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The Washington times., 1910-02-26
EMPRESS EUGENE
SAD AND LONELY
Ten Centuries, She Feels
Have Elapsed Since Her
Days on Throne.

PARIS, Feb 2-The Empress Eu-
genie, vino reigned with Napoleon III,
has broken the reserve which she has
maintained for nearly forty years, and
given out a remarkable Interview
Il am an old woman. poor IN every
thing that makes a woman rich. have
lived: I have been what have been. I
do rot ask for more
This statement shows the infinite
grief that possesses the former COun-
tess Of MOncrief. now eighty-four years
old. who was once the Lively empress o.
tho French, whose husband died az
exile at ChiSelhurst, England, and
whose son. Prince Imperial, was killed
by Zulu aSSaSsins
Between my past and present" she
continued, there exists not half a cen
tury. but ten centuries. Men have
changed: times have changed. Men no
longer pursue heroic ideals. But love
France. Did I not love France so much,
1 might try TO forget the mOurnful
memories associated with her.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
ALIMONY BEHIND,
IS WIFE'S CHARGE

ReclarinG that her husband, Ora
Tracy. who. she says. receives a salary
Of S1.SOO a year, is $500 in arrears in the
payment of aIimOny. Mrs Maggie Tracy
today asked the District Supreme Court
to compel her husband to contribute to
her support.
Through Attorney ". F. Ambrose,
the woman says that she was married
June %, 1899. and has tow children. Soe
alleges that her husband deserted her
June I, 1905. but later agreed TO pay her
$40 a month for her support. She de-
c9eTes he has failed 10 GO this ard that
she Is now dependent upon charity
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
Acquire Habit of EUng Before Monday of
Wholesale Rrodace Prices
Eggs, Cheese, and Butter.

Eggs, Sheese, and Butter
The prices given below on poultry are for
Wholesale lots only. Jobbers' lots are from
y to 1 cent higher. Recased eggs. l cent
higher.
Cheese-New York fats. large. per H.. 1s5s
alfe' small. per h.. 17a1Tlkc.
Eggs-Nearbys per doz-. 2sc.
Butter-Creamery. fancy. in tubs. 52a52Ac;
prints. SSc; renovated. fancy. 2s1ia29c; store
packed per h.. 2ec.
Poultry.
Live Pouluy-Chickens. per h., &c; brOii-
ers, 22a24c; hens. 1Sc. rOOsterE. saloc'
young turkeys. toms 20; hens. 25a26c-
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys. per H.. toms. 2+a
ducks l5alSo' caDons. ID. average. 2Sa2so;
small. 22a23c.
Fruit.
Apples-Per Dbl. s.. O0a5OO: Florida oranges.
per box. S1.S5a@. 20; California oranges. SZSOa
geo; tangerines. per strap. s2.SGa4.oO grape
fruit- per box, s2-l5a4-00; pineapples per crate.
SZ-OOa4OO; cT1nberrics, per bbL. S50Ooa651
Vegetables.
Potatoes-Per Dbl. SI.5Oa2 90: per bu. .55a7Oc;
sweet potatoes, Si.50a275. cabbage, Per
cwt.. Sl.55: onions. per bu.. S0a95c: Hub
bard squash, per bbL. Sl-2Sal-5 50; turnips, per
bbl-. 75caSl Is; rutabagaB. SL50aL. .. parsniDH.
per box. coarse
Green Goods-Cucunbers. Florida per bas-
ket. SZO0df.OCs string beans, per basket,
- 50a2-5O; Ficrida lettuce. per basket. S150a
$50. radishes per 100. 81. Goa. 90. spinach pei
bbl.. S2.e1a3.00. California celery, per crate
81. 25a4.75. kale. per bbl. 75caSl.00; Brussels
sprouts, per ct. 12izal6c; Florida peppers pei
basket. s.. 0OOa3 so. CaulifOwer. basket. 81 60a
rs; eggplant, per crate. $3-Joaf5O. parsley.
per basket. Sl.75a2O0; Florida tomatoes. pel
crate. S2.00a3.5O.
Live Stock.
Calves Prime. per H.. 9a9izc; medium, s..
anflIf
per h., 4a4Izcs medium. SaSlA. hogs. s. Goa
$50; dressed pork. 1Oa12c, rough. 7asc-
Game.
Quail per doz Sc %.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
FUNERAL SERVICES
OF JOHN w. WADE
Members of Capital Traction Re-
lief Society Honor Memory of
Former President.

Traction Relief Association attended the
funeral of John w. Wade. former presi-
dent Of that organization, this after
noon.
Mr- Wade died Thursday at his resi-
dence, 3i04 p street northwest, following
an illness of nine months Services were
held at the house, the Rev. Charles /.
Fate, pastor Of Dumbarton Avenue
Methodist Church. officiating
lnterment was made In Oak Hill
Cemetery. Pallbearers were selected
from the intimate associates Of Mr..
Wade.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
LOANS ARE LARGER,
RESERVES DECREASE

NEW YORK, Feb oG-The weekly
statement issued by the Associated
Banks Of New York follows:
Reserve on all deposits. decrease 81
s7S,S75.
Reserve on all deposits other than
United States, decrease S2.9SS275-
Loans, Increase s.. AZ, 100
Specie. decrease S1,S56, 500.
Legals. increase S2f7.600
Deposits, increase &5,819.90
Circulation. decrease $685.
Total loans. 81 ,231, ,G9S,O00.
The surplus Of the banks IS SO, lis, 200,
against sl4,52s, $50 last year, and S42,-
100, 200 two years ago.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
HOSPITA LURGED
FOR INEBRIATES

That they again urge upon Congress
the establishment Of an inebTiate hos
pital in the District OF Columbia. Is
the request submitted 10 the COmmis-
sioners by a woman who IL interested
In charitable and correctional work.
The establishment OF such an institu-
ton is recommended both by the Police
Department and by the Board OF Chari-
ties. A bill for that purpose was intro
ducec BY Senator Gallinger during the
siXueth Congress. but failed OF passaEe.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
CONSULAR REPORTS
IS MADE A WEEKLY
Lack of Funds Given as Excuse 10
Change Publication From
Daily.

Because OF a lack Of funds the Daily
Consular and Trade Reports. issued by
the office Of the Director OF Manufac-
turers of the Department Of Commerce
and Labor, viii only be published week
" instead Of daily. beginning Monday.
This step has been decided upon after
a conference between Secretary Nagel
and the Director Of Manufacturer
the daily publication after July L II
Congress in the meantime votes SUI
ficient money for this purpose
The reports have Deen published
for more than thirty years and have
a circulation Of more than 1000 II
contains Information valuable 20 man
ufacturers and exporters.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
SALES TO-DAY ON THE
WASHINGTON EXCHANGE
,otomac Electric SIS, 5. .oeOfl1Oslt.

Potomac Electric SIS, 81. S1.0oOff10sH-
washington Railway and E@ectric.
common, 25q274. IOdSS. sass. 6a57%. 25a
376k
Washington Railway and Electric,
preferred. 256S91z. 1885,, 10dS95z 1920.
Washington Gas. 259nh, 5G7iS, ed
713s 25C112f. 2JI5lSs-
1anston. 2lS5-
After Washington Railway and
Electric common, 10Od57ls- 25H375s, Z5G
371z. 1O6371z.
MercenthaIer, 5d2ls. 5GZ19, 162l9.
AE-erican National Bank, 108l&.
Washington Gas, l6(r7l, E5G41
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
CHARGE OF BIGAMY
COSTS POSITION
Strike Breaker Held Without
Bail for Trial at
Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Va, Feb. 26--The case or
William T. West, the former policeman
and street car motormal. arrested here
upon a charge Of biEamI Just as he was
about TO leave for Philadelphia as a s.
per day street car strike breaker. came
up in the police court today, but owing
to the absence from the city Of Judge
Simmons the trial went over TO March l.
West was rccommitted to jail without
bail.
Wife No. ?. who brought the charge,
is firm in her prosecution.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
SNOW At HOT SPRINGS.

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, Feb. 2s--Nes rly
one hundred baseball players from ma
jor and minor leagues are snowboUnd
in hotels and boarding houses here The
blizzard cut into their plans, and train
Lng for the tine Is Al an end.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
F. T. SANNER BUYS
BRICK RESIDENCE

The large residence at 9C0a BIassachu-
setts avenue northwest, has been sold
for Franklin 7. Sanner, the deal being
made through Moore & Hin and J.
Augustus Taylor.
Il is the intention Of the purchaser
TO expend considerable money in re
modelling the house, and TO use il as q
residence. The building IS a fOur-stOTy
brick house. with fourteen rooms. The
lot is forty-foUr feet wide and seventy
five feet dePn-
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
TO WOMEN!

If you loved a man and on his
wedding day his true name
was demanded and you and he
then learned he was the son Of
a convicted murderer would you
give him up! Read the new ser
ial beginning today In The
Washington Times
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
WE'D IN PHILADELPHIA.

LYNN, Mass, Feb. 2s.-Announcement
was maze today OF the marriage in
PHILADELPHIA Of DR.. Marion Cowan. z
weil-known physician Of this city, and
Councilman Charles I. Burrows The
bride Is a lecturer on chemistry AT the
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
The couple are now at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
LAURA Y. DONALDSON
SUES FOR $4,000

Laura V. Donaldson today filed suit
for $1,000 against the District OF Co
lumbia for personal injuries sustained
she says. by reason Of the negligence
of the District in allowing the sidewalk
near Sixteenth and Fuller streets to re-
main in a dangerous condition.
She declares that on February ., 1909.
she fell by reason Of the defect in the
sidewalk and fractured her right arm
she is represented by Attorneys Cuttings
and Chamberlain.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
FIREMEN SUFFER
FROM BAD SCALDS
Battalion Chief and Lieutenant
Painfully Injured While
on Duty.

Battalion Chief KeIIfher. Of Truck
Company No. 4. is suffering today from
burns on the face, hands and arms. and
Lieut. ". T. Coulter, Of Engine Com
Pany No. 3, from burns on the feet and
legs as the result of being scalded by
steam and water while fighting a fire
in the house Of @. w. Chase, S14 Fourth
street northeast. last night
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
RAILWAY SHARES LOCAL LEADERS
IN A VERY DULL MARKET-GAS
STOCK WEAK.

Washington Gas was somewhat er-
ratio on light business opening at h1s
and breaking 10 u, nothing between
Mergenthaler sold at 2l9.
The general market was oecldeuly
slow, and but little better than nominal
save as indicated. In bonds but one
transaction was made. 5000 Potomac
Electric SIS, selling at 1854.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
TO MEN!

If you loved a woman and on
your wedding day you and she
learned that you were the son Of
a convicted murderer what
would yOU do? Read "His True
Name,' beginning in this issue
Of The Washington Times and
see if yOu would do rs Wallace
Meade did.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
500 FOR ANTI-LOVE POTION

CHICAGO. Feb. "a reward of 500
for some Treatment whereby girl opera
tors viii not marry is offered by the
Chicago Tele3 phone Company The com
pany claims that girls generally marry
lust At the line they become efficient
operators.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Transactions IN Railway. common,
we're an important feature Of the day
record on the local Stock Exchange. as
there have been but few trades in the
stock of late. The opening was at 374
and then the stock rose TO S3 anc back
to 575a. The preferred stock was SLOW
at S9iA.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
COMET B. 1910. COMING.

GENEVA. Feb 9c--Comet 3. 1910, has
been lost sight Of by its discoverer, Prof
PidouS, Of Geneva University. He
says that II may be picked up and stud
led by Americans within the next forty
eight hours with the aid OF their power
ful telescopes.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
MRS. SMITH TO PRESIDE.

Mrs. Clinton Smith VII preside a.
a mass meeting OF the ". Q. 7 Z. ar
Calvary Baptist Church tomorrow af-
ternOOn AT 3 o'clock Prominent work
ers will speak.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
LECTURE ON CHINA.

Conditions n China" Vill be the
subject Of a talk by 2 7. Williams, OF
the State Department, az q missionary
rally IN the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church tomorrow night
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

The Yosemite Valley was the sub
fect of lecture delivered by the Rev
g. L. BuIla ar the Methodist Episcopal
Church South last evening The lecture
Wae Illustrated with stereODtiCon NIeWs.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
PRICES TODAY ON
NEW YORK EXCHANGE

CQuotafions furnished by ". 3. Hibbs d
Co. bankers and brokers. Hibbs Building,
members New York Stock Exchange. wash
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

In the circuit court for Alexandra
county. Judge J. b T Thornton pre-
siding. YESTERDAY the following cases
were disposed Of Commonwealth vs.
Rrice, negro. Indicted for Larceny: YER
dict Of guilty and prisoner given one
year in penitentiary-
Wilbur Fleet negro. assault, sixty
days in Jail and s. costs
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

TIE lecture 70 have been delivered
by Capt. Richmond p. HObsOn before
tho Cameron Club next Monday hsE
been postponed, Captain IObSOn having
been called 10 Alabama Unexpectedly
The Washington times., 1910-02-26
DEBTS TO WORLD.
THEME Of PAGE
North Carolina Congress-
man TO Speak in
Alexandria.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ATu-IrAa-Dpra "a ~ q


What a Man Owes the World" VIII
be the subject OF an address 20 delivered
By Robert y. Page, member Of Con
gress from North Carolina, At the meet
ing Tor men at the Young Peoples
building tomorrow afternoon. A spe-
cisl musical program viii De rendered.
The funeral Of Mrs Lilly FendaH was
held from ST. PaUTs Protestant EPis-
COpal Church today at noon Ths ser
vices were conducted by the Rev. 2. ..
Phillips. the pastor, assisted BY Bishc 2
Harding Of Washington. and the Re-
:. A Wallis Of the Episcopal Theolcgl-
cal Seminary Burial was I'm St Paul s
Cemetery.
The funeral Of Thomas II. Force. son
Of Harry Force, mas held from his
parents home ar Arlington this after
noon The Rev Mr- PierDOnt OF this
city. conducted the funeral services, and
the burial was in Ivy Hin Cemetery
The Ladies Aid Society OF the First
Baptist Church will hold an oyster sup
per at Lee Camp Hall Tuesday evening,
( March J.
Caesar or Cod will be the subject
OF the sermon 10 be delivered By the
Rev "a. =. watson at the First Baptist
Church tomorrow morning. Iomorr9g .,
/ Woman's Missionary Society will b
I held.
DR.. PlakeweH wlr lecture ar the NIis-
Z sion Room in the BraddCck House to
morrow eV VeninE.
VIII smith. the negro who tried IN
I kiss a white woman on an electric car
i last week. was Yesterday taken 70 the
Central State Asylum in Petersburg
TIE lecture 10 have been delivsred
by Capt. Richmond p. HObsOn before
tho Cameron Club next Monday hes
! been postponed, Captain HObsOn having
/ been called 10 Alabama Unexpectedly
Z In the circuit court for Alexandra
I
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

The Ladies Aid Society OF the First
Baptist Church will hold an oyster sup
per at Lee Camp Hall Tuesday evening,
March J.
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

VIII smith. the negro who tried n
kiss a white woman on an electric car
last week. was Yesterday taken 70 the
Central State Asylum in Petersburg
The Washington times., 1910-02-26

Dr. PIaFeweU wti lecture az the Mis-
sion Room in fhe BraddCck House to
morrow eV euinE.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-26
Local Money Conditions

The monthly financial review Of the American
national bank says:
In San Francisco business IN merchs ndising
lines is just about what should normally be eK-
pected At this season. midway between winter
factory growth IN volume over last years sales,
and this naturally reflects the state of retail
trade. regardless Of momentsry indications. Dur
Ing the early part OF the present month calculs-
tiOns somewhat disturbed by serious in
terruption Of railroad traffic. due 10 foods and
washouts in Nevada but the situation quickly
Money IS in good demand for commercial pur-
poses. but is supplied in sufficient quantities by
the hanks and there has been no percepdble
MOVEMENTS OF EXCHANGE IN MARCH
The principal feature Of international bank
ing this month the gradual hardening Of
money rates In London, resulting in the action
taken by the governors Of the Bank of England
March u raising the official rate of discount
from per cent 10 per cent. This course, so
unusual at this season. was necessitated by the
rerivsl Of speculation. principally in rubber and
look and the probability Of heavy government
''The Situation of the Reichbank in Germany
Is less favorable than a year ago and the ten
dency has been for higher rates Of discount in
that quarter In sympathy with the other cen
ters the Paris market has also been slightly
affected and discounts have risen from ~ TO
Part Of the United States indebtedness is
being temporarily settled by the sale TO foreign
Of railroad and municipal bonds but as the
balance Of trade remains against this country
and the tourist season is fast approaching il is
probable that exchange rates will remain firm
and gold exports are expected in the summer.
The silver market experienced sudden de-
cline on the 18th of February, when the Indian
government raised the duty on silver imports
from 3 per cent 10 Is per cent. However as
India wants the metal, ii thought that the
consumer and not the producer would eventually
have 10 bear this tax. and, In fact. at the pres
ent writing the price Of bar silver in London
stands At 3 1915 or within sixteenth Of the
price quoted February "A. before the new tariff
became known"
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-26
Continued Decline in COmstOcks
Oil Stocks Without New Feature

products The iron trade too. in its leading
branches. appears TO be enjoying full snare
of activity though a basis of lower prices
There is also great activity in the real estate
field especiallv in the west, where speculative
operations being conducted upon an uh-
precedented scale. In other directions, now
ever, the outlook Is not so roseate dne ndi
goods industry is in very satisfactory conui-
tion. Many cotton mills are Idle Inc nsh
price of cotton is serious embarrassment 10
manufacturers and distributors are decldediy
reluctant about stocking up at the present blgh
level. In the woolen industry the situation Is
mixed some mills having full complement OF
orders and others finding business very dull
In mercantile circles there is a general 1eellng
disposition TO carry large supplies at present
prices: this tendency being enforced by bahkeis
who are prudently discriminating more closely
In their purchases of commercial paper feI-
hans the most unsatisfactory feature of all Is
the popular discomfort arising from present hlgh
cost OF living. For this economy is the only
true cure Already the crisis is beginning 10
work ont is solution by checking consump-
ton. The prospects that a very large
acreage viii this year be devoted TO the raising
Of food and other agricultural products, ana
fullest capacity in order to get advantage OF
present unusual profits. This means good de-
mand for agricultural machinery fertilizers etc
What with the chance OF increased supplies OF
foodstuns before many months, and the econo-
mics which In many cases necessity VIII en-
force, il would seem If the present economical
crisis was al or its apex, and that before
long we shall see better relation between sup
ply and demand that viii at least anord some
relief from present circumstances. Inc winter
has been a favorable one for crops, ana condl-
tions for a large harvest are certainly better
than a year ago. The monetary situation will
also soon work out its own relief. Funds which
are now being sent TO the interior VIII be re-
turned by the middle of April, and from thence
until the regular harvest requirements begin TO
assert themselves
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-26
Weekly Trade Review

NEW YORK. March PR G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
Good weather stimulates large distribution
If merchandise and reports from the leading
trade centers, and particularly those In the west
lines
The 10 per cent revision in prices Of bIeached
cottons begun by jobbers has extended 10 agents,
and better volume Of new business is coming
forward. The export trade on cotton goods for
far eastern shipment reached 5000 bales.
Business in footwear shows improve
ment although contracts sent in by statesmen on
the road are not always large as expected.
The hide market shows marked strength. with
especial hrmuess in domestic stock
Bradsreets tomorrow viii say: The weeks
developments have been generally favorable.
Chief among these has been the advent OF warm
spring weather, which. coupled with the near
approach Of Easter has stimulated retail trade
ing trades, the preparation Of the ground in the
north for planting. the beginning of seeding of
vegetables in the middle regions of the country
Tie industrial situation. too. has measursbiy
strike at Philadelphia. the return 10 work of
many thousands Of idle hands there and the suh-
hitting Of the western railroadmen's demands to
s'In wholesale features are the slight i'm
provement IN 5obbing trade reported as result
~ the picking up Of recorder business in spring
goods at the west, the revision of bleached and
brown cotton goods leading to some increase in
business east and west and the signs of i'm
proyement in foreign demand for cotton goods
induced by attractive prices.
Business failures IN the United States for
last week. 226 in the ike week Of 1900 286 in
1905 I66 in 1907 and I69 in 1906.
wheat (including four exports from the
United States and Canada for the week ending
March "a aggregate ]. l57s bushels against
i 2sI OO4 last week and 2.035 715 this week last
year For the 30 weeks ending March "a exports
are 113. .525 295 bushels. against 144. 100 S62 in
the corresponding period last year sse o.
els against L O97 243 last week and ]. .I53 734 in
1909 For the IS weeks ending March % corn
exports are p i649o5l bushels. against 2s,7l9,Sl6
last rear
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-26
SHIPPING NEWS OF COAST
Items of Interest to Mariners
of the Pacific
[ Special Dispatch to The Call

lOF~-sAA A(toFdtCU 70 nc (0AL
EUREKA. March 25.-It is understood that
William Wickersham Of San Francisco has been
awarded the contract for constructing the rein
forced concrete lighthouse. fog signal station
and outbuildlngs at Punta Gorda, his tender
being s3s 2s5.
Steamer Acme arrived from San FranciscO
early this morning and is loading at Bayside
and Arcata wharves for a return trip.
Steamer George W. Elder arrived from san
Francisco at 10:30 a. m. today with freight
mail and passengers. After discharging at E
street wharf the Elder departed for Astoria and
Portland at 80 D. m.
Bringing oil for locomotives of Arcata and
Mad River railroad company. the Charles Nelson
steamer Riverside arrived from San Francisco
cata wharf, where oil Will be discharged. To-
morrow the Riverside will depart for Puget
sound.
At $3.50 D. M today the Pacific lumber com
pany's steamer Prentiss arrived from san Fran
cisco with small cargo. including machinery
for the new $3.50 900 mill at Scotia. which will
be ready for opera tions June 1. The Prentiss is
loading redwood lumber at Fields landing for a
return trip
and mail the Pacific coast steamer City OF To-
peka sailed at 11:40 a IN. today for San Fran
lumber loaded at the Samoa mills OF the Ham
mond company.
American schooner $. 7. Alexander was towed
from Arcata to the Samoa wharf today by the
tug Ranger where il will complete its cargo OF
redwood ties for Hilo- The Alexander is under
charter to the Charles Nelson company
Norwegian tramp steamer Alden Is expected
here Sunday from Puget sound TO load part
cargo of redwood lumber for Australian ports
After loading here the Alden viii go to san
Francisco for mail and freight, sailing in the
Australian mail line
steamer Kiburn OF the North Pacific company
is due from San Francisco tomorrow with mail
and passengers. sailing on return sunday.
Superintendent j. H. PriceNof the Bendixsen
ship yards says that the Hammond steamer Ne
halen will be launched early In June. Timbers
are now being gotten out for the new Freeman
comnany steamer and for a second steam
schooner for the Hammond interests
Captains Alex Mclean. Roland Barker H. II
Cousins and Mcdonald and Dudley, launch own
ers. have entered a combine. with Captain Me-
Lean manager. and lively competition is
promised in picnic and passenger service this