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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
PRACTICAL LINES
FOR MOTOR CYCLE

The utility Of a motorcycle in police
work was nicely demonstrated in Joliet
recently.
a sergeant Of the night shift now
habitUally covers each beat three times,
when formerly he was only able 10
make one complete round. In addition,
on two successive nights, he was pres
ent at every arrest made in the city.
Another test which was made by
rural free delivery carrier in Iowa, has
attracted considerable attention in
postal circles A carrier travelling out
OF Iowa Falls has q route twenty-five
miles long. over which he serves sew
enty-five patrons He can cover this
route. stopping at every box, in two
hours easily. With the old methods OF
conveyance he required from six to
eight hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
RAILROADS EARNINGS
SHOW DECIDED LOSS
Interesting Figures Are Announced
for Receipts During the
Month of July.

All railroads in she United States re-
porting for the four weeks OF July show
total gross earnings OF SIS. 284.s42. q de-
crease OF l46 per cent compared with
the corresponding period OF last year.
The same roads for a like period in
June reported a loss OF 1S.4 per cent
Total gross earnings OF railroads IN
the UDted States reporting for June
and included IN the classified statement
are $S4.284.2oi, a loss of 1875 per cent
compared with June last year. On the
trunk lines there Is a loss of over IS
per cent, and the Other Eastern. Grang-
er, and Southwestern report a decrease
Of over 10 per cent. The loss on the
Central Western system is Is per cent.
and Southern roads 16.5 per cent The
Pacific systems show a loss OF 81 per
cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
NEW YORK BOND MARKET.

NEW YORK, Aug. S-United States
Government bonds closed steady. In
the general bond market prices ruled
firm, notably interchangeable Metropolitan
41k's and Brooklyn Rapid Transit As.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTS
rs reg, 1880, 1O3sk d1O4
rs coup. 1880, 105A.
3's reg. 1898, I00Izal01.
3's coup. 1908. 100ald101ia.
3s small bonds 1902.
As reg. 1925, 1205zd121A.
As coup. 1925, 121149122
Panama Canal 3's reg, 10lA 0102jk
STOCK EXCHANGE BOND TRANS
ACTIONS.
Japanese first 41z's. S95s.
Japanese first loan As, IS.
American T. & T. cvt. As, S0R
American Tobacco 6's, 100.
Atlantic Coast Line, As, 81.
Central Georgia second inc trust
cts, 3d.
DisuIIing S. Corp. SIS, TsE
International Paper cvt. IS, 81.
Ia e. -. unified As, 9SIZ.
Mexican Central first inc. trust cts,
New York Central as, 90.
New York Central and st. Louis
As. 1O2.
Reading gen. As, 9S
Southern Pacific rig. IS, 92z
Southern Railway SIS, 10Z.
Union Pacific cvt. As, 94A.
Union Pacific rig. As, 952s.
United states steel SIS, 997s
United States Steel 5's reg, 80.
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke SIS, IS.
Wabash rig. As, ob1s.
Total sales, S2,0SS, 900. against S, 474, =
coo yesterday, 600 a week ago, and
Sl48 600 year ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
AIDS TO TOURISTS
GOING TO EUROPE
Motor Union of Great
Britain Offers Its
Services.

Rees JefIreys. secretary Of the tour
Ing department OF the Motor Union Of
Great Britain and ireland, has written
an open letter 10 American members
whicl is Of interest to all contemplate
ing fore Ign touring. Il Is as follows:
THE Motor Union will be pleased to
assist American members, both in the
United Kingdop1 and on the Continent
of Europe.
I'm the United 5;ingdom members viii
be assisted in complying with the reg
ulations regard. ne licenses and taxes,
concerning routes in England and
Wales. Scotland or Ireland.
For the Continent they will be fur
nished with ''Triptyques" to pass their
cars. free OF duty. into France. Bel
GUM. Holland. Germany. italy, and
Switzerland. They win also be assisted
with information regarding the customs
arrangements IN other European eoun-
tries. The union will conduct all the
necessary correspondence with the for
eign authorities.
'iThe Meteor Unions agents in BOu-
logne, Dieppe, Havre, Bordeaux. and
Marsellies, viii facilitate compliance
with the regulations which require ev-
cry motorist 20 be supplied with a driv-
ing license and certificate OF registra-
ton for his car before driving on
French roads.
The Motor Union agent at Biarritz
viii arrange for members 70 pass their
cars into Spain, avoiding the very DIFF
fcuIt customs formalities connected
with that country.
All Sorts of information.
"AH possible information and assist
ance with regard to routes. scenery.
places OF historic OF architectural in
terest. viii be furnished as also all
details with regard 10 driving regula-
tons. taxes. etc. in all European coun-
tries.
In addition. they will receive on ap-
plication. the bs5t maps. road books,
and guide books for the Continent OF
Europe as well as for Great Britain
and Ireland.
I'm addition TO the points enumerated
above I should mention that the Motor
Union has concluded agreements with
the chief touring associations in Bel
GUM, Holland, Germany, Russia, Swed-
en-. Austria, and Switzerland so that
members of the Motor Union touring
in these countries have all the ad-
vantages OF membership Of the national
associations. The Motor Union also
undertakes TO make its members as
sociates Of the French Touring Club on
payment or a small subscription.
Applications for membership in the
Motor Union and for full information
should be made 10 our American repre-
sentative. Mr.. Z. B. Gallagher, go West
Fifty-eighth street. New York city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
POPE TREASURER
OF ASSOCIATION
by Licensed Manu-
facturerS-Quick, Detach-
able Rim Adopted.

Col George Pope. treasurer of the
Pope Motor Car and Pope Manufactur-
ing Companies. I9as unanimously elect
ed treasurer Of the Association OF Ii
eensed Automobiis Manufacturers al the
meeting held Friday afternoon IN New
York.
He succeeds H. H Franklin, who has
been treasurer Of the association for
the past three years and whose resigna-
ton was rendered and accepted.
The recommendation OF the rim and
tire committee that quick detachable
rim be adopted vas accepted. The me-
chanieal branch OF the Licensed Asso-
citation has been working on this rim
situation for the past year. and has felt
the need, both for the individual users
and automobile manufacturers, of a
standard @. D. rim. which would take
both q elincher and quiSsz detachable
shoe OF any make, thus minimizing the
existing Inconvenience of having to have
& shoe OF one make to fit a given rim.
After experimenting with all the quick
detachable rims. cooperation with the
the tire and rim makers resulted IN the
adoption of this rim. which will be
known as the standard universal quick
detachable, and Is the result OF hard
and persistent efforts on the part OF
the tire and rina-makers 20 get sonie-
thing which would be adopted by all
manufacturers. both IN and out Of the
association. This rim is this same rim
which was discussed at the meeting
OF the national association the day be-
fore. and which was pronounced salts
factory by the members OF that assoeia-
ton NJ. J. Budlong and r. d. ChaDin
were appointed additional members OF
the tire and rim committee of che Lii
aensed Association, OF which A. L. Pope
is chairman.
Allotting Space For Show.
A report from the show committee
was made with action by the board ap-
proving the work of this committee re-
suIting. At the next general meeting,
which will possibly be held the early
part OF september awards for space for
the Madison Square Garden show will
be made. 1t was recommended that the
usual method OF allotment be adopted
which is according 10 the amount Of
business done from July l, 1907, 10 July
l. 1905.
The report Of the hand book commit
hand book will begin at once. as sew
craI Of the companies have already for
warded photographs and specifications
for the sixth edition or iris book.
Those present were NJ. I. Brock, Au-
tocar Company; W. C. Durant, Buick
Motor Company: W. c, Leland. Cadillac
Motor Car Company; r. D. Chaplin.
Chalners-Detroit Motor Company; n.
S Hart, Corbin Motor Vehicle Corpora
ton; z. r Hewitt. Hewitt Motor Com
pany; A. n. Mayo, Knox Automobile
Company; s. T. Davis. jr., Locomobiie
Company OF America; Y. NJ. Gunderson
and ". Z. Nfetzger, Northern Motor Car
Company: T. L. Smith, Olds Motor
Works; II. J. Budlong, Packard Motor
Car Company; L II. Kittridge. Peerless
Motor Car Company; c. Clifton, George
y. Pierce Company: George Pope. Pope
Manufacturing; George Pope, Pope Mo
tor Car; G. E Mitchell, Alden Sampson;
r. II. Salmons, Selden; F b SteaTns,
Stearns: / " Page. Stevens-Duryea ;
A ". Church and o. G. Bechtel. Wal
than; T. Henderson, Winton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
BANK EXCHANGES
BELOW AVERAGE
Weeks Business Exceeds Two Bill
lion Dollars-Trade Affected
nv Summer nt4f1ueec
by Summer Dizziness

Bank exchanges last week at all lead
ing cities Ia the United States are s.. ILL.,
s7s,6 SO per cent less than a year ago
and i0.9 per cent under the elearings
Of the first week Of August IN 1906.
The loss continues quite large at Phil
adelpkia, Pittsburg, baltimore, New
Orleans, Minneapolis and San Francisco.
clearly due to conditions Affecting spe-
cial interests In those sections. ST. Louis
and Kansas City again report a gain,
and at other leading cities losses are
small.
Midsummer dullness affects trade. and
the volume Of bank clearings. usually
at the low point OF the year IN August.
is reduced. but II is now materially
above the amount in the earlier months
Of the year, showing a marked improve
mcnt in that respect.
Average daily bank exchanges for the
year 10 date are compared below for
three years:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
THE CYNIC.

Money used 10 go farther than It does
now because IL didn't &c so fast.
There is quite a difference between
being bree " and being loug-winded.
The hypocrite is the devil 5 best friend.
When a man loses his heart his head
has 20 do double work
The mistakes of the foolish are the
opportunities Of the wise.
Many a man takes a chance who
would he glad Of the opportunity of put
ting it rack where he found il.
il you are going to cali a man names
use the phOne.-Philadelphi Ledger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. Aug S.-Butter-re-
ceipts, $3.50 packages; moderate de-
mand; creamery extra. 22@22L: firsts,
21GC15a; State dairy tubs, finest, q;
gOOG to choice, $4,000.
Eggs-ReCeipts, 4,S7S cases fancy
steady; others irregular; nearby white
fancy, 250Z7i Western firsts, $685.;
seconds, 164I7h.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET.

CHICAGO, Aug. S.-Cattle-Receipts
900; market steady.
Hogs-Receipts. 1900; market 1Od15c
lower; light, 6.00q63O: roughs. $1,000. 80;
mixed, 6.15q6.75; heavy, 6S5d665; pigs,
5.S696.00.
Sheep-Receipts. 1000; market steady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09

An international Exposition for art
and building industry will be held IN
St Petersburg this summer, under the
direction Of the Society OF Civil En-
gineers OF Russia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09

American Capitalists contemplate
working a concession OF S,O00 acres of
hard wood timber In Honduras. Twen-
~ miles of railway, with spurs, are
to be constructed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09

Joe Tracy. who made the fastest lap
in the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race, has
consented. together with two other
weIl-known racing drivers, 10 mEke a
speed test on the cement parkway with
in a few days. Mr.. Tracy will drive the
IocomObile which he drove in the 1905
Vanderbilt event. The purpose OF this
test is 20 satisfy the motor parkway
engineers that their calculations on
banking and dlshing at cruves and on
the approaches to viaducts over inter
secting highways are correct not only
in theory but actual practice. From the
standpoint OF the mOtoFisI the test will
be interesting as it will show not only
what speed Is possible upon the cement
Straightaway. but also what effect the
cement viii have on tires
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09

Panama hats are made from the i'm
mature. unexpanded leaves Of the stem
less screw pine. which is a native of
Central America and Colombia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
FOR YESTERDAY ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

(Quotations furnished by ". B. HIbbs &
Co, b-nkers and brokers, Hubs Building,
ington stock Exchange and Chicago Board
OF Tradel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
CUP RACE NOTES.

Frederick Skene. State engineer
and surveyor OF New York State, last
week drove over the state roads which
are TO be used IN connection with the
parkway in the Vanderbilt Cup race on
Long Island on October "A, and made
some suggestions 10 A. r Parding-
ton, manager Of the motor parkway. as
to the ofiing Of the state reads Mr..
Pardington agreed to carry out the
State engineers suggestions. At the
same time. Mr. PardtngtOn pointed out
TO Mr.. Skene one or two bad places
IN the State roads and Mr.. Skene safe
he would have them repaired at once
so the Oiling may begin early in Sep
TENDER.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09

New York is now the clothing shop
Of the United States. Lower Fifth ave
nue. is the center OF the cloak AID
clothes industry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09

The mutton market Of England de-
clines, while the shipments OF mutton
received at that point from Australia
are constantly increasing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09

This years Senior membership AZ
the University Of Cambridge, England.
gives great honors to a young Russian
Jew.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
CONVERSATIONS.

Seventy thousand Americans emigrat-
ed 10 Canada in 1906.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-08-09
THE CURB MARKET

Quotations furnished by Z. F. Hutton &
Co., members New York Stock Exchange,
G. Bowie Chapman manager. 1901 f street
rl17-f1 vest 1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
CAPT. HART NO BETTER
CONDITION CRITICAL, RELA-
TIvEs AT HOSPITAL.

1t was said at the Georgetown Univer
sity Hospital at an early hour this morn
ing that there had been 10 change in the
condition of Capt Abraham Hart. the pop
ular Grand Army man. who was operated
on yesterday by DR.. George Tully Vaughn
and DR.. George Magruder for injuries he
received to his skull by accidentally fall
Ing from Capital Traction car at 18th
and U streets yesterday morning. Capt.
Hart. it was stated. had slept most of the
time since he was operated on. His con-
dition was regarded as being extremely
critical, not much hope for his ultimate re-
covery being held out to his relatives by
the attending physicians. On account of
his critical condition relatives remained at
the. hospital all day yesterday and last
night. 1t was said at the hospital that 1t
would be impossible to forecast recovery
until forty eight hours after the INJURY.
pecially those connected with Kit Carson
Post. called at the hospital yesterday and
last night to inquire about the condition
of the patient. Capt. Hart was an enthu-
siastic member of the G. A. r. and had
attended most of the meetings of that Or
ganization held during many years past.
He was commander of the local organiZa-
ton and has handled it's funds for num-
Der Of years. his friends boasting that he
would never accept one cent for his serv-
ices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
USES KNIFE AS WEAPON.
Samuel Reed, Colored, Locked UP at
Police Station.

II cut at him and l think I reached
him. said Samuel Reed. colored. living
at 236 I'd street northwest when arrested
last night and taken to the sixth precinct
police station to answer a charge of as
sault.
and" added Lieut.. Hodges. II expect
you cut him."
The individual who had received sew
eral cuts about his shoulder and left
wrist was Harry Dove, twenty years of
age. living at 223 C street southeast His
wounds were dressed at the Casualty
Hospital He later returned to the sta
ton and informed the police that he and
some friends were on their way home
from the Majestic -Theater when they
were stopped by two colored men near
the Peace monument. One of them. he
said used profanity and attacked him
with a knife or razor. Then his COM
panion attacked him and he was knocked
down and left on the sidewalk.
Reed. who says he is employed at the
Emergency Hospital. told the police that
he was with another colored man and
they were asked by one OF the young
white men for a match. His request.
Reed SAYS was refused and the men
closed in on him and forced him to de-
fend himself The police found blood on
his knife when he was arrested. A
charge of assault was preferred against
Reed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
VIRGINIA MED1cos TO MEET.
Practitioners of the Southside Coun-
ties to Gather at Petersburg.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PETERSBURG, Va. February 29.-On
Tuesday next the Southside Virginia
Medical Association will meet with the
Petersburg medical faculty at the hall
of the chamber of commerce in this city
This association is composed of all the
physicians residing in the counties of
southeast Virginia and numbers among
it's members some of the most prominent
physicians in the state. At this session
of the association many subjects Of in
terest to the medical fraternity will be
discussed. Among the speakers are DR.
w. F. Drewy. superintendent of the
Central State Hospital for the Care of
the Colored Insane of the state, located
in Dinwiddie county; DIR. J. Bolley Jones
of Petersburg, who will deliver the adj
dress of welcome; DR.. r. S. Powell of
Brunswick county. who will make the
response; DR.. John F. Winn, DIR. f. Shell
ton Horsely of Richmond. DR.. Frank
Haines of Petersburg, DR.. r. A. Martin
of Petersburg, DR.. H. B. Mahood of
Emporia, Va; DR.. ]. NJ. Williams of
Disputanta, DR.. o. c. Wright of Jarrac
Va; DR.. Armistead K Taylor of Wash
ington, D. c.. and Drs kirkland Ruftin
Charles r. Grandy and c. P. Werten-
baker of Norfolk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
TOO MUCH FOR RICHARD.
Objects to Police Aid and Lands in
Station House.

Richard Rollins. a farmer, came here
yesterday from Camp Springs. Md, with
load of produce, and when he started
homeward in the afternoon he undertook
to carry a load of liquor with him. which
got him into trouble. When he had taken
on Ibis load" he was unable to retain
his seat on his wagon. At Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th street, Rollins found
it necessary to obtain assistance and Po-
liceman Emmert endeavored to render
first aid." but found it necessary to call
upon two others, as Rollins objected to
much assistance.
Instead of getting quietly in the wagon
Rollins indulged- in language that was
calculated to disturbe the peace of the
neighbOrhoOd and Precinct Detectives
Johnson and Owens sent him to the sta
ton and charged him with disorderly
conduct Rollins was locked I'D because
he was unable to furnish the amount OF
collateral demanded. Friends were sent
for to assist him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
Funeral of DR.. sonnenschmidt.

funeral of DR.. Charles w. Sonnen-
schmidt, who died at the Thomas apart
ment house Friday afternoon. as stated
In yesterdays Star. to take place from
the chapel at Lees undertaking estah-
lishment. 30" Pennsylvania avenue, at
2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The Rev
Charles H. Butler. assistant pastor of
Luther Place Memorial Church, " Ill Of
ffciate. and the interment will be made
at Glenwood cemetery. The pallbearers
will be selected from personal friends
of the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
Reuterdahl May Return.

A report has reached here, but lacks
Official confirmation. that Henry Reuter-
dahl, the naval artist has left Admiral
Evans feet at Callao with the intention
of coming at once to Washington to face
the critics who have taken issue sharply
with his published charges that incorrect
methods have been employed in the con-
struction of American war vessels. Among
these critics are high officials of the
Navy Department. who have appeared
before the naval committee of the Senate
and House of Representatives and defend
ed the methods attacked by Mr.. Reuter-
dahl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
FATALLY INJURED.
John Bundy, 'Colored, Under Rail-
way Engine Wheels.

John Bundy. colored. thirty-five years Of
age. whose home is at 1854 18th street
southeast. was struck last night by a
Pennsylvania railroad engine near Ivy
City and seriously injured from the effects
of which he died at 30 o'clock this
morning. Bundy, who was in the
employ of the railroad company,
fell from engine 567S while working
at the roundhouse and the wheels of the
engine fractured the bones in his leg and
hand. And he was hurt internally. lie
was brought to the Union station. whence
he was removed to the Casualty Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
Baltimore Marksneni Win.

In a revolver match at the Minute Mems
armory at 9Th and l. streets last night
the Baltimore team which has been shoot
ing a series of matches with the team OF
the National Capital Rifle and Revolver
Club won by 20 points Ten men were
on each team and each man had twenty
shots at twenty yards at an American tar
get with military revolver of IS canber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
International Congress of Mothers

Announcement has been made that
Mrs. Allen Whitworth of London will
attend the international congress of
mothers which will be held in this city
the second week in March, The list of
the foreign delegates includes Miss
Cevarti Cailisperi. inspector of public
schools in Greece; Mrs. A. w. Cooper,
representing the Siamese government.
and Mrs. l.. A. Tribus representing the
Persian government. The reports of these
delegates. it Is stated. will be made at lie
morning session of the congress Wednes-
day. March IL. to be held in the Metro
pol!tan Methodist Church. At the even
ing session Gen. Francois Joubert Pienaer
of Africa will speak on "Children's Lives
in Africa"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-01
Round-Up of Yaquis.
Special Dispatch to The Sta

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MEXICO CITY, Mex. February o.
Another lot of twelve hundred Yaqui In
dams, men. women and children. who had
been rounded up by government troops
In the state Of Sonora. passed through
here today under strong guard. They
are being taken to the hot lands Of
Quintinaroo territory. where they will be
held in practical slavery for the remainder
of their lives