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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Mining Stock Quotations.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-Alice, 126; Best and
Belcher, 200; Con. California and Virginia,
400; Gould and Curry, ll5; Hale and Nor
cross, 1S0; Homestake 1,015; Horn Silver, 265;
Iron Silver, las; Mexican, lS0; Ontario. 1000;
Ophir, 275; Plymouth, 25O Savage, l7C; Sierra
Nevada, 200; Standard, ITO: Union Consoli-
dated, LID; Yellow Jacket, los.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

The New York bank statement was favor
able, showing material increases in reserve
and deposits. Money closed at 2 per cent,
with no loans Changes shown by the figures
are these: Reserve, increase, 81 475s75; loans,
increase, $4,000: specie, increase, sl37, 400;
legal tenders, increase, So 0l3, 100; deposits,
increase, So, ,69s 500; circulation, decrease,
$500. Amount above legal requirement.,
SIS, $50 900.
ArNew York yesterday money was quiet,
closing at per cent. Prime mercantile pa
per, 1906. Sterling exchange quiet and
steady at 81 81 for eo-day bills and "a s43z
for demand.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Our Holiday Offering.

''The Home Guard" at all the stores of the
A. & P. Tea Co.; don't fail to get one.
Given out December IA to "a with one pound
of tea, one pound Of baking powder, or two
pounds of coffee. See list of stores in another
column
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

The standard pianos of the world. The
favorite of the musical public and con-
scientious instructors. Don't fail to see
the elegant assortment at Hoffmann's 537
Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

Kennedy's Own Make
English plum puddings, mince pies and
nlince meat
SIXTH STREET AND DUQUESNE WAY,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
over the market, and modev.te decline in

over the market, and q moderate decline in
price was effected.
them and gradually tie public have taken
stocks out of the marlzeE and this absorption
mas lifted up the quotations OF the pese
class of stocks. In the Consolidated Ex
change there was disclosed q big short In
tsrest in c., B. & O., L. & N, st. p, D., L. %
w, Northern Pacific. The fact is that brok-
ers IN this Exchange have no actual STOCKS
at all IN these properties, yet they are trad
Ing heavily in them all through the week.
Those who are long have the contracts OF the
shorts and not the actual certificates.
I'VE are bullish and are willing to bet tnas
Dull conditions rather than bear men VIII!
prevail, and that the Nile cannot be damned
by bullrushes. If our present conditions
Will not awaken bulls in q speculation we
the speculative spirit of the American char.
aeter, for it would surely be dead beyond
the hope of resurrection"
Symptoms Of Improvement
Henry Clews & Co. say. "Wall street re-
mains quiet; but the symptoms of coming
Improvement accumulate. Holders OF Sc
curities are well satisfied with their position
and prospects, while those short on the
market show signs of uneasiness; so long,
however, as transactions are mainly con-
fined to the room traders, the bears may
take their time in getting themselves into y
safer position. One of the notable features
of the market is the increase of investment
buyers. They represent not only the earn
lnSs of u year OF reasonably prosperous
business, but also the liquidated principal
of Western land mortgages. of which consid.
cradle amounts are already being settled
out of the results of the large crops, while
greater sums are likely to be extinguished
during the coming six months rs the crops
come into market At the moment, speeu-
lation is held in check by the influences in
cident to the approaching holidays and to
the settlements and making up OF accounts
usual at the closing of the year.
"The money market remains easy; but
the banks have ceased to receive the large
cash remittances from the interior prevail
ing for some weeks past. Considering the
immense forwardings of grain from the
West, this is not surprising, and it is not I'm.
possible even that, under such circurn-
stances, New York might become debtor to
the West; but the movement that would
bring that about would correspondingly in
Grease our claims upon Europe for gold"
Tho Close in Stocks.
The following table shows the prices Of active
stocks on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday.
Corrected daily for The DISPATCH by WHITNEY
STEPHENSON Oldest Pittsburg members of the
New York Stock Exchange, 81 Fourth avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
THE MONETARY SITUATION.
| Easy Markets Favorable to Business Ex-
pansion-Good Bank Statements.

pansion-Good Bank Statements.
Reports from the principal money centers
during the week concurred in representing
the supply in excess Of the demand. This
was SO pronounced in New York as to cause
a shading,of rates. The yearly settlements
will augment the supply and insure an easy
market for some time to come. Not for
several years has there been so strong an in.
centive to business expansion.
Locally the market was moderately active
and easy. While there was no pressure on
the part of borrowers, there was broaden
ing tendency, and most OF the banks did
about as much business as they cared to so
near the annual settlement period, and in
view Of the certainty of an active demand
early in the new year. The Clearing House
statements shows the results;
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

eiCh EAoAehI-Carter's Little Live, Pills,
SiCh HEADAOhE-Carter's Little Liver Pills
oioh HhADAChI-Cartcr Little Liver Pills.
SlCh HEADAchE-Car Little Liver Pills.
de4-tO-NwFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

FITs-An fits stopped free by DIR. Kline's Grea
Nerve Restorer. 10 fits after first days use. Mar
velous Treatise and s2 70 trial bottle free
Fit cases. DR.. Kline, 931 Arch st., Phila., Pa. su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
For Holiday Gifta

'fChemical diamonds" K SMrH
Sole agent, corner Liberty and Smithfeld
and 811 Smith6eld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

Open Every Evening. Beginning saturday
Evening, December II, until Christmas.
Jos EICHBAUN 3 Co,
= 1i0h svanaA
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
A few doors from Ninth street.

Crayons FREQ Until January I, 1898.
A life-size crayon free with dozen cabi.
nets at Aufrecht's Studio, u Fifth avenue.
Come early.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
THE WEEK IN OIL

Fluctuations Circumscribed ana Little vari.
alton in the Range of Prices.
Tho market was sluggish and for tho most
part weak. Business aggregated about Is, 900
barrels. A bearish pipeline report and some
new wells were the adverse Influences. Fluc-
tuations for the day and week are shown in
the subioined table:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Mr.. scHETTLE STILL LIVES.
Chronic Cough, Catarrh and
Asthma Of Ten Years Nixht
9Weats - Unable to Work
Eight Doctors Fail to Cure
Him-Permanenfly Cured by
the Specialists of the Catarrh
and Dyspepsia Institute, 333
Penn Avenue.

Mr.. John Schettle, 176 Magnolia street.
experienced untold suffering His catarrh
hrx
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
Receipts at East Liberty and All Other
Stock Yards.

OJBIcE OF PIrrsBURo DIsPAroH,l
SATURDAY, Dec. II.
CArIEReceipts, 1902 head; snipments,9 ,9s1
head; market, nothing doing: all through
consignments; is cars OF cattle shipped to
New York to-day.
Hoes-Receipts, $500 head; shipments, $3.50
head; market firm; Philadelphias, So s50
80; best Workers and mixed, So 7003 go;
cars of hogs shipped to New York to-day.
SHEEP-Receipts, 1000 head; shipment 9, 800
head; market slow at unchanged prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Bar Silver Ouotationl

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-[Special 1-Bar silver
in London 4S1Sd per ounce; New York deal
ers' price for silver, CSC per ounce.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13
Electric Stocks.
Philadelphia Stoclrs.

Closing quotations Of Philadelphia stocks, fur
Fourth avenue members Of the New York Stock
Exchange:
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Kennedy's Croquettes
sohmer Pi.no.t sohmer P,anosi

Pates and Ices delivered promptly to order
SIXTH STREET AND DUQUEsNE WAY.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

He eays: II could not sleep, for
had to sit up in bed and cough.
had wheeling and stufed-up feeling in my
lungs. treated with eight doctors, but re-
ceived no permanent relief. When i walked
I would be all out of breath. now feel we'll,
have regained my flesh and can walk like =
boy 20 years old. [Signed] John Schettle.'
Drs. Lowe. Grubbs and associates treat
with success Paralysis, Neuralgia, Rheu-
matism, Sciatica, Nervous Prostratfon,
Blood and Skin Diseases and Stomach
Troubles; Catarrh, Lung Troubles, Dyspep.
sia and Diseases of Women. Treatments
medical and electrical.
Remember, consultation and examination
free. Rates and prices for treatment all can
afford. Special rates to laboring men and
women, widows and others in moderate cir.
cumstances.
Office hours 10 A. N. to p. NJ, and to 8 r.
NJ. Sundays, l to o4P.M. Home treatment by
correspondence. Send two 2-cent stamps
for question blank. Remember the name
and place. and address all letters to the
CATARRH AND DYSPEPSIA INSTITUTE,
323 Penn ay., Pittsburg. del3-TrFssu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-13

Kennedy's Croquettes,
Pates and Ices delivered promptly TO order.
BHxK sI1INT AID DUouIAN1 vxK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
EVERYONE SNEEZING.
Colds remarkably prevalent Will the Grip returns
dangers OF Pneumonia.

Have you noticed the unusual number OF colds pos
sesed by acquaintance this yearl There seems 70
he no particular why the Fall OF this year should
be moro trying than usual, but nevertheless, 1t Is fact
Those who know something OF these matters say that this
extraordinary prevalence OF colds Is the forerunner OF
another visitation Of the Grip. Whether 1t may turn out
30 or not thing every should do is TO get rid OF
cod possible account Of the danger TO which
person with 'little cold" is exposed Pneumonia
nobody wishes face and it Is exaggeaton TO state
that eighty per cent Of deaths from this could have
been averted II the colds out OF which they grew had
been cured.
BY far the best method of Kidding oneself Of cold is
10 take little pure stmuart in water and keep warm
after having done The greatest care and prompt
measures should be taken the slightest sign OF the
approach OF pneumonia. II you have a tickling in the
throat uehtness OF the chest pain in the head, chilly
feeling or pains throughout the body Immediately use
some stimuant to promote the circulation and avert
the catastrophe 1t should be particularly borne in mind
that to be Of the required value, the tmuan (whiskey
preferably must be pure and Duys Pure Malt WhIskey
which be obtained Of your druggist meets
the requirements 1t Is standard and reliable and the
fact that 1t has received the endorsements Of the leading
scientists and physicians Of the present day IS the best
having It and do allow the salesman 70 sell you sub
sttute which he may recommend Just good. "
There other medicinal whskey which equals Dufys
Pure Malt in purity and excellence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
RUDOLPH GARRIGUE.

Rudolph Garrgue, president of the Germania Fire In
Company, and one Of the most prominent Ger
man citizens Of NewYork, died yesterday in Vienna.
He was born in Copenhagen in 1922, and received In
his native place a superior education. At an early
age he followed his father who was in the service OF
the Danish Government, to the West Indies. After
ward he sent TO Germany TO complete his educa-
ton and then became associated with the publishing
house of Brockhaus at Leipsic. In 1915 he came TO
this country as representative of the united book
sellers OF Germany to look the field with view TO
establishing a large branch book concern. lie trav-
eed extensively through the South and West and the
following year made an exhaustive report OH the con-
dton of the United States. Negotiations for the estab
lshment of the proposed book concern having failed
he returned to New York in 1916 and began business
on his own account opening book store in Barclay
st. under the Astor House In 1852 he was elected
president Of the German Society of NewYorl. and as
president CT that society became exoflcio Commits
sioner of Emigration, in which capacity he did some
excellent work in reforming the Castle Garden system
of protecting immigrants In $50 he assisted in the
organization Of the Germania Fire Insurance Company
became It's first secretary afterward promoted to
the vice presidency, and in 1866 was chosen president
which position he held at the time of his death. Ho
was recognized by the insurance fraternity as one OF It's
ablest representatives having held the position of pes
dent of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and
aferward being elected president of the Board OF Fire
Underwriters OF the city Of NewY York. In May last
Mr. Garrgue stricken with apoplexy, but MS case
was not considered alarming, and In July ne went 70
Europe in search Of rest and health: Ills death look
place Unexpectedly yesterday, and the news OF IL WaS
sent by cable by his daughter, who accompanied MN
He leaves wife and eleven children. He had lived
for many years at No. $40 East Fifteenth-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
HERMAN MELVILLE.

Herman Melville died at noon yesterday at his nome
No IO4 East Twenty-sixth-st from heart failure lie
was born in this city seventy three years ago. In his
early manhood he shipped before the mast on whaling
vessel which he deserted when the ship was OIL the
Marouesas Islands, in the Pacific Ocean, on account OF
the cruelty Of the captain. He was cast ashore In
destitute condition and kept in captivity by the
native savages until lie rescued several months
afterward by ship which cast anchor at one Oh the
islands He won considerable fame as an author by
the publication Of book in 1647 entitled "Iypee'
which was an account Of his experience while captive
in the hands of the savages. This was his best work,
although he has since written number Of other stores
which were published more for private than public Cir
culatiOn.
"Typee, was published simultaneously in London ana
New York. During the ten years subsequent to the
publication Of This book he was employed at the New
York Custom House Since then he has been engaged
In literary work exclusively. In his earlier years ne
was a contributor to " Putnam's Magazine" lie mar
rled avdaughter OF Judge Shaw, OF Massachusetts The
funeral will be at his home tomorrow ut p M, and
the burial will be al WOodawn Cemetery. lie leaves
q wife and two daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
SAMUEL II. JOHNSON.

oswego, n. Y, Sept. 2s-Samuel Burbank Johnson,
of the weathest and most highly esteemed citi.
zens of oswego died at his home here tonight at the
age of seventysix years. lie had been Ill for about
ten days with peritonlts. For over forty years he
was prominently identified with the cty's milling
interests and, with the late Joel Penfeh and John
It. Lyon, founded the well-known firm of
Penfeld. Lyon &c Co., and for num-
Der of years he had been the senior
partner He was of the chief stockholders In the
first bridge built over the Niagara River, and had
extensive interests in Nebraska. lie always led a
quiet domestic life and was devout Presbyterian
was strong Republican, and had been constant
reader Of The Tribune for many years. He retained
wonderful vgor until within the last few years lie
leaves wife and five children, Edgar ID. johnson,
James F. Johnson and William johnson, Of this city
Frederick f. johnson, of Milford Neb, and Miss Mary
Johnson, of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
LIVE STOCK MARKETs-BY TELEGRAPH.

Chicago, Sept. 2s.-"The Evening Journal reports:
Catte-Recepts, 10000 head shipments, 1000 head
market strong to higher prime to extra natives, % so
a S6 IS; Others, 1894 So Texans 30 1892 go (;
rangers $3 1895 25 stockers, So Goa SO so; native
cows, 81 1922 40. Hogs-Receipts, II 900 head !:
shipments, 5000 head, market dull, lower, closing
weak; rough and common, SO 9O@S4 25 mixed and
packers "a 50d 81 so; prime heavy and butchers
weights, $685. 80 prime light, $A e59$4 so; second
class, S40&4 so. Sheep-Receipts, 1000 head; ship
ments 5000 head market slow steady: native ewes,
S3 259S4 40 mixed and wetiers 81 5O3 81 SO; West
ems, 81 9oG$4 10; lambs, S3 256 81 So
ST. Louis, Sept 2S.-Cattle- Rrecefprz 200 head !:
shipments, 41oo head market shade higher; good to
"a 80 Texan and Indian steers, 81 40@S3 20 Texan
and Indian Gamers, 81 4O6S2 25. Hogs-Receipts
1000 head shipments, 1000 head market lower
fair to selected heavy 81 SOa 81 95: mixed grades
81 5O@S4 so: light fair to fancy "a 5O6S4 75 Sheen
Receipts, 500 head; shipments 1900 head: markell
steady fair to choice, So 50d "a 60.
Buffalo, Sept. % -Cattle-Receipts last twentyLfour
hours 1920 head total for weeS thus far 5000 head
for same time last week, 1910 head consized
through, 800 head TO NewY York, 31SO head: on sale
400 head; closed steady for good grades duh and
lower for common, with about all sold Hogs-Reccipts
last twenty -four hours $1,000 head total for week
thus far, $4,000 head for time last week 30 900
head; consigned through 1880 head; TO Newborn
1900 head on sale, 14250 head closed very dull for
common and lower, but with the bulk Of offerings soM
sheep and lambs-Receipts last twenty -four hours
1900 head total for week thus far, 400 head for
same time last week, IL 500 head consigned through
24OO head: TO NewYOrk, 1900 head on SALE 5000
head closed strong and firm good native lambs s66
So 10 at close best sheep, 81 75d "a 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
J0uN II HODGES

John H. Hodges Of this city, died on Saturday night
at the Langham Hotel London. The news did not
come as a surprise to his friends here september
Of Reichard d Co., the picture dealers Of No. 226
Fifth-ave of whose firm Mr.. Hodges a member,
received a cable message conveying the information
that he was fatally I'll. Mr. Hodges had intended to
leave London for NewYOrk the Majestic which left
England on September 90, but he became too i'll to be
moved and died in the hotel. lie attended by
Dr. Cooper Bentham, of London, but from the first
no hopes were entertained of his recovery as he was
suffering from cancer of the liver His trip to Europe
had been made in the interests Of his firm, and since
spring he had visited the principal art centres of the
Continent in order to purchase pictures. lie well
known for his excellent taste and judgment In paint
ings, and his name was as well known to artists in
Europe as to those in America. lie a OF
wide education, and beloved by all who knew him. lie
had been member OF the University Club since ii was
founded and his face had also been familiar one for
many years in the Union League Club lie q
strong Republican throughout his life. lie subscribed
toward the erection OF the building which Is being
put up in Fifty ninthst. for the Society of American
Artists. lie a Of the Hon. George T. Hodges,
Of Rutland w. and was born there In 1888. In 1853
he was graduated at Trinity College, and shortly after
ward he came to New-York and entered business.
For many years he was connected with the banking
firm Of Heiser & Son, which prominent during the
war. lie was man Of independent means and
out of business for time previous TO 1881, but
in that year his great love for art led him 10 enter
the firm of Reichard d Co. special partner. lie
bachelor and leaves brother and three sisters,
two of whom married, one being Mrs. Dwight
townsend of this city, and the other Mrs. Clark, Of
Oh the NornanDia September "a, when news Of
her brothers illness reached New-lork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
SANirEL E ZONES

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 2s.-Samuel F. Jones died
this morning at the age Of sixty-four Years. Mr..
Jones had for many years been the bestown criminal
lawyer in this state. lie was born I'm Marlborough in
1927. lie entered Wesleyan University in the class
of 1s47. lie left there in his junior year TO teach
school. In 1s40 he began the study of law and in
1851 he was admitted to the bar. lie was member
from Hartford in the Legislatures of 1873 and 1874,
and served the Judiciary Committee during both
terms. lie leaves a wife and four grown children.
Mr. Jones bad been in poor health for the last two
years. He had been connected with nea.ly all the
famous criminal in this state In the Last twenty
five years. lie defended the Maley boys, accused Of
the murder Of Jennie Cramer securing disagreement
Of the Jury. lie was counsel also for Hayden. the
Methodist minister accused Of the murder Of Mary
Staunald Allen the state prison murderer Of Watch
man Shipman, who convicted OF murder IN the
first degree secured through him new tral, which
saved his neck and sent him b. state Prison for life
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-29
JAY GOULnS NEw-oRLEANs LINE.
HOW IT WILL PROBABLY AFFECT THE export

HOW 1T WILL PROBABLY AFFECT THE EXPopT
GRAIN TRAFFIC.
Chicago, Sept. o9-That part Of Mr.. Goulds inter
view IN which he mentions new line TO New-Orleans
In connection with the Missouri Pacific has set Western
railroad men to thinking. The completion Of the limo
from Fort Smith TO junction with the Cotton Belt
VIII give the road short route TO NewOrleans via
the Cotton Belt and the Texas Pacific both OF which
are controlled by Could 1t is probable that this will
be done within few weeks. 1t is also probable that
the same rates will be adopted from Kansas points to
NewOrlcans that In force from Kansas points to
Chicago This WILL Of course, divert TO tie southern
port all the export grain traffic that has heretofore
gone east by the Of Chicago, and will work
siderable injury 10 some Of the Chicago roads. Tho
Rock Island will be the road most likely TO suffer
in the event Of such action An official OF that COM
pany admitted as much to-day
"ODe thing is CERTAIN he said. off Gould
| carries out this plan, the Rock Island
win be compelled to build to tide-water We have
been moving in that direction slowly for several years.
but this, imagine, will force to stir our stumps
and get into Galveston as quickly possible. Why,
the Missouri Pacific make even higher rate to
Neworleans than make to chicago, tnd still get
away with all the export business, for the rate
applies from NewOTleans, while Chicago Is nearly
1000 miles from tdewater. Already Chicago Is
being cut out as gateway for eastbound grain ship
ments, but am inclined TO think this scheme OF
Jay Goulds will hurt It more than anything else"