Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 163, Hammond, Lake County, 28 December 1906 — Page 4

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THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES Friday, Dec. 28, 1906.

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES t ...... , ,,.. n , ,, : ,. .. . ' - , AN EVENING NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED BY THE LAKE COUNTY PRINTING AND PUBLISHINQ COMPANY. . . "Entered as second-claes matter June, 28, 1908, at the postofflce at Hammond. Indiana, under the Act of Congress, March 3. Wt.m Offices In Hamr-ond building, Hammond, Ind. Telephone, 111. Cblcaso Office. Room 1B03 Tribune Building-, Hugh W. Montgomery, representative. Terms of Sabecrtpiloa. rearly 3.0 Hair Yearly $1.50 Single Copies 1 cent Larger Paid up Circulation than

any other Newspaper in Northern Indiana. Circulation Yesterday 4 CinCULATIOX BOOKS OPEN TO TIIE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES. To subscribers. Headers of the Times are requested to favor the management by reporting any irregularities in delivering. Communicate with the circulation department, or Telephone 111. IT LOOKS like skldoo for the skids up In Chicago. WE ARE glad to learn there has been no raeo war in Mississippi. From this distance it made a noise like one. IT'S A question who felt the most relieved, Dr. Effle Lobdell after she had made the amende honorable to the court, or the court himself. WE learn by the Tribune that the president "snatched" three days' rest in the Virginia woods after "months of strenuous toil." We thought we had a vague recollection of a trip to Panama a short time ago, but perhaps we are mistaken. "LEADING citizens In tho fashionable part" of Hammond are wondering who will be led to the slaughter in that test case which is to establish the validity of tho house-numbering ordinance. While leading citizens are as fond, per He, of $10 as anybody else, there is no question that it Is flattering to be picked out as THE leading cit of all the leading cits. WITH THE EDITORS. Tariff Should be IlevUed. Many republicans, perhaps the majority, are in favor of tariff revision. Bays tho South Bend Tribune. There is a feeling that certain schedules should be changed. In this connection let It be understood that, regardless of what the "standpatters" may think the Dlngley law is not sacred. While those opposed to revision doubtless are honest In their opinion that the present arrangement meets all requirements, those favorably Inclined are just as honest in their belief. The latter have, in most cases, studied the question thoroughly. They are aware that It is a gravo task and that it means much arduous labor but they believe that such a course is necessary. The study of thousands of items is no easy undertaking. It would take much time yet the need seems to justify the attempt. Tho Lafayette Courier In commenting on the possible delay nays: "That thero will be a decided effort on the part of the tariff 'standpatters' to prevent any action looking to a revision of the present schedules until after the next election is becoming evident. The friends of revision in the republican party, and they are by long odds a majoilty of the members of that party, hope that a special session of congress will take up the subject next year. The fact that President Roosevelt did not mention the tariff in his recent message has caused the Impression to go abroad that he would be heard on the subject in a later message In which he would signify his Intention of calling a special session at the end of the rresent short session to consider it. Other countries are beginning to build tariff walls similar to that erected In this country. President McKlnley knew that there were some features of the Plngley tariff law that would soon have to be changed for the good of the nation. The reasons for an extension of the reciprocity principle of the republican party are more cogent now than they were when he made his Buffalo speech. Something must be done and that before long." Yes, something should be done and done right speedily. The tariff ought to be revised by its friends. Others should not be given a chance. The surest way, however, to allow such an opportunity is to delay. Ajcent of Christianity. The newspaper is undoubtedly the most potent christianizing Influence in the world today. It occupies a unique position, supplementing as it does, the great work of the priest and preacher. Without the printing press the christian religion, under man's agency alone, would hardly have been able to accomplished one-half as much as has been accomplished since the art of prlntgln was discovered and put into general practice. In every city the space Is freely given to church notices In newspapers, If sold

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to advertisers, would go a long ways In paying the running expenses of those papers. On Mondays column after column of space is likewise freely devoted to reprinting sermons and the work of the churches. No public charities are denied space and the influence of tho newspapers in upholding morality, enforcing the observance of moral as well as municipal laws and creating a high standard of religious thought, is probably greater than the pulpit itself. Editor and Publisher.

Advrrtlalnic Thought. Results are of prime importance in advertising. Compared with results, the cost is not important. Sacrifice prettlness In your advertisement if necessary, but be sure to retain sound argument. The average man may enjoy a square fight, but he dislikes a quarrel. Leave your competitor alone when you advertise. In every town there is one newspaper that is better for your purpose than any other. Feel your way until you discover that paper and then give It the lion's share of your advertising. If it is true, as statlsticlons assert, that a human being is born every second It would seem to be wiser to seek the patronage of D9 sensible people than to endeavor to catch the "sucker" who is born every minute. Make the beginning and the end of each of your advertisements as strong as possible. Let the opening paragraph arouse interest, the closing lines carry conviction. Then, in order to have a really good advertisement, all that remains to be done is to cut out the middle. Frlnters' Ink. AS REI'OHTEIJ IX ARIZONA. "Teddy" upon his arrival, boarded the railroad coach and "rid" across His "Ismus" (as now epeld) and waded out nine miles Into the Pacific ocean, where It was knee deep, Just to show tho man-eating sharks and numerous marine gupchuks that he was "game." On turning round to foot it back to shore he discovered a school of whales in his path. He squared himself for a real good kick Into the gang, but was only partially successful, as his Rough Rider spur, which he happened at the time to have on, caught in a three acre bunch of seaweed and his effort landed only eleven fullgrown whalea ashore, including the big bull of the flock. On his way back on the train he Jumped off near the Culebra cut, grabbed 11,000 workmen by the hand In exactly three-quarters of a minute, schedule time, with the expression "I)-e-l-lg-h-t-e-d" for each man. Then seizing one of the five ton steam shovels, spit on his hand and began to dig toward the Atlantic ocean. He plunged that gigantic shovel eleven feet into the bosom of Mother Earth at his first motion, and the Pan-American republics took it for another earthquake when tho vibrations were felt. Within Just 12 minutes and 17 seconds he had dug that "Ismu3 canal" one mile and three-quarters. While awaiting for his train to convey him from the cut he held a "levee" with the workmen, which numbered somo 200 English-speaking persons and something over 9,000 imported shlrt-tall-hop-consuming animated Chinese pig tails, the latter warmly greeting him with "Hoopla, Teddy, him belly good Mellcan man." During this brief interval, and in exactly 41 seconds, "Teddy" made a six year contract with three of the collie pig tails to do the White House washing up to the end of the next presidential term Safford (Ariz.) Cuardian. A Graft on Teachers. The Indianarolis Star says an Imposition is practiced on the school teachers of Indianapolis by holding back 10 per cent of their salaries. To some extent this is true In Lake county. The Star says: This plan Is said to have originated many years ago when a shortage in the school fund made it convenient to hold up 20 per cent of the salaries. Though the shortage was but temporary the convenience to persons other than the teachers proved to be so great that the practice was continued, the amount retained, however, being, as a great favor to those who worked for It, reduced to 10 per cent four or five years ago. No other class of public employes is treated in this manner. The city does not retain any part of the fireman's or policeman's salaries in order that they may have a fund to buy Christmas gifts for their families with or to take vacations with. If any such thing were attempted the holes that would be swiftly kicked through the municipal firmament would be large and effective. It Is only because a majority of the teachers are women and politically helpless that the board dares so to Impose upon them. Between Trains Why We Had It. In a public school In the Bronx a principal asked for answers to the question, "Why does the president appoint a day for general thanksgiving?" Here are some of the answers actually turned In: "Because Columbus discovered America." "Because the president always gets a turkey." "Because we have a holiday the day after." "Because the president's party won In the election." "Because on this day the Puritans had their first dinner." There was only one boy in the school who answered "to give thanks for all the benefits of the past year." New York World. The Golden Grain. The department of agriculture estimates our cereal crop fqr the current year at approximately five billion bushels. This includes corn, wheat, rye. oats, barley, flaxseed, buckwheat and rice. Its production Involved the cultivation of nearly 300.000 square miles of land. The value of the product Is about $2,000,000,000. It would take all the gold we have

dug In thirty years to pay for this single year's crop of cereals. It has been a fat year. Litle wonder there is a railway car shortage! New York Sun.

Here's a mean one from the Indianapolis Star: "The number of insane in American aslums has Increased from 75,000 in 1890 to 150,000 in 1906. On the other hand, the democratic party has been growing weaker." A Cry from the Heart. Oh, tell me how to write the things That editors will buy. And I will try and try and try And try and try and try. I do not yearn to have my name On Fame's eternal scroll By writing things that move the heart, The liver and the soul. I do not yearn to be among The Shakespeares and the lot Who wrote the things which always will Keep permanently hot. Of course, if I should write such things I'd feel a proper pride. But If I didn't strike their gait I'd be as satisfied. I only yearn to write the things That editors will buy. And if you'll tell me how I can I'll love you till I die. Fame doesn't cut much ice with me, And I am not so sure I wish it said that I produce Homeric literature. But, oh, I yearn to have a wad Like some successful star, And let the whole world know I own A Big Red Touring Car. Gee whiz. What a dream that Is! W. J. Lampton. Call for Water Wagon. Plans for the water wagon parade and entertainment in the early morning hours of the first day of the new year are practically completed. The committee met recently and decided on the following formation for the parade: Will Wetmore, Grand Marshal. United States Marine Band. Picture of Hon. John Raines, of New York, Author of the Raines Law. Float "The Battle of Manila Bay," considered by the committee as especially appropriate, as the battle was Avon on water. Dryden Stale, Asst. Grand Marshal. Delegation of Pittsburg Millionaires In Carriages. Down and Out Club on Foot. Oil Painting of the Panama Canal. Turner Nuleef, Asst. Grand Marshal. Members of the Original Floradora Sextette, 500 Strong. More Pittsburg Millionaires. Pop Bottlers' Union. River Park Cornet Band. The Water Wagon. The parade will form at the Harrison park lagoon. As previously announced, no reserved seats on the water wagon; first come, first served. No fees of any kind, excepting for cushions. It is hoped that the morning will be wet and rainy. The finish will be at the standpipe. The New Dictionary. President (synonym, Sultan.) An ordinary man who draws an annual salary of $150,000; one who sees that all his relations are carried on the company pay roll; a loaner or borrower of millions at two per cent for private Investment; one who never works. First Vice President (synonym, Rajah.) One chosen for his ability to dodge dangerous questions during an investigation; one who is faithful to himself and his friends In the matter of salary; a gentleman of leisure. Second Vice President (synonym. Grand Duke.) A man whose duty consists in drawing a handsome salary; autoist, yachtsman, etc. Treasurer (synonym. Easy Snap.) An official whose chief duty Is to pay official salaries, also to pay policies; one who makes plausible excuses in explaining the decrease in dividends. Secretary (synonym, Secretive.) One who forgets unfavorable data on the witness stand. Legal Advisor (Synonym, Sldestepper.) One retained to draw a fat salary; political whipper-in "Success Magazine." POLITICAL NOTES. The very latest stories heard in Washington may not be worth repeating, and then again thay may; anyway, here they are as told by an ardent republican: "The president will not lift his hand to be renominated. Neither will he lift his hand against a renomlnatlon. He is creating a situation which many republicans believe will compel the constituents cf many states to instruct their delegates to the national convention of 190$ for Roosevelt. 'The president is to retire nt the end of his present term and make a tour around the world. He may succeed Piatt of New York in the senate in March 3. 1909, or he may succeed Depew in March 3. 1911, and then he could be renominated to the presidency in June, 1912." "Lawyers with political-judicial aspirations may be interested to learn that the gown of an associate justice of the supreme court of the United States costs $100 and that the gown of the chief Justice Is distinguished from that of an associate justice by being made from Chinese satin instead of black silk." It Is related that the word "buncombe" grew out of an Incident in the sixteenth congress, when a member for a district in North Carolina which embraced Buncombe county insisted on delaying a vote on the famous "Missouri question" by making a speech, saving "he was bound to talk for Buncombe. ' Now York Sun. Good fellowship Is hard to feel If you have hash at every meal, And tf your boartlinsr-houee Im bad A better one can toon be had Among our ads yoall find each day Some boardingr-honse, It's aafe to say. And you ran find good room and board At any prices you can well afford.

Stocks Grain and Provisions.

Latest Movements in Industrial Centers, by Exclusive

NEW YORK LETTER, New York, Dec. 2S. The upward movement in the stock market was still in evidence at the opening this morning with higher prices for almost every active stock on the list. Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Northern Paclnc and Great Northern were about the only Issues which showed good trading. The Hill stocks were bid up by shorts In the first hour, advancing about two points for both Issues, later losing almost all of it and closing weak with a decline of about a point for each Issue. About one o'clock a determined drive was made against Pennsylvania by bear operators based on the rumor that President Cassatt had died, this rumor proved true, is was confirmed later in the day. The stock lost about a point for the day, closing weak. The trading throughout the entire market is of the professional variety and until a public following is obtained, stocks will not have very wild fluctuations. Atchison was the strongest feature on the list, opening at 102Vi and gradually advancing all during the session. At the close It shoved a gain of two points with indications for still further advances. The buying was of a high order, it Is based upon the excellent earnings that this company is showing. Call loans ruled high again today, 18 per cent for large loans being made early, later about 6 per cent was the ruling rate. The market closed erratic and irregular, losses in one quarter and gains In the other. NEW YORK STOCK MARKET Descpt. Open Atchison ...102 Do pfd ... 98 Am. Sugar 132 Am. Car .. 42 7 Am. Cop ..114V4 Am. Smelt 1501 Am. Ice Scs 91 Am. Loeom "2 Am. Tob pfd 96 Vi B. & O H9 Biscuit 77 Brook. R. T. 79 C. F. & I... 53 4 Col. South 36 Corn Pdts 21 Do pfd .. al, lnni. Pac 194 Cent. Leath 33 tMstillers . . . 70 Vi Erie com .. 43 8 Erie 1st ... 75 1 Erie, 2nd ... 65 Interboro ... 36 K. C. S. pfd 60 L. & X 143 U Mex. Cent 27Vi Gt. North . .185 Gt. No. Ore 80. Low 102 &sH 132H 42 114 1494 91 H 72 96 119 77 79 53 36 21 Close 104 182S 42;8 114S 150 914 72 96 120 77 79 53U 36 21 81 194 A im 43 75 65 35 60 H 142 27 185 79 185 40Z l1As 91 72 130 92 47 98 137 53 1 3 6 38 96 30 65 92 32 149 25 47 35U 180 48 104 18 37 24 49 7 Mi 43 75H 143 27 No. Pacific 1ST 18 M K & T cm 40 4 Do pfd ... 71 7 Mis. Pae ..91 9 Nat. Lead .. 72V4 7 N. Y. Cent 130 13 Nor. & W. .. 92 9 Ont. & W... 47 4 Peoples Gas 98 9 Pennsyl ...13 13: Press. Steel 53 5 Reading- ...135 13 R. I. & S... 39 3 Do pfd ..96 9 R. Isl. com. 80 3 Do pfd ... 65 6 South Pac 924 9 So. Ry. com 32 3 St. Paul ...150 15 St. L fc S W 25 2 St L&SF2dDf 47 4 Texas Pac 3o 3 .181 il 18 48 4 .104 10 . 18 1 .38 7 8 .24 2 . 49 4 Pacific ex Union Pao U. S. Steel Do pfd . Wabash Do rfd Wis. Cent Do pfd . . Northern Biscuit. 1 per cent Denver preferred, 2 NEW YORK COTTON MARKET. Month Dec. . Jan. . Mch. . Mav . July . Aug. . Open . .930 ..901 ..936 . .959 ..972 . .964

High Low Close 930 902 930-b 928 900 927-28 959 936 958-59 977 959 976-77 987 970 986-87 973 964 978-79

GRAIN AND PROVISION MARKET Month Wheat. Dec. .. May . . July .. Corn. Dec. .. May ., July . , Oats. Dec. . . Mav . . July ., Lard. Jan. ., Mav . . July Pork. J an. May . July . nib. Jan. . Mav . July .

Low Open Close 74 73 73 a 78 77 77b 77 77 77a 41 40 40b 43 43 43, 44 4'ib 34 33 33 a 86 36 36 a 33 83 33$ 1617 1602-05 1602-05a 1677 1660-62 1662a 1637a 925 912 915-17 942 930 935 950 937-40 942 S67 860 865 895 887 898-92 805 900 902-05

74 7877 4A 34 36 33 1617 1677 925 942-4 950 860 893 900a CHICAGO LETTER. Chicago Dec 28. WHEAT A little more activity in the wheat pit this morning with the early prices inclined to firmness and later selling off about a half cent. Foreign markets were quoted strong and higher; Argentine shipments to Europe small; the increase In the Northwestern 6tocks was only half as large as last year. Cash demand in the southwest reported bet ter. Nevertheless, the market lacked support and eased off closing weak with a net decline of about a half a cent for the day. CORN Fairly strong and a little more active than In the previous ses sion. Liverpool markets were quoted higher for this cereal. No relief in sight for cars to haul the grain to market is also a bull argument on the situation. The market showed an advance of one quarter of a cent for the May option at the close of the day. OATS Strong early In the day, but later weakened In sympathy with the other grain pits. Sales to be seaboard w-ere not large, but cash sales to domestic dealers was 150,000 which Is considered large and shows that the demand for the cash article is more urgent than for the speculative options. The close was steady at slightly unchanged prices.

SOUTH WATER STREET MARKETS.

Chicago, Dec. 28. The egg market was again found in an inflated condition. Holders of storage stock boosted up prices in order to dispose of their goods at good profit and as soon as they withdrew from the market the drop came. Further declines are expected with a continuation of the present brand of weather. Receipts are Increasing but it is expected that the decline of yesterday will tend to increase consumption. Butter was firm. Poultry trade was moderately active at full prices. Quotations on round lots ranged: Butter Receipts, 3.030 tubs. Extra creamery jobbing. 31c; price to retailers. 32 c; prints. 32 c; firsts, 27 29c; seconds, 22$?24e; June extras, 28 290; renovated, 23v24e; dairies. Cooleys, 27e: firsts, 24(fr25c; pucking stock, 19f?19e. Fjfjars Receipts, 4,002 cases. Fresh stock at mark, new cases included or cases returned, 21 24c: firsts. 24c; prime firsts, packed In whltewood cases grading 50 per cent fresh stock, 26c: extra SO per cent fresh stock packed for city trade, 2Sc; storage stock, 20 f 22c. Potatoes Receipts, 2 5 cars. Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan white stock. 39 400 per bu; red. fair to srood. 37?3Sc; mixed, red and white. 3fr3Sc; common, small, unripe red or white, o n .idc. Sweet Potatoes Illinois. $2.25f2.50; Per on; ,o. , $ 1.00 & 1.50. Veal Quotations for calves in good order were as follows: 50-85-lb weights 6 7c; 60 to 7 5 lbs. 7f?Sc; 85 to 100 lbs, fancy, 8-f;9c; 150 to 175 lbs, Rood meaty, 4r5c. Dressed Beef No. 1 ribs, 14c; No. 1 loins, 16c; No. 1 round, 7c; No. 1 chuck, 6c; No. 1 plate. 4c. Live Poultry Turkeys, per lb, 105 11c; chickens, fowls, 9 'fee; springs, 9 C'MOc; roosters 6c; geese, $5.00 & 9.00; ducks. 10Cllc. Fruits Apples, $1. 003.00 per brl; bananas, Jumbo, 1.40 5? 1.50; straight. 1. 10(al. 2o; lemons. California, 3.00! $4.00; oranges, California. $2.50 (a 3.25. Ureen Vegetables Beets, 40'y50c per 6ack; cabbage, $10.00 i?Y 30.00 per ton; carrots. 40S60c per sack; celery, 80cg) $4.50 per oase; onions, 35ft55c per bu; parsnips, 75c per tub; turnips, oOc per sack. C. H. WANZER STOCK AND BOND BROKER. Stocks Carried on 3 to 5 Point Marjfn, Nominal Rates of Interest. 333 Rookery Bldg., Chicago. TELEPHONE HARBISON, 3405. JOHN DICKINSON & CO. STOCKS, BONDS, GRAIN, PROVISIONS. 171 La Salle St., Chicago. New York Office, 42 Baoadway. Members Chicago Board of Trade. New York Consolidated Stock Exchange. Direct Private Telephone. Central 5561 Wires East. Automatic 4058. Central 5551 LIVERPOOL MARKETS. Liverpool,. England. Doc. 28. Wheat opened higher; corn higher. Liverpool, England, Doc. 28. Closing prices: Wheat higher; corn higher. GRAIN MARKET. Chicago, Dec. 28. Southwestern receipts and shipments. Minneapolis Receipts Today, 393,620; shipments, 43.870. Last year, 528,320; shipments, 30,080. St. Louis Receipts Today, 30,000; shipments, 6,000. Last year, 54,000; shipments, 47,000.

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Capital,

JOHN LAMBEET Chicago WILLIAM E. REIS KewYoTk JOHN J. MITCHELL Chicago L. L. Smith New York

OFFICI3 OF COMPAJfYi 111 Brffwr, New Yerfc Amount of Dividends paicl 1903 to November 24, 1D03 Amount of Dividends paid Sept 80, 1905, to Sept 30. 1800: 12 monthly dividends lVa 4300,000.00 2 extra " 5 209,000,00 1 3y3 70,000.00 1 " " 30 in Dolcm Min. Co. stock 600,000.00 Surplus September 30, 1906

The Mines Company of America speaks for itself, having paid during a period of four years dividends to the amomit of $2,355,000, or $383,000 more than the entire capital stock. This is equivalex.t to 119V4 per cent. The dividends actually paid last year, as shown above, are equivalent to 61 per cent. The Company has declared out of its present surplus a dividend of twenty-focx per cent, payable in regular monthly installment cf two per cent during entire year cf 1907. This is out cf past earnings, and it is expected that the Company will declare extra dividends during the ensuing vear out cf their additional earnines. Tha

stock is actively traded

hundred mining cor-paiiies whose stock is hawked through the

and ourb and Drokers' many chances, but fw "ine appetite 01 of sneculatlon. Only a The success of a few concerns, because sorae being an "extension" os .r .y.r.v vhn.a

"Such arguments should deoelve no one into thinking that he Is Investing. In more than njne cases out of ten be is simply throwing Clce. There Is ft leg-itimaU minlcff Investment field, but th rast majority of the people were far better off to -wait until the early stages of development of mining properties were passed, so that tne heary risks might be borne by those who can do so without embarrassing therr. selves or those dependent upon them. For those who forget this, the old saying Is rowmmendM: 'Mine, W. H w BEABHAK & CO. 52 Broadway, New York City

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Chicago. Dc. 2S. Total clearances: Wheat and flour equal 227,000 bushels; corn, 620.000 bushels; oats 120 bushels. Chicago, jve. 28. Estimates for tomorrow; Wheat, 103 , cars; corn. 438 curs; oats, 137 cars; hogs, IS. 000 head. Chicago, Dec. 8. Northwest receipts cars: Duluth Today, 93; last week, 49; last year, 100. Minneapolis Today, 371; last week, 316: last year, 508. Chicago Today, 90; last week, 45; last year, 10. Chicago. Dec. 28. Argentine shipments: Wheat This week, 320.000 bushels; last week. 536,000 bushels; last year. 976.000 bushels. Corn This week. 920.000 bushels; last week, 1,136,000; last year, 756,000. Chicago. rec. 2 3. Car lots today: Wheat, 90; corn, 4 02; oats, 116. LIVE STOCK MARKET. Union Stock Yards, Dec. 28. Hog receipts, 26,000; market slow; left over, 4,000. Light, $6.10 to C.30; mixed, $6.10 to 6. 3d; heavy, $5.95 to 6.10. rattle receipts, 3 000; market strong. Sheep receipts, 12,000; market weak. Union Stock Yards, Dec. 2S. Hogs closed active to 5 cent higher. Light. $6.10 to 6.32; mixed. $6.15 to 6.40: heavy, $6.00 to 6.40; rough, $6.00 to 6.15Cattle closed strong. Sheep closed weak. Omaha Receipts Hogs, 7,000; cattle, 1,300; sheep, 5,o00. Kansas City Hogs, 8,000; cattle, 2,000; sheep, 2,000. St. Louis Hogs, 5,500; cattle, . 1,500; sheep, aOO. WEATHER FORECAST. Illinois, Indiana and Lower Michigan Cloudy tonight and Saturday; slight changes in temperature. Missouri Cloudy with rain tonight; warmer north; probably fair Saturday. Wisconsin and Iowa Partly cloudy and warmer tonight; generally fair Saturday. Minnesota, South Dakota and Kansas Fair and warmer tonight; fair Saturday. North Dakota Fair and warmer toniKht; rain and cooler Saturday. Montana Fair except rain west tonight; warmer east tonight; rain and colder Saturday. HEARD ON THE BOURSE New York, Dec. 28. McDonald was buying Reading in 10,000 6hare lots today. He says the liquidation is all over. Copper was bought by everybody, both long and short, on a tip, that it is going to 118. Southern Pacific was bought in large lots by traders led by McDonald. The strike of the firemen on the road Is a complete failure. Tho annual statement shows earnings of 9 per cent. The market was up on higher London prices and the feeling on the floor is very much better even with call money up to 11 per cent. Stocks were In good demand and the shorts all ran to cover. A decided change In sentiment prevails and evidently short covering had a great deal to do with the advance in prices throughout the list. The best kind of buying was In evidence In Reading, Union and the Hill stocks. Steel was well bought by the Morgan people. The decline in prices for the last ten days had gone further than the manipulators Imagined It would and every one could see a rally had to come. If in the next few days money does not get too high, you will see stocks a great deal higher. Some good judges only look for a traders market, for the next ten days of about five points in the active stocks.

2,000,000 Shares. Par Value $1.00. Foil Paid and Non-Assessable DIRECTORS

H. S. EXACT. . . . ..YoTkYcik WILLIAM IXEMMINQ.... Chicago I. L. ELWOOD ..Chicago F. W. BAXEE. ... , .London, England

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Atchison was one of the few stocks that has not gone down much In the last ten days. The net earnings of the road for the past five months show an increase over the same time last year.

St. Paul looks like an advance of forty points in a short time. There Is a rumor that certain interests connected with Hill are trying to get an injunction to prevent the $90,000,000 issuo of new stock. Ico was put up on the shorts; absolutely no mercy was shown them. They even had to piy a premium of t per cent to use the stock over night and it can only be borrowed in one place. Content brought 55.000 shares in Reading. Miller A Co. bought 15.000 and the traders all bought. Gates & Co. are today one of the largest buyers of Union Pacific, St. Paul and Atchison. City National bank broke the interest rato today from 11 per cent to 6 per cent and it closed at 4 per cent. Bank of England did not advance its rate and the western crowd who have been heavy sellers of stocks and who boasted yesterday they had cleaned house, jumped In today and bid up the market und bought right and left, especially Copper, Steel.Union, Atchison and St, Paul. It is believed Copper earnings in 190T will exceed $30,000,000. For this year they are estimated at $26,000,000. Soma of the best posted say the company will under no consideration increase its dlvldende over 8 per cent. J. L. D. Robertsdale Mrs. E. Engler and son were Chicago visitors Thursday. Master Edwin Farr of Roberts avenue, is on the sick list. Richard Schaaf, jr., transacted busl. ness In Chicago Thursday. Frank Truit and daughter, Evelyn, are on the sick list. Mrs. Fred Leverence of Harrison avenue, went to Chicago on business Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fanning of Roberts avenue are entertaining relatives from Michigan City, Ind. Mrs. August Stross and sister, Miss Ella Stross, attended the Calumet theater at South Chicago yesterday afternoon. Miss Hattle Timm of Indiana boulevard is spending her holiday vacation with Mr. and Mrs. C. Cowden In La Porte, Ind. A number of Swedish peoplo from here attended the Christmas exercises held at the Evangelical church Thursday evening. Messrs. John Minaberg and Joseph Lindemann returned home yesterday, after spending several days hunting in Crocker, Ind. Mrs. Wilson Hepburn of Harrison avenue, was taken to the Lakesido hospital yesterday, where she will undergo a serious operation. The funeral services of Joseph Vath ke were held at the Robertsdale Evangelical church Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. W. IL Halmhuber officiated. The Ben-Hur's of Hammond, of which Mr. Vathke had been a member for ten years, took charge of tha funeral after the church service. Mr. Vathke was born In Germany, Aug. 7, 1S50 and died Dec 24, 1906, at tha St. Margaret's hospital, after a lingering illness with dropsy. He leaves a wife, two daughters and two sons and many friends to mourn him. AMERICA W Trk $2,883,000.00 $1,230,000.00 578,747.40 only & few out cf eTry usual onannets .or nreas There are as legitimate investment. oa ve wna a chare In sixty days.

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