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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17

while close watch was kept on him he
was not heard TO say anything about
his own case. He refused TO see any
newspaper reporters. although the
prison authorities told him he might
do this II he wished He ate heartily.
and between meals he smoked
Citizens Unc0ncerned.
The sudden decision not to call the
coroner's jury at TraviIah, as was in
tended. was not prompted by fear that
its proceedings would not be legal The
real reason for this sudden determina-
ton, It is said, was that the TraVilah
did not seem greatly concerned
in investigating the case. The jury
was adjourned with instructions 10 be
ready TOR q sudden session as soon as
evidence could be gathered 10 place sus-
picion on the murderer OF Henson Foole.
The jury has not yet been formaHS
dismissed, contrary TO reports. ira
vilah residents are deeply interested AZ
the occurrence al they would be IN any
happening out of the ordinary When
there is little to break the monotony;
but they have not displayed any marked
interest I'm investigating Harris con
nection with the crime
The reputation Of Poole had some
thing 70 do with this. There IS VIDE
spread sympathy for the Harris family,
Poole was a bad man, and l don
guess anyone around here misses him
very much. OF course, he Oughtn't 10
have been murdered in cold blood Ike
that but II amt no use logging those
DOOR Harris now that it's done Ihey
have trouble enough already That
Is the view a prominent merchant IN
Travilah, who IS a member OF the
coroner's jury. takes the case. and
his attitude probably explains why the
Rockville authorities have taken the
matter into their own hands
Father Is Feeble.
Jefferson Harris and his wife are very
respectable people. Mr.. Harris has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
FREDERICK COMP ANY
BUYS KNABE BRANCH
Transaction Will Take Full
Effect Next Month-To
Emerge Stores.

The II. F. Frederick Company. Of
Pittsburg, Pa, which has a branch Of
nee Al 1925 F street, has purchased 'he
William Knabe retail piano business.
located at 1915 F street. The deal has
lust been consumated, but the full effect
Of the transaction will not take place
until September Is. when the Knabe
branch viii be turned over to the Fred
erick Company.
The Knabe Piano Company. along
with many others, some time ago form
Ell what is now known as the American
Piano Company. with headquarters in
New York city They wish TO discon-
tinue ali their branch retail offices. Six
hundred pianos are included IN the deal
and they viii all now become the
al accounts for rental for same will be
made with the new owners after the
18th of September.
The knabe Company has had it's
branch Office here for about twenty
years. The branch viii be run In the
same building FOR about SIX months
longer, but after that time il is the il
tention Of D. 9. Pfeifer, the vice presi-
Sent OF the ". r. Frederick Company,
and manager of the local branch to
merge the two stores INTO one large
one, and have new building construct
ed. The new building contemplated
viii have q thirty-f0ot frontal and VIII
be about 80 feet in length II will be
four stories The exact site for the
new building has not been settle upon,
but viii be somewhere near the same
district Of the present stores.
The amount paid IN the transaction
IL not mentioned
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
TRADE BODY GIVES
500 TO THE LEGION

At a meeting held at noon today IN
the Chamber Of Commerce plans were
completed for the Donation Of S701
under the auspices Of that organization
for the holding Of the convention of
the Union Veteran Legion in Washing
ton during the latter part OF September
The Chamber Of COmerce pied ed
originally 1,So0 for the convention. but
was informed recently that SEQ would
be sufficient. II appointed a committee.
headed by Robert y Harper, chair
man, to arrange 10 secure the necessary
funds. The committee today decided
TO inform the officials of the Legion
that the money pledged by the Chamber
will be forthcoming.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
SHERIFF SEES HARRIS;
EXPECTS CONFESSION
Authorities Satisfied That Man Suspected of Poole
Murder Wants to Talk About Affair-Admission
Means Special Session Of Grand Jury

aged man. now almost feeble. who has
worked all mis- lie as a laboreE, and
cared well for bis family. His chill
dren, "Ollle" with the rest OF them
lived ar home. ollie worked sometime,
and spent his money freely. Neither
his father or his mother ever objected
to this It was only when he had Dor
rowed all his mothers savings to buy
a suit. and then spent money. in sums
that seemed extTavagant TO TraviIGil
for livery hire, etc, and became threat
ening, when his mother refused him
more money. that his father voiced a
mild protest. Then Old Mr.. Harris asked
a neighbours advice, and bolstered by
his counsel found courage to tell Ollie
that he must mend his ways or leave
home.
He told him once, then treated him
more kindly. and for 2 week longer. the
neishbOrs say. Ollie carried on worse
than before. Then came the attack UP N
his aunt. For that Ollie was forgiven
by his aunt, eyeR before he was placed
under arrest. His aunt today main
tains her determination not to prosecute
her nephew.
Harris Family Kind.
Some Of the kindness Of the Harris
FAMILY is shown by this. and 81 eX-
plains why Travilah seems willing TO
put lax Interpretation on Justice for
their sakes. They have suffered
enough said one man this morning.
who is IN ught TO have information
that might implicate Harris, when ap-
preached by a reporter. Il am not
going 10 be the one 10 get them into
more trouble, unless I am made to-"
The feeling against Poole around Ira
vilah- because he was believed to be
selling liquor, was almost as strong In
most communities as ii would be If he
was suspected Of being a murderer.
That Is not putting it too strongly,
for Travilah. though IL seems a little
slow In administering Justice, is a
strong law-abiding community, and
strongly for prohibition
Many TraVilah citizens refused To he
lievc that Harris murdered Poole for
money II be did il at all. tbex, saw
Poole, in a fit of rage. forced him II, ID
IT. Poole had the general reputation of
being bad man. He was never
known 10 be Intoxicated, but. citizens
say, when he took one or two drinks
he was always ready for a fight II
was In a brawl that he killed Peacock
three years ago, and since then he has
several times been restrained from at.
tacking his companions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
Neu York Market Weak Under Pressure of Liquidation Washington Prices Strong
LOCAL SECURITIES VERY ACTIVE,
WITH TYPESETTING MACHINE
SHARES LEADERS.

Trading on the local stock exchange
today was well distributed and in fair
volume All the favorites. except Rail-
way common. entered into the transac-
tons, and the record was very salts
factory one for the middle of dog days
Several of the vacationists have return
ed from their outings, and the attend-
ance is better than last week.
AT the opening Railway As and Pc
tomac Electric Consolidated SIS attract
ed some attention, and brokers were
ready TO take up all the offerings at
current prices Five Of the latter ana
one $500 bond of the former were the
transactions.
Railway preferred was the first OF
the fractions to draw FIRE, and sold at
the old figure of ~.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17

Washington Gas was little more ac-
tive today, starting at 72z4 and selling
down 10 72%
Bel Telephone sold before and after
cali at 1919 to 1875.
.'ht type machine shares again held
the center of the field. both being vsry
active. Mergenthaler sold mostly in
broken lots al 213js down to 219A Ian
stoG came out strong as usual, selling
$50 shares a I67s and H. The bidding
for this stock was spirited, and the
limit Of sales was due entirely to the
small number Of shares offered
GTeene-Cananea, after being quiet for
some time, came out today az 10
Trading i'm the bank shares was con-
ined to Washington Loan and Trust,
which brought 20
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
FLAMES THREATEN
HEART OF GLASGOW

GLASGOW. Aug. 1.-THE entire bust
ness section Of Glasgow today was seri-
ously threatened by q FIRE which started
In the center Of the city and caused a
loss Of more than 100000 before being
got under control.
The FIRE started in a block opposits
fire headquarters. The headquarters
buildings was almost buried under fall
ing walls
Among the buildings destroyedN was
the public hall and lodging house. in
which 800 persons were sleeping. The
FIRE spread so rapidly that many Of The
dodgers were first appTised Of It by
streams Of water crashing i'm their win
dows, Several store buildings were de
stroyed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
MONEY COMMISSION
IN SESSION TODAY

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-The nations
money machinery was under discus
sion today at the Plaza Hotel, where
Senator Nelson ". Aldrich and several
of his fellow>members of the National
Monetary Commission worked on the
final report OF their Investigating
committee to be presented TO the com
mission i'm October
Senator John w Daniel and Repre-
sentatiKes Edward b. yreeland and
John ". Weeks were on hand for the
discussion. Several bankers also were
on hand. II is understood that Aid
rich is also strongly in favor of a cen
tralized national bank along the lines
of the Bank of England.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
CUSTOMSCRECEIPTS
SHOW A REVIVAL

Customs receipts for today amount
ed to ss9g,5.5, compared with SS54.52S
for the same day last year. Since the
beginning of the fiscal year the re-
ceipts from customs have been S45,-
529.346. compared with s32.752, 939 fcr
the same period of last year. This in
crease of more than So, 100000 in less
than two months Is taken as an indi-
cation If the revival of business
the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
BANK WILL INCREASE
IT'S CAPITALIZATION

The capitalization Of the recently
organized District National Bank will
be increased from S250,000 10 SJo9. 900.
and. probably, 3350,000, according 10
2 statement made today by Robert n.
Harper who is 10 be the head Of the
new institution
stock subscriptions received amount
10 approximately $500, 600, Mr.. Har-
Der declares. and, for this reason, IL
mas been decided 10 increase the
hank S capitalize tion, which proba bly,
VIII be done at meeting Of the in
corporators 70 be held on AUGUST Is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
TODAY'S SALES ON
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Washington Railway and Electri5,
4 per cent, S500630.
Potomac Electric Cons. 8 per cent,
81, COCO 1885, S4,000@1033s
Washington Railway and Electric,
pfd.. 50@92, 2@92.
Washington Gas, 25a7294, 25g72st- 25G
IT'S
Bell Telephone Of Pennsylvania, Il
123iz.
Mergenthaler, 2a213lz, 592IS, 15a212K-
502129i
Lanston. S0a167s, l0Oai67s, 1oOa167s, 10
ali, 100d17
Greene Cananea. 50010. 100dlO.
Washington Loan and Trust, 5d 210
2H210
Graphic, pfd., 10d25
After call-Beu Telephone Of PennsyI-
vania, 6at237s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
NORTHWEST HOUSES
BRING GOOD PRICES

Two attractive white pressed brick
houses, located at 1000 and 1902 Columbia
road northwest have been sold by VIII
liam L. Browning 10 Frank DER and
Abraham B6udsren for $500 and $500.
respectively They are two of row Of
six just completed BY Mr. Browning.
Zach contains SIX rooms and bath and
b moderniy equipped throughout
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
LAD STRUCK BY LIMB.

CHESTER, Pa, Aug. 17.-WhiIc pass
ing Fifth street and Edgmont avenue
today Hiram Hansley, a neNsboy, was
struck by broken limb which feU
from a tree ard knocked unconscious
AZ the hospital IL was found that he
had suffered serious injuries. and con-
cussi0n Of the brain Is feared.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
WOMEN LOSE 500.

sHAMOKIN, Pa, Aug 17-John
O'CouBor and a number Of other men
found almost 500 IN bills and coin on a
street vacated early to-day by three I'M
known women after the trios rough
and-tumble night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-17
TODAY'S SALES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

touotations furnished by ". b. Hibbs &
Co. bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building
members New York Stock Exchange, Wash
ington stock Exchange. and Chicago Board
OF tradel
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CONTINUED from First Page.)
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07

New Orleans. La. Fob 6-Cotton
Spot quiet, unchanged; middling
Q 1-16c.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, Feb. 6.-The statement
Of clearing house banks is as follows:
Loans, s1.343.667.4 400; increase. 81
SOC, 800.
Deposits. $t.4o2,S2S.4O decrease,
1891 700.
Circulation. s|49.2O1.9OO; decrease.
$4,000
Legal tender. 5000 900: decrease,
$1.55S,5OO.
Specie. $3.50. 4O2. 900; decrease s2O.-
SOC, 200.
Reserve, $ss1.O4s, 900; decrease
$22, 1856
Reserve required. $3.50, 7O7. 100; de-
crease. s4.907.9 25.
Surplus. $40, 3S6, 500; decrease ST.
BOOSTS.
Ex-United States deposits. s|11,275,-
900; decrease. S17,3S9, O50.
The percentage Of actual reserve
Of the clearing house banks today was
25.77.
The statement Of banks and trust
companies of greater New York not
reporting to the clearing rouse shows
that these institutions have aggregate
deposits Of S~1.221.424.60O: total cash
on hand S156.792.9 900 and loans
amounting 10 s1.0S4, 500 500.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07

Chicago, Feb. 6.-Unusually small
farm reserves i'm the northwest caused
a bulge in wheat prices today and
the market closed strong at net gains
of q to q n q. Corn and oats closed
steady and provisions weak.
The wheat market was benefited
by support from several of the lead
ing bulls which held prices all day
above the final quotations of the pre-
vious session and closed strong with
May at 11Oh n = and July 9s1s a 80.
The corn market closed n shade
higher to x lower with May at e3 x
n z and July at 637s-
The oats market closed with May
~ 517s and July at 4sh
Provisions were weak. At the close
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07

San Francisco, Feb. "a tenth
juror was temporarily passed today
in the trial Of Patrick Calhoun and
the acceptance Of another was held
in allegiance pending a decision by
Judge William p. Lawlor To be rem
dered tomorrow. John Schollard. a
retail shoe dealer. admitted a sympa-
thy IN favor Of the president OF the
United Railroads. confessed a reluc-
lance to accept the testimony of the
bride taking supervisors and aid not
approve of extending what he termed
extensive immunity 10 criminals. Very
much to the surprise Of every person
in tho court room. Assistant District
Attorney Francis J. Heney. first as
c%ertaining that the Juror profcsscd
his willingness 10 try the case Impair
tally, accepted him.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07

Mrs Newed Ga bride OF three
monthsj Tom seems 20 be- s0in what
different since marriage.
Mrs Oidwed-oh. don't let that
worry you. a ysaf from NOW hen De-
.indincrent-Chicago News.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07
If You Don't Know

prices were IA to Is cents lower
than previous close.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07
HoW'S This?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hairs Catarrh cure.
r. j. CHENEY & co. Toledo, O.
We. the undersigned. have known
+. j. Cheney for the last Is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions. and financially
able to carry out any obligations
made by his firm Walding, Kinman
& Marvin, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo. ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Take Hairs Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07
CONFERENCE CONSIDERS
STANDARD OIL CASES

Washington, Feb. 6.-United states
Attorney Sims of Chicago and j. G.
Wilkerson also of that city, special
counsel for the government in the
Standard Oil cases and Frank KeI-
logg. the governments trust prose-
cutor in numerous cases, today had
a conference with Attorney General
Bonaparte at the department Of jus
tice. The retrial of the famous $29.-
600. 900 Standard OH ease before
Judge Anderson of the United States
court in Chicago. February -, WAS
discussed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07
TcrroIs,s and police Tral, Azef.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 6-Eugene
Azef is now being hunted by the
government as well as by the fighting
socialists. The organization that has
declared him q traitor and condemned
him to death lie was for a long
time one Of the leaders Of the 500
cialists. hut at the same time he acted
as a spy for the government. He b.
now a fugitive and recently has been
reported in switzerland.
Premier Stolypin expressed himself
in favor Of the ventiisting of the en-
tire affair in open court as the only
way of vindicating the government
and satisfying public opinion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07
DEFENSE GUNNERS
MAKE GOOD AT TARGETS
Fifty Per Cent of Hits Recorded at
Night Firing.

Washington. Feb. Elm tests made
at Fort Russell, n G.. Feb. | and 2
Of the new system OF ire control for
rapid fire guns the coast artillery
corps made an average OF 80 per cent
hits in night firing at a moving target
at ranges of from LOO to 1000 yards.
projectiles were provided with
lighted tracers and the target which
ten by twenty-four feet was illu-
minated by searchlights. The test was
conducted by a three-inch battery.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07

New York, Feb. "copper" was
more or less nominal with lake quot
ed at $l3.621s "a f3.673a; electrolytic
at $1312l% @13.S71s and casting at
$780, m13. 25. Lead was dun S406
m4.10 aid spelter at $i.97 z a 8. OF y
Bar silver ~ &c; Mexican dollars 44c.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07

Wheeling and Lake Erie $3.50. SIG
Wisconsin Central 40
Total sales for the day 1917, 200
shares.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales
par value $3%,564, 600. United States
2's registered have declined y, the
coupon y and the As registered X
per cent on can during the week.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07
Your Neighbors Can Tell You

been mey the use of D Pe~s Golden Medical Discovery has most armah@ record of over 20 w.n
Ihese IRE embrace also many bad Eases of Weak Lunds HnQerno
coughs Bronchial Throat and Lung Elections some of which no doub.
wod nave run into Onsumpno had they been neglected. or badly
treated We don't mean to say that the Golden Medical hcwery"w win
cure consumption when fully seaed but 1t will srenehen weak LUNGS
improve 9shOn and make pure RICH red BLOOD thereby overomhaa and
casting OUT disease bacteria ana giving rWbusGY vigorous health
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AND
COMMERCE
Wall street.

New York, Feb. 6.-The undertone
In the general list OF stocks continued
depressed today and the effect was
offset less effeetually by special points
of strength amongst the low priced
stocks. Reaction from the advance
Of the earlier part of the week made
themselves felt in some of the latter
clas of stocks. The rather firmer tone
NJ the money market and expectation
Of a bank statement showing a clear
decrease in the marking OF the surplus
wore advanced as ostensible reasons
for some of the selling of stocks.
The bank statement did not appear
until after the market closed and it
was said by bankers that the slight
advance in money rates was having
the effect of bringing increased sup
niles from outside sources. As the
withdrawal of cash by the trust COM
NAMES, while looking up an addition
al sum of cash for reserve purposes,
had the effect of effectively strength
ening the banking position in the
event of future demands IN deposits.
the new situation is accepted with
Great satisfaction by the substantial
element of the financial ENTER. The
hearish traders on the took exchange
professed some apprehension over the
Japanese question and the desire to
await the final action of the Califor-
MIA legislature on the bill to s%egregate
Japanese pupils in the public schools
was cited as an influence in the days
market. Japanese government bonds
in foreign markets continued to ad-
yonca on account of the Japanese
,nancial nroeram but the advance
mos not llowed TODAY in the New
York market. Reports that "A finan-
aia1 man affecting the Gonld eroun
r,os IN nrenaration were nnder dis
,ussion but those stocks were inclin-
'ussio", ~ ,,'itb ~ rast ~ tba n,ar-
Tba banl statement in its do
.at,. sbou.od tho videenrnad readinet-
- aan.tau o,,+ Of oannlianoa ,yitb
lle"t sio", o"s w.
'he NJ" it'V'" ~ 80 - ,.,,.t,
Pu'relient q
companies ""io'i Nr". i" wy o
fepiuarN ciosi"s
A~hlalsanhaleo 'oPper
AHleilca. N"' anu rop"''S ~
10 Pr 49,,
~ ~
pen ~ toiI
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ia
'iiel,oan lN'l7eu &c
Aniciiean Lo'o"'otiNe 80
nea ora
An,e''ean '"lei'''s anu r'e''""'S ,09.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07

New York. Feb. 6-Cotton-Mar-
ket opened steady at an advance of
3M5 points n closed quiet and
steady with prices net 2n5 points
higher.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07

st. Louis. Feb. 6.-WoOl-Nominal.
medium grades. eombng and clothing
f9G23c; light fine l6m poe, heavy
fine l0M16c; tub washed 23m31c.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-02-07

Nashville. Tenn. Feb 6-Thc anti
h~uckctshop bill passed final reading
in the senate today. The bin pro
hiblts the dealing ia futures.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-11-09
BEST EVER

Announcement Il made by tho TO,
Angeles Times Of the publication Of It's
New Years Number ON Jan. l. Tho
publishers affirm that II win b. the best
ever and win consist Of 200 pages, ia
MAGAZINE style.
The text Is being complied by thor
ourhly informed writer's and every
statement concerning the past growth.
present status and future prospects OF
the whole southwestern region will be
authentic ana prepared IN the most
C0ncisc language. tlalf the publication
VIII be mpde up Of fine Illustrations, en-
prUvcd from pictures recently made by
"a corps of photographers engaged for
this special purpose.
The Times gives assurance TINT their
annual number this year will surpass
anything thcv. have heretofore pro-
duced. Previous issues have certainly
reached tho highest point Of newspaper
art shown by any journal ln tho coun-
try. and II the Forthcoming Midwintcr
number OF The Times turns out better
thon those produced in previous years
u will certainly be hummer. There
Is mo- better missionary Co send TO
friends and the acquaintances at a dis
lance by citizens OF the growing South
west.