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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09
Stocks Show Tendency to
Seek Lower Level.
LATE SALES ARE STRONGER
Changes for the Most Part, How
ever. Are Slight.
PROFESSIONALS IN EVIDENCE
Fairly Large Demand During Early
Afternoon From That Class
of Traders.

NEW YORK MAY 9.-TradinE on the
stock exchange showed a tendency on
the part of the active stocks to seek =
lower level soon after the opening today.
although changes for the most part we're
slight American Smelling and Virginia
Carolina Chemical were the largest losers.
droppine "a Some of the semi-a ctive
sues made good gain. among them
being Canadian Pacific which advanced
Ia. and Western Maryland gained a
point.
The bulk of the business Of the first
hour was accomplished within range
Of q quarter. which illustrates the mar
rowness OF the market The early ten
1ency favored lower level. but there
was q sufficient demand for various spe-
cialities to impart a slight degree of ir-
regularity to the dealings.
All of the fertilizer stocks showed re-
aewed heaviness and there was decided
curtailment of yesterdays inquiry for the
American Can issues. Electromagnetic
ropoktan shares improved about point.
The list was advancing all around at IL
o'clock.
Small Gains Later.
Appearance of fairly large demand.
strengthened the market, and after a
period of indecision early in the session
prices rose. The movement. however. re-
suited in only small gains and the bull
seaders were unable to command much
Of following.
United States Steel was absorbed freely
and crossed 10 and there were also slight
fractional gains in other recognized lead
srs. Speculation increased In some low
priced stocks in which there Is a COM
nunity Of interest. such as Erie and
Southern railway. These issues, together
with American Can and marlborough
Metropolitan. ruled higher and furnished
4 good proportion of the dealings.
Business by Professionals.
Business was of an extremely profess
tonal character, and the familiar expedi-
mt Of bidding up particular stocks did
rot arouse any appreciable increase in
outside interest. The rise in the standard
tocks terminated after midday, but there
we're no recessions Of consequence.
United States Steel lowered close to its
high level. although 1t is very generally
believed that the tonnage statistics to be
published tomorrow will show a material
contraction from the previous months
igures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL. May 9.-Closing: Wheat
SPOT dull. No. = red western winter. no
fCck: No. Manitoba. as Cd: No :, Mani
soba. ~ Sd: futures easy; Nav. Us lid
fully. 6s lid: October. 6s SID
Corn-Spot. new American mixed firm.
40. old American mixed steady. is S1.d
tew American. kiln dried, firm, IS Sd
Htures quiet; July, Is IS4d; September, Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09
Washington Stock Exchange.

SaIes.-Regular call, IL O'Clock noon-Washing
ton Gas IS. $500 at 10.
Washington Rwy and Flee. a, 81 900 at S413
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat rs. $50
at 1O3l..
Washington Gas - ut 20. - at 40, ~ at 90
% at aOia. - at HDis. 81 at ?0ls. q, at 9ol4
% at QOL. so at 9Oi+. - at SOA. q, ut Nt4
% at 9O's. 3 at 9ol.. 2, at 99'.. D at 9Oh. 2.
at 9Oh. p at 9Oia.
Lanston Mopotypa> 10 at a5ia.
District National Bank. : at 1871.
United States Trust, at lisa. :, at 1lSA.
After call-Capital Traction, % at l27la, 81
at 1874. at 1274.
Washington Gas 10 at a0s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09
See Pictures of Maneuvers.

Gen. Wood. chief Of staff. and many
other officers of the army stationed at
the War Department went TO the Army
War College at the Washington barracks
this afternoon to attend A special exhibit
ton OF moving pictures Of the military
maneuvers in the vicinity Of San Antonio,
Tex.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09
TERMINAL rAXICAB PREFERRED STOCK
And
TERMINAL TAXICAB COMMON STOCK.
Owner wants to sell.
Less than par.
Address Box 49, Star ONCE.

PLACE YOUR MONEY WITH Is FOR SAFE
INVESTMENTS. At times more zppiLcatons
for loans on the FINEST SECURITIES. tnab
money TO handle Over $1OO.0DU.OO placed 70:
our clients last year In amounts ranging ffSn
81 900 90 to el0O.OO0OO. Address LOAN DE-
i.ARTMENT.
wAGsTAFF & WHITE. Inc. 9o1 lsth 1t. nv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09

Because he was being bested In fist
fight at Norfolk, Va. Francise Patrino.
q Span'ard. used a knife with such ter
rible effect that Ralph Samson In in the
Naval Hospital In a dying condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09

The Miribilia, the junior year book of
Marshall College, Huntington. W. Va.
has Just been published 1t is dedicated
to Champ Clark. Speaker Of the House OF
Representatives. who was at one time
principal OF the college. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09

Rar silver sfeady. "a 9-1Sd per ounce.
Money. Hal. per cent.
The rate Of discount in the open market fol
bort hills is 2i.a2 Z; l6 per cent.
Tue rate ~ discourt In the open market FOL
hree-month hills Is exa2 3-1S rer cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL. May 9.-Closing-Cotton:
Spot in moderate demand; prices points
higher: American middling fair, S.9l:
good middling. $50: middling, S37; low
middling, SIT: good ordinary. 7.9I: ordi-
nary, 1903. The sales OF the day were
5000 bales. of which GOO were for spec
uiation and export. and included 1900
American. Receipts. 1900 bales. includ-
quiet and steady and closed steady.
May, SO7: May and June. SON.; June
and July. 1884,: July and August. 1851.
August and September. 7.52,a: September
and October. 7.Os: October and Novem-
Der, 6SSla: November and December
8.s2,s December and January, 6.sO,s
January and February. $50: February
and March, $50; March and April, $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09

Kipling at hio best. See "Honors Even
In our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09
Court of Appeals.

Present; The Chief Justice. Mr.. JUS
tice RObb and Mr.. Justice Van Orsdel.
Charles ii. White. Frank H. Drury and
Charles n. Doing, jr.. were admitted 10
practice.
Patent appeal No. e1o. Curtis agt.
landmarks: argument continued by Mr.
L. II. Dyer for appellant. continued by
Mr.. G. J. Harding for appellee and con-
cluded by Mr. l.. II. Dyer for appellant.
Patent appeal No. Th. Lindstrom aEt.
Ames: argument commenced by Mr.. Z. r.
Byrnes for appellant. continued by Mr..
&, {. Gill and Mr.. William q. Hender-
son for appellee.
Patent appeal No. 653. Ripping aEt.
Lowry: argument continued by MI.
Charles H. Duell for appellee and con-
Guided by Mr. r. r. Fish for appellant.
Patent appeal No Go. Curtis agt.
landmark: argument commenced ny MI
L. II. Dyer for appellant.
No :,gO toriginaD. Metzger agt Mark
ham: petition for allowance OF speclai
appeal overruled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09

II you want work read the want col
INNS Of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09
THE COURTS
U. s. Court of Customs Appeals.

Present: Presiding Judge Montgomery
and Associate Judges Smith, Barber, De
Vries and Martin.
No. $50. Rhodes. appellant, agt. United
States: Philippine products. Continued
until Thursday. May II.
No. $50. United States. appellant. agt.
Baker Caxtol Oil: seeds. Continued until
next term of court
No. 30 Consolidated Color and Chem
ical Company. appellant. agf. United
States: tetra chloride. Argument COM
| menced by Mr.. W. Wickham Smith for
the appellant, continued by Mr.. Charles
F.. McNabb for the appellee and concluded
by Mr.. w. Wickham Smith for the ap-
| pellant
No. 3D.. Sheldon. appellant. agt. United
States: clippers. Argument commenced by
Mr.. W. Wickham Smith for the appellant
and concluded by MIR. u. Frank Lloyd
| for the appellee
No. 81. Henry Tilge ct al, appellants.
agt. United States: skivers. Argument
commenced by Mr.. ". Wickham Smith
! for the appellants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09

CALL MONEY.
Call Money. :ss rs 214 2sl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09
WEATHER
Showers Late Tonight or Wednes'
day; Slightly Warmer Tonight.

For the District OF Columbia. cloudy
with probably showers late tonight or
Wednesday: slightly warmer tonight; light
variable winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-09

Brig Gen. Erasmus NJ. Weaver, chief
Of Coast Artillery. has been detailed to
duty as a member of tie Joint army and
navy board of which Admiral Dewey Is
president
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
BIG GIFT FOR MEMORIAL
George Washington Association
Gets 100000 Contribution.

The ultimate purpose Of the George
washington Memorial Association was
advanced materially yesterday when
100000 was given by a well known
New York tinancier. This gift practi-
caly makes sure the collection of to-
tai Of 100000 which the association
has set itself TO bring together before
site for the memorial is decided upon.
The contributor of this 100000 prefers
for the present not TO disclose his name
The purpose OF this association is to
erect q building TO be known as the
George Washington Memorial Building
in commemoration of our first President
and his interest in higher education in
America. This building IS to be practi-
cal in plan and construction, and OF the
most durable character. IT is 10 furnish
a home and gathering place for various
national organizations. 1t is purposed to
raise S2O0O.OOO for the building. and an
additional 100000 as an endowment FOR
maintenance in order that conventions
and societies may use the building With
out charge for rental
OF this total 100000 will be raised
nv popular subscription. in order that
the memorial may he really gift OF
the people. end the association is not
fncouaging further big individual con-
tributions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
WAGE DECREASE PREDICTED
Must Come Unless Rates Are
Raised. Saw Railroad Men.

Worcester. Mass, Jan. 22.-Unless the
railroads Of the country charge higher
rates for carrying freight the employees
WAGES will have 10 be cut, according TO
arguments put forth by speakers at
meeting cf the New England members OF
the American Railroad Employees ana IN
vsstors' Association held here to-day The
subject under discussion was The Rela-
ton Of Freight Rates TO Employees
Wages"
For twenty-five years said 2. H. Nor
rissey, president Of the association, the
changes in class rates have been very
srirht. while the value Of almost every
commodity has increased. The railroads
have found It necessary again and again to
increase wages. Now they are making a
moderate advance In some rates, but the
advance is so small in comparison with the
value Of the commodities as TO be almost
impossible Of computation by the ultimate
consumer. II the railroads are not allowed
10 raise their freight rates it cannot but be
falt IN other ways"
Timothy T. Byrnes, vice president Of the
New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail
road, declared that rates must be raised II
present wages are 10 continue 10 be paid.
Other speakers were Peter OHearn, of
Stamford, Conn, secretary OF the Joint
Committee Uf the Brotherhood Of Railroad
Traiumcn, the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers and the order OF Railway Con-
ductors, and +. !. Coyle, president Of the
brotherhood Of Railroad Station Employees.
The guests included several railroad Off
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
A PRINCE LOSES HIS CLOTHES
Kaiser's Friend, Separated from Valet,
Shivers in Railway Station,

Berlin, Jan lf.-The Prince FUrstenberg
the Emperor most intimate friend, passed
sorry quarter Of an hour al a railroad
station on his way recently TO attend the
funeral Of Prince TIohenlohe 1T Slawen-
stitz. He had left Berlin in A sleeping car.
attended by his valet When lie retired for
the night the valet went 10 the next car
with the princes clothes and shoes. These
he brushed and prepared for his master,
whom he had been ordered 10 awaken at
<ard~zin ea-lv IN the morning, where q
change ~ trains 20 a branch line had 70
he made.
When the train arrived at Breslau the
number Of passengers had become so great
that the officials decided to divide the train
into two parts This was done without the
l,novied-e of the valet or the prince, and
If happened that the train was uncoupled
IT'S, between the cars containing the prince
and his servant
On arriving at Kandrzin the conductor
awakened the prince. who arose and in
ouired for his valet. THE man. however,
was not to be found, as he had been left
behind IN the second half OF the train, to-
rc+her with his masters clothes. The
prince had 70 hire o blanket from the
s'ooDirc car porter and make dash for
tho waiting room, where lac sat shivering
and barcfooted in 10 degrees Of frost INIT!
the arrival on the second section OF the
! train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
GREEKS ON CRETE'S SIDE
Protest Against Handing Island
Over TO Turkey.

More than thousand Greeks assembi'h
IN Webster Hal, East 18th street, yes'e'-
dav 20 protest against the reported COM
ing action Of the powers in handing over
to Turkey the control Of the island Of
Crete. Most of the speeches were in
Greek. but the principal speaker Of the al
ternoon was Professor ". Ion, Of Rcston
University. who spoke in English. lie said
that the meeting was not Ter the purpos"
o. making any attack on tho ottoman gov
eminent. but merely 10 remind the powers
that giving the sovereign right over Crete
TO Turkey would he a violation Of the
pledges made at the Berlin conference.
The pledge made 10 the Cretans at me
time Of the conference was that the repre-
sentatves OF the powers would sec to II
that, while Crete would be held under suze-
rain rights by Turkey, the isle would not
be obliged to recognize the Turkish Sultan
as its sovereign Later the Representatives
Of the powers promised that they would
look favc-ably upon the uniting of Crete
with Greece. the Cretans being by race and
language q part OF the old Grecian unity.
There would be no trouble In the island
said Professor lon, il tho powers did not at
tempt to coerce the Cretans, but In case
such coercion was attempted Turkey would
find another revolution on its hands. 1T
had cost millions Of dollars 10 try 10 sub
due Crete, and it would cost many more
millions 70 the Turkish government If an
other attempt at subsection were made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
TO CONTEST APPOINTMENT
Kane, of Kings County, Fighting
for Board Of Elections JOB.

James Kane, Democratic leaucr J."
Oh Assembly District has taken steps 70
contest the appointment by Mayor Gayhor
NJ T Grattan Mcmahon to the bosru Oh
elections. Kane was the nominee OF the
Kings County organization, but the Mayor
nsssed over him after getting report lroI'
the Commissioner OF Accounts relative u
his conduct in office last year.
There will be hearing in the case ID 're
srprere Court. Brooklyn on Friday. Kane
VANS 4 perernptorv writ of mandamus'
The order to show cause has already been
served or the Mayor As Kane is repre-
sentcd by Charles r. Belby, chairman o.
tho Republican General Committee OF
Kings County. 1t is said the Republicans
are as much interested in the case as the
Democrats.
The proceeding is expected to bring about
the first judicial Interpretation OF the law
which provides that the Mayor SHAH ap-
nont 10 the Board OF Elections men select
90 bv tbe two leading parties Mayor Nc,
CIeIlan defied the law after his break WIN
charles + Murphy, when he appointed
Johu r. Doolng In place Of John II. NooI
Tis tLe nominee Of the Democratic organl-
zatio., in Manhattan. Besides refusing 10
anDoirt Kare the Mayor refused TO appoint
tha Republican nominee IN Manhattan,
Moses NJ Mckee, selecting IN MS place
William Ledry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
VOTE BUYING EXPENSIVE
Ex-Sheriff of Adams County,
Ohio, Tells What 1t Cost.
IBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune. /,


Cincinnati, Jan. 22.--Ex-SheriH Q. ~ CD
honey. Of Adams County Ohio. was in this
city yesterday. As Sheriff Mr.. Gibboney hrr
gained distinction several months ago By
bis single-ha pursuit Of three desp.r
ate jail breakers into the mountains Of
Kentucky where they had taken refuge
lie came UPON the three on a mountain
road, and when they opened fire on hin
he returned IL, killing one OF the tugitives
instantly on which the two others surre,.
dered.
Mr. Gibboney was also tho arresting q.
fcer In all the election fraud cases n
Adams County until January I. when he
retired.
our county, at that has been getting
the worst of it," declared Mr.. Giobousy
when discussing the vote buying indict.
ments brought by the grand jury IN his
county under the instruction Of Judge
Blair There is no doubt that the cord
lions existed as shown by the indictments
he said, but the notoriety that has coma
from II has made il 50 that ] almost hes-
tsted to sign my name on the regis
ter down at the hotel this morning one
side started il by paying 81 vote. Then
the other side raised II, and so on until a;
the last election II must have cost cand'
dates more 10 be elected than the totsl
amount Of their salaries would he for u.
Offices they were seeking. The frs, 80
sessment for candidates was the anioGn'
Of the first years salary. Then after int
he had his own personal expenses, and ~
one knows just how much each candldas
had to spend that way. Al one time 20
talked of having everybody in the county
sell his vote as a means 81 stopping ~
vote buying, by making II so expensive tasl
truce would have to be declared stop
ming il altogether"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
u. S. OFFERS INTERVENTION
Conflict Between Hayti and santo
Domingo May Be Averted.

Washington, Jan. EN- response 10 the
request Of Hayti, the American government
Las formally rendered its good offices 10
both Hayti and Sauto Domingo in friend
L. effort TO bring about a settlement Of the
territorial dispute which is seriously
threatening the peace OF the two countries.
Secretary Knox has sent kilograms 10 tho
American ministers at Port-au-Prince and
Santo Domingo City, directing them 10 IN
form the respective governments 20 which
trey are accredited that the United States
stands ready 20 intervene IN the contro-
vorsy.
This action Of the American government
was taken at the instance Of President ST.
mon of Hayti American Minister Fur
Mss, ut Port-au-Prince, telegraphed the
State Department yesterday that the Hay
tian President had requested the interven-
tior Of the United states IN order that the
two republics might not be plunged into
war. II. Pauleus Sannon, Haytian Minis
to- at Washington, on behalf Of his govern
nent, also communicated the request 20
tie state Department
Official sdyices received here Indicate
that tho situation ia extremely serious.
While both countries have taken definite
s.and from which neither will recede, IT is
believed here that they are both seriously
anxious 10 avoid war. This belief on the
Tart Of officials has given rise to the opin-
ion that the offer OF the United States VIII
not be declined
Basing his statement upon the reports
he has received from his government, Min
igtcr Sanuon to-day declared that the diff
fcrences would be settled without conflict.
lie said he had received n telegram from
his government to-day 70 the erect that
all outstanding questions between the two
REPUBLICS would be cleared away b arb!-
tration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
NEW CONSTITUTION RATIFIED
New Mexico's Electors Give 1t $4,000
Majority-Party Lines Obliterated,

Albuquerque, y. VI, Jan. Almost
complete returns from Saturday election
show the ratification OF the constitution
OF New Mexico, az framed ly the con-
stitudonal convention. by a majority Of ap-
proXimdtely 1900.
The few remote precincts vet 10 be heard
from will not change the result materially,
though the majority may be increased. The
feature of the election was the almost COM
plcte disappearance of party lires
In Santa Fe County, almost evenly di-
vijed pOlitically the majority FOR the con
sututiou was 200. i'm the solidly Demo
cratic County Of Chaves the majority for the
constitution was 1,7jo. while in the equally
solid Republican county OF Valencia the
constitution carried by 100.
About 5000 votes were cast. there being
$4,000 for and 1900 against. The consttu-
ton got a majority in all out three Of the
twenty. six counties OF New Mexico The
election passed of quietly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
WOMAN HELD AS ABDUCT0R
Charged with Luring Away Two
Girls Missing from Home.

Charging that her two daughters were
abducted. Mrs. Sophie Zimmerman, of No.
1o} Clinton street, Corona, caused the ar
rest Of Marie Niemuler, and in the York
Vile Police Court yesterday the prisoner
was held in $1,000 bail for examination on
Tuesday.
According TO Mrs. zimmerman. her
daughter Frances, seventeen years old. dis
appeared from homo six weeks ago, and
since then no trace OF her has been had.
\ week ago Elsie, fourteen years, van
ished. and it is believed that she has
Joined her sister. The girls mother told
the authorities at the Children's Society
and the police that she was led to be-
Jeve that Marie Niemullcr knew where
her daughters were.
Saturday night the two women met at
Lexington avenue and DIST street, and
began lighting \ pauolmaH took charge
OF them, Mrs. Zimmerman being later re-
leased. Marie Niemullcr denied TO Magis-
trate Moss that she knew anything OF the
Whereabouts Of the girls.
Magistrate Moss said he was led 10 be-
ueye that moving picture shows We're re-
sponsibie for the disappearance OF the
girls. and he characterized such shows as
a growing evil that should be promptly
and effectively checked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
FIGHTING WHITE PLAGUE
Ilovd- Georges Plans for State
Aid Against Consumption.

London, Jan. ON letter to Hall
Calne. who has been advocating govern
mont measures with the object of stamp
ING out consumption, principally through
the state taking charge of all con-
cumptives David Lloyd-GeorGe. Chan
cellor of the Exchequer, makes the in
teresting announcement that he has a.
ready been considering the practicability
If dealing with this problem in connec-
ton with his forthcoming scheme of in
validity insurance
The Chancellor says that the chief
difficulty is financial. and that It will be
especially hard to estimate the maximum
contribution which can be levied on
vorlmen. However, he expresses him
self as hopeful Of doing something to ar
rest the terrible scourage, whose livid
wheals are deeply marked on the face Of
Great Britain"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-23
CARS SINK OFF HE'LL GATE
Float Hits Submerged Rock and
Tug Proves Powerless.

pierced by n submerged rock Wh'le
being towed through Hell Gate yester-
day afternoon, a car float of the BUSH
Terminal Company sank off East 9lst
street and sent seven loaded freight cars
hUrdlng over her bow to the bottom Oh
the river.
The tug Beatrice Bush was towing the
float from the docks in Brooklyn 10
Mott Haven. Tho crew tried to warp
the float into shosl water when 1t was
found to be leaking. but the swift cur
rents prevented their doing so. me
freight cars were loaded with automo-
bile parts.
There were two men on the hoat the
master and q deck hand. \ police
launch from Harbor r. remained near
the sinking float ready to render quick
aid in case the crew failed to escape, but
the services Of the officers were not
needed.
The Merritt-Chapman people worker
until uightfall 10 raise the float and cars
and will renew their attempt this morn