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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31
LOCAL SECURITIES
IN LIGHT DEMAND
Values Show Little Change.
Gas Problem Still Unsolv-
ed-Bonds Steady.

Operations On the local Stock TX
change during the week was in rather
restricted volume. owing 20 the abSepce
OF brokers IN their vacations and the
general 5uliness Of the midsummer per
iod- Price changes also were WlInlu
narrow range. some stocks not changing
at all and Gas going 70 the extreme OF
a three point fuctUation for the I'VE day
period
SO. 600. face value. hardly as much IN
amount as often changes hands n q
single day Stock sales amounted 10
565 shares. OF which 80 were washing
ton Railway common which sold quite
consistently during the week at 3 10 a
small fraction lower.
Among the bonds sold we're Capital
Traction SIS. Columbia Raliroao . $ ana
Nvashfngton Railway Is. On one or two
the sellers In these securities but the
price changes were neither large Or sig
uifiCanL
Some wonder has been expressed that
Gas stock does Tot show more ANNA
ton since the announcements OF the
company for tht benefit OF the snare
holders But the announcement made Is
OF such q character that the average
broker does not readily understand Just
what Is TO be done For example, when
the company says Il VIII authorize and
Tav a dividend Of q certain per cent
not to exceed s per cent on the valuation
OF the properly SeNeE'dA me QUGS AlflS
at once arise. The principal one IS on
what IS such a dividend to be declared
II on the stock OF record. then what
IS the difference between a . per cent
dividend or the value o. the property
and q much larger extra dividend upon
the stock II the company It IS this
yelled statement regarding the dividend
that seems to nuddle the situation and
to leave everybody guessing as % what
the real intentions Of the company are
At all events local investors are takine
no chances on the DToblematiC value Of
gas shares when the proposed dividend
becomes svaflzbIe au1 there is no boom
in the stock and so far as one can Judge
not likely to Be any at least until after
the September meeting OF the S1OckhOid-
eTs to Tatify the plans Of the directors.
II at that meeting II should be made
plain that there is really something do
ing in Gas the brokers figure ont Il will
be time to get enthusiastic on the SUB
tect Of gathering IN the supply OF the
stock which may be outstanding aQ5 for
sale
The local security situation is snug
and tight for the sumner season. and
the EXCHANGE viii probably plug along
or a narrow volume OF sales with in
significant price changes until the end
OF dog days and the return Of business
men TO the city
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31
WILL INVESTIGATE
WHEAT MANIPULATION

CHICAGO July 31--Wheat spectators
are TODAY wondering what VIII be the
outcome OF the investigation into the
manipulation Of bresdstUffs which has
been promised By the directors of tta
board OF trade This announcement
made by President A S White, follow
1n6 closely on the heels OF q 8, CO.. 90
cleanup BY T H Waterman IN July
wheat has again raised the question
whether corners viii be prohibited
Waterman has been operating in July
wheat in cooperation with the Armour
Grain Company and the Peavy Grain
Company. and IS said 10 have carried
nearly 1000. GO bushels OF wheat he
began his buying around % and when
the market closed yesterday he was
selling at L0ooL051z. The opinion Is ex-
pressed Dy brokers that had Waterman
been disposed 10 do 50 he could have
squeezed the bears much harder than
he did. thereby adding to his profits.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31

The rather extraordinary fact dis
closed By these COMPARISONS is, thar
nriccs Of most Of these stocks. last
Tuesday, were nearer 10 the panic prices
Of October than they were to the high
prices reached last SIMMER OF autumn
When Il is also remembered that low
prices o. the panic day. October p. 1901,
rar.resented. as 4 rule. declines OF % 10
81 points from the lay before. the sig
nf4csnce Of che comparison becomes
even more striking. The essential fact
* hat the Greater part of the advance
made in prixas since the 1861 manic week.
ard in some stocks all of il. had ceen
lost sin.e the opeaing of 1910,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31

When pIungers and schemers are
too tired to carry their burdens any
longer, big bankers take the loads
from their shoulders, but the financial
men make the price.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31

It has been asked what the Pearson
Faruuhar syndicate would have made
oct Of II z nothing had happened.
Where was the profit TO come from2
provided IL had been feasible to work
out an oCean-t0- ocean railroad sys-
TEN, with pan-American ramfhcauons,
what was there in il for those whose
interests were greater in the stocks
han in anything else, and who bought
.heir stocks at very high prices
Doubtless the syndicate thought to
PASS Il part Of the load along. In the
Rock Island, at all events. it had
worked ont a project of that sort
The securities bought wholesale at
.II5 Broadway we're TO be made over
into small parcels and exported That
~ as how q great following OF foreign
investors was going to get theirs II
was the plan to place Rock Island
preferred on z per cent dividend
basis. and make a big market for It
IN Europe There was at least one
source Of profit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31
INTERESTING STORY
TOLD BY FIGURES

4 very interesting table, published
last week compared the prices OF active
stocks at the low range Of last tuesday
with the low prices Of the same stocks
in the October panic Of 1901. and with
their high prices since that Donic- Here
are a few of the comparisons:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31

-t-G-fLlF fCl6TlQ-
Total sales for the week. 4,S34- So.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31

the Chinese governors Of F[irin and FTei-
LUng-kianG provinces. the two northern
provinces of ManChuria. have asked 10
be relieved OF their posts, according 10
dispatches received here by the German
Gable Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31
GOVERNORS RESIGN.

BERLIN. July S1--Unable 70 cope
with the difficulties arising from the
recent treaty between Russia and Japan,
the governor general OF AanChuria and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31
SECOND QUARTER
STEEL EARNINGS

In the second quarter OF 1901. the
United States Steel Company earned
SIS. 364. 90 Second quarters in other
years as follows
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31
THE STOCK MARKET OF THE WEEK

prices in
adua York stock
Exchange fun $50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31

WaH Street expected a January rise,
then a spring rise. and then = sum
laer rise Il IS now hoping that Au-
gust viii be the bull month Of bear
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31

Bank CleaTings increased last week
p1r cert, Philadelphia leading with
4 "a Der cent gain
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-31
FINANCIAL GOSSIP.

Fortnishtly statistics Of the Ameri-
can Railway Association show that
there has been a decrease in the
number OF idle freight cars Of 1854.
This is an eacOura ging sign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
PROTOCOL MUST STAND
SECRETARY KNOX DENIES RE-
QUEST OF COSTA RIGA.
Says Subject Was Thoroughly Dis
cussed When Convention
Was Agreed On.

Secretary Knox has notified the gov
consent consistently to any modification
of the protocol recently signed in this
city, providing for the arbitration by the
Chief Justice of the United States
Supreme Court of the controversy over
the boundary line between Costa Rica and
Panama. In letter of instructions to
the United States charge at San Jose on
the subject. Secretary Knox says:
The Department of State has care
fully considered the reasoning SO ably
presented by the note of the minister for
foreign affairs of June 16. and has re-
examined the documents on hle on the
subject. The formula in question was
discussed most thoroughly during the
negotiations recently conducted throuSl 4
the mediation of the United States, WAS
agreed upon by all parties participating,
and was carefully framed SO as not to
affect adversely the proper scope of the
arbitration.
The government of the United States
finding itself unable to arrive at con-
clusion different from the conviction then
so deliberately reached IS constrained to
reiterate in the most friendly spirit the
conviction that the best interests of
Costa Rca require that the protocol be
not reopened for amendment. and for the
same reason the government of the
United States regrets that it could not
feel justified in cooperating to such pur
poses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
JIM JEFFRlES.
GAMES ARE ENJOYED.
Boys and Girls Take Part in Nc
Devitt's Field Events.

The afternoon games for boys and girls
in connection with the celebration of In
dependence day by the citizens of Bloom
ingdale and lexington on McDeYitt' s
field. Rhode Island and Lincoln avenues
northeast. started at $50 O'Clock this
afternoon The base ball game between
the st. Martin and Manhattan teams was
postponed on account of the muddy con-
ditiOn of the field.
The events resulted as follows:
Twentyfive-yard dash. for children un-
der years-Won by Leo Mcleod: sec
ond, ". III. Montgomery: third. Theresa
Rhodes
25-yard dash, for children under ten
years-Won by Walter Baird; second J..
Grady: third. Fred Brennan.
50-yard dash. for boys under twelve
years-Won by Herbert Jones; second,
Theodore Vollten.
50-yard dash. for boys under sixteen
years-Won by D. Murphy: second. f.
Moore: third, J. Walters.
50-yard dash. for girls-Won by Helen
Barclay; second, Ruth Broadbent; third,
Mildred Healy.
Throwing base ball, for sirls-Won by
Louise Zimmerli, 131 feet; second, Mar
garet Langston. So feet inches: third
Irene c. Carno. Sc feet.
Tug-of-war for men-Won by Bloom
ingdale,, F. Hardie. ii. Albaugh. F.. Clark
and c. Dampier: second lexington.
Tug-of-war for juniors-Won by Bloom
dale. NJ. Brooks. r. Smith. l.. Levy. r. f.
Rhodes and c. Feeny; second, lexington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04

RENO, New, July 4.---At the
ringside---Jack Johnson is the
winner in the great fight with
Jim Jeffries. He turned the
trick in the 18th round.

body with left and took two lefts on
the face Hello. Jimmy said Jack to
Corbett as he leaned on Jeff.
Did you see that one?' Jeff walked
into left to the face and again they
mauied each other without damage at
close range. Come on, break said Jeff
as Jack held his gloves. RiclAard did not
touch the men, but allowed them to take
their time.
Jim missed twice with his left and took
a left on the face. Jack tried several
times to put his right through, but failed
to connect:
jeff showed Jack about seemingly
with ease. The gong found them lock-
ed. Johnson's blows up to now had
been snappier and cleaner. but outside
Of bruised eye Jeff was not hurt
Round Nine.
Jeff walked into a left to the chest
Make him fight, jim yelled Corbett
Never mind, just wait" responded John
son. Johnson walked in and tried a left
for the body. Jeffries got inside of it and
put his head against Jacks chest and
showed the black fellow back to the
ropes
Jeff took it all in calmly and seemed to
be waiting the opportunity. Jack failed
for the head. He stepped in quickly and
shot left hard for the body but JEFF s
glove was there first Jeff walked into
two left jabs on the face that did no
damage. He swung his LETT arm around
Jacks neck as they came together.
Round Ten.
They came up quickly. Jack shot left
to the face but Jeff brushed it away
and responded with left to the body.
Jack again missed a lightning right for
the jaw and they hauled about the ring
in a clinch. Jeff put his shoulder against
Johnson's body and showed him back At
close range Johnson sent left upper
cut to the mouth and as they broke
missed right for the jaw. Jeff got
under a left lead and seemed to want
to wear Jack out by bearing down his
weight and 4shoying him about. t.----,.-,- 49,.
Jeff Struck two lefts to Jacks face. and
he got one of the same in return john
son took two lefts in the face when they
broke. Johnson stepped in quickly and
shot a left to the body just as the gong
rang.
jeff appeared to be fresh as he waited
the gong and watched Jack. Johnson
was also fresh, but appeared less al ease
as he frowned across the ring at jeff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
DECLARE
FIGHTERS ARE FIT
Prediction Made That Jeffries
Would Be Slow to Get Co.
ing at Top Speed.

RENO. July 4.-The following is the
statement to the sheriff by the two physi-
clans who were selected to examine the
fighters in conformity with the law regu-
lating prize fights: Charles Ferrel, Sheriff
Washoe county:
''As requested by you, we have this
day examined James ]. Jeffries and J. A.
Johnson, principals in today's prize fight,
and find both men in perfect physical
condition.
THE first round or two will be a disap-
pointment." said Jeffries' physician, after
declaring that Jeffries was in a condition
to go ten rounds or the limit.
THE first bulletins may be surprise
because of Jeffries' poor showing. This
will not be due TO lack of condition or
speed, however. but because he is a slow
starter. Johnson may make him look
bad by blocking his early punches. But
wait until Jeffries warns up before
forming a decided opinion.
johnson will not be able to tire JEFF
fries out the negro's friends have
claimed. Jeffries will be able to keep
away from him If he wants to. You
wouldn't go behind a mule if you could
go in front of him. would you?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04

again gave way before 10 o'clock to an
other of pink hue which is said TO be the
color favored by the negro champion.
Jeff Will not fight on that ring plat
form in its present condition, said his
manager. Sam Berger. this morning. THE
canvas is stretched that ii is difficult
to move around on il. Unless we have
another platform floor Jeffries will not
fight
II is Bercer's intention tn have the
floor padding and canvas used To cover
the platform in the respective training
camps of Johnson and Jeffres brought
10 the arena. stretched over the ring
surface and tested by the fighters or their
representatives. According To Berger
either one of these will be used, Jefries
preferring TO accept the Johnson mat
rather than the one that has been offered
by the promoters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
CASE OF CHICAGO "DRUNKS."
of Opinion as to the Du.
ties of the Police.

Dever chairman of the council committee
on judiciary. arises tomorrow night and
says to the city council. Gentlemen.
desire TO call up for passage the COM
mittee report which requires all police
officers to take drunks home.'' lively
time is promised.
Alderman Cermak said yesterday that
he will offer an amendment providing
that instead OF men being taken home
while intoxicated, they bs given a Joy
ride through the park system until they
are absolutely sober"
II am with Cermak." said Alderman
Bauler. For the life Of me ! can't fig-
ure out why any one should want to send
q drunken husband to his wife. Seems to
me. I'm order to keep down divorces. the
city ought to provide sobriety stations
and get the men sober before taking them
home'i -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
WRANG[E OVER MATERIAL.
COVERING RING FLOOR
Jeffries Insists on Having Cow
ering Which Has Been
in Use.

RENO. New. July TN the meantime
out at the arena the squabble over the
ring floor continues. Not only has there
been a continuous dispute between the
rival camps over the thickness of the
padding. but the ground cloth too has
caused fierce wranglinC. The first cloth
whicn was put down early Sunday morn
ing was white cloth covered with resin
and dirt. hut later in the day an alleged
representative of the promoters appeared
on the scene and pulling up the white
cloth substituted a pink vanished can
vas Another change was later made
when Corbett and Berger motored out
with another white covering. and put it
down in place of the pink one This
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
OPPOSES FIGHT PICTURES.
Maj. Sylvester Will Do His Utmost
to Prevent Exhibition Here

Police Chief Sylvester announced this
afternoon that he would do all in his
power to prevent the exhibition of the
moving pictures of the Jeffries- Johnson
fight in the National Capital. He is look
ing up the law to see what legal steps
can be taken to prevent such exhibitions
and if nothing else is possible, will rec
ommend that the Commissioners revoke
the licenses of the places which put the
pictures on their screens
The chief of police says that .deplor-
able results follow such exhibitions He
classes such pictures with pictures of hold
UPS and highway robberies. and he in
tends to work to put ban on all such
shows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
ENORMOUS CROWD HEARS
STARS RETURNS OF FIGHT
Megaphone Man Entertains Thousands With
Description Of Great Battle * Crowd
Divided in Its Choice of Victor.

Interest in the fight at Reno did not
differ in Washington from what it was
in other cities. which the enormous
crowd that heard the rounds described
by means OF a megaphone in front of
the Star building will attest.
Long before the time for the fighters
to enter the ring had rolled around fol-
lowers OF the sport began TO gather on
the 1lth street side OF The Star building,
anxious to get some word from Reno
and by the time the announcer had some
Information To impsrt humanity filled
every foot of available space within a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04

block of The Star buildingi There ap-
peared to be many followers of JEFF
fries as OF Johnson. and the, slightest ad-
vantage that either gained aa every move
ment was described was Justify cheered
bv the partisan crowd Bul il was
well behaved gathering. EverS one came
intent on learning the latest news from
the seat of battle, and there WIS nothing
more than friendly exchanges Sf opinion
as to the outcome.
~ is Questionable whether there has
ever been an occasion when interest in
pugiiistic contest has been as tgreat as
a. the one which was decided lat Reno
this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
Hurt by 0verturning Automobile.

While being instructed how to operate
an automobile this afternoon. Mrs. Webb
OF 1855 Girard street was slightly in
jured when the vehicle overturned. Mrs.
Webb was at the wheel as the auto
sped along Belt road near Wisconsin
avenue, and was receiving lessons from
her chauffeur when the accident hap
pened. She was taken TO Georgetown
University Hospital. The instructor was
not hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
FIVE DIE IN WATER.
Sunday Drowning Accidents in the
Vicinity of Manhattan.

NEW YORK. July Alive deaths
from drowning occurred in the vicinity
of Manhattan yesterday.
While swimming in the North river
a young Greek waiter was drowned
Another lost his life by the capsizing
of a boat in which a party of five
were seeking to escape from the heat
Of the city.
Three, bathers were drowned at as
many different points in the waters
bordering on Queens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
Excitement Would Be Dangerous.
Had Forfeited Collateral.

Prosecuting Attorney Ralph Given told
the court that Burrows had deposited sl0
collateral, had forfeited the same and had
then been brought in on attachment. In
explaining this to. the court Mr. Given
said:
This is not the first case. There have
been other cases where helpless imbeciles
have been assaulted by attendants, and
ing collateral"
Judge Aukam thereupon imposed the
six months sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
Policeman Turns Fireman.

Crossing Policeman Kraemer, stationed
at 18th and G streets northwest, played
the part of fire fighter this afternoon
when the awning in front of Hartman
& Co., bankers, 1887 q street north
west. was discovered in flames. The
damage was about $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
JACK JOHNSON.
Jeffries' Odds
Are Raised to 2 to l

RENO. New, July AT II
O'Clock the betting was Jeffries
to ] to win.
At this hour word from the
camps is 'alI's we'll" Both fight
ers are cheerful and waiting the
moment when they will start for
the battle ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
Falls in Park and Breaks Arm.

William II. Baldwin, fifty-five years
old. of a31 x street was taken to
Emergency Hospital this afternoon and
treated for fracture of the right arm.
He had accidentally fallen while in the
park near 18th and streets northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04

Diggs-I under stand that YOU encour-
age your son TO practice on the cornet?
Griggs-Nes. He's only been playing
two months. but tocay | bought the house
next door TO me for one-half its value
Smart Set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-04
RAIN DELAYS THE EVENTS
CANOE RACES TAKE PLACE ON
THE TIDAL BASIN.
Speedway Thronged With Spectators.
One Of the Crews Capsizes, Pick
ed Up by Police Launch.

The eighth annual regatta of the Inter
club Canoe Association. which took place
on the tidal basin this afternoon, was
pulled off under difficulties, but the sport
was good. The races were due to take
place at o'clock. but a heavy thunder
storm which broke over the river DELAYED
matters until nearly O'clock and kept
the attendance small.
At one time the suggestion that the
races be postponed was seriously con-
sidered, but after a conference between
Adrian Sizer and Commissioner Rudolph
it was decided to run off the races
The tidal basin offered. a splendid
course for the races and the water was
almost as smooth as mill pond. The
speedway, which runs close to the wa
ter, was lined with automobiles, and
the L. S. Engineer band played during
the afternoon near the finish line of
the races.
The races were all for one-third of a
mile.
The first race was for novice singles.
and was won by H. r. Heidenreich sec
ond. c. w. Wagner; third. Paul Dean
The second race, for novice doubles,
was won by c. M. Davidson and Frank
Watson second, A. H. Ebeling and K
Edmunds.
Crew Spilled Overheard.
One of the crews capsized when about
half way down the course, but both men
were in bathing suits and sustained only
wetting. They were quickly picked up
by the police launch.
The third race. for association cham
pionship singles. was won by A. F. Lucas
second. Ralph W. Howell: third. Reginald
Rutherford. 1t was a beautiful race and
Lucas won out only after a hard fight.
The officers of the Inter-Club Canoe AS
sociation, in charge are: Commodore
Adrian Sizer; vice commodore. Edwin b.
Finch; rear commodore, c. c. Perkins;
treasurer. D. L. Masterson; secretary.
w. F. SUNNY; Observation-Disclosures, w.
c. Sullivan; financial secretary. w. Frank
Medbury; purser. George Hutchison. Ex-
ecutive commttee-Alfred B. Dent, E. b.
Finch. George Hutchinson. A. p. Hastings.
D. L. Masterson, w. F. Medbury, A. NJ.
Nevius w. F.. Sunny. w. c. Sullivan
and Adrian Sizer..