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The Washington times., 1911-05-19
WASHINGTON GAS
WAS MORE ACTIVE,
BUT ALSO EASIER
Opening at SO 1-8, and De.
clining to 81 5-8-Market
Shows Good Tone.

Washington Gas showed again in the
days trading on the local exchange to
the extent of 325 shares, a larger busi-
ness than has been transacted in this
stock for several days. 1t also touched
the lowest point in price in weeks, S7%.
Most OF the members of the exchange
seem to anticipate renewal of buying
than the 9Gh of the last bulge. There
are others who hold reverse opinions,
and look for recessions, on the theory
alton to really cause such an improve
ment, save an abundance of fiction and
scarcity of facts. The stock opened
at S81s, and after the drop to S7A re-
covered to and closed at S7h. As pre-
dicted, the first halt in the upward
trend has brought liquidation-the sales
rather indicating a profit taken desire
for the holders of the stock have a
handsome profit In 1t even at these
prices.
Railway preferred was strong at ss1k.
Washington and Virginia common
steady at 3sS. A little Capital Trac-
ton brought LIS.
United States Trust shares opened
weak at ll6%, but the next sale was
at us, and the last at 1lS15-100 shares
being sold.
Potomac Electric SIS were in good de-
mand, and the supply was large at
par, $1,000 face value being sold at this
figure.
The Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank plans to expend 5000 in improve
ments on its home.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
Chamber ExcurSionists
Start Trip Tonight

Practically every reservation on the
Northland had been taken up this af-
ternoon by members of the Chamber
of Commerce who leave the city tonight
on that steamer for Old Point Comfort
on the annual outing of the Chamber.
With few exceptions, all those who
leave tonight will continue on the trip
to New York. Some will remain around
Hampton Roads Saturday and Sunday,
and return SUNDAY night, while the ma
jority will leave for New York by sea
tomorrow night after spending the day
at Old Point.
Tomorrow afternoon the Chambers s
baseball team will meet the team OF
Fortress Monroe. Phil King, captain of
the Chamber nine. has been practicing
with his men for the past few weeks,
and today is confident Of victory.
The Northland will reach Old Point
Comfort tomorrow morning in time for
breakfast at the Chamberlain. The en-
tire day is to be spent there. Late in
the afternoon the excursion will con-
tinue to Norfolk, where the steamer OF
the Old Dominion line will be boarded
for New York.
The metropolis will be reached about
5 o'clock Sunday afternoon. From that
time on. the program is uncertain. An
automobile ride around the city is sched-
uled, together with a dinner at the
Hotel Martinique in the evening, but
nobody knows yet when the party will
leave on the Pennsylvania railroad for
the trip back to Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19

NEW YORK. May 1s.-There was
nothing like the activity Of the last two
days in the security market, although
at times there was a moderate busi-
ness. Traders generally expected a re-
action and many operators worked for
IT, but their efforts were at best only
partially successful. Traders thought
that Copper anI Reading were being
held up by main force in the interest
of liquidation of other securities, but
at no time was anything approaching
positive weakness shown in the list.
There were recessions, but they were
due more to the natural rush of
profit-taking in the evening up pro-
cess on the closing days of the week
than anything else. Some new short
lines were put out, although 1t was
plain that the lesson taught the bears
on Monday and Tuesday had made
them more cautious.
Even the bulls were decidedly eau
tious, the advice sent out by commits
sion houses urging the purchase or
high grade rails on recessions, but
accompanied with the suggestion th"t
stop orders be placed against possible
slumps. On reactions Atchison, Nor
folk and Western, Erie. and Southern
railroad issues are favored, the Sc
lection being made with reference to
stocks that have not moved UP with
the old time favorites.
Everyone seems to be looking for
reaction in Steel where the advance
has been material. The steel bust
ness has not improved much during
the last two weeks, the big corpora
tion operating but 81 per cent of Its
Steel SIS per ent, and Pittsburg Steel
so per cent. The railroads are ex-
pected to go a little slow in making
improvements until the settlement OF
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
Twenty-one Complaints
Against Traction Lines

Twenty-one alleged violations Of the
rules and regulations established for
governing street cars in the District
are now in the hands Of Assistant
United States Attorney Ralph Given
for investigation. The complaints came
from the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, that regulates the traction COM
panies
1t is not likely that prosecutions will
be instituted in these alleged violations
until after ruling has been secured on
the points raised in the trial of Motor
man Hampton, of the Anacostia line,
merce Commission to draw and enforce
certain rules. The point will be ar
gued before Judge James L. Pugh in
United States side Of Police Court on
June 2.
Some of the complaints just filed, 1t
is understood, involve the points raised
yesterday.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
Stock Market Holds on Reasonably WeN-Local Gas Lozver
STOCKS WERE QUIET BUT STEADY
WITH TRADERS WAITING
A REACTION.

the Southern Pacifc-Union Pacific
suit and the, handing down of the
Tobacco decision, although 1t is not
at all likely that the court will be
any stronger in language or in any
way reverse itself.
During the first two hours of the
afternoon the market remained very
slow, but at the same time prices were
steady and recessions were few and
far between. The leaders held strong
ly.
There were many stocks on the list
that showed reductions of 4 and Y
point But there were others that
showed practically the SAINT advance.
In the early part OF the session there
was considerable activity throughout
the entire list, but as the market passed
into the second hour there was less ac-
tivity. while at the time more or less
positive dullness was shown. 1t was
evident that the majority OF traders
were anxious to do business, but they
were firmly set in their belief that a
reaction was due and would come before
the end Of the week. hence many held
off.
Atchison, Canadian Pacific, st. Paul,
Reading. Copper, and Smelling were the
best supported stocks on the list Read
ing at the top, was nearly point bet
ter. and it held most of its gain.
Canadian Pacific was over a point up.
ST. Paurs gain was fractional. Copper
and Smelling about u higher.
Union Pacific, in which a large share
of the business was recorded. opened at
1s3%, a loss of u, rallied strongly to
1891, and eased off to opening figures.
Steel started u lower. also recovered
its loss and again dropped back, but
held for a time steadily at but u re-
cession. Southern Pacific lost II and
Missouri Pacific. Pennsy, and in num-
Der of minor stocks eased \ point
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
Fisher Is oentenced
For Criminal Libel

John H. isher. a Washington real es-
tate dealer, was today sentenced by
Justice Wright in Criminal Court No
to a year and a day in the peniten.
tiary upon his conviction of a charge
of criminal libel.
Fisher was convicted of writing a let
ter to Attorney Stanton ]. Peele, T..
now Assistant United States District At
torney, defaming Charles A. Brinker-
hon, of Kensington. in connection with
the receivership of the Southern Sc
curities and Development Company Mr.
Peele was receiver for the company.
Justice Wright ordered the United
States District Attorney to investigate
the alleged libel, Fishers indictment
following.
Fisher will appeal to the District
Court of Appeals, his attorneys say.
from the conviction and sentence.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
To Investigate China
Industries In France

A commission to investigate the pot
terry and chinaware industries of Lin
Oees, Paris. has been appointed by the
Treasury Department, it was announced
today. The commission will report on
the market values of the articles and on
general conditions of the rade and
methods Gf the industry. 1t will soon
proceed to Limoges and may visit other
places.
The personnel of the commission Is
Edwin r. Wakefield, attached to the AS
sistant Attorney Generals office in
New York; George c. Davis, an exam
liner in the port of Chicago; and Freder-
lex Achenbach, a confidential agent OF
the Treasury Department
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
Building Permits.

The following building permits were issued
today:
To H. Robin, for four two-story brick
buildings from $40 TO 1884 Fourteenth street
northwest; architect, B. F. Meyers builder,
NJ. H. Herman; estimated cost. IS 500.
To Lacy & Belt, for four two-story brick
dwellings from GIL to 6l3 and from 62l to
62S Irving street northwest; architects and
builders, Lacy & Belt; estimated cost,
1000
To Mrs. Livingston Hunt, to repair build
ing at 1909 Rhode Island avenue northwest; {;
architect, F. H. Brooks; contractors, w. p.
Lipscomb e. Company; estimated cost
S6 100.
To Percival D. Emmert for one one-story
brick store from rs to 727 T street north
west; architect, Percival D. Emmert; build
er L. H. Emmert; estimated cost, $1,000.
To the Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank, to repair building at 1912 NJ street
northwest; architects. Marsh & Peters
builders, Boryer & Smith; estimated cost.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
I hree Homes Destroyed .
In Alexandria County

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nav 19.-Three
houses at Braddock Heights, in Alex
andria county, a short distance from
Alexandria, were totally destroyed by
fire at noon today.
The explosion of gas tank on the
premises of J. johnson Green. cashier
of the First National Bank Of Alexan-
dria, was the cause. The fire spread to
the home of his son, Robert Green, and
that of Henryq Bales. There was no
fire protection.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
No Pardon Decision Now
Likely Before Wednesday

1t was announced at the White House
today that in view of the fact that At
torney General Wickersham would leave
Washington this afternoon for New
York and not return until Wednesday,
the President probably would not an
nounce his decisions in the Walsh and
Morse pardon cases until Wednesday
afternoon. Decision was expected to-
morrow by the friends of these two
banker-convicts. Mr. Taft wants to go
over the decisions with his Attorney
General before he makes them public.
II is announced the President will take
no action in the four judseship appoint
ments until after the return Of the At.
torney General There Is one circuit ap-
pointment and three district court ap-
pointmentS to be made.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
Today's Sales on
The Local Exchange

Potomac consolidated SIS, 1.0O0dlO0,
l.0OOql00, 1,000d1O0, 1,000d1O0. l,000dlOO,
l,00OG1O0, l,0o0d100, 1.OO011O0, l,0O01lO0,
], l,OO0qlOO, 1,000d1O0, 1,0OodlOO. l,0001lO0,
l,O00q10o, 1,0OOd1O0, l.OO0dlO0.
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
ferred. 25IS3', 50nS915
Washington Gas. 25msh. sass, 95as7%.
25dST&. 25qS7Ss, 1OOds7%. 25dS7A, 25g
S7s. 25dS7A.
washington Railway common. 25d3S%,
25d3S2s, 20d3SA.
Commercial National Bank. 5Q2O0.
District National Bank, 591332s.
Union Trust. 261421z.
United States Trust, 1od11624. 10a116X.
5G116a4, 100G11s, 10dl1s1z.
After call-Capital Traction, 25d12S, 2
G128.
Washington Gas-25dS7N.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
MRS. Rose Craig burned
Trying to Put Out Fire

Mrs. Rose Craig. fifty years old. OF
1918 Seventh street northwest was
burned about the head and arms short
ly before II o'clock today. while attemp-
ting to extinguish stall fire on the
third floor Of her home
Mrs. Craig was burning some waste
paper in a stove when a scarf on the
mantle caught fire. AS she endeavored
to put out the flames with her hands
her clothing caught fire. Neighbors, at
tracted by her screams, went to her
assistance and she was taken to the
Homeopthic Hospital in a police ambu-
lance. Her condition is not regarded
as serious.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
One Killed, Six Hurt
In Motor Car Accident

WOBURN, Mass, May 19.-One man
is dead, two others are still unsconcious
and probably will die, and four others
are suffering from serious injuries as
the result of an automobile turning
turtle Just before midnight.
The dead man is Andrew Warren, of
Boston.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
Factories In Salem
Destroyed By Flames

SALEM, Mass, May 19.-Several hun
dred leather workers are out of employ
ment today because of the S250, 900 fire
that threatened the. leather district of
this city last night.
Four factories and three smaller busi-
ness buildings were totally destroyed,
and several others damaged.
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
New York Curb Market.

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Hartman & Co., New York; q. B. Chapman.
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Omen High Last
The Washington times., 1911-05-19
New York Cotton Market.

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The Washington times., 1911-05-19
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The Washington times., 1911-05-19
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The Washington times., 1911-11-03
LON[S0MEST JOB
/: IN GOVERNMENT IS .
SOUGHT BY SCORES
Examinations Held to Fill
Fill Ranks of Western
Forest Rangers.

The Department Of Agriculture,
through the Civil Service Commits
sion. has just concluded the exami-
nation in various Western States OF
scores of applicants who seek what
may be termed "the most lonesome
job in the Government service"
Will need perhaps 400 ad-
ditional forest rangers The exam
nations Were for assistant rangers
at s1.10o per annum and each appli.
mollycoddle he need not apply.
Life Of the Ranger.
In the forest-denuded East there caa
be little conception Of the loneliness OF
the position for which these wouid-be
forest rangers have applied. They are
resources. though far removed from the
voice Of politician or the statesman who
loudly proclaims that doctrine in tbs
hall of Congress or upon the lecture
The forest rangers life is one Of
heroic self-denial at small pay.
;, The forest ranger, above all others,
ture in this wonderland. Over barren
plain and through thickly-studded for
ests he travels day after day with moth
Ing save pack mule for 2 companion.
watch for forest fires, to draw maps
and to fight for the protection Of what
the fastener only knows by the name
Of "our resources"
Travels Lonesome.
Miles from civilization the forest
ranger builds his own cabin. He may
travel week without hearing the sound
of a human voice. Occasionally he re-
ceives budget Of mail from the De-
partment of Agriculture. Generally It
is batch Of printed cloth signs, with
the name of Secretary Wilson attached,
warning the hunter and trapper against
the danger Of forest fires or forbidden
unseemly trespass upon Government
preserves.
Outside of Yellowstone Park, which
will always be Set aside for the enjoy
ment of the American people, the Gov
ernment has more than six million acres
of wooded areas in Wyoming alone.
Great timber reserves are found on the
Big Horn, the Laramie range, the
Medicine Bow, and the Sierra Madre
mountains. The plains stretch for
miles and miles beyond. dotted here and
there with green patches where a
homesteader has come.
The Washington times., 1911-11-03
New York Cotton Market.
Entries for Tomorrow
For Marlboro Races

First race-Five and one-half furlongs;
Silas Grump l07; Lesbos. l0l; Drexel
Hill, 1O1; Irene Gummell, 81; Little Erne.
ia; Fanchette, III; Marshland. l02;
Senegambian, 81.
Second race-Seven furlongs; selling.
Clifton, 107; Semi Quaver. 10; Mason,
no; Cloud. Ito; Premier, 101; essup
Burne, 10s; Lois Cavanaugh, 1l3; sculp-
ture, iO7; Chief Hayes, 1l3; Agnier, ll3;
ack Burdette, 107; Vienna, l13.
Third race-For officers Of the
United States army and navy; lis
miles Phoenix Stag, Matabon, Kyrat,
Miss Hynes, Mary Lee. o. X" Evan
galine.
Fourth race-One mile. Cat, 90; Old
Erin, lO7; ck-Branch, 1902: Duke
Of Of Bridgswater, 1S2 1S2: STaiity, ,os Street. Sn
nation. 1o7; Kilderkin. 1o7; Tom
Shaw, 10; Profile. 105.
Fifth race-Handicap steeplechase;
short course. 'Aronoe, 1853; o. K.
II5; Azure Maid. 153; Aggression. 1870;
Duffield. $50; The King, 1S0; Carter
man, 1853.
Sixth race-One and one-sixteenth
miles; selling. Warner Griswell, 105;
Hedge Rose, 102; Althorpe. 95: 'Muff.
go; slow About You, 100; Bell Mar.
113; Ell Bart. 100; Ell Orc. 11s; Dun
.Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weights for third race will follow
later.
The Washington times., 1911-11-03
HER LOVE
FOR PET RABBIT IN
REPLY TO PASTOR
Mrs. Band Says Bunny Will
Not Cause Neglect of Chill
dren or Divorce.

Asserting that "the originator of the
neewst fad feels that her little Angora
rabbit companion will not be the cause
of any neglected children or of a di-
vorce." Mrs. ]. E. Band today made a
written reply to the criticism by the
Rev. Charles Pate, OF the Dumbarton
Avenue Methodist Church, of the fads
Of society women. The pastor branded
the fad introduced by Mrs. Band Of
leading rabbit around by a ribbon as
''indescribably silly"
In reply to the pastors statement
that he had no doubt dumb animals
would take the place of children In
many homes and that he has known
cases where dumb animals In the home
writes:
"As to these little animals taking
the place Of children or causing di q
vorce, i wash to say that differences
are more frequently caused over
Caring for these little dumb animals
Is not a silly fad" declares Mrs. Band.
Neither does II show an imperfection
In womanly qualities These little pets
were made by the sameDivine hand
that made man and woman. He made
them for some purpose, and gave every
thing to man. Somebody must own and
take care of them. for they cannot take
care of themselves. I'm sure God did
not think he made anything worthless"
Mrs. Band insists she will not do any,
thing to gain the reputation of being
an oddly" She says that II Is simply
because. she loves pets that she leads
81 love animals" she writes, "and have
been an owner and lover of horses
from child of five years"
The Washington times., 1911-11-03
LIVELY BUSINESS
ON LOCAL MARKET
At STEADY PRICES
Railway Common Keeps on
Climbing-Gas I Easy.
Bonds Active.

There was another large days BUSH
ness on the local Exchange. both stock
and bond issues being attractive to In
vestors and with some speculative
movement as well.
Gas SIS never move more than "
either way. holding In the old 10eA peg.
A small lot of Traction SIS brought 110.
but there was nothing over for tho
warrants. This seems to be the ruling
and standard price.
Railway common while not especially
active. was a feature because Of Its re-
markable strength. It Is generally be-
lieved that the earnings Of the company
have been largely directed toward inn
proving the property and equipment. SO
that the rumop of an increase in the
dividend has found comparatively few
believers. But the strength in the stock
Is rather confirmatory. and the advance
to 43,h has caused some comment. The
preferred Railway sold at SO to SsA.
Gag was one of the active stocks. 1t
sold at s71tdS7M. 1t is quite possible
that some of-the liquidation is by own
ers who desire to take advantage Of
their rights on Traction SIS. There is no
rea son for the sale of Gas by investors
The dividend has been more than earned
and the position of the corporation
greatly bettered.
Froyident Savings Bank sold at o,
fifty shares GRAPHIC preferred. rs: Mer-
genthaler. 230 TO 229%.
The Washington times., 1911-11-03
Rails Hold Better Than L7dastrials- Ne4us of Day
MARKET LESS BUOYANT, YET FIRM,
PROFlT-TAKING CAUSING
SOME RECESSIONS.

NEW YORK, Nov. s.-There wasn't
quite SO much steam on today. but
there was a good trading market at
that and still higher levels were reach-
ed on Union Pacific, Steel, Reading.
and a number Of rails One naturally
expects that profit taking will be met
after an eight-point rise. and that II
II has not been rather more noticeable
than 1t has. Is matter Of congratula-
tion, indicating the strength of the
situation. Many commission house
managers consider that the short in. /.
terest has been largely reduced. some
that It has been practically eliminated
In the Steel issues, but this does not
seem to be the view Of some of the
best informed brokers. Content was
selling Steel heavily, indicating profit
taking by persistent buyers through
this broken early last week and In the
closing days as we'll.
Union Pacific, New York Central, and
Reading were the leaders in the rails,
but the Erie issues were confirming
by their strength all the good pointers
that were sent out on them in October.
These issues, common and first pre-
ferred were 1G1h points better.
The Washington times., 1911-11-03

There wasn't much in the. news Of
the day one way or the other. The
Burlington is reported in the ,market
for 10000 to 5000 tons OF Bteel rails.
st. Paul showed an operating revenue
decrease of s54lss35; operating income
decreased $624,117
The Puget Sound Railroad Company
showed an operating revenue increase
Of s2s6,000 and an operating income in
crease OF S10,937
Most Of the rails other than as men.
toned were slow and comparatively
steady. Reading advanced points and
held the gain well. New York Central
gained a poine. Canadian Pacific and
Union Pcifics move up an average Of
a point.
The rails held better than steel where
the profit-taking was a factor. Steel
preferred was especially firm. Some of
che bears in their heydey had the nerve
to sell this per center short. and ehey
are paying IN per cent In the loan
crowd to borrow the stock
The market lost part of Its strength
in the early afternoon, steel common
going practically to the closing Of
Thursday, while Union Pacific held
gain. Other rails that were higher held
the greater part Of their advances.
The Washington times., 1911-11-03
LEES SUIT
AGAINST TENOR TO
Be HEARD TODAY
L. J. Mills Accused of Breach
of Contract for Quitting
Church Choir.

| Considerable interest has been at
tracted to the suit of Rt. Rev. Mgr.
Thomas E. Lee, pastor Of st. Matthews 8
Church, against l.. ]. Mills, a tenor,
for alleged breach of contract for. re-
fusal to sing In the church choir, and
quite a number Of singers and friends
of the principals were in Municipal
Court this afternoon when the trial was
scheduled to begin.
by Father Lee, although the point in
contention, II Is said. Is whether the
church choir contracts are valid. Mr..
Mills alleges that he sang only once.
and then notified the choir leader that
he was done. This according to Father
Lees view, constitutes breach of
contract, and damages are asked.