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Cañon City record., 1911-09-14

next years valuation. Already large
number of applications have been filed
for the positions, but like all applI-
cations, most of them are iled by pol
iticians. The commission will not
prove popular because Of its power.
From the time that the state has had
two valuing powers, there has been
conflict between the state board of
equalization and the county asses
sors. each claiming that the ether did
not do it's duty. This commission stat
ute will only increase the conflict be-
tween the two yaluing powers be-
cause it seeks to place the county
assessors, the county commissioners,
and the county boards of equalization
entirely under the control and die
tation of the state board of equaliza-
ton through the acts of this commits
sion.
The constitutional amendment which
is submitted and which will be voted
upon, creates a state tax commission
of three members and gives this com
mission complete power over both the
present assessing bodies of the state.
AS the time for the opening of the
educational institutions of the state
has arrived. the management of these
institutions are now facing the propo-
sition of running them without much
cash. The educational institutions are
in the third class. The salary rolls for
the first class are 50 high that the
third-class appropriations will have
to be pro-rated. The state officials
cannot tell until December first what
pro-rata can be paid. The result is.
the institutions will be compelled to
worry along until December first,
not knowing what they are going to
get, even at that time. The best they
can hope for this year is fifty per
cent of what was allowed them by the
sssembly { nd all this because Gov
, and about every day, kfor the pres
eht two yssrs--eP~rn-vIte payroll OF
both Governors Mcdonald and Bueeh-
el
is Governor Shafroih giving bet
ter administration with his 100 per
cent increased payroll than did Gov
ernor Butchel or Governor McDonald7
Cañon City record., 1911-09-14
KILLS A MURDERER.

A merciless murderer is Appendi-
citis with many victims. hut DR.. Kings
New Life Pills kill II by prevention.
They gently stimulate stomach, liver
and bowels. preventing that ciogging
that Invites appendicitis. curing Con-
atipation. Headache. Biliousnsss,
chills. e5 cents. at Hunter Paimer's.
Cañon City record., 1911-09-14
DENVER LETTER

Denver, Sept. 5.-The question OF
valuing local and corporate property
of the state is one that has been Civ
en- more consideration than any other
one question that has presented itself
since Colorado was admitted into the
Union.
The last assembly sought to create
a tax commission and TO give it full
charge of valuing of all classes of
property. 1t enacted a proposed con-
stitutional amendment creating a tax
commission and it also enacted a
statute providing for commission of
three to be appointed by the governor
and the State Treasurer, this commits
sion to do the inquisitorial work of
the state board of equalization and to
also have the power to review and
erty as made by the various asses
sors. The commission is composed of
three members and in it's work is
given full power now possessed by
the local assessors and by the state
board of equalization. It's final action
must be approved by the board of
equalization. The object of the COM
mission is, in reality, to secure full
cash value for assessment purposes
upon all taxable property of the state.
The commission has the right to en-
ploy any persons whom it sees fit and
as many as it deems necessary for the
purpose of investigating values and 1t
is compelled to investigate the as
sessments made by all assessors
biepnially. 1t is also compelled to in
vestigate the values of corporate
property. In these investigations it
has the power to summon witnesses
and IL also has the power to remove
county officials II the officials fail to
respond to its subpoenas or II they
fail to recognize the values which the
commission places on the property
in their respective counties. ~
In other words. this commission
appointed by the governor and state
treasurer is all powerful in property
yalaalLn. even to the extent of re-
IT w county officials for failure to
+, Ham, orders. II the board Of equal
NJ approves its action.
/, Governor Shafroth and State Treas
urer Kenehan announce that the COM
mission will be appointed about oc-
tober list, in time to begin work for
Cañon City record., 1911-09-14
DIED.

CARR-Wednesday August 80, at
st. Joseph's hospital, Denver. Miss
Elizabeth Carr. Remains were shipped
to Mattoon, ILL.,, for interment, accom-
panied by her brother, William Carr,
and her sister, Mabel Carr.
Cañon City record., 1911-09-14
FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COM
POIND,

stir retains its high place as the
best household remedy for all coughs
and colds for either children or
grown persons. Prevents serious re-
suits from cold. Take only the gem
uine Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. and refuse substitutes For
Sale by all Druggists
Cañon City record., 1911-09-14
BEFORE You REACH TIE LIMIT.

of physical endurance and your con-
dItion is still curnble take Foley KID
ney pills. Their quick action and ~
tive results will delight you. For
baekache. nervousness. rheumatism.
and all kidney. bladder and urinary
trouoles.-For Sale by all Druggists.
Cañon City record., 1911-09-14

Miss JessIe-craig ieparted the last
Of the week for an extended visi, in
various parts OF the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
REPORT CAUSES
 LITTLE CHANGE
Crop Is Shade Under Aver age Expectations of
 Traders

New York, August 2.-The governments August condition report issued at noon today proved a shade under average ex- pectations, but the percentage of S9 I was the highest on record for 10 years with one exception, pointing, it was consd- ered to a very large crop and while there was a good deal of covering, prices showed little change. The close was steady, net points lower to 8 points higher; generally unchanged to points higher on new crop months.
 The market opened steady at a decline of 10 points on August and of to points on other positions in response to lower cables There was a slight rally immediately following the call on cover ing and buying for a reaction by people who believed that the government re- port had been discounted, but on the whole shorts showed much less nervous ness than recent buyers; the south con tinued to sell here, private cables from Liverpool reported continental selling In that market, which was followed by Flu ropean selling here; and the market soon weakened.
 Before the government report was issued new crop positions had sold off to a net loss of about 10@13 points, within two or three points of Mondays low records and August, influenced by increased receipts and talk of easier south ern spot markets as well as scat tering liquidation, had declined to a net loss of 27 points
 Immediately following the publica- tion of the bureau there was cover ing movement and a rally of several points fromethe lowest but while some of the biggest bears were said to be taking profits, on lines of contracts estimated at over 100000 bales during the afternoon buyers seemed to find plenty of cotton offering and the new crop at no time showed gains of more than 4 or 5 points, compared with yes terday's close.
 Last prices were a point or two off from the top, but the undertone of the market seemed to be steadier during the last hour and the buying was thought to be of better character than earlier in the day.
 Receipts today, 1878 bales, against 912 last week and 1461 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans. II bales, against 29o last year, and at Houston, 1711 bales, against S11 last year.
 New Orleans Cotton Futures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
GRAIN DEALERS HAVE BUSY. TIME Substantial Increase in De- mand fO riggs Since
 First of Month

The grain dealers of Morris avenu. experienced a remarkably good busi ness yesterday. Orders from both ths local and shipping trade were unusua1a- heavy, and receipts were also good. 4s fair degree of activity was witnesse- in the other markets, yet they wer- lacking the brisk trade which is gen, orally in evidence about the middle oN the week.
 Sundry shipments cf poultry replen-, ished the markets Wednesday. The de- mand was normal. and prices showed considerable strength. A notable change has been witnessed in the egg market recently. Prior to August 1 the demand seemed to be sagging, but since the opening of the month trade has taken on new life and a substantial increase in quotations has been ef- fected, Reports received show a pres- ent quotation of r cents.
 Fruit shipments Wednesday were from Illinois, California and Missouri. fair supply of Missouri peaches were among the arrivals. The fruit was in first-cl condition, being sound and practically free from traces of insects.
 The thoroughfare Is overstocked with cantaloupes. Watermelons are also keeping the markets pretty we'll crowded. No changes in prices were made yesterday.
 Quotations are as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, August 2-Cotton futures opened tseady at decline of to points on poor cables. In the early trading the market made no display of strength. There was little fresh business. but what came in was in the way of slYort selling The weather map was called favorable although some little rain was noted in the central portions of the belt. The Allan tics received some precipitation. and 1t was generally considered that the drouth in that part of the cotton region was re- lieved. The forecast promised showers generally over the belt. Sentiment re- aardins the bureau figures was bearish. At the end of the first half hour of busi- ness prices were to points under yes- ter days close.
 The market was quiet and rather easy lp to the time of the bureau report at II o'clock. when the list stood to 10 points under yesterdays close. The condition figures of S91 per cent of the normal were about az expected. and when shorts tried to take profits they found little cotton for sale Immediately after the bureau the trading months rose to points. Short selling increased on this little rise and the market fell off to the lowest lev els of the morning, 10 to 12 points under yesterdays close. At noon no great amount of business was doing, but the market had steady tone and prices were 5 to points under yesterdays close
 ln the afternoon session small reac- ton took place. At o'clock prices were , to points over yesterdays close.
 The market closed steady, points down
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
DARROW ATTACKS
 THE GRAND JURY

Los Angeles. August 2.-When George Behm, uncle of Ortie McManigal con fessed dynamiter. was brought into court today In answer to a citation for contempt. Clarence s. Darrow, counsel for the McNamaras, told Judge Bord- we'll that the prosecution in the dyna- mite conspiracy cases was using the grand jury as a detective agency. By the elimination of witnesses for the de- fense 1t was charged the state was making it impossible for the accused labor leader and his brother to secure fair trial here. &
 Behm was summoned to show wff. he should not be punished for not answer ing questions put to him yesterday in the jury room. Darrow argued for a delay until next week, while the prose- cution urged immediate action. Judge Bordwell put the case over until to- morrow.
 Darrow's attack upon the prosecu- tion In relation to the alleged misuse of the grand jury was in connection. with his request for permission to sum- mon all members of the grand jury as witnesses in contempt proceedings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, August 2.--With lower prices favored by the conditions, the bureau re- port today of S9.1. being slightly lower than expected, stimulated the market temporarily, but selling, which resumed after some short covering, which ad- vanced prices moderately. The figures are points above the 10-year average, and the southwest is believed to be better than the estimates as given. Liverpool was not seriously affected. The persistent claims of large short interest is the obstacle of free selling which is looked for on any advance of moment The steady increase of receipts will soon be felt and consumers are induced to wait while the crop thrives and prices recede. A wholesale material damage would be the only permanent support. The gulf states have considerable rain, but crop prospects are glowing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
RECIPROCITY FEAR PULLS WHEAT DOWN
Market Closes At Varying Prices From Same Day
 Before To 1-2c Decline

Chicago. August 2.-Alleged fear of reel procity. coupled with absence of exports, had a bearish influence on wheat today The market closed at prices varying from the same as last night to 1ac decline Other leading staples showed net gains all around; corn, 1aQ5sc to ss@%c; oats ss01hc to 9sc, and provisions 5q71zc
 Pit gossip was to the effect that the re straining cause checking desire to purchase was dread as to supposed possi- ble results of reciprocity. In addition To- Cal exporters declared there had not been a workable foreign bid received her since Saturday. Domestic cash business here proved equally disappointing, as no spot sales were recorded. From the start moreover, prices had been handicapped by an official estimate that Italy would have a crop this year 100000 bushels bigger than for the previous 12 months Minnesota advices that black rust had attacked every field from Crookston to Staples rallied the market for a. while but failed as source of permanent sup port
 During the session September ranged from 90ac to 91Ac, with the close steady Ec down at 9O7sd901bc.
 An opinion from a leading expert that the condition of corn showed a. falling of of F points from month ago sent the market for that cereal to a materially higher level. His statement was inter- preted as meaning a crop more than 30o,- GOO bushels less than indicated by the government report for July. Price changes for the September option sran from 637sc to 65c, with last sales firm at 6a5sc, a net gain of ss@94c Cash grades were only in meager supply. No. ? yell low finished at 644d64sc.
 Forecasts of greatly reduced yield led to rise in the price of oats. There were also assertions that the acre output of hay would show the lowest rate in % years. High and low points reached by the September option were 417sc and 41c. The close, 41%c, represented a gain of 1sG5sc over last night.
 Provisions ruled firmer on account of packers buying. Pork wound up 71ac to 71k@10c above the figures current "A hours before: lard at 5@719c to 12Kc advance, and ribs with an increased cost of 71hc to 25c.
 Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
SEVEN DROWN IN
 ST. LAWRENCE RIVER

Massena, N. Y, August 2,-Seven per sons were drowned today in the St. Law renee river when the ferry steamer Sirus struck shoal eight miles below this city, capsized and hurled it's 75 passen- gers into the river.
 Most of the passengers were residents Of Ogdensburg and Massena. They were seated on deck when the crash came.
 The deck was swept bare in moment. Women who could not swim clutched at camp stools and other portable articles, while others upheld and aided by male companions, fought their way to the over- turned steamer.
 Picnickers at park nearby in motor boats and skiffs rushed to the rescue and say ed scores. Others. benumbed and ex- hausted, were swept down stream to death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
Metal Market

New York, August 2,-Standard copper steady spot and August, s12. 171a@12. .371R; September, October and November, $12.204 12.3715. London firm; spot, es6 5s; futures, a56 lis Cd. Arrivals reported at New York today, 1855 tons. Custom house re- turns show exports of 200 tons so far this month. Lake copper, s1775@13; electroly- tic, s12. 621a0f12 75 casting, SIP .371sQ12 .50.
 Tin firm; spot. $42a42.50 August, $42@ 42 50; September, $41. 75Gt42.25 october, s4. .25d41. .75; November, s41@41. .75. London strong, spot, G192 5s; futures, e1Ss 15s
 Lead steady, $4. .45d4 60 New York; S4 .45@ 4 471a East St. Louis. London, 925 15s
 Antimony-Cookson's $S.50.
 Iron--Cleveland warrants, 46s 9d in Lon don. Locally iron was steady; No. 1 foun- dry northern, $15@15. 25; No. g. S4.75@15 No. 1 foundry southern and No. foundry southern soft, s14. 75@15. .25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
Montgomery Market

Montgomery, August 2.-(Special. )-Spot cotton was quoted in Montgomery today as follows: Mddllng, 13asc; strict mid- ding, 131ac.
 Frying size chickens are selling for 25G 20c. and hens for BOG.
 Eggs are retailing at 25s, and wholesal- ing at POO.
 Potatoes-Seed. per bushel, s125
 I,emons-Extra fancy $3. 3.6096.
 onions, $1.S0 to g per crate.
 Peaches-Alabama, s2. 2.25@25o per crate.
 Bacon-Ribs, 10c; bulk, 91aG9s4c.
 Iard-Pure, 9s4c basis; fancy cotton oil lard Sc; packers compound, Sac.
 Rutter-Creamery flrsts 26c and 27c; country, 11c and 15c; renovated, zoe tc 2l12c. Tlour-Fancy, nominal; straights, s40 A05: patent, s4.75 to s5.15; extra fancy pat ents SC to t$6.25. Meal-Standard SG-pound bags, sl.41, nerfection waterground, sl.47. Coffee Ordinary, 141sc to 151Sc; prime 16c to 1Sc; fancy, 200 to 22c; peabery 291ac Arbuckle's, S22.10 per case, New york basis; Mocha and Java blend, 271ac
 Sugar-Granulated. 5hc; Y. C.. 5lhc fancy Y. C., SAC. Full ceram cheese, daisies, 15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
New York Cotton Futures
Liverpool Cotton Market

Liverpool. August 2-Closing spot cotton in increasing demand; prices, to points higher; American middling fair, 7.2Sd good mddling. 6.66d; low middling, 6.46d; good ordinary, 6.20d; ordinary, 0.9od. Sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which 1000 were fo rexport and included 640o American. Receipts, 10000 bales. including 1900 American.
 Futures opened quiet and closed steady; August, 6.3ld; August-September 6.14d; September October, 5.S9d; October November, 5.s2d; November-December, December-January, anuary-February, 5.771ad; February March, 5.801sd; March b.So1sd; March-April, 5.S21ad April-May, 5.S4d; May-June, 5.S51ad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
TN STOCK MARKET
 PRICES DECLINE
With Larger Volume of Trading and Selling Move
 ment Prices Decline

. New York, August 2.-On a much larger volume of trading the stock market to- day manifested pronounced inclination to seek lower level. Prices held fairly steady at the outset, but early in the session a selling movement of no mean dimensions provoked substantial declines i The movement was at times strongly sug- gestive of bearish initiative, but was quite successful, inasmuch as the outcome re- suited in number of severe net losses.
 An incident which added much to the days unsettlement was the action of the American Tobacco company directors in deferrlng payment of the quarterly divi- dend on the common stock This step, it appears, was taken largely as a legal precaution pending the readjustment of E the company's affairs, as ordered by the United States supreme court. Tobacco shares were materially affected, the com mon stock making net decline Of F points on the curb" A loss of over 5 l points was recorded for Standard Oil. whose affairs are in the way of reorgan- ization.
 l : Internationally the uncertainty connect cd with the making over of these corpor- ations are to be counted among the fac tcrs of the present period.
 Another theory advanced is that the local exchange Is now dlgesting the large amount of securities sold here through London and continental sources, while the Moroccan situation was most acute.
 Distinct weakness was shown in United States Steel today. and the selling was naturally associated with developments bearing upon the federal inquiry into the companys purchase of Tennessee Coal and Iron. In point of fact however, Steel was much stronger than many other spec ulative leaders, both Union Pacific, North ern Pacific and Reading losing or more points.
 The government cotton crop report fix ing the average condition of that staple at s91, as against ss.2 the previous month and 75.5 in July of last year, seemed to exercise no influence market-wise.
 The bond market reacted in sympathy with stock. Total sales, par value, s2,639- GOO. United States bonds. were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
No New Trial in Bribery Case

Columbus, O., August 2.-Overruling motion for new trial and a motion to defer sentence until the case is heard in the circuit court, Judge E. B. Kinkead, in the criminal court today upheld his former decision in the case of Rodney Diegle, former sergeant at arms from the Ohio senate, recently convicted on tl charge of aiding and abetting in the al- legged bribery of State Senator l.. R. An drews Judge Kinkead will sentence Die gle within the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
MRS. SHARP NO. |
 HAS MORE TROUBLE

Pittsburg, Kan, August 2-Mrs. Anne Katherine Sharp, the first wife of Peter c. Sharpe, of this city. who found her husband several weeks ago. after being separated from him since the great Chi cago fire, returned here today from New Orleans where she had gone to live with her son, following a disagreement with Mir. Sharps wife.
 The second Mrs. Sharp married MT Sharp nine years ago after he had given up search for his first wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
Cotton Seed Oil

New Orleans August 2.--Cotton seed oil: Prime refined in barrels, per pound, Sc; choice meal, s per cent am- monia, per long ton, $29; choice cake, do do, s26.
 New York, August 2.-Cotton seed oil was easier early and established new low records under scattered liqu,- daton and professional selling, but the market steadied late in the session on speculative short covering induced by the strength of hog products. August, 5.45 e 5.4Sc; September, 5.31 Co 533c: Oc- tober, 5.29@5.31c; November, 5.23@ 5.25c December, 5.24 O 5.25c. Total sales, 19,600.
 Prime crude, nominal; prime summer yellow, 5.42 @5.50c; prime winter vel low, 5.59c bid; prime summer white, 5.76@5.S9c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-03
New Orleans Cotton Futures
Daily Cotton Movement

Galveston: Quiet; middling, 12 1-16c; net receipts 1868; gross receipts, 1868; sales. 765: stock, 5553.
 New Orleans: Quiet; middling, Il 1S-l6c; net receipts, IA; gross receipts, IA; sales. GA; stock, 24,543; coastwise, 497
 Mobile: Nominal; stock, S66.
 Savannah: Nominal; middling, 127sc; net receipts, 21; gross receipts, 21; sales, q stock, 12075; coastwise, 10.
 Charleston: Nominal; stock, S506.
 Wilmington: Nominal; stock, 143.
 Norfolk: Quiet; middling, 12Ac; sales, [; stock 1457.
 Baltino ore: Nominal middling. 13c; stock, 1902
 New York: Quiet; middling, 12.50c; gross receipts, 34; sales. 5; stock, SS,401 coastwise, 34.
 Boston: Quiet; middling, 12.50c; net re- ceipts, To; gross receipts, 721; stock, s20S.
 Philadelphia: Quiet middling, 12. 76c; gross receipts, 50; stock, SS.
 Total today at all ports; Net, 1878; stock, 146379.
 Consolidated at all ports: Net, 6l69; Great Britain, 402 continent, S125.
 Total since September 1 at all ports Net, S,4S1,696 Great Britain. 3259, ,296; France, 900, ,444 continent, 3,O50,04S; Japan, 14S, ,966; Mexico 2075.