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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13
ell

Franklin, one OF the greatest philOs-
ophcrs ana statesmen of America. was
once II printers boy; Simpson, the
Scotch mathematician ana author of
many learned works, was ut first a
poor weaver; Herschel. one of the most
eminent astronomers, rose from the
low station of tifer boy in the army,
David, the sweetest singer of them all,
was n red.headed shepherd boy, who
tended his tiOcks In the hills and
dreamed the wise sayings which have
come down to us To cheer the world
into better and gentlcr living.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13
A(S0

Some newspaper attention has lately
been attracted to the ''club cars" ny
which little groups Of wealthy New
York and Chicago business men in
crease the comfort of the daily trips
between their suburban homes and
their city offices. Each car Is in effect
a clubhouse on wheels. Most of the
gorgeous fittings Of the ordinary cars
are removed, and simpler ana more
tasteful decorations are substituted for
them. Movable wicker chairs replace
the fixed seats. Electric fans cool tho
air In summer. There are dressing
rooms, Libraries, apartments for the
omen, in short everything which can
contribute to the comfort Of the tray
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13

TaX-dodging has become so widely
prevalent In the United States that its
criminality has almost ceased to be
recognized. In every community, and
especially In every large city, there
are scores of men whose word as to
every other matter is as good as their
bond. but who every year swear of
or otherwise evade the greatest part
of their lawful taxes. TaX-dOdging Is
not only legally criminal, but 1t iniiicts
a moral and material injury on all
who do not practice 1t. There is GER
tain amount of revenue that must be
raised for public purposes, and II the
dishonest part Of the community does
not pay its share the honest part must
pay more than its share. The public
official who tries to check this spe-
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13

Among strange legucies may he
classed that Of Il Vermont man who
left $500 to his church, the income
to be used In sweeping the snow of
the church pavement ana In strewing
ashes and sawdust on the slippery
places.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13

Prince Henry, addressing German
soldiers who were about to depart for
Africa. said: Germany expects every
bullet to do Its duty" Any bullet that
doesn't do that ought to be shot.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13
~

Civilization Is making progress in
Korea. Two ministers Of state have
been permitted to resign. In former
days 1t would have been dccapitatiOn.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13
are his. Divorce civilization from NOR
ais and you have nothing left but a
ridiculous and an impudent sham.

The chemists seem determined TO
contribute their full quota to the won
derful discoveries of the new century.
Before we have become well acquaint-
ed with radium we are introduced to
cyanide of cacodyl, which is thousands
OF times more poisonous than prussic
acid. Three grains of 1t vnporized in
IL large thcater would kill every per-
son in the house.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13

General Weyier processes to be sor.
ry that lie did not invade the United
States when he had charge of the
Spanish army i'm Cuba. We often hear
of people who worry over troubles that
may come to them In the future. but
Weyler is probably The first man on
record who ever worried over trouble
which he failed to get into when he
had Il chance, and which there could
be no possibility of bringing back.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13

Some Of the people VINO are not kept
busy earning their living have taken
up for discussion the old question
should u genius marry:" or course
each Of the discussers speaks from
personal knowledge.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13

1t Is true, as Secretary Shaw says.
that the boy should see more Of father,
but this would mean that father should
stay home more In the evenings, a
hardship not to be contemplated with
out protest.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-02-13

The adulteratiOn vi drugs Is double
evil. 1t is not merely that the adulter-
ants put into them may be injurious to
health. but even when this Is not the
case they may so detract from the efli-
accomplish the purpose for which It is
intended. a careful analysis of drug
products which are largely intended
for use in States other than those In
which they are manufactured ought.
therefore, to contribute essentially to
the protection of the public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29

Pullman company has received an order from the
Ingoldsbv Automatic Car Company for five freight
cars. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company IS hav-
ing 200 coke cars built 1t is reported that the
Mather Stock Car Company Is having 500 stock
carsfbuilt The Cherokee Construction Company IS
having 25 freight cars constructed The Lshign
Valley Railroad Company has ordered two care
coaches for December delivery.
AMERICAN IOCOMOTIVE.-The following COM
panies have ordered locomotives from the American
Locomotive Company: The Chicago. Burlington
and Quincy Railroad Company, 50 simple prairie
type locomotives; the Chicago and Northwestern
Railway Company 16 locomotives; the Central
Vermont Railroad Company. passenger and >
freight engines. The NeW-YOrk, New-Haven and
Hartford Railroad Company is having % loconO-
tives built The Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company is having FIVE locomotives constructed
STEEL ORDERS INCREASINCS.-There is an
increase in the number OF small orders for struct
uraI shapes. but large building enterprises are
indicated for the near future. Moderate orders
continue for plates for boiler and marine works.
largely for repair purposes. Lake shipyards are
very busy. New work booked in the last few
weeks has taken up the full capacity 1t Is an
nounced that contracts have been taken by the
lake shipbUiiders for twentysix vessels, and much
of the work is under way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
CONDITION OF TRADE.
''Dun's Review" says:

'Duns Review says:
Mild weather early in the week checked the dis.
value in facilitating the harvesting OF cotton anu
storing retail trade in wearing apparel, fuel and
similar products to greater activity than was eA-
active. strengthening the markets for lumber and
materials Manufacturing plants are making STEADY
gains, particularly in tn leading industries and II
is significant that reluctance to do business has
the concessions in prices that prevented stability.
Labor is unusually well employed. Judging by the
15 per cent idle returns from LAG organizations
Which Is remsFkabe in view f the Pesfricte grain
movement and earnings IN three weeks OF october
merce az this port for the last week exceeded the
same period year ago by 81 $50 10 in value Of ex-
important event. was the opening of the greatest
exports of gold should cause no alarm, for money
Is abundant and easy, After touching high
active stocks fell sharply because Of the foreign
situation Bank exchanges at New-Yorlx for the
chiefly because Of activity in VAN Street At other
leading cities the gain was 81 per cent.
"Bradstreetl1s' says:
coQler ws o has helped retail trade the
business from jobbers and wholesalers whose trade.
while steady, and better than last year at this
date. is not entirely up to expectations This is
possibly due in measure to the close proximity
with holding back some business The industries
give quite satisfactory reports. iron in its cruder
forms leading, with active demand at advancing
prices. Seasonable conditions help the coal in
oustry out lack or water In the coke regions and
the same trouble In Eastern streams tends to re-
strict some manufacturing operations. Collections
as a whole are classed as good, being relatively
best at the South. Some holding by wheat farmers
affects payments at some Western points. Money
continues easy, though slight hardening In rates
appears as the volume OF gold exports unusual
thing at this time of year increases. The -four
milling situation is unsatisfactory, the high price
and low grade of much wheat that is offered neces-
stating tmportatiOns, largely I'm bond. from Canada
and creating talk Of seabOard takings from
Russia and Argentina. Present high prices for
gram foreshadow an immensely increased acreage
ing effects leading speculativey dealt in stapIes
and securities Wheat and corn note some sup
port from this cause while cotton Is weaker de-
spite frost damage talk and some disposition to
rally after the late decline. Bank cIearings arc
heavily IN excess Of year ago. notably New
York, but the gain over last week is slight owing
probably TO the quiettnF down Of stock speculation
Railway earnings for the first half Of October will
run over per cent ahead OF those Of 1903 There
still appear unmistakable signs that caution and
conservatism have not lost their value as Yet and
that these qualities sti weight the tendency toward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

The market for outside securities showed a steady
Improvement from the start over the heavy de-
preston which characterized the closing Thursday.
The usual reactions set in times under reaItzing
but rallies almost quickly followed every
sion. Trading showed a considerable contraction in
the important stocks. although business was fairly
we'll distributed. Northern Securities improved II.
per cent. 1nterborough Rapid Transit advanced a
point international Mercantile Marine shares sold
up 1=Q1 per cent. American Can issues rr1a5
strong. especially the preferred. which gained I
per cent Havana Tobacco stocks improved ma
terially under limited trading The copper issues
were higher, in sympathy with the strength in The
metal the exceptions TO the rule being Tennessee
Whch on the exchange OF a few hundred shares
dropped per cent. The bond denartr,art Nc.
tive but irregular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
Gnkers' posted rates were:

DOMESTIC EXCHA&GE.-New-O Orleans - Com
mercial, 81 discount; bank, par. San Francisco
Sight &c; telegraph, nc. Boston-Par. Chicago
DC discount Charleston-Buying, lice discount:
selling. 1-16 premium. ST. Lous-l5c discount Min
neapols-20c discount C1ncinnati-i5c discount
savannah-Euying. 5Oc discount: selling. 75c pre-
MUM.
BANK CLEARINGS.-NeW-Y Exchanges
S229 1874; balances. .sT235. Philadelphia-Ex-
changes S9.53s05; balances. g Ss7 400 Baltimore
Exchanges. s. $685. balances. 1897 s59 Chicago
Exchanges. 81, 05I. 4l6; balances S457s47 Boston
Exchanges. 81. S6s 794; balances. HA444s
FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Cau money IN
London. 2iz93 per cent Open market discount
rate for short bills. "a per cent: long bills 2zq3
per cent. Berlin discount rate ~ per cent Berlin
exchange on London 20 marks IS pfennigs Paris
discount rate. 2ss per cent Paris exchange on Lon
don, q francs IL confines
FOREIGN Securities British consols for
money. s. 1916: for the account 81 13-1s French
rentes. 50 francs 62ia confines.
SILVER MARKET--Bar silver. 6sIac; Mexican
silver dollars. 46itc. Bar silver IN London closed at
26 l3-I6d.
GOLD PREMIUM.-In Madrid 81 40; Lisbon 1900
MEXICAN EXCHANGE-Mexican exchange on
New-York is quoted at a53k
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS Customs reeeipts
reported from Warrington. ssls7a: internal reve-
receipts Sis 4s8; msceilaneous receiDfs sic9 =
S53 Receipts for the day 81 as "a. exnen 5itfIres
S2230000 Receipts for the month 10 date s44 97 DO
expenditures $4S 10000; excess OF expenditlires S.
s5sy receipts TOT Tie fiscal year date Sls2 4O5
s9s expenditures $A56lO7: excess OF expenditure
suB-TREASURY.-Th sub-Treasury was debtor
. 70 The Clearing House. SAL 30s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
ALL SECURITIES RECOVER.
PASSING OF ANGLO-BUSSL4N CRISIS HELPS THE
MARKET.
Sharp Many acknowledgements Advances More tina" ~
Points and Dclasuare and Hudson OUer Points

amounted IN par value ss,sSo5oo against SOSoOO
on Thursday. The heaviest dealings were IN tne
Atchison general IS Atlantic Coast Line IS. BROOK
Ign Rapid Transit As. Central Of Georgia bs ana
second incomes Central Pacific Is Chicago buF-
Iington and Quincy as. Chicago, Rock Island ana
Pacific railroad IS and collateral trust bs. Green
Bay and Western debenture Bs. Mexican CenuA
first and second incomes. Oregon Short Line as
Pennsylvania convertible S1zs. Reading general S.
St. Louis Southwestern consolidated As. Southern
Pacific IS. Union Pacific convertible Is and Wabash
debenture Rs. Consolidated Gas debenture SIS, Con-
sondated Tobacco As and United States Steel 6s
were also active.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET.-AIoney on call opened az ~
per cent; highest. 2h per cent: lowest. per cent
last loan 2a per cent; closed. 22h per cent; ruling
rate pa per cent. Time money quoted at 8
per for sixty days 3l5 per for four, i've
and six months. Commercial paper was quoted at
F<G4st per cent FOR sixty TO ninety DAYS 4l45 Ter
cent for four 70 six months. and SO per cent for
others.
FOREIGN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES closed firm
sc.ral c7ossre. r,,.-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
IMPORTS OF pRYGooDs.

Week ended Oct Is 1904 1903 1902
Entered et the port 50 12O51O S210O577 81 O34 200
thrown on the market. 217s.12T 1.940995 211o,447
F5tePed az the 2a4 $1a 4S s1oS 500
thrown on the market 1886 16 11567425 1OS556 los
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
rauons were:
STOCKS.

Closing prices yesterday OF the principal active
secur1tiss and net changes from Thursdays quo
~osf0no vVora-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29

London, Oct q p. n.-The market for Arneri
can securities was strong and active. Last quota
tons follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29

BID. Asked.
Am L & Trac. 6Sla 65%4
30 pref. .- 81 y 81
Bay State Gas a Nit
Bing Gas > p C.
1888 ....---. o. 96 =
Bklyu Bor Gas. 80 80
do IS. 80. 92is o6i1
Bklyn U @ deb
6 D C. 1909 1854 10T
Buffalo Gas s
p c. l047. 6s 20
Buffalo City Gas SIS os
Cen Tn Gas 3
p c. 1921. .,..1OT}z l09
Con Gas OF n ]
5 p c, 1886. On %
Columbus Gas. o. 1O2
do pref. .... .10l
do ist SIS. 1852. lO2 105
Den Gas & III. asa 81
do prior lien q
. C. 1918. .102
d G & F LIST s
D c. 1919. 80. "a SOtA
Or Rapids Gas
Ii Co 8 2 c
lo1S .-... 10i les
Hud e Gas. . o. %
do 5 p {. 1919 iO6 loo a
lndianRp Gas. "a Is
do tst 6 p c.
1920 ..... .1OSln 100 "a
] Gas Sc. 1897 90 100
Lacleds g new
ret 5 D c. l93s.iOI lOS
Mad Gas & r 0
p 1925 $685.. log 10SA
NJ q Cons o . c.
ia1O-aO .IO5 10
Mutual Gas. 200 $40
Nam q LIST Sc.
aess lO0& li0A
sEX DIVIDEND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
GAS SECURITIES.

FURNISHED BY J. Thomas ReInAarat No. Is wall-stl
BID Asked Bid Asked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29

BANK STOCKS.
CReportsd BY Clinton Gilbert No. waIl-sD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29

CHICAGO STOCKS.
FURNISHED by Charles a Gates & Co. NOS "a a" 80
IS Wau-stJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
AMERICAN sEcuRIrIEs AaRoAn.

Total sales Of bonds. $3.50, 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
sss.67O Total sal,
MINING STOCKS.

2s5 900 December option 81 1875 81 l3s ,! rs - i3S
625 900 May option 49, 1872 1928 us ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29
The DAYS OPERATIONS IN BONDS.

quotations follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29

"Ex dividend.
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL
BONDS.
reported by Zimmerman Forshayl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29

81, $50 Total sales. odd lots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-29

Actual closing rates follow:
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30
OF COURSE BIRDS THINK.
A Visitor TO the New York zoo Is En-
terta!nca - Wonee-tul
L1...s .s.aE.

You wOe.l ta.aa b.Ii t4s las.
thing IN tie ...d % be fa.su,
woul4nt you .s.Ezd eaa % sls|
gl.ees IN the 200 .. sroaA p4fg. "asi
lt .Sn 50. Ca...e e4sn lie u sho4.
you the qle,fsa. asaai IA Nss fofa.
IL is in the G.s.as s.aA house, nol az
irem the Hgias eAss.
He led the has - an aquarium tank
nearly ten feet leas says the Times
Now see II nny sslag impresses you
as funny"
The visitor gazed. aud, following the
glanee u a cardinal IBIS, her eyes rest
cd upon a scene bsaind The side cages.
For an instant the Illusion was 50 per
feet that one was transported to south
ern everglades 4 psfan hoped about
as II be was struck the same way. A
blue heron stopped fishing for mia
nows and gaped The mandarin duck
put her crazy-quilt head on one side
and blinked al Dutch stork that drew
bis wings up dignlhedly. while a pinky
namingo perched On one Les, brushing
the top Of his crest with the other. ani
reflected upon the beauties Of the land
scape
Amt IL wonderful" observed the
guide. Seems Is II the clouds were
moving. and the sanshine's that true
TO nature almost feel Ike pulling the
rim Of NY hat down 70 keep it out
Of my eyes. But it's only painting II
you watch the birds you can see what
imaginations they must have They
are knowing creatures.
Now. those that come from hot
countries will set kinder homesick
round the tank. and then they'll walk
over toward the west wall and look ai
that scene. making all sorts Of happy
sounds You needn't tell me different
/ know they think they're IN Florida,
or some place hotter Those that are
from the north iiy oser TO the east side
and find what they are yarning FOR 10
that bog scene II the doors and vAn.
dows are shut aud you take : bird close
up TO the wall he'll Try 70 smell and
eat the green things that are painted
| in
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30
BEET-sUoAR IN ENGLAND.
Experiments in Climate and Soil Show
Better Conditions Than Those
Of Germany.

A Liverpool sugar expert has been
making a thorough Investigation into
the prGeticability Of attempting 10
raise sug2s beets in this country and
now announces the conclusion that
100000 acres Of land IN the United
Kingdom are suitable for the purpose.
He has made over 1000 experiments
70 test British soil and climate and
they have satisfied him that these es-
sentlals are even better adapted 10 the
production OF sugar than those Of
Germany.
The hrst definite project is located
In Yorkshire. The East Riding OF that
country Is claimed to b. peculiarly well
adapted IN its soil TO the cultivation
Of the sacrharfne beet A syndicate is
new forming. under The advice Of the
expert referred 10. for the purpose Of
starting sugar refneries IN Yorkshire.
OF the sugar now consumed IN this
country-ail imported Germany's
share IS over 80 per cent Of the whole.
II. a. claimed, Great Britalns soil and
climate are better than Germany's for
sugar production and l.0o0.0o acres Of
,he British Isles are adaptable TO the
purpose. a prodigioBs new industry
is at once possible 10 compensate for
:he alleged waning IN other industrial
directions Besides, sugar would b.
materially cheapened 20 the consum
er. II is not high now in this coun
try (threA 70 SIX cents per pound al
re;aiD but since 1901 Il has been sub
feet 20 an import duty Of one cent pei
pound The removal Of this and tn
cosi % freight would reduce the retai
price a, least one cent per pound, pro
vided. 81 course. thar the cost Of pro
dueing he nr.tiFh article be net 70
great
FRANK " NAfffN.
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1904-06-30
ABOUT SUMNER GOWNS.
A New Trimming That win Be Mach
in Evideaee Is Button
Embroidery.

From Switzerland comes new trim
ming which Is known as button en-
brolaery. If all that is claimed for II is
true. Il fills a long-felt want, for these
embroiderles are alleged 20 be practic-
ally lndestructible The trimming is
unique in a season when multitude Of
designs seem TO cover every possible
field for originality says the Washing
.on Star
The basis OF the "buttor" embroidery |
IS apparently a SET Of tiny rings, much |
Ike those used IN point lace. These are
arranged IN various patterns and 20 COW
cred with embroidery that their exist
ence can only be matter Of conjecture.
In some cases the cloth in the center Of
NE ring Is cut or stamped out; in 9th
ers. II Is allowed 20 remain. The en-
broidered rings are connected by em-
broidered patterns, such as convention
slixed flowers and scrolls
Deep or narrow fiounce embroideries
In fine Swiss or heavy materials. collar
and cuff sets end special waist sets, are
manufactured of this embroidery.
founce that will do away with the neces-
sity for gathering is shown. made Of
circle Of swiss. the embroidery being
along the outer border. The round CEN
ter Is intended 10 be the size OF the skirt
or petticoat, although II may he cut out
20 accommodate a wider one. The plain
edge Of the circle is stitched to the dra-
peries. The embroidery then falls 10
folds, much more graceful than the or
dinary hounce A manifest advantage
OK this form is the ease with which Il
may be Numbered
(. a stock collar recently seen was made
of button embroidery n grape pattern.
J II was, Of courss. rather open. and de-
signed TO wear bout the bare neck with
IN eyenlre rowa The collar itself WAS
} high and he'd iosr tabs. enc IN the back
: AID front ard one or each side. Pale
: blue rihbioens was laced in and out OF
tie smbrcilery 10 an intricate design,
and gave a smart finish,
This plan q wearing transparent lace
collars with 0ecollette gowns Is growing
especially with those cot blessed with Z
plump nee TIE blt Of lace and ths
pointed ,ahs often cover aagularitiss
whieh beseF and chains cannot 10.
Dainty opsra and slipper bags O
D button embroidery over colored silk
o viii also be popalsr ss the season al
o vances. Nor viii this embroidery b
d confined 10 white lace and fabrics alone
/ All the popular shades will have buttoI
d embroidered leces 70 match. These wil
{. be made up over SILK and raousselines 4
s match