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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13

however a hrmer tone developed owing TO weather.
conditions In the Northwest Rains were reported
In many sections OF the spring wheat country.
Bulls took advantage OF this possible delay har
vesting and forced prices higher several occa-.
sions. In the final hour. however. the market be-
came weak. The close at almost the lowese
point.
Beneficial rains IN the belt had weakening
effect ON the corn market The September delivery
was congested and Its price forced up about
&c on covering by shorts. The upturn in Septes1i-
bar. however was short lived and the Gloss was
weak at net declines of lac TO sc.
Oats inclined to be weak. AZ shs close
prices unchanged 60 lac lower.
Trade IN provisions was fairly active and the
market was Arm all day. toc advance IN live
hogs had strengthening influence. Prices - -
close wore unchanged to 1213c higher
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
LIVESTOCK MARKET.

New York. August II 1909.
cuding % ears for saushterers and for TIA market
s Ss eSns sn d fPs pes 6
s sS.. io aSn or s "a from fSs
P0,' ,pdsg or so,TSFoE ,ss b..a Including 1so
erec TO butchers Is market Tseias STEADY
Common 70 prime ysss sold az . oosss . per 100 NJ
per country dressed do. sai2c; dressed
saie.s- Jgdd Co Is yss, - n average. at 50 .
s,ssSsIsan : CO; ysai.. iao 70. az S. =.
FOR the ca. market, msklSs with cav aats ear,
Sst ios5s lower al sold sheer soa s. sogsss per
~ IS ~ euis a. g. 5Ssss 81 6rssssS button SLOW
"a ai0a yer 70: dressed lambs dun and lower slae
saIes-Neuton & Co: TT virginia lambs 70 aver
". ss = s1. = S,:i.S .. i VT !:
$40 q yifssia 'assg : 10 = ssa; 90 no p
50 90 n a. IS So a G. n:. 1 g at :: q
a. f At 8 ss % do g r. a IS "a 2fa RsataeS
d. "a e. At i = al - s. s e 81 Mi' VAT
81 rs West Virginia a., DO ios y az s. . AZ - a. a.
81, r So s " We "a g gho "a @ g e
81 10 ohio 1874 10 IS; d. ESQ N, at q So
k 90 ief IS w's ys 5s.y s0 % s e
"a West Virginia do tls 81 NJ at So 50; 81 do. s. ~
IPn:.a ca ia M, e "a l T14ss, 20 r. q s. 60
$3.50 Sc PsnnsyivshIa o. q n at 81 so; Il viTE.i.
e S S o. ~ AZ s. So Is MAYED d. los r. .; s. ii
Penusyiyanis do ITO ~ AZ 81 ga
d. Is n At s. sWss, SiTsins sheep 10 n :
bucks ISo n, s. 81.
sSipps5s toTmsslqa coTgsny. 80 IVES, yi,gIi,
IL Kentucky sheep. los n At 81.
6 Judd 4 Co: b state LAMBS 81 N. at 81; stats
sheep tcullsl, as N. az So 50
hOGS-Receipts were ~ ears. or s2a had tn
GLIDING market feeling lower state and
Pennsylvania hogs quoted at S. sass IS ~ 100 70
Saiet-S Sanders yesterday: hogs fiAb
N - IS per to N: as do iS9 m, So es
IL roughs Isl at 81 IS; stays. 20 m At So so
Judd Go IS state hogs Isl ~ az IS 80, roaghs
70 81 IS; yesterday; al iap n
Andrew Mlsn; 81 state hogs III No. 81 s. ~; roughs
s1s n at 81 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
,prnENTIAL'S ANSWER
J. IFS Plan to Distribute Sur
~ ,Jus TO PoLicyholders.

..l Insurance Company filed its an
ne lTuo', in the suit brought by Leon F.
81 yss - holder OF 725 shares Of Prudential
.srchaFo IT I'm the proposed distribution Of n
ssk 70 ,so ogo 90 among the company's indus
s-TlE ~tol5ers and TO compel It's payment, in
~ stockholders, in the form of dividends.
,si 70 u - signed by Richard Y. Lindabury,
~ ans. .a- Holm c. Spooner and Edward ID. Duff
dssDalO,, being the solicitor Of record.
~ me 70 sets out IN substance that the surplus
shs ans~e hslongs 10 the polcyholders and that
81 49, stockholders have been getting all
= ecnpa % which they are rightly entitled. II
~ es'lHs. stockholders OF the Prudential Com
ss ma scsi,ed a total return OF s550S.sSO on an
ry as1s !, sq 600 in the thirtyfour years Of the
r's-sy,s operations
f-pals --.nsras stock holdings, the answer says
81 pa. cor the most part stock dividends ap-
g's'sps A. him from time 10 time. On January
r'r1Ae, answer AYERS. Mr.. Blanchard was the
~ ,ly ,wentv shares 81 Prudential stock.
'snN - later he acquired twenty more from an
W !s,boder. and after that his holdings grew
sis -, q, stock dividends which We're declared
- a. time. and the transfer 10 him OF stock
- me estate Of his ialher-
- -. N the complainant's contention that he
',s.ntad 10 a modification OF the company's
'se "' ssscted az a stockholders meeting held on
W. !. ,sn7. the answer states that the re
ik~ .-.s approved by the unanimous vote Of
..,ors present a. a hoard meeting held on
a., ana ratified and confirmed the same day
- ...sboders meeting by vote Of 81. l27 shares
,,ror and none against
s...rs,pe the payment ~ dividends 10 the policy
- The defence sets mp that prior TO 1897 all
-.,,nsnies engaged in writing industrial in
-. n The United States charged substantially
- rstes Of premium as the Prudential for
=. amount of dement's and that all OF said
IS then or about that time. followed the
ssor.ss BY the Prudential IN that year Of
Ns hsck 10 their Industrial n9n-partieipating
80 s,I,srs by way Of dividends and increased
- ,be excess Of premiums collected on their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
COAL MEN CHARGE GOULD LINES.
Operators Say Poor Service Handicaps In
vestors of Millions in Pennsylvania

Pittsburg. Aug. l2.-Coal operators owning prop
erty along the Gould lines running into this city
representing investment Of about $4,000 900, at a
meeting yesterday organized with view OF con-
tinung their fight against transportation companies
which are charged with discrimination and incom-
potency.
Members Of the organization assert that the
promise of George ]. Gould and his associates that
the Wabash would furnish excellent facilities for
the development OF property along that road re-
suited in the investment of millions OF dollars IN
coal lands. They contend they have been handi-
capped by poor traf1c arrangements and made
quate service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
NORTHERN PACIFIC REPORT.

81 Paul. Aug. I2-The annual report Of tho
Northern Pacific Railroad Company, fled with
the Interstate Commerce Commission to-day. shows
that the total business done fast year amounted
10 tss40747. increase Of about $4,000 1905
The revenue Is divided follows: Freight, So
o73 2o5 passenger u7.ssOsos; other transportation
s2.sls.lco and non-transpor;ation. ts40.7S2
The operating expenses were g2s02Qo 4. which
leaves net operating revenue OF $30ilo.7i2. The
operating expenses divided among the follow
ing charges; Maintenance NJ way. {7.s47 go. main
tenance ~ equipment s.s45sSs. traffic expenses
Ssls.ls9: transportation expenses. S2o 2562I. and
general expenses. yIo2.444
After deduetng taxes and other incidental ex-
net revenue OF SIS S22.2s7 Is left which
increase OF s2.0Is.ss4 over last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
EUROPEAN PRODUCE MARKET.

Liverpool. Aug ie--6fesns; wHEAr-spot No 2 red
Iiaa psssn,ssr; e sSa; March. = 61.a c9RN SPOT
futures quiet ssptsmbsr :. AID; October IS sd PEAS
steady, s4s "a HoPs at London scs Coast, Srm
isa44 BEEF-Extra india mess dull eos PORK
ia NJ strong SIS, RAcoN-cumbsrand cut 70 to 80 10
midds. light Is TO 81 n streaF sss long clear uddlss
20 ~ nTm. els clear bellies I. TO ID 10 strong Cd
sHoULDERs-Square. IL TO 10 10 irm SIS LARD
Western In steady. Sd: American
hned in pals. steady SIS 81. cHEEsE-canadian nnest
TALLow-Prims city. steady 2ss TURPENTiNE--
Seed oII<-Firm. IDS. RoSIN-common.. firm. ga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
C. II. & D. PLAN AssENTED TO.

The success Of the reorganization plan OF the
Cincinnati Hamilton g. DAYTON Railroad is praeti-
eally assured, s per cent OF the note holders hav-
ing assented 10 II. The plan, including the pro
posed merger with the Baltimore * Ohio road
was ratined few DAYS ago by the stockholders
OF the Cincinnati. Hamilton & Dayton. and the
stockholders OF the Baltimore & Ohio took similar
action with regard to the absorption OF the prop
erty by their company. At that time. however the
assent OF holders Of 100000 OF the notes was
withheld, and II was thought that foreclosure sale
OF the property might stli have 10 take place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, Aug. l2-rhe crop report OF the Cana
dian government had depressing effect on the
wheat market here to-day, final quotations showing
a net loss of Ac 10 Tsc. Corn also closed weak.
Oats were easy and provisions firm.
AS the official report on the wheat crop of Canada
showed prospective yield far IN excess of expec-
tatons sentiment decidedly bearish at the OPEN
ing. Weakness of foreign markets also helped to
create a heavy tons at the start As q result
opening quotations were of lie to Nc. compared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
COLONEL AmoRTs LATEST PLAN

Colonel william N Arlory. former secretary If
the Third Avenue Railroad. has suggested a plan
by which he hopes tbe stockholders IN that company
may recover the many millions ~ dollars whSh
have disappeared from the company His scheme
Is 10 have each stocShoide- pay 81 a share toward
fund for hiring counsel getting evidence and
bringing actions against the looters. The millions
once recovered would put the bankrupt road on a
solid basis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
EAST BUFFALO HAS 100000 FIRE.

Buffalo Aug 12.--Fire IN the East Buffalo plant
~ the Jacob Dold Packing Company at noon to-
day caused 100000 damage. The FIRE started IN
the hog and beef dressing department. and gained
such rapid Roadway that three alarms sent in.
The flames under control AZ o'clock.
The Office buildings were threatened for time
and the Office force. made up largely OF young
women fought through dense clouds OF smoke 90
remove SIS 900 in cash 70 place Of safety. Two
Of the girls, overcome by smoke were rescued by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
FELTON, TO HEAD GREAT WESTERN.

St Paul Aus. l2-it was officially announced
to-day that Samuel NJ. Felton, president OF
the Chicago Alton Railway. would be formally
chosen president OF the Chicago Great Western
Railway when the reorganization completed.
Receiver ". r. Burt announces he will retire
from connection with the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13

SEALEp PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
- the Office OF the Lighthouse Board. Washington.
ID. c. until o'clock p. September 10. 1909. and
then opened furnishing the materials and labor Of
all kinds necessary TOR the construction. equpmsne
ind delivery OF the twin-sorew, steel light
hous I'm accordance with spsctfsa-
tions copies OF which. with blank proposals and other
information, be had application
Light House Board. Washington. ID. c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
pEss COMING EAST SOON.

Eugene V. Dehs. who the last Presidential
candidate Of the Socialist party is coming East %
stir up the local campaigns OF the party, the New
York Socialist leaders said yesterday. He Will
speak in Newark August 81 and in Boston on
August %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13

noIinal natural white 26 30 10 47a4915c and clipped
W Wa "a 10 AZ 10. o2a5she RYE-Market dull No
Market steady. New feeding. 55c nominal 4 New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13

OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS. DISTRICT op
~ Columbia. Washington. D. c.. August 11th, 1904
Sealed proposals will be received this ofHcs until
TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ. AUGUST 30th. 1908. for tbs
construction OF service sewers in the District % Co
lunoia- Forms OF proposals. specifications and
information be obtained from the Chief
Clerk. Engineer Department. 4eT pstrict Build
ing. Washington D. G. HENRY B. r. MCFARLAND.
HENRY L. WEST VIM Y JUDsoN. Commissioners.
n. G
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13

DRoPosALs FOR COTTON CLoTH.--DEPOT oUAR-
Il Transfers Once. 2sth street & Gray's Ferry
Poad philadelphia, Pa. August 10. 1a0e-seaisd
sals in tripeate suhisCt the usual eandtnns will
bare until o'clock p. NJ. March e.
1910 ana then opened furnishing delivering at
Philadelphia New York. Chicago
Louis Quartermastsrs Department. l.
ARMY: 100000 yards 81 olive drab cotton uniform
cloth quantity subject Increase ~ TO exceed 80
per cent desired this Department This cloth must
he like the Standard sample adopted hy-f
the uarterrnaser Generals eice April lEt. 1893.
stability Of dye. construction ard texture,
herewith In all other particulars Deliveries
under this contract 20 commence noe later than May l.
1910. This dyes (ceai tar pToduets known 'IBdan+
threns'0 used IN the nenufaere OF the adopted stand
ard Sample this cloth furnished BY the Badschs
Company OF New York city. and are covered by Lssts
Patent the Badsehe Company being the sole agents ef
the owner, which company has granted IN the United
drak cotton cloth Cusrtarmaster
Department the United states purchase said dyss
at same price which they usually sold
Bidders restricted the bra cr
ef dyes To be used The Quartermasters Depart
been Informed that the shade
sample be produced from DYES. such
cha '.Algol" In the experienced
dyer. and the cloth be like and equal the standard
sample. The right is reserved to reject accept
or all proposals part thereof The adopted
Standard Sample be this Office. spscics-
tens. blanks for proposals. with
samples and full nformatioa will furnished
ing bidders application this office.
containing proposals will be indorsed Proposals ov
drao cotton Uniform CLOTH be opened March 1e1o.
Major cHACNCEY 3. BAKER. Depot ouartermastsr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
BOSTON CURB STOCKS.

gss J, Thomsf Rein.ardt No a r..
W., enc 70. - EAchanEe DE- Ens,nn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
BALTIMORE STOCKS.
PHILADELPHIA STOCKS,

Grrnished by Charles ID. Barney & Co. No Is Broad
PHILADELPHIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13

h'p'Tise by Clinton Gilbert. No. Wall street
piF AEra6 a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
CASH QUOTATIONS.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT.

New. Prompt, Nominal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
RUST AND SURETY coMpANIEs.

ss ''sas. IL moe. fTnos4s sssssscs $685.
Evening journal., 1909-02-16
With the Photographers

Some demagogy nearly always a y-product OF
craftsmanship but there times when most states
mansr'~ by-product Of demagogy-charleston News
and Courier.
Are women more beautiful today than ever?"
an unfortunate habit present hiding their beauty
under bushelor something that looks much like
observation-disclosures Journal.
In New York the trials tribulatons fthe Trinity
Corporation suggest that rich church finds IL
difficult enter the Kingdom of fTeaven than does
rich man.-Provdence Tribune.
The reports are that the Taft inauguration going
to be the biggest thing Of the kind the country has
seen, and Mr.. Taft is a pretty big the pro-
priety Of II is not Observation-Disclosures Press.
is hard rich. chuckles Mr.. Rockefeller Too
true but Il 10 personal insult rub in this
platudinous axiom the rest Of us-Washington Post
Spain is buying a navy to be made in Great
Britain May it meet the fate of its predecessor
We won't fight Spain any more.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
This is great growing weather. Watch the Treasury
dehcit.-Boston Journal
How long will it be before the D cry goes up in
Cuba louisville courier-Journal.
The problem Of what the Panama Canal will cost has
definitely taken its place with the mystery Of New
York's debt and debt limit among the things mo
fellow can find out'-New York World
wireless poker" is said TO be favorite game on
Atlantic liners The beauty Of this is that
you lose you don't have pay-except by wireless.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Evening journal., 1909-02-16
New Order of Things.

Ohio State Journal.
And are we to have a new deal now
that Taft goes in? This question is
suggested by the news that there are to
be no Rough Riders in the inaugural
parade. This tribute to muscle and
recklessness is to be omitted. which
will make rough riding hencforth only
a memory. In their place. close to
the chariot of state, in which the in
coming President sits. will be a brill
liant cluster Of cross-country riders, in
pink coats. white tights and emblaz-
oned boots.
This will be a change, a change TO
grace. to form and color. The manly
quality of rudeness and toughness will
disappear, and in their places we will
have the suppressed celebrity Of wiry
riders. clad for fun and daring. That's
a new deal. The virtue of roughness
gives way and the virtue of grace sue
ceeds.
This means a great deal It Is the
gentle spirit of golf that is to take
the place of the crushing confusion of
football. Henceforth the prize-fighter
will md no hospitable resort in the
White House and Pigeon Pete will have
reason to cover up bis identity.
Evening journal., 1909-02-16
BLINDNESS INCREASING IN ILLINOIS.

ILLINOIS is considering the condition Of the
\ blind. Illinois has a State Board of Char
tiles which, judging by its reports, is live body.
1t proposes legislation for the relief of the blind
TO learn if the state can do something to make
life more endurable for this class of afflicted per-
sons To extend aid and sympathy is natural,
but science and efficiency are really the only
things which civilized states can do which will
help those so afflicted
Some of the information contained in the re-
port OF the Board of Charities is really surpris-
ing to those who have not kept in touch with this
matter The report declares that from IS to 40
per cent. of the blindness in Illinois is wholly
necessary If we remember correctly, the same
was said Of the cases OF blindness in Delaware
some months ago when that question was dis
cussed in this State. II is pointed out in Hi
nois that intelligent care on the part of physi-
clans and nurses would prevent much of the
blindness OF infancy. Ignorance filth and careless
ness are held responsible for much of the blind
ness, according to the Illinois report. The re-
port also shows that blindness is increasing in
the Western States at a remarkable rate, and
this can probably be said with truth of other
parts of the couptry.
It is gratifying TO know that the Illinois Com
mission believes that much of this blindness can
be prevented in the future by proper legisla-
ton
Evening journal., 1909-02-16
Chatty Stories Of the Day

His name IS Captain John Smith he stoutly asserts
that he is l04 years old And despite this handicap he
yentured into the wild storm 10 register that he
might the February elections Captain John
the registration ONCE Of the Fifteenth division OF the
Threth Twentieth and Carpenter streets. Will
lam Miller the registrar finding his name. asked
his age. The old man replied:
i am 104 years Old
How o you you are?" asked Miller
well. boss you see. It is this way. Last year
Miller persisted IN trying 10 hx the old mans age but
he slenced when the captain" he insisted
why. remember the Revolution" Then he said he
had been resident Of culpeper Court House. Virginia.
ventury into the story by saying:
you boss have been votln for fortyt
years. and amt agoln 10 fall down the job now"
Philadelphia Press.
Secretary Wilson Of tho Department Of Agriculture
referred recent dinner in Washington the ANA
teur florists who spring up in the suburbs this
More florists perhaps than flowers spring up" he
said.
amateurs complain about the last batch Of seed he
had bought After he had ended his complaint he
"'Oh. by the way. he said. what is a hardy rose?
1T is one growed tho dealer, that doesn't mind
has begun to grow yet'"-washngton Post.
A Representative in Congress who IS the father Of
ter s the main figure
the bad habit OF hanging about the lower floor when
the girls had men callers. one evening had settled
drawing room when OF my girls. who was talking
TO bright chap from our own State, called out
.Dadt
what IS H. daughter
It's o'clock, dad. the hour when Tom and usually
go into committee "-Harper's Weekly
Prof and Mrs Hadey a hound for New
York where Yale's president was 70 speak before a
national convention He made Of the hour and
twenty minutes he spent in the by rehearsng his
speech IN low voice, using his hands to emphasize
certain passages kindly who was sitting d.
watching and listening leaned forward and tanning
MS hadey ON the shoulder said feelingly you have
~, 9eere sympathy my poor woman; have just
] ike him at home.'-Argonaut
Evening journal., 1909-02-16
Tuesday, February l6, 1909
HIGHER FEDERAL TAXES.

n I is quite likely that in order 10 raise money
- with which to meet the increasing expen-
SEES of the country and TO cut down the treasury
deficit which is becoming alarmngy large the
WAYS and Means Committee at Washington.
will revise upward the internal revenue taxation
laws TO something like the Spanish War revenue
figures.
One Of the proposals is to increase the tax on
beer despite the objections of the brewers. The
government now secures S55oooooo yearly from
the tax on beer. The stamp tax on commercial
paper and on patent" medicine may also be
restored. Taxes on coffee and tea will probably
be imposed.
The wizards OF the. Ways and Means Com
mittee also figure that with a lower tariff on
certain imports the treasury receipts will be
swelled
With the building of new battleships and the
general increase in the expenses of the govern
ment, tayation is certain to advance.
The race of governments for larger naves
means increased taxation all round. Fortunately
the United States is in a position to stand the
advances, but it is to be noticed that commercial
bodies in some Of the larger cities are beginning
TO protest against the proposed new tax levies.
And these protests are likely 10 become louder
as -ir-r goes on.
Evening journal., 1909-02-16
Personal and Pertinent

VIII II. HAYES. who chairman Of the Republican
speakers bureau during the campaign dropped
the other day and loahng about the
lobby ~ the Claypool Hotel
Hello. Hayes" said acquaintance. what's doing
NJ roliticsZr
Politics politics" replied Hayes. what do you
by politics. I've forgotten the meaning Of the word
Fact IS election disclosed to that / not
politician but just plain lawyer. And you bet I'm
working a. it"-Indianapolis Star.
President Woodrow Wilson reveals himself I'm de-
fault 81 information IN American political biography
when he intimates that great statesman be
born IN New York We ask the head OF Princeton 10
contemplate the Hon big Tim Sullivan, the Hon
The McManus and the Hon Tom" Grady To
tion only three-New York World.