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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
CUSTOMS INSPECTORS
FOR ST. LOUIS FAIR
Many Needed to Keep Track
Of Foreign Goods.
ADMITTED WITHOUT DUTY
Officials VIII Impose Usual Tax II
Articles Are Sold at
Exposition.

The Treasury Department viii in a
short time cause a civil service exam
nation 10 be conducted for deputy in
spectors in the customs service at the
St Louis Exposition.
A small army of men VIII be needed
by the Customs Bureau Of the Treas
ury to look after the enforcement OF
the law at the Exposition. 1t is estimat-
ed at least 400 men viii be employed.
Under the law. goods brought into this
country for exhibition purposes viii be
admitted free OF duty. II such goods
are returned after the exhibition closes
they viii remain exempt from customs
charges.
But in case the goods are disposed Of
here, or left in this country for any
reason, then the duty imposed by law
VIII be exacted. From this arises the
need OF a large body of men TO see the
Government is not mulcted out OF such
duties
A Complete STAFF.
There will be an inspector In general
charge Of the work and a deputy col
lector assigned to each building. Under
each deputy collector viii be as many
'-7 Ne'--N- 90 many NC iGeNCu. II VIII
be necessary TO keep a constant check
on the imported goods in each building.
and so far as the exhibits from foreign
countries are concerned they viii be in
charge. for customs purposes, 81 the Gus
toms officers from the time of their ar
rival in this country until they leave or
are disposed Of and duty is paid
The Inspector in charge and the prin-
cipal subordinates will be taken from
the leading ports of the United States
and viii be men entirely familiar with
The ramihcations OF the customs service.
Their assistants viii be appointed under
civil service rules.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK. Nov 2-Sharp reac-
tons occurred throughout the list this
morning. Trading was heavy and con-
sisted OF large sales for short account
by the room element The news was of
a more bearish character than usual,
and had an important effect on senti-
ment In the first place. the cables from
Liverpool were unfavorable to holders.
The failure Of the predicted cold wealth
ed to materialize IN the cotton States.
led TO heavy selling by English holders
and a downward tendency to prices.
Higher figures had been expected. After
the call. near positions rallied. but late
months. particularly March, showed
further recessions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
A FORMER LOCAL BOY
To FACE ARMY CHARGES
L. G. Hamilton Gives Himself Up on
Allegations of Forgery.

Louis G. Hamilton, a former second
lieutenant IN the United States army.
has been indicted by the Federal grand
jury in San Francisco for alleged at
tempts to cash forged salary warrants
on the paymaster's department Of the
army His bail was fixed at 5000.
Hamilton was a washington High
School students and is now in wash
ington He voluntarily surrendered him
self to the authorities here several
weeks ago.
Physicians have examined young
Hamilton since his arrest. His mind is
believed to have been affected by SER
vice in the Philippines
The young officer rose from the ranks
IN the Philippines and it was there that
ne Is alleged 10 have committed the frsi
offences charged against him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
LISTING OF
COLUMBIA BOND ISSUE

The governing committee of the Wash
ingtOn Stock Exchange met this morn
ing to consider the listing Of the new
issue of s100. 900 OF 5 per cent Columbia
bonds of the Washington Street Rail
way, and after the conference announc-
*; that the securities would be admitted
Il quotation on the local board.
This action completes the listing of the
issue authorized By the company in 1898.
The issue now aggregates $500. 900.
What use will be made of the bonds
has not been disclosed. No explanation
has been made by the company. Even
the holders OF stock have been left IN
the dark. Apparently the money win be
used for construction purposes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
NOTED TOURIST ENDS
LONG MOUNTAIN TRIP
Edward Whymper Trayers-
ed Canadian Rockies.
HAS THRICE MADE JOURNEY
Veteran Covered Distance of 500 Miles,
and Returned to Montreal in Fine
Physical Condition.

MONTREAL. Nov Edward Whym-
per. whose name recalls the greatest
feats in mountain climbing the world
has ever seen. has just returned from
his third trip over the Canadian
Rockies, and is now on his way across
the Atlantic 10 England
Mr. WElymper is sixty-four years old,
but looks many years younger. After
his tr.unlphs among the Old World
peaks he invaded the Canadian Rockies,
and this year walked across the three
ranges which lie between the prairies Of
Western Canada and the Pacific Coast,
TO see for himself the hidden beauties
OF that picturesque region.
A tramp OF 500 miles Is not an easy
one. even in an old settled country; 10
walk that distance through the noun
tains Of British Columbia is a task from
which many would shrink.
And yet, he says, lit was merely a
pleasure excursion. 1 have gone from
London 70 Aberdeen, from Paris to
Lyons, and from Paris to Marseiiles,
and while Great Britain and France are
beautiful countries they cannot com
pare with the magnihcence OF these
Canadian mountains.
i started from east Of Kananaskia
Falls August s, reaching Yale Septem-
Der 8 and averaged twenty-five miles a
day when the weather was favorable
1 did not keep TO the railway track
ali the time. bvt when l thought there
was something out OF the ordinary 10
see of the line 1 made detours and
was amply recompensed for my trou-
BILE"
Mr.. Whymper made a trip through the
Rockies accompanied by an assistant.
They carried tents and a supply OF food
IN a small hamper.
Met No Wild Beasts.
zone thing was noticeable" he said,
II never saw a ferocious animal in all
my walks. Porcupines. there were. and
SQUIRRELS. but no bears nor mountain
hons. This evidently was a disappoint-
nent to the veteran. for he admits hav-
ing a taste Tor adventure. He always
carries a big knife presented by Lon
don firm.
with this. he added. pointing 10 the
knife. II could mold my own with any
l,1ing or anybody" He only met three
tramps in his entire walk.
With the walk through the Rockies on
the main line Of the railway Mr.
Whymper's work was not finished. He
came back TO the Eastern foothills again
and. by way Of Calgary and Macleod.
made the tour of the Crows Nest Pass.
Speaking further OF his travels. Mr..
Whymper said: II am travelling to learn,
and 20 learn about matters which are
not found in books In going Westward
toward the Rockies I expected to see
more emphatic signs Of ice action, but
/ did not find anything OF the kind"
Asked in regard TO comparison Of
Canadian scenery with other places
which ne had visited Mr. WhymDer
said: IT do not know any other part of
the world Of which Il can be said there
is not a dull nile H. over 500, but that
can be said Of the Canadian mountains"
4 fiatteriug view.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
CURRENT NEWS AND GOSSIP,
OF INTEREST TO INVESTORS

There Is good reason for believing the
run on the St Louis banks and trust
companies was based on nothing more
than deliberate attempts by certain
people to create a panic for stock mar
ket purposes. The slightest adverse
runor about any financial co4scern will
induce uneasiness among depositors 1t
is an easy matter. therefore. to start
a run on bank or a trust company by
putting out reports affecting the sta
bility of such institutions.
The so-caIled setback in trade is not
nearly so severe as represented In many
quarters. a normal reaction Will do no
extensive harm, and the damage done
by the overspeculation Of a year ago and
the overpromotion in various directions,
the effect Of which has been seen in the
stock market, and which is now reflect
ed In the financial troubles in some cities
outside New York, VIII hardly pa7.aIyze
the industries OF the country. Business
men have been preparing for a setback
in trade. and they are well prepared 10
meet it. So are the railroads.
While railroads Of this country have
been placing their properties in perfect
condition, they have spent enormous
amounts OF money on improvements, ex-
tensions. the reduction of Grades. the
elimination OF curves and on new equip
ment. Now the roads are in a position
to conduct their business at a cheaper
cost They are able TO handle heavier
trainloads for less money than was put
into smaller trainloads 4 few years ago.
and are also in a condition that enables
them to reduce their expenses. to curtaiI
Improvement work and put into effect
general economies that ought 20 Offset
as an influence on net earnings any fall
ing of that may occur in gross income.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

1l2. .
Washington Street Railway IS, losJG
ChessDeake and Potomac Telephone IS,
Capital Traction-20G12s1l 2OQ12SH. GO
~ Washington Gas. 25G5ssl. 25a5s1z. 258
59iz 25l594s
l.anstOn, 1O001ss, lOo4l32. - --.,
After call-Lanston, 1000 79s, l0Oq -,
1O0g971s. 100QT4s, l00Gl%s. zoas, -ouo' lV01
Washington Street Railway. 4'ooOq71k.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02

The drain of money from New York
to the South IS unusually heavy. owing
to the high price Of cotton.
The general opinion is that marked
upward movement is not likely until the
financial situation becomes more salts
factory than at present.
The opening of the market indicated
that commission houses had not accu-
INFLATED any orders over the end of the
week. The absence of a lead from Lon
don was also generally felt Traders
were inclined 20 bid stock up. but no.
body looked fer anything but a day of
narrow trading
Traders were practically the only class
of operatives interested in today's trans
action There was no incentive for
others TO enter the market, in view Of
the holiday on the London Exchange
and the apathy preceding tomorrow s
election.
Conservative bankers are confident the
hardening tendency of money will be
temporary onl.- Since the trend is to-
ward general Improvement, they believe
would-be investors should not be misled
by transitory conditions
The Rock Island statement. published
today. makes a bad showing While
gross earnings increased 1886 GEO. ex-
penses also increased $647, 900. leaving a
decrease Of S2s1, 900 in net earnings.
Railroad earnings for the third week
in October and for the month of Sep
TENDER show splendid results in all parts
Of the country the greater number Of
roads presenting gains as compared
with the same time last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
TALK ON PHILOSOPHY.

The -Gociety Tor Philosophical Inquiry
VIII hold its first meeting Of the season
at che Columbian University tomorrow
az 4.15 p. m Ee J. Macbride Ster-
-ett. president. viii deliver an address
On the history Of philosophy. The pub
lie iE cordially invited.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
A Dozen Good Reasons Why You Should Keep
An Account With This Bank.

a D0Zen Gooo Reasons Why you Should Keep
An Account With This Bank.
NUMBER SIX-The Banks
branches and agencies in Europe,
Asia, and the United States have
not been located at haphazard.
On the contrary, they represent a
well-matured plan whereby the
bank is able to keep money at
salient points and to move it back
and forth advantageously as its
business demands. In this way
the bank Is in a position to offer
the very best terms-as we'll as
the most expeditions serviee-im
the matter of Foreign Exchange.
Continued IN Merit Issue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
F1uct5oma/ Rally Scored III Stock JIarbef
WIhule Operators ~47Oazf Battle Of Ballots
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

tReported by W. B. Hibbs & Co.. 141s
F Street; Members New York Stock Ex-
change. Chicago Board OF Trade, Wash
ington Stock EXCHANGED
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02

CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

slaFKel Openeu weak, tOurteen %
-enty-One points lower. Noon. steady.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02

Especial to The Washington Iimes.)
CHICAGO. Nov 2-The following
prices were quoted on the grain mar
ket today:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
MISCELLANEOUS BONDS.

Wash. Ca Co., ser a, 6's ieo2-27.- l)3 -.
" ash Gas Co., ser B, o's lso4-24- ID
4. s. PEE. Light, Deb Imp 1912. lJ0K -.
u. s. Flee Light, Cert. Indebt--- lei 1Gh
Ches & Pot. Tel. Com e's.--.... l05& i4s
WASH -fa-Eet Co., lat Gs, 1872 luoh
Vyssb;neten u6x us
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
FINANCIAL.

Fiscal Agents Of the United States
in China and the Philippine Islands.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
Only Half Rates Charged

Fo. selling Real Estate and Collecting Rents
Bond given to insure and guarantee satisfaction
DUNLOP. Real Estate Broker. Metzerott Bldg.
ocl2-30t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
aOvrPNVFNT BONDA
RAILROAD BONDS.

Capitai Traction r. r. fs..-.--- ll5 lgl
Met r T. SIS, lG25-......-..-.- l5 ~
Net r. R. Cert Indebtedness A. IL IU2
Net R. r Cert Indebtedness b. % w
Columbia r. r os, Ola 10 ~
columbia R. R. I'd mort vs.. l0s1 ie8S
City & Suburban 5s.--.--------- = 49,
A. T. prf
Wasb sfrret railway Fs........ 7zz TX
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02
save DEPOSIT AND TRUST STOCKS

National safe Deposit and Trust l82 l52
" ashington Lean and Trust SUS 40
amer Security and Trust. zu3 22
Union Trlist and Storage ll48 Ito
Washington Savings Bank.-....... 1914 llJ
American sec. & Trust 4s........ 10 -.
Home cav5ug9 HauE..-.......... 10 -.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02

The drain of money from New York
to the South IS unusually heavy, owing
to the high price of cotton
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-02

The general opinion is that a marked
upward movement is not likely until the
financial situation becomes more salts
factory than at present.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-29
WHEAT STATUS MIXED
LONGS LioulDATE, EASIER MARKET
BEING THE RESULT
December Option Is Strong and the More
Distant Futures Barely Steady-Smail-
ness Of Northwestern Receipts Is Off,
set by an Increase In the Southwest.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-The grain mar
kets were easier today, due to tendency
on the part of longs to liquidate, and May
closed a shade lower. May corn was off
visions ruled strong, the January products
closing from TIC to 10@12kc higher.
The wheat situation was rather mixed.
the December being strong, while the
more distant futures were barely steady
There was selling by commission houses
at the start on lower Liverpool cables and
more favorable Argentine crop advices;
and while spring wheat receipts. were
light compared with last year, the re-
ceipts of winter wheat in the Southwest
ern portion were again larger and offset
May opened 1sc to &c lower at SOC. to
S0hc, but with the advance in December
the price became slightly firmer, advanc-
ing to 8Ohc. The market held steady for
a time on buying by st. Louis houses
and by the leading longs. Reports of large
cash sales at Duluth for shipment to Buff
falo helped to steady prices. Toward the
latter part of the session there was liberal
realizing in May, and the early gain was
lost, the close being a shade lower at
S01s @80Ac December ranged between soc
and 80Ac, closing at gain of &c at SO9sc.
Clearan ice Of wheat and -four were
1921, 100 blu, against 1,150,100 blu a year
ago. Minneapolis. Duluth and Chicago
reported receipts of 87S cars, against $40
cars last week and LOOT a year ago.
Selling Pressure In Corn.
Prospects Of increasing receipts and an
Improvement in grading subjected the
corn market to considerable selling pres
sure, and as a result prices tended to-
ward lower level. The market was
quiet and steady early in the day, but
weakened later with selling in December
the feature. May sold between 411s %
415sc and 42bc, and closed &c lower at
415sc. December closed k@9sc lower at
Also. Local receipts were 343 cars, with
81 of contract grade.
Oats were Influenced largely by the &C
ton Of other grains, and prices ruled low
er on local selling. After selling between
35Ac and 35% @35Bc, May closed $50 Nc
lower at 35A @35%c. Local receipts were
1T cars.
Provisions were strong on good de-
mand from local shorts and foreigners.
An advance of from sc to 10c in the price
of hogs was an early bull factor. Oner-
ings were only moderate and the early
advance was well maintained, January
pork closing 10@12hc higher at $40. $50
$40 s71s. January lard was 1oc higher at
Sc. 32h, while ribs were up 71s at 81. TIA.
Estimated receipts for Monday: wheat,
100 cars; corn, 225 cars; oats, 1876 cars;
hogs, $4,000 head.
Range Of Quotations.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-29
STOCKS ARE BULLISH
BUT OPERATIONS DO NOT REPRE-
SENT INFLUENTIAL SENTIMENT
Dealings Are Confined to Small Opera
tons by Room Traders-Minor Indus
trials Show Tendency to Rebound
Disposition to Sell Follows the APP
pearance of the Bank Statement.

NEW YORK, Nov 2S-There was
nothing representative of influential finan-
cial sentiment in today'S bull stock mar
ket, the dealings being confined to small
operations by room traders. The minor in
dustrials were relieved from the severe
pressure to which they have been recent
ly subjected and were inclined to rebound,
gains of a point upwards being the re-
suit in a number of cases.
The general list failed to respond to
this influence. and there was disposition
bank statement which. was favorable.
This movement was trivial as were the
others, and the market closed firm at a
recovery and not far, from last nights
the banks was only about half what was
estimated, but the decline in deposit liza
bilities was effected by the loan contrac-
ton of $6,394, 800 The resulting decrease,
81, All. 430, in the reserve requirement
helped out the surplus to that extent,
bringing the increase in that item to ST.
213, $50, establishing the excess over the
legal reserve at s6,125, 200, compared ed with
years ago.
More Gold From London.
Additional gold was received by today's
incoming steamship, and reports from
London indicate prospect that part OF
$4,000, 900 to arrive there next week will
bank clearings indicate that the shrink
age from last years level is still con-
fined to the four large speculative centers
in the East, while the three largest cities
in the West and South and the other
cities Of the whole country continue to
show clearings in excess of last year. The
tone of the weekly reports Of the mer-
camille agencies was considered encour-
aging as to the agricultural districts and
the mercantile and distributiye lines, al
though the manufacturing and industrial
branches are in a mood of discourage
ment.
Bonds have been dull and rather irreg-
ular in par money with the tightness OF
As declined "A and the Is, IS and the old
As " per cent below the closing bid Of
last week.
Closing List.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-29
Letter From "crummles' I" Grandson.

81 note in your current issue of M. A.
P" writes Charles Lander, ian article
headed "A Dickens Note which contains
great deal about the late Jean Daven-
port Lander (not Lauder), whose adopt.
ed son / was. May l be allowed to con-
tribute a Dickens note. and give the au-
thentic version of the late Charles Dick
ems grossly exaggerated carieature, or
shall | say personal attack, upon John
Donald Davenport and his daughter?
Most admirers of Charles Dickens are
aware that he had great ambition to be-
come an actor. He accepted an engage
ment from Mr.. Davenport, but, owing to
the nightly change Of bill. was unable to
perfect himself In the several parts al
lotted him. His engagement was conse-
quently short, and his ambition received a
severe shock. Mr. Davenport advised hin,
to stick to his writings for which advice
Charles Dickens numerous admirers--in-
cluded Jean Davenport Lander-have
cause to be thankful. Charles Dickens was
very sore about the sudden check his
ambition received, and the result of this
was the theatrical portion of Nicholas
Nickleby." He took no pains to disguise
for whom the gross caricature was in
tended."-M. A p.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-29
Fighting tuberculosis.

In ten states in several of the Canadian
provinces, in Cuba and in the District Of
Columbia, special sanatoria for the treat
ment of tuberculosis are either in course
of construction or projected for the near
future. There is, besides, strong move
ment toward cooperation on the part Of
health boards, medical societies, state
commissions and charitable organizations
The Cuban league against tuberculosis
is carrying on one of the most active Of
campaigns against the disease
In eight states, Maryland, Rhode Island
minnesota, Wisconsin, California, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and Illinois, and the
District of Columbia, sanatoria are now
being built or are projected, to cost from
$4,000 to $4,000 each. In some of the
states the work is being largely under
taken by state commissions, in others by
private organizations.
One Of the experiments that has proved
most successful Is that being tried in Phil
sdelphia of treating tuberculosis cases
upon a roof garden. Valuable work is
being done in Boston, where a complete
study is to be made of every house in
which patients live or have lived since
May, 1900.-New York Sun.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-29
MILLIONS OF BIRDS
OF Strange Species Found on Islands In
the Pacific. @if

the Pacific. 9ii'
From March to August year ago. when
the United States fish commission steamer
Albatross was engaged in deep sea ex-
plorations among the Hawaiian Islands
and westward along the chain of reefs
and isiets which reach out from the main
group in the direction of Japan some
very interesting pathological investiga-
lions We're made on several of the lone
some islands away off in the Pacific. On
Layson, away out near the middle of tho
ocean, Mr. Walter X. Fisher, who made
the inquiry into bird life for the govern
ment, was amazed at the great number
of birds and their surprising tameness ~
Popular opinion has held that birds OF
all kinds were naturally afraid of man,
but those who have made a study Of the
subject oppose this theory. Naturally.
birds do not show fear of man until they
recognize in man a deadly enemy
xlfere We're terms and albatrosses. BOBBY
b.S5, curlews, finches and man-o war
over the island, and beyond protests, such
as bill swapping and siding away when
attempts to handle them were made. they
took little notice Of bipeds without feath-
ers who went among them.
The investigators were able to approach
as close as they desired to record with
camera the domestic duties of mamma
terms. and with tact not much time was
required to get into caressing touch with
any of the winged population.
One of the most characteristic birds Of
Layson is the gray backed tern 1t lays a
single egg on the sand. and sometimes
on the bare rock When the chick is
Matched one of the parents stands senti-
mel over the nesting. Approach of the
investigators would cause the guardian
of nest to spread wings slightly. tilt
tail and walk around In circles. Unlike
our own tern. these of the far Pacific
islands hold their bills straight out, like
gull, when flying.
In studying the white tern or love bird,
1t was discovered that the parent I'm feed
its bill. 1t was always two and how the
provlder for the tern household captured
the second fish without unbeaking the first
was puzzle the investigators could not
work out.-New York Herald.