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The times., 1899-07-15

Yesterdays stock market contained more
unpleasant features, from the point OF
view OF the bulls, than any session since
last Monday. There was fairly strong
opening. made to look really better than
il was by the buoyancy OF a few securities
that we're held up and even advanced by
cliques. it soon became evident, however,
that there was an immense amount OF
selling going en- in many parts of the list
and although the greater part of the day
was very dull. there were losses of from
half point TO two points net for the day.
The complexion of the days business was
not in any way reassuring. The talk of
the week has been that the bank statement
today will be an excellent one, and that
the market would improve in anticipation
of IT. Instead of this. the recoveries of
Tuesday and Wednesday have been lost in
most cases since that time, yesterday clip
ping OFF the meagre remainder after
Thursdays declines. 1t is suggested that
the market has much the appearance of
being manipulated in order TO allow in
siders to sell stocks as near the top as
possible. The advancing OF the low
priced" securities is one of the indications
of this. 1t is one of the very good tech
meal signs of a market nearing its culmi-
nation when the inactive securities are
taken up in this way. The argument of
the bulls is that there could be no bull
market if the low-priced securities were
rot advanced with the remainder of the
list which is true, of course, but this does
not prevent the strong suspicion in many
quarters that there is much selling of long
stocks. The hot weather months, the rela-
lively high prices OF all securities-no
matter what their intrinsic value may be-
and the money situation. still not settled
are the three factors that may result in a
sagging market for the present. The boom
may be on. but it cannot be said that the
signs indicate any such thing. For the
present the advice of careful traders is to
buy stocks on quick reactions and take
small profits.
The times., 1899-07-15
SLIGHT DECLINES IN COTTON.
Feeling Somewhat More Hopeful at
Low-Price Level.

tReceived daily by E. \ Bowers 4 Co. brokers.
Washington Loan and Trust Building core
spondents Ware * Leland. Chicago; Purnell, Elag-
aman * Co.. New York.
New York, July 1.-THE feeling here is
somewhat bullish on cotton, but inactive
markets seem TO be the rule. The fact
that Liverpool holds up we'll is regarded
as hopeful from a bull standpoint. This
is likely to continue to be the case until the
Texas situation is made more clear. At
present the estimates OF the loss continue
about the same, as nothing definite is
known. Intimations of spotted crops gen
orally are frequently heard.
The season will be further advanced be-
fore the general situation can be sufficient
ly clear to warrant bold operations on
either side. The drift of the market today
was lower, owing to appearance of tired
holders of August and January, which re-
suited in declines of two to four points.
The market was very closely watched,
but little business was accomplished.
Weather conditions during the past week
could hardly have been better. The Liver
pool markets were unchanged.
The times., 1899-07-15
4 Needless Dilemma.
(From the Chicago Newsl


II is the practice Of the jani1or in a South
Side Hat building To lock the entrance 70 the
hallway al o'clock every night. The occu-
pants Of the building have been much annoyed
by this rule, and an occurrence last week de-
veoped righteous Indignation in the bos0lnz OF
the ladies' in the first fiat
Last Wednesday evening the wind blew tu-
riously from the north. One Of the ladies r.
turned home about $3.50. and found the outer
door locked. At the sound OF the bell the door
was opened by the daughter, aud as they stood
a moment discussing the annoyance cf the sitt-
tion. puff OF wind blew the door Of the Hat
shut
As the spring lock clicked they looked al
each other in CONSERVATION. II haven't my
key!' exclaimed the mother. Neither have IL
echoed the daughter. '.it's all the fault OF ti1t
horrid outside door. Why do they locs its'
And both proceeded 10 deliver their views on the
subject But that didn't unlock the door, and
they sat there on the steps an hour and half
until the son came home
As soon as he put his hands on the door
knob he discovered that II wasn't locked at all.
a. By some peculiar working OF the spring Il
had failed TO lock this occasion
The times., 1899-07-15
A FARM FOR A DRINK.
A Thirsty Texnn Pays High Price
for Bucket OF Water.
From the St. Louis Globe -Democrat.)


Mount Pleasant. Tex, June 2S.-A sec
tion Of land which constitutes one OF the
finest farms In the fertile Brazos bottom
OF Texas once sold for a drink of water.
Il was about fifty years ago. according to
former Lieutenant Governor George T.
Jester that a crowd OF frontiersmen from
of the Brazos came to Corsieana on
trading expedition. Corsicana at that time
was not as great a town as it is now,
since IL threatens 10 rival the most pro-
ductive oil region of Pennsylvania. but was
q typical frontier village or trading post
The grandfather Of Governor Jester was
Methodist circuit rider. and lived at that
time in Corsieana. He occupied a two
story double log house. His house was
rendezvous for people from far and near.
who came trading In those days land
certificates were used as circulating me
dium. as money was rarely seen.
On one occasion a whisky drinking char
acter from OF the Brazos arrived in town,
got on a drunk, and at night was put TO
bed In the second story of the Jester man
sion. About l o'clock in the morning he
awoke with a terrible thirst. No water was
in the room. and he couldn't find the way
downstairs. Sticking his head out the win
The times., 1899-07-15
The Washington stock Exchange.

sales-U. S. S's, Coupon, $4,OOOG1O9 is.
National Union Insurance. 1612. Capital
Traction. sass IA and 2G95 is. Washing
ton Gas. 25d*52 "a and 756 6"52 rs. Mer
genthaler Linotype. 1OG20i. American
Graphophone, 1OO613 IS. Pneumatic Gun
Carriage, 2O0G22 cents
After call-Columbia Railroad SIS. 81 900
G114. L.anston Monotype. 1OO61T rs. 200
ais. and 100GlS Is. Capital Traction, "a
az 12
The times., 1899-07-15

early trading being on the .Eumors, and the
last half hours business on the figures
themselves. 1t seems 1iksly that there
may be some rally at the~orsning after the
tumble of the last hour yesterday, but this
is not certain by any means. The fear is
not that the statement Will show any de-
crease in reserve, but thai the increase
will not be so large as to Entirely reassuie
the street OF the plenty Of money. No in
telligent estimate can be formed. but
plenty of advance figures will be circulated
nevertheless.
The times., 1899-07-15
Prices and Conditions in the Wheat
Pit Practically Unchanged.

Chicago, July 14.-Wheat closed IL to
3-S cents under Thursday, the bear circum-
stances still being lack of demand and
large receipts. September sold at 10 1-2
and 73 81, and closed at 70 Is. sellers
There was fractional rally at one time on
complaints from the Northwest of too much
rain. Shows summary was highly favor
able in regard 10 spring wheat Clear
ances were only 1855, 600 bushels 4 mod
crate increase in visible is expected.
The times., 1899-07-15
Money to Loan
On Furniture, Pianos, Etc.

II you are IN need OF money, desire to In.
form you of our new method We can secure you
4 lean an easy monthly payment plan, at less
cost than ever before ard below the rate OF any
other company i; the city. You pay in full
at any time after the loan is secured and it will
only cost you for such time you have had the
monsy. Our business Is strictly private, and all
applications treated confdentially. II you
have loan with any other concern, you
cure a loan through Us to pay it and get more
money il desired. 1t will pay you 10 call and sea
and all times during Office hours to give informa
tion concering cur business methods. and yos
will receive courteous treatment
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO.,
apis-tf CO.. ST. n. W.
The times., 1899-07-15

There were two notable features in the
market. Manhattan and Northern Pacific
common, both OF which. closed a trifie
higher last night than on Thursday, while
everything else showed more or less heavy
net losses. Northern Pacific common was
perhaps the more interesting of the two
on account of the news regarding the COM
pany Three definite bull matters have
been made public in the past week which
are more than sufficient to account for
the strength of the stock in weak mar
ket. further dividend of l per cent is
to be paid on the stock in August, making
the total for the year per cent The dif-
ferences between the company and the
Great Northern have given place to the
most amicable relations, Mr.. John J. Ken
nedy becoming member of the Northern
Pacific directorate. This is an excellent
matter in itself for the two systems in ad-
dition to its suggestiveness of Mr.. Nor
gans work in the Northwest. The third
piece of news regarding the company is
of the winning of suit involving million
acres of land. The common stock ad
vanced rapidly On Thursday to 81, closing
at the top. Yesterday it opened up and
went to 81 34 AT this point, however,
there was heavy selling. which resulted in
decline to 30 12. During the last few
minutes of the day. while the remainder
Of the market was inactive and on the
bottom, the stock spurted up to 81 is.
thus gaining an eighth net for the day.
The look of this last advance was most
suggestive of bidding up in order that
there may be more selling this morning.
1t is probable that the stock will be strong
if anything in the saSrket is, and there
is advice in good quarters kpr
60, but the developments of " l.
ernoon were not OF the most - ing
character.
The times., 1899-07-15
Loans of ,:s ~;;s fs15ss S$s;s: ne
60 F Street NV.

Wagons ETC.. at lowest rates and on the Gay
sou apply We loaning the Building &
Loan Association plan, which makes the cost OF
carrying loans much less than YOU pay else
where and all5ws you to pay it of in any sized
months You only pay for the use Of money Tor
the length Of time you carry it. II you have a
loan with some other company will pay Il
of and advance you more money IL desired. Rates
theeriully given and no cost to you unless loan
is made. Loans made anywhere in the District
Call and get rates Front room. arst door. Scien-
tifc American Building.
National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 F Street n. w.
The times., 1899-07-15

Cleveland After IA Tyringhnm Farm.
Winsted. Conn, July A.-GrOver C'eye-
land. who was recently interrupted while
fishing the streams near Tyringham
Mass, for trout, is negotiating for the
purchase Of Fairview Farm, in Tyring-
ham.
The times., 1899-07-15
New York Stock nnrtset

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co.
members Of the New York. Exchange.
1919 Street.
The times., 1899-07-15

Today's market will fiuctuate with ref
crence to the bank statement largely, the
The times., 1899-07-15

Manhattan was unaccountably strong,
opening at 11S IA. advancing to 120, and
closing at lis "a. There was no news re-
garding the company, but the gossip was
bullish. One of the tips was that the stock
viii go to 125 next week.
The times., 1899-07-15

American Cotton Oil was one of the
strong features of the market. The high
price Of the movement was reached dur
ing the day Al 1-2, after which selling
carried the level back to 40 1-2. There was
gossip during the day OF the probability
that the dividend on the stock Will be ad-
vanced to 4 per cent this autumn. The
earnings of the company are said to war
rant this move. a per cent dividend rate
is not necessary, however, to explain this
advance in price. A per cent stock cannot
be said to be at high price below 40.
The times., 1899-07-15

Corrected daily by ". 3. Hibbs & Co..
members of the New York Exchange.
141G Z Street.
The times., 1899-07-15

With the exception of these three Sc
curities named it might almost be said that
the entire list declined badly. The gran
gers went off nearly point net each and
closed at the bottom prices for the day.
The Vanderbilts were all heavy, New
York Central declining to l3S 1-2. Sugar
declined to 155 "a. loss Of more than two
points. Brooklyn Rapid Transit was very
heavy, closing at the bottom price for the
day. Ill as. Chicago Gas closed at the
bottom price 1l6 3-4. The steel securi-
ties all went off. And in the same way
all classes of stocks, rails and industrials
alike, tended steadily downward with very
little discrimination as to- merit or future
prospects. - -.f
The times., 1899-07-15
GOVERNMENT BONDS
nIsTRIcT OF CoLUMBIA BONDS

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The times., 1899-07-15

The earnings of Norfolk and Western for
the first week OF July were $24s. .234. show
ing an increase of nearly 0.O00. The pre-
ferred stock was fairly strong yesterday.
The times., 1899-07-15

1t is perhaps worth mentioning that the
advice was given in this column yesterday
that for the time being Missouri Pacific
had probably reached its top price, and
should be sold out. Such proved to be
the case as tne hrst rqsSot9qsqp 1 az pr the day
half being the result Of the days busi-
ness. There was buying of the stock at
the low level. of a modest character, and
it is probable that any further reaction
would cause good supporting orders. The
stock is one of the best on the list COM
pairing its present price with that of the
other securities similarly situated The ru-
mors that several of the Gould properties
are to be combined with the Missouri Pa
cific under one management are probably
well founded. though 1t cannot be learned
that they have received any Official sane
tion as yet.
The times., 1899-07-15
The Lincoln National Bank
Of Washington. D. C.. cer. 9TH and Sis
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS, BOX RENT $3.50
Gas And ELEcTRIo LIGHr srocKs.
TELEPHONE STo(
MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

'Ex. Dividend.
The times., 1899-07-15

Louisville and Nashville and Southern
Railway again showed their strength yes
terday by refusing TO decline except frac-
tionally with the remainder of the market.
Southern Railway preferred closed at
81 1-2, and Louisville and Nashville at
II ga.
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AS the climax to the record Of
this growth from Maccdon to the
American Republic, there stands
out the majestic figure Of George
WaShingtOn.
The resources Of language have
been exhausted in his praise: an
ordinary tribute of words to him
is mere atfectation.
The greatest tribute we can rem
der-One more agreeable to him.
if his spirit have knowledge Of our
worlds to accept the ever grow
ing power Of his example. Then
our service is more Il conservation
than homage.
And so it should be:-the great
past is ours: a heritage to endless
time. Shall its lesson be forgot
ten? Its examples undecided? The
fruits of its achievement lost to
mankind?
Those are problems which as
MasonS we PROFOUND to ourselves
as we stand a hundred years after
his death, at the foot of Washing
tons grave.
Mount Vernon. 1t is not sacri-
lege nor blaSphemy to name thee
with Calvary. There the Son of
God suffered and died that man
may have eternal life: from Mount
Vernon, we reckon the life struggle
of man on earth: ''ecce homo NAV
be inscribed on the majestic brow
Of its great tenant. The man of
men radiant with the luster of the
glorieS and triumphs of his age
The one incorruptible figure that
could never be swerved from truth
or duty. Flattery could not move
and power could not seduce him.
Caesar, Cromwell, NapoleOn-all
intoxicated by the taste of power;
Washington quaffed to the dregs
of the cup and remained sober: be-
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