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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
The Metal Market.

New York, April 25.-Business was quiet in the leading metals today with official quotations unchanged. Tin reported firm at $29. .95@30 for spot. Copper nominal; lake and electrolytic, s14.75Q15; casting, s14 50@14.75. Lead in moderate demand and steady; spot quoted at $4.6715. Spell ter quiet and firm; spot quoted at $5.75. Iron dull and easy; prices nominally un- changed.
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Bonds.
Money on Call.

New York. April ..5-Time money steady; sixty and ninety days, 44a41k per cent; six months, 41sd4s4; money on call steady; call loans. 3 per cent Prime mer- cantile paper 5Aa5A; sterling exchange
 firm with actual business in bankers bills at 4S7.50Q4.87.75 for demand and at 4.s4.375 @4.S4.625 for sixty day bills; posted rates.
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Money to loan on real es- tate from $500 to S25O,OOO. at low rates of interest No delays. Steiner Brothers, Bankers.
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Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Firm.
 Wheat-No. spring. 7S1s; No. 3, 76; No. 2 red, 76A@77A.
 Corn-No ?. 45l4; No. yellow, 45ll Oats-No. 2, 34; No. 3 white, 321sQ26. Rye-No. 2, 50.
 Barley-Good feeding, SS@42; fair to choice mating, 4S.
 Flax seed-No. 1. LOS; Mo- northwest ern, 1.10.
 Timothy Seed-Prime, 360 Mess PorI-Per bbl., 17621sd17.75. Lard-Per 100 lbs, 9.65@9. 671b.s Short Ribs-Sides Qoose), 9.65G9.7O. Shoulders-Dry salted (boxed), 8.371R0 $50.
 Sides-Short clear (boxed), 10.12126D10 25. Whiskey-Basis of high wines I.30. Clover-Contract grade, 11.50G12.00. On the produce exchange today: Butter-easy; creamery, 17@2se; dairy, 15@21c.
 Eggs-Easy; 1411c.
 Cheese-New, 1O01OAc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
rreasurx Statement.

Washington, April 25.-Today's treasury balances, exclusive of the gold reserve show: Available cash balances, s222,SS2.- 0S2; gold SIP, ,930 SS5.
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BIRMINGHAM AND ATLANTIC R. R.
Schedule Effective November 3. lsos.

Schedule Effective November g. 1sos. Read Down. Read Up. No. L No 8. No. ?. No.k am. pm. am. pm. 7.?5 AGO Lv...Talladega.. 10:o0 $40 s:s5 500 Ar. r.....Pell City. .Lv, $50 5:3s 9:5s 10:O0 Ar. Birmingham. .Lv. 500 3:4s Trains run daily. Quickest rbute he- ts cen Talladega, Birming1am aAd west ern points.
 Ship your freight via BirmingnAm and Atlantic railroad.
 J. F. FLEETWOOD. G. F. q P. A Jehr c. Soley. General Manager. X
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
OTTO MARX & co.
BANKERS AND BROKERS.
Mortgage Loano at ane Per Cent.
Rooms 211-212 wooaward Building.

4S5@4SS1k. Commercial bills, 4SSlaq4'S41s' Bar silver, 53ls; Mexican dollars, hls Government bonds, steady; railroad bonds irregular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
Atlantic Coast Line.

Through Pullman sleeper Birmingham to St. Petersburg, Fla, via Jacksonville. J. A. Taylor, T. F. A, Montgomery. Ala W. H. Leahy, D. P. A., Savannah. Ga.
 W. H. Craig, c. P. A. Wilmington. N. c.
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saahnard Air Line.

Baltimore, April 25.-Seaboard common, 25ssas6; preferred, 417sQ421A; bonds 4s, un- changed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Arrive Depart 'No. 2. Fast Mali. N. O. .li2:o6 pml12:2O pm sNo. {. Fast Mail. N o..l ss04 pmI s:12 pm No. 3. Decatur Accom-. .. ........l s;1S pm INo. 10. Montgm ac'm. 1 e:55 pmi. i.........
 South.
 Arrive. Deuart. 'No. 1. Fast Mail. Gin ..I s.25 aml s.ss am No 2. Decatur Accom-. .l10:00 ami. sNo. g. Fast Mail. Gin. I s:so pm s:AS pm No 3. to Montgomery. .l.........t SIS am
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

W. p. c. HARD ]. H. WOODWARD, Viee-Presldent. w. W. CRAWFORD, Cashier. A. DlREcTORS-T. T. HiIlman, E. NJ. Tu ert Jemison, Erskine Ramsay, F. M. Walker, w. s. Brown, w. H. Hass w. p. G. Harding, J. H. Barr.
 INTEREST ALLOWED ON c
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RESOURCES. Loans and discounts. .S3.563 ,239.1e Jverdrafts. 452.52 U. s. bonds and premiums 373, 100000 Other stocks and bonds.. 11,30o.oo Bank building. ... 51,Oo0.Oo
 CASH. In vault. .$ 516.619.J0 With banks. 1,271 ,623.eo With U. S.
 Treasurer l6,2oO.0J
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Southern Flakes

For health and happiness.
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4,s44,s21.ss
s5,sos,4s4.5s

ING. President.
 J. H. BARR, Vice-President. R. FORSYTH. Assistant Cashier. twiIer. B. F. Moore, F. D. Nabers, Rob. Jackson. T. H. Motion, William 4. Ineer, Walker Percy, N. E. Barker. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT
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Condensed Repof ComofrOHer The FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Birmingham, Ala
 April 0fh, 1905

LIABILITIES. Capital stock. ...s 3oo,oo0.0o Surplus and profits. ..... 356, ,20e.o0 Reserved for taxes. .. 2,304.00 Circulation. 3o0.oOo.oo DEPOSi ;. Individual -. .S4,049 ,597.09 Bank ..... T45,324.50 United States 50,0oo.oo
 an ona nna 70
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Arples-western evapor,ited. 71tQsitc. Flour-Fancy patent. $40; half patent
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Gheel is town about thirty miles
east of Antwerp and about the same
distance from the German frontier
1t is unique. for there is no other
town in the world which can number
so many lunatics amongst its inhahi-
tants. There are some 1900 demented
creatures within its boundaries and
they are not confined within the walls
Of any asylum, being perfectly harm
less They live in the houses Of the
sane inhabitants. with whom the gov
ernment makes arrangements for their
keep, etc. There are four mental
specialists resident in Gheel, whos
with the assistance Of four other men.
look after the people Of this curious
town.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
He Wanted to Hear.

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. who distin-
5uished himself in the Confederate
service and is now on the regular
army retired list as a brigadler-gen-
sral, recently went on a visit to West
Virginia While there he met an old
somrade in arms whose reception was
somewhat frigid. wen what's the
matter?" said Gen. Lee. On, moth
ing much" was the noneommittal re-
ply. There is something wrong,
persisted the general Out with it,
What do you want?" After being
strenuously urged. the old comrade
said Well, I want to die at least
half an hour before you do. want
to be in the other wo-ld when you
arrive. just to hear what Gen. Jubal
Early says when he sees you in the
blue Uniform
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

erotesque devices. There was on
stone tavern on the island at that
time. and this was remodeled and
converted into the stadthuys OF City
Hal and in this building the frsi
magistrates Of the city held their
meetings once every wees
The Dutch rule IN New Amsterdam
was cut shorr IN September. 1864
when Gov stayvesant and his follow
crS surrendered Ia Richard Nleolis
tne Representative OF The Dhke Of
York, and governor of the province
The English flag was raised over tho
fort which received the name 81 Fort
James. and the name OF New Amster
dam was replaced BY New Yoris On
the Sunday following. the chaplain Of
the English forces read the English
Episcopal service at the usual morn
ing Worship
The first native horn mayor. Of New
York was Stephen Van Cortlandt
who was appointed to the onice IN
1871 He was thirty-four years old
when he became mayor, and with his
wife. who was the beautiful Gertrude
Schuyler Of Albany, lived In grand
style IN a fine house al Pearl and
Broad streets
On the site now occupied by the
ONCE building No. 35 Broadway stood
the tents which sheltered the first
white men who came on the island.
Al Cherry street and Franklin
square. which Is now under the Brook
lyn bridge, stood the house which
Washington occupied when he was
inaugurated as the first president OF
the republic, and where the new
custom house is now being erected
stood Fort Amsterdam. which was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Haere The uew custom house viii
stand there are huASreds Of educa.
ional institutions. and the city gov
eminent has voted Tor public educa-
ton for ibe year more than 500 900
600
When the first mayor took office
the little colony. with few exceptions,
was poor. to-day the taxable valua-
tion IN New York is s3.320 .6l7 .579.
and the personal estates are valued
a, $3.50. .f0ol99. There Is also In New
York property valued at over $4,000.
900 which. Is exempt from taxation.
There were no public conveyances
In the hrst mayors day while the
net earnings OF the transportation
lines ot to-day IN the borough or Man
haitian are about $4,000. 900 year.
These lines carried last year 79s..
5q2.i6S passengers The various lines
10 brooklyn and Long Island carried
about $50 .0oe 900 passengers.
II the suggestions Of r. Fulton Cut.
ting are carried out there VIII be a
celebration iu New York IN a short
time which will interest all the popu-
lation. but especially so the citizens
whose ancestors were among the
early settlers OF Manhattan Island.
The plan Is 70 mark with appropriate
ceremony the 250th anniversary Of
the municipal government Of the city
of New York
New York did not really exist
nnder that name on Feb. 2. 1858.
when the Amsterdam chamber Of the
West Indies company decided that the
inhabitants be allowed 70 select their
own magIstrates. The place was at
that time known as New Amsterdam,
but out Of the Dutch settlement wlilch
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
OLD NEW YORK CITY.
~~-~e~~~~~~~~~~~>
How the Great american Metropolis Has Been Built Up-
Two Hundred and Fifieh Anniversary Soon
to Be Celebrated

municipal appointments. and that he
would not allow his. authority to be
curtailed,
The new city. contained a number
OF substantial stone houses, but the
great majority Of dwellings were
built Of wood They were for the
most part tiny structures, with gable
ends OF black and yellow Dutch
bricks. and in many instances the
date Of the houses erection was
shown in iron figures inserted be-
tween the bricks facing the street.
The roofs were tiled or shlngled, and
the front doors we're ornamented with
huge metal knockers Of artistic or
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
Reasonable inference.

7 have been everywhere said
Oiogenes, as he YEARLY set his lantern
Town, "and ] haven't been able to find
ln honest man. What do you think
IF thatg
II merely indicates" answered the
plain, everyday citizen, that you
aave an undesirable circle Of acquaint-
ances.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

The late Cecil Rhodes not only was
a bachelor. bnt fought yery shy Of
rne fair sex. There is story which is
told Of him in this connection: While
on visit to London several years ago
he dined at the house OF a very
wealthy .ady of title. Later. when he
was discussing the affair with his Sec
retary the latter asked. And whom
did you take to dinner2" "Oh, don't
know. Some Lady Somebody" was
the reply. But what did you call
her2" Didn't call her anything
never spoke to her. replied Rhodes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Thomas Nelson Page once told this
story TO illustrate the gift Of after
dinner speaking. which gift be said
be envied. but did not possess. An
English bishop was travelling in a
third-class carriage with an indi-
yidual who was swearing most ire
mendously. originally and n'etur-
esouely. Finally, the bishop said to
him: "Ay dear cir. where In the
world did YOU learn TO swear in that
extraordinary Manner The latter
repned. It can't be learned Il is a
gift
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

The standard Of Islam is a green
flag or banner. about two feet square.
Of the finest silk embroidered with an
inscription similar TO those seen in
all the Mohammedan churches. de-
claring that there is no god but Allah
and that Mohammed is bis prophet
This standard is said to have beer
carried By Mohammed himself anf
has ever since been the most signif-
cant and sacred aeEis Of theS Mosleu
world If the sultan should appear 81
the mosque Of st. sofia bearing thai
banner every Mosiem In the universe
would be required to offer his ailesi
ance and take up the sword for a hois
war.--Correspondence Chicago Rec.
ord-Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

In the gang Of laborers hired to do
the work Of tearing down the church
at Fifteenth and Chestnut streesss was
an Irishman who seemed to takc
great pleasure in his work. When
asked to explain why he was So much
pleased De smiled. placed bis hand TO
his mouth and whispered. L-is Is
the finest Job I ever had Just think
Of me knocking down an old Protest.
ant church. and getting paid to DO
iti"--Philadelphia Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

When Timothy Dwight resigned the
presidency Of Yale university he said.
among other things: 4 lay down my
office, not because / am old. Seventy
is not old. but it is the end of the
summer time and vacation time has
come.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

There is a revival Of interest in old
fashioned cameo iewelry this year.
One of the large manufacturing jew
elry houses in New York says that it
has done more work altering and re-
storing old cameo jewelry this winter
than it has for twenty years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
woman sunrags mo,emsnls.

Fourteen nations Of the world now
have well defined woman suffrage
movements or well organized suffrage
associations. They held an interna-
tional suffrage conference in Wash
ington, during the meeting Of the Ma
tional Woman Suffrage Association,
February 1918 Delegates to this
conference from England, Canada.
Russia, Germany. India, Sweden aud
Australia were present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Representative shafroth Of Colo
rado, believes the Congressional Rec
ord is good reading for the country.
Now every member OF the house has
twenty-nine copies Of that valuable
publication daily Mr shafroth
wants to make it l5o copies. That
would be nHae too many. he says.
we say we want to educate our peo-
pie IN government. There is no bet
tey way to do it than BY reading the
records Of what congress is 6oins.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

While 100 tons Is a load for an
English freight train. an average load
on one OF our railroads isst year was
$40 tons. On two British railroads it
costs from forty-eight and a half
cents to move a ton Of freight ono
mile. while the cost on 2 leading New
York road IS tweny-three and a half
cents a mile.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Many natives Of India are said to
be deriving large fortunes in counter
feiting silver rupees. The mint on
GERS say they are unable 10 tell the
difference between the real and false
coin. The cheapness Of silver aids
the coiners.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
|ETTJNIG)N2
or TIE nY.


OHNhtffiNt
Grumpp-Is there such thing as a
pianists union?
Register never heard Of one.
Why?
Gumpp--I thought If there was one
I'd like TO call it to the attention of
he young woman next door and set
aer to join. she works at her piano
more than eight hours a day"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Lawyer 10 witness)- are you
so positive, Mr. Suburban, that the
event occurred on the date you men
tion2 You might be mistaken.
Mr. Suburban--Impossib sir It
was tho day ! didn't have to do any
shopping in town for my wife.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
Hard 10 translate.

DO you know said the physician,
sthat often experience great difficult
" in finding words TO express my
thoughts2"
II DO, replied the druggist "and SO
does every one else who ever attempt
ed to read your prescriptions.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
What I4e Thouoht.

Mrs Robinson Brown--A little bird
has whispered to me that you are go
Ing to buy me a new thirty-fve-dollar
hat What do you think 81 the bird?
Mr. Robinson Brown think that
bird is most unmitigated liar
Judge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
Retired From clrculation.

lsiWhat is your name?' inquired the
Justice.
pete smith responded the va
grant
WHAT occupation continued the
court
''Oh nothing much at present; just
eifeulatin round"
Retired from circulation for thirty
days, pronounced the court dryly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Women In south American fo-i.ies.
Women Of all classes in South Am
erica take a keen interest in politics.
Whether you listen to the talk Of Ia
dies In the parlor or market women
on the street. You viii ind them well
informed about public affairs The
mother hates worse than the father
to have a son so away to war. The
women OF Chill. and the Argentine
had much to do with preventing the
threatened breaking out Of war three
years ago. and some authorities be-
lieve that woman suffrage would help
greatly to check the frequent wars
and rerolntions in South America.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Major corps who
acquitted
oung without
Of the 1880
TO euterAncy September capany June
Cuba and Tn Tn he
was based on samar natives was
by extraordinary perious exigen
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

In 1868 there we're paths. trails and
4 few poor roads on the island; now
here are 4sO miles Of streets, Of
which 1855 miles are paved.
In place OF the little school near
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

ONE points to be re-
membered when the
two hundred and If
tieth anniversary Of
New York's municipal
birth is celebrated
Population IN 1853
1870; population $50
years later ilSOO) co.
600 population in 1908
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
% You slame HIM

Towne-There seems 10 be nothing
he enjoys So much as the sound of bis
own voice.
Browne-Thats so; and there's
nothing annoys him SO much as the
Thought that he can't hear himself
when he talks "a his sleep.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
what More could he Want?

s'What is your fathers objection to
me, Miller" asked the young man
He says you have no application.
Gerald
No application. he echoed bitter
iy q wonder if he knows I've been
coming TO see you twice week for
nearly six years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
II All Depends.

After all remarked the old bach.
elor. ~thete is no place like home"
Righs you are" reioined the bald.
headed man who had loved and won,
"and there are times when am glad
Of t.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
caustle

The Soubrette--Yes, the great ira.
gedian says he is going to play in the
aims asylum on Christmas for charity.
The Comedian-Wpll. he is used to
playing before poor houses.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02


retirement onths, the most
Of
travelled student of finance He
1892 he appointed assistant secretary Of finance and
ability Secretary selection
Reyes presidency civil rather than
military needed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

The worlds shlns carry 10000. .00i
tons Of merchand e year. and q
tk1s one-Quarier. hy weight IS coat
car oc-ta-.h wheat
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

At the height Of one mile the aver
age velocity of the wind is four times
as great az At the earth's surface.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

The freight charges Of hauling an~
thracite coal from the Pennsylvania
mines aggregate S40,0OO,0OO e year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

There are in Germany about 1900
mines or SHIFTS in operation. which
gives employment to 1927 miners
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Mrs. Newly-wed (from abovel-.
Bridzet put the lemons on the ice
SOS they won't get sour.
Bridget (to herself--Is It amy won
der that } asks doebGe pay fer serving
the loikes of thatg
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

e Robert Blaine a
Lips
Virginia Washington in the Of
party who
Harriet Blaine Beale who
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

For ridinE bicycle after boins
warned 2 canon named siampa has
been suspended By the Bishop oE AS
sili. Italy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Van the
riotg although
the partition wealth millionaire He lawyer in
is professor the school higher
Parliament number Of
years being the
in taking energecaly all discussions
and the kings
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

Cost 81 Aar-7t Practice.
The quarterly ta1se practice
the North Atlantic naval squadroi
COST fl7S.94o for ammunition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02
coIIeoe slanc.

Dir Crawfoot Deer must be plentl.
FIJI up around the college that Zeke
goes to.
Mrs. CrRwioot-Why so. Hiramg
NO .Crawfoot- Because he writes
that he paid 90 bucks" for his over
coat
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-03-02

One bird-He's going to cough be-
Tore afternoon.
The other bird-How do you know?
One bird-It's reached here already.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1903-01-13
Too Smart.

He was one of those men who are
constantly trying to beat down prices"
said bank cashier, land had evident
ly been looking around for bargain
prices fo-' his bill of exchange. When
he presented it to me and asked the
rate, | replied, 'One-tenth of / per
cent
NOW, look here he said. You are
too high. 1 have done business in this
bank for ten years, and yet you charge
me a higher rate than can get from
the Farmers bank, over the way. They
will do it for one-eighth. If you don't
do it for that, I'll take my account over
there
"'All right remarked. We will do
it for the same rate, considering that
you are an old customer
THE bill of exchange cost him 60
cents more than it would had he kept
quiet. New York Times.