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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-11-19

An Atchison man and his wife re.
ceived word that woman they had
never met was coming to visit them.
I'VE will telegraph that we have the
smallpox and that will keep her
away" said the man. "She is a Chris
tian scientist" replied the wife with
tears in her eyes. What, oh what
can we do to avert this terrible calam.
ity" 1--WE Will burn down the house"
said her husband. (Note.-Keep your
eye open for fire shortly, and don't
blame the man and woman. Com
pany must be headed off, no matter
what the COST
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-11-19
AROUND TOWN.

Shovel it off!
This'll test your legs.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
PRINT PAPER
LOSES IN SENATE

All hope Of free print paper and wood
pulp was crushed in ,He Senate this
afternoon when a vote was taken on the
amendment offered yesterday by Sena-
tor Brown Of Nebraska This amend
ment, intended to put print paper on
the free list, was beaten by the decisive
vote CT Is TO So. Thereafter, Senator
Stone Of Missouri offered an amend
meat to put both print paper and wood
pulp on the free Est This was doomed
70 defeat after the decisive action in
the case Of Senator Browns PROPOSE
ton.
The free print paper matter of Sena-
tor Browns had little Republican sup
port The only Republicans who voted
for II were Brown, BristOW and BurkeIt
The majority side Insurgents generally
opposed It. Most OF the Democrats ex-
cept Bailey. voted for Il.
The Senate session opened with the
consideration of the paper and wood
pulp schedule. Senator GaIlinger spoke
ia opposition to the free product He
declared any great reduction IN the du-
ties would put this country at the mercy
of Canada. 1t would also. he said, put
Us at the mercy Of Norway, Sweden and
Finland countries peculiarly well fitted
10 make paDSr.
Senator Brown of Nebraska, who
made an extended argument yesterday,
spoke further today. He sought to be al
ioNeu ~ WltIuIdW MS amendment ana
10 make the duty s., which is the House
rate. He was not allowed to do this,
and a vote was forced on the question
OF tree print paper with the result It
was defeated.
Senator Bailey charged the Republi-
cans with inconsistency. He pointed out
it was being argued that free print
paper would reduce the price, yet the
habitual Republican argument for pro-
lection was that il did not increase
prices.
A sharp coiliquoy occurred between
Brown ana Aidricn, Brown spoke of the
fact THAI the Finance Committee lead
ers had furnished no Information on
this question He recalled that Aldrich
had promised tc furnish Information
or the subject OF paper and wood pulp
before the vote was taken and he
thought il should be furnished Aid
Fich said he would do so when Senator
Brown s amendment was voted on This
a1gered the Nebraskan- who held that
the information should come before the
vote was taken.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
WRIGHT AEROPLANE
REACHES FORT MYER

finishing touches to be made by Orvine
Wright himself, before actual fight is
attempted
Since the aeroDlane which Mr.. Wright
viii use is absolutely new, although
practically Identical with the one he
used here last year. It Is probable that
he viii take great pains to test every
adjustment before he flies at all
The time limit for the Wright machine
IS June Is. so that If the brothers get
mere on Monday they viii have just ten
days in which TO complete their part
OF the contract. The completion of the
contract means $500 10 them, SO un-
less some unusual circumstance forbids.
there IS no doubt but that they will
fulfill the requirements.
Extension of Time.
Even in that case there Is no question
that the Government would extend their
time limit. as it has done so frequently
in the case of A. NJ. Herring.
Orville Wright viii do All the dying
at Fort Myer. according to present
plans. 1t is not believed that Wilbur
Will go up alone or in company With
Orviiie- A feeling of pride. perhaps, -
responsible for Orville's determination
TO finish what he began and what he
carried on so successfully at Fort Myer
last year.
After the Government tests are com
pleted. the contract calls for Instruction
In maneuvering the aeropIane. of sew
eral Signal Corps officers, Whether or.
not this VIII be done at Fort Myer Is
not known at present, the virgins Dfe-
1errlng rot to make plans very far
ahead in matters Of this kind on az
count OF the unusual roughness OF the
ground at Fort Myer. much more notice
able, 1t Is said. than any over which
that the instruction school will be es-
tablished elsewhere.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
WITNESSES CALLED
IN BIG SUGAR CASE

NEW YORK, June 1s.-The first trust
investigation Of the Taft Administration
Is now under way in real earnest. Re
ceiyer George H Earle. Of the Penn
sylvania Sugar Refining; Company. has
been subpoenaed TO appear before the
Federal grand jury here and produce
the testimony against the American
Sugar Refining Company. known as the
Sugar trust. which resulted in ths $40
tOv,Uye settlement of the suit Of the
pennsylvania concern against Il.
District Attorney Wise said today
Jhat the subpOenas had been served on
Earle and All Of the witnesses in the
sugar suit IN Philadelphia, and that
nothing beyond that had been accom-
plished
Il is understood, however, that the
suDpOenas call for the appearance OF
The witnesses and documents on Mon
Gay, and that from the beginning Of
next week the grand jury viii devote
a large part Of its time to the sugar
cases.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18

The new aeroplane with which Or
Vile Wright expects to equal or sur
pass the wonderful flying records
which he made at Fort Myer last fall,
and with which he feels assured of
completing his Government contract,
arrived in Washington this morning.
coming from Dayton, Ohio, the home
of the Wright brothers, over the
Pennsylvania railroad by express.
II all goes well OrviIle Wright may
fly again at Fort Myer on Monday
next
c. J. Taylor, the Wrights' trusted me-
chanic, who was at Fort Myer last fan
and who is about as familiar with the
heavier-than-aiI machines as are the
two brothers, was on hand early and
with careful eye watched the eight
boxes in which the aeroplane was con-
tanned
After some telephoning Taylor was
able TO arrange for transportation and
early this afternoon the aeropIane in an
army wagon, started out for the post
Is In Balloon Shed.
The aeroplane viii be set UP. probably.
in the balloon shed near the east-central
part of the post, although before Nom
day IL viii be taken 10 the shed con-
structed especially for il in the SOUTH
eastern corner Of the grounds
The two brother aviators, the best
known men, probably in the scientific
world today. viii reach Washington
Monday morning, leaving Dayton, It Is
understood. on Sunday night. While
most of the work OF setting up the aero
plane will have been performed by that
time by Taylor, there viii be some fine
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
BISHOPS PRESENT
At ORDINATIONS
Deacons and Priests Are
Named by Episcopals
in Alexandria.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.


Ordination services were held at the
Episcopal Theological Seminary of Vir-
ginia. west of this city, this morning
In the chancel at the services were
Bishop Gibson. Of Virginia; Bishop Ran
dolph. Of Southern Virginia; Bishop
PeJerkin, Of West Virginia; Bishop Co
adjutor Tucker. Of Southern Virginia
Bishop CoadJUtOr Gravatt of West Viz
ginia.
The following were ordained deacons
by Bishop Gibson; ". 5. Mcdowell, ir,
and Minor J. Peters. of southern Vir-
ginia, ana B. W. B. Mckinley, Of West
Virginia.
The following were ordained to the
priesthood: The Revs. W. W. Gravatt,
jr., w Russell Bowie. and Guy L.
Christian. Of the diocese of Virginia /;
the Rev. T. n. Lawrence, of the do
cese Of southern Virginia. and the Rev
James u, Gibson, Of the diocese of
The ordination sermon was preached
by the Rev. c. l.. Goodwin, of Fairfax
county.
AT the regular meeting Of George Ma
son Council, Royal Arcanum, a land
some gold past regents jewel was pre-
scented to Past Regent NJ J Mcfarland
by r. W. Arnold, past grand regent of
the State Of Virginia.
Samaritan Rehekah Lodge, /. o. 0. r.
has elected the following officers: Mrs
Anderson, noble grand: -.Irs. Miller, vice
grand: Mrs. James II. Mansfield. re-
cording secretary: W. !. Martin. finan-
ciaI secretary; Mrs. Edward PaGgett
treasurer: Mrs Fannie Risdon. chaplain.
James II. McCuen has bought from
Robinson MOncure two lots Of ground in
Del Ray, with the improvements there
on. The price paid for the property was
s1.725.
verdict for the plaintiff in which
damages to the amount of S2.350 were
awarded was brought in at o'clock last
evening by the jury in the suit of g. e
and Mt. Vernon Railway Company, The
plaintiff sued for $4,000 Cor injuries al
legged to have been sustained Ia a col
lisiOn
The State corporation commission 1as
granted a charter TO the Builders z1X-
change Exhibit Company of Alexandra.
The officers are J. Prescott, president,
9 r. Randolph. vice president; Z. c.
Graham. secretary, all Of Was lington.
The capital stock is placed at fro m s., 600
TO 100000. and the objects are TO con-
duct a builders exchange exhibit.
The Sunday school of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, will give an
excursion 10 Marshall Hall on Thurs
day, July J. The chairman Of the ex-
cursion committee is H. K. Field.
The funeral OF Miss Ella Keene was
1 held from her home 416 Queen street
this morning.
Work on the new miu of ". A. Smoot
e CO. unc), in North Columbus street,
is being rapidly pushed The concrete
work has been finished.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
What Congress Did
IN THE SENATE.

Senator Lorimer is sworn fn
member of the Senate.
Consideration of the duty on print
paper is resumed.
Senator Gallinger speaks for main
tenance Of the present duty on print
paper and wood pulp.
Senator Brown makes a further argu-
ment for reduction OF duties on
print paper and wood pulp.
Rev Z. G. B. Pierce appointed tenn
porary chaplain of the Senate.
Brown amendment for free print paper
Is defeated.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
TODAY'S SALES ON THE
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Washington Railway As. 5000 SIS. 81, 600
'0S7&. 81. 0O0N81iz S1.000@Sii4 Sl.000uS5l4,
81, O01dS7is. S5.O00aS7A 81, 00e1S7is
Washington Gas. 3Q5S, 25Q677s, 25a6I5s,
25n6zS4 250679s, 5d675t, 25N61&t, 25d61Ss,
25Et6I5s, 1O0Q675s, 109d6S, 25a6SA, 1on6Sl4
25d6S2s, 2596SSs, 2506S3z, 25dSS5s, 25G69,
25d6S7s, 35d69, 25d69. 20de9, 25q691s, Esq
80, 25d69, 25E1S9, 25@69 25q69iL
LanstOn, 100155h.
American Security and Trust, 10G261,
IOn265. 10d265, 30265.
After call:
Washington Gas, 15Gl69.
Washington Railway. pfd., 5Od90lzs %
El90i4, 50a901s. 5019O5k, 50a9O
Lanston. 100@l5k, 1O0Q15h,
Washington Gas, 25a6Sih.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
PRODUCE MARKET
BECOMING ACTIVE
Sharp Selling, With Moder-
ate Receipts, Indicate
Increased Prices.

Strong, sharp selling. with moderate
receipts, bolstered up the Washington
wholesale produce market today and
left the impression that the last day of
the week would see slightly increased
prices. While the individual sales were
small owing to the generally high
prices. the volume of business was
larger than the circumstances might
have warranted.
Spring chickens dropped to 20 cents
per pound for mediums, while choice
hroilers sold as high as q cents A
good demand for young ducks caused
the price to rise to IS cents, with the
best selling readily at Is cents.
Neither eggs nor butter showed any
signs OF dropping. Nearby eggs brought
u and p cents per dozen. while the
best creamery butter remained at Is
cents per pound.
The fruit and vegetable markets op-
ened and closed strong, with an in
creasing demand for the best grades.
The only marked changes were in
creases in the price OF strawberries.
blackberries, and cantaIoupes, the sup
ply of melons being limited.
Eggs, Cheese, and Butter.
Cheese-New York. mats. large. per h..
l4a14l<c. small. per b. IHkaI5c
Eggs-Nesrbys, per doz., 2la2zc.
Butter-Creamery, fancy, 2Sa2Szc: Western
hrsts' 2ea26c; process. fancy. 23a24c; fair to
good, 20a21c; dairy. choice. 20a21c; ,lafry
good; lsalsc; store-packed, fresh. I71kc.
Poultry.
Live Poultry-Chickens, spring. per ID. Goa
PC; hens, 15c: ROSTERS. Sc; young ducks
large, per 10, 16a1Sc; small, Ter ID. Sa9c;
geese. per h.. 6al0c. turkeys toms Der ID
12c; hens. per ID, 18c
Dressed Poultry-Chfckena spring psY
H.. lSa53ci ROSTERS. per H., 1oc; tur-
keys, undrawn, toms. per H., 15a16c: hens
per h.. l6alse; ducks, large. per H.. ioal2c;
geese. per h., sa10c.
Fruits.
Fruits-AppIes, fancy brands, per Dbl, $3.50
a5-50; oranges, California. per box 50 50a
s. 25; Florida per box S2.00a35 so; stTawber-
ries, per crate. S1.50a2.50i pineapples. s1-50a
Zoo; cantaloupes- per crate, 81 25e3 90; peaches
per crate. S1.50a3O0; cherries. per box, 5aIoc;
blackberries. per crate, S1-5oa2 p.
Vegetables.
observation-disclosures. per bu 81 O0aI 10: Do
tstoes home grown, per bu-. e0caSl- 90: new
potatoes per Dbl s. 00a3 so: cucunberz per
5ea55cs squash, per crate, 75caSl.O0; string
beans. basket. 40a75c: tomatoes Florida
per crate S1-0oa2- 90: spinach per bbl soc
al 90: kale per Dbl. 50a75cs lettuce, per bbi
81. 0oa1-50i asparagus, per bunch, 5a20cs home
grown, per doZ. punches. 5Ga75c; bsets, per
doz punches. 4Oa60cs rhubsrb, per bunch, ia
&c; radishes, per 100. 81 90. Texas onions per
crate. 49, homegrown peas, per bbi, $3.50
a5.oos corn, per crate, 81 75a2-0o.
Live Stock
Live stock-Lamb, Sc per ID, sheep sa5c
per h: calves. T5sasc per 10.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18

GAS MUCHSTRONGER,
SELLING FROM 68 10 TO % IA.
BONDS IN REQUEST.

Washington Gas was the active stock
on the local exchange. about 800 shares
being marketed and the market taking
It with avidity and at steadily advanc-
ing prices Opening at 677s 1t was alb
sorbed quickly and price levels advanced
steadily from 677s TO 69ls and the close
was at the top Of the list. The buying
was by one party and the selling general
The Washington times., 1909-06-18

all around the room. SO far as could be
ascertained there was nothing new in
the situation, no news of importance or
indications OF probable developments.
Railway preferred was in good de-
mand at 90 and sO1z and there were sales
Of Lanston at 1919.
Railway as were in good requets.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
EXCURSIONS

Win its numerous attractions
SheHy chase Lake never experiences
Al OF night, even when the weather
is not pr0pitiOus. All tastes are
suited at this pleasure park and the
ride on the cars is an Introduction 10
the surprises at the resort.
Among the evening features are
concerts BY the Marine Bandsmen-
followed by dancing, bowling and
lures are made al the Rustic Theater.
and on pleasant evenings there is
rowing and boating on the lake A
temporary addition TO the list of at
fractions is a high diving act made
daily BY an exhibition swimmer. who
~ blindfolded during the performance
June weather has been rather tardv
IN arriving, but now that the even
ings are becoming oppressive in
town the moonlight trips of the
steamer jamestown viii assume their
popularity. The nreprOOf steamer
leaves the Norfolk and Washington
Steam boat Companys excursion
wharf. foot Of Seventh street. nightly
at z. and returns about II. the speed
OF the boat enabling her TO complete
a lengthy round trip on the river in
that time.
Refreshments may be secured in
the Palm Garden restaurant and the
dancing music for those who wish 70
make use OF the facilities for tread
ing the light fantastic" The James
towns capacity is 1900
Special tickets with hotel accom-
mediation at Old Point Comfort. as
well as special tickets for trauspor-
tation only, are now ON sale weekly
by the Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company The first men
toned, covering steamer expenses as
well as full board at the Chamberliu
o. Sherwood. Old Point, are on sale
FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS with limit TO
Monday morning. while the latter
tickets are saturday evening to Mon
aay morning offers
The steamer trips ln themselves are
enjoyable outings. and the numerous
attractions at Old Point and neigh
boring resorts along Hampton Roads
promise enjoyment for everyone Nor
folk and Washington boats make
daily connections AT Norfolk with
steamers for New York. and Boston.
One Of the most convenient places
to be cool IS Chesapeake Beach, where
the salt air and salt water viii aid
materially.
AT the same time there Is TO be
had that necessary element OF en-
1oyment which Is found 90 the
Eayety OF crowd Of pleasure seek
ers. one OF the features of Chesa-
peake Beach Is the arrangement now
IN effect for obtaining good meals.
Usually the fare at a summer resort
Is either somewhat mesger or the
charges exceedingly high MANY take
thgiT lunch along 20 the grounds and
enjoy il in picnic fashion.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
PERKINS HAS BILL

senator Perkins Of California to-
day introduced bin authorfziu
aliens who have served five years ia
the United states Navy or Marine
Corps 10 become citizens without
previous declaration of intention.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

Hartman & Co.-Traders on the floor
are largely on the bear side. The fail
urc OF the market to hold its opening
advance has caused further selling. The
market may go a little lower, but there
IS an undertoue apparent which would
indicate a sharp rally viii occur when
the market Turns
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
THE CURB MARKET.

Quotations furnished by z. F. Hutton
& Co., members New York Stock Ex-
change. Thomas L. Hume. manager, 1901
+ street northwest:
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
WALL STREETS TWO-SIDED MARKET
WITH THE BEARS HOLDING
THE UPPER HAND.

The market opened with n siumps
rallied, hut there WAS but little ginger
in the recovery. IL did not Indicate
buying by insiders in support OF the
list. hut rather the covering OF shorts.
4 further reaction followed during
the noon hour.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
TODAY'S SALES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

Quotations furnished by W B. Hibbs s.
Co. bankers and brokers. Hfbbs Building
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
ington stock Exchange, and Chicago Board
OF Trade.j
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
Taft Congratulated.


Stacks of letters have been coming to
the White House today and yesterday
from all parts OF the country commend
ing the policy Of the per cent cor
poration tax TO which the President has
committed himself.
With the letters there nave come also
many kilograms. These messages Of
congratulation are from all classes Of
the people.
At the Cabinet meeting today il was a
matter of congratulatiOn between the
Presiders and his official family that
the message in which he spoke for the
corporation tax and the amendment to
the Constitution for an income tax
struck such a seeming responsive chord
throughout the country
Speaker Cannon was 2 caller at the
White House before the Cabinet met,
but he cid not have time for an extended
conference with the President. 1t was
understood later, however, that Mr..
Taft and the members OF the Cabinet
have been assured that the House viii
put the Presidents program through as
he desires it.
In spite of the persistent report that
the session OF Congress will probably
be prolonged until August Is or later,
Mr.. Taft is described by his friends as
being much pleased with the outlook
for the adoption of his corporation plan
and for the downward revision OF the
tariff. Under these circumstances he
can we'll afford to wait a longer time
than, had been expected for the adjourn
ment of Congress.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
Bailey In Charge.

Senator Bailey has been placed in
charge of the general parliamentary
situation by the Democratic caucus. and
this forenoon he and Senator Cummfns.
leader OF the income tax Republicans,
conferred about their program. It IS
expected the matter will go over from
this evening till some later date after
the tariff schedules have been disposed
OF Meantime the friends Of the cor
poration tax are trying TO perfect It in
unassailable form, and its opponents
are working day and night preparing 10
attack it. The general opinion is that
by comfortable vote it will be passed
through the Senate
The House insurgents are beginning
to show signs Of activity today, and
threaten 20 attempt organizing a fight
in their BODY
The Washington times., 1909-06-18
Insurgents At Work.

The insurgents are preparing te at
tack these things and &c issue q de-
fiant declaration that the whole plan
IS bound to be either utterly ineduitable
or else unconstitutional They declare
today that when they have set heir
side of the question fairly before the
pubic, il will strengthen the demand for
an income tax as nothing else has Gone.
The De nOcratic caucus considered the
whole situation at some length and
these ans other aspects were explained
ana discussed by the lawyer Senators.
As a result, 1t was claimed today that
instead OF the Democrats giving a re-
luctant assent 10 the plan on the ground
tnaJ they dare not oppose il, they are
llkely 20 take a bold stand and charge
mat the plan is indefensibIe and a de-
monstrattOn OF the efficiency of the in
come tax as the only fair measure.
I consider II very doubtful" said
Senator BOrah, whether an income tax
amendment to the Constitution would
carry three-fourths of the legislatures.
think IL would be beaten in New York
New England. Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey, Delaware, and several far Western
states. If that should happen, IL would
put an end to all chance for an income
tax Tor many years. The one correct
plan was 10 pass the income tax law
now, and find out whether IL would be
sustained by the court "
The Washington times., 1909-06-18

A 81 Plant & Co.-The market looks
pretty good. Not much in il one way or
the ether except the buying Of New
York central looks good.
The Washington times., 1909-06-18


NEW YORK. June 1S.-Stocks slumped
on an average of a OF point imme-
diately following a strong opening on
the covering OF shorts at the handsome
pTohts offered by the declines of yester-
day. There was nothing of a steadying
character IN the early news. With the
exception OF report from brokers gen
orally to the effect that calls for margin
on trades had been vel responded TO-
and that but few stocks had been sold
because of failure 10 ante up
The Government supervision involved
in the proposed corporation tax propo-
Sltlon caused considerable uneaSineSS,
and liberal selling as a result was plain
" in evidence. The probabilities are
favorable to the enactment OF such
law, and il viii cause much more un-
easiness once It Is law tGan as a
prospective measure. There are a num-
Der of corporations that are in a posi-
tion 10 stand the . per cent tax on net
earnings, but there are more that are
not That the proposed tax Is likely
to become a law Is intensified by the
fact that n is in line with good poll
tics, that the revenues are needed, and
furthermore by the fact that 1t would
be In the interest OF revision OF tariff
duties downward.
The one thing that stands out all over
the face OF the market is that IL is now
two-slded' and this Is. perhaps, the best
insurance or an interesting situation.
much more to the liking Of scaIpers chan
the one-sided market-also more nat
uraL
The bears have found the shedding rea-
sOnably good ever since Tuesday. They
are stiH to be reckoned with despite
the fact that actual conditions that
might be expected TO influence the mar
ket are in no way changed. other than
IN copper markets OF the Worthwhile
the outlook for che crops Is rather en-
couraging and money is still easy The
cable brings no word from France as to
the plans OF the Morgan firm in the de-
layed listing schem6-the apparent hitch
IN the placing of Steel common on the
French BOuTse.
Some Of the leading brokers profess
10 believe that the bun following is the
stronger OF the two. but there are
plenty OF traders who look for a contin-
uatlon Of the slide on the theory thar
The present value Of securities is on
nigh levels and that ueCermenfs in in
nuences have been discounted. that the
insiders VIII be IN better position 10 nm
hold the market once the short line
reaches larger proportions The weak
ness OF the rally also led TO further
speculative selling and this was evil
denced by another down turn that car
ned values 10 the low range again. an
improvement being lost.
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