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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
CALL ON THE BANKS.
Secretary Shaw Directs Return of rs
Per Cent of Public Deposits.

Secretary Shaw today announced a call
upon national banks holding deposits of
public funds. and the formal letter of in
structions TO the banks covering the call
VIII be issued this week. and will direct the
return to the treasury of % per cent of
the deposits held by the banks, 10 per cent
on or before January Is, 1905, and 10 per
cent on or before March Is 1906
This will include all banks except a few
active depositaries where the amount of the
deposit Is relatively small as compared with
the amount of business handled for the
government.
The Secretary estimates that this will
bring into the treasury in the neighbour
mood OF S2j.OO0,0o0. which will make q
working balance OF approximately $50
OOOO 600
The call upon the banks is not due to the
necessity for immediate funds in the treas
ury. While the working balance of the
department has been gradually growing
smaller for several months owing to an ex-
cess OF expenditures over receipts. there is
still a working balance of something like
S23.Wo.0o. IL Is not expected that the
banks VIII be in haste TO turn in their de-
posits
They have until January IL to make the
first payment, and most of them will prob
ably avail themselves OF the limit. except
where they have opportunity to dispose at a
good figure of their bonds now held as Sc
Curity for circulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
Exciting Trading Marked the
Opening Today.
LARGEGAINS FOR MANY
SUGAR, AMALGAMATED COPPER
AND C. AND O. THE FEATURES.
Usual Rush to Take Profits Caused Ir.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Followed
General List Depressed.

NEW YORK, November 1S.-Excited
trading in Sugar. Amaigamated Copper
and Chesapeake and Ohio was the feature
of the opening stock market today. but
there were large gains also at other points
of the list The dealings in the three prin-
cipal active stocks were in blocks OF a
thousand to six thousand shares.
Sugar fuctuated wildly over q range OF
point at an extreme advance of IN.
Amalgamated Copper's extreme rise was
q, as was that in Chesapeake and Ohio.
Mailing preferred rose ", New York. Chi
cago and ST. Louis and Chicago and Alton
point, and Locomotive. Colorado Fuel.
United States Steel preferred. Brooklyn
Transit and Smelling point. There was
jump of 2H in Vulcan DEFINING.
Some irregularity followed the opening
bulge in prices, under a rush to take profits.
Business was in larger volume than at any
time during the week. and the variety OF
stocks dealt In extensive. The conflicting
movements of the specialties induced re-
actions in the railroad list. and Union Pa
cific Louisville and Nashville and Southern
Pacific sold under yesterdays final prices.
United States Steel and Tennessee Coal
also gave way, the latter a point. Large
purchases of St. Paul, Atchison, Missouri
Pacific and Southern Railway ensued
later. and the general railroad list. outside
of the Pacifics, responded.
Among the noteworthy advances were
Sugar and Butterick Publishing. 31a; the
Allis-Chalmers stocks. 2k Atchison pre-
ferred. Central Railroad of New Jersey.
Missouri Pacific, Reading, Kansas and
Texas preferred, Mexican Central. United
States Steel preferred, Republic Steel pre-
ferred. Brooklyn Transit and Corn Prod
ucts. to 11a, and a great many other
minor stocks to a similar extent.
6f,ey'c ri, of Z Hz1l~ yNx-
Paul for as much. Northwestern and Wa
bash preferred rose l, Great Northern pre-
ferred. 3; Chicago Union Traction pre-
ferred. =; Alis-Chalmers, 3; the preferred.
A. United Fruit. 81, and other individual
stocks less amounts.
But protit-taking meanwhile depressed
the general list, carrying back st. Paul and
Wabash preferred point and Union Pa
cific. Amagamated Copper and Della ware
and Hudson point under last night. Sugar
reacted 15s, and Chicago Eastern Illinois
preferred certificates lost B. The market
was quiet and steady at noon. Bonds were
firm at noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
LAW POINT RAISED
QUESTION REGARDING CONTRACT
FOR FILTRATION PLANT.
Stated to Be Impossible to Complete
Work as Required by Terms
of Agreement.

General Mackenzie. chief of engineers, has
submitted to the controller of the treasury
interesting question regarding the work
OF constructing the filtration plant. located
on both sides of list street. near the en-
trance to the Soldiers Home. Congress ap-
propriated the sum of 3.I6S. 405 for the es-
Establishment of this plant. One of the ap-
preparation acts provided that all con-
tracts authorized under appropriations Tor
this plant shall provide for the completion
of the work on or before December 1. loO4
The War Department acted In accordance
with that instruction and made a contract
with a Richmond firm in the words OF the
law. The contractors failed several months
ago and their affairs were put in the hahos
of a receiver. who undertook to compete
the contract.
various causes interfered with the prog
ress of the work, and It Is now realized
that II will be impossible to complete II pv
the date fixed by the contract. the LIST prox-
imo. Under the approved project tne
plant. which is a slow sand filtration plant
is to consist of twenty-f four filter BEDS nee
eSsary collecting drains under the oeos.
meters, regulator houses, piping to clear
water reservoir. piping from pumping
plant to filter beds. pumping plant. lapora-
tory. sand washers and necessary build
ings. The plant is to have capacity or
rs 600 600 gallons per diem when operated
at a rate OF 3.0OO.O0O per acre per diem
Capt. Wooten, the engineer officer who
has been in charge of the work since the
death of Col. Miller several weeks ago,
has reported to Gen. Mackenzie that
about fifteen OF the filter beds Will be
practically finished by the LIST proximo.
and could be put in operation then II
necessary. In his opinion however. it is
not advisable to begin the operation OF
the plant until the full number of beds
called for by the contract. namely,
twenty four, are ready for service, on
the ground that the service under exist
Ing conditions would not be satisfactory.
II Is roughly estimated that the plant
cannot be entirely finished before August
or September next. The contractors have
asked for an extension of time, and the
army engineers desire to grant it.
Under the terms of the contract, how
ever payments can be made on the work
after the LIST prOXimo. unless the terms of
the contract are modified accordingly
and the controller of the treasury has
been asked for an opinion as to whether
that action can be taken without specific
authority from Congress-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
MOTION OVERRULED.
Districts Exceptions to Verdict of APP
praisers in Street Case

Justice Gould today overruled the motion
recently filed by the District Commission
ers asking that the exceptions OF certain
property owners TO the verdict of the jury
of appraisers in the matter of the extern
sion OF Euclid place so as to connect with
Erie street be Stricken out" on the
ground that the exceptions were not pre-
scented within the time limit
Further hearing of the case was post
poned until Friday. December 1, next, when
The court will pass upon motion filed by
the District Commissioners to have the ex-
ceptons "overruled" and the verdict con-
iirmed.
In the matter of the extension OF Wyom-
ing avenue to 23d street west Messrs
George w. Moss. James w. Radcliffe Mich
o!as III. Shea, James Is. Mclaughlin, Frank
T. Metzerott. Thomas p. Stephenson and
William Z. Van Wickle. the jury of ap-
praisers. late this afternoon began the hear
iuS of testimony regarding the value of
the property TO be taken.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Sinclair
represents the District Commissioners
while Attorneys Hamilton & Colbert APP
pear for the property owners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.


BALTIMORE, Nd, November 1S.-FLOUR-
Quiet, unchanged; receipts 6.771 barrels; exports.
6.311 barrels.
WHEAT-Dull and lower; spot. contract. 111Ka
11lla; spot. No. red western. 111Nal11h; No.
114Aal14la; steamer No. 2 red. i03aia1O4: re-
ceipts. 1850 bushels; southern by sample. 1OOa
CoRN-Easier; spot. new, 54a54A; year, 53ha
53A; January, 51ha51h; February. 51Aa5lH;
March, 51Aa51H; steamer Mixed 52a52A; re.
cepts, % 619 bushels; southern white corn,
49a54; new southern yellow corn, 49a54.
OATS-Firnl; No. white, 351s sales; No. 2
mixed, 341a:!5 receipts, 1925 bushels.
RYE-Dull; uptown. No. western, 90 asked;
receipts, 6279 bushels.
HAY-Firm unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Quiet, unchanged
BUTTER-Steady; fancy imitation, l7a18; fancy
creamery, 26aZ7; fancy ladle l5a16; store packed,
13a14.
EGGS-Firm, 26a27.
CHEEsE-steady; large. 1of4a11: medium. liza
11H; small, 11%a12
SUGAR-Firm; coarse graduated SIS; fine. 555
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18

War Department to Close Early.
The War Department and its branches I'm
this city will be closed at noon tomorrow.
This Is due to the fact that all of the off,
Gals of the department civil and military,
Will attend the dedication of the statue of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
VERDICT OF GUILTY.
Letter Carrier Convicted of Appropriate,
ing One Dollar-Released on Bail.

A jury In Criminal Court No. / today rem
dered verdict of guilty in the case OF J
Harry Byram, jr.. tried under an indlct-
ment for violation of section 5456. Revised
Statutes of the United States. 1t was
charged that while he was employed as a
local letter carrier the defendant wrongful
" took a letter from the mail, containing
one dollar. Pending further action in the
Ease Byrdm was was released on ball In the
sum of So 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. 81 .O21. 4S6; government receipts
nom internal revenue. 81 .05s. $50; customs,
1873 $50: miscellaneous. So, 2o5: expendi-
lures. $2.100.000. Available cash balance,
$145. 81 .s30.1e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18

special from Cheyenne reports that
the robbers who held up and killed Cashier
made their escape with a considerable sum
Of money. have been captured in northern
Wyoming. No details have yet been re-
ceived.
The London pier and shed Of the Warren
Line in Chariestown. Mass, filled with oil,
wood pulp and other highly infiammabIe
material was completely consumed by fire
last night. Loss. 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18

National Safe beposit.' 10 at lss. 10 at 1es.
at 1913. -
22O. 10 at go. 20 at 20. 10 at 200. at go.
Commercial Bank, 10 at 49,
Columbia Firs- Insurance. 100 at 10N, 100 at
10h.
Riggs INSURANCE. 100 ut 81.
Lanston MonotyPe. 100 at 1aN. 100 at 1876. 100
Greene Copper. 100 at I28ls. 100 at 2sk.
After cail.u s. 200 I, ct !. 1915 e.. 20 ..,.
80 at PSF 50 ut 2S14, 50 at 2SM. 90 at 2SX 81
at PSF
s7M 81 600 at SSh. $1,000 at 49, 81, 600 at 1914
~ nsu nnAn NUNS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
New York Stock Market.

and brokers, 1419 F street. members Nov
York stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18
Secretary Hay at His Desk.

Secretary Hay. who has been mdisposed
for several days. resumed his Official du-
les at the State Department today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-18

Trading continued to be active on the 10
cal stock exchange again today. the bulk
OF 1t being done in the common stock of
the Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. with the stock of the Capital Trac-
ton close second.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-04-23
New Privilege Tax Law.
Official Publication.

Section 112.-The Tax Collec>
tor shall publish for four consec-
utive weeks during April in each
year. in some newspaper publish
ed in the county, notice inform :
ing all persons liable for a privil-
ege tax that the amount will be
due the following May.
Sec. 113-All persons or cor
porations liable for privilege tax
who shall fail to procure the IL
cense during the month in which
tits due shall be liable for dou.
Gle the amount of the tax, and it
is hereby made the duty of the
Tax Collector to collect the
amount, issue a separate license
therefor, and to endorse across
its face the words COLLECTED as
Damage. =
Sec. 119. The Tax Collector
shall require every applicant for
license to carry on business on
which is imposed privilege tax
in proportion to the capital stock,
stock OF merchandise or other
variable circums tances, to make
affidavit on the basis on which he
seeks such license, giving the full
name and post0ffice address of
all the members of the firm, which
affidavit shall be carefully pre-
served by the Collector for the
use of the grand jury and other
courts, and the affidavit must
state the largest amount which
the party expects to have on
hand at any time during the per-
iod for which the license is de-
sired. Any Sheriff who shall fail
or refuse to take or require the
affidavit herein required shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and up
on convection, shall be fined not
less than 500 nor more than $500.
A true copy from the privilege
Tax Laws, approved the 10th day
of March, 1904.
g. w. PRICE, Sheriff
g Tax Collector, Yalobusha
County, Mississi ppi.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-04-23

When woman looks we'll in
mourning for her husband it IS d
sign that she is lik ely to get an.
other one.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-04-23
SPECIAL No, 10.

300 pairs Ladies' Oxford Ties,
at $1.25, worth $1.75
SPECIAL No. 20.
400 pairs Ladies' Oxford Ties or
Sandals, at s1.5O, worth $3.50.
SSPCIAL NO. 21.
800 prs. Mems Plow or Working
Shoes, at $l.00, worth Sl.5O,
SPECIAL No. %.
500 prs. Mems Fine Shoes, in Vic,
Kid or patent colt. at $3.50
worth $3.50.
SPECIAL No. 23.
800 prs. Onildren's Slippers, In
all Sizes,
worth s1.25
SPECIAL No. "a
500 prs. Union made OYeralls OF
Work Shirts,
at 4Oc.
worth 75c
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-04-23

SPECIAL No. /.
1900 yds. Figured Lawn, in all
new designs, large or small
figure, at 4c. q yd. worth TIC.
SPECIAL No. Q.
1000 yds. Airy Baptiste, beautiful
designs in figures or stripes, az
1oc. q yd. worth l5c.
SPECIAL No. 3.
1000 yds. Bleached Domestic, soft
finish and good quality, at 5c q
yard, worth TIC.
SPECIAL No. 4.
100 yds. of 5S in. wide Table Dam
ask, in very fine designs, at Zoe
yard, worth soc.
SPECIAL No. 5.
All of our Ladies Tailor-made
Suits, any in the house, at $3.50,
worth $15.0 90.
SPECIAL No. 6.
$50 Ladies' Walking or Dress
Skirts, iu grey, blue or black,
at e4.0O, worm $780,
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-04-23

SPECIAL No. 13.
500 pre-. of Extra Fine Men s
Dress Psuts, at $3.50, worth
"a,
SPECIAL No. IA.
So Doz. Ladies' black, drop. stich
Hose, at 20c. worth 35c.
SPECIAL No. 15.
25 Doz. Ladies, Vests, in solid
blue, pink or white, at 1Oc.
WORTH 16c,
SPECIAL No, Is.
35 Doe. Ladies' Corset Covers or
Drawers, embroid. or lace trim.
at 25c. worth 4Oc.
SPECIAL No. IL.
15O Ladies' Gowns, embroidered
or lace trimmed, at 90, worth
$3.50.
SPECIAL No. Is.
$50 Ladies' White Petticoats, en-
broidered or lace trimmed, at
I at $1.00, worth $1.5O.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1904-04-23

SPECIAL No. z.
200 Ladies' Shirt Waists, in white
feecy lawn or madras, at S1.00
worth $1,50.
SPECIAL No. 8.
l25 all silk Fedora Skirts, in BLK.
to close out at ~ 90,
worth $4,000
SPECIAL No. 8.
300 prs. Boys washable Knee
Pants, in solids or stripes, ct
zoe. worth 86c.
SPECIAL No. 10.
)ne Lot of Boys Suits.
at $3.50,
worth $4.O0.
SPECIAL No. Ill.
$50 Mems Extra Fine Worsted
Suits, in solid or fancy, at $500,
worth $1,000.
SPECIAL No, IL.
400 prs. Mems Working Pants,
Humbolt Jeans or Cashmere, ct
$1.25, worth s1.75.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18
INDEPENDENTS
 BABY CONTEST

Here is the proposition and the rules governing the contest:
 There is a handsome $25. co soli gold locket with diamond set ing and solid gold chain, on display at the Palace Jewelry store, to be given away Decem- Der 24th, 1904, to the baby boy or irl under two years of age, who wins the highest number of vot $ as the prettiest and sweet est oaby. Now the baby that is not pretty is surely sweet, and if tae wee tot be a little cross at tim,s, beauty must offset this ba ness. Fond parents at least ar expected to think their ba- bies are both sweet and beauti- fiji and so they do. But to set ti nee for all the claims of the uilaer two, and put at rest this
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18
NOTICE TO
 FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS.

After December 1, 1904, the Independent will be sent outside of Jackson county only on sub- sariptions paid in advance, and will be2stopped upon the expira- ti)n of the time for which they a e paid.
 Subscribers will be notified two W eeks prior to the expiration of taeir subscription, and prompt renewals swill cause no skips in receiving the..paper.
 Our outside mailing list has re ached those proportions which make this step necessary to pro- tect ourselves, and we feel that the change will not be objection able, but rather.., in accordance with the wishes of our outside readers,
 The Independent has only one description 'price, $1.O0Ia year for the Weekly, and 40 cents per month for the Daily, but the postal charge for papers to out side addresses, warrants us in requiring these subscriptions to be paid in advance.
 ihis does not apply to any postoffice in Jackson county, or su h towns as Bradford, Alicia, Milturn, Newark, in closely con- tie ious territory.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18

rivalry of mothers and fathers, the Independent has inaugurated a contest that is to be determined by that cherished right, popular ballot, and in accordance with the following rules:
 BABY PRIZE CONTEST RULES.
 girst-No baby that has reach ed the age of two years Nov. l, 1904, is eligible to this contest, nor shall any employe or party connected with this paper be eli- gible to vote.
 Second Every issue of the Daily and Weekly Independent from November l to December 24, will contain a ballot emitting the holder to one vote in this contest. For every dollars worth of job, work, advertising and subscription paid for between these dates a coupon good for ten votes will be issued, but no cou- pons will be issued for sums less than $1.00. Coupons will not be sold, and will only be issued for job, ad and subscription busi- ness, but extra copies of the h. dependent at 2 cents per copy, each containing one ballot, will be sold at this office.
 Third-All votes must be sent to this office and will be de- posted in a lock box, to be opened at 8 o'clock each publication day and counted. The daily issue of that afternoon will contain the total of the several candidates and the public will thus be kept informed of the voting each day.
 Fourth-A committee of three good business men will be select ed to canvass the ballots the morning of Dec. "A and announce the winner. All ballots must be deposited at this office by II a. m., Dec. "A, 1904.
 Read the rules carefully.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18

Come on, ye stubby boards. "
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18
TAX THE DRUMMER" PAYS A Considerable Item in Commercial
 Travellers Expense Account in Most European Countries.

Three or four drummers, says
 Comfort, had engaged in warm
 discussion over the bane of the
 drummer's existence on the road,
 the "drummer's tax"-not so bad as it used to be, however, when small towns all over the country levied tribute on every travelling man who visited them.
 "By Jove," said man from . New York silk firm, "you ought to try it over on the other side. What they do here isn't to be spoken of in comparison. Here it is merely a small local matter. Over there it is national. At least it is for any of us who come from foreign countries. In Denmark, for instance, there is an annual tax of $42.SS if man represents one house and half that for each other house represented. In Nor way you have to have trade pass good for 30 days, costing $26.80. France is easier and you don't have anything hut business passport, which costs no more than you want to pay. In Hol. land you have to have an indus. trial tax receipt, which costs six dollars. In Sweden the price is the same as in Norway, $26.S0, and if you try to get out of it you will catch fine of from the price of the trade pass up to $1s4, and they are strict about it, too.
 "In Austria you have only to show a proper trade license and in Switzerland a business pass. port. They don't cost any more than you want to give up to the chaps who let you have them. In Russia the price is $25.75 as trade tax and $5.15 extra as communal tax. And if you are a Jew you don't want to go to Russia to sell goods. You may be all right, but Russia doesn't like that kind and shows it by pushing the 'drummes tax on Jews up to $275.5O, be sides the communal tax of $5.15. England's the place, though, where you want to go. That's the great free trade land and you can 50 anywhere and everywhere and sell to anybody and everybody and never pay g penny. They are so free over there that, by love, you almost feel like asking the coun try to pay you a few hundred year just because you are there"
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18
THE FAST TRAINS.

To California are run over the Union Pacific. Via Omaha 16 hours quicker to San Francisco than any other line. No change of roads, no detours, "The Over land Route" all the way. Be sure your ticket reads over the Union Pacific. Inquire of
 J. H. LOTHRoP, G. A.,
 903 Olive street,
 St. Louis, Mo.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18
NE1T .OES IN TROUBLE.

Ike Village, Nov. IF. On 'u Jnday night, at Mosswood lake, our miles above Carriola, Orange Watson was killed. s. w. Will Hams is charged with the crime. He was arrested at Leota, Miss. Tuesday evening by the deputy of Sheriff Strong, and is now in iail here. One Lewis was also arrested as accessory. All are negroes.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18
WORLDS FAIR RATES.

Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, April 30th to Decem- Der 1, 1904. Rate for ten day excursion ticket will be one fare and one7ffth for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 27th to November 30, 1904. Rate for sixty day excursion ticket one fare and one-third for the round trip. Tickets on sale April 18th to Nov. 20th. Rate for season TICKETS eighty per cent. of double the standard one way fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale daily April 18th to Nov. 18th, Final return limit Dec 15, 1904.
 TBoS. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18
gU Araiust N.

Sir. I don't think l quite catch tA. drift of your remarks" said the naughty maid who scanned to have suddenly de- veloped . case of refrigerator heart
 "Wsll. I seem to catch your drift aII right, all right" rejoined the young man who had been trying to frame up prw posal. ''It seems to be something on ths order of . snowdrift. ."-Chic&go Dailx News.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18
MARRIED ATLAKE VILLAGE.

Lake Village, Nov. IF. The marriage of Will H. Warner and Miss Annie Carlton on Wednes- day was a most elaborate and beautiful affair. It occurred at the Baptist church at 6 p. m. They will reside at Lake Village. Mir. Warner is county assessor.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Read the Daily and Weekly Independent
 New Hazel dray to all p9 rts of city. Telephone your y,rders to the Hazel. ooddrv
 A. Mortensen as moved his cleaning ana pre- ,sing shop to the newly remodel d h,,;Id;ng onno- sue cNy Jali 86dtf
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18

FREE Write to us for Free Trial Paln Pills, the New Scientific Remedy for Pain. Also symptom Blank. Our Specialist will diagnose your case. tell Free. DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO. LABORATORIES. ELKHART. IND.
Newport daily independent., 1904-11-18

FOR Cottage home on Walnut street. Apply to R. D. Wilmans at store. 49-dtf