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Big Suit Brought.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Bucyrus, o., Oct. 2O.-Geo. T. Smith,
former missionary to Japan, brought
suit against the foreign Christian
Missionary Society for $S3,95O.
Smith claims that he has life con-
tract with the society. His health
failed while in Japan, and he returned
to America After y recuperating he
offered to go back. but the mission
board failed to send him.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-21
RACE HORSES SOLD.
v Associated Press.

New York, Oct. 20.-Race horses in
trf lining sold today at Morris Park at
auction as follows: Toluca, to ]. ].
McCafferty, $1,000; Support, to w. w.
Smith, $500; Radford, to ]. Baker,
$12OO
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"THE LITTLE MINISTER"
Great interest is being shown in the
forthcoming engagement of the fam
GUS play "The Little Minister No
play produced in the last century has
met with greater success, and more
enthusiastically received as has this
cne. Every one is familiar with the
famous novel written by Mr.. j. M. Bar
rie; the play is dramatization Of his
own story by the author. Every char
acter being we'll drawn and true to
life. 1t is to be presented here at the
Auditorium Tuesday, October 23, by
specially selected company and pro-
duetion complete in every detail.
There has been an unusual demand for
seats and the success attained every
where is bound to be duplicated here.
Our theatre-goers will be offered an
opportunity to see beautiful play, eX
cellently rendered; it is bound to be
the event of the season. Seats on sale
at Gates's Book Store. Management of
l.. NJ. LUCHS.
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BANK sTATEMENT.

Toledo, O., Oct. 20.--Wheat, 76A
corn, 411a oats, 221a; rye, "a; clover
seed, $6.9S.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-21

Mr. Edward NJ. Wood, the great sur
plus Stock Buyer, will be here and per-
sonally manage this sale, cutting and
slashing prices so low as to amaze the
public.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-21
CLOTHING.

LOTflNG.
Knee Pant Suits, 6S, CSC nd S14S.
Mems Suits, $3.50, $2.9S, S5.49, $7.49.
Any suit worth double.
Mems and Boys Mackintoshes-2O
years, s1.9S; Mems, S2.4S.
Ladies' Clcaks and Capes, s1.5O, now
75c.
Misses Mackintoshes, 73c.
Infants Claoks, CSC.
Our big stock Of Ladies' Coats you
should see-AT FACTORY PRICES.
Day GOODS.
Golf Plaids, were 75c, this sale,
S519c and 43c. They cant last long.
Handsome Dress of yds., (makings
go with ID this week, S1.0O.
Table Linen, 15c a yd
Towels marked half.
Ribbons, bright shades, good kind,
1c, &c, &c.
Gloves, l5c and zoe.
Embroidery, real wide, &c.
Hosiery, &c a pair.
Skirts, 25c and 33c.
No7loHS.
Side Combs, &c per pair.
Neckties, 15c; were 25c.
Umbrellas, 39c, as long as they last.
Ladies Hats, new and nobby, 69c,
SSc, 9Sc.
Handkerchiefs, 24c, The 1O-cent
kind.
Wrappers, SIC today,
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More goods-better bargains-in-
creased service. Altogether we are
now thoroughly organized in all of our
26 departments to attend the wants of
the multitude of wise buyers who will
throng this popular store all week.
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OuEEMs WARE.

they have done and are still doing.
Prices like these are our dependence.
They carry conviction and keap bust
ness at high pressure,
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This Exciting Sale

wholesale prices averaged 20 per cent.
We profited just that much. OUR
purchasing power, our
control of the market, all worked to-
gether for your benefit
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tsed items,
Here are few Specials There are others in all Depart
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-21
THIS SALE


ing be the daring and en- place in this city,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-21
N07l0NS.

This sale was not organized for a
day-oUr plans were large and wise;
they were formulated to hold public
interest continuously; that's what
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-10-21
GROCERIES,.
HARDWARE.

Challenge Clothes Wringer, S1.5O.
Mrs. Potts sad irons, this week on
ly, 9Oc and S1.OO, complete.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
DUN's REVIEW OF TRADE.
No PerceptibIe Results From the
New Financial Law.

New Btunnriai LAW.
NEW YORK, March l6-Dun's review
tomorro@ will say:
The monetary act, which was signed
and took effect on Wednesday. has not az
fected business perceplibly as yet. De
signed as a barrier against future harm. 1t
was by some expected to have immediate
influence through provisions regapiing
bank circulation. While s. 100 900 will be
added 10 New York circulation. the in
crease thus far indicated will be mainly
in the interior, affecting the chief monetary
centres only by lessening reliance upon
them when more currency is wanted. The
speculative activity which some anticipated
does not yet appear.
Stocks have changed very little, though
some advance was made on Monday. and
foreign buying amounted during the week
to Ia. 600 shares net Railroad stocks close
only i cents per share higher for the
week, and indusirials Sll9 higher, but
street and gas stocks Sl22 per share lower.
The report OF foreign commerce in Feb
ruary was surprisingly satisfactory
Though the month was short il has been
exceeded in only six months In the history
Of the country ana in daily average
x277.349. never surpassed excep, in De
cember 1898. with 81. 446 1913 and Novem-
Der 1898, with 81 326. 5g9 daily.
"The grain movement is fading in i'm
portanee. Corn exports have been in two
weeks only .497. l02 bushels against i.l26. =
552 last year. though prior TO March 1872,
$50 s23 bushels we're exported against 80.
S54 gSs last year. The wheat movement is
falling behind rather less than ii has beer
in recent weeks, owing partly TO large
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
New York Cotton Market.
BRADsTREEr ON THE WEEK.
Incrcase in Value Of Farm Products
the Feature.

NEW YORK. March l6.-Bradstreet to-
morrow will say:
Trade advices are as a whole, cheer
ful. and the strength Of values is ap-
parentIy undated though some OF the
spots still present themselves. a prom
inent feature this week has been the in
crease in strength of values Of farm
products. nearly al the cereals, pork
products. and cotton advancing, while ma
terials for manufacture and the products
thereof have generally remained steady
or unchanged.
The Government report on the quantity
Of corn ia farmers hands showed
smaller than expected supply. and quite
an outbreak Of speculative interest oC-
Cured sympathized in by wheat and
both cereals reached the highest point
touched on the crop Of 1899. Liquidation
on the advance brought about some reac-
ton in prices. but the close finds quota
tions above those Of a week ago. i seems
evident that the weather and the growing
crops viii constitute price making fea-
lures for some time 90 come
AS pointed out last week, the break in
cotton offered a favorable opportunity for
sold out bulls to reinycsJ and this week,
on the considerably reduced movement
from interior points and frmer and higher
Southern markets the highest prices Of
the present movement We're reached The
cotton goods market has strengthened and
a number Of advances are reported this
week. but. except At Western distributing
centres. the business done has been rather
smaller than for some time past
Provisions have manifested strength in
sympathy with the higher price OF corn
Hides have been dull and leather rather
quiet this week Manufacturers Of shoes
are busy and weather conditions have
rather favored the retailer by enabling
him 20 dispose Of some carried over stock.
Though quiet the iron and steel situa-
ton has developed a rather more con
fdent tone Less is heard about shaded
quotations though, on the other hand.
the volume Of new business has not been
very large. Business failures for the week
number 1870 as compared with lSa last
week and 2U5 in this week q year ago
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

NEW YORK March 15.-Todays stock
market was extremely dull and was want
tng in any definite tone. 1t is hardly
probable that its tendencies were owing
80 the common expectations that tomor-
rows bank statement would show the
banks surplus reserves obliterated. Tor
such an upshot TO that matter had been
clearly foreshsdoved in the money move
ment Of the week and in The banks trans
actions with the Sub-Treasury. Nor were
there any changes OF note in today's money
market conditions. the rates prevailing
being at about Yesterdays levels.
At all events. the market was extremely
dull and for long periods WAS virtually
stasnant The transactions recorded were
almost altogether between room traders
and. in short there was virtually 'ro
market for the execution either Of large
buying OF selling orders. The price
changes resulting from such conditions
were necessarily OF little actual siguid-
canoe.
London took no considerable part I'm the
local dealings. and the tendency OF he
London market was reported reacuonaiy,
presumably because OF apu7shenSious OF
diplomatic tension likely 10 result from
the progress Of affairs in South Africa.
Aside from this, the street was RECALLED
with rather premature reports OF damage
10 the winter wheat crop by reason oi the
violent changes in the weather m the
central West but in this regard 10 may
be noted that the granger shares were
again among the comparatively firm iea-
lures OF the market
The local traction issues, with the eN-
ception OF Third Avenue. were heavy, aud
the fluctuations in the latter stock COM
tinued wide II was impossible 10 account
for the gyrations in Third Avenue stock
aside from it's technical market position
and indeed for that matter, most OF The
other movements in the market were sus-
ceptibIe OF no more definite explanation.
Serious financial interest appeared TO be
chiefly concerned with the probable opera
fions OF the new financial law regarding
which extremely divergent views were
again expressed. Exact Information in re-
spect TO the workings OF the law must
apparently wait upon the course OF zine.
In view OF the current conditions in the
local money market il is highly important
that there should be as little delay as pos
sible on the part Of the banks in forward
ing the requisite refunding papers TO
Washington. as il is impossible 10 see
from what other quarter early relief may
be had.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Pacific shipments The price advanced
Is cents FOR the week and corn advanced
2 10 cents.
Jealous efforts to excite new confidence
In higher prices for iron have not had the
desired effect. While various markets are
called stronger. not a quotation has ad-
ysuced Many large contracts are men
Toned as in prospect but not one was
closed. except a structural contract Tor
the Government Printing ONCE. Much
work is deferred because OF the builders
and machinists strike at Chicago, and
much because Of doubt whether prices can
be held with the output exceeding con-
sumptiou over one thousand tons per day
III is not strange that higher prices have
baer asked for most cotton goods, with
the market for raw cotton higher than II
has been since January 10 1893. and the
break in it's price did not 20 far enough to
change the situation. The disposition TO
order goods ahead is much affected by
doubt about the price, aud consumption
would probably be affected if present
prices We're TO continue.
Sales Of wool have been only 1890
pounds IN two weeks Manufactures nave
.u.b supplies that they buy only TO piece
out for special wants, and the best dealers
report that a yielding of one cent would
he required I'm order to effect sales QUO
tstiops are really nominal for lack Of
transactions. The mills are still producing
great quantities Of goods without buying
wool. Prices Of leading goods have not
declined. but others. both plain and fancy,
are somewhat weaker.
Payments through principal clearing
bouses we're 1916 per cent below those OF
Iast wear for the week. though still PA
Der cent larger than in 1898.
Failures FOR the week have been 19S
in the United states against 1888 last year
and q in Canada against 30 last year.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
CAPITAL TRACTION AT PAR.
Humor- In Connection with the
Raptd Advance in Price.

Capital Traction Railway stock sold at
mar Yesterday for the first time in its his
tory The dealings il Traction stock and
the rights" TO subscribe to the bonds Of
tbe. company was the feature Of an active
and interesting session Of the local stock
exchange. A crowd OF visitors was present
drrins the session in the expectation that
Traction might have further advance, and
tho brokers chairs were nearly all filled on
the floor
4 total Of 400 shares Of the stock changed
hands at from 80 TO 100. the larger portion
st sg1-2. Two small sales were made at
100 even. There was apparently a good
demand for the stock around the top price,
Which caused some surprise to those who
thought that it might be rushed up to par
and then dropped again a point or two.
The Traction rights advanced TO 6 II
and rs for large lots. nearly $50, coo be
Ing taken at those figures.
The statement recently published in The
Times that offers have been made to large
holders OF Capital Traction to purchase the
control Of the stock, presumably in the
interest of the syndicate" may be re-
iterared on most excellent authority. The
prlce at which the Traction people now
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Firmcr. Corn FiuctuatinG
aud Oats steady.

and Oats steady.
CHICAGO. March l6-Wheat was firmer.
advancing Sac under the influence Of
steady Liverpool cables. which were up
1-SGl I'D. and the unexpected cold weather,
with predictions Of a further drop in tenn
perature tonight. A large portion Of the
winter wheat belt has no snow protection.
consequently damage is feared. The feature
was the buying OF about a million for the
account OF local professionals. Paris was
l-4c lower The cash demand was slack.
only - 0CO bushels here and is loads at the
seaboard
Corn At one time in the forenoon showed
a loss Of 1-2c from Thursday. this being
recovered, however. before the close At
the wind-up May was 81 3-S; July 81 81.
There was a good deal OF trade on both
sides. and it was Of a pulling order. The
opinion, however, at the close was that the
big interest which has been liquidating May
was stiIl taking July. Liverpool was
1-4d3-Sd lower. Not much over 100000
bushels cash was reported. but those who
should know claim there was very large
business accomplished under cover. and
these authorities declare that, while the
seaboard reported - loads. the business
East was more than double that.
There was as little feature to oats as
there has been for weeks past. the range
matter OF about l-Sc. and tonight's close
was just about the same as Thursday $.
Receipts were $50 cars. with go for to-
morrow.
Lighter hog receipts than expected, with
the market 5a7 lie higher, gave provi-
sions a fair advance. and the closing was
firm at the improvement There was a
large demand from shorts in May pork. and
leading packer was a liberal buyer o!
ribs The selling was largely by realizing
longs The cash trade was good
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The stock market was extremely DUH
nearly all DAY yesterday. but, contrary
10 the predictions OF the street generally
prices advanced fractionally instead OF de-
cltninE in expectation OF q bad bank state
ment today The statement viii probably
be very nearly as bad as that Of last week
1t is said. and this will mean that the
reserve NAV be wiped out and viii Ger
tainly be cut TO a very narrow margin.
This outlook however, seems not 10
frighten the holders Of securities. The
bears talk Of lower prices. but the ad
vance began O week ago has continued on
nearly every day this week IN a small
way. The bears sell securities but the
demand is greater than their supply As
a matter Of fact the bank statement is
not eNerting much influence this week
because il is known that the effects Of the
new currency bill will begin to be felt in
the near future. and before there is any
chance for money strinEency. Even the
money lenders are forced 10 recognize this
fact apparently CAN loan rates instead
Of advancing yesterday as they do fire.
quently on Friday did not get higher than
per cent at any time. and closed al 4
per cent. II people will not pay high rates
for money knowing that 10 viii be a drug
on the market shortly the lenders find
Il convenient 10 accommodate them at low
prices. London was not a factor in The
New York market yesterday Prices early
in the day in New York declined irac-
tionally During the greater part Of the
session business was very nearly az a
standetiu bat IN the last hour there was
q slight revival Of interest and small adj
vanoes I'm prices. The close was az or
near the top all over the list. News was
insignificant
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

are said to be willing to sell is 125.
Mergenthaler Linotype sold "eX' divi-
dend yesterday at 1871. The street heard
the hint that Ianston Monotype is TO be
pushed up in price during the next few
days but only two fractional lots changed
hands.
bid Of 575 was made for Metropolitan
Bank. No stock was offered. curious
story linking the name OF this bank with
that Of another prominent Washington
financial institution is heard in + Street.
The same rumor hints at the possibility
of another new trust company in the local
field
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

SaIes-Lincoln National Bank. Ia i2@.
Capital Traction Tights. 2e6aj II and
ID. iS3N65-S Capital Traction, yea SO
l7eass s-Ss. and 15Q 1909 Washington Gas.
1Oa54l-2 and 25G5i5-S Mergeuthaler
Linotype 10nla1. seller 90. and 100 lsl.
Larstou Monotype 10H15 "a and 10d
l5l-2. After call-U. :. 3s, Coupon, $1,000
all 10 Capital Traction. 225Gsa 1-2~-
Columbia Railroad SIS. SlOo0Hll2. Capital
Traction Rights. S145O0u6 10 and SS00q
G5-S. Nergenthaler Linotype, 10G1s1.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Third Avenue was again the feature OF
the list and again 81 made good net
gain for the day. The buying OF the
stock which has been so conspicuous for
several days past continued but no more
than heretofore was the street able 10
hnd out who was the buyer. The theory
that Mr. Keene has changed front again
and Is now bull on the stock Is be
lieved bv some. Others tell Of Standard
OH mapipuiation in &C. Perhaps the most
generally talked about theory is that the
Metropolitan people are buying the stock
or having 1t bought FOR them. and that
they will secure a controlling interest II
they have not already done So II Is
said that interests known 20 act in har-
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
STOCKS Still SIAGNANT
No Changes Of Note in the Money
Market Conditions.

The Transactions Almost Altogeth"r
Between Room Traders - London
Not an Important Factor in the
DcaIings-s,rauEcr shares Firm in
spite of Had Weather Reports.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
St,5OO,OOO

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FINANCIAL.
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- This company acts as executor, admin
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

mouy with the Metropolitan people have
zen purchasers Of several large blocks
~ lie -.ocR within two days. Temporary
Receiver Cram vas appointed permanent
receiver yesterday. The nev- 81 inns was
received In the street near the close :
the session. and for this reason or some
other there was Immediately squirt OF
three points in the stock 10 90. The close
was point or more of from this top
price. but still nearly three points net
gain for the day. The traction securities
generally were stronger yesterday. and all
showed small net gains except Metropoli-
tan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The granger securities again led the rail
way list in interest. though no gains OF
importance were made in the group. There
is noticeable in them an undertone Of
strength at an tire, Which csn be at
tributed to nothing else than the good in
vestmcrt demand for the stocks and the
uuwiIlingncss OF the present holders to sell.
There is little Of excitement, but the stocks
are not the less attractive TO Investment
holders for this reason. Rock Island closed
the day at Jos 81 the highest close for a
long time. Burlington did not reach quite
so high a figure as mat Of Thursday, but
was al an times strong. above l26. st
Paul alone seemed inclined to sag for the
moment perhaps on account OF some shift
ing OF accounts from this stock TO Burling-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Corrected daily by W. ,. Hibbs & Co.,
members OF the New York Exchaugei
1919 r Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
MAKE MONEY

Buy A FEW SHARES ~ THE GREAT BELCHER
AT TIE PRES LOW PRICE OF $50 PER
SHARE THEY WILL UNQUEsTIoNABLY RISE
TO HIGH VALUE.
THESE SHARES ARE SOLD 50 THAT TIE
ENORMOUS ORE BODIES NOW N SIGHT.
AGCRECATING TODAY