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The Washington times., 1909-05-20
BAD RIOT STARTED
BY SMALLPOX CASE
Frenzied Negroes Are Finally
Quelled by Calling Out
of Reserves

PHILADELPHIA. May PA case Of
smallpox IN the negro quarter. AT FIf-
teenth and Kater streets, this morning
caused a riot. Followers Of the de-
parted negro prophet, oJseph W
Crowdy. attempted to rescue some of
the members OF tkeir sect and police
were rushed to the sOene to prevent
them from getting within the territory
roped of by the health officials
The reserves of sixteen districts were
hurried to the neighborhood and only
by such an overwhelming show OF force
were the frenzied negroes queIleG.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
LINER IS SECURE
IN A FLOE OF ICE
Mongolian, With Five Hun
dred aboard, Held in
St. Johns Harbor.
FORCE ON HULL
MAY RUIN BOAT
Allan Line Officials Plan to Send
Fishermen Aboard to Con-
slider Saving Ship.

ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland, May 20
At noon today. the position of the Allan
liner Moneolian, caught in an ice Zoe,
off this port. was unchanged, although
she is still in grave danger. She IS
fully mile from land and between her
and the shore erctic ice is Jiling up 20
an imraense height. If the weather
holds as it is. however, it is very likely
the big steamer. with her 500 passen-
gers, will be able to extricate herself
from the inclosing ice, and make her
way well oct to sea, continuing on TO
Halifax.
It is not known here, however, wheth-
er her hull has been damaged by Tie
pressure OF ice on her sides, but as the
vessel displays 40 distress signal, it is
believed that she is intact, and is not
shipping any water.
No Chance of Aid.
There is absolutely no chance of send-
ing her help from this harbor. Between
the entrance to the bay and the big
ocean liner. stretches the giant waste
of ice through which no craft eau
make a way. and across which it would
be impossible for a man to make his
way Therefore. the only hope is that
the Mongolian may be able to make her
own way out of the ice anG on to the
sea
Between the harbor entrance and the
shore che Halifax steamer Prospero is
wedged The agents of the Allan Inc
tried TO send her to the Iongolian, but
she hardly cleared the mouth Of the
harbor when she, too. became fast. II
is believed the Prospero VIII be crushed
as the ice is grinding about her hull
with much force. The ice in this vicinity
is the worst in years, and the Mongolian
is the third vessel to have trouble
with il.
Currents Are Freakish.
The currents here are very freakish.
however. and IL big liner may be car
ried cut of the - heIa in the course OF
the day or be carried nearer to Land.
In anticipation that the latter may
happen, the agents are making preoar-
ations TO send fishermen aboard, II pas
sible, and confer with Captain Williams
as TO the best methods to be used in
saving the ship and OF landing the
passengers should he consider that
necessary.
The Monsolian carries a big general
cargo and 500 passengers, besides a full
crew She is en- route from Glasgow
and Liverpool TO St Johns, Halifax,
and Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
STRIKERS IN CLASH
WITH PARIS TROOPS
Several Are Injured in Riots
in Front of Auditorium
Today.

PARIS, May 20.-A serious clash be-
tween the police and a group of strikers
took place this afternoon in front of the
st. Paul Auditorium, in which a number
on both sides were injured.
The strikers-what few remain of
them-had been holding a meeting in the
Auditorium, and the encounter took
place Immediately after the adjourn
ment Of the meeting.
Police patrols throughout the city
have been doubled, as a result of the
fight.
The strike leaders have issued call
for a big labor meeting tonight, al
which an effort will be made to prevent
a resumption of work on Friday.
The indications are that the meeting
will be as much of fizzle as other re-
cent meetings OF the strikers. II il is.
the strike may be declared off officially
Despite the decision of the congress
OF Seamen's unions TO join in the
strike, there has been no response as
yet TO the appeal sent to the various
ports for the seamen to strike, and II
is not believed that they will go out.
The same is true of the copper mold
ers. cabinetmakers, electricians, provi-
sion trades biscuit Taakers. BARRIERS. and
several other TRACES, which are ''of-
fiicislly'' Oh strike, but 'unofficially'
steadily sticking to their jobs.
The pay envelope, in fact, appears to
be the big consideration in the present
trouble. The workmen are IN sympathy
with the purpose of the strike but they
do not care TO forego their wages at
this time to further the cause of the
postmen and felegraphers
There was but one delivery of mail
today. Every postrlan was accom-
panied by a soldier, as result OF yes
terday's assault upon several postmen.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
PRICE WILL REMAIN
HIGH, SAYS PATTEN
Will Prevail No Matter What Hap
pens 20 Bull Deal, He
Tells Flour Men.

CHICAGO, Nay 20.-High wheat
for another year.
This was the prediction made by
James A. Patten, 10 the -four men, in
an address on the present grain sit
uation. Patten said high prices would
prevail no matter what happened to
his present bull deal
''I call your attention to the state
ment OF James J. Hill, that consurlp-
tion is 'apidly overtaking production" ;"
he said. Further, than that, the
farmers in a large part of the coun-
try have found they can make more
money by raising other cereals and
have abandoned wheat as unprofita-
BILE"
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
MT. ETNA AHAKES
AND PEOPLE FLEE
Ancient Volcano Shows
Signs of Eruption and
Fills Air With Ashes.

CATANIA. May 20.-People living in
the vicinity of Mt. Etna are fleeing to-
day in anticipation Of a violent erup-
ton. The air for miles around the vol
cano is filled with hot ashes and it is
feared that the lava will soon begin to
flow.
Several sharp earthquakes have been
felt in the neighborhoOd. Scientists who
are visiting the scene say that the pres
ent disturbance is far more threatening
than any Of those noted in the last few
months Ever since the disastrous
shocks of five months ago. Mt Etna
has shown signs of eruption
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
PROCLAIMS A. VAIL
TELEGRAPH INVENTOR
Will of Son Says Father, Not
Morse, First Sent
Messages.
Messages.

That his father, Alfred Vail. and not
Morse. was the inventor of the te'e-
graph is the assertion made by stephen
Vail in his viii, dated June /, 1897, aad
hled foT probate.
The claim is made relative to the he
quest Of scrap Books containing clip
pings in reference TO his fathers right
to the invention of the telegraph. The
hooks are left TO the library of Con-
gers.
Mr.. Vail also directs that upon the
marker to be erected over his grave III
Oak Hill Cemetery the following epitaph
appears: The eldest son OF Alfred Vail
Qaventor Of the Electric Eelegraph) and
Jennie Z. Vail, 1S40-I9-''
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
Shadowed Burns.
VON BUELOW WINS.

WIESBADEN, May 2O.-Prince Won
Buelow, who came here for the purpose
of submitting a report on the financial
situation to the Kaiser. has gone to
Berlin. It is aUthoritatively stated that
the Kaiser has agreed TO the chanceI-
lor's financial policy. The likelihood Of
a crisis in the near future. therefore,
is diminished.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
LEAP FROM BRIDGE
SURVIVED BY DIVER
Brooklyn Man Jumps From Williamsburg Bridge Into
the East River. Height of IS Feet But
Escapes Without Serious Injury

The current carried his body down
stream, where it was picked up by the
tug that had been waiting. The two
men who accompanied him were ar
rested.
House, who is carpenter, soon got
all right and explained that he made
the jump from the bridge on a. wager
of $1,000. He was badly bruised about
the body as the result of striking the
water, and complained of pain. but it is
not believed he received an- severe in
ternal injuries.
He expects to take a job at Coney
Island as a result of his feat.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20

NEW YORK, May 2O.-A man who
was declared to be Albert B. House, of
Brooklyn, jumped from the Williams
burg bridge into the East river, a dis
tance of 135 feet, early today. He was
picked UP by a passing tug and taken
home.
House, who is known as Mysterious
Albert. the High Diver" accompanied
by two other men, drove to the center
of the bridge in an automobile. He
had on swimming trunks. and without
hesitation went to the rail and jumped
before police on duty could reach hira.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
EXPLOSION WRECKS
APARTMENT HOUSE

CHICAGO, May 2e-The Toledo apart
ment house on the extreme South Side,
was partially wrecked by an explosion
Of Illuminating gas at u:45 a. m. today,
and several persons are known to have
been injured
Some may have lost their lives.
Fire followed the explosion, and
number OF persons were reported caught
in the upper storie@-
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
MANY ARE INJURED
IN NEW HAVEN FIRE

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nay 20.-Five
fremen are in the hospital here today
suffering from slight injuries sustained
in a FIRE last night, which gutted the
basement of the building occupied by j.
a -Notkins drug store, the Modern
Clothing Company, and the Bijou The
ater
smoke.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
LAUNCH GROUNDS.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. J., May 20.-Re-
ports were received here Of the wreck
ing OF the launch Flicker. Captain Bar
tolett on Cold Spring bar. The crew
was rescued after a severe struggle by
the life-saving crew Of the Cold Spring
station, where the men were landed.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
WASHINGTON MAN
DRAWS OUT PLUM
Carl Wiz Appointed to $2,l00 Posi-
ton in New York State


ALBANY. " Y. May 2O.-State Com
missioner OF Education Draper today
announced the appointment of Carl P.
p. Wiz. of Washington, d. 9, as di-
rector's assistant, ia the State library,
at $2,10 a year.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
WHITE FACE INN FIRE
DESTROYS THE HOTEL
Noted Place at Saranac Lake
Burned TO Ground
Today.

SARANAC LAKE, n. Y, AIa5 20.-The
White Face Inn, a noted summer hotel
here. was burned TO the ground today,
causing a loss Of 100000.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
WEATHER REPORT.

The Indications are that the Southern
storm viii move slowly northeastward
and cause general rains IN the middle
Atlantic and south Atlantic States.
Georgia, Alabama, the upper Ohio val
ley, ard the lower Lake region during
tonight and Friday.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
SURPRISE SPRUNG
IN CALHOUN TRIAL
Detective Helms Tells OF
Shadowing Fellow-Sleuth
for Defendant.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 20.-That
while he was connected with the United
Railways secret service bureau, he
shadowed Detective Burns. and bought
from Burns private secretary private
reports and the office code, was the
startling admission made today by
John Helms, in the triai of Patrick Cal
houn, charged with bribery of city of
ficials.
This was brought out only after a
hard battle between counsel Attorney
Heney. who is prosecuting, finally sue
ceeded in getting the testimony into the
record.
we haze called this witness" said
Heney." To show the guilty conscience
Of this defendant Calhoun, after his
Indictment and that - tried to inter
fere with the melting out Of justice by
having those who could know of the
evidence against him shadowed. so that
such evidence, II located, might be
stolen"
Allowed To Pro:eed.
Calhoun's counsel moved 20 strike out
this statement, declaring II improper,
and sufficient grounds to have a mis-
trial ordered, but the court ruled against
the defense and then, Heiros was per-
mitted TO Z - his story
Helms sR re that, while acting as
chief detective for william Abbott, head
counsel for the United Railways, he
shadowed Detective Burns. Heney's
aide. at all tinhss following him every
where he wenr on motor cy eles, auto
mobiles. in wagons, and afoot. He
swore that he was finally ordered 10
enter into negosieions with A. Z. Piatt,
Burns secretary, and engage him to
stea papers, reports, and the secret
code of Burns office. This Helms
swore he did. and that the papers we're
all turned over to the agents Of the
United Railways.
Shadowed Burns.
He swore that he had his first inter
view with Calhoun following the lat
ter's Indictment and that from that
time forward he sladowed Burns
closely.
"Dfd Calhoun direct you to hire the
conveyance in which you followed
Burns" witness was asked.
HE did
And he Ok. d the bills?"
He did.
The calling Of Helms came as COM
plete surprise TO the attorneys for the
defense and they fought hard to dis
credit his story, bu. he stuck cloafly to
II under a sharp cross-examinatIon.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20

FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Unsettled weather and rain tonight
and Friday: continued cool; moderate
and brisk casteriy winds.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
Szo.a5 To Cincinnati and Return

Via Pennsylvania Railroad-Tickets sold
May d, q. Is. good TO return until NAV
81. See ticket agents.-AdVt.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
TEMPERATURES.
Sun TABLE.
TIDE TABLE.

Ioday-High tide. S:2S a. m. 9.0s o. m
10" tide. 20 a. M. 3:iI p. m
IomorrOw-High tide s11 a m e.53 D.
m Low tide, Sis a. m: 5.5s y. n.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20

CONDITION OF THE RIVERS.
IiARPfKs FERRY, ". Va, May %.
Both rivers clear today.
The Washington times., 1909-05-20
What They Cover.

These contracts cover the followi1r
objects and amounts. namely. For ooy1
structio1 G sea coast batteries in the
Philippine Islands, $4,000; two arst-
class battleships. one collier. six tor
pedo boa destrOyerS. and four subna-
rine torredO boats. including estimates
cost Of armament. s24, ,Ss5, ,Oe0; aid for
improvement Of certain rivers ana bar-
Dors, S655,e15, making in all Sa6 GSo So
A comps<fSon OF these Contract la
nlii[lesa y ~ those OF the first session
OF the 18th SOne1ess, amounting
70 50. 40. shows a reduction Of So
$3.50 OF she appropriations
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-24
Muslin Under wear

women's Muslin Gowns: v-thaped
neck. embroidered yoke. 1Qo
full kliea. cut to-...... W
Corset Covers Of good mus. O.
lin, lAce edge. cut to- -. W
Long White Muslin Skirts tucked
ruifle. edged with vide on
broidery. good width; 10n
cut To ..s..........s... & w
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-24
Knit Underwear and Hosiery

womena white Cotton Sleeve
leas Vests. regular siles. ~
cut 10 .4.......s.........kt
Chlldren's and Misses White q.
Ribbed underyessa. cut to. JC
women's Fast Black Cotton (.
Hose. cut TO ............JC
Chlldren'a Black Cotton Ribbed
Stockings. all sizes. A.
cut 70 .+.sssss........ss Tt
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Sales on the Consolidated Exchange approxinated
10000 shares, distributed among fftyeight differ
ent issues Trading interest throughout the day
focused upon United States Steel common The
transactions in that stock alone came close 70
5000 shares. II early touched A high hgure of
9414. compared with a Stock Exchange high price
of e41s, and the forenoon smash, which broke
il 10 90l2 the other board. II did not 90 below
81 on the Consolidated This reflected the cover
ing Of a considerable short interest. On the
newed weakness of the late afternoon prices the
two exchanges came closer together. The closing
sale at 90I compared with final price the
Stock Exchange of 901s Union Pacific. which came
next in volume. sold as high 20ss against 206l.
and did not 60 under 2o53s against 2o51s Readings
high was 1915 compared with 16914. but its low
1850 against 1852 Features among the low
priced issues were Erie and Central Leather. with
the trading in these two issues lively times In
creased attention was paid 10 New York Central.
PENNSYLVANIA and Atchison Detailed operations
follow:
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
HOLLANDS LETTER
appears Daily and Exclusively
in New York in
The Wall Street journal
OUTSIDE SECURITIES

After a generally steady opening The market sos
outside securities developed a reactonary tendency
in sympathy with the stock market The COPPER
stocks we're the principal feature far as activity
was shown. although the silver issues showed fair
animation. Greene-Cananea after 4 strong opening
receded a Elv Central and Uniou Mines vera
actively dealt in az small fluctuations Yukon
Gold and GoIdheld Consolidated were shade
lower Sears-RoebUck ruled strong Chicago Sub
way on more liberal offerings fell s. American
Writing Paper shares We're quiet but STEADY
There was slightly more animation in bonds vit1
prices holding firm New York Telephone as were
the feature at an Improvement OF a point.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.

London, oct :. r. m.-The market for Ameri-
can securities irregular and generally lower
~ the close Last quotations follow
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06

the Treasury will be able to pull through without
an appeal to the money market. It is interesting
to note that far in the current month there is
an excess Of receipts over expenditures of about
$200000 and that the total deficit all ac
counts for the fiscal year to date is only s30,17s,
628. compared with one of S64,7s6.67S in the same
time year ago.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06

Hoboken. y. J., October 8
quarterly dividend Of Two per ,2b will he Maid
November LIST, 1909. 10 holders Common stock Of
United Dry Goods COMPANIES Of 10Th 1909
The transfer books VIII be closed y. N. Monday.
October 18th and reopened at 10 N. Tuesday Noyem-
Der ID 1909 Checks dividend vIIl be mailed
MOSES Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
EXPORTS or MERCHANDISE


Week oct g.. s.5a@7 535074 SIG as7 a5s
since Jsna-y 454 97s 4sl AL 1857 asa i5l s53
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06

FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-CaH money in
goadon. ssIi pcr cent; open market discount rate
for shurt bills. - 9sl cent long bills ~ per cent
rate. ~ PEI cent. Paris cxchanrc ON London %
Fi-inca I2l= ccrt'ul's Berlin exchange on London .
marks 80. pfcn:.- Par gold. rs lOssd
rOREIGN Sd ''-- TIES British consols for
,aoney. 81 l-IG 90 aft; Tor the account Qaiy.
l,-.nc', rcEtcs. - francs 37I4 ccntincs.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06

T aS5 Nj period in 1855
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

The following shows Yesterdays closing quo
tations for government bonds. compared with Mon
days:
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
NEW YORK tnD OTHER GAS SECURITIES

4A1a Interest
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
Financial MeetiR gs.

MERGENTHAI.ER LINOTYPE COMPANY
The annual meeting 81 the stockholders MerRen-
thRler Linotype Company viii be held Office Of
the COMPANY Tribune Building, No Nassau St New
York "wednesday October 20 1909 eleven o'clock
for the election Of Board Directors and
for the transaction n such other may properly
come before the meeting.
FREDK J. wARBURTON
Secretary nd Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
COLLATERAL TRUST NOTES.

Maturing -
FURNISHED by swartwout Appenzellar 80 Pine
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
INACTIVE STOCKS.

The following were the last actual sales and the
closing quotations for stocks in which there were
transactions yesterday on the New York Stock
Exchange
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
INTERNATIONAL SALT COMPANY.
UNITED DRY GOODS C0MPANTES

The Coupons Bonds OF International Salt COMPANY
cue OcToher lst. 1902 wN be paid ofcs Of the
Empire Trust Company, No. y Bradway, New York.
NM. II BARNARD Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
Dc As.ociated Merchnnts Comnanr

Hoboken. y J. October 9Th 1902
regular quarterly dividend and one-quarer per
cent and an additional quarterly dividend
OF one per cent on the First Preferred Stock also
regular quarterly dividend Of and half rr cen
ana an additional quarterly dividend Of one-quarfer Of
one per cent on the Preferred Stock will b. aid
october l5th. 1909, Preferred Stockholders Of This
company Of record Octser 9Th The transfer books
vii te closed at y O'Clock Saturday October 9th
sAa Eeopened al 10 A N saturday. October 10th 1903
MOSES ELY, Secretary
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
DiUidend Notices.
WESTINGHOUSE

-LE-IF1I- md MANI FACTT RING COMpANY
New York. September % 1909
& 2oaTieIiy dividend OF =. per cent and addition
hereto per cent. deferred DIVIDENDS
n9sded since September 30 1907 VIII paid october
10 l 10 holders of record. preferred stock Of
tis company transfer books for the preferred
1e closed October - 1908 O'Clock NJ and opened
October l6 1888. al 10 O'Clock A. NJ
7. ". SIEMON Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1909-10-06
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES.

FURNISHED BY Frederic II. Hatch & Co. Broad
New Ycrk.)
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-10-02
Poor Relations.

''If the people who are perfectly
well able would take care of their poor
relatives" said the curate at Trinity
"the church wouldn't have so much
care on its shoulders. Did you see
that woman who just went out? She
is tarving-actually starving. The
doctor told her that the partial loss Of
her eyesight is due to the lack of
food. Well her husband is wealthy
Englishman, so wealthy that / am 60
ing to see lawyer about writing him
a letter that will bring him to his
senses, l hope. He is a member of a
prominent family that would hate
such exposure as / shall threaten 1t
with unless they take care of this
wife of his. And did you see the poor
wretch who is waiting outside in the
anteroom for me to give him money
for a bite to eat? His brother is a
wealthy broker at No. 81 Wall street"
New York Press.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-10-02
DANGER NOT CLOSE AT HAND
Men Will Run Things Few Years
Yet Is the Prophecy Of the OBJ
servant Drummer.

A group of men were discussing the
possibilities and dangers of woman
suffrage. All but one expressed the
fear that the movement was gaining
such momentum that in compare
lively short time this fair land would
be transformed and man no longer
would be master The exception, a
commercial traveller, with years of
experience in studying human nature,
scoffed at their alarm.
Don't worry" he said. We'll be
safe for a good many years yet. In all
my trips about the country find that
two-thirds of the women travellers,
even those who are self-reliant enough
to gallivant about alone, can't go to
bed even in a sleeping car without
first looking under the berth to see
If there is man there. So long as
that primitive feminine instinct sur
wives our institutions are safe"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-10-02
Where
CheaterS
Are Given
No Mercy
By A. r. H0FFMEYER

States service but had lost his position
acquaintance of wcsner who expert chaer the ourneye
Europe for the express purpose preyng people who were
quest OF such excitement high play poker and bridge onfers
The exgovment employee of exceedingly winning person.
atty Aabe and entertaining he could rattle off capital yarns and
who met him voted him delightful trouble
for him to introduce his friend wealthy cattle baron
and it did not take the precious pair racas long get
The bogus cattle baron did the actual cheang the other did the
ropng But their greed make big haul and
robbng young blood from Chicago $4,000 them
with the result that shortly after the complaint lodged they
occupying prison cells.
In this country it matter get of jail if
has cash. but different in Europe Nobody
behalf of the hape and though they offered all
authorities would not accord them liberty They stayed prison
before they liberated and warned if back
Naples they would be taught what real punishment Broken in
health and spirits the former employee Of the government (who
fine southern family got back to his old home eventually only
his from whence he stirred till the
cemetery.