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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-15
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-15

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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-15
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-15

Made by THE N. K. FAIRBANK COMPANY, Chicago
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
LOCAL SECURITIES
SELL MODERATELY
At STIFF PRICES
Stocks and Bonds Not Free.
ly Offered and Buyers
Advance Bids.

Sales upon the local Stock Exchange
were small In volume and without spe-
cial significance as to price. The busi-
ness transacted was In the nature of
filling small, orders at slightly higher
prices than the posted bids. As a con-
sequence considerable time was con-
sumed in arranging the trades, which,
being consummated, were in some in
stances repeated at higher figures.
Washington Railway preferred sold in
small lots at 94% and 95. American Sc
curity and Trust sold at 299% after bids
at all sorts of fractions less and offer
ings at similar fractions above. United
States Trust sod at 143, Riggs Bank at
GOO. and few bonds at current prices.
A broker remarking upon the general
condition OF the local market after the
close of business said that local stocks
were. being held at sitter figures this
summer than ever before In his remem-
brance. His idea seemed to be that the
usual calls for money IN the summer
season do not tempt investors in local
stocks and bonds to part with them.
even to raise the necessary FUNDS for
summer vacations and the like.
Holders of stocks seem 10 be impressed
with the idea that they will not depfe-
ciate in the immediate future, but that
they will gradually advance as they
have been doing for many months AS
a consequence of this impression 1t be-
comes more and more difficult to exc
|, cute buying orders, specially for any
considerable amount or securities and
ally one of short supply and rising
prices.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
MRS. MALCHA WOLF.

Mrs. Malcha Wolf. widow of william,
Wolf. died last night at $3.50 o'clock at
her residence, 1l09 Sixth street north
west. Funeral services will be held
Sunday morning at an hour and place
to be announced later
Mrs. Wolf was So years old, and a
native of Germany. She came to this
country in lS49. and for IS years was
a resident of the District. For the past
ten years she had been a sufferer. but
had borne her Affections bravely.
She had been associated with many
charitable institutions in the District,
and had aided them substantially in
many ways. By her lovable DISPOSE
ton and kind deeds she had won d
host of friends, who will join with he-
six children and other relatives in
mourning her loss.
She is survided by three sons, Harry
S, Alexander and David Wolf, and
three daughters. Misses Amelia and
Henrietta Wolf and Mrs. Joseph Drey-
fuss.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
RETIRED NAVY MAN
LAID At REST IN
ARLINGTON TODAY
Lieut.. Fletcher Entered Serv-
ice In l865-Bugler and
Eight Men Attend.

Lieut.. Arthur H. Fletcher, u. s. N,
retired, who died at the age of sixty
eight Wednesday afternoon at his res
fdence, 29H Mills avenue northeast.
was buried this afternoon in Arlington
National Cemetery. It was not a mil
ltary funeral, the only escorts from tae
Navy being eight body-bearers and ont
bugler. Funeral services were held
from the residence at 1880 o'clock.
Lieutenant Fletcher was born IN
England, but came to this country and
entered the naval service OF the United
States when only seventeen years OF
age. He graduated from the Naval
Academy in 1866. and became an en-
sign in December, 1868. He was pro-
NOTED to master on March 13, 1869, and
to lieutenant two weeks later. He was
retired several years ago.
During the Spanish-American war,
Lieutenant Fletcher was stationed at
the branch photographic office at Nor
folk, Va. and afterwards served on
the U. S. s. Franklin.
He Is survived by his wife, Julia
Wadsworth Fletcher, and two sons,
Robert and Arthur w. Fletcher.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
VAUGHAN IS ANXIOUS
TO ARREST JOHNSON
Walter Accused by Tiny" of the
Theft of Pair of Baseball
Shoes.

A warrant charging Walter Johnson
with the theft of pair of baseball
shoes valued at 81 was issued to
"Tiny" Vaughan, by Assistant United
States Attorney S. McComas Hawken.
in the United States branch of the
Police Court today. Walter will prob
ably be arrested late this afternoon,
the police feeling confident that they
will have him in custody before the
game starts at American League park.
No internal dissension in the ranks
of the Climbers is likely to result
from the alleged theft. None of the
members of the Washington baseball
club knows anything at all of the is
suance of the warrant. The Walter
charged in the warrant is not the
Peerless Pitcher nor is the man to
whom the shocking document was
issued the Idaho Phenom's pitching
mate. Walter, who is supposed to
have stolen the shoes, is an ebony
skinned pitcher on the Jackson Alley
team, a colored organization, and
Naughan-notice the name is spelled
with two As-is a policeman of the
Fourth precinct who acquired the
nickname of Tiny" because OF his
avoirdupois. Tiny" says he is hot on
the trail of Walter.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
Meqv York Market Stronger But Decidedly Quiet
NEW YORK STOCKS SLOW, HIGHER,
UNDER FREE COVERING BY
SHORT SELLERS.

public was beginning to nibble, has
driven out all semblance of public in
terest. A well sustained market is nec-
essary to make the public sit up and
take notice and the sustaining ginger
went out of 1t just when the bait was
being taken.
There is rumor on the Street that
the Government Is about to institute
proceedings against the American Tele-
graph and Telephone Company, In
which the Western Union Is a subcor-
poration.
The bank statement tomorrow Is ex-
pected to be unfavorable and money
Is close.
President Gompers predicts a big steel
strike.
Cotton and grain crop reports con-
tinue very encouraging. London
showed but little change, generally in
the direction of higher prices. An
adjournment of Congress Is bull ar
gument and is expected tomorrow.
Hartman & Co. say: THE market
Is thin from lack of outside interest,
but we feel that strong fundamental
conditions will continue to exert q
favorable influence"
Lehigh Valleys July operating ex-
penses increased $149,357; operating
revenue increased $442,050. Net in
crease, $291,915.
Steel gained u, Union Pacific ",
Reading ", Northern Pacific a full
point, Copper VI, and Smelter A@%.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-For an hour
this morning the trend of the stock
market was to lower figures: then start
ing gradually and without any show of
squirt, there was a rise averaging ~
and " of point, with top prices pre-
vailing midway In the noon hour; not
much activity and very little in the way
of news.
The cleanup by the bears yesterday
afternoon created an immense short in
terest. Finding that things did not look
very unfavorable this morning, that
there was no liquidation as a result OF
the weakness, the evening UP process
was started and was responsible for
the rise. Many weekend profits were
taken.
Steel was the market leader again; 1t
is usually one OF three. Yesterday 1t
furnished $4,000 shares in the record,
Reading second, with 5000, and Copper
third, with 81, 400 shares.
There was some talk of the late SELL
Ing of Thursday being made by import
ant interests tired Of standing under,
with such complete public indifference.
But general opinion was that 1t was
shorting, but the quick about change
In sentiment just at a time when the
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
Wants Floating Exhibit
To Visit South America

Touring the United States to study
American agriculture, the Rev. Stanis-
laus Cynalewski, traveller and author,
is now in Washington preparatory to
his departure for the Argentine Repub-
lie, where he intends to promote cotton
raising.
What l would like to see accom-
plished," says Father Cynalewski, 'is
the establishment of a permanent float
ing exhibition which would visit more
than sixty ports Of entry of Central
and South America, in order to show
many useful things of which they do
not know now"
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
MRS. MARGARET P. GIBSON.

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret P.
Gibson, wife of George Gibson. of Glib
son & Bros, were held this after
noon at 3 o'clock from st. Stephen's s
Church. Fourteenth street and Column
bia road.
The pallbearers were her nephews,
Charles X. Gibson. Charles U. Gibson,
Gibson, of Washington. and Robert F.
Gibson of Baltimore.
Mrs. Gibson was seventy-four years
old and had resided in the District al
most half century. She is survived
by her husband, one son and two
daughters.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
Secretary Stimson
Will Visit Posts
In the Far West

Secretary of War Stimson will leave
Washington Immediately after adjourn
ment. He will visit several army posts
in the West before proceeding to the
coast.
Secretary of the Interior Fisher Is
another Cabinet member who will Jour-
ney for. He is to go to Hawaii to
confer with Governor Frear, who is
being opposed by influential Hawailans
because of his administration of the
homestead law. Because of this oppo-
sition President Taft has not reappoint-
ed Governor Frear.
The other members Of the Cabinet will
lose no time in seeking rest and recrea-
ton at summer homes away from
Washington.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
Veterinarians Will
Meet in indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Aug. 2S.-The
annual convention of the American Vet
Urinary Medical Association, which Is
to be held in this city the coming week,
is expected TO attract about 1000 mem
bers from all sections of the United
States and Canada.
Among those who will take part in
the convention program are DIR. M. f,
Brenton, of Detroit, president of the
association; DIR. ]. w. Klotz, of Mobiles
vile, Ind, who will have charge OF the
surgical clinics; Dr. Harry d. Gill, OF
New York, who will have charge of the
medicinal clinics, and DR.. ID. e. Sal
mon, who was the first veterinary to
become a member of the United States
Bureau OF Animal Industry,
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
MRS. KATHERINE S. BILLINGS

The body Of Mrs. Katherine Stevens
Billings, wife Of DR.. John 8. Billings,
u. s. A.. retired director of the new
York public library, who was for many
years stationed in this city, was buried
yesterday in Arlington National Gene
terry Mrs. Billings leaves her husband,
one son, DR.. John S. Billings, jr., and
four daughters: Mrs. Wallis Ord, of
Salisbury, England; Mrs. william Han
ma Wilson. Mrs. Bradford Hartley and
Miss Margaret Billings.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
SENATE NOT READY
FOR SIX-YEAR TERM
At Suggestion Of Mr.. Cummins
Proposed Amendment Will
Be Held Over.

The Senate will not pass the resolu-
ton fer an amendment to the Consti-
tuition fixing u siX-year term for the
President.
Senator Cummns, at the hour for taking
up the unfinished business, said the
Senate had made 1t plain 1t would not
act on this matter this session and he
asked that 1t be laid aside until next
session. 1t was temporarily laid aside
on the suggestion of Senator Hepburn
that there was no rule for laying un-
finished business over until next ses-
sion.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
Boy Wins Judge With
Tale of His Travels

A twelve-year- boy who has
tramped it twice across the continent
stood before Judge De Lacy yesterday
and told the story of how he had
"roughed 1t" for a year or more with
the brakes and made good" on the
road.
He was Cuthbert Coghill, of Rich
mond, Va, and, although he admitted
he was already a confirmed vagrant he
made a friend of the Judge with his
sunny smile and breezy story, and was
placed under the care of the Board of
Children's Guardians.
"Will be self-supporting," Judge De
Lacy wrote into the boys record.
Cuthbert says he is going to make
good.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
New Revenue Cutter
Now In Commission

The new revenue cutter Miami, re-
Gently completed at Newport News, has
been formally placed In commission at
the revenue cutter depot at Arundel
Cove. Md. The Miami will take the
place of the old cutter Forward, of the
Florida station.
For the next month the Miami will
cruise in Chesapeake bay for a shake
down, before going to her station.
Final arrangements for the world tour
OF the new cutter Unalga are being
made at the Treasury Department. This
little vessel will sail about September
for the Mediterranean.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
New York Cotton Market.
Chicago Grain Market.
Mark TWain's Cousin
Is Dead In Germany

BERLIN, Aug. 23.-Mrs. Alice Won
Versen. the widow Of General Won Yer
sen, died here Monday. Her maiden
name was Alice Clemens, of st. Louis,
and she was a cousin of Mark Twain.
She was one of the most prominent
German Americans at the imperial
court.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
MRS. ELIZABETH HOLDEN.

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth
Ann Holden, widow of Frank B. Hol-
den, will be held at 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning at 1922 Kenyon
street. Mrs. Holden, who died at
Ocean City, Md, last Wednesday, was
sixty-three years old, and had resided
in the District for many years.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
Sales Today On
the Local Exchange

Capital Traction 5's, 10OO911I: 50O9lll%.
Potomac Cons, 5s, $5.OOO9103Is.
Washington Railway and Electric,
preferred, 5q94%. 5d95, 2d94%.
Riggs National Bank, 2Q600.
American Security and Trust, 10q299K,
1Od299%.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
FREDERICK KENGLA.

The body of William Frederick Ken
gla, who died Wednesday at the age OF
seventy-three, was buried this morning
in Forest Glen Cemetery, Forest Glen,
Md. Funeral services were held from
his residence near Silver Springs at
at 10 o'clock at st. johns Church, For
est Glen.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
Mrs. Allce Won Versen was sixty-six

Mrs. Alice Won Versen was sixty six
years old. She was a granddaughter OF
John MLllanphy, philanthropist, and
was related by blood or marriage to
most of the old families of st. Louis.
Miss Clemens was travelling to Ger
many when she met Captain Won Yer
sen. He paid court to her, but the
Courtship was interrupted by the
Franco Prussian war. After the war
they were married.
Their daughter, Hilda, was married
to Lieutenant Won Arnim, of a higher
rank Of nobility, which gave to her
precedence over her mother at the i'm
perial court.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
Newspaper Man Will
Help Taft Campaign

Henry L. West. former Commissioner
OF the District OF Columbia and a Wash
ington newspaper man of MANY years.
standing. has been appointed chief as
sistant in the Taft publicity bureau of
Chicago, according to announcement
made by David w. Mulvane, of Kansas.
director of the Republican campaign in
the West
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
New York Curb Market.

Furnished to The Washington Times by
Hartman g. Co, New York: @. B. Chip
man, manager local branch. Colorado Build
ing. ~
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
SITUATl0NS-WANTED
Male. -:

YOUNG WHITE MAN, 81 years old. wishes
work Of any Kind. J. l.. SSs X st. S. W.
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
SMALL WORK EXCLUSIVELY
THAYER
HAT CLEANING

WHY THROW your old straw or Panama
Hat away when ySu can have IL cleaned.
blocked and made like new while you walt
The Washington times., 1912-08-23
PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING

HOW ABOUT figuring and estimating en-
your plans. Mr.. Builder. speciality made
Of jobbinE and remodeling. A. BELIMoRE.
1854 lith Gt. n. W. Phone n. l07l H.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-06
HOME FROM CANADA

Mir and Mrs. Xavier Godroau Of School street have returned from a six weeks visit with relatives in Canada. They spent several days at Cape St Ignace, P O., their native town, and while there had celebrated a requiem high mass for their three daughters, who are buried in that town. From that place they went to the famous shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, thence to Point Lewis. where they visited relatives, Mir. and Mrs. Labranche, formerly of Daniel son. St. Cyrille, St Thomas, Mon treal, P. O., and Kingston, Ont, were other cities visited by them. Mr Godreau calling at Kingston on a brother whom he had not seen for thirty years. Ottawa was the last city visited on the Canadian trip. MT. and Mrs. Godreau are now staying with their son-in-law and daughter, MT. and Mrs Peter Pigeon of School street.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-06
September Wedding
puFFY-LEMAN


 There was a large gathering of rela. tives and friends from this and other cities at St. Mary's church, Monday morning at o'clock when John F.. Duffy, son of Mir and Mrs. Thomas Duffy, High street, was united in mar riage to Miss Lillicia k LeMay, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Le- May, Mohegan street. The nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev. Ad- rian Dykeman, who also celebrated the nuptial mass. There was special mu- sic. ovi'ia Gueftin sang an Ave Maria and Edward Fitzgerald of Norwich sang "Oh promise mel in fine voice. The attending couple was Edward and Miss Anna Duffy, brother and sister of the groom. The bride wore white silk trimmed with rish point lace and the bridesmaid pink silk with Irish point.
 After wedding breakfast the couple left for a trip to New Haven, Water bury, Bridgeport and New York after which they will reside on Mohegan street. Both young people are well known and highly respected. They were the recipients of many pretty and useful presents.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-06
Echoes from N0ire Dame.

On Monday, September 9th, Notre Dame will welcome within it's portals the many student applicants who have taken advantage Of the excellent educational courses the Academy oilers.
 That the school Is becoming more widely known each year is evident from the great distances pupils apply for registration.
 During the summer months many improvements have been,made in the class rooms, dormitories and halls which old pupils will be pleased to note and appreciate. Everything has been done to. make the aspect of the school in accord with the sentiments of the teachers who gladly extend to new pupils and old . most cordial welcome
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-06
The eaucuses
DEMOCRATIC

The Democrats held their caucus Thursday evening, The largest num- Der attended that they have had at a caucus for long time. About l50 were present, the meeting being held in the town and city building IRichard German acted as chairman and George Potvin was clerk. The congressional delegation was instructed to vote for Raymond Jodoin of Sprague. The delegations named were as follows:
 State convention, J. J. McGarry, pr. Omer LaRue, Edward Mullan and George Potvin.
 Congressional, Dr. 0mer LaRue, Jo. seph Bspalme, George Potvin and Ul- ric Beausoleil.
 Senatorial, pr. 0mer LaRue, Regis Bouthilette, Ernest l.. Davis and Ralph left.
 Probate delegates, Richard German, Ulrie Beausoleil, ]. J. MeGarry and Ernest l.. Davis.
 The following new town committee was elected; Ernest l.. Davis, Dr. Omer LaRue, George Potyin. J. j. Me. Garry, Joseph Lapalme, Frank Du, mas aud Richard Goiman.
 REPUBLICAN,
 The Republican caucus was held in the Municipal building Friday even ing. H. J. Thayer was chairman and John Byrne clerk. There were twenty one present. Delegates were elected as follows:
 State convention, B. D. Bugbee, Archie Macdonald, Isaac Champeau, Hector Duvert.
 Congressional, S. NJ. Wheelock, F. G. Letters, l.. r. Wilson, Joseph Plessis.
 Senatorial, J. B Daigle, II. G. Car yer, k. (. Rogers, F. W. Seward.
 The delegates were not instructed. The town committee was empowered to fill any vacancies that might occur.
Putnam patriot., 1912-09-06
Firemen's Convention

The election of officers at the twenty ninth annual convention of the Con necticut State tiremen's Association held in New London last week result ed as follows:
 President, ]. D. Milne, Norwalk.
 First vice president, James ]. Two mey, New Britain.
 Secretary, R. V. Magee, Watertown.
 Treasurer, Samuel C. Snagg, Water bury.
 Chaplain, Rev. Nelson Poe Carey.
 Memorial services for members who have died during the year were held at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Tine dele gates were entertained at dinner at } o'clock by the New London companies.
 The secretary's report showed that membership in companies Is 272 and department members lS6. One of the company's joining the past year was the South Windham Fire Brigade.
 The treasurer's report showed that S9,67S was paid during the year for death and disability claims for firemen.
 Ex-Chief Wade U. Webster of WiIli- mantle was elected county vice presi- dent of the association. The contest between he and F. C!outier of Putnam was a lively one before the caucus. There were 2l delegates from Wind ham county entitled to vote in caucus as to who should be the county vice president. It was learned early in the day that the Putnam man seemed to have the best of the contest having, it was claimed, Il votes to Webster's 10, but the delegates from Wfllimantic got together and made hot hght and when the caucus met Selectman R E. Mitchell nominated MT. Webster for the place and he won out by vote of II to 8. One delegate was absent and the chairman did not vote.