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The age-herald., 1900-02-09
Question of Relieving Otis

Washington, February S.-Secretary Root stated to-day itllat the war department Gas never considered the subject of relieving General Otis at Manila. The foundation for the report, to the contrary. was per- sonal letter from the officer, sign-fying a desire to obtain leave of absence. It is said that General Otis wishes are to be re- sspected as soon they are known of- ficially, but he will not start homeward for several months at least.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09
w.u Await A cticn on French Treaty

Washington, February S.-Before pro- ceeding further with the construction of new reciprocity treaties, the state depart ment will await the action of the senate upon the pending French treaty. Should that fail, all efforts to effect the reciprocity scheme as contained in the Dingley act~will be abandoned.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09
s7e.ooo A DAY IN CAR FARES

From the New York Sun.
 On Manhattan Island $7O 900 is spent every day in street car fares, including the ele- vated roads with the surface systems. That is half million dollars a week, and in a year it is more than s250oo 900. Last year the gross receipts of the Metropolitan road were s14,0o0 900; of the Manhattan elevated, s9 0eo, ,eo0 and of the Third Avenue, s3, 800 900.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09
AUTOMOBILE CENSUS or THE woRLI

Paris Cable in New York World.
 A newspaper of this city has conducted what it claims to have been an exhaustive inquiry to ascertain the total number of au- tomobiles now in use in the world. The following is given as the result: I< Automobiles registered in Paris. !.....3,7Of In the suburbs of Paris .......s.......1,2 In the rest of Franee.... ...... ,445 In the whole of Germany ..............1427 In the whole of England .... .... ....-... 530 In the United States, less than 300
The age-herald., 1900-02-09
Extradition Treaty Ratified

Washington, February S.-The senate, in executive session to-day, ratified the ex- tradition treaty with Peru and the Mexi- can boundary treaty.
 The senate also ordered printed a num- ber of old documents bearing on the Clay ton-Bulwer treaty.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09
THAT LAX :. " ALK

From the Selma Times.
 The Age-Herald cartoonist is; improving every day. His cake walk yesterday was out of sight. Vaughan ought to have been proud of h.s picture.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09
SOi.it'IrGUS

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 The new emperor of China may not have his second teeth yet, but he'll always have the old dowager empress at his elbow to cut up his food for him.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

The mayor of San Juan. Porto Rico, has not been Americanized. He is turning over his salary to the public charities He has yet to learn that public office is a private Snan.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

The Basutos of South Africa have planned the British campaign on a winning basis. They advise the British not to go Into wildcats hole but to "go behind and watch the hole.'
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

The British youth is not as desirous of becoming target as he might be, and bhere is talk of bounties to promote en- listments. The history of the northern army Is thus repeating itself.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09
Nelson Will Report Substitute

Washington. February s.-Senator Nell son to-day was authorized to report his substitute for the bin providing for a de- partment of commerce with a cabinet of- flee.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Andrew Carnegie's poverty talk is play to the galleries. It has no effect on the price of iron,
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
 About the most dangerous place in a time of war is to be on the board of strategy.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Florida begins to think she annexed too much when she annexed the Antilles. for they are winter resorts also
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

A race between the Hon. Jim Hogg and the Hon. Tim Woodruff and his waistcoats would indeed be a spectacle.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Kentucky has had four governors in less than two months, and the industry shows signs of overwork
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Perjury has succeeded bribery in Mon- tana affairs.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

While Aguinaldo rests, Pettigrew rushes in.o the breach.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Kentucky should mix her legislatures in stead of her whisky.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

New England likes MT. Bryan person ally, but does not like his tailor.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09
A POST OF DANGER

London, Ky, is at length rival of Lon- don, Eng.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Castellane has encountered an obstacle in the terms of the wil that isihrewd old Jay Gould left.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

At last accounts the fiery de Castelane had not offered his sword and cable pass to Kentucky.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

The leading Montana industry at pres ent is false affdavits
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Tl1e-man- with the hoe contest brought out 1000 answers, but no poetry of the en- during sort.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

The demand for bullet-proof clothing is reported good in Kentucky.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Secretary of War Root is convinced that the Kentucky gun is loaded
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Macrum has never explained why he, an Ohio man, resigned an office.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

Frankfort, Louisville and London are each and all Kentucky capitals.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

The pro-Boer meetings neglect to discuss the repeal of the CGayt -Buawer treaty.
The age-herald., 1900-02-09

bhere is talk of bounties to promote en- listments. The history of tine northern army Is thus repeating itself
 
 Florida begins to think she annexed too much when she annexed the Antilles, for they are winter resorts also. A race between the Hon. Jim Hogg and the Hon. Tim Woodruff and his waistcoats would indeed be a spectacle. Kentucky has had four governors in Jess than two months. and the industry shows signs of overwork
 Castellane has encountered an obstacle in the terms of the will that shrewd old Jay Gould left.
 At last accounts the fiery de Castellane had not offered his sword and cable pass to Kentucky.
 The-man-with- the hoe contest brought out ,0OO answers, but no poetry of the en- during sort.
 The pro-Boer meetings neglect to discuss the repeal of the caayto -Buawer treaty. Frankfort, Louisville and London are each and all Kentucky capitals. Macrum has never explained why he, an Ohio man, resigned an office.
 
 Secretary of War Root is convinced that uae Kentucky gun is loaded,  The demand for bullet-proof clothing is reported good in Kentucky. The leading Montana industry at pres ent is false affidavts.
 Kentucky should mix her legislatures in stead of her whisky.
 While Aguinaldo rests, Pettigrew rusaes into the breach.
 Perjury has succeeded bribery in Mon- tana affairs.
 London, Ky, is at length a rival of Lon don, Eng.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Southern Ry.
Schedule in effect November %. 1900


Trains Leave from Penna. Station
S:0l a. m. Daily. Local for AarrisonburS ard
for Charlotte and way stations
HIS a. IN. Daily. U. $. Fast Nail. sleepirs
cars to New Orleans. Columbia. Savannah. and
jacksonville. uniting at Salisbury with sleeper for
Asheviile, Chattanooga, and Memphis. and At
Danyille with sleeper for Birmingham and at
Charlotte with sleeper for Augusta. Solid train
Washington to New Orleans. Dining car service
u:s7 a. IT. Daily Local for Charlottesville.
4:01 p. m. Week Days Local for Front Royal
Strasburg. and Harrisonbuig.
4:3O o. n, Daily Local for Charlottesville.
9.55 D. m. Daily. N. Y. & Fla. Express. Sleep.
ing cars to Augusta with connections Tor Aiken
and Charleston, and to Savannah. Jacksonville.
and Port Tampa. Through coach to Jacksonville
Dining service.
o:55 p. m Daily. Washington and Chattanooga
Limited Via Lynchburg). Sleeping cars to Roam
oke, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis. and New
Orleans Through coach TO Memphis Dining car
service.
10:4s p. m Daily: Washington and Southwest
srn Limited. Sleeping cars to Asheviil', kno.-
Macon Birmingham. Memphis. Montgomery, Mo-
bile. and New Orleans; connects at New Orleans
with Sunset Limited for California Dining car
service. Tourist sleeper Washington TO San Fran
cisco Mondays, Wednesdays. and Fridays
TRAINS on BLUEMONT BRANCH
Leave Washington 9:ol a. m. daily. 4:49 p m.
week DAYS and 6;25 D. Sundays for Blue
DAYS and 1i:aO D. IN. Wednesdays and satur-
DAYS only for Leesburg. e:25 p. m. week days 10
Herndon.
Through trains from tie South arrive Washing
ton 6:i2 a. m, ':35 a. M. 2:i5 p m, and $50
n m daily From H,rrisonburg 81 a. week
DAYS and 9:i0 D. m. daily. From Charlottesville
SIS a. N. and $40 p. m. daily.
Tickets, sleeping car reservations, and other in.
formation furnished and baggage called for and
checked from hotels and residences by Union
Transfer Co.. on orders left at Ticket Office, Ie5
18th st. NV; 511 Penna- Ave. NV. and at
Penna- Station.
'Phone IiIl for +. r. R. Cab Service
FRANK S. CANNON,
3dv p. and Cen Mgr.
j. NJ CULP. Traffic Manager.
w A. TURK. General Pass'r Agent
L s. BROWN. General Agent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
RAILROADS.
washington. Alexandra
Mount Vernon Railway

From Station. Pennsylvania Ave and u II St
In effect November 1, 1900
For Alexsndria-week days, $50. 7.04, 7:30
500, s:35. $3.50. 0:25. 1000, 1i0O, II 80 .. m.
xle05. 1890 12:45, xi06. 1:25, 900. $50. 1850
$3.50. $3.50. x4:l5 4:s5, $50 $40. 1874, $40
500. $50. FOG. 7:ao. $500. s:45. $50. lo:1s.
II 20. and 1:59 p. m. Sundays. 7:45. 300 o:t5,
1880. ll:0O. II 80 q. M. 1900 noon. 1850. loo.
LEO. eco. 2s0. 800 $50 400, $50. 500, $50
500. $50. 200. 1880, 500. s:l5. S:a0 10:15.
II 20 and 1850 p. m
For Mount vernon-week days, $50 500, o:co
HOO .. m, 112o5. x1:o5. 300. x2:s9. 3:59 x4:1s.
x6:2i. 7:06, and $50 p. IN. Sundays, 500 a. m.
Zoo neon. 200, 400. 200. and $50 p. m.
For Arlington and Aqusduct Bridse-week
days, $50. 1904, 1870 500 SOS. $3.50. 9:25 1890
and II 100 a. M. '12:05 1920, s12:a5 1908, '1:25
goo, '2:so. 2:59. $3.50. $3.50. 4:a5 $50. 6:24
500. $50. 7:o1. and 500 p. m. Sundays. 7:45
ESQ., o:45. 1850. 100, and 30 Z. m, 12:OJ
noon, 1890 loo. '1:S0. zoo '2:aO. 3:OO, $3.50
900. $3.50. 500. $3.50. $50. $50. 100. $50.
AID 500 p.
Parcels carried. Baggage checked
xExprcss. TO Arlington only.
c. f. ABBOT, Precedent.
J. COLvIN. Superintendent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
Seaboard Air Line Railway
FLORIDA AND WEST INDIA SHORT

FLoisIDA AND WEST INDIA SHORT
LISF:.v
LEAVE WASHINGTON. PESNA r. T. srXTIoy.
'V.o1 A. IL daily. Florida Express for Peters-
o.fg. Raleigh. Southern Pines. Pinch,s-st. Can.
ceh. Columbia. Savannah JIcksonvilic. Talll-
Jacksonville
o'2S I. ~. daily. Florida Limited for Camden.
rroo1utan!a. Savannah. Jacksonville, and TlLIpl.
arhtouSh sleeping cars to Jacksonville AMI
tampa Dining Car Service
90 r NJ. daily. Atlanta Special for Raleigh,
southern Pines Pinehurst Cha-.ottc. Ath.ni.
atlanta, New Orleans. and Gil POINTS in the
southwest. Through sleepisg cars to Atlanta.
re TN Their information Apply 70 W. " McCoN.
NIL. General Agent. 1884 New York ave.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
TRUSTEES SALE.
rios. J. OWES L son, Auets., 0is St. n. W

rIIOs. ]. OWEN & son, Aucts, 9l3 F St. n W.
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY
ON + STREET. BErWEEn FIFTH AND
SMITH STREETS NORTHWEST
By virtue Of a certain deed of trust duly re-
corded in Liber 2I5l, folio 4s7 ct seq. OF the
land records Of the District OF Columbia. and at
the request of the party secured thereby. will
sell at public auction in front OF the premises.
IN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1900, at 3
O'CLOCK P. NJ. lot numbered % and four and
one.half riches OF the east side Of lot numbered
q, in square 4ss improved by a two-story brick
building. Terms cash. ci which deposit OF
500 must be paid at time o! sale CouveyancinG
recording. and revenue stamps at purchasers cost
FRANK 7. RAWLINGS
del1.d&ds Surviving Trustee.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
ECLECTIC TREATMENT FOR MEN,

Chief specialist to the Eclectic H. X. Co., guar
antees n cure in all private diseases undertaken.
Enlarged prostate. difficult urnatioii. structure,
all discharges, etc. without operation. mercury.
pain or caristic. Hours to } weeH days; to U
evenings 623 18th st. NV. dec I'm EN-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
BIRDS. ID GS. ETC.

YOUNG PARROTS, singing canaries hooking
birds, dogs, cats, rabbits, gold fish, etc. !;
catalogue tree. SCHNlD'S BIRD STORE, 7l2 18th
st. NV. aul2-u
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
FOR RENT-HoUsEs.
FOR RENT-FLATs.

FOR RENTING very nice modern I.roon fats;
private; near Lincoln PAP ne; $3.50 per
month. S. CARR, 1855 Nd AVID ne de16-3t
FOR RENT-Flat Of desirable partly fur. rooms I;
I'd floor, $50; !. h. k. ;treis. 1926 18th Il. NV
del5-3t, en-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
FOR RENT-STOREs.

FOR RENT-Two rooms and cellar; suitable ro'
store and workshop. COZ St, near N. l..
Market Key Ga I'd st. NV. deli-st,e en-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
PERSONAL.

DON'T BE \ "DOG-GoNE'' FOOL, If you arc
poor man. hold your money till YOU see W
first about elegant taiior-mad- overccats and
suits Of clothes Slightly usedD .. best wooden
goods. al figures to suit men with families The
Famous JUSTUS OLD STAND 619 ST. dc!I-1.
NINE DAVIS horn clait.oyant and card reader;
tells about business, removes spells and evil
influences reunites the separated, and gives luck
to all; piles and drunkenness. la2s 25th st.
no22- limo. en-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
FOR SALE-PIANOS.

FOR sALE-steinway piano in first.class order.
Can be seen any time at 100 10th st. NV. 1t
FOR sAIE-A new upright piano and Herring
4; Farrell iron safe; cheap. 1925 18th st. NV.
1t ON
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
FOR RHINESTONE AND DWELLING.

FOR RENT-Nice large store and broom dwell
ing; suitable for any business; III II ST. ne.
s. CARR, 1855 Md. ave. me- delG-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
MISREPRESENTATION.

WANIED-Address Of persons wanting furniture,
pianos. organs. sewing machines at factory
prices; all the best makes; cash or time; save Soc
On every dollar. send postal to Bon 1873. this
Office delg-Gt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

FOR REN'r-Rooms in building 0sa st. nv
cheap rent Apply to W. J. DANTE. Hutchin'
Building 10th and D SITS. ap22'f
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
FOUND.

HOODS Baking Powder. Worlds Best. 5, 10 & l5c
aulG-tuth,sa, SUIT
ICE CREAM. zoe gallon, not made in q cellar
but above ground, for sewer gas abOunds
in cellars and breeds typhoid diphtheria, etc !;
moral don't cat that kind LACEY'S is. pure and
delicious COZ n. Y. ave. Phone POSI-.
Dn2s Il, en-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
For RENT-ROOMs.

!
FOR RENT-705 9th St NV, warm, comfort
able rooms; second floor front. and others;
transicnts accommodated. J.16-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

WASIED-Two good alors on fancy WORK; hest
pay and longest season. Apply, between !.
and 10 O'Clock a. m, SCHWARTZ. II25 Conn
ave If
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
HELP wAxrEp-rrMAIH.

TO scrub floor and wash dishes.
sec 81, ST NV. it
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
HELP wAxrED-NALE.


WANTED-Strone man to work in manufacturing
confectionery: references sd 9th 81; NV 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

MORPHINE, plum. hWcanur:. cocaine habit.
myself cured: will inform You OF harmless.
permanent home Mrs. BALDWIN. Hos
.2ls. Chicago. ocs-ts
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
FOR RENT-oFFICE ROOMS.

FOR RENr-Oftlccs. two rooms adjoining li7
F St first floor. with heat, electric light,
and loyatorv Sl7 90 del5-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

WANTED 10 sci! useful article 10 bI.-
ness houses; good pay. III e 81. NV, second
floor. 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

NINE. JONES, Palinist and Card Reader has re-
duced her a5e readings TO lJc for next few
days only; 10 4. III. To $50 u. IL CID ST, NV.
dcli-2t ,em
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

CoIsoRED girls win find Natona. Institute OF
Ipress Cutting, now in fifth year, At SIS & It.
NV upstairs. 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

WANTED Apprentice TO give nine months
tine 10 learn dressnaaing business: oolcred.
SIS q 4. nv. upstairs. II
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
SITUATIONS wANrEp-rEMALE.

WANTED-By respectable colored woman. wash
ing and ironing or days work; good refer
ences. Az Washington ST. LIZ
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

WAETED-By Virginia lady who is an up-to-
date housekeeper, position as managing
housekeeper in elderly gentleman's home; best
city and country refs. Call after p. M, or adj
dress MRS. PORTER, gl2 ST. NV, city. Item
WANTED-A place by frst-class cook. or wash
ing and ironing to do at home or out by the
day. Call lil1 1lth st. NV. del5.2t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

WANTED-By girl, 4 place as cook; 60 home
at night: r55j references. s25 l. St NV 1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

-hAkfED- Situation as lau3dress: take home or
by the day. 1923 Va. ave. NV. del62t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

EXPERIENCED dressmaker; cloth slts spe.
cialty; made reasonable. sos 9TH st. NV.
delB-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

ORIGINAL GYPSY PIANIST, 1022 eth st. NV;
Zoe: past, present future; lucky charms;
separated brought together; walk upstairs.
I,Io.7t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

WAIST patterns cu, TO measure holiday week.
lJc; skirts. 25c. NATIONAL INSTITUTE. SIS
G 81. NV. upstairs. It
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

WANTE0-Two wardrobes; single and double iron
bed. Box 100. This Office. del53, en-
EAyTEp-Cash and highest prices paid for dia-
monde. gold watches, old gold and silver;
pawn tickets bought. LOUIS ABRAHAM 600
s:h opposite Patent Office dci5-G
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

ROOF painting and repairing, Joe pc 100 square
feet pure linseed oil and metallic 1T only
used. Address Bon 207, this office. .el6-st
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

Through trains from tie South arrive Washing
.on 6:42 a. H., 1:35 a.. m, 2:i5 p m, and $3.50
n m. daily From Harrisonburg ll:37 a. m. week
tlays and o:i0 D. m. daily From Charlottesville
SOS A. H. and $40 p. m. daily.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

DaNCING-Private academy, 1913 18th st. NV. !;
MISS LEONARDO. Premiere Danssusc; pro-
tect yourself from incompetents who guarantee
the waltz in a limited number Of lessons; learn
to dance properly. del6-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

WANTED-Furniture, carpets. stovcs, etc; TIC
Ray highest cash price; large small lots;
be wise and have Va call. 3i5 9th St NV. dcla.3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

fOR RENr-Furniseil well heated snail room;
gentlemen only. sol ID ST. NY. del53t
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WILL buy 30 winter suit, overooat, and cloak;
mus be little worn. Addrc=s BOX III. This
cifce. deli-3t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

I BUY and sell everything such Is machinery,
boilen motors. betting, gas fixtures. water
and gas pi?e. tools. iron girdcrs and columns.
tents, canvas, etc. also pay highest cash prices
Cor old metals, iron. rubber, and paper 81 ,ck.
n BERNREINER. 92s G 81. NV. Telephone x276
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16

FOR RENT-Warm rooms; > weekly and up 41s
9Th st. dclf-3t
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1900-01-12
SECURITIES COMING HOME
Effect of Gold Exports is Being
Overcome.

New York, Jan. G-The Financier
says:
The New York banks continue to gain
slowly in cash holdings and surplus re-
serves, despite the drain made upon them
by gold exports. The clearing house in.
stltutlons report at the end of the week
just ended $3.50 $50 excess cash above
the amount held at the opening of the
year, the surplus reserve standing at
$l1, 1,737, ,725. The expansion for the six
days ending Saturday il of more than
ordinary interest, since il was made i'm
the face of an increase Of nearly 50 600
600 OF deposits which of course tied IN
about 81 ,25O,000 of money in addition
al reserve requirements. The gain in
cash was $2,SlG, 200, Of which the great
er part was in the form of legal tenders.
due to receipts from the interior Loans
are 81, 1O7, 900 higher. The ANIMAL
dividend Disbursements at this center
have doubtless affected the statement
and detailed analysis shows that there
have been some unusually heavy changes
in the totals of larger banks, but viewed
IN all lights, the exhibit is to be con
sidered satisfactory. The interior move
ment in particular il assuming larger
PACPSAE EAOho bhClh hdI Dttu bADpcJpu,
During January of last year the banks
gained weekly something like 81, 7,OOO, 900
in cash, the surplus reserve rising be-
tween the opening and the close of the
month about $20,O00,O00. The gain
so far this year has been prOportionate-
ly heavy, but the exports of gold of
course operate to keep the excess cash at
a low figure. Still the banks are more
than holding their own and are demon
stratlng an element Of strength which
must be looked upon as gratifying.
Under the circumstances the outlook
favors a rate for funds not materially
different from that now prevailing.
How long exports are to continue ia
uncertain, but the conditions governing
the outflow OF gold are entirely favor
able to the United States, both in in
ception and results accruing, and the in
cident of exports is not viewed with any
degree OF apprehension. Present opera
tiOns are in the nature of loans to Eu-
rope. If the return statement is made
in the form of an American security the
United States has only added to it's
wealth and cancelled a certain percent
age OF yearly interest DOW remitted
abroad.