best s450 Piano"
 OUR EASY PAY PLAN
 Will solve the Piano problem for you, and you will hardly miss the small amounts monthly, until the Piano s paid for; but you must not delay too long. the bargains are going fast
 Best $500. slightly used Pianos, now $157 and $162. while $96 buys splen- did $250 instrument. A splendid lot of s325. S350 and s375 Pianos go in this sale today at S175, s195 and s212. The above bargains will be snapped up as soon as customers see them.
 Some extra fine S400 and s425 Pianos, all well known makes. put in the sale for today-going at s242 50 and {2s5. The 5000 and $550 styles, very highest grades. will be sold out at sS1S, $S21 % and SS33. while s375 takes the very best $500 Piano and S437 90 for the finest s650 model of the best known of the high grades. In small grands, SSoo TOW s5s5 and s675. Thousand dollar grands now s700. Best s750 Playsr Pianos. s49S. while the thousand dollar models will be sold at s650, and the se5O at $625. Take time if you like. Talk ii over with the family and come today or this evening; the prices quoted are good only during this sale, after which they will positively not be dupl- cated.
 E. E. FORBES PIANO co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

If there is father or husband who has felt for some time that his family was deprived of the essential pleasure of home, one that their friends and neighbors enjoy, and they cannot. now is the time for him to accomplish two good purposes by one act-take ad- vantage of this Sacrifice Clearance Sals of Pianos-save s15O to $2oo, according to the instrument selected; and orna- ment your home with a Piano that tha wh ole family may have the pleasure O. music; thus make yourself happy py giving the greatest happiness to those around you.
 If you live out of the city and can not come to the store, we wish to im- press upon you the fact that this house furnishes hundreds of Pianos to country customers every year, who buy by mail.
 A Piano can be bought of this house nust as safely by mail as by personal selection. and most times our musical experts can give greater musical ben enrs when not hindered by details and individual tastes.
 IF AT \ DISTANCE
 Write us and name the amount yoa wish to invest in a Piano. leave selec- tion to us and we will guarantee abso- lute satisfaction for the money eX- pended, or no sale.
 If in the city, come to. the store-pay us s212 either cash or moderate month ly payments (you save slSS) and place in your home one of the best (slightiy used) sweet toned S400 pianos in the city.
 We are selling Pianos every day 70 customers who did not intend buying this year. but when they read our an- nouncement and realized the great say
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
NEW BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
Charter Members of Colonial Fraternal
 Order Will Be Invested Tonight.

c. M. Gardner, national president of the Colonial Fraternal Order, with head quarters at Erie Pa, will be in Bir- mingham today for the purpose fo in- stituting the first chapter of that order in the state of Alabama.
 The institution ceremonies will be held in the hall of Maccabees temple, on Fourth avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. The exercises will begin between 7:S0 and s p. m.
 Edward s. Jones, the state president of the order for Alabama, has secured the applications of a number of well known men and women for the charter membership.
 The order is founded upon Colonial days, the leading characters being George and Martha Washington" ''Un- cle Sam,' and the Goddess of Liberty"
 Refreshments will be served after the ceremonies tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
NEGROES PLEAD
 DISCRIMINATION

Washington. February 26.-Eive bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal church joined today in a complaint to the inter state commerce commission of unjust, discriminating and unlawful treatment at the hands of several interstate railroad companies of the south The complain ants were Bishop J. Wesley Gaines, H. M Turner Evans Tyree, C. s. Smith and E. W. I.ampston, and their complaint was directed against the Seaboard Air Line railway, the Richmond, Fredericks- burg and Potomac railroad, the Southern railway, the Central of Georgia railway and the Pullman company
 The petitioners say they are members Of the African race and are bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal church; that the passenger coaches furnished to them when they purchased first-class tickets "are dirty and filthy and are not of the class, quality or description in consideration of the first-class fare paid; that the coaches furnished white people are better in quality and description; that the coaches for negro passengers are compartment cars partitioned by a swing ing door. and are altogether unfit and unsuitable for the use of the passenger who pays first-class fares; that in addi- ton to being dirty and filthy, such cars are usually crowded with passengers of every description of character, who smoke drink and curse in the presence of women and all others who possess decent breeding; and that the defend ants refuse to sell negroes sleeping car tickets or supply them with transporta- ton on sleeping cars or permit them to eat in the dining cars
 The commission is requested to issue an order putting an end to the discrimi- nation and compel the defendants to pro- vide frst-class accommodations for negro passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Fear of Night Riders.

Columbus, O., February 26.-The ad- jutant generals office was notified to- night that the sheriff of Clermont county had called out Company K of the First regiment, Ohio national guard, on ac- count of rumors that the tobacco district of that county was to be invaded by band of night riders from Kentucky. The company Is held under arms at Bata- via. No further details have been re- ported to the adjutant general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
SUICIDE ACT OF
 TRAVELLING MAN

Atlanta, Ga., February 26.-(Special.)- J. Hubert Atkinson. a travelling salesman for the Couch Manufacturing company, East Point, this evening shot himself in the breast while in the office of the com pany. Little hope is entertained for his recovery. No cause for his act has yet been assigned.
 The old Bfuenthal & Bickert stand, on the corner of Decatur street and Piedmont avenue, was purchased today by Asa G. Candler from the Lynch Real Estate and Investment company, the heirs of NJ. Lynch, for the sum of $S0,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
DEATH AND DAMAGE IN
 PENNSYLVANIA FLOODS

waters in Jordan creek.
 The large sewers at Wilkesbarre were unable to carry off the water and the lower section of the city was dirt-clogged.
 Several silk mills and other industrial plants were compelled to shut down and traffic on several trolley lines was sus- pended.
 Throughout the schuyllxll regions mines were flooded and operations were sus- pended. Reports from the various points tonight show that the water is receding, and no further trouble is anticipated. Lit- tie trouble was caused here, the exception being in Manayunk, a suburb where sev- eral mills on the Schuylkill were com- pelled temporarily to suspend operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

Philadelphia, February 26.-The death of at least three persons and much prop erty damage was caused in Eastern Penn
 sylvanla today by floods precipitated by heavy rains and melting snow. Bridges were swept away, mills and manufaetur- ing establishments inundated and railroad tracks flooded, so that traffic was inter- ferred with. J. c. Clauss, a farmer, was drowned above Easton while at- tempting to ford the Bushkill creek which had overfiowed it's banks; Frederick Cur kensmyer of York was caught in the flood while gathering drift wood in Codorus creek and drowned, and Michael Galla- gher, Jr., aged 10 years, of Allentown, lost his life by falling into the swollen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
MIDSHIPMEN ARE
 FACING DISMISSAL

Annapolis, Md, February 26.-Capt. Charles J. Badger, superintendent of the Naval academy, has recommended for dis missal A1idshipman L. Gunther of Mem phis, Tenn, and H. W. Koerhler of St. Louis, Mo, charged with fighting in their rooms; E. E. Shippe of Kittaning, Pa, and J. W. Dubois of Gadsden, Ala, charged with going to Washington, D. C., last Saturday on French leave" and J. M Irish of Utica, N. Y, and John M. Prince of Connecticut, charged with fight ing in ranks at breakfast recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
eubonic Plaque In Chile.

Valparaiso, February 26-Bubonic plague is believed to be in the ports of Chile. At Antofagista there are 19 eases and at Iquique IA cases. The authorities are taking all precautions possible. The plague is believed Io have originated at those places through vessels arriving from Peruvian ports. particularly Pacasmayo, where the disease has been prevalent i'll severe form lor some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Preacher In Jail.

Asheville, N. C., February 26.-The Rev. G. Whitaker, charged with using the United States mails to defraud various persons of sums reaching total of near ly q. .000,o00 and who was recently arrested at Dayton, O., arrived here today in GUS tody of United States marshal. Fail ing to meet the required bond of $500, Whitaker was placed in the county jail pending the next term of the federal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Burns Is Gettinq Chesty.

London, February 26-According to Sporting Life, Tommy Burns, the Ameri- can heavyweight offers to fight both "Tiger" Smith and Bill Squires on the same evening. The fights are to take place in April and are to be of ten rounds each, with a 15-minute interval between. Burns also offers to meet any three fighters Great Britain can produce in single evening, the bouts to be of six rounds each, with a 15-minute inter- val
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
A Civil War Check For 67 Gents.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 curiosity in the form of a war set tlement warrant was issued recently to John l. Curtin of Bellefonte for the sum of 67 cents. It is now about A years since General Curtin was mustered out of the service, and in all these years he never dreamed that he had any such claim against the United States govern ment. It appears that in calculating the time of his enlistment an error was made. and this was just recently discovered. The number of the order is 16.02f, which indicates that there were d few claims paid before this one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
F, M, Walker,

F. M. Walker, for a number of years an engineer on the Louisville and Nash vile railroad, died at his residence, 5i4 North Fifteenth street. last night. The remains are being held in the morgue of Shaw & Son awaiting the arrival of rela- tives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Deadlock In Coal Mines.

Peoria, H., February 26.--Despite re- ports to the contrary, one prominent coal operator declared today that the dead lock between the operators and miners of the northern, central and southern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

Illinois fields had not been broken and that the operators were prepared to hold out until March 1, when the present wage agreement expires. President John H. Walker of the miners has declared that the prospects are for a general suspen- sion of work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
NeM swimminu Record.

New York, February 26.-Charles M. Daniels of the New York Athletic club broke the worlds record tonight for tho SO-yard swim, covering the distance with three turns in 4S seconds flat at Madison Square Garden. The previous record was 42 2-h seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

At the Great Sacrifice Clearance Sale of Fine Pianos at E. E.
 Forbes Piano Co.'s, 1909 Third Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
HAS THE PIANO
 BEEN BOUGHT?
Everybody Likes Bargain-Haf Price Any Real Saving Offered by Reliable House One They Believe In
 Brings Prompt Response

Who So Likes to Have Dollar Do the Work of Two the
 Man Who Works For the Dollar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Not a Tax Yet.

From the Baltimore American.
 Bnks-I say. are you keeping a diary?
 Jinks-Yes; made an entry every day this year.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-31
Pre-|nVentOry
 Sale

AT DAVlDsoN's CASH STORE.
 A Great Opportunity. 25 Per Cent off on Baby Carriages. -25 Per Cent off on Hammocks. 25 Per Cent off on Suit Cases. IS Per Cent off on Alaska Refrig- orators.
 15 Per Cent off on all Moore's Steel Ranges selling at $40 or over. Many bargains in Hardware, Guns, Tinware, Fancy China, etc., during the month of June, at
Arizona republican., 1908-05-31

was not for direct profit, however, but merely for the education of patrons in the hope that profits would accure later. A big crosscut power saw has been on exhibition in one of the New York stores show windows and on Thursday and Saturday an experienced mill man was engaged in saving up Regal shoes, showing people just what they are made of. The soles are slashed open, cut crosswise and length wise and every y-other- wise that would make the people wise as to the na- ture of the material used in the man. ufacture of this brand of shoes Most of all the scheme is to show that the insole is a real leather insole, oak bark tanned and just what it pretends to be. There are other features also, the outer sole, stitching, etc. Last even ing there was a large crowd in front of the store window watching the ma neuvers of the demonstrator.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-31
GONE TO coRoNApo-Mrs. Rus

GONE TO coRoNADo-Mrs. Rus sell Leonard, baby and daughter Nel- | ly left last night for Coronado to spend the summer.
 A MTSUNDERsTANDING-Amem-
 Der of the Myrtle orchestra an
 nounces that it has no intention of leaving Phoenix this summer as was
 previously printed and will fill all engagements with the best of music as it has done in the past.
 ANNUAL BATH-Pursuant to a new custom inaugurated at Ensign's stable yesterday, the proprietor took his first annual memorial day bath The hired men rigged up a bucket of water over the office door so it would be sprung easily with a rope trigger across the doorway and when MT. Ensign chased in rapidly to an- swer a telephone call, he got "his'n."
 A SMALL FIRE-There was small fire about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon adjoining the city, just west of Portland Place. A grain stack was burned up and the fire travelled across the field toward Fort land Place, driven by the strong wind, in a way that scared the peo- pie of that suburb. A telephone call was sent to the engine house and the hose wagon responded but it's use was not required as the fire burned itself out without invading any res idence property.
 COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET Superintendent J. F. Stilwell of the city schools gave a dinner last even ing at the Woodford, to the eteachers of the Phoenix public schools, as a recognition of their work during the past year. It was a very interesting event and a very dainty men was served and enjoyed by all Broiled halibut and fried chicken held places of honor and salads, fruit punch and ices were notable accessories. Dur ing the evening the following musi- cal program was given: March American Victory Oine); waltz-El Cielo DOT en Beso (B. Pontonis); The Dreamers (Serrano); Medley-Ameri- can National Airs (TobanD We'd ding of the Winds CHan); Spanish Serenade-La Paloma (Yradier); Flower Song-Love and Passion (Messina); March-Little Johnnie Jones (Cohan).
 DEATH OF ERNEST LAMSoN.- A telegram was received yesterday saying that Ernest Lamson, the actor, had died at St. Louis at o'clock in the afternoon. The illness of Mir Lamson of typhoid fever had been mentioned by The Republican, as well as the fact that his brother, Major |
Arizona republican., 1908-05-31

on New York during the week, has sent no surplus funds to its depos- itory, and has no money in transit. The receipts and disbursements have run along about evenly, leaving an unusually small balance on hand to begin business with on Monday morning. This need not alarm hold CTS of money orders for there will be no shortage, or if there is it can be supplied in a minute by a draft on New York. The incident is merely mentioned as an odd circumstance.
 pR. NORTON BACK-Dr. J. c. Norton, territorial veterinarian, re- turned home yesterday morning from short visit in Iowa, where he ac- companied his mother to her home in Wilton Junction The doctor says there has been superabundance or rain in Iowa, Missouri and eastern Kansas and in some places not half the corn crop has yet been planted. The country looks fine, however, for all that and is clothed in beautiful green, even the cornfields. Where there is no corn there are weeds and the weeds are green. As he trav- eled west, however, he soon struck the other extreme and western Kan sas. the Panhandle and New Mexico are as dry as bone. It seemed pretty nice to get back to this valley where the water question has been transferred from the hands of nature and the weather bureau office to the reclamation service, which has fig ured things out just right and fur nishes the water only when it is needed.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-31
serial by Elizabeth Knight Tompkins,

serial by Elizabeth Knight Tompkins, is continued. Tn the Land of Canar- ies" is an interesting story of romance by w. G. Fitz-Gerald. The stories and special articles are equally attractive. There is also a double page of answers to the query. Why Do People Not Want to Go to Church?" Needless to say the symposium will be read with interest. In the practical departments Gladys Foxe tells all the little secrets of the brides toilette, how to tie the wedding veil. and so forth. There are entertainments illustrated, and hints for the luncheon and dinner The usu al departments are also as full and satisfactory as ever. The HOusekeep- CT Corporation, Minneapolis, Minn. Sixty cents 9 year.