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The Washington times., 1903-02-01
Big Traders Agreed on a
Policy of Support.
CLEWS' FINANCIAL REVIEW
Outlook for Money Market Satisfac-
toTy-Railroads Still Congested
With Traffic.

NEW YORK. Jan S1.-Henry CIews'
weekly financial review says:
The stock market has been in a dull
and uninteresting condition. Business
activity, improved monetary conditions
and common interests between market
leaders are all against lower prices, still
there has been conspicuous lack of slim
illus for a rise until the unexpected ease
IN money which developed on Friday.
Many Of the heavy capitalists are absent
in the South. and, though this fact does
not necessarily Interfere with market
activity, yet cooperative movements ara
not generally undertaken when those
chiefly interested are so widely scatter
ed as during winter and summer vaca-
lions.
Some strength was Infused by the
prospect of a satisfactory outcome OF the
Venezuelan trouble. Those well inform
ed on the situation never doubted that f
common sense prevailed a peaceful set
Element would be surely accomplished:
but the situation contained sufficient an
certainties to warrant caution, more
particularly as a genuine war scare
might be attended with exceedingly
unpleasant consequences. Wall Street
has a most vivid recollection OF Vene-
zuela as disturbing element With this
factor out Of the way the market soon
displayed stronger tendencies.
Policy of Support.
Evidently the big men are agreed
or supporting policy. Plans Of the
greatest Importance are still under con-
sideration, and the present time is not
opportune for any interference. There
has been a decided change for the bet
ter in the financial situation; halt has
been called in reckless financing: the
promoters have had their activities cur
tailed, and have wisely stopped making
new ventures until those already launch
ed have proved their ability to get along
There is consequently little of the dan
ger now that lurked in the financial
situation six months ago, particularly as
trade and industry remain active. Wall
Street is unquestionably in sounder con-
dition today than at any time during
the past twelve months.
The sudden offering on Friday Of very
large amounts of call money. by three
- the strongest banks connected with
the most powerful financial interests,
suggested a pronounced change IN the
attitude Of these parties. who have hith-
Srto been tTa-cOnservative- AS stated
above, there has been a decided improve
ment in the financial situation; but
whether this unexpected move was the
result Of funds released through the
closing out of syndicates or an effort
on the part Of the big dealers to revive
confidence is not made known. Such &C
ficn, however, is very effective demon
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
BANK EXCHANGES UNDER
LAST YEARS SHOWING
Figures Heavy for Fourth Week IN
January.

Bank exchanges last week at all the
leading cities IN the United States are
81 937 .405, $40, a loss OF - per cent COM
pared with last year, but a gain OF Is
per cent over 1901.
The figures are large for the fourth
week of January and show continued
heavy settlements through the banks.
There Is loss in exchanges at New
York, Boston. St. Louis, and Kansas
City. but at all other cities exchanges
exceed all former records.
In spite Of the losses. this week. ex-
changes for January this year are larger
than for any preceding January ex-
ceeding last year by IS per cent and
1901 by 30 per cent. There was excep-
tional activity in January Of both pre-
ceding years. especially in the New York
stock market IN January. 1901, when
transactions were on an enormous scale
Average daily bank exchanges for the
past four months. compared for three
years. are given below.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
MUCH HIGHER PRICE FOR
COTTON IS PREDICTED
Worlds Requirements VIII
Exceed Crop"

Hugh +. McElroy's special cotton let
ter says:
The position of cotton may be sum
med up in few words: No matter
how large the crop may prove 10 be. IL
viii not &c large enough to meet the
worlds requirements
Even if all the ragged and weather
beaten stuff left on the stalks should be
gathered, and the yield. in bales. reach
the impossible total Of II .256. 900. the
supply would still be insufficient. for half
a million bales Of such cotton would De
totally unfit for ordinary spinning pur-
poses.
At the beginning Of this season we
impressed upon you that no surplus re-
serve existed to fall back upon, and
that whatever the worlds mills might
demand must come ont Of the ground.
Since then the worlds requirements
have been steadily growing, because OF
the phenomenal increase IN the con
sumption Of cotton goods It is low d
certainty that every bale Of a maximum
crop viii be needed.
The uncertain feature Of the situa-
ton IS only the real size Of the crop.
and that becomes q dangerous hazard
when the extent Of the demands upon it
are known and understood.
While the movement TO date udi-
Gates yield no greater than last year
or 10, 600, We dc not care tc argue
anything from that basis. We simply
stand on the ground that no matter how
big The crop may be, it viii not be big
enough.
ut may be argued that prices are al
ready high It is only necessary to re
ply to this that an article is worth what
it will bring in the open market We
must also bear in mind that We are
facing the tnird summer Of scant sup
plies, and this time with absolutely no
old surplus in reserve
IN 1890 there existed almost an iden-
teal state Of affairs. For several years
previous, consumption had outgrown
production, and reserves had necessarily
been drawn down TO a minimum. Prices
in January were considered high-aboye
10 cents-and yet. although the crop
proved to be a record breaker in size
prices advanced 215 cents per pound, or
$3.50 per bale. Middling sold here and
in the South, wherever cotton could be
found, as high as 12a cents.
The above is q pertinent contrast of
two seasons, which, to our eyes, present
a marked likeness 70 each other
Now for the Immediate outlook. In
the coming week We shall compare a
normal movement with an abnormaIly
small one last year. Some recession in
price would not be unnatural but we i'm
press upon our friends the sdvisability
OF buying freely on such depTessiOns,
and TO stay long Of cotton for much
higher prices"
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
woRK o. RocK cREEK BRIDGE.

Senator Stewart has given notice that
he viii offer an amendment 10 the Dis
trict appropriation bill providing for the
continuance Of work on the, Rock Greek
Bridge. on the line of Connecticut Ave
nue.. The amendment authorizes the
Commissioners to enter into contract for
the, erection OF q bridge to cost not 10
exceed $3.50. 900, exclusive Of the amount
previously appropriated. Senator Stew
art proposes that $3.50. 600 shall be made
available during the next fiscal year.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
CONTINUED PROSPERITY
IN DOMESTIC TRADE

in equally good demand, while structural
material IS still a feature Many add
tionaI contracts for bridge building are
recorded.
Footwear is firm. with an advancing
tendency. although list prices are with
out change. New business is light. but
most factories have abundant orders on
hand, and there are many buyers in the
market.
Leather Trade Active.
Both sole and upper leather are
more active. shoe factories taking free
". especially Of hemIock sole. BUYERS
have also covered their wants for sew
eraI months as to oak backs. and calf
skins are selling freely Large quanrl-
ties Of Chicago packer hides sold at IN
changed prices. and foreign dry hides are
strong. A better inquiry is noted for
cotton goods, yet sales are not material
~ increased, owing to the indisDosition
Of sellers 10 accept contracts.
a number OF lines have advanced In
price. the upward movement Of raw cot
ton having a natural effect. Mems wear
woolens and worsteds for fall are nov
fully opened, and buyers operate more
freely. There is no evidence Of specu-
iative activity which emphasizes the
wholesome condition Of the market. and
many lines have been Withdrawn.
Failures Tor the week numbered 243
in the United States. against SOL last
year. and 50 in Canada. compared with
40 a year age"
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
COMMERCIAL FAILURES
IN MONTH OF JANUARY

r G. Dun & Co. report liabilities Of
commercial failures thus far reported
for January Sll,4o1 .&59. against S12.sO2. -
0o5 last year. Failures This week in the
United States are z43, against 2G5 last
week. 26I the preceding week. and 3Gl
The corresponding week last year and in
Canada 30 against y last week. 80 the
preceding week, and 40 last year OF
failures this week in the United States
o. were in the East. 81 South. s. West.
and Is in the Pacific States, and 30 re
port liabilities of 5000 or more
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
CRACKER MANUFACTURERS
CONVENTION NEXT WEEK

The National Cracker Manufacturers
Association viii hold its annual con
veHlion at the Raleigh Monday and Tues
day. About fifty delegates are expected
to the meeting, which promises to be
one Of the most important Of the asso-
citation.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
CONSPICUOUS LACK OF
STIMULUS ON EXCHANGE


/ 7uatloh OF commence on llieiI par = aU0
VIII lneVltaoiy nave a SUM ting ele1'
/ upon tue general market
The Money Market.
'aTbe outlook for the money market IS
satisfactory There viii probably be an
abundance Of funds for all legitimate re-
/ quirements. Bank. reserves are rising
with the return OF currency from the in
terror. and moderately easy rates NAV he
I expected until preparations for April
settlements are in order. Gold exports
seem to be a possibility, but European
requirements are not very urgent: and
IN view of our large gold production
there is no cause fol. concern in this re
spect. especially as our exports of agri-
cultural products continue large. Thus
far there are no signs of anticipating :he
payment of $+1.0o0Geo to France for the
Panama Canal; though no doubt the
plans for that important transaction ar,
all completed.
outside OF Wall Street the outlook ia
also satisfactory, No indications of any
cessation IN our Industrial OF commercial
activities are discoveTable. We now
have a population OF about 80.O00,o0o,
compared with 50,Ooo,o00 in 1880, an in
crease OF 90 per cent in twenty-three
years; and this not only explains recent
remarkable activities. but is assurance
OF their reasonable continuance. Labor
has made great strides during that perl
o. and Is today getting larger pay and
shorter hours than ever IN It's history
Hence. there Is heavy consumption OF
all the necessaries Of life. Capital, how
ever. IS FEELING the effect Of these de
mands, and the number Of railroads and
industrial corporations which are re
porting smaller net earnings is steadily
increasing
Limit to Railroad Rates.
The railroads and manufacturers
alike are endeavoring to recouD them
selves by getting better rates; but there
is a limit TO this process, and we are
already anterfng a etsga whore b{gb
n-i,a. =, tho Trni+a5 cta+.s met -.
- -
Loielsh CON ltioH' we are hheIy 70
see well-sustained activity IN both
commercial and Industrial circles for 2
Io7g time IN como. b,,+ II 7-oe+z oo,
~ - ,7.,1f-1a =. = - -,
l-l'1
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
Many a True Word, Etc.

What is it thai makes men great,
papa
Persistent advertising. my -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
Fuel Situation Less Disturb
ing at Present.
DUN'S REVIEW OF THE WEEK
Advance Business IN Spring Deliveries
Notwithstanding Plants Busy.
Miles Of Loaded Cars.

NEW YORK. Jan Sir G. Dun &
Cos weekly review Of trade says:
Domestic trade and Industry continue
TO prosper, while the fuel situation has
grown less disturbing through the spe-
ciaI efforts Of trausporters, aided TO no
small degree by mild weather. Distribu-
ton OF other products has been restrict
e6 by the discrimination in favor of coal.
and shippers are importunate.
Clearance sales are about ended. Ieav-
ing only small stocks Of winter goods
Advance business in spring deliveries
IS very heavy, and fall contracts are
also placed literally. At SOM points
the harness season opens favorabIy.
No Delay on Fuel Account.
IN most cases where there is no de-
lay on fuel account, manufacturing
plants are busy, though cost of ma
teriaIs and labor is very high Firm
prices for finished products are conse.
quently 70 be expected. Favorable re-
turns Of railway earnings are constantIy
issued, figures thus far available showing
an increase Of 81 per cent over last
year and 17-9 per cent over 1901.
miles of loaded cars and thousands
Of tons OF coke piled in the yards at
ConnellsvIIle tell the story or condf-
lions in the iron and steel industry. Fur
naces are closing because Of the fuel
shortage. By giving coal, live stock, and
perishabIe goods precedence over all
other freight, the railroads helped con
sumers everywhere. bat at the expense
OF the leading manufacturing industry.
Many plants are closed or running only
part tine. and few orders for distant de
livery are either sought OF offered. owing
10 the uncertainty as 70 when normal
conditions VIII prevail
Irregularity in the Market.
1T is stated that deliveries Of pig iron
10 the leading consumers are several
months behind. and spot Bessemer has
risen sharply. yet there is much irreg-
ularity. as evidenced by the decline in
east pipe. Locomotives are being turned
cut Of the shops with record breaking
rapidity, and other railway equipment is
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
SAVE THE CHILDREN.

THIS SOCIETY is endeavoTiag TO help
lower the death rate in the District OF Co.
luUbia.
THIS SOCIETY Is also eudeaForinE to
lessen EumaB misery and 70 protect the
lives Of children and Of persons in impaired
health
THIS SOCIETY IS convinced that coutami-
mated raw milk and cream are largely re-
spousible for
SCARLET FEVER. DIPHTHERTA
MEASLES. TYPHOID, and other
FNTERIC DISEASES
THIS SOCIETY has carefully studied the
subject and concluded that
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTION
OF SICKNESS.

We favor g stringent Ilw prohibiting The
sale, or use in Ice Cream, oi any CREAM
not PasreuriZed
The Washington times., 1903-02-01
scALpINc THE -

Is the proper and STINT le precautionary
measure. that scaIding mink VIII not affect
It's digestibiitv, and that milk laws and
inspection, while undoubtedly helpful, offer
only partial protection After scaIdiug, keep
cool and covered.
The Washington times., 1903-02-01

stration Of confidence on their part, and
will inevitably have stimulating effect
upon the general market.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

The climatic history of the old world
will repeat itself in America. If forest
destruction. at its present rate of rcck-
leSSncss, should continue much longer,
var continent will have 60 dry up. 10
will an orator who should venture 10 urge
that fact upon a DOODLE Legislature. in
this era Of lumber trusts. But the fact
remains. and its significance may he IN
ferred from the experience Of the Mcdit-
errapean coast lands. where thousands
Of god-gardcnS have been turned into
Gchennas of wrctchedncsS and dcsol0-
ton BY tree destruction alone terri
tory of 100000 square miles has been
withdrawn from the hahitable area OF
our planet. The physical history OF the
eastern hemisphere is the history Of a
dcser; that originated somewhere near
the cradle Of the Caucasian racc--in
Bacfria. perhaps. and. spreading west
ward and southwark. has blightcd the
Edens Of three continents like dcvour-
ing fire and is now srnrclIing tue west
coast of Africa. and sending its warming
sand clouds far out 10 seward Nation
nj Magazine
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
when chamberlain Was Silent.

Some fancifuI stories are being circl-
lated about Joseph Chamberlain and his
oratorical powers tx youth. but from
what a friend Of his says concerning the
great statesman's colleE, days j; j. mis-
take 10 say that young Chamberlain could
speak well when AT school. In fact. h.
could never he induced ia speak and ia
this be- somewhat rcScmbicd thu retiring
Arthur Ralfour
One day one Of the masters Of the
~-hoo which he was AZ asked Chamber
lain 70 make the reply 10 q speech which
had just been delivered by one Of the
cider students Of the debating class The
hour came, and with firm step Clam
heflain mounted the platform. With per
feet outward Solf-pn>ScSsion he faced tbs
audience and made his baw q low bow.
Everyone waited cNpectautiy People lyo-
came anxious when the younG man again
bowed but said n5xlin& Then q f!tie.
went round 8msng the boys Suddenly
the coming colonial secretary. with looF
o. utter despair. sided 81 the platform
with another bow not having said one
word London Answers.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
DRAGON FLY A TREE BoRER.
Strange Insect with Two Tail Prongs
Burrows Deep, in Solid Wood.

peculiar specimen OF the dragon fly
family has appeared on dead tree in the
yard of the residence ut 24 Grove street.
Nlcollet island. 1t was discovered by
tree trimmer working in the ward. who
Sal1 that 1t had been there for two DAYS.
Inc ny body is about an inch and a
quarter long, has six legs VARYING from
.hree-QuarierS of an inch TO an inch in
iehSfh' head similar to that of waSp'S.
anu 4 Single pair of wings. steel blue i'm
color and spotted with brown. The most
Iehafkahle features, however. are the
Two long. wirelike hairs which trail be-
hihd the insect when ii walks. These are
aD9ut four inches long and resemble large
singers.
hen the bug WAS watched yesterday
u cfawled about the tree apparently feel
ing for suitable place IN the bark
through which To drill. After few mo-
lnentS 1t stopped and, doubling up its
houN, brought the two long. Wirclikc
hairS Of It's tail over its back and passed
them, one on either side of its body, be-
tween tue forward and middle pair Of legs
ana forced them into the bark with their
points together
In this position the bug rcscmblcd a
contortloniSt lying flat on his stomach.
bringing his legs back over his shoulders
ahd touching She floor with his feet on
either sid, of his head
Having accomplished this feat The two
tau prougS We're slowly forced into the
Tree. working alternately, until only two
inches remained IN View. The insect re-
manned in this position for about half an
hour, after which j. Withdrew the mongS,
leaving a hole about ~ large in circum-
ference rs a hatpin.- Minneapolis Times.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

Crossroads, Tenn. Sept. t4.-Orhra
Young, the l0-year-old son of Lester
Young, OF this place, is brigh, hoy,
and one who is very well liked ny all
who know him
For some years Orbra has suffered
q great deal with "A form of Kidney
Trouble which was very annoying. and
which made him miserable all the
time. He had to get up three or four
times every night. almost All his life
His father heard of 4 remedy called
nodd's Kidney Pills. and bought some
for the little fellow. with the result
that he is now completely cured of tho
old trouble He says;
"pndds Kidney Pulls soon gave me
great relief. ana now can sleep all
might without having to get up. We
will always praise nodd's Kidney
Pills"
There are many children suffering
from Kidney and Urinary troubles
These disorders should he promptly
corrected. Dodds Kidney Pills is a
safe and sure remedy for all such de
rangementS.
Master Orhra Young conquered his
troubles and made a we'll boy Of him.
self, hy using Dodd's Kidney pins.
and any one may do the same 10y the
same means.
Parents should see to it that their
children are given fair chance in
life. and there is nothing that can un-
dermiuc the health of growing child
as much as Kidney and Urinary de
engagements.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
An Ancient Schooner.

shipping mon are much interested i'm a
claim made by writer in the July mum
Der If Il New York magazine that tn,
oldest ship in the world~ihe Nigilant,
running into st. Croix. French West In
dies-waS built nj Essex, Mass
AT the rooms of the board of trade thi,
morning Secretary Love stated that Ia,
Nisiant was built in Baltimore
'ln order 10 make sure of H." said
Col. Love, Il recently wrote Ia lloyds
Register in London and received a reply
stating that the N!%ilant WAS built Al
Baltimore In 1900"
The Nisilaut is q mai, Schooner Of for
T. i've tons and was long under the Stars
ana Stripes Baltimore American
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
$1.O0 BIG 50O-POUND STEEL
RANGE OFFER

II you can use the best big 0o-ponnd steel
range made in the world, and are willing To have
II placed IN your own home on three months free
trial just cut this notice out aud send Il to SEARS
free by return mail big picture of the steel
range and many other rocking. and heating
stoves, you will also receive the most wonder
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the best steel range or heating stove in the home
Of any family, such an offer that no family in
the land, no matter what their circumstances
out the best cooking or heating stove made.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

with local APPLICATIONS rs they canno.
reach the scat OF the disease. CTtarrh Is a blood
YOU must take Internal remedies Halls tatarrn
cure Is taken internally ami acts directly on th,
hlood aud mucous surfaces. HANS Cauarrh turi,
IS NOT VGa'k medicine. II VAS prescribed ny
one ot the best physicians Ia this country tor
Years. and y regular prescription. Ii rs com.
posed Of the hest tonicS known, cun.hSled with
Tie best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous Suriaces. The perfect combination nl
TIE two ingredients is what produces such Won
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timonalS. free.
r., !. CHENEY Is co. Props, Toledo. 0.
sold 10y Druggists. price 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

DEERFgF;D, ISD. ---" II was
called rheumatism. lcuuld
get no relief from the doc
tors. IbeRan To improve on
taking Duau s sample and
got two boxes at our drug
giSts. and. although 6Ss ears
Of age, | am almost n new
LIN, lwas troubled q good
deal with my water '- had 10
get up four and five times n
night. That trouble is over
with and once more | can
rest the night through. Ny
hackache Is all gone, and ]
thank y on ever 80 much for
the wonderful m ed icine,
Doan s Kidney Pills.
JNo. II. HUnER,
President. RidSeville.
Indiana, state Bank.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

4 certain corn chandler of London had
just engaged an assistant who hailed
from little village near Leeds This
youth was remarkably "grcen and ap-
parently il had been impressed upon him
hy his friends in the village that the
sharp London people would fry to take n
rise out OF him. A customer entered the
shop aud when the youth appeared said
Il want some hirdsecd. please
Its noa use. lad. tina kuo's.' answered
the vcrdant one. knowingly. tina cannot
hey me. Birds groaS from eggs, not
seed - london Answers.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
FALL KIDNEY CHILLS.

With the chilling air of fall comes an
Extra tax on weak Kidneys It's the time
Doan's Kidney Pills are needed now
recognized the world over as the chief
Kidney and Bladder remedy.
Aching backs are cascd. Hip, back, and
DIN pains overcome, Swelling of the
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

limbs and dropsy signs vanish They
correct urine with brick dust sediment,
high colorcd, pain in passing, drhbling,
frequency, bed wctting. Doan's Kidney
Pills remove calculi and gravel. Relieve
heart palpitation, slccplcssncss, headache,
nervousness dizziness