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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
WASHINGTON PRODUCE
MARKET

Higher prices prevailed today on the
Washington Produce Market in general
than for several days. Continued small
shipments in fresh produce made trad
ing active. Receipts Of fresh eggs were
extremely light, but in the main the
market was firm. Nearby Virginias and
Southwest VirgInias lost Off JObbing
prices continued to be from l 70 &c
higher.
Demand for butter and cheese was
heavy, the supply being short. but the
quality good. Prices noted a rise of
from a few cents all around in the de-
partment Poultry and meats were &C
tive, and brought a slightly higher price
than yesterday. The supply OF live hens
was mall, ducks and geese were in fair
demand, while turkeys were scarce.
Fruit and produce was active. prices
remaining about as yesterday. Potatoes
were scarce. good sweets Bringing sew
eral cents above quotations.
. EggS-tresh. virginia, ZGnZ7c, strictly
fresh. s. W. Va. &c: storage. Z0d21c;
Cheese-N. Y. factory, large, 16a1G1k I;
fats, l6lz4IIc; small, l6qI7C; far TO
good, 1Jc.
Butter Creamery, fancy. 33aS5c. stor-
age, SJQalC; process, Z5H36c: fancy. G31
35c; fair to good, Z2Q23c; dairy. choice,
DQ2ci store packed. fresh. I9@20c.
POULTRY.
Turkeys-Live, per pound, toms, l4c;
hens, l6alIc. Chickens-Live, per pound,
fancy. large, 15c: medium I6c; small.
l50lSc; hens, 15ci ROSTERS, &c. Ducks
Live, per pound, spring, 13Q14c. Geese
S410c; keats, lie. Turkeys Dressed. per
pound, J. -ns, undrawn, 17d19c; average,
undrawn, I5ci old toms. 154l6c. Chick
cns-DreSsed. large, 1JGBc; small la
zoe; hens. cnOice. 13414c. ROSTERS, SC.
Ducks 134l5c. Geese. IOU12c.
DRESSED MEAT.
Calvss-FuIl dressed, 50 O0aI0.OO Hog
dressed calves, $500 Hams-COuntry
sugar cured, per pound, 13@l5c. Hogs
small and neat, per cwt, 6lg6hc; med-
ium, &C, heavy, 51zQ6c.
GREEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Apples (per bbl-) 90 York Imperial,
packed, $3.15u4.25s Wine Sap, S3.25lt4. 90;
Fancy table, S4.O0d5.C0i Spy. S3.50a4 80.
fruit-Elorida. $500 500. Oranges-FI0r-
ida, SI.15I3OO. POta,oes. Dbl, 81. 7562. %:
sweet potatoes. bbls., s3J0u4.50; vans.
Dbl, SZ.Z503.J0 Cabbage, per 100 75Cn
soc. CucumSers. bu, $2.7543.5o. Onions,
gu. gOcUI.O0. Celery. per crate, S4O5d
8 %. Squash-Florida. per basket, 81 256
$50. Beans, per basket, &900Q450. Egg
plants, per crate, H-75G2.5G Peppers,
crate, SI5VuZ25 CaIhdower, per crate,
{l-5GH2.Z5- Lettuce florida. per basket,
GRAIN.
Wheat-Cholce, 9ScdSl00; fair to good.
94G97c; ordinary, sOg92c.
Rye-75c.
Corn-Shelled. white. 6oQ63c; sheued.
yellow, 5ET65C.
New CoTH-Ear. 500.
Oats--Nestern, white. No. 2. 56d59c:
mixed. 54uJ6c.
Hay-TimOthy, Western, No. J. $1,000
1880, Western, No 2. SIG 5Oq1750; West
ern. mixed, Sl5.50aI6.50.
LIVE STOCK.
Cattle-EXIra, per Cwt., $47J05 q:
butcher per cwt., S325a35O: common.
per cwt.. $L5142-O0.
Hogs-Per cwJ, gross. &425q4.50; or
binary, per cwt., $3.500375.
Sheep-CHpped. &EOOQ45O: common,
$50
Lambs 'pring. choice. 7q7lkc; med
fun. 6LQTc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
MOST JOBS SAFE
AT c. P. D. NOV
RoSsiter Will Not Attempt to
Make Changes in
Personnel.

The cloak Of secrecy is being drawn
closer around the operations Of the
Presidents inquisitoriaI commission at
the Government Printing Office as the
investigation goes deeper into the great
mass Of data involving the mOoted ques-
tons of office procedure, mechanical
operation, executive force, and supply
contracts
1t was said that the matter of charges
for certain printing for the Patent Of
flee, alleged TO be excessive, and which
was referred to IN the report of DIT.
Havenner, has been brought to tbs at
tention of Mr.. ROssIteF. the PresIdept's
investigator.
Mr.. Rossiter has found it necessary to
reiterate his policy, as stated IN The
Times the day after he took charge Of
the office, that he eontemplates no dis
arrangement OF the personnel of the
Office. Mr.. Rossiter states that his
other duties would allow no time to
consider matters Of this nature. and fur
thermore, as he has been designated for
the purpose Of inquiTing into conditions
and TO make report to the President,
Il would be 'manifestly improper" as
he stated last week, TO make any
changes in the organization.
This does not mean, however. that he
will not take note Of the situation as
he finds it, because the President will
expect TO be informed on this matter.
That a scaling down Of both positions
and salaries among the executive force
will be one of the principal economy
recommendation Of Mr.. Rossiter may
be predicted.
1t is thought the Joint Congressional
Printing Commission viii be ready TO
resume the hearings on Thurs Jay that
were suddenly terminated a week ago
because the inquiry was not able TO
bring forth the desired information
due principally to the forgctfulness Of
the witnesses
Mr.. Stillings was at the Government
Printing OfTice again today at work on
certain sections of his reply TO be sub
mitted to the President in response to
the report Of DR.. Havenner.
The supply division has been request
ed to prepare a statement giving the
amount of paper purchased in the past
two years and the amount used in the
same time. 1t is understood that this
report will be completed this afternoon
or tomorrow morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
NEW YORK FIRMS
LEAVE WASHINGTON
Financial Depression and
Few Traders Given as
the Cause.
Market Letter BIameS Re-
publican Administration
and Mr.. Bryan.

The feeling OF disgust and despair on
Wall Street, the serious declines in the
prices Of securities, and the utter in
difference of the public 70 che market
or its fluctuations, is having Il serious
effect in vacating some OF the highest
priced office property IN the city Of
Washington.
Because they are booking little or no
business, and because Of the enormous
expense in maintaining private wire
connection with Wall street, a number
OF New York brokerage. commission,
and financial houses have closed their
local offices and retired from Washing
ton.
Miller & Co, occupying one-half Of the
main floor OF tho Adams building, on
f street, closed their offices today. The
ticker told the same story. but mere
handful or traders listened with the
usual interest.
A o. Brown & Co. were the first big
Now York firm to pull up stakes and
get out.
Henry Clews & Co. followed suit very
quickly.
After holding on some months. Chap
man g. Co. withdrew. but Manager
Chapman was fortunate enough 70 Sc
cure +. +. Hutton & Co as Successors.
and now Miller q Co. IS added 10 the
list. Before there was the slightest IN
location or the panic Of 1907, John w
Gates and his son, ~ the firm Of
Charles O.. Gates, quit Washington
These concerns are all prominent New
York Stock Exchange houses. In re-
gard to the effect OF the political situa-
ton upon the financial II may not be
ont OF place to quote from yesterdays
market letter, issued by Post & Flagg,
one OF the few New York banking firms
still maintaining an office in Washing
ton:
AS is usual in a weak market there
have been great many rUmOrs of
banking troubles, etc, but we believe
that the fundamental trouble lies IN
the political situation and outlook
Our Chief Executive has seen NJ 10
attack all vested interests. and has been
OutdOne in this respect by Nj Bryan.
so that between them they have de-
stroyed what little confidence there was
springing Up after the worst of the
panic.
''Pric s are undoubtedly low, in many
cases lOwn 10 almost q TeCeiveTship
basis, ut We can have no revival In
general business as long as the Presi-
dent continues 10 issue mauifestOs
every few weeks.
1T is truly a deplorable state OF af-
fairs. but one which We must endure
and get through as best we can. The
fortunate thing IS that prices are 50
low. There must be value somewhere,
and we are gradually getting down 10
the low level of the recent panic
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
P0WKLY WOMAN HELD
PENDING INVESTIGATION

Pending ConOrer Nevitts inquest in
the case of Mrs. Gertrude Fitzgerald.
wife Of Thomas Fitzgerald Of s275k
nth street northwest, who died at
Georgetown University Hospital Sun
day, Mrs. Johanna Powkly IS held at
the House Of Detention. charged with
malpractice IN connection with the case
While being treated at the hospital
Mrs. Fitzgerald is alleged 10 have told
an inferno that her illness was caused
By an operation performed on her. This
information, together with statements
said to have been made 70 the police
by DR.. J. Wesley BOvee, Of the Ro-
cha mbeau, and DR.. John T. Cole. OF go
II street northeast, formed ground for
the arrest Of the Powkly woman BY
Central Office Detectives Parham and
O'Brien. Both physicians will testify
at The inquest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
NEW TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
PLANNED FOR CANAL ZONE

Active operations have begun for the
81 ectiOn of q new central telephone ex-
Change at AncOn, on the IsthmuS Of
Panama, according to the Canal Rec
ord. The building will be a two-storv
structure, twenty by forty feet and
the lower floor will be used for Il switch
board and fer repair storeroom. The
upper floor viii be occupied by the man
ager Of the exchange and his family
as living quarters.
The new exchange will be central
TOR the entire canal zone, and there -yfII
De both day and night service. The ser
vice, however. viii not be very eFqb-
crate or extensive, being used PRINCIPAL
~ for government purposes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
NEW YORK STOCKS
FIRNER BUT DULL
Gains Average a Little Bet
ter Than Half Point Net.
Feeling on Street Any
thing But Optimistic.

NEW YORK, Feb. 11.-Close.-During
the last hour the market showed some
little Improvement, aggregating 4 TO z
point all around. brought about entire
" by the covering of shorts, over the
holiday.
Conditions showed no change, nor
was there much doing.
NEW YORK, Feb. U--Noon-As might
be expected with such a large short in
terest, and on the eve OF a holiday
Uincoln's birthday the stock market
was stronger today and at the same
time a little more active. Up 10 Il
O'clock the volume OF business was
fairly good. The bears tried for breaks
here and there. but whenever stocks
were slightly easier they Immediately
took hold to cover They circulated the
usual grlst Of bear stories, but the feel
ing on the part OF the commission houses
is that prices have discounted practical
~ the worst that could happen-unless
the President should take another crack
at corporations in his message on labor
matters, which IS expected in the not
distant fun re.
No one could have found much buying
save by shorts. and here and there a
little professional purchasing for the
possible turn when the shorts should
start To cover, as they are expected
10 do before the close.
The fun advances were not main
tanned 10 the noon hour, at which time
the gains averag ed q 10 4 point, with
Smelte-. 81 Paul, and q few Others
point higher.
The market became less active enter
Ing the noon hour with chances for
slowing up and more activity Ia the anal
hour
NEW YORk-1l5 p. m.-Entering the
afternoon the market became very dull.
The declines from the high point were
even more marked, and the pessimistic
feeling was intensified.
Perhaps One-half OF the morning ad-
vances were lost. The bears We're not
aggressive. nor did they cover as freely
as they We're expected to.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
HARTMAN LINE LOSES
CALIFORNIA CONCERN

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. I--By n de-
cision Of the United States Court of
Appeals the Southern Pacific railroad
loses its control OF the California De-
velopment Company. which now owns
the great irrigation system Of the
Imperial valley. The stockholders OF
the development company will take
charge and complete the development Of
the system
The Southern Pacific also loses 5000, 900,
which was loaned" the company, and
used in repairing the Southern Pacific
tracks at Salton Sea, which proved such
a costly piece Of work for the Hartman
line.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
TRADE BOARD MEETS
TO CONSIDER MERGER

The directors Of the Board OF Trade
viii hold a meeting at 4;15 o'clock this
afternoon. at which will be considered
the merging OF that body with the
Chamber Of Commerce.
It IS understood that a resolution to
appoint a committee to confer with the
committee already appointed by the
Chamber OF Commerce, TO arrange de-
tails Of the union. will be introduced.
It is said that this resolution will be
offered by one or the older members Of
the board, a former president Of the
Board OF Trade.
The fact that this is the case is COM
mented upon among business men this
morning as assuring an early coalition
uader favorable circumstances.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
COTTON MARKET FALLS
OWING TO WEAK CABLES

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE cotton
market at the opening, was easy ar a
decline OF 6 to points. but after the
call declined quite sharply owing to
weak cables and persistent hammering
by the bears. Reports from the South
declared the spot article a little easier
which news Influenced market here
Opening quotations: March. 1l.Of bid
May u11Qu.I2s July. 106Ggi0.Sl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
WASHINGTON STOCKS
HOLD FAIRLYSTEAOY
The Few Sales Made Did
Not Show Any Material
Changes in the Market
Values.

Business was light on the local Stock
Exchange, but prices were maintained
with a fair show Of hrmness, the sales
made bein; well up to the last previous
quotations. Washington Railway pre-
ferred was little frmer. 645s 10 64-4.
Washington Gas sold at g. Capital
Traction was slow, at ll9, only twenty
shares being traded in.
A sale of Traders National Bank
stock was reported at 30, the first
transaction IT. this security for some
months. In Ike manner fifty shares OF
the Merchants and Mechanics Savings
Bank stock sold at Il. The old price
of 1OA was maintained for Columbia
Fire Insurance shares.
LanstOn sold at 1875.
The Stock Exchange did not act on
the matter OF adjournment tomorrow,
nor viii the banks of the city be closed
The New York Stock Exchange VIII
close in honor Of Lincoln's birthday as
usual
Miller r Co. of New York, have
closed their branch Offices in this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
.HAALINE REYNALIST
REMAINS ANOTHER WEEK

The success attending the revival
which has been in progress at Ham
line Methodist Episcopal Church, has
been so pronounced that the meetings
Will be continued throughout the cur
rent week instead Of concluding Sunday
night. Evangelist Harrison has aroused
great enthusiasm by his series Of ger
mons. The Rev. Charles Z. Guthrie,
pastor Of the church, said yesterday
that he considers Il the best policy 10
continue the revival another week, as
unusual interest and enthusiasm Is be-
Ing shown.
The Rev. Henry NJ Baker. a retired
minister, eighty years old, who had
lived here eighteen years. declared last
night that he had never witnessed such
religious fervOT as that shown by these
who nave heard Evangelist Harrison
preach The services begin at 7:30 o'clock
each evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
U. S. GUNB0AT DISABLED
OFF THE FLORIDA COAST

The cOnmandant CT the Key West
navy yard reported 10 the war De-
partment this morning the recent of a
wireless message from The United States
gunbOat Marietta. which was J60 miles
from Tampa, stating that the port en-
glnes OF the gunbOat have been dis
abled, and she IS now going ahead under
her starbOaTd engines
The Marietta has been looking for the
wreck of the British steamer 'Amslem.
which was reported a derelict and a
menace to navigation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
H. S. SHEPARD PURCHASES
HOUSE ON KENYON STREET

Harry Wardman has sold to II. s.
Shepard the property at 1908 Kenyon
street, Columbia Heights. This is one
OF the row of five houses now nearing
completion. and is the third one of the
FIVE to be sold
The house is of colonial design, and
has nine rooms and bath The price
paid was $3.50. The deal was com
pleted through the Moore & Hill Real
Estate Company
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
DEATH RATE DECREASES.

NEW YORK, Feb u.-New York
city's death rate continues to decrease.
the number of deaths last week being
,605, which is a rate Of 1872 for I0O)
population. against 1910 deaths. a rate
of 20.33 for the same week in 1901.
Pneumonia as a cause dropped to 26S
deaths last week. as compared with
343 for the same week last year. The
mortality from tuberculosis was POS. tho
same as the corresponding week last
year.
The number of deaths from heart dis
ease increased TO lsl, as against l62 last
year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
NAMES CONFUSE FIRMS.

The Clark-Davenport Company, the
furniture concern located at the corner
of Tenth and + streets. has no COnnCe-
ton whatever with the Davenport Com
pany which on petition Of its manager,
Edw. S. Clark, was put into the hands
of an assignee yesterday for the bene-
fit Of its creditors The Davenport Fur
uiture Company's place or business IS
at 1927 G street The similarity of
names has led TO some confusion Of the
firms
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
Washington Prices

Capital Traction, 15Gl19
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferTed 1O0Q645s. 30d64Es.
Washington Gas, 25aoI.
IanstOn, 100HlOls.
Traders National Bank, 11d190
Merchants and Mechanics Savings
Bank, 5JItl4.
Columbia Fire Insurance, 25a1O54.
After calI-Capital Traction, 5q1ls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
STOCKS, BONDS. MONEY. AND GRAIN
New York Stocks

Quotations furnished by Post & Flagg.
members Of New York Stock Exchange, 1891
F st. nW.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished by e. F. Hutton
& Co. members New York Stock Ex-
change. 1901 + street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

The Street now believes that the Pres
idents labor message, when IL comes
VIII be loaded for corporations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

The Chicago Gas Company. better
known as Peoples Gas, earned gross
S13146. sos. or $l.466.OOO in excess OF last
year. The net earnings were $5.I72, 742.
The stockholders received Per cent div
blends last year instead OF 3, as in 1906
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

'WaU Streets unconcealed dissatis-
faction with the political situation"
This is the latest and at the same time
the truesc digest Of the real situation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

Short selling seems TO be the only hope
OF a rally in the stock market just now.
Presidential years will come to be
dreaded by the market. The curb mar
ket Wa very weak yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

Greene Cananea was sold freely on
Boston account and lost q Of q point
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11
FINANCIAL GOSSIP

The Illinois Steel. NationaI Tube
Works. and the Goodyear Rubber Com
pany have started their fires, re-employ-
irg thousands Cf wu~kmen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

Wall Street had a rumor o. the very
hour and minute that the President
would launch forth his declaration OF
war against Japan Friday at p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

The New York Legislature is consid-
ering a number Of bills antagonistic to
stock and Era.n exchanges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

From New York broker: 'It Is said
that the American people are the most
optimistic in the world judging from
the sentiment heard on all sides today
] should think that there were a larger
number Of graduates from a pessimistic
college. II Is natural that this view
should be taken. when we see the large
number OF unemployed walking the
streets cold and hungry"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

A report OF a dividend cut in Union
Pacific was recognized as q bear move
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-11

well may this eminent national leEis-
latOr Senator A'drich) wonder how long
the patience Of conservative capitalism
viii endure the UWofOld evils OF dis
honest finance and excess OF Federal
zeal in its punishment."-New York
Commercial.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12
WANT LONGER DUCK SEASON.
State Game and Fish Commission to Be Asked to Allow Shooting Here
 after on First of September.

Incoming of ducks to all parts of the Imperial Valley is noted, and much complaint is made by the ranchers of the depredations of the ducks on fields of barley, maize and kaffir corn.
 This nuisance has reached such pro portions, and is so peculiarly a con dition of Imperial Valley that has ev- cry indication of continuing from sea son to season that it has been thought wise to undertake the securing of a modification of present regulations Of the hunting season.
 To this end petition is being cir cuated, and generally signed, asking the California Fish and Game Com mission to open the duck season in Imperial county on September l Of each year, instead of the time pre- scribed by the game laws at present. The movement was started by w. l.. Head.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12

Levy was appointed Justice of the Peace, and John Whitney was appoint ed Constable for the Laguna Judicial Township.
 The report of County Health Off cer and County Physician Virgil Me Combs was received and filed.
 The acquisitions of the Sheriff and County Clerk were allowed.
 The road petition for the Fuller and Stevens road was set for hearing on October 5, and the County Ulerk was instructed to notify all non-consent- ing land owners.
 The bid of the Imperial Valley Press of 40 cents per square for all county printing, being the lowest and best bid, on motion of Supervisor Fergu- son, seconded by Supervisor Wade, was accepted and The Press was de- clared the official county paper for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1908,
 The Board adjourned till September IA 1908
Imperial Valley press., 1908-09-12
BOARDS CREST.
Continued from Page 1.)

ley as county representative and placed the $100 appropriation for literature at the disposal of the secre- tary of the County Chamber of Com merce.
 H. T. Cory, manager of the Califor- mia Development Company, addressed the Board on the fixing of water rates, and this matter was continued from September 14 for thirty days.
 Mir. Cory also spoke on the matter of placing a telephone line on the ridge in the center of the public road running east from Calexico to the Main Canal. The matter was refer red to Supervisor McHarg.
 The report of Live Stock Inspector c. A. Dowoy for August was received and filed
 petition was received asking for the appointment of Justice of the Peace and Constable for Potholes, and the request was granted. Louis