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The times., 1899-08-03
The Lincoln National Bank
Of Washington. D. c.. Ger. 7th and D Sta
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS. BOX RENT s2.5o

wheat closed 10c higher. Beerbohm es-
Inmates the European crop as 160,0O0,O00
bushels short Of last year. He says it
will surprise many in present time OF ex-
treme dullness to find the outlook so bull
ish. He estimates that the last years re-
serves are not sufficiently large to out
weigh other considerations. While the
newspaper reports may be sensational, no
doubt there has been enough damage done
in the Northwest by hailstorms to cut
crcp figures down quite materially Show
ers and thunderstorms are predicted for
the Northwest tonight. A well-known au-
thority estimates the spring wheat crop
at 237 ,000, 600. against 292. 100000 last year.
Toledo reports cash sales of 500, 900 to sea-
board. Clearances heavy, nearly 100000
bushels Minneapolis flour sales yesterday
were 10000 barrels
Trade has been light today, but the news
was of such bullisb nature that II re-
fected on values, which showed a moderate
advance at the close. Sentiment among
the traders is more bearish than other
wise, their main argument being lack of
cash demand. The large exports denote
to the contrary, and conservative people
believe that Europe has been accommodating
large holdings on this side.
The times., 1899-08-03
KIDNEY AND BLADDER
TROUBLES PROMPTLY CURED
A Sample Bottle Sent Free by MniI.

DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the wonder
full new discovery in medical science, full
fills every wish in promptly curing Kid
ney, bladder and uric acid troubles, rheu-
matism, and pain in the back. II correets
inability to hold water and scalding pain
in passing it, or bad effects following use
of liquor, wine. or beer, and overcomes
that unpleasant necessity OF being com
PEELED to 60 often during the day, and 10
get up many times during the night. The
mild and the extraordinary effect OF
Swamp Root is soon realized. 1t stands
the highest for its wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases.
If you need medicine you should have
the best. Sold by druggists in hfty-cent
and one-dollar sizes. You may have
sample bottle of this wonderful new dis
covery and a book that tells all about 1t,
and its great cures, both sent ab3oiuteiy
free by mail. Address DR.. kilmer d Co..
Blnghamton n. Y. When writing mention
that you read this generous offer In The
Washington Daily Times.
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COTTON PRICES LOWER.
The Movements of the New Crop Con-
sfdered u Benrish Factor.

[Received daily by E A. Bowers & Co., brokers,
Washington Loan and Trust Building.l
New York, Aug. 2.-The weekly Govern
ment report on cotton in detail is con-
sidered on the whole a very good show
ing. There are numerous bad reports
from Atlantic States, but these must be
expected Some bulls think the showing
is favorable for their side, but while the
situation IS not brilliant it is probably
sufficiently encouraging to check much buy
ing just now. Liverpool looks on with indif-
ference There is nothing in sight likely TO
move prices much either way for while,
unless it is the movement OF new cot
ton, which must ere long assume consid-
cradle proportions. A good bureau re-
port on the 10th inst. is looked for There
was a report this morning that Neill would
issue bearish circular shortly. With the
exception OF light rains at New Orleans
and several stations in Georgia the wealth
er was favorable and the temperature sea-
sonable. Cables were half to a point
lower Spots at Liverpool unchanged;
sales, 10000.
The market sold of today three to five
points, but was dull all day.
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PRICES MOVING UPWARD.
The Stock Market Quiet and Some
what Uncertain in Tone.
Alarm Over the Yellow Fever Out
break ia Virginia Has Subsided
tion-Next Saturdays Bank State
ment Is Now AnxiousIy Awaited.

New York, Aug. 2.-The stock market
opened with dealings in light volume and
with somewhat uncertain tone. With
the course of the day the trading became
even less animated, but in the main prices
showed an improving tendency AS has
been the case recently, the sole deterrent
to active speculation was the degree of
uncertainty as to the developments in the
| money market The yellow fever outbreak
| in Virginia received scant attention. There
was a somewhat frmer market for money
tion could be readily. obtained at and under
. per cent On call the bulk of borrowing
was effected at per cent.
In view of the so-calIed invisible move
ment of money this week, more than the
ordinary interest attaches to the bank
statement of Saturday next. a considera-
bic amount of gold has been received here
this week through easy transfers from San
Francisco on both Klondike and Australian
account, and yesterdays Government dis
bursements should figure in the statement
to some extent. The puzzlng and the in
determinable factorswill again be the loan
account, in regard To which the course of
the stock market this week would not seem
10 foreshadow an extensive reduction.
There was little news of general impor-
tance developed in the day and no impor-
tant returns of railway traffic were sub
mitted.
The actual price changes in the stand
ard issues were limited and irregular. The
specialties showed some smart gains. no.
tably in ST. Louis Southwestern issues.
tennessee Coal and Iron. Consolidated Gas
Peoples Gas, and Chicago and Great West
ern preferred. New York Central and
other high-priced shares were firm, and the
anthracite coal group continued strong In
the industrial quarter there were pro-
nounced gains in American Tobacco and
Sugar Refining which were, however,
shaded before the close of business. OPP
erations for foreign account were noted
on both sides of the market, and on bal
ance resulted in the purchase of about
$1,000 shares. The market closed dull and
rather heavy, the trading being unfavorably
influenced by the pronounced weakness OF
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
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THE MONTREAL BANK FURRY.
Archbishop Bruchesi Appeals TO
Depositors-inothe Run.

Montreal. Aug. 2-Matters in connec-
tiol with the run on the Banque d'Ho-
cheloga quieted down very perceptibly by
the close of banking hours yesterday af-
ternoon, owing principally TO the amount
of money paid out by the bank and the
assistance rendered by the Bank of Mon
treal on excellent securities. Another fac
tor which tended much TO allay the ex
citement of the French Canadian people
was the following open letter from Arch
bishop Bruchesi, of Montreal:
Following an interview, which | have
had with several important men of Mon>
treal. and. at their request. l think 1t my
duty to make an appeal to all who have
money in our banks not to allow them
selves to be panic-stricken by the disas-
ters of the past few days. l speak now
in the interests of the whole people. a
run on our banks at the present moment
can have but the most deplorable conse-
quences. for these institutions themselves,
for the depositors. and for the whole coun-
try. l entreat the public to remain calm.
The Archbishop will set them the example.
The panic will go by, and our banks, have
not the least doubt, will honor all their
obligations
The directors of the Banque dHocheloga
made the offer TO keep their building open
al ulSut sHOuiu the run cohllAde. nc
run on the Banque Rationale has almost
stopped, the authorities declaring that they
are able TO meet all their liabilities.
The run on the Banque d'Hocheloga was
continued vigorously this morning, but the
extra clerks IN attendance paid all de-
mands a great pile of American gold
eagles and half-eagles lay on the teller's
desk, and these were paid out to depos-
itors. The run dwindled down perceptibiy
toward the noon hour, and now it may be
said to be virtually over. The bank has
many correspondents in New York, and
one of them teegraphed as follows: Call
upon us for any amount you are in need
Of" The Bank of British North America
also offered assistance if needed.
The Banque Rationale has so far been
able to meet all obligations.
The times., 1899-08-03
To Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall.

One needs only to take Il sail down the placid
and beautiful Potomac in the evening to Mar
shall Hall and Indian Head on the steamer
Charles Manchester to realize how much pleasure
and comfort the Potomac River affords the citi-
zens Of Washington The stretch Of hills and
woodlands on either side OF the river as far as
the eve can reach as the boat glides by the
Arsenal, Fort Foote, Fort Washington, and Sheri-
dams Point is pleasing TO the eye and restiul.
The Macalester makes these Indian Head trips,
stoppnc at Marshall Hall both ways, every Thurs
day. Friday, and saturday evening at 6:S0 p. m
Prof. Sehroeders band plays all the most popu-
lar music both on the boat and on the grounds
Yhe Manchester makes daily trips to Mount Ver-
non and Marshall Hall at 10 4. and 2:3O p. m,
and on Sundays to Marshall Hall at IL a. m,
230 and G;30 p. M.
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THE ASSISTANT ASSESSORS.
An Estimate of Money Needed Sub
mitted to the Commissioner.

James A. Bates, Chairman of the Board
of Assistant Assessors of the District, has
submitted to the District Commissioners
an climate of the amount of money that
will be necessary for the support of the
Office of the board during the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1901. The schedule is as
follows:
Three Assistant Assessors at $4,000 each,
$1,000; one clerk to the board, sl,500; one
driver, $500, and contingent expenses,
81 200; making a total estimate of sl2, 300.
Colonel Bates states that under the law
the board is allowed only one clerk, and
as the duties OF his Office are arduous and
important an increase in his salary from
81 200 to $500 is recommended by the
board. Colonel Bates states that the clerk
is frequently required to labor after Office
hours in order to keep up with his work,
and that as '.he has the confidence of the
board in his fidelity and integrity the
board considers that, as matter OF
justice, the increase in his salary should
be made"
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Money to Loan
On Furniture. Pianos, Etc

II you are in need of money, We desire TO in
form you Of our new method. We can secure you
a loan on an easy monthly payment plan, at less
cost than before and below the rate of any
other company in the city. You can pay in tull
at any time after the loan is secured, and it will
only cost you for such time you have had the
money. Our business is strictly private, and all
applications are treated conidentially. II you
have a loan with any other concern you can se-
cure a loan through US TO pay it and get more
money il desired 1t will pay you to call and see
US before going elsewhere. We are ready at any
and all times during office hours TO give informa-
tion concerning our business methods, and you
will receive courteous treatment.
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO..
apl3-tf COZ T St. n. VI.
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New York Cotton Market.
EXCURSIONS.
Last Week of Prof. Pondor's Exhibi-
tiOns Mt Chevy Chase Lake.

The veritable Arabian Nights spectacle delights
the eve OF the visitor to Chevy Chase Lake.
Myrads Of colored lights CLEAN jewel-ke along its
shores. and in the centre a fountain gushes up
lets of rainbow spray. Brilliant set pieces along
tb,. borders send fantastic shadows over the wa
ters. and blood-red cross back in the dark
woods completes a picture at once beautiful and
weird The popularity Of dancing never seems
to wane and lovers OF this amusement nightly
tbrong the large pavilion. Prof. Ponder will
give his excellent wire performance for the rest
OF the week only, as entirely new and at
tractive programme has been arranged for the
following week. Bowling, shooting, and riding
on the merry-go-round still claim a large share
of interest No admission fee is charged.
The times., 1899-08-03
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
The Wheat Crop Estimates Not So
Bearish as Former Ones

Chicago, Aug. 2.-Cables showed a bet
ter tone on wheat. The Northwest States
claim considerable damage from hail. To-
ledo reported business of 500, 900 bushels
to the seaboard within the past two days.
Clearances were nearly 800 600 bushels.
Aggregate receipts showed considerable
falling off from recent figures, particu-
uarly in the Northwest. Liverpool and
Paris were both up TO the equivalent OF
about a cent bushel. The statsticians
were not so bearish in their crop estimates,
one from good source putting the spring
wheat at only 237, 100000 bushels. which
would be $1,000, 600 bushels under last
years Government figures. There was no
cargo demand here. The seaboard report
ed only ten loads for export.
Corn was firm within narrow limits
September selling at 30q30 1-4c. The ex-
port business at the seaboard today ex-
ceeded 100000 bushels, and the local
business was put at S00,O00 bushels. While
the business today was not so large, the
bids were just as good, No. 8 being at the
spot price. Receipts are falling off.
Cables were off fraction. The Incl
dent in oats was buying September against
selling Of May, the spread being almost
&c. There was some investment buying on
the high quality and on the hay shortage,
The times., 1899-08-03
RUN OVER BY A CARRIAGE.
A CoIored Boy Severely Injured by u
Reckless Driver

A horse and carriage driven by an un-
known colored man, ran over Robert
Rodgers. a seven-year-old boy who lives
at s36 Tenth Street northwest, while the
little fellow was playing in the street al
most in front of his home yesterday after
noon. A wheel Of the carriage passed
over the thigh of the boy, breaking 1t near
the hip. He was picked up and taken TO
the Emergency Hospital. where the frac-
ture was set, and later he yas sent 10 a
ward. The colored driver had not been ar
rested at late hour last night, although
the police were making every effort to
locate him II was said that the driver Is
known as billie Biscuit" and that name
and a description were Il snished the var
jnns precincts.
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a Messenger Promoted.

Louis Bouiay, telephone messenger IN the Dis
trict Electrical Department, has been transferred
to the position OF inspector at 81 per day, pay
able cut Of deposits Of the Potomac Electric
Power Company and the United States Electric
Lighting Company, and Charles Z. Warren has
been temporarily appointed telephone messenger
at 81 per day, vice Boulay transferred.
The times., 1899-08-03

American Tobacco was also very strong
yesterday, and one of the interesting Sc
curities OF the session. 1t advanced 10
40 1-2, and held up as well as any other
stock during the afternoon reaction. This
stock. like Tennessee Coal and Iron, is
largely held by insiders AID can be man
ipulated easily when conditions favor. 1t
is believed, however, that the earnings
OF the company have been large and that
there is more or less justification for the
advance in this instance. But at the same
time It is not to be doubted that the in
,siders will be anxious to sell their stock
if possible before 1t has gone much higher.
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A Frightful BIunder

VIII often cause a horrible Burn, scaId. Cut,
or BIuise Bnekien's Arnies salre, the best in
the world. viii kill the pain and promptly heal
II. Cures Old Sores. Fever Sores, Ulcers Boils
Felons. Corns. all Skin E-uptions. Best Pile
on earth Only 25 cents q lpx. Cure guar.
sntecd- Sold BY Henry Evans, Druggist. 53s
Street.
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red stock is to be retired by giving holders
two shares of common for each one share
of the preferred. There is only million
dollars of this preferred stock, but there
is lue on it 4s per cent OF cumulative
dividends
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not have any betterments to charge to op-
Grating expenses. Under these circum-
stances many conservative investors are
predicting that the present price of the
stock. although the highest for several
years, will be passed many points before
the end OF the autumn.
The times., 1899-08-03

One of the features of the day was
the continuance of the altogether remark
able advance in Tennessee Coal and Iron.
The advance on Tuesday was to a. and the
street wondered over this, but there was
another gain of three points yesterday,
the level reaching n early in the day. A
year or two ago this stock was selling
around 20 and considered one OF the dear
est securities on the list at that price.
II was the confident prediction then that
the company would never pay dividend
If IL existed a thousand years Many
stories were told of people who had pur-
chased the stock at 80 and 40 and even 30
and who We're losing their fortunes for
their folly in holding on to it. All of this
pessimism was at that time partially war
ranted by the record of the concern, which
started out with flying colors many years
ago, paid a dividend for one quarter and
has never paid one since, and had its
stock quoted at a high price for few
weeks after which II went off steadily TO
not much more than nothing a share. AS
a matter of fact however, a careful study
of the affairs of the company has con-
WINGED many that it is on sound financial
basis, with excellent prospects for most
profitable business during the coming
years. Its coal and iron lands are immense
and at present intellectually valuable. There
is nothing in the country more profitable
at this time than blast furnaces and the
company has eighteen of them, all working
over time. The clique that has been ad-
yancing the price of this stock is a most
skillful one, and it would be difficult and
perhaps impossible to discover whether
1t has yet begun TO try to market the
great block of the shares that the insid-
ers possess. The present squirt of the
stock has been a violent one, and 1t is
not impossible that it may be the end OF
the boom for time. but such an idea is
| by no means to be considered certain oi
| fulfillment. While the boom in iron and
steel continues it is not in the least like
| ly, however, that T. C. l. will hurt anyone
by selling off so rapidly that it cannot be
gotten rid of. The gossip of the street
yesterday was 70 the effect that the prefer.
The times., 1899-08-03
ware a LeIand,. Letter

Furnished by the Guarantee Trust and Deposit
Company, 1929 + Street northwest.l
Chicago. Aug. 2.-Liverpool wheat
closed a half penny higher. London re-
ports more enquiry for cargoes. Paris
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Uncle Sam Don't Wear

Truss, but he carries the Air
S~,.-> Cushion Truss all over the United
y v States. Men. women. ard children
wear and like them. The Air Cushion Pad holds
sith comfort; nothing else will Consultation
and two weeks trial tree. Office, parlors, wait
ing and consultation rooms on the same floor.
Catalogues free THE R0RICk AIR CUSHION
TRUSS COMPANY. 1924 = st. NV. Cd floor.
iyl3-tf
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MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.
and upwards made
on FURNITURE
PIANOS, HORSES,
Loansof $40

Wagons, etc, at lowest rates and on the day
you apply. We are loaning on the Building &
Loan Association plan which makes the cost Of
carrying leans much less than you pay else
where and allows you to pay it of in any sized
notes you desire, running from TO twelve
months You only pay for the use Of money for
the length Of time YOU carry it. Ii you have
loan with some other company we will pay it
of and advance you more money II desired Rates
cheer.uily given and cost to you unless loan
is made. Loans made anywhere in the District
Call and get rates Front room, first f0or, Sci
M Anna Rttf1dipu
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Lower PRICES EXPECTED
The Indications Point to an In
mense Cotton Crop.

Speculation Likely 10 be Affected by
Special Report on the Damage
The Visible supply Much Lurger
Than n Year Ago-A Factors View.
The times., 1899-08-03

American Cotton Oil was strong at good
advance from the price of Tuesday, the
buying being called good.
The times., 1899-08-03
New York stock Market.

Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs G. Co..
members of the New York Exchange,
l419 + Street
The times., 1899-08-03

Profit-taking by the new public contln-
ued on large scale in the stock market
yesterday, with the result that, although
there was no selling of stock by import
ant interests, prices declined in most
stocks below the low level of Tuesday.
The opening Of the session was at about
the level of the close on Tuesday, and
during the first half hour there were de-
clines. Later in the day advances of i'm
portance were made in several OF the spe-
cialties. which gave the entire list tenn
porary look of strength. In the last hour
spirited selling movement began. There
is no particular significance in the de-
cline, probably, and 1t is not generally
expected that it will go much further.
There was good buying of stocks at the
close, and there will be good orders this
morning from those who have, up to this
time, failed to take advantage OF the bull
movement. Money was trifie firmer yes
terday afternoon, but there is little fear
Of trouble in this direction. The yellow
fever scare also is causing much less un-
easiness than many expected. The rail-
way earnings statements made so far this
week have been among the best of the
year, and the fine reports of the iron and
steel trade and general business conditions
continue
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MONEY $50, 900 MONEY

To loan on furniture. pianos, etc. without re-
movsl or publicity and the day you ask for it.
We will loan any amount making time and pay
ments to suit, giving month or year
you desire and at rates that you can afford to
pay. II you now have loan with any other
company and desire more money. give US 4 call.
Will as eheerfully make a SO loan as 500 and
no charge or expense if loan is not made. Always
ready and willing TO give information regarding
rates and methods TO secur loan We are the
oldest loan company in the city, and will give
you honest treatment. All business strictly con-
hdential. Private Offices
The times., 1899-08-03

Louisville and Nashville was sold rather
more than the average railway stock yes
terday, as result of the yellow fever
scare but the efforts of the bears could
only get the price down half a point be-
low rs The earnings of this system dur
ing several recent days have actually ave
ragged nearly 100000 q day, the biggest
business in the history Of the company,
and there are not wanting predictions that
the gross for the present year will jump
five or six millions oyer:sthe very large
total of s23, 600, 900 for the year just COM
pleted, perhaps as high as s230o0,O00. A
very large percentage of this amount will
be applicable TO dividends, as the system
is in perfect physical condition and will
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MONEY TO LOAN at s1s sss, 4. and Al per
cent in SUMS Of 81, 600 TO $4,000 D. O.
real estate; pay of and per cent mortgages
and begin anew; all transactions conducted with
economical consideration for borrower WM. h
SAUNDERS & CO.. IIo7 81. NV. iyl-tf-em
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The statement of Atchison for the same
period was also of the most satisfactory
nature. The figures were given in The
Times yesterday The company earned
during the year, although the big reduc-
tons in operating expenses only began in
the latter part of the year, about Ia per
cent on the preferred stock. With the same
low percentage of operating expenses
during the entire year, the earnings would
have equaled at least per cent on the
preferred stock. II Is understood that the
company intends to keep the operating ex-
penses down this year to the very lowest
notch compatible with good management
and that 5 per cent on the preferred is the
goal aimed at.
The times., 1899-08-03
chicago Grain and Provision Market

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co.,
members OF the New York Exchange,
1919 Street
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National Mortgage Loan Co.
625 Street N. W..

MONEY TO LOAN ON APPROVED CoLLAT-
ERAL No delay. CHARLES A. BAKER,
Rooms 40 TO "a. Me,zerott Building. lilo St
ie12-u
The times., 1899-08-03
The WASHINGTON stock Exchange.
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Sales-Capital Traction. 20@94; 20@
"a IA. After call-Capital Traction, 15G
The times., 1899-08-03

The statement of the Norfolk and West
ern for the month OF June and for the year
ending June 80 is one of the most remark
able of the uniformly fine railway state
ments that have characterized the present
year. The figures are as follows: June
gross earnings, sl,0l06s3; increase, $685.
911; net earnings, s2ss, ,093; increase, $751;
022 For the year: Gross earnings, s11,-
s27. .13s; increase, 1891, 1,016; net earnings,
s3,sSS,O36; increase, s53S.012; surplus, ST.
646 322