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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
CATTLE ARE VERY SCARCE.
Secretary Wilson Says That is the
Cause of High Meat Prices.

secretary w llSOn SdyS lIdt Is Ilc
Cause of High Meat Prices.
Washington, Aug. 21.-Secretary Will
son. of the department of agriculture,
in an interview talked about the recent
advances in the prices Of meats and the
causes. The secretary has just returned
from an extended tour of the west,
where he made some observations on
this and other subjects in which the
farmers and the people generally are
interested.
There are several reasons" said the
secretary, "for the rise in prices of
beef, and one of the most potent is the
increased purchasing power of the peo-
Pile, caused by the improved business
conditions and better wages. There is
prosperity abroad in the land. The peo-
pie are buying more of the good things
of life than they have at any time in
the past three or four years, and it is a
fact noted in the economies Of nations
that during good times the people buy
more meats in proportion to their pur-
chases in dull times. This has been
observed in Europe, and the rule ap-
plies here.
with the additional demand comes a
natural rise in prices. But another point
| that should be noted is the fact that
there is a great falling off in the num-
that the grazing regions of the west are
In very bad condition.
1.-THE reports to the department show
ed that at the end Of the last year there
were nearly two million less cattle in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21

the country, not including milch cows.
than there were at the end Of the pre-
ceding year, and while there are no re-
cent reports as to the number Of beef
cattle, there is no doubt that there has
been further decline within the past
few months. II one will travel over the
great grazing sections of the west he
will see vast tracts OF land that have
been DESTROYED by overgrazing, and the
bad uses of the water facilities which
have drained the uplands and given the
alkalt greater opportunity for coming
to the surface. The diminishing num-
Der of cattle has been attended by a
rise in the valuations, and our latest
advtces show an increase Of nearly $780,
100000 in the valuations of the lessened
total number in the country"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
The l4ra1n Letter.

Chicago, Aug. Wheat-The mar
ket was directly in opposition to the
news. but under influences of local sell
ing the crowd that inclined Saturday
to the long side turned bears at 72s
and it was this realizing that made the
inside prices at puts. There was some
persistent demand, but this was finally
supplied. We think the. bears may
have to cover at much higher prices.
Legitimate conditions have not
changed. They are builish and to US
mean decided higher range between
now and January. General trade, how
ever, don't enthuse, and until conditions
produce live speculative support there
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
Jefferson.

Special to Times-Republican
Jefferson, Aug. 21.-The Greene coun-
Ity Christian church held Its county
convention here last Wednesday and
Thursday. very interesting time is
reported.
Work on the c. & N. w. depot has be-
gun. 1t will be a beautiful structure of
brick, 24x120, with train sheds at each
end of the platform.
Another evidence of prosperity was
evidenced when the city dads raised the
poll taxes in the city of Jefferson from
$3.50 to SO per year.
The Greene county fair will be Sept.
10 to 10. and promises to be the best
in years.
The Sunday school rally, to which ev-
cry Sunday school has been invited. will
be held at Jefferson Aug. 81. The indi-
cations point to gala day.
Rev. A. r. Couldle and family. of
Glenwood, Ia, arrived overland last
Thursday and are visiting Operator
Carter, of the milwaukee,, for a short
time. Mr.. Couldle will resigne the min
istry shortly and lecture in the New
England states in the interest of the
Modern Woodmen.
A. NJ. Head. had the misfortune to fall
from the hay loft and broke her left
limb.
A severe and painful accident hap
pened to Mrs. j. o. Staples, wife of the
Baptist minister, Friday night. She is
quite a large lady and she fell down the
cellar stairway, breaking one leg and
the hip.
o. L. Dick and family returned from
two months sojourn on the Pacific
coast.
Col c. F. Mccarty and wife sundayed
with friends in Jefferson.
The transports Siam, with $50 mules,
and Garonne, with 400 horses, have
sailed from San Francisco and Seattle
respectively for Manila. The animals
are for use in the military service in the
| Philippines
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
MARK WOOD, V. C.
1. A. robson, Clerk.
DtssoIution Notice.

The co-partnership heretofore doing
business at 112 West Main street, Mar
shalltown, Iowa, under the firm name
and style of THE Harlan Music
House." composed of A. 3. and j. H.
Harlan, has been this day dissolved by
mutual consent, the business having
been sold to e. E. Harlan, who will car
ry it on at the old stand. All accounts
due said firm have been transferred to
said E. e. Harlan, and he has assumed
the payment Of all partnership debts.
]. H. HARLAN,
A. b. HARLAN.
August II, 1899.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21

1s not going to be any runaway market
hence the seller on sharp bulges show,
wisdom. On the other hand be cautious
about getting too bearish on declines
Foreigners want the property and ma.
terial shadings Of our prices 10 apt al
any moment to result in large sales te
the other side.
Local Markets.
The following prices quoted are az
nearly correct as 1t Is possible to OBJ
tain. The quotations are for prices paid
by dealers, corrected Monday after.
noon.
GRAIN AND FEED.
w. H. sloppy reports the following
prices:
Wheat 5s@55.
Oats-17.
Corn-25.
Flax-80.
Rye-43.
Hay-Tame. loose. 1000: wild. loose.
900.
Timothy-s5@9O.
Clover-3.25@3.50.
CORN.
The Glucose Sugar Refining Com
pany quotes a price Of 25k cents pei
bushel for corn of No. 8 grade and bet
ter.
LIVE STOCK.
Receipts today, AL.
Britain & Co. is paying the follow
ing prices for hogs in wagon load lots:
Selected light, 100 to 200 pounds, 4.20
Selected mixed, 2G0 TO $50 pounds, APO
Selected heavy, over $50 pounds, APO
"A t,o -
the above prices.
Stays and piggy sows graded accord
ing to quality after reduction. Rough
includes thin old sows. milky bellies
and hogs unfit for packing. Premium
fatted.
All hogs subject to government In
spection.
PROVISIONS.
Marshalltown grocers quote the fol-
lowing prices for country produce:
New potatoes-25 cents per busheL
Beans-1.35 per bushel in trade.
Eggs-10 cents in trade.
Butter-Dairy, 1906 cents in trade.
Apples-Home grown. Duchess. 81
cents per bushel.
POULTRY.
Spring chicken-9@10 cents per pound
Turkeys-6@7 cents.
Ducks-6 cents.
HIDES. TALLOw AND WOOL.
H. Willard & Co. is paying the fol-
lowing prices:
No. j Green Hides-6 cents.
No. 2 Green Hides cents.
Pelts-25970 cents.
Horse Hides-1.5 0@2.00.
No. Cake Tallow-SA cents.
Rough Fat-Per pound. cent.
Wool-12@17 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
GRUMME LODGE, NO. 400, R. D.
Grand Master Hibben Institutes
New Rebekah Lodge at Ltscomp.

Grand Master uibbeu Institutes n
New Rcbekah Lodge at Liscomp.
Grand Master T. H. Hibben. of the
odd Fellows, on Saturday night insti-
tuted a new Rebekah lodge at Liscornb.
which Will be known as Grumme Lodge
Ne. 400 The work of installation, which
followed directly after institution, was
done by the members of the degree staff
of Lily of the West Lodge No. 43i. Of
Albion, under the direction of ID. ID. G.
NJ. Lizzie Reidell. The work was done
entirely without the use of the ritual,
land after it had been completed at II
O'clock, refreshments We're served. The
charter members of the new lodge are:
DANES w Gaunt, Emma G.. Gaunt
George r. Dinnel. Martha a. Dinnel
Sarah.G. Ballet, Pardon Head, Harriet
/ r. Head, James b. Russell Minnie r.
Russell. Michael Ballet, L. II. Trease
+. A. Smith, b. w. Russell, Madge S.
Russell, w. NJ. Trease, j. A. Hawk,
Marcia a. Mershon. S. p. Smith, Isa-
belle Hawk. Mary Smith, Mae E. Mey-
ers, Ida Bixby and Eta Early. OF
these the following We're installed as Of
fcers:
Noble Grand-Miss Minnie Russell
Vice Grand-AIrs. Emma Gaunt.
Recording secretary-Miss Mae c.
Meyers.
Financial Secretary Mrs. Madgs
Russell
Treasurer-Mrs. Sarah Ballet.
r. S. y. G.-Mrs. Marcia A. Mershon.
l.. s. N. G.-Niss Ida Bixby.
warden-Miss Eta Early.
Conduetor-Mrs. Isabelle Hawk.
Inner GUARDIANS. Martha Dinnel
/ Outer Guard--Miss Fannie Russell.
I. Chaplain Mrs. Mary Smith.
i. S. y. G.-Mrs. Harriet Head.
4 J.. S. V. &C. r.. Dinnel
The members Of the degree staff tha
had the work in charge are: Mrs Ida
Il McElwee, p. n. c.; Mrs. Nellie Pratt
n. c.; Miss Eva Hambleton, V. c.; Mrs
Branch Mitchell chaplain; Miss Jessi.
Reidell, warden; Mrs. Mary Modlin
conductor; S. G.. Mitchell, /. S. G.; G. n
Pratt, o. S. G.; Miss Bertha Rockhill
r. S. n. c.; Mrs. Myra Mortenson. l.. S
n. c.; Mrs. Amanda Booth, r. S. V. G..
Mrs. Lizzie Sluckmeyer. L. S. v. G..
Mrs. Mae Mitchell, Mrs. Bertha strot
ter and Miss Nellie Worcester.
Aside from these Albion people pres
ent, there We're in attendance Messrs
F. S. Whealen, James McElwee, Georg
Simmons, Joseph Modlin, David Stuck
meyer. L. NJ. Mitchell, Joshua Cum
mings and George Reidell, all member
of the Albion lodge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
increases It's CnpifnI.

Des Moines, Aug. 21.-The Iowa Knit
ting Company, al meeting of it's di-
rectory board Saturday decided to in
Grease the paid up capital stock from
10000 to $4,000.
The additional capital will be used for
enlarging its factory plant and increas-
ling its output.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Aug. q.
Chicago receipts in car load lots today
were: Wheat, 135; corn, $50; oats, ia.
Wheat. 1855; corn, $50: oats. SO
Total clearances at seaports today
We're: Wheat, 299253 bushels; corn, 767. :
.S7s bushels; -four, acl7 barrels; wheat
and -four, 326.o00 bushels.
The range OF prices on the board to-
day was:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
Eczema!
The Only Cure.

eczema Is mcfe thaa . skin disease,
aui 40 akin semeaies can sure %. TIE
q scvoss are nnAble 70 e6sst eura. aod
THAR mtnarA: mixtures Arc dAmakin s
to fhe most powerful oonstttution The
whole trouble y 10 The bls0d. and
Swistb Speaids 10 the snl, remedy
which can selSh.suoh Assp-ss6Aed blood
diseases.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
Today's Live stock

Chicago. Aug. 81.
Hogs Estimated receipts, $4,000;
market, mostly loc lower; light. 4.5OM
ASS, mixed, 4.40M4.S212: heavy, 4.159
4.S0; rough, 4.1504.35
Cattle Estimated receipts, 1880;
market, strong.
Sheep Estimated receipts, 10000;
market steady.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
TheForoign Mark cts.

Chicago, Aug. q.
Liverpool Wheat opened I'D higher,
and corn opened 1s@ssd higher. AT 1870
p. m. wheat was I'D higher and corn
sd higher. Close: Wheat, steady and
A@ssd higher; corn. steady and 7s@1sd
higher
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
BASE BALL YESTERDAY.
National League.

National League.
Chicago 8, Cleveland Z.
Louisville 5, Chicago o. &:
st. Louis 10, Cincinnati /.
Western League.
Indianapolis SIS, Milwaukee 80.
Kansas City 9-5. Detroit SO.
st. Paul $40, Buffalo 60.
Minneapolis 10, Grand Rapids z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
Modern woodmen. Attention!

NJ w. A. picnic at Hampton August
%. Iowa Central will run special
train for Beeson Camp No. 3S5, leaving
Marshalltown at a. M, arriving al
Hampton at 10 a. m. Return train will
leave Hampton at s p. m. Take your
lunch baskets along and have a good
time Fare for round trip, s1.25. Base
ball game, sports and amusements in
Hampton free.
MARK WOOD, v. C.
l. a. ROBSON. Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
The MONDAY MARKETS
Action Of the Trade In Wheat In
Direct Opposition to the
News.
Saturdays Buyers Become Sellers
Today In Spite Of the Bullish
Outlook.
Decidedly Higher Range Predicted
Between Now and January
The Market Quotations.
Chicago Live stock.

Chicago, Aug. 81.
Hogs-Estimated receipts, $4,000;
10 cents lower; light, 4.50@4.S7k;
mixed, 4.40@4.S21s; heavy, 4.5O@4.SO.
Cattle-Estimated receipts. $1,000;
steady to strong; beeves. 4.5o@4.60;
COWS, 2.OO@4.9O; Texans, 375@4.75i
stockers and feeders. 3.25@4.S0.
Sheep-Estimated receipts, $4,000;
steady; 2.75@4.3O; lambs. 4.00@6.25.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
st.Lou1. Produce.

st. Louis. Aug. 81.
Wheat-Cash, 72% December, 747s.
Corn-Cash, 81; December, "a.
OaS-Cash. q; September, 2OX.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
SPECIAL REPORT.

The following quotations are furnished
the Times-Repubican over McLain Bros &
Mr.. A. b. Ashby, ut his grain brokcring
Office over q East Main street. Old phone
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
chicago Produce.

chicago HEO0UCe.
Chicago, Aug. 81.
wheat-september 71ss; December,
1874.
Corn-August, S17s; December, 2sM.
Oats-August, 2o4; December 1885
Pork-Ausust, $50; January, 9.47k.
Lard-August, 5.171s; January, 5.4O@
5.421ks.
Ribs-August, 5.o7A; January. 4.s5.
Rye-5311s.
Barley-34@42.
Timothy-2.50
Clover-7.50.
Flax-1.06.
Butter Firm; creameries. 1920;
diaries, 1901.
Eggs-Firm; 1919.
Poultry Steady; turkeys, sA@e;
chickens, s1sdl1hs; ducks, s@s.
The Visible supply.
Chicago, Aug. 21The visible: Wheat.
37.oO0.OoO; corn, 100000; oats, 100000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21

paten. ,ueiieinss wess taken, but without re-
suit, unit. We decided 10 Try s. s. s., and by the
gan to heal. A dozen bottles cured her com
Plete!y and left her skin perfectly smooth. She
Is now sixteen years old, and has magnificent
growth of hair. Not q sign of the dreadful
disease has ever returned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
Peoria Produce

Peoria, Aug. 81.
Confirm: No. 3, 80.
Oats-Firm; No. white %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
New York Prodnce

New York, Aug. p.
Wheat-December, 7eA.
Corn-December. 35lls.
Butter-Steady; l7@21.
Eggs-Steady; pals.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21

AS the plan now stands, two days will
be given to the celebration. A third day
is talked of. The first day will be taken
UP by the naval parade and formal re-
ception to Admiral Dewey and his Off
GERS, and the second TO the land parade
Of the military. A civic parade on the
third day is the feature in contempla-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21

Cash quotations We're as follows:
Wheat-No. z red. "a; No. red, 72m
113is No. nard, 691a470; No. 3 hard, 81
@6s; No. northern spring, 721s@7S; No.
2 northern spring, 72Q7212; No. 8 north
ern spring. G7Gt71Hs.
Corn-No. .. S2a4; No. 2 white. 80; No.
2 yellow, 33lM; No. 3, 32A4; No. 9 yellow,
32Is.
oats-No. 2, 211a No. white, 2s1s; No.
3, 81; No. 3 white. 90; No. white, 22@
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
S. S. S. fss Blood

Is the only cure and will reach the most
obstinate case. 1t is far ahead of all
similar remedies, because it cures cases
which are beyond their reach. S. S. S. is
purely vegetable, and is the only blood
remedy guaranteed to contain no pot
ash, mercury or other mineral
Books mailed free by Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
on the Cur.

on the Curb.
September, 71ss; puts on Sep
tember, 7l1s; calls, 72A; puts on Decem-
Der, 73A; calls, TAX.
corn-Puts on September. s11s; calls,
311s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-21
in the Northwest.

In the Northwest.
Wheat receipts in car load lots at the
following paiuts we're.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-07
ROBBERY At ST. AsAPH.
Arrest of a Man Charged With the
Crime.

A robbery occurred at the St Asaph's
race track last night. A well-dressed man,
who gave his name as Wiley Mangam
and claiming to be the son of Judge Man.
sam of Tennessee, was arrested, charged
with the offense. Constable Brady a col.
cred officer, who made the arrest, searched
Mangam and recovered $40. which the
prisoner stated had been given to him for
safe keeping. The name OF the man who
was robbed could not be ascertained, but
he was from Leesburg, and 1t was stated,
was deputy sheriff of Loudoun county,
He had come to st. Asaph's in the morn
ing TO play the races, and claims to have
brought with him about 500.
A Star reporter learned at the home of
Constable Grady at noon today that the
officer had left with the prisoner in GUS
tody for some point in the county where
magistrate would hear the case. Justice
Barney, the nearest official, told the re-
porter that Brady had not reported the
arrest to him. He said he knew nothing
of the affair. He stated ii was customary
for constables to convey prisoners to the
nearest magistrate for a hearing.
AT the home of Mr.. A. c. Price at st.
Asaph's, where Mangam boarded. the re-
porter was told that Mangam had been a
frequenter of the race track and had not
paid his board bill for several weeks Mr.
Price did not know the man well, but de-
Scrfbed him well dressed and we'll edu-
Gated. The officials at the st. Asaph track
disclaimed all knowledge of the matter and
refused to talk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-07
BARBER CHAIRS ABROAD,
Those of American Make should Find
q Market in GermanY

Ernest L. Harris. United States consular
agent at Eibenstcck, Germany, writes to
the State Department.:
More American barber chairs should find
their way into Germany. In the large
cities, shops Of the first-class possess many
chairs of American make. In the provincial
towns, comfortable barber chair is rarely
seen. The ordinary chair in Germany has a
cane bottom with a wooden head rest.
In Germany BARRIERS shave customers to
a certain extent in their own homes Much
time is spent each day in going from house
to house. l think one re ason may be the
poor equipment of the shops.
The best way to introduce these chairs
is for cur manufacturers TO secure member
ship in some one of our export associations
which have established sample rooms in the
large cities of Germany. The chairs should
be put on exhibit. and l am sure some mid
dleman would soon be found who would
undertake the task of introducing them into
the smaller towns and villages. l might
further add that a few months credit
would greatly facilitate sales. Other barber
supplies, such as razors, soaps. perfumed
waters. mugs, brushes, &C., would, in my
opinion, find a smaller market, as these
articles are exported more or less from
Germany to other countries"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-07
TO PROTECT PATENTEEs.
Order Relating to Territory Under
American Military Control

The following notice from the assistant
secretary of war relating to the protection
of patents in the territory under the gov
eminent of the military forces is published
by the commissioner of patents for the
Information OF all Interested:
Parties who desire protection in terri
tory Under government of the military
forces of the United States for patents.
trademarks. prints or labels. as provided
in circular No. u. division Of customs and
insular affairs, War Department should
forward a certified copy of the patent or
of the certificate of registration of the
trademark, print or label, together with
a lette: of transmttal to the governor gem
eral requesting that such copy be filed in
his Office for reference.
Upon the receipt of such certified COPY
the governor general will issue his formal
receipt therefor and forward 1t to the party
filing the same.
"A fee of 81 will be charged for filing
such copy and should be inciosed with the
letter of transmirtal to the governor gem
eral.
1.-The requirements for filing under the
provision OF circular No. Il, abovs referred
to apply only to patents duly issued and
to trademarks. prints or labels duly regis
tered in the United States patent office
under the laws of the United States Tho
only eertification required Is that issued
by the commissioner of patents. Communi-
cations should he address to the governor
general of Cuba, Havana, Cuba; or gov.
ernor general of Porto Rico, San Juan, Por.
to Rico; or governor general of the Philip
pine Islands. Manila, Philippine Islands."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-07
JUDGE COX'S SUCCESSOR,
Another Name Mentioned as Possible
Winner.

There was much gossip and talk today
around town, and especially at the city
hail. in regard to the successorship on the
bench to Justice Cox
1t was stated today in behalf of Mr. Mat
tingly that personally he is not a candi-
date for the judgeship. but is in the hands
of his friends. in the full meaning Sof thu
words. He was in ignorance. II is explain
ed, that the delegation OF attorneys were
going to the White House yesterday to
urge his appointment, and. in fact has
not lifted finger toward securing the NOM
lnatlon, except TO express a willingness to
accept the place if it were rendered him.
Mr.. Carusis friends today were active
In his behalf, and the formation of dele
CATION to present his name to the President
was said to be well under way.
Another man was talked about quietly
also by many of the younger members of
the baI and business community. This was
Mr.. John b. Larner, who, his friends think
would make an ideal judge. 1t is quite
likely that an energetic move for Mr.. Lar
ner will be made.
In the meantime. pessimists are shaking
their heads, owing TO the lack of unanimity,
even in the Bar Association and predict
ing that the new judge will be from Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-07
The Cuban Special Delivery stamp.

The first proof of the new Cuban special
delivery stamp has just been received by
Mr.. Madden. the third assistant postmaster
general. The stamp is light blue, about the
size Of the special delivery stamp used in
this country. In the center is boy mount
ed on a bicycle. Surrounding him is a
circle, bearing the words ten cents" in
Spanish. At the bottom of the stamp is
the following in Spanish: Assures imme-
date delivery upon arrival in the office Of
destination" At the top of the stamp is
the word Cuba" The stamp is embel-
lished by columns and palms. General
Madden does not altogether. approve the de-
sign. He thinks there should be duplicate
printing In English on the stamp, as 1T has
an educational advantage. 1t is his pur-
pose to embody this idea in a recommended
ton to the Postmaster General.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-07-07
Not the Highest Price.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Your usually accurate paper stated last
evening that 1.-The highest price ever paid for
the stock of a local bank was given today,
and that the sale was not made on the
stock exchange"
With two exceptions the statement was
correct. In 1890 the stock OF the Bank OF
Washington sold on the stock exchange at
$3.50 per share, and private sales were re-
ported at even higher figures. AS the divi-
dend paid was at the rate of 10 per cent on
its par value the return was therefore less
than per cent. which would make it, by
comparison with the sale yesterday, in ex-
cess of $1,000 per share.
On the Both of April and LIST of May last
500 was publicly offered for the stock OF
the Metropolitan Bank and none could be
had at that price. In fact, none appeared
for sale at any price.
July Z, 1899 FRANK H. PELOUZE.