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The Washington times., 1911-11-27
LOCAL SECURITIES
WERE RATHER SLOW,
BUT VERY STEADY
Traction Warrants and Po-
tomac Consolidated Strong.
Gas Rather Weak.

Washington Gas sold moderately well
around 6QS5k. There is no reason why
The stock should not share in the
strength Of securities generally save a
desire to bear It down to secure cheap
holdings for the annual meeting. The
story of the company's success during
1911 as published in The Times yester-
day, caused general and favorable COM
ment. The figures there shown were
from authoritative sources. and the re-
port of savings ought to be entirely
satisfactory to shareholders. It was
shown that the dividend would be much
more than earned, and that the prun-
Ing knife had cut deep in the expenGc
account. where possible without harm.
Some interests are trying to increase
holdings for the annual meeting.
Q9%.
Railway issues were neglected with
the bid price strong and no pressure
to sell.
Commercial National Bank firm at 1sG.
National Savings and Trust 2i0.
Potomac 5s sold to 102S.
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YOUNG MAN OF good character. IT or Is
years old. for collector. Apply after $3.50,
BUSINESS OFFICE. Washington Times.
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Wholesale Produce Market

Eggs-Nearby. fresh, 35a3sc per doz.
Cheese-New York. new. 16a17c per h.;
fiat. lal6isc per ID.
Butter-Best. print. ssc per ib.: tub, $50
per Id.
Live Poultry-Hens, 15c per b.: chick
ems, 12a19c per lb.; small. l5alsc per d.;
roosters. &c per lb.; turkeys. zoa22c per lb. !:
geese, plucked, 12c per lb.; unplucked. 1Oc
per lb.; ducks, 15a1Sc per h.; keats, young,
1Sa20c per lb. : old, 15a16c per lb.
Green Goods-Oranges California. $500 to
$500 per box; grapefruit $2.50a3.50 per box T;
apples. 81. 75a3.5O per bbl.; potatoes, 81 sack;
tomatoes, fancy. 75c per crate: celery, fancy
50a60c per doz.: eggplants. 81. so per bbl.: kale
$3.50 per bbl.; spinach, s1.75 per bbl.: lima
beans, zoe qt.: cucumbers, 50a75c per bu.
basket; carrots. soc per basket; onions s.. rs
satk; sweet potatoes. s2.25 per bbl.; lemons,
AO0a5.0O box; cranberries. H.50 per box: /:
caulifower. $1.00a1.25 per crate.
Live Stock-Calves, prime. sc per ID. ;
medium. SC per lb; common, case per ID. I;
o'd sheep. S. so per cwt.: lambs. prime. 60
per To-: medium. SAGE.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
Sales Today On
Local Exchange

Capital Traction warrants, S24odsx,
$24099&, $3.500d9A, $2,O0O@9t, S1s, ,OOOQl9Ss,
Al0qess, $4,00Od95s. $350a9ss, s6,OOOG9%.
Potomac Cons. SIS $3,00OQ1O2%s $1,000
Washington Gas. 25as5A, 25as5A. ESQ
85h, 15@S5k. 7S9S5.
Mergenthaler. 4@esoH. 4@e3o. 2azao. so
230
Commercial National Bank, 1OGDloS,
10@196.
National Savings and Trust, 1O124O.
After call-Mergenthaler. 4GI229H. /
Capital Traction warrants, s6OaSN, s42o
@3s,.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
UPHOLSTERlNG.

FOR highest grade work and lowest prices
upholstering. draperies, window shades, and
refinishing furniture. Phone NJ. 1899 and leave
order. or drop postal, ]. C. & ], b. sHEP-
HERD CO.. 500 eth N. w. Prompt work as.
sured Don't fail to get our estimates.
The Washington times., 1911-11-27
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS
Bicycles.

Bicycles.
NOTHING will please the boy any more
than q bicycle. We will put aside any one
you select on small deposit. Largest stock
In town to select from; our prices are low
HAVERFORD CYCLE CO..
427 10th st. N. w.
We ship to any part of U. 8. Main e5ss
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New York Cotton Market.

Chicago Grain Market.
Furnished to The Washington Times BY
west.
wheat Open. High. Low. lis
December ........ 95 95h S4M 94N
MAY ..............1oo& 100% 100& 1905
December ........ e31s 63h 63h s3h
May .............. CAS- 64M CAV 64%
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PRIVATE DANCING SCHOOL
Only One Taught at q Time.
Latest Dances. Two Instructors
Belasco Theater. Top n. Select. Ph. M.6s2s-Y.
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TABLE BOARD

MASS. AVE. N, W., 2s-Meals by the day,
week. or month; home cooking; everything
In SEASON. white trade only. r.
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DENTISTRY

PAINLESS DENTIsTRY-sPECIAL PRICES
Beautiful work, very best material. Our
Bridgework. S. All Filings. so cents up.
Painless extraction and cleaning FREE.
guarantee to all work. ARMY AND NAVY
DENTAL PARLoRS. N. e. cor. 7th and r
SITS. Entrance, $50 st. N w.
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WORKINGMEN'S WANTS

WoRKINGMEN-The men who get money
have TO put in many a lick 70 save It
slick, but De quick; slightly used suits and
oVercoats, 50 TO $40; for Tom and Dick; one
price. JUSTH's OLD STAND. GIG ID.
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WHERE TO DINE

SULLIVAN'S SaoGK sHoRT dRSGFs dRSGF;
OYSTERS A SPECIALITY. 10th & La. ave.
l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
SPECIFY MOBILES
 ROAD IMPROVEMENT

. Mobile, September 19.-tSpecial. )-The to act with the board of road and rev enue commissioners in the expenditure of the $500O00 voted last fall for good roads in Mobile county will meet tomorrow and draft a formal report for submission to the board.
 tentative report, given out tonight by President John Craft. recommends that all roads be constructed in a permanent manner and provision made for their maintenance. That roads in the southern section of the county will be constructed of shell. In the northern and central sec ton of Walker county gravel will be used where material Is not available locally.
 Bridges and culverts of concrete are recommended throughout, and especial stress is laid upon the short life of steel bridges in this climate. The pur- chase of the historic bay shore shell road is recommended, with further recommendation that it be extended throughout the length of the western shore of the bay Seventeen main roads are specified for immediate improve ment and the city commission is asked of the city and the roads specified for improvement. This report, with possi- ble slight amendment will probably he accepted and presented to the county board at it's next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
---------.e.----------- NEWS OF HARTSELLE

Hartselle. September 19-(Special)- b. The shortage in the cotton crop In Nor gan county has been somewhat over estimated in earlier reports. Farmers ciain, the crop has been damaged 30 per cent by the unfavorable weather and worms but buyers and merchants who furnish farmers say the crop will be about the size of last year, due to the increased acreage. It is opening fast and picking is general but little Is being mar lleted, as there Is a disposition on the part of growers to hold for higher prices this being the first time in several years tlat 1t will not be necessary to have corn shipped in from other states. Irish potatoes are practically a failure. but sweet potatoes are plentiful and of good quality.
 P. Patillo. through his attorney. E. w. Bodbey.' brought suit yesterday In the law and equity court against J. l.. Rra- per for possession of the office of com- missioner for the town of Hartsele. The governor first appointed Mir Patillo, but recalled same and appointed J l.. Draper. Mr Patillo qualified but never received his commission. He claims he is the legal commissioner inasmuch as the gov ernof had no right to recall his appoint ment after his bond had been accepted and recorded In the probate court. The result of the suit will be awaited with interest for if this suit Is gained therc will be another. in all probability, as Natt sg'e nf commissioners claim to be legal officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
ATHENS MAN IS
 ELECTROCUTED Harry Miller Is Killed While Attempting to Turn
 Off Lights

Athens, September 19.-(SpeciaD. aD.-Whils turning off the current at the city electric light plant last night Harry Miller, a member of the firm of Miller Ice and Lumber company. who was at the ics plant in charge, met instant death. 9th CT people in town were knocked down by the current in turning off their lights.
 Mr Miller was at the plant where he was working until midihgt It is presumed he was preparing O go home at midnight and went into the engine room to shut off the light and when he took hold of the bulb to turn off the light the current passed through him as his feet were on the ground. and death resulted instantly.
 His thumb was split open and two fin- gers badly burned, and his body discolor- ed by the current He was found at 0 clock this morning by his younger brother who went to the plant to begin the days work. He was knocked down by the current when he attempted to turn on the light. but the current was low and it is due to this fact that he was not killed. Harry Miller was an sner- getic and popular man His remains were sent for interment to Piqua, Ohio. whence he came a few years ago. He leaves widow and one son, his parents, one sis ter and three brothers. His death has cast a gloom over the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
WOULD |NPEACH
 SHERIFF BRYCE Grand Jury Makes Report on the Cullman Sher- 
 if Race

Cullman, September 19.-(Spec )-- The sensation of the year occurred in sullman this afternoon when the grand jury empaneled for the fall term Of circuit court, which is now in ses- sion here returned it's report after having finished it's labors for the past 10 days. The r~port submitted this afternoon and read in open court dealt entirely with the matter of the sheriff's office in this county. There have been rumors on the streets of Cullman and throughout the county ro the effect that the present sheriff, C. W. Bryce, was being accused of mis- using his office Because of the senti- ment among the people of the town and surrounding country and because of these rumors, Judge Burke had the grand jury brought into open court last Saturday morning and delivered a special charge regarding the accusa . tons asainst Bryce
 As a result of their investigation the grand jury in their report this aft ernoon recommended the Impeachment of Mir Bryce. and also indicted him on serious charges. Ii Is the first time that \ case of this nature has ever been investigated by the courts of the eolIufN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
SAM BLACKWELL MAY
 RUN FOR CONGRESS
Friends of Prominent Decatuar Law yer Want Him to Enter
 the Race

Decatur, September 19.-fSpecial)-- Friends of Captain Samuel Blackwell are mentioning his name in connection with the nomination for Congress from the state at large. Whether or not Captain Blackwell will consent to make the race is not known al this time However, his friends in this end of the state say he would have most ex cellent chance to win. Some time ago he was mentioned as q possible candi- date from this district for the demo- cratic nomination, but now that Judge E; B. Almon of Florence has entered the race, friends of Captain Blackwell say he would not announce.
 Captain Blackwell is one of the best known men in the state. He has from time to time delivered political speeches and educational addresses practically over all the state. He was third audi tor of the United States treasury under President Grover Cleveland. and mem- ber of the Alabama constitutional con- vention. He was mayor of New Decatur for several years and has from time to time held a number of other prominent offices in the gift of the people At this time he is 6. practicing attorney in New Decatur and is solicitor of the Monrgan county law and equity court. He is an eX-Confederate soldier. hav- ing the distinction of being the young est living Confederate soldier in Ala bama. He is a staunch churchman and an ardent prohibitionist. He conducted the recent prohibition campaign in this county in which prohibition carried over Hquor by a heavy majority. It is thought here that the state and county democratic committees will likely meet some time next January and fix the date for the holding of the state and county primary elections next year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
Cole Hot Blast Range
 Being Demonstrated Daily at
 Oster Bros.-Lunch Served

The Cole hot blast range, made by the Cole Manufacturing company, and sold in thts district exclusively by oster Bros, is being demonstrated daily 10 a. m. to noon and from , to o'clock p. m., by MT. Carter special representa- tive of the Coie company. at Osters store, 202o Third avenue. Luncheon will he served to women who visit the demonstrations during hours and Oster Bros. extends a cordial invita-
 ;an to every woman to he present
 The Cole hot blast range is the most modern and best ra.;ge. it is said on the market today. It is great fuel saver for the Cole burns all the gas thrown off from coal It is a scientific, demonstrated fact that one-thirl to nne-half the heat units in coal are M'asted--whether coal is burnt in Sfove, railroad locomotive or furnace the waste heat goes out in gas and soot. The Cole. by means of the patent hot blast drafts. burns all gas first. This sgkes a quick. strong heat and naturally reduces coal consumption sbout one-half The material used is Coleized steel. the patent for which Is c"ned by the Cole company. lt Is dense hard ard strong and resists heat ard corroding acids from fire. The stove is fitted with every convenience arvliancc. The emorstrntion is we'll worth attending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
GOOD WEATHER IN
 COTTON STATES
Weather Bureau Issues Bull letin Reporting Generally
 Favorable Conditions

Washingt September 1a.-Gener- ally favorable weather in the cotton growing states during the week which ended yesterday was reported by the national bulletin of the weather bureau of the agricultural department issued today
 It said: "The weather was warm; sun shine was abundant, and conditions were favorable No rains occurred over much of the belt to the westward of the Mississippi river and some excessively hot weather occurred in Texas and Ok lahoma.
 In the more eastern states of the belt, however, temperatures were not so high. Local rains occurred and conditions were, In the main, favo"- able for the further development of the cotton plant, as well as for picking.
 Conditions by states were:
 Virginia Temperatures about normal, precipitation normal in north and east central; elsewhere decidedly deficient.
 North Carolnai Temperatures above coast; ample sunshine; conditions favor able.
 South Carolina: Warm and dry, es- pecially in south; temperature above nor nal; rainfall practically absent; sunshine atove normal.
 Georgia: Without precipitation in many sections; several scattered light showers; favorable for harvesting; generally quite warm; sunshine above normal.
 Florida: Rains, light, scattered and de- cldedly deficient; sunshine ample.
 Alabama: Temperature above normal; precipitation irregularly falling and copious at times; abundant sunshine.
 Mississippi: Excessive heat; no rainfall except light showers in southwest portion and on the coast; conditions highly favor able.
 Louisiana; Temperature above normal. precipitation much below normal sun shine excessive.
 Texas: Temperature above normal: sun- shine abundant; precipitation decidedly deficient.
 Arkansas: Sunshine and temperature above normal respectively; light scattered showers in few northeastern and soath- western counties. but no rainfall over remaining sections of state.
 Tennessee: Hot weather, rainfall gen erally light.
 Missouri: Ample sunshine, abundant moisture.
 Oklahoma: Clear, hot and likewise dry week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
 MONTGOMERY TO WELSOME c. DAVE

Montgomery, September 19.-(Spe- cial. )--The Business Mems league of this city has received word from tr. Grosvenor Dave, magazine director of the Southern Commercial congress, that he and Col. n. C. Collier. director gen eral of the san Francisco exposition. will be in Montgomery on Monday night, on their return trip from south- western points. The ,eague has planned to give them a rousing and hearty welcome.
 MT, Dave was secretary of the Montgomery Commercial club at the time of his organization of the South crn Commercial congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
BENNETT MAKES
 FIRE REPORT Received AS Alarms With $37O,591 Worth of Prop . erty at Risk

In his report to the board of eemmis- sioners, completed last night, for the n onth of August, Fire Chief A '. Ben nett shows that there was only S2S,989 .3t loss, both of insured and uninsured prop erty, despite the fact that there were is runs during the month.
 Of these +S runs two were false alarms The report in full follows; Office of Chief of Fire Department,
 City of Birmingham,
 September l9. 1911. Honorable Culpepper Exum, President Board of Commissioners, City Dear Sir: Please find herewith my To port for the month ending August 5l 1911:
 The department responded to IS alarms and fires, ran 77S blocks, laid out 16,15, feet of hose, used lC2 gallons of chemi calls. and raised 692 feet of ladders. The Bristol recording water pressure gauge indicates an average daily pressure of s1 14-3l pounds. and an average daily variation of 2s-31 pounds.
 Alarms, How Receivcd-BoX, 1; still, 6 telephone, il. Total, 4s.
 Kind of Buildings [; concrete 2: frame, 32; other than buildings, !. To- tai, IS.
 How Distinguished Before arrival . chemicals. IA; water. 20; false and un- necessary, ?. Total. is
 Cause of Alarms ms-Bacl0firing in auto mobile 1: carelessness. 3: communicated l3. crossed wire, 1; defective tiue, 1; false 1; incendary, 1: lamp explosion, l: leak ing gasoline. 1; sparks l3; short circuit 1; soot burning in flue. l tar boiling over 1. unknown, S; unnecessary, l. Total, iS Value of buildings at risk. S245,266; value of contents at risk, s125,S25 Total value at risk $dl9.A9i.
 Insurance involved on buildings sl56.- 225: insurance involved on contents Ssi,- $50. Total insurance involved Sla1.175. Insurance loss on buildings Si095 90; insurance loss on contents, SIS, ,50. To- tai insurance loss. $2I506.S1.
 Uninsured loss on buildings, Sla42 50; uninsured loss on contents, S22o. Total un- insured loss. $l462.a9.
 Total loss insured and uninsured, s2s,- 965 30. Respectfully submitted
 A.gV. BENNETT,
 Chief of Fire Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
SCIENTIST BACK
 FROM EXPEDITION

New York. September f9.-The comple- ton of another notable American scien- tific expedition was marked today by the arrival here of Prof. Henry Champion of Columbia university. who for the past three months has been exploring the widness of British Guinea for the Amer iean Museum of Natural History. He ob- tained a large consignment of specimens and photographs.
 For the journeys through the wilds of British Guinea to the base Of Mount Roriima, which is near the Brazilian bor- der. Professor Crampton engaged 2S h. dian gudcs
 town the capital of British Guiana. to the foot of the mountain, the party climbed ,Dy) feet. but did not ascend the peak, which is S140 feet above the. sea level. Most of the region traverscd is unchafted and has been visited heretofore only by one white man, ali American missionary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
To Complain to Taft

Ottowa. kas.. September 19-When Pres ident Taft visits this city next week sey- eral pastors of Ottowa churches will r ake perscpal appeal to him regard ing the positions of Secretary of Agri- culture Wilson and Secretary of State Knox on the International Brewers con eiess to be held in Chicago next month. The pastors wrote letters today to Pres ident Taft charging that he had allowed Secretary Wilson to become honorary epiesident of the Brewers congress and bad allowed Secretary Knox to write let ters to foreign countries giving official in- Gorsement to the congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
MURDERER 0F WIFE WILL PAY PENALTY Samuel Hyde Found Guilty and Will Be Sentenced
 Today

Anderson, g. C., September 19.-Samuel K. Hyde, confessed murderer of his young wife and her father was con victcd by a jury late today and sentenced to be hanged. The death sentence will be pronounced by Judge Prince Wednes- day morning.
 The reading of the verdict had no wis tile effect on the prisoner, who later said the finding was just one; that he was guilty of murder and expected to be convicted.
 Under the laws of the state pleas of guilty in murder cases are forbidden.
 The crime for which Hyde was con ,icted was committed the night of July 1S While Mrs. Hyde and her sister, Willie Beasley, aged 15 years, were asleep in one bed, and her parents, W, V. Beas- ley and his wife, were asleep in another bed in the same room, Hyde entered anu fiji ed three shots into his wfe's body, killing her instantly. and fired twice at her sister, both shots taking effect, but not seriously wounding her.
 Relocating his revolver Hyde shot and Killed Beasley who was attempting to disarm him. Mrs. Beasey was the princi- pal witness for the prosecution, telling in detail the tragedy. She told Of Hyde sur rendering and afterwarding saying he planned the murder of his wife and was well pleased with the deed.
 The state rested at 1 o'clock and ,he defense introduced several witnesses who testified in support of the claim of Inc prisoners counsel that he was victim of insanity inherited.
 Following the argument of the attor- nevs. and the Judges charge, the retired and 55 minutes later returned verdict of guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-20
MUNICIPAL WATER PLANT AT GADSDEN Captive Gives Georgia Of
 ficer the Slip-HOwle ]. Fined S1OO

Gadsden. September 19.-tSpeciaD. The new municipal water plant was formally accepted by the administration officers on behalf of the city yesterday afternoon. The plant was tested and found to he fully up to the guarantees and eon the ad- vice of the consulting engineer was taken over After the ceremonies attending the transfer the city officers and a nunbe: of prominent business men became the guests of one of the chief contractors of the plant at an informal banquet at the Printup hotel and speeches of felicitation and reorganization were indulged in on the successful termination of the long struggle in this city for municipal owner ship of the water system.
 Marion Hoag, the Georgia man who was arrested here on requisition of the gov ernor of that state and taken back yester- day afternoon by Georgia official. man. aged to make his escape again from the deputy having him in charge and has not been retaken. Chief of Police O Ramon of this city advised the Georgia officer 70 take no chances but to put his prisoner in handcuffs. To this the prisoner stren- uously objected and made all sorts Of promises of being good until he had his captor persuaded that he would mako no effort to get away. But the officer and his man were only well started. having reached Lawrence station when the prls- oner gave the officer the slip and made his escape. The news of the escape was telephoned here for the local officers to be on the lookout as the man was again headed this way but up to this time he has failed to put in an appearance.
 An inspector for the Southeastern Tariff association will soon be in the city to make an inspection of the fire hazards of the city and as the new water plant has just been completed it is expected that fhere will be general lowering of rates
 J. T. Howle. alleged to have made an- sault on Officer Will Thornton of the Gadsden police force some time ago, was tried in the mayors court today and found guilty The mayor assessed q fine of s1co. He decided that as the officer had already administered d considerable punishment on the defendenant he would not impose hard labor sentence. The fine was paid with the understanding that should the defendant choose to ap- peal the amount would be returned 10 him. It is not likely that an appeal will be made.
 A movement has been started @ or ganize q camp of boy scouts in this city. Ut is intended to recruit the orsani- zation largely from tho public schools and the organization will be more or less un- der the leadership of the school officers.
 The SprneVilleTalladega Presbytasy will meet in this city at the Central Pres i.,r .t..i.t sermon will be preached by tie Rev $. l.. Robertson The presbytery will be or sanized and the opening session will be held tomorrow morning