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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
STOCKS Still SPAGNANf
No Changes of Note in the Money
Market Conditions.
The transactions Almost Altogether
Between Room Traders London
Not an Important Factor in the
DeRIing,-Grauecr shares Firm In
Spite Of Had Weather Reports.

NEW YORK: March l5,-Today's stock
market was extremely dull and was want
ing in any definite tone 1t is hardly
probable that its tendencies were owing
10 the common expectations that tomor-
rows bank statement would show the
banks surplus reserves obliterated, for
such an upshot to that matter had been
clearly foreshsdowed 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
stagnant. The transactions recorded were
almost altogether between room traders
and, in short, there was virtually no
buying or selling orders. The price
changes resulting from such conditions
were necessarily of little actual signif-
canoe
London took no considerable part in the
local dealings and the tendency of The
London market was reported reactionary.
presumably because OF apprehenSlonS OF
diplomatic tension likely to 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 Of the
violent changes in the weather in the
central West, but in this regard it may
be noted that the granger shares were
again among the comparatively firm fea-
lures of the market.
The local traction issues. with the eX-
ceptiop of Third Avenue were heavy, and
the fluctuations in the latter stock con-
tinued wide. II was impossible to account
for the gyrations in Third Avenue stock
aside from its technical market position
and indeed. for that matter. most OF the
other movements in the market were sus-
ceptible of no more definite explanation.
Serious financial interest appeared to be
chiefly concerned with the probable opera
tions 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 time
In view of the current conditions in the
local money market it 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 TO 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
? 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 adj
vanced. Many large contracts are men
toned as in prospect. but not one was
closed except a structural contract for
the Government Printing Office 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-
sumption over one thousand tons per day.
1t is not strange that higher prices have
been asked for most cotton goods, with
the market for raw cotton higher than it
has been since January 10, 1893, and the
break in it's price did not go far enough to
change the situation. The disposition 10
order goods ahead is much affected by
doubt about the price, and consumption
would probably be affected if present
prices We're to continue.
Sales Of wool have been only 1923 800
pounds in two weeks. Manufacturers have
such supplies that they buy only to piece
out for special wants. and the best dealers
report that yielding of one cent would
be required in order to effect sales. Quo
tationS 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
houses were 1916 per cent below those OF
last year for the week. though still Pa
per cent larger than in 1898
Failures for the week have been 1913
in the United States against 1888 last year,
and % in Canada against 30 last year"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
DUN'S REVIEW OF TRADE.
No Perceptibic Results From the
New Financial Law.

NEW YORK, March l6.-Dun's review
tomorrow will say:
The monetary act, which was signed
and took effect on Wednesday. has not ar
fected business perceptibly as yet. De
signed as barrier against future harm, it
was by some expected TO have immediate
influence through provisions regarding
bank circulation. While 81, 100, 900 will be
added to 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 la. 900 shares net. Railroad stocks close
only II cents per share higher for the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Firmcr, Corn FIuctuating.
and Oats steady.


CHICAGO. March 16-Wheat was fiImer
advancing S-4c under the influence of
steady Liverpool cables. which were up
1-Sm1 4d, and the unexpected cold weather.
with predictions of a further drop in tenn
perature tonight. A large portion of the
winter wheat belt has TO snow protection,
consequently damage is feared. The feature
was the buying of about million for the
account OF local professionals. Paris was
lac lower. The cash demand was slack.
only % ,0G0 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 good deal OF trade on both
sides, and it was Of puZZiing order. The
opinion, however. at the close was that the
big interest which has been liquidating May
was still taking July. Liverpool was
1-4G3-Sd lower. Not much over 100, 900
bushels cash was reported but those who
should know claim there was a very large
business accomplished under cover. and
these authorities declare that, while the
seaboard reported a. loads. the business
East was more than double that.
There was as little feature to oats as
'htFe mas Deeh LOT weeks past. the range
matter of about 1-Sc. and tonight's close
was just about the same as Thursdays.
Receipts were $50 cars, with go for to-
morrow.
Lighter hog receipts than expected, with
the market 5d7 l-2c higher, gave provi
sions fair advance and the closing was
firm at the improvement. There was a
large demand from shorts in May pork and
a leading packer was a liberal buyer of
ribs. The selling was largely by realizing
longs. The cash trade was good
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
Washington stock E,cnnns-.

Ssles-Lincoln National Bank, Id123.
Capital Traction Tights, 1,296@j 1-2 and
10.4S3d6 5-S Capital Traction, 20@99",
17od 80 5-Ss, and 15Q10O" Washington Gas.
10G54 IL and 25G5l SIS Mergenthaler
Linotype. 10G191, seller 30. and 1OQl91.
Lanston Monotype 1Om15 ga and 1Oa
Is IL. After call-U. 5. 3's, Coupon, 81 600
d111 ID. Capital Traction. 225G99 l-2@
Columbia Railroad as. s10O0G112. Capital
Traction Rights, s14500@6 IL and ssO0G
SIS. Mergenthaler Linotype, 10Q191.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
CAPITAL TRACTION AT PAR.
Humars I'm Connection With the
Rapid Advance in Price.

Capital Traction, Railway stock sold at
par yesterday for the first time in its his
tory. The dealings in Traction stock and
the company was the feature of an active
and interesting session of the local stock
exchange crowd OF visitors was present
during the session in the expectation that
Traction might have further advance and
the brokers chairs We're nearly all filed on
the floor.
A total of 400 shares of the stock changed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
70 said to be willing to sell is 49,.

are SAD 70 be Wiling 10 sell IS To.
Mergenthaler Linotype sold "ex'' divi-
dend yesterday at 1911. The street heard
the hint that Lanston Monotype is TO be
pushed up in price during the next few
days, but only two fractional lots changed
hands.
A bid of j15 was made for Metropolitan
Bank. No stock was offered. A curious
story linking the name of this bank with
that of another prominent Washington
financial institution is heard in f 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
Union Trust and
Storage Company
of the District Of Columbia.

Temporary Offices, Cor. 4th & SITS.
Capital Stock. $1,000 ooo.oo.
This company Is prepared TO undertake all
trust business-t,ke charge OF estates, prepare
wills, and act Executor, Administrator, Trus.
tee. Receiver, Assignee, Committee Of the estate
CT mirror, and any other kindred Office.
Loans made On real estate and other approved
securitie. at current rates Of interest.
The Company also acts as trustee and register
for other corporations.
This company is chartered 10 do a general stor-
age business, ant is about to suitable build
ings for warehouse purposes, for the storage Of
goods and yaluables. and for cold storage.
OFFICERS:
EDWARD J. sTHLLw AGEN. President.
JAMES q. PAYNE, First Vice President
GEORGE E. HAMILTON. Second Vice Presi
dent, Attorney. and Trust Officer.
GEORGE E. FLEMING, Secretary
CHARLES S. BRADLEY. Treasurer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
MAKE MONEY
s1,5OO,OOO

MAY BE EXTRACTED WITH TIE sosT ECON.
oAnCAL MACHINERY AND THE BIG 5Oo-ToN
GOLD CONCENTRATING MILL MAY BE CON-
PLETED. THE GREAT BELCIIER Is WON
DERFUL NINE. OVER 100000 HAS Sc FAR
BEEN EXTRACTED AND MILLIONS ARE YET
TO CONE TO THOSE WHO HOLD ITS SHARES.
THIS IS A RARE CHANCE To MAKE MONEY.
WRITE FOR PROSPECTUS, OR CALL AT THIS
OFFICE.
GREAT BELCHER GOLD NINE CO,
Washington Loan and Trust Building, Washing
ton. d. c. Room "a.
mhl0.I1,li,17&tt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The statement is made by a good au-
thority that the Rubber Company will pay
the ! per cent quarterly dividend on the
common stock, and that it will be de-
clared at the meeting of the company on
April o. II is said that after the payment
of this dividend there will be a surplus
of Sl,000,oG0 despite the recent bear talk
of the street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
FINANCIAL.
FINANCIAL.
~
A Long Sentence

teacher once required her scholars to give
an example Of 4 long sentence. Une ii,t.c 49,.
m the hont row, raised his hand to signify that
Ii WI: F..ssa-cd with his answer, 60 tic teaclcr
said wen, Jimmie, lei u. heaf Your Idea Of
long sentence. Imprisonment fer li3I sad
Jin'mie That reminds us Of the little girl at
cooking school, who was required to get mp
dinner that would enable poor family to wake
both ends meet She sp7csGsibed .'Ox Tai. Soup
and Pottcd Head" that was case Of both
ends meeting. 1t certainly filled the bill. By the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Chicago Gas recovered a part of its
loss, closing at 81 1-2. The break was
caused by manipulation, and as the stock
is generally considered TO be worth more
than par intrinsically it seems reasonable
TO suppose that a recovery viii occur
shortly
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
New York stocK Married.

Corrected daily by W. 3. Hibts Co.,
members of the New York Exchange, |
14I9 Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

mony with the Metropolitan people have
zen purchasers of several large blocks
OF The eek within two days. Temporary
Receiver Grant was appointed permanent
receiver yesterday The news Of this was
received In the street near the close -
the session. and for this reason or some
other there was immedia tely a squirt of
three points in the stock 20 SO. The close
was point or more off 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 all tire, which can be at
trIbuted to nothing else than the good in
vestment demand for the stocks and the
unwillingness 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 los 81. the highest close for a
long time. Burlington did not reach quite
so high figure as that of Thursday, but
was at all times strong. above 126 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

Third Avenue was again the feature OF
the list and again IL made a 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 to
End out who was the buyer. The theory
that Mr.. Keene has changed front again
end is now a bull on the stock is be-
lieved by some. Others tell Of Standard
Oil manipulation in il. 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 controlling interest if
they have not already done so. 1t is
said that interests known 10 act in har-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
Corrected daily by w b. Hibbs G Co,
members of the New York Exchange
Illq 4 Street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Above 1000 calls may be contracted Tor in 100
lots at $500 per hundred. No charge ior In
coming calls.
For full particulars call, or address
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
Olga NethersOIe

doesn't seem to We able TO "fll tho bill'' in
''sapho' to the satisfaction OF either Magistrate
that is not any business of ows for we are
Brokers, and handle your orders in Grain,
Stocks, or Cotton, for cash margin. We
cannot accent any per cent margins-no ftin
that actually executes your orders exchange
can accept -ne per cent bnsiness-but can
accept from three To five per cent on Stocks and
p. points on wheat. Try if you want quick
service. Der free book explains margin trading.
Send for it.
uoward crnehv z Tn e. cSnsfss, St. sast'n'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The stock market was extremely dull
nearly all day yesterday, but, contrary
10 the predictions of the street generally.
prices advanced fractionally instead of de-
elining in expectation OF a bad bank state
ment today. The statement will probably
be very nearly as bad as that Of last week,
1t is said, and this will mean that the
reserve may be wiped out and will GER
tainly be cut to a very narrow margin.
This outlook, however, seems not TO
brighten the holders of securities. The
bears talk of lower prices, but the ad
vance began q 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 e&erting much influence this week
because ii 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 stringency. Even the
money lenders are forced to recognize this
fact apparently. Call loan rates instead
Of advancing yesterday as they do fire.
ouently on Friday, did not get higher than
per cent at any time. and closed at
per cent. If people will not pay high rates
for money, knowing that it will be a drug
on the market shortly, the lenders find
It convenient 10 accommodate them at low
prices. London was not a factor in the
New York market yesterday Prices early
IN tho day in New York declined frac-
tionally. During the greater part Of the
session business was very nearly at a
standstill, but in the last hour there was
q slight revival Of interest and small ad-
vanoes in prices. The close was at or
near the top all over the list News was
Insignificant.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The news regarding the grangers is all
good. 1t is stated by officers of the lines
that the westboUnd business at present and
FOR the past TWO months is the largest ever
seen This traffic. on the Rock Island es-
pecially, is very heavy, and officers of the
line say, too that the return trip o. empty
cars is very small. 1t is stated that the
winter tourist traffic on the Atchison is
the heaviest on record. All Of these facts
are shown by the earnings of the group
however and don't need to be demonstrated
further. The prediction that the business
of the railways would fall off in 1900 was
probably as far out OF the way as any bear
prophecy ever was in the long history of
pessimistic predictions gone wrong that
American prosperity has seen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17
Mileage Charges Dispensed With
excepting in few remote sections o, the city.
Schedule of Reduced fiesssge
Rates.

For measured service. with metallic circuit and
long -distanee equipment:
Extra
No calls. No parties on lin. clIIs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Sugar was only fairly active, and its
fluctuations were over a narrow range
The talk OF a smaller dividend still IS
heard from Boston, and il is said that the
next quarter is being offered for per cent
For the reason that all the professional
tipsters are bearsh on the stock. there
are not a few careful market people that
advise against going short of it. 1t may
go lower, may go to so. as well informed
people" are saying with so much positive
ness, but. on the other hand, it may
advance to 120 in the near future.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

The January statement of the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company was published yes
terday. 1t is fine showing. The net earn
ings for January show an increase of
$l41.:i3t. For The first seven months of the
fiscal year the net earnings were S709.32i
After the payment OF Fixed charges and div
idend on the preferred stock for an entire
year, there would remain OF these earnings
for only seven months Ss74 032. The sock
advanced fracIionally, but was quiet all
day. The same may be said of Tennessee
Coal and Iron. There is the rumor in the
street again that Tennessee Coal and Iron
common stock is to receive per cent divi-
dend in April and quarterly dividend at
that rate in the future. If this is the fact,
there can be little doubt as to all the hold
ers Of the preferred stock wishing to con-
vert their holdings into common at the rate
of $50 shares for 100
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MONEY $4,000 NOM
Washington Mortgage Loan Co.,
6fOF Street NV.

$40 UPWARD loaned on furniture and salaries a.
lowest terms. ADDISON, Box 40I, Station G.
rnltil-1t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

SAT Z DLfOSIl h.ND ETtOei OOsIf 51NICS.
National Safe Deposit Trust. Isl lj5
oar Trust LIS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17

Pacific Mail was perhaps the weak fea-
ture of the list 1t sold off 10 So IL, and
closed at Sc, with a net loss of a point and
fraction The passage of the Subsidy
bill during this session seems now to have
been given up. This fact, with the pros
peet of holding the stock and receiving no
dividend on it for another year, before the
bill can become an issue again, seems to
discourage holders. The statement of the
company for January is not a bad one
by any means. although it is not SO good
as some of the enthusiastic friends OF the
stock had hoped for. The net earnings
for nine months show decrease as com
pared with 1899. but an excellent increase
compared with 1898. The normal business
of the concern is growing handsomely.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-13
Ar 70 THE KNEE
Dowager Empress and Prince
Tuan Battling for the
'12"*o2S Supremacy. #.sf ...I
The Latter In q Recent Edict
VI Boldly Signs Himself %
' =, 1 ..>',' p@< Emperor. ..> '
s55 H|,#&sf H!ii&''t''@i''''% @
Won KETTELER WAS HATED
Pekinese Took Advantage 81
Disturbances to Assas-
sinate Him. s5@.tss@I
A Chinese Statement Of the
Outbreak Against the y
Europeans. .,r@. e
Won yol!N kETTE e E: WAS HATED \ 4

LONDON. July 1l.-Acoording to the
Shanghai correspondent Of The Express
It il war to tho knife between the dow.
ager empress and Prince Tuan.' In a
recent edict the latter boldly disoards
his mask and dgns himself ~ emperor.
He warmly oommends the progress Of
Ibis faithful Boxers and in flowery
language appeals to their oupidity and
fanaticism.- In tho same decree Prince
Tuan appoints Prince Tsuan, the ''iron
capped" Prince Tsaishan, his imperial
olansman, and Kang vi to command
the three wings Of the Boxer army.
The Chinese statement Of the. out
break at Pekin at Shanghai 10 that
Baron Won Ketteler was hated by the
Pekinese, who. taking advantage Of the
state of affairs, shot him out Of re-
venge, thereby causing a conflict be-
tween the Chinese troops and the Ger.
mans, the latter Of whom destroyed the
tsung Ii yamen. The Infatuated sol
diers under Prince Tuan regained com.
plete control over the dowager en-.
press.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-07-13
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