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The Washington times., 1909-09-09

Total ssss.. GA Ia
District Of Columbia, City OF Washington
l. r. E. CLAUGHTON, Treasurer OF the
q bove-named company. DO sOlemnlv swear
that the above statement is true 10 the best
OF my knowledge and belief.
r. +. CLAUGHTON
Treasurer
9th day OF Sept, 1903.
l. f. SCHREINER. Notary Public
COrrect-Attest:
JAMES NJ. BAKER,
W. G CARTER
II. BRADLEY DAVIDSON
CHAS- A. DOUGLAS,
CREED NJ. FULTON
W. T GALLIHER
COLIN II. LIVINGSTONE
r. n. LYNN
SAMUEL w. MEEK
GERSON EORDLINGER.
CHARLES G. PFLUGER.
ERNEST L. SCHMIDT,
L. c. STRIDER.
JAMES II. WOOD.
CHAS. W. WARDEN,
II Directors
The Washington times., 1909-09-09
TODAY'S SALES ON
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE

Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred, 1Q93.
Washington Gas, 25d1
LanstOn, 20u17S4, 33G17%&. 10Odl74t, 1000
114, 10Od175s. 100g1T7s, 1OOdI75s, 2Od17Ts
Washington Loan and Trust, 1O@211,
1E21I.
Emerson Steam Pump, 25610
After call-Mergenthaler, l0d214, 100
21414, 1OQZ14. S@Zl4.
Washington Railway and Electric
Com, 50d46I4. 50G461s.
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DIVIDEND ON RAILWAY COMMON.
GAS STOCK VERY WEAK.
LIGHT TRADING.

It IS authoritatively announced that
the directors of the Washington Street
Railway ard Electric Company will de-
clare a dividend on the common stock
in December. This report has been
current very frequently, but never with
such authority.
The local stock market was decidedly
The Washington times., 1909-09-09
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
CAMPBELL PLEADS GUILTY.

LONDON. Sept. 9.-James Campbell Of
New York today pleaded guilty 10 the
charge OF having obtained $4,000 under
false pretenses. Sentence was most
poned. Campbell. who Is said TO he a
mining broker obtained the money IN,
a sale OF worthless stock. and was ar
rested in Liverpool last August
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- Wall Street Does Not Expect Any Serious Siam
Wholesale Produce Prices
Eggs. Cheese and Butter.

Cheese-New York fats. large. per h.. 1s5sc;
small. per ID. 17c.
tEgS-Ne arbys-per doz. 27a2sc.
butter-Creamery. fancy, 31a52c' removal
ed 27a2Sc.
Poultry.
Live Live Poultry-Chickens. spring. per ID.
90 mems, l6C; ROSTERS, Sc young
uuSks' large, per h.. 1Oa13C. small. per lb.,
saIVc5 geese. per ID. 6a10c; turkeys, toms,
per 10. lie; hens, per h.. lie
Fruits.
Fruits-Apples new, per barrel. SioOat-5Oi
oranges, California, per box. S2.50a3 so; pine
apples S2.O0a3.25; cantaloupes. per crate, boc
as 30; peaches, per basket, 75casi.5o; water
melons. -loa25c apiece; grapes. per carrier
81. 00a1-50.
Vegeta bles.
Yegetabies-New potatoes. per Dbl. 3 oos
rs; sweet potatoes. s2.Ooa25O; cucumbers'
per basket, 90; cabbage. per barrel,
5ocaSl25; squash. per crate. 25a50c; string
beans. per bbl., s2.0Oa3.OO: lettuce, per bas-
ket, tlO0al- 50; beets. per doz- punches. 5a3Oc;
rsdishes. per 100, 800; onions. per Dbl. 3l.5O
AGO; corn, per doz., 15a25c; tomatoes, per
box. 4oa75c: green peppers. per Dbl, NoOa
l.5oi eggplant. per doz-, 25c; lima beans, per
quart. 10a15c
Live Stock.
Calves, per ID, 5as1zc; lambs, sac.
The Washington times., 1909-09-09
ADMITS WRECK ATTEMPT.

LEWISTOwN, Pa. Sept. e.-By his
own ccnfession John Heinbach. Of
Reedsville. adUits that the apparent at
tempt 20 wreck a train on the MilrOy
branch OF the Pennsylvania road. which
he first reported. was his own work He
IS now in the county jail
The Washington times., 1909-09-09
There Is a Difference.


There is a difference between South
ern Pacific at rs, and the stock at 124i4
G125. Union Pacific at 1875 looks better
than Union Pacific at 2la And so it
goes all through the list. but in lessened
degree.
There is nothing much to worry about
In the situation as il is today. Two
weeks, three weeks for that matter has
given time for preparation, for twisting
and turning, for making of plans and
breaking OF plans. Wall Street viii not
be found wanting in it's preparations.
The noon hour proved disastrous, the
market having reports that the end had
come for Z. II. Hartman. probably a
mere runor. But the report that there
had been a misunderstanding between
the Rockefeller Morgan interests was
probably more effective than the rumor.
sluInps appearing here and there
throughout the entire list, to the up
setting of the feeling of security felt
IN the morning hours. But this was
further enlargement of the short line
against the time when the bosses would
make TIE shorts pay for their daring.
II was fortunate from conservatory
standpoint that the show of weakness
was not confined to the Hartman, or 20
any one group, but was scattered
througout the entire list. OF course,
the Hsrrimans were the weaklings but
the HIS the Could. the MOrgans, and
the independents. Joined in the general
leak.
Southern Pacific broke from 125sl. with
a point recovery before 1 O'Clock.
Union Pacific touched 1851 on the break
and St. Paul ia. New York Central
broke TO 1873. with but y point re-
covery. Reading sold of TO 1871 form
the opening at 1884 and a recovery to
1905. Pennsylvania was points off,
Great Northern, Northern Pacific. Penn
sylvania and the general list dropped a
couple OF points Illinois Central was ,
points lower.
Steel common broke TO 75k, ex-dividend
a Of / per cent. recovered to 76. a net
loss Of IA points. Steel preferred was
2 points lower. q
The Washington times., 1909-09-09
The CURB MARKET

Quotations furnished BY z. F. Hutton a
Co. members New York Stock Exchange
Thomas l. Hume. manager. 1901 street
northwest:
The Washington times., 1909-09-09

The Interboro Rapid Transit Com
pany has issued fits annual report for
the fiscal year ended June 60 1909 Earn
inrs from operation for the year were
S5.775, 392, compared with S24 .059, go lest
year. an increase OF lib per cent, the
result Of gain on the Subway division
OF 1873 per cent, and a loss on the Man
haitian division Of 1.29 per cent Net
earnings were S15,027.9f9. as compa red
with Sl3.336.60f last year. an increase Of
12.6e per cent. showing an Increase on
the Subway division OF 1850 per cent,
which was partly Offset by n decrease
on the Manhattan division OF los per
cent Other income was S1.2S4.643, as
compared with Sl.230170 last year.
The Washington times., 1909-09-09
TODAY'S SALES ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

CQuotations furnished by W. B. Hioos q
Co, bankers and brokers, Hibbs Building.
members New York Stock Exchange. Wash
lngton Stock Exchange. and Chicago EoArd
The Washington times., 1909-09-09
GOSSIP FROM WALL STREET

Hartman & Co.-Stand pat BUY on
great weaknesses and sell on bulges.
Keep close 10 the shore.
W. 3. Hibbs & Co.-Some Of the Cos
sip arriving here from Europe is refer
ring 10 the possibility Of dissenslon in
the Steel pool. How il can come about
is not stated further than that reports
were heard from New York that the
Hartman and Morgan groups were not
working in complete market harmony
just now IL is known that the Morgan
party Is more Outspoken in bullish ex-
preston than the Harriman-Rockefell
group Just at the moment
2. T. Hutton & Colt IS officially e.
fimated that the American Railway As
ISOLATION car surplus bulletin September
10 VIII show further reduction OF moro
than 1000 cars, bringing total surplus
September ] to a little more than 10000
or the smallest since October. 1903
A. G. Plant & Cot is reported IN
excellent authority that the American
Locomotive pool IS accommodating
stock. 4 large line is said to have bee1
sold 10 points higher in anticipation or
the publication Of the recent Door rerort
which is Of course history and no longer
speculative. Liquidation IS understood
20 have been about completed and the
shake-out is said 10 be satisfactory to
insiders. il Is stated that the company
s. TO enter aggressively on a new line
Of electrical manufacture Of a very
profitable character and earnings are
expected 20 Improve more rapidly II
is suggested that this stock be carefully
watched.
The Washington times., 1909-09-09
STEADY EARLY, THEN BAD SLUMP IN
ENTIRE STOCK LIST~--HARRI-
MANS LEADING.

NEW YORK, Sept. % p. m.-The
market is still weak. Union Pacific is
now 1884. Southern Pacific 123. Great
Northern 1904. Steel common 76N. The
whole list is decidedly soft.
NEW YORK, Sept. 9.-There was
nothing serious in the slump in values
on tho morning trading. just modest
recessions. more or less frequently
caused by some trader going after stop
orders. Early in the session there was
considerable activity. but as the day
wore on there was a reduction in the
volume of business The fact that
stocks are 8 to . points lower than
they were few weeks ago, is an eVl-
dence of the fact that Wall Street. fol-
lowing it's usual habit, has discounted
the worst.
Predictions were freely made on the
Street that a 4-point advance would
follow any actual bad news The short
line is greatly extended, the support is
in line. ready and prepared to make it
hard for this short interest 10 get in
out of the cold Old-timers on the
Street have come TO recognize the
handworkings of organized support here
and there throughout the list whenever
II appears to be necessary.
Back of speculative conditions stands
an army Of would-be buyers of securi-
ties, on edge for slightly lower prices.
Two points of on Steel common will
make a market for IT," Is the way one
room trader put it. But two points off
on Steel common seems too much to eN-
pect under present Conditions. The bull
Tip has gone out very freely that Steel
common is bound for much higher
prices. and there are scores Of buyers
waiting. just waiting little slump to
get in.
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SALE OF STOCK BY HOURS. -'0
Shares 10 II a. m, 10000.
Shares TO u m, $4,000
%EX-DiV
The Washington times., 1909-09-09

DR.. James letter 20 members of Con-
gress, u copy of which he forwarded
State university presidents in the re-
quest for cooperation in his plan, is as
The Washington times., 1909-09-09

Urbana-Champaign, ILL.,,
April II, 1904
The Washington times., 1909-09-09

Hartman & Co.-Stand pat Buy on
great weaknesses and sell on bulges.
Keep close 10 the shore.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-06

board OF park commissioners. TO take
the place OF William H. Metson. Both
the outgoing and incoming commits
sioners are attorneys.
Sheldon G. kellogg. q well known
attorney. goes on the civil service
board. vice George n. Bahrs- Kellogg
had previous municipal service expert
enee as an election commissioner under
Phelan-
A practical constructor was ap-
pointed TO the board OF public works
in John d. McGilvrey Jr.. a partner IN
the AcGilvrey stone company which
erected some OF the most noteworthy
buildings in San Francisco and
throughout the state. McGilvrey lives
at All Baker street. He takes the
place on the board OF Tom Eagan, the
practical politician
Charles Gfldea OF 2403 Howard street
succeeds Thomas Mcguire on the board
of election commissioners. Gildea was
in the assessors Office for years and
became acquainted with Mayor Taylor
sn 1870. when he was in the Legislature.
Gildea is a recognized authority on
election law. George Uhl. 1882 Buch-
anan street, who was treasurer OF the
Lincoln Roosevelt league. and a mem
Der OF the firm OF wall paper dealers.
succeeds A W. NoOrsanger on the board
OF election commissioners.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-06
TONG WAR CLAIMS
ONE MORE VICTIM
Chinese Laundryman Horribly
Slashed by Knifemen

More blood was shed yesterday be-
cause of the tong war in Chinatown.
the victim being Lou Wah Chen, a
member OF the Suey Don tong. who
was horribly slashed with knives in
the hands Of two On Yick tongmen
The murderous assault took place in
the laundry of Sam Sing. 1921 O'Farrell
street. where Lou Wah Chen was en-
ployed
The Suey Don man was at work at
his ironing bench in Sings laundry
late yesterday afternoon when the two
fighting men from the On Yfck tong
entered without a word, the two On
Yick men pounced on the Suey Don
man and slashed him about the face
with sharp knife in addition to stab
bing him in the body
The victim Of the stabbing cried for
help and his assaiIants fed from the
laundry. Policemen Charles Uhte and
John Wright saw the fleeing tongmen
and gave chase. One of the Chinese
was captured in the entrance Of the
St. Rose apartment house, 1892 Ellis
street by Policeman Uhte. This man
refused 10 give his name. The second
Chinese was captured in Byington
street by Policemen Wright and O'Don-
nell He said his name was Wang Tip
and that he and his companion were
On Yick men.
Lou Wah Chen was taken to the CEN
tral emergency hospital where more
than 80 stitches were taken in the
wounds The two Chinese arrested
were booked on a charge of assault
with intent TO murder.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-06
NEWS OF THE FOUR COUNTIES BORDERING SAN FRANCISCO BAY
.WIFPS DESERTION
BECOMES A HABIT
Regularity of Disappearance
Ends in Husband Getting
a Divorce

OAKLAND. Jan. 5.-Habitual deser-
ton was charged against Mrs. Lillian
Graves and today George A. Graves Sc
cured final decree of divorce from her.
de said that she deserted him regular
~, remaining away ror several DAYS or
week, and then appearing at home
without explanation. When she re-
turned he complained that she spent
much time at the front gate in CONVEX
sation with other men until her father
was led 10 protest about her conduct
Graves testified that he had heard
sighting references made of his wife
and he cited them as cruelty entailed
upon him by her conduct.
p. c. de Mean, a travelling salesman.
had his suit for divorce against Emily
de Mean referred to the court commits
sioner today Mrs. de Mean lives in
New York city. and he accused her OF
desertion.
George B. Gray insisted on playing
the races against the wishes of his wife.
Mrs. S Alys Gray. and deserted her
when her protests became urgent. De-
serUon and failure 10 provide were the
grounds on which she received an in
terlocutory decree today.
Similar DEGREES for desertion were
granted TO Arthur N. Emerson from
Clara L. Emerson and to Cornelius Van
Kaathoven from Margaret Van kaath-
oven.
utory decree Of divorce from Charles
Henry Holman for neglect. He is an
employe Of the Oakland iron works.
Eleanor n. Hooper received a hnal
decree Of divorce from Joseph G. Hooper
today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-06
BUYS OIL STOCKS
WITH BAD CHECK
Brokers Duped by Young Man
Who Ordered Shares

The local stock brokerage firm of
Edward Poliitz & Co. is out about $500
through the operations Of young man
giving the name of c. Il. Wilbur, who
last week left an order to purchase 20
shares of Associated oil stock. The
firm succeeded in buying 10 shares, for
which Wilbur issued a check on the
First National Bank of Oakland, which
was returned yesterday to Pollitz as
worthless.
In the meantime Wilbur had the 10
shares of stock issued in his name, and
going to the firm of Sutro & Co. left
an order with them to dispose of 10
shares, which they sold on the market
Thursday last and gave Wilbur check
for 1876. This he deposited in the First
national bank of this city under the
name of Walsh and drew against the
same for all except s105, which Pollitz
& Co. have since attached.
On Monday morning he telephoned
Sutro to dispose of an additional five
shares, stating that he would be in
during the afternoon with the stock. A
short while after this he telephoned
Pollitz to buy 10 shares additional and
that he would be in later on and settle.
In the meantime the Pinkerton de-
tectiye agency and the local police had
been notified by the banks and the de-
frauded brokers. and Detectives Bell
and Murphy were detailed on the case.
They waited for Wilbur, but he failed
to materialize He is described as
being about 26 years of age, feet s
inches in height, stockily built, with
black. hair and dark eyes. He had
given his address as 2026 Central ave-
nue., Alameda. Upon inquiry being
made at that address il was found that
no such person lived there, but that
a young woman, giving the name of
Miss Wilbur, had occupied rooms there
for short time but left hurriedly on
New Years eve without leaving any
address.
When Wilbur left his order with the
two brokerage firms he had given them
the impression that he was quite famil-
lar with different oil stocks, as he had
inquired regarding several of the listed
stocks. The police have been unable
to locate him as yet.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-06
Telegraph Brevities

WAREHOUSE BURNED = Winnipeg. Man.
jan 5.-The warehouse OF Codrille & Co. gro
GERS at Brandon. Man. was DESTROYED by fire
early today. Loss. S100,o 600.
KILLED BY BELT-Ei Paso Tex, Jan. *
Arcade Garalleres, chief maehinlst, and Juan
Reyes, his assistant, were killed and several
workmen injured at Torreon. Mex. yesterday
afternoon. when the main belt propellinz the
machinery in the Lafe cotton mills broke
KILLED IN DERAILMEET-H.nton. W. Va
Jan. 5.--Fast passenger train No. l. due here
early today and running late. into an open
switch at Capert0n, 80 miles west Of Hinton
killing Engineer Thomas Edwards and Fireman
Peter Trent The engine and four cars were
ditehed.
ENTIRE FAMILY KILLED-Inez. KY. Jan.
5.-Three lives were lost in explosion at the
home of Allen Cassel, wealthy planter. yes
terday. Cassels wife and were burned 10
crisp and his stepdaughter died shortly after
ward The boy set can of powder near the
CRATE fire. which exploded.
SECRETARY SENTENCED-New York. Jan.
5.-For his part in the dispatching OF the
With $4,000 worth of goods said to have been
obtained under false pretenses. Albert W. Bailey
formerly secretary and treasurer of the defunct
Export shipping company OF this city, today
sentenced to state prison for not less than
four years and six months or more than six years
and eight months.
TEXAS RANGER KILLED-Amarillo. Tex.
Jan. 5.-Texas Ranger Doc Thomas OF a
company stationed here. shot through the
head and killed this morning by Deputy Sheriff
James kean of this county The shooting oc-
CURED in the county courthouse. Ii is said
that bad blood had existed between the two men
since the smuggling from the comfy jail here
several days ago of Arthur Banister wanted at
Hot Springs, Ark. In connection with the muir
der of Mrs. Ada Riecher last June.
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-06
Local Breyities

PAINTER HURT BY FALL-Henry schuldt
4 taintpr residing at 40 Norfa street. sustained
fracture Of the skull yesterday afternoon By
falling from 4 staffolding at the corner of Turk
street and Central avenue.
CHARGED WITH BbRGLARY-Frederick
Hughes and Edward Quinn. arrested In Oakland.
were charged Yesterday with breaking into the
room Of William Ryan 10 the Denver house. pit
Third street Sunday night. and stealing ,yalise.
CANNOT IDENTIFY GoLD-The gold found
IN the possession OF Evan J. Collins by Defec-
rives c0nlon and Mackey Monday night could
not be identified yesterday by any dentist. and
Collins was charged with carrying a concealed
weapon.
BURGLAR SENTENCED william Horn.
charged with burglary at the Arg0 house, Mis-
sion and Eighth streets. December -. pleaded
guilty 10 petty larceny yesterday and was sent
10 the county jail for six months by Police Judge
Shortaii.
CHECK PAssER ARRAIGEED-Harry I.
Bremner alias {. r. Adams. charged with pass
ing fictitious checks for 500 each on the Wells
Fargo Nevada National bank and Rcos Brothers
was arraigned yesterday and the case continued
for q week
UNABLE TO PAY DEBTs-Andrew Nelson.
upholsterer. filed a voluntary petition in bank
ruptcy yesterday. giving his liabilities as
Newcoulb Jr.. a mechanical engineer, also fled
a petition in bankruptcy; liabilities, s.. .622 41
assets. Slos.5o.
THIEVES CAUGHT IN ACT-While In the
act OF stealing heavy iron chain. the property
of the Western States construction compa ny.
Daniel Joyce and Morris Ocker were arrested
yesterday afternoon by Policeman John Roche in
the yards of the company a. Twenty second and
Illinois streets
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-06
GRAND JURY MAY TAKE.
NO ACTION ON GRAFTERS
Sufficient Evidence TO Warrant
Return of Six Indictments

REDWOOD CITY. Jan. 5.-Although
Suficient evidence has been secured TO
warrant the returning of six indictments
IN connection with the san Mateo county
graft scandal. when the grand jury
freconvenes on January IS. bets are be-
ing offered Sreelv at odds Of two TO one
that the grand jury VIII take no action.
+ The friends Of officials under suspicion
are confident that at least seven men,
bers o. the inquisitOrial body viii show
g stubborn Discrimination 10 take the
step.
Detective John Butler. the investi-
gator employed by the grand jury. eX-
poets 10 be able 10 prove the giving OF
brlbes 10 deputy Sheri1s by gamblers
and To prove the passage Of a $4,000
monthly protection fund from the North
ern gambling house for division among
. supervisors and officials Of the sheriff s
office. In this deal District Attorney
Bullock is alleged 10 have had a hand.
The other Investigations go to the IL
segai Use OF county funds by the super
visors and 10 the saloon license holdup.
Legal advice has been sought already
outsice the district attorneys Office by
the reform members OF the grand jury.
and TIE supervisors may be asked 10
appoint z special prosecuting officer in
Bullock's stead AS z last resort the
grand Jury may even turn TO the attor-
ney general
The San Francisco call., 1909-01-06
HUMANE ASSOCIATION
TO ASK LEGISLATION
Bill Proposed to Make Child
Desertion a Misdemeanor

An effort to obtain legislation making
the willful desertion of children a mis-
demeanor instead of a felony, as at
present, will be made by the State hu-
name association. The board of direc-
tors OF that organization, which has
been In session for two days in this
city, adjourned yesterday after ap-
pointing committee to draw up a bill
as proposed. Other humane legislation
viii also be sought.
September was selected for the date
of the annual convention of the associ-
alton. which will be held in San Fran
CISCO
Those present yesterday were: John
Partridge, president; J. W. Dayy, vice
president; Matthew McCurrie. secre-
tary; w. ID. j. Hambly. treasurer; Mrs.
Edna r. Winn. Mrs. Beulah A. Gron-
lund. Mrs. William A Weldon, E. NJ.
Leitch, H J. Baldwin, b. NJ. Spencer, NJ
j. White. r. C. Irvine.
The board elected the following hon.
orary vice presidents: William Harvey
Sr., r. c. Irvine, w. II. Mahoney Mrs
Alice Park, w. n. Youngloye, Mrs. Jo-
sephine c. McCracken. William T..
Wright, A. G. Mason, Lloyd r. Macy.
g. A. Gustin, E. W. Newhall, Minnie
Maddern Fiske, Mrs. Phebe Hearst
Hon. w C. Ralston, David Starr Jordan,
Mrs Katherine Tingley, George Whar-
ton James, Archbishop Riordan. Mrs r.
II. Hartman, Mrs John d. Spreekels