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The Washington herald., 1913-09-21
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York, Sept. a.-MILLFEED- Steady; mid
dlings are wanted. Spring bran, in l0opOund sacks,
3 50; standard middling. ESQ; Western red dog,
2lO0: winter wheat in loO-pound sacks. to arrive,
q 90; city bran in bulk, go.
RYE FLOUR-Steady: inquiry Is slow. Good TO
choice quoted at Ss0ailo in barrels.
CORNMEAL.-Steady; dealings light. Kiln-dried.
for export 400; coarse meal, in bags I.60al.65.
HAY-Receipts, l793 tons Steady; business is
limited. Quotations: No. l Timothy los standard,
Gk: No 2 s2lsas5: No. J, s0As7l4.
STRAw-Receipts, % tons; firm; fair demand {;
long rye quoted at 5Se0.
PORK-steady: small business. Mess. Z.oOa23 90;
family, 3 5oa2 90; clear, %. 0.Z5a260
BEEF-FIm; trade dull. Packet, le.OOa2oO0; fam
ily. 2O.ooa22Oc.
LARD-Steay: limited trading Prime Western.
Il5o; refined Continent, ll.so; South American.
u IS; refined Brazilian in kegs, ISIS; beef stearine
asked lard stearine. dull: New York, l2lz.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21
BALTIMORE WHOLESALE MARKET

GREEN FRUITS AND Apples
nearby choice, bbl. l.25aI50; do, fair to good,
bbl. Local 8; do. small per bb. 75ss5: do. West
ern Maryland and Pennsylvania packed, bbl, 2ooa
500; do, New York. assorted. bbl 25oa3.5o; bees,
native, per bunch, 2s3; beans. native green, bu.,
65a75: cabbage, New York. ton. 0O0a24o 90; do. ma
tive. per 100, 3coa5Oo; cantaloupes. Colorado. per
fat crate 60a9o; caulAower per bbl. 25oa30o; sell
cry. New York. crate. 20oa2.50; corn. native sugar.
per dozen. sails; cranberries bbl. 6O0a65O; cucum-
bers. New YORK, per bu. basket, 75aL5; damsons,
Western Maryland per Il bu. bas., 2al00; do, per
bus bas. 20oa225: do. Western Maryland. per slb..
bas., 3oa35: esgplsnts, native, per &-bas.. Bs2o
grapes. Concord per 5-Ib. bas., IL: Niagara, per
5b. bas., l4aI5; do Delaware, per 5-Ib. has. l3a
u: grapefruit Florida per box, LO0a5.0o; lettuce.
nstiye. per bu. box. 5Oa75; do, New York per
Is-bbl. bAs, Iooal.25 lima beans. native. huled
per h., s4a7; de-, in hull. Per %-bas., 2a55i
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21
NEW YORK COTTON.
WALL STREET GOSSIP

Reports of more liquidation in the
Rhode Island issues are in circulation in
the street.
Foreign buying of Great Northern and
Northern Pacific is taking place. These
stocks are limited in supply.
Rumors of some kind of big suit
against the Smelling Trust are being
used by the bear element
Specialist buying of the Gas stocks is
noted as a feature. Floor brokers.
watching Peoples Gas, say there is evil
dcnce Of inside absorption on recessions.
Professionals are buying St. Paul on
earnings. is the private flash sent out
by a prominent and conservative insti-
tuition.
Large buying orders on a scale are
reported from the floor to be under
Reading, which is bulled for 20.
Accumulation of all the good grades
of Copper securities, including Amalga-
mated, is reported from weIl-informed
sources close 10 insiders.
W. b. Hibbs & Co-Holiday yesterday
in London. Stocks at best are hard to
guess. and when they sell mystery on
il makes it even harder.
Reading and Union Pacific are having
very wide fluctuations When the melon
season is over, and it is very fast draw
ing TO a close, for We don't get very
rnany melons in October. in all proba-
bility Union Pacific will be the only one
Chicago and Northwestern reports for
the year ended June 30, surplus over
dividends, S3,T5,4O7; increase, 's3, 2O7, So
p. & l., surplus, S36 43s, IA; increase,
2,252,372
A Philadelphia dispatch Ssays a sale
by the Pennsylvania Railroad of Cam
bria Steel stock amounting to 81. .5OI. 100
is imminent
Simmons & Slade-We believe in buy
ing them on the reactions.
Childs-The market acts all right. 1t
will be higher next week.
Bird-No signs of big people doing any
thing. Stops have been caught.
S. B. Chaplin & Co. to w. B. Hibbs
& CO.-The general stock market has
been influenced the past week chiefly
by a continuation of bullish activity at
times in Union Pacific, Reading, Ameri-
can Can preferred, and Steel on bullish
rumors affecting these particular stocks.
While there has been heavy profit
taking on the bulges, renewal of sub
stantial buying and strong bull support
has been forthcoming whenever neces-
sary to start the market up again and
thereby keep the bull movement well
under control Outside and foreign par
ticipation, however, has been very small
thus far, and many local operators con-
tinue too skeptical of the bull movement
to follow it from this level However,
money-market conditions continue favor
able, and investment demand here and
in Europe for bonds and short-time
notes continues of fair proportions.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21
NEW YORK MONEY.

New York, Sept. O-Nothing said in call money.
Time money: For sixty days. 4EaAs per cent; for
ninety days, ~; for four months, 5a5h for five
months 5a5BS for six months. 5S5lS- Dull and
inclined to weaken.
Foreign exchange markets: Cables quoted at 4. i.s6;
demand sterling. 1855 Francs. SD plus l-52
marks, IS LIS plus l q Foreign markets: Discount,
London. "a per cent; Paris. 81 Berlin. 59Sa5%.
Exchange on London: Paris, sd 2jlsc Berlin,
2Om 4lh pigs.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21
ATLANTIC CITY HOTELS.
WOMAN POSES AS HEIRESs.
Neighbors Who Loaned Her Money
DisilIusioned After Death.
able to The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London. Sept. 2O.IExtraordinary revs-
lations have followed the inquest into the
death Of Annie Maria Psarce. of Ludlow.
who shot herself recently. after posing as
the Iegatee of a fortune of $4,000 for nine
months.
Her ncighbors were completely deceived
by the story. which it was stated at the
inquest to be totally untrue.
One woman sold her pigs in order to
lend the proceeds to the supposed heiress
Another woman expected to receive
$50 from the dead woman, who is said
to have borrowed 500 and promised to
repay SS0e.
A third neighbor had all her teeth ex-
tracted. Mrs. Pearce promising 20 pay
for a new set.
Preparations had been made for the
reception" of the money. a room having
been decorated, and champagne and other
wines ordered for the celebration.
A large crowd attended the funeral of
Mrs. Pearcs.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

dard Oil issues and particularly Atlantic Refining
Swan 4 Finch and National Transit.
Brtish-American Tobacco, after a show Of activity
and frmness, lapsed into dullness before the hrst
hour followed by small recessions. United Cigar
Stores was practically at standstill and about
unchanged. In the mining list, Kerr Lake devel.
oped fmer tone small purchases. Greene
Cananea was down \.
Braden Copper was slightly easier. The Tonopah
shares were heavy.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21
Preferred Death to Welded Life

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Berlin. Sept. 20-Max Urbegger, who
was rescued from the Lake of Krummen.
near Berlin, explained that he intended
to drown himself to escape being married
to girl who, though pretty and an
heiress. was too celebrated for her con-
versational gifts.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21
CLEARINGHOUSE BANKS
SHOW RESERVE INCREASE

New York, Sept 20.-The statement of
the actual condition of Clearing house
banks and trust companies for the week
shows that they hold sl0657, $50 reserve
in excess of legal requirements. This is
an increase of $5.226, 700 from last week.
ACTUAL CONDITION
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

50 as to avoid calling in government
deposits-nct a pleasant movement when
extending aid with the right hand.
Utility Earnings.
On all sides reports show that public
utilities are earning more than ever.
Washington will be no exception when
annual reports are presented. Traction
companies, gas and electric corporations
are increasing an average of better than
L per cent frequently to 10 and IL per
cent.
No information has been given out on
local utilities as yet, but it is known
that every company has greatly in
creased business and revenue.
Pacific Light and Power increased l4l9
net on a seven months comparison:
Gross earnings of the Detroit Edison
were 27.9 over the 1912 figures. After all
charges there was an increase in sur
plus of "A per cent.
Eight months of the Consolidated Cities
Light and Power resulted in a surplus of
S1S9, 300.
Baltimore Consolidated.
The annual report of the Consolidated
Gas. Electric Light and Power Company
of Baltimore, is as follows for year end
ed June 50:
Gross income. IIis7SS
Operating expenses and 1855 1905
Net earnings. SolI5-0
Fixed charges iHb,fbH
Net income. eIS o5S5'
Dividends paid an payable. sO.e726l
Surplus S6IS5-'7
Reserve for depreciation, amOrti-
Zation, &C--...-.....-............S!6 S!6JOOeW
Special reserve for buS
campaign and eXtraOrdi-
nary expensE ................. 800 COCO 760oOo0O
A comparison of the gross income with
the previous fiscal year shows an in
crease of s649, ,6s617, or ll.9 per cent and
the net earnings an increase of S29r-
S93.02, or 1l.6 per cent
The business of both divisions of the
company show a satisfactory growth.
the sales of gas showing an increase of
SO per cent and the sales Of electricity
an increase of 2O.4 per cent, as compared
with the previous fiscal year.
Bank Opens.
The Capital City Savings Bank opened
its doors for business yesterday and
booked deposits in a satisfactory manner
for an initial day. The officers were on
hand to welcome business callers. The
bank is at Florida and Georgia Avenues.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

New York. sept. 20.-There decided falling
of in the volume q business in the curb market
today. with the tone somewhat irregular. There
was fairly gOcd inquiry for a number Of the STAN
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

The remains of Edward L. Ashton, who
died at the Casualty Hospital. Washing
ton, yesterday as the result of an aeei-
dental gunshot wound. will be brought
here at II o'clock Monday and buried in
Union Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

John. alias ''Nep." Penn. charged with
stealing rope from w. A. Smoot & Co.
was. in the Police Court today. held for
the action of the grand jury, this being
Penn's third Offense at petit larceny.
Frank c. wilkins and John Gilmartin,
also arrested for the same offense, were
sentenced by Justice Thompson to serve
ninety days on the State convict road
force.
wilkins told the court he found the
rope at the Queen Street dock, thinking
it had been discarded. and got the others
to assist him in carrying it to a junk
dealer, where it was sold in sections.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

\ prize of S. in the green hunter class
at the Fairfax County Fair. which will
be held October 1-3 next. has been Of
fered by Representative Charles c Car
lin, this city. Work of making prepara-
tions for the big fair are now rapidly
nearing completion. II is expected that
large number of people from this city
will attend the fair.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

Hunting Creek Bridge. south of Alex
andria. has been improved by the board
of supervisors of Fairfax County. A new
flooring has been laid aud other improve
ments made, greatly Strengthening that
structure.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS,
OUTSIDE SECURITY NOTES.

900 a week ago. and 81 .55l 900 a year ago.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

w. H. Priest has purchased from
George H. Hinken a store building and
lot on the south side or Queen Street
between Patrick and Henry Streets.
The estate OF Fannie Lewis has sold to
Lewis Smith house and lot 22S North
Payne Street
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

The funeral of Mrs. Hill, wife of Alder
man ]. Marriott Hill, who died last night.
will be held at 10 o'clock Monday from
her home, 40 Prince Street. Services
will be conducted by the Rev. L. F. Kelly,
of st. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial
will be in st. Mary's Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

The case of Willie Griffin. suspected of
stealing a watch, chain. and fob from
Harry Poss, has been dismissed, the case
being settled out of court Griffin today
was released from custody.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-21

50 as TO avoid calling in government
deposits-nct a pleasant movement when
extending aid with the right hand.
IIfiIIf.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
TWO REPORTS ON 0LEO
Opposition to Compromise of
Claims Against Users of
CoIoring Matter.

Separate reports on the Investigation OF
the controversy between the Treasury
Department and manufacturers of oleo-
margarine as to the rate of their tax dur
ing 1911 and 1912 have been submitted
to the House by the committee on Treas
ury Department expenditures.
Representative Cox of Indiana, the
chairman, has reported that the manu-
facturers used colored cottOnseed oil
known as fulvas oil, golden yellow. but
ter oil and other preparations. which sub
jected the product to 10 cents a pound in
stead of one-quarter of a cent. Mr.. Cox
recommended against acceptance by the
department of s1O1. 100 as compromise
settlements, and urged that the depart
ment fine the manufacturers .246. 62S.
Representatives Cooke, Lobeck and Cal
laway, the majority of the committee
recommended that the department bring a
test suit for the full amount. all the
parties to agree to abide by the judg
ment.
Representatives H.ll and Young. the re-
publican minority. reported that the ques'
ton of recovery was in the hands of the
executive department. but that if neces-
sarv there should either be a test case
or "a compromise of the whole matter.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
Women'S New Outer Apparel.

Suits at We have yet to offer in regular stock be-
values than these Made wipcord and bed
ford cords black an and copenhagen there
styles the from the strictly tailored
designs
sbe with good and refinement equal of effects
skirts I'm particular there notable excellence featured
these All sizes from regulars and
regular
Skirts S3o5- Black and Navy Blue Serge Skirts made
popular models the that strike happy
medium between the tailored and the dress making them suitable
for time They regular S5 and 5000
priced for the Anniversary Sale at SS95
Silk Waists s295Quales and styles that cannot be iur-
less than Included black peau de suitable
for general and mourning sizes "a Also White ani
Messalne Silk Waists the tailored styles
White Washable Silk Waists.
Lingerie Waists S2o5-Whte Wolfe and Batiste Lingerie
Waists excellent materials and beautiful styles trimmed with vaen
and Irish lace edging and medan and hand
embroidery and daintiy pnlcked Sizes from Also
Lingerie Waists at SIoo that cannot be surpassed.
House Dresses 2S-The Dane One-piece House Dress
the this wide
srvceab materials dainty striped checked and
floral and coorngs Every dress bears the Con
League label affirming their excellence Size 80 only Dual
tiles that would ordinarily bring S2oo, $3.50 and S275
floor
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
.JardiniereS and Baking Sets.

ardinees at ooWe doubt double these prces
would ardneres Assorted shapes
Reproductions of Rookwood dark rich colorgs
OF the fully
glazed smooth and handsome.
Brass Iardneres and Pedestals Regularly priced
third more finish highly decorative and desirable
in shape high 1onch top ALL ENceenty made and
finished.
Baking Dishes nickel frame Sr5oSnc size brownand
white baking Dishes openwok nickel frame fitted with handle
deep concession order that he
might be represented in this sale.
Fifth ST.
Evening star., 1913-02-26

John Wesley Ray a lifelong resident of
Brightwood and one of the most extensive
property owners in that section, died at
his home on the Shepherd road about
1o::W O'Clock this morning. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at the house at o'clock
Friday afternoon. Rev. Ernest l.. Wolfe.
pastor of Emory NJ. L. Church South,
officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood
cemetery.
Mr.. Rays death was due to complica-
tons resulting from paralysis. About
two years ago he suffered d stroke, and
about six months ago another. Since that
time he has failed rapidly. although his
condition did not necessitate his being
confined to his bed.
Mr. Ray was born November 10. 1886,
OH the same farm which was his home
during his entire life. He lived to see
farms in the vicinity of Brishtwood be-
come residential property and bu1lt up
with rows of houses.
During the civil war trenches were
thrown up just a few hundred yards
north off his home. when the Confederate
troops threatened Washington.
Devoted His Life to Farming.
Mr.. Ray participated in the fight at
Fort Stevens where the attacking force
was driven back. Me devoted almost
his entire life to farming. During the
past few years he had retired from active
life.
He was member of Stansbury Lodge.
No "a. +. \. A. NJ, OF BrightWoOd. He
always took an active interest in any
movement looking toward the betterment
of the Brightwood section. He was a
member of Emory NJ. E. Church South.
! Mr. Ray is survived by four sons.
! Charles W.. John H., Frederick A. and
F.! the Rev. Clifton *. Ray. and two daugh-
! ters Miss Katherine Elizabeth Ray and
| Mrs. NJ A.. Larcombe. His wife died
| about seven years ago.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
Girls Spring Dresses.

S2o5-Ingerie Dresses the effective and desirable
vles made vole and baiste white and dainty
light pink They trimmed with aces and embroidere
in several charmngy becoming designs Also styles suitable for all
gingams and linens, plain coors and
fancy patterns variety OF styles Sizes Values
to S5.75 for 1896.
At S2o-Cinglam Dresses large and small checked pat
terms pretty coors The styles exceptionally
actve finished with patent leather belts showing
the Russian effect Sizes Regular $500 Dresses
this week. S2o5
Thrih hWrG st
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
WOmen'S Gloves.

Womens 16-button-length Glace Gloves
in white. All sizes and a very good quail
ty.
Special price, S2.I5 pair.
Women's 12-button-length Glace Gloves,
in white, also white embroidered in black
and stitched in. white. All sizes
Special price, SI.S5 pair.
Women's Two-clasp Gloves. both in
glace and suede. in pearl. mode and gray
shades An excellent glove for street
wear.
Special price, SI.oo pair.
Main floor. Center.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
HOusefurnishin@s.

White Enamel Bread or Cake Boxes at
CSC. Extra heavy white enamel tin. with
large, convenient roll top: size that Will
meet most every requirement and regu-
larly sells at $1.CO.
Wool Wall Busters at CSC. grade that
will afford service. picks up and holds the
dust: extra long handles for reachlng the
ceiling and out-of- the-way places; wash
able Regular 81 quality.
Fifth floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1913-02-26

Satin Charmeuse, in a
great variety of modern
street colorS. 10 inches
wide. This is an ideal fab
ric for gowns. separate
skirts and waists, and OF a
quality regularly selling at
$1.0.
Special price, 55c yd.
Second floor, u ST.
Evening star., 1913-02-26

Spoons; coffee, chocolate and salt.
Special price. SOC each.
Food Pushers, Mustard Spoons, Choco-
late Spoons Coffee Spoons and Butter
Spreaders.
Special price. 75c each.
Ronbon Spoons, Ladies, Orange Spoons,
Ice Cream Spoons, Egg Spoons. oyster
Forks. Olive Forks. Olive Spoons, Chill
dren's Forks, Butter Picks. Sardine
Forks, Meat Forks. Teaspoons. Chill
dren's Spoons, Sugar Tongs and Radish
Spoons.
Special price, S5c each.
Sugar Sifters, Bouillon Spoons, Sugar
Tongs, Fruit Knives, Butter Spreaders.
Special price, SI.oo each.
Main noor + st.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
Taffeta Ribbons.

An attractive assortment of Plain Taf-
feta Ribbon, in very good quality: 5l2
inches wide and in all desirable shades
pink, blue, cardinal. navy, brown, old
blue old rose. black and white. Hat
and hair trimmings at an unusually low
cost
Special price, 2oc yard.
Fancy Self-colored Taffeta Ribbon, in
pink. blue and white. These are in the
wanted 5-inch width, so desirable for
children'S hair bows. A value that is
not often possible at the
Special price, 22c yard.
Main floor, Center.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Elopers Live Near Paris.

Information has been received in WASH
ington that Horace Wylie and AIRS.
Eleanor Hoyt Hichborn, who eloped from
this city, are living In villa in a Paris
suburb. Wylie and Mrs. Hichborn are
said to have assumed the name Of VIII
born. and are reported to have expressed
an intention Of never returning to Amer
Evening star., 1913-02-26

Willow Clothes Hampers at csc. The
usual $50 kind full size. round shape
strong and sturdy and fitted with cover.
Brooms at 2Sc. Of selected corn stock
firmly made and finished with polished
wood handle. Made by one of our
schools for the blind. and quality that
we would be justified in marking much
higher.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
Silk PetticOatS & NiqhtqOWn.

Silk Petticoats at S2.o5-Taf-
feta and Messaline, shown in
black and variety of plain col
ors and the newest changeab,e
shades, finished with accordion-
plated f1ounce. An excellent
value.
Women's Nightgowns at S100-Sof,
Nainsook. trimmed with embroidery me-
dallionS and fisheyTe insertion and edge
beading and ribbon. Made with low round
neck and butterfly sleeves. One-third less
than regular price.
Third floor. Eleventh St.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
Fashionable Silks.

Striped Chiffon Taffetas.
in brown with white and
navy with white and green
hairline stripes: s6 inches
wide. Suitable for entire
dresses, separate skirts,
etc. Regular price is Sl.ao.
'Special price, S5c yd.
Evening star., 1913-02-26

Tan Capeskin Gloves at SIPS
pair-Splendid quality skin: soft
and pliable: made i'll the heavy
outsean style by one OF the best
French makers. \ value OF un
usual force.
Terry Cloth Bath Robes at
$3.50 : Refined and desirable
spring colorings; fashioned on
liberal proportions. and finely
made and finished. The regular
SIS 90 grade
Main floor. New Building.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Special in
Rows Wash Suits.

Russian Blouse Suits. made of good
heavy and durable materials, in service
able designs and shades, consisting OF
blues and tans in striped and checked
effects and plain blue. finished with eton
and sailor collars They are absolutely
fast colors. and will wash perfectly
sizes :; to l. Usually these suits would
sell at $2.9o.
Special price, $I.S5 each.
Third floor, New Building.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
Table and Bed Linens.

Table Damask. 9Oc yard-an exceptional
quality Irish Damask: = inches wide.
Napkins. $500 dozen-Splendd quality
Irish Damask Napkins; size ~ inches
Made by John S. Brown & Sons.
Sheets at J9c eacll-Double-bed Size
Muslin Sheets: a very special value.
Sheets at 75c each - Double-bed Size
Hemstitched Muslin Sheets; priced very
low.
Second floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1913-02-26

New Seamless Pumps at $3.50
pair-Regularly $500. They are
shown in gun metal calfskln, tan
Russia calfskin and black satin i;
finished with tailormade grosgrain
ribbon bow. One of the most
stylish and altogether fine looking
footwear designs we have ever re-
ceived from this firm.
Third floor Tenth ST.
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
New Spring Dress Fabrics.

Irish Dmy yardFiney dainty and sheer and
making and afternoon trock and other dainty
apparel children Shown floral patterns polka
other designs and good desirable shades One
third less than regularly:
Iupns French Wolfe 5Sc vardShown colors OF
blue and black The
allowed enables to sell this SI5o quality at SIC yard
Second floor & st
Evening star., 1913-02-26
Anniversary Specials in
Bibles. PRAYER Books, Hymnals, Testaments

Sample copies slightly from travelling and handling by
publishers statesmen. mostly one of kind.
/ Sold at One=laalf Original Prices.
The following slight idea OF the great scope OF the SALE
but advise early selection there is ohoice OF course
Bibles ....25c $1,000 Prayer Books and Hymnas, in
lTestaments ....I5c to $S5i sets S5c to 500 set
All at One-hathe Original Prices.