davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times., 1901-06-23

Gross earnings of all railroads in the
United States reporting to Dun q Co for
the first half of June are $i5.259. .555 gain
of % per cent over last year and 25l per
cent over 1899. The increase continues
very large on Southwestern roads. though
earnings on all classes of roads are larger
than last year and 1899. Graugers again
report larger earnings. Southern, Central
Western and Pacific roads report sub
stantial gains. Below earnings are gwen
of roads classified by groups compared
with last year.
The times., 1901-06-23

-ImoTelso- -DcCrcase. It nIlstod.
Total sales, 2il. .6i7 shares.
The sales on the most active issues were as
follows American Tobacco, 300; AtchiSon. D.,
so: Brooklyn Rapid Transit. 16.G9O; Great West
gru sen: II. Paul 4,g0J: Erie. 4.t2o: Long Isl
and 3.1a9: Manhattan 2l i0l: Missouri Pacific,
T.Jpa New York Central, 400; Pennsylvania,
1850: Southern Pacific. 100; Union Pacific,
80. 500; United states Steel. G,s00; Wabash, 500
The times., 1901-06-23

The Graphophone securities both gave
way a further fraction during the week.
The best closing bid for the common yes
terday was 91a, and the best bid for the
preferred 1914. A sale of a small lot of the
common occurred a 95s and two sales of
the preferred at 102i and 103s. Nothing
new is heard of the prospects of the com
pany, but ii is very evident that stock is
constantly fed to the market in small
quantities.
The times., 1901-06-23
Government Bonds.

Another week of June has passed and
there has not been the big boom that
the entire street. almost, was talking of
at the beginning of the month. During
the coming week conditions may be some
what different. and the bulls still have
hope that the level Of prices will be ad-
vanced before July l. The market will
be watched with interest for this rea-
son, though on the whole the chances do
not favor very much in the way of de
VelopmentS. The inertia OF the summer
dullness may prove too much even for
the expected investment demand. Pur-
chases, however, for turn. will be safer
than short sales, according TO conserVa-
tive opinions. Such purchases should not
be made on the bulges, OF to hold for
long, as the chances favor dullness and
sagging tendency soon after the begin
ming of the fiscal year. The insiders will
undoubtedly sell stocks to the public if
the July Ist investment demand is good.
II the;e is no such demand the lack of
business will be SO great that people not
already clear will become disguised and
get out of the market
The times., 1901-06-23

feeling the touch of prosperity. and both
cotton and woolen goods last week were
in better demand than for many months.
In the iron trade the activity still far sur
passes all records; and, If iron is to be
considered the best trade barometer, the
country must indeed be prOsperQus-a fact
which the most confirmed pessimist must
concede. Another important element OF
strength is the great scarcity of good in
vestments. many Of the old time securi-
ties having been entirely WITHDRAWN from
the market. The various deals of one sort
or another have, it is estimated. with
drawn from the market over $500 GOO of
securities during the last two years. How
far this sum has been made good 10y re-
turn of securities from abroad and by new
issues ii is Impossible to calculate, but eV-
eryone knows that the supply OF desir-
able Investments Is exceedingly limited
except at almost prohihtivp prices.
Mr.. Clews is not wholly optimistic. He
does not favor the purchase of securities
at almost prohbitive prices for in
stance.
The times., 1901-06-23

Two new securities are to be added to
the local list if the application is acted
on avorably-Columbia Sand Dredging
stock and bonds. The stock issued is
100000, the full amount authorized The
bonds are a new issue of $4,000 per
cents the entire block having been float
ed recently at par. 1t is said. The Co
lumbia Company has bought out It's two
chief competitors in the dredging business
in the District ard now has Il practical
monopoly Details of the deal We're pub
lished in The Times yesterday.
The times., 1901-06-23

Much has been said during the past
week regarding the monetary conditions
and prospects. On the whole. the latter
should be considered encoura ging. The
bank statement yesterday was not a good
one, and a further reduction in the re-
serves is shown, SO that the amount is
now less than at this season at auy time
before in recent years. This condition
viii be only temporary in all probability.
The experts do not look fer any further
gold exports, but on the other hand are
counting on heavy receipts from the
kiondike. The money for the movement
of the crops viii not be needed for some
months yet. and the flow is likely to be
from rather thar toward the interior for
the present. Rates may be a trifie sitter
this week at times. but after the be-
ginning OF July the supply Of funds
should be plentiful The continued heavy
excess of merchandise exports over i'm
ports is adding rapidly to the credit bal
ance OF the country, and when the South
African mines begin to turn out gold in
large quantities the natural movement
Of the metal viii be heavily in this di-
rectiOn. The only element of uncertainty
in the situation lies in the question of
the financing OF the many deals that are
under consideration or almost completed.
Any one of these deals may call for the
locking up temporarily of large sums OF
money, and in This way may produce a
short period OF money tightness.
The times., 1901-06-23
CASH TO LOAN

CASH TO LOAN
ON FURNITURE, PIANOS. ETC.
without removal from your possession and in any
cheapest. and you make your own terms
Loans made within three hours from the time
you apply. We loan for the interest only, and
do not want your goods, you need have no
fear Of losing them. Our offices are up on the
fifth foor away from the street. and are so ar
ranged that ensure strietest privacy. Drop
in and get rates
POTOMAC GUARANTEE LOAN CO.
o2s-930 F ST., NEAR 9Th NV.
Room "A, Atlantic Building
Take Elevator to Fifth Floor
The times., 1901-06-23

The earnings reports continue eXcep-
tionally good in almost all directions. The
granger systems during the month of
flying increase This group of lines was
laggard during the winter and spring
months
The times., 1901-06-23
THE LOCAL STOCK MARKET.
Summer Duliness Somewhat Re-
Iieyed by n Lanston Boom.

The week on the local stock exchange
has been relieved from excessive duIlness
by one factor alone, the big business in
Lanston Monotype stock on Friday, a
total of $500 shares having been trans
ferred on that day, with a resulting adj
vance in the price of about a dollar a
share. The interest in the stock had
died out completely yesterday, apparent
ly, as only fractional lot of the stock
was sold at II. Dealings in other Sc
curities during the week have been ex-
tremely restricted. and price changes only
fractional for the most part In bonds,
Capital Traction fours have advanced
from 1914 bid to los bid Washington
Traction as have declined from 6Sh
bid to 65h bid. There has been fair
demand for the underlying bonds of the
Washington Traction and Electric Com
pany, with a resulting advance in the
bid prices in one or two instances.
Graphophone SIS have advanced from 81
bid to 80 bid. Electric Light certificates
have advanced from 1035 to 104 bid In
the trust company stocks National Safe
has declined from 145 bid to 14O bid, and
Union Trust and Storage has declined
from 1G91s to 1OS1a bid. Farmers and Ne
chanics Bank stock has advanced in the
bid price from 215 to 2lS; Second National
from 165 to 1853; COiur. bia from les to 10;
Capital has declined from 159 TO 155. Capt.
tai Traction stock has undergone no net
change. One of the most important ad-
vanceS of the week was scored by Real
Estate Title Insurance, which went up
from SO bid to 80 bid ''ex'' dividend.
Lanston shows an advance of one point
Mergenthaler decline of one point. and
the GraphoDhone securities each a frac-
tional decline. A bid of 157s for Washing
ton Market yesterday advanced the bid
price from Is. the level of a week ago
In general the market may be said to be
rejecting the dullness of the New York
stock market. There is little expectation
of an Improvement in activity at present,
as both brokers and investors are leaving
the city every week for the summer va
cations. The general feeling regarding
prices is hopeful, however.
The times., 1901-06-23

The event OF the coming week in stock
exchange circles will be social and not
business in its nature. The board on
Thursday next will take an outing TO
Chesapeake Beach with the Baltimore ex-
change as it's guests.
The times., 1901-06-23
Net earnings.......... $500 800 Inc. s214.

1t may be estimated from the figures
for eleven months that the net earnings
for the year will show an increase of
about $3.50 000 This will provide a sur
plus after interest charges of about $780,
900. Deducting $4,000 for interest on the
debenture "A" bonds, there win remain
about $3.50 900 for the 81 bonds, or about
2 per cent. 1t may be said with no re-
servatiun that considered strictly with
reference to the present earnings of the
company the present prices of the securi-
ties are too high. There are possibilities
for the future, however, that warrant
paying something extra for the stocks
The building of the extension to Pittsburg
will be an important move, and viii re-
suit undoubtedly in largely increasing the
earnings of the company. Further than
this the line may have a far better posi-
ton in the railway situation through its
connection with the community of inter
ests plan in some form or other.
The times., 1901-06-23

MONEY LOANED sllaried people and retail mer-
chants upon their names without security:
easy payments. TOLMAN. Room 4s 90S-9I4 @
st.
The times., 1901-06-23

MONEY in small sums loaned Address CTS
TANE CAIN, 237 Pa ave. NV. mI7-7
The times., 1901-06-23

MONEY TO LOAN ON APPROVED COLL At
FRAI.-No delay. CHARLES A. BAKER Rooms
10 and Al. Metzerott Building. lIl0 ST.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
MOTH CE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF STOCkHOLDERS.

Notice is hereby given that special
meeting OF the stockholders of the Rustl
er Ditch and Reservoir company is here
by called to meet at the office of Millard
Fairlamb, in Delta, Colorado, on Satur-
day, June % A. d. 1901, at the hour of
two o'clock y. M, by request OF more
than one third OF the stockholders OF
said company, duly drawn up and
signed. for the purpose of voting upon
the question OF directing the board OF
directors and the president and secretary
OF said company to borrow such sum
Of money. as. with the assessments al
! ready levied. will be sufficient to pay off
in full the Indebtedness now secured by
deed OF trust against the property of the
Rustler Ditch and Reservoir company,
particularly its ditch, laterals, fumes.
rights OF way, etc, and to authorize the
president and secretary OF said company
to give the note OF this company for such
sum, on such time. not exceeding five
years. as may be deemed by them advis-
able, and at such rate OF interest, not
exceeding ten per cent per annum, as
can be obtained by them. and in order
tosecure said note that the said president
and secretary be empowered to make,
execute and deliver the deed OF trust OF
this company, conveying all OF the
bitches, laterals. rights OF way and
franchises and all other property OF said
company, including its water rights.
Dated at Delta. Colorado. May 18th,
A. d. 1901.
lAttesu d. S. BALDWIN President,
JAMES PAYNE, Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
SEND NE r1fEis NAMES.

Thousands OF eastern people will take
advantage of the cheap rates to Colorado
which the Burlington Route will offer
during June, July. August and Septem
Der.
They are the lowest ever made.
IL you have any friends who are talk
ing Of coming TO Colorado. pend me their
names and will have our representa-
tives look them np--furnish advertising
mattcr-reserve bertbs for them-see
that they have quick and comforta BILE
trip.
Hotel keepers. This is your oppor-
tupity. Whenever you receive an in
quiry about your resort. send it to me
/ will take pains to see that the writer
spends the summer in Colorado.
G. ". VALLkRY. General Agent.
TS Denver, c dorado.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
-
MANN0ND AN CHAIRMAN.

Montrose, Colo. May l9.---At a largely
attended meeting OF those who have
heretofore been populists. held yesterd
afternoon in the Knights OF Pyth,as hall,
Il was unanimously decided that the
best results for the people could be ac-
complishcd by joining the Byran demo
cracy. With that aim. after discussing
tho st. Louis platform. Il wns resolved
that this fall there would DO no populist
ticket nominated. The members Of the
Peoples party were requested to partici-
pate 10 the Democratic primaries. The
meeting was In session the entire after
noon, the hall being crowded and tho
utmost harmony prevailed.
A meeting was held hero few days
ego when 1t was resolved that the demo-
Gratis and populists would recommend to
Govesnor Ormsn. for members Of the
board Of control OF the Gun nison tunnel,
Hon. q. NJ. EtmmSnd as chairman,
Frank Dodge Of Delta ahs:: John J. Tobin
Of Montroec. The matter has been freely
discussed by the citizens here and while
soms dider on the choice. one fact 10
evident. the people want Mr.. Hammond
- chairman OF the board.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
n. 4 n. q. RATES.

Epworth League meeting at Colorado
Springs. June to 9. a rate OF one and
one fifth fare on the certificate plan will
be made from all stations to Colorado
Springs and return. certificates TO be
available June 4, and 6,
Colorado Pharmaceutical association
at hianitou. Colorado. june IS to 20, a
rate OF one and onc-tifth fare on the
certificate plan will be made from all
stations 10 Manitou and return, certiti
cates to be available June l6. II and Is.
Annual meeting Baptist (Dunka rds !
at Lincoln. Nebraska. May "a to 81.
rate OF one and ope-ftth fare Tor tn.
round trip will be made from all stations
to Lincoln, Nebraska, and return.
Tickets on sale May % to 81 inclusive.
Final limit june 4, except that by de-
posit Of ticket with joint agent at Lin
coin on or before June 3. and upon pay
ment OF fifty ccnts the final limit may be
extended to juno 30.
Bi-annual meeting head camp Modern
Woodmen Of America at St. Paul. Mimi
esota. June 10 to 10, a rate OF one fare
for the round trip plus 90 will bs made
from all stations to st. Paul and return.
Tickets on sale June Z. s and Q, good for
return leaving st. Paul not earlier than
June 10. nor later than June l.
Annual meeting Imperial Council
Mobiles OF the Mystic Shrine at Kansas
City. Missouri, June II and IL. a rate OF
one faro plus 500 for the round trip
will be made from nil stations to Kansas
City and return. Tickets on sale June
o and 10, good to return leaving Kansas
City not earlier than June IL, nor later
than June IA.
Rules Tor tickets sold on certificate
plan arc as follows: II the required
number Of tickets t50l showing full faro
paid on going trip are presented TO joint
agent they will DO stamped by him and
honored for return passage at one fifth
fare not later than three days after tho
closing date OF the meeting, Sunday not
TO be counted.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
Aaaual Me~stux,

OF the Western Federation OF Miners,
Denver, May 27 to June 4. A rate Of
one aud one fifth fare on the certificate
plan from all points to Denver aud re-
turn. will be made. Certificates to be
signed by James Maher. Secy.. and will
be available May %, 26 and 81. and il
not less than fifty are presented to Mr..
Scott Bryan, ticket agent Denver union
depot, showing full fare paid on the going
trip they will be stamped by him aud
honored for return passage at one-tifth
fare not later than three days after the
close OF the meeting Sunday not to be
counted.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
G. W. VALLERY.
Denver, Colorado.
Denver RecorI.stockmnn.

Denver Recor,i-StocEn,nn
The new live stock inspection board
took hold yesterday and found the same
old unchanged condition OF affairs.
Some fairly good laws to be inforced and
very little opportunity to inforce them
because OF no provision for funds. The
stockmen OF the state tried to have the
law fixed by the las: legislature. but the
politicians objected. The situation has
at last reached a Showdown. Either the
politicians or the stockmen will run the
live stock industry OF the state. Both
cannot do it. We believe that the stock
men will lay politics aside long enough
to arrive at an understanding on this
point. II they stand together there will
be little loss OF time in settling the
matter.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
0REArEsT ~ HISTORY.
paon.a ,,ss.,,e.

Paonia Gafrttc.
Clxrencs Nelson. Of the Delta Fruit 4
Produce company. has spent few days
in this vicinity this week 10 company
With r. n. Suead. Of the ID. 4 r. q. ex.
press company. estimating the probable
tonnage of fruit the North Fork country
will yield. II needs but glance to show
that The prsssot crop rill be the greatest
IN its history. and that unless ample
provisioa b made for caring for It that
sbssO wiii b . hundred tons Of loss.
Thsrs arc not teams enough IN the valley
- haul Il oil to Delta and Il 10 iu regard
70 that portion OF this magnificent fruit
Ies1'f tss-t h liable TO be Lost that We wish
TO speak. There is only one way 10 save
Il. and that Is by erecting either one large
central evaporation or several smaller
ones. There b o. yet nothing decided
regarding tho erection OF plant in
Psouia In the place Of the Que burned
down. and II this 10 not done then our
,nciahborhoods could club together and
build Tor themselves as We understand
will be done On Pitkin mesa. This is a
question Of immediate importance. for il
long delayed 1t may be difficult TO get
lumber and carpenters on the spur Of
the moment. This Is an important ques.
ton. and ono that demands immediate
attention. 1t 10 no cause for pride that
California evsporsted fruit is being sold
right out OF our storee. and our own
fruit rottiug on the ground.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
CITY GOVERNMENT.

Delta. Colo. May l6, 1891.
Board met IN regular session at the
city hall. Meeting called to order by
the mayor. Roll call showed the follow
ing members present: McMurray. era
bill. Hunt and Houte. Minutes OF the
previous meeting read and approved.
Petition OF NJ. FIeishman for a permit
to sell liquor under the ordinance per-
tanning to such was read and motion
made that same be granted. The vote
being tie the permit was not granted.
Discussion in regard to electric lights.
The following bills were allowed:
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
AAx Up TREASURES.
Gunnison Tribune.

One OF the most humane acts that has
come to our notice halls from Florence.
Numerous Gunnison people will recall
Frank r. Beslin, the blind editor, who,
IN Year, gone by, lectured here several
times TO earn bread for his family.
Twenty years ago Beslin lost his sight in
q mine in Gupin county. He has resid-
ed in various towns in Colorado and re-
GENTLY located in Florence. Though
blind he 10 an energetic tailor and per-
forms wonderful tasks. While a resi-
dent OF Delta he built framd house
without assistance. and it was said to be
neatly constructed. At Florence he re-
Gently purchaced lumber anil shingles
for his dwelling. and started upon the
slow work OF converting them into a
hsbitation. Neighbors watched him go
about bis work every day. surmouuting
all obstacles. Little wonder that his
unfortunate condition and tenacity Of
purpose excited their sympathy. 1t
found expression in a marked degree,
too. for early Sunday morning week
ago. as Mr.. Beslin vas arising after a
period OF disoouraging work, he was
greeted by six carpenters ready to finish
the home for him that day. No surprise
that the we'll springs Of his heart burst
forth in expressions Of gratitude. On
this occasion when these artisans were
resting from their avocsiions. they seem
ed to be given added strength to per-
form this act Of humanity, and by even
ing the house was ready for occupancy
BY the blind mans family. On the
great judgement day this christian act
of humanity will go "a long way toward
giving these bcnefsctors clear record
on st. Peters books.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
Low RATES TO THE EAST.

Every day-not once or twice amonth,
but every dsy-from June % until Sep.
teniber u, the Burlington route offers
q rate OF one fare plus $500 for the
round trip TO Chicago, st. Louie. ST
Paul and all points this side OF those
cities.
II You are figuring on an eastern trip
by all means give us an opportunity OF
quoting rates. and telling you what our
service is like. Write tell US whore
you are going, and we will take pleasure
in giving you all the information
you need.
G. W. VAILERY.
GIT Denver, Colorado.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
: -
CAnp ~ THANKS,

We take this means Of conveying to
our many friends and neighbors In Del
u and vicinity our dccp sense OF graft
tude Tor their kindness and loving at.
tention In our recent bereavement. in
tho los Of our son Rees. Even in ex-
trems trouble such remembrance helps
70 lessen griaf. We may never hope to
repay those who wsre 30 kind. but they
shalt always be held 10 loving remem.
brance. J.J. Winton and family,
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
ADyEar.TED LETTERS.

Following is the list OF letters remain
ing uncalled for in the postofice at Del
ia. Colorado. for week ending May q:
John c. Davidson, H. Dean, Elnora.
G. G. Giimer. Albert S. Morris. Miss
Vivian Martin, Enriguez Maneanarez.
G. B.CHRYsLER z. NJ.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24

Roots Bee Supplies.
A full line OF Roots bee supplies Just
received at the Delta Fruit 4 Produce
company. Sat
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
GREAT SOON.
Grand Valley sun.

VfNIFN NhIIcv sun.
The people OF Whitewater and others
who have business interests in the Una
weep section are to be congratulated on
the near approach to completion Of the
new state bridge over the Gunuison
river near the town. Since the opening
up OF the copper properties in Unaweep.
the travel to tina. district has been trebled
30 that the bridge comes at this time as
distinct boon, not only to the cowmen
over there but also to those who are
developing claims or shipping ore.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24

whale Oh ssap.
Get your whale oil soup ut tho Delta
Fruit 4 Produce company. 7c psr
pound.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
fnrnisarc Fer sale Cheap.

f"r"ttarc Fer sale Cheap.
parlor set.
bedroom set.
lamps.
range and , heating stoves.
children's desk.
carpet.
kitchen table, cooking utensils.
/ wheelbarrow. Chairs.
1baby carriage.
II. Lucke. Columbia st.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
s,eckholder. Mcr,inx,

saockhoiders Meeting.
Annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Delta Investment company, will
be held at the Office OF A. r. King, in
Delta. Colorado, on the 2l day OF May
1901, at 3 o'clock p. N.
J. A. CURTIS. President.
q. s. CoNxLis. Secretary.
First pub. May 3; last pub. May 81.
The Delta independent., 1901-05-24
S,nrslem seeds.

All kinds ofthe best variety Of garden
seeds at the Delta Fruit 4 Produce
company. SIT
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1901-08-01
'F1slsco,s BIG sr.xE.
Water Front Federation. involving 5000
Men. Quits Work.

san Francisco. July 30.--1n accord
ance with a resolution adopted late
last night the Water Front federation.
comprising fourteen organizations,
numbering $1,000 men, went on strike
today. The action is the direct out
come of the lockout of teamsters and
will have for Its Immediate effect the
cessation of all labor IN and around the
great docks of the city and San Fran
cisco bay, including the cities of Oak
land, Mission Rock and Port Costa
The San Francisco Transfers union
and the Oakland Transfers union also
struck. making a total of $4,000 union
lists who have stopped labor since May.
divided as follows: City Front fedora
ton, 10000: rnacllinists and iron work
els. 7.0c0; cooks and walters, 1.500; sand
Transfers. Coo: Oakland transfers,
LOCO The business section of the city
is completely tied up. The indications
are business stagnation will ensue. AL
though large number Of men We're
secured to I'LL the places of strikers,
little merchandise has been moved