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The Washington times., 1909-02-25
LOCAL MENTION.

Homemade Milk" Bread Is Different
and II Is better than any other bread
YOU know of. Madn in the real home
way OF the best ingredients and dcIiv-
cred fresh and clean from oven To Ia
Die, So. Delicious Homemade Pies, ~.
Holmes Bakery, LIST and r SITS. Phones
Linen. 400 and 184l-
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
Rosenfeld's Ice Cream, 81 a Gallon.
Phone L. 1869. SD II ne
&c You 4 Good Indre al Rread

Are You a Good Judge of Bread?
Try a loaf Of Beren-s Bakery Rive
Bread. You viii enjoy its soft, even
grained center and crisp brown crust
It's flavor will prove most appetizing
Present extensive sales have originated
from just such trials-prOof positive Of
the surprising qualities OF Bereu's Bak-
cry Rye Prcad
The Washington times., 1909-02-25

Fresh from the gardens Of Ceylon,
(the finest tea-prCdUcing country in the
world, "Salada" Tea is sold only in
sealed lead packets to preserve its de-
liciOus favor and aroma At all gro
GERS.
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
Quaker Matches, Ioc Doz.: Potomac

Herring, Sc dOZ., Salmon, sc can. Fish
Roe. &C can; Fancy Rice, nc: large bot
lie molasses, 10c; Dog Head Jam, 14c. 3
los. Sta .ch, Zoe; OIeine Soap. 10c. jelly
con, &c 4l2 9Th ST. Sc. and j. r. y.
Pyles' other stores
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
KsJsmazoo Inverted LIGHTS

Best-Safe-Rright $l.T5 Complete Put
ON. G. A. MUDDLMAN & CO. GIG Eth
6t., 12e4 G. St
The Washington times., 1909-02-25
No Recitations.

No RecitatiOns.
n. .. Eve cannot print recitations
In this column. There are hundreds OF
books published containing all kinds OF
TeCltatiOns.
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
CABINET CONSIDERS
FUTURE" GAMBLING
President DiSlikes Specula-
ton in Agricultural
Products.

The Cabinet today. in the swirl Of
Ballinger investigation, Nicaraguan sit
uation, and other subjects. paused for
a moment 20 consider. at the instance
OF President Taft, speculation in agri-
cultural 'futures''
The President calls Il gambling IN
the nations food and clothing, and is
considering a special message to Con-
gress recommending legislation to put
a stop to the practice.
The Government, through Commission
er Of Corporations Herbert Knox Smith.
has been conducting an exhaustive IN
vestigatiOn into the question Of stock
gambling. Smith has already compiled
a report on cotton gambling. and is now
at WORK on the grain situation. The
President has watched closely the work
Of Commissioner Smith, and is now de-
ternined that the Federal Government
should deal with this question so FAR
as IL has the power
A conference on the question will be
held at the White House shortly and
will be attended by Secretary Of State
Knox. Attorney General Wickersham,
Representative Scott of Kansas. chair
man OF the House Agricultural Commit
tee; Representative Lowering Of Massa-
chusetts, and Commissioner Of Corpora
already framed a House bill that he
believed would effsctually prevent ''fu-
ture" gambling. It denies the use Of
the mails 70 stock gamblers. The PresI-
dent. IL is understood, fayors a more
drastic bill
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
BROKAW EXPLAINS
REASONS ORACTIONS

hINEOLA, i. T., Dec Z8-W. GouId
Brokaw. whose wife Is seeking separa-
ton and aumony. resumed the stand
again today in his own defense. and
under examination, attempted to SHOW
mat his alleged neglect Of his wife was
because Of his physicians orders.
de declared that his physician had
ordered him 70 keep away from HE wife
because she made him nervous.
Arthur J. Baldwin. cross-e-xs .rainine,
Brokaw. demanded II the yvituess mad
ever accused his wife of taking drugs
and had gone with her to DR.. Peters to
nave her examined because of these
suspicious.
Brokaw denied that he had ever rneda
any such accusation, but admitted thai
ne mad taken her 10 a physicin to be
examined for nervousness.
Several of Mrs Brokaw's friends to
day notified her counsel that they were
willing and anxious to testify in her he
half The Oher was provoked by testi-
mony for the defendant, a foundation
for which was afforded by the testimony
OF servants.
Among the friends who volunteered to
TESTIFY are Mrs. J. Winthrop Sands.
Lieut. Gov. and Mrs. Horace Whitem
Mrs. Frank Goui'7 and Miss Nan Denni-
son.
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
TRIAL OF COOK
TO BE EXPEDITED

Assurances have been received at the
state Department from the Mexican
Government that all possible steps to
expedite the trial of James A. Cook, the
American conductor who IS I'm taiI in
connection with the robbery or freight
from trains under his charge. will be
taken.
The State Depa tment has expressed
ITS satisfaction with the course Of ac-
ton adopted by Mexico I'm the case.
In accordance with Mexican law. Cook
must remain IL Jail until the Circum-
stances leading 10 his arrest are exam
med by court Of first instance. II tho
facts Justify f., he is then formally
charged with the crime and tried. This
viii be done as speedily as possible.
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
LOSES
IN RATE PROTEST
Interstate Commerce Commission
Says New Charges Are Not
Unreasonable.

Tho dealers. brokers and mauufac-
turers Of cottonseed oil at Memphis,
Tenn, who Joined IN a complaint to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
against the general advance made by
the railroads q little over a year ago
in their rates for the transportation Of
that product, have lost their case.
In a decision made public today the
commission holds that the increased
rates from Memphis 10 Louisville. Gin
ciunat and Chicago are not unreasOn-
able, although lower rates between
these points had been in effect for many
years.
The decision lays down the inlnortant
proposition that the long continued
maintenance Of a lower rate raises no
presumption of law that a newly es-
tabllshed higher rate is unreasonable.
every pertinent fact having TO be con
sidered before the increase may be held
to be unlawful.
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
Wall Street Strength Little AvyLocaL Market FIR
Wholesale Produce Prices
Eggs. Cheese. and Butter.

Cheese-New York ia 3. large. per h.. III
also; per ID, 1Sc
Eggs-Nearbys. per doz.. 9OaS1c.
Butter-Creamery. fancy 5Sa3Slzc; reno-
mated, 3oa3lc; firm.
Poultry.
Live Poultry-ChickenJ, large per ID
l5ai6; broilers per d., lie; hens, 13a14c;
ROSTERS, &c; young ducks. i2rge. per h.. 14c;
small, per h., 12c: geese. i.er h.. ual2c;
turkeys, toms, per H., 2Oc. hens, per To-. zoe:
turkeys. dressed, per lb-, 22a24cs capons, per
b.. 2oa23c.
Fruit.
Apples-Per bbl.. s.. OOaS5 90; oranges. per
box, $lS5a2.25 tangerines, per strap, S3.Ooa4 co.
grapefruit, per box s.. 75a3. 50; pineapples, per
crate S2.00aS2 50; cranberries. per bill. s. %
ae. 90.
Vegetables.
Potatoes, per bbl.. S1.5OaS2 %; sweet pota-
toes. N1ja2.25; cucumbers. per basket, Sl.50
AGO; cabbage, per cwt. 81. GOAL %; squash, per
crate, 25aJ0c: string beans. per bushei. $50
aS.Oe; lettuce, per basket 81 50a2.25; beets, per
doz. punches, 25a30C; radisb5s. per 100 81;
onions, per bu-, Soc; spinaCn. per Dbl. 81 GOA
l50; pumpkins, per Dbl, 75caSi.0 90; turnips
per bbl., 81 so; celery. New York. per crate
So 0oa2-50; California, s. 75a5.50; kale, per bbl
S5a5Oc; Brussels sprouts. per Qt., Sa125zc;
Florida tomatoes, per crate. s. 75aS3.25. Flor
ida peppers, per bushel, Sl.25a20O: parsnips
per box. 50ca75c.
Live Stock.
Csives-saSlho; lambs, 6a7i4; pork. saloc.a
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
COMMISSION FIXES
RATES IN THE WEST
Complaints Against Roads Satisfac-
tOrily Disposed Of
Today.

Forty-Uwo com3la. ats against the
southern Pacific ana O-aer Western rail-
ways were disposed 80 In a decision
made public By the Interstate Commerce
Commission today II as to the effect
that the rate OF 50 cents per hundred
pounds heretofore charged by the roads
for the transportation Of hardwood lum-
Der in carloads from various points
along and west Of the Mississippi river
TO San Francisco, and other Pacific ter
minals, was unreasonable but that their
present rate Of IS cents per hundred
pounds IS reasonable. ReparatiOu is
awarded 10 the shippers who paid the
higher rate.
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
GREAT WESTERN AND NEW YORK
CENTRAL LEAD DULL AND
NARROW MARKET.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.--2 p. m.-The
Course of the market has been very
dun, and prices firm within a range
of one point for the general list, a
Few stocks showing larger activity
Bnd broader fluctuations than the
others. one of these is Chicago and
Great Western. which. during the
day, rose nearly three points. laDsinE
hack below the opening figure and
again climbing three points up. New
York Central went through similar
movements over a range of about two
points.
other railroads and the cOppers
and industriais were for the most
part dull and inactive.
The Washington times., 1909-12-28

being at 1s1 and a fraction better on
successive sales. United States Trust
went on record at 1917. Notice was sent
10 the exchange Of the dividend declared
by the directors of the Union Trust
Company Of IL per coat on the capital
stock, payable January 70 TO stOckhOld-
ers of record January L
Washington Gas came out after call
in moderate volume at T5I5
The clearings of the banks Of Wash
ingtOn through the Clearing House As
ISOLATION fOl the year 1909 were $685.
500 53017, as compared with S27S. O7g. 235. 81
IN 1908. This IS an increase for the year
Of more than SOS, 600 OO0-
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
BONDS CHIEF FEATURE OF THE TRAD
ING ON LOCAL STOCK EX-
CHANGE TO-DAY.

Bonds were the principal feature Of
the trading on the local stock exchange.
On call Washington Railways per cents
were sold at IS and fraction lower, and
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone 5s
brought 104. After call the buying of
bonds was renewed in Capital Traction
6s. with the selling price at 113 and
better.
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
Iefred was the leader among the stocks,
selling Il shares at 81 and 100 at 9OA
Other traction issues were neglected.
In the bank list American National
came out on call and after the Drice
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
TO DEATH
IN A LUNCH ROOM

NEW YORK, Dec. ga white-beard-
ed man Of eighty crept appeaIingly into a
lunchrOom on Seventh avenue today and
asked for bread. A plate Of hot soup
was brought, but the stranger had bare
ly picked uD the spoon when he fell
dead from starvation
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
Market Remains Dull.

NEW YORK, Dec. y. NOon.-Yester-
days Rock Island episode has passed
into history. except that a committee Of
the Stock Exchange will investigate the
facts and report 20 the governing com
mittee later Then it is likely that the
story Of the alleged matched orders or
whatever was behind the movement will
be msde public. Today the market is
as dull and Ifeless as before. even
more 30, because the public was thor
oughiy lisgIJsted with the performance
aud indications are not wanting this
morning that outsiders will be simply
onlookers for while.
A heavy volume Of liquidation IN
Rock Island common. which sent the
t,rfces hack 10 30 was the feature follow
tna the opening The market on the
whole acted fairly well, substantial
strength being shown in a rev STOCKS
The activity in ROc1 Island Wouid nav
TO be considered very great, Juoseo py
any other standard than that OF the
first hour of Monday
Selling Was General.
Selling Of the stock seemed to come
from ali quarters, but this did not ap-
near 10 discourage the bull interests
The Street in general was rather Inn
pressed by the ease with which offer
fngs OF the stock were absorbed.
For tho strength in New York Central
no special reason was given, although
some OF the traders suspected thStC the
favorable technical position OF the STOCK
had q goo0 deal 70 do with II. The bulls
on Anna gamated Copper seemed inclined
20 keep the merger idea Wen IN Lle
foreground. but. although the traders
talked on this subject, they ald so Win.
nut any show Of enthusiasm, and as II
they only half believed what they heard
and said IN regard TO the matter
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
TODAY'S SALES ON
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Washington Railway and Electric Ss.
S500aSS. Sl,00OdS7ls. 81 ,OOOGS7lk.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
SIS, s., 00OG1O4
Washington Railway and Electric Of,
Rq9l, 3d9l, 6d91, 50d90%, 5OdSO%t.
american National Bank, l04l9l5.
United states Trust, 10TI119H
After calI-CapitaI Traction SIS. S2OOd
ll3, $0oa11S, $3,0OOGDI1S5h, 81 ,OOG0113Jb.
American National Bank, 1Od191, 100
Washington Gas. 25a751z, 25g751k. 6a
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
UNCLE OF EUROPE" ILL.

COPENHAGEN, Dec 2S-PrinCe Hans
Of Schleswig HClstein SOnderburg
GlUCSsbuTg. q brother Of the late King
Christian OF Denmark, and generally
known as the Uncle of Europe" Is
critically i'll. The prince was born IN
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permit was
issued to-day:
To Clara NJ Wilson, for three tyyo-storv
brick apartments. from zoos 10 2209 9
street northwest. architect and builder,
]. f. Mills; estimated cost, ST, 400.
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
GOSSIP FROM WALL STREET

Herman & Co.-SOuthern Pacific
acted better than any Of the railroad
issues, except New York Central, or
expectation Of an increase Of the divi-
deDd in 1910. The outlook for earnings
is excellent and the Street holds ten
aciously to the idea that Union Pacific
interest IN the property IS In favor OF
an increased distribution to stockhold-
ers.
W. B. Hibbs & Goa strong Morgan
pool is reported to have been formed in
Chicago Great Western issues, and Il IS
said the campaign is on IN them for
higher prices We suggested last week
that IL Avould be well, judging from de-
Velopments then. TO watch for aggres-
sive activity I'm these issues. Several
conservative houses recommend them.
r. T. Hutton & Co.-Kuhn, Loeb 6,
Co. and the First National Bank have
purchased S7.165.OOO Delaware and Hud-
son Company first and refun6ing mort
gage 4 per cent gold bonds, the issuance
Of which has been approved by the
public service commission for the sec
Ond district
Lewis. Johnson & CO,-American
stocks in London developed firm tone,
showing gains Of 4 to q in a number
Of the active issues ConsOls were
irmer. and the general market rather
inclined to improve, with a fair amount
Of strength in the mining department
and the copper stocks.
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
LANDSLIDE TAKES %

MADRID. Dec. 2s.-Twenty-eight per
sons persisted in a landslide caused by
the floods in a village near Viaua, Ma
VaTre-
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
BIG FORCE At WORK
CLEANING STREETS
SweeperS Busy in Business
Section and SluSh Is
Carried Away.

More than 100 men were put to work
this morning by the street cleaning de-
partment for the job Of cleaning up.
A majority Of the sweepers are busy
in the business section where the snow
is being carted away BY noon today
Pennsylvania avenue and F street were
nearly clear of snow and in the more
prominent residential sections crossings
had been cleared for pedestrians.
After dilisent consultation the heads
Of the Street Cleaning Department de-
cided that the snowfall Of the last few
days was not heavy enough to justify
cutting into the new appropriation for
cleaning side walks. The department
intends to keep that fund, which was
the first appropriated for that purpose,
intact, in case there should be a heavy
snowfall that drifts on the sidewalks.
The money was secured by Commits
sioner West on the eve Of the last in
auguratiOn.
Sidewalks Slushy.
Since the decision Of ne Court of
Appeals that a property owner couid
not be held liable for snow left on his
sidewalk, no attempt has been made
TO force individuals to clean off the
AS a result OF the decision Of the
Street Department not to touch the
sidewalks, pedestrians will plow through
sush for the next few days unless
property holders have snow cleaned off
on their own account
Officials at the Street DepaI tment this
morning declared they had no trouble in
getting all the help needed today. Most
OF the 10 men used were recruited from
Inc departments regular force Of re-
serves.
The work Of the snow plOughs Of the
street car lines made the work Of haul
ing the snow away on streets where
the car tracks lay comparatively easy.
On many streets where 10 attempt was
made TO remove all the snow the cutters
were cleaned
Schedules Improved.
Trains came and went this morning
from Union Station on their regular
schedules with the single exception OF
trains from the New England States.
The Federal Express. the Pennsyl-
vania's Boston flyer, due here 1T $40. did
not arrive until after noon Freight
trains have resumed their normal sched-
ules. Trains bearing the scenery for
IRE Travelling : 9lesman," which did
not arrive in tire sor ne performance
last evening, reached Washington this
morning
This morning wire communicatf ton was
re-establi~Ned t. a number OF out-of-
way pom which had ben cut of for
twenty-fold hours or more. Messages
from the New England states, where
the storm did most damage arrived here
this morning IN large numbers.
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
PRICES TO-DAY ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

CO,gotatlors furnished by " b. Hibbs &
Co Bankers and brokers, Hibbs Building,
members New York Stock Exchange Wash
enEton stock Exchange, and Chicago Board
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
TO NORTH POLE
IN AN AEROPLANE
Prof. Hergesell, of Germany,
Expects to Make Trip
With Peary.

S. s. PRINZ JOACHIM. Dec D.
Prof. Hergesell, Of Strasburg. president
Of the international Commission for
Scientific Air Navigation, who is a pas
senger IN the Prinz Joachim, said today
that re will join the Peary expedition,
which Will be made to the North Pole
in two years by mean sOf Rirships.
"a great deal Of time will be re-
CURED in making tests before the trip
TO the Pole can be commenced said
the professor. The atmospheric con-
ditions of the far north viii have to be
overcome, and II IS necessary that
plenty Of tests be made so that the ex-
petition Will have no fatal results"
When questioned about Dr. Cook. the
professor refused to make any comment,
but said; ''Peary is the only man"
Prof. Hergeseu has reserved apart
ments at the Waldorf-Astoria. He re-
ceived instructions from Emperor Will
lam in November to proceed TO King
ston, Jamaica, to Join the cruiser Vic
toria Louise and conduct experiments
with small balloons, principally to as
certain their velocity and TO study trade
winds in the tropics.
Cold In Tropics
81 found the winds in the tropics
much stronger than IN Europe and at
a height Of 10000 meters il was colder
than in the Arctic region at the same
height" said Prof. HergeseH. At 5000
meters the thermometer registered 81
degrees below zero. centigrade."
A fortnight wac spent by the pro
lessor on the Victoria Louise. FTe con-
Quoted experiments with nine balloons.
Five that were set free were recovered
he lost four = the caribbean Sea He
says that II IS possible that air chr
rents Will carry the balloons 20 Colon.
and requests persons finding them to
turn them, with the Instruments at
tached, 70 the commander Of the Ger
man cruiser at Kingston The Ger
mon government viii give a. reCompengp
Prof. Hergesell has made fifty asoen-
SONS, ten OF which were IN Zeppelin
alrshlp6. lie had as passengers on one
flight Prince and Princess Henry.
Has Worldwide Reputation.
Prof Hergesel has a worldwide repu-
taton as an aeronaut. One Of his chief
claims 10 prominence Is that he ig the
founder Of the great observatory re-
Gently completed n the island OF Ten
eriffe.
The professor has completed a tenta-
tive route for bis trip with Commander
Feary to the North Pole. The airship is
20 cross Germany and Norway and make
us ease at cross Bay, on the yvee4pVn
coast Of Spitzbergen. Preliminary Gigbfs
70 explore the regions nOtrh of Green
iahd and Francis JOseph's Bay will be
mace from Cross Bay. A dash Of an
proNInately 800 miles from Cross Raw
over Spitzbergen, TO the Pole viii fbs1'
be made
The Washington times., 1909-12-28

capital Traction r. r, 5's.... 49, 1873
AnacOstia & Potomac 5's 1l;1 Ia
city q Suburban 5s.........-. I02
Columbia X. r 5's.-..........- 102 1O4
Columbia r. r. Gs....... 1Gs1k
met Met. Ky 5s......---...........1 JOY 1Og
1 Wssh- Ky. q Flee. 4s:.....-. S61k S71i
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE
BID AND ASKED PRICES
GOVERNMENT BoNps
GAS BONDS.
RAILWAY BONDS.

Georgetown Gas 5s.-.......... 10 II
w asihiington Gas fs........... s91k 10
W aShlnBton Gas Cert. 6-s.. IO7
The Washington times., 1909-12-28
MISCELLANEOUS RONr

Potomac Electric Cons. 5s... 1O1 1913,
Potomac Elec. Lit 5s.. I072, 100 .
y. x W. Steamboat 5's..- To1 Ia
Z. * L. Telephone ISL. I03z,
Amer. Tel. & Tel fan. IO5
Emerson Steam Pump SIS. "a 90
Wash. Market SIS, 1927........ 1O91I ITO
Wash, Market SIS. I947....A.. I04 40
W. NJ Cold Storage 6s..... IOOlL 107
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
INDIANS LOSE LAND
IN FIVE TRIBES SUIT
Court Rules That Sale Of 1000
600 Acres Is Legal.

Muskogee. Okla. Aug. Federal
Judge X. e. Campbell sustained the
demurrer OF defendants in 10000 H.
dian land alienation suits brought by
the government and ordered the &C
tions dismissed. The court held that
the titles obtained from the Indians
before the act removing restrictions
went into effect are good
The alienation suits were brought
by the government in the interest OF
members OF the Five Civilized Tribes
II is estimated that about two million
acres OF land were involved In the old
Indian territory.
Judge Campbell. in his decision. IN
sisted the act OF congress conferrine
statehood on Oklahoma. including old
Indian territory. conferred citizenship
both state and national. on all mem.
bers OF the civilized tribes.
The court held that the contention OF
the government that the Indians still
occupy the position of wards under the
government and that the latter has
the right to sue for their protection
presents an anomaly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-08-10
the PRESIDENT
AT BEVERLY
Mr.. Taft at His Summer Home
In Massachusetts.
PLANS FOR WESTERN TRIP

VIII VisIt Seattle Exposition and Jour.
ney Through Nearly Every State In
Washington Until the Middle Of No
Vember.
Beverly. Mass. Aug. President
Taft arrived here this morning from
Washington. He reached Montserrat,
the station nearest the Taft summer
residence. at 9 a m. and was con-
veyed TO Beverly in an automobile.
The president does not expect to
return 70 Washington until the middle
of November. having planned to take
one of the most extensive trips next
fall that any chief executive OF the
United States has yet undertaken.
Remaining at Beverly with his fam
lily until Sept Is. he will start west
that day on tour that Will embrace
all but eight or ten OF the states Of
the Union and both OF the territories
in the far southwest. covering about
1900 miles.
The trip west will be made by way
OF Chicago, Minneapolis. Omaha and
Denver. the Alaska-YukOn exposition
being the objective point IN the north
west. where he expects 60 be Oct 1.
Then striking south through Oregon
and California. a three-dRy visit to the
Yosemite will be made and a descent
into the Grand Canyon OF the Colorado
In Arizona.
To Meet President Dlax.
The most important incident OF the
presidents trip will unQuestionably be
his meeting. on the Mexican border. at
FL Paso. Tex. with President Diaz
when the chiefs OF the two great re.
public OF the western hemisphere will
exchange expressions OF good will
which are certain 10 contribute ma
terially to the permanence OF that
friendly understanding with Latin
America which former Secretary OF
State Root did so much TO inspire
This will be on oct. 16.
Continuing the journey home the
presidents train will go through the
Royal Gorge OF the Rocky mountains
On reaching ST. Louis he will take a
/ four-day trip down the Mississippi
river to New Orleans. from whence he
viii go 20 his brothers ranch near
Corpus Christi. Tex. and thence back
to Washington, visiting various south
ern cities on the way.