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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
UNIQUE METHOD IS ADOPTED
CONSCIENCE FUND CONTRIB
UToR CUTS BILL IN TWO.
Halves Sent to Two Different Of
ficials-No Case of Theft Ever
Discovered.

ut would be perfectly easy for con-
science money sent to this department to
be stolen,' said Assistant Secretary Rey-
nolds today. as he held up the second
half of $500 bill that had been received
by him through the collector of customs
at New York. 1.-The man who contributed
this to the Treasury conscience fund
seems to have been afraid that the money
would be stolen If he sent the full bill to
us. SO he adopted the plan of sending
one-half Of the bill direct to the Secretary
and the other half to the collector of Gus
toms in New York. The collector has for
warded his half to us. The two halves
will be redeemed and the money added to
the conscience fund.
so far as know there has never been
a case of theft of the thousands of dol
lars received for this fund. but 1t would
be perfectly possible. Nothing but the
honesty of clerks prevents disappearance
OF the money. The contributors OF this
fund seem to fear prosecution II they give
the money anonymously. I remember
when 1 first came into the Treasury one
of the largest items ever sent for the fund
was received. 1t was $4,000 in 500
bills. wrapped carelessly in a newspaper
package The clerk who opened this
could have pocketed the money, torn up
the homemade envelope in 1t and that
would have been the last of it. We try,
through newspapers, to acknowledge the
receipt of every contribution, but often no
space Is given. We cannot acknowledge
directly, because we do not know who
the money comes from. This man took a
unique way of being sure his money got
to the government cash drawer.
mo, there has never been pr6secu-
ton Of any man sending in conscience
funds and we have never undertaken to
find out who these people are"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
FLEL TO THE WOODS.
Artilleryman Prisoner Makes sensa
tional Escape at Fort Myer.

A mild-mannered young artilleryman
named William Flick. scarcely twenty-one
years of age, took French leave from
Fort Myer. where he was a prisoner. yes
terday' afternoon.
When last seen by the astonished senti-
mel who had stood guard over him Flick
was making for the tall Virginia tim
Der at the speed Of a quarter horse. Sew
eral soldiers were sent in pursuit, but up
to last accounts he had not been recap
tured, and he is probably still going.
Flick was engaged in showing a lawn
mower over the grass at Fort Myer about
o'clock in the afternoon, when the over
towering impulse to escape came over
him. Private James Davis of the 18th
Cavalry. armed with a loaded carbine.
stood guard over Flick and other prisoners.
At a favorable moment Flick frightened his
campaign hat on his head, took a hitch in
his khaki trousers and darted away like
a brook trout after it has taken the fly.
Sentinel Davis was completely surprised
at the sudden movement of his prisoner.
He gave the alarm that man had es-
capped. The officers at the post detailed
number of available troopers to pursue
Flick, but the flying artilleryman outdis-
tanced them all and has not yet been
CAPTURED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
SHORTAGE IN WHEAT
CROP BELOW AVERAGE IN RUS
sIA-HARvEsTs ELSEWHERE.

The European reports to the Depart
ment of Agriculture say that the wheat
harvest over the greater part of Europe
Is already completed. In several coun-
tries reaping was hindered and the crops
seriously damaged, especially In quality.
by rain. Prospects point to smaller
harvest than last year in the United
Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium.
France, Italy and Portugal. Eastward
of these countries a moderate increase
in the yield is expected.
But while Russia probably will reap a
slightly heavier wheat crop than last
year and materially larger rye crop,
there is no doubt that the results will
fall below the average, even after max
ing liberal allowance for the crop of
spring wheat. This will consequently be
the third year Of serious shortage.
New York Wheat Prices Soar.
NEW YORK, September 17.-In re-
Spouse to tremendous sales to millers
and exporters, the speculative wheat
market yesterday made new high levels
for the crop. touching $1.O9s for Decem-
Der at the close. Europe bought upward
Of 10000 bushels yesterday alone. and
the sales Of the past three days are esti-
mated at fully 2.JOO.vOO bushels, beside
big sales to domestic millers, whose
stocks were very low all over the coun-
try.
Flour transactions have been equally
large, as bakers are realizing tina wheat
supplies this season are likely to be short
and prices high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Great IrreguIarity Followed a
Price Rally at Opening.
LONDON GENERALLY FIRM
Pronounced Recovery in Americans
Helped Local Mart.
MONEY MARKET UNCHANGED
B. and O., New York, Central, St.
Paul, N. p, Great Northern and
u. P. Weakest Features.
LONDON GENERALLY FIRM
MONEY MARKET UNCHANGED
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September IA fair
~ general but a lmping and halt
ing rally was in progress in the stock
market during the early part of the
day, but shortly after the noon hour
prices reacted in all directions. and sub
sequently f1uctuated with great iregu-
larity Some sort of upward rebound
was almost inevitable after the proceed
ing break in prices this week, and the
mornings rally was facilitated by quite
a pronounced recovery in the American
department of the London stock mar
ket. Foreign houses were not active in
the local dealings, however, although
they bought small amour. of various
stocks on balance.
The London stock market was generally
firm, being stimulated to some extent by
the exceptionally strong weekly statement
of the Bank of England. That institution
reported a proportion of reserves to liza
bilities of $40 per cent, as against 51.7i
per cent in the corresponding week OF
last year, but according to precedent the
banks reserves are likely to show a con-
slant falling away during the remainder
of the autumn.
Local money market circumstances
showed little alteration and the same
was true of the conditions in the foreign
exchange market. The banks increased
their loss to the subtreaSury up to this
morning to more than S2,40O,O0O, and
there were further transfers of currency
TO New Orleans and the west.
Political Gossip a Factor.
The political situation and the varying
views entertained with regard to the out
come of the elections were again appar-
emily the dominating influences in the
dealings in securities. Such matters In
variably furnish an unsatisfactory basis
for speculative ventures. hence the irreg-
ularity of the weeks stock market,
which actually dates back to the an
nouncement of the result of the state
elections in Maine, cannot be regarded as
at all remarkable.
In the general downward reaction in the
market after midday the weakest feat
ureS were Baltimore and Ohio. New York
Central st. Paul. Northern Pacific. Great
Northern preferred and Union Pacific The
gossip bearing upon the movements in
these stocks was confined altogether with
in technical lines, with. however, no little
discussion with regard to the likelihood
of reductions in the dividends upon sew
eral of the stocks named.
The industrial and miscellaneous issues
shared in the rally of the forenoon and
likewise participated in the subsequent de-
cline, although these securities were rela-
lively much less active than the railway
list
The local traction shares were COM
paratively neglected during the greater
part of the business session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO, September 17.-Wheat open
I'd lower today on a rush of selling orders
but later, on good support. December re-
covered to 1903.
The new crop months in corn were
lower, while September was steady; De-
cember, 667s.
Oats, lower; December, 4S7s.
Provisions. dull; January pork, 1866;
lard. $50 to 971h. and ribs. 77a.
Later bull wheat sentiment again gained
the ascendancy and the close was firm
December. sal. higher at 10112a10l5s.
The corn close was very weak; Deem
Der. 1l2a13s lower at 6Jaia657s.
Close: Wheat-September, 101: Deem
Der. 10O12a10o7s: May. 1031sa103A,
Corn-September. IT'S; December 65a4 a
Co.'S; May, 6424a647s
Oats--September, As; December, ASS;
May, 5O24a507s.
Pork-september, 1895; October. 15.121a;
January, 16.67i2a1670.
Lard-October. 10021a; January, 9.S212.
Ribs-September, 9.6215; October. 9.67l2;
January. S.77l2.
Rye-Cash. 76ha77.
Barley-Cash. 60a64
MISUNDERSTANDING. $50.
ClOver-OctOber, 800
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
TO NOMINATE A GOVERNOR.
Convention Of New Hampshire Re
publicans in Session.

CONCORD, N H., September 17.-There
was nearly full attendance of delegates
today when the republican state conven-
ton met here to nominate a governor
and presidential electors. Mayor Wallace
Hackett of Portsmouth was permanent
chairman.
There was a general turning of heads
when ex-senator w. E. Chandler, who
has been mentioned as possible dark
horse" in the contest for governor, ad-
dressed the chair. He offered a resolu-
ton for a statue to be erected in honor OF
Franklin Pierce New Hampshire's only
President, but promptly withdrew it when
F. H. Buffum, a delegate from Win
chester showing his grand army button.
advised Mr.. Chandler to wait for few
more funerals before expecting unan-
imous action on the proposition to erect
a memorial to the pro-slavery executive.
The call for nominations for governor
brought these names before the conven-
ton: Henry B. Quinby of Lakeport,
Rosecrans w. Pillsbury of Londonderry
and Bertram Ellis of Keene.
Before a ballot was taken the committee
on resolutions reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
THE LONDON MARKET.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON. September 17.-Stocks, espe-
cially Americans. moved erratically dur
ing the late trading on the stock ex-
change today. The f1atness of the New
York market encouraged the bear element
in their attempts to shake out the long
interests, but the latter during the final
hour were vigorous buyers Of the list. On
the curb business in Yankees continued
active and excited and the final prices
showed gains of one-quarter to one-half
per cent above the last prices on the
board. Gold Withdrawals from the Bank
of England had late depressing infiu-
ence on consols. which in the street trad
ing declined Lie to last nights figure of
S5M.
Foreign government issues were at a
standstill. Japanese bonds, however,
eased OFF "a. Kaff1rs at the close were
hesitating. The final price for de Beers
was unchanged at 10. Rio tintos, 6SA.
Russian tours, STU. Berlin bourse
Steady pa rio closed yUeak
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
PLEADS WITH TAFT.
Carrie Nation Wants Him to Work
Against the Drink Evil.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, September H.
Mrs. Carrie Nation, without her Ratchet.
dropped into town early today and went
direct to the Pike street address of Judge
Taft The judge himself admitted Mrs.
Nation in the spacious hall.
"You know me?" she demanded, with
out prelminaries.
The candidate admitted that from the
public prints he knew who Mrs. Nation
was.
well, have come here to have a dis
cussion with you on the liquor question, -
was her next remark.
You will have to excuse me from en-
tering upon any discussion with you,
was Mr.. Taft's half-smiling reply.
Whereupon Mrs. Nation began one of
her characteristic speeches against the
drink evil, not overlooking a condemna-
ton of all those who did not go valiantly
to the work of reform as she believed it
should be carried on.
Judge Taft was modestly backing away,
and Mrs Nation, seemingly somewhat
awed by what she was doing, also backed
her way out of the door, and the inter-
view was ended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17

LONDON, September 1.-THE weekly
statement of the Bank Of England Shows
the following changes:
Total reserve Increased s4O3 600: cir
culation decreased 9272.OOO; bullion in
creased 923O,724; other securities de-
creased 100000: other deposits de-
creased s267, 900: public deposits in
creased f651, 900; notes reserve in
creased s4s2,OOO; government securities,
unchanged.
The proportion Of the banks reserve to
liability is 54.23 per cent this week: last
week 1t was 53.6S per cent
The rate of discount of the Bank of
England remained unchanged today at
2k per cent.
BERLIN. September 1.-THE weekly
statement of the Imperial Bank of Ger
many shows the following changes:
Cash in hand increased 1864. 600
marks; loans increased 214,OOO marks;
discounts Increased 1886. 600 marks
treasury bills increased 81 226. 600 marks:
notes in circulation decreased 26911 Zoo
marks; deposits increased 1O1. 541, 600
marks.
Exchange on London, 20 marks 39A
The rate of discount for short bills is
2k per cent and for three-months' bills
Is 3as per cent.
PARIS September 1.-THE weekly
statement of the Bank Of France shows
the following changes:
Notes in circulation increased $3.50 900
francs: treasury deposits increased
l. 10000 francs; general deposits increased
81, 325,O 600 francs; gold in hand increased
8, 400. 900 francs; silver in hand decreased
300, 900 francs: bills discounted increased
30 100000 francs; advances increased q
AIS. 600 francs.
Closing: Three per cent rentes, 96 francs
) confines for the account
Exchange on London. 25 francs 12 GEN.
times for checks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Closing Quotations.


At the close of the stock market the TO
above quotations. there being no chang
in balance of the closing prices:
Amalgamated Copper, 74hs.
Am. Can Co., 55s.
Am. Can Co., pfd., 5S1z.
Am. Car & Foundry. 1874.
Am. Car Foundry, pfd.. 1929.
Am. Ice Securities, p.
American Locomotive, 44h.
American Locomotive. pfd.. 1035s.
American Smelling, sos.
American lob, pfd., 92ss.
Anaconda, 435s.
Atlantic Coast Line, SO.
Brooklyn Rapid Transit, 80.
Canadian Pacific, 17Ok.
Central Lea her. 26h.
Ches. & Ohio 1875.
Chicago CT. Western, G.
Chicago, Mil & st. Paul 1851.
Chicago and n. W., 1j7k
Colorado Fuel and Iron, 324.
Colorado Southern, 36as.
Consolidated Gas, 145.
Delaware and Hudson. 1853.
Distillers' Securities, 29A.
Erie, common, 2I&
Erie, LIST preferred. AZ.
Great Northern, pfd., 1905.
Illinois Central, 139.
1nterboro Metropolitan, pfd., 31n.
Louisville & Nashville, 1881.
Mackay Co.'S, 6Sb.
Mo, Kansas & Tex, COM, 80.
Mo, Kansas & Texas. pfd., 62h.
NJ. S. p. e. S. S. NJ, us.
National Lead, 741a.
New York Air Brake, 76
New York Central. 1O3.
n. Y. Ontario & West, 29&.
Northern Pacific, 1851
Pacific Mail Steamship, 24A
Pennsylvania r. R., 121h.
Pressed Steel Car, 81
Railway Steel Spring Co., 34N.
Reading. 1309s.
Republic Iron and Steel, 21A.
Rock Island. CON-. 17A.
Rock Island. pfd., 33A.
Southern Pacific, JOB.
Southern Railway, POS.
Southern Railway, pfd., 501a.
Union Pacific. 1884,.
Union Pacific, pfd., 81.
United States Rubber. 30
United States Steel. 44A.
United States Steel, pfd., 1851.
Utah Copper. Az.
Virginia Carolina Chemical Co.. %.
Wabash. pfd., %.
Western Union, 20.
Wisconsin Central, 261a.
Wisconsin Central, pfd., 4S.
BONDS.
American Tob. As, 1884.
b. r. T. As. 75A.
1nterborough Met. 41as, 6Sh.
Union Conver. As, 9711.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
THE BALTIMORE MARKETS,
Special Dispatch to The Star.

BALTIMORE. Md, September 17.-WHEAT-
Firm; spot contract, 1.O2al .O2K. spot No 2 red
western, l04a104h; September. Local O2h: Dc
tOber. 1O2Isa1. O2a.: December. 1O4ai O4H :
steamer No. 2 red. 99a99A receipts. SO 1913 bush.
els southern by sample. 95a8s; southern on
grade. 89al. 90.
CORN-Dull: receipts, 9.o7s bushels; southern
white corn, S21aaS3.
OATS-Steady; No. 2 white, 5Sa53h; No. 3
white 52a52S No. mixed. 5l1aa52; receipts,
$3.50 bushels.
RYE-Firm: No. western export, 50 bid: No..
western domestic, So bid.
HAY-Firm. unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Steady, unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
FINE WAS TEN DOLLARS.
Cafe Proprietor Convicted of Vio-
lating Child Labor Law

Peter p. Myrannas, proprietor Of the
Pittsburg cafe, at 476 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest was fined $40 in the
Juvenile Court this afternoon for violat-
ing the child labor law by requiring
Panaghioto Matrahs. young girl, to go
to work before & o'clock in the morning
and remain on duty until after o'clock
at night.
The arrest was made by Inspector
Sanders and Assistant District Attorney
Duvall conducted the prosecution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Post Office Department Changes

Announcement is made today of the fol-
lowing changes In the Post Office Depart
ment:
In the office of the Postmaster Gen.
eral-Adolph A. Koch of Illinois, clerk
at 81 200 per annum, resigned, effective
September IA, 1903.
The following clerks promoted, effective
September 16 1908: Miss Alette S. s.
Nickelsen of the District of Columbia,
from 81, 600 to 81, 200 per annum: Arthur
7. Delevingne of the District of Columbia.
from 5000 to 81. 600 per annum; George E.
I,oges of Missouri appointed to the posi-
ton of clerk at $500 per annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Financial Depression in Japan.

VICTORIA. B. c.. September IA. j.
Souza. who arrived by the steamer Aki.
said financial conditions in Japan were
bad, and becoming worse instead of bet
Ter, owing TO the refusal of the japanese
10 fill their contracts. Many Japanese
firms, owing to the depression. are re-
tusing to make delivery of goods. The
oostponement of the exposition Is also
having bad effect on the markets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Uncaught Criminals.
From lie Journal. Paris.

Public opinion is discussing the punish
ment that ought to be inflicted on crimi-
nails This recalls the fable of the bear
whose skin was sold before 1t was caught.
Before thinking of the punishment of as
sassins it would be well to consider how
to catch them. No doubt every one would
sleep the more calmly II terrible law
were passed against burglars. The latter
could moreover. go to bed none the less
calmly. since it would still remain ques-
ton of capturing them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Kills Housekeeper and Tries Suicide

DECATUR, ILL.,. September 17.-John
Cook, a farmer seventy-eight years old,
living near Philo. ILL.,. shot and killed
Mrs. Edward McClelland in the presence
of her -year-old child today with a
rifle. He then turned the gun on him
self in an Intellectual attempt at suicide.
The woman was the mother of three chill
dren and was housekeeper for Cook. The
cause of the tragedy is a mystery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Regular call, IL O'Clock noon-Washing.
ton Gas cert, S 600 at los, 500 at 105h, $500
at 105.
Columbia r. r. IS, $500 at 1O4.
Washington Rwy. and Elec. pfd.. / at san.
10 at "a, at 81.
Mergenthaler Linotype. 10 at 2o4. at 2o4h.
1 at 2O41a.
Greene Cananea. 100 at II (buyer e0).
Potomac Fire Insurance, Is at 20. "a at 20.
at 80.
American Graphophone pfd., 3 $40 at 40. 2-10
at 90 at As
After cail-Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
5s, 81 900 at lO3.
Greene Cananea, 100 at IL (buyer COZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Personal Mention.

Rev. DIR. Abram Simon, having returned
from a three-month trip obroad. will re-
sumo his preaching every Friday evening
and Saturday morning at the Eighth
Street Temple.
Dr. Jesse II. Ramsburgh has returned to
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Liverpool Grain Prices.

LIVERPOOL, September 17.-Closing:
Wheat-Spot, strong; No. red western
winter, rs SID: No. l California. SIS Id.
Futures, quiet; September. Is SGD; De-
cembc-. IS Sgd: March, Is 712d.
Corn-Spot, quiet: American mixed, IS
sd: futures. quiet: September. 5s 1Od: Oc-
.ober, os 934d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
PHILLIPS HELD.
Charged With Manslaughter in Caus-
ing Leouard's Death.

ing Leonard's Death.
NEWARK, N. j., September 17.-Walter
c. Phillips, confidential secretary of John
Leonard, a retired steel and iron mer-
chant of Montclair, N. j., was held for
the grand jury in $4,000 bail today on a
charge of manslaughter in causing the
death Of Mr.. Leonard. Mr.. Leonard was
shot and killed yesterday in his home In
Montclair with revolver which Phillips
said he found by the roadside.
Phillips declared the shooting was an
accident and occurred while he was show
ing the weapon to Mr.. Leonard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

The attendance at today's session OF
the stock exchange was good. but the
amount of business transacted again was
light. The largest deal of the day was
the sale of three lots Of Washington Gas
certificates at 1O5 and 1851. the amount
of money involved being about $500.
Small lots of Mergenthaler, ex-dividend
sold at 2O4, 2O4A and 2041a.
Through q misunderstanding a day or
two ago it was stated at the exchange
that the regular quartely dividend on Nor
folk and Washington steamboat COM
panys stock. which has just been de.
clared, was 21a per cent. AS a matter OF
fact the annual dividend on this stock is
II per cent, and this would make the
quarterly dividend per cent.
Notice was read from the American
Security and Trust Company that the
regular quarterly dividend on the stock
of that corporation will be payable Oc-
tober 10 to all stockholders of record Sep
TENDER 80. The stock books of the COM
pany will be closed between the dates
mentioned.
Interest in the political situation in
New York continued undated among the
local brokers today, and after the regular
call on the exchange one broker offered
to wager a hat that Chanler would de-
feat Hughes He had SO many takers for
all but two. on the ground that he did
not contemplate establishing a haber-
daShery.
Mitchell mining continues to be offered
at u on the local stock exchange Usu-
were two or three facetious bids Of 5
cents and cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR OF GOOD MINING
or other stock for sale which would be q safe.
profitable investment: no wildcat fakes consid.
cred. L. DARBYSHIRE. Box 1910, Rochester,
n. Y. se6-Su. tn. tn 12t.4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
The World of
Finance and Trade
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs &; Co., bank
ers and brokers, Hibbs building, members
New York Stock Exchange, Washington
Stock Exchange and Chicago Board Of
Trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17

Caller-Is the cashier in?
Bank president-Yes. 1 think he is, but
we don't know how much yet. The exam
liner is going over the books.-Puck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-17
Representative Laning Acquitted.

FREMONT. Ohio. September 17.-Argu-
ments were completed in the case of Rep
resentative Laning, on the charge of en-
bezz,ement. this morning. Judge Rich
ards Immediately began his charge to the
jury.
The jury this afternoon returned a ver-
dict of not guilty.