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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
wichita signs Pitcher Hughes.

Wichita, Kan. Dec. 11.-Jack Hol-
land signed his first star for the 1909
season yesterday in the person of
George Hughes, a second baseman who
led the Three I league in hitting last
year and whose fielding was sensation
al. Wichita paid $500 and Millsap for
the former Springfield player. Ho1-
land also sold Charley Middleton to
Fort Worth of the Texas State league
Yesterday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
Bass for the Little Arkansas.

Wichita, Kan. Dec. 1.-The Little
Arkansas river has been stocked above
this city with 80 gallons of black bass
minnows. They were put in by Deputy
Sheriff Otto Kopplin, who got them
from the government fish car that was
here last week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
Atwood to captain Amherst.

Amherst, Mass, Dec. 11.-Alfred L.
Atwood, 10, of Norwood, Mass, has
been elected captain of the Amherst
football team for next season. He has
played fullback on the Amherst team
for the last three seasons, and is one
of the most reliable and consistent
players in the lineup.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
vicksburg Club to Quit.

Vicksburg, Miss, Dec. 11.-Any
plans the Chicago Cubs may have pre-
pared for playing this spring at the
local park where they practfced last
March, were sidetracked today by the
tearing down of the grand stand fence.
Vicksburg hardly will be in the Cotton
States league, the franchise being for
sale
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
williams to Coach Gophers.

Minneapolis, Dec. 1L-Dr. H. l. Will
Jams has been hired to coach the Un
versity of Minnesota football team fl
the coming season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
sOAMNroN JOINTS RAIDED.
A Large Quantity of Beer. Whisky and
Wines Captured.

Columbus, Kan, Dec. 11.-Sheriff Jas.
Hatton, assisted by Deputy Sheriff Guy
Cotter and Constable James Marshall of
this city, under search and seizure war
rants raided- two joints at Scammon,
north of here, Thursday afternoon. Four
cases of beer and a large quantity of
whisky and wines constituted the haul
The goods were brought here and will
be held pending their disposition by
the district court
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
Large Postofice Regents

Independence, Kan, Dec. 11-Affairs
are in a very prosperous condition at
the Independence postoffice. The re-
ceipts of the office for the month of No
vember just passed were the largest of
any month of the year and totaled $S,-
1860. The sum of $2,933 was taken in
November of 1907
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
KeIler Won.t onit Boston.

Boston, Dec. 11.-George Dewey,
owner of the Boston team, is not hav-
ing an easy time disposing of Joe KEEL
ley, who managed the Doves the last
season. Kelley has contract which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
Fell $50 Feet TO Death.

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. 11-Fred Par
ker, night engineer at the city water
works in Girard, fell from a tub while
being lowered in the shaft at the wa
terworzs, and dashed down 1870 feet to
death. Practically every bone in the
body was broken and his body was ter
ribly mangled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
Good Pitcher for White sox.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE White Sox
will have one good new right handed
pitcher when the season of 1909 opens.
This is none other than Fred Walker,
the former University of Chicago base
ball and football star, who has been
asked by President Comiskey to name
his terms.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11

game were from the Chicago contest,
which gave Illinois $4,7S720 In view
of the exceptional record of the eleven,
Coach Hall was voted bonus of $500
in addition to his regular salary as
head coach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
IlIini Makes s.. 5O4 at Football.

Urbana, III, Dec. ia net PROFIT
of $3.504 from the football season IS
reported by the University or 1illnols
Athletic association, which in addition
received $2,760 from athletic assocla-
ton memberships and other sources;
The biggest receipts from footoaA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
Frs. L.angtrv to Sell Norman.

try Gady de Bathe) will give up
breeding horses and will sell the stud,
including the sire Norman Mrs
Langtry does not intend to aDandon
racing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11

New York, Dec. 11.-Monte Cross,
manager of the Kansas City Blues, has
purchased Pitcher Brady from the
the Pittsburg club a short while and
later with Johnstown of the Tri-State
league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11

sunk to a depth of 100 feet has been
purchased by the Standard people. The
skilled workmen are on the ground, and
tools and other necessary articles to
be used in the sinking of the shaft are
arriving from the east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
oskaIoosa Sells Haskell Coach.

Iowa City, Ia, Dec 11.-Maurice
Kent, one of the best athletes who ever
played on an Iowa team and present
coach of the Haskell Indians, has been
purchased by the Waterloo club from
OSkaloOsa.
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TO sink a salt Shaft.

Little River, Kan, Dec. 11.-Work has
commenced at the grounds of the
Standard Salt company. The Il acre
tract of land where the old shaft was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11

doubtful if there ever was a case in
PENDANTS did not live within the county.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
A $1.25 Christmas Gift
free with everypurchase

We have made arrangements with
one of the city's- foremost and best
art studios, whereby we can offer YOU
a large size, imperial art studio, abso-
lutely free with every purchase made
at our store. No matter if the pur-
chase be large or small you are entitl-
ed to certificate for the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11

Only One ''BromO QuinIne'
That is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look for
the signature of E. w. Grove. Used the
world over to cure a cold in one day. &c
"How many servants does Mrs. Higbee
keep" None" Strange. She knows
all about her neighbors' affairs. Puck.
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
IODAY'S PRICES ON
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Capital Traction. 3 per cent, S5Ooa1l5lz
SJ11HII5Is.
Washington Railway and Electric, 1
per cent. $j0ouSIt4. $LOJJaS7iI. S1.OJydSIi4.
N.OHGsll4, $l.OOcaSITs. SIOO0HSIIz 81 .O0,yCr
SIS. H,UJyaS72s, Sl.0JOaS77s, S1,OJOaS8. 81, 90
oS8
Capital Traction, 109I3Ols; 20aI2Ols;
ENI3OIE-
Washington Railway and Electric,
common. 16G3gE JOG3gIz; 5GQ3giz;
y0H@yl@: 5on5Siz: 5yu5-5z; 5JG5s1z; 5Oq5s5s;
5ofi5gz.
Washington Railway and Electric.
pfd., 4fUSlla
Washington Gas, 25a1, 2541ls, 25q
Ils. 25NIlis. 2jHT15s-
Bell Telephone Of Pennsylvania. 11T
IQ3. l0Tl03, I0HIJ3, JpNl03, IVal03, Igdl03
Mevgenthaler, lg02J7as
Greene Cauauea, I5TI2Ir
Mitchell Mining, 20ON f.. 311d-r
Lincoln Nat Bank. I2NI2s
United States Trust, 5Gg9lt 5dg9Iz. Ig3
gSiz, 1OU99a-
Columbia Title, l0lN4s.
After call-WashingtOn Gas. 5072. IO5Q
y
Greene Cananea, 2OoG123z Cbuyer CO..
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LIVELY DAY ON THE LOCAL MARKET
WITH RAILWAY AND GAS
LEADING THE LIST.

1t looked like old times on the local
stock exchange at the session this
noOn- There was a large attendance
Of brokers. the spectators row was
full to overlooking, and there was lots
doing AS Mr. Hibbs remarked, This
is no place for pikers."
This was brought about by his own
offer OF 40 for 10000 shares Of Wash
ington Railway common. nv A. G..
Plants bid for 500 shares of Gas, and
oy numerous other orders for round
lots OF stock
IL looks very much as If the Janu-
airy disbursements in the local field
were being reinYested. The tip Is
strong on Washington Gas, and it is
further expected that the reports Of
the various public corporations will
show such excellent earnings that all
TractiSn and Gas stocks will so
higher and bonds be assimuatnd by
wise investors.
Washir rton Gas started slowly at
The Washington times., 1908-12-29

10Il2s and wound up with BIr. Hume
paying and bidding y for more. 1t
is going 20 par" was the way one brok-
er put It. As a matter Of fact every
one is looking for something doing i'm
mediately following the decision Of the
Supreme Court in the matter OF capital
iZinS physical valuation.
Washington Railway, common. start
ed at 2yl4 TO this price bid. and stopped
with 3y2a d4O about the right closing.
The bids Oh the preferred shares were
advanced slightly.
Bell Telepl one advanced a point to
IO3
Lincoln National Bank sold at 12S
United states Trust Company. at
y5ZUS9as and Greene Candnea, at 12j2
There was an active demand for the
4 per cent bonds of the Washington
Railway and Electric. and sales were
made at SIls TO a strong close al IS.
Capital Traction 5'S, 1l5Ia.
a large sale of Mitchell Mining was
made al g.
The days sales were 1.G7G shares Of
stock, and $ll50 fece value bonds.
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
RAILROADS.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO r
LEAEE NEW UNION STATION
ROYAL. RTT-F TTNE

-EAEE NEW UNION STATION.
ROYAL Blue LINE
Every Otner Hour en- the Odd Hour
To PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK
NEW TERMINAL. I'D ST NEW YORK
100 a. m--Dlner, Pullman Parlo-.
800 a. M--O1ser- alton ParI1r. J-hlur Ira n
1890 a. u--Diner and Pullman ParIor Car
2 II 90 q ul--D.ler and Pullman EaarIJr CaF-
100 D. m--Diuer and Pullman P4EI0- Cal.
100 >. m--''ROyal Limited All Puumans.
Flve-h0ur
f4-00 ?. m.-Coaches 10 Philadelphia
800 =. m--DlDer and Pullman parI8r-
800 = m.-COaches 10 PdIaLeIphia.
10 y. T--Sleep~rs 20 New YORK
'2.5Z a m---Sle~De-s % Philadelphia and New
ATLANlTC CITY. r7.oo. .s.oo tu.o5 a. m.
TO BALTIMORE
EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR
Week Days : a ll- 90 y o. U-I
'252, 800 70 81, 100, 80 500 $50, 800
'l-1o, ---5 200 goo. 80 -5-s0 1900
f3f5. 500. r5-0a. $50 1900 so zoo. 1S0o
800. 1900 JOS. nee. 'I--I5 y. T.
WESTWARD.
CalCAGO. -l---, 80 p l--
CINCINNATI ST LOUIS. AND LOUIS
VILE. $40 a. IA. -s.l5 p. m., "lz,f7 Hisat
PITTSBURGr $40 a. m, 49, '9-l1 p m
$50 night
CLEyE:LIAA-ND. $40 p. m
COLUMBUS $50 p U-
WHEELING. -s.l0 a. M. $50 .. m
WINCHESTER, 10 q u--. T4-e5. 100 pm
FREDERICK rS-21. -s---, Sis a m, l-S9.
Tf.Q5. -5-s5 p. m
HAGERsTOwS. 10 a m. 800 .. m
ANNAPOLIS. s7-2Q. fS-C0 a. m 1I2-5 noon.
f5.20. -8-3l. $3.50. and $50 p m
Daily Except sunday tSunday only
TELEPHONES at all % the following
Ticket on ces- 14lT g s. TeI. Main 1881. 6l9
station Ticket Once, Main 73So5 Information
Bureau Main $3.50. uG12-rf
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SUIT IS OUTCOME
OF HOUSE COLLAPSE

Another echo OF the building crash
at Twentieth and p streets north
west last June was heard in the Dis
trict Supreme Court today when Will
lam G Miller. through his next friend.
John D. Miller. entered suit for SIO.-
00O and costs against the owners and
contractors Of the building.
The defendants named are John
Taylor Armes, owner Thomas H
Pickford. " no has an interest in and
vas general manager and superiutend-
ent Of the construction; Samuel Roth.
contractor Ter the iron work. and the
4. &. Reavis Sheet Metal Cornice Com
pany, contractors for concrete floors.
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RY.

NOTE Published only as inSormation and
not guaranteed
10 Nc. & O. Limited Daily. Fast "a
rT--,le train Pullman Hlcepers 70 LeNI-atC-
To--5sv1lIe Cincinnati. Indianapolis Cs,f-.--.
- - Louis. Connection fOr Virgins -.
SD~tnzs Pullman Car Louisville 10 Ne-9
* and Sew Orleans Dining Cars :,
- M-F. F. V LIMITED. MI
-Sol,5 yestfbuls train Pullman sIe.ne-. =
-G.~fDnati Lexington. and LorIfv,-Jrro
S,-TDartrlent sleeping car 10 EirgfoIs ~
S1-51rs week days. Dining cars. a bal cs--s
-s[-vfce Pullman sleeperS CinciunarT -
Chicago and St Louis. and Louisville 10
SS--bis Nashville. and New Orleans
r,-..s-saake and Ohio Offices, 5I3 Ps17.-y
...,ta ave 1889 Il and New Union -.
80 Telephone Min 1885 or 2205 f5r 49,
sts baggage check, reservations and taxi-
cab. CeS-rr
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
ARTILLERY BREAKS
RECORDS AT TARGET

Captain Yost. and the Firty-si,,L
Company. Coast Artillery. al Fo-t
Strong. Mass. have established new
records for the big gun Iring. accord
ing 20 reports compiled at the War De-
parJment.
In The latest practice The companv
put four ten-iuCh shells mo a tsrga+
four yards high and seven Yards wide
at range of 5.97l feet. at The rate OF
over one hit per gun per minute In
tle last louT practices the company has
made eighteen hits out of twenty shots
and viii De commended by the Secretary
OF War
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
COUNTESS MONTGELAS
IS A BRIDES TITLE
First International Ceremony in
Grand Rapids Is Pro-
nOunced Todav.
nounced TODAY.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. q
This city saw its first international
marriage with nobility today. when Miss
Frances Dickinson HazeItine. daughter
Of Dr. and Mrs. Charles 2. HazeItine,
became the bride OF Count Adolf Mont
geias, OF Munich, Germany, and Tokyo,
japan By this union the bride receives
the title Of Countess MontgeIas.
The ceremony took place at the home
OF the briie's parents on John street
nil, the Rev. John 4. Schmidt. of St
Anorew's Cathedral, by special dispen-
satiOn Of the Pope, officiating, the bride
being a non-Catholic-
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
CASSATT
LEAVES THE ARMY
Son of Late President of Pennsvl-
vania Railroad Resigns
From Service.

Capt Edward Cassatt, Of the Thir-
teentI Cavalry, L. s A, now stationed
al Fort Myer. has res. .gned from the
army, and his regiment, which was or
dered 10 the Philippines. viii 90 with
out him.
Captain Cassatt Is the son Of the late
\ ). Cassatt. who was presiC.nt Of
the PENNSYLVANIA railroad, and has oc-
Tupied a prominent social position in
Washington.
He was graduated from the Military
Academy at West Point in lsq2. and
was assigned 10 the Ninth Cavalry. he
served IN the Spanish war as a Rough
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
PRICES Of TURKEYS
EXPECTED TO DROP
OVerSupply on New York
Market Is Noticeable
Here.

With the exception of an uncertain
tone in the turkey market, today's
wholesale quotations remain practically
the same as yesterday. Trading was
very light in the early hours, but de-
mand strengthened considerably by
noon.
The reaction caused by the oversuppiy
OF the New York turkey market was
noticeable Immediately upon the OPEN
ing OF the local market this morning.
A great many more turkeys were offer
eG IMAM were yesterday, although quo
tations remained the same. Local deal
ers arc Of the opinion that the supply
VIII be constantly increased, and the
advance Of 10 cents in last weeks quo
tation viii be reduced by half before
the end Of the present week.
No changes were made in the Quota
tons on eggs today. but this feature
OF the market Is attracting considerable
attention. The supply is short. and. II
the cold weather continues. an almost
certain advance may be looked for. The
market Is expected to remain firm at
the present demand.
From all Indications butter will he
firm during yh5 week at from 3sI5 TO
a cents
An advance OF one-haIf cent I'm all
sizes has been made in the cheese mar
ket.
The fish. game. ard dressed meat
markets remained strong. with rrood
supply and de napd- Large sales of
cTanberrieS were made az Sl5 per bar
rel straight
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
W, s. & A z RY.
THE ELECTRIC LINE"

Electric palace cars from White House station
JFIFTEENTH AND Il STS- NORTHEAST
For BaItimore-5-21 and every half hour
from $50 a m 90 80 p me- and s-S3 $50
1880 and L-35 p m
For Annap poIis-Every hour from 6-30 a. m.
to 7.sO p. m. and $50 and HIS ?. n.
Fares One way Round trip
To baltimore .--------- t7c N5
To Annapolis snd L. ;.
Naval Academy ------- 15c Sl5
All II 81 cars run direct 10 White House
Station
Ticket Ofice AZ 14Jh and y Y ave n W
and al White House station 18th and Il sts
y z. Telephone N 1905. oc5-ts
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
TRAIN COLLISION
KILLS THREE MEN

CARTHAGE, Ind, Dec. 29.-Three
men were killed and two badly in
jured one and one-half miles north
Of this place at 2:52 o'clock this morn
ing in a collision of two freight trains
on the Big Four railroad
The wreck was caused by the north
bound train leaving Carthage ahead OF
schedule time.
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
SINKING OF EARTH
CAUSE OF QUAKE

BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.-Dr Harry
Fielding Reid, professor of geological
physics in Johns Hopkins University.
and one Of the leading authorities in
the United States on seismic disturb
ances. attributes the earthquake which
on yesterday shook the provinces in
southern italy. 10 a genera dropping
down C.. sinking OF the earth IN that
locality.
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
MAN
BUYS BOWLES HOME

Richard }. Judson, of Allentown, Pa,
has bought the three-stOry residence OF
George T. Bowles, at 2I7 Thirteenth
street southeast, just south OF Lincoln
Park. The house. which occupies lot
19 by 1e5 feet, is of red pressed brick,
with c-o m stone trimmings, and eon4
tRins seven rooms, in addition to A re-
ceptfon Sall and tiled bath. Wllige,
Gibbs & Daniel made the sale Mr.
Judson intends to hold the premises as
an investment.
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PROPOSALS.

OFFICE Of the Commissioners n y
Washington. December 19. 1903 Sealed mr.,
posals viii be received at this Office 1,-+iJ 70
O'CLOCK, NOON, JANUARY ?. 1903 for con-
structing q 12-TOOm school building No 10
located on Hamilton Road. Square No 579s'
Garfield, D. c Blank forms of proDosaIs'
specifications, and all necessary infornls TO-,
may be obtained at the Office OF the C,5faF
Clerk, Engineer Department., Room 427. Ms
trict building. Bidders must state the tn,
in which they Will complete the buiIdin[-
and time as well price. VIII be a r,ri1Ss
consideration IN the award OF the co1f-,rt
HENRY B. F. MCFARLAND. HENRY =
WEST JAW I MORROW, ConlmissJo-.--
n . ca, o. "a y, q. %
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permit was
issued today:
W l. Burch for one four-story
brick dwelling At 1927 Connecticut
avenue northwest: architect. A. B.
Mullett & Co; builder. W S. Spencer
estimated cost. $50, 900.
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
MRS. LEEDS GETS FORTUNE

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-Mrs- Mamie
Stewart Leeds, widow Of William B.
Leeds, and his second wife. TO marry
whom, it was said, he paid his first
wife $3,OOO,OOO for a divrce. receives
S7,OOO,OOO of his state, according to
the report of the Stae ak appraisers.
filed today at MineOla. L. I
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

n B.-FouowinE schedule figures pub1iEo.s
onIv, as information and are not guaranteaSi
For Atlanta Birmingham, Mobile "
Orleans. Ashevile. Chattanooga, Memphis
S.i5 al m. and 1913 D. m. daily.
: For Roanoke, Knoxville. Chattanon-a
Memphis New Orleans, 1910 D. m
For Columbia. Charleston, Augusta Aka,
savannah. Jacksonville. and Florida Ts,in+-
4sl0 ?. NJ daily
L S. BROWN. General Agent.
seS-exrno-tf
The Washington times., 1908-12-29

complimentary to her house guests, the
Misses Breckenridge of Pittsburg.
An unique affair was given last night
by Mrs. Eugene Schwab, or Eighth
street southeast, In honor OF her house
guest. Miss Emily Block, OF New York
During the evening vocal and instru-
mental music was enjoyed. and one Of
the main features was fortune teller
engaged by Mrs. Schwab TO fOreteIl the
young folks future. At the end of the
evening a buffet supper was served.
The decorations in the dintng-rOOm
were In holly and evergreens. The same
carried out at the table. Those in the
party were Miss Lillian A. Harris. Miss
Celesti Goodman. Miss Iseona Stern,
Miss Gladys Mayer, Miss Carrie Robin
son, Misses Gertie and Pauline Kron-
helm. Miss Irene Einstein. Miss Bella
Scheffman. Miss RhOda MautneT Miss
Rena Fleishman. and Miss Lorraine Her
man.
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
SEABOARN AIR LINE RAILWAY.

Ticket Otnce, 1921 Rsnn- ave.
Notlce-FOIlOEfnE schedule is not EUaran-
teed:
s:OS a. m daily-''F1orida Fast Mail Sea
board Mall Through coaches and Pullman
sIeepers 20 Savannah and Jacksonville.
Through sleeper. Washington TO Hamlet and
Hamlet to Atlanta Dining cars-
5.s5 D m daily-'Year Round Limited e.
Seaboard eInreSs- Coaches and Pullman 70
Savannah. Jacksonville. Tampa. Atlanta.
Birmingham. Memphis. Dining cars.
R II. STANSELL. District Passenger Agent
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
TODAY'S PRICES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by ". 3. Hibbs &
Co. bankers and brokers, Hibbs Building,
members New York Stock Exchange, Wash
lngtcn Stock Exchange and Chicago B1ard OF
TTade.)
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
HE CURB MAP T.

Quotations furnished by z. F. Hutton &
Co. members New York Stock Exchange
@. Bowie Chipman. manager, 1901 F street
northwest
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
MEDICAL.
DR.. SHADE }ys sP;GIaIi;1' ',15 $,

washington's Oldest Specialist-37
YEARS PRACTICE CURING NERVOUS
AND CHRONIC DISEASES; also stomach
lungs, catarrh, liver, heart, asthma, kid1-vs
bladder, structure. discharges, general and
special weakness and disability blood
and skin diseases. Special and private
ailments cured quickly Consultation free
Private waiting room for ladies' Hours 10
10 l. Tuesday and Saturday nights 10 3
Sundays. 10 TO L. Chandler Building Els-
vatOr AMI Rhone. de24-tf
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
WHEAT VERY FIRM;
CORN ALSO HIGHER

CHICAGO, Dec. 9.-December wheat !
was firm. rising Z cent. Deferred !
futures frmer
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
EXCURSIONS
& WASHINGTON
~ STEAMBOAT co.

Every day In the year from foot Tth n fsr
Fort Monroe. Norfolk. Newport News and
points south via steel palace steamers New
mort News" ''Ncrfolk,' snd ''Washfarton q.
Iy. Washlngtea.e:45 pnILv. Portsmouth S m
Iv AIexandria--7-0O prniL1v- Norfolk 4 m
Az Ft. MonrOe--7:OO auaiLv. Fl Monroe 7 =,
A. Norfolk 90 am AZ Alexandra s N : =.
A. Portsnlouth-S=30 am Ar. WSshlaRtoo 7 -
fEThrouEN connections made at NorsoII-
~fth steamers Old Dominion Steamship o.
for New York. and Merchants and Nip,rS;
steamships for Boston
4T-GenersI Ticket once, 705 18th st co1-
orS5o building (Phone Main I52Ol
7th St Wharf (PhO1e Main s7sOn
mo CALLAHAN. % V. Pres. & Ger ".
". d. CALLAHAN, Gen'l Pass- ARf -
nO15-eF
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Like Old Leaders.

Tile following Of the leaders is larger
because the average room trader Is
more willing to follow Union Pacific,
AtchisOn, Reading, ST. Paul and North
western. and stocks OF this class than
they are of the Gould stocks, market
leaders Of the last few weeks.
Atchison made a new high record al
1918, Southern Pacific Il new high at
1-2lz, and New York Central at 1o4lz.
Central TO the same price, and North
western to 1851. while Reading turned
142-
Most Of the industrials while getting
a better start failed TO show any ma
terial changes. the gains being lost
Steels were steady.
During the second hour of the after
noon profit taking started and the
prices gave way throughout the entire
list Southern Pacific St Paul. Union
Pacific New York Central. the local
fractions. Missouri Pacific, and a num-
bcr Of the industrials turned weak. los
ing all the early gain and in addition
u TO I point. with Union Pacific max
ing the most serious loss The Hills
Reading. Pennsylvania. Erics. Illinois
Central and both Wabash and WiscOn-
sin Central preferred were fairly
strong Rock Island and Gould stocks
were weak.
Tn the IndustriaIs Smelter was again
a disturbing element. breaking from
S5l9 to S2Ss, Copper going of a point.
with Steels holding their own Cen
oral Electric was points of, ConsOli--
dated Gas a point. Chicago Gas and
Rubber were the firm spots.
The closing OF the general market
WAS weak. but somewhat erratiC.
I'm the last twenty minutes Of the
session the strong spots turned weak
and the soft spots weaker.
II was a hear closing with general
pressure on the list
The Washington times., 1908-12-29
NEW YORK COTTON
WAS RATHER SOFT

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Cotton declined
a few points on the near futures and
( TO s points en- deferred.