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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-29
p1c1r,toND sTOCK MARKET.

Richmond. Va. March 2S, 1898.
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The times., 1898-07-14
STOCK MARKET DECLINES
Caused by Receipt of the News
From Santiago.
The Professional Board Room Trad
ers Were Particularly Ag-
gressive Sellers.

New York, July 13.-The stock market
today was fairly steady and it did not de-
velop pronounced weakness until the re-
ceipt of the news in respect to the situa-
ton at Santiago. This was followed by
general and rapid. reeessions which in
some cases extended to two points, and
the declines took place upon a fairly
large volume of business.
The professional board room traders
were particularly aggressive sellers of
the market, basing their ventures on the
yellow fever outbreak and also on ru-
mored friction and apprehended compli-
cations at the Philippine Islands.
There were no important developments
apart from the course of the war during
the day bearing upon the general market
or particular stocks. In respect of activi-
ty Sugar, American Tobacco and Manhat-
tan were the noteworthy features.
In the latter dealings the market be-
came somewhat steadier, moderate re-
coVery following the receipt of Washing
ton advices that our land and naval forces
had been ordered to proceed with the cap
ture of Santiago
The trading in the bond market. though
on a smaller scale than yesterday, was
sun active and the tone there was steadier
than in the stock market
The times., 1898-07-14
MIR. Dunn Cured.
623 Thirteenth ST. N. w.
IMPORTANT CONTRACT CLOSED
Piers, Floats and Railroads to BE
Built at Santiago.

New York July I'D. Van Aiken & Co,
the Government to build piers, floats and
railroads at Santiago, and the work will
begin as soon as the necessary men and
materials can be transported from New
York to Baiquiri. If the weather clears
the expedition will start tomorrow. It
Will be made OF up the steamer Rouma-
nian, recently purchased by the Govern
ment; the ocean-going tugs Britannia and
Gladsden and six steam lighters. The
Roumanan Will take as passengers 100
skilled mechanics and 250 negro laborers
This expedition is the immediate result OF
Gen. Miles's dispatches from the front
The first things he asked for were pile
! drivers, timbers, lighters and mechanics
to build piers 10 get the heavy guns
ashore.
Col. Hecker was detailed to arrange for
sending whatever was necessary to pro-
vide temporary piers. The contract with
Van Aiken & Co. was the result The firm
does not care to say anything about the
terms of The contract, except that there
was little difficulty in coming to an agree
ment.
The government furnishes the Rouman-
ian TO carry the supplies and the laborers.
1t also furnishes the tugs and the light
ers. One tug, the Britannia, was pur-
/ chased, and the Gladsden was chartered.
as were the six lighters Van Aiken &
/ Co. will furnish two steam pile
/ drivers, dummy engines. small platform
cars and light steel rails and ties with
! which railroads can. be built from the
! piers toward Santiago and lumber and
! piles for building piers and floats
1t will be about a week before the out
| llt can reach Santiago, BY that time the
city will probably have been captured or
! surrendered. Either event will make no
difference in Van Aiken ,& Co.'S con-
tract.
1t was learned today that as soon as
Santiago Is ours. mOst,of the troops now
/ surrounding the city. will be sent at
once 10 Porto Rico. The nucleus of the
Porto Rico expedition gill be 10000 of the
regulars now before Santiago. To these
will be added as many volunteers as
Gen. Miles may think necessary. The
garrison TO be left at Santiago will coll-
sist OF Cubans and the regiments OF i'm
munes which have been held In Southern
camps. and especially for that purpose
1t will be harder work to embark the
troops and supplies for Porto Rico
than it was TO disembark the San
uago expedition. 1t is said that ii
would be practically impossible to pur
troops, supplies and munitions of war
aboard transports again without piers,
lighters and flats. For that reason Van
Aiken & Co. will push their work
| with all possible speed
The times., 1898-07-14

The dominent influence In the stock
market yesterday was the report Of yell
low fever among the troops before San
uago. There was so. much posiIiveness
in the statement that the Street was
obliged to believe that the War Depart
ment was concealing the truth This
only made the fear of the fever and of
its extent worse. The department told
the facts er some of them finally at )
O'Clock, after the market had closed.
These facts are not reassuring, but 1t is
certain that they are not as bad as the
uncertainty was. There are only fourteen
cases, and these have been isolated
promptly asld eifectually. The market
had a. bad tumble during the day and
there was no rally of any Importance.
The net decline was from half point
10 two points. and the closing price was
near the bottom. 1t is undoubtedly the
fact that there was a prospect of bull
market yesterday. 1t would have come,
but for the news of the yellow fever and
the special cabinet meeting. This knocked
the hopsfuiness out of rraders for the
time being. 1t is difficult TO say what eff
feet the news, as II was developed Late
yesterday afternoon, VIII have on the
market today. There are some who be-
Heye that there will be a rally but there
are others who are equally positive that
the effect of the fever news will be far
reaching. On the other hand there is now
the best prospect yet developed of the
surrender of Santiago within a few hours.
1t is the belief of the War Department
officers that the Spaniards will not care
to hold out after the beginning of the
bombardment at u o'clock If they do,
their persistence can only result in the
destruction of the city and its inhabi-
tants. If the market does not begin its
rise this morning, it is almost a foregone
conclusion that the surrender, should it
occur. viii send it up sharply. And then,
during the remainder of the week there
should be a continuance of the rise. The
talk of peace ought to be good for fur
ther buoyancy in the market nccst week
and for some time to come. I am of the
opinion that the tone of speculation from
this time on for several weeks will be
excellent
The times., 1898-07-14

Persons troubled with diarrhoea will be
interested in the experience of Mr.. w. NJ.
Bush. clerk of Hotel Dorrance, Provi-
dence, r. I. He says: For several years
| have been almost a constant sufferer
from diarrhoea, the frequent attacks COM
pIetely prostrating me and rendering me
unfit for my duties at this hotel. About
two years ago a travelling salesman kindly
gave me small bottle of Chamberlain s
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Much TO my surprise and delight its eff
fects were Immediate. Whenever 1 felt
symptoms of the disease / would fortify
myself against the attack with a few
doses of this valuable remedy. The result
has been very satisfactory and almost
complete relief from the afflicuon." For
sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and re-
tail druggist, 93S r st. NV, and Conn. ave-
and ST. nw and 142S Md ave. ne.
The times., 1898-07-14
New York Cotton Market.
ARMY Rules Made Public

Several rules prescribed by the War
Department for the guidance of the
volunteer forces have been made public,
and will be of interest to officers and
others in the service
The volunteer batteries called into the
service of the United States will, for the
present be equipped with four guns and
the necessary carriages, caiasons, battery
wagons and forge therefor
officers of volunteers provided with
State uniforms will be permitted to wear
them until worn out, after which they
will provide themselves with clothing,
comforting to the regulations established
by the War Department.
The Latin cross on the shoulder strap
prescribed for chapain, will be Of silver.
No stripes will be worn with the khakle
drown canvass trousers prescribed by
general orders.
The Secretary of War authorizes the
employment of enlisted men as reporters
of general courts martial without extra
expense to the United States.
The times., 1898-07-14
TROUBLE IN GUATEMALA.
Central Americans Refuse to BE-
lie Yankee Nicfnries


San Francisco, July 13-The Pacific
Mail steamer, San Jose. from Central
American ports, reports that Central
Americans are in sympathy with Spain.
and refuse to believe the news OF an
American victory.
There are grave fears of a revolution
in Guatemala, and the government,
though not alarmed, is determined to deal
promptly with any rebels.
The San Jose shipped from San Jose de
Guatemala Champerice 1O2 cases of rifles,
5000 rounds of cartridges, six cases of
cannon and two Calling guns. This ship
ment was from the government arsenal
and when It was received on board all
these were marked "Guayaqui, Ecuador. .
The purpose was to make it appear that
the arms were being shipped outside the
republic so as not TO arouse suspicion.
The authorities at Chemperice remain
ed silent when questioned as to the pur-
pose of this shipment. Each case contain
ed two dozen rifles. or 2,44S rifles alto
gether 1t is assumed that the shipment
means trouble, as each time the Pacific
Mail boats have shipped arms from one
port to another a revolution has followed.
The times., 1898-07-14
SERIOUS LABOR TROUBLE.
Prospect of Large builders
strike.

Strike
New York, July 13.-Strkes involving
thousands of workmen are threatened in
the building trade. The internal troubles
of labor unions are dragging trade after
trade into the matter, Serious trouble is
imminent as the board of delegates Of
the building trades refuses to allow any
interference with It's members on the part
of the Building Trades Council or Dis
trict Assembly No. 253 of Building Con-
structors. The board of delegates also
will not permit any strikes against its
members ordered by the Council. Thus,
while the board and the Council are al
loggerheads, the boss builders are pa
tiently awaiting a clash. Then, they say,
they will have a decided opportunity and
will benefit thereby.
The one strike ordered by the council
against men of union represented in the
board has failed. This presages a clash
in the near future Many of the local
assemblies have already withdrawn from
District Assembly No. 253. Others are
preparing to do SO. The board of dele
gates represents thirty organizations,
with a membership OF % 600, covering
nearly all the building trades.
The times., 1898-07-14
WHEAT MARKET IRREGULAR.
Trading Not Extensive in View of
Wide Fluctuations.

Chicago, July 13.-Wheat opened strong
but closed weak today. The amount O.,
trading done was not extensive in view
of the rather wide fluctuations The i'm
petus given the markets by yesterday :
reports of large exports. the slightly high
er Liverpool and continental markets
were prediction of rain tonight in South
ern Indiana, Illinois and southeastern
Missouri, were the principal inspirations
on the bull side early. The New York
advices were that the export business
from abroad was due to unsettled wealth
er in Germany.
The most reputable exporters at the
seaboard only confirmed about one-quar-
ter of these reports yesterday. This put
something of a damper on the market,
and, despite the efforts of a few local
traders. the great majority of holders
dumped their holdings and found buyers
scarce.
The times., 1898-07-14
Working for Charity

-'The Progressive Working Club" of
Hillsdale, D. C, organized three years
ago for charitable work, gave a lawn
party at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
j. p. Alexander, Sheridan Avenue, last
evening. which was attended by many
members and friends of the club. George
Luckett is president Mr.. Squire Harriod
secretary; NJ. Granderson Holiday. assist
ant secretary and J. p Alexander, treas
urer. At the close of the entertainment
the club presented Rev. !. F. Aldridge
eX-pastor of Campbell Church, with a
purse.
The times., 1898-07-14
Money TO Loan on
MISERY OF REFUGEES.
Starvation Stnres the Santiago EN-
lies in the Face


on Juragua. July T. via Kingston. July
13.- Gen. Shafter teiagraphed to Washing
ton today in regard TO the extreme pri-
vations suffered by tie 1900 Santiago re-
fugees now at FL Caney. and he received
a reply directing him not TO assume the
responsibility of their mamtainance, but
to give them such food as he can spare
from the soldiers stores. Already 22,5d0
rations have been sent them, but these
are exhausted, as well as the provisions
sent by Miss Clara Barton. in behalf Of
the Red Cross Society.
The condition of affairs in the camp OF
the refugees is terrible, ard if it cOntin-
ues. many people will starve TO death. Up
to date, eight persons have died. The
churches are being used as hospitals. One
| of them contains 107 persons. \ very old
woman committed suicide today. in her
| distress, killing herself with machete.
The times., 1898-07-14
THE CHINESE REBELLION.
Report That France May Inter-
vene With Troous


Canton, July 13.-Owing to the defeat
of the imperial troops near Woo-Chow. a
thousand picked soldiers have been dis
patched there, conveyed by two gunboats.
The prefect of Woo-Chow reports the i'm
perial losses TO be 1,5O0 killed, and adds
that unless he is REINFORCED before Fri
day he will be forced to surrender
The rebels declare their intention TO
overthrow the Manchu rule, and they
promise ample reward to each locality
supplying recruits. They are in camp
two or three miles east of Woo-Chow.
and expect to advance today or tomor-
row.
1t is reported that the French minister
has informed the government at Pekin
that France may be obliged to intervene
by force of arms, owing TO the menace
to French commercial interests in the
southern provinces.
The times., 1898-07-14
CARDINAL GIBBONS CIRCULAR
1t VIII BE Read in the Roman Cath
Ollie Churches sunday

All the Roman Catholic Churches of
this city viii, on next Sunday morning,
read circular which has been prepared
by Cardinal Gibbons
The circular calls upon the people to
return thanks TO Almighty God for His
blessing upon the arms of the republic
in the conflict with the Spanish fleet, and
for the victory achieved and the escape
of the Americans with comparatively no
loss of life.
The circular further asks for prayers
for an early ending of the present strife
The times., 1898-07-14

Regular Call-West End National
Bank, 1893, 1ed9O; Columbia Title In
surance, 90d5 Is; Capital Traction, 3SG73;
Washington Gas 6a47 rs; Mergenthaler
Linotype, 5G1S0 3-4; American GRAPHIC
phone, 1G12 "a; American Graphophone
preferred, lob 5-S, 1913 1-2; Pneumatic
Gun Carriage. 40@9O cents.
After Call-Mergenthaler Linotype, 2O@
The times., 1898-07-14
PLEASED WITH OUR soLDIERY.
Major de GraRprey Is Enthusiastic
in His Praises.

Maj. de Granprey, military attache of
the French embassy, who has just re-
turned from the American military head
quarters before Santiago. is very profuse
in his expression of admiration of the
American soldiers at the front. He re-
CARDS their successes in overcoming, not
only the enemy, but also the natural OBJ
stacles to rapid fighting as something
wonderful.
The dash and impetuosity of the
soldiers have, he says, inspired morale
among the troops. which is even an in
spiration TO further success. The Span
iards have become convinced of this, he
said, and are correspondingly depressed.
The times., 1898-07-14
MR.. coNGER's FUNERAL.
The Services VIII Take Place This
Afternoon

The funeral services Of the date ex-Sen-
ator Omar H. Conger, who died at Ocean
City, Md, on Monday, will be held at his
late residence, No. 114l New Hampshire
Avenue, this afternoon at o'clock.
The remains will be sent to Port Huron,
Mich, for interment.
The services this afternoon will be read
by Rev Charles II. Butler, Of Luther
Place Memorial Church, assisted by Rev.
DR.. Harding, of St Paurs Episcopal
Church.
The times., 1898-07-14

As predicted in these columns yesterday
morning, there was no larger divi-
dend declared at the meeting of the
Northern Pacific directors yesterday than
has ALREADY been made. But the regular
quarterly dividend of l per cent was de-
clared.
The times., 1898-07-14

The Continental Tobacco Company. an
embryo opponent of the Tobacco Trust,
failed before 1t was started. 1t is under
stood that the Drummond Company of
ST. Louis, and D. r. Scott & Co., of De-
troit, never have had the slightest inten-
ton of joining the new trust.
The times., 1898-07-14
New York Stock Market.

Corrected daily by w. b. Hibbs & Co,
members of the New York Stock Exchange
ls27 Street
The times., 1898-07-14

Illinois Steel has been favorite for
several days Yesterday the demand
continued and began to attract attention.
There is talk of the purchase by the com
pany of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern. 1t
is understood that the question whether
this shall be done. together with that of
consolidation with the Minnesota Iron
Company, Will come up at a conference
of committees from the companies today.
The times., 1898-07-14

Texas Pacific seconds will undoubtedly
sell higher, despite the rise that already
has taken place in them. There was
excellent buying in the bonds yesterday,
and apparently il was by the same people
that have caused the rise so far. The
Goulds are believed to be buying heav-
liz.
The times., 1898-07-14
Washington Stock Exchange

The earnings of Missouri Pacific for the
first week of July increased $4,000.
The times., 1898-07-14
Loans Of SO =; e 5ifiIs5 5ssa5.sa s.

Wagons. etc, az lowest rates and on the day
you apply. Loans may be repaid on The build
ing association plan, in easy weekly or monthly
rying loan. II you have loan with some other
company we Will pay it of and advance you
more money, if desired
Loans made anywhere in the District. Call
and get rates Front rooms first floor. Scientific
American Building,
The times., 1898-07-14

MONEY to loan On real estate; $3.50 and Ema1
sums. Per cent; $500 and larger sums per
rent: s., 500 and larger sums, and 4 IL per
cent; aIl transactions conducted with economical
consideration for borrowers WA. a. SAUNDERS.
CO., I407 ST. aDl9-u
The times., 1898-07-14

Your credit is good at Lansburgh's Fur
niture House. 18th and SITS. oc3-tf
The times., 1898-07-14
FINANCIAL.

Let your money make more for
you! Invest in the Washington
Natl Building and Loan Associa-
ton, 18th and G. streets.
The times., 1898-07-14
WHAT DO YOU
THINK OF THIS?
Could Any Other Known Remedy
Have Accomplished 1t?

r. T. BOOTH CO.,
Gentlemen-0n retiring few evenings ago with
severe cold, rapidly grew i'll during the night;
shooting pans darted through my chest and side,
membrane from the lungs deeply tinted with
blood The only remedy at hand was Hyomei, in
which had little faith. ] inhaled il through the
nostrils and mouth freely. The effect was like
magic, and now feel that to this great discovery
/ owe, perhaps, my life.
NINE. GooDHUE, Keene, N H.
The times., 1898-07-14

a'Hyome'' goes direct TO the diseased parts.
which can be reached by the breath of life only.
Had stomach remedies been used, Pneumonia
would have resulted. e
The times., 1898-07-14
Chicago Grain and Provision Market

Corrected daily by W b, Hibbs & Co,
members of the New YORK Stock Exchange,
The times., 1898-07-14

During the year Of '97 treated and cured
nearly three thousand cases-our honest dealing
has made US many friends.
The times., 1898-07-14

MONET WANTED AND To LOAN.
The times., 1898-07-14

Per visit Is our only charge, all medicines and
services included.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
THIS Is UNUSUAL NEWS.
The Fact Tint the Government Has
Made n Remarkable Decision Re-
Earding Whfskcy

Under the new revene stomp law. wh!skios are
exempt from special taxation, but medicines are
taxed II is notable fact, however. that one
whiskey is compelled ~ the government TO use
the proprietary stamp on the ground that st IS a
medicinal preparation. This solitary exception is
made in the Of Dury's Pure Malt whiskey.
Its peculiar medicinal qualities being thus reccg-
nized by the government as II has been recognized
by hundreds of thousands Of people who have ex-
perienced It's curative qualities This fact has long
teen known the medical profession. viz: that
Dufys Pure Malt whskey IS medicinal whiskcy
prepared especially for the OF invalids and for
the specifc treatmea; Of all diseases where tonic
is desired.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
INCREASING CLoUDINESs.
Warmer Weather Saturday, Wind
UecumiuE. SOuth tharlX.


becoming sOuthcrly.
Forecast till 5 pm. saturday-For the
District cf Columbia and Maryland, in
creasins cloudiness tonight threatenil lg
weather and warmer Saturday; light east
erly winds, becoming sOutherly.
For Virginia threatening weather tonight
and Saturday; fresh northeasterly winds,
shifting to southeasterly.
Weather conditions and general forecast
n trough OF low pressure extends from the
middle gulf to the lake regions, and show
ers have occurred in this trough. The
pressure is high off the New England coast
and in North Dakota.
The temperature has fallen In the At
lantic states, has risen in the middle Rocky
mountain region, in the lower Missouri and
middle and upper Mississippi valleys.
Showers may be expected in the lower
lake region, the Ohio valley, ana middle
gulf states, and threatening weather in the
Atlantic states.
IL will grow warmer in the middle and
north Atlantic states.
The following heavy precipitation, in inch
es, was reported during the past twenty
four hours: Prescott. Ariz., 2.34; Milen,
Ga, 3.s2.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide T:12 am. and 7:14 pm. =;
high tide. l2:29 am. and 1:O4 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. 7:59 am. and 500
pm hlSh llder 1:lb q. in. and 1:o2 pm.
The sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 602 am; sun sets, 5:33
pm Moon rises, 10:55 pm; reached last
quarter at 90 pm.
TomOrrow-Sun rises, 6:e3 am.
The city Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6:41 p.m.; ex-
tinguishing begun at Sill am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named. Arc lamps lighted at 6:26 pm. /;
extinguished at 5:26 am.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at S
am: Great Falls-Temperature, 49, condi-
ton, 30. Receiving reservoir-Temperatur
10; condition at north connection, SO; con-
dition at south connection, SO. Distribut-
ing ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS IA: condition at
intiuent gatehouse, 80; effiuent gatehouse,
So
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours begin
ming at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer: October ca pm Il. s
p IN, G.; II midnight, SO. October "a m
50; am, TO; II noon, 20; pm, ~
Maximum, 10, at 2 pm, October Z; mini
mum. 53. at am, October T.
Barometer: October Ga pm, 3O2S; S
pm, 1898 II midnight 30.25 October Z
4 am. 90-38; am, 30.S9; noon, 3036;
pm, 30.2S.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
HOUSE OF DEPUTIES.
business Session Resumed This Morn
ing in Epiphany Church.

ing in Epiphany Church.
The business session of the house of dep
GtieS commenced at 10 O clock this morning
in Epiphany Church. The minutes of the
preceding meeting were read and approved.
The chair announced the appointment of
the Rev. William Fitzhugh Whitehouse on
the committee on the state Of the church,
and the following on the commission On
the increased responsibilities OF the
church, Revs. Seabreeze of Indiana. Lob
dell of West Virginia, Grimes of Colorado,
Pierpont of Long Island and Baldwin of
Wisconsin.
A report from the committee on elections
was read and approved. Upon the recon-
mendation of that committee the Rev. John
Osgood of ST. Clements Chapel, Honolulu,
Evening star., 1898-10-07
CONDENSED LOCALS,

Ii Jim, a Chinaman, who keeps a iaun-
dry at 722 H street northeast, complained
in the Police Court today that a colored
boy named Ernest Smith had broken hts
window. The case resolved itself into q
question of veracity between the colored
boy and his mother on one side and the
Chinaman on the other. Ernest was fined
So, which his mother paid.
A steam engineers license of the third
C ass has boen granted by the District
Commissioners TO Jonathan Fisher.
Evening star., 1898-10-07
FINANCIAI.

OFFICE LINCOLN FIRE INSI'R NNCE COMPANY
OF '1e District Of Columbia. Washington Loan
ana Trust building. -Ih, regrIla. quarterly dlvf-
GeiI "t per cent WIN De paid an thu capital
S,"h OF THIS company Saturday. pS.toh.r 10 fSstS
is"'As Tor transfer u stuyk viii lee ttas,-i et,ut
Monday October 10, 10 saturday October 10 IN
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