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The Washington times., 1909-09-14
PLEA OF CONJURE
IS NOT ACCEPTED
Cecilia Monday Always Gets in
Trouble on Mon
day..

"Jedge, All is not responsible TO
nah actions, cause An is coniured, -
was the astounding plea advanced by
Cecilia Monday, when arraigned be-
fore Judge Kimball. in Police Court
this morning, on a charge Of disor-
DERBY conduct.
This unusual plea caused his honor
20 blink his eyes with surprise.
well, Cecilia Monday" he replied.
this Is a very unusual plea, and /
must have some proof of its truth. 90
Cecilia did not hesitate moment.
DE proof am very evident" she went
on Nah name IS de proof. Every
time All gets arrested it am on Mon
day, and nah name am Monday.
Amt dat enough to conjure a person.
An is all right de rest Of de week. but
when Monday do come. An jes' don't
know what An does"
Judge Kimball didn't accent her
plea, but fined her SIS.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

that the buyer either cannot or win
not take stock purchased.
Outside of Gas some activity de-
veloped in the traction shares type mar
chine issues and American Telephone
and Telegraph. Capital Traction stock
is eX-diviG end today and a nunroer IF
~brakers wanted the stock. Eids were
entered for cash and at regular quo
tations. A sale OF 50 shares was made
regular, none Of the cash bids being
hlled the majority OF them being for
small lots.
Railway common sold at a. with
offers TO take the stock in quantity at
slightly lower figures. The offerings Of
the stock were mostly AZ
Mergenthaler recorded a. shares at
2li+ and -. with several lots wanted
at lower figures. Lanston was firm at
1S% and 70.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
BUY $50 SHARES OF GAS
UNDER THE RULES FROM
80 TO 81 So.

The sensation OF the day on the local
Stock Exchange was the sale OF $50
shares of washington Gas stock by the
Stock Exchange TO W. B. Hibbs, under
the rule"
This operation was attended with a
break from SO to 67s in twenty-five
share lots. as compared with a closing
at 7l1k on Monday.
1t would seem to indicate quite plainly
that heavy operations in Gas that have
been going on for the past few months
are at an end. 1t will be recalled that
this movement carried the price up 10
79is, and it has been gradually working
back with occasional spurts in the in
term.
a sale under the rule" simply means
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
FALKENBERG IS NOW
BEST NAP PITCHER
Former Washington Twirler Has
Excellent Average of .667
So Far.

CLEVELAND. Sept 1A-Fred Falken-
berg has developed into the leading
pitcher Of the Cleveland club.
Fr-sn a bad start TO a standing better
than that OF Addie joss and Cy Young
is quite an accomplishment FaIkenberg
has fifteen games charged to his az
count He won ten of them and lost
five. or the defeats three came on
days when the Maps failed TO score
run.
He has averaged about six hits per
game and has issued little more than
two bases on balls per contest. His
strike out record has been about four
per game He has. the excellent aver
age of .667 with a club that stands only
a few points below the 800 mark.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
BALLINGER TOO Ill
TO ATTEND OFFICE

Secretary OF the Interior BaIlInger Is
sick today, and, on the advice Of his
physician, is not at his office.
He has ben ordered to remain at home
as quietly as possible. He has been cuff
fering from throat trouble for two or
three weeks, and this, combined with
the strain under which he has been Ia
boring, has proven hard drain on his
energies, He expects to be back at work
In day or two and expects to depart
for the West Saturday. He may meet
President Taft at Denver or Helena
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
Wall Street Market Maintains Strong Steady ToneLoca Very Firm
Wholesale Produce Prices
Eggs. Cheese and Butter.

Ch,e'ese-New York fats. large. per ID. IS3ae;
Gsgs-NearbyS-pe doz.. CSC.
Hut1leI-Creamery. fancy, 3laS2cs removal
Poultry.
1--we Poult-v-Chickens. spring. per ID.
-, mems, ihal6iac. ROSTERS. Sc young
ooucks' large. per To- 10al5c. small, per d.
saLOc' geese, per h.. 6ai0ci turkeys, tonls'
per TO-. lie; hens, per h.. 17c-
Fruits.
Frults-Apples. new, per barrel 81 Ooat. So'
oranges California. per box. s.. 50a3 50; pine
opples' S-OOa55O: cantalOupes. per crate, 'Vc
a., 90 peaches, per basket. I0CaSi. %; water
melons ions. lVaz5c apiece; grapes, per carrier
Vegetables.
: Negetabies-New potatoes per Dbl, s. GOA
go sweet potatoes. s. Ocac. so. cucumbers,
per basket. SL25a2.O0; cabbage per head,
Sa5c' squash. per crate. 25a5oc; string
Deans per Dbl, s.. 25: lettuce. per bas-
ket, SlOoa1. 90. bets. per doz. punches. 25a50c:
radlshes- per 100 SEQ onions per bu., soc
a1UV' corn per uOz, 15a25c; tomatoes, per
ooN, 5ua6ec green peppers per Dbl, Sleoa
Sl.5O; egg plant. per doz., sc; lima beans, per
Live Stock
Calves. per H.. 5a9c; lambs. SAFE.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
BATH BOILER EXPLODEs

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 14.-Half a
score OF persons were injured. several
probably fatally. when boiler in the
Lurline Baths exploded. Women pa
irons were blown through the window
Of their compartments into the street
and the building was alFost completely
wrecked
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
URSINUS STARTS
FOOTBALL WORK

COLLEGEvILLE, Pa, Sept. IA
There are now eleven men at work at
Ursinus preparing for the football
season.
Practice IS held twice a day. The
mer are being drilled I'm kicking, rum
ming with the ball. and making passes.
Much emphasis IS being placed on
passing the ball. as skin In that line
is a requisite Of a football player these
days.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
WEST VIRGINIA MAY
FAVOR INCOME TAX

CHARLESTON, ". Va, Sept IA
West Virginia IS expected to join the
ranks OF the States favoring an income
tax amend nent TO the Federal tyonstf-
tuition, as result OF Governor Glass;
cocks announcement that re was
strongly in favor OF such an amend
ment.
He said he would use his influence 70
have the next Legislature ratify this
stand. An extra session or the Legisla-
tIre Is to be called this fall
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CRUSHES HIS FOOT.
LOCKJAW RESULTS

ALTOONA. Pa. Sept. 1A-~JoJted from,
road roller a week ago. CIara,-.
Smith. aged thirteen, OF NcKee'S ca,
was run over and suffered a crushed lof.
foot. Today lockjaw developed. and Inc
ment Is being made 10 save him.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
SAYS HE is HAPPY
HE is STILL ALIVE

- Frank Blaine, Of 500 L street south
east. who shot himself in tho mouth
with -22-caliber revolver With suicidal
intent, about two weeks ago. has been
discharged from the Casualty Hospital
The doctors decided not 10 operate TO
remove the bullet from the young mans
brain, and apparently he IS sufferin no
III effects from the piece Of lead In his
skull.
Blaine told the physicians that he was
glad he did not succeed IN the attempt
70 end his life
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
JAPANESE VISITORS
GUESTS AT NEWPORT

NEWPORT. r. l., Sept. 14-As guests
Of Col. Robert NJ. Thompson, of New
York on his private yacht Everglades.
Prince Kuniyoshi Kuni and his wife
were given number Of surprises to-
day. There was a dress parade al Fort
Adams in their honor, followed by- an
elaborate luncheon on board the vaobt
During the afternoon there was = toI,r
OF inspection AZ the naval training STA
ton ana the titled japanese Will be
guests at a dinner tonight al +ba -.
mer home Of Gen. J. Pred Piersnn
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
AGED MAN IS SICK
AS RESULT OF WORK

YORK, Pa, Sept 14-Adam Figdore,
ninety-three years old, Of York New
Salem, who has never in his life ridden
upon a railroad or trolley car, and who
makes practically all his trips on foot.
is critically III as a result OF his pecu-
liar hobby. Recently he walked from
his home 70 York and back. sixteen
miles, and the eNertion brought on the
illness. The aged man works every
summer in the harvest fields. moving
rye and wheat with a scythe-and keen
Ing abreast of men one-fourth as old.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
BOSTON OBTAINS
RED-TOP PITCHER

BOSTON. Sept 4-Red topped as the
rising sun. Martin O'Toole, a recent &C
QUESTION OF the Boston American League
team, is expected to add materially to
the strength OF the speed boys when he
joins them this fan.
For BrOCEton, of the New England
League. O'TOole has pitched thirty
games. twenty-one OF which have been
victories. O'Toole is twenty-one, lacks
an inch Of being a siX-footer and weighs
III pounds
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
ANzANPS NARROW ESCAPE.

BRESCIA, italy, Sept. AN. Anzani.
an Italian aerOplanist. had a narrow
escape from death today while testing
the velocity OF the propeller Of his ma
chine. The propeller suddenly snapped
into fragments and pieces shot by An
zanis head, coming within an inch Of
him and buried themselves In the wall
OF the aroplane shed. They stuck in the
wall like darts.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
CONDUCTOR KILLED
BY FREIGHT TRAIN

MEDIA, Pa. Sept. 14-CIeorge Kerc
shaw. Of Cheyney. a freight conductor
on the Central. division, was run over
and mangled and instantly killed. His
wife had predicted that he would some
day be killed on the railroad, and when
he left home this morning she told him
OF her fears but he again laughed them
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
ASKS FOR WATER
AND KILLS GIVER

SAN BERNARDINd. Cal. Sept. IA
lost in the desert. Joseph l.. Melendez
after three days wandering. reached
a Santa Fe section camp near Barn
well, and staggering into the tent where
i Rodriguez and several other section
iaborers were sitting. he held out his
revolver and begged . drink Of water
IN exchange. The weapon dropped from
his Snerveless hand and IL was dis
cnayged, the bullet entering Rodriguez IS
brain. Melen5ez collapsed as Rodriguez
fell dead
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
Tota

District Of Columbia. city OF Washington. IS:
l. HARRY G. MEM Treasurer OF the
above named bank, do solemnly swear that
The sbors statement is true 70 the best OF ny
knowledge and belief.
HARRY c. MEM. Treasurer.
S.fbscribed and sworn TO before me this
1lth day Of September. 1909
ALFRED B. DENT,
Notary Public
Correct-Attest;
ANDREW PARKER
WATSON J. NEWTON,
MARTIN A. KNAPP.
BRATNARD H WARNER
JOHN b LARNER.
JOHN A. HAMILTON.
THOS. ". SMITH,
y H SHEA
WIN KING.
II Directors.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
ALEXANDRIA MILLS
WORKING FULL TINE
Chamber of Commerce Re-
port Shows Prosperity of
Virginia City.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
AIEXANnpTA VA cup7- =

An interesting and largely attended
meeting Of the Alexandra Chamber Of
Commerce was held last evening. This
was the first meeting after the sum-
mer vacation. A report was received
from a committee that the manufac-
turers in Alexandra were all working
fun time and with a fun number of
employees This committee also reported
that several new manufacturers were
thinking about locating in this city.
The matter of the annex train on the
Southern Railway being taken off be-
tween this city and the Potomac yards
was taken up and referred TO the trans
portauon committee
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
TODAY'S SALES ON
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Capital Traction, 20d1SF5k, 2Od1345k.
l0013i1A.
Washington Railway and Electric,
common sat-
Washington Gas Cunder rGIe), 25669,
2506S, 25Q6S. 2506S, 25d677k, 259671s, 25d
672t. 25067st. 25167%. 25d67M. 256S72t
250679I, 25G67ss, 25G67%.
Mergenthaler, 5d2lHL. 1O6214ll. 10d
ma. 10a21pz 2d2l41k, 1Od2f4L
After call-Lanston, 70a1S24, 100G1s.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
BOY SURPRISES DOCTORS.

CHICAGO, Sept. 14.-Physicians are
Inystlned by the feat or George CIeary,
agea twelve. who is improving after
Ma.klhs Tour miles 10 a doctor with a
bullet wound within An inch OF his
heart The sag passed into his chest
and out at tbs back.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
rODAY'S SALES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by W. 3. Hibbs a
Co. bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
ingtcn Stock Exchange, and Chicago Board
CT trsdo.l
RAILROADS.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished By E T. Hutton 4
Co., members New York Stock Exchange
Thomas L Hume. manager. 1901 street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
GOSSIP FROM WALL STREET

Hartman 8 Co.-WouId continue
waiting attitude unless sharp break
comes and would then take advantage
OF II buying on scale. Favor stocks
IKE steel, Northern Pacific. Great Nor
thern ana AtchiSCn rather than Union
and Southern Pacific. Would trade in
and out in them, tOo but would not
assume too much until policy is more
definitely defined.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

The funeral of Mrs. Nora B. Javins
was Eeld from the family home, 1919
Duke street, this afternoon. The Ser1-
ices were conducted Dy the Rev. MIR
Hobbs, pastor Of the Second Baptist
Church
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
NEW YORK STOCKS RISE SLOWLY
ON A NARROW VOLUME
OF TRADING.

NEW YORK. Sept. IA p. None
a limited volume Of trading. the mar
ket has gone steadily forward since the
noon hour the railroad and industrial
specials being from ] to points higher
than at the opening. The trading
is largely professional, Great Northern
ore, Northern Pacific Pennsylvania.
Reading Union Pacific common and
preferred, st. Paul, and American Tel
ephone and Telegraph being the most
active issues.
Floor traders seem I'm a hesitating at
titude. not determined in their own
minds which way the market is to go.
They are carefully feeling their way
along Sentiment generally seems to be
toward higher prices for the next lew
DAYS though anything in the way OF
crrtsiIment of the good reports upon
tho improvement Of business would
probably precipitate a slump IL Few
seconds. The market is strong but
quite sensitive.
Market Opens Strong.
NEW YORK, Sept. 1L-Noon-The
market opened strong, had a slight set
back about the middle of the morning
and afterward gained all the losses. and
many Of the stocks at this hour have
made small gains above the opening
figures. Union Pacific opened with an
advance Of j.. sold down about half a
point, and has since gaines nearly two
points net for the day.
The greatest activity displayed in any
stock has been in Reading. Starting
with an advance of more than point.
fl successfully retained the greater part
OF its gain. Notwithstanding that the
hears tested the market with short sales.
e. -fs-~~ al- min
OF a mystery as on yesterday, for il was
not supplied by the current theory that
there was covering Of shorts put out
some time ago on the trade in activity
which has resulted in keeping the mincs
on part time for some weeks.
Great Northern ore SHOWS at this hour
q gain Of more than two points. North
ern Pacific has advanced a point, and
st Paul is holding steadily on hall
point rise after a slight iUss in the
early trading.
westernn Uion Advances
Western Union is again prominent on
the bun side with substantial over
night advance and whatever might be
thought Of the rumors connecting its
rise with that in American Telephone
ara Telegraph. It cannot be denied that
the earnings are highly satisfactory.
Starting at a price better than its
highest Of the preceding DAY, Anal
gamated Copper showed a tendency to
further increase its Improvement fol-
lowing the opening. although prices
were inclined TO shade of. Well-in-
formed authorities say the Street has
obtained a wrong impression from the
copper producers figures for the month
OF August, and that instead of the trade
having lost ground during the month
Il Is really in better condition than
at any other time I'm two years. The
regular monthly meeting OF the Illinois
Central bord scheduled to be held to
morrow viii be held today. No action
will be taken at this meeting % hll the
vacancy caused by the death Of z. II.
Hartman. The annual meeting OF
stockholders occurs next month. and
the matter may be put off until then.
Only routine business is expected TO
be taken up today
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

At the meeting of the Alexandria
Lodge Of Elks last evening the building
committee was authorized to begin the
erection Of a twO-stOry brick structure
on the Royal street side of the present
Elks Hall. This will be used as an en-
trance way when the new building is
completed, as the entrance on the Prince
street side Will be torn down.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF the
Washington Loan and Trust COMPANY
RESOURCES

At Washington. in the District OF Columbia
az the close OF business September L 1909
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

Thre months in jail was the sentence
imposed by Justice Cation, Ia the police
court THIS morning upon Henry Wahlen,
charged with stealing a watch from Al
0erta Harris.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

r. F. Hutton & CO.-American stocks
IN London were irregular but not weak
with no broad general tendency. Rio
Iinto sold off without depressing the
American copper stocks Consols were
heavy and y lower and the general
market was inclined TO sag. In spite Of
an UNDERGONE of anxiety on the con-
unental demand for gold money quota
tions nave so far not hardened mater
tally. The supply I'm ,he market is
ample TO take care Of any speculative
position open at present, but the de-
mand for the provinces IS increasing
and is likely TO make itself feit in the
bank OF England's return.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

Lodhs ana discounts =, s02, as g
OVefdraIts' secured and unsecured. 5i2 IS
ISohas. securities etc ------------ 2ss,I4s IS
Banking house. furniture, FIX
lures, vaults and safes--....-..... s34 O55 %
Other real estate owned -
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

w. Is. Hibbs & Co.-President Geo. r.
Baer, who arrived from Europe yester-
day, said European capitalists arc
watching financial situation in America
ana arc prepared to invest in American
securities.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
CHANGE IN CONDUCT
Of DISTRICT AFT AIRS
Commissioners Accept Re-
port Submitted by a Spe-
cial Committee.

one OF the most sweeping changes in
methods OF transacting business Of the
District was effected this morning at a
conference of the three Commissioners
and Secretary Tindall
Hereafter all business and correspond
ence which does not require action of
the Commissioners viii Re handled di-
rectly through the office Of the various
executives
The action Of the commissioners was
taken after the fling OF report by a
committee appointed TO make sugges-
lions regarding the elimination Of IN
necessary clog ging Of the District ma
chinery. on this committee were Capt
William Tindall, secretary Of the Board
missioner, chairman; AIonzo Tweedale,
auditor; Daniel +. Garges. chief clerk
ot the Engineer Department. and DR..
William Kelly Assistant Engineer Com
Of Commissioners.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
Hold Daily Sessions.

II was recommended the Commits
sioners hold daily sessions TO consider
matters and to afford citizens who had
business with the executives a hearing
This section Of the report was replcteI
and instead il was decided 10 have
weekly sessions for the purpose Of
hearing citizens.
This action will become effective as
soon s the Commissioners finish their
work on the estimates. The time OF
meeting was set for Wednesday morn
ing at 1890 o'clock and the first session
will probably be held within a month.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14
More Authority.

The authorization OF subordin ates 10
act more authority when the personal
attention of the commissioners is not
required places in their hands more
authority but they Will be bound by
precedant and complete record kept
Of their correspondence which Wilt at
all times be at the disposal Of the COM
missiOners.
Under the new system, commuuica-
tons on official business addressed to
the Commissioners viii be forwarded
70 the secretary and acknowledged by
him. with a statement they have been
referred 20 the head OF a department
and will be replied 70 direct For
merry an inspection by the-Commis-
sl0ner WAS necessary. a reComme-da-
ton " sathen required from the head
OF a department. and the cOmmurica-
ton had 90 be passed upon by one or,
In some cases all the Commissioners
before IL was closed
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

Ser ices will be held at the Synagogue
in North Washington street tomo row
evering. They vii be appropriate to
the Jewish New Year, which will be
celebrated on that day. Rabbi Blum. of
the Hebrew College. at Cincinnati, will
conduct the services.
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

Owing to the crosses Of honor not be-
ing ready by the manufacturer the pre-
sentativn which was to have been held
this evening at Lee Camp Hall has been
postponed
The Washington times., 1909-09-14

& meeting of Company G, First Vtr-
ginia Regiment, was held Al the Armory
last evening and drill was gone through
with In preparation for the competitiiv
drill which viii be held at the Red
News festival Thursday evening.
Th-mzs Chauncey has awarded the
cont act for the erection OF a dwelling
house on Duke street. between Colum-
bus and Alfred streets, TO s. D. De
vaughan.
The work Of tearing down the frame
building at the corner Of Patrick and
Cameron streets has been preparatory
70 the erection Of a modern apartment
house by W H Cook.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-11-17
PRENSA FRANCESA

Cont liza lie Tcnps' sus comenta-
rios s.,ijre los successes del miercoles en-
Paris dice en- su editorial 1ltimo:
GuaGdemonoS de que pareZca que
pretenl>mos gobernar 4 Espafa. Las
manifvstaciones violentas y ruidosas nc
pueden conducir mas que a un doble
resulta,io: dar al agente Dufresne otros
companeros de desgracia y acaso origi-
mar entire nuestro pals y una nacion
amiga E,eligrosas complicaciones.
La iniciativa adoptada por "L'Hu-
name" La Guerrc Sociale" lIena de
alegrlA Il los amateurs del desOrden v
4 10 saparhes. siempre al acecho de ope-
racione> fructuosas
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-11-17
Notas municipales

Ell dia 80 de Noviembre a las $50 de
la maiiana tendra lugar la exhumaci6n
de los restos que existen depositados
en- los nichos del Cementerio de esta
Ciudad, cuyo arrendamiento estuviese
vencido. Asl mismo Sc procedera la
destruction de las tumbas y verjas que
cubren sepulturas en- la fosa com1n que
:engan igualmente vencidos los cinco
amos por cuya periodic de tempo fue
concedida la licencia respectiva, exhu-
mandose los restos
Pueden ser renovados los arrenda-
niientos de los nichos y las licencias pa
ra tumbas verjas en- la fosa comiin,
abonando previamente en- la Tesorcria
Municipal, hasta ell 20 del actual. los
derechos que seiiala la tarifa del pre-
supuesto VICENTE
Sc recuerda 10 prevenido en- ell arti-
cillo 3 de la Ordenanza Municipal So
bre Cementerios, que prohibe extraer
las lapidas que hubieren estado colo
cadas en- los nichos y tumbas, asi CO.
mo cualquier otro ebjeto.
No Sc permitira la asistencia al acto
de las exhumaciones sino iinicamente
Il las personals interesadas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-11-17
Dice g. Ia Epoca:' -

Dice IA Epoca: -
"FijAndose Ell las notlcas recibdas
Ge italia acerca del caracter del mOvi-
miento revolucionario iniciado con mo-
two del proceso Ferrer, sc advierte que
,cl ensayo de movilizacion anarquista Sc
ha realizado en- condiciones que nece-
sacramento tienen que preocupar to-
dos los hombreS de orden.
La revoluci0n ha hech0 un recuento
de fuerz;s, Y los gobernos forzosamen-
te habran de darse por notificados del
resultaoo que ofrece la polltica de leni-
dad tle contemporlzacion con clertos
eleme,tn>.