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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11
PEARV AT BATTLE HARsoR.

NEW YORK, Sept. lO.-COmmander
Peary is still al Battle Harbor. He
is making slow progress southwark
toward North Sydney. NOVA Scotia.
from whence he will proceed 20
American ports. No further word has
come from him to any quarter con-
corning the momentous controversy
which has aroused Europe and Amer.
lea by his challenge Of Cooks claim.
DIR. Cook Is still at Copenhagen. the
center OF marked attention from dig
nitaries Of the Official and scientific
world. but with diminishing prestige.
owing 10 the cloud oyercasting his
glory sin ,e Pearys announcement and
his dramatic challenge OF Cooks en-
plot. What the corrobOrative data
Is on which the two explorers base
their positions Is stiIl withheld. from
Cook because OF his determination TO
bide his own time In presenting bis
evidence and from Peary because he
Is still beyond the range OF ready CON-
munIcation and OF detailed knowledge
OF the various claims and conflicts.
Foreign comment. as expressed BY
the London and other metropolitan
journals. while still highly wrought
with mingled enthusiasm and doubt.
Is beginning 10 be- tinged with Clip
pancy and scorn. J.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11

The cotton crop. which. like other
sections. has been rather short around
Gainesville. is coming into market
fairly well. but not as much has been
received here as was anticipated for
this season. The receipts. however,
are a little better than last year AZ
the same period. about 100 bales hay-
ing already been received. out OF sey-
eral hundred bales contracted for.
Since the destruction OF the big Dut-
ton gin by fire about two years ago.
the market has been largely diverted
10 Alachua, which point Is regarded
today as the most important Sea Is
land cotton market in the State. Par
ties are still buying here. but In
quantities less than formerly. owing
20 the inadequate ginning facilities.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11
Mob Aids Couple TO Escape
From Officers and Marry

ceremony at II o'clock "Wednesday
night In the parlor OF the Mann home.
There had been a strong parental
objection TO the match on the side
Of the young lady. All the plans OF
the young couple to we'd were nip
ped In the bud "Wednesday they ran
away from Ashburn. intending 10
marry at Sylvester. but there they
were met by officers with warrants
for their arrest A crowd learned OF
their plight and took the law into their
own hands. with the happy result a.
stated.
Mr.. Brooks and his bride have ~
turned 20 Ashburn In search Of for
giyeness.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11
II Britain Owns the Pole
II Will Certainly Be Taxed

Nsquilb ruggysJyd that De- frame
another question Continuing the
Ifrmiyr Nth tNiuklr IA biz eve.
avut Goa to "a, that the question ct
d ossvssiuu ct tho rulv m,ul,rd tuu
much Alphabetical matter "a pvrnil
btm a. ghr a i-nnuu Tvpb " hoN
r,vF u pFu,ri ,u be- HT,tlsh IvgTitaTy
% rvrtAlab wuuld be- lAAva a. gRde
ulo,,sd lAai aadgg Ihv asN aaaacv
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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11

LoNboN sept . The question ~
co.. uNuvrshp ct che land ct the
NHrth rulv came up "a The House ot
''mmuns yesterday. when Premier
AstalIh replied ,o Str ullbvrt Parker
THE pfvmivr NaHIvd % know u The
latest Information established ,hr fac,
'hai there ~as lAHd a. ths NuT'h rulr
a. su uRdvFstood THAI wAs uol lTur
81 ullheFt explained that hs meant
ai'fr,ri o. ne \ lrth Ftlt AGi NJ
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11

TORr WORTH ryN, sept 30
Nrs lyuulr ilaNkins sas shot to
death a. shr IL, n hrd vaFly yvsteE
"A, D., hes husband , y iiawklas,
attrr Which be- Allied hlmault fhetT
bnuu ,s ia UlvHa eoa
HawktRs Shot bis sire ~hua shW ~
fussd ,a stbirss . iisarOu salt shtgA
sAs Fsevntb AID tie uaga a iaahla
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11
WILL TAKE VACATION.
Captain Barker Will Visit Old Home
For First Time IN Years.

Captain L. r. BARKER. traffic man
agcr OF the Tampa and Jacksonville
railway. accompanied by his good
wife, will leave this morning for New
York City. from whence they will pro-
coed To their former home In Charlew.
town. y. H.. and other points
Captain Rarker h. enjoying his first
visit To the old home, and the first
vacation. In seven years. and natural
ly will appreciate his trip.
Captain aud Mrs BarkeT will b.
absent until about October I, and
friends wish them delightful and
hvu,ti ,uIuuru
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11
Killed His Wife, Then
Shot Self, While in Bed

harrvlcd sbolgun, aud her heart waa
plgFcvd. IN. dyin9 almost INSTANTLY.
HaNkiRs Thea sat up In bed, pat The
sun asainsi hls breast aad pushed
the ,riEsrE 9Th . hFoomstloh TAa
ehaFHu killed him lRstaaiD ana Ne
tpn aVFoss hla wlie's hady.
sheriff aaa~ lAasF foana the hfe
laaa haA.ea They haYe taag sallaFem
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11
WALL STREET PREPARED
FOR HARRIMAN'S DEATH
Great Personal Sorrow Was Expressed, But Finan-
Cier's Demise Causes No Anxiety as to Future.

afternoon concerning the status OF the
vast properties under MIR Harriman's
direction. one of these reports being
that his securities of these railroad
properties of which he was the head
had been trusteed and were held in
tact for the greater safety OF his es-
tate. and the properties concerned.
However. there was no authoritative
opinion forthcoming upon this re-
port or upon the general disposition
TO be made of his property.
His Personal Wealth.
Recent estimates of Harriman's per
sonal wealth have varied all the way
from $4,000 900 to SlOO. OO0,OO0 lie
was of course a large holder of So
curities OF the various corporations with
which he was identified. including in
addition to the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific systems over a score
of smaller or tributary properties. not
only in this country, but in Mexico
as well. Report credited him with
large personal holdings in the Atchi.
son. Topeka and Santa Fe railroad,
Baltimore and Ohio. Delaware and
Hudson. Erie. Illinois Central. New
York Central and Pacific Mail Steam.
ship Company. His holdings of Brook,
Ign Rapid Transit stock and bonds
were very large a few years ago He
was reported to have been the largest
individual stakeholder In the Wells
Fargo Express Company. which only
recently acquired a virtual monopoly
Of the express business In Mexico.
Nh Harriman's real estate holdings
in this city were comparatively small
His home at Arden Is said to repre-.
sent an outlay OF $2.6OO.OOO.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11
The Flrst National.

Attention o. called To- thy statement
IT the First National lauk. which ap
prars elsewhere tu This i-su, This
hank. Whi,h b. one ut the oIdy,t nuau.
rial institutions lu this section ui the
STATE. demonstrate, h, this maguin
milluu mark that u o. being strruglh
rnvd ever IA, D., tho eunndrHey be-
lng manifested lee The cunsvUatl,,
management a. uu batter can b,
tuuAd m the ouuHtr, Az Gainvs
Nillr hanks aTr struug bul the first
NAtlnAal Jakrs rank awuRs The sIruns
80 aud most unuyagAl iu thv
state
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11

Is, left Cape York; September 5, ar.
rived at Indian Harbor. Labrador.
All the members OF the expedition
were In good health. Professor Mar.
win unfortunately was drowned ON
April 10. IS miles north OF Cape Co
lumbia. while returning from Sc de.
grees. north latitude. in command OF
a supporting party"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11

NEW YORK, Sept l0-Mr. Harri-
mans death comes at a time when
in general the business affairs of the
country are in excellent condition.
with realization OF those bOuntiful
crops which he himself. in one of his
last notable interviews. prophesied
would be- one OF the greatest sustain.
ing factors of American credit
With these facts in mind. and the
general knowledge that Mr.. Hartman
in any event could not long continue
his active career. Wall street had al
ready prepared itself for the end
which came yesterday. There was no
feeling OF shock or alarm. therefore.
when the announcement came. beyond
the sentiment of universal personal
sorrow. and as the hours progressed
Il became evident that there was
general feeling of security and even
OF serenity as to the future.
For a time there was some talk
among the leaders Of finance as TO the
desirability OF informally conferring
but even this preCaution was deemed
unnecessary.
No Change Of Po"..
The representative men Of Wall
street left for their homes about the
usual hour yesterday afternoon. Such
prominent figures as J. p. Morgan,
Jacob II. Schiff. James Stillman and
George W. Perkins went to their va
riOus homes without concerted action.
II Is believed by Harriman's assO-
ciates that the railroad system. which
he organized and carried forward TO
such a degree OF success. will be- con-
tinued with practically no change Of
policy and that plans TO that end were
perfected by Mr.. Hartman long be-
fore his death.
There were numerous reports cur
rent In financial quarters during the
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11
PEARY TELLS OF DASH
TO The WORLDS TOP
Commander and His Party Spent Two Days at Pole.
One Life Was Lost on Trip.

LONDON. Sept lO.-Commander
Robert r. Pearys last and successful
dash To the North Pole cost one hu.
man life. that of Professor Ross G..
Marvin. who was drowned four days
after the Pole had been discovered.
From Battle Harbor. Labrador. Com.
90 indcr Peary ca al tr!,: Ctrono
,ical history Of his dash. According
- his own statement. the eNplo. 5rs
! er' TWO days on the top Of &c v orli
Irri' ius there GA April 6. 1909. and
leaving ON April :. after Copious OBJ
servations had been taken.
Pearys Brief Outline.
Commander Peary's brief outline as
cabled here is as follows:
July o. 1905. left New York: July
IL. left Cape sydney; August l. ar.
rived at Cape York. Greenland: Au.
gust 5. left Etah. Greenland: Septem-
Ger |. arrived at Cape Sheridan. Green.
land; September to February IL.
vintered at Cape Sheridan: February
IL. the sledge expedition left the
Roosevelt: March I. expedition
started north OF Cape columbia;
March .. passed the British record;
March 20 II. delayed by open water:
March II. crossed Sith parallel; March
l2 to Il. delayed by open water;
March Is. crossed S5th parallel:
March 90. passed Norwegian record,
after encOuntering open water; March
%. passed Italian record; March 81
to 26. held up by open lead; March
-. crossed S7th parallel; March 81,
passed American record: March %,
encountered open water: April 2
passed sSth parallel; April 4, crossed
S9th parallel: April 6. reached North
Pole: April and Z. at North Pole,
taking observations: April Z. left North
Pole: April %. reached Cape Colum-
bia: April %. reached Roosevelt"
July rs. Roosevelt left Cape Sheridan;
August 8. passed Cape Sabine: August
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11

The best place to buy your goods
Is at the store which invites you 10
come through an ad. In The Sun.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11

You may fnd what you are locking
for through a want nd. In Hhe san.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-09-11

laAt lAsFu somsta'aa sAlch Gals .
sana "a eAa a. toF Taa taaAI'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
STOCK MARKET IS
 MOVING SLOWLY Volume of Business Is Much
 Less Than Usual U0DERTONE VERY STRONG Railroad Stocks Show More Firmness Than the Industrials, But In None Is There Any Great Amount
 of Animation.
UODERTONE VERY STRONG

New York, April 1.-The speculative ele- ment regarded the days stock market as slow. The sales for the day in them selves indicate a deep cut in the volume of the market from the recently prevail ing average. Then, although the reac- tionary tendency of yesterday was ar rested and some progress toward recovery effected, the renewed advance lacked vigor and breadth. The speculative ele- ment had as an explanation for the halt the fact that they themselves and large operators in general were disinclined to enter on extensive new commitments with a three days closed interval facing them at the end of the week with the Easter holidays.
 In spite of the lapse into dullness the undertone of the speculation was strong. Events of an unfavorable nature were disregarded or treated with no other ap- parent feeling than relief that they were disposed of. The government estimate of April 1 of the condition of the winter wheat crop must be classed as such an event. although it's significance was ob- scured by speculative conditions, especial ly in the wheat market itself. The esti mated yield is, in fact, less than the actual harvest of any winter wheat crop since 1904.
 The grain carrying railroad stocks were Inclined to be heavy, although the lines running through the winter wheat belt suffered no more than the northwestern group The anthracite group supplied the conspicuous example of strength amongst ,I,f aff ri ta1 tn the belief that these companies will win concessions from the miners in the con- tention over the renewal of the wage agreement, which Is to be the subject of renewed conference tomorrow. Publication of the anthracite tonnage for March showed a record for that month, indicat- ing the state of preparation of the com panies for any labor contest. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western sold at 600 for the first time in its history. That stock had the special benefit of rumors of ex- tended extra contribution to stockholders, for which there was no authentic. confirm ation.
 Outside of the coalers the strong stocks were found amongst industrials and such minor railroad stocks as are classified with the specialists Atchison was only slightly affected by the keeping of the dividend at the old rate, although specu- lative rumors were in circulation at one time of an intention to advance the rate London sold some stocks in this market especially United States Steel. Reports from the steel trade continued somewhat iscouraging but the demand which has sprung up for structural steel at the low prices Is considered an important augury for construction and improvement on a large scale in many cities. Londons sell ing of stocks helped to stiffen the foreign exchange rate and kept alive discussion of possible resumption of gold exports
 The extreme ease of the money mar Iket leaves the subject with little interest. Bonds were firm. Total sales, par value,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
COTTON MARKET
 IS STANDING PAT Prices Are Nervous and Irreg- uIar During Session BUYING AIDS SITUATION Advance Is Made on Talk of Improved Demand for Goods at Fall River,
 But Prices Settle Down
 Gradually.
BUYING AIDS SITUATION

New York. April 7.-The cotton market was rather nervous and irregular today. but was well maintained considering the reactionary tendency natural after an ad- vance of over 60 points, and the disposl- ton to take profits prior to the three-day adjournment for over the Easter holi- day. The close was steady net 1 point lower to 1 point higher.
 The market opened at unchanged prices to B decline of 8 points in response to somewhat lower cables, realizing and re- newed selling for turn by the profession als who thought there was to be reduc- ton in the long interest before the close on Thursday. But there was good buying from the start on the private reports from the spot markets, and talk of an improv- ing demand for cotton goods In Fall River. Before the advance was checked prices had worked up to a net advance of to points, or within 3 or 8 points of yesterdays high level. Subsequent fluctuations were rather narrow and ir- regular, with the market gradually sell ing back to about the closing figure of last night under realizing, while it looked as though local professionals who had covered early sales on the bulge late in the forenoon were again taking the short side for turn on the theory that pre- holiday realizing would be heavier to- morrow. The weather map showed no precipitation in the southwest, and the forecast was for partly cloudy but dry weather.
 Advices received after the close reported rainfall of 1.05 inches at KerrVille, Tex, and there were rumors of showers in other sections. Southern spot markets of ficially reported were generally un- changed.
 Receipts at the ports today, 12,275 bales, against 22530 last week and 20,55S last year. For the week, 5000 bales, against 97,651 last week and 99.S99 last year. To- days receipts at New Orleans, 5555 bales. against 3413 last year, and at Houston 1929 bales, against 1899 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Flour, Meat ans ereadstuff.

Corrected daily by Tennessee Mill Co.) Flour-Fancy patents. $7; Nellie King $6.25; second patents, $6.
 Meal-Satinette. SAC bushel; 96-lb bags, $1.6S.
 Corn-Klin- dried. No. ? mixed, SIC. Oats-No. 2 mixed, Csc; No. 3, 66c; white clip, roc; Texas, 75c. Cotton Seed Meal-Feed, SPA; prime, s27.
 Corn Chops-8o pounds, s1.30. Shorts-Ton, $32.
 Hulls-So-lbs, c. S., $9; 100 lbs, C. s. Hay-Choice Timothy. s2O; No. 1 Timothy, s19; Johnson grass S14; clover mixed SIS; choice green alfalfa, SPA.
 Fruit and Produce. Corrected daily by Douglass Bros.) Apples-Baldwin per bbl. s7; Ben Davis, bu. box, $2.75; fancy Winesap, oranges-Floria, per box, sS; Cali fornia navel, $3.25.
 Lemons-Fancy new crop, crate s375. Grapefuirt-Florida, per crate, s3.25. Tangerines-Double stamp, per box, $4Q 450
 Limes-Per hundred, $1.25. Cranberres-Cape Cod per box, $3.75; 1; per bbl s15. per bu. S5c.
 Danish Cabbage-Per lb. Sc. Cabba ge-New southern, per crate, Onions-Red Globe, per ID, 2Ac. 6; per dozen, soc.
 Rutabagas-Per ID. 1hc.
 Eggs-Fresh country, per dozen, 16Q IT cents,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter.

New York. April 7.-(Special. )-Liverpool reacted, closing at about points lower than yesterday. This reaction was ex- pected last evening, and is a natural re- suit of that market being strong before the Easter holidays, and tonight the feel ing here Is that Liverpool will be some what lower tomorrow. Here the transac- tlons were on a much reduced scale ev eryone looking for a further reaction, as 1t was argued that, after so sharp an ad- vance on drought in Texas 8 rain during the holidays would cause a sharp break and therefore the safe course was to re- duce interests to a moderate amount Rather better feeling Is reported in the dry goods market with more inquiry. After the close the government reported an inch of rain at Kerrville, which led the trade to think it's opinion as to a further reaction correct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Wealthy Man Suicides.

Philadelphia, April 7.-Charles D. El- lis. president of the Citizens Passen- ger Railway company, and one of the wealthiest men in Philadelphia, shot and killed himself today at his home in this city. He was discovered ly- ing in pool of blood in his bed room by his wife, who heard the report of the revolver while she was at break fast. A physician who was hastily summoned pronounced him dead. The dead man was "A years old and had been. a sufferer from neuraglia and rheuamtism for some time. MT. Ellis wealth was reputed to be about $1O,- 100000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Ia tho Sentence Sufficient?

Philadelphia, April 7-Twenty-five years Imprisonment in the Eastern penitentiary and $2O00 fine was the sentence imposed by Judge Barratt here today upon George Washington, a negro, who was convicted of holding Mrs. Ella Curtin, white woman, a prisoner in his room and ill-treating and robbing her. The woman, hos pital physicians say, is physical wreck as the result of her experience. She testified that she had been de- tained by Washington in his house for four days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Llverpool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, April 7.-spot cotton In fair demand; prices to points higher. American middlng fair, 5.SSd; good mid ding, 5.47d; middling. 5.27d; low middling. 5.o9d; good ordinary. 4.SOd; ordinary, 4.45d. The sales of the day were TOGO bales, of which 1000 were for speculation and ex- port and included 61O0 American. Re- ceipts, 5000 bales, including 1900 Aner- ican.
 Futures opened quiet and steady and closed quiet. April, 5.151ad; April-May, 5.15d; May-June 5.151kd; June-July, 5.1S1Sd; July-August, 5211ad; August-Sep- tember, 5.16d September October, 5.12d: OctoberNovember. 5.10d NovemberDe- cember. 5.O9d; December-January, 5.Os12d; January-F February. 5.10d: November. 5.Osd; February March, 5o9d March-April 5.10d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Prohibition Forces Beaten.

Little Rock, Ark, April 7.-Local prohibition forces were overwhelming ly defeated here today in the muni- cipal election when Mayor w. R. Duly was reelected mayor of Little Rock by a majority of 1941 votes. He re- ceived 2471 votes, and Dr. J. E. Ham, melt, independent candidate, supported by prohibition forces, received 53O
 votes. The vote was one of the heav- jest the. city has known at an cleo tion in years as there is usually no interest whatever at an election, the fight being at the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Investiqation of Exchanues,

New York, April 7.-President Thomas and several members of the governing committee of the New York stock exchange were examined today by the Investigating committee ap- pointed by Governor Hughes to look into the methods of the various ex- changes and gave their testimony relavent to stocks and bonds and the manner of their purchase and sale. Horace White, chairman of the con- mittee, announced at the conclusion of the days hearing that the commit tee probably will be ready to submit its report to the governor on April 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
New York Cotton Futures.
paiIv Cotton Movement.

Galveston-Firm; middling, 9%c; net receipts, 25g4; gross receipts, 2594; sales, $50; stock, 10S,S4S; exports to Great Britain, 13,S62; to the continent, 726S.
 New Orleans-Firm; middling, 9&c; net receipts, 5555; gross receipts, 5555; :; sales, 2350 stock, 196,443.
 Mobile-Steady; middling, 9-16c; net receipts, 500; gross receipts, 500; sales, 400; stock, 2S,515; exports to France. S218.
 Savannah-Quiet; middling, ss-16c; net receipts, 1881; gross receipts, 1851; sales, 1886; stock, 6s.754; exports to the continent, 1928; coastwise, 1163.
 Charleston-Firm; middling, skc; net receipts, 335; gross receipts. 33b; stock 1S 101; coastwise, 69.
 Wilmington-Quiet; middling, SAC; net receipts, S13; gross receipts, Sl3; stock, 14,567.
 Norfolk-Firm; middling. sac; net receipts 7S3; gross receipts, 7S3; sales, 100; stock, 26,S65; coastwise, 1851.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middling, 9Bc; gross receipts, 750; sales, 10,237.
 New York-Quiet; middling, 1O1Oc; gross receipts, 1922; stock, IA, 4,492.
 Boston-Quiet; middling, 10.10c; net receipts GA; gross receipts, 1540; sales, TAG.
 Philadelphia = Steady; middling, 1o35c; gross receipts. 2ss; stock, 1902.
 Texas City-Net receipts, 300; gross receipts, 300; exports to Mexico, 300.
 Total today, at all ports: Net, 12,275; exports to Great Britain, 14,13S; to France, s71S; to the continent, S296; to Mexico, 300; stock, 5S7,721.
 Consolidated, at all ports: Net, 61,- 353; exports to Great Britain, 17,S54 to France, S283; to the continent, 3S,469; to Japan, 2126; to Mexico. 355.
 Total since September l, at all ports: Net. S.737.557: exports to Great Britain, 3.OO7.597; to France, S9S, ,775; to the con- tinent, 2,926.9O to Japan, 167,3S1; to Mexico, n,103.