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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

Nothing Of any consequence was done
at the meeting today of the Stock Elk
change. AS far as such q thing Is pos
sible the market remained stationary.
The figures that were used yesterday
were practically repeated today and yet
the volume Of trading did not alter much
and in that respect as we'll as in regard
to the level of prices the situation today
was about the same as that of yester-
day.
Prophets do not foresee much prospect In
the near future of change. Perhaps If
they knew much about the reasons for
the existing condition they might be able
with more clearness to see into the fu-
ture. 1t is thought that II the tangle over
the street railway legislation was
Strengthened out in a satisfactory
manner the market situation of the trac-
ton securities would improve right away
Ths present attitude of the members OF
the House favoring the making of an
tenn in this city. for example. instead OF
having the effect upon the revenues of
the companies Of such change deter
mined as far as possible by competent in
furnishing Arguments for establishing
for this city public utilities commission.
At any rate, 1t Is thought that Con-
gress ought not to legtslate without
knowing something more definite as to
the probable effect of such legislation
The criticism in this particular is SIM
liar in character to that which was d.
rected against some of the state legisla-
lures in recent enactments relative to
passenger rates on steam roads.
In the event such a law as ts proposed
should cause loss to the companies 1t
is asked how could it be made good by
Congress? The law might be repealed
or modified. but how would the treasures
of the companies be reimbursed These
and other considerations are heard in
the current discussion of the topic. which.
however, does not appear to be OF a very
exciting character and which is accounted
for by the general feeling Of confidence
on the part of those interested that Con-
gress will not place upon the statute
books laws which might prove to be
an injury instead Of a benefit.
There will no doubt be other causes
which will operate to bring to the market
activity and start the tide of investment
buying. which is. after all. the underlying
element in a substantial condition OF
affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
TRAVELLED A YEAR.
Austrian Drummer Won His
Strange Bet.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
VIENNA. April 1.-The story Of an
extraordinary bet has been reported from
Salisbury commercial traveller resi-
dent in that town did business for a
long time In New York. whereh he made
the acquaintance of a we'll known Amer
lean sportsman. In the course of con-
versation the question arose how long a
man could endure life in a railway car
riage The commercial traveller expressed
his belief that he could remain one year
travelling up and down given line. The
American wagered S. 800 that he could
not endure the movement for that length
or time
The Austrian undertook to travel con-
tinuously on the line from Vienna to
Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck. going and
returning A contract was drawn up by
Vienna lawyer, accordingly. and the
money deposited. The traveller started on
his monotonous journey at the beginning
of 1907. Nearly at the end of the year
he was overcome by violent attack of
inf uenza, but bore his Illness without
yielding. He has now won his bet and
received the amount wagered. Doctors
pronounced him in good health, except
that he is suffering slightly from nervous
shock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01

LARD, April 1.-The steamer Adriatic
from New York for Southampton, was
reported by wireless telegraph 316 miles
west at l :3S am today. VIII probably
reach Plymouth about pm.
COPENHAGEN. April H. Arrived
Steamer Oscar II, from New York.
NEW YORK, April 1.-The steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. from Bremen
for New York. was reported by wire
less telegraph as having passed Nantuck-
ct lightship at 1870 am. Probably will
dock about 4:;sO pm.
SOUTH WELLFLEET. Mass. April l.
The steamer Oceanic. from Queenstown
for New York. was in communication by
wireless telegraph with the station here
:.23 miles east of Sandy Hook at ) am.
Probably will dock about s am. Thurs
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
Actors Trade Union.
Special Cablegram to The Star.


LONDON. April 1.-The extension of
the trades union principle to the actors
profession may seem a little startling, but
at the annual meeting of the Actors AS
ISOLATION the question of minimum wage
was discussed. and a motion was carried
with five dissentients. that in the opinion
Of the association no actor or actress
speaking more than three lines should re-
ceive lower compensation than SO per
week. and that the council be instructed
to endeavor to obtain the enforcement of
this minimum. One of the dissentients
expressed the view that trades unionism
was rot as applied to their profession;
but it is suggested that the Actors AS
ISOLATION might secure the cooperation
Of the managers in this movement If thew
could devise some plan for dealing with
the extravagant salaries demanded by
some we'll advised members of the pro
fession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
HARR1MAN's sEA-To-sEA LINE
Will Extend From San Francisco to
Savannah

CORINTH, Miss. April with the
completion OF the new line of the Illinois
Central railroad into Birmingham from
here the last link in the Hartman system
from ocean to ocean will have been made.
The first train is announced for April
II. between Corinth and Haleyville. Ala.
April 10 Illinois Central officials will
board the first train from Haleyville into
Birmingham, and regular freight traffic
will be opened on that day.
The completion of this road makes 1t
possible for grain and other products from
the west to be routed to New Orleans or
through Memphis or Jackson. Tenn. by
way of Birmingham to Savannah over the
Central of Georgia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
BULLS AND BEARS

There was a somewhat less cheer
full feeling in speculative quarters
yesterday rega riding the market. Some
conservative interests have thought for
some days that substantial reac-
ton was due. but because Of the con-
tinued strength displayed they were In
clined to think that the market might be
kept active and strong for a still longer
period. They did not like. however. the
tendency noted yesterday and expressed
the opinion this morning that II consld-
for sale prices would yield quickly. On
the other hand. they do not look for big
slump. They would not be surprised to
see prices recede somewhat further. but
still believe that a fair undertone OF
strength will be In evidence.
Men who do not give their undivided at
tention to the stock market say that
they would be more optimistic regarding
the Wall street situation II they could de-
tect more distinct signs of a general re-
v1val Of business. A man prominently
identified with one Of the largest corpora
tions In this country, who has just ar
rived here from the central west. says
that In that section there Is a somewhat
better feeling but that actual business IS
not returning as 1t had been expected
would be the case at this time. Similar
reports are being brought here from other
important sections Of the country.
-
The man to whom reference is made
says that in his judgment the forthcoming
crop will constitute the most important
factor in the business situation. He says.
however, that an unpleasant condition Is
developing in the position Of the railroads.
According to his Information and obser-
walton, their equipment is not being main
tanned because Of the extraordinary eff
forts that are being made to cut down ex-
penses without introducing a general re-
duction of wages.
He points out that II this policy with
respect to equipment Is maintained dur
ing the next four or five months. and II
the crops turn out we'll. the railroads will
not have SUFFICIENT cars in good condition
to handle them. He also calls attention
to the fact that the repair cars and loco
ton. are now being neglected will be an
important factor in the expenses OF the
railroads when the matter is taken up.
we'll informed bituminous coal oper-
ator says that there will be no general
strike Of soft coal miners, but that oper-
ations at many Of the mines will practi-
cally cease for time, because Of the
refusal of the operators to sign new
scales Of wages to become effective to-
morrow. He says that most of the oper-
ators have large stocks of coal on hand
and that there Is nothing at the moment
to indicate that the demand will be ma
terially larger in the near future. The
position Of the operators simply Is that
II they allow their mines to become idle
for time they can work off consider
able amount Of the surplus coal. and in
the meantime save the cost of operations
When general conditions change, and they
wish to resume. they will then negotiate
with the miners. and hope that it will
be possible to put in a lower scale of
wages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
THE BALTIMORE MARKETS.
AL Disnatch TO The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd. April 1,-wHEAT-Firmer;
spot contract. ssasel.: spot No. red western.
9slaas6N; April. s6ssSA: May, 9aH: July, 90
asked; steamer No. red. 92hs92E: receipts.
1883 bushels: southern on grade. 92Aa95H.
coRS.Eirm spot s m,1e e; eease%; e7 No :ss!
steamer mixed 621sa82A; receipts. q. 1888 bush
els: southern white corn, S41sa6S; southern yel'
low corn. 64ta6S.
OATS-Easier: No. 2 white. 5sa59: No. 8
white. 55a5S: No. 2 mixed. 50; receipts, SOIL
bushels.
ceipts. 3s4 bushels.
HAY-Steady. unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Dul, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
Closing Quotations.

Closing Quotations.
At the close of the stock exchange th
Ioiiowing stocks had changed in nric
e,lce ABOVE quotations, there being n
ehanse IN balance OF the closing prices:
Amalgamated Copper, 50.
american Ice Securities. 1917.
american Locomotive, "A.
american Smelling, 6M.
American Sugar, IA.
Anaconda. 37H.
Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe. "a
baltimore & Ohio, SoA
Canadian Pacific, 1914.
central Leather, 2OM
central Leather, pfd. s7A.
CS ,nig NIL: & ST. Paul, 117x.
Chicago & Northwestern. l45.s.
Colorado Fuel & Iron, 24A.
Consolidated Gas 1871
Distillers Securities, BIZ.
Erie, common, 14A.
Erie, LIST pfd.. 81.
Great Northern Ore. 56x
Interboro Metropolitan, ~.
Louisville e. Nashville. 97h.
M. 8. P. and 8. 8. M, 1O.ll
National Lead. ssh.
New York Air Brake, g..
New York Central, OF.
Northern Pacific. 127h.
pennsylvania R.R., 1l6.
Peoples Gas Of Chicago, 50
Reading. 1881.
Republic Iron & Steel. IS4..
Rock Island. COM. l4Ns.
Sloss-Sheffield Steel, Az.
Southern Pacific. 73M.
Southern Pacific pfd. 111k.
southern Railway, 1874.
Southern Railway. pfd.. 49,
Tennessee Copper, 4lX.
Toledo. st. L. & West. pfd. -
Union Pacific, 1854
u. s. Rubber. 21H.
Y. S. Steel. 34hs
c. 8. Steel. pfd.. 9SM.
Utah Consolidated, 3lX,
Wabash. 1O1s.
Westinghouse Elect Man, 53L
Wooden Goods, 1874.
BONDS,
B. r. T. As. TON.
1nterborough Met. AS. 57H.
Rock Island IS. 943s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01

Two men who were picked up by the po-
lice of Mount Vernon, N. Y. last Sunday
loaded down with weapons and ex-
plosives were brought to police head
quarters In New York yesterday to give
the New York detectives an opportunity
to look them over. The men had given
New York addresses when they were ar
rested. but none of the detectives in New
York was able to identify them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01

STECBENVILLE. Ohio. April 1.-Sam-
uel Grimm Of Unionport. Ohio. was found
dead today on the railroad tracks near
Unionport, with a bullet hole through his
left eye. Unknown persons, supposed TO
be foreign railroad laborers. are thought
to have killed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
Liverpool Grain Prices.

LIVERPOOL. April 1.-Wheat-Spot.
quiet; No. 2 red western winter. Is Id:
futures. steady: May. rs lid: July, Is sd:
September. Is lid. Corn-Spot. steady
pritI American mixed. new IS AID !;
prime American mixed. old. IS I'd; futures
quiet: May. 5s SID; July. nominal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. $1.27s,343. Government re-
ceipts: From internal revenue, $4s4 .s58:
customs, 1855. 5O4; miscellaneous. STE, 469:
expenditures. 81 $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
THE LONDON MARKET.

LONDON, April 1.-The early market
for American securities was strong. with
prices ranging from V to point higher
than the closing at New York yesterday.
Trading in the afternoon was quiet. ex-
cept as to Erie. which jumped sharply
on New York buying. The close was
quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-Regular call, II o'clock noon-Capita]
washington Rwy. and Elec pfd.. IS at 70,1. le
at 7Oh 5 at 701a. 10 at II.
Mereenthaler Linotype 5 at 1875, at 1875.
I.anston Monotype. 30 at sh
National Metropolitan Bank. 10 at 235.
After call-Capital Traction. I at 1851.
Washington Gas cert. 1900 at los.
WASHINGTON Gas 49, 500 at 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. April 1.-The cotton mar
ket opened firm at an advance of 7a13
points in response to higher Liverpool
cables and larger English spot sales
Business was moderately active at first,
but offerings were quite heavy at the ad-
vance, and later prices reacted 4 or 5
points from the best with new crop
months relatively easy. Fluctuations were
narrow during the middle of the morn
Ing and the market quiet but fairly steady
at a net advance of about 4a11 points
Futures opened firm. May. 9.75: July,
81. August. a.72 bid; October. 9.61; De-
cember. 9.61: January. 9.61 bid.
The market was firm late in the fore
noon with prices at one time about to
IA points net higher: the advance being
led by July on covering of shorts, while
later months were helped by predic-
tons for colder weather in the
in point or two of the best at midday,
with trading moderately active.
Spot quiet: middling uplands. 1850;
middling gulf. 1918.
Estimated receipts at the ports today,
14,OOO bales, against 1869 lalst week and
II. 1S3 last year.
For the week. 100. 200, against 90. 27s la st
week and 113,9S4 last year. Today's re-
ceipts at New Orleans, 2, 179 bales. against
5.13S last year. and at Houston, 3,c13
bales, against 3,343 last year.
Liverpool Cotton Prices.
LIVERPOOL, April 1.-Closing: Cotton
Spot in increased demand. prices steady;
American middling fair. $50: good mid
ding. COB; middling SIT: low middling,
5.43; good ordinary, 4.39: ordinary, 4.4S
The sales OF the day were 10000 bales Of
which 800 were for speculation and export,
and included 9.7OO American. Receipts.
none. Futures opened steady and closed
steady. April. $50: April May. 5.34: May
June. J35. June-July, 5.35la; July-August.
5.3414: August-September 5.3Oh: Septem-
ber-October. 5.2Ih; October November.
5l9la. Observation-Disclosures. 5161a De-
airy, J11.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
The World of
Finance and Trade
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bank
ers and brokers. 1910 F street. members
New York Stock Exchange. Washington
Stock Exchange and Chicago Board Of
Trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
Government Securities.

Samuel Urine. native Of Washington
Md. died at Pierre, s. D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01

Bar silver. STEADY. 25Ild per ounce.
Money. 2a21a per cent
The rate Of discount in the open market for
short bills is 2ssa211 per cent.
The rate Of discount In the open market for
three month bills Is 2ssa2Is per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
CURB QUOTATIONS..

Quotations furnished by e. F. Hutton L CO..
members New York Stock Exchange; G. Bowie
Chipman, manager, 1901 r ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-01
OCEAN LINER MOVEMENTS.

RAIN FREIGHTS-Dull. unchanged.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-05
POLICE COURT DOCKET

Joseph O'Neill. drunk. sentence sus-
pended.
William Savage, drunk: discharged
George Cook. drunk. discharged.
James Kelly, alias keenan,, drunk
sentence suspended.
Emil Ergo. disturbing the peace dis
charged.
Ruby. Thompson. disorderly person;
50 or 10 days.
John Sullivan. drunk; sentence sus-
pended.
Frederick Miller, drunk; discharged.
Lennie Davis, drunk; 50 or 10 days
Stephen Hook. drunk; sentence sus-
pended.
William Donnelly. drunk; sentence
suspended.
Bert Hutchinson. drunk sentence
suspended.
Henry LaTour, disturbing the peace /;
sentence suspended.
Louis Lotten, disturbing the peace;
So or 10 days
Emanuel J. Hertz disturbing the
peace did not appear
Henry Henkel. drunk: sentence sus-
pended.
Harry j. Newton, drunk; IS or 10
days.
Frank Derlicki. disorderly conduct
discharged
Sarah Manchester, drunk; sentence
suspended.
Daniel Donovan, disturbing the
peace; adjourned to June g.
Godfrey Weber. disturbing the
peace; adjourned to June II.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-05
AUSTRALIANS CATTLE
KING NOW IN LONDON

LONDON, June .5.-Accompanied
by his wife. his son and three daugh-
ters.. Sidney Kidman. one OF the most
interesting personalities in the EN-
pire, mas arrived in London from Aus
tralia
Known as the castle king OF Aus
tralia. Mr.. Kidman was born in the
island continent fifty.one years ago,
and has never been In this country
before.
At fourteen Mr.. Kidman, whose
home Is at Kapunda, about fifty miles
from Adelaide, was earning 81 week
where the Broken Hill Mine now is.
Today he owns or is interested In
49,216 square miles OF country. the
acreage being something like 1865.
ESQ.
Beginning life as a teamster, he has
worked his way up till no is the larg-
est horse-breeder and the greatest
cattle-owner In Australia. He owns
100000 head OF cattle and 10000
horses.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-05
FRENCH PREMIER FIGHTS
GROWING GAMBLING EVIL

PARIS, June 5.-Premier Clemen-
ceau is making great efforts to sup.
press the gambling evil. which Is rag.
Ing In Paris az fiercely as ever. He
will especially turn his attention to
the mixed" clubs. where men and
women victims OF the gaming fever
gather and many fortunes are lost.
These clubs are frequently raided by
the police.
Women are generally more reckless
in gambling than men. When ono of
tho mixed clubs was raided recently.
a wellknown actress, who had lost
all her cash. had staked her jewelry.
worth $4,000. She did not lose her
Jewels. for the police stopped the
play.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-05
USURER'S ARREST CAUSED
BY PRINCE CANTACUZENE

MUNICH, June 5.-Prince Frederick
Cantacuzene. who IL said TO be bro
ther-in-law OF the former julia Dent
Grant. has caused the arrest OF an al
legged usurer named Adolph Rosen'
burg for swindlng him out OF $1,000.
1t seems that the Princess Freder'
ick. who Is a millionairess In her own
right, left the prince about year ago,
and since has absolutely refused TO
contribute To his support. Accord
ingly. when Adolf Rosenberg proposed
to bring about reconciliation with
the rich wife. the prince fell In with
his plans and promised to pay him a
large bonus.
BY various promises and false pre-
lenses, Rosenburg succeeded In Sc.
curing from the prince 81 200, when
he, later discovered to his dismay
that Rosenberg did not even know
the \princess.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-05
SUMMER RESORTS
HOTBEOS Of VICE,
SAYS MINISTER
PASTOR JONES, OF, PErosKEY,
DECLARES CONDITIONS DE-
PLoRABlE-DOuB STANDARD
OF MORALS CONDEMNED.

The Rev. W. J. Bedford Jones, OF Pc
toskey, who spoke in the Thursday
night session OF the annual conference
OF the Florence Crittenton mission III
the Woodward-Ave. Baptist church, de-
clared that the summer resorts OF
northern Michigan are among the most
demoralizing institutions OF the land.
There are from 10000 to 10000
young men and women who come up
to Petoskey every summer 10 have
good time," said the speaker. you
and I know what they mean by hay
Ing a good time. They mean to cut
loose. For six weeks OF the summer
We have a social sewerage system up
there which Is vile and awful. While
that six weeks is going on what &C.
ours is unspeakable. The justices.
physicians and police tell US that We
have no conception OF the evil.
II want To tell you people in south
ern Michigan that your well-dressed
young men are TO blame.
I'm Detroit alone tonight there are
hundreds and hundreds OF girls who
need Florence Crittenton homes. In
Detroit the young man sows his wild
oats. as It Is called, and the best or
families and the sweetest girls will
take him into their homes. But let
the girl fall. and even IL she Is sorry
for her action. she is fore-er con-
demned. and she has to go back TO
the ranks again. The double standard
le &c ~ 90 hnl la
affair. The only remedy for it Is to
condemn the man as well as the girl"
Mrs. Katherine Seibert, Of Colum-
bus. o.. speaking on THE Brand OF
Innocents." urged every woman to
encourage the fallen girl, to have her
believe she has much to live for. Mrs.
Seibert said she believed the indiffer-
ence OF many Of the women OF today
prevented many girls who had fallen
from leading better lives.
That woman Is created better and
purer than man was the thought
brought out by Pastor Jones, OF Pc
toskey. Mich, at the concluding SEES
sion of the conference In the Central
Methodist church Friday morning.
Il think that woman Is nearer the
spiritual ideal than man." said DR.,
Jones. and. therefore. all creation has
the right to look To her to be better
and less easily tempted than man.
From this thought comes the double
standard where the world always con-
dennis the woman and exonerates the
man."
A number OF delegates took excep-
ton TO this idea. Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett, OF Washington, saying that
she did not believe that Adam and
Eve were different morally or intel
lectually.
Women are better along some
lines than men, and worse along 9TH
ers," she said. I'VE find men more
generous to men than women are to
women, and women are more patient
with women than men are with men.
Women are guilty OF great many
petty little sins, while men are guilty
of larger, ones. This comes about
largely because OF their different
lives. 1t is due to the atmosphere In
which boys and girls arch rought up.
/ believe that men and women rise
and fall together, and are mutual
guardians of each other
The delegates go TO Battle Creek
Friday afternoon where mass meet
ing will be held Friday night.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-05
OSMAN PASHA EXILED;
ATTEMPT TO STOP GRAFT

CONSTANTINOPLE, June g.
How honestly In the Turkish public
service is rewarded with Punishment
is shown by the hard case OF Osman
Pasha, chief OF the admiralty repair
yards. After years OF honest service,
he, with all his family. has been ex'
lied for the ostensible reason that he
was always melting the dockyard
employees to apply to the palace for
arrears OF pay"
Osman Pasha's exile Is really part
of graft intrigue. A sum OF 100000
was about to be paid TO him by the
Russian government for repairs to
one OF It's vessels. Had he been al
lowed to retain his post. he would
have received the money. out OF
which he would pay for labor. ma
terial. etc. But the 100000 will now
be diverted from its proper use TO
swell the Turkish graft funds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-06-05
PIRATE LIVES, SAYS
TOBE THOMPSON

SANTA MONICA. June 5.--Though
the bones that the sea gave up after
eight years have been identified a.
those OF John Nelson. the last pirate
OF southern California, old Tobe%
Thompson. the man who was with
Nelson on the barren island when
the pirate cast his loot into the ocean.
steadfastly cllngs TO the belief that
Nelson may be alive and that some
day the clue to the hidden treasure
will be revealed 81 him.