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The times., 1897-04-01
The World of Business.
unn street Yes,erdav.

New York. March 31.-The recovery IN
the stock market which set IN yesterday
on the introduction of the railway poohiS
bill IN RE senate made further progress
yvi,h early trading today. The general INST
t,uprovea \ to 5-S per bushel, but silfeWd
traders concluded that the rise was beng
taken advantage of TO market long stocSs,
and accordingly they soon changed their
tactics. The bears continued Their attacks
on New Jersey Central, and succeeded IN
dislodging considerable long stock.
In addition to a revival of reports about
s nrohahle reduction of the dividend, III
was stated that some OF the mines IN the
wyoming, Pa district, were Hooded ana
that some of The anthracite companies
would suffer material loss. Jersey Cen
tral broke points, TO a, ard THIS led
10 a raid on Delaware and Hudson, which
Welded readily under the pressure, break
nr from 100 l-2. to 100 rs. Lacka-
wanna fell IA. to 152, and Reading
B-4. to 2ol- The break in the coal
,rs WAS The signal for a general selI'lg
movement and the railway and INDUS
-riol shares not previ oUsly menu uohea
rielded anywhere from 1-2 TO Ia per
,en1. sugar the grangers, Manhattan
and Western Union leading the doWh-
v-.rd movement Sugar was weakened
nv the announcement from Albany that
the new Doscher refinery had been incor-
nora,ed under the title of the New ork
Sugar Refining Company. The grangers
were upfavorably influenced by advlces
from washington quoting certain senators
as authority for the statement that no
pooling pil will be passed at TINS session.
Although n prices rallied is to per
cent from the lowest in the final sales
the tone of the market was weak
Net changes show declines ot IL I"
X ner cent. Jersey Central leading Total
sales were 266.i95 shares, including 3S,-
900 Jersey Central. 81. 500 Sugar, 2O.50o
Burlington & Quincy. 20, 200 st. Paul H.
600 Chicago Gas, and / 2, 400 Tobacco
The bond market was weak at the close
, the sales footed up only 993, 600; Atchison
fell to 81: Northern Pacific. As Ii 10
73-4; Reading general, As 5-s TO ES l-o'
Oregon Short Line, inc. 6s series A 5-o
To 42l-4: Wabash seconds. IL TO o4'
ST. Louis Southwestern firsts, after rislng
to Ga. declined To 60. The second As fell
10 To 1872 In Government bonds,
f11o 600 coupons of 1907, sold at lib 3-e-
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CTo be continued.)
Defsutter Coming.

A Canadian Defauiter Coming.
Montreal, March 31.-Rolo Simpson, con-
ridentisl agent of James A. Camille and
Company. owners of extensive woolen
mills is a defaulter to the amount OF
$40 600. and has gone to the United
states The cause of his downfall is said
IN he fas living
The times., 1897-04-01

Chicago, March 31.-Wheat took another
plunge and came within is cent of the
70-cent this morning, hut rallied toward
the close. The weakness which prevailed
during the earlier portion of the session
was partly a legacy from yesterday, aud
partly a gift from Liverpool, where a
further decline OF LA Bid. was reported.
The henorthwestern movement continued free,
391 cars arriving, against 333 last Wednes-
day, and 237 a year ago. This and the
fine spTinglike weather, which was favor
able TO the seeding operations now in
progress in the Northwest, added to the
selling inclination, but shorts carried the
thing too far. and in endeavoring TO buy
back their wheat, caused the recovery above
mentioned. Receipts at Chicago We're Ii
cars, and 30.5SS bushels were taken from
store Closing Paris cables We're irregular,
Berlin was lower, and Antwerp unchanged
MAY wheat opened from II Is TO Il,
sold between II IA and 20 is; closing
at 20 rs, 5-sa3-4 under yesterday. Cash
wheat was easy and 1-2aI cent per bushel
lower. closing steady Receipts at prin-
cipal Western points, 5l9, 1Sa bushels;
shipments. los, ,519 bushels Receipts at
Eastern points 53,512 bushels; shipments,
21S, AIS bushels.
Chicago Grain and Provision Ma rket
Corrected daily by W b Hihbs & Co.
bankers and Brokers Members of the
The times., 1897-04-01

For time in Wall street yesterday morn
ing considerable strength was shown, and
it was believed that the end Of the decline
had come. Prices rallied somewhat from
those of Tuesday Later ii the day, how
ever, the discouraging conditions which
have prevailed for the last week again
prevailed, prices falling all along the list,
and in some stocks at very rapid rate.
The selling cf investment stocks has ceased,
however, almost entirely, and the bear
movement is now confined TO the profes-
sional traders almost entirely. They are
pushing it too far, and there must soon be
q reaction, ii would seem
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washington Stock Market.

sales-Metropolitan Railroad, 20 at
1os L.: Washington Gas, SO at Al; Lans-
ton Monotype, 100 at q.
After call-Mereenuhaler Linotype, 10
at122 I-2; 1oat 122 IA.
The times., 1897-04-01
LOANS

are made at 6 per cent interest,
rcpayable In monthly installments.
Settlement in full or in part may be
made at any time. When part of a
loan is settled the monthly install
ments are reduced proportionately
No commissions are charged. Bor
rowers are extended every facility
to return loans and pay for their
property
The EQUITABLE is a purely
cooperative saving and loaning as
sociation.
Further information as to terms, how to
proceed, etc, can be obtained upon appIi-
cation at the office.
EQUITABLE BUILDING, l 0o3 st.nw
Thomas Somerville, President.
A. j. Scnafhirt, Vice President.
George W. Casilear, I'd Vice President.
John Joy Edison, Secretary.
mh3 ,ap1
The times., 1897-04-01

This is the general opinion, and yet
there arc some shTewd street people who
think differently. E. c. Hibbard, the New
York manager Of Robert Lindbom & Co,
has beer pronouncedly a bear on stocks
for long time, and he continues to be
He said in a dispatch 10 Silsby& * Co, yes
terday: NO amount Of legal talent, judges
decision or pooling bills can help the rail
ways. They must mark their goods down.
There is no corn, no wheat and no hogs To
handle, Where are the earnings to come
from?' lIibbard is not the only pessi-
mistic man in the stock market, not the
only one who is skeptical as to the Nc
Kinley boom becoming visible.
The times., 1897-04-01

FOR SALE-Fox terrier pups; months
old; fine breed and well marked. 10 Il
st. NV apI-3t
The times., 1897-04-01

FOR SALE-We are showing a very large
assortment or MoXley 5 improved Dry
Air Ice Box es the best and most econOm-
icaI for hotels butchers and grOcers. TIE
j. T. MO&LEY ICE BOX AND FIXTURE
CO.. factory rear OF 2l4, 10, Slo eth
ST ne mh2S-tr
The times., 1897-04-01

FOR SALE-At a sacrifice, handsome
square piano in perfect condition. wlt1
stool and cover. $40 cash. Address IN
STRUMENT, this office apl-3t
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FINANCIAL.
EQUITABLE
COOPERATIVE
BUILDING
ASSOCIATION.

Those who are purchasing property, or
have mortgages to pay off, or contemplate
building, should ascertain the terms upon
which loans can be obtained from this as
soci iation.
The times., 1897-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS
HAVE You So OR MORE?

Then put II to wOrk- The r. = bean Co,
bankers and brokers, New York, using the
Dean Safe system OF operations, have
not lost dollar for a customer IN seven
wears and have paid a dividend in casn
every weeks, amounting 10 itUn zoo 70
400 per cent annually 500 tHe past year
earned q dollar Il day Capital sGbIecJ 10
withdrawal any time Washington Branch
UifIce, l2l6 st. NV. 1t
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New York Stock Market.

Corrected daily by W B Hibbs d Go :
Bankers and Brokers members OF 0he
NJ. Stock Exchange. 1927 street
" o. High Low. Clos.
The times., 1897-04-01

FOR SALE-Wainut bedroom set, cost
500, for SIS: 1 bedroom set, Sl2; oak
bedroom set, 81; CoHinOGe, 81. kitchen
table, 50C; cotton top mattress. 81 20; sey-
eral odd upholstered chairs 3 odd bureaus,
30 each; odd wasnstand, 81: Cak dining
chairs S0-7 ., cost Sl2: lounges, J Z. 90
each; large Turkish rug, So: and a lot Of
other household effects S21 New YorR
ave, down stairs. uh:3I I-3J-efu
The times., 1897-04-01

FOX SALES ash door rOckaway. canopy
top surrey: secondhand phaeJCn. sIde-bar
buggy: light wagon; English dog cart.
CARTHAGE WORKS, y. y ave. bet Atm
and 5th SIS. NV. mh3l-3t
The times., 1897-04-01

jersey Central was the lame duck of the
street yesterday. 1t fell points, and in
slight recovery toward the end Of the day
only regained i point The selling Of Jer-
sew Central was Enthusiastically for insiders,
who appeared to be anxious to get rid of
their investment holdings President Max
well was credited with the selling from 81
down. 1t seems certain now that re-
duction will be made in the dividend The
questionis only whether it will be to or
8 per cent. 1t is said that the floating
debts of the two companies. Jersey Central
and Lehigh, is Si5,0oo,oOo.
The times., 1897-04-01

polart Lindblom, the Chicago broker
hes this to say of the wheat situation;
! "a railroad official lust arrived here IRON
The times., 1897-04-01

FOR SALE-Mdu's full dress suit price,
$40. 62J ~ 81. NV, ring basement bell.
The times., 1897-04-01

American Spirits has been noticeably
strong. There has been an agreement be-
tween the company and the outside dis
tillers that will be of the utmost benefit
to all concerned. This agreement has been
worked over for a long time, and has been
despaired Of most of that time, but has
now been finally arranged. Spirits are
selling below the cost of production, and
this agreement means that this condition
Of things will very shortly cease to exist.
Tobacco had q good advance early In the
day yesterday on persistent rumors that
the decision Of the directors had been
reached, and that the 3 per cent quarterly
dividend would be continued. Later, when
the meeting of the directors adjourned, the
announcement was made that the dividend
had been reduced TO 2 per cent quarterly.
The dividends are payable May /, the
books to close April 3 and reopen May 2
The result of the announced cut The divi-
dends was of course followed by a strong
reaction in Tobacco stock.
The times., 1897-04-01

Ny advisers on the dnings OF the Chicago
Gas people are suggesting that it is good
time TO buy the stock of the concern again
for a good rise. Adyices from Springfield
are that the consolidation act will GER
tainly pass / have heard it said that 90
Is not too much to expect for the stock
before very long
The times., 1897-04-01

PRINT Business caTfis T5c- per 1000;
other printing equally as cheap, maya
zines bound for 5Oc.. miscellaneous book
rs.-iDui.d. piper TuIDE, Ctc- Will
LiAMS, 615 Tth 81 NV fe6-tf,em
The times., 1897-04-01

Chicago Grain and Provision Ma rket
Corrected daily by W b Hihbs & Co,
BANKERS and Brokers. Members of the
y. Y. Stock Exchange. 1921 F street
The times., 1897-04-01

10 hands nigh; beautiful roam, SnG a
good mover: cal be seen Thursda y April l,
from 10 a. IA 20 3 p- N, IN KNOX s CS~JTu,
in the rear Of 2I7 81 81 NV. Address V. l..
BEA Man, Ayenel, Montgomery co, Nd.
Item
The times., 1897-04-01

FOR SALE-Cheap: the nostcomplete COW
cred goat wagon IN Washington; an
tongue aud shafts. Apply u LESLIE IA K
CLA S27 La.aye NV mh31 3t-efn
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EDUCATIONAL.
MIR. WILLIAM wALDECKEF.

MIR. wILIIAAf wALDECKER.
fGraduate OF the Leipzig Royal tUnsefvil-
tory OF MusiC.l
VIII receive pupils in piano playing, be
ginners rs well rs advanced pupils, also
terms apply at music room. No. 2l3 q
81 NV mh22-1m
sTENOGRAPHY dictation. PROF. E.
r. HANNA, Wimodaughsis 10 New
YORK ave. api7t
Nit. n. TRtGISA
Teaches HARMONY,
FORM,
INSTRUMEN Mt A TON.
Instruction given at residence OF pupil
Convenient hours Terms, s. per lesson.
Address \ TREGINA, 5i9 Sth II. se.
mh242m
The times., 1897-04-01

NICELY furnished, well-established, pay
ing and centrally located rooming house,
for sale. BRADSHAW, 494 Louisiana ave.
mh31-3t
The times., 1897-04-01
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BE

IS 1899 ',2o-year Funding ......... ioS .-..
6s 10 = '30.year Funding gold -. ! .....
Is 1891, Water Stock currency. III 49,.
IS l9oS ~ ater Stock" cur ency. llIH 49,.
Funding" currency 3.6i's......... luS 49,.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
WHEELING W. VA, MONDAY DECEMBER 20 1897
THE MONETARY COMMISSION.
Mr.. Hanna Says the Plan PROPOSED is jus,
the Thing.

Mr.. Hanna Says the Plan PROPOSED is just
the Thing.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, December 19.-H.
H. Hanna returned to-day from Wash
ington. where he has been attending the
meetings of the monetary commission.
The plan recommended, by the commits
sion,' said Mr.. Hanna, lis. I believe. tbs
most thoroughly satisfactory solution of
our currency difficulties that has yet
been suggested, and / believe it will COM
mend itself to the sound, conservative
vention that gave birth to the movement
will re-assemble here January 25 By
that time the three hundred delegates
and the organizations they represent viii
have had time to discuss and digest the
plan of the commission, and l believe the
convention will be able to cordially en-
dorse it in every feature. The situation
al Washington grows better right along.
l had ample opportunity for observation
during the past week, and the sentiment
in both branches of Congress in favor of
gradual and conservative plan of unity
ing and strengthening our currency sys-
tenn is gaining momentum right along.
we shall obtain satisfactory legislation at
this session..
Mr. Hanna will probably ask the local
committees that acted during the first
monetary convention in this city to meet
him tomorrow afternoon for consG. "a
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
ONLY A TEJHNICALITY.
The Indictment Against John f. Baker
VIII Be Dismissed.

The Indictment Against John F. Baker
VIII Be Dismissed.
st. Paul, Mimi, December 19.-It is
announced that the indictment for
grand larceny against John F. Baker,
secretary of the United States legation
at Costa Riot, whose name as an en-
dorser appeared on a note in the Min
nesota Savings Bank, of which bank
he was a trustee, although the law
prohibited loans by banks to officers
or trustees, will probably be dismissed,
the county attorney believing it to be
simply technical matter in which
Mr.. Baker was not really at fault, the
note having been originally endorsed
before he became trustee. For this
reason a conviction is deemed impos-
sible, and the indictment will be mol
lied. John +. Baker is a we'll known
newspaper man, son of Lewis Baker,
ex-United States minister to Costa
RIGA, and formerly proprietor of the
Wheeling Register and st. Paul Globe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
A FATAL ACCIDENT.

st. Louis, Mo-, December 19-While
plotting a freight train up the Mer-
chants bridge incline to-day. an engine
of the Terminal railroad association,
jumped the track and plunged to the
ground below. Fireman AL Pensinger
was instantly killed, Engineer ]. H.
Mccullough was dashed head first
through the cab window and badly in
jured, and W. H. Cobb, yard agent of
the East Side yards of the Terminal,
had several ribs broken in addition to
receiving other injuries. Pensinger
was crushed into an unacceptable
mass under the mass of ruins. He was
married and leaves a widow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
POSTOFFICE ROBBED.

CANAL DOVER. Ohio. December 49,
Some time last night robbers effected an
entrance into the postoffice here, blew
open the safe with dynamite. and secured
500 in money order funds. $50 worth Of
stamps. $50 in money belonging to the
postmaster and diamond ring belonging
to his daughter. Although the robbery
occurred in the heart OF the city. no one
heard the explosion, and the robbers es-
capped Postoffice Inspector A r. Holmes
is trailing two suspects who arrived in
town yesterday and left early this morn
fr1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
4 BIG St. LOUIS FRI.
The Celebrated Mermoi & Jaccard
JeWelry Co., Burned Out,
Involving Loss of S4OO, OOO-Tha
Fire One of the Quickest in the
History OF the City Marrow
Escape of the Engineer and His
Family from the Burning Building.

st. Louis, no, December ia fire
started in the basement of the building
occupied by the Mermod & Jaccard
Jewelry Company, at the corner of Lo-
Gust street and Broadway, early this
morning, and in an almost Incredible
short time the Eve story building was
completely Quilted. The total loss will
reacn S3S5U0O; fully covered by in
surance.
The fire had been burning some time
before it was discovered at t 40 o'clock,
and at five O'clock the south wall aud
all the floors began failing, making one
OF the tiercest and quickest fires in The
annals of this city. Next to the boiler
room in the basement was a room used
for packing. 1t is thought the hre
started in t4e boiler room, eommuni-
eating to the packing. room ana shoot-
ing up the elevator shaft quickly
spread over the building. w. A Rut-
ledge, the engineer, ana his family
lived On the fourth floor.
THEY BARELY ESCAPED
with their lives. The firemen dragged
them unconscious from their beds and
carried them down the FIRE escape.
Five minutes later the floors fell. Sew
eral other tenants in the building had
narrow escapes, but there were no ia
talitieS.
The Mermod G Jaecard Jcwelry
Company was one of the largest in the
world, and this being Christmas sea-
son, carried an immense stock. One
Lalf of the stock had been placed In
the two large vaults and was saved.
but the rest, as well as the building
and its fixtures, was totally destroyed.
The Model Cloak Company, in the
northeast corner of the building, was
wiped out, sustaining loss of $50,0C0
on which there is an insurance of
three-fourths.
AT this hour, seven o'clock. the
stockholders of Mermod G. Jaccard are
holding a meeting and considering ar
rangements for opening up temporary
quarters.
THE FIRM CARRIED INSURANCE
amounting to $780, goo, which, if the
stock in the vaults is found intact, will
amply cover the loss sustained.
The building was owned by the es-
tate of the late Luther NJ Kennett.
but was under lease to the Mermod-
Jaccard Company. The firm estimated
the Fdtut vi TIC DullulIE dU @lloUJt,
upon which there was an insurance Of
$1O5, 1900
Late tonight Nthe burned-out firm
decided to continue in business. and
tomorrow will take possession of the
store and stock Of another leading jew
eler of this city, which they have
bought. The firm which goes out OF
business is that Of A. Kurtzborn &
Sons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
HONORS TO Mr.. BRYAN.

CITY OF MEXICO. December 19-Mr
Bryan attended divine services at the
Union Evangelical church, and was also
the guest of President Diaz at the dstri-
button of prizes to the Mexican exhibitors
at the Chicago and Atlanta expositions.
General Diaz and the members OF the
cabinet arrived at Alameda in state car
riages. escorted by cavalry and the scene
was most imposing, it being designed to
give eclat to so honorable an occasion
for Mexican industries.
Mr.. Bryan was warmly greeted by the
President and his ministers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
A GREAT STORM
Ragged in Central Texas, All Day Yes
terday.

terday.
st. Louis, Mo-, December 19.-It is
learned from private sources that one
OF the worst sleet storms in the history
of Texas prevailed in that State to-day.
1t is impossible to get any information
what ever from Dallas, the centre Of
the storm section, as all the wires are
down. AS showing the extent Of the
storm, the telegraph companies can get
no nearer Dallas on the south than
Waco, Marshall on the east, Eagle Pass
on the west, and some points in the
southern part of the Indian territory
north, showing that it covers several
hundred miles of territory.
The wires work no further than these
points, and it is thought the destruc-
ton has been heavy. Linemen have
been ordered from all parts of Texas
to repair the damage Nothing fur
Their can be learned from the storm dis
trict to show whether damage has been
done to anything else than the wires.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
HAVE PLENTY OF CAPITAL.
Three Bakery Companies With $685.
100000 Capital,
Combine and Swell the Capital
Stock to S55, OOO,OOO-The Pub
lie Will Have to Pay the interest
on the Watered Stock - The
Scheme to Commence Operation
January LIST.

Pittsburg, Pa, December 19.-S. s..
Marvin, president of the United States
Bakery Company, returned from New
York to-day and announced that the
consolidation of the three great crack
er companies of the United States is
now an assured fact. The deal has
been practically consummated and
only details of organization remain to
be settled. The capitalization of the
big combine, he says, will be $55, 000,-
coo. and it viii be il operation by
January 1, 1898. The three companies
entering the trust are the New York
Biscuit Company, the American Bak-
ing Company and the United States
Bakery Company. The latter is now
capitalized at S5,O00,000, while the
other two are rated at $40, 100000 each.
Mr. Marvin says of the $55,000O0
capital, s25,000,000 Will be preferred
stock and $4,000 900 common. The
preferred will be issued in shares of
$500 each. He says the great and pri-
mary object of the combine is to in
wade foreign markets and open up an
outlet for the over-production of ba
keries in this country. Another object
is to establish a cooperative company,
one in which the employees can have
an opportunity to own stock by invest
ing their savings in that way instead
of depositing it in banks. The location
for the headquarters of the new COM
pany has not been decided upon, but
New York seems to be generally IA
Vored.
A meeting Of the companies will be
held in a few days to elect officers
and settle all details.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
GRAND FORKS AGAIN THREAT
ENED.

Grand Forks, N. D., December 49,
The business portion of the city was
threatened by another fire tonight
which might have been more de-
structive than that of Friday, when
the Hotel Dal6otah. the Mercantile
Company and Nash Bros buildings
were burned.
Shortly after six o'clock smoke was
seen issuing from the first floor Of the
big department store Of Benner 6s
Begg, and in less than fifteen min
utes the building was in flames and
the fire had crept into the Stanchfieid
clothing house and the e. A. Stone
jewelry store in the building adjoin-
ing After three hours work the fire
was subdued. The damage to the
building and stock of Benner e Begs
will be s55 900 Losses TO otter
firms will be small.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
A LIBEL SUIT.

VICTORIA, B. G.. December 1e-Pre-
mier Turner. president Of the executive
council, and the Hon. Mr.. Hooley have
entered a criminal action for libel against
Hewitt Bostwick. III. p. Manager Col
tart and Editor Nichou. of the Province
Newspaper, and Senator Templeman, Of
the Times. The charge is based on an ar
ticle in the Province, copied by the Times,
critic;sing the two ministers for their
connection in an official capacity with
Klondike companies. The case comes up
in the police court on Tuesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-12-20
THE COAL CONVENTION

Pittsburg, Pa. December 19-Coal
operators and miners will hold separ-
ate and important conventions to-mor-
row, preliminary to the joint conven-
ton that will be held Tuesday. 1t is
expected that the miners will frame
their demands and the operators will
devise plans to meet them with advan-
tage to themselves. The joint conven-
ticn promises to be interesting and last
for several days.
District President Dolan, of the min
ers' association, says rate of rs cents
will be demanded by his men.