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Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
MUSKRAT AS A "DELICACY"
Scheme to Protect the ''Varmint' For
 Table Use.

Scheme to Protect inc "Varmint" For
 Table Use.
 If the petition that is being circulated along Chester pike near Sharon Hill, Pa., is acted upon favorably by the legisla- ture, to which body it will be presented by Frank s. Morris when a sufficient number of names are affixed, there will be "closed'' season for shooting and trapping muskrats, which at present are not protected by law.
 In the petition it is requested that the open season be from Nov. to March 15, inclusive. At present the flesh of the muskrat is considered "delicacy," com parable to possume which, together with the craze for coat Innings of muskrat skin, it is said, will mean that the rodent will be exterminated unless some means are taken to protect it.-Winsted Citizen.
 It might be well to state in connec- tion with this article, that if the musk rat ever becomes one of the dslicacies of the people in the vicinity of Canaan, business will not be very profitable for the meat markets, as the animals are be- ing caught fast this season by trappers
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
GOV. WEEKS MADE APPOINTMENT
Selected Edgar J. DoolittIe, of Meriden,
 to Succeed Commissioner FyIer.

Selected Edgar J. Doolittle, of Meriden,
 to Succeed Commissioner FYIer.
 After giving the matter careful con- sIderation for over a week, Governor Weeks made the appointment of Edgar J. ECCiittle, of Meriden, to fill the va cancy of railroad commissioner left by the death of Orsamus R. Fyler.
 This appointment was met with gen. eral satisfaction by all and it is doubtful if a better selection ooald have been made. He is one of the leading citizens of Meriden, which is one of the most en- terprising and industrious cities of the state, and the residents of the city re- ceived the announcement with much pride. Meriden has made much pro- gress of late years, and the fact that both director on the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford railroad, and rail road commissioner have been recently chosen from that city, will tend to over power the citizens with pride The fact that these two officials are now both connected with railroad matters may possibly make things more promis ing in regard to having the many grade crossings ill Meriden abolished.
 MT. Doolittle, who is an up-to-date manufacturer, an active business man, a highly cultured and popular gentleman, has been well spoken of in many Con- necticut papers. They even state that besides being Q very fit man to succeed o. R. Fyler. he is capable of taking a bigger position, as the duties of the rail road commissioners are practically all clerical. AS has been said, whatever the position calls for, MT. Doolittle will fittingly. respond.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
There Were Others

There has been criticism in certain in- fuential quarters of the effort and ex- pense undertaken by the government to find out the truth about the yacht Nsur- mahal and to rescue her if she had pro- ven to be in distress. The sole burden of their cry has been that the multi mil lionalre owner of the craft was not worth trying to save.
 Waving discussion of that rather savage doctrine, we may still observe that the Tro5estors forget that there were 45 other human EeingS on the Nourmahal besides John Jacob Astor.- Boston Pc t.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
MiIlerton Poultry Show

The Millerton Poultry Show is on at Millerton next week. From Tuesday to Friday Benedict Hall will be filled with all kinds of birds from bantams and pigeons to mammoth turkeys, geese. etc. Two electric hens will turn out chicks while you wait. One of the most valu- able features of the show is the daily lecture by w. H. Card, the poultry ex- pert and chalk talk artist, who will give 20.minute talks every evening. With colored crayon and a blackboard he shows the popular breeds in their true colors and discourses upon their charact- eristics of color and form. This feature Will be d valuable one to all bgcl,icrs.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
ARMOUR COMPANY BUYS NEW SITE

Gives Heavy Mortage For the Pur-
 pose of Securing Bond Issue,
 Attorneys employed by the Armour Packing Company have filed with the Hennepin county registrar of deeds a deed which tranfers the title of several acres of land in Brighton, north of St. Paul and Minneapolis, from George D. Robbins Etal to the Armour Company. A mortgage for $5O,OOO, 900 has also been filed by the Company's attorneys and an issue of 411a bonds was secured.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
reoort 8O.OOo are Starving

No ieso than 8O,OO0 persons were re- ported to have been starving in Armenia Saturday, according to advices received by Emily c. Wheeler, secretary of the National Armenia and India Relief As sociation for industrial orphan homes, which has it's headquarters in Worcester
 The secretary stated that, in addition to this number, there were 5000 orphans who needed aid, and that unless relief was sent speedily from America, a large number of Armenians will perish.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
Disinterested Affection .

I'm afraid. Edward. you're marrying me only because I've inherited from my uncle 100000 crowns"
 "Why, Blanche. how can you think that of me? Your uncle is nothing s0o me. would marry you no matter froEAs whom you inherited the money. ."-DoE- Floh.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09

On the roof of a brewery at Maid stone is one of the most remarkable vanes in England. It represents an old brown jug and glass. The jug, which is made of copper, stands. three feet six inches in height and is three feet in diameter and capable of holding 1O8 gallons.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
HARTMAN LEFT $149,OOO,0O0

Appraisal of the Estate Made in
 Orange County.
 The final appraisal of the estate of the late Edward H. Hartman as completed in Orange county puts it at $149, ,OOO, ,OOO The estate is made up of railroad stocks and bonds, principally Union Pacific, and real estate.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
a DouhIe Hold

Miss Moonlite-Er-let me hold the reins, please. MT. Bashphul-WIat will do then? Miss Moonlite-YOu might hold the holder of the reins. Bos- -- ton Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
CORPORATION TAXES
Connecticut Will Derive Large Amount
 From Them This Year.

From hem ms year.
 A statement of the taxation of public service corpora tions for the year of 1909 has been made, for the state of Connect cut. The statements were issued by the corporations. as provided by the statutes, and as determined by the board of equalization. The largest tax paid by any one company is, $1, ,452, ,265. 12 and that is by the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford railroads, including street railways merged herewith. The corporation that pays the smallest is the Stamford District Messenger and Tele- phone Company, which is taxed but for $40, a sum much smaller than that of the New Haven road. The following is summary of the taxes paid by the different kinds of corporations:
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
After Dinner Stories

Mrs. Florence Kelley, the new vice president of the National Suffrage As sociation, said in recent suffrage na- dress in New York:
 "Too many men take the pessimistiez view of women suffrage that a young cynic at a bridge party took of marriage. '' Are you lucky at cards 2 a lady asked him.
 "'Oh, very lucky he replied T always win
 "'How about love?' she went oua archly.
 "'Just about as lucky he replica I always lose.
 The tailor whose philosophy is recorded ? in Tit. Bits gave voice to a conclusion compounded equally of humor and wis dom.
 MT. P, how is it you have not caIlsd9 on me for your account"
 "Oh, never ask n gentleman for money"
 "Indeedl How, then, do you get one if he doesn't pay?',
 "Why, after certain time elapses F conclude he is no gentleman, and I ask. him. '-New Haven Palladium.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09

Summary. Baskets from floor, Scott 4, Stanton 3, McGuire 3, McCabe 9, Wigglesworth, P. Kane 2, F. Kane 3, Veasey. On fouls. C.. Kane and Scott; fouls called, Mcclure and Hines. Re- fierce, Dempsey. Time, 20 minute halves and score 23 to II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
SHARP ADVANCE
 IN OTTON MARKET
Opening Is Steady and Higher
 Than Expected
BEARS LOSE THEIR GRIP
Under the Impetus of Broader De- mand Prices Move Rapidly Upward About 25 Points and Close
 Almost at the Top.

New York, April 2O.-The cotton mar ket showed renewed strength during to- days trading and prices made new high records In all positions. with the old crop months selling above 1O1ac The close
 was steady at an advance of 15 to 21 points.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of point to a decline of l point,
 better cables than expected being offset
 by reports of showers In the southwest and during the first few minutes sold about 1 to points net lower under con
 tnued liquidation and pressure from local
 bears, but there was no such selling on account of the big long interests as was
 expected during the previous day The
 precipitation reported in the southwest
 was generally light.
 And while there were some reports of
 heavier spot onerings the markets soon developed great strength on broadening
 outside demand. rebuying by interests
 who had recently taken profits on the
 long side and covering by recent sellers. Before the advance was checked July contracts sold at 10.55c and October at 10 .36c, or about g to 25 points net higher.
 There was tremendous realizing late in the day under which prices slipped off
 several points from the best, but the mar
 ket received good support with large buy ing orders entering the market on every point down.
 Southern spot markets as officially re- ported early were generally unchanged. During the morning there were rumors that small sales were being made of near months against cotton to be brought here from the south for delivery but leading spot interests were among the best buy- CTS and 1t Is claimed that there Is still considerable spot shortage for May shipments from the south
 Receipts at the ports today 2s,375 bales, against 20915 last week and 11.729 last year. For the week 125000, against 11S,960 last week, and B 757 last year. Today s receipts at New Orleans, B7s0 bales. against 5743 last year and at Houston, 5111 bales, against 2oJ5 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston, Steady; middlng, 10 7-16c i; net receipts, 10,512; gross receipts, 10,512; sales, 200; stock, 1o7,4 exports to Great Britain, 7626; exports to the continent, 1,974; coastwise. 1107.
 New Oreans: Quiet; middling, 10 5-1ec; net receipts, 579o; gross receipts, 579s; sales. 40O0; stock, 197,406.
 Mobile: Firm middling, 10lsc; net re- ceipts, 419; gross receipts, 4l9; sales, 225; stock, 39, ,705; coastwise, Il.
 Savannah: Quiet; middling, 10 1-16c; net receipts. 5721; gross receipts, 5721; sales, 475; stock 7S,273; coastwlse, 1644.
 Charleston: Firm; middling, 10c; net receipts 291 gross receipts, 291; stock, 14,S69; ooastwise, 543
 Wilmington: Quiet; middlng. 10c; net receipts, 2927; gross receipts, 2927; stock, 19,476.
 Norfolk: Steady; middling, 1oAc; net receipts 25S2; gross receipts, 25s2; sales, 495; stock, 27,36s: coastwise, 1417.
 Baltimore: Nominal; middling, 101sc; stock, 7444.
 New York: Quiet; middling. 1O.s5c; net receipts al: gross receipts, 3437; stock, 119.940; exports to Japan, S4s.
 Boston: Quiet; middling, 10S5c
 Philadelphia: Steady; middling. Il .10c; net receipts, 25; gross receipts, 1225; stock, 8426.
 Georgetown: Net receipts, 67; gross re- ceipts. 67; coastwise, e.
 Total today, at all ports. net: 2S,375; exports to Great Britain, 1928; to the con- tinent. 1.s74; to Japan. S4s; stock, 6o2,44S.
 Consolidated, at all ports, net: 75,275 exports to Great Britain,s 23.43o; to the continent 33576: to Japan, 3S41.
 Total since September 1, at all ports, net: S,s61,765; exports to Great Britain, S,O99, STA; exports to France, 4lS,269; ex- ports to the continent, 3,035, ,52S: exports to Japan, 177,22i; exports to Mexico, H. ,203.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
Hubbard Bros. < Co.'s Letter.

New York, Ap,1 -tSpecal)-From the unexpected strength in Liverpool this morning and from the character of the buying in that market, the trade inferred that the heavy liquidation here yester- day was in the nature of reversal of a large arbitrage transaction in which the sellers here expected to be large buyers abroad today.
 At the opening the market was quiet and heavy until the strength of Liverpool absorbed large portion of the liquida- tlon of yesterday. Then continued poor crop accounts from Texas brought live ly demand from Wall street sources, in which the south finally joined. With a slight recession the close was steady at a new high level
 Todays poor crop accounts have given rise to many suggestions that with good trade next season a crop of lS,ooO,- GOO would be required to meet the demand for consumption.
 Liverpool should be points higher to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
READING LEADS
 IN STOCK MARKET Other Stocks Are Aided In the
 Upward Movement MANY STOCKS. INACTIVE While Demand Is Not Strong In the General List Selling Is Not Ready,
 and Prices Are Almost at
 a Standstill.
MANY STOCKS. INACTIVE

New York, April 20.-The strength of Reading was the principal sustaining in- fluence in today's stock market. Without that prices apparently would have sagged, as sales to take profits were the order of the day in the majority of this list. This has come to be such a usual thing on Tuesdays that the trading element have adopted it as precedent and work on the short side of the market with Tuesdays arrival. The portion of logic in this position lies in the fact that buy ing ordeus from outside sources are like ly to be largest on Monday, as result of weekend reviews of rising stock market These are taken advantage of by dealers to feed out professional talk ing sales With their lines reduced and with the outside demand satisfied there is a party in the speculation willing to see lower prices by the time Tuesday ar rives.
 The special strength of Reading was the outgrowth partly of the persistent rise in the price of Central Railroad of New Jersey, which Reading Is large holder of. This strength was trans ferred today to Baltimore and Ohio, ow- ing to the fact that that company shares with the Lake Shore the control of Read ing itself As to the direct cause of the original strength of Central Railroad of New Jersey, no news was forthcoming The continued advance in Delaware Iackaw wanna and Western and the seem ing embarrassment of its directors to find a plan for suitable distribution of the company's surplus, had a stimulating effect on all the coalers.
 One report that has arisen in connec- tion with this movement is that the plan for meeting the possible confirmation of the commodities clause of the Hepburn law will provide for some distribution on assets among stockholders in the anthra- cite companies. The sympathetic nature of the strength of this group and Of a miscellaneous collection of specialties was not convincing and the general list did not at any time respond.
 While the demand in the general list failed to respond, there was hesitation about selling. The consequence was a considerable reduction in the volume of the markets activity. outside the coal CTS and a narrow price movement. The selling became more conspicuous late in the day The highly descriptive nature of the ordinary Reading movement and the doubtful character of some of the specialties brought forward into promi- hence caused their influence to wane. Part of the depression on the market was due to an apprehension that a crisis might be approaching in the wheat spec ulation Growing disapproval of the speculation movement in wheat Is heard in the financial district. but sudden col lapse in wheat would not be without power of disturbance in other markets.
 News of weather conditions and of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21

growing crop was more favorable asaln today and this served to sustain stocks to some extent. Chicago reported some improvement in the demand for money for mercantile uses and this was ac- cepted as promising incident. More gold was engaged for export to South America and there was an option on the part of the engagement tor export to France. A slight advance in sterling ex- change rates here and similar fan m Paris would precipitate an outgo or solo to France.
 The money market Is notably affected by the bank surplus, which Is at a stage where any notable depletion Of the re- serve for any sudden demand on credit might be expected to stiffen money rates. Securities markets everywhere seemed to regard the march of events in Turkey with continued tranquility. Notices by the bankers of an advance fin the offered price of Michigan Central debenture per cent bonds was regarded as evidence of the sustained investment demand for securities.
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales, par value, $5,4s40Oo.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
Dry Goods.

New York, April 2O.-The general dry goods market was somewhat more quiet on account of the stormy weather. Job bers from the west and south are coming to the market more freely to look over the cotton goods situation. Cotton yarns are considerably higher, and are selling moderately. Cotton goods rule steady at higher prices, with moderate business passing in primary houses. The miscel laneous export trade Is fair. but the east ern markets are more quiet A goodly number of duplicates on mems wear for fall are being received and prices are irmer ranging from cents to 15 cents yard advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
Metal Market.

New York, April '2o.-The London tin market was higher today with spot quoted at e1s4 5s and futures at s1S5 Is Cd. To- cally the market was firm and higher also with spot quoted at s2s .5o@2s.7 75. Copper was unchanged in the London market with spot quoted at f57 bs and futures at e5s. The local market was dull and un- changed with lake quote at $12 .S71t913t electrolytic s12. .5o112. 621s. and casting at $12. .371z@12 50.
 Lead was unchanged at s13 Ss sd in London. The local market was firm at s4. 2O64 25. ~.
 spelter was unchanged at s21 i2s Cd in London. The local market remained firm at s5. .021195 071s.
 Iron was unchanged in the English mar ket with Cleveland warrants quoted at As 9d somewhat steadier tone Is re- ported in the local iron market with NO. foundry northern quoted at s16. 76Q16 50; No. 2. s15. .500516. .25; No. southern and No southern soft. s15 50q16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans. April 20.-Spot cotton closed quiet and firm mddling 10 5-16c; sales on spot, 2100 bales; to arrive, 1900 bales.
 Futures opened steady unchanged to 1 up on rath CT favorable cables. First prices were the lowest of the season which was moderate in volume and the ring was quiet all day. Notwith- standing this. great strength was dis played and prlces gradually rose, point by point, to rev high levels for the season. Leading bulls frowned on the advance but outsiders steadily bought until they had forced prices up 22 to 29 points from the lowest of the day July rose 29 points to 10.71. Toward the closing a slight reaction set in be- cause of profit taking induced by re- ports of rain in Texas. On the closing the tone was steady and prices st,od at a net advance of 15 to 22 points.
 New Orleans Cotton Futures,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21

low mlddling, 5.sOd: good ordinary, sold; ordinary 4.6Od. The sales of the day were 10000 bales of which 100 were for speculation and export and included 9200 Americans. Receipts 5000 bales in cluding 6300 Americans. Futures opened steady and closed steady. April, 5.40d: AprilMay. 5.40d May-June, b.4od' June-July 5.431ad; July-August, 546Ad; August-Septembe 5.49d Sep tember- October. 5.40d; October -Noven- ber 5.38d; Novemb er- December 5.S6 Iad December January, 5.S6d; January ruary, 5.35h Ed; February March, 5.36d; March April, 5.361 Ed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
Flour. Meat and Breadstuff.

Corrected daily by Tennessee Mill co:) Flour-Fancy patents, $7.75; Nellie King, ST; second patents, s650 MeallSatinette. S4c bushel; s6-1b Corn-Kiln dried, No. mixed, ssc Oats-No. mixed. 65c; No. 3. 6eo; white clip, roc; Texas. 75c.
 Cotton Seed Meal-Feed, $27; prime, Corn Chops-sO pounds, s1.sO. Shorts-Ton, s32.
 Hulls-S0-lbs, c. B., $9; 100 lbs, c. s., Hay-Choice Timothy. s2O; No. 1 Timothy, $19; Johnson grass, S14; clover mixed, SIS; choice green alfalfa, SPA.
 Fruit and Produce.
 (Corrected daily by Douglass Bros.) Apples-Baldwin. per bbl ST; Ben Davis, bu. box, $2.75; fancy Winesap, per bbl, ST. fornia navel, $S.25.
 Grapefuirt-Florida, per crate, s325 Tangerines-Double stamp, per box. s4Q 450.
 Limes-Per hundred, $1.25. Cranberries-Cape Cod. per box, s3.75; per bbl, $15.
 Potatoes-Irish, per bu. s1.1o; sweet, per bu. S5c.
 Danish Cabbage-Per lb, 3c. s275.
 Onions-Red Globe. per h. 2hc. Celery-California, per crate, $5.50Q C; per dozen, soc.
 Rutaba gas-Per lb, 1kc.
 Eggs-Fresh country, per dozen, 19c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
Tariff Bill Discussed,

Washington, April 29.-Administra tive features of the Senate tariff bill were taken up today at session of the com mittee on finance. The proposed court to hear appeals from boards of customs ap- praisers was explained by Senator Aid rich. The plan was approved by both re- publican and democratic members of the committee, although number of changes in phraseology were suggested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
Bank Examiners to Give Aid.

Washington, April 2o-The comptroller of the currency has announced that when any clearing house association in the Uni ted States requests him in writing to have the national bank examiner for the dis trict in which 1t is located cooperate with the clearing house in the interests of bet ter and more conservative banking, the comptroller will direct the bank examiner to do so. The request must be signed by all the banks composing the clearing house or by properly authorized com mittee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
Crushed By Elevator.

New Orleans. April a0.-Pinned beneath an elevator cable drum on the top floor of the ten-story Perrin building. Sylvester Evans, assistant engineer of the build ing, calmly directed efforts for his ex trication during the two hours which elapsed before his rescue today. It was thought that his life was being crushed out and a priest administered absolutioD while the imprisoned man lay in agony and as the efforts to liberate him pro- ceeded. Evans wounds were not as seri- ous as was at first feared and 1t Is be- lieved he will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-21
Bonds.
Money on Call.

New York, April 20-Money on call easy, 14a2 per cent; ruling rate. per cent; closing bid, 1% per cent; offered at per cent Time loans soft and quiet; 60 days. 2 to 21I per cent and 90 days, PA to 21k per cent; six months, 2%d8 per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper, BE to per cent: sterling exchange steady, with actual business in bankers bills at $4 .86. 35 GA. .se. .45 for 1hO days. and at s4.T.7O for demand; commercial bills, s4.s5Aq4. SEA- 1; bar silver, 511hc. Mexican dollars, 44c; government bonds steady; railroad bonds irregular