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The Washington times., 1910-03-20
BANKS SHARES SHOWING
AN UNUSUAL ACTIVITY
Gossip on the Present Situation in the Market-LOcal
Stock Is Reported as Holding on Reason
ably Well

A gradual reduction IN the daily
volume Of transactions in the local Sc
curity market has been noticed during
the entire week, although transactions
in bank stOeKs. have brought the aggre-
gate for tie week TO fair proportions
2.19 shares II stock and $3.50 bonds.
IL Is unusual 20 find sales of bank
shares total 7S3 shares in one week
Transactions have usually been IN odd
lots, some investors changing Invest
ment, etc, but this week the record
OF sales OF United States Trust Com
pany alone have totaIed go shares and
that, too, without causing a fluctus-
ton Of more than = OF a point. TWO
things are evident New investments
are being made IL the stock, and some
Of the faithful who have held on since
the formation Of the company are sat-
isfed with the returns and are taking
their profits and seeking other invest
nnents. All attempts to locate a combin-
alton or consolidation have been dfsIo-
Gated. Perhaps something may develop
IN time, bUt there's nothing on tap al
this time
Commercial National Bank also fur
nished transactions TO the extent of %
shares with a new high r1cord. The
directors OF the institution sse nightly
satisfied with the bank under their
charge-thev are fun OF faith in II and
their location. The Street has a rumor
that the holdings Of Mr Stevens, presi-
dent Of the Commercial, were sought bv
other interests, this causing the directors
10 get busy Mr. Davidson. who has
The Washington times., 1910-03-20

licau administration Is favored by the
Street. There are exceptions, but not
many. Wall Street does not Ike the
policies that have been advocated by
the present Executive. But the Street
fears the kind OF Legislation that might
be enacted under change Of control IN the
American Congress. The NOrris-Cannon
movement has the Street guessing and
the effect on the fan elections IS sure
10 be closely watched. But the effect Of
the elimination OF the Cannon control
on legislation will also be interesting
The '1nsurEent' movement Is a Western
Northwestern proposition. fathered by
Representatives and Senator'S fromStates
where railroad legislation and corporate
control OF the most radical kind and
tariff reform have been held 20 the fore
as cardinal propositions-w 2-cent
fare. reverse demurraEe charges. lower
freight rates, higher taxes on foreign
corporations. reduction IN import duties
and protection on farm products have
become a second religion From sgri-
cultural States.
Whether the new power will be used
20 force new variety OF legislation
remains 70 he SCENT Is an uHtried com
hination save in its successful eudeavor
OF the last few days.
Business, generally speaking. is sat
isfactory nd the story OF iUCrea sed
clearings IS becoming a steady thing
Win Fc-ll rlffttA4Dz week hhllIOdQ
earnings keep well 10 tho fore with In
Creases. New stock and bond issues
are being put on the market a little too
freely and the financing thereof may
eventually cause some trouble.
The Old, Old Story.
The old, old story OF labor troubles.
agitation md Demands for higher wages
is still toiA day by dav IN the daily
press Just AZ present there is an at
utude or compromise la the air and
hopes Of an early settlement that can
but be temporary, are encouraging.
Every successful strike. every threat
that brings the added weekly or month
ly stipend Is but the upbuildiug Of
other demands that Will sooner OF later
develop. Power creates desire
There Is yet another old story-toId
in one word-decisiOns Assured that
one will come tomorrow the market
would be as uneasy as a victim OF
nervous prostration.
The feeling or nervousness over the
expected and the unexpected is fnCreas-
ing. Traders find IL a difficult market
10 follow and the huctuation in one di-
The Washington times., 1910-03-20
STREET is NERVOUS
OVER CONDITIONS
Old and New Factors That
Must Be Considered.
Leaders Are at Sea.
By l. A. FLEMING

Personality has always been a great
factor on Wall Street If the thousand
and one room traders can but locate
the side that the big fellows are plung-
ing on and follow their lead, the chances
are always favorable for a successfui
ending 10 the speculation or 10 the tenn
pOrary investment. be it as il may.
The permanent investor is not stavinc
awake nights looking for fractions and
points. but at stated periods dividends
and interest appeals TO him with more
or less satisfaction. Il Is somewhat diff
hcult for the semi-professionaI. and not
easy for the professional, to discover the
trend OF the operations OF the big men
OF the Street" as evident from the wide
variety OF gossip given out by different
members OF the same firm on one and
the same day. II Is extremely classy
worl, 20 diagnose conditions and inten-
tions ~hsn individual members of pools
and combinations not infequently sell
out on one another.
The personal element was never more
important on the Street than il is TO-
day. 1t is and. must always exist, and
its influence IS always dominant save
when the public takes the market away
from the PROFESSIONALISM groups that
control railroads and Industrial corpo-
ratiOns TO d large extent. II always
dominates save on a recovery from a
panic or disaster when for the time
being legitimate recovery in business
and finance control. Not that influences
are not effective TO a greater or less
extent most Of the time. but they are
read by the big men Of the Street closer
than by the outsider-their BUSINESS Is
to knOw-they have such vast interests
AZ stake that they must know, and their
agents in an hundred places are not
expected 20 furnish news save when II
occurs
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been 70 Panama with Nj stevens. re-
turned yesterday. but the latter stopped
az San Juan Porto Rico, and VII re-
turn sometime this week Much specu-
lation Is being INDUCED IN on the sue
cessOr OF the president OF the Com
mercial, and the chances seem 20 favor
a change in the sOmeH-i,1- distant lu-
ture and the chances OF an increased
dividend appear some months away
Traction Shares Firm.
In the traction stocks the feature OF
the week was an improvev-se1t in Rail-
way preferred from an opening at 9o3f
TO a strong close a. e07s- The stock IS
worth the present price as per cent
investment. The common stock was sold
AZ SOS. but in small lots. Traction
frmer.
Street railroad companies are greatly
interested in the wpeSh7- just noeF.
Fair and warmer" Is the one thing
desired. April / the sconduetor-tO-eyerF
car law, goes in.o force aud the olg
open cars are being pat into shape %
cut of the trailers. TIE laW, however
VIII be a saving 70 the railway companies
in the lessened accidents.
Nothing doing In insurance Stocks
Miscellaneous shares quiet but steady.
The pressure 20 break Gas has sub
sided. The outside buying, from what
ever source. was too serious a prOpo-
sitIOn- A matter Of 81 shares were
traded In ar 711z 70 702t. with an inactive
investigate went 20 the Senate District
Committee.
Bonds were less active but all sales
indicated cOuSiderab bic frmness. Out
side prices were current az the close of
the week
The Washington times., 1910-03-20
CURB PRICES FOR THE WEEK.
CLEARINGS LARGER

During the past week, hank clearances
in tho United States were 5 per cent
larger than in last week and showed an
increase OF 2 per cent over this week
last wear. New York City's gain in
comparison with 1909 was 81 per cent
that OF Philadelphia was s., Of Boston
Z, Or Chicago II, and 81 s.. Louis II.
From the returns of the Financial
Chronicle may be compared the foIlcw-
inc statement of the Clearing House ex-
changes at the country's trade centers.
Week
ending Ta10 1cnn
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rection, especially in an upward move
ment is almost sure 20 be quickly fol-
lowed by the reverse. as the desire to
gather in profit IS all absorbing.
II Is not a good narket-it Is 4 dan
SerOus field for speculation or the OLD.
old story-is the market influence worth
watching Last week showed net losses,
and unless there is a decided change
this week viii probably do the same.
The Washington times., 1910-03-20
Experts At Sea.

There are times when even the closest
inside information Is at fault, when
there are signs OF the times that are
so badly mixed as TO prevent even ex-
perts at reading the horoscope from
making an intelligent estimate Of the
probabilities Of the future.
This condition exists today. II has ex-
listed in the stock market for several
weeks. and more especially since the
lower courts decision in STANDARD oil
case. There Is no chance for a clearing
IN the immediate future. although il Is
possible for the Supreme Court 10 give
relief of certain character tomorrow
or some other Monday, Just as II is
also possible for the highest judicial
body to knock the props from under
stocks by an adverse decision tomorrow
or some other Monday.
But this Is not the only element Of
uncertainty in the situation. The "crop
killers have cut loose another scare
which must be taken with due consider
alton 10 the fact that rUmOrs affect the
grain markets and make money for
traders The diversified crops planted
and soWn by the American farmer pre-
vent crop loss-the sun and the temper
ate climate do the rest The assurances
are for good crop-the one great
thing needed by this country OF ours TO
prevent her from becoming an import
nation 70 the great hurt OF Wall Street
and Its securities. Our trade with for
eign countries Is far from its old stand
ard, the imports continue heavy and
the high prices Of cereals and cotton
are not only restricting exports but in
the case Of the latter commodity they
are also decreasing consumption
A New Influence.
During the last few dars a new in
fuence' has been put up 10 Wall Street
and the part II VIII play in the future is
not as yet settled. The stock market is
not unbiased politically and never has
been. Il is an open secret that a Repub-
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THE STOCK MARKET OF THE WEEK

following prices
Exchange
laln ntnd
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23
HUSBAND DISLIKED
Child, SAYS WIFE
Gave Christmas Presents to All
Their Children Except Son,
She Testifies

OAKLAND, April 22.-Because he
was not permitted by his wife to
thrash their son. Day. with impunity.
Hermann j. T. Rhead, a carpenter, left
home in huff and stayed away. Mrs.
Julian Rhead, who secured final de-
cree of divorce against him today, tes-
titled to this effect She said that her
husband had an unconquerable aver
sion to the child, although he showed
affection for his other children, He
had been away from home some time
when he returned secretly one Christ
mas eve and left presents for all the
children except Day.
Mrs. Rhead had her husband arrested
several months ago and brought to
Oakland from Eureka for falling to
provide for his family He was dis
charged from custody in the police
court on a promise to provide for them.
Nellie Hampton brought suit for di-
Vorce today against William Hampton
on the ground of cruelty. She alleges
that he pulled her out of bed at night,
called her names and beat her.
Suit for divorce was begun by Alfred
HuddleStOne against Elisa Huddlestone
on the ground of desertion.
May c. Tallman was granted a finaK
decree of divorce against Walter Tall
man on the ground of desertion.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23
JEFFERSON SCHOOL CLUB
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
Luncheon rendered to Retiring
President

BERKELEY. April 22.-Following 6
the action of a number of the educa-
tional and civic organizations of Berke-
ley and Oakland, the Jefferson School
Mothers club has indorsed the Child's
welfare league and voted to join with
it. Mrs George Convey was today
chosen the delegate of the club to the
league.
The action was taken at the meeting
for the annual election of officers. The
program for the day included musical
numbers by Miss N. McNurchie and
Mrs. Grace Foss. Following the busi-
ness meeting a luncheon was rendered
the retiring president, Mrs. w. H. EN-
cry. Miss Mary O'Bannion. principal
of the school, acted as toastmistress.
officers for the year We're chosen as
follows:
President, Mrs. Freda Christoph; first
vice president Mrs. ]. F. Beaman; sec
ond vice president, Mrs. E. j. Cullough; (;
secretary, Mrs George Convey; treas
llrer, Mrs. George w. Broderick; dele
gate to the federation, Mrs. H, S.
Thompson.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
HOLDS BIG MEETING
Many Oakland Women Gather
at Annual Convention

OAKLAND. April 22-The Woman's
foreign missionary society of Oakland
district held it's annual meeting at the
Eighth avenue Methodist Episcopal
church today. Mrs. George Smyth
president of the district, presided, and
Mrs. r. w Beals, Mrs. ]. C. Walker
and Mrs. Pate acted as hostesses.
The convention was held in two ses-
sions. the first convening at $50
o'clock in the morning, and the sec
ond at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
Rev. L. l.. Loofbourow opened the
morning meeting with an address of
welcome, following devotional exer-
cises conducted by Mrs. Carrie Judd
Montgomery. Mrs. C. L. Bowers deliv-
cred response, following which COM
mittees were appointed on credentials,
nominations, courtesies. enrolment,
finance and resolutions. Mrs. Alma
Hukill Books rendered a solo and Miss
Josephine Marston spoke on What
Shall We Read?" Mrs. Belle r. Ander-
son made the principal address of the
services, and the meeting was closed
with the serving of luncheon by the
women of the Eighth avenue church.
The afternoon session began with de-
votional exercises led by Mrs. E. L. Nc
Cargar At the conclusion of the busi-
ness proceedings addresses pertaining
to the missionary work of the organ
ization were made by Mrs. j. F. Mas
ters, Mrs. Helen Etcheverry, Mrs. Belle
T. Anderson, Mrs. ]. NJ Lombard, Mrs.
W. f. Mcclure and Mrs Mills. sister
of Bishop Thoburn. Mrs. Mabel Walker
Murcel rendered musical numbers. The
convention was closed by the reading
of the treasurer's report by Mrs. G. A
Smith, and the reports of the various
committees.
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was the University of California Ca
dets.
a feature of the parade was the
playing and marching of the two school
bands from the Lockwood school at
Fitchburg and the Melrose grammar
school at Melrose. The schooIboys, who
played remarkably well, were saluted
by the veterans and given an enthusi-
astic reception by the thousands along
the line OF march.
The battalion of United Spanish War
Veterans. led by Commander R. G. Fen
ton of Liscum camp No of Oakland,
and composed of members from the
various camps about the bay, was given
an ovation by the members of the
Grand Army of the Republic.
FIFE AND DRUM CHEERED<
a great ovation was given to the
fife and drum corps of the Los Angeles
G. A R. post. Though some We're so
old that they could scarce hold the
instruments in their hands, the little
band of musicians who had played in
the midst OF shot and she'll sending the
union armies out to victory. marched at
the head of the veterans, playing
Yankee Doodle" and The Banks OF
the Potomac"
Though numbering scarce a score,
the veterans of the Mexican war, in
cheered the G. A r. as the encampment
passed them on the countermarch- Not
a man in the company was less than
70 years of age, and most of them were
so or go. The numbers were but half
the strength shown at the last military
parade in this city. The drill corps of
the Daughters of Veterans. in their
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23
START WORK ON
ELECTRIC ROAD
Grading for New Suburban Line
Out of Contra Costa COun-
ty Begun

OAKLAND. April 22.-Grading for the
new electric suburban system. which is
to connect Contra Costa county with
Oakland, was commenced this week at
Walnut creek. The road is known as
the Oakland and Antioch railway. The
projectors plan to build it from Bay
Point. through Concord. Walnut Creek
Lafayette, by way Of the tunnel road.
into Oakland.
Fred Brooks, engineer in charge Of
the construction work. has announced
that the road will be built as rapidly
as possible. the plan being to cOmplete
the line this fall
A right of way has been secured.
according to \. W. Maltby, one of the
railways promoters. from Concord to
Oakland. The ultimate destination in
Contra Costa county is Bay Point and
Martinez. 1t is the intention to handle
freight and passenger business.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23
Sunday Services in Churches
of Alameda

ALAMEDA April 22-First Baptist chHrch.
Santa Clara avenue near BentVn street; Rev. l..
Z. Russell. minister
IL O'elOck-Morning worship and sermon; sub
ject. Testing and Placing" During worship
Miss Susie Starkweather OF Berkeley viii con
duct kindergarten for children from to .
years Of age.
1870 O'clOck-Evening song and praise. with
sermon: subject. The Man Who Gave a Part
but Pretended TO Give All This Is especially
the evangelstc worship of the church.
$50 O'cIOck-Evening quiet hour conducted
by the Young Peoples Baptist union
Bible school 9:45 o'clock, morning; H. i.
Carvin. superintendent.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23

MISS ELIZA BAUM
Will BE FETED
Many Affairs Arranged at Which
the Bride Elect Will Be
HOnOred Guest

OAKLAND, April 22-Miss Eliza
Baum promises to be one of the most
feted bries elect of the coming few
weeks, a series of affairs being ar
ranged in her honor before her marriage
to Percy A. Wood of San Francisco on
Wednesday evening. The most elaborate
event of the coming week which has
Miss Baum as it's inspiration win be
the large bridge party at which Miss
Mabel Zeile and Miss Elsie Zeile will en-
tertain Tuesday afternoon at their home
across the bay, a number of guests
from this side being included in the in
vitation. Miss Baum will share the COM
plimept with Mrs. Grover Elam.
Mrs. Charles Buffers is continuing
the series of informal Sunday afternoon
teas through the month of April, each
week receiving members of the smart
set at Rose Lawn, the Buffers home at
Claremont. Mrs. Buffers is assisted in
receiving her callers by her niece, Miss
Loise Crosby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Watson and Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Mosher made up
house party spending the weekend at
the Watson country place in Sonoma
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Weihe, formerly
Miss Jean Tyson, will return to Ala
media early in the week after their
honeymoon. which was spent at Del
Monte, followed by a motor trip to
Santa Barbara.
Mrs. Raymond Perry will entertain
Thursday next, claiming Mr.. and Mrs
Anton McMullen as her guests of honor
The McMullens are leaving early next
month for New York, planning to spend
the season on the continent.
The members of one of the Thursday
bridge clubs will be the guests of Mrs.
Guy C. Earl next week, when she enter
tains at luncheon followed by cards.
In honor of Miss Lillian Harris, the
English girl who is the house guest of
her cousin, Mrs. Harry East, Mrs.
George Ryno will entertain at cards
Tuesday afternoon, offering five hun
dred as the game of the hour. Friends
whom Miss Harris has made during her
sojourn in California have been in
cluded in the occasion.A which will be
rounded out by tea.
Miss Grace Wishaar, the gifted scenic
artist, is on the way to Tahiti where
she will spend the early summer. Be-
fore returning to California Miss
w NAoiietoA 10 PAohhAli5 q lOul VI tic
orient.
Mrs. August Hamburg was the in
spiration for an informal affair at
which Mrs. James Naismith presided
this evening at her home in Walsworth
avenue, cards being the diversion of
the occasion. Mr.. and Mrs. Haneburg
will leave shortly for the summer
abroad.
In honor of Miss Marguerite Street,
whose wedding is named for Thursday
evening, Miss Ethel Coplin will enter
tain at cards Saturday afternoon, ask
ing number~of friends to meet the
bride elect
Rev. ]. H. Thesis. the pioneer minis
ter of the German Lutheran church,
was made. the inspiration for an elabo-
rate affair this afternoon a which so
prominent women of his church enter
tanned before his departure for St
Louis where he will spend the summer
months. The occasion was planned by
Mrs. Frank Ferguson. who made
charming hostess of the day. Before
the serving of the supper Rev. Mr..
Thesis was the recipient of a generous
purse by his hostesses.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23
Roll of Drums Again Wins

The tramp of veterans, the beating
of drums and the shrill voices of the
flies proved too alluring to Superior
Judge John Ellsworth, himself a civil
war veteran, this morning, and as the
sounds of the procession came into his
windows there came desire into his
soul to be with his comrades. Court
was adjourned after urgent matters
had hurriedly been disposed of, and the
judge donned his G.. A. r. badge and
left the courthouse.
Judge Ellsworth began calling the
law and motion calendar of Friday
with the announcement that he would
be able to dispose of but few cases. In
the street in front of the courthouse
were tramping soldiers and sailors, and
prancing horses, as the Grand Army
parade was being formed.
The lawyers and litigants had to
wait. Case after case was continued
to another time for hearing. with the
announcement that it could not be
taken UP today. What could not
wait was done, but IL was not long
before the call of his old comrades
had drawn the jury off the bench and
out into the street with them.
WARRIORS DISBAND
The closing session of the encamp-
Today Snecia1 bargains at II ScheJI-
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23
Marriage Licenses

OAKLAND, April 22.-The following mar
riage licenses were issued today:
Timothy L. Mepham. 3D. Alameda, and Katie
5. Mepham. co. San Francisco.
James Cauley. 81, and Della Murphy, 50, both
of San Francisco.
Vincent Dias. 90 and Annie Jasper. so, both
of Centervlle
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23

The Ocean Shore Railway is the most
wonderfully scenic road in the world
ing trip along the ocean bluffs for 3s
miles
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
DIVIDE ASSOCIATION
Berkeley Club Will Work in
Two Sections

BERKELEY, April 22.-As a means
to greater efficiency in dealing with
some of the problems of the schools
the Parent teachers association of the
Berkeley high school has decided to
form a mothers section and a fathers
section. At a meeting of the associa-
tion held last night the following com
mittees were appointed to draft a
plan and organize the two sections.
Mrs. E. II. Mosher Mrs w. III. Mars
ton and Mrs. George Furlong; PRINCIPAL
e. II. Mosher, j. C. Frohlinger, G. A.
6cheer
In an address before the club August
Vollmer, chief of police of Berkeley.
spoke of the need of Fairgrounds in
the city. He declared that statistics
of the police records prove that 80 per
cent of the complaints against youth
full wrongdoers come from the lack of
proper place to play. Similar opin-
ions were expressed by F. l.. jackson
of the Young Mems Christian associa- :
tion.
The nominating committee reported
the following ticket to be officially
elected by the council of the associa-
tion next month:
President, DR.. F, A. Lacey; first vice
president Mrs W. G. Wifter. second
vice president, J. c. Frohlinger; secre-
tary, e. A. Stevenson; treasurer, S. e
Bretherton: auditor, G. 7. Clough: dele
gate, Mrs. M. ]. Doyle.
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The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23

H. Schellhaas offers new furniture at
low prices. Oakland. 11th at Franklin.s
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23
r. in of team
fucgoud md States marines snba

white flannel suits and white fez hats,
formed an attractive part of the pro-
cession. the flag of Appomattox corps
of Oakland was draped with Grape in
commemoration of the members who
had died this wear
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23

QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED George w. win
and his wife, Florence f. Win of IL Cleveland
avenue. who were taken into custody for refus-
ing TO answer the Questions OF the census
Commissioner ]. E. Heacock yesterday as they
answered the questions.
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23

Today special bargains at II. Schel1-
haas furniture store, 18th at Franklin.*
The San Francisco call., 1910-04-23

Mrs. Charles Buffers is continuing
the series of informal Sunday afternoon
teas through the month of April, each
week receiving members of the smart
set at Rose Lawn, the Buffers home at
Claremont. Mrs. Buffers is assisted in
receiving her callers by her niece, Miss
Loise Crosby.