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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

Tho conclusion that some of the most
careful critics draw from recent move
rIcnts is that the market is likely TO have
decline Of Importance i'm the near fu-
ture. They say that the buying Is not
rs good as the selling. and that there
are plentiful evidences OF realizing in
many stocks. The bank statement today
s. likely To be poor one. az the banks
have lost money to the Sub-Treasury
Call loan rates yestcr day were Il tribe
harder than they have been at any time
recently. II - also said that gold ship
iu"nts are likely in the near future The
coal strike situation. the failure Of the
peace negotiations in South Africa and
Tho lack of harmony in China are other
matters that are not conducive to a CON
iluuancc Of the adranc. in prices under
normal conditions. ana especially if the
insiders begin selling stocks in any i'm
poriaut quantities. u Is quite evident
maj there may be strong spots in the
lnnfket. groups taken up by their friends
ron day TO day. The gene raj tendency
Will be- toward lower level In al prob
sbiiity however, these people say The
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

The market was devoid OF especial in
terest Ia any direction yesterday, and the
ruoVt ments OF prices were Irregular and
not indicative Of anything in particular.
The Fries and other low-priced securities
were advanced sharply. II was said, on
Morgan buying. and made new high
prices. but the movement was apparently
mauipulative largely. Pennsyi 'auia and
New York Central, too. Were advanced
in the afternoon. but there was heavy
selling Of both stocks on the advance. and
their movements did not impress coRssr-
NHtiye people as especially important. ON
the other hand the grangers, the Pacific
stocks. the coalers. and many others
opened strong and sold of during the day
from the first prices.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

Brooklyn Rapid Transit was disap-
Pointmcnt to its friends, making no gains
yesterday. After its great buoyancy on
Wednesday. up to the closing quotations,
there was a general expectation That II
would be advanced sharply again yester-
day, but instead some of the W Wednesday
advance was lost. The outlook for the
stock is good, however. and If the general
market continues strong there can be Int
tie doubt that it will participate in the
advance. The business of the company
is much better than ii ever was before, as
is shown by its earnings. IT may be sup
posed. too. that the resignation of Presi-
dent Rossiter and the appointment of an
other man in his place will be "A good
thing for the stock. 1t is to be inferred
that the change will increase the efficien-
cy Of the mara ement and result in
greater net earnings. Mr.. Brady was
quoted yesterday as making the state
ment that there is now entire harmony in
the company and that there will be no
further changes. This may be taken to
mean that the Pennsylvania has not pur-
chased control of the company, but the
story of the Pennsylvania control was
not believed anyway. Manhattan and
Metropolitan were both fairly strong.
Pennsylvania stock showed a tendency
TO advance. There are numerous reasons
for hullishness regarding Pennsylvania,
and il seems entirely likely that it will
be advanced in the near future. The high
price reached, l5il2 was the best recent
ly made.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

There was sharp advance in Western
Union 10 above 70 yesterday the first M
ward movement of importance in ii for
several weeks. Its high price on this
movement was 81, but since that time a
dividend Of II has been taken of the
price Of the stock so that practically the
top was reached again YESTERDAY II is
not unlikely that a further advance NAV
be seen in the stock today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

Corrected daily by W. B. Hibbs & Co, mem
hers Of the New York Stock Exchange. 1913
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23
ments are in evidence.

Sugar stock has not had its proportion
ate advance I'm the present market. AS
far as can be learned, the outlook for the
company is excellent. Its business is
larger than ever before and its profits i'm
mense. The sugar war is over without
doubt. The canning season is approach
ing, when the use of sugar will be at its
height With present prices the profits
TO the trust will be phenomenal during
the next six months. The story to he
effect that Mr.. Lawson, the Boston brok-
er, is selling the stock short are without
truth. on the contrary, he is a large
buyer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23
FOREIGN MAILS.


WASHINGTON, d. C., POSTOFFlCE NOTICE.
Should be read daily, as changes may occur al
any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports o.
sailing daily, and the schedule of cosings is ar
ranged on the presumption of their uninterTupt-
ed overland transit. For the week ending March
%, 1901, the last connecting closes will be made
from this office as follows:
Mails ,or Sou,h nm, c,,,
ica' west 'hdieS' Etc
SATURDAY-(O At 1890 a. m. for NASSAU.
p. Der steamer. from Miami Fla.
Mails for NFWFOU MIDLAND, by rail TO North
Sydney and thence via steamer close here daily
except sunday. at l2:OO M. and ON SUNDAYS onIv
at II 30 a. m I'D Oh
Mails for MOI ELON. by rail to Boston and
thence via steamer close here daily at 3:Ij u.
M Id
CUBA MAILS close here via Port Tampa Fla.
Wednesday, Fridays and SUNDAYS at 2:2O n m
and via Miami, Fla, Tuesdays and Saturdays at
1890 a. m. %
Mails for MEXICO overland. unless specially ad-
dressed Tor despatch by steamers sailing from
New York, close here daily at 1870 a. IN. and
1890 p. m. o.
Mails for BELIZE, PUERTO CORTEZ. and Qua
TEMALA, by rail to New Orleans and thence via
steamer close here daily at 1000 n. m tho con-
Meeting closes for which being MONDAYS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

downward movement may extend to five
or to ten points on the average. 1t will
be followed later by a recovery and by
still higher prices. The selling of stocks
on the bulges is advised, and purchases
should only be made on sharp declines,
go, ~~@urities whore especial move
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23


%
o o arch2
COMMON
o fol-
dividends
be made the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

Corrected daily By W Hibbs & Co.. mem
bers Of the New York STICK Exchange. IIl9 F
Street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

During the past four years a total of
nearly 100000 has been put back into
the property in this way. which might
have been paid out IN dividends If the
But this conservatism has not been vast
ed II has made the financial standing of
the company better than ever before. It's
per cent bonds are now selling at a
small premium In this connection it
may be stated that the company has now
outstanding 6, I, and 5 per cent bonds
amounting to nearly Sl6.O00.0O0 which ma
ture. shortly and which can be refunded
easily at a rate not exceeding per cent
and perhaps less than that. At per cent
interest these bonds would cost the com
pany yearly in charges $4,000 less than
II now pays.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

Missouri Pacific is still talked of as
likely to make big advance. The stock
has already gone So much higher than II
was expected that conservative people
are not inclined TO express doubts as to
any rosy promise Of its friends. Now 1t
is said that it will soon sell at 10. The
present story is that the short interest
is immense and that the insiders have
it at their mercy to do with as they see
fit The stock is a very dangerous one
either to buy or to sell.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

of
blowing of the
the offer
them by us n ours circular
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

The steel securities generally, both the
old and the new, were stronger, though
early i'm the day there was a tendency to
react shown at one time. The period in
Which the old securities may be deposited
with the syndicate has been extended to
April !. The official statement is made,
however, that the deposits of stock have
been very large, about IS per cent, and
that the extension of time does not in
the least signify GOODNESS over the plan
on the part Of stockholders
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

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to par has fulfilled the expectations Of
many people who have been particularly
bullish regarding II during the past six
months. But there is no reason TO sup
pose that it will not go higher If the
general market is to be strong during
the coming half year the further advance
Of this stock IS likely to. be important
Scott & Stringfellow. the Richmond brok-
erage firm, has issued another of its cir
culars on the railways of the South, the
present issue being devoted TO this com
pany and its stock. The showing made
by the statistics gathered by them is
most remarkable one and fully warrants
all the hopefulness OF the friends of
the stock The gross earnings of the
company for six months ended December
81 last were about 81 10000. an increase
over the same period in the previous year
OF $4,000 The operating expenses were
$l0,SJJ,OJc, ana the net earnings $6.140,JQ0,
an increase OF $3.50, 900. The net income
was s6,56I.000. and the total fixed charges
for the half year, estimated, were 81
$4,000, leaving a surplus for the period Of
a trifie more than 100000 This is $50
per cent on the stock of $50 10000. The
company usually earns about the same
in the last half Of the year as in the
first half, so that IL will be seen the earn
ings for the year will probably be in ex-
cess Of 10 per cent on the stock. 1t is
pointed out that in the operating expense
figures for the year 1900 was included for
maintenance of equipment s., as, 600 or
sSlS,UD more than the very generous man
agement Of the Lake Shore expended IN
the same period: and that there was also
included for the same year for main
tenanCe of way s. $50. COZ or S250.0O0 more
than the Lake Shore expended for the
same purposes. The company is putting
an enormous amount of money into the
property, ana still is able TO snow the 10
per cent earned on the stock With a
normal expenditure for maintenance it
is estimated that the earnings would have
been fully j per cent on the stock.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-23

The different stories regarding Peoples
Gas are very diverse in their tenor, and
the action of the stock reflects this. Yes
terday it was said at one time that the
courts will take the Ogden Company away
from the trust, and at another that the
Legislature has taken up a bill to pro-
tect the company against attacks in the
future. The stock was irregular, but not
strong.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01
ENGINEERS ORGANIZE.
Iowa State Executive Board Made Up
in Des Moines.


Des Moines, July 31.-The Iowa
state executive board of the National
Brotherhood of Coal Hosting Eengi.
neers was organized in Des Moines
Monday. William Johnson, of Oska.
loosa, state organizer, perfected the
organization. w. T. Arbuckle, of Le-
high, was made president, and John
w. Terry, of Foster, secretary SINH
lar organizations have been effected in
Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania and
several other coal producing states,
There are about 500 certifcated hoist.
ing engineers in Iowa, all but few of
them being actively in the business
The brotherhood is affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor and co.
operates with the United Mine Work
ers. The representatives of the seven
districts at yesterdays meeting We're:
Des Moines, O. w. Lundholm; Boone
d. G. Dodge, ST.: Webster county. w.
T. Arbuckle, Lehigh Oskaloosa, Sam.
uel Stewart; Lost Creek, j. w. Taylor,
of Pekay Abba, John w. Terry of
Foster; What Cheer, William Bon,
stead.
National Secretary T. E. jenkins, OF
Danville, ILL.,, was also present.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01

A. Kelsey, Tripole: P. j. McCullow,
Cresco; John N Martin, Oskaloosa;
John Sine, Waterloo; A. P. Smith, Mis-
souri, Valley; G. M. Snyder, Mt. Pleas
ant; t. |. Tripper, Rock Rapids; ]. W.
Kelly, Fit. Madison; D. G. Bishard, AL
toona; ]. f. Working, Waverly; H.
Sharp, Humboldt; j. B. Shackelford
Hazelton; George Child, Nevada; H.
E. Patterson, Marengo; ]. w. Mahon-
ey, Forest City; ]. M. Carney, Gilman;
E. E. Newcomb, Manchester; Henry
Punn, Niles, M. F. Rugby, Mount YER
non; S. N. Patterson, Dunlap; 2. G..
Burdick, Rockwell; G. M. Burd, Alton;
r. B. Carson, Moulton; w. M. Wether-
ell, GAINESVILLE; F. Sessions, Cedar
Falls j. r. Ewing, Shannon City; W..
B. Wells, Colfax; E. w. Holbrook, On
ava; A. E. Goldsberry, Maynard;
Francis Sennard, Manning; c. c. Sea-
well, Belle PLANE; B. F. Dean, Du-
buque; w. ]. Lewis, Riverside; E. H.
Buxton, Deep River; E. M. Blizzard,
Derby; Albert Rost Centerville; w.
Nickel, Clinton; R. c. Kennedy, Guth-
rie Center; W. ]. Eagal, Davenport;
j. G. Bull, Toledo; T. Guitar, Coun-
Gil Bluffs; w. T. Sinclair Humeston;
R. R. Cook, GAINESVILLE; J. p Barnes,
LeClaire; Henry Goodman, Primghar;
]. R. V. Laird, Algona; E. ]. McQuirk,
Early; H. M. Belvel. Des Moines; P.
D. Burton, Grinnell; ]. w. b. Cole, Au.
dubon; F. ]. Porter, WOODBURY.; P. w.
Pigsley, Cumberland; G. w. Miller,
| Upton.
Special Aides-E. c. Haynes Center.
vile; A. P. Collier, Sioux City.
Special aide at Cleveland-E. N. Eos.
| ter, Washington,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01
WORKING WOMEN OF AMERICA
Organization Perfected and Demands
Formulated.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 30.-The working
women of America have elected Off
GERS and adopted a wage scale. The
rules governing the demands are as
follows:
Rule 1. Work shall not begin before
$50 a. m, and shall cease when the
evenings dishes are washed and put
away. Two hours each afternoon and
an evening at least twice week shall
be allowed the domestic as her own.
Rule 2. There shall be no opposi-
ton on the part of the mistress to club
life on the part of the domestic. En-
tertainment of friends in limited num-
bers shall not be prohibited provided
the domestic furnishes her own re-
freshments.
Rule 8. Gentlemen friends shall not
be barred from the kitchen or back
porch. Members of the family of the
house shall not interrupt the converse.
ton arising during said visit.
Rule 4. Domestics shall be allowed
such hours off on Monday as will per,
nit them to visit the bargain counters
of the stores and enjoy on that day the
same privileges enjoyed by the mis-
tress and her daughters.
Rule 5. All complaints shall be
made to the business meeting of the
union. The question of wages shall be
settled at time of employment, and nc
reduction shall be allowed.
Three hundred members belong tc
the organization. The officers are as
follows: President, May Murphy; re
cording secretary, Stella Wendt; finan
cial secretary, Margaret Keehn; treas
uer, Hannah Johnson
This is the. scale of union wages O.
servants: Cooks and housekeepers, S;
to 81 a week; general and seconc
girls, 81 to SIS a week; young and mex
perienced girls, So to 81 a week.
Housekeepers who We're at first in
clined to make jest of the union are
now beginning to see that the matter is
a serious one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01
AIDES APPOINTED.
Commander Metzgar Issued an lrnpor.
tant Order Saturday.

Sobt S'eSt Sokli ddys
A general order was issued by Com
mander Metzgar of the G. A. R. Satur-
day which provides for aides for the
commander for next year. In the list
are number of the most prominent
men of the state, and who carried a
gun for the defense of their country
during the stirring times of '61-'65.
Wapello county is honored in the Sc
lection, as j. McCreery of this city is
made one of the aides.
The appointments are made upon
the recommendation of post command
ers. In addition to the appointment
of regulars three special aides are
named. E. N. Foster is made special
aide for the Cleveland encampment,
and E. C. Haynes of Centerville and A..
P. Collier of Sioux City are also named
special aides. The appointments of
| the commanders staff are as follows:
George H. Otis, Monona; A. H. Fey,
Scranton; w. ]. Hamilton, Osceola; w.
3. Crabtree, Marble Rock; J.. t. Beatty,
Jefferson; H. b. Walters, West Liber-
| ty; H. B. Jordan. Brighton, A. b.
Gray, Atlantic; John Waite, Wellman;
]. R. Hall, Monroe; Luther Brown
Rockford; A. W. May, Waukon; D. F.
Dryden, mid; J. McCrsery, Ottumwa;
E. M. Sanborn, West Union; ]. N.
Boiling, Stanwood; l.. H. Finnerty
Keokuk; Marshall Henestreet, Ames;
lJ. r. Page, Ida Grove. Washington
Galland, Montrose ]. McCuskor, De
/ corah; ]. j. Myers, Greenfield; J. NJ
/ M. Roberts, Abba: w. G. Jacob, Knox
willie: S. E. Rouse, Correctionville; H.
4 D.. Davis, Grinnell; Joseph Gingrass,
fAyoca; 7. II. S. Doss, Davis City; e.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01
For County superintendent.

The name of Miss Lucy Warden will,
we are informed, be presented to the
republican county convention for the
nomination for county superintendent
of schools. Miss Warden is now at
Chatauqua, New York. The friends of
this popular and capable Ottumwa
teacher state that while Miss Warden
is not an active candidate in the sense
of seeking and working for the nomi-
nation, she will accept if nominated,
That Miss Warden is fully qualified
for the position gees without saying,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01

Mr.. Williams says this did not occur,
at least during the several days he was
at Ell Reno, and that he heard nothing
of it until reaching Iowa on his return.
The Drawing.
The final drawing for numbers is
something about which few people
seem to know. AS was stated, the eu-
velopes are placed in drum, or rath-
er, in two drums, one for the northern,
or Ell Reno district, and the other for
the southern, OF Lawton district !.
large number, including Mr.. williams,
tried for land in the <Lawton district
owing to the fact that the new town
of Lawton is to be located there and
the land in and around the towr site
will be of much value
Drawing Began Yesterday.
Yesterday the actual drawing was
begun, and it is nothing more nor less
than whirling of the drum and the
dropping out of envelopes one at a
time, the first out being No. /, the sec
ond No. 2, ETC. The land-seekers get
a choice of the land in the order indi-
Gated by the relative time their envel.
opes come from the drum.
A False Report.
In reply to a question regarding the
reported exhorbitant prices charged
for water and eatables, Mr.. Williams
said that this report was erroneous.
He said that the water supply is
abundant and that no one need want
for water. Meals, he said can be
bought for twenty and twenty-five
cents, and are of the same kind that
are to be secured here at the price.
Single orders, such at coffee, cost five
cents, just as in this city, and there
are plenty of places where the people
can be fed.
Lack of Sleeping Quarters.
The only trouble encountered by
those who go to Ell Reno to register,
SO Mr.. Williams says, is in getting
some place to sleep. There are not
enough buildings to accommodate all
the people at night, but this difficulty
does not amount to much, as the
weather is warm and dry and people
can easily sleep out Of doors without
feeling any bad effects. 1t is surmis
ed that the dispragingr relative
| to FL Reno were sent out from Okla.
homa City, which place wished to get
the registration station which went to
FL Reno, and, being disappointed, sent
out false reports all over the country
to keep people away from Ell Reno and
| if possible, get the government to
change the place OF registration.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01
FORMER oTruMwAN DEAD.
o. T. Swasey Died in keokuk Las
Night-Was in Business Here.

~. -. S"e'SSy LIEU III NCoNQh IdSl
Nisht-Was in Business Here.
[From Tuesdays Daily,l
o. T. Swasey, an old resident of OF
tumwa. passed away at his home in
Keokuk at $3.50 o'clock last evening
i. has been many years since Mr.Swa
sey has lived in Ottumwa but he is
well remembered by many of this
city's older residents.
Mr.. Swasey was born of one of the
best families, being a nephew of Gen
eral e. M. Swasey. one of the first
members of the Iowa legislature. His
birthplace was Pennington, Iowa
where he was born about fifty-three
years ago. While there as young
man he was engaged in merchandising
in the dry goods business. He went
to Keokuk in 1874 and was engaged
with the Magoun firm. Later he came
to Ottumwa, where he was in the EN-
ploy of Healy, Felt & White He
soon acquired business of his own
and conducted a lumber yard. the firm
name being Swasey and Major In
1887 he went west where he remained
| for two years. going to Keokuk at the
end of that time. Since then he has
been head boolikeeper for the Carter
Lumber company He was married
five years ago in Burlington and is
| survived by his wife.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01
JURY is DRAWN.
Men Who Will Sit on Cases During
AUGUST Term of District Court.

From Yesterdays Second Edition.]
Count Clerk H. F. Michaels has
drawn the petit jury for the August
term of the district court which con
venes in this city August 10. Judge
Robert A. Sloan of Keosauqua will be
on the bench, with Carey Wilkins rs
court reporter. This term promises to
be long one and much business will
be transacted. The state docket will
probably be the largest that has been
up for great many years. Several
important cases are set for this term,
among which are the remainder of the
Pasnau gang who are charged with as
sault with intent to commit murder on
S. P. Grips and G. W. Houston. The
gang" are all out on bond, and sever
al of the men are said to be out of the
country, but it is presumed they will
be back when the time for the trial ar.
rives. There are number of men in
Jail awaiting to have their cases taken
before the grand jury, and that body
will probably be busy for several
weeks. Following are the names of
the men who We're drawn for the petit
jury today:
Tone Riley Richland.
Geo. Foreman, Center 5.
Samuel Kitterman, Richland.
NJ. III. Cox, Columbia.
l.. M. Cundiff, Center s,
c. Ramsel, Center l.
w. L. Devol, Center 8.
Geo Miller, Adams.
James Galley, Richland
John Mitchell, Center 5.
w. A. Buchanan, Keokuk.
Bert Broderick Columbia.
j. w. Carman, Center 4
VIM. Taylor, Polk
Alex Anderson, Polk
j. Galland, Center 5.
Jas. Scuiley, Center 5.
Phelix Dickerson, Center 4.
JAS Orr, Center q
James Hannum, Center 9.
Henry Robertson, Highland.
M. Rowland, Center 8.
J. F. Hull, Cass.
B. F. Block, Green.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01
pIaEsTs FOOD NATURALLY.

Perfect Digestion is Essential to Good
Health. TABER'S PEPSIN COMPOUND
digests food in Natures own way--tonins
md strengthening the stomach and sys.
tive and Iaxative,-guarantee a CURE
for Sour stomach, Heartburn. Palpitatlon,
Loss of Appetite. Sleeplessness, General
debility, Constipation. Bad Blood. Female
Complaints. Melancholia, and Liver All
ments. Relieves. promptly-cures perma-
nently. PHYSICIANS prescription. Write
for free sample bottle, prepaid DR., Taber
Elfe Co. Peoria Ill,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01
CLOSE OF SCHOOL.
Highland Park is Holding Its Com.
mencement Exercises,

The Courier is in receipt of the an
nouncement of the commencement ex-
ercises of Highland Park college, Des
Moines. The exercises will be held
from July % to August / in the col
lege chapel. A very complete pro-
gram has been arranged the feature
of which is to be an address by Sena-
tor Tillman of South Carolina.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-08-01
10 JACQUES is LUCKY.
Name Of an ottumwa Attorney Comes
- Out Of the Box at Ell Reno.

10 R. Jaques yesterday drew a prize
in the lottery Uncle Sam is conducting
in Oklahoma Territory. Mr.. Jaaues'
name appears among those who were
lucky in the FL Reno district, as does
that of Henry L. Onden of Batavia.