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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
BONDS.
THE DAYS OPERATIONS IN STOCKS.

The stock market yesterday was firm dull and
wholly professional Aside from q decline OF /
rer cent in Sugar Refining at the opening there
was no noteworthy weakness and In the SUBJ
,ecuent dealings the loss in the stock just named
was Offset by advance Of IA per cent. Its
las; price however. showed a reaction from the
best figure Of the day. London a moderate
buyer q IS specialties. AS rule, closing prices
gave small fractional net gains
The extreme duness in stock transactions yes
,erday and on Friday reflects the unwillingness
Of the great majority OF traders TO enter actively
into market operations and the indispositon OF
the public and important banking interests TO
make any move pending the settlement OF the
Cuban question. AT present there no indica-
lions that substantial financial houses are con-
vtrced tina, there will be no serious trouble be-
fore The final disposal OF the Maine and Cuban
matters: but there are ample indications that
these houses are preparing for any possible
emergency. They have taken precautions FOR
defence. They hope for a peaceful solution OF the
questions. but they are making ready to meet
possible war. They are adopting a course consist
eat with the present uncertainty. and as long as
they continue on these lines the bull side OF the
stock market is certainly not the one to follow.
When houses which have an international repu-
tatOn and which are considered the strongest
Institutions in the country begin 10 buy stocks
public traders may rest assured that the lead
ing financial interests are no longer apprehen-
sive Compared with week ago, the stock list
shows substantial gains throughout.
Receipts Of gold from abroad in the week more
than Offset Withdrawals OF currency for the in
terror the result Of which was an increase in
the cash holdings OF the associated banks Of
$4,000, made up by gain In specie Of So
1880 and a loss in legal-tender notes Of
8 Cos 500. Loans again heavily con-
traced. as shown in a decrease OF SO 5S51OO
while deposits fell off S7.3O4 500. making a de-
crease in loans for the last four weeks Of $780,
642230 aid in deposits for the same time loss
Of so 10000 The result OF all changes was an
Increase in surplus of 5.33S. 625 S2S,-
10000, against S4s 1885, 15 in the same week a
year ago. and S19O42 675 in 1896 Compared
with 1897 loans now stand at increase Of
about Sl00OOO00 and deposits Sll3oOOOO
Gold imports have checked a higher market for
money rates, and unless war with Spain de-
velops the present comparative ease In rates
will doubtless continue for some time TO come.
There has been a slight improvement In The
commercial paper market.
Compared with a week ago the chief active
stocks are higher follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20

Francisco-sight, 15c; telegraph, 17ho Chi
cago-Par. Boston-10hc. discount. Cincinnati
between banks 5Oc discount over counter.
par st. Louis-Par; 12hc. premium asked
FOREIGN MONEY MARKETS.-Call rates IN
London. 2kd2h per cent. Rate of discount IN the
open market 13-16a27s per cent for short and
long bills. Paris exchange on London. 20 francs
29lt oentimes. Berlin discount rate. 2N per
cent Paris discount rate. IL per cent. Berlin
exchange on London. 20 marks 50h pfennings
Bar gold in London. us. 1Ohd. American
eagles. 16s. I'D.
EUROPEAN SECURITES.-British consols
closed at Ill 1916 for money and III 1916 for
the account. French rentes were 1O3 francs 22la
centimes. ex interest
THE SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver. 55Ac-.
against Doc. on Friday. Mexican silver dol
lars. 45c. In London. bar silver. 20 9-16d., ad-
vanced Lied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20

RAILROAD BONDS.-Market dull and firm
al small ne; gains in most issues. The more I'M
portant dealings were in the Atchison issues
Chesapeake and Ohio 4i9s, Chicago Ter niH"l as
Lake Shore 3i2s, Mexican Internarona! H'st IS
Kansas and Texas seconds. Missouri Pacific con-
So Gs Northern Pacific general Hen IS. oregon
Shor, Line income 5s Rock Island extension
Is and debentu,e IS. 81. Louis and IRON Noun
tain general IS. Texas and Pacific Issues. Union
Pacific Is and Wisconsin Central first receipts
Total sales amounted in par value 70 S|oo'VoV'
and eo- the week SO $4,000. against S13.Gl4pO
IN the preceding week. Compared with week
ago most issues are higher.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20

RAILROAD EARNINGS.-"The Financial
Chronicle" computes the gross earnings Of eighty
roads for the first week Of March. 1o9S, at ST.
7G2 9G1. an increase Of S1,159,7ls. or 1856 per
cent. thjrty-three roads for the second week Of
March report 81, 92G. 416. an increase OF 226
or % - per cent.
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.-Market dull and
featureesg In the weel; few price changes of I'M
portanca occurred. and transactions were con-
Quoted on a small volume. In the Industrial list
STANDARD Oil was the leading feature at an ad-
vance Of 10 per cent from Mondays opening
price. Malt preferred gained ~ per cent Gas
securities were inactive, with the exception OF
Buffalo Gas. East River and Northumberland
Slight concessions were made in the local trac-
ton list while the out-of-town list remained
unchanged. Trust Company securities were act
i've and irregular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD

London. March 10. p. m.-The market for
American securities was inactive. The close
was steady. Last prices were: Atchison, liz .
Canadian Pacific. S51t; ST. Paul 92A; Illinois
Central. 1903: Louisville and Nashville. 50Is:
Mexican Central new As. &C; New-York Central.
l14A; Erie, 1879; Pennsylvania. 5s2%; Reading.
So: Erie first preferred, 90. and Mexican OF d.
nary 2014.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20

II small trade. with little selling by
packers. Hog receipts were about expected.
1900 with 10000 for Monday and 10000 for
next week. Prices at the yard were 2l2Q5 cents
lower There is some let-up in the shipping de-
mand. Bulls are dissuaded from any active
campaigning by fear Of Washington develop
ments on the curb puts on July wheat closed
at S3kaS3lI cents; calls. S6Gs5Ts cents. Puts
on May wheat. 9S cents; calls, 81 %. Puts on
May corn. 2S1sG29 cents; calls. 29ls G29A cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20

Chicago, March 10 (SpeciaD. Letter has closed
another large contract for the all-raii movement
OF wheat East. 100000 bushels. The Lehigh
Valley gets another million bushels. This will
take the wheat out OF houses other than Ar
mours. The wheat pit felt last night that
Letter had made huge scalp in the finest style
during the week, and 1t was willing 10 admit
that It had been the victim. There was a strong
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
FOREIGN COMMERCE..

IMPORTS OF MERCHANDISE At newborn
Week ending March 10 1890 1851, 90 80 SO IN
goods s2e2l-il S-'a'.'l -
General merchandise. OI22 O2l o54"-o" ''''N'-I
Total for the week. S0Ji3sO2 slUbc4sso
Since January 1......llOlDl2s lV4-oSoI' '''"4'''
IMPORTS or SPECIE.
r.. -. v..k 5000 OoG siGs.370 s.. al
Since January l...... 1Ioi4O1i I'f0'o'o 40f4''-''
EXPORTS or SPECIE.
- .ba ,ysep 81 800 424 Sll2tTlS $3.50. ItS
s,nce January i... "a 235.270 l0.s6i.es9 l29lI0i1
EXPORTS OF MERCHANDISE FROM NE"-lOHN.
Ian 10 March l5..s7s, so55i5 s770G59l' sssociS"2
q, the suecis IMPORTS s. 2l4 O39 cole.
Outside SECURITY MARKET.
(Repor.ed BY c l. Hudson & Co.. No &c Wali-st0
NETWORK STREET RAILROADS.
BONDS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY RATES.-Money on call. per cent.
Time money 4 per cent for two months, per
cent for three months 4G4h per cent for four
months. and 4h@5 per cent for six months.
The commercial paper market was quiet and
unchanged Rates were: Prime Endorsed bills
receivable. An per cent; 4495 per cent for
choice single names. and ji.Ge per cent for
other good names.
FOREIGN EXcHANGE.-Market steady at
Unchanged quotations. Actual closing rates FOL
low.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
STOCKS FIRM AND DULL.
RANK HOLDINGS INCREASE.
RoNp MARKET sTEADY-MoNEY AND
EXCHANGE.

Closing prices yesterday OF the principal active
securities and net changes from Fridays last
quotations were as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
THE WEEKS BANK CHANGES.
Yesterday. To-day.

Surplus ...... s22 724 25 s2sO6005O Inc S. 3s e25
The Clearing House statement for to-day was
as follows: Exchanges. $123.017. SI3; balances
S59S05S4 For the week: Exchanges S7SJ.-
675, $685. balances S4S, 96S, 653 against exchanges
last week of S732 221 3lO and balances Of $780,
544,547.
The following are the changes for the CORE
spending weeks Of the three preceding years:
1S9I-Loans increased, $4J7, 800; cash decreased.
$3.50 900; deposits decreased, 81 365 300 and
surplus reserve decreased, S4,60i.J75. 1896
Loans increased, 5000, 400 cash decreased. So
1900 deposits decreased. S1,751, 400 and sur
plus reserve decreased. s., 40G 80 1s9j-Loans
decreased. S4351 800; cash decreased, $5,sl4, Goo
deposits decreased. 50 40 800. and surplus re-
serve decreased S3452 275.
The following table shows the bank holdings
the respective dates:
Mar 81. '9s Mar 90 'o7 Mar. 49, 9s
Loans $46 526 500 $40 600 SO7 27s 800
Specie .......... js5l5.30v 50 $4,000 10 20 800
Deposits ........ O5s 100 57i 32s 500 6sS III 400
Circulation l4.l3s,OOO l5.052.gO 70. s54 500
The following shows the relation between the
total reserve and the total deposits on the re-
spective dates:
Mar. o. ec. Mar. % ~. Mar. 49, 'as
Specie ....,..,... S5s5lJV0 >553i2Uo sl2D 275sO0
Legal-tenders s254I0O0 lOdZI6.sJO IO,s2s.jOo
Total sI4Ioo7.2OO $l9l75Ilco 500 lo4 40
against deposits. l22OlA525 1852 l25 i72Oi435O
Surplus ........ slso42G75 s4sIcog0 s2S.oeoo5O
Percentage 2s9 334 29i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20

THE STATEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATED BANkS |
0 H.
Bank. Capital pSSHs Loan. 50 l,.n Ip., c594 p.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
Posted sterling rates were:

I'OsttI SltTIIIb TdttS WIT =. .,,l
Long bill. $50
bills .''.' -. $50 '''''
DOMESTIC OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Ing par selling. 40 premium. Ne"-orieais-
Commercial 81 discount; bank. par Chafles-
ton-Buying. par, selling. y premium ean
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20

Sat, sat. Net
March March ad-
u. 10. vance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES.

GOLD MISUNDERSTANDING all engagements
the total gold import movement 10 date ana the
firms importing are follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-20

'Ex-c.yldend in the week
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TIE DAYS OPERATIONS N BONDS.
GOVERNMENT BONDS-Market inactive.
Final quotations follow;

BIG Asked
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'Ex dividend.
GAS SECUKITIES.

reported by G. l. Hudson & Co. No &c wail-s')
BONDS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
The War With Spain.

With the dawn of peace the nation should
give voice to its gratitude for the blessings
that have been heaped upon it during the
the United States many reasons for glad
ness in the midst of the causes for personal
sorrow and national chagrin over minor
mistakes. The broad results overshadow
the blunders and the losses The victory
has been won. The fight has developed
latent qualities OF strength and has reveal
ed to the world the prowess of a peace-loy-
ing land
In the first place, the navy. Without de-
tracing from the other agencies in the
campaign the naval force deserves enthusi-
astic praise. At Manila, at Santiago. along
the shores of Cuba the United States has
dominated Its ships have shown them
selves capable of the finest work possible.
Its seamen have behaved like heroes-Iike
true Americans Its officers have shown
themselves valorous and skillful. Its &C
cessories, representative of the American
inventive and constructive genius, have
wrought out their results with notable COM
pleteness. The prestige of the American
navy. raised TO high point in the war of
1872 and then suffered to lapse. has been
restored, and, best of all. the conditions
favor-indeed. demand-such advancement
as insure that the navy of the future
will 40 longer be classed far down in the
list of nations.
The American soldier has once again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
General Wheeler

II Is pleasant announcement that Gov
eral Wheeler's return to Congress 10 nrac-
uCally assured All but one Of his oppo-
hents for the democratic nomination have
"1thdraWn. and there is a growing disposf-
tloh IN the district to make his Reelection
a rousing demonstration of popular CON-
ndence and affection. He is serving his
ninth term as member of the House. and
Tor years has ranked among the most use
fui men from the south in that body. OF
ready faculties. of tiIeless energy and
thoroughly familiar with the wants of his
people. he has served his constituency in
every way to his own credit and to their
advantage.
Ihat General Wheelers influence in Con-
gress will be greater now than ever be-
fore is easily established. His popularity
Is national He is one of the most interest
ing men at present in the public eye. His
prompt offer to go to the front when war
appeared on the horizon and his fine bear
ing in the battle of Santiago have drawn
the hearts OF the people to him north and
south They feel a deep personal interest
in his welfare, and will hail his return to a
place which he has SO long honored with a
lively approval and satisfaction. The eighth
Alabama district, therefore, is preparing
to honor itself in again honoring him. and
at the same time TO lay the country under
tribute for continuing in Office so worthy d
representative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

homeward were unable to foot their way
on account Of the driving torrents. The
needing Of conduits necessarily interfered
somewhat with the operation Of the under
ground electric lines. but 1t Is satisfactory
TO observe that even With these condults
niled with water in some cases the traffic
was not interrupted. When, however, ow-
ing to the accumulation of the drainage in
low places the water reached the motors,
the cars were Of course blocked. No pres
ent estimate seems possible of the miscel-
lareous damage from the deluge, as for
instance to partly constructed buildings.
The driving. all-pervading rain weakened
new foundations ard undermined even old
ones. and in some cases disintegrated the
mortar in green walls. Many cellars were
hooded and much loss was thus occasioned
to merchants and property owners. For
tunateiy the storm was SO locally centered
that it did not add to the flood now making
It's way down from the hills Of the upper
watershed the tremendous volume Of water
that poured into the sewers and thence into
the river below the city. The reports now
at hand from the northern reaches OF the
fotomac indicate that q considerable
rise In the levels at Washington is in
eVitable; indeed the tides are already ma
teriaily higher than normal. But with no
distractions such as exist in spring when
Inc Ice breaks to choke the channels there
Is little reason to fear that this extra VOL
ume OF water will reach the tops of the
banks and cause damage. One benefit
from the rain is the flushing of the sew ,rs,
which nave undoubtedly been cleansed
they can seldom be in midsummer. This
ir cidental result must have a wholesome
effect upon the city's health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

The District volunteers are coming ho,ne-
ward from the war. Their main fighting
has been against the hardships of the San
tlago climate, but their record through the
period of enlistment mas shown them to he
true soldiers. a credit to their home and a.
source OF strength to the volunteer army.
when they went to camp at Chickamauga
the District soldiers were marked for their
soldferly appearance and their complete
equipment Their conduct there showed
That they were duly appreciative of their
duties and determined to make a good rec
ord Their stay at Tampa was long and
tedious and there was hope that they would
get to Santiago in season to form part of
the first assaulting force. But on account
of the demand for regular troops in the
hrst expedition the District regiment was
lett behind, TO be sent later when General
Smarter found that his task called for a
larger army than was first given to him.
The hard fighting took place while the
regiment was on board the transports. AS
II turned out, the hostilities on land had
just ceased when it was disembarked but
its arrival was especially timely as it
Afforded the American commander the
force necessary to complete the investment
or Santiago and present an unbroken front
TO Tora1. The District volunteers, despite
the fact that their weapons were inferior
to those of some other regiments, were
placed in a rost of the greatest danger
where it was expected that in the event of
continued assault upon the city the be-
leagured SDaniards, in their effort to es-
cape. would strike.
The completion of this line of invest
rnent turned the scale in favor of sur
render. Aside from any degree of local
pride naturally suggested by the situation,
ii Is permissible to claim that the District
regiment was thus material factor in the
success of the campaign at Santiago even
though 1t was not permitted to charge the
enemy and fired in sktrmish only for
couple of hours at the end of the siege.
The good behavior of the men at the
front was in line with their demeanor at
ether points in their route from Washing
ton and the comparative immunity of the
regiment from the deadly diseases preva-
lent in the neighborhood of Santiago speaks
Well for the general condition Of the men
and for the care bestowed upon them oy
the regimental officers. They are now
going to Montauk point and 1t is sincerely
to be hoped that they will find there the
accommodations and comforts which they
SO richly deserve.
1t will be satisfactory to those who In
Washington have devotedly followed the
fortunes of this local representation in the
war to know that the District boys will
soon be oEce more the shores of their
own country, and that in comparatively
short time they will doubtless be at home,
the recipients of heartfelt welcome and
of congratulations upon their excellent be-
havior and high reputation for soidierly
qualities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
A Mid-Summer DeIuge.

Yesterdays rainfall was in some respects
locally unprecedented. Very nearly five
inches of water came from the clouds with
in twelve hours. and curiously enough this
precipitation was confined practically to
the immediate vicinity Of the District, thus
concentrating upon the capital one of the
flercest transforms Of the season. Phila-
delphia recently suffered from a similar
deluge, the total fall exceeding that CT
yesterday and in consequence great damage
was done to the city in many ways. 1t Is
not to be questioned that much loss was
cccasioned by the rain here yesterday. The
stoppage of the street cars for a consider
able period, including the time of the great
est demand for transportation, necessarily
involved loss Of time to citizens and doubt
less represented a certain measure of loss
as well to the railway companies. The rain
was so heavy, however, that it is question
able whether many fares were utterly lost
for the would-be passengers who were
baked temporarily in their desire to ride
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
UHSvavering Trust.

We've not gone back on Uncle Jim. al
though twas years ago
We said he'd set the legislature right
And make ringin' speech or two, sufficient
for to show
There want no use of keepin' I'D the
fight.
He somehow never got the floor. There
seemed to be a plot
To keep his genius In a constant trance.
But, though he didn't skeer 'em much. his
merits amt forgot;
He would of, If he'd ever got the chance.
And when he went to war, he did his duty
like the rest
As brave an true as any hero there;
Nobody kin do any more than just his level
best,
And that's what Uncle Jim does every
where.
He didn't quite eclipse great Alexander. we
allow,
Nor lead the conquerin' Caesars fame a
dance;
He didn't grab the laurels offn old Napo-
Icons brow
But he would of, If he'd ever got the
chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
The Universal
Bath Seat

Fits any size tub. This is a solid
oak seat, highly finished. The I'M
der side is provided with a wide
groove, in which the ends of brack-
cts slide for adjustment to any size
tub. The end pieces or rests are also
Of solid, nicely finished oak, and the
under sides are fitted with rubber
strips to prevent marring the tub.
1t is light, strong. pleasing and or
namental device. The value of this
seat in the bath room can scarcely
be over estimated. Foot baths can
be taken with ease and comfort with
out disrobing, by being comfortably
and naturally seated while bathing /;
the limbs and body can be readily
and comfortably bathed and rubbed.
Ladies will find it a good head rest
to avoid wetting the hair when bath
ing. 1t is of great value in bathing
children.
Price Csc.
Formerly double the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
Afraid of Beinx Overlooked.

You Will. of course, be willing to keep
one OF the Philippine Islands," said the
economist.
Senator Sorghums face assumed an ex-
preston of much anxiety
There hasn't been anybody to sec me-"
ne SAID nervously, as he reached for his
nat. is somebody who wants legislation
giving away islands,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
Jamaica May BE Next.
From the Savannah News.

There is said to be some talk in Jamaica
of the possibility of the annexation of
trade with Great Britain. The report is
that the people would not be opposed to
1t on the ground that by the annexation of
some West Indian islands to the United
states the trade relations of the others be-
come SO much the more difficult. II Cuba
and Porto Rico gain the advantage of the
United States tariffs, 1t is urged that some
sucn step VIII have to be taken for the
protection Of Jamaican interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

A base ball pitcher in one Of the minor
league clubs named Philippi las suddenly
achieved such a reputation because of his
name that several managers of the larger
are anxious to secure his
services. Aside from his ability he ought
to prove drawing card just now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13

Mr.. Cookers assertion that man must
be a wounded hero to make much of an i'm
preston in this country has not led him to
circulate a report that he was kicked by a
race horse while in England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
Change.

Haven't you gotten over that ye.?' in
quired the Kansas farmer of the friend
who was iaboring hard with a stuhby lead
pencil and a piece of brown paper
Haven't 1 gotten over what?"
THE 16 to / idea
NO. Only this is kind of different. I'm
figuring now on how to get 16 cents clear
profit on l peck of grain''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
Big Men for the Commission.

from the Chfcngc JOurnaI.
The next step will be the appointment of
peace commissioners.
None but the broadcast and tallest Ameri-
cans should be selected for this office. No
friends of Spain. no apologists for this
country, no self-seekers, no narrow-minded
pedants with misconceptions of the mean
Ing of our traditions, but ample, strong
men-men with eyes clear to see into the
future of the nations progress and brave
enough to insist upon terms that will leave
our people unhampered in working out their
great destiny.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-13
SHOOTING STARS.
journalistic Hardships.

Cant l begin to print some ncws?''
asked the Spanish editor.
NO" answered the censor decis.vely
mot until there isn't any,"