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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
THE SCHOOL MIDDLE.
The Manitoban Governments Proposition
Refused by the Dominion.

Ottawa, Ont, April 2.-The proceed
ings Of conference of the Dominion and
Manitoba governments was made public
tonight The Dominion proposed that
the province adopt the Nova Scotia
plan. Manitoba declined. but proposed
to entirely secularize the schools. offer
ing a half hour, between 1880 and p.
m, each day for religious exercises and
teaching, such exercises to be conducted
by any Christian clergyman whose
charge included any portion of the
school district No pupils should be
required to attend the religious exer-
discs. and such pupils should be dis
missed at 800. The Dominion refused
to accept and the conference closed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
SECOND CURRENCY DEBATE.

Six Thousand Persons Gather to Hear Sec
retary Smith and Ex-Speakor Crisp.
ATLANTA, GA. April Six thousand
people gathered tonight TO hear the sec
ond joint debate on the currency between
Secretary Hoke Smith and ex-Speaker
Crisp. Each was greeted with cheers.
The speaking began al o'clock, Secretary
Smith opening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
BILLIARDS.

New York. April 2.-Iyes ran out
with an unfinished break of 80. Score:
Ives-39. 81. 46. 164. ., 30, 14O, %, 0. o,
s. 9O-Total 600. Highest run 164; aver
age 30. Garneir-30, H. ;. 0, 2. 0, 2,
2. 6. II. 31-Total 1OS. Highest run 81;
average 9 al.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
INA FRENCH POLICE COURT.

"You say you have been robbed OF a
nair of boots. How much were they
WORTH"
"They cost me originally p francs
have had them resoled four times and had
to pay } francs each time; so that makes
altogether q francs.
clerk. write: One pair OF boots OF the
value of a francs. Il Intransigeant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
B1G LA IN BRrNsWICK.

BRUNSWICK. GA. April 2-severl
ears ago this town was destroyed by nrs
and today tho disaster was almost repeat
ed a fire started about l:3o p. m. and IL
was feared the whole town would burn.
The total loss is estimated $4,000. In
surance $4,000 one life was lost. Charles
Smith.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
THE MATABELA WAR.
News is Not Flowing in Rapidly-England
Preparing to Send Reinforcements Into
the Fielh.

preparing 10 Nehu NSihl lorVoiheh's A"''
the Field.
Cape Town. April News from
Matabeleland is no, flowing in to any
great extent. bU, there are indications
now that the rebellion may be checked
before it has time 10 spread dangerous
ly far. Dispatches received here from
England say that preparations are be
ing made to send reinfOrcements OF
3 900 regular troops here at short notice,
should such a step be necessary. 1t is
said that 5000 additional troops can
he hurried from India in very short
time. These announcements, however,
have had a calming effect upon the
public mind. and there is not so much
loud talking upon the part OF the
Burghers and their advisers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
TNENTY DOLLARS PER TON
Is the New Price Decided Upon for
BeSSemer Steel.

a Largely Attended Meeting Held
in New York Neutrality-suspicious.
berger q Go. and the Illinois Steel
Company the Only Large Con-
Germs Not Bound by the Agree
ment-The Wheeling Iron 81 Steel
Co., and the Bellaire Concern,
Represented - Better Prices and
Profits TO be Demandee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
WHAT PUZZLED UNCLE GEEHAv

Sarah-Father. I wish you wouldn't look
at Mr. Ferdinand Citly so sharply when
he calls. II embarrasses him.
Uncle Geehaw puzzled)-I won't no
more. da'ter. ef you say so; only his collar
an cuffs Is sewed onto his shirt, an" I'll bs
gol burned ef l see him turn EN-. 1 s'pose
he has tew turn the hull thing inside out
tew DO it=Puck.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
THE VENEZUELAN COMMISSION

Washington. D. c.. April 2.-The
Venezuelan commission met to-day
and disposed of considerable business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
F RIVER and Hsn308 BILL


-e To-Day-The Bill Car.
-sons for Beginning the
snt of the Ohio and
,sla Rivers, and Makes
Appropriation for West
Rivers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
FAILED TO REACH A VOTE.

Washington. April 2.-The House
Committee on Territories discussed the
Arizona and New Mexico statehood
bills. but failed to reach a vote.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
ANBBSHED ANG, 81 ..ssdDfRED.
Robert K. M Horse, Stained with
Blood, Found Grazing

By the Roadside, but His Master is
Missing Supposed That He Was
Assasinated and His Body
Thrown Into a Creek-He Was
One ofthe Famous Mccoy Fami-
ly That Perpetuated the Feud
with the Hatfields.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
traction CONSOLIDATION.

Pa. April 2.-The h.g r3c-
animation which has been talked
ne -'me past has finally been
and now has FUN con -ol
e. railways of the Two cities
q u6.raH0n.
T company which Is now in
Isl known as the Consolidated
Company and the roads which
absorbed are the Pit-sbUrg
-eUosro Traction, Central
Allegheny Traction. Citizens
ana Fort Pitt Traction Hon.
o. this city. IS president
dated Company
of the company Is S25.-
which Sl5.o00.0oO is common
preferred stock. Il is
ION .o spend 100000 at once
ue-rs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
ANOTHER SHORTAGE FOUND.
$4,000 More TO be Charged Up Against
-a..- ...--..... Al..--lur.L ~ L.itt aL1,rr.

CITY Attorney Moreland. of PittsburG.
Pittsburg Pa. April 2.-Another
shortage amounting to 100000 was dis
covered to-day by the committee audit
ing the books of ex-City Attorney
Moreland
The total shortage now aggregates
considerably more than 100000. More
land and his assistant. House. are now
out on bail pending trial for misap-
proportion Of public funds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03

Christian Sch1epf the Opera House
druggist, made the following C0seLya-
tiorls Of the weather yesterday: Z a. m
3S9: 9 a. m. ~; Il m. a.; 3 p. H. Il;
D. m. "a. Weather changeable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
HOLY THURSDAY SERVICES
Conducted at st. Joseph's Cathedral
Yesterday Morning.

The Ceremony Of Blessing the Oils
Performed by the Rt Rev. Bishop.
Father Boyce Preached Last
Night-The Programme Of Ser
vices for Good Friday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-03
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Washington. April 2.-For West Vir-
ginia: Generally fair; warmer Friday
evening: westerly winds. For Western
Pennsylvania and Chic: Generally FAIR
possibly light flurries of snow on the
lake: warmer Friday evening; brisk
and high westerly winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

MERIT WINS aud that Is Why Hoods
sarsaparilla holds the abiding confidence
OF the public. Hood Sarsdparilla is
known BY the cures IL has made. IL IS
the one True Blood Purifier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
THE COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK. Aug 22-Cotton dull:
middling gulf, SIS; middhng, SIS. gross
receipts SIS bales sales. 30 bales. all
spinners. stock. N,-04 bales
Total to-day ana SO far this week-Nel
receipts 7GlU bales; exports 70 Hiedl
Britain. 2. 500 bales, continent. 200 bales;
stock 1jj.lJ1 bales.
Total since September 1st-Net receipts.
5e2418O bales. exports 20 Great Britain
. .2G7 72l bales; France. 464 SAB bales; con-
tincnt. ! 7s04 lh bales
Futures closed steady; August. sh;
September. $500 October. 500; NSoyemnei
: 50. December. $50. January, $50; Feb
ruary SAB: March. s.47. April s.5li May.
5 90: sales. $4,000 baies.
The total visible supply or cotton for
the world is 1881 So bales, OF when
l,u4S634 balS' arc Ameilc+n' atAlnst
. 4g9 30 bales and 2lS}.0l0 bales, respec-
lively. last year; receipts Of cotton ms
week at an interior towns, 42ll1 bales
receipts from the plantations, oO.2Oi bales
crOp iu sight INi1.UuO Ddles.
NEW ORLEANS. LA. Aug. 22-Cotton
gust %: September. SO4, October, hOoi
Novemher. 500. December. Sl3. January,
%. February. S2i March, % =,
LIVERPOOL. Aug 9g-i2 20 p. NJ
Cotton in limited demand and prices firm;
American middling. 4 2l-32; sales, oON
bales. American lauO bales; speculation
and export 900 bales. Futures opened
quiet and demand moderate; .Adnng99ssil,
4
4 Sofa. September aud October 3O-64 p
4 '2a-O4: October and Noveml er. Gl-hl
November and December @9-dil4 2b-ul ,
December and January. Z 2s-t4H4 2l-li
January and February 1 20-Gim4 2T-64
February and March 4 2S-6i04 27-ei
March and April, 4 e0-41i 2G-Gi, April
and May. 2s-6i Nav anr June 4 20-64
Futures quiet az the decline
1e.45 y. M-Amerlonn spot grades. lie
higher: American mddline air, 3 5-a2.
good middling 27-82 midsing. 4 23-92.
low middling AS. good ordinary, Az;
ordinary 4 80
- M-American middling. 23-3o
August. 4 4O-G4 buyers. August and Sep
tember. 4 23-G404 o7-G4 sellers Septem-
her and October. 4 9o-6464 2i-eI sellers ;
October and November 4 2s-GlG4 20-G4
sellers. November and December 4 27-G4
buyers: December and January. ga
buyers. January and February. 4 Plea.
buyers. February and March 1894.
sellers, March and April 4 20-A. sellers.
Apri ana Nay o5 1890 ID 49, %sof 9gNsTs
closed quiet but steady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

ance were necessary 20 success, and no
has always come out with flying colors.
He r. a coed detective and a most estl-
msble citizen.
OFFICER CHARLES A. GIBSON.
Last but by no mans least, OF the
efficient members Of the Richmond Detec-
tive Bureau is Detective Charles A. GID
son. who was born IN the city OF Rich
rnOnd July 5. 1919. He. too. showed the
manly material Of which he was made by
eniisting I'm the old Richmond Blues as
drummer boy az the tender ago or thir-
teen. and following tho fortunes OF that
heroic organization throughout the war.
10 was captured at Sailors Creek and
sent 70 Point Lookout. where, on account
o. his youth he was Immediately paroled
and sent back home.
Officer Gibson was appointed on the
police force July I. 1871. and has served
ever since with credit 10 himself ana
honor 10 the force. Rather more than
year ago. having shown a decided talent
for detective work. Mr. Gibson was de-
tailed to special duty under Sergeant
Tomlinson. He has since then been ac-
tive I'm securing the arrest OF NUMBER
Of DESPERATE criminals, and has In every
way shown his fitness for his position.
Mr.. Gibson is OF very attractive per
sonalitv and is very popular with MS
associates He IS above the middle Size
strongly built. and possesses an open at
tractive countenance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
THE CLOSING QUoTA ROY 81 or
NONET.
offerings snd ssies at the Richmond To-
baocs Exchange -Internal Revenue
Colsctions-ForeiEnA dyicss.

NEW YORK. Aug. 22.-Less than So
shares wcrc traded In al Tie stock ~ b
change to-day, and IN this small total
Sugar and Western Union figured ior
nearly hu PER cent OF the business. Not
Wltustandng the dizziness tho market
was strong and few traces OF The weak.
ness which cnafaN crl1eG tho ciOsing OF
Friday were noticeable al the opening
to-day. Western Union Was tho IeN
turc az tho start, the stock jumping near
lY points 10 fdi, ON a report which was
subsequently denied 10y Director huas'"
SAGE that the company had secured yg.
troll OF The Lcu Telephone Company ~,
denial resulted iu reaction 70 -, vi
list and rose Co ''4f .'.s. ne ~ nisa
OF the market, especially az Jle tivse'
was due 90 The fact thai tho pdIin h'o
mcnt showed "a much smaller ioaS IN
reserve tlau generally expected. Inc
announcement that The local banks were
making preparations Tor an issue OF
Cleaning liouse certificates was itNoiapiy
interpreted 100 some Qudiels, as ~ iiit"h'
relief for the uptown merchants Specu-
laton in Wall street Is so limited no" a
DAYS that the street requirements are
easily satisfied. so Tar % money Is con-
Cerncd. 10 ia decidedly dinerent in met
ctntiios however, "nr me IA.t una. a.,
banks intended To- adopt measures Wiieh
viii be of benefit 10 the merchants met
With approval Tho advance in prices
outside OF Western Union was equal TO
l49l Icr cent. Sugar. the Gran6cis' Luuls-
NIio and Nashville, and Manhattan Lead
ing Speculation closed dun ana hfm.
Net changes show gains or A1l4 per
cent, tho latter In Western \ mon. bohds
were weak. sales were 500 OJp.
Money ON call 3 per cent; prime mer-
c4utic paper. sac per cent. Sterling cA-
change easy. with actual business ln
bankers bills az 4sii.44sil3 for sixty
DAYS and 4>t4HIS51a for demand, posted
rates. $3.50 ief1. cuiuiucrcih DIS, 4N'li
SSH Bar silver Ola. Mexican dollars,
bi f.lu1,Ht Government bonds easier.
state bonds dun. Railroad bonds weak.
silver 40 the board was ncgected.
Treasury Balances; Coin, Sli2lf5'I2O'fe
currency. St6.al 800.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

DrTrcTNE CHARLES a. GIBSON.
SHIN in that direction having been again
and a,ain detailed on special detective
work and no.l'.s commits 'on as doe
tectipe for the State of (.rg.ul1.
Sergeant Tomnson has Dad ID hand in
almost every case of note that has oc-
Cured since Doe has been on the force.
He has captured many desperate
criminal in DIS time and was never
known 10 shrius from danger when duty
called. srg. nt Iomiinson knows and
"a known Dos nearly every resident or
RfchmonI IT, Was the rieht-hand man
Of .f1f0r John poe Jr.. the late chlei or
Police and stand equally wei IN ihe
estimation of fle present esiimanle anu
efficient head OF the department., Major
b. T. Howard.
I'M person sergeant Tomlinson IS s'rih-
ing and would attract attention in "a
crowd lie is wci-knit and powerfully
buut lie Dos scses IL strong lace WIN
keen sn4rkling eyes. He looks az lcasl
ten wears YOUNGER than his actual age.
OFrICEg JOHN II. HALL.
detective join u. Hall, tle associate
and efficient alutant az Sergeant Iomlln-
Som Am many knotty case. IS man or
s,nerb hnnl and powerful physique.
yv'.b hts broad shoGldcfs end heavy gray
,,o,,starho be- looks Ike q veteran OF the
Ola Guard. ~..,,...,
,l,.,,,,. Ar-ti-r De- $50. and came 70 Rich
,...r1 ,,hen rneen years ola. Tn lS|l De
49, ,.lrrher of The old night watch.
tr+ re.irnel 3larch 6. 1852, and enlisted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

Steamship Danullc, Boyd, Baltimore.
messengers and general cargo.
Steamship AccOmac, Thompson Norfolk,
messengers and general cargo.
stsInslrp Richmond. Glover. Rich
mond, passengers aud general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO, ILL, aug 22.-Wheat squirt
ed near the end or the session to-uay'
aud IN the few minutes Of the hurry d
distinct gain of L.. over the previously
ruling higher prices was established. The
only check to rising values seemed 10
Doe the closing tap or the bell on the cutp
After official trading Was over a tuIlhel
Saln was recorded. The signal Tor the
advance was the posting Of the Berlin
cables, quoting 8 10 3l2c. rise over yestoi-
day. When these figures were seen
shorts appeared to have but one OBJECT
in life and that was TO buy bdck tne
wheat they had previously sold feopis
who sold calls last night did not relish
the idea OF going short on such a violent
lv agitated market ana Joined IN INC
ClamorOus buying. The early hours OF
the session were also distinguishes iul
much nrmness December wheat opened
from $40. 20 591sc., sold between 0''sc'
and 6lAc.. closing al 6lAq6l~c.- 2i2c.
higher than yesterday. Cash wheat was
lc. higher. closing with "A normal ad-
vance. corresponding with That OF the
futures
Corn did not depart from It's traditional
state OF Inactivity, and features were
entirely absent from the trade. The
only influence ON prices was derived rom
The tone of wheat. and as that was
strong. corn advanced though slght4 :
MAY corn opened from 26isc 20 &c, sofa
at -G3sc.. closing at Mega shade hlsheI
than Yesterday. Cash corn was steady
oats relied exclusively on other grams
for direction. Tradini was restricted 10
vey narrow limits pOhahy more fom the
usual alihOliday' indsp0sition TO do
business than from any other cause.
May oats closed "a shade higher than
yesterday. Cash oats We're weak sam
pie traders reporting the greatest dliil-
Guilty in effecting sales and quoting prices
from p, 10 &c. under yesterday Inc
nominal close was strengthened some
what by the action OF the wheat market.
d. HEI F4n
nrico through the detrimental erect ~
a weaker hog market Trading was
fairly active. but unquestionahly local
The packers were on both sides OF the
market TO limited extent but profes-
sinnals took only t-'t~--~.',a 'lterest.
- - -. - = -zr-3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
LOCAL DETECTIVE BUREAU.
History Of This Admirable and Efec-
tire Organization.
SKETCHES OF CHIEF AND MEMBERS.
Though Of Comparatively Recent Forma-
ton. Ii Has Already Made ITSELF Ter
ror to Breakers of the Law-It IL
Composed Entirely Of Old Con-
federste Soldiers.

The Police Department OF Richmond
ever since iis formation has been re-
cognized as one OF the best 10 be- found
In any city in the United States and
never In rs history extending from l7s2
10 the present day has il been in a more
houi ishing and effective condition.
While the force as a whole l. DESERVING
OF an praise, there is one department OF
II deserving az this time OF special mon
ton. II is the Detective Bureau now
under tine experienced MANAGEMENT Of
Sergeant A. NJ. Tomlnson. recognized as
one OF the most experienced and fearless
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
n a ~ roAnINsON-

II. Hall and Charles A. Gibson. The trio
make 10 strons team. and are d terror TO
evil-dOers.
SERGEANT A. NJ. TONn.INsON.
Sergeant Alexander NJ Tomluson was
seventh and Ncnabe streets. az that time
just outside tho corporate limits Al
though but a boy, when the war broke
out be gave evidence of the fearless dis
position which through life has been his
Distinguishing trait. by al once enlistins
I'm the local forces. lie was present at
the battle OF Glen Burnie, and showed
himself possessed 81 those qualities which
mark "a brave ana determined man.
Sergeant Tomllns0u WAS appointed on
the police force OF This city 1915. and al
once displayed qualities which betokened
that be- was sure To- rise 10 the calling
that he had chosen. ln 1883 he was
promoted 10 The position OF acting ser
geant, where he so well fulfilled his do
ties that TWO years later he was made
FUN sergeant
As the city grew in SIZE however, II
became evident that special provision
must Dee made for % caps of detectives.
whose special province 10 should be 10
ferret out mysteries and run down
notorious character Chat might attempt
TO mako this city the scene Of their
operations.
II was NJ once recognized that
Sergeant Tomi'rs0r was the man OF all
others FOR the h.Ii. VI such bureau, as
he had given numherless Instances Of his
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

officers I'm the country. With Sergeant
Tomiinson are associated Detectives John
#. Hail and Charles A. Gibson. The trio
make % Strong team. and are d terror TO
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE MD. Aug. 22-Flour
Quiet and unchanged
Wheat strong ~nnt and August, G2Lc. (;
Sertemher. G2a, nd2c December 0Snc
bid, steamer No red 57i.F57a-c.; south
ON Nv sample, 6lQG4Ao. do. on grade.
Na6s&c.
Corn frm; spot August and Seniem-
her eT7t4oSc.: October 2SN2Si.c. year
97ac asked. steamer mircd 'N""ii.o .
southern white. 2sQ2oc.; do yellow. esq
9Sa.c.
oats steady No 2 white. o5Q26c No
. mixed. 28T2Si4c.
rive firm; No ? near by. 3i'343Sc. No.
. western. 35HnS6c.
IIav firm: choice timothy. si6ooGl0 so
Grain freigh's fr'v and unchanged.
Eggs firm at i2'gpl3c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

Quotations: Longberry-Wheat, 81 to
&c. mixed, 20 10 04c.; shortberry. % TO
64c No. 2 red, Gfc,
Corn White Virginia, 30c.; No. white.
29c.; No mixed. 2sc.
Oats-No. 2 mixed. 2Ol1 TO 2ic.; No. >
mixed. - TO l9l4c.
NNe-h3 10 20.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

NEW YORK Aug. 2--Ihe weekly
statement of Tie Associated Banks shows
the following changes.
Reserve, decrease ..........,...,S l2L925
Loans decrease ................. a.VAi, iub
Specie, decrease .t.s............ hu 400
Legal tenders. decrease ......... Ildati 800
Deposits. decrease .............. NVy',lvU
Circulation increase ............ utbuuO
The banks now h0ld S0272 $50 Ia ex-
cess OF the legal requirements.
Tho New lorA fluanoier says this
week.
mo statement OF the clearinghouse
banks of New York for The week ending
August I'd came aa ana agreeable sur
prise. after the gloomy forecasts when
lad been made as 90 the decrease or
reserve The banks losl iu cash Sd,iul-
800. OF s.. 456 $50 less than the contraction
OF the week previous, but the loss IN
loans Was s. u,i. iuu. as against s5illb 4uu
for the week ending August loth. inc
actual decrease boo reserve FOR the week
was only Sl2l52b, the total now out
standing al Si-i- too
ME heaviest change was I'm deposits.
which shrauk $JaUi 400. This Was the
logical effect OF the contraction ln loans
ANA the Withdrawal OF iunls 10 the west
and South. the movement toward these
points confirming Boo uuuiminished volume,
Tho continued demand for money Tor
these centres OF course makes 10 neces-
cary for tae banks t0 call BOO outstanding
loans. and the statement shows that this
,.us what prevented mucn heavier loss
iu reserve ln fact the position OF the
hanks is as strong as 10 Was one week
ago. as they have taken iull measure 10
protect themselves, bat as money o. badly
needed them the ISSUE of Clearing House
certificates. III decided upon az "a meet
me 20 bee called Monday. VIII come as
relief 90 the mercantile world. IS mo
hanks hold on am average their iull -
per cent reserve, they ave 10 position,
perhaps. 90 postpone this move, but on
the other hand an expansion or credit
al ibis time might prevent unfortunate
millions OF gold &c followed by additional
shipments would have the same etect.
the bank note expansion nov IONS %"
cannot boz made heavy enough 10 am
e,y.r The fil purpose. I'm view or ire
plain purpose Of certificates az this time.
conservative bank presidents 90 hot l"'lN
fi.f frsIr issue womb ne iuH"Meu N3
cash Withdrawals OF hoardlues Ihe eA-
tent ~ the shriukaee Mhth N"S ,.'" R"t
irg 0n thIs season eau De uudei elD"h
leitor when 10 is stated lnat tne ,o,Hs
weoa last year, and deposits are S id,, ling
t5ovt.of $500 tuD.. .oi 'nr eoIIe'p''"'"h
O.O lower ~,
Aug 20. 90 Aug e'. 'as. Aus 20 -.
''''"' Sass ogs.soo s5i525s.5oo Sass 7e3.7oo
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TREASUEY GOLD RESERVE.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Aug. 22.-The
treasury gold reserve al the close OF busi-
ness to-day stood az sos lO3 SO. The
days Withdrawals were Si7 900.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
ant, ,is5aa5o; western rangers. s2oos

Hocs-Receipts. 1900; market steady
for mixed lots and DC. lower for heavy,
heavy packing snd shipping lots; sz.so va
$50. common TO choice mixed, t2bouJ.voi
choice assorted, $3JJg3.i5. hght, sJ.4uN
800, pigs. s2.5OG3.5O.
sheep-Receipts b,Oco. market stesnyi
Inferior 10 choice. f20e03.50; lambs, sS'o'
as %.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

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