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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

The Tribune has printed the gross earnings OF
sixty-six railroads systems for the fourth week
In April OF these ffty-four return gains of
ND35Io. or l42 per cent. and twelve return losses
OF sS9e46. or per cent. The whole shows a gain
OF *l243.7S. or l27 per cent The Tribune has also
printed the gross earnings Of forty-one railroads
or systems for the first week in May of which
thrty-two return gains of s5l COL or 1876 per cent
and nine return losses OF $39 ss2 or 80 per cent
The whole shows a gain of s6U Ols or 10 per cen.
Fourth week In April
1863. Differences
q companies so iai 1871 $40 i.5 1ss Inc 81 3o3 a75
IL companies. $50 POS GDg52 Dec 70 Gsa 90
otai % cos so sil0 s9 sll 81 243 720 1877
m First week in May 49,
~ companies "a ss7 s%548 ass Inc xs.i %, n
companies. LOOP. 962 $50 Dec. 39os3 al
Total II Oos 22s $500 PA Inc 1901 oio 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
AMERICAN STOCKS IN LONDON

London. May i3.-A somewhat nervous feeling
prevailed on the Stock Exchange last week and
ehe absence Of public buying coupled with the con-
tinued selling IN New-York and Berlin. forced the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
BANK EXCHANGES; SALES REPORTED

The bank exchanges Of the New-York Clearing
House and the stocks sold the New-York Stock
Exchange last week and the weeks OF the
preceding two years compare as follows:
May -, es. May 49, 80. May IL 90
Exchanges $50 $50 81 89s sa3 5II so6 79o Or
No shares soio'.. Zoo0lIs o.Ols, 1853 2.929 S2S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14

RAILROAD AND OTHER STOCKS.

together
IS adf prices OF he n price
the ne in the nj dlo n lie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
GOVERNMENT BONDS.

Government bond quotations compared follows
with those OF a week ago:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14

s1,2i67ss. Receipts for fiscal year si9OeO5274: ex-
pendtures. s4S3 33l 3d. receipts s7 p3 3O1
The Treasurers actual cash balance decreased in
the week 50. 499. 207 and stands at sI 400 FOL
Receipts of National bank notes for redemption IN
the week. 81. 374.
The Treasury statement of Saturday compared
with that of Saturday q week ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
TO THE HOLDERS OF THE
First Mortgage Bonds
OF THE
OMAHA and ST. LOUIS RAILROAD co

DUE JULY 4. 1901.
In the OF the interest
on these bonds which due January l. 1900 and
the Receivers Of the property appointed creditors
having procured from the Court leave Issue 1875
prior default having
between the undersigned
Committee Missouri Railway Construction Com
pany. May 2l 1906 the undersigned pursuant to
agreement. have become entitled to
controlling interest the stock OF the Railroad Com
pany and have taken other proceedings to enforce the
agreement and protect the rights of the bondhodes
To render these proceedings eectua prompt deposit
Of above necessary Bondholders'
Agreement has accordingly been prepared and hond-
requested deposit hereunder
Union Trust Company of New York where
copies the agreement may be obtained.
Dated May Q. 1900.
w. EMLEN ROOSEVELT,
FRANCIS SMITH,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
I.EHIGH AND wILKEs-BARRE COAL. COMPANY
ITO HOLDERS Of Consolidated MOrtxaaa

Bonds, payable June 1. 1900
BY agreement between the Iehish and Wilkes Barn
Goa. Company and The Central Railroad Company ~
New Jersey these bonds will be extended for Ten year,
l. 1900. four and One-haif In
payable quarterly the first days
September December in each and
be guaranteed both to principal and
The Central Railroad Company OF New Jersey Th~..
which now constitutes a first lien on almost all M.
OF the Coal Company The has
subscribed for reseTvng however present hot.-.
who present their bonds for purpose b.s-.
May 1900 privilege OF exchanging ur.s.,,
bonds for the extended bonds guaranteed Rondholt,
who desire avail of this privilege
bonds the Off OF The Central Railroad Company os
New Jersey. 153 Liberty Street.
TO- and and including MAY q. and viii
ceve immediate OF their and r.
cepts emitting them the guaranteed bont.
which Will bear interest from June l. 1900 and will -
deliverable about that date
May 4th. 1900. J. ROGERS MAXWELL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
HOMEsTAKE MINING COMPANY.

HOMESTAKE MINING COMPANY
MILLS BUILDING. Is BROAD STREET.
NEW YORK. May llth 1900
DIVIDEND No 2S9
THE REGULAR MONTHLY DIVIDEND of
TWENTY-FIVE C25) CENTS PER SHARE has been
declared for April payable the transfer agency
York, en- the 10Th inst Also EXTRA DIVIDEND (NO.
300, of Twenty-Five t25) Cents. payable
and place
Transfer books close 10Th inst
LOUNSBERY & Co. Transfer Agents
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
THE FINANCIAL MARKETS.
STOCK VALUES DECLINING.

MONEY CONDITIONS STRoNG-RAILROAD.
EARNINGS.
The movements OF the chief active stocks and
bonds in the last week shown in the following
tables:
STOCKS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
Dipioen6 Notices.

BOND AND MORTGAGE GUARANTEE co
lIo REMSEiN STREET. BROOKLYN. " y NAV J. 1900
A QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF TWO PER
CENT has been declared PAYABLE May 10TH 1900
70 ne stocRhoIders OF record the closing
fer Books at 3 r. NJ. Nav 1Ith. The books viii be
opened at 10 A. NJ. May 18TH 1900
MARTIN WEIL.ES Treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14
ers' Mortgage In.urnnce Company.

The Lawyers Mortgage Insurance Company,
81 and 30 Liberty
New York Sth 1900
'JNHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of this Com
pany has this day declared a seni-annuaI dividend
or - per cent. payable at the Companys office
LIST. 1900 The transfer books closed Saturday
May Goth. and reOpened Saturday. June End
ROBERT q. HONE. Treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY
Philadelphia, May list 1900
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS has this day
declared a SEMI-ANNUAL. DIVIDEND OF TWO
AND ONE-HAI-F (21s) PER CENT. (s1. % per sharel
upon the capital stock Of the Company and
after May 3st 1900 stockholders as registered upon
the books OF the Company a NJ April 80 1900 All
dividends will be paid by CHEQUE.
CHEQUES will be mailed W have
PERMANENT DIVIDEND ORDERS at this Office
ROBT. W SMITH Treasurer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14

LAKE SHORE AND MICHIGAN SOUTHERN.
Fisk & Robinson. No. SO Nassau-st. New-York
offer for sale 100000 Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern Railway Company 91a per cent gold bonds
at l0sA and accrued interest netting Sl75 per cent
per annum Orders will be filled according to pri-
GRITTY of receipt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14

MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES.
FURNISHED by Frederic II. Hatch. No 80 Broad-st1
STOCKS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14

Business Opportunities.
a y ENGINEER with over % years expert
ence representative opening up connections ros
american Novelties In Great Britain and Continent.
seeks nrst class goods suitable to
ironmonsers, Fancy Stationers Patent Medicine ME-
chnery or General Gas Apparatus. Write
Advert Box :. Messrs w II. SMITH & SoS.
is6 strand London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14

Total 90 cos. so, Sill. Ose
M First week in May
" companies. "a. COS. 3s7
u companies. LOOP. S3S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14

"A ADVERTISEMENTS and subscriptions for The fricans
"A received at their Uptown once No L2se BrosdsU.
"a door north OF slstst. until o'clock adverts-
nents received the following branch Offices az
once rates until O'clock M. via - sth-a
cor lS2 tthave. t2thst: Macy
xna iA,h.st i42 Columbus near West dotn 81 sss
West AID St. 6have.s 90 East 1<th st. 2Ss
s2d ;ts ayes: t7th SIS
% ave. between 76th and T7th ss f0c6 90 ave. ns>1
olst st.. l.10S LIST ave-. 69th-Br. 80 id ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-05-14

Total II COS IS. COS Dos
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16
THEY DYE THEIR SCAlPS.
For Beauty After the Head Has Been
shaved Perfectly smooth

A French explorer has discovered
the vainest people In the world. By
curious coincidence they happen to be
also the uGlicst. They are the Pa
houins, a savage tribe OF the western
coast OF Africa. The main occupation
OF these people Is the adornment OF
their persons AS the PahOuin's cloth
Ing Is OF SO light a character as not 10
incommode him he bestows a good
share OF his thought upon the adorn-
ment OF his body, which he tattoos In
elaborate designs done In red or blue.
Or more fanciful effect Is obtained
by tattooing In relief by injecting un-
derneath the skin the juice Of . plant
which produces permanent swelling.
Sometimes the face and body are also
tinted with n dye, red being the color
most I'm demand.
The same methods are used In adorn-
Ing the face. especial attention being
given To the nose. Many OF the Pa
houins after tattooing or painting their
noses pierce them with long, slender,
bones. Others after piercing the nose
attach to II a string Of colored pearls.
Both men and women concentrate
their efforts on their hair. Their inge-
nuity, which is shown In the construc-
ton OF scores OF different headdresses
of bone and metal for the men OF the
tribe, chiefly the warriors, Is illustrated
In a far greater degree by the coiffures
Of the women.
The extreme OF simplicity in the Pa
houin women's method In making
themselves beautiful Is to shave the
head till II is smooth and round as q
ball and then to color 1t with a dye
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16
STOCK RAISING.

One OF the subjects 70 which partieu-
lar attention will be paid by Mr.. Nc
Keen at the fall Farmers Institutes will
De the matter Of stock raising. de Il
now looking for some lecturer OF prscti-
Cal knowledge 10 address the meetings.
A few years ago when the markets
were dull little attention was paid In
Maine to the raising Of beef cattle and
that branch Of industry 10 now ct the
lowest ebb In the state. In TACT but III
tie tendency 10 an increase OF this work
vas shown by the reports made to the
state board Of assessors. Mr.. Mckeen
believes that there is an opportunity for
the farmers 10 make q dollar In this
branch of farm work, and, that they
NAV 90 &c it In . practical manner and
With q method that shall give them the
best returns for the capital invested, hs
will arrange for practical instruction iu
that branch.
Among other things that he will also
introduce ut the Institutes Will be prsctf
cal road building. When speaking on
this subject, recently, he said that the
farmers are becoming interested 10 bet.
ter roads, sud, realizing the value IL viii
he 70 them, want better highways. Dur
inx bis travelling about the state, during
which be does = great deal OF driving
n, dads that there Is a tendency for bet
ter rosds. He will, therefore, make tni
matter Of road construction ore OF tn
features OF the fall institutes. .-keoneoe'
Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16
Sweet Revenge.

"Naw; amt working any more
rye lost me job" said the diminutive
ONCE DO, when be was asked about Il
"But I gst even, betcher life! ! heard
the old isan telling a feller that I was
no good and that he was going to fire
me at the end of the week. He said
the only thing could do was to sit on
Q stool and balance Q ruler on the end
Of my nose.
well, when heard the old man say
that he was going to fire me, ! just laid
low TO get even. And did, betcher
lifel There was q book agent what
had been pestering the life out Of the
old man. and he was expecting her to
call again. no he made sneak and told
me to tell her when she called that be
had gone west for good and wasn't
coming back. =
"weli. Just then his wife telephoned
him that she was coming down to the
once to see him about something. and
he told me to tell her when she came to
take seat and wait for him.
"Weil. saw my chance to get even.
So when the book agent came In told
her that the old man had left word for
her to walt for him. Then when his
wife blew In. told her that the old
man had gone west and left word for
her that she needn't expect to see him
again.
"Geerusalem! Maybe you think the
sparks didn't ny then. ! waited till
the fireworks were over. then ! wrots
out me resignation. balanced the ruler
on me nose for the last time and left !"
Detroit Free Press.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16
Addressed the Jury.

A man who had never seen the In
side OF courtroom until he was intro
duced as a witness In a case pending
In one OF the Scottish courts, on being
sworn took a position with his back
to the jury and began telling the story
to the judge.
The Judge. In bland and courteous
manner, said:
address yourself to the jury. sir"
The man made short pause. but.
Notwithstanding what had been said
TO him, continued his narrative.
The judge was then more explicit
and said to him: Speak to the Jury.
sir, the men sitting behind you on the
benches"
The witness at once turned around
and making an awkward bow said
with perfect gravity:
"Good morning. gentlemen."-Buffalo
Courier.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16

Among his trusted and ef3cient at.
taches In the Office Of the street railway
headquarters In one Millikin. He also
has a partnership interest In q north
side grocery. After keeping cases on
cars and their operators each day Mr.
Miiiikin waits on customers at the gro.
cery store. Saturday night Is usually
q busy one. and OF course everything Ia
done In Q hurry. This probably &C.
counts for a slight overnight Of Mr..
MiilIkin In fllling nm order for . little
TAT girl who came into the store as the
kind hearted Milllkin was about to
close the doors.
mister Mil-li-kin. my mamma sent
after q quarters worth Of mul-las-six,' y
said the child.
IAN right, little girl. Let's have your
bucket" said the genial clerk.
with this the little lady handed over
q good sized tin bucket. Mr.. Millikin
disappeared among some barrels. and
after considerable grinding he reap
peared.
There's a big measure. little girl.
Do you think you can carry itT'
"Yes. sir" said the maiden as she
started toward the door.
Little girl. where's your money!
said Millikin az he followed up his Gus
toner.
"In the bucket, Mr.. Mil-li-kin." naive
ly replied the child.-Columbus Dis
patch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16

A gentleman was admiring bis pi.
eeons the other afternoon, when be
heard curious ''thud" and saw one OF
his birds drop from q window sill to
the ground.
Turning round. the gentleman was
lust In time to see small boy In the
lane drop catapult and run.
After Q short chase the culprit was
caught.
"You young scoundrel!" calculated
the angry owner Of the pigeon. What
do you mean by coming and shooting
my birdsY'
please, sir. I didn't mean to do IT."
whined the captive. I'll didn't shoot
at the pigeon"
'COme. come" said the gentleman.
''don't make matters worse. l saw the
bird fall. and II you did not aim at II
how came you to hit ity
"Piease, sir" blubbered the boy. the
pigeon got In the way. IL was aim
ine at the winder."-Lond0D Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16
the lawyer, 'and II won't work. VII
COS, Jr,,v mo N oboek FOR SoO0Y,

| the lawyer, "and II won't work. VIII
| you draw me check for $200T
Isn't II a wonder that somebody else
didn't strike on the ideaY whispered
the major as he pattod Thompson on
| the shoulder. "The washboard has,
been known for 200 years What was
easier than 10 make friction run a mu-
sic box to soothe the sorrowful. lull
the ailing or enthuse the discouraged
II would have saved thousands OF lives
annually. prevented thousands Of sui
cides, and yet no one thought OF II
Thompson, shake hands! It's the sec
retaryship Mt $4,000 a year for you.
and I'll get you $4,000 worth Of stock
at ground floor figures. Months ago,
when was hard up and couldn't pay,
a bill Of 81, you put your hand on my
shoulder In a brotherly way and said
you had every confidence in my fnan.
cial integrity. Do you imagine I've for
gotten that. Thompson1 Not By the
grave OF my grandfather! never think
OF Il without the tears coming to my
eyes"
do you want to be sued for these
accountsT demanded the lawyer when
he could get In word.
"And your reward for trusting me IL
this" continued the major-"the salary
Of $4,000 Is only n starter. I'll double
II after the washboards get into the
market. The $4,000 In stock will pay
you $4,000 year In dividends at the
very least, and perhaps double that,
and there you are. You can safely put
your first years Income down at SCS,-l
OOO Is that enough. Thompson? IL
not, Just say the word. and I'll add
$4,000 to II. Meanwhlle"-
Meanwhile want no more Of Jour
windr'
Meanwhile, my dear secretary Of
the NJ. W. c., owe 500. You have
the accounts 10 collect. Just mark EN-
collected and I'll pay in the 500 to
hold your stock. Always have TO have
n deposit as evidence OF good faith.
you know n II was anybody else, I'd
demand a certified check for $4,000.
i ~ spHA
iawbooks out OF the window"
"rl be hanged II / do! / want to
know
Throw your lawbooks out Of the
window, dissolve the partnership. and
then take your position as secretary
No hurry for day or two. but don't
wait too long. I want 10 get the arti- .
cles Of Incorporation through as soon !
as possible and patent the idea. Good !
by, Thompson, goodby."
"But / want that checkv' protested
the lawyer as he was pushed out.
"And the washerwoman rubs and
the box plays on" replied the smiling
major. Wen have 10000 washboards
playing Yankee Doodle and Home OF
Ny Soul before the month is out. and
II you want $4,000 In advance on your
salary and profits send your boy
around and I'll hll out a check. Good
by, Thompson, goodby. and remember
TO keep mum TIL our patent is secur-
ed"
The door was shut and locked. and
there was grim silence for i've min
utes. Then the major heard threats
and vows and mutterings. and some
one went slowly down stairs.
NJ. QUAD.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16
Too NAY Rlsks.

Tiny had come up from lower Mary
land IMAM and wife-to have their tin
types taken by q travelling operator al
the Marlboro fair. The husband
thought Il well TO have fair under
standing Of the matter beforehand,
and no he entered the gallery on wheels
and asked:
"How much fur two pictur'sY'
Fifty cents" was the reply.
"wnl you take q prime coonskin In
paymentr'
"Yee."
"wnl we look nateralY'
-You will"
"Kin I stand with a knife In my
hand, m II ready to tackle barr
"You can"
kin the ole woman hev her hands
clasped and her eyes rolled up like
some Of them rich foiksr
III she wants TO-"
"And yo'n take all the risksy'
what risks do you meanr
uAl, u hoM RoAS AoA fs~eos ~~s
the ole woman In. and yo'll hev to take
q twist ont Of her nose and shorten up
her chin q leetle. or she'll SIT right up
arter seein the pictur and light on 20
like turkey on 'tater bug. The last
feller that was here only survived two
days arter takin her pictur. and
thought Il was only sQuar to tell 20
bout II"
The artist declined 10 take the risks,
and the man picked up his coonskin
and went out. saying:
Cant blame yo'. stranger. Can't
blame 20 bit. Yo' don't want to be
tore all to pieces and hev this wagin
wrecked fur the sake Of one coonskin.
I'll git the ole woman seven yards OF
kalliker. and she'll hev to roll up hef
eyes at that and let the pictur co.
Washington Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16
The cOaN caoP.

Maine never raised so much corn In
any year ss the season now drawing &c
a close. The acres planted have Of late
been yearly on the Increase, hence the
past season reached an extent beyond
that Of any previous year. More acres
we're planted for canning than in former
years, more was raised for the silo, and
beyond these those who are growing the
crop for the crib extended their acres 10
a wider extent than before. This In
crease comes Ia part from = growing sp-
probation OF the crop abroad among the
farmers, and further from the reduced
cost OF production brought about by
modern methods and the introduction Of
machinery.
The growth OF the crop the past sea-
son Was on the whole quite remarkable.
While In the drouth stricken part OF the
state limited area on the stiff clsys and
on the light sandy lands was substan-
TALLY a failure, and nearly all corn in
the same section Was dwsrfed in the
rilliug somewhat By the drouth,
vet otherwise the stand Was 80 even that
on the whole the yield TO the acre was
quite up 20 the average IL not better than
that So the crop In the state has been
M all round great one, and has been 10
the main harvested without frost and In
the best possible condition. Only here
and there does one see the evidence of
careless, slouchy and wzsteful work In
the ssving and harvesting.
In regard TO the crop OF corn 10 the
country q, large, the nnal results are
not quite up 10 the midsummer promise.
The crop Is now substantially safe from
all casualties, but statistics rate II slight
ly less than the great crop Of year ago.
Kansas, with an average SURPRISING that
of any other state, unfortunately has suf-
fered greatly from drouth. Her yield OF
last year has been cut down 70 close half
a crop, which makes quite q whole In
the aggregate. The great corn states OF
the Mississippi and Ohio valleys are
weighted down with the bounty OF the
yield.
A. TO the outlook for the price OF this
cereal the coming year, it Will be re-
emoered that exports the past year
have been unprecedented. This has re-
dueed the old corn on hand 10 an amount
smaller than for number OF years past.
In fact, the UNUSUAL demand abroad has
more than used up the great crop OF last
year. With this export demand still
active, and st the same time less corn 10
draw from, prices lower than for the
year past cannot reasonably be expected
in the year 10 come. That farmer In our
state Who has crop OF this needed
cereal 10 draw upon 10 meet his home
wants the coming year Is Fortunate
Maine Farmer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-10-16
DRINK COLD WATER.
QUIT BoozlNo AND KEEP eoeER AND
YOU WILL BECOME FAMOUS.


Q. HsDs Jsnss, the Famous TsnDss.
ancs Lecturer. Cites . Few His
torke ExanDIss g Prove the TSuth
Of This Proposition.
lcopyright, lsoc BY C. B. Lswis.l
Ny Dear Fellow Citizens-It ID my
custom before proceeding to the bust
ness Of the evening to take up collec-
ton among the audience for the beneat
Of some charity. On this occasion the
subject is the individual who stands
before you. I have managed to get
along for the last three days on 81
cents. but I can 60 no further. While
there Ia no doubt that am worthy OF
all you can do for me. yet no one need
feel under obligations to give. l viii
now pass around the hat, and a. l
move among you am glad to observe
that the audience assembled here to-
night Ia one OF the most cultivated
have seen for months. viii not be
base enough to think that free admis-
sion had anything to do with It. You
came to hear one Of the great Ques-
tons of the day discussed by one Of
the great orators Of the century. and
had the price Of tickets been 10 cents
each believe that one and all would
have chcerfully coughed up. do not
use that expression In q slang sense.
but as Latin phrase. ind that the
collection amounts to 20 cents, and.
thanking you from the bottom Of my
heart and trusting that you may 90
out Of here better men and women. I
will now begin:
My friends. have In my pocket the
figures showing just how many distil-
leries and breweries there are In the
United States and Just how much whis-
~ apd beer are made every "a hours