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Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-18
Promoter and Combiner.

Mr.. Whitney was especially impressed
with the energy and manner of the young
man, and in 1886 invited him to become
member of the combination which was en-
gagged in consolidating the various street
railways In New York city. Mr.. Ryan
assumed the bulk OF this task, and so well
did he accomplish It that his associates
contented themselves with following Mr.
Ryan's leadership. But Mr.. Ryan did not
confne his activities to New York; he was
ambitious to become a promoter Of steam
railroads and Industrial enterprises, espe-
cially in the south.
When he invaded the south his wealth
amounted to many millions and he was
constantly adding to 1t. He was one Of
the reorganizers of the old Richmond and
Danville system (now the Southern rail-
way), and he prepared the plan for the
reorganization of the Central of Georgia
Railroad and Banking company. These
were his biggest rehabilitation schemes,
and the success of these undertakings add
ed to his prestige in Wall street
One OF the dreams of Mr.. Ryan's life
was to control a railroad in the south, and
he selected the Seaboard Air Line railroad
as the system he would direct. He Sc
cretly laid plans to wrest control from Mr..
r. Curzon Hoffman and his associates, but
Mr.. Hoffman discovered the move and set
about TO circumvent 1t. Then began one
of the bitterest struggles in the annals OF
railroads for control of the system. Mr.
Ryan resorted to every trick known to
Wall street to dislodge Mr.. Hoffman, but
he had met a foeman worthy of his steel
and Mr. Hoffman defeated Ryan at every
turn Mr.. Hoffman believed that Ryan
was working in the interest OF a southern
railway with which the Seaboard was en-
! gagged In a bitter rate war.
| Mr. Hoffman finally sold control OF the
Seaboard to Messrs John Shelton Williams
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HYDE
Career Of Thomas T. Ryan, the Dominant
Power in the Equitable.
HOW he CAME BY HIS MILLIONS
Profitable Activities I'm Combining
Railroads, street Railway, Gas and
Tobacco Companies - Early
Trials, Later Triumphs.

Baltimore points the finger of pride at
Thomas +. Ryan, the man who settled the
troubles of the Equitable Assurance society
of New York and claims him as one Of her
stalwart sons, The claim is of the has
been" variety inasmuch as Ryan was about
II years of age when he struck Baltimore.
He is Virginian by birth, and will be 81
years of age next October. According to
Baltimore papers young Ryan vas without
means or influence when he reached the
Monument city in 1865, and had hard
struggle against adversely. But he pos
sessed the true American grit and made
the best OF his lot until he found employ
ment. His first venture In the business
world of Baltimore was in a minor ca
pacity with John S. Berry, who kept a
commission dry goods house. Mr.. Berry
soon discovered in young Ryan the max
ing of a successful business man, and he
encouraged the youth in every way pos
sible. Ryan gradually worked his way up
and eventually became a partner in the
business.
Retiring from this house, he went to
New York, where ne entered a banking
house which Mr.. Berry had an interest in
He devoted himself to the study of finance
in all it's phases. with the knowledge
thus acquired, he began to take an inter
est In Wall street affairs, becoming ac-
quainted with the big men of the street
and almost before he had attained his ma
jority Mr.. Ryan formed stock exchange
partnership. He prospered and in 1874 he
purchased seat on the New York Stock
exchange. Mr.. Ryan continued in the
brokerage business for ten years, and In
that period accumulated comfortable
fortune. His business brought him in con-
tact with William c. Whitney, Jay Gould
and other giants of the financial world, al
OF whom were impressed with the ability
of Mr.. Ryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-06-18

quate relief for the abuses to which they
are subjected in the matter of transportA-
ton.
The republican party, in its Chicago plat
form, was content to rest its claims on
having provided additional remedies for
the prevention of discrimination in freight
rates. passed by a republican congress"
In the campaign which ensued so little
real vitality was there to the populist
claim that the country was clamoring for
relief from transportation abuses that the
democrats almost forgot their platform
ptterance and the republicans absolutely
ignored any such issue. We all know how
the republicans swept the country, but in
view of Mr.. Rosewater's claim that Ne
braska is unit for railway regulation, 1t
may be interesting to recall the vote in
Nebraska, which was as follows:
Roosevelt rep.)................. 13S65S
Parker Sdem.). ............................ b1,6l6
Watson (peo ..,......,................. 20,b1S
Swallow (prohib,) ,)........................ 6,323
Debs (soc.) ........................... 74l2
There is no evidence here that the people
OF Nebraska were clamoring for hostile
railway regulation.
Mr.. Rosewater says: "other sections of
the country have been granted lower
freight rates and accorded more generous
treatment ny lno railway HldHhSeIS WltL4tl
the last decade. but not 30 Nebraska"
Reports of Freight Rates.
Here again the ascertaInable averages do
not appear TO bear out the generalization.
I have not the figures for Nebraska, but
the reports of the Interstate Commerce
commission for group vii, which embraces
Nebraska, Wyoming. Montana, North and
South Dakota. east of the Missouri river;
| - ~ 81
lowing light on the course OF freight rates
In the Nebraska region:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03

From residence on Floyd Avenue, moved
for convenience to our salcs-rooms, NO.
6lS East Broad Street will sell, commenc,--
ing at 1880 o'clock. several handsome OAK
Chamber Suits, 5 good Walnut SUITS
stered With Plush hs verona; fine Leather
Couches, handsome Leather Chairs az, ana
Rockers, fine Brass Bed. Oak and Wal
nut Wardrobes,, fine Roll.To'p C ", u e.
Center Il b lie S, Bed Springs, Wire
Couches. Odd Bureaus, Cane-Scnt Chairs
and Rockers. good Refrigerators, Drop
Head Sewing Machine, Oak Hat HACKS
some Druggets. Rugs. Mirrors. etc,
Also several good Store Counters,
Glass-Front Counter, Carved Oyster
Counter Porcelain Bath Tub. with nickel
plated nttings,s etc. 53
we pay special attention to ladies at
tending our sales. -, Z
THE VALENTINE AUCTION CO.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
SUTTON & CO..

HAVE FOR RENT THE FOLLOWING &
DWELLINGS: "a,
sSiO--509 w. Franklin, Handsome Threc>
Story Brick; will rent furnished Il de.
sired.
sGlo-lol1 w. Grace. .Three-store Brick
nice order brick stable.
SIOO--10i 31-2 w Grace. Very Desirable
Fiat. Nine Rooms. October LIST.
SOONEST Avenue, next TO Blrchi New
Very Stylish. October LIST.
s4J1-lsl7 Hanover, New Ninc-Roorn n
si2O-3ls Harrison, Eght-Room Bay-
Window Brick. October LIST.
si2O-ll.D West Avenue. Eight-Room
{ Bay Window Brick. nicely papered.
s;xO-Eo2 N. Second. Nine Room Detach-
ed Brick September 18TH.
s3G0-Fffth and Cary, Bellevue Flat SIX
Rooms: janitor's attention
x S3G0--3l6 ". Clay, Nine Room Modern
Brick. October LIST.
newly painted and papcrcd.
s99i0-soO w. Main sixRoom Frame.
September 18th.
sss5-7o5 1-s ". Clay. Esht-Room Brick.
''! ,sooM.so7 e. Marshall. ss-Room Brick;
'sloSils N. Thirty third, Five Rooms.
s9-i02 e. Baker. Five Rooms
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
Warehouse Sold.

Messrs. Brown & Co. have also just
closed the sale of t<e five-story ware
house. No. IS South Fourteenth Street,
near Main Street, to Messrs. l.. Lichtcn-
STEMS Sons, who are vt present locat ted
at No. 1913 East Main Street, for $500
cash. Messrs. l.. Lichtcnstcin's Sons
have purchased the above property for
the purpose of charging the netting.
Irvine and rubber goods department of
their present large and extensive bus
mess, there not being sufficient room in
their present quarters for the above pur-
pose
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
Many Farms Sold.

Cassrtmafi and Company, real estate
agents, at No. lilo East Main Street,
have sold during the week just passed
the following lands in the counties Of
the State:
To Mr.. a. S. Packer. Of Oklahoma,
16o acres of fine farm land In Chester
field county Mr.. Packer has eleven
children and will reside in Chesterfield.
Mr.. George w, Willis, Of North Dako-
Ia, with eleven members of his family,
purchased from the same firm 100 acres
of farm land in Chesterfield county.
Mr.. G. a. Walker, Of Richmond, pur-
chased 200 acres of land in lienrico
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
JADS, IIICV- HIOI,
'.~1AT PUBLIC AUCTION.

Z. L will sell Mt my auction house No. ITO
North Seventh Street, .a.
# At 1880 O'Clock "A. Nj"
TOMORROW (Montlay) MORNING,
9 Nearly New 15-Toot Counter Tables ana
Display Racks combined, several Enamel
ed and Brass Bedsteads. large number OF
Mattresses, Franklin Stoves. Oak Ward-
robes. Oak and Wicker Rockers, Folding
Iron Bcdstcads and Cots. lot OF WOODEN q. 4
Folding Cots, 2 very handsome pa Lar ,,.
ers, Odd Mahogany Bureaus, MnhoganS
Candle stands. Drop lead Singer Sewing
Machines. bedroom Suits, Gpholste.e,r,eu
boards, Kitchen Tables, Gas and Oh
Stoves. etc.
will sell Horse. Wagon and liar
ness, and 1 Pedcr's License Mt II O'CLOCK
GEO. w. MAYO, Auctlonccr.
b. C.. Buford, Salesman. 55
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
BY The Valentine Auction Company,
.gl&t CTS East Broad Street.

Very Handsome CHARTERED Oak Roll
Ton Cutler Desk and Revolving
Chair Handsome Oak CllalnDcr
Suits, Fine Parlor Suits, Leather Leather
r sCoucllcs and Rockers, Art Squares,
Rugs, Store and Luncl, Counters,
Porcelain Bath, with Fittings! ut
Auction TOMORROW (Nlonday)
Z MORNING, September 18th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
In Henrico County.

Henrlco: a. r. Holderby, Jr.. ana wife
to n, ], Hancock, IS 7-l2 feet on south
line of Grove Avenue. southwest cor
ner Of Rowland Street, $3.50
Ann z. Silver TO r. II. Pollard, 81
acres on north side Of Nine Mile Road.
about Two miles from Richmond, S2,5nl,
Maud a, and a. HeEebower TO Carrie
f. Peterson, % feet on east line OF
Rogers Street, 450 feet north Of cowardin
$50.
Flora T. and u. NJ o'Brien TO p. a.
Lane, rs feet on cast line Of Fourth
Avenue between Alder and Chestnut
Streets, plan Of Chestnut 1iill $3.50
p. l.. I'm and wife to Richmond and
Chesapeake Bay Railway Company, strip
OF land 100 feet wide running through the
lands OF said Hin. containing S.5s acres,
4l&sa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03

Il. J.. Dahney, of the Eastern Shore,
purchased 2l5 acres of farm land in
Chesterfield county, and another farm
containing $50 acres in a different part
OF tho county was also bought by him.
Mr.. West of Virginia, bought $50 acres
OF fine land in Chesterfield, and Mr..
Bclknap, of Indiana. purchased farm
Of 700 acres In Caroline county
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
OFFICES.

y Merchants National Bank BUILDING
Eleventh and Main Streets.
No. oil East Main Street.
No. sS03 East Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
FLATS.

Third Flat. No. 10 South Ehird Street
No. 291 East Grace Street.
No. Tl3 East Main Street. "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
REAL ESTATE-For Rent.
.M|c|:ve|igh & CHM
have for rent the follow
lngdwellings, which must
be rented

$500 per ann. 600 ". Franklin ST. ia rooms.
Poss. q 10 dnys. Furnished. II '@5 =, ~
X, i LOO per ann. ~. Min st. Furnished.
I'oss aL once 1G rooms. ~
,,s $50 per nnn Coz ~. franklin 81; 10 rooms.
! ] ss2o ,pel nm. eos Floyd Ave-; 70 rooms.
!, goo ,per nnn 1900 Floyd Ave-; rooms.
$500 per ann, 1909 Floyd Avo..; ls rooms. At
/ 4 s':' ] per ann. 1903 Grove Ave-; 10 rooms.
] 500 yer ann. i5i. Hanover ST.; rooms.
!, $40 per ann. ios n. Linden g.; rooms.
J, $40 per arm. 1901 Hanover St.; . roO,.s.
$40 per ann. soits IT,. Leigh ST.; 10 rooms.
$50 per ann, liI2 Park Ave.t rooms.
Sept. Ist +a 3Efs .4ai.- SsE5
1870 per ann. 1903 N. Fourth ST.; 6 rooms. At
once 55i Se yG
iiso per ann. 4ab N. Seventh St.; 10 rooms.
Ten days. @ ,tf5
$3.50 per ann, G0 n. Eighth STU 3 rooms.
Sort., lat. aAa
800 nor ann, 1000 Floyd Ave; rooms.
Sept, lst sg$
. slio per ann, alc W. Main ST; s rooms.
s2io Der ann. l2il ". Cary ct; II rooms.
Oct. lst.lg d$3
u a2Gi per ann. $50 N. Second st. Poss. Sept list.
$3.50 per ann. oil 81 Pine ST.; tOons'
scpt, LIST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
GEO. w. MAYO, Anctionccr,
ITO North SnYcnth Street. .a

SINGER SEWING. Nh
~ CHIMES, OAK ROLLER-rOPDI1 DESKS,
1b-FOOT COUNTER TABLES AND 1l1IIS :,
PLAY RACKS COMBINED. MASS!NE
Bnrs. = HANDSOME iPAIaLOR SUITS,
WICKER ROCKERS, UPHOLSTllRllD
cOUCHES, WALNUT DESKS, MAIIOG-
ANY CHEST OF DRAWERS MD CAN :
DIE STANDS, EN- A Nj u l. u p BED
SrEADS, ETC, ETC,
'T'I-eNN ar PlIi,LlC AUCTION. ii
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-03
SMALL INVESTMENTS
4 PAYING BIG INTEREST.
ON FULTON HILL.

Bargain in q Very Attractive Suburban
Home, spacious. well-appontcd, and very
substantial Residence; modern convent
shnded: GOOD garden ana fruit, excellent
water ample outhouscs: high point.
hcnlthful and delightful, with fine views
of river and country. Extraordinary OPP
portunlty. See us about II. ~
j. B. ELAN & co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-02
NEW YORK BANKS.

NEW YORK, July 1.-The Financier saws
this week:
Last weeks official sta tement of the New
York associated banks showed a decrease
in surplus reserve, but this was almost
wholly due to an expansion in loans and
consequently increase in deposits the
latter augmenting the requirements so that
though there was gain in cash. the sur
plus was diminished The loan expansion
which amounted to slSo55. 300, was directly
caused by the loaning of deposits which had
been temporarily made with the banks in
anticipation of the disbursement of July
interest and dividends.
AS such deposits will probably be with
drawn this week, through the distribution
OF these semi-annual payments, the loans
will be contracted and normal conditions be
restored. The cash reserve was increased
S1,3i3, 700 and this, too notwithstanding the
export during the week of 100000 gold
and also of loss to the banks of about this
amount through sub-treasury operations
These losses appear to have been more
than offset by net gain on the inter-bank
movement of currency and through re-
celpts of new gold representing deposits of
bullion. Moreover, the loss to the banks
on account of exports of gold counted for
only about one-half the sum above stated
because the Withdrawals were effected in
the early part of the week
The deposits Were increased $40 236, 600
which amount is only S1SG,{D0 less than the
sum of the increase in loans plus the gain
in cash; therefore the statement made
good proof. The reserve requirements were
increased S4,S11.500 and deducting therefrom
the gain of 81 ,375, 100 cash. leaves So. 49,, $50
as the decrease in surplus reserve to ST.
65S.S75.
Computed upon the basis of deposits less
tfose of sl2.3SI 400 public funds the surplus
is Sl4. 100. 125. The daily average of bank
clearings was 500. 900 eco or SCI, 600 900
greater than in the previous week This gain
was chiefly due to operations incident to
TN" accumulation and employment of divi-
dend and interest money
The clearings on Saturday, rejecting Fri
days business. were St2S. SIS. 657 Compar-
isons of loans show that eleven banks in
creased this item by s16,500OO0 net. Nine
institutions indicate net gain of 81, 400 900
cash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-02

2 red, l.osh (. o. b. snoat; No. Northern Du-
ps 2a o. a fqa No. s,s.d hard ope Mnnl0 Qua
to cables. wheat sagged Oh little but later lie.
ve'oped positive strength on a bullish northwest
crop estimate and heavy covering Of shorts, the
close showing Gal net advance. July. 9Sasa93A
closed esss; September. 80 T-16a94si closed 3ils;
December, 93ka94h closed 94A.
Petroieum-Quiet refined New York, $50; Phila-
delphia aud Baltimore SIS: Philadelphia and Bal
tin,ore. in bulk. 395.
Rosin-Quiet strained common to good. 3.6oa
3.6o.
Turpentine- Quiet; 59a59Is
Rice-Unscttled; domestic, fair to extra, 3taaols;
japan. nominal
to choice. 29a35.
coffee-spct Rio, steady; No. invoice, "a; mild,
steady; Cordova. l0als.
Steady: No 6. 4.so No. !. 4.75; 10. $, 4.e5; 30.
No. IS. 4.so; No. Il. 4.a5; confeetioners. A.
5.25 mold a 5.75; cut loaf. 8.10; crushed. G10:
CornNKecepts. i2s 900 bushels; exports. a, III
bushels. Spot firm. No. 2, 62 elevator and 624s
T. o. b. afioat No. yellow, 631a; No. 2 white, IS:
There were transactions in the local market
which closed unchanged to re higher July closed
Glas; September closed 81.
els. Spot market. steady. Mixed oats, 26a32
pounds, sGaa6ls natural white 3oas2 pounds, a7a3s;
clipped white. 34a40 pounds. 81 lsa4UA.
Hay-Dull. Shipping, 6oa6o; good to choice,
23a2I; 1905, 20a22; Odds lOal2 Pacific coast 1901,
2ia26; 1903. 19a21: olds. I0al2.
fiiueS-QuieI- JaiNeStOn ~ TO - pounds, ~.
California, 81 to % pounds, 49, Texas dry, "a to
80 pounds, 49,
Leather-Quiet. Acid 24a26
Wool-Steady. Domestic fleece. 32a36
Beef-Steady. Family. II. 5Oa1 100; mess. IL GOA
1l50; beef hams, 81 O0a22o0 packet. Il 50a 800;
city extra India mess, - 00a22 10.
Cut meats-Firm. Picked bellies. Sl4a10; picked
shoulders. 5i2a6; picked hams 10i4a10is. >
Lafd--Firn. Western steamed, 7.121.a7. 40; re-
nned, steady: continent 1.45 South American,
500; compound. 5Aa5ss-
Pork-Quiet Family. 13.2oa15.75: short clear,
13- GOAL SOC: mess. 1877 t.al3 -.
Tallow-Steady. City ($2 per packaGe). AS; coun-
try packages free,, 4hsa4ai.
Cottonseed oil-Steady. Prime crude nominal;
do yellow, 2S1xa2Sf
The market for evaporated apples was firm at
recent figures. Common to good quoted at Ala
AZ: prime at 535; choice at 6afLa fancy at 4.
frunes show fresh feature and quota lions shall
range from .'4 to O. according to grade. ApricOts
also are unchanged with choice quoted 10a1 0l.
extra choice at II: fancy at 12a15 Peaches are
hrIn, with choice quoted at 10a10A; extra choice
Mt 10laalGa.; fancy at IL 12ai2 Rasins are in light
supply on spot. with loose Muscatel quoted at
4asat; seeded raisins, 5laa5
Beeves-Receipts. AS. No trading: feeling
steady; dressed beef steady at 7a9 Exports / 420
cattle and 1905 quarters of beef.
Caives-Receipts only 3 heal nothing doing;
feeling steady; city dressed veals steady at Sal
Sheep and lambs-Receipts. 1897 Sheen firm:
lambs trife slow, but generally steady: all sold
sheep sold at J. 5Oa4.15 lambs at s. 50a9 80; year
iings at 5I0a65 30; dressed mutton firm at 1IaaiOc
dressed lambs steady at 12a15c
p Hogs-Receipts. FIGS. Feeling steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-02
HEARD ON CHANGE.

The voice of "Old Tom as the clock Is
known on the exchange, that was recently
placed in the tower of the building of the
National Safe Deposit Company, is heard
at the daily meeting. 1t serves as a re-
minder of the president of the company,
Mr.. Jones, who at praceat is way enjoying
the climate of New Hampshire.
Some of the members of he exchange
christened the clock Thomas L. Jones, but
for ordinary everyday y irposes and for
the sake of saving tinG tie name has been
abbreviated as above
Mr.. David L. Selke, who writes things
about the exchange and has views on local
financial subjects for the benefit of the
readers of the Times. has gone to Atlantic
City for a much-needed rest and change.
He will devote his attention largely to
watching the movement of the waves,
which will be pleasing relief from follow
ing the fluctuations of prices on the local
exchange.
Members of the exchange evidently have
a notion that they are going to be real busy
during the dog days. They have given up
the usual Saturday holiday and going
to go right on with the call six days In the
week. just the same as If it was not the
summer time.
It is suggested that the governing commit
tee take up the question of leaves, so that
a rule may be brought in which will insure
a weekend quorum at the exchange head
quarters instead of at one Of the up-rfyer
clubs or somewhere on the seashore.
The rushing business that is being done
by the brick makers this season Is likely to
revive the project which has been attempt
ed once or twice in rather desultory fash
ion of bringing together under one control
the various plants that are located in the
vicinity of the Virginia end Of the Long
bridge.
efforts of an up-to-date promoter for there
are TO be found seven of the biggest con-
Germs that are engaged in supplying the
local market.
In ordinary years the consumption each
season is close to and generally under
one hundred million. Some years ago the
sales for one season reached one hundred
and twenty million. 1t is estimated that
this record will be exceeded this year, and
that the total may run up to one and fifty
million.
A large proportion of this supply comes
from the plants on the Virginia side of
the river and according to the usual argu-
ments of those who favor consolidation in
business, great economy in management
and In the cost of production would be
brought about by bringing the separate
plants under one control.
Now that the price of seats on the ex-
change has been raised to the aurifereus
heights of recent reported offers, IL has
been suggested that the scope of the organi-
cation should be enlarged in order that 1t
may properly take its place among the
world powers. To that end 1t Is proposed
to permit some of the golf-playing members
to represent the exchange on the actual
field of contest or rather links, instead of
adjoining the chairs of club porches.
An announcement of the names of those
chosen golf representatives will be
awaited with great interest.