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The times., 1898-11-08

The market on the eve of the elections
was strong Prices went up fractionally
everywhere, and in some cases the ad-
vance was over one point. The opinion
most expressed in the street was that
this foreshadowed Republican victory to-
day. This view is an erroneous one.
Whatever the result at the polls may be-
1t was not general expectation of Re
publican success that made prices ad-
vance in the market yesterday. 1t was
noticeable that the amount of business
continued very small The pubic had very
little to do with the market. The pro-
fessionals were mostly of the Republican
stripe and they doomed the market by
a little judicious buying, for the effect 1t
would have on the voting today. There
seems no question that this was the case
almost exclusively. Tomorrow's market
is likely to be weak. according to the
opinion of the larger part or the street
tipsters. There is good reason for this
prediction If the Republicans win. the
buying that has been made during the
last week in discounting Republican sue
cess, and undoubtedly there has been
some such buying. will result Immediate
ly in selling to realize profits. IL the
Democrats win, there a,c enough people
in the street who believe Republican sue
cess necessity for good government to
send prices down out of disappointment
| This large probability of lower prices
| would hardly be the case except that in
reality very large part of the street
| is of the opinion that the price level is al
ready high enough.
There were no new facts developed yes
| terday relative to the steel rail trust, an6
| its reputed intention to advance the prict
of rails There seems to be no question
4 that the advance is to be made, 81 a ton
| or more of course, If more is safe. The
| street will be inclined to regard this a.
most favorable piece of news for tn,
holders of Federal Steel. and there /.
every reason to believe that the advance
| in the securities of this company begur
| yesterday will be continued. 1t is becom
| ing evident, however. that trusts are com
| ing under the ban Of the courts. There
| will come a time soon. If indication.
| count for anything. when news of thi.
! kind will not come out for fear of pro
| volking suits. and when II it does come
| out 1t will have a bad effect on securitie.
| because of the fear of the Street.
l 1t is said that Jersey Central has mad,
arrangements for refunding the per CEN
bonds. which will fall due in July 1899
The rumor to this effect circulated yester
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washington stock E.cbanre.

Substituted States 3's. coupon: slOoS
la0i4; Metropolitan Railroad SIS:
s2.0ledl2oi2: Metropolitan Railroad CONVEX
tble SIS: s2Go"esl2s: Washington Gas "a
bonds: a.@0Gl169<: West End National
Bank: 3gSs: Riggs Fire Insurance: 1000
rs: Capital Traction; 3d7s=.: Metropolitan
Railroad: 2nNi2I: Lanston Monotype: 5u
IA. 25al3i2; American Graphophone: 1000
13ia: American Graphophone, preferred: !:
2291i.
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THE WHEAT MARKET.
Speculative Trade Is sack and Liy-
verpooI'x Advance L, Felt.

Chicago. Nov. Wheat was higher to-
day on an advance of 3-sGI-2d at Liver
pool. Consois and French rentes were al
so off. both of which helped the market.
Continental cables. however, were lower
and sent selling orders. Statistics today
were bearish. Worlds shipment of ~
$4,000 bushels were nearly 2.00o.ee0 in ex-
Cess OF previous week TIE visible in
creased 1.52i.0o9. which was more than
expected Primary receipts were a2a0.ooo
bushels. the Northwest getting 1,7Ss cars.
Receipts here were $50 cars, with Us esti-
mated for tomorrow. The amount on pas
sage showed small increase Seaboard
clearances were equal to 5l3 600 bushels.
Sales here for export were reported at
1lf.ooo bushels. but the general demand
was slack and cash wheat on carloads
l-2c lower.
The speculative trade was very slack
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'"one rarely sees as fine body of men
In a civil or even a military organiza-
ton
Such was the comment OF President Nc
Kinley yesterday afternoon, after the
joint parade of the police and fire depart
ments of Washington had passed in re-
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STOCK EXCHANGE SEATS.
they Rcach the Highest Ed I'm Four


They Hcach the Highest Ed I'm Four
teen Years in New York
New York. Nov. Seats on the New
York Stock Exchange were quoted at 81
500 bid. which is the highes, price in four
teen years. The record price is $3i.5Oo
which was paid in October. 1851. by
George B. French. with $1,000 Initiation
fee. Mr.. French's seat cost him SIS. 500
Since then the seats have sold as low as
$1,000. Their advance recently Is aseribed
to the prosperous condition Of business in
Wall Street.
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MONEY TO LOAN at ard IL per cent In sums
Of 81 900 to $4,000 on d. O.. real estate; pay
off S and per cent mortgages and begin anew;
all transactions conducted with economical con.
sideration for borrowerS wM- n. SAUNDERS .
CO.. 1407 st. ~. ze2t-tfen
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POLICE PASS N REVIEW
President Witnesses Their Sec.
0nd Annual Parade.
BLUEOoATS AND FIREMEN

March Down Pennsyivania Avenue
From Eighteenth Street to the
-Capitol-A Notable Pnaeant-The
Prize Flag Presented to the Eighth
Precinct - Chief Paris and His
Etre-FiGhters.
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day did not have a good effect on the
stock. however. as It was one of the few
which showed a decline during the day.
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New York stock Market.

Corrected daily by w B. Hibbs & Co,
| members of the New York Exchange,
1919 Street
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Sugar was strong yesterday, advancing
to 1l6 3-S during the day. The predictions
that the trust stock would go to par so
frequently made month or more ago
have nearly all ceased for the time being.
The position taken in this column during
the last two weeks that there is no rea-
son to fear lower prices for the stock still
seems to be the most tenable one Even
II the trust must fight the independent re-
fineries rather than buy them up at high
prices the manipulation of Sugar is a most
profitable business If all the indications
do not fail. The fluctuations In the stock
since the talk of the fight began have been
large. and the profit on 10oo0d shares.
more or less, on the right side has been
excellent.
The times., 1898-11-08

The prospects OF Northern Pacific are
excellent. and the friends of the road are
not troubled by the bear talk that 1t cir
cuiated. Earnings are unexceptionable
now. and everything points to the proba-
biiity of better times in the territory OF
the road In the future. The management
of the road Is conservative as to divi-
dends. but will not be niggardiy. it is
said by people who ought TO know. 1t Is
careful and yet progressive management
in every way. A considerable sum has
already been used in improvements for
the road and charged to operating ex-
penses. and this policy will be continued
Forty Is small price for the common
stock OF road with, such a showing to
make for the present and the future.
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CARLYLE & CO..
BANKERS AND BROKERS',
1929 = Street.
Correspondents Of
Purnell, Hagaman & Co.. New York.
Ware & Leland, Chicago. noI-tf
MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.
Loans Of SlO =: &c; :: ;ss';s, ss::ss T.

Wagons, etc, at lowest rates and on the day
you apply. We are leaning on the Building
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost OF
CARRYING loans much less than you pay else
where, and allows you to pay it of in any sized
notes you desire. running from one to twelve
months.
length OF time you carry il
II you have loan with some other company
will pay it of and advance you more money
il desired.
Rates cheerfully given, and no cost to you IN
less lean is made
Loans made anywhere in the District Call
and get rates. Front room. first aoor- Scientific
American Building.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 ST. N. Vi.
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Money to Loan
Capital Loan Guarantee Co.,
M F Street N. W.

MONEY TO LOAN ON APPROVED CoLLAT.
ERAL-No delay. YERKES & BAKER
Rooms 40 to a, Metzerott Bldg, Iiio F st.
iel2-tf
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Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Corrected daily by ". B. Hibbs & Co.
members of the New York Exchange,
141Q Z Street
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The National Metropolitan
Bank

Opposite United States Treasury.A
L. s. DEPOSITARY.
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All kinds OF Government bonds bought and sold
world. " N'e
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1t is said that Jersey Central has made
arrangements for refunding the per cent
bonds. which will fall due in July, 1899
The rumor to this effect circulated yester-
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ANOTHER CAPTURE.
Gen. Wilson Captures Coamo
With Seven Wounded.
Spaniards Lose Commander and Il
Others With IS Wounded.
Brilliantly Planned and Executed Movement
Americans Received With Delight.

Copyright, 1898, The Associated Press)
Coamo, Porto Rico, Aug 9-12 NJ
Via st. Thomas, u. w. I.-Gcn Wilson
took the town of Coamo, this morning.
with loss of only seven men wounded
all members Of the 18th Pennsylvania
Regiment.
Corporal Barnes of Company +, was
mortally wounded. Corporal Varnes.
Company ID and Sergeant Wishart was
slightly wounded; Private Frank
Whitlock was struck in the groin, Pri-
vate Clyde Frank was struck in the
leg and Privates jolly and Herbert La
Bold were both shot in the arm. The
Spanish are known to have lost their
commander, Major Yelloscas, Captain
Ecantc. Captain Lopez ana nine pri-
Yates, all killed, and tn have had 50
wounded
The Americans captured $50 prison.
ers, practically the whole force of
Spaniards, except the cavalry.
The capture u the town and garri-
son vas neatly planned and splendid
~ executed. The 18th Pennsylvania
Volunteers moved . a point off the
north of the town. last night, and by
forced marches, of eight miles across
the mountains arrived at the rear Of
the town at about O'Clock. this morn
ing, just IN time to cut off the enemy $
retreat.
Al daylight. the 3rd Wisconsin and
Troop c, (New York; moved by the
right Hank; and the artillery supported
by the End Wisconsin. advanced in the
center. The 4th Cavalry took up d po-
siiion from which it could gallop to the
ii Id and sweep the valley into the
town.
At O'Clock fire was opened upon the
block house, which was hammered
with she'll and shrapnel. The Span
iards replied with few shots from the
Mausers and then fled. The block
house was soon a blaze; and the artil-
lery fire in front ceased at AS A. NJ
Almost Immediately volley firing was
heard in the rear of the town. The
Spaniards, in seeking TO escape, ran
straight into the arms of Col. Hulings
regiment, posted on the hills command
ing the road.
The enemy sought protection in
trenches, but they could not with
stand the deadly fire. With their COM
mander and two captain killed, they
We're compelled to surrender A troop
of so Spanish cavalry escaped through
the mountains. our cavalry being I'M
able to pursue them.
The natives received the Americans
with delight
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BLEW UP BRIDGE.
Fleeing Spaniards Thus Check Pursucr.
Some Of Terror's Guns Sent inland.

Copyright, 1885, The Associated Press.
Coamo. Porto Rico, Aug 1O.-12 moor
Via Ponce.-Troop c, of New York
pursued the party of fleeing Spanish
engineers, after the capture of Coamo
yesterday, a distance of four miles
along the road to Aibohita. The
Americans were checked at the Cuyon
river. where the Spaniards had blown
UP the bridge and We're shelled from a
Spanish battery on the crest of Ason-
ianta mountain.
The dismounted cavalry returned the
fire. receiving no damage and holding
the position. A battalion of the 3rd
Wisconsin VOLUNTEERS came to their
support
Today, Gen. Wilson's column is rest
ing. repairing the bridge and recon-
noitering the enemy's position. There
Continued on page %
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ASSEMBLY CLOSES.
Good Will Pines Deserted by
Large Number.
Interesting Ball Game and Swimming
Exhibition on Closing Day.
Last Meeting !mpressively Conducted by Stunt
Hinck!ey-RemarkabI Behavior.

Good Win Pines, East Fairfield. Me.
Aug. (SpeciaD. Some times the in
terest weakens toward the close of an
assembly, and some are obliged TO
break camp carly; but this year the
number of campers remained almost
intact, and the interest throughout the
camp has increased until the very end.
The weather of the last day was beau
tiful and many new faces were seen.
Inc last game of bah was PLAYED by
the Clinton and Good Will mines. AS
the visitors appeared there was some
Tear IN the hearts of the friends of the
nome team, as the men looked older
and stronger. But these fears soon
vanished. as after the first inning the
Clintons were not allowed to score. and
when the game ended the score stood
Il to in favor Of Good VIII. The
GOOD VIII boys have not been beaten
during the assembly season and no COM
olhatlon mas even approached them in
either SIKH or power of endurance.
The final swim was decidedly pleas
ant one. Those who possessed bath
ing suits were on exhibition near the
Steamboat landing and it was a jolly
tlme Tor the boys in the water and tie
people who thronSed the river bank.
| Many were present who never before
saw SO many boys in the water at any
one time, and it was difficult to tell
who enjoyed the swim most. The
river seemed to be fun of boys and
there was literally fun alive
AT the supper hour. when the dining
| tent was dun a very pleasant incident
occurred. David Porter who had served
| for the week as most gentlcmanly and
efficient head waiter was called TO the
front and presented a sum of money by
| Albert Eccles of Lawrence, a former
Good WIZ hoy. The presentation was in
| behalf OF the friends of Mr. Porter. who
have enjoyed and appreciated his service
Juse at sunset. when the western sky
| was radiant with heavens brightest and
| fairest colors, we gathered on the river
| bank for quiet sing. AS the day passed
| into night and natures voices were being
| hushed. we sang, TO a gentle river ac-
| compartment. the beautiful hymn. shall
| We Gather at the Rivor?'': and then came
| the call to the closing service in the AS
| sembly tent.
| And what n service that was, 1t will
| never be forgotten. OF course Mr.. Hinck-
| ley was the leader. He most happily gave
| direction to the course of the meeting
| and nearly so persons. mostly young mer
| and boys. gave prompt ana willing tcsti-
| monY as to the purposes of the heart, Tho
| desires for life ana the value of the As
| sembly. Some Were heard for the first
| time. and probably some were heard for
| The last time in our Assembly meetings
| Master Fred kennison of Watervile
| greatly enriched the service by his re-
| markedly sweet and heartfelt singing
| This was a very important hour to SOME
| who We're present. 1t was a fitting close
Il n .f,.yr II a.l-
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HOSTILE GERMANY.
Friction Between Germans and
Americans at Manila.
Dewey Tells Them It Will Lead 10
War # Continued.
Their Fleet at Manila Is Strong But Weaker
Than the British.

Vancouver b. c., Aug. 10-A Manila
letter, dated July Is, brought here by
the Empress of Japan, today, says:
There is great friction here between
the Americans and Germans The lat
ter are helping the Spaniards in the
most. open manner. Dewey has told
them that if this continues there will be
war between the two nations. This is
a fact, as the English and German con-
suls We're discussing openly in the Eng
lish Club, only last night
we have come to the conclusion that
the Germans do not want to help
Spain, as they cannot afford to. They
have not a sufficiently strong navy.
They wish merely to obtain few pick
ings after it is all over here.
One would think by the large fleet
that Germany has in Manila bay, at
present that its interests here must be
very great. This, however, is not 50 as
the total German and French trade
mere numbers no more IMAM per cent.
against Great Britain's so per cent, so
it is not for that they have so many
vessels here.
"Spaniards look upon them at the
beginning as their delverers, but their
opinion is changing and Germany is
now not very popular at this place. AT
one time Germans could pass through
the Spanish lines where the English
were refused
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WATER IN OIL CARS.
Red Cross Will Send Spring Water 10 Mon
tauk Camp in Oil Cars.

New York. Aug. 10.-At meeting of
the executive committee of the Red Cross
relief committee, today, the problem of
supplying the Montauk camp with water
was solved. VIM. r. Wardwell. on behalf
Of the Standard OIL Co.. the Union Tank
Line and the Long Island Railroad.
offered the use of four COCO gallon tank
cars to supply the camp with spring
water.
The offer was accepted and the tanks
will Immediately be put in condition so
that the water can be taken to the camp.
tomorrow.
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Key West, Aug. 10.-12.40 p. M-The
tug Uncas. commanded by Lieut.. f. Il
Brainard, returned here, this morning
after an exciting fortnight OF
blockade duty on the north Cuban
coast. The Uncas, which has been
jaCularly dubbed The flagship of the
Mosquito fleet" holds the record Of
the three smaller boats for continuous
blockade service and Interesting ex-
periences. She carries Cuban eXpe-
diJions and lands them almost under
the enemy's guns; she chascs almost
anything from raft to a battleship.
ana occupies spare moments by
knocking over Spanish blockhouses and
capturing prizes.
On this, her latest trip, the Uncas
put ashore another expedition for
Gomez and had a dangerous fire in her
own hold, just above the magazines.
In spite Of all this she looked none the
worse when she steamed into Key
West harbor, today. for coal and pro-
visions.
When the Uncas left here two weeks
ago she carried Capt. Sable, of Com
ELS staff with six other Cubans and
800 Remington carbincS and ammuni-
ton for the insurgent commanders
forces. The next morning an over
turned cookstove in the forecastle
started a fire The Uncas was then
only two or three miles eff Havana and
the flames ragged liercely for a few mo-
ments.
Those on board could see troops of
Spaniards about the guns on shore,
but no deadly messengers came their
way. ana, after the fire had been ex-
tinguished by chopping away the
woodwork, the boat proceeded to Cay
Coniites, near Caibarien, where she
put her Cuban party ashore without
cncountering Spaniard.
Then the Uncas steamed towards
Matanzas and on her way there while
near Cardenas torpedo boat was
sighted, close to the shore, sending up
rockets. The natural supposition was
that she was a Spanish vessel attemp-
ting to communicate with the shore
and the Uncas promptly headed in her
direction. AS she drew near the tor
pedo boat turned and came out to meet
her. She was then recognized as the
Talbot.
1t was while laying off Matanzas a
few days ago, that the Uncas was fired
upon. She was within two miles of the
shore. when. without any warning
whatever, a sand battery of 6 or s inch
guns began firing shells at her. Fully
90 OF these wicked missiles fell around
the tug. within a radius of 100 yards,
before she could get out of range. AS
she steamed away. the Uncas returned
the fire with her three forward and af-
ter ix-pounders.
Then occurred a little incident illus
trating the superstitions o. seamen.
The last shell from the I'ncas stern
gun had Just screamed its way across
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SKILLED POSTAL CLERKS.
Four Leave for Santiago Others in Readi.
ness for Other Points.

Washington Aug. 10.-Four skilled en-
ployes of the post Office department.
whose thorough knowledge of all the
postal branches has caused their selec-
ton. will sail on the Yale. tomorrow. for
Santiago. where they will augment the
force now controlling the military postal
service there.
Five other employees have been notified
to hold themselves in readiness to so. next
week to such points in our new military
possessions as the department shall di-
rect. j. r. Weber of Boston, and w. II.
Clifford of Pittsfield, Mass, are among
those chosen.
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SORRENTO TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Rain Interrupts Second Days Playing -Scvera
Rounds Played.

Sorrento, Me, Aug. 10.-The second day
Of the Sorrento tennis tournament opened
with clouded skies and. in the afternoon,
play was interrupted by rain. summary
Of the days matches:
H. H. Ever beat A. L. Williston, 20,
g., Ga.
E. T. Gress beat r. Hooker. 20, "a. GA.
j. c. Davidson beat w. S. Warland.
So, 81.
II. II. Hackett beat G. A. Cochran,
81. 60
Third round-Iackett beat J. c. David
son, 60. 6-3
Doubles. first round-A l.. Williston and
f. r. Marvin beat w. S. Warland ana B.
II. Williams, 60, rs.
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Washington, Aug. 10.-The prelm-
mary negotiations looking toward the
confirmation of peace advanced a long
stride, today when the secretary Of
state and the French ambassador
agreed upon the terms upon which flu
ture negotiations for 4 treaty are to
he conducted ana reduced them to- the
form Of a protocol. This protocol, il is
true. is vet to he signed and is to be
submitted to the Spanish government
before the formal signatures are afliX-
ed, but the administrations view as
to the progress made today. was set
out in Secretary Days sentence:
1T is expected that this protocol will
be executed"
There is always the possibility in
dealing with the Spanish government,
that it may recede at the last moment
from an implied agreement. but it is
scarcely probable that it would be will
ling to involve the French ambassador
in the difficulties that would follow
what to the world would seem to be d
reputation of his benevolent efforts N
behalf of Spain.
There must be a delay-possibly from
"a to As hours-before the next step
can be taken and the protocol made
binding upon both them and Spain by
the attachment of the signatures of the
plenipotentiaries, secretary for the
United States and NJ. Cambon for
Spain.
The delay will be largely attributable
to physical causes. The protocol is
long; it must be translated and turn
ed back and forth into code and simple
language no less than five times before
it reaches Madrid, through the French
foreign officers. This work was not be-
gun until late this afternoon, after the
hest energies of Assistant Secretary
Adee of the state department and NJ.
Thiebault, secretary of the French
embassy had been exerted in the pre-
paration in formal shape of two copies
of the protocol, one in English and one
in French.
These We're prepared very carefully,
the idiomatic variance in the two Ian
guages nccessitating the greatest eau
ton in order that the essential char
acter of the two copies should be pre-
served The length of the protocol i'm
nosed a great amount of labor upon the
cipher clerks, or whoever is charged
with the work of rendering the original
into cipher so that altogether it is APP
parent that the consumption of time
involved in purely mechanical func-
tons will be so inconsiderable as to
make the rendition of very early an
swer improbable.
AS to the character of the protocol it
can be stated on authority that the
terms are in all practical points those
set out in the abstract of the Presi-
dents conditions, published from the
White House. week ago. From this
fact it is deduced that the extra eondi-
tions or qualifications oughts to be
impoed by the Spanish government,
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Weather Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Aug. 10.-The weather
conditions are moderate over the whole
country. Thunder storms and rain and
fall in temperature have occurred in
the Atlantic and East Gulf states.
Relately high pressure prevails off
the South Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
Rain may he expected in the Atlantic
and East Gulf states with tendencies
for clearing weather and slightly high
er temperature in the interior. Cen
orally clear weather elsewhere.