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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17

american A1tQiClUe.
The newspaper now chronicles more or l.ss
accurately the usual number Of cases Of tetanus
following Fourth Of July celebrations. To the
medical man these celebrations bring more thar
a thought OF demOnstrative expressions OF So
called patriotism. Aside from the general loss
by fire and accidents, there comes to not a few
individuals that dread disease. tetanus. The
etiologic factory in producing this malady is a
small bacillus which exists in BARNARD soil
dust, etc, and which gains entrance into tbs
human economy by an open wound, often 81
small as not 10 have attracted attention. IN
does not produce pus, cannot prOliferate without
oxygen, produces little or no visible irrita tion
IN the wound, and probably does not invade the
blood or lymph channels. The period Of incuba.
ton in the acute form is usually from four 10
ten days. while In the chronic form IL is Longer
The mortality in the latter form is Variouslv estf.
mated, but in the former all az ree that it is ex.
ceedingly high, ranging from 50 per cent. to q
per cent.
The fact that the germ cannot proliferate in thu
presence OF oxygen gives a clew to the class ot
wounds in which IL is likely 10 exist and tbeir
proper local treatment. Punctures or small
closed wounds form its favorite indus. The in.
ference TO open up and permit free bleeding fror-
germ proliferates and Celebrates a most poUer.
ful toxin, which, once in the circulating finds
has peculiar affinity for the cells Of the nervous
system. The symptoms produced and the usuai
fatal termination are well known.
The almost hopeless condition Of the Datfani
when the cardinal symptoms OF tetanus ono
arise is evidenced by the numerous methods IN
treatment advocated. The hope OF the professior
in combating the acute form OF this disease an.
pears 10 rest upon the early frequent and Ib.
serum in the SubduTal spaces OF either the era.
mum or the spinal canal. Recent reports of ~.
results OF this method are sufficiently encourag.
ing 10 fully warrant such radical procedure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17

Reserves, 1,753. 900
Reserve required, increase......... L0, $50
surplus, decrease. l,yO4,o0O
The banks now hold 81. 1876, 600 in excess of
reserve requirements under the % per cent.
rule.
The Financier says: '"The official state
ment OF the New York associated banks
last week showed as the most interesting
feature a further decrease of $500. $50 in
surplus reserve. making, with the decrease
of 81. 706.S75 the previous week. a loss in the
fortnight of se.511,525. This item now stands
81, 126, 600, against SIS, Az, 900 at the CORE
spending date in 1901. The cash was reduced
last week 81, 753. 900. the loss in specie hav-
ing been $500, 400 and that in legal tenders
81, 12S. 500. The estimates, based on the trace
able movements OF money during the week,
indicated a gain in cash OF $l,0I0.5c. The
difference between the actual changes, as
reported by the bank statement, and the
estimated change can be accounted for only
on the theory that there was an unrecorded
movement of money during the week, pos
siby for pay rolls and vacation expenses;
it seems likely also that the payment of the
5 per cent. dividend OF 49, 10000 to the
United States Steel underwriters may have
affected the cash In the banks TO some
extent. Loans were increased S2.653,2O,
making the total expansion since Aug. 2
SIS. S53.5 20 The gain in this item last week
practically reflected local transactions. the
pendent Of the banks. Trade deposits were
increased $60S. 600. which sum is $4,000 less
than that called for by the increase in loans
less the loss OF cash. therefore the state
ment Is technically out OF proof. Adding
the gain of sl50. 80 in reserve requirements
resulting from the increase I'm deposits 10
the loss Of cash makes the 81 ,904.6J0 reduc-
ton in surplus reserve above noted. The
circulation was increased S22f.S0 during the
week: the previous statement showed a loss
OF 1903. 900 in this item. The daily average
for bank clearings last week was $225 900, coo
against S19S, 100000 I'm the previous week, re-
fecting greater activity on the Stock Ex-
change, and also the payment OF the steel
underwriting dividend and the subscriptions
for the Oregon Short-line collateral bonds.
which caused more or less shifting OF &C
counts between individual banks, thereby
increasing the volume OF clearings. The
comparatively low surplus reserve Of the
banks need cause no apprehension among
borrowers, for the reason that has been oft
stated. the reserve is treated as 4 provision
for emergencies. and II Is permitted to be
drawn on whenever business conditions
may require. Moreover the banks are con-
servatlvely conducted. their loans are much
better secured with high-grade collateral
than they have been In any year. and there
are assurances on every hand that existing
conditions as TO reserve will only be tempo
rary."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
Rates on Loans and Exchange-C1ear-
fura mud Balances.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS paper, 4d6
per cent. time loans, sat per cent. Clear
ings, S1,6 S,SS704; balances, $251, 1878.
NEW YORK.-Call money nominal; no
loans. Prime mercantile paper, 44Q5 per
cent. Sterling exchange weak at A.S1d
4.S7.2 Is for demand, A.A .625d4.S4.675 for sixty
days; posted rates, $4.S5ha4S6 and A.SSq
4.SS1z; commercial bills, &.S3sa4Ss. Clear
ings. 1913, SIC. 1853; balances, S1O,S33r969
CHICAGO.-Posted exchange, A.S5h for
sixty days, Sass on demand. New York
exchange, nothing doing. Clearings, ST.
&C., S7; balances, $2.01S, III.
BOSTON.-Clearings, s22 O2S. 100; balances.
81, 1858, 504.
Observation-Disclosures, 4a5 per cent.
Clearings, SIS, 700, 046; balances, $,S93,5I6.
ST. LOUIS-Money firm at sac per cent.
New York exchange, zoe discount. Clear
ings, Sc, 971, 324; balances, $7S9,572.
BALT1MORE.-Money. 4d4z per cent.
Clearings, s5,31, 239; balances. $46l, 135.
CINCINNATI-Money, 31zQ6 per cent.
New York exchange par TO 10c discount.
Clearings, 50, Ice, $50.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
THE LEAD-PENCL INDUSTRY.
How IL Got Its start I'm his Country-
Five Factories Vow.
Washington Letter.

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Concord. Mass. is the home OF the Amer
lean lead pencil. according 20 a recent CEN
sus bulletin. The first one was made there
I'm 1872. The war with Great Britain and
the consequent interruption OF Imports did
much 20 stimulate the inventive genius OF
the American c~Olonists and 10 give a start
TO infant industries. The lead pencil was
one OF the incidents. The scarcity or PEN
ellis and their consequent high price in
spired a cabinet maker named William
Monroe 10 try his hand at making them.
His cabinet business was very dull also in
consequence OF the war. So he procured
a few Jumps OF black lead and pulverizcd
IL in a spoon and encased ~ neatly In wood.
The pencil was not very good and he went
back 10 his trade. But. as he did not like
10 be beaten. he experimental every day
for a few hours in az effort 10 reach more
satisfactory results. After four months he
got a better mixture OF lead and on July =
1872, he went 20 Boston with thirty pen.
ellis. They found a ready market. and bis
purchaser urged him 10 make more and
agreed 10 take all he made at a certain
price. SO he worked for eighteen months
making pencils. Then his graphite gave
out and ne could not get any more. At the
close OF the war he resumed business. do
ing his mixing himself in a little room in
his own house 10 preserve the secret OF his
trade. In ten years he had acquired con.
siderable skill and supplied much OF the
home demand. There are now 1--WE pencil
factories IN the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
Atlantic city Crowded.
Philadelphia Times.

T NINNNNIIWHN IIINN
Five years ago. when the width of the hoard
walk was increased from twenty to forty fset
IL was confidently believed that the promena6s
would serve all purposes for at least ten wears
Now only half that period has passed. yet the
pressed upon visitors TO the city. and the nronn-
sition 20 again double the board walk in width
is being vigorously discussed. The cost 81 tbfs
Improvement is estimated at nearly 500 con
which would seem 20 be a good deal OF money ~
put into a plank walk. but when one coDsfTar
that II is not alone the principal attraction ~
Atlantic City, but its sole claim 10 orieinauy
the sum does not loom up with such larraness
The need for a wider walk was never more fuIiv
and uncomfortably impressed upon the Deonis
than last night and to-day. At times last 49,.
II was absolutely impossible 20 make anv nr9g'
ress whatever on those parts OF the walk me-
cCngested. The man who was having al 800
an hour for a rolling chair paid about 20 cents q
block for the progress he made. and then he had
10 bear the hrunt or all sorts OF remarks From,
pedestrians Who were run into by the wicser
vehicle An enlarged board walk il certainlx =
needed feature OF Atlantic City.
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Generally sasging Tendency.

tGranger Farwel & Co.'S Telegram1
NEW YORK, Aug. l6.-The market
opened steady az prices generally a frac-
ton over last nights close. The proposed
convertible bond issue in Southern Pacific
created a good deal OF interest and the
stock was In good demand around -.
though the declaration OF any dividend
may be deferred for several months. The
earnings are SO satisfactory and prospects
so encouraging that outlook is good for
this stock entering the list OF regular divi-
dend payers. There was excellent buying
OF Toledo. st. Louis q Western. both COM
mon and preferred advancing a point and
a half on purchases OF several thousand
shares. although part OF this advance was
lost at close. The bank statement was
about as expected and the general list
sagged of fractionally on somewhat OF
apathy IN the support.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17

siasm. The stock, however, was steady
around ", and seemed 10 have found sup
port at That figure. There was a DISPOSE
ton in certain parts 10 curtail engage
ments, as Witnessed by the declines In GER
tain sections. The bank statement showed
a further decrease i'm the reserves and in
crease in the loan account and the banks
were losers 70 the extent OF 100000 In cash.
The reserve is about the lowest for years.
Efforts VIII be made by the trading inter-
ests to correct such conditions, and there
fore il is likely that from now on the as
ISOLATED banks Will show A stronger posi-
ton in their weekly exhibits. The bank
statement had little effect on prices. in
fact 10 a certain extent frmness developed
soon after the initial liquidation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
PRIVATE WIRE ADvICEs.


NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-In spite OF higher
prices from London this market opened in
a rather languid manner. with price
changes irregular. The prospective issues
of the Southern Pacific bonds might have
placed some damper on speculative enthu-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
Specie and Merchandise Movemen

NEW YORK.-Imports Of dry goods and
merchandise at the port of New York for
the week were valued at s., 1880
Exports of specie from this port TO all
countries for the week aggregated $I61, 0S4
in silver and $6.O07 in gold.
Imports Of specie for the week were $40, $50
in gold and $22,625 in silver.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
Treasury statement.

WASHINGTON.-Saturday's statement OF
the treasury balances in the general fund,
exclusive OF the $3.50. 600 gold reserve In
the division of redemption, shows:
Available cash balance ...........s 203 921. SS5
Gold los, 593. 800
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
Money Rates Abroad.

LONDON.-Money, 2k per cent; dis
counts, 2fsQ2 lilo and 211-16d22; c~onsols,
90 7-16q95 GIG; Spanish tours, S012.
BERLIN.-Exchange on London. pom 4spf
for checks.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
Markets for Silver,

NEW YORK.-Bar silver, 52zc; Mexican
dollars, 41Ac.
LONDON.-Silver bars closed at Pad an
ounce.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
MONETARY.

National Biscuit 1Ot'
Diamond Match liV
Eek. dividend, Ia per cent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.
Further Decrease I'm the Reserves and
an Increase i'm Loans.

NEW YORK. Aug. 16.-The weekly state
ment of averages of associated banks
show the following changes:
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u. S. Scale Co.

TERRE HAUrE. IND. Established 1878,
Manufacturers OF ali kinds OF large scaIea
ANTI-FRICTION BEARINGS, Preventing
wear upon the piyots. A great Improvement
ever any others. The nos DURABLE
wagon and Track Scales made. Send fer
circulars. references and prizes before by.
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-17
,o.,, Ranks and Trust Companies.
Local fractions and IndustrinIs.
Chicago Stocks.

tGranser FarweIl & Co.'s wire.l
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EXPRESS COMPANIE
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-08-29
Tie Great Corn Crop.

There are some figures from reliable,
sources in regard to the corn crop of
1902, which viii dissipate the idea pre-
vailing in many quarters that the yield
would be small OH account OF the
drought:
The crop this year will aggregate
1888, 951 90 bushels, or more than the
entire crop Of the world for 1901. The
crop this year will be sufficient to sup
ply the needs 81 the world, should there
be total failure next year.
The average cost OF production per
bushel, is II cents, and the average
price to the farmer per bushel is 26
cents. The crop, in the United States
is worth from 100000. 900 to $780,
100000 every wear. About one tenth
o, this is exported.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-08-29
A Matter of PRINCIPLE.

"Why is it, says the girl. that in
giving an account OF an accident they
always give the age or the person in-
jured? can see the sense OF their
talking about blends and brunettes, a
mustache or full beard If it is a man
or Ii red, green or blue gown If 1t is a
woman. for that is means OF identih-
cation for acquaintance and friends
who may be interested. They don't
even put the age in the death notices
now, but II you meet with an accident
out 1t comes in all the papers in town.
But they Will never publish mine. I
have 1t on my mind every time cross
the street and when there is a particu-
larly bad crowd l say TO myself, Now,
remember, If you are run over here. no
matter how badly hurt. you are to re-
member never to tell your age. It's a
matter OF principle" - New York
Times.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-08-29
Roosevelt DispieaSe0.

Oyster Bay, Aug. 20. - President
Roosevelt to-day, in no uncertain terms,
expressed his disapprcval OF fractional
differences in the Republican party.
Cecil A. Lyon, chairman of the Repub
lican state committee Of Texas. called
upon him and presented his side Of the
controversy, which has arisen among
the Republicans of the Lone Star
state.
The president stated To him with the
utmost emphasis that no man had any
authority TO speak for the president as
regards Texas matters, that the prcsi-
dent was taking no side for or against
any man or any faction among the
Texas Republicans, that as a matter of
fact the president was exceedingly i'm
patient at those Republicans who went
into fractional divisions. and that i'm
any such states as Texas or Virginia
or in any other state i'm which the
Republican party is i'm minority. but
yet had chance 10 do something. the
president felt the credit would fall to
those Republican leaders who were
able to make n good showing mt the
polls, especially for congressional can
didates, and not those who spent their
time plotting how they could get dele
gates or receive offices. He told Mr..
Lyon that he could explain this to all
Texas Republicans Of every faction.
The president also told him that if
ever, in any such southern state. a Re
publican congressman was elected. it
would amount to far mere in the presi-
dents mind than anything which
could be done in the way of Offices and
that he felt there was little need of
recognition Tor an organization which
existed only for Offices and delegates.
1t was learned that the president
told Chairman Babcock, Of the Repub-
lican congressional committee. when
the latter visited him a few days ago,
that he was profoundly discontinued
with the Virginia Republican organiza-
ton for not making a resolute effort
TO elect Republican congressman from
the western districts of Virginia. and
that he felt that an organization which
did not try to develop the fullest party
strength at the polls had no claims
upon him.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-08-29
stains For EIoorn.

Oak stain is made by. mixing togeth
er n pint OF boiled linseed oil, a gill
and a half OF turpentine, three table
spoonfuls OF raw lumber, three table
spoonfuls OF whiting. Mahogany stain
Is made with one pint OF boiled oil, G
gill and half OF turpentine, three ia
blespoonfuls of burnt sienna, three ia
blespoOnfuls of whiting, half a table
spoonful or yellow Ocher, half n table
spoonful OF bismarck brown and half
tablespoonful of anillne black. A
little OF the stain should be tried on a
piece Of board before trying 1t on any
articles OF furniture or a floor. The
shade Of color may be deepened or
hghtened by increasing or diminishing
the colOring matter. The stain should
be rubbed into the wood and after a
day or two the floor rubbed hard with
a soft wooden cloth.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-08-29
FOR CONGRESS:
William F. Rhea,
OF BRISTOL.
Is IL Wildcat" :?
OF BRISTOL

Before some Of our citizens die with
old age, there will he trolley line be-
tween Tazewell, Graham and Bluefield,
and possibly Pocabontas. Such line
will be built, and ought TO bee built in
the near future. AS the country de-
velops there is growing demand for
rapid and convenient transportation
between different business points. Our
railroad facilities will not likely ever
be satisfactory i'm this community.
either as to schedule or number of
trains. Railroad trains are not run
with a view of accommodating the
people, but for their own accommoda-
ton. Trolly lines are built and oper-
ated with the view Of catching the peo-
ple-meeting the needs OF the people.
A nice, clean line from Tazewel to
Bluefield, with hourly schedules, would
pay from the beginning. If our town
electric plants We're combined in one,
how much would be necessary 20 add
in order TO furnish sufficient power to
operate such n line? Some Northern
capitalists will come down here some
day and build this road-and this is
not wildcat" talk either
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-08-29
Trusts and the Republican
Party.

Will any one be deluded by the hope
held ont by some Republican news
papers that the Republican party may
be depended upon to give the people
relief ON the trust question or on the
tariff question, or on other questions in
which it is to the interest of those who
provide the Republican party with cam
paign funds 10 maintain present con
ditions?-The CommOner
- The News said, in n recent issue that
the promise of the Republicans to give
the people relief from the burdensome
tariff and the trusts was made purely
for campaigns purposes. If they sim
cerely desired TO enact relief laws why
didn't they do so before the adjourn
ment OF the last congress? Their at
tention was forcefully called to the
subject by the Democratic members,
in a strong resolution, which closed by
declaring that congress ought not to
adjourn until such laws were enacted as
would give needed relief. But congress
did adjourn and nothing was done.
Now, on the eve of a campaign, we
hear, on all sides, promises that the
necessary legislation shall be had, etc.
In order TO effect such revisions of the
laws as will give the needed relief, it
will be necessary TO strike directly at
the great trusts and combinations,
and is we'll known, these trusts and
combinations furnish funds unlimited
for carrying elections, and does any
sane man believe that this source OF
supply will be tempered with? Will
the hen be slain that lays the golden
eggs? Not much. Secretary Shaw, a
cabinet officer, said in a recent speech
lit is all nonsense to talk about a
revision of the tariff 1t cannot be
done We may as well understand
that at the outset. Republicans who
are demanding revision are demanding
the impossible"
However, "a great many voters viii
be entrapped by this sort of bait
Some of the people will continued t.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-08-29
The VIII of The Peon,.

While it has been comparatively easy
for Republican machine leaders to si-
lence In congress the voices OF those
who demanded Republican revision
OF the tariff, they will find that the pop
ular demand for tariff revision is not
to be so easily silenced. PhOse Repub-
hcan representatives who oppose their
party machine on this issue do so be-
cause they know the sentiment of their
constituents. If the American insist-
ence upon tariff revision is not proper
ly met by the Republican party, the
Republican party will be turned out OF
power. This is the lesson to be learned
by that party's machine leaders within
the next few years. They have refused
to obey the will of the people, Their
party will pay the penalty.-St Louis
Republic
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-08-29
High TNmnNrnfuRe

Tommy had had pneumonia. so had
been for some time In hospital. where
they treated him so well that he was
much averse to the prospect of being
discharged as cured"
One day the doctor In charge was
taking his temperature. and while
Tommy had the thermometer In his
mouth the doctor moved on and hap
pened to turn his back. Tommy saw
his chance. He pulled the THERMOMETERS
out Of his mouth and popped it into q
cup Of hot tea. replacing 1t at the first
sign OF the medico turning.
When that worthy examined the
thermometer. he looked first at Tom.
my, then back to the thermometer and
gasped:
well. my man, you're not dead, but
you ought to beY'-London Chronicle.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-08-29
AN OCTAGONAL SIlO.
inexpensive and Found Satisfactory
by Those Who HIVE Tried It

inexpensive and Found Satisfactory
by Those Who Have Tried Ii.
A perfect silo can be built for one
half TO one-third the expense sIlos cost
many who build or buy them. BY
building it octagonal. or eight sided, in
shape and ceiling perpendicularly.
with two thicknesses Of inch hemlock
boards with felt paper between, a. per
feet silO may be made at small cost.
built one In August. 1899. and have
filed II twice. 1t gave perfect salts
faction last winter. Every silo that
has been built In this vicinity-and
know OF tweive-has been built after
the same plan. and others viii, he built
the coming year. They can be built
any size wanted. With $500 feet Of
good hemlock boards, 800 by rs, 3
feet long, ard SIS worth OF felt and
nails, three men can build silo In
three days. The expense for roof and
bottom would be the same MS for any
other shape or style.
/ got out the lumber for mine. and.
paying the saw bill. cement, nails. pa
per, mason work, and all complete. II
cost me $29.7O. The size is II feet in
side and "a feet high. 1t will hold
siiage enough to feed twelve head of
cattle twice day for six months.
When the foundation is completed.
place the stills. on and nail the corners
together. Then set the boards up at
the corners and plumb them with
q level or plumb staff. Let one man