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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-03-15
LET is SUPPOSE.

One could almost say that States
Attorney Wilson fits into the Even
ing Citizens version OF the Daridge
murder trial very much like the vii.
tain fits into the drama. or Ike Satan
fits into the plan OF Salvation. or
like Democrat into a Republican
household. ii You prefer to put ii that
way. But let MS suppose a case
Let is suppose that murder trial
were called in our circuit court some
day, in which deputy sheriffs were
not in a conspiracy with the defense
Or friends ct the defense to cheat jus
tiee; let us suppose that these dep
MY sheriffs accordingly gave their
services impartially and conscieu.
tiously to tho people, whose servants
they are; that they did not crowd
upon the states attorney a lot If
regues, smut-noses and nincompoops
NJ the beginning Of the trial. forcing
him to accept from them a goodly
number for tho jury or sacrifice all
IF his percmptory challenges; that
Instead of doing this they brought IN
uniformly sensible AMI clean mea
who had some standing IN the com
muaity, AMI thereby fercel the after
aey for the defense to exhaust his
II thar Kind Of men did
not suit him; and suppose they kept
m bringing in that kind of men IN
I'll the attorney for the defense hal
exhausted all his challenges and was
to accept them on the jury
when they qualified In other words. |
and briefly let us suppose these dep
utl sherlffs crippled The attorney for
Tho defense by forcing good men
npon him instead Ct gripping the at
torney for the people by forcing bad
m7n upon him, as has been done in
nearly all these infamous murder
eases.
What then would he the probable
re nlt?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-03-15
VISITS Y! SITS; VIII LII
Assuring Each Other.

Wise parents forbid garrulous help
from telling their children ghost
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-03-15
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

cairo, Alexander County, Illinois.
Population 16,147.
Clerk, r. A, HATCHER.
Treasurer, THOMAS II. MAHONEy
City Attorney, FRANK MOORE.
Comptroller. ERNEST WORKMAN
Police Magistrate, A. j. ROSS.
Chief of Police, M. s. EGAN.
Alexander County, Population 27,467
County Clerk, JESSE Il. MILLER.
Circuit Clerk, ALFRED BROWN.
Sheriff, FRANK f.. DAVIS.
States Attorney. ALEX. WILSON.
County Superintendent of Schools,
PROF. $. Il. GOTT.
Assessor and Treasurer, FRED ID.
NELLIS.
Board Of County Commissioners.
j. J. JENNELLE, Chairman.
C. " NEFF.
DIR. EDWIN CAUSE.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-03-15

and suppose a murder case were
called for trial some day in Cairo
IN which the judge presiding saw
starring evidence of improper conduct
er the part of officers of his court
a1ornting to "a serious interference
with the proceedings. and likely or
tending to result in n miscarriage of
justice. and the Judge should PROMPT.
ly and vigorously cali the offenders
to account and order them out of the
peoples service and into the county
iail Aud suppose like treatment
#ere accorded TO few roguos IN
The witness stand who lied brazenly
ior the purpose of getting on the
Jury.
How far. think YOU. wcul4 that go
toward stopping the work of tn
Mnrderers' Protective Association
III the court house and stopping their
fioody work in the city of Cairo?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-03-15
SLAUGHTER Of the Birds.

II is said that the annual bira
slaughter for plumes aa6 other decora
tons Is 300-00Q.000.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-03-15

Aud Suppose a murder case were
called for trial some day iu this
ocW'y in which the judge pre-
siding should not permit the attor.
roy for the defense extraordinary
latitude in questioning candidates for
'ac Jury. even to the aXtout of pledg
'iE eaeh juror in advance 10 ac1uit
tAe defeodant, in spite Of the re
pceted and cncretic protests of tie
prosecuting attorney.
What then would be the probable
result?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-03-15

untary religious organizations, but
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
WEDDING.
GIeaeon---Itincine

A very pretty late June wedding
took place in st. Mary's church on
Wednesday morning at o'clock when
Miss Mary Frances Hinchey was unit
ed in marriage with jeremiah Joseph
Gleason by the Rev. James ]. Smith,
who also celebrated the nuptial mass
which followed before large congre-
cation. The choir sang during the
mass and at the offertory Mrs. NJ. L.
Sliney sang Ave Marie. Miss Eliza
beth 7. Hayes a personal friend. was
bridesmaid, and John d. Gleason, a
The bride was handsomely gowned in
a suit of pongee princess trimmed with
gold lace braid with picture hat with
willow plume. She carried a bouquet
Of white carnations. The bridesmaid
wore rose pink with picture hat and
also carried white carnations.
A wedding breakfast and reception
was held at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. Ellen Hfnchey, No. 108
Oakridge street, to a number OF rela-
tives and invited guests. including
some from New York, Branford and
New London.
The wedding gifts wese many and
handsome, including silver, cut glass
and china ware.
The bride is a well known young
lady and the groom ie.a popular gun
maker employed by the Crescent Fire
arms company. Mr. and Mrs. Gleason
left on the 2.55 train on their wedding
tour to New York and Washington and
upon their return wifi. reside in Greene
vile.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
MARRIED.

GEER-TUCKER-A the Central Bap-
tist parsonage, Norwich, June 30,
1909, by the Rev. G. X. Flanders,
Ade1bert e. Geer and Miss Margaret
TYLER-PARKER-I this city, by
Rev. NJ s.. Kaufman, ID. D., on June
80, 1909, Henry A. Tyler Of Norwich
and Miss Ida NJ. Parker OF East
Lyme.
WHITAKER-PECK- Lebanon, June
80, 1903, by the Rev. Fl. A. Beadle,
Miss Edna Dalcey Peck of Lebanon
and Milan D. Whitaker Of Worcester.
DELANEY-FALVEY-In this city,
June 80, by Rev. Joseph Mccarthy,
John Charles Delaney and Miss An
ME Rose Falvey.
ZEiGLEMAYER = ALLEN = In this
city, June 30, by Rev. Hugh Treanor,
William Zeiglemayer and Miss
Bridget Alice Allen.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
storiaa About pr. Hale.

These two stories about the late DIR.
Hale were told in Boston almost thirty
years ago. but they may be new to the
new generation. Among choir singers,
ministers are of small account. Had
a strange minister last Sunday" said
one tenor to another, meeting at the
Apollo club; don't know his name;
man that breaches at Billy Winch's
church. Knows how TO preach, tool"
DR.. Hale himself was the authority
for the statement that when he went
to have his voice tried with a view to
Joining the Harvard Glee club his eff
forts were received rather quietly and
without any definite statement of opin-
ION. What kind Of a voice have I?''
he asked, as he prepared TO CO.. We'll,
Mr.. HAZE" said the instructor brisfly,
IT should say that your voice was a
baritone"
Musical terms were not part Of daily
speech in the Boston Of that time and
the student promptly sought the die
tionary. to find. that a baritone was
neither tenor nor bass" He was
inclined upon the whole to think that
his repulse was fortunate for him; it
certainly was fortunate for his city and
his country. for the world. indeed
New York Times Saturday Review.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
central Athletic cIub ofie.r,,

The following officers were installed
by ex-President Thomas Riley at a
special meeting of the Central Athletic
club:
President, William Houlfhan; vice
president, Tom Brennan; recording
secretary, Tim Sullivan; financial sec
rotary, Jerry Desmond; treasurer, Tim
Fields; outdoor captain, Frank Car
bray; indoor captain. Joe Desmond.
sergeant at arms, Luke Riley master
Of property Henry Bolz board Of
trustees, Henry Congdon chairman,
Fred Busch, William Riley, William
Fitzgerald, Henry Bolz; auditors, Tom
Shea, Tom WEIGH.
The sick committee was reappointed
One member, Henry White, was re-
ported sick. The club has arranged
to have open house during the cele-
bration, when it will have for sale soda
and ice cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
Baldwin First 20 Qualify.

The New York World on Wednesday
hal the following in relation to the
Fulton flight:
Captain Baldwin sent his entrance
fee from Norwich, Conn, where he Is
preparing his airsffp for a series of
demonstrations to take place on July
8, 4, and g. ON the occasion Of the
250th anniversary Of the founding Of
the town. The craft in which he will
make these demonstrations is the same
one in which f1e will make the Fulton
flight Next Monday he Will make a
series of flights in this ship before
President Taft, who will be in Nor
witch
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
DIED..


CORNET-In Montville. June 2s, 1909.
DR.. Edward Cornet, aged 81 years.
Funeral services from his late residence
Friday, July 2, at 2 o'clock p. m.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend
TUCKER-In North Franklin. June 30
1909. Louis James Tucker, aged AZ
years
WELlES-Entered into life, on June
80. 1909, James Howard Welles.
Notice of funeral later.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
William !. Woodward to Go to Shelby,
N. c. - Gleason n inohey Weddir
Observation-Disclosures.

William /. Woodward, for the past
half dozen years agent and superin-
tendent of the Shetucket Cotton COM
pany closes his duties with that con-
Germ Saturday night, July Sd. and will
be succeeded by William G. Henderson,
agent of the Falls company.
Mr.. Woodward will take charge of
two cotton factories at Shelby, N. c.,
the plants being those Of the Shelby
and Belmont Cotton companies. He
will begin his work in that place July
10, but will not leave Norwich with
his family for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
NORWICH TOWN
Closing Night of Parish Fair-Marking
of Historic Houses Begun.

A large crowd enjoying themselves
to the fullest extent met on the
grounds at Parish hall Wednesday
evening, the closing night Of the an
nual festival
The candy table under trees lighted
by Chinese lanterns was in charge OF
Miss Agnes White. Lemonade was
served by Miss Julia Kingsley. Ia
bles were placed about the lawn on
which were served ice cream in charge
of Mrs. Dowdall, Mrs. Dainka and Mrs.
Butler, assisted by Misses Elizabeth
Kingsley Bessie Callahan. Juia O'Con-
nell and Mary McNally. Prof. Ryan
prompted for the dancing, music for
which was furnished by piano, violin
and cornet.
Mrs. ]. H. Butler donated a. silver
cake dish which was awarded TO Miss
Nellie Cummings. Mrs. Daniel Dow
dali gave an embroidered centerpiece,
which was awarded to Mrs. Elizabeth
Kearney, the lady's gold watch went
to Miss Margaret Smith, the mans
gold waite hto J. Mckay. and the water
set to George Yeomans.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Mrs. Marie Benoit Of South C. street
and Mrs. Amanda Benoit and son OF
Merchants avenue are to leave the
middle of next week TO spend the sum-
mer with relatives in FarnhAm and
ethsr PLACES In Canada
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
CARD OF THANKS.

witch almshouse. wish to thank Father
Smith, Father Donnelly of Occum. Fa-
Their Keefe, assistant to Father Smith
Benevolent Society OF ST. Mary's Parish
for their kindness on Wednesday af-
ternoon.
1y1d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
Markina Historical Houses.

The historical committee began on
Wednesday the work of locating differ
ent sites by marking the home lots of
thirty of the founders of Norwich.
Among these is the home lot of Ben
jamin Huntington, the first mayor of
Norwich. He lived in the house occu-
pied by John Brady on West Town
street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
TAFTVILLE
National Band Gave Weekly Concert
Personal hotes.

John O'Brien &C Brattleboro. VT. who
has been employed by George Grant.
has left town this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Mrs. NJ. J. French of Norwich has
been spending a few days with ner
cousin, Mrs. Thurston B. Barber, of
Plain Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Nelson Greenwood, who moved to
New Bedford about two months ago, is
in town this week calling on friends.
Mr.. Greenwood plans to remain here
until after the celebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Everyone would be benefited by TAX
ing Foley;s Orino Laxative for stom-
ach and liver trouble and habftual
constipation. 1t sweetens the stomach
and breath. gently stimulates the liver
and regulates the bowels and is much
superior to pills and ordinary Iaxa-
dives. Why not try Foley's Orino Lax
alive today? Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

The Taftville National band held it
weekly concert Tuesday evenir~ at tn
new residence of Omer Teller on Mer
chants avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Mrs. Mamie Connolly and daughter
May of Central avenue have returned
after a visit with her brother in New
York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Carter Of
Pleasant street entertained on Sunday
party consisting Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Perkins and family of Fort Point, Miss
Lillian Austin Of Greeneville. Mrs.
Daniel Wheeler And her daughter
Blanche and Frank Weaver.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

William Efinchey Of Branford is
spending a few days as the guest OF
his mother Mrs. Ellen Hinchey, OF
Oakridge street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Miss Madeline Drfscon Of Mount st.
Joseph's, Hartford, is spending the
summer vacation at her home on North
Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Three new stops were placed in the
organ of the First Congregational
church last week and will be heard
this coming Sunday for the first time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Mrs. Maynard Of Gardner Lake and
Mrs. Ida johnson of Montville were
recently entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Elisha Geer of the Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Miss Sadie Schleugh Of New York is
the guest of Mrs. William Tague Of
Mcclellan avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Daniel Whelton and his children o
Otrobando avenue visited relatives il
Wiflimantic recently
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
Personal Items.

Mrs. Frank Robinson of Washington
street is visiting New London rela-
tives.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perkins and
family have returned to their home at
Fort Point after spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Wheeler of
Otrobando avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Hartwell G. Thompson and Thomas
Hendrick are among those who are
taking the Yale entrance examinations
at the Academy this week.
visitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
Delivered 10 Any Part OF Norwich

the Ale that is acknowledged to be the
best on the market - HANLEVS
PEERLESS. A telephone order will
receive prompt attention.
n. ]. MCCORMICK, 80 Franklin ST.
may29d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Mrs. George r. Ravens was recent
guest of Mrs. Julia Bates of OtrobandC
avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Frank Soules OF South, Shaftsbur
VT, is visiting his brother, Herman
Soules. of Central avenue over the Gel
ebration.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Little Miss Annie McNaught of Grot-
on returned home on Wednesday after
a weeks stay with her grandmother.
Mrs. John Mcknight, OF Lathrop ave-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

For the balance of the sea-
son / offer all my Summer
Weight Suitings at a Uery lou
figure to close.
c. n. NickersOn. 12S Main 81.
jun29d
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

Miss Mary Appleton of New Haven
is spending week as the guest Of rel
atives in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

John Falvey OF Brooklyn is spend
ing two weeks vacation at his home in
town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
An EndIe,s chain Of Postal cards.

An Endless Chain of Postal Cards.
In regard to the protest from the
Norwich Town residents about the
stopping OF the parade before 1t reaches
the green, the following partial answer
has been received: Your postal has
been received and as 1t is one of many
imagine a sort of endless chain has
been started. as I receive them morn
ing, noon and night"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
Celebration News

SOUVENIR POST CARDS - 10 each.
or Soc a set.
SOUVENIR FLAos-15e each, lots Of
a dozen at 1870 each.
SOUVENIR BADGES - SOC each, the
only Official Souvenir Badge.
BOARD OF TRADE QUARTERLY -
with sketch Of Norwich, at 1oe each.
NEW ENGLAND MAGAZINE = with
illustrated article on the Celebration
at 15e each.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
Lot Al 7eo a psir.
ChiIdren's Csc Hosiery al i5c

15o lone case Of Ohildren'g Fast
value Black, MerceriEed Hosiery
csc extra fine quality-aizes 10
9ik--regular 25c Hosiery az
$50 a pair. fh0sf
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

PATTY:
Gold Medal Flour is very highest
quality. LAvINIA
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01

The Bulletin should be delivered
everywhere in the city before g. m.
Subscribers who fail to. receive 1t By
that time will confer a favor by re-
porting the fact to The Bulletin Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water 1t is low
tide, whioh Is followed by dood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
SUMMER COMFORT
FURNISHINGS

Shirts, Underwear. Hosiery, Neekwear,
Night Wear, siehtIess Suspenders, and
Collars - 81 styles - Quarter sizes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for To-day.

For New England: Generally fair
Thursday and Friday moderate tenn
perature; light to moderate west to
north winds.
Predictions from the New York Her
aid: On Thursday fair weather will
prevail, with slight temperature
changes and light northerly winds, be-
coming variable, and on Friday fair to
partly overcast weather, with slowly
rising temperature.
Observations In Norwich.
The following records, reported from
Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes
in temperature and the barometric
changes Wednesday,:
Their. Bar.
d. M s'ss'.s'as 's 5000" % oV.oo
Il m. ....s......s.ssss ~ oV-Vo
b II. m....... .s...s. 10 oV-Vo
Highest SO, lowest So.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Wednesday General
ly fair; moderate northwest winds.
Wednesdays weather: AS predicted.
SUN, Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
R u z C

R u z C
the celebration of the 250th anniver-
sary of Norwich without visiting one
Of the oldest landmarks Of the city
S6-92 Water Street?
This store has remained intact and
unaltered since It's establishment over
100 years ago. and still carries all the
choice liquors it carried "in the olden
days OF Rawson & Whipple.
GEORGE s. DRAPER,
jy1d Proprietor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
Elks to Entertain.

Norwich lodge, No. 430, B. P. o. E.,
has arranged to extend hospitality
during the celebration to all visiting
Eiks and their families by having
headquarters in Pythian hall on Mon
day, wher emembers of the order and
those accompanying them can find a
place to rest. From noon on a buffet
lunch will be served under the arrange
ments made by Joseph F. Williams and
Jacob Stein, who are the committee in
charge
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
Lot Al 4so. a pair:

Lot o-Rt. toc.a pa.r.
4so Fine Imported Hosiery IN silk
value Isle. lace Isle and handsome
75c novelty designs - regular 75c
Hosiery at 4sc a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-01
Suits SIP. to $25.

WE HAVE NO HESITATION IN
GUARANTEEING YOUR SATISFAC-
TON; WE KNOW WHAT YOUR
SATISFACTION MEANS TO US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-23

Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices are higher.

Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGS. - Nearby fresh Virginia, II;
west Virginia and southwest Virginia,
20: Tennessee, %.
BUTTER. - Creamery. fancy. 32ha3}.
Western f1rsts. 30a31: seconds. 27a27h.
Process. fancy. 26a27: fair to good, 19a
20. Store packed. fresh. 10.
CHEESE. - New York state factory.
new. large. 16Aa18A.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES spring. per h..
II; hens. per h.. 1914; roosters. per
H.. 0: keats per lb. II; turkeys. hens.
per h.. 1s; turkeys. toms. per h..
1Sa19; ducks. per h.. 12a13.
DRESSED POULTRY. Turkeys. per
h.. 18a10: hens, choice. per h.. Is,
roosters. per lb., 8; chickens. spring.
per h., II; ducks, per h.. 1Oa12.
VEGETABLES. - Potatoes. No. 1, per
bbl. 2OOa2.5O; sweet potatoes. per Dbl,
200a2.25: cucumbers. per basket. 1.OOa
1928; onions. per bbl.. 1.5Oa1.9O: cab
bages, per 100. 4.OOa5.oO: eggplant. per
doz.. 2oa2e: SQUASH. per basket. 30a4o;
string beans. homo grown. per DBL.
1.5Oa2. 90: lettuce. per basket. local 80;
tomatoes. home grown. per box. 25a5O;
radfshes. per 100. 100: peppers. per bbl..
new carrots. per bunch. Gas: lima beans.
per qt, 1Sa2O.
GREEN FRUITS. - Apples. new. per
bbl., 1.00a4.5O: oranges. Cal. per box
2.50a3.b0 grape fruit. per crate. 4.OOa
500; pineapples. per crate, 2.OOa3.OO:
cantaloupes. per crate. 5Oa2.25 water
melons. each. 17a20: peaches. per car
rier. 1.25a225: baskets. coal %; plums.
per crate. 1.0Oa1.5 so; grapes. Concord. per
basket. 10; grapes. Delaware. per bas-
ket. IA; grapes Niagara. per basket.
Ii: alligator pears. per crate. 2.50a3 90:
chinauapins. per lb. 4a5: chestnuts. per
lb. 15a1s
HAY AND STRAW. Hay. western.
No. 1. 18O0a18.5O: No. 2. 14.5Oa15. 90;
mixed. 11.O0a14.OO. Straw. rye. bundle.
15.0Oa18.OO: rye. machine thrash. s.OOa
straw. oat. per ton. 65Oa7.O0.,
SEEDS. -Alsike. per bu.. 9.r5a9. 40
clover, per bu. s.90a0.15; timothy. per
bu. 1.S0a2 10: crimson clover. per blu
5.75a6.OO.
LIVE STOCK.-Cattle. extra per cwt..
525a5.50: medium per cwt., 4.OOa4.75:
ordinary. per cwt.. 3.OOa3.5O. Hogs. per
cwt.. gross. 7.OOaS.O0. Sheep. per H.. "a
4; lambs. spring. choice. per h., SAT u
per h.. 81 medium. per h.. 7has.
free OF burrs. per H.. 33a35: wool. I'M
washed. per h.. 2sao9. Hides. green.
per h.. II: hides. dry. per h. Halls:
sheepskins. green. each. 75a1 10; calf
skins, green. each. 1.3Oa1.5O: dry flint
hides. per H.. Halls; dry sailed hides.
per h.. 14a16.
GRA1N-wheat. new. per bu.. e5a
per bbl.. 420a4.50. Oats. western white,
No. 2. per bu.. 4sa53: mixed per bu.
42a5O Bran. per ton. 23.OOa25OO. Mid
ding, per ton. 25.OOa270O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-23
MORE COTTON Is STORED.
Government Report Gives Total
Bales Held August 81, 1.610,o32.

The total number of bales Of cotton
held August 81 in the United States
was 1.5l9.9S2. as against l,238.o5s in 1908.
according to a report by the census
bureau today. and 1.514.567 In a6N.
The quantity Of cotton held in the cot
ton growing states August 81 last was
TOE, 99s, and in all other states. sla834
The quantity consumed during the year
was 5,Oe5.3 $50 bales. against i.s39.OeO in
1905 The number OF active spindles in
operation during the year Vas %. 7S3, 40l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-23
, THE LONDON MARKETS.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, September 23.-American rail.
way shares. after finishing irregular in
spots in the official session, closed heavy
on the curb. Consols continued depressed,
but business was quiet. Foreigners were
slow and Japanese tended lower. Ions
option purchases contributed to a hard tone
in Kaffirs Heaviness characterised cop
per shares.
The Paris bourse was firm, while Berlin
had a weaker appearance in the final deal
ings De Beers closed "a higher, at 1S3s.
Rio Tintos were Is lower, at 70.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-23
The World of Finance and Trade
Washington; New York; London.
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS,

Practically all interest at todAy's ses-
sion of the Washington Stock Exchange
centered in transactions in Lanston. On
regular call'' the sales were on small
volume and were widely scattered. but
Lanston came out strongly after CALI
and more than 1900 shares changed
hands. The type machine stock was
quoted offerings at 1874 and bids at 1875.
and the selling began at the former figure
and ranged upward to 1SA. Two sixty
day options on 200 shares each were sold
at 1874.
Fractional lots of Capital Traction and
Of Washington Gas changed hands at
1874 and IS. respectively, and Union
Trust in less than quotation blocks
brought 1873 and 1874.
Notice OF the semi-annual dividend Of
10 per cent on the capital stock Of Riggs
Bank, payable October Is to sharehold-
ers of record October 1, was read be-
fore the exchange today.