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The times., 1897-12-07
BONDsDNUSlALLY BUOYAN7
Stock Market Generally Active.
Though Somewhat Irregular.
Refiners, Grapgers, Chicago aud
Great Western, Manhattan und
Tobacco the Leaders.

New York, Dec. 6.-The speculation IN
the general market had a very definite
| motive today in the realization of the
favorable ahticipations which have been
entertained i'll regard to the tenor If the
President communication To Congress,
and IL, addition, particular influences we're
effective in the trading in special stocks
Together they caused q firm .thd active
stock market, in which, however, there
were appearances of irregularity, some
| stocks being fairly buoyant, Willie others
were quite unaffected by the general
steadiness.
One encouraging feature was the great
activity and excellent tone in the deal
ings in the bond market. Apart from the
favor with which the Presidents message
was on the whole, greeted, there We're
| "a pumber of excellent returns of traffic
reported, those Of the Southern Railway
and the Louisville and Nashville in par
ticular, rejecting the resumption If busi-
ness on account OF the subsistence of the
yellow fever in the Southern States, and
in the Instances Of Sugar Refining, Man
haitian, and Western Tnion the dividends
to be declared this week gave special in
| terest to the trading in these stocks.
The application of the Consolidated Gas
Company FOR the listing OF the $3,64S, 900
stock heretofore held in the company's
treasury VIII come up before the stock
exchange listing committee and its de
cision VIII be reported on Wednesday 10
the governing committee. The transa ct1ons
in the stock have shrunk a wa dec tiedly
in the Iast week nd it was very inacti.e
today, the incIe aseA issue of stock having
taken everybody out OF the secret by sur
prise. Official statements as 10 the mat
| ter were as lame and ntpotent ex plantations
as those heretofore given IL is POSSIBLE
the stockholders and the public may be
better Informed after the stock exchange
has passed upon the application of the
company.
As might have teen expected, the actual
promulgation or the Presidents message
was made the occa sion of good deal of
realizing and also of concerted bear at
tack on the market, advance information
Of the matter having been generously cir
cula ted throughout the forenoon. Moder-
ate but steady selling forforeign accountwas
a feature of the early dealings, which vas
without particular effect Weakness in
the anthracite group was a feature of tie
dealings.
Sugar Refining, the Granger shares, Chi
cago and Great Western, Manhattan and
American Tobacco were conspicuous IN lie
trading. The heaviness of Union Pacific
was on selling, which could he referred TO
the recon men da tion of tie President that
tire Govern ment should qualify a : a bidder
at the sale Of the Kansas Pacific Company
this month.
The market closed active but firm.
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To the Senate and House Of Representa-

To the Senate and House Of Representa-
tives:
IL gives me pleasure 70 extend greeting
TO the Iifty-nfth Congress, assembled in
regular session at the seat of Government,
with many Of whose Senators and Repre-
sentatives l have been associated in the
legislative service. Their meeting occurs
under felicitous conditions, justifying sincere
congratulation and calling for our Crate
fol acknowledgement TO 5eneficrnt Provi-
dence which Las so signally blessed and
prospered us as nation. Peace and
good viii with all the nations OF the earth
continue unbroken.
A matter OF genuine satisfaction is the
growing feeling of fratenal regard and
unification Of all sections of our country, the
iBcompleteness of which bas too long lie
layed realization OF the highest blessings
OF the Union The spirit of patriotism is
universal and is ever increasing in feTvor
The puilic questions which now most en-
gross rs are lifted far above either partisan.
snip, prejudice or former sectional differ
ences. They yatfectovery part OF ou-common
country alike and permit or no division on
ancient lines. Qeestions of foreign policy.
OF revenue, the sol,ndness Of the currency,
the inv,olability OF national obligations, the
improvement OF the public service, appeal
10 the indiv1Gu ual conscience OF every earnest
citizen 70 whatever party lie belongs or III
whatever section OF tie country he may
reside.
The extra session of tins Congress which
TffI.r ,st,.,g..a,l
legislation, ana Willie its full effect has
not yet been realized, what IL has already
accomplished assures Us of its timelmess
and wisdom. To test its permanent value
further time viii lie required and the peo-
pie, satisfied with its operation and results
thus fsr, are i'm no uiinu 10 Withhold from
Il a fair trial.
Tariff legislation having been settled
by The extra session Of Congress, the ques
ton next pressing for consideration is that
Of the currency.
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looked for. and depended on for cheer when
all tleremain,ier the world is gloom. lie
says:
The Presidents message is bulli 81
document. Wien the Senate gets off its
first tingoism, the market will finch
little, then stand still moment. then
slowly start upward. and will begin a
me- yelnent which viii extend fur se9. raj
dollars share. We look for higher prices
ali round, therefore, after very slight
reaction. Sugar VIII 90 higher, North
ern Pacific preferred, Rock Island. Bur
liz eton ana st. Paul, and IN fact the whole
market
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24,9S0 bvsnels; exports, los 900 bushels;
stock, ,2S6 ,4U1 bushels, sales, $4,000
bushels southern wheat by sample, Ella
So -; DO. on grad, 81 la96 IA. Corn
firm spot, 81 3-4a53, month. - la
b =, December, new or Olth 32a32 Ia,
January, 81 5-Sa3l 81, February, 81 S-4
s:52: steamer nike q. 30 3-4aSI receipts,
J0.59 bushels; exports, 125 ,Uu0 bushels;
STOCK. 3O3.435 bushels southern white
corn, 32a35; DO yellow, 81 I2a35-
oats fITW No white, % i-2a3O, No. 2
mixed, 2Ia21 10 receipts. 81 .'4U bushels.
exports, none, stock, 199,fS2 bushels.
Rye, firm, NJ, =, neaTby.-, No. > Western,
- Il saicS--receiptS, i,6.J bushels, eN-
ports. none. stock. -f3i- tt4 bushels HAY,
steady, with good inquiry for the better
grad es-chOiCe timothy, $500 asked
Grain frcightS very quiet-ste5m 20 Liver
pool per bushel, { Id. December; Cork for
orders pcr quarter, S.9d. December, 3s.-
6d-1.iS.7d- January, sugar Stroug-granu-.
lated. 5.0S. Butter, firm-fanCy creamery,
2:}a24; do. imitation, 1SaI9, do. ladle,
11alS; good iadie, l5ai6, store packed,
12aii- Eggs, stead fresh, I9a20
Cheese, Steddy-faDcy New York. large
93-4a10; do. medium, 10aIO 4, do.
small, 10 l-4aI0 -. Whisky-SI .25a
$l.26 per gallon for finished goods in car
loads; II .21aSI rs per gallon for jObbing
lots.
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THE HAWAIIAN TREATY.
It's Ratification Is Urged Upon the
United States Senate.

The treaty now pending in the Senate
providing for Hawaiian annexation is dis
cussed Mt length by the President, aud
its ratification recommended. lie disa-
vows any aggressive policy of absorption,
but calls attention to the fact that the
islanders themselves have alfeady spoken
favorabIy OIL the subject through their
national legislature.
III no event, the message declares, can
the entity of the Hawaiian state be dis
turbed by aEy other nation. Protection
and sympathy with this group of islands
is Americas traditional policy.
II is frankly declared that all the people
of Hawaii are not prepared for the abrupt
assimilation which would follow universal
suffrage, and the wisdom Of Congress is
looked tc tc fix the qualifications Of
electors.
The questions which have arisen between
Japan and Hawaii are in a salts
factory stage Of settlement. This country
will deal with all possible ulterior ques-
tions incident to the absorption of the
young republic in a broad and friendly
spirit.
The times., 1897-12-07

Dow, Jones x Co. say Y OF Northern Pacific
that it has Eeen sold down OH the an
nCuncement that the company has applied
to list block OF A per cent bonds amount
ing To 81 ,S24 900. IL was assumed that
these had been issued for the general pur-
poses of the company in reimbursem,nt
OF expenditures for various construction
expenses. This is not the case. The bonds
arc issued according TO the plan OF re-
organization in exchange for first mort
gage bonds converted, aud for the Aiis-
souri division bonds retired some time \ 20.
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The earnings OF the Southern Railway
for the fourth " eek OF November increased
S53,445 Tie Increase for the month was
81 $4,000. The figures in Texas Pacific
for the ans period were $2s,000 IOd
S151 600. Oregon Railroad and Naviga.
ton for the month had an increase of
earnings of $40 600. Louisville and
Nashvllle's increase FOR the fourth week was
$4,000, for the month $4,000. Nor
folk and Western for the fourth week in
creased It's earnings $4,000. Miss luri
Pacific's earnings for the fourth week in
creased S276,O0O
The times., 1897-12-07

BulhSh manipulation was very evident
yesterday ON the argument that the Presi
dents message was in every way docu-
ment satisfactory to Wall street, Wall
street is delighted with Mr. McKinley's
Cuban sentiu,ents. 1t has faith in his
financial policy. What is called tie sop
thrown to tie believers in international
bimetallism worries them not in tie least.
The whole market, with one eXceptiC !,
advanced slightly, though there was no
feature except Sugar. Toward the close
dullnesS set in and there were evidences
that it will he continued today. Tie day
gave very good evidence that tie mes
sage had been discounted. The advances
last week Were based entirely on the ae
curate knowledge the street had of every
thing important it contained. Ii is tie
strong belief of many that there VIII
he declines today, and dun week fol
lowing, if not more slumps. The first
strong demonstration of Cuban sentiment
in Congress will be followed, probably,
by Il ha tumble.
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The Nicaraena Canal.

After referring to unimportant diplo-
matte complications, growing out Of the
amalgamation of the Central American Re
publics, tho President refers TO the Mic
aragua canal as follows:
\ subject of large Importance 20 our
country and increasing appreciation on
the part OF the people is the completbDl Of
he great highway OF trade between the
Atlantis and Pacific known as the
Nicaragua Canal. Its utility and vaIIe to
American commerce isunive!sally admitted.
The Commission appointed under late of
July "a last, ito continue the surveys and
examinations authorized by the net ap-
proved March 2, 1895" In regard to
''the proper route, feasibility and cost If
construction of the Nicaragua Canal. with
& view Of making complete plans for the
entire Work of construction OF such can NJ.
is now employed in the undertaking.
The Monetary Commission.
Referring TO the MONETARY commits
sion, whose futile Iabors have recently
come to a close, the President declares
that its members have been dihgent In
their efofrts to secure the co-opera ion of
European governments. 1t is gratifying,
he says, to note the action of our sister
republic OF France. Members of the com
mission firmly believe that the doubts
which have arisen, especially in Great
Britain, Concerning the ability to nain-
tain the stability of parity between
gold and silver, may be removed.
Foreign Commerce.
The President is of the opinion that
the inferiority of the American merchant
marine is most humilating, and he de-
clares that this country should 1e the
laggard 10 longer. He is sanguihe that tie
The times., 1897-12-07

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The times., 1897-12-07
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Commits the Administration TO a
Retirement of Greenbacks.
1T is PRO-SPANISH IN TONE

Would Not Accord BeIlieerent Rights
TO Cuba Hawaiian Treaty Com-
mended Compliments for the
Monetary Commission Foreign
Commerce and International Amity
Naval improvements Desirable
Alaska, Civilized Indians, the Fa-
cifie Railroads and the Civil Serv-
ice Receive Attention.
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,ew Ynrk Cntton hlnrket.
paItimore AIarkets

Baltimore, Dec. 6.-Flour easier west
ern super, $2.7oa$3.1o; DO. extra. $3.35
wheat patent, $4.S5aS5.10; spring do.
$4.50aS5.15; spring wheat straight, S4.T0
aS4.S5 receipts, 1915 barrels; exports,
2l4 barrels; sales, 900 barrels. Whaat
firm spot and month, 96 1-2a96 3-i;
January, 96 3-4a97; May, 90 3-4 bid;
steamer No. 2 red, 81 1-4aSl 2 receipts,
The times., 1897-12-07

The one stock which went contrary to
the general tone of the market yesterday
was New Jersey Central. 1t went down
steadily fter the few moments and closed
at the lowest figure. 1t was a bear cliq le
movement evidently, and d bear story
published in yesterdays S New York Journal
was thought generally TO have been in
spired by the nanipulaters. This column
a. ticie is undoubtedly true, however. 1t
diScloses q diseraceful condition of affairs
in Jersey. dividends have been paid out
of borrowed money. Notes from branch
roads with no security behind them have
been paraded as assets. Big Indebtedness
has been pileG up. The business outlook OF
the road is even worse than the past Ald
Yet the stock is selling at figure near that
Of the Grangers.
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washington stock Excuanre.

Sales Capital Traction. 20 at 81 -.
U. Electric Light 10 at 100 3-4: 10 t
105 12 Americas Graphopnone, con "a
81; 10 at 10.
After call Washington Gas r bonds, OG
nt
The times., 1897-12-07

The Western Union directors VIII de-
clare the regular l IA Fer cert dividend
tomorrow. The executive committee VIII
meet toda : To recommend It.
The times., 1897-12-07
WHEAT o1AuKEr BEARIsH.
Grain Still Bus.ed From Duluth
Ihrce Carrnrs sunday Night


Three Carsoes Sunday Night.
Chicago, Dec. 8. Wheat closed fer May
5-Sc. under Saturday. 1t opened easy n
a lower Liverpool. the English mars Fl
closing off I'D. The statistics proved
of the sort expected, all bcarish. The
worlds shipments We're 9,SS0,OOO bush's,
although the Hussian shipments showod
a falling off from the week previous.
The big American exports were tie ex-
PLANTATION.
The rush of wheat from Duluth in this
direction still Keeps up. three carsoes ar
rjyinG here III tie last forty-eieht hours
and three more cargoss leaving Duluth
last night. 1t looks as il car Contraci
stock tomorrow would be around 3 Uue,
600 bushels, ard as if tile December butts
would be called upon to pay foE about .,
o00 900 bushels before the end of the
month. 1t is a hard market for the balls
and acts as if it would sell lover.
Chicago Grain and Provision Marker
The times., 1897-12-07

Chicago Great Western has an air Of
strength. I understand that there has 5ecn
inside buying.
The times., 1897-12-07

Louisville and Nashville has no buoyancy.
Interesting arguments why this is SO have
been published in this column heretofore
and it is probable that there VIII be
reasons tc repeat them before the month
is over. l see no reason for some lf the
bullish sentiment expressed with regard
to the roads prosperity. Ny Information
is that the stock viii tumble before it
will climb.
The times., 1897-12-07
CORsON & MCCARTNEY

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BankeTsr nnd Dealers n tIOs erIIIu ent Bonds
Deposits Exchange Loans
Railroad StOcks anu Bonds and All
EecuntieS listed on the exchanges OF
New YORK, L Ih!la Puia, Boston ami BaItE-
more bought and sold.
d specially made Of investment secuTi-
ties. District Bonds and all local Rail-
road, Gas, Insurance anu Telephone Stsek
dealt in.
American Bell Telephone Stock bousbs
and sold. ulhIS-1
The times., 1897-12-07

Sugar was the feature of the market
Yesterday. Its rise was larger than thatuf
any Other stock. This course Of Sugar is
fully accounted for in the reasons pub
lished two or three times within the
last two weeks. The report that the
Doescher people were working in harmony
with the Trust is confirmed by Insiders, by
the way. The stock presented evidences
of clique buying, Washington interests
quite clearly sxerting their influence ON
that side of the market. Sugars strength
in fact probably had the effect of keeping
the remainder OF the market up, when q re-
action might have been expected. Some
large short accounts are believed to have
been covered.
The times., 1897-12-07

Mr.. Carley sends US his usual hopeful mes
sage. Mr.. Carley's hopefulness may be
The times., 1897-12-07
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Chicago Grain and Provision slarke,

Corrected daily by ". B. HibbS ( Co,
Bankers and BROKERS' MemtCrs Of tie
y. Stock Exchange, 1927 F street
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-05-15
Mr.. Fairs Death Bed.

In the Fair win case the inquiry
into DR.. Lansing MINERS bill of S., 00t
for one months services to the dying
millionaire brought out Unexpectedly
incidents that attended that rich
mans death which would have made
la picture for Hogarth's pencil. Not
one OF Mr. Fairs children was pres
ent. None but hired attendants were
at the bedside of the dying man. DR.
Miner testified that Mr.. Fairs valet
was drunk and seemed incapable OF
attending to anything. There was
trained nurse, who executed his or.
ders and those OF DR.. Marc Living.
stone, whom he was assisting. Abou!
the door were Angus and Thresse,
Fairs confidential bookkeeper and his
collection agent, who seized the drunk
en- valet every time he came out o.
the room, eagerly asking, us the ole
man dying? How much longer viii
he last?"
Finally the valet reported that Mr.
Fair was actually in the throes o.
death, when these two rushed in
They paid no heed to the pitiful figure
on the bed gasping for breath, but
hastily gathered upall the papers, ac
count books, and other documents
that were in the safe and bureaus
even the personal belongings of the
millionaire. Miner declared that hi
had to rescue several of his instru
ments from their rapacity. Such 8
scene, he testified, he never witnessed
in all his exnerience.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-05-15

The announcement of winners for
the month OF March OF the Sunlight
Soap monthly wrapper competition in
what is known as District No. 8, con-
sisting Of Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland, West Virginia and District
of Columbia, has come to hand.
Messrs. Lever Bros. Ltd, have award
ed the first prize of 500 to FL. H..
Barnum, 2215 Mt. Vernon ST., Phila-
delphia, Pa. The five second prizes
each of a 800 Pierce Special Bicycle,
have been awarded to Cornie A. Stolz,
2210 Eighth Avenue, Altoona, Pa;
Robert J. Campbell, Camden, Kent
Co., Del; Miss Emma Pass, 9ls Al
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Medders, Still Pond, Kent county,
Nd; John Hipp, 237 S. Second Street,
| st. Clair, Pa. The ten third prizes,
each OF a $25 gold watch, have been
awarded to Albin Hook, 1914 Chest
nut St., Allentown, Pa; Louis M
Backe, 1911 Ridge Avenue, Philadel-
phia, Pa; Robert Stitzel, s01 w. Race
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East Lombard St., Baltimore, Md;
Mrs. Edw. vilsack, 3943 Liberty Ave,
Pittsburg, Pa; John Kitten. Jr., 1853
Fairhill St., Philadelphia, Pa; Alex
Waters, "A Lincoln Ave, Carbondale,
Pa; Mrs. Karl Hellman, Irwin, West
moreland county, Pa; Mrs. K. Estelle
Bramble, Centrevi1le, Md; p. M.
Woleslagle, Martinsburg, w. Va.
See advertisement in this paper from
time to time for particulars, Tor write to
Lever Bros, Ltd, Hudson & Harrison
Sts., New York
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