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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10
hACvEEAAGGIITI STANDS
STRONG BEHINDLOEB

Secretary 81 the Treasury MacVeagh
made it absolutely plain today that the
Treasury Department is prepared to
back up Collector Loeb and other Gus
toms officials in New York in ferreting
out the customs frauds.
Mr.. MacVeagh is bent on the rehab-
ilitation Of the customs service in New
York. He win spare nothing 10 accom-
plish that end and ne is not disposed
to be overcritical as To details Ct pro-
cedure, so long as the desired end IS
achieved.
Not only is the customs service at
New York being probed into. but the
service at other ports IS being closely
scrutinized.
We are all single minded on this
matter" said Mr. MacVeagh. Collector
Loeb and the officials at New York, as
well as the district attorneys office, are
working in harmony TO one end That
end is the rehabilitation of the customs
service at that port"
Secretary MacVeagh wants the whole
truth as TO smuggling at New York laid
bare. so That there may be an END OF H.
Secretary MacVeagh talked over the
financial condition of the Treasury to-
day He said he had no intention now
of issuing certificates Of Indebtedness or
of taking any action in consequence OF
the low price 10 which Panama per
cent have fallen. He intends 10 wait
until Congress meets and equaiizes the
circulation tax as between the . per
cbcnt and the 3 per cent, and then sell
an issue of Panama bonds. He did not
say how large an issue of Panamas he
contemplated.
bIr. MacVeagh expects the appoint
meut OF a new Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury viii be settled in few
days one of the matters awaiting his
attention IFS the efficiency ratings OF
the Treasury Department employees. 1t
is expected this VIII be settled about
December /
Secretary MacVeagh said he did not
propose TO discuss the central bank I'm
his report.
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TRACTION WARRANTS ATLOWLEVEL,
SELLING FROMl41-4 TO13.
HEAVY MARKETING.

Heavy trading III Capital Tractin war
rants and a break in the price to 10.
new low. and points under the high
on record for the issue. Offerings were
heavy, and buyers found their orders
more or less easy to execute. From
an opening at 14ll the break to 1875 was
gradual, and after the call 10 was
reached. This means that the 5 per
cent Capital Traction bonds are now
worth 1l3 on the market
Aside from the business in warrants.
the market was moderately active Cap
ital Traction shares sold at 1851 to
1854. Railway preferred moved rather
freely at q to 932i.
Second National Rank ahares firm, at
100 Union Trust 134. and United States
Trust, 80.
Bonds were less active and bit
easier. Perhaps an excuse may be
found in the fact that money is being
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10
FIGHT FOR LABOR
RIGHTS IN TORONTO

TORONTO. Ontario. Nov 10-The
fight in the American Federation of
Labor following the ex plantation of the
executive council that it suspended
State and central bodies for failing 10
live up TO the bylaws. will be carried
10 the floor This was made certain to-
day when delegates who believe IN the
suspended organizations declared they
would fight for their reinstatement.
No matter what the outcome, It is
unlikely that there will be real opposi-
ton to the reelection Of the present
officers. They rest under jail sentences
for contempt and the delegates realize
that their removal at this time would be
considered reputation OF their course.
The Socialists may place candidates
in the field this year, but they admit
they are not strong enough at this time
TO get control of the Federation
In a flood of resolutions that was
presented just before noon, was one pre-
sented by p. ]. McArdle, president Of
the AmaIgamated Association of Iron,
Steel. and Tin Workers of North
America. calling for an open war in
the matter OF uniontzing the employees
of the United states Steel Corporation,
which is declared to be waging a war
of determination against organized
labor.
The resolution declares that sit can
only be a question OF time until every
union man ia its employ must either
forfeit his union membership or his
employment, thereby weakening ma
teriaIly affiliated organization and en-
cOuraging other corporations to begin
conflicts with organized labor
1t is resolved that this convention
recognize the United States Stesi Cor
pOration as the most formidable and
aggressive enemy that the movement
has to contend with; that we believe
the thorough organization of all
branches OF its business is the most
important and necessary work that
could engage the attention. time. and
effort Of the American Federation of
Labor"
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very generally used in the active COM
merciaI world, and therefore the banks
are not as anxious to acquire them as
they were.
Potomac Consolidated IS, 1921. Cap
ital Traction 5's, 49,.
Vacancy z lied.
At meeting of the managers of the
Mutual Fire InsuranC Company, held
yesterday, the vacancy on the board Qc-
cssioned by the death of the late s T.
G. MOrseH. was filed by the election
Of Charles I. ID. kattlemann.
The Stock Exchange is tenant from
month to month o. its present quar-
tiers. removal has been under cOnsid-
GRAFTON for some time. and a committee
had agreed to recommend the rear Of
the main floor of a building two doors
east of the present quarters on a five
year lease. A resolution asking iud0rse-
ment of the exchange 10 the proposed
lease was referred to the governing
committee, a new site having been taken
under advisement.
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Typhoid fever is decreasing, according
to the report Of the Health Department
for the week ending November 8.
Twelve new cases were reported, ana
thfrty-one discharged as recovered, Ieav-
ing on hand 100 as compared with 149
the preceding week. The record of other
cOnta gious diseases is as follows: Scar
let Fever, seventy-six; whooping cough
forty-four; measles. four, and chicken
pOx twenty-five.
There were 1l6 deaths during the week
fifty among the white and ffty-six
among the coIored population.
The birts numbered 135, Of which nine
ty-one were white, and forty-four col
Ored
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10
MAY WOODS TRIAL
IS SET FOR MONDAY

NEW YORK, Nov. l0.-The trial of
May G.. Wood. indicted for perjury and
forgery in the third degree, growing OuJ
~ her suit for divorce against former
United States Senator Thomas &. Plat,
which resulted IN "A nOn-suit, as she
tailed 10 prove marriage ceremony had
been performed. was called in the Court
Of General Sessions Today. Counsel for
the defendant declared Miss Wood was
now on a ranch I'm Colorado. where she
Is III, and that il would be impossible
20 get her here in less than two weeks.
The court, however. set the trial for
next Monday.
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J. II. PARKS MUST PAY
UNDER TRUST LAW
Court Imposes $4,000 Fine in Trade
Conspiracy Case.

NEW YORK. Nov. IO.-Federal
Judge Hough today imposed a fine of
$4,000 on John II. Parks, who was re-
Gently convicted Of violating the Sher-
man anti trust law
Parks originated the voting plan
under which the Fibre and Manila AS
ISOLATION. the Cord trust, operated and
was found guilty of conspiracy in re-
straint of trade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10
HILL WILL RECEIVE
QUICK SENTENCE

TAUNTON, Mass, Nov. 10.-''Dr.' -
Frank L. Hill, the herb DOCTOR" who
yesterday confessed that he dismem-
bered the body of Amelie ST. Jean, of
Woonsocket, and scattered it about in
the marshes near Tiverton, will be sen
fenced Thursday on his plea of guilty
10 the charge Of manslaughter-
A further autopsy viii be made on the
head OF the dead girl, which was found
last night after Hill confessed, but il is
hardly probably it viii reveal evidence
chat the girl was murdered, and Hill s
plea of guilty to manSlaughter will
probably be accepted.
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Confession FALSE.

LONDON, Nov i0.-Edward william
Bedford. the Canadian who was arrested
here last month charged on his own
confession with the murder of Ethel
I<inrade at Hamilton, Ontario, has now
admitted that there was no truth in his
confession. He was again Temanded,
however In order 10 allow the police 20
make further inquiries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10
OPEN BIDS FOR METERS.

Bids for 1000 water meters will be
opened at the District building Novem-
Der % at noon. The meters viii be in
stalled In the high lever district. in
Guiding Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park,
and Washington Heights.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished BY z. F. Hutton &
Co. members New York stock Exchange.
Thomas - Hume and z. 2. Csverly. Joint
managers. 1901 F street northwest;
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Wall Street Restricted It's Usual Speculative High Money
Wholesale Produce Prices



Cheese-New York fats. large. per d. 15Asc.
small, per b., 1Sc.
Eggs-Nearbys, per doz-, Sic
Butter-Creamery fancy, S2lzaSSc; renovated
2Sa283zc
Poultry.
Live Poultry-Chickens. large. Pc lb, i5c;
Drollers, per 10, 16c; hens, 12al3c; roosters'
&c; young ducks, large, per H., 1sc; s7'aif.
per H. lie; geese, per ID, salOc; turkeys
toms, per H., Ice; hens. per ID, 16c.
Vegetables.
NegetabIes-POtatoes, per Dbl. sl-50ae %
sweet potatoes Sl.Z5a1. 50s CuCumbers per bss-
kct- Sl-25a2- co. cabbage, per head, 4a5c; squash.
per crate, 25a50c; string beans, per Dbl S2-6Oa
Sou lettuce, per bbl-s $780, beets, per do5s
punches, 25a5Oci radishes. per loo, NW'
onions. per on. soc; tomatoes per box, Goa
$i-O0; green peppers, per bbL, 50caS1- 90; lima
beans per at. 20a25C: spinach. per Dbl, 50a
95c' pumpkins, per Dbl, 75casi.0oi tiirnlps,
per box, 25c; celeTy. per dOz. stalks, S5a40c;
kale, per Dbl, 35s50c: Brussels sprouts. per
Live Stock
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PRICES TODAY ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by ". B. Hibbs &
Co, bankers and brokers, Hibbs Building.
members New York stock Exchange, Wash
ington stock Exchange, and Chicago Board
RAIF RnAnC
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VALUES GENERALLY LITTLE LOWER,
WITH. ONLY SLIGHT TRADING
IN ANYTHING.

NEW YORK, Nov. 10.-2 D. M
Prices show little or no change. The
volume OF business is Just as restricted
and the fluctuations in the last two
hours have actually been OF no i'm
poTtance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10
The Gossip

once more we have "a denial OF the
report that Steel would be listed IN
Paris Gossip is favorable for con-
tinued active strength in the industrials
on the strength of probable increases in
the dividend distributions. This is
rumor based on great activity In the
iron and steel as well as in the equip
nent business. Some fear was ex-
pressed anent a possible increase in the
Bank Of England rate OF discount to-
morrow Dividend meetings on the
Hartman leaders are expected tomor-
row, and the optimistic are inclined 70
look for an increase in Southern Pa
cific dividend, the theory being more
or less forced. Affirmative action would
one financial agency expresses the be
lief that the worst of the stringency in
European finances is over. and with 10
the probability Of any increase in the
Bank of England rate.
Prices are generally about where they
we're at noon Trading in the indus
trials is greatly neglected, this being
more marked in the face Of the recent
great activity. Copper and Smelling
both hold we'll Steel common is also
! remarkably steady, but the preferred
is off 70 126 net loss Of = point.
; Equipments compare lively steady.
Ia the rails Reading is off S to 16l.
Union Pacific doesn't change much,
holding around the close of Tuesday,
200is Southern Pacific and St Paul are
3 easier Denver has recovered q Of
its ~ loss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10

W. b. Hibbs & Cot is thoroughly
understood among influential leaders in
Congress that the ways are creased for
the passage of a ship subsidy bill. at
the coming session of Congress. The
preliminary work was done at the last
session, a nd a c-Iiet canvass of both
houses Indicated prospective success.
President Taft will not only recommend
such a bill, but will urge It and work
for it, his visit to the Pacific coast
where he saw American vessels at a
disadvantage with the japanese, owing
to Japans subsidy, gave hin, a vivid
object lesson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10
GOSSIP FROM WALL STREET

The total gold shipment going by to-
days steamer for Brazil is 81 $50 OOo.
Hartman & Conc change in condi-
tiOns. It's all money. and probable
bad bank statement coming. Possibly
also rumOrs Of another rise in England
bank rate may be agitated today. We
are doing nothing here. and advise all
our customers to sit still.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10
Abnormally Slow.

During the early hours OF the after
noon the market was abnoTmaIy slow.
Price changes were within the narrow
est OF ranges and at times the ticker
was silent for seconds at time. The
narrowness of The movement was
against either an advance or a decline.
No one seemed inclined to dc anything
and the repetition of the advice to sit
still" vas general and at the same
time it seemed unnecessary
II may be that the last hour Will prove
TO be the sensational one OF a market
that has been devoid of the usual
Wall Street symptoms of aggressive
action one way or the ether. Should this
be the case the chances would favor
, position to sell than 70 buy
Aside from the money situation, the
Street finds the action of the market for
cotton disappointing The declining
tendency has been checked and another
big advance was recorded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10

NEsW 1Otkht nov AU,-ine immediate
opening was more or less nervous and
uncertain with some slight gains and
an equal number of setbacks, but with
out any radical movement in either di-
rection. It was traders market pure
and simple. Investors and outside spec
hators were waiting and watching,
money closed at 3 per cent, and bad
bank statement is confidently expected.
All in ali it is too much for the mar
ket. and the Street is confident that
the banking fraternity would check any
upward trend of prices or expansion of
operations, and the two are synOny-
nous. for any rapid rise or material
advance in values would stimulate ac-
tivity.
Money opened at >, eased to ~ per
cent. This was not encouraging be-
cause il was accompanied by reports
that there would be large calling Of
loans before the day was over and the
fear of liquidation was on the woJld-be
bulls.
After the early weakness there was a
slight recovery and then a general
break that carried prices on the leaders
down 1zelSs. There were exceptions, but
they were not numerous.
Later on there was some profit-taking
on the part of seller, on the short side
yesterday, and this brought better
tone. with prices varying but slightly
from the final figures Of Tuesday. Here
and there were exceptions. With the bet
ter tone came a period Of dullness ex-
tending well into the noon hour, with
slight net losses on Southern Pacific, St.
Paul, Pennsylvania, Reading, and the
Hills. Erie AtchisOn, New York Cen
trail. and minor rails. Strong points de-
veloped in Baltimore and Ohio with
s. gain in Missouri Pacific with = ad-
vance. and in Rock Island and St. Louis
and San Francisco seconds. The espe-
ciaI weakness of the day developed in
Denver and Rio GTande which for some
reason, was of points, from IS TO 46,
with p recovery
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Live Stock.

CaIves-saS1zc; lambs, sac.
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e F. Hutton & Colt is rumored
this morning that more loans will be
called today. Some Of the banks are
rot in good shape. 1t may simply result
In a shifting to the trust companies.
There is an expanding demand for cash
for business purposes. Gossip rom up
town circles last night showed that the
uptown professional element would sell
the market, especially in case Of an
early rally. There viii be concentration
en- steel, Union Pacific, Reading, New
York Central. and St. Paul. according to
our advices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-10

a G. Plant & Co-November meet
ings Of the Union and Southern Pa
cific directors will be held tomorrow
Dividend declarations are due on the
common stocks Of both systems. Con-
siderable interest has been manifest
ed in the Street as to the probable
action of the Southern Pacific board
with regard to the dividend rate. The
impression has been general that the
rate on Southern Pacific stock is TO he
increased from 8 to per cent 1t
may be asserted on good authority
that there Will be no advance in the
rate at the present.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-11-04
START WITH EVENTS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE.
A Great Cloak Sale Friday and Saturday

in Coaks for babies
dclo fo women
in red ,bwng desirable color we
eoygo tt ell mrehi s.
a ought buy it
than you saw thms ldatb befoe.T sale
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-04
NEWARK.

Mr.. Randolph Jones, who is attending
school at Swarthmore, Pa, came home
to spend Thanksgiving with his parents.
Mrs. Charlotte E. Bowen left last
week for Philadelphia where she will
spend some time with Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Tull. The many friends of Mrs.
Bowen were sorry to part with her.
Mrs. Ellen Davis was called last week
to the bedside Of her daughter, Mrs.
Ernest Parsons, who is i'll at her home
in Snow Hill.
Miss Sallie Higgins, Of Snow Hill,
spent Thanksgiving with the family of
Mr.. Gordon Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Smack visited
friends at Bishop Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James S. Trader, of
Cedartown, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Gordon Adkins.
Mrs. Lizzie Peters, of Ironshire.
spent a few days of last week with
relatives here.
Mr.. Samuel Godfrey, one Of our Oldest
citizens. died Monday evening and was
buried Wednesday at Mount Zion. Rev.
Joshua Gray conducted funeral services.
Mrs. John Mumford. who has been
visiting relatives here, returned to New
York Friday accompanied by Mrs. Will
Taylor.
Miss Dora West, of Ironshire, visited
her sister, Mrs. Horace Tull, Sunday.
Messrs. Sidney Powell and Andrew
Townsend, of Philadelphia, spent few
days here last week.
Mrs. Hollingsworth, of Falston.
Hartford County, who has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Hollingsworth, re-
turned home last week.
The Ladies Aid Society will meet
next Tuesday evening at the home Of
Mrs. Charles Mumford.
The bazaar and entertainment which
was held Wednesday evening by the
members of Trinity Church, was well
attended and much enjoyed by all present
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GIRDLETREE.

Mrs. J. J. Restein, of Cape Charles,
Va, spent last week with Mrs. T. /.
Kent.
Mr.. Station Dryden. of Parksley, Va.
spent Sunday with Mr.. 7. |. Kent.
Messrs. D. C. Callahan and L. w.
Robinson made a business trip to Snow
Hill Monday.
Mrs. G.. L. Barnes and Miss Catherine
Rowley have returned home from q
visit to friends in Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore.
We are glad to report Mrs. w. S.
Townsend better after an illness of two
weeks.
Miss Maude Townsend spent Saturday
and Sunday with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. 7. A. Townsend.
Miss Essie johnson spent last week
with her brother, Mr.. Sydney Johnson.
in Philadelphia.
Miss Ana Griffin and Mrs. Marion
White spent Friday in Snow Hill.
DIR. C. H. Bennum and sister, Mrs.
w. T. A. Townsend, attended the
funeral of their little niece, Jane Wal
lace, at Seafords Del. Thursday.
Misses Ella and Susie Pilchard spent
the weeks end with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Washington Pilchard.
Mrs. Arthur Hudson spent several
days last week with her parents at Oak
Hall, Va.
Miss Dora Stump. of Baltimore, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Stump.
Messrs. W. S. Townsend and Paul
Scarborough spent Sunday with friends
near Stockton.
Miss Bertha Beauchamp and two
friends, Miss Wimbrough and Miss
Davis, spent Thanksgiving with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Beau
champ.
Misses Ida Dukes and Lena Bell spent
several days last week with friends on
Chincoteague Island.
Mrs. Chas. Jones has returned to her
home in Cape Charles, Va, after spend
ing some time with her sister-in-law,
Mrs. M. J. Hudson, Sr.
Mrs. George Soper, is somewhat
better after short illness.
Mr.. Edward Timmons and several
friends, of Philadelphia, are spending
this week at his farm near the bay.
Miss Mary Scarborough returned home
Wednesday from a very pleasant visit
to friends in Philadelphia and Whining
ton, Del.
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MELBOURNE

Miss Beatrice Fisher, of Horntown,
spent the weeks end at the home OF
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Fisher.
Mrs. J. w. Gootee and daughter,
Sallie, Of Stockton. spent Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Reid.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. K. Pilchard and
daughter, MISS Viola, of Klej Grange.
were visitors at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. p. Watson recently.
Miss Clara Gootee, of Stockton. visit
ed her cousin, Miss Pearl Reid, Sunday
and Monday.
Mr.. j. C. Dixon, Of Pocomoke City,
spent Sunday at the home of his son.
Mr.. r. w. Dixon.
Miss Florence Reid has returned
home after spending some time in Balti-
more, Dover, Del, and Philadelphia.
We are glad 10 report Miss Lille
Watson convalescent after few days
illness.
Mr.. r. w. Dixon was among the
visitors to Pocomoke City, Saturday.
Mr.. +. j. Reid was a business visitor
to Laurel, Del, one day last week.
Miss Margaret Hall has returned to
her home after a pleasant visit to rela-
tives and friends at New Church and
Williams.
Miss Sulie Merritt, of Greenbackville,
spent Sunday with her friend, Miss
Lille Watson.
Miss Pearl Reid and brother, Master
George, spent one day last week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph r.
Ford. at Pocomoke City.
We sympathize with Messrs. William
P. and Sidney Watson, of this place, in
the death of their brother, Mr.. Edgar
Watson.
A little daughter came to gladden. the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Dixon
Wednesday. We wish the little lady a
long and happy visit.
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