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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
DOWN COLLEGE HILL.

Wild Flight OF a Street Car and Mlracu-
lous Escape.
At 1920 last evening brake on an
0lneyyille car, which had just been
pulled up college street hill by a grip
car. refused to work, and the car rushed
down the bill, crashing into other cars,
standing on the tracts. At the foot OF the
hill Conductor John y. Conley and
Motormsn George l.. Doug berty, who
had charre of the runaway car, did all
that wss possible to stop the runaway.
A few women tainted, but none was in
jured.
Each car contained almost a full COM
plimsnt OF passengers. The damage TO
the car was also slight, considering the
nature OF the accident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE.
Serious Submarine Disturbance
Dumbarton, Caused a Panic.

DUMBARToN, Scotland, Oct. IA
serious subterranean disturbance very
much like an earthquake on a small scale,
took place here at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. The steamer Circassion, which was
lying of quay, being broken up was
suddenly shaken and violently moved 30
feet by q commotion under her stern.
The bank was heaved for distance OF
100 feet and the shipysrd was consider
ably damaged. The worKmen on board
the vessel were panic-stricken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
Great Excitement in the
Usage Reservation.
Standard Oil Co. Bought
Large Tracts of Land.
Twenty Other Companies Have
Leased Thousands of Acres.

PERRY, Ok, Oct. 12.-Great excitement
exists in the eastern part OF this county
and in Payne anc Pawnse counties of the
oil In great quantities. 1t has leaked out
that the Standard Oil Company has Sc
cured leases on thousands of acres and 20
other companies have purchased leases
consisting of many thousands of acres.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
A Striker Fined.

BosroS, Oct. i2.--Abram Howard, one
OF the striking coat makers of this city,
was srraigned In the Municipal Court
here today, charged with sssaultiHR a
non-union operator named fiorris Lipson
aud was sentenced TO serve two months
in the House of Correction. lie appealed
and was held for the grand jury.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

being held up by the brigsnds and oonse-
quently took TO their heels.
After some discussion the officers
allowed them to go and now the officers
and residents are wondering whether
there Il actually band OF brigands
haunting the woods and fields or whether
all OF the excitement has been caused
ty the nocturnal prowlings OF the tn
offensive skunk hunters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
CLERKS DISCHARGED.



ST. LOUIS, Oct. 12-Considerable of a
furore has been created in local political
circles over the discharge:of IL clerks by
Dugald Crawford, proprietor OF large
department store in this CITY, for the
reason, II 10 alleged, that they intend to
vote for William j. Bryan for president.
Chairman S. Is. Cook of the Democratic
State central committee has engaged ex-
Governor Charles Z. johnson, noted
criminal lawyer, to take up the cass and
cause Mr.. Crawford's conviction under
section 3742 of the revised statutes of
Missouri, which makes his alleged offence
a misdemeanor punisha Die by imprison-
ment. The Missouri corrupt practice
act, Mr.. Cook said, Is also applicable TO
this case. In the course OF an interview,
Chairman Cook said: "Citizens of the
city OF st. Louis have subscribed ample
funds TO defray the Legitimate expenses
of prosecuting violators Of this law, ana
the Democratic State committee viii, as
far as is in its power, protect every man
in the exercise of his franchise"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
Forced To weasen..

Mddlesboro. KY. Oct. II. - General
James $. Walker. Republican candidate
for congress In the Tenth Virginia dis
trict, was interrupted by toughs while
speaking in Lee county. Pistols were
placed at his head. and he was made to
acknowledge he mace free silver
speeches two years aEo.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
County OF Providence. ss.;
l. Gilbert A. Philips, President of the above
named Bank, do soemnly swear that the above
statement is true TO the best OF my knowledge and
belief. GILBERT A. PHILLIPS, President
Subscribed and sworn to before me this sth day
of October, 1885,
JOHN HENsHAw, Notary Public
Correct-Attest;
N ID. ARNOLD,
GEO. l.. SHEPLEY, Directors
q. w. CoNGDON,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
County OF Providence SIS;
l. +. A. Chase Cashier OF the above named
Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best OF my knowledge and belief
Il. A. CHASE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this 9th day
of October. 1895. ALBERT BAbCOCk,
Correct-Attest: Notary Public.
JOHN RUSSELL GLADDING,
EDWARD A. LOOMS, Directors,
WIN. A LEETE,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
County % Providence, ss.i
I. Abram Barker. Cashier Of the above named
Bank, DO solcmnly swear that the above statement
IL true 10 the best of my knowledge ard belief.
ABRAM BARKER Cashier
Subscribed and swofa 10 before me this ioth day
OF October. re5 GILMAN D. JUpp
Correct Attest Notary Public
EUGaNE ~ MASON
Nm TlNKHAM,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

WANTED once Stationery Pr rnting 10 do.
Look a. these pricess lgc0 biil heads =. 1000 en-
vcloyes iy0J statements< 1000 note heads 81 rsam
Of go sheets. Address TrinteL 81 Westminster
suoet oN "
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

DanJru1 is due to an enfecblsd state
of the skin. Halls Hair Renewer quick
ems the n,ritive functions OF the skin.
healing and preventing the formation Of
daparun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
County % Providence. -
l. H A. Hunt, Cashier % the above named Bank,
do soiemnly swear that the above statement is
true 10 the best of my knowledge and belief
". A. HUNT Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 20 before me this 10th day
OF October. 1893 EDWIN &. POTTER
Correct-Attests Notary Public.
a. ". CARPENrER.
stEPuEN n. ARNOLD. y
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
County OF Providence, SIS:
l. j. w. Vernon, cashier OF the above named
bank, do solemny swear that the above statement
Is true 10 the best Of my knowledge and belief.
J. w. VERNON. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before this tn day
Of october, 1895. GILMAN Il. JOPP,
Correct-Attest; Notary Public.
FE. RICHMOND,
II, G. sA LES. DirectbrA
sAM'L r. DORRANCE.l
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
County OF Providence, ss.:
l, Charles III. Sheldon, Cashier OF the above
named Bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement Is true TO the best my knowledge and
belief CHARLES II. SHELDON Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9TH day
OF October, 1894
EDwARD p. SHELDON, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
NS1SIaS SHASSTS : I IHf %ibSS%S$SSSELL S%$S Directors
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK.
20 Westminster Street.
CAPITAL L.... .... ...... ...... 81 900, 900
SURPLUS PROFITS OVER. 35b,OOO
NEW BUSINESS INVITED.

Liberal arrangements made with deposit
tors for interest on Current Account on
Certifcatesof Deposit, from dateof deposit
To date ofwithdrawal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK
New Business Invited,

New BUSINESS Invited,
The Commercial National Bank of Prov
idence, r. l., offers to dcposi.ors every fa-
cility which their balances, business and
responsibility warrant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
REPORT

nFthe condition OF the AMERICAN NATIONAL
~ BANK, at Providence. in the State OF Rhode
Island at the close OF business. october 6, 1895;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

A horse and buggy owned by Barry
Saturday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
WI 1erit

"Merit talks" the
Intrinsic value OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
REPORT.

REPORT
<NF the condition OF the MERCHANTS MA
~ TIONAL BANK, at Providence, in the State
OF Rhode Island, at the close OF business, october
8, 1899;
Y HEsouRcFs-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
REu,0RT

nF the condition OF the COMMERCIAL MA
~ TIONAL BANK, at Providence. in the State
OF Rhode Island at the close of business, Oct 9th,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
REPORT

nF the condition of the GLOBE NATIONAL
~ BANK OF PROVIDENCE, at Providence, In
the State Of Rhode Island, at the close Of business
October 6, 1896:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12

STATE OF RHODE IsIAND.
County of Providence, ss.;
l. John Foster Cashier % the above-named bank,
do solemny swear that the above statement Is true
J. FOSTER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me this l0th day
Of october. 1896 GILMAN y. JOPP.
Correct-Attcst: Notary PUBIC.
IA " WELLMAN.
ROBERT KNIGHT, Directors.
HENRY y. RICHARDS,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
REPORT
REPORT
Of the condition OF the
National Bank Of Commerce,

at Providence. in the State OF Rhode Island, at
the close OF business, Oct 8, 1896:
RESOURCES:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
81 REPORT
OF the condition OF the
MANUFACTURERS M
National Bank,

At Providence. in the State of Rhode Island, at
the close OF business October 6, 1885.
RrsoURCEs:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
NATIONAL BANK REPORTS.
REPORT
REPORT
OF the condition OF the
Rhode Island National Bank,

at Providence. In the State OF Rhode Island at the
close of business, october 6, 1895;
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-12
REPORT.
Of the eondi tion Of the
NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK

at Provtd ence. in the State OF Rhode Island at tn
close OF business. October 9. 1896;
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
STATE OF NEBRASKA
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON.
DENSED FORM.
DR.. GoOdmansOn, Prominent Pen
der Physician, Held for Trial With
out Bail on the Charge of Poison
ing His Wife-Other Items.
Bound over Without Bail.

DR.. Goodmanson of Pender has been re-
manded for trial on the charge of wife
murder. The preliminary trial lasted three
days, and the defense offered no testimony.
The only evidence of guilt was the pres
ence of strychnine in the body, together
with GOodmanson's treatment of his wife.
The victim had all the symptoms of strych-
nine poisoning during the few hours be-
fore her death. After the state had fin
ished its testimony, counsel for defendant
filed the usual motion to dismiss on the
grounds that there was not sufficient proof
to hold the prisoner for trial. Attorney
Ira Thomas, on behalf of the defense, re-
viewed the case fully, and the law applica-
bic to preliminary examinations. Nell C.
Jay, attorney on behalf of the state, dwelt
on the actions of the defendant toward his
wife. He alluded to the circumstance that
the doctor had not made any effort to OBJ
tain immediate assistance for his dying
wife. Attorney A. G. Kingsbury closed
for the defense. The court briefly reviewed
the testimony, particularly the transaction
that occurred at the doctors room. In his
optnion there was sufficient evidence to
hold the accused for trial and he was ac-
cOrdingiy bound over TO the March term of
the district court without bail. ALI wit
nesseS in the case are under bonds.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
FOURTH BLUE CUT HOLD UP
Famous Spot I'm Missouri Scene of
Another Train Robbery.

Another Train Robbery.
AT $50 o'clock Wednesday night the st.
Louis and Chicago express, which left
Kansas City at S:45, was tagged at Blue
Cut and came to standstill. Masked men
Immediately covered the engineer and fire.
man, and compelled them to get down
from the cab. AT the same time another
member of the bandit gang uncoupled the
express car from the rest of the train. The
robbers quickly climbed aboard the loco
motive and the express car, and before the
surprised trainmen had time to collect their
wits the bandits were speeding down the
grade beyond Blue Cut with the engine
and the express car and Express Messen-
ger Frier of st. Louis was prisoner in
the express car.
At2:30 Thursday morning the express
car was brought back to Independence
and Express Messenger j. A. Frier told
the story of the robbery.
About five minutes after his car was de-
tached from the train, he said, he heard
rap at the side door, and thinking it was
the brakeman, opened it. A man with a
shot gun compelled him to retreat into the
car, while two others followed with re-
yolvers and ordered him to throw up his
hands,
damn you, give US the keys to the
safe,' said one of the men to the messenger
at this point. Frier refused to do this and
the two men who had remained Oh the out
side leapcd into the car. They jumped on
Frier, pinned him to the floor and took the
keys of the safe away from him. He was
then chucked up into a corner with
two guns held to his head
and he was told to stay there. The third
man then took the keys, opened the safe
and took from it several packages of
money, and after the robbers had secured
the contents of the small safe they attempted
to open the large one. A small hole,
one-eighth of an inch, in diameter, was
made in the large safe and two sticks of
dynamite put in. Frier talked to
the men, telling them they were wasting
time, as there was not penny in the large
safe. At this time they desisted from their
attempt to open it and prepared to leave.
beloie Iucy Weut away ouc VI Cue Hlel
walked over to Frier and taking 50 bill
from his pocket said:
"Here, help yourself to a Christmas
present, we made good haul"
1t is impossible to estimate the amount
of money taken from the small safe, as the
express messenger refused to state. He
admitted, however, that there was a great
deal of money which was heing shipped
for Christmas. 1t is fair to estimate it at
several thousand dollars.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
THE LATEST CABINET SLATE
Claimed Mckinley Has Practically
Decided on His Secretaries.

Sld1Hleu Mchlnley mas FFaCtiCd1Iy
Decided on His Secretaries.
A special to the Chicago Times-Herald
on Dec. 25th from Washington says:
1t is now possible to give some impor-
tant news concerning the progress which
President-elect Mckinley has made in the
task of making up his cabinet slate. 1t
would be incorrect to say that Maj. Nc
Kinley has fully and finally determined
whom he will ask to be his ministers. So
far only two direct offers of places in the
cabinet have been made, one of these to
Mr.. Hanna, who is not likely to be in the
cabinet at all, and the other to Gov. Ding
ley. Unless he changes his mind, the fol-
lowing will be the Mckinley cabinet when
it is finally announced.
Secretary of State-John Sherman of
Ohio.
Secretary of the Treasury-NelsonD Ding
ley of Maine.
Secretary of War-Ex-Gov. William R.
Merriam of Minnesota.
Secretary of the Navy-Cornelius N.
Bliss of New York.
Attorney General-Nathan Golf of West
Virginia.
Postmaster General-Henry C. Payne of
Wisconsin.
Secretary of Agriculture-Judge Way
mire of California.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
TRAIN FLUNGES FROM a TRES
TIE M FEET HIGH.
Wrecked Cars Consumed by Fire
and Bodies of the Victims Gre
mated-Evidence that the Disaster
Was the Work of Train Wreckers
An Alabama Disaster.

TIE most disastrous wreck ever known
in Alabama occurred at 7:30 Sunday morn
ing near Bic cton, about thirty miles south
west of birmingham. The Blocton ac-
com noGat on, of the Louisville and Nash
vile system, left Birmingham at $3.50
o'clock on regular schedule between Bloc
ton and Guersney. When the train reached
the treStle which carries the road over
Kahaba River, the center span gave way
and precipitated the whole train of four
cars and the engine into the water liz feet
below, and not over three feet deep. 1t
seems incredible that anyone escaped i'm
mediate death from the awful plunge, as fire
quickly consumed the train and its con-
tents. \ iarmer living near by heard the
dread III crash and communicated the in
formation to the nearest telegraph station,
which was six miles away.
A relief Il ain with Sup 4rintendent Fra
zier of the Southern Railroad, and eight
physicians, nurses and supplies left Bir-
mngnam for the scene of the wreck. This.
train returned at O'Clock p. m with II
bodies. All of the bodies, however, are
charred beyond recognition.
Of the survivors Sam Spencer was the
only one of The train crew that escaped.
He was the colored fireman. He jumped
from the engine while it was in midair and
landed in the water some distance from
where the engine fell. His only injury was
a broken arm. OF the eight other sur
vivors three were children. all of whom
had their feet burned and mashed and a
lady who had both feet crushed.
DR.. Ray, physician who attended Gar
dener, one of the injured survivors, tele-
graphs the statement made by Gardener as
to the cause If the wreck. Gardener says
that when he felt the cars leave the track
he looked out and saw three savage look
ing men rushing from hiding place to-
wards the waters edge and that after the
swreck they went through the wreckage.
robbing the dead and wounded, and then
fed to the woods. They did their work
quickly and offered no assistance whatever
in the way of rescuing the imprisoned and
injured passengers This story, however.
has not yet been corroborated, but other
facts tend to show that it was the work of
train wreckers.
An examination of the engine, shows
that Engineer White had shut off the steam
and reversed before it went down, indicat-
ing that he saw danger ahead as he ap-
preached the bridge and tried to stop his
train. His charred body was found with
his hand on the throttle. The officers say
that there is every indication that rail
was removed which derailed the train and
caused it to pull down the bridge. The
cross ties show marks of the wheels.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31

prominent in State and county conven-
tons, and his speech nominating Chief
Justice Agnew drew to him the attention
of political leaders of the State. He was
associated with Cameron, Conkling and
Logan as a delegateat-large in the mem
orable battle of the 1906" All these
things were more in the nature of means
to an end rather than ends themselves.
For twenty years in county, supreme and
Federal courts he has had most varied
practice as advocate or counselor, before
jury or the court, in original or appellate
jurisdiction Mr.. Brown is associated
with W. \. Hensel in the practice of
law. He was urged warmly for the
vacancy on the supreme bench of the
United States that was filled by the ap-
pointment of Justice Shiras. Mr.. Brown
is a bachelor and lives in a homestead
nine miles from Lancaster.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
Report on the Soldiers, Home

The cOmmandant of the Soldier Home at
Milford has made his report to the governor
and the board of public lands and build
ings. The estimate for all purposes save
Improvements for the next two years is $25,-
O40. The estimate is made on the basis of
ITO inmates, which is nearly the present
capacity of the home.
The government pays into the state
treasury 500 per annum for each member
cared for in state soldiers home, which
would amount to $4,000 on 100 members in
two years, leaving a balance the state
would actually pay of 5000.
The cost of rations per day for each MEM
Der of the home since January has been
20.2 cents
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
Governor Holcomb's Portrait.

From Private Secretary Maret and other
attaches of the Office Governor Holcomb
was on the oath presented with life-size
portrait of himself, which now graces the
walls of the executive department, in COM
pany with every other governor who has
gone before him. The likeness is an ex-
ceedingly good one, and is hung to the
right of the entrance to the reception room.
Representative D. c. Snyder of Nemaha
County made the presentation speech, and
the governor responded in a fitting and
appreciative manner. From the Lee
Broom and Duster Company he also re-
ceived handsome new broom of elegant
and artistic workmanship.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Chlcago-Cattle, common to prime,
$3.50 to 1915; hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to $3.I5; sheep, fair to choice, $500
to S3.75; wheat, No. red, 7Sc to 79c;
corn, No. 2, 22c to 24c; oats, No. 2, 16c
to lie; rye, No. ?, SIC to 3Sc: butter,
choice creamery, zoe to 22r; eggs, fresh.
zoe to 22c; potatoes. per bushel, Zoe to
3Oc; broom corn, common green to fine
brush, &c to 514c per pound.
lndianapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
S5.25; hogs, choice light, $500 to $3.50;
sheep, good to choice. $500 to $3.50;
wheat, No. 2, SSc to 90c; corn, No. 2
white, zoe to 22c; oats, No. white, DC
to 22c.
st. Louis-Cattle. $500 to 1925; hogs,
$500 to $3.50; wheat, No. 2, Ole to 93c;
corn, No. 2 yellow, zoe to dc; oats,
No. white, 16c to 1Sc; rye, No. 2, 34c
to 36c.
Cincinnati-Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to 1915: sheep, $3.50 to $50:
wheat. No. 2, CSC to 95c; corn, No. 2
mixed 21c to DC: oats, No. mixed, 19c
to 21c; rye, No. 2, Soc to SIC.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to $3.75; sheep, $500 to $3.50:
"iiNs'I' -NO' - leu. cIN w ocS, SOlH II, Nv. -
yellow, 20c to pc; oats, No. 2 white, zoe
to 21c; rye, SEC to 3Sc
Toledo-Wheat, No. , red, 94c to 96c;
corn, No. 2 mixed, 22c to 23c; oats, No.
white, lie to 19c; rye. No. =, BIC to 39c;
clover seed, $5.40 to $3.50.
Milwaukee-Wheat. No. spring, 7Sc
to soc; corn. No. 8, dc to 23c; oats, No.
2 white, 1Sc to 20c; barley. No. 2. SIC to
Soc; rye, No. 1, 3Sc to 40c; pork, mess,
$3.50 to 500.
Buffalo-Cattle, $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to $4.00; sheep, $500 to $3.75;
wheat, No. 2 red, 95c to 96c; corn, No.
= yellow, 23c to 25c; oats, No. white.
22c to 24c.
New York-Cattle. $500 to 1925; hogs,
$500 TO $4.25; sheep, $500 to $4.O0i
wheat, No. 2 red, soc TO 9Oc; corn, No. 2.
2Sc to Soc; oats, No. white, 22c to CSC;
butter, creamery, 15c to 23c; eggs, West
ern, 1Sc to 24c.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-12-31
BAD EFFECT ON BUSINESS.
Bank Failures During the Past
Week Depressing Feature.

Bank Failures during the fast
Week Depressing Feature.
r. G. Dun & Co.'s Weekly Review of
Trade says: The failure of two important
banks, the second in size of business at
Chicago and the oldest at st. Paul, with
some others dependent on them, closes not
fayorably month which promised to end
with only moderate commercial disasters.
It does not lessen the effect of these fail
ures that one was caused by enormous
loans in aid of an electric railway and
other concerns, and that the other appears
to have resulted from heavy ventures in
unstable real estate. Since several thou
sand business men and depOsitors are for
the time embarrassed as much as the spec
ulators that caused the trouble, the
breakdown is the reverse of hopeful, al
though it comes when many markets are
well supplied and when no serious effect in
business is to be apprehended.
Other important events of the week are
the failure of the billet and rail pools to
find basis for agreement, and the some
what general discharge of hands or reduc-
ton of wages in the shoe manufacture.
The holiday trade has been fair, but gen.
orally in articles of medium grades.
Wheat has grown little stronger in
spite of the disturbance of the Chicago
market. The aggregate of gross earnings
of all railroads in the United States, re-
porting for the first half of December or a
part thereof, is S12,017, ,126, a decrease of
4.5 per cent. compared with last year.