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The Washington times., 1901-11-18
FHE GOSSIP OF
WALL STREET.
SOME ASPECTS OF THE RAILWAY DEAL
AboiishnIent of Rate Cuttirp and
Construction of Competitive
Lines Would Mean In
creased Earnings.

NEW YORK. Nov. IL - Nobody who
thinks at an regarding the great North
western Railway deal is taking for . mo-
meut the superficial professional specula-
tors view that the deal was discounted"
in the advance In prices that occurred in
stocks in October and early this month.
The first outburst of professional buying
made the upward movement largely, and
tire professionals sold their speculative
holdings last Thursday and caused a
small slump. But this little upward and
downward movement of prices should be
considered only surface affair, indica-
tive OF nothing whatever TO the people
VINO are concerned with permanent re-
suits.
Effects of the New Deal.
The essential fact about the new COM
/. bination is that it will make a large sec
ton of the railway business ia the West
erD half of the continent permanently
more profitable than it is now or ever has
been. 1t will DO this by assuring an
equitable division of traffic between the
united companies and stable schedule
of rates. When times are prosperous,
like the present. the new alliance will
check the wasteful building of branches
and the Taralleiing OF rival lines. When
times are hard, it will be equally effective
in preventing the disastrous Tate-cutting
which has been both cause and effect in
former periods OF depression.
If, then. the railroad financiers have
Capitalized" the existing prosperity by
adding enormously to the outstanding
volume of securities they have at the
same time taken steps to preserve pros
pC s-y so far can be done through per-
mansntly stable rates and development
Of the economies of traffic distribution
and of operation to their furthest extent.
other Harmon. Plans.
The newly created Nor.aern Securities
Company is the most striking accom-
plishment in this new epoch of railway
concentration but the same results have
been attained in other sections of the
country by security owning alliances, as
We'll as by actual consultations. 1t is
fair to presume also that the possibili-
tics OF destructive competition among the
transportation companies when business
begins to fan off will be even further re-
duced by the time the other plans Of re-
adjustment, now uEcompleted, are
brought to a conclusion.
The practical consequences of this great
Transformation in the railroad system can
only he dimly conjectured now. But in
view of what 1t may mean in the way of
increased earning power and dividend
paying ability it is not wise to cTitiCise
cytoo severely the addition to capital liabil
fty which has been cessary TO bring it
about
The Washington times., 1901-11-18
COAL SHOVEL AS JIMMY.
Thief Forces Open the Cash Drawer
of Drugstore.

A light metal coal shovel proved an ef-
fective tool yesterday morning for forcing
open a cash drawer in the drug store of
w. C. Farr, 691 First Street southwest
The robbery occurred in the early hours
Of the morning, entrance being effected
by forcing side door on the + Street side
Of the building. The thief was apparently
unusually choice in his selection, for while
he took So In bills he left 50 In silver that
lay right before his eyes
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progressive Euchre for Charity.

About 25c couples played against each
other at a progressive euchre of the st.
Vincent's Orphan Asylum, given Satur-
day evening at the Masonic Temple. The
han was beautifully decorated. AID on
the stage, at one end, were the prizes,
which numbered about 2p- }. a. EtlnSer
had charge of the event and distribution
of the prizes.
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eoxernment Bonas.

Tra nsactions on the New York Stock
EzchaI &c last week were nearly 5000. 90
shares in volume one Of the best records
eiace last May. The exact number Of sales
according to the official list was 4,si5.SSS
shares. The transactions in the twelve
most active stocks were somewhat more
than half the entire volume Of business.
These stocks were:
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Total sales AZ, ,aOo shares. sales Of most active
ftocks A. follows: Amslgamated Copper, - GO
shares; American Locomotive, 80 100 shares;
Brooklyn Rapid Transit. 4,eo0 shares; Erie. 1870
shares: Manhattan. 49, 60 shares Reading, Il 200
shares: Reading frst preferred. 200 shares;
Reading second preferred. 1900 shares; Union
Pacific q. 800 shares.
The Washington times., 1901-11-18

Further help is expected from the Treas
ury Department this week. There is n
rumor that several millions OF Govern
ment bonds held by a leading New York
bond house are TO be sole TO the depart
ment today or tomorrow. This viii not
prevent shipments of gold, OF course. In
The Washington times., 1901-11-18

it will have a good effect on sentiment in
Wall Street.
The Bank Statement.
The condition of the New York banks
on Saturday may be thus compared with
the condition a week ago:
Nov. Q. 'O1. Nov 16 'Ol.
Loans .................SsSG,9 $4,000 SIS, 56i lV0
Deposits .........-....... 9j0il9,l00 gl69si so
Specie ......-.-...... 1889. 800 l,6,5s9' 5h
Legal tenders g, ,Q55,JD0 10,0S5 90
Circulation ...,........ 81 S2l, 400 Sl,9s2''co
The following shows the relation be-
tween reserve and liabilities:
! Nov. o 'Ol Nov 16. 'Ol.
Specie ..............SlI7.s .slg. go s176.5sg,51J
Legal tenders......-..-... ts.'9'''" 'v''''7''V'
Total reserve. .s2Io25a7oa s2ieo24, 800
Rusetve required against . ~, az
per eent................ ss.Gso925 $40, o3,s25
II viii be seen that the surplus of the
reserve above the - per cent required D!
law is so, lTS2j, or 81 1880 more thah II
was ti,, previous week. In the corre-
spending week of last year there was a
surplus of 1869 1i5. while for the same
week in 1899 there was a defcit OF Sl.5lZ,-
a25. In 1898 there was surplus OF SiG-
GIi7 40 ADparentiy there are to be more
heavy gold shipments this week. Demand
sterling, high at all times last week ruled
particularly strong on saturday, aTOullu
1875 and ASS. No especial reason is as
signed for the advanced rates but the be
lief prevails among exchange brokers that
large maturities are running OF at aoout
this time. and as the dearth of bills con-
tinues TO a pronounced degree 1t Is
thought that the urgent demand falling IN
a market denuded of bills has occasioned
the demand This presents, of course, no
new feature except as to the TACT Oh the
end of November maturities.
This country is now liquidatinS Its de-
ferred payments for the immense blocks
of American stocks sold to 1t by London
ana Europe last spring.
The Rumored Steel Rival.
u is impossible to get any specific IN
formation regarding the reported project
for a new steel consolidation with a cap
itaI of S5O000.0OO Frederick II. Clarke,
the spokesman of BIymer. Hobbs 4
Slower. of ~ Broadway. the attorneys who
are alleged to have the deal in charge,
stated on Saturday that a meeting was
to be held at the Naldorf-Astoria, at
which the representatives of the various
concerns would consider the scheme of
consolidation. Diligent enquiry failed.
however. TO show that a meeting had
hecn held, and it was stated later that
no meeting would be held Mr.. Clarke
Is reported to have said:
1T would be manifestly improper for
as, who are acting in professional ca
pactty, TO give out information regarding
the names of the companies who are to
combine. Besides, if we did So, it would
shake the stock market. Some of the
concerns on which options are held have
securities traded in on the open market,
and these stocks might be affected ad-
Verssly or favorably."
He also added: mo doubt the nited
States Steel Corporation is greatly inter-
Csted in what we have under way, but
there viii be no details published until
the matter is completed. l expect We viii
be able to give out some news next week.
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Gaze to Buy More Bonds.

The record or the week, despite The
slump in prices on last Thursday. shows
q net gain
The Washington times., 1901-11-18

Mayor Simpson has signed all the meas
ures passed by the city council at their
last meeting, held Tuesday night. Some
pressure was brought to bear against the
signing Of the ordinance for reducing the
width of roadways on sixty-two-fOot
streets, as the amendment to that ordi-
nance prevented protection to prospective
parking on the widened sidewalks
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The Bank Statement.

deed It may help them somewhat. But
it will have a good effect on sentiment in
Wall Street
The Washington times., 1901-11-18

Mr.. McNeely. who was recently appoint
ed manager of the clubhouse Of the Vir-
ginia Rod and Gun Club. of Four Mile
Run. today rendered his friends an oyster
roast al the clubhouse at that place.
The Washington times., 1901-11-18

A llusical and literary entertainment
vii. lie given in the Del Ray schoolhouse,
kiexandria County, tomorrow night The
proceeds will be used to defray the ex-
pcnses incurred in the purchase of a
piano.
The Washington times., 1901-11-18

The condition of the New York banks
on Saturday may be thus compared with
he condition a week ago:
The Washington times., 1901-11-18
NINE, JONES, 6l9 f ST.. n. W.

SCIENTIFIC palmistry, Zoe; card feadlns, I5c.
Hours, to 8. MIS-
SYLVIA GIVES ADVICE on business and social
life from d source that has no equal. Reads
cards. 95c Do not buy. sell go on journey
until YOU consult the gifted lady at 467 G St NV.
ml4-7
The Washington times., 1901-11-18
DR., LEATHERMAN,

washihRton's Leading Specialist
On Kidney, Bladder, Blood Skin, and Private
diseases syphilis (any stage) cured for life.
Both sexes Consultation free. Medicine fur
nished. HourI, to u and 2 to 5. Also
Tues, Thurs, ed Sat. eve.. to 8. Closed
Sundays an. g. ",
The Washington times., 1901-11-18

A progressive euchre party will be given
in the Young Mems Sodality Lyceum Hail
next Friday night under the auspices Of
the local lodge of the Ancient Order of
Hibernans. The committee has secured
the winners
The Washington times., 1901-11-18

The remains OF Mrs. Smith who died
at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Moss, July Q 1898; her husband,
John c. Smith who died in this city, Oc-
tober, 1888, ana of their sons. William c.
Smith. who died November 1881; Hugh
r. Smith. who died August, 1854, and
Henry r Smith, who died in 1883. were
yesterday brought here from Haymarket,
Va, and this morning inferred In st.
Paul's cemetery.
The Washington times., 1901-11-18
LADIES AEEDlHG ADVICE AND TREATMENT

PRIV ATE sANITARlUA TO treat woman. IL,
complaints and Irregularities Home comierts
tor cases before and during confinement Trained
nurpe and expert physician in attendance at cur
sanitaFum. ofncs hours from 10 - m ta p ~
City Office. toe eth st nv. Rooms l0l-l02
Phone east TSs.
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MM THEO,

li5l Corcoran 81, n ".
He tells all names, dates, and figures In de-
t,ii tLe object OF visit, and anything you wish
to know. Yoar future and everything revealed.
a o. a dolly mi
The Washington times., 1901-11-18

Well known German specialist. X-ray for ey-
aminations, diagnosis. and treatment in skin
blond rheumatism. piles, structure, cancer. blsd-
der, kidney. hydrocele. varicocele, private dis
eases. Vitality of restored.
Rupture cured without cutting or pain. Daily,
to G p. m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. p IN.
81 9Th Il. NV.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
AVERAGES or FIRST 5.
1NrER-cLUB DUCK PIN LEAGUE.

Two games were rolled in the Inter
club Duck Pin league this week and In
both contests the scores were extremely
low. The Colonials won the odd string
from the b. NJ. A. c. team, while the
West Sides were the victims of the Edge
woods to the tune OF three straight
Cornell with 295 made the only pre-
sentable score OF the week.
The 3. NJ. A. G. team. the erstwhile
leaders. by losing TO the Colonials,
dropped into third place, with the Edge
woods first and the Colonials second.
Vickers is still at the head OF the aver
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16

London. Feb. 1s.-The Pail Mall Maga-
zine will publish. Feb. is, an interview
with Mr. Kruger. in part as follows: "Will
no one arbtrate? VIII no one give us a
chance OF defending ourselves? We may
have done wrongly. We have our faults
and our weaknesses. We declared war.
but our hands were forced and we can
prove IL.
Get some one 10 judge between Eng
land and ourselves. But the Lord will
help US i'm the end We shall win. l do
not know how or when, but we shall win
al last"
Mr.. Kruger says the Transvaal offered
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16

The 10Th week OF the New England Duck
Pin league has passed and the fast work
still continues and there Is no question
but what this Is the premier duck pin
league of the country.
All the scores made this week were
unusually high and not n team went be-
low the 1900 mark, the Music Halls being
high with a total of 1887
Two Fall River teams. the Night Hawks
and the Fall Rivers, won three straight
games, the former from the Tauntons and
the latter from the Roger Williams. The
Music Halls captured the odd string from
the Casinos. while the Riyerpoints did
likewise to the Providence team.
The Night Hawks and the Music Halls
are having a merry time for the lead. The
score is very close with the Night Hawks
having the advantage. John Swift still
continues to push his average toward the
100 mark. and II begins to look as though
he would accomplish this feat before the
season ends.
The records OF the teams and players
nre as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
NEWS PROVIDENCE. r. L. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1e. 1901

thing like actual racing. The track was
lumpy and dangerous. the weather cool
and bracing and the attendance large.
The six-and-a-half furiongs handicap
for 3-year-olds and upwards. the fourth
on the card. resulted IN a dump.
Tea Gown. the heavily played fayorite,
was off last, and failed 10 improve her
position until late. The winner turned
up I'm Joe Collins. a 90 shot, which
won by "A length and half.
Azim. the fayorite I'm the first race.
started things of well for the talent by
winning in a gallop. after being backed
down from To 10 even money. l,eai,
the second choice. finished next % last.
Pirate Queen. at 10 10 I. surprised every
one by taking the second In "A gaio) by
three lengths. Sir Christopher. ths even
money favorite. was third.
The third at a mile and 90 yards, FUR
nished an exciting finish between AInt
Boykin, 10 20 ono shot. and Lady
Curzon. Mitt Boykin managed 10 get her
head in front at finish and carried oif the
big end OF the purse. Blithoful, the IA
vorite was third. two lengths away.
Nearest. at the seductive odds or a -
!. came home winner by six lcnsths
in the fifth. Zolo the favorits Finished
among the also rams
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
WARREN.

George II. Tanner Alfred i. Corey.
BENJAMIN Butler, with Emile Berard, and
Charles NJ Davis. served as grand iu-
rors az the common pleas division held
az Bristol this morning
Sow8msett lodge. A. .. u. w, held q
well attended meeting IN ODD Fellows hall
last evening. one candidate taking the
NJ. W. degree. Grand State Supervisor
Griswold was present and made pleasing
remarks He WAS followed by District
Deputy \. O Blake. a social time follow
ed the work OF the evening. Two appli-
cations for membership We're entered.
Frank Seymour. who has been visiting
his parents, has returned TO the school
Of Trades. in New York city. where he
Is one of seven who passed the cNamina-
tiOn at the end OF the term.
Mrs. John Smith and her daughter. An
ME. have gone on a visit TO Cape Run TO
Philip Burlington has nearly completed
a two tenement house on South Main
street.
a successful sale and social in Odd Fell
lows hall last evening. Cake. candy ana
fancy articles were sold, large sum or
money being taken in
John H. Brown is filling his ice houses
on Eickemuit river. A large force of
workmen are engaged in cutting ice. The
ice is Of a 1ne quality
owing to need Of repairs TO the FUR
mace at the Vernon street school. there
has been no school for day or two h'
that section.
\ French play was given i'm Armory
dieucc was present
An important aud well attended meeting
Of the woman's Foreign Missionary So
cietv was held i'm the church vestry OF the
Baptist church at O'Clock Thursday af-
The early morning trains on tho local
branch have hecn slightly DELAYED at
East Providence for the past few days
by freight trains.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
DOWNEY WOULD NOT FIGHT.

The star bout scheduled in the boxing
contest given by Crescent Athletic club
at Hartford last night did not take place
because one OF the contestants refused TO
go on. Jack Downey Of Brooklyn. who
was TO meet Joe Cans OF Baltimore. IN e
20-round go at 133 pounds. for the light
weight championship OF the world. broke
his agreement with the management.
claiming there was not enough money in
the house
Downey Was roundly hooted by the 500
spectators. Cans and his manager were
in the ring and offered To meet anyone
rather than dissppoint the crowd. Each
person present was given a ticket sood
for the bout Feb. %
Hughey McPadden OF Brooklyn, got the
decision over Billy Ryan, Of New York.
In l0-round argument at 10 pounds.
Charley White was referee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
LOOK HERE FOR IT.
Il is what the Providence
reader has long
sought.

People will read advertisements about
cures made by medicine. AS they read
II true was the relief temporary OF per-
manent. Read this case about Doans
Kidney Pills:
Mr. Charles S. Northup OF 10 washburn
street. a carpenter, says:-Before ! took
course OF the treatment OF Doan's Kid
ney Pills in the fail of 1895 was con-
stantly troubled with backache. always
aggravated by inclement weather OF over
exortion. told the people OF Providence
at the time the Doan's kidney Pills had
wardcd on a serious attack. and now al
most four years from that date I can
only add TO my original statement that a
dose or two Of Doan's kidney Pills keeps
my Kidneys in good working order and
pr. vents attacks OF my old complaint"
Sold by all dealers. Price 50 cents per
box. Foster Aiilburr Co. Buffalo. n. Y.
cole agents for The United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
AVERAGES OF FIRST 10.
MUSIC HALL LEAGUE.

The teams In the Music Hall Duck Pin
league again scored some high totals dur
ing the week and bid fair TO rival the
New England league I'm the matter OF
high scores.
Halls team did the star work and broke
the team single and team string records
with s6s and 1923 The single string record
was also broken, Cahiil doing the trick
with 125.
Halls coterie. by three straight VIC
tory over the Hobanites. now occupy first
place, while Jones and Hoban's teams
repose I'm second and third. respectively.
There were ~ changes In the aver
age list, and the fast men are gradually
coming 10 the top. Belcour now leads
with ss 40. The records of the teams
and players are as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
BRONCHITIS.

Itprobably came from the
Grippe. You went out too
soon and find now you are
gripped in the throat. Every
night you are choked UP;
Cough medicines don't reach
it SCOTS Emulsion will re-
lieve the choking sensation at
once. Have a bottle handy
and take 4 dose.
1t will also build up your
general health.
Send for free sample to Try.
SCOTT BOwNE, 80 Pesri street. New Ysrh.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
AVERAGES OF FIRST Is.
INTER-cLuB BIG PIN LEAGUE.

The West Sides, by winning three
straight games from the Brown Univer-
sity team on Tuesday night, won the
championship OF the Inter-club Big Pin
tourney.
There are several games scheduled for
next week, but the results will not affect
the standing in any way. The battle be-
tween the Elmwoods and the Colonials
for second place Is close and interesting
and IL will take the games next week
TO decide 1t.
Brown is still at the head OF the aver
age list. The records of the teams and
players are as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16

'T could not go out with the comman-
does, as Mr. Steyn can; l am too old.
bat | may be Of some use here.
Regarding Mrs Kruger he said; 4
am sorry for her. too | have deep
sorrow for her. bat l have far more sOr-
row for my country. My wife has her
children. Six are still with her. They
were left with her in her home. TWO OF
my sons have died on the battlefield.
Two were captured | believe two more
are dead also. as | have not heard from
them for two months. and / know they
were in the thick Of the light.
"fhirty-one sons and grand-sons i have
In the field. yet but | could not go on
command. / have not heard from my
wife for rs DAYS, but she has six child
rem with her and she il not 20 be pitied. :"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
kLFREDlAN LADIES.

Auxiliary No 2 met I'm Alfredinn hall.
Monday. President Sister Sainsbury offi-
ciating. Regular business was transacted
sister Hawkins was reported improving
and sister Gibson sick. Good OF tho Order
was responded TO by Deputy Sister Tran
ter and T. T. $. Sisters Hofedltz. Broad
head and Roberts. Adjournment then fol-
lowed.
Auxiliary No. 4 viii hold n short session
Thursday evening at 7:i5 at 81 Westmins-
ter street, being followed at $50 by the
regular monthly whist party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
ADV IsED A SEPARATION.
800 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be
nleased TO learn that there Is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
rotarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure Is the oAly
nositive cure now known TO the medical
fraternity. C0tarrh being q constitu-
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure ~ taken
Internally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system,
disease. and giving the patient strength
bv building up the constitution and as
sfsting nature I'm doing its work Tho
proprfetors have so much faith IN Its
curative powers that they offer one Hun
dred Dollars for any case that II falls 70
cure. Send for list OF testimonials
r. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo n.
Sold BY druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills ara the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16
HOLY CROSS
BROWN
HOCKEY GAME TODAY.

The Brown hockey team and the ag-
gregation representing the Massachusetts,
Institute of Technology viii meet at
Roger Williams Park this afternoon. The
Tech team is not the strongest In the
world and Brown should have little diff
lculty i'm disposing OF them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16

more reforms I'm one week than an older
country would make In 90 years. giving
in on all points almost TO the uttermost
extent but that the uttermost was seized
upon as a stumbling block. Referring 10
his reception in Europe which has bitter
~ disappointed him, Mr.. Kruger SAYS:
care ,nnothine lor mowers, hotnilIs, ,ia1,;
mean well, ana | am greatful; but |
care nothing for them. What | want Is
"a fair hearing. III they will only give us
a fair hearing and justice ask for JUS
tice. We are a little folk, but we have
made great steps"
When asked why he came to Europe he
said 70 the interviewer:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-16

II was outsiders day ~ the New or
leans Fair Grounds yestcrda~ afternoon.
-Four long shots were successful while
Aim IN the opening event was the only
choice % score for the talent Although
only ouc favorite managed 30 get homo
In front. nevertheless the ring was touch
cd up over the Victories of Nitt Boy
kin and Bcqueath. the latter the second
choice in the closing event
only two of the racers furnished any