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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

An officer OF the company who wrote to
a Washington holder of the stock recently
stated that the earnings so far this year
have been the largest on record. 1t is
known that the company is several months
behind its orders and not catching up with
them in the least. There was rumor in
Street yesterday that the Mergenthaier
people have bought or are now negotiat-
ing for the Monoline Company, machine
and patents. This story had a good eff
feet on the stock. as the talk of the pos
sible competition of the Monoline machine
in the future has been one of the bear ar
guments against the stock. 1t is now said
that if the extra" dividend OF 10 per cent
on the stock is not all paid this year the
reason for ii will be that the money is
being used in buying out the Monoline.
IL has been one of the notable past
achievements of the Mergenthaler people
that they have made all extensions and
purchased all patents out of the earnings
of the company instead of issuing bonds
and new stock. as many other companies
do. The stockholders have been treated
in a most liberal way in the matter of
dividends. and they have never been asked
to put up a cent assessment on their
stock or to buy bonds
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

on $1,000 a share, or 40 per cent on the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

Yesterdays local market was the most
active Of the week. but only little more
so than those of several previous days.
The number of shares bought and sold
was about $500 and the value of the trans
actions was about $4,000. Mergenthaler
was doomed in a way quite remarkable,
half dozen or more brokers seeming an3-
ious to buy the stock at once. The sales
totaled 400 shares. Capital Traction was
sold to the extent of AGO shares. Lanston
was traded in to the extent of 500 shares
and Graphophone common to the extent of
$50 shares. More than a dozen securities
in all were represented in the dealings of
the day.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

The bank statement yesterday was rot
surprise but it was somewhat worse
showing than had been expected. The
CURES were as follows:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

The matter of greatest interest in the
financial world locally during the week
undoubtedly has been the sharp fiuctua-
tions in Mergenthaler Linotype stock. The
stock is held in very large blocks here,
and is, in fact, one of the most important
OF the local investments. II is estimated
that between $4,000 and 30, 900 shares are
held by Washington people, representing
perhaps $1,000. 900. The recent sharp de-
cline of the stock from around $50 to 153
was therefore, vitality interesting to
great many people. And in the same way
the recovery in two days this week from
1853 f-2 to 163 l-2 was a matter of the
ings of local people had increased in mar
ket value at least $780, coo in that time.
The break In the stock has been due
tion in this city and in New York and
Boston. Also it is entirely safe to state
that the break went very much further
than 1t would have gone IL the num-
Der OF small holdings in the stock were
not so great. During the last few days
of the break from 160 to 1853 1-2. sales OF
20 or 80 shares often broke the price a
point or more. The bears in the stock
were able. by the risk of a small margin
on ten shares of stock to break the mar
ket price of the entire 100000 shares a
point or So And, more than this. their
manipulation scared many of the small
holders out near the bottom. and in many
cases caused them to lose their stock en-
tirely, for it is usually the case that such
investors do not buy back what they have
sold especially il the price advances.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

Corrected daily by W.
bers OF the New York !ia go.
Street.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

of money from banks for deposit a. .o.-
trust companies. An increase in deposits
of 15.735. 100 with the changes mentioned
brought about the net result of a reduc-
ton in the surplus reserve of S7.5l0175.
bringing the total OF that iterI uown 10
S12, $50. $50. as against a surplus year
ago of 500 cIs. so.
There are no definite indications of an
appreciable change in domestic money
market conditions. beyond the shifting OF
accounts incidental to the plans that are
in progress by the larger banking and
OF the transportation, iron. steel and coal
industries. The net result Of the interior
movement of money is still considerably
in favor of New York
The bond market was active for half
holiday. the transactions exceeding
100000 par value The market was ir-
regular in sympathy with the stock list
The strong features included St. Louis
and Iron Mountain general IS. Southern
Pacific Collateral Trust Is, and Toledo,
s.. Louis and Western first as, and Wa
bash Debenture BIS. The curb market
was strong, on a fairly large volume of
business
The dealings included sales of Seaboard
Air Line common at an .-. ~ IA
and preferred at 81 J., -Haa
Steel sold at rs "a. Br .r Columbia r-.g-
per at q 1-2, Americ
at 45 rs, the preferred
Commercial preferred a.
cifc convertible fours ...-.a ...-
Issued. sold at 107 and e.r.r
The closing was ire
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
BANKS AND INVESTMENTS.
News and Gossip Regarding the
Local Security Market

The past week in the local security
market has been one of the most active
and interesting on record. Business has
been large every day and the fluctuations
in prices have been wide in many securi-
ties. Interest has been widely diversified.
In general there has been gratifying ad-
vance in prices. A prominent local broker
was quoted in this column last Sunday in
a statement of the opinion that securities
in the local market are selling at too low
level and are excellent investments at
their present prices. The developments of
the week have done much to confirm this
view and there are many investors and
spectators who have changed their minds
for the better regarding some of the local
stocks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

The following table of price quotations
in the active securities shows the net
range during the past month
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

The bank and trust company stocks con-
tinue buoyant. Recent advances IN the
bank stocks have been as follows:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

The securities OF well-managed banks and
trust companies are naturally among the
safest and most profitable Investments 1t
is possible TO make. These institutions
once well started in a growing city, ad-
vance in prosperity with the city almost
unavoidably. Their securities advance In
value as no others do. A number of the
local securities have already shown this
in a remarkable way. And there are others
that seem likely to make records equally
anviabl.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

An offer of $500 a share was made for
Metropolitan Bank stock during the past
week. The lowest priced stock offered for
sale is at $500 a share. 1t is whispered
that the company will advance its dividend
rate | per cent quarterly. or from rs to 50
per cent per annum in the near future.
The statement is made by a director OF
the company that 1t is earning per cent
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

The trust company stocks have made no
advances during the past week, but have
held their own eXcellently.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

Corrected daily by W. r. Hibbs & Co, mein-
hers of tho New York Stock Exchange, l4l9
-trpat
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

The volume Of business done by the
American Security and Trust Company
during the year 1900 is stated officially
to have been the largest on record. The
company has had steady and rapid
growth since the year OF its organization.
and its stock has attained to its present
level well above 2OO. in what must be
considered a very short time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

MONEY TO LOAN at 80 to per cent, in sums
OF 81 900 to $4,000 ID. c. real estate; pay of
and per cent mortgages and begin anew; all
transactions conducted with economical considera-
tion for borrowers. WM II. SAUNDERS & co,
1907 ! ST NV ms
M0NEY-sl0 and up loaned on furniture pianos.
etc. at the lowest rates and easy payments:
business strictly confidential SOUTHERN LOAN
CO. Room -, Warder Bldg. feI-lmo
MONEY To LOAN on APPROVED CoLLAT.
ERAL-No delay. CHARLES A. BAKER, Room,
20 and ~, Mss=Ss5ts Building, lilo ST.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17
Do You Need Monel? We Have L for You.

We want to call your attention to our plan OF
loaning money on Furniture. Pianos Organs. or
any household goods. We say to you II you need
money this is the most reliable loan Office in tie
cify. You have delay. No unnecessary que.-
tons to ask you. Our terms are the cheapest
cur payments the smallest. and your own time
10 return the money. We will lend you any
amount from $40 IN. Private Offices Bushes,
strictly confidential COLUMBIA GUARANTEE
CO.. 6l3 st. NV. auII-tf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-17

People close to the management of the
Western Union Company state that the
stock has only begun to advance. They
premise developments OF Importance in the
near future
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Talk had turned upon the old-time
circus The man with the gray hairs in
his beard and whose front teeth we're
unmistakably false, had only smiled at
some Of the other stories.
THAT reminds me" he said finally,
how | once paid $50 and lay in bed
for three days. living on liquid diet. in
order to see about half OF three cheap
acts in one OF those old one-ring cir
cuses.
Il was big, overgrown boy at the
time ! lived in a small town twelve
miles off a railroad, and when a small
circus billed the town and finally put up
its tent and side show on the vacant
lots next to our house. ! didn't like to
dig up the price Especially | didn
like il when noticed that the shed roof
Of our eoal-house slanted upward to-
ward the open space just under the edge
OF the canvas roof Of the main tent.
So. while the ticket agent was busy.
| sprawled out on the sloping roof, face
down. with my head Just over the edge
OF the coal shed, looking over the heads
Of the spectators inside the tent and
into the tinsel glories OF the ring
And. incidentally, | was exactly in
that position when a circus roustabout
saw me and lifted me off the roof with a
hunk Of coal that knocked out six as
good teeth as ever a man stuck into a
Ben Davis apple.
And I've never been TO circus
since"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Coffee Cake-One pint OF bread
sponge; one tablespoonful of molass-
es; one teacup of sugar; one teacup
of seeded raisins; one-half teaspoon,
full of soda; one egg; butter the size
of an egg. Spice to suit the taste.
Flour to make as stiff as pound cake.
Mix with spoon, let rise uni very light
and bake as bread.
Prune Puff-one-half teacupful OF
stewed stoned and mashed prunes,
three tabiespoonfuls powdered sugar,
one-fOurth teacup chopped raisins,
whites of thdee eggs beaten very stin.
juice of one half lemon. Beat all
very thoroughly together, put in but
tered dish and bake for 20 minutes
over a hot water pan. Sprinkle over
the top the meats of the prune stones
cut in small pieces. Very nice.
Maple Blanc Mange-Heat one cup
full of maple syrup; when hot add one
Tablespoonful Of ge4stffe -wh4eh-hss
, been dissolved in one-Quarter of cup
IT water; when 1t is beginning to get
old beat in the whites of three eggs
and three cups of cream; both tho
ggs and cream must he whipped be
uaore adding to the above mixture'
pack in salt and ice one hour before
Aerving. This is much better ant
Healthier than ice cream Of any kline
! ds finish to dinner
! Rice Bread-A cup of cold boileC
| rice. mashed rather soft with lit
tie milk. Beat into it two cups o
fibur and three eggs and half a tea
SPOONFUL Of salt. When the mixture i
| katen thoroughly, which should b
4 ne with a wooden spoon. pour
! o hot spider. and bake thorough
d. When you serve it, do not Gu
{lh a knife, but break 1t, butte
Il ly and eat with melted maple ST
4aharlrry Roll-Mix together one pin
of hom; half teaspoonful of sal
two teaspoonfUls OF baking powder
then add one cupful milk. one hsapin
tablespoonful butter. yolks Of tw
eggs, whites stifIiy beaten. Butter
cylinder pan or ice cream can. whic
the MIXTURE will fill only two-tii1i
full. Add Just before putting int tn
oven one pint Of pitted cherrie
Steam for two hours ami serve wit
hard sauce,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Mix together two ounces Of boiled
linseed oil, three ounces Of turpentine
one ounce Of vinegar and quarter
Of a pint OF methylated spirit. Rub q
little OF this well in and polish with
soft busters, Old carved oak that
looks very dusty should be wei
brushed with hot beer ami allowed &c
dry thoroughly before the polish IL
applied.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

am, indeed, glad to learn" re-
marked the stranger, who had secured
2 nights lodging at the home Of the
Whoie- souled Methodist farmer on the
ground OF being member Of the same
church; i am glad to learn. repeat.
tnat the parish in this settlement is in
and spiritually"
John Wesley" called out the farmer
TO his eldest SON saddle the stranger
horse. He's talking about a Methodist
parish. Good-by. sir. I've got no III.
viii again you, but you're a fraud"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

An old soldier who had served his 81
years was discharged at Portsmouth.
He went to the station with his wife
and children and demanded three half
iare tickets for his three youngest
How old are iheyl' asked the book
ing clerk. suspiciously
Elivin years, all av thin. They're
triplets,' was the answer
Fine youngsters said the clerk.
Where were they bornl"
Patrick was born in Cairo, Bridget
was born in Bombay an Mickey was
born in Madras was the proud reply.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

The present year will see the starting
Of at least three expeditions, representing
three different nations, in an attempt to
solve some OF the mysteries Of the South
Polar regions. One will sail from Ger
many. another from England, and third
from Sweden. The Swedish expedition Is
the latest to be organized. but It has been
undertaken with enthusiasm, and King Os-
car will personally give it financial aid.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Few women nowadays but know the
value Of lemons and the fruit is SC
cheap that the toilet table should moi
be without this little yellow doctor.
as some call it. Lemon juice is whit
ening either for the hands, neck Of
face. A piece of lemon rubbed on the
teeth removes discoloration. hut the
teeth must be brushed afterward. Of
the acid will injure them. A piece Of
lemon tossed in the wash water is re
freshing and likewise softens the wa
far
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

bout the sewerage is chloride of lime
I the best quality. Conn., f,.Js
lso a very good lisinfecYdN, ssI
( whitewash applied to N BOY
ialls, even after a long
Zen the ground scent q
III water. will absorb
D1the air and cause a
lose its odor and bec0t. q.
III .riat,
d imewater should always Be kept
The house. Put a lump of unslacked
be in a bottle. and fill the bottle
th filtered water, II possible After
liking well and letting it stand an
lr or more. until all cloudiness dis.
Ipesrs. the clear water that remains
" be decanted of as pure limewa.
1t is as good as the limewater
i at a drug store. except that the
sAter used in preparing the llmewa.
is filtered with special care and
10y be purer for that reason. 1t is
1ecially necessary that limewater
1uld be added to baby's milk if II
lws signs of curdling after the lit.
one has had its meals. Keep two
rsing bottles in use-one at night
ri one during the day. While the
+>1tles are not in use they shoull be
FAMED and filled with clear. cold wa.
r, with a tiny lump of lime in the
'ater.-New York Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Women who serve delicate circular
and mi-circular sandwiches Otter
bake the bread for them in pound
baking powder or coffee tins which
they keep for the purpose. A circu
lar shaped bread pan for the purpose
is to be found These usually have
regular corrugations marking the
slices
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Ono size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease powder for The feet. 1t makes tighi
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hos sweat
ing. aching fee.. ingrowing nails. corns and
huniens. AT all drug yists and shoe stores,
Csc. Trial package FREE BY mail. Address
Allen S. olmstcd, lie Roy, n. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

u see that the King has turned wine
merchant deah boy He's sold off
such a dweadfully large quantity of bot
ties"
u wondah why he doesn't need the
stuff, old chappie3"
Il suppose it's because he's let so
many Of his chaplains go, don't you
know
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

No matter what ails you, headache 10 a
cancer. you will never get we'll until your
bowels are put right. CAscARETs help nature.
cure you without grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you Just 10
cents to start getting your health back. Cas-.
cARErs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, pu up
in metal boxes, every tablet has c. C. c.
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

To launder the exquisite creations Of mus
Inns and lace in which thi. season abounds hs,
become quite problem, yet the most delicst-
materials will not be injured II washed with
Ivory Soap and dried In the shade But little
starch need be used FLEA r. PARKER
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Miss Pertie Goodwin like you very
much. Mr.. Snapp, but you should have
spoken sooner All the girls in our set
are married in June
Mr. Heeza Snapp with gasp)-But
what's the matter with our being mar
ried next June1
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Papa what is king"
"A king, my child. is person whose
authority is practically unlimited, whose
word is law, and whom everybody must
obey"
Papa is mamma king?'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

NAM ..-.,ic,,lars. Sod py DtuBBIsVs' 10
hiAhh Uncertain temper is better than ono
that is certainly bad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Iamsure Pisos Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.--MRs. THOMAS RoB-
BINS, Maple St., Norwich, NY, Feb. II, 1900
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

OF 1000 pigeons set free at Spandaa, the
majority reached Hamburg, distance oil
1850 miles, in three hours
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

A new French steamship line is to be
established between Dominion and French
ports.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

permanently cured. No fits or nervou-.
ness after first days use Of DR.. Klines Or ,at
Nerve Reetorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, es1 Arch ST.. Plila. Pa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

The man who has the greatest conf
dence in himself has the least in other
nannln
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Speaking of women vino cry, the Eskimo
women fairly live on blubber.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Mn. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces inlamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc bottl'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Assistance only. MANY Of the cases OF serious
illness could be checked at once with dose
Of Crab Orchard Water, taken in time.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

Some people act like fools and other
people don't have to act.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

The frog is kicker, but the fish gets
along swimmingly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

The self-made man never thinks of
apologizing for himself.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

1t takes pointed remark to get into
some heads.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

n AAoANR hAA NAAN sim GAA hNA
attention is the selection and prepare,
on of the sick persons room. Where
re is choice of rooms for the
s+S persons accommodation. il Is
to select a large, well-ventilated,
sllighted and quiet one. See that
{ perfectly clean TO start with, AMI
that there is as little furniture
he room as is possible to get along
! h: let this be of the simplest.
though 1t may be attractive. Pretty
pictures and flowers there may always
be, though the flowers must be re-
moved from the sick room at night. No
Have a comfortable bed. with a
good horsehair mattress The best
sort of bed is a single bed. just wide
enough to allow one to reach across
it easily. Let it be placed in the cen
tire Of the room and so arranged that
the light will not fall upon the pa.
TENTS head. The bedding should be
light. warm and porous. The sheets
on the sick bed should be laid straight
smooth and tight, and carefully tucked
in at the foot and sides Of the bed.
The sick room should be well venti
lated, both during the night and day
1t ought to have fireplace with chin
ney to it. as well as one or more win
dows capable of being opened at thu
TOP: as far as possible an even tenn
perature should be maintained; go de
grees Fahrenheit is as a rule. the bes
for sick person.-American Queen.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

See advt. Of smIrHDEAr's BUSINESS ooILEor
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-07-19

The best disinfectant for ordinary use
about the sewerage is chloride of lime