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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
WEEKLY BANK Statement.
Expansion of Loans Was 3O,44O,-
800, an Unprecedented Record.

New York. Feb. 2-The weekly statement Of
the associated banks shows:
bsposl,:; . 'sis:s ee taf inerss.e - a. s s.s.s's zoo.
GirenIatiOn; Si's y lss; increase. SIS 800
specie. SIS. q. 90; increase. si.iis.scS:
Rs.sl ,s' s6ssirs sSs7' s ss;; s n IN, ,neres ;.s :: i', 90; 3,
surplus reserve. "a. $685. SIS: decrease. IS. $50. ss.
The New York clearing house bank continues
s e2aI ns iassi aeT Th sic s.P psHsiSa s u ' sasn. "s sss ne q S ss1,
just ended was $50. 40. 800, which surpasses that
s..sss. SSs. S S1S1sssd sPpsSas ssin q he si sossi. o = Thy b
last three or four weeks has even been known in
ri M h Il &. Of r. sss sn1 ns@ ss ssiss and %ad L i; Wiz Siaf 5:
eau 1s d for = long tim, Tim to Se'3s; -.
not .assf BY t.s'cSsaS The iScr.sss IN me dspS sSs:
% nSssn de Tss u asea YIN '. csa.s ne1s To- 70 Which Il x
these advances may be TRACED rest In the con-
50 much has been recently, :sid. ma 70. easfs
heavy borrowing in time iesna Thsse fsatsSs.
s5' the ns' RESULTS ssaissn already sSs t msns Sass und'sss'dls ~
The disappointing portion Of the ste<ement d
ed to 8 = .lsa.Sso, or lesss than ia half the Se's ant iispStns
sSeasses. pra dss s'a asss nj; s nsssSf ~, :: 4, IL, +; .o or
a. s.. ,fs sP ., e I, az sis' week e ;wi ISs tS 5ssS S. ss.s;n; assss e
necesitated an increased legal reserve Of 5 5000,
e Goes. ane Of a' r 20 &C. ssin the 1" e ssee. wa; .es sS, little !. r n
ducsd 9. :sc, sas: standing at 81. g, g.
ed totals Of the other items Is unusual and In
dicates. that the banks, despfte gold exports and
other demands upon them. have not reached tn,
limit of their accommodation here. What ha,
been going on in the LOCAL banking field for IN,
past month will be UNDERWOOD better. perhaps
when II Is said that since January ] OF the pres
deposits $50. 10000.
"One more Increase as large es that Of last
week would make the total net deposits Of the
sixty-three clearing house banks 81, 900. oo. 900. Tn,
present net deposits of the New York banks arr
banks of all the reserve cities in the United
States. Chicago alone excepted. and larger By
nearly $50. OO0, 900 than the individual deposits OF
the lbs national banks Of New England State.
and the eight Middle States. including fourteen
16 last.
During the past week three New York bank.
Increased their loans about SIS. o00. 900, or within
81. 200, 900 Of the total loans of the ninety-nine M.
fioual banka Of the State Of Nebraska."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
Legion of Honor.

At the meeting OF Empire Council last Sat-
urday evening the event Of the year was more
than strikingly emphasized by the large at
tendance OF those who. came In reply TO an in
which would follow the ceremonial exercises con-
ferred by the representatives OF the Supreme
Council. r. II. Thomas and s. l.. Barnard. The
pleasantties incident TO q public Installation of
nent by the formalities carried out by the in
stating officers. The installation was followed
by a hop in the grand hall on the second floor.
and which was largely attended by the members
or Empire Council and their families. and also
quite a number OF the officers and members Ct
the Supreme Council.
The Executive Board met last evening with a
full attendance and disposed OF considerable
business. and discussed plans on ways and mearx
for the spring campaign. Hereafter the regular
the third Saturday OF each month at 7:3o p. m
since the annual session Of the Supreme coun-
ell many applications have been Med for $500
and 1900 policies This. change Is destined to
an Accession to the membership of the Legion.
81, Louis Council met in regular session last
Monday evening and received three applications
for membership. Several candidates wiz be on
hand for Initiation at the next meeting.
At the meeting Of Hyde Park Council on Friday
evening. Four applfcations for membership were
received and SIX candidates initiated.
The following councils will meet this week:
MSnd, S,,t Issslet csmp rSs'd Hi. E asess ana rH %.s-
iSanhoe and Bueas Vista; Saturday. Empire and
The osheer. Ct Been. y,st.., coupeii yer. In
Chancellor w. c. Teasdaie and Supreme Guide
Pierce c. Murphy. A very large attendance was
on hand. Including members OF the Supreme
Council. The council prouhissd to show . large
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
NEW YORK POULTRY MARKET.
Receipts Liberal, Demand Local
and Prices Fair.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Feb. 1.-THE dressed poultry
and included several straight cars from
Iowa and the Northwest that were put Up
TO go into f~reezers. but. as prevailing
prices allow a fair margin of profit. own
ers disposed Of it in preference to carrying
stock over TO the summer months with the
attending cost.
The proportion Of chickens and fowls in
the receipts was quite heavy. but there
was q slight falling OF IN the receipts of
turkeys, while ducks were comparatively
scarce.
The demand throughout was confined TO
local 5obbers. but there was an absence OF
speculative demand. perhaps due to The
were offered.
AS he season advances fowls are becom-
mand for such is confined to a few large
Supply houses who insist on buying at a
d assf5as5 l meaI snnn 5ae f RTeysiiins prices on
AT the first Of the week IL was possible
TO realize lec on prime dry-picked fowls.
had 70 be shaded to s%e. while the latter
vwas full high for light Southwestern fowls;
Ind some iced fowls from latter section had
to go at &c.
An easier feeling developed on Thursday
morning. and 10c became quite extreme for
fines. fowls. while marks that run large
and thin fowls not exceeding &c. Same condi-
tons prevailed on Friday, and up to the
close without a clearance.
SAiCAciS nave dlSO y IN qoAeC hAOS
supply. mainly from Northwestern sec
tons. and were dark and coarse and went
slowly at 9a9kc. while the more selective
Iowa chickens brought 10c- A few lots OF
very fine scalded Ohio chickens brought a
premium of fully 1c per h.. while those
coming from Michigan are very coarse, with
loQ10ixc full high On the best marks. The
demand later in the week was disappoint-
ing. and on Friday most of the chickens
had to go at S19iRc, with only selected soft
meated bringing 10c, with some still unsold
at the close.
A fair quantity of chickens and fowls ar
rived this morning. and some were carried
over from earlier in the week. Trade -
over and market is closing quiet, but. as ad-
vices In transit are not heavy. receivers
look for present prices to be maintained.
The supply Of turkeys has not been so
heavy and market showed more strength on
hens with prime all young birds bringing
lie quite generally. while that figure was
exceeded on selections in a small way.
Old hens have attracted very little atten-
ton, as they are getting too heavy and
soft and not salable over &C, or possibly
sac, and where mixed in with young hens
have to be settled for on that basis.
Young tom turkeys at this advanced SEA
son are getting very coarse and running
! nabby. with 9fs1lc about top on the most
Desirable. while on a few marks from Iowa
that come graded IT Is possible to reach
1oc. But very heavy young toms are slow
at over SIC. with SC about all that can be
depended on for average best old toms,
with a few scattering lots unsold at the
close.
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RoDENBERG's JUDICIAL BILL.
Favorable Report Expected On His
Plan to Divide Illinois.
REPUBLIC

SPECIAL.
Washington, Feb 2-Representatfve Ro-
denberg has received substantial assurances
that a favorable report will be ordered on
his bill to divide Illinois into judicial dis
tricts. The bill IL to constitute three judi
cial districts. to be known as the Southern.
Central and Northern. 1t indicates the d.
visions as follows:
The Southern District shall consist Of the
counties Of Madison, Bond, Fayette. Ef1ng-
ham, Jasper and Crawford. and all the
counties in said State lying south thereof.
The Central District shall consist of all
the counties Of said State lytng north OF the
said Southern District and south Of the
counties of Cook. Dupage. Kane. Dekalb.
Lee and Whitesidc.
The Central District Of Illinois shall be
divided into two divisions. to be known as
the Northern and Southern divisions. The
counties of Will. Kendall. Grundy Lasalle.
Bureau, Henry. Mercer. Ford. McDonough,
Fulton, Tazewell. Peoria. Stark. Mclean.
Henderson, Warren. Rock Island. Knox.
Putnam, Marshall. Woodford. Livingston.
Iroquois and Kankakee shall constitute the
northern division, and the counties Of Han
cock, Mason. Logan, Champaign, Vermilion,
Dewitt. Menard, Cass. Schuyler, Adams.
Brown, Pike, Scott, Morgan. Sangamon.
Macon, Piatt, Douglas. Edgar. Clark, Cum
berland, Coles, Moultrie, Macoupin, Shelby.
Christian. Montgomery. Greene. Calhoun
and Jersey shall constitute the southern d.
vision.
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City Of 81. Louis.
Corrected daily by Gaylord. Blessing q Co.. ~


England.
London. Feb. 2-No market account Queens
funeral.
satisfactorily. although business was slack, ow-
ing to the London Stock Exchange being closed.
P pTssa 5fne WEAKNESS fsaii1a''S Weak In Berlin ses ind. asyis.:
weighed down the market and the close was
heavy. Three per cent rentes 1ozf znc for the
checks Spanish d AN.
Germany
Berlin. Feb. z-Home funds were nmL Amerf-
rumor that the coal syndicate intends to reduce
prices 1hm q ton Business was restricted. ow-
change on London som 81 01 pfxs. ei for cbecis
Discount rates: Short and three month"; bulls
3 per cent
New York. Feb; 2.Bar silver $3.50.
London. Feb. mo market. account Qussn's
literal.
Treasury Statement.
Washington. Feb. 2.-To-day's statement Of thu
Treasury balances in the general fund. exclusive
A7. $50: gold, 81. ESQ
The Banks.
New York, Feb. Prime mercantile paper
actual business in bankers bills at 81 Il" de-.
mand and at Ss4s,i4.s4h for sixty days; posted
"a. Ear silver Sos: Mexican dollars q &c. N"7
Boston, Feb. Exchanges 81. A7.ss2 bal
Baltimore, I'd. Feb. 2-clearnss 81 s7, 30;
selaTces $50. SIS. Far the week: ciearines sn.-
Philadelphia. Feb. s-CIearinss ss4, 5o7. sis: bal
g., 2s4: balances sis.s 21. is1.
sl.ssi. SIS. Posted exchange asssIss. New York
exchange loc premium,
ci eanflanA. sa:..is.So lsI New FY YSss exchange ss : PFC e sf sIs:
MUM.
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Mr.. SPRAGUE SAYS
500. 900 people ate pie last year at the Deli
cafessen Lunch Rooms.
Army Orders.

Army Orders.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, Feb. ARMY orders:
The following acting Assistant Surgeons
Will proceed from the places hereinafter
designated to San Francisco for assign
ment to duty with troops en- route to the
Philippines:
Polk Brown, from Hartville, Tenn;
Henry Hall, from Cedartown. Ga; Mel
VILE Hayes. from Washington. d. c.: Ed
gar Miller, from Chicago. ILL.,: Frank Pease.
from wahpeton. n. D.; Julius Purnell.
from Paris. KY; Anton R. Schier. from
Oconomowoc. Wis.
Leave for seven days Is granted First
Lieutenant Charles Young, Ninth Cavalry.
Acting Assistant Surgeon ]. Ryan Dever-
eux is detailed as a member Of the Board
of Officers to meet at Washington Bar
racks. vice Captain Edward Munson.
Acting Assistant Surgeon August Won
Clossman, now at st. Louis, will report in
that city to Major Thomas Davis. Twelfth
Infantry. for duty as Of Re-
cruifs.
Captain Frank Andrus, Fourth Infantry.
now on sick leave at Albany, 10 detailed
for recruiting duty at Rutland. VI.
Acting Assistant Surgeon Willis Horne
will proceed from Marlin, Tex, to San AM
tonic and report to the commanding cnicer.
Department of Texas. for assignment to
duty
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o,s.- .s Columbia. x.I<A...

Eapress Lodge, No. -. reports q good meeting
night, January "a One candidate was
on r ssne Icdxe' No. 81. had . fun house at
fts meetinx THURSDAY night The new officers
id their work very creditably. and As there was
considerabIe businexs to transact II was no light
task ]. w. Beck. the new orator. called on sew
eraI Of the members. ana hroeher Audrey
skeicbsr rave . few remarkH being followed BY
Brothers Gililgan. May. Hughes. Mater and sew
ST. Louis Lodge. No. S. had 2 very large at
tent kLce. The new officers wers installed BY
Brothers Dalton and Hsub There were REMARKS
err. At the next meeting there 10 to be an en-
tersxi rent
Bond: IhurSday, Plymouth and Phoenix.
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time loans. There was an abundance of money
in bank. and so large was the supply that IN
the case OF regular customers presenting first
class paper for discount. concessions were made
quite often. the basis for loans being from 8 to
s per cent. Business with banks in the country
was on q very good scale most OF the time
The local Clearing house report most Of the
the week shows up remarkably well. In fact
the statement as a whole, is one OF the best
st shows a large increase. Of x.sz2. sss as com
pared with last week and one OF 81. &c. 10 a.
compared with the corresponding week OF last
year. indicating a very prosperous condition pre-
vsilins in local business and financial circles.
Iha rennrf In full In an fQllnXG. -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-03
OMNIBUS PUBLIC BUILDING BILL.
western Appropriations Increased I'm
the Measure n Reported.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washineton. Feb. 1.-The House Commit
tee on Public Buildings has reported IA
vorably the omnibus BILL offered early IN
the week providing increased appropriations
for buildings already authorized by Con-
grees. Included in It are a number Of in
creases for buildings In Southern. Western
and Southwestern States.
building is increased from $500 to 500. ooo.
An additional appropriation Of so 600 is al
making the total $780, COO. For the Leadville,
Colo. building the appropriation Is in
creased from $4,000 to $4,000. Other In
AbIiene. Tex. $4,000 to 800. 900; Bruns-
wick. ca. y So.O 600 to 500 900: Freeport. Ill,
$4,000 to $500; Joliet IN $ioS GOO to $780,
In a number Of the cases stated. the In
creases allowed do not meet the estimates
Of the Treasury Department. but It was
portions as to cut OF chance for new pub
fic-building legislation at this session.
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oak Hill Lodge had a good attendance. The
entertainment Committee arranged a programme
IN which the following took part: Henry Thomp-
MOTIFS, Doctor j. l. Newell. John L.ymer, j. r.
Daybal. w. Ia Hawkins ard T.. 4. Kendall.
several petitions are in view for admission.
Harmonic Lodge had one Candidate for initia-
for membership We're received.
= H. Jewell. editor and proprietor of the
Triple LINK. the official organ OF the Odd Fellows
OF Missouri. has been appointed by the Governor
as one OF the Board Of Managers Of the State
Hospital for the Insane at Nevada, Mo.
Alpha Lodge had a good meeting. One applica-
lion Tor membership was received. As usual.
after Installation OF officers. the degree staff is
recrganized. Mrs N. T. Rea was appointed
captain and Mrs. Margaret Petit Organist. An
hour was taken for drill. A surprise party was
gwen at Mrs. 5. L. Sarazen's by this lodge on
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year,


Future Council had a large attendance at the
last session. After business q banquet was
lafayette Council at the last session had one
OF its old-time socials. which was largely at
,enned- Addresses were made by J. II. Danes,
James M Judge and others. Arrangements are
nearing completion Tor the twentieth annual ball
on February Is at Liederkranz Hal.
Mozart Council Installed its Officers for the
term OF iy,i, concluding with a banquet.
Sarneid Council had one Of its usual musicals.
~ soto reid one Of its literary entertainments.
fspers were read by J. II. Danes. F. L. Gar
esche, and others. After the session a repast was
served.
next session.
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WEEKS MONEY MARKET.
Business Active and Good. but Situa-
tion without Much Change.

The week in local banking circles, taken ~ .
whole. was a very good and satisfactory one
In several ways. and in particular as to the
conditions prevailing and the volume Of the
business transacted. considering the season OF
the year. Much of the time the clerks at all
employed. the depositing being at times quite
ont the week a very fair demand was had from
various sources. and a considerable amount Of
money found employment at the old rates OF
5 to Z per cent in the extremes for cali and
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.L..aie. Of the Maccabee..

The ladies of Dewey Hive Social Circle win
give a basket party at Dewey Hall. Broadwsy
and Shenandoah avenue. on Saturday evening.
February lS. after which dancing VIII begin.
The last review OF Queen Bee Hive was one
Of the best attended and most enthusiastic held
IN a long time. -Four candidates were initiated
working on the masquerade reception TO be given
at North 81. Louis Turner Hall. Twentieth and
ary 10.
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Missouri Circle had q large crowd present at
its annual euchre last Thursday night. Many
new members have been added TO this progress
i've circle in the last three months.
Hone circle Will have its third anniversary In
the present hall celebrated next Monday night.
This circle low stands second on the 81. Louis
roll
Social League will give IL. annual on Feb
its nearly 200 members. is a power for good In
many ways Of heipfrlness. Next Tuesday night.
Eebruary 3. 4 large class will be initiated.
Hohson Circle had a splendid meeting Friday
night. President Cook and others made timely
Chouteau Circle says It was knocked out by
the Fifth Thurrcay," but has q surprise for next
meeting 10 make up the loss
Compton Circle Is proud Of the State banner
lately won. But Imperial Circle Ia now In the
iead and il almost sure to prove the winner In
Inc contest ending July L President Edward T.
Cooke saws Imperial will win
Arlington Circle had a good time last meet
ing with 4 fire entertainment A spelling bee
Is next on the pr Jgramme. and VIII draw . large
crowd the new officers say.
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universal Friends Of America.

George Washington Council met Tuesday even
Ing January 2, at Jefferson and Cas- avenues.
With a good attendance Of its membsrs and Wis
,tar. from other councils. Two candidates were
initiated and one application for memoessni2 pre-
serted Short addresses were made py S1un.
ciior Henry Schulz. orator c. sidney S09,,eh.
Bischon. Warden Charlie. Bonn and many ON
Lincoln Council had a weIl-attended MEETING on
Fridav evening. January "a at k1fteentn street
and Tass avenue, with every ofa>er az his post.
mis- IL the banner council. In the attendance OF
lie ofdcers and the result Is shown By the reg,
uIar attendance and interests displayed By AZ
the mrn hers. One candidate was initiated ana
two appiications for membership presented After
r,ee,inr closed refreshments were served
Adams Council is the name adopted y the
new council Of the order which was instituted y
Councillor Henry schul. and stan on Mona assy
South broadway. with twenty-nve charter mem
stalled: Past councillor. p. scheibe: counctlors =
n Steutermann; vice councillor, MIS- Bertha ~
yer: orator, Miss Amelia Thonasi. pre1ate sfs.
sarah Rhodes: secretary. W. g. Miller; trsesara.
Mn. Marie Thomas. marshal. Emil Laomsss
warden. George Meister; guard, Mrs. Aneie Ken
rnds: sentry, Nr1. Jennie Stsutermann: trustees.
Mn Jennie Gutseseil. Ms Len. neisssr snd
6ershfp were presented. This council vi nota
its regular meetin9 svs<y seeooo 80 ~S
0o00nX N u W~x0
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You cannot attend college and complete
your education. The Home chool brings
the college TO your home. See advertise
nent In to-day,s issue.
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a year ago. On the other hand, there was
an increase in the visible supply Of this
country of 2.2si.000 bu.. while In Brad
streets weekly report on supplies there was
an increase Of 3.5ll 900 bu. or more than
1.227.0W blu. than the regular visible. Weak
ness was prominent all through the week
until Friday. when. in sympathy with the
stronger tone developed by wheat. there
was a small Improvement In corn, and the
final figures We're only &c lower than last
weeks closing. May closing at 377sc and
July at 3Skc.
The market for oats can be dismissed
with a very few words. A fairly firm tone
prevailed most of the time. but there was
little or no speculative interest taken. but
small trading was INDUCED in. and no
changes Of Importance in values, which
closed but slightly different from last week
for May. which was only nc OF at &c.
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Knirht. Of F.ther M,,hcv.

St Louis Council. No. 1. had one initiation
and two applications last meeting.
81 Patricks. No. 4. received one application
St Lawrence ORIOLES. No. ). admitted two
applicants and received four applications this
week.
The Reverend Father Tracy. spiritual director
OF St Teresa's. No. Z, Is taking an active inter
est In the Junior Council. recently organized. and
he says he will have the banner Junior Council
this year
81 Bridset's. No. 8. had an interesting meeting
last Thursday. Brother y. J. Moynihan was the
orator OF the evening. Chief Sir Knight W. ii.
Corcoran has mapped out a plan OF campaign and
committees will be appointed to canvass the
parish Father Mulvihili. the spiritual director
of the council. has suggested the committee plan
and he will assist the committee.
Emerald. No. 10. had the banner initiation OF
the new year last meeting Ten applicants were
admitted and several applications received
Brother Con Moynihan. the marshal Of the coun-
ell. conducted the applicants through the militia
ton ceremony He will give the Third degree to
all members admitted TO the council since jan
uary l at the next meeting.
Sacred Heart. No. %. received two applications
last week.
ST. Kevin's. No. q. keeps up its good work
Three applications were received last meeting
and four applicants were admitted.
St. Cronan's. No. 2. has had applicants every
meeting this year. One application was received
last meeting and two applicants admitted