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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

There has been no decision as to when the Pittsburg Stock Exchange. which closed October 23, will reopen. An officer of the exchange does not think it will resume until the latter part of Japaary at least.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

It is estimated that the steel rail re- quirements of the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads next year will fall far short of the requirements of 1907. It is not believed the two com panies will order more than 40 per cent. of the amount consumed in 1907.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Vice-C Chancellor Howell in Newark yesterday appointed receiver for the Reliance Steel Foundry company of Delawana, N. J. The asests of $90,0 ,00J, most of them in the sS5, 900 plant built at Delawanna.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

theory held by number of the floor traders was that the whole up- ward movement lately was nothing more than an attempt at window dressing" by the banking interests. Those who held this opinion were bear ishly inclined, saying that they ex- pected flattening out in prices on Thursday. Such thing has happened before and is colloquially known as a January thaw'
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

A feature of the bond market was the sharp break in New York City 4ks on the talk of another issue of $20,000,- O0C
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

After the opening bulge the trading Qu1eted and assumed a good Geal of holiday character. There was dispo- traders. Some of the most active had arranged to leave before the closing. Commission houses reported that, as yet, there was little tendency toward an enlargement of outside business.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

In the early trading yesterday Read ing rose a full point to 97 1-2, but the gain was lost by midday Bull points regarding the stock have naturally in creased in number since It began to move up. The Wasserman following has again been active in 1t. Among the buyers were Baruch Brothers g. GOO; Halle & Steiglitz, 1,500; Chapman & Seaman, Tracy & Co.,. o. Gruner E. Walsh and Morrison Brothers, 1000, while F. F. Hutton & O., 1,500; H. Criss, 1000, and H. E. Rollins X Co. sold. The bulls were still talking par for the stock
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01
CLOSING PRICES.

Reported over private wires of Prince Whitely, members of the New Sork and Boston Stock Exchanges New York ofiiee B Broadway and lJ Center street. New Haven. Conn.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01
LOTS FROM THE STREET.

The trading on the Chicago Stock Exchange during 1907 amounted to about only two-thirds that of last year
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The Hill shares were noticeably strong in the early dealings At one time Northern Pacific was a ful point above Monday nights closing, selling at 120 1-2 Great Northern sold as high as IF 7-S, a gain of 3-4 It was point ed out that the Hill stocks were former ly the favorites of rich men, but now, since they have increased their stock issues and their prices have been low @ered, the floating supply is larger, placing the stocks in a position to be- come important speculative leaders.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The directors of the Electric Con- pany of America have declared the regular semi-annual dividend of S1A per cent, payable February to stock of record January 10.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

For the purpose of the annual meet ing of the Douglas Copper company, which will be held on January 21 next the transfer books were closed today
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The issue of new Canadian Pacific stock will be made to shareholders in proportion of 21 per cent of their hold lngs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01
NOTICES.
THE NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND
 HARTFORD RAILROAD COMPANY.

New Haven, Lonn., october 20. 1907. To the Holders of the First Mortgage 6 per cent, Bonds of the New London Steamboat Company, Due January !. 1908, to January l, 1916, inclusive:- The New York, New Haven and Hart ford Railroad Company will, on presen- tation at it's treasurer office in the city of New Haven. Conn, or at the office of Messrs. J. F. Morgan & Co, in the city of New York, pay at par and ac crued interest to the date of presenta- ton the per cent, First Mortgage Bonds of the New London Steamboat Company due
 January !, 1908.
 January 1. 1909.
 January 1, 1910.
 January 1, 1911.
 January l, 1912.
 January l. 1913.
 January 1, 1914.
 January l, 1915.
 January 1, 1918 THE NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN X
 HARTFORD R. R. CO, o29 If By A s. MAY. Treasurer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The Chicago city council has selected twenty-six banks as depositaries for fits $10,00O,O00 deposits.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

According to a well known financial authority the amount of stocks. bonds, and notes authorized by the railroad, industrial. and public service corpora tions of the United States during 1907 was $2.102.552, 900, an increase over 1906 of S465. 53S,650. Oc the total amount authorized only $l.3a3, ,913,So0 was act ually Issued
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

was larger than in any three months since the organization of the company,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The directors of the United States Rubber company will meet in few days when it is expected they will pass upon the quarterly dividends. It is probable that the usual per cent will be declared on the first preferred and l 1-2 per cent on the second preferred
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The lowest level of the day was , reached in the fourth hour. Atchison was especially weak down to 69 7-S, loss of 5-S, the remainder of the ac- tive list being point under Mondays close. Missouri Pacific lost ?, Tran
 sactions to ? o'clock were 295,S63 shares
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

John s. Jenks, jr.. has retired from the firm of Edward R. Smith & Co. Of New York and Philadelphia. osborn w. Bright and Charles Bloomer have been admitted to membership in the firm and the New York office has been moved from Wall street to 27 Pine street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Reports of wholesale resumption of business by the steel mills and fur naces in the Pittsburg district are not credited by highest authorities in the United States Steel Corporation,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The Merritt & Chapman Derrick and Wrecking company have voted to in crease the capital stock from S1.000,00O to s1,200,O0O. The new stock will be ' per cent cumulative preferred.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

Coupons due January 1 of the Vest inghouse Electric and Manufacturing company convertible 5s will be paid as usual on and after that date by the Standard Trust company of this city
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-01

The increase in the number of share holders of the United States Steel Cor poration during the last three months
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06

Mrs. Clement Tobin recently enter
tanned at an informal luncheon at the
nSt. Francis. Her guests included MISS
Edna Davis. Miss sydney Davis. MISS
Dorothy Chapman and Miss vera ds
Saba.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06

DESERVING WIFE Subscriber,
Berkeley. CAL A wife deserted her
! husband two years ago. How can the
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06
pERpLExITY OF THE "MADDENED FAN"

TOU talk please about Haskell and Foraker but
the real question of the hour Can the Giants the
Cubs?" This is geological otherwise scientific
inquiry, but don't ask the question Fillmore
hour of the night unless you wish invite free fight One
breaess reporter the Sunday game Chicago
that 10000 maddened fans the Cubs eliminate the Pirates
The Call apologies the sobesded citizen for this bad
language but baseball form of midsummer madness
caused by the dog bite 1t takes the whole country
political inquirer the other day. seeking information about
pagn conditions imagined that Ohio find and that
he would discover the political the hot boil He
Cleveland and discovered big open air meeting in of the
public squares with these results
public square,
filed with Here evidently spontaneous
hold Bryan had taken workingmn
help the
clubs all cared
job lock tender of the canals of Mars
For further information the reader respectfully referred
the sporting columns of The Call He he
reads there because the language often esoerc he can not
fail be impressed by its and will be
OF perpetual wonder how umpire escape
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06
Answers TO Queries

TIDES-Subscriber, Oakland, Cal. At
what time is the ocean tide highest and
when does 1t commence to recede?
The time and tide table published
daily in The Call on the commercial
page will give you high water large
and low water large. The tides which
happen at or soon after the new and
full moon are the spring tides and rise
higher than the common tides, while
the tides which occur about the first
and last quarters of the moon, called
neap tides, are the lowest
MUSIC-Reader, Alameda, Cal. Is 1t
necessary to undergo an examination
before taking up a course in such at
the University of California?
If you will write to the recorder at
the university you will be furnished a
circular of information on the subject.
COMMUNITY MONEY-A. o. s.. City.
If a couple acquire community money
deposit the same in bank in the wife's
name and she dies without making a
will, what right has the husband to the
same?
The law of this state says: Upon
the death of the wife the community
property, without administration, be-
longs to the surviving husband. except
such portion thereof as may have been
set aside to her by judicial decree
FIRE ALARM-R. E. C. S.. Los An
geles, Cal When was the fire alarm
system established in San Francisco
and how much did it cost?
IT was put into operation April "a
1865. The cost of the machinery and
the wiring OF the city and the alarm
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06
MORE WORK FOR McENERNEY

n NE Of the cheapest the pay of the United Railroads
Counselor McEnerney has employed
by the higher ups bring injunction suit against the
city the payment of municipal funds the
expenses graft prosecution That settles should settle
Is Mr.. McEnerney present?
Yes your honor
Then let the battle go IN.
How the government of this republic of the municipality
carried during Mr. McEneey absence
Mr. McEneney travelling partibus nfdeum Therefore,
100000 people San Francisco paying the tax imposed
by the gas company during period of suspended animation
municipal government The company and its pipes
leak high heavnwhere there So let the people
pay while McEnerney stays away. Every little helps
Now Mr. McEnerney is coming back stop
graft prosecution little while ago the people
aborousy sought impressed with the fact that shame
dous sandaou and the good Lord knows what
the graft prosecution should be financed by private
enterprise that shreks of agony
prosecution the press finds it
equally shameful that the money of the payers should
be applied such wicked fashion Let McEnerney be fetched back
stop
They hard please-thee gentlemen swashbuclers in
the of the coporaonsand perhaps fair guess that
the likely their entire approval would be the
dismissal of all the prosecutions They "hurt business"
let the long much desired and we'll beloved McEnerney
The gas company needs him Europe the United Rail
him California If he could be in places
once Boyle Roches bird he could make twice the money
the whom carriage The govern
Francisco stands suspended his absence and ready
his Awaiting that auspcous event. the
United Railroads preparing disguise itself Cassidy
payer and injured by of public funds prose
cutting bribe givers
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06

boxes was $4,000, and the cost of
three extra bells nnd building OF three
nel towers was $4,000.
GRACE LOUISE-Subscriber Stock
ton, Cal. have a friend whose name
In Grace Louise s. She insists upon
being called Grace Louise, while I
MAINTAIN that she should be called
simply Grace. How is that?
Inc woman is named Grace Louise
ana has perfect right to insist that
sne De addressed by her two names as
much as any one who is named Mary
Jane might insist on being addressed
by those two names.
TO LOCATE A MAN-w. p. c.. West
Berkeley. Cal. Am trying to locate a
man employed as a machinist on the
Panama canal. In whose care should a
letter for him be sent?
Ihe Panama canal commission,
washington, ID. c., with a request on
ward"
A DEsK-Regular Subscriber, VAL
leJo, Cal. How can desk that is var
nished, the varnishS OF which is crack
ing badly, be polished?
Scrape or the varnish. sand paper
with fine paper, rub smooth with the
nnest emery and then varnish anew. II
viii be cheaper and safer to send it to
a varnisher.
DESERVING WIFE Subscriber
Berkeley. Cal. A wife deserted her
husband two years ago. How can the
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06
Edit Or II n Ii =.
OCTOBER 6. 1908
The Smart Set

"HE wedding of Miss Mamie Van
Wyck and Austin Breckenborough
Chinn took place very quietly yes
terday morning at 1880 at Trinity
church. The ceremony was witnessed
only by members OF the family and a
few friends. no cards having been is
sued. Those who twere there were by
verbal invitation only. Miss Van
Wycks intention was to have the mar
riage take place with as little formal
ity as possible, and the church deco
rations were of the simplest.
The bride was attired in a princesse
gown of white silk, elaborately trimmed
with costly lace. She wore tulle veil,
but departed from the usual custom
in carrying no flowers. Her only at
tendant was her little niece, Miss Eliz-
abeth Putnam, who wore a dainty frock
of white chiffon: She wore a wreath
of white flowers in her hair and car
ried a shower bouquet of pink carna-
tions. Sidney Van Wyck. a brother of
the bride. was the best man. and the
marriage service was read by Bishop
William Ford Nichols, assisted by Rev.
Dr. Clampett. At the wedding break
fast only members of the family. Is in
ALL were present. After a short honey.
moon, which will be spent in the
southern part of the state. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chinn will make their home at Menlo
Park, where Mr.. Chinn is connected
with Trinity church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Bogue enter
tanned at a very delightful dinner Fri
day evening at their home in Sacra-
mento street, in honor of Miss Maud
Payne and Russell Bogue, whose we'd
ding will take place Wednesday even
Ing. Among those who gathered
arofnd the beautifully decorated table
were Miss Maud Payne, Miss Janet
Coleman, Miss Gertrude Ballard. Rus
sell Bogue, Cyril Tobin, Knox Maddox
and Mr. and Mrs. Bogue. Ifis a matter
of genuine regret that Miss Virginia
Bogue and Malcolm Bogue will not be
present at the marriage of their
brother. Miss Bogue is at present in
Paris, where she is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs William Brewer OF New York.
Mrs. Brewers father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. Reilly. are also Of the party.
Miss Bogue will not sail for home until
has returned to resume his course at
Yale.
Friends of Miss Dorothy Partridge
will be glad to hear that she has COM
pletely recovered from the severe in
juries which she sustained in the auto
mobile accident which cost the life of
Mrs. Marriott Miss Partridge was for
several months in the Santa Cruz noun
tains, where she was completely re-
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06

Cyril Tobin and Frank de Lisle, VIVA
have been for the last four months IL
the east, have returned TO town
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06

stored to health. She is now at hei
home in Menlo Park, and takes az
active part in the gayeties OF that Ap
tie town.
Miss Amy and Miss Nora Brewer en-
tertained as their house guests ovei
the week end Miss Merritt Reid, Pnlli1
Westcott and Albert Nicholson Tht
attractive home OF the Brewers at Sal
Mateo is the scene OF much informal
entertaining and almost every Wees
they have house party from saturday
until Monday.
Miss Marie Brewer has returned q
her home in Mill Valley after several
days spent in town as the guest OF
friends. With her sisters, Miss Hsaoei
and Miss Elena, she expects TO CONS
10 San Francisco shortly and will. an
usual, spend the winter nere-
Mrs Murtagh and her two charmins
children were among the passengers
Yesterday on the Thomas She VIII
probably be in the Philippines Tor tWe
Years. II is a matter of regret she coule
not have remained In san Francisco un-
I'll after the arrival OF her sister. Mrs
Carroll Buck. who IS coming home on
the Sheridan from Manila 1t Is pos
sible that they may meet at Honolulu
Mrs. Clement Tobin recently enter
tanned at an informal luncheon at ths
.St. Francis Her guests included Miss
Edna Davis. Miss sydney Davis. MISS
Dorothy Chapman and Miss Vera de
Sabla-
Cyril Tobin and Frank de Lisle, wna
have been for the last four months IL
the east. have returned TO town
A number OF the younger set OF Palc
Alto have formed a very dehgntrul
bridge club. which meets every week al
the homes of the various menlhs "A
Those who compose it are: Miss Ct -
beth Scofield. Miss Elizabeth Hague.
Miss Julia Wright, Miss Daisy Alcott
Miss Bessie Wright, Miss Antoinetts
Berry, Professor Moreno, DR.. 3. F.
Thomas. Professor Jordan. Mr.. Pteper
Mr.. McEwen and Professor Sabin.
Leonard Hammond is enjoying short
trip in Mendocino county. where he is
having some splendI hunting Mrs
Hammond did not accompany him. but
is at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
3. Hammond in Broadway. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Hammond are expected
home shortly. They sailed Wednesday
from Europe. accompanied by Miss Julia
Langhorne. and Will come directly 70
California. This will be the first time
that Mrs. Richard Hammond has been
here since her marriage. She was Miss
Maizie Langhorne.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06

husband ascertain II in that time she
obtained divorce?
If the husband knows where she is,
or where she has resided in the last
two years, he should write to the
county clerk of the place where she
lives or has lived and ask for the in
formation he wants.
PRINTERS INK-A. NJ. Napa, Cal.
What will remove printers ink from
cotton goods?
Printing ink can be easily removed
from any article by means of ether or
oil of turpentine. Pure benzine has a
similar effect.
TONNAGE-R. c., City. What is the
steam tonnage under construction in
the United Kingdom at this time; also
the sailing tonnage?
Iloyd's register for June 80 of the
current year gives the following fig
ures: Aggregate steam, $4,000. and
sailing, 79s,2oo. The previous year at
1.2ss.2oo; sail. 1.25o,soe TONS.
NAMES-B Y, Gridley, Butte county,
Cal. Where can the names of the off
GERS of a smelling company in Shasta
county be obtained?
BY addressing communication to
the office Of the superintendent of the
smelter at the place where it located.
NEW YORK--w S., city. What was
the population OF the city of New York
in 1852
There is no record of the popula-
tion in that year. but in 1855 it was
$4,000 and in 1860 1t was s1s.sss.
ACTOR-F. G. and f. w, City Which
of the two is the better actor Robert
Mantell or David Warheld?
AS the two play in different lines it
would be very difficult matter to an
swer the question.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06
HOW MANY sYLLABLEs, MR. MURDOCH

~ UPERNISOR MURDOCH desires reform the SYSTEM or
lack system, Francisco To man
OF severely logical mind like Mr. Mudock present hap
hazard hating plan ntoerable but let supervisor be
that he treadng ground street name
like old 1t used for purposes decoration but
for comfort One Mr. Murdock predecessors the board was
his life able the pronunciation Devsadero
Nobody would in the least discourage Murdoch in his
enthusiasm The objections that he urges the present name
scheme mostly valid and caution inspired only regard
for his safety
Perhaps Mr.. Murdock will be with somewhat less
ambitious scheme than that which he has outlined with the helm
OF the Century dictionary of The could not
swallow it all dose Mr.. NurdocE goes line with
alphabetical fury, and here is bolus:
Then might follow explorers generals statesmen
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06


Brooks Balfou
Kp Lenthal
Phillip
Radcf Slocu, Solo, Tuckeman Trinidad Ulman Umaa
caino, Vallectos, Wallace Whitman
We cry thee mercy good sir Let have
plan Consider the feelings of
the bewldement of the homing citizen Mr. Murdock
tell the class how many sylabe there in Vscaino.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06
HASKELL, POET

THE CALL hopes that hasty people saturated with ginger
and other rebeous stuff of politics. have forgotten Colonel
Guffey-hm indeed, who furnished stained glass window
for Mr. Bryans house at Farvew and into
darkness with blows and Denver because forsoot
agent and lobbyist for Standard OIL Contemplating
Haskell episode from afar Colonel Guey modesty that
people who live in glass houses should throw Stones
which he stained glass windows How politics
to have sweet dispositon
Curiouy enough Haskell of the obstreperous
pasans at Denver denuncaon of Guy and his fragrant sin
Hasels poetic temperament perhaps that goaded him
this extremity of vicarous virtue Long ago the governor
Oklahoma became noted song His rymng
quatrains entitled The People viii Pay Their Bills
Money Wanted From Wall Street. would have made Omar
Khayyam green with envy The Call cross section of this
noted lyric:
Beware of the Trusts that Burdens bear,
Are they Generous and True their be
We have known them for nhoary with Time
Corruping our Servants, regardless~of
Corruption aided the
If it's fighting, we'll fght--n it's ,veup
Take back, Mr. Sheldon, i'll fryn
The People will for electing ourB Bryan
Mr. Taft said that order everv vote in America
would he kick when he down. but we hope it will not
be considered nhuman to quote Haskelps rhymes
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06
Personal Mention

Jestic.
E. G. Brooks of Seattle is staying at
the Grand
A. L. Nichols OF Chico is staying at
the Fairmont
]. w. Hayes Of Pasadena is staying
at the Stewart.
A. L. Foster of st. Louis IL a guest
at the Holland.
Miller Freeman of Seattle Is guest
at the Fairmont.
e. M. Pissis OF Tocoloma Is staying
at the st. Francis.
o. G. Hughson of Portland is a guest
at the st. Francis.
A. r. Denike of San Jose is a guest
at the st. Francis.
=. C. Stone of Sacramento is regis
tered at the Holland.
c. e. Davidson and wife of Everston
are at the Dorchester.
r. 2, Spaulding of Los Angeles is
registered at the Fairmont.
G.. E. Mitchell of Auburn is regis
tered at the Pacific Grand.
David Ross and family of Mariposa
are guests at the Pacific Grand.
L. J. Swetland and family of Port
land have apartments at the Grand
Mr. and Mrs w. F. George of Sac
ramento are guests at the Stewart.
F. M. Jechan of Seattle and L. A.
Blakeslee of Reno are at the Holland.
DR.. and Mrs. Leonard Freeman of
Denver are registered at the ST. Francis
]. T. Jackson of Ellwood and C.
Brooks of San Jose are at the Golden
West.
George A Stevenson, f. Carter and
I. III. Wilton of New York are at the
Hamlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. McGonagle of
Honolulu have apartments at the ST.
Francis.
D. NJ. Fleshner and family of Vallejo
and DIR. r. ID. Lord of Stockton are at
the Baltimore.
]. Fl. Adams and wife of southern
California and George B. Gray of Reno
are at the Savoy.
Recent arrivals at the Jefferson are
o. G.. Hughson of Oregon and N.
Hickens and wife of st. Louis.
Among yesterdays arrivals at the
Manx were Charles Dohrman and
George A. Nelson of New York
Among recent arrivals at the Argo-
naut are Eben Boalt of Palermo, N.
3. Crane of Oroville and w. E. Thudium
and II. Wayne of Prescott, Ariz.
The San Francisco call., 1908-10-06
lnpertinent Question No. II
What Is Luck?

For the original wtiest this queston-the
brefer the better-The Call will pay FIVE DOLLARS.
For the next FIVE answers The Call will pay ONE DOL
LAR EACH. Prize winning viii be printed next
Wednesday and checks mailed the winners at once Make
your answer short and SEND 1T ON A POSTAL
CARD to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS.
THE CALL