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New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
THE CHICAGO AND ALTON DIN

The 90 per cent dividend paid Monday on the
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company stock the
declara tion of which dividend rather mystffed the
financial district is thus explained by The Wall
Street Journal:
1t is in the nature of rebate. Payment was
made, II is stated, out OF the proceeds of the sale
issue of $50 900 900 first mortgag bonds
The old bonds had to be taken up this year. and
the 80 per cent was not needed any longer having
been supplanted by the money derived from the
sale of the new bonds AS the purchasing syndicate
owns HI per cent of the stock of the old company
the bulk of the dividend goes to it. 1t is pre-
sumed that the 80 per cent will be returned the
original subscribers the syndicate although its
financial ARRANGEMENTS have not been completed
yet The expectation is that when the new common
and preferred stocks issued they will sell in
the market at price which, with the so per cent
will equal the present market value
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
GRAIN EXPORTS FOR THE WEEK.

"Bradstreets' reports the exports of wheat
flour included. for the week as aGgregatng SiS0 =
574 bushels against i,537G22 bushels last week
32S4.ls2 bushels In the week last year. S.6I-
5iG bushels in 1858 21S2S75 bushels 1857 soa 225
bushels in 1886 and 239I.5l3 bushels in 1896. Since
July /. this season, the exports of wheat aggregate
l69jOGG6 bushels against 20S,05SSiS bushels in the
time last year. The exports Of corn for the
week aggregate i63S. l4o bushels, against 3i1 .0l5
bushels last week. 76s.69i bushels in the same
week last wear 1910 bushels in 1898 1886. .S34
bushels in 1897, 5S1 bushels in 1896 and 72s
bushels in 1885 Since July |. this season the
l46,27SS07 bushels in the same time last year
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
COTTON OUTLOOK on ST. LOUIS s w

There have been many conflicting reports con-
oerning the condition of the cotton crop in Texas
that the st. Louis Southwestern Railway officers
have questioned their officers at the West and re-
ceived the following reply from the vice-presIdent
and general manager:
have received fun reports as to crop conditions
line in Texas. All Of them are extremely
favorable. Rains have done damage In our ter
ritorY. except to delay planting in some instances
Weather is now fine and planting progressing
rapidly. At no point has there been a decrease in
acreage, and at most points 10 TO u per cent in
crease in acreage is reported.
St Louis Southwestern earnings for the first
week in May show a gain of $4,000 over the same
week a year ago.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
MARKET CONDITIONS.

One Of the large operators in stocks was quoted
as follows yesterday regarding the market:
The market is largely professional with the pub
lie showing very little interest. Whenever large
short interest is created professionals force shorts
TO cover. Should any bad come when the
market has had a decided rally stocks would prob
ably break. there would be outside support
and little from the bears Until after the election
this situation Is not apt to change Specialists report
very few fixed orders to buy Some of the standard
interests have at times lately shown for less
than one thousand shares In the hands Of special
isis within range OF per cent of the market
price. Under such conditions. should a bear party
he formed, prices could be marked down very
easily.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12

GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. receipts
reported from Washington. s5lS01: internal revenue
receipts. S15,626 miscellaneous receipts, s35 ,53S
Total receipts FOR the day. 81 1863 23 expenditures
s9300OO Receipts for month to date, s16.133 362l
penditures 81 5000; excess of expenditures 54l-
379 Receipts for the fiscal year to date sSS $50 6S4
expenditures. $i3 54973; excess of receipts s5 97S
III. Receipts Of National bank notes for redemp-
ton, S5S7,153.
SCB-TREASU URY.-The Sub-Treasury was debtor
at the Clearing House S1.211 9S7. Its net less on
balance was s9057S made up by gain in cur
rency Of s5,2l1, and loss in coin of 1881 0o5 re-
suting in general balance of s23S 663 consist
Ing of s32 92Os5 coin and s. 5S31 47S currency The
business for the week ended last night included
ceipts of s3 $50 Az payments of SOS 1855 De-
Quoting from the receipts $l2.O16O00 and from the
payments s6.3S7 900 for items which affect its ac-
count with the general Treasury only its gain as
affecting the banks 81 96S, ,229.
CONSOTTD4TED EICH1NCE S1TEo
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.

London. May Il, P. m.-American securities
opened firm and above parity. but they afterward
receded and the market was rather nervous Later
in the day Americans We're in moderate demand
and the cheerful. Closed steady.
Last prices were: -Atchson 252.; Canadian Pacific.
96i. ST. Paul 1l9M: Illinois Central 1l6: Louisville
and Nashville. s2ss; Union Pacific preferred 75s.
New-York Central l34i2; Erie. 1875: Pennsylvania
esq Reading, g; Erie first preferred. 3s14: North
Pacific preferred. 762.: Grand Trunk, IL, and
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
ATCHSON'S DIVIDEND.

The Atchison directors will meet early in June
to act upon preferred stock dividends 1t is under
stood that 2a per cent semi-annual dividend will
be declared, and that the report will show sur
plus for the year of about 100000 above per cent
the preferred. 1t reported yesterday that
at the meeting of the directors held last week an
informal agreement reached raise the rate
to the full per cent owing to the large current
earnings the handsome surplus to be carried over.
by the excellent condition of the property and by the
promise of record corn. wheat and cotton crops
along the company's lines.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
THE DAYS OPERATIONS IN BONDS.
GOVERNMENT BONDS.-Market steady Final
quotations follow.

RAILROAD BONDS.-Market irregular Total
sales amounted in par value TO s.327 800, against
So 500 Thursday. The heaviest dealings were
in the Atchison and Baltimore and Ohio issues Cen
tral of Georgia IS, Erie general As Long Island As
Missouri Kansas and Texas 2d As Missouri Pacific
trust IS. Northern Pacific As, Reading general As
ST Louis Southwestern lists and 2ds Southern Pa
cific As. Southern Railway lst 5s Union Pacific is
and Wabash debenture BIS.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
HONEY And EXCHANGE.

MONEY RATEs.-Money on call. 2a2l1 per cent
p. per cent being the ruling rate. Time money
Der cent for sixty days. 3a31a per cent for three
months, 3IzG4 Fer for fou- and six months on
railroad collateral Commercial paper 34.d4h per
cent for three. four and six months for the best
names and above for names not so well known
There active demand for good paper.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-Market firm. Actual
closing rates follow:
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
REPUBLIC IRON AND STEEL COMPANY.

The stockholders Of the Republic Iron and Stce,
Company have received circular from the COM
panys management saying In view OF the false
rumors lately circulated about the company, that
the statement OF April 1 shows cash and cash
assets amounting to SS,9+O962 II also shows that
up TO April / there was earned, net. the three
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
WALL STREET AND EXCHANGES

OUTSIDE SECURITIES MARKET-Market
closed dun and weak. Standard OH closed at 543q
6i against 540Q5i5 Thursday. prices OF
other prominent issues were: Havana Commercial
i"+2al'' preferred. 5il4G56: Baking Powder. SsieQ
MA lay state Gas. lhqlss; Mar,een Copper, 5lsGy
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12

preference dividends paid and a surplus of about
81 100000. The Republic company * not involved
In any litigation and its relations with other COM
panies are harmonious
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12

MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES.
FURNISHED by Frederic II. Hatch No. 80 Broad-st)
STOCKS.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
AN IRON TRADE OPINION.

Rogers. Brown, & Co. say:
There is a better inquiry for iron than there
has been for time. II Is probable that the
Of the affairs of the American Steel and
Wire Company will have bracing effect upon the
iron trade.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12

Closing quotations the Colorado Springs Min
ing Stock Exchange furnished by William p. Bon
bright & Co., of Colorado Springs
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
IMPORTS OF DRTGOODS


PORT OF NEW-YORK.
Week ending May IL 1000
entered the 81. .21t633 o3f
Thrown on the market iiS93I8 rs 671
From January
j ntered at the $40
hrown On the market IS 3i6lsl 42Si3G9f 30 500 s3I
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
SAGGING STOCK VALUES.
BEAR TRADERS AGGRESSIVE.
CONTINUED COMMISSION HOUSE LIQUI-
DATIoN-BONDs AND MONEY.

Closing prices yesterday of the principal ac-
tive securities and net changes from Thursdays
rriceS were.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
THE FEDERAL TREASURY.

Washington. May 1.-THE condition Of the Treas
ury. divisions of issue and redemption. at the be-
ginning of business to-day follows
RESERVE FUND.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.-New-O Orleans :

Inerc.al. 50c discount; bank. 81 premium. San
Francisco-Sighl, lsc telegraph, l7lzc. Cincinnati
Between banks. lyc 10 e9c premium over the conn-
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
FURTHER GAINS IN EARNINGS.

Railroad earnings received yesterday for the first
week In May showed the following gains over the
same. time year
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
COLORADO SPRINGS STOCKS.

And interest TEX dividend. TEX coupon.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12
BOSTON STOCKS.

FURNISHED by r. L. Day Co.. No. Broad-sy
Yesterday. To-day. Yesterday To- A.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12

closing rates follow:
New-York tribune., 1900-05-12

"Ex dividend.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
CUPID AND BUSINESS.

Woe of a Travelling Man, Whose Op-
portunity is Sadly Spoiled.
Miss Florry,' said the traveller,
leaning over the counter Of the village
shop, where his samples were spread
out for display. and speaking to tho
fair girl behind it in low, eager, pas
sionate tones, NOW that Old Hunks
has gone to the front to wait on a GUS,
toner, I may tell you that I have
looked forward for the last thirty days
to the time when I should have the
happiness Of seeing you again, and
hearing from your own dear lips that
you have not forgotten me-may not?
While have been on my dreary
rounds from town to town. or passing
the leaden hours in waiting for trains
at little railway stations, the thought
Of your lovely face has thrilled me to
the hearts core. You have been to me
the beacon light of hope. the inspira-
ton Of every-striped goods like these.
Miss Baxter. are worth twenty-one
shillings dozen. can't make them
a penny less" he said. in hard, bust,
ness-like tone"
Old Hunks had returned to the back
part Of the shop.-London Tid-Bits.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
GEAR Is POISONED.
Rumors Come From Vienna ana
r ssi!, Rome.

RumOrs Come From Vienna ana
Rome.
Chicago, Nov. II. - The Chicago
American prints the following, dated
at Vienna:
According to dispatches from Sc
bastopol the cars illness is due to
poisoning. How the persons succeeded
in their designs is a mystery, as all the
servants Of the sczar's household are
under the supervision of the secret
SERVICE
Same RumOr In Rome.
Rome, Nov. IA rumor is current
IN Rome that the illness of the car
is due to poisoning, and 1t is asserted
that cipher kilograms have been re-
ceived at the Vatican saying that an
attempt was made to poison both
the emperor and empress, but that the
latter was not affected. The story,
however. is not believed. King Victor
Emmanuel telegraphed. for definite in
forma ton and got a quick reply that
the czar was as well as could be eX-
pected.
Probably Very Serious.
London, Nov. II: = The impression
prevails at most European capitals
that the illness of Emperor Nicholas
III. Is more serious than reported to be.
But this is based upon knowledge that
the czar's constitution is not strong
and unlikely to Withstand a severe at
tack. At Copenhagen the illness Of
the car is attributed to worry over
the Chinese situation, and there is also
suspicion at Copenhagen that the
hygenic conditions and water supply
at Livadia may be faulty. The dow
ager czarina receives news by courier
twice each day. Her departure from
Fredensburg has been officially fixed
for Nov. 2G. Preparations have since
been made for her to leave at any
moment, and the fact that she has not
started indicates there Isl no immedi-
ate danger. t is feared, however, even
If no complications ensue the attack
may be of long duration.
There is no news from st. Peters,
burg on the subject beyond the official
bulletins which indicate that the at
tack is only slight. no high tempera-
turc having yet been reported The
serious apprehension with which the
announcement of the fact that the
car was suffering from typhoid fever
filled Europe emphasizes how much
the peace of the world is believed TO be
dependent upon him. But for the
statement contained in the official bull
letin that his majesty's malady is
taking q thoroughly favorable course,
the news of his illness would have
created nothing less than consterna-
ton.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
RewS OF fBe northwest
SENATOR DAVIS CONDITION.
Doctor. Bulletin. Give slight Can.

Doctors Bulletins Give Slight Cause
for encouragement.
st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. II. - At $3.50
o'clock last night DR.. Alex. j.
Stone. attending Senator Davis, gave out
tho following bulletin:
Senator Davis has been resting COM
fortably all this afternoon and evening.
He Is free from pain. His temperature is
100. his pulse ITO. An examination of
urine shows to-day slight improvement.
-"AleX. ]. Stone."
At midnight Mrs. Davis said that the
senator was without fever and was Sleep
ing restfully.
Early yesterday afternoon bulletin
announced: Senator Davis slept consid-
erably last night and this forenoon. Is
only slightly delirious when he first
nwakens. Temperature 092-5 degrees,
pulse 118 and stronger"
The senator's temperature had risen
somewhat, and his pulse rate had fallen
during the day. The temperature was one
degree higher last night than the night
before, the pulse rate was ten beats slow
er. The delrium. although slight, had ap-
peared Wednesday, but was not then
made public. This symptom is said to re-
fleet the progress made by the kidney in
flammation that was first detected Sum
day night. The promise of the slower,
stronger pulse is Offset by the heightened
temperature. No marked Improvement
is therefore manifest In the senator's con-
dition.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
CANAL FIGHT IS ox.
Panama Company Will Make Il Lif
and Death Struggle.

Panama Company VIII Make Life
and Death Struggle.
Washington, Nov. 17.-Foiled in an
effort to induce the Walker isthmian
canal commission to recommend the
Panama canal route as an interoceanic
waterway, the Panama Canal COM
pany is preparing to make a life and
death struggle at the coming session
Of congress to shoulder the project on
the government. The advance guard
Of the lobby is already here, and every
available opportunity is to be inn
proved to defeat the Hepburn Mic
aragua canal bills. Millions are at
stake. and the stockholders of the
Panama company are ready to play
a bold. aggressive game to win. Pass
age of the Nicaragua canal measure
sent through the house at the last
session and on the senate calendar for
action Dec. Is, practically would mean
the abandonment of the Panama canal
enterprise, in which countless millions
have been squandered.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
GRIGGs WILL QUIT.
Attorney General Will Retire From
the Cabinet.

Attorney General Will Retire From
the Cabinet.
Washington, Nov. ia statement
was obtained from the highest source
yesterday that Attorney General
Griggs will retire from the cabinet on
March next or very soon thereafter.
The report that the attorney general
would probably retire at the end of his
present term has been circulated wide
ly and is now confirmed. Mr.. Griggs
desires to dispose of certain matters
of administration before the depart
ment of justice before he gives up his
portfolio. for he is unwilling to let
them remain for settlement by a sue
cessor. If necessary he will remain
for that purpose for some time after
March 4, but he hopes to be able to
leave the cabinet on that date in order
to resume his private law practice in
New Jersey. 1t is generally reported
that Secretary Root will leave the cab
met at the end of his present term,
but no authoritative confirmation OF
the report can be obtained.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
HELPED THE CHIEF.
How . Loyal Engineer Did His n1osAaA
Great Servica.

How Loyal Engineer Did His B1ssAsA
Great Service.
Meadville. Pa, Nov. 12.-(Special)-
The Loyalty of the Members of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
is proverbial. A circumstance occur
red in this city some days ago, which
emphasizes this feeling. 81.
Frank ]. Zeller. is Chief Of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
No. 143. He is extremely popular
among his fellow railway men, and
one OF the best known Engineers run
ming out Of Meadville. When the an
nouncement was made short time
ago that Frank was pretty sick. II
caused a great deal of regret among
the boys. Soon he was missed from
his engine. having had to clay off,
on account of his back. A brother OF
the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engi-
neers, who had been Ill with similar
symptoms, some time before. and who
had been pulled through, called to SEQ
Mr.. Zeller, and In a brotherly way,
took with him box of Dodd's Kidney
Pills. the Remedy which had cured
him. He advised Mr.. Zeller to try
them, with the result that after seven
boxes had been used. no was entirely
we'll, and able to work.
In an interview Mr.. Zeller states:
Il had suffered for four years with
this affection. being often kept awake
at night with pains. and at times I'M
able to work. I tried several of tho
advertised remedies, and found that
they did me no earthly good. Finally.
q member of our Order. who had been
cured of Kidney Disease by Dodd's
Kidney Pills brought me a box, and
asked me to try them. I had little
faith in them. but as drowning man
grasps at a straw to help him. SO I
took the Pills. used seven boxes.
and am today as we'll and strong Q
man as there is in Pennsylvania
Naturally, Mr.. Zeller feels very
grateful, and his complete recovery
has delighted his many friends, and
none more than the good Brother, who
feels that he was instrumental in saw
Ing the life Of the Chief
Dodds Kidney Pills never fail to
cure Kidney Trouble.
Sold for SO cents a box. All dealers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
BIG FREIGHT CONTRACT.

Northern Pacific Will Carry 0O,OO,-
900 Feet of Lumber From ClOauct
to Stillwater.
Chicago. Nov. 1s.-The Record says:
What is regarded by freight officials
as one of the biggest contracts for the
transportation of lumber ever let in
this country has been secured by the
Northern Pacific Railway company.
Arrangements have been made where
by the Northern Pacific will carry co.
100000 feet of logs from Cloquet, in
the northern part of Minnesota, to
saltwater, and from there towed by
water to Muscatine, Iowa, where the
Muscatine Lumber company will con-
vert them into lumber. The contract
calls for delivery of the logs within
three years. The logs will be carried
over the Duluth Short Line to Bald
Eagle, whence they will be switched
to the Saltwater branch.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
CHINESE IN REVOLT.
Are Headed by Prince Tunn and
TunE Fu HsianE.

Are Headed by Prince Tunn and
Tung Tu HsianE.
New York, Nov. 1.-THE statistics Of
the foreign trade of the United States
for October, which were published yes
terday by The Trade, make a phe-
nomenal showing ana one that Is most
important in it's bearings upon the
commercial and monetary situations.
The value of the exports for the month
was $163,093,0O0, which is $37,027, 900
larger than for the same month Of
last year, and exceeds the previous.
high record by $2S,936, 900. More than
one-third Of the total exports were Of
cotton. The value Of that staple ex-
ported during october was 100000 900,
or more than twice the value of last
years shipments. The detailed state
ment indicates that the exports OF
manufactured goods for the month
were about $5s,O0O 900 in value.
While Exports Increased
enormously imports fell off slightly as
compared with last year, the decrease
being approximately 1914, 900. The ex-
cess Of exports over imports for the
month was s92,475,OoO. the largest in
any month in the history Of the coun-
try. The figures for october make the
excess of exports over imports for the
ten months ending Oct. 81 approx
mately $500. DOC. 900, an increase Of $129,-
S66OOO over the corresponding period
OF last year. Against this amount this.
country has tn pay; for comparative
ly large amount OF securities sold here
by foreign holders since the beginning
of the year. considerable sums for
ocean freight charges and the inter-
est and dividends on u Constantly d.
diminishing volume Of American securi-
ties held abroad. 1T As plain.fro the
action. Of the foreign exchange market
that a deduction has been made for
the above and similar items, that there
is still large amount Of money due
this country w Europe. N 81 \. s5.s; Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
ARMoR CONTRACT AWARDED.
Sixteen Million Dollars Worth q
Steel for RattlcAhina.

Sixteen Million Dollars Worth of
Steel for Battlcships.
Washington, Nov. II. = Secretary
Long yesterday announced the con-
clusion Of the long controversy over
the price Of armor plate for naval YES
sells and an agreement with the Carne-
gle and Bethlehem companies for
Krupp armor at 1920 ton. with the
possible addition of royalty fees. maxi
ing the maximum price s455.52 a ton.
The amount of armor involved is the
largest ever placed at one time by the
government and is said to equal all
the armor purchased by this govern
ment up to 1896. It covers the armor
for seventeen ships now in various
stages of construction, including eight
battleships. six armored cruisers and
three protected cruisers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1900-11-23
BIG GIFTS TO FAMILY.
saltwater Lumbermnn Deeds Nearly
q Million Acres to His Eamlly.

saltwater Lumbermnn Deeds Nearly
n Million Acres to His Family.
West Superior, Wis, Nov. 1S.-Jacob
Bean, the Saltwater lumberman, has,
with his wife, recorded here deed
covering the transfer Of nearly a
million acres in this and six of the
surrounding counties in this state.
The property is transferred to their
two sons and two daughters in realty,
but to w. H. Bean in trust. Each
child and the mother is to get an an
nuity of $1,000 and each child is en-
powered to dispose of his or her in
terest at will, with the exception of
the youngest son, c. r. Bean. He
must hold his for three years and can
sell 1t then only with the consent of
the majority of the brothers and SIS
tiers.