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The Washington times., 1908-07-19
A NOMINATING SPEECH.

Former Gov. Frank s. Black. Of New
York. nominating Roosevelt in 1904:
And in the man whom YOU will
choose. the highest sense Of every
nation IN the world beholds a man who
typifies as no other living American
does the spirit and the purposes Of the
twentieth century. He does not claim
TO be the Solomon Of his time. There are
many things he may not know. but this
is sure. that above all things else he
stands for progress. courage, and fair
play, which are the synonyms Of the
American name Gentlemen. I nominate
and the promise of a great country and
a great age, Theodore Roosevelt Of New
York"
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
MOST POPULAR MUSIC.

The London Evening News. in order
TO determine the musical taste or the
English people. asked its readers to
name the musical compositions the per
Torrance of which gave them the most
pleasure The answers showed these to
be the most popular IN the order named !.
The overture to ''Tannhauser." the
overture 10 William Tell" Tschaikow-
skis '1Sl2,' Grieg's Peer Gynt Suite, -
Thomas 'MignOu Gavotte" The
MikadO, Mendelssohn's Midsummer
Nights Dream"
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
WHEAT STAYS FIRM
WITH SHORT RANGE

CHICAGO, July 1s.-The wheat market
had a narrow range today. but was
firm most Of the time, at some litt,J
Improvement over closing prices Friday,
but in the end the resting prices were
substantially the same as yesterday.
Improvement in the weather corn
had the effect OF causing weakness in
new crop futures. and there was selling
OF September by the leading longs.
oats likewise lost a little Of the Ere
vious DAYS price for the new crop fu-
lures. Provisions had a severe break.
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
COTTON is DULL;
BUSINESS SMALL

NEW YORK, July B.-The cotton
market was very dull and devoid Of
aby new features. and closed about the
same as yesterday. after a session of
very narrow fluctuations and no outside
business The total transactions per-
haps were as much as 10000 bales.
Closing prices: July. 9.34a9.36; August,
e-S29953; October. 92S99.29; December.
9.11d91S; January. 9O6a9O7; March, sos
6T9.O7.
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
THE FIRST LIFE.

Ancient philosophers suspected. and
modern scientists have practically
proved, that the ocean is the great
original stcrehouse Of organic life, and
that the ancestors OF all that lives and
moves upon the land and in the air
at one time dwelt in and drew their
nourishment from the waters of The
deep.
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
RUSSIAN COURT
UNSANITARY PLACE
Cars Table and Palace
Conducted on a Scale of
Enormous Extravaganza.

A recent number Of the Revue, OF
Paris. contains a remarkable article by
a writer who signs himself S. r. G.,
on the neither side Of court life IN Rus
sia- An editorial note accompanying
the article states that the writer was
Russian prince, and belonged to the
Cars encourage He begins with a
reference TO the Cars attack OF typhus
fever IN 1906, and the wonder expressed
throughout Europe that a potentate
whose life was 50 carefully guarded
should have contracted the Infection.
says, II the secrets OF the Imperial
kitchens were known. These are man
aged with inexpressible disorder, and
are unsanitary beyond belief.
Dishonesty Of Servant.
The following story Illustrating the
dishonesty OF the Russian imperial serv-
ant Is quoted, and vouched for as cor
rect: There is a man IN 81 Petersburg
who is famous for his dinners and his
wines. As he is not wealthy, his frieIeds
wonder how he does IL one day ehe
writer solved the mystery. de was
sitting in a cafe with the dinner-giFer
when a servant IN court livery popped
his head IN at rear door ana peek,
oned- The prince thought the slsast
was for him, but the dinner-giyer put IN
with dry laugh, "Neve- mind Tnat s
my purveyOF general be has some
thing for me. Wen have good wine 20
drink his ma esty's health IN tonight
They went out into a rear corridor,
where they found the servant hau d
big basket. II contained twenty Doltlca
Of the finest wines wnlcn the alIltlsi
giver paid for at from 50 kopecEs 70 a
I ruble a bottle, and then sent them 10
his house BY public porter
S. Per Dish.
The Cars table is financed on a
scale Of enormous extravagance Each
dish provided is put down al 10 rubles
"a roubIe is worth about 90 cents
and each single article % food counts
as a dish. though il may be only a
few olives or a bunch Of celery At
great state dinners the figuring IS
stiU higher. For instance. II theirs
are 500 covers set and lobster paILes
are on the menu the accoInr pun N
viii be for 500 Holsters al rouDies
each though one lobster eEsily SUI
fees for four or nye guests or "
ducks from Roueu are provided 900
though each duck affords FOUR por-
tIons Wfthal the Holsters are apt =
be OF doubtful freshness and the ducks
DO not come from ROUen-
Tableware Sold.
The tableware is also taken out OF
the palace and sold By kitchen ser
wants and walters. In the reign OF
Alexander his artist friend BOgolu-
bon came on a beautiful Sevres plate.
EN- blazoned with the imperial arms
and m0uOgrams. in a CuriO shop He
bought f. for trifie,A and then the
dealer said: If you care for rub
bish Of that sort. can get lots Of it
do, by all means said BOgOlU BON.
In a few weeks he had accumula Ced
several dozen specimens OF fine china
and glassware. ali stolen from TSars-
koe-Selo. one day he asked the Car
20 come and see his newest curiOs-
ter was explained u him There was
cOnsidera BILE clearing out OF servants
and the curio deale- was imprisoned.
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
BONDS
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished BY E F. Hutton =
Co. members New York Stock Exchange.
1901 + street northRest.l
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
PRICES YESTERDAY ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by W. B. Hibbs &
Co.. bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building.
members New York Stock Exchange, Wash
ington Stock Exchange and Chicago Board
Of Trade
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
Only Limited Supply.

Outside Of the investment in stocks
by persons who hold them for dividends
there Is only q limited supply for spec
ulative purposes, and these Just now
command a premium
All this argues an excellent condition
for the local utility corporations. All
are doing well, and it is the expecta-
ton that they viii do better as time
advan"e-- Talk is beginning that Ger
tain shares which have never yet paid
a dividend may be expected TO do so
In the near future. and this adds value
10 those particular issues, which in
turn has a tendency 10 carry up the
general list
Financial conditions in Washington
continue firm and strong The banks
are well supplied with money. patrons
are accommodated and already build
ing operations. real estate TRANSACTIONS
and the Improvement in business are
evidences Of the healthful outlook in
the city's commercial and industrial
pursuits
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
Financial
The Safest Investments

Are those that do not huctuate during dis
VuJo.1 conditions Of the money or stock mar
kets First deed OF trust notes Carst mort
Eages). well secured on real estate N ths
District OF Columbia, constituts gilt edge
investm ants They do not depend upon tha
nnancie. responsibility OF individuals OF cor.
porauons for their stability and are exempt
from taxation as personal property. We can
supply such Investments IN amounts from
SEQ upward Send Tor booklet Concerning
Loans and Investments"
SWartZelI, Rheem 9
HenSey Co.,
s27 10th St n. W.
mysoa
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
Financial Statement.
REPORT Or TIE CONDITION
OF tho
Lincoln National Bank
RESOURCES.

At Washington in the District OF Columbia
at the close OF business, July IS. 1906
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
Business at Certain Levels.

The recent course Of the local ex-
change makes Il evident that there Is
business to be expected at certain lev
els. Starting more than a year ago
long stock was bought in considerable
quantity on the local exchange. As
much Of it as could be had was picked
up last winter and last fan when the
prices were low. The holders of such
stock bought it for a rise They choose
TO sell il at a certain advance 10 cover
interest charges and make out the de-
sired margin. Consequently, when tine
proper level is reached the stock il
uncovered and large sales take place.
Along with this profit-taking is The
desire TO purchase by those who have
confidence In the worth OF the local
stocks. and who expect them 20 60
higher because of increased earning
power and improved management.
This gives a healthy tone TO the mar
ket, and the change Of securities goes
on by spasms. so 10 speak, when il
happens that the bid prices are ad-
vanced far enough 70 warrant profit
taking.
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
Money Loaned SaIaried People

and others. without security; easy payments.
Ofices IN 6 principal cities. save yourself
money BY getting my terms hrEt D 4
TOLMAS. Room sos. 5SS 18th st des-tS
The Washington times., 1908-07-19
Deadlock Which Threatened
to Curtail Activities Is
Smashed to Bits.
BANKS STOCKED
WITH READY CASH
Financial Condition in This City
Continues Firm and Strong.
Outlook Is Hopeful.

Tne course Of the washington stock
market for The past six days has been
encouraging to those who watch its
movements. Early the week the
deadlock, which has kept the activities
of the market down to the narrowest
limits, was temporarily broken and a
considerable volume of stocks and bonds
came out On the new high level OF
prices.
Bonds Of the two railway systems
were bought in large quantity, and the
stocks of the local utilities. Lanston
type machine and Merganthaler changed
hands freely. The past weeks bust
ness was the best for more than two
months.
on Thursday and Friday it became
evident that the stock FOR sale had
been exhausted. and there was little
doing OF those two days.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
TAFT COVERS UCHGROUND Hurried Invasion of the
 Nutmeg State BUSY BROOKLYN NIGHT
Bryan Addressed Such an Au- dience as Had Never Before Inspired Him--HeW Hob sonized by a Couple of Democratic Females.

New York. Oct. 26.--Devoting the day to a trip in Connecticut. and the evening 10 speechmaking in Brooklyn, Tafts first day of active campaigning in this section was carried on with ViCOr and earnestness.
 While tn eday, despite it's call for a speech of some length in New Haven and a shorter one at Port Chester on the return trip to New York, was one of comparative ease for the republican candidate. The calls that were made upon him in Brooklyn tonight were such as to keep him actively occupied every moment.
 Before the night was over he had accomplished five speeches, eaten a dinner with a hundred prominent re- pubiicans. as the guest of republican State Chairman Woodruff had review ed a parade and then attended a re- ception at the Union League club.
 Taft delivered a pointed review of the campaign issues in which he held uppermost the importance of the maintainance of the protective princi- pie. and the rehabilitation of business confidence.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
ELECTION IN . THE DOMINION The LauPiGP Government is
 Still in Power A SINGLE LAME DUCK
The Conservatives Generally Made Gains But They Failed of Expectations In Stronghold of the Party, the Province of Ontario.

Ottawa. ont, Oct. 26.-Federal cleo tion for the house of commons were held today throughout Canada. Of 211 of the constituencies in the Dominion only two, Rouville, ontario and South York. ontario. returned members by exclamation. In all others. with the exception of five, which hold their elections later, there were contests.
 The returns show that Sir Wilfrid Laurier. the present premier, who in the last house had a majority of 66, will be returned to power for another five years with a safe. though slightly reduced majority. French Canada and Quebec remained loyal to the premier, electing a membership almost solidly liberal. Ontario. where the conserva- tives expected to make their heaviest gains. did not come up to the Opposi- tion's expectation.
 Returns tonight indicate an almost .evenly divided membership in Ontario, compared with 39 liberals and 47 con- |servatives in the last house. The op- position gained slightly in Manitoba, but the liberals carried the remainder of the west with few exceptions.
 Nova Scotia, which at the last gener- al election in 1904 returned a solid lib- eral phalanx. gives the conservative party several seats R. T. Borden. leader of the conservatives was elected lat Halifax, which rejected him four years ago. All the ministers were re- elected with the exception of William lTempleton of Victoria, minister of in | land revenue who lost by five votes.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
THE ACT OF A MANIAC
Continuation of Mental An guish Over III Health and the Recent Death of a Be loved Brother--His Condi- ton is Serious.

The third incident of a tragic nature to occur in Phoenix within a week and the most sensational of the three, took place yesterday morning shortly after o'clock by local time. when F.. E. Knox shot his wife. fatally it is believed. and attempted to shoot him self. failed, then sought, but unsuc- ccsSfully, to effect suicide by severing the arteries of his wrists. The act was without provocation. save the Wierd impulses of a man violently insane for the time being and was committed in the rear of the residence of L. F. HeW- ins No 1903 East Washington street Both MT and Mrs. Knox are now in St Joseph's hospital, the latter in a most critical condition and the former alternately wild and unreasoning. then in a state Of collapse.
 Both Mir. and Mrs. Knox are well known in Phoenix though they have been living in San Francisco since last spring having been married there last June Their acquaintance began in the hospital where both now lie in mental and physical distress. Mir Knox has been in i'll health for years. being a sufferer of tuberculosis. Last winter other complications necessitated a sur gical operation to which he submitted in the hospital. Miss Ida A. Foxhall
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
ELEVENTH HOUR LIE
 PUHCTURED BY SHERMAN
Vice President Candidates Relation to a New Mexico Land Deal.

Utica. Oct 26.-Before leaving here this afternoon to resume his speaking tour through the state, James $, Sherman, the republican vice presiden- tial candidate. gave out a statement dealing with the charges made public today to the effect that Sherman had been involved in an alleged deal in government timber lands in New Mex ico with Edmund Burk, and others, in a company which they had formed, seek ing to obtain possession through sharp practice, at a low figure, of millions of acres of valuable timber.
 MT. Sherman's statement says: "The charges so far as I am concerned have no substance whatever and as to my connection with the enterprise the full est possible investigation and publicity are courted.
 The fact about it briefly is that some years since MT. Burke presented a proposition involving the purchase of timber lands in New Mexico which were not United States property, and the construction of a railroad. There were ten gentlemen. I think, who gave $500 each to form a company and in vestigate the project. Experts were employed to inspect the property. Some of us investigated the lands, so there was no secret about it. and on the other hand. the local papers had much to say of it at the time.
 After looking into the matter care fully and at length, we decided that the lands available would not yield a profit OF the railroad construction and dropped it. The plan was abandoned, and the company dissolved.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
A GETTING TOGETHER
 ON BALKAN QUESTION
Everything Agreed to Except Ger many Defers to Austrian Objection

Berlin. Oct 26.-A semi-official news agency summarizes the results of the conferences which have been Russian foreign minister with Prince Son Buelow. German imperial chan cellor. and Herr Von Schoen. German secretary of foreign affairs, as fol- lows:
 The German government has no objection iH- principle to the pro- posed international congress to dis cuss the Balkan situation. The Ger man and Russian governments recog- nize the fact that a conference of the powers can prove useful only if a complete agreement among all signatOries of the Berlin treaty re- specting the scope and contents of the program to be submitted to con- ference be attained beforehand.
 Te German government adheres to the standpoint that it will be unable Austria Hungary raises objections. These contentious will be subject to further negotiations.
 Complete agreement. however. was reached on other points in the draft of the program, particularly those referring to the proposals in the in terest of Turkey.
 Both governments will continue their efforts to find a peaceful and just solution of the present differ ences.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27

he said would be perpetuated should Taft be elected.
 The election of Bryan, he declared, means a cessation of those pOli- cies. The mention of Bryans name called forth prolonged cheering.
 The arrival of Lewis StuyVesant Chanler, the democratic candidate for governor, provoked a great demon stration. Bryan took occasion to urge the election of Chanler and the entire democratic ticke.
 Bryan said: T have watched the progress of the campaign. I want now, as the campaign is drawing to close, to leave with you some thoughts I believe worthy of your consideration before you vote. charge that the republican leaders no longer lead the republican voters. I believe our platform better expresses the real desire of a majority of the republicans of the United States than their desire is expressed in the re- publican platform"
 The candidate elicited wild enthu- siasm when he said that in the west Taft was running on his amend ments to the Chicago platform, and he closed with a bitter denunciation of the president for, as he said, mak- ing himself a dictator.
 The days work did not end with this speech, for he was scheduled to speak at 9 o'clock in the morning of Tuesday to an audience of night workers in City Hall park.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
BRYAN'S BIG AUDIENCE.
Madison Square Garden Filled To Its
 Capacity.

Madison Square Garden, New York, Oct. 26.-At the close of a flying day a-day of outdoor speaking in a drenching rain. fast flying trips in automobiles and special trains, recep- tions and formal dinners. and three big evening meetings in different sec tions of the city. William J. Bryan to- night addressed in Madison Square Garden the most notable gathering of his three campaigns. The great oval amphitheatre held an immense throng, limited only by its vast capacity.
 The meeting took superior rank in the distinguished personnel of its speakers and party leaders who sat with Bryan on the platform and cheering his every sentiment.
 Bryan appeared tired and worn when he began to talk. but as he pro- ceeded the cheers of his hearers seem ed to imbue him with new strength and he spoke with all his characteris- tie vigor. His voice clear and resonant as a bell. filled the big gar den to the farthest corners.
 Several hundred police formed a cordon around the building. and only ticket holders were permitted to pass the line. J. Sargent Cram. of Tam many Hall. opened the meeting with the nomination for chairman of for mer Judge D. Cady Herrick, who was chosen. Judge Herrick attacked the policies of President Roosevelt, which
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
RESULTS IN THE WEST.

Victoria, B. C.. oct 26.-With cleo tions in three districts deferred, British Columbia returned three conservatives and one socialist In Victoria the con servatives won a notable victory when Harry Barnard defeated William Templeton, minister of inland revenue, in the Laurier government by the mar row margin of five votes.
 HawthOrnthwaite, the socialist cand- idate in the coal district of Nanaimo defeated Shepperd. conservative, and Ralph Smith, liberal labor. Vancouver elected Cowan, conservative and New Westminster. Taylor conservative. Elections in Yale, CaribOo, Como. Atlin and Kootenay have been deferred to later dates.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
OKLAHOMA IS POSSIBLE
The Chairmen of Twelve States Assure Him of Their Electoral Votes--In Mean time MT. Mack's Predic- tions Increase.

New York. Oct. 26.-Hitchcock, chairman of the republican national committee returned from Chicago to this city today declaring he was much pleased with the political situation in the west. Ohio, he believed would give Taft decisive plurality and he had received word that the republi- cans had a fighting chance in Okla hOma.
 While in Chicago. Hitchcock said he met the chairman of the republican state committees of twelve different states and all assured him Taft would win. Hitchcock said that Taft ex- pressed himself entirely satisfied with he situation throughout country.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
BERKELEY MILLIONAIRE.
Henry A. Butters Dies of Pneumonia

Berkeley oct. 26.-Henry A Buffers. president of the Northern Electric company died here today at his resi- dence. The death of Buffers was caused by acute congestion of the lungs, from. which he was ill only three days. though he had suffered from a chronic ailment for some time.
 He was engaged in mining in the seventies, especially in Colorado, in the development of which state he ma terially aided. He established the first electrical tramways in South Africa, where he was associated with Cecil Rhodes and John Hays Hammond. His fortune is estimated at S29.OOO. .OOO.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
THE NINTH WEEK.
In Securing Twelve Men to Try Abe
 Ruef.

San Francisco, Oct 26.-The ninth week in the work of getting jury to try Abraham Ruef for bribing mem ors, began before Superior Judge Law Tor this morning. Eleven men have been sworn in and practically the en- secure the twelfth man.
 So far 1150 venire have been sum- mOned in the case.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
METALS.

New York, oct 26.-London tin was lower today, spot e132 IFS Cd, futures e134 los.
 The local market was easy. S29.O00 29.5O. Copper advanced to eco IFS Sd, for spot; and ( 61 ITS for futures in the London market Local market was firm and higher with Lake quoted at $13.621a 613.S71k, electrolytic S13.37k O 13.621a and casting $13.121a 13.37k
 Lead was higher at e13 6s Sd in Lon don. The local market was steady at $4256430.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
ENDING WHERE IT BEGAN
Youngstown, O., Will Also Have the
 Honor of Closing the Campaign

Youngstown, ohio, oct 26-The na- tional campaign of the republican par
 ty will be closed in this city where it was opened on September D. Judge Taft and party will arrive here at four o'clock next Monday afternoon and will remain seven hours, leaving for Taft's home in Cincinnati at II o'clock. He will deliver two speeches in the evening and in the afternoon he will review a parade which will include
 marching clubs from the surrounding country. Other speakers for the after
 noon and evening are Senator LaFoI- lette and Secretary Garfield
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
GAY DECEIVERS.
Kern's Estimate of the Republican Orators.

Indianapolis Oct. 26.-On a special train, John w. Kern. democratic candi- date for vice president, spent the day campaigning from Indianapolis to Jef- fersonville. He returned to Indianapo- lis late tonight and immediately went to his home to make ready for his second days tour, which will take him to the northeast part of the state.
 MT. Kern's argument at each stop were along the same lines. He argued that the republican party was trying to seduce the voters into line by crying panic. He declared that every unlaw- ful trust in the United States was for Taft.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-27
DEMOCRATIC CLAIMS
Include More and More Republican
 States.

New York, Oct 26.-NOrman F. Mack, chairman of the national demo- cratic committee received a telegram from the headquarters of that commit tee at Chicago today declaring that in addition to his forecast of the Bryan vote published yesterday, the following states are reasonably certain to cast their electoral votes for Bryan: Wis consin, Iowa, Illinois, Utah, Oregon and Washington.