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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
A YEAR OF GOOD TIMES.
Life Insurance Prosperity shown g..
the PrudenffaIs Statement.

The year 1893 will long be remembered
ms one which brought prosperity TO thou
sands of men in the financial world who
had suffered from the monetary strin-
gcncy OF the previous hard times" and
employment 10 millions OF men and
women in the working world.
This prosperous condition was partic-
uiarly felt in the field of life insurance.
and by no company in the world I'm a
manner more marked than by the Pru-
Dental Life Insurance Company OF Amer
lea. whose home Office is In Newark. n. ].
Their officers renort, as result of
their business last year, shows an in
crease in assets to nearly s34 900 600, a
gain OF over 100000 during 1899; an in
crease OF surplus ID over 5000. 900, and
an income now amounting to over $50 .000.-
geo annually.
As a result OF the work in the neId
they report new Industrial insurance is
sued amounting TO nearly s1s5. SOC. 600, and
new ordinary Insurance amounting to
over SOC. 5000 600, bringing the amount of
new business written during the year to
nearly 1929 200. 900, more than was writ
ten by any other life insurance company
IN the world.
The magnificent increases In both de-
partmcnts Of the business brought the
NOiume OF insurance IN force up TO anu
over s502. 2ol .4s6. an amount exceeded by
only four companies in the United States.
and by no company whose age is less
than that Of the Prudential, and by no
company which csnflnes its operations ex-
cluslyeiy 10 the United States, as does
the Prudential.
But the Prudential not only reports vast
increases in business. II also reports
vast payments to Solicy holders. II paid
to policy holders during 1899 over $1,000
ooo. more than 5000 GOO Of which was for
death claims. and the rest for dividends.
benefits. etc. This makes a total Of pay
ments 10 policy holders since its organi-
cation Of over si2. 600 900.
During the twenty four years OF fits ex-
istsnce the Prudential has gained an en-
viable reputation for literally and fair
dealing Nth lis policy holders and has
made for itself a permanent place among
III" great life insurance companies OF The
world.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
STOCK MARKET GOSSIP.
Discussion of the outlook for the
Spring AdNnnce.


NEW YORK. FEB. 1s.--The smaller bear
professional traders have been in control
of the stock market during the past week.
This does net mean that they are power
full, or that they would have been allowed
TO do any damage at any time The pools
and the leaders were not in the market.
and the public was not a factor except in
so far as II followed the professional short
selling gingerly. 1t has been waiting
period TO prevent too much bullish en-
thusiasm on the part of the public. The
efforts Of the small bears TO force liquida-
ton and tumble prices have been singu-
larry fruitless. The level of prices in the
railway list generally is only fractionaily
changed from what IL was one and two
weeks ago. II is a poor time TO attempt
bear campaign, and the bear leaders
recognizing this have kept out of the short
side of the market
The usual spring advance in prices may
now be looked for with confidence, ac-
cording to many of the most conservative
people. The entire situation favors it. the
technical conditions the money market.
the condition of general business through
out the country. The leaders hold the big
blocks of securities. II is beyond ques-
ton the fact that these people wish TO
duNduCt Also lifif IL Ntis bANio
doubt that they have been preparing 10
create an upward movement this spring
when conditions became favorable.
Henry Clews says of the situation:
The call money market continues easy,
and there is no immediate prospect OF
change. sharp expansion in loans dur
ing the last two or three weeks has at
tracted much comment. In some quarters
il was attributed TO commercial demands
arising from business activity, but this
does not satisfactorily explain such large
and sudden increase in loans. and is prob
ably accounted for by deals or negotiations
that have not yet come 10 the surface.
The Treasury is now absorbing funds from
the banks: money is going South Cor the
movement of cotton. and appearances in
dictate more active demand from stock
exchange borrowers, so easier rates need
not be expected and less favorable bank
statements hereafter will not be sur
prise.
We are inclined to a fairly hopeful view
of the market: the British successes in
South Africa, the passage OF the Cur
rency bill. and the bullish sentiment of
the street all being in favor thereof. Money,
as already said, is likely to become more
active, but not sufficiently to hinder a
moderate buying movement The extraor-
binary earnings of the iron trade, as de-
veIoped in the Frick-Carnegie dispute, are
likely to attract attention to the iron
stocks. especially when it is understood
that this rupture will not disturb the
present satisfactory conditions OF that in
dustry. II now looks as If the iron trade
would be run at its full capacity for the
remainder of the year at least. The uses
for iron are extending so rapidly that.the |
worlds production is below consumption, |
and until the former expands or the latter |
contracts there is no likelihood OF stop |
page OF present conditions"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
Rheumatism, La Grippe, Kidney
Troubles,

will be int ercstng 10 those who suffer from these
dread maladies. W. L. Brown % oxford o.,
writes: MY father was down in bed for months
with rheumatism; this Cabinet did him more
good than $50 worth Of drugs" q. " Laferty,
Covington. Ky. writes: WAS compelled to quit
business year ago, being Frustrated with rheu-
matis1n and kidney troubles, when your Cabinet
came. Two weeks Use cured me; | have never
had iwinge since" Rev. George II. Hudson
okemns. Mich. save: II gave up my past1Tatc
account of prostraticn aud lung
troubles; my editor 80 highly recommended sour
Cabinet. ] tried It; from that day have steadily
grown better; am row well; nervousness gone;
lungs strong: am a new man" Mrs. ober, No.
Sqi Broad ST. Columbus. o.. rriIes: 1T Is grand
for curing colds la grippe, Inflammation. aches,
pains; il cured my uncle Of neuralgia and sleep
lessRess with which be had long suffered. A
neghbor cured herself Of Ia grippe in one night,
her little girl Of measles her Of Group. Another
neighbor cured eczema OF many yedts standing"
Hon. A. b. Strickland, Of Bloomington, writes
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
EGGS ADVANCE IN PRICE.
The Cold Snap sends the Price Up
Two Cents Dozen.

CHICAGO. Feb. 1s.-Eggs take an up
ward jump of 2 cents per dozen tomorrow
morning. The cold snap and the snow have
saved declining market and given the
Chicago cold storage Arms some slight
comfort. They have lost thousands Of dol
lars this winter owing TO the mildness of
the weather. Prices for fresh eggs have
ranged from j3 to Is cents and for cold
storage eggs and 8 cents. Continued
snow and cold weather will elevate these
figures materially at time when Chicago
is handling more eggs than any city in the
world.
Within the last thirty days there have
been 100000 cases Of eggs in Chicago.
This quantity was about 60 per cent of all
the marketable eggs in the United States
during January.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

genius Of the Queen City has placed on the
market NsPor Bath Cabinet that has proven
a blessing 10 every man, woman, child who
has used il.
invention was very satisfactory We have no
hesitsncy in endorsing the same as Just what all
our readers need.
1t is an sir-tight enclosure, in which one com
fortablr rests a chair, and with only the head
outside. enjoys at home, for cents each all
the marvellous cleansing. curative, and inyigorat-
ing effects Of the famous Turkish Bath. Hot vapcr.
or Medicated Bath, with no possibility Of taking
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
Rates on Western Grnin.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1s.-In consequence Of
the secret cutting of grain rates by the
lines from Chicago to the Atlantic Coast
the Illinois Central has made an open re-
duction OF cents Per 100 pounds in the
rate on corn for export from Illinois
points 10 New Orleans. The new rate is
y cents, which is practically tie rate
which has been made secretly from Chi
cago to New York on all kinds OF grain
moving in the past three weeks. All
other Gulf lines will reduce their rates.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
Head and complexion Steamer

in which the face. head. :pad neck are given the
same vapor treatment thc body. producing the
heads skin eruptions, cuIss Qstarrh, Asthma, and
Bronchitis. u nps
O. 6. Smith, ut. Healthy, o., writes: ''since
using this Cabinet my CsiaIth, Asthma, and Hay
Fever. with which | have heen afflicted since
childhood, has never return.-l; Worth 900 to
me | have sold lundre,s OF these Cabinets.
Everyone was delighted. NJ wife finds it ex-
celle.t for her ills irrafci
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
The Important, Feature

Of this Cabinet is tia; it gives hot vapor Lath
that opens the millions Of pores all the body.
stimulating the sweat glands. drawing out all the
impure salts, acids, and effete matter, which, II
retained. oyerwork the heat, kidneys. lungs, and
cause disease. debility. ard sluggishness. As
tonishng IS the improvement in health. feeling,
and coz" lexiob The FIRST bath makes you feel
like a a being: 10 years younger.
With TN. Cabinet II ,l.Siied Is 4
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
Cures Blood and Skin Diseases

tins Cabinet has marvellous power. Dr. Shepard
of Brooklyn, states that he has never failed to
draw out the deadly poison Of snake bites, hyde
phobia, blood poison. etc. by this yapor Bath
proving tina; il Is the most wonderful blood puri-
system with poisons by taking drugs and
notsrums, would get into a vapor Bath Cabinet
and steam out these poisons. and assist nature
act, they would have pure blood. and a skin Is
clear and smooth the most fastidious cJuli
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

1t will be seen that there We're eight
advances out of the twelve, and that the
total advance was greater than the decline.
despite the points tumble OF Third Ave-
nue.. IL is noticeable that Pennsylvania
and both the Baltimore and Ohio securities
were among the most active stocks on the
list, and that all of them showed net gains
for the week. Union Pacific common ad-
.anced fractionally. For the most part
however, the activity was among the spe-
cialties. the stocks on which the small pro-
fessionals can produce the most impress
sion with their scalping tactics
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

You will he compensated for ibe trouble Of ask
ing for Heuricli's Mserzen, senate. and Lager by
their names instead Of fdaik'' and light" by
knowing that purer and a more nutritious article
cannot he lrewrd from malt and hops For Heu-
rich's beer in bottles, phone 6S4, Arlington Bot
Hing 90.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

Transactions on the stock exchange dur
ing the week just ended aggregated l.
7l3,201 shares. OF this amount 1,O13. 800
were furnished by twelve stocks, leaving
cog, 81 as the total of the other 1s6 prop
critics in which there were dealings. Here
are the twelve:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

Discussion of the semi official announce
ment that the Pacific Mail company will
stop paying dividends for the present and
buy new ships is still Interesting good
many people. Whether this policy will be
sat sfactory or not TO the stockholders re-
mains to be determined. Such expenditures
on the part OF steamship company are
pruperly chargeable TO capital account.
They correspond TO disbursem~ nts by rail-
roads for the construction of extensions
and the increase OF motive. power or roll
ing stock II Pacific Mail were paying big
dividends and its stock were selling well
above par the problem Of raising addi-
tional capital could be easily solved by an
issue of more stock. As ii is. the stock
hold, rs must decide between the creation
of preferred stock or the issue OF bonds
and the Withholding Of dividends with the
hope that sacrifice now will be well re-
paid later by increased earning power and
larger dividends.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

holders, IL is not likely that such DIVIDEND
will be ordered until the close Of the fiscal
year, on April 80 Regular payments at
the rate OF per cent have been made on
the preferred stock. and, according TO re-
port. more than 20 per cent has been
earned oQ the common. The Official state
ment of earnings will. In all probability,
not be made public until the close Of the
full year.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
Cleansing and Refreshing Bath

known, and all those enjoying health should use
it at least once Of twice geek. fer its great
value is its marvellous power to draw out Of the
system all impurities that cause disease. and for
this reason is truly a God.send TO all humanity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
A G0D-SEND TO,ALL HUMANITY,


Beauty
Rheumatism
Weakness Diseases by Natures
Method of Steamng he
Ministers Ii
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

A despatch from Laredo. Tex. says that
the Southern Pacific company is about to
absorb the Mexican National by CONSOLE
dation with the San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass, now controlled by the Southern Paci-
fic. There have been many rumOrs of
closer connections between the Mexican
lines and the Southwestern railways dur
ing the past few months. and this story is
well received among well-informed people
in the railway world.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

cut. When closed it is air-tight; handsomely
made Of best, most durable, waterproof goods,
ub5tr lined. 4 heavy steel frame supports IT,
making il strong and substantial bathroom
within itself. II has top curtains; in fact, all
the latest improvements.
The makers furnish excellent stove with
each Cabinet. also valuable recipes and formulas
for medicated baths and ailments well as plain
directions. II folds fit in 1-inch space, when not
in use: easily carried; weighs but 10 pounds.
People don't need bathrooms, this Cabinet
may be used in any room, and bath tubs have
been discarded since thi- invention, as it gives
far better bath for all CLEANSING purposes than
soap and water. Fcr-the sick room its atran-
tases are at once apparent. There have been
SO-Cai.ed Cabinets
on the market but they were unsatisfactory; in
convenient, simply cheap. nmsy affairs.
After investigation We can say the Quaker
Cabinet made by the Cincinnati finn is the only
practical article of its kind. and will last for
years. l. seems TO satisfy and delight every
user and the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

that the Cabinet did him more good than two
yearS doctcring. entirely cured him Of catarrh.
gravel. kidney trouble. and dropsy, with which
he bad long been afflicted.
Hundreds OF Ministers
write praising this Cabinet Rev II. c. Roer-
macs. Everett. Ran. SAYS: ''It's blessing; made
me full Of life and vgor; should he in use in every
family" Rev. j. c. Richardson, n. Fifth St.
Roxbury, Mass, greatly benefited by its use,
and recommends it highly. also does Prof r.
E. ?. Kline, Of Ottawa University, who says: 80
ind it great benefit. No Christian should be
without it, Hon. V. e. Hay. st. Joe, No,
writes; Physicians gave me mp to die;
persuaded by friends to try this Cabinet, and it
cured me. cannot praise Il enough" Rev. Baker
Smith, DID. Fairmont, y. j., says: Your Cab
met lids the body OF aches and pain, and as
cleanliness Is next to goodness it merits high
recommendation.
Congressman John j. Lentz, Mrs. Kendicks,
Principal Of VssSar College; John T. Brown.
editor Christian Guide,'' Rev. C. VI. Keith edi-
tor Holmes Advocate well as hundreds Of
clergymen. bankers. governors. physicians, and
influential people, recommend it highly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
HOW TO GET ONE.

All cur readers who want TO enjoy perfect
health, prevent disease afflicted, should
have one of these remarkable Cabinets. The
price is wonderfully low. Space prevents a de-
tailed description. but it will bear out the most
exacting demand for durability aud curative
properties.
Write The World Mfg. Co. 1892 World Build
ing, Cincinnati. o., and ask them to send you
their pamphlets describing this invention. The
price is wonderfully low. only $500 complete,
with heater, directions, and formulas Head At
tachment if desired si.00 extra, and it is indeed
difficult to imagine where one could invest that
amount Of money in anything else that guaran-
tees much health. strength. and vigor
Write today for full information; or better STILL
order Cabinet; you won't be Disappointed, as
tis makers guarantee every Cabinet, and agree 10
refund your money after 30 days use if not just
represented.
We know. them TO do rs they agree. They are
reliable and responsible; capital. $lO0,OO0,OO.
The Cabinet is just ar represented, and will be
shipped promptly. You can remit safely by ex-
press, 7. o. money order, bank draft, or certi-
fed check
H. tail IL.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

cold afterward, or in any way weakening the
system.
Hundreds Of wellknown physicians have given
nent Emerson Mckay. Detroit. who has
already sold over 200. and John c. Wright, Chi
cago, who sold l2j last month
Thousands Of remarkable letters have been writ
ten the makers from users, some Of which. re-
70
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Makers Guarantee Results.

They assert positively. and their statements are
backed by vast amount OF testimony from per-
Of influence, that this Cabinet will cure
Nervous Troubles. Debility, Purify the Blood,
Beautify the Skin, and Cure Rheumatism. CThey
offer 5000 reward for not relieved.)
Cures the most obstinate cases Of Wcmen's
Troubles. La Grippe sleeplessneSs, Neuralgia,
Malaria, Headaches, Obesity. Gout. Sciatica.
Eczema, Scrofula, Piles Dropsy, Blood, and SKIN
Diseases, Liver and Kidney Troubles. II will
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
II Prevents Disco Sc.

and Physicians are unanimous in claiming that
colds, Ia grippe fevers, smallpox, consumption,
kinney trouble, Brights disease. cancer-in fact,
such marvellous eliminative power has this Cabinet
that no disease can gain a foo;hold in your body
If sou take these hot Thermal Baths weekly.
Scientific reasons are brought out in very in
stfuciive little book issued hr the nakcrs To
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
New York Cotton Market.


Tie ..Royal Limitcd.T finest day train in the
world. leaves Washington D. & o. Station. New
Ier,ev Avenue and c Street. daily, ; p. M. ar
ives New York p. IN. Splendid dining and cafe
car service
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19
Cure the " orst Cold

with one bath, breaks up all symptoms Of La
Grippe. Fevers, Pneumonia, Consumption. 18TH
ma. and is really household necessity. Gives
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

exported during the same period s24. coo. 600
worth OF pig iron. Our exports of steel
rails were IS. 49, S2 last year. but Great
Britain exported sll SEQ 600 worth. The
steel trade of America IL now controlled by
powerful and aggressive corporations.
equipped with an abundance OF capital and
the best machinery for economical manu-
facture Many of them control their sup
plies Of ore and fuel, as well as the means
Of their transportation. These advantages,
coupled with the skill of American me-
chanics, should enable the enterprising
manufacturers to push their products in
every part of the world which Great Britain
has been accustomed TO supply. especially
at this time, when the South African war
may interfere to some extent with the
British manufacturers. Where the Amer
leans once gain a foothold they will be
apt TO retain it.
plan has been adopted by the Exeou-
tive Committee Of the Tennessee Coal and
Iron Company for the retirement OF the
81 GOO, 600 of S per cent cumulative pre-
ferred stock and the settlement or the div
idends due upon this issue, which ROW
amount 10 "a per cent. II is understood
that the acceptance of the proposition for
the retirement of the preferred stock de-
pendS entrely upon the option oil the
holders of the security. Since the activity
in the iron trade the directors OF the COM
pany have endeavored 10 find some way of
clearing OFF this outstanding issue Of pre-
ferred stock. Legal authorities have been
consulted, and il is understood that he
almost unanimous opinion has been rem
dered that the company cannot arbitrarily
retire this issue. For this reason Il is ex-
pected that the plan will be particularly
favorable 10 the preferred stock. Accord
ing TO reliable report. an offer will be made
of two shares of common stock for each
share of preferred with a proportion of
cash for the cnpaid dividend. The plan
will be submit led TO the stockholders at
the annual meeting on March IA.
II is stated that the profits of the Amer
icap Steel HoOI Company for the month of
January Appropriated $500. 600. which is
equal 10 upward OF S7.900,O 900 for the year.
There has been much discussion concern
ing dividend declaration on the common
stock in the near future but as the COM
pany was incorporated under the laws of
New jersey and cannot therefore pay divi-
bends on the common stock until a full
years distribution TO the preferred share
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viii Hasten spefspiration.

every one knows is beneficial, hut other methods
are crude and insignificant. when compared to
the convenient and marvellous curative power of
this Cabinet, known the new 1902 style,
Square Quaker Folding Iherma,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

The bank statement shows an increase of
$50, 600 000 in the loans during the past
month, and proportionately large Increase
in the deposits. Such an immense gain
in loans IS not to be considered a bear ar
gument. however. II is abnormal. and It Is
not 10 be expected that 1t will continue
The position Of the banks is sound. and
the surplus o; reserves over legal require
ments sufficient. Despite the talk of nu-
merous pessimists, there is no reason to
expect any tightness in the money market
There is reason to believe that the steel
and iron securities viii be among the lead
ers OF the upward movement when IL be-
gins. II has been the argument OF the too
conservative people and Of the purposely
and professionally pessimistic that the
great prosperity in the trade last year was
only an episode, the top of wave" and
that this year would see quick lower
ing of prices and later intense dullness Of
business, IL is seen now that this theory
was ill-founded. The prosperity of last year
was rather only the beginning OF the
boom Prices may not 90 much. IL any.
higher, but business is sure 10 be brisk
all of this year and probably all o; next
year. too Evidences from everywhere point
in this direction Enthusiastically. Contracts
have been made for many months in ad-
vance at the ton prices, and now the
chances for profitable exports on a large
scaie are becoming obvious While the
exports for 1889 of iron and steel were
sIos $685. 4b. against So, III $50 in 1895
there is still room for Improvement. Our
Exports az pig iron were only S3.2S2. 241.
while the United Kingdom Of Great Britain
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-19

Corrected daily by ". B. Hibbs & Co..
members OF the New York Exchange.
1919 Z Street
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Chicago Grain and Provfiion Market.
Corrected daily by W. B. Eibbs & Co.
members of the New York Exchange.
1919 F Street.
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= u '77'917' Ut. ~
The Cabinet Is a " onderfuI Seller

for agents, and the Arm offers special induce
,nents to both men and women upon request.
and to our knowledge many are making from 500
20 $50 ever month, and expenses.