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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

The schooner .Antoinette, Capt.
Lewis, arrived at this port Friday al
ternoon with ALB tons of Cumberland
coal for the Insane hospital, and is
now discharging The schooner Nat
Meader, which had finished discharg
ing a cargo for the hospital, was
anchored in the stream last evening
and it is said that she will load ice at
some of the down river houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

The baseball nine known as the Lin
coin stars will 60 to Gardiner today to
play the Tigers, a team from the High
land avenue Grammar school of that
city. Mcdonald brothers will be the bat }
tery for the Lincoln Stars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08
GRENADE FIRED 700 YARDS.
British Government Tests Of Sale De
vice Successful.

London, May THE governments
series of experiments with the Sale
patent rifle and howitZer grenade re-
suited in the grenade being propelled
700 yards. About 800 yards was the
first limit. The grenade was fired from
an ordinary service rifle with an
ordinary service charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

At Weber & Hewett's you will find
all the seasons green stuff. Large
navel oranges. Accent values, for 35c;
assorted chocolates. very special val
ue, lie; Maybasket candies at Toe;
everything in fresh vegetables; hulled
corn &c per at: order early if you ex-
pect to get any. The fancy bakery de-
partment comes in for special men,
ton and housekeepers appreciate its
advantages more than ever as summer
approaches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Nennebec Valley Lodge of Perfection
will hold stated meeting on Wednes-
day evening. May 10. for the annual
of such other business as may prop
erly come before the meeting All
members are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Two veterans from the National
Home at Togus We're before the mu-
nicipal court yesterday morning on a
charge of intoXication and contribu-
ted their mite to the county treasury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Sunday will be observed as Mothers
day at the Penney Memorial church
and sunday school The pastor will
preach a sermon appropriate to the
day at the morning service and there
will be special exercises in the Sunday
90 pnI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Mrs James f. Kingsley, Miss Ethelle
NJ. Smiley and Chester S. Kingsley
left yesterday for Brunswick to attend
tt, house party given by the Delta
Epsilon fraternity. They will also at
tend the Maine BOwdoin baseball
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Friends in this city have received
news of the recent marriage of Miss
Louise Stursis Bradbury of Newburg.
y. T.. a former resident of Augusta.
to Lawrence D. Greeve of North Car
DINA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

The Fred Lawrence house on Union
street has been sold through the J. w.
Beck agency to Herbert Leighton, and
after some improvements have been
made upon the property Mr.. Leighton
will orcupy 1t as a home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

A stated meeting of the Augusta
Council of Princess of Jerusalem will
be >held at Masonic Temple at O'Clock
Wednesday evening, May 10 for the
annual election of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Whitman & Adams Co. will show
you lovely patterns in Scotch ging-
hams, % AMI 30 values, today only
1872. \ linen color, all-linen material
for dresses. 81 inches wide, size val
us for 19c. These goods show their
true value. 40-inch batiste. white
ground with colored figures, 2Oc yard.
this sale only 1214c yard. This should
bring out the shoppers. but in addition
ara special values in suits at S12, $12 SO,
ST., $3.50. $2l 80 $22GO and $25. co.
Great values
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

The members of King Co, No: 4.
L. r., X. of p, have received and ac-
Cepted an invitation from Seth Will
liams Post. No. IS. G.. A. r.. to par
ticipate in the observance of Memorial
day by appearing in the parade in the
a afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

A meeting Of all members of ST
Helena's Chapter and all women of ST
Marks parish interested in the work
of this chapter, is called for 2.30 this
afternoon, in st. Marks Parish house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Ii you want some secondhand din
ing chairs, $3.50, $275 and SO values,
cane and wood seats. for only 81 each,
call on J. O. Bianchette at once About
IS in this lot Also bureaus, cOmmodes.
mattresses, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

PATIENCE and perseverance with plen-
the scribe called on Pettis Friday He
was working on the batch of walnut
and fig fIittcrs that will be served to-
day at only lie ID. Don't be slow in
calling for these rich goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Stevens & Ballard offer in the Barry
shoe for men all the newest and smart
est types of up-tO-date shoes in tan
and Wine Russian calf. Patents, gun
metal, etc. $3.50 to $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Lots of failures in fishing for lack of
proper bait. Also much depends on
the tackle. Take a little time and stu
dy Brooks Hardware Cos big stock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

A car Will leave from Grove stree
junction CSC A. NJ. Sunday, for the LAKE
running as far as Island Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

a. s. Cyr has sold his house on JEFF
ferson street to Ferdinand Michaud,
who viii in the near future occupy
it as a home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Arthur N Douglass of Chelsea, sec
rotary of the South kennebec Agri-
cultural society, was in the city for
u few hours Friday afternoon On mat
terS Of business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Hon. Beecher Putnam, State insur-
ance commissioner, left yesterday for
AroOstOok county to pass a few days
at his home in Houlton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

The first wood pulp paper was made
about 1867, but the industry did not
assume commercial Importance until
long after that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

The X. l.. X. A. Cadets will meet a
8 O'Clock sharp this morning at Mr.
Douglass residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

A Gospel Temperance meeting viii
De held at 2.45 Sunday afternoon at tn.
w. c. T. L. rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Among the social events of the near
future will be complimentary dane
ing party to be given by Abnaki Coun-
Gil, X of c., at WoOdmen's hall on
Tuesday evening, May rs. to those who
participated in the production Of
'Pinafore" for the benefit 5.of the
Council
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Almost 10 per cent. or about 100000,
of the population of Japan, are active
" engaged in or depending on the
ocean for q livelihood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Take quickly all such flower bargains
as the Augusta Flower Shop offers to-
day: Beautiful roses, about 100. at zoe,
SOC. and &c dozen. Also 100 Seraniums
in bloom ard budded, 4-inch pot and
plant only loo; see window
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

When you consider that all the goods
in the Boston Credit Cos. store, on
account of the extensive store changes,
are advertised at half price. how can
You help calling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Hon. and Mrs S. w. Carr Of Bow
doinham moved out to the lake yester-
day and are at their cottage at Pine
bluff for the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Opera caramels in three fiavors, the
richest, rurest and most delicious that
y. T. Folsom & Son. with their high
reputation and many years expert
ence. know how to make. They also
know how to make low Saturday prices
of lie ID. Big fresh cocoanut cakes
just arrived, &c per dozen. Fancy
goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08
Daily kenneber Journal
TELEPHoNE-f3s.
LOCAL BRIEFS

a menu with chicken at Marston's
cafe Sunday dinner which will draw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

the second floor lot of black and
colored silk retticoats, 1915 ard 1898
values, choice only s2.9S. Also one
lot white waists at half price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

J. G.. Johnson's cream fruit bar thai
he makes especially to please the pub
lie today and sells for 15c h., is rich
with assorted fruits and delicious
Sunday candy. The real crushed straw
berry in tOdav'S ice cream.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

\ closing out sale at Bowditch &
Webster's. Odd perfumes, sachets,
bath tablets, etc, all to go at 10c each,
many best perfumes among them AL
so specials in sponges: goods sized
Turkish for toilet. 15c, and strong har-
ness or carriage sponges from l5c to
40c A real bargain day this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

The Pierce Clothing Co.. has adopt
cd Il novel plan to interest the people
in their store. Weekly sales of wear
ing apparel are very popular in large
cities. as different classes of garments
specialized in Il sale each week gives
the public an opportunity to make pur-
chaSes al close prices and at the same
time become acquainted with one of
the new stores of this city. This week
they advertise special price on Rain
coats and TOpcOats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

Prospective buyers should call at
Jenkins store under the COny House
and get some of those new neckties,
union suits, new hats, stockings etc,
at very low prices. A great place for
bargain hunters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

White toilet sets, bowl. jar with COW
er, large pitcher. small pitcher, soap
dish, just the thing for your cottage,
sale price for Saturday and Monday
only $1.49 at the r. w. Soule En-
porium. Great bargain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

If YOU want to stock up with canned
tomatoes, Merrill Bros. will sell you
the Lockwood brand for 81 per dozen.
Native, sprins-dug parsnips, lbs. CSC;
navel oranges. $50 count, 33c dozen
Very fancy grape fruit, pines, etc.
Plenty native poultry, ali the green
stuff, string beans, cukes. etc. Boston
bread in all forms by express daily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

White lawn waists 75c value, nicely
embroidered at 49c. each. Black
mercerized $1.25 petticoats, only 75c.
at H. Chernowsky's, where the stock of
suits and coats is tempting shoppers.
Too big stock accounts for present
low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

,.NroN AUGUSTA, NO. 9 P. M.
pse,,lar meeting every third Tuesday at
'o''' VIM. p. TABER, Capt.
JOHN +. KELLER. Clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08
Lodge Directory
odd FELLOWS HALL.

..v,iIM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
Mn Friday evening at s O'Clock.
af'''"e D. w. LOVEJOY, N. G.
r. II. BROWN, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

,epHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 8
1s's,,;,pe AT O'Clock every second
a ,rs tnlrth Tuesday Work in Patriarchal
~, ,lSree Tuesday evening, May II.
kss'' o. T. FARNHAM. c. P.
G. w NERRILL. Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

| CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 248, p. OF
4 Meetings "a and 4th Saturday even
+ 30 Of each month 1t Modern Woodmen
o. e. FARNHAM. W. M.
I ANNIE NJ. ROLLINS. Sec.
7nly4- tu-th-s-1yr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-05-08

|cAPl1AL AERIE, NO. 1860, FRA.
urnal Order of Eagles. Meetings 1st
md Bird Thursdays of each month at
Noodmen's hall.
T. D. COUGHLIN, W. P.
C. MURPHY, w. c.
mAtu-t n q -3m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
BY OCEAN TO WINNIPEG.
Engineers Discovery May Change the
 Route for Grain Traffic.

Ottawa Dispatch to the New York Press.
 In regard to transportation from the west by way of Hudson bay. the totally unexpected discovery has been made that it Is perfectly feasible to make Winnipeg a terminal port for ocean-going steamers. John Armstrong, chief engineer of rail ways and canals, has sent in a prelimi- nary report on the surveys for the pro- posed Hudson Bay railway. of the two alternative routes to Fort Churchill and Port Nelson These surveys so far indi- cate that Port Nelson may be found the the railway and the regular port of ar
 ival and departure for ocean-going steamers. At the same time, the infor- nation gathered by the various survey parties in the Port Nelson section shows that 1t would be possible to canalize the Nelson river to Lake Winnipeg for steamers of B feet draught. From the lake to the Red river there already is a natural channel of that depth, and by that channel and the Red river the city of Winnipeg could De reached and ocean, going steamers could be loaded there with grain from the west for Europe, bringing back return freight for the west.
 Port Nelson is open for navigation six months in the year, and is 60 to 70 miles closer to Winnipeg than Fort Churchill. It is surrounded by a bette- country,
 capable of agricultural development.
 There is one drawback, however; namely,
 that the approach to Fort Nelson from the bay is more shallow than that to Fort Churchill and would have to be deepened for a distance of 10 miles,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York. April 1o-The statement of the clearing house banks for the week five daysy shows that the banks hold S10- 03S, ,025 more than the requirements of the 25 per cent reserve rule. This is a de- crease of sS,947SOO in the proportionate cash reserve. as compared with last week. The statement follows:
 Loans, $1, APO, ,945. 900; increase, S11 429, 400.
 Deposits $1, ,364, ,715, 300; increase, $S747, 200. Circulation, $4S, ,964, 500; increase, $251, GOO.
 Legal tender, $77,13S 400; decrease, 31,- 4S4, 800.
 Specie $274,07S,6Oo: decrease. ss26, 800.
 Reserve required, S34, ,17S,9 975; increase, $2, ,196, 800
 Surplus, s1O, ,O25; decrease. $S947,s 800. Ex-United States deposits, s10, 62S, 725; de- crease $S,94o,S25.
 The percentage of actual reserve of the clearing house banks today was 25.75.
 The statement of the banks and trust companies of Greater New York not re- porting to the clearing house shows that these institutions have aggregate de- posts of s1, ,217, ,933,30o; total cash on hand, S146247, ,SO0, and loans amounting, to s1,072, 71S, 200
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Weekly Interior Towns.

Albany-Steady; middling, 91sc; receipts, 63c; shipments, 535 stock, 11S1.
 Atlanta Receipts, 967; shipments, 181s; stock, 1929.
 Brenham-Receipts. 19; shipments, 56; stock, 14S4.
 Charlotte-Receipts, 1S7; shipments. 1s7.
 Columbia-Receipts, 1152; shipments, 2152; stock, 22.50O.
 Columbus. Ga.-Quiet; middling, SAC; receipts, 263; shi1ments, 665; stock, 17,740.
 Columbus, Miss.-Receipts, 6SS; ship ments, s2s; stookff. 2915.
 Dallas-Receipts 5S7; shipments, 42S; stock, SIS.
 Eufaula-Receipts, IFS; shipments. F;
 Greenville-Receipts, 52; shipments, 5ts; stock, 10,611. Greenwood, S. C.-Receipts, 215 ship ments, 175; stock 6e50.
 Helena-Receipts. PIP; shipments. 162; stock, 13.S64 Little Rock-F'irm middling. 9ssc; re- celpts, 1s45; shipments, 3s7S; stock. A, 4S3. Macon-Receipts, 30; shipments, 615; stock, 9091. Meridian-Receipts, 1045; shipments, 33S6 stock, 16,651. Montgomery-Receipt S9o shipments, 2461; stock, 24. 498 Nashville-Quiet middling, 9ssc; receipts, 12o; stock, 1291 Natchez-Receipts. 163; shipments, 1S77; stock, 14.29S. Newberry-Receipts, 2s7; shipments, 2S7 Raleigh-Steady; middling, 9Ac; receipts s15 shipments, 275; stock, 337. Rome-Receipts, 2S6; shipments, 505; | stock, S127 selma-Receipts. 9sO; shipments, 75oo; l stock, 3609. Shreveport-Receipts, 935; shipments | 1142; stock, 7Tb1. Vioksburg- 5s; shipments, 1869 I stock, 14,1S8.
 Yazoo City-Receipts. sS; shipments, s7o | stock, 7950
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Flour, Meat and Breadstuff.

(Corrected daily by Tennessee Mill Co., Flour-Fancy patents, S7; Nellie King $6.25; second patents, $6.
 Meal-Satinette, SAC bushel; 96-lb Corn-Klin- dried. No. ? mixed, SIC. Oats-No. 2 mixed. Csc, No. 8, s6c; white clip, roc; Texas, 75c..
 Wheat Bran-Pure, ton, $29. Cotton Seed Meal-Feed. t24; prime, Corn Chops-So pounds. $1.3o. Shorts-Ton, $32.
 Hulls-80-lbs, c. s., $9; 100 lbs, c. s., Hay-choice- Timothy. s2O; No. 1 Timothy. s19; Johnson grass. $14; clover
 Fruit and Produce.
 (Corrected daily by Douglass Bros.) Davis. bu. box. sa.f5; fancy wwinesap, per bbl. $7. fornia navel $3.25.
 Lemons-Fancy new crop. crate. $3.75. Tangerines-Double stamp, per box, $4@4.5
 Pineapples-Florida, per crate $3.50. Limes-Per hundred, $1.26.
 ranberries-cape Cod. per box, $S.75; per bbl, $15.
 Potatoes-Irish. per bu. $1.1O; sweet, per bu. 85c.
 Cabbage-New southern. per crate. onions-Red Globe. per lbA axe. Ceiery-California per crate, $5.50@ G. per dozen. soc. Rutaba gas-Per lb, 1hc. Eggs-Fresh country, per dozen, l6@ IT cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, April -Cattle-Receipts esti- mated at 100; market steady; beeyes, s4.S5d7 .15; Texas steers. s4. 50Qp5. TO; western steers, s4. 25G5 70; stocKers and feeders, 8. .55Q5 60; cows and heifers, s2Q5; calves, 80. .50l17. .75.
 Hogs-Receipts estimated at 10000; mar ket strong to Dc higher; light, S7Q7. 35; mixed, g 05Qp7. 421k; heavy. SHOOT. 45; rough, s7. 1907 20; good to choice heavy, 7.20Q7. .45; pigs, $5.85g8 75; bulk of sales, s7.25Qp7. 40.
 Sheep-Receipts estimated at 20OO; mar ket steady; native, $3. 75Qg6. .25: western, s3.75Gs 30; yearlings, se. 25q7 5o lambs, native s5 .50QS 10; western, $5 50dS 15. Kansas City, April 0-Cattle-Receipts, 800, including 100 southerns; market steady; receipts for the week 34,800. Choice export and dressed beef steers, 8. .90Ca8. .60; fair to good, $5Q6; western steers, A 80 0D6.0 stockers and feeders, $4Ql5 25; south ern steers. $4. 4.90q6 .25 southern cows, sS.25 65.70; natiev cows, $2. 50q5. 50; native heifers. s. 75Q6.20; bulls. $3 2o@5 25; calves, s40p7. 50.
 hogs-Receipts, 0240: market 5c higher; receipts for week, 82, 400; top, s7.17 bulk of sales, $6.7oQ1. 10; heavy. s6. S5tgf II; packing and butchers, $69097 .15; light, $6. 7eQ7; pigs, $5. 2o96. No sheep; receipts for the week, S2, 100.
 St. Louis. April 10.-Cattle-R Receipts, 300, including 100 Texans; market steady: native beef steers. s .5oQ7 stockers and feeders, $3. 75QS. .25; cows and heifers, s3.50 @6. 25: calves, s5QD7.75i Texas and Indian steers, s4Qp6. 70; cows and heifers, $2.7o@ 5.25
 Hogs-Receipts, 3500; market 5a10c higher; pigs and lights. A. 25QfH. 30; pack CTS. ss. .sO97 40; butchers and best heevy, S7. .15Q7. .45.
 No sheep market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
Millions Made Tn Options.

against a comparatively short distance out from Churchill. The Churchill en- trance, on the other hand. is pretty near ly all rock. whereas that to Nelson is sand or clay.
 It has, however. been announced by the government that it has decided not to undertake any heavy expenditures on new public works during the present year. The total so far voted for improve ments or existing canals and for new public works this year amounts to more than s4,000.O00.
 The Canadian 1 aoifo railway, which has extended the Ottawa Northern and Western to Maniwaki, intends to con- tinue the line from that point to a ship ping port on James bay, the southern extension of Hudson bay. This state ment was made in the railway committee of the house of commons in connection with application for the extension of the charter of the last named company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-11
(TOCK MARKET IS FIRM AND HIGHER 1dvanceS fol the Week Have
 Been Substantial MARKET WELL SUPPORTED |alIroad and Steel Stocks Are Active and Strength and Renewed Inter
 est Is Shown In Many
 Leading Stocks.
MARKET WELL SUPPORTED
By r. c. SHoTWELL.

4 New York April 10-The passage of the
 ariff bill by the House at Washington
 onfrms the information that leading in- 5erests of Wall street have had from the
 egnning that nothing important would z e done affecting the corporations. The Rill does not reduce the cost of living and s1sures period of high prices for every lining The bank statement today showed N n increase in loans as a natural result tf ~ active speculation in the past week. f'he week has seen phenomenal records .nade in many stocks most of the leaders dvancing to the highest prices since the panic of two years ago. This movement, which was believed at first to be due thiehy to short covering, has developed a 8tubbornness that has converted many persons to the idea of higher prices. Most phenomenal was the advance in kpecialties with which Edwin Hawley has been connected. Strength and renewed kupport was apparent in the New York fractions, and a sharp upturn in Chesa- beake and Ohio on Thursday emphasized iully the importance attached by the spec lllatiye element to the affiliations of MT.
 
 .inanciers.
 Steel shares also attracted much atten- eion by moving in opposition to the pub licly accepted conditions of the steel trade. It must be remembered. however hat some grossly false roprts have been circulated regarding the Steel trust. Or ders have been coming to the trust in in ,reasing volume every day recently, but perhaps their chief reason for cheerful ness is the escape from effects of a too serious tariff revision.
 The short interest in Steel was absurdly large. Nevertheless a feeling is prevail ing that Steel must decline in price This enormous short interest enabled the in siders to rally it with greater ease.
 Strength of Pennsylvania stock has been attracting attention, and suggests the possibility of negotiations having been concluded for the big bond issue. Greater progress has been made in the New York terminals than the general public real izes and trains may be running through Manhattan island so soon as to surprise anybody but the engineers in charge iThe Pennsylvania railroad now controls more than Il 900 miles of line. with nearly 240 600 miles of track. According to a statement issued by the company today the railroad runs through states which contain almost half the population of the United States. During 1908 the company carried 142O 600 passengers, giving ar average of more than three trips for ev- cry inha bitant in the states through whicf