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Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-29
NEW YORK STOCKS

spec,al service to -he Herald by j. G. WIZ
son, 212 West Fifth street Los Angeles. ,ile,' ,
- ~, yor,. stock exchange, Chicago board
of trade. stock and bond exchange OF san
Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-29
NEW YORK BONDS

Special service to The Herald by j. c. Will
son, 2l2 West Fifth street, Los Angeles, mem
Der New York stock exchange, Chicago board
of trade, stock and bond exchange of San
Francisco
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-29
SAN FRANCISCO STOCK
AND BOND EXCHANGE

Special service TO The Herald by J. c, Will
son, 2l2 West Fifth street. Los Angeles, mem
ber New York stock exchange. Chicago board
Of trade. stock and bond exchange of san
Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-29
BANK CLEARINGS

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2S.-Bank clearings
amounted to sS,o7o,7sO. an increase of $751;
$780, 70 as compared with the amount for the
corresponding date of last year. Following is
a comparative statement:
1910 1909 1905
Dec 26a 6a............ ............ S1,247, ,326 IA
Dec ...$3.S11 ,07o.67 s214O.373.OS 1sS7542 81
Dec. 2S. 3070, ,790. % 1855, ,O9S.47 23l0, ,912. 06
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-29
MARKET RANGES

cash quotations were follows
Flour steady; No. . rye, so II sic; feed
or mixing barley, 6on zoe; fair to choice
mailing, 76d sac; flax seed, No I south-
western, S2.22; no. / northwestern, S2.425
timothy seed $40; clover. SIS; mess pork
per bb $i9.50d 19.6215; lard. per 100 lbs,
S10.50; short ribs, sides Ooose). S9.S71a60
1850; short clear sides (boxed. s1O.G2E ID
1915.
Total clearances of wheat and flour vera
equal to $4,000 bushels. Primary receipts
were 632 600 bushels, compared with 573 600
bushels the corresponding day A year ago.
The worlds visible supply shown by
Bradstreets, decreased 100000 bushels.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat,
AZ cars corn, 655 cars; oats 460 cars; hogs,
270G0 head
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-29
FLOUR AND FEED

Following the wholesale prices for
flour and feed as quoted by the Globe Grain
and Milling company, Los Angeles:
FAMILY FLOUR
Al flour. per barrel. l..................$5 SIS. 80
Al flour retais at $1.65 per u and
S5c per X sack.
Globe flour, per barrel. eI............. GOO
Globe flour retails at Sl.S0 per u and
soc per "a sack
silver Star flour, per barrel............ 500
xxx flour. per barrel el............... 4.40
Eighth barrels zoe per barrel higher.
BAKERS FLOUR
Globe flour, per barrel. ............... $500
Eastern graham flour, per barrel. ..... 6.2O
Eastern whole wheat flour per barrel $40
Eastern rye flour per barrel. ....... SOC
Bakers Al flour, per barrel. el......... $40
Magnolia Bakers Observation-Disclosures. s.lC
Bakers pastry flour. per barrel. ..... A. 80
MEALS AND CEREAL. GOODS, PER 100
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-29

NEW YORK EXCHANGE
CHICAGO. Dec. 2s.-New York exchange,
25c discount.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-29
LOCAL TRADING CENTERS
IN MEXICAN PETROLEUM
Sales of Common Doheny Stock
Increase-TeIephone Secu-
rites Are in Demand

Mexican Petroleum common was the star
trader on the Los Angeles stock exchange
Yesterday. 1t opened firm and was in strong
demand throughout the session, sixteen sales
of from ten to fifty shares each being made
at S3j37 1-2 or better Associated was In
demand but little trading done as offer
ings were too high for the bids and buyers
evidently wished "A wide margin. There was
some demand for telephone stocks and bids
showed a firm undertonc but sales were
made. Trading was confined to oil securi-
ties
Mexican Petroleum common opened with a
sale Of ten shares at $3.50 and then dropped
10 S36.37 l-2 for the remainder of the day.
Sales at the latter figure were numerous for
this and the stock formed the basis
OF trading. There was a total of 800 shares
to change hands at 1861 1-2 and many of
the sales for fifty share lots.
Consolidated Midway closed at 1884 cents.
The bulk of trading however was done at
20 cents and over 10000 shares changed hands
at. that price. The highest point the stock
reached on the board was POS cents, when
1000 shares we're sold buyer thirty days The
stock dropped to 10 rs cents on sale of 5000
shares and closed with a sale of 1000 shares
at 1874 cents.
Associated for the first time in several
weeks sold here below the San Francisco sell
Ing price The price there was $405O and
twenty shares changed hands on the local
exchange at $49371a.
Union was very firm al par and was offered
several points above that but the only offer
covered WAS for ten shares at 500 each.
American Petroleum common was firm at
its old quotation Of $50 and fifty shares were
sold at that price. one thousand shares of
Oleum were bid in at rs cents.
Several off board sales were made in the
oil list. including 1000 shares Of Consolidated
Midway at 30 IA, buyer thirty days. and ten
Mexican common at sS6 G2}2, buyer thirty days.
California Midway showed more life during the
past ten days and several sales were made.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-29

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2s.-Folowing were
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

Father Adams, the astronomer at
Gonzaga college, says that after
May 20 Halley's comet will be Wis
ible in the evening in the eastern
horizon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
STERILlZE CRIMINALS,
THIS WOMAN URGES

10y United Press Leased Wire)
ROCKFORD, H., May s.
The only effectuaI method Of
preventing crime is to remove
the possibility of propagation
by steriIizing criminals, was the
declaration Of Mrs. Alfred Bay
Iiss Of Macomb in the opening
session Of the eleventh annual
meeting Of the Illinois congress
Of mothers.
Mrs. BayIiss also ridicuIed
the present laws against the
marriage Of the criminal and
the insane to prevent their pro-
pagation. She said these are
ineffective and that more chill
dren Of this kind are born out
Of wedIock than In.
Mrs. Bayliss also urged the
newspapers be urged to print
less sensational accounts Of
crimes. These exaggerated
stories, she declared, are tho
cause of criminal ideas, and
cited Instances where crimes
were committed merely because
the criminal wanted his picture
In the papers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
WHAT THE WEATHER
MAN SAYS TODAY

High pressure and fair weather
prevail eastwardly from the Missis.
sippi valley. Low pressure covers
the Rockies, with storm center over
Wyoming and rain from the North
Pacific coast to the Mississippi
valley. A thunder storm occurred
in Montana. Temperatures in the
Pacific states remain about normal
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

Catherine Hecket has taken a
Judgment against F. w. Hilscher on
a note for $4,000, which was ad-
judged in default.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
DIDN'T WANT TO BECOME
TARGET FOR HIS SHARP
SHOOTING COUNTRYMEN
fev United Press Leased Wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK, May 5.-Because he
feared to become a target for the
sharpshooters OF progressive Chi
nese here, Prince Tsai Tao, minis
ter Of war and uncle Of the emperor
of China, refused to attend public
luncheon in his honor today. China
town bristled with police, but the
prince remained in his apartments
and sent General Ha Han Chang,
his chief Of staff, and DR.. WI Wei
Wee, chief surgeon, in his stead.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

foot the bill for the same month
this year.
Father Adams, the astronomer a,
Gonzaga college. says that after
May 20 Halley's comet will be Wis
ible in the evening in the eastern
horizon.
Charles Reign Scovilie, the evan
gelist conducting a revival at the
Central Christian church, under
the auspices of the churches of that
faith in the city, last night held
his second meeting and delivered a
sermon on prayer.
The Spokane County conques,
campaign and convention was
, launched this afternoon at the
Vincent NJ. E. church, and will con
tinue until Saturday. There are
zoo Sunday schools in the union
which will be represented by soc
delegates.
n. T. Robbins has sold the south
west corner of First and Maple
having 100 feet of frontage on First
by 1O7 on Maple, to Richard j
Howard for $1S,5O0.
Following trip by the mayor
and Contractor Huetter to the Ken
wood standpipe, it Is announced
that Huetter will now proceed tc
finish the job. The standpipe has
yet to receive it's waterproofins
and connecting mains must be laid
There has been nothing done to
ward completing the work in the
last few decks.
The official count Of the vote on
the park bond election will be made
Tuesday night by the city council
The tally sheets have been return
ed to the office of the city clerk
who says that the unofficial returns
show no variation from the figures
first given out, and that the bond
issue has carried by a majority OF
Is. A change of few votes in the
| official count might have a serious
result as to the outcome of the
election.
Pardons have arrived from Gov
ernor Hay for Hartwell Shippey
Otto Justh and Thomas Whitehead
the last of the alleged !. w. W.
"conspirators," sentenced to the
county Jail as the result of the
street speaking campaign last No.
vember. The release of the men is
part of the compact entered into by
the prosecutors office, the police
and the l. w. w.
Walter n. Emerson has brought
suit for $1509 damages against the
Thompson Starratt Construction
company, erecting the Old National
bank building, for personal injuries
received in January while employ.
ed in making the excavation for the
building.
In order that none bay be over.
looked, the census bureau, after
checking up its first figures, will
see that any omitted names are
added to the rolls.
The funeral Of Henrietta Hill
who died at S617 Division street
May 2, was held from the Smith un.
dertaking establishment at 2:3O
today. The Rev. Paul H. eros.
chupf officiated and burial was at
Greenwood cemetery.
Contractor John Huetter has
again been absolved by the board
of public works from any RESPONSE
bility for the delay of work on the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
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D MORE WHITE SLAVES
D EXPORTED EACH YEAR
, THAN ARE IMPORTED

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, LOS ANGELES, May g.
, That more white slaves are
D exported from the United
, States each year than are i'm
, ported was the startling dec
, laration today by Emma Gold
, man, who is in Los Angeles to
, deliver series of lectures.
, Miss Goldman further de- 4
, clared that the headquarters of
D the exporters is in Washing 4
, ton, under the very noses of 4
, the federal offices and inspec-
, tors" She intimated that this
, traffic is highly organized and
, has ramifications throughout 4
, the country. 4
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
HILL PARTY THROUGH
OREGON
~ United Press Leased Wirs)

PORTLAND. Ore, May 5.-Louis
w. Hill. president of the Great
Northern; e. c. Leedy, general i'm
migration agent, and a party of as
sistants, will leave Shaniko prob.
ably Saturday morning for their
tour of interior Oregon. The party
will leave Portland Friday, travel
ing by rail as far as Shaniko.
AS at present outlined, the tour
will include central, eastern, south
ern and western Oregon 1t is their
intention to go first to Madras and
from there to Bend.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
VALUABLE FISH COLLECTION
(By United Press Leased Wire)

SAN FRANCISCO, May 5.-Re-
turned from a two year cruise in
the south seas, the steamer Alba
tros, in the harbor today, brings
hack specimens for the Smithsonian
institute valued at thousands of dol
lars. The specimens include spawn
of nearly every species of fish in
the tropical waters of the Philippine
archipelago. Specimens Of large
fish were shipped from Manila in
tanks long before the Albatros ar
rived here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
WORRYING ABOUT HiNDUS.
(By United Press Leased Wire)

WASHINGTON, May Sin a con-
ference between Congressman Ju-
Illus Kahn of California and the COM
missioner general Hindu immigra-
ton was the subject taken up. :.
Congressman Kahn believes there
should be restriction put on Hindu
immigration. The influx to this
country is increasing and half the
Hindus are morally or physically
unfit, Congressman Kahn declared.
They are becoming beggars and
warrants.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

Charles Reign scovilIe, the evan.
gelist conducting revival at the
Central Christian church, under
the auspices of the churches of that
faith in the city, last night held
his second meeting and delivered a
sermon on prayer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
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harbor and for the removal of 4
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

Lincoln Heights reservoir Huetter
has brought in heavy machinery
and promises to work three shifts
of eight hours each, and says he
can complete the reservoir by
July Is.
The funeral Of Henry Borcher
was held from the Turnbull under
taking establishment today at 3
o'clock. Burial at Greenwood Gene
terry.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

foot the bill for the same month
this year.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
SENATE'S INQUIRIES
% NOT WORRY THEM
Customs Houee and Postoffice Forces
Enjoy Holiday on Lees
Birthday.

Nobody connected with the customs
horse or postoffice here seemed 10
be greatly worried yesterday over the
announcement that the United States
senate is making inquiries about the
cioslng of the Newport News customs
house on Robert 4. Lees birthday.
The customs house was closed all day.
though a deputy collector was at the
Office for several hours during the
morning to attend to important bust
ness. The postofiice Observed Sunday
hours that is TO say mail was col
iected once. no deliveries were made
and the windows were closed excep!
between the houns of noon and j
o'clock p. m.
The public schools and banks were
closed throughout the day in obser-
vance OF the anniversary OF the birth
CT the Confederate chieftan.
The dag was not formally observed
by the Confederate organizations, as
joint Lee-Jackson memorial services
will be held next Monday night
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
BRAMBltT0N TEAM TO
PLAY HERE SATURDAY
Y. M. ca. Quintet Hopes to Get Re-
venge for Two Defeats Last
Season.

The fast basketball team of the
Brambleton Athletic Association VIII
play the quintet OF the Young Mems
Christian Association in the associa-
ton gymnasium Saturday night. the
Brambls ten team is said to be an I'M
usually fast one and an interesting
contest Is anticipated.
Last wear the locals twice went
down TO defeat before the Brambleton
players and they hope to get revenge
in the coming game. The home term
will start in with its strongest lineup.
Vann and Monroe playing forwards.
Malone at Center and Meanley and
Hamilton at guards Payne. Cottreil
and Gayle probably WIN be put In, the
game during the eecOnd half.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES

Besides the regular vaudeville bill
at the Bell theater last night, three
local amateurs assisted in the per-
Torrance and the audiences that pack
ed the house at every, performance
seemed TO enjoy themselves immense
ly Little Miss Loula Lewis won The
first prize OF So on recitation. which
she repeated several times during the
evening. Each time she was accord
ed an ovation. At the first fhcw oil
the evening, a cornet player from
East End started 10 perform, but
there were such howls OF Get the
hook" that he could not finish and he
refused TO appear again.
AS was the case Monday and The S.
day nights. the playlst True Smooth
Lcve," present by the Bonnie Male x
Company. made decided hit with
the crowds Miss Maze received much
Applause for a sweet song which she
sang during the course Of the piece,
This act has been such a success that
the management has decided to retain
it fer the remainder of the week.
The remaining two 5ilhs in IN"
vaudeville win be changed for the last
part OF the week Mr.. and Mrs. FAR
childs will be seen in a high class
comedy harmony singing act. Mrs
Fairchilds Is said 10 possess a sweet
voice and she has received fine no
tees from the press in other cities.
The third number on the vaudeville
bill VIII be Miss Ruby Caldwell IN
sing ng and tos-dancing act. The
usual excellent picture program will
be rendered.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
LOCAL MEN APPlNTE0
BY GOVERNOR SWANSON
Alderman c. D. West and Councilman
Ford Named to Boards Of
State institutions.

Governor Swanson has i'eappointed
Aldt rman Caleb ID. West. of this city,
TO the beard OF directors OF the East
ern State hospital at Williamsburg
and CouncilmaB F. l. Ford to the
board of visitors Of the Virginia
School fcr Colored Deaf. Dumb ana
Bling Children in Elizabeth City coun-
~. near Newport News. Or. H. u.
Stephenson. of Toano. also IS reap
pointed 10 the tcard Of directors OF
the Williamsburg asylum
Besides Mr.. Ford. Governor Swan
son has named @. r. Euritt. Of Staun-
ton. and A. C. Walker. o. King and
Queen county. 10 the 5eard OF visitors
Of the SolOred school here.
The apr or. ments have ben cent 10
the legislature for confirmation at tnis
term.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
MAKE UP BUDGET FOR
COMING FISCAL YEAR
Finance Committee Of City Council 20
Hold Special Meeting
Monday Night.

A special meeting of the finance
committee has been called for 1880
O'Clock Monday night at the city hall
for the purpose of making up the an
nrai budget for the fiscs! year be-
ginning July l. The members Of the
committee hope to complete the bud
get at this meeting and the regular
meeting on the first Monday in FEB
r,lary so that the measure can be
presented to the common council next
month.
The finance committee OF the school
hoard win appear before the commit
tee Monday to present a statement OF
che funds that will be needed by the
school board for the term of lslO-1l-
The committee also will ask the coun-
ell committee to recommend an ap-
preparation to cover the d. felt of si5.-
600 which viii occur m the funds OF
the board Tor the present session.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
Reported That they viii Open
Fruit Stands Sunday.
AIM BLOW AT DRUG STORES
Fru.t Vendors Claim That They Have
as Much Right TO Sell as Have 9th
er Stores on Washington Avenue
May Appeal Case.

According 10 statements made yes
ttrday Gus Lucas. Theodore Annas
and ether Greeks who have been
fined recently by Justice Brown LOT
opening their fruit stands and selling
en- Sunday have determined 10 open
up their places OF business next sun
aay i'm spite of the ruling n the
police Justice. They have employed
counsel to represent them and, 1t n
said. II they are convicted again they
will apreal the cases 10 the Corpora
ton Court.
Il IL understood that the Creeks
claim that they have as much right
20 open their fruit stands and cen
fruit on Sunday as the drug stores
and cigar stores have the right 20
sell tobacco. cigars. soda water ana
.tbrr articles. They probably VIII
conduct their csse along that Pine and
If II is appealed TO the Corporation
Court its outcome win he awaited with
interest by the public at large.
when Annas was tlied before Jus
tice Br. wn mere than week ago, ms
attorney. c. c. NJ tcheli, stated 10 the
court that he saw no reason why the
police should make mark OF the
Greeks when the drug stores. cigar
stores and other stosTs along wash
dngton avenue and IN other sections
Of the city were allowed TO sell on
Sunday. Detective Sergeant Henry
BRIDGES. who was in the court room,
resented the irsinuation of the attor-
ney and started an argument. Justice
Brown raped sharply for order and
the incident was closed for the time
bring
If the Greeks open up Sunday, the
pol'ce will summon them TO court and
Justice Brown probably will convict
them a second time.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
Superintendent Of Public In
struction Here Tonight
SUBJECT, NEW HIGH SCHOOL
Address to Local Public by Head Of
Educational System in state to be
4. Delivered Under Auspices Of Edu-
catiorai Association.

State Superintendent of Public In
structlon J. ID. Eggleston. Jr., VIII ad
dress q public meeting OF the New
port News Educational tonight at
o'clock In the First Presbyterian
church Mr. Eggleston will arrive
here from Richmond this afternoon
and will be met by members of the
school board and escorted TO the
Warwick hotel.
Although the subject Of his speech
has not yet been announced, 1t is an
derstood that Mr.. Eggleston VIII de
vote the greater part of his address
TO the movement launched recently
for the securing of a new High school
building for this city. Mr.. Eggleston
win explain the advantages OF a sep
arate High school building and prob
ably will suggest the best method to
pnrsne In securing the money Tor the
erection Of the building.
Mrs. Fred Manville, president OF
the Newport News Educational AS
sociation, will preside, and Rev. Lloyd
Il. Wilson. d. d., pastor OF the New
port News Batist church. will offer
the opening prayer.
MI. ". ~. lbttCHtiOIr vi tit S'hooi
board, will introduce Superintendent
Eggleston.
Among these who will occupy seats
on the platform win be President w
f. Pickett. of the school board; Mrs.
J. l.. Patton. president of the Patrons
League of the Central school; Mrs
Fred C. Bivins, president of the Pa
irons League Of the Twenty eigth
street school: Mrs Magruder Sinton
president Of the Patrons League of
the Twenty street school. and
Mrs. II B. Bailey. president of the
Patrons League Of the North End
school.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
CHARGE at the Academy.

A change in the vaudeville program
at the Academy occurs today. two new
acts coming IN Harry Hansen. CO.
meslan. presents a ilackface bur
lesqne magic act that is said to lie
full of laughs. Sht.:ey anu Jones are
an eccentric sirsing and dancing pair
and put on a lively sketch.
Princess Bonita the sduca;el
horse, IA retained .oT the full week
and is proving a big drawing card as
was demonstrated BY the la,ge cr-wds
at the Academy yes;e rday. both matt
nee and night She performs aston
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
Saved Al Deaths Door.

The door Of death seemed ready 70
open for Murray W Ayers. OF Transit
Bridge. y. Y. when his life was won.
derfully saved. 4 was In a Dreadful
condition. he writes. my skin was
almost yellow. eyes sunKen. tongue
coated. enacisted from losing 90
pounds growing weaker daily. Niru-
lent liver trouble pulling-me down to
death IN spite Of doctors. Then that
matches mcdicine-Eiectric Bitters
cured me. reeained the a. pounds
lost and nov am well and strong
For al stomach. liver and kidney
trouhlts they're supreme. soc al
ACADEMY Pharmacy Co. Petzold Drul
Co
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
MANN NAMES OWENS.
covernor-eleet Appoints His Private
Secretary.

RICHMOND. Jan. 19.-Governor-
elect Mann today announced the APP
pointment of Benjamin p. Owen. Jr.
as his private secretary-an appoint
ment very pleasing TO the newspaper
men. Mr.. Owen has been I'm Office
Icing time. and has on many an
occasion automatically prevented the
interruption of the governor by call
ers who would have wasted valuable
time. For unbanity, suavity and ef-
ficiency Mr.. Owen has few equals
and no superiors.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-01-20
THE HONEST PROPRIETARY
MEDICINE

has saved thousands Of dollars to
families who could IN ancrd the ex-
Fsnse necessary to maintain the ser
vices q a physician. and have ans.
wered the purpose equally as well and
often succeeded after our best ply.
sicians have failed lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound Is one
OF his kind.