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Evening star., 1905-11-04

Aqueduct Races Today.

AQUEDucT. November 4--First race. e,z
furiongs; selling: three-year-oids and up.
Emergency. 2k to 1. first: st. Valentine. 4
to /. place. second; Invincibie, third. Time.
Lib 4-5
Second race, handicap, three-year-oIds;
one mile-FIoralia, II to and to l. first:
Ivan the Terrible 8 to place. second:
Kfttie Piatt third Time. Iz0 -
Evening star., 1905-11-04
Stocks Somewhat Irregular
and Generally Weaker.
EUROPEAN DEPRESSED
READING TRANSACTIONS CON-
TINUED ON A LARGE SCALE.
Erie One Of the Days Features-Some
Sharp Advances in the
Industrials.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. November 4.-This morn
ing's stock market, while somewhat irreg-
ular was generally weak. The European
markets were again depressed. not only on
account of the Russian disturbances, but
also because of an advance In the discount
rate Of the Imperial Bank Of Germany from
j to 51k per cent, and foreign houses were
liberal sellers of stocks in this market. Other
influences contributing to the reaction were
tie common expectations that the weekly
bank statement would make very poor
showing and the uncertainty with regard
to the outcome OF Tuesdays election. NOT
Uithstanding the latter sentiments. Consoi-
iiated Gas was decidedly strong. whie
the local traction issues moved irreguiarfy
Transactions in Reading common continued
upon very large scale, and the stock COW
cred a wide range of fluctuation. After
opening considerably lower, 1t advanced
well toward yesterdays high Levels. SUP
sequently breaking very sharply. There
was no more news regarding this security
than there has been at any time. but the
speculative element were much impressed
with the fact that the heavy sellers OF Head
ing were the firm which has been most
CONSPICUOUS IN the extensive and protract-
ed rise in the stock.
Reaction for General List
Erie was one Of the most active features
of the market and showed quite pronounced
strength in the early dealings, but later
participated in the reactionary course OF
the general list In the Industrial quarter
sharp advances took place in Railway Steel
Spring, virginia-Carolina Chemical and
Grass Twine, but the movements In those
stocks were materially shaded with the
course of the morning. American Smelling,
National Lead. United States Steel. Anal
gamated Copper. American Locomotive and
the other recently active Industrial shares
showed reactionary tendencies.
The weekly reports OF the mercantile
agencies upon the state OF. the country's
trade were very satisfactory exhibits. and
furnished about the only news of impor-
tance there was over night bearing upon
the market at large.
Broke on Bank Statement.
The stock market broke sharply upon the
publication of the bank statement. which
showed the unexpected decrease in surplus
reserves of $IO,076,O 600. This loss leaves the
banks holding only s., ,354. 600 in actual cash
in excess of the lawful requirements. as
against s1o, 112.Ooo last year. 1884 600 in
1903 and SIT s52. 900 In 1902. The bank state
ment showed loss in specie and legal tend
ers of 81, ,404 600, a sum considerably in ex-
cess Of the largest preliminary estimates.
The loan account showed an expansion Of
SIG, 453 600, and the changes in the cash and
loan items were approximately rejected IN
the deposit account which increased $10,-
CSC. COO. There has been this week a consid-
erable shifting Of loans from the trust COM
panies into the banks, which. together with
the bullsh speculation In the stock market,
accounted for the Increase in the loan ltem
Evening star., 1905-11-04

Bradstreet's Weekly Review OF Trade
saws:
Colder weather has further stimulated
retail trade west and north, while higher
cotton prices and practically the lifting Of
all quarantines have helped southern de-
mand and collections. Jobbing business con-
tinues In unusual volume for this season
OF the year. and holiday specialties show
increased call. Spring demands are LOOM
Ing up in a number of lines. apparently
foreshadowing shorter than usual be-
tween-seasons period.
Industry generally shows unprecedented
activity, with iron and steel notable
leader. followed by shoe and textile manu-
featuring. The building trades. and there's
fore the demand for lumber and other ma
terials. show unexampled movement for
this season. Although the congestion IN
railway matters has been relieved at some
points. notably at lake and rail centers,
complaints as to car shortages affecting the
movement Of grain and collections come
from the northwest. coke and coal move
ments are menaced in the central west and
the lumber movement In the Pacific NORTH
west IL hampered.
Collections generally are better. Labor
is occupied as rarely. II ever. before at this
season fear OF cotton mill strikes has faded
and reports from factories in widely sep
arated sections are that they are running
to their fullest capacities. as+
"All the measures Of trade volume point to
record totals In business operations with
minimum OF friction in the shape of en-
barrassments Failure liabilities reflect the
effects Of sporadic foolish worse bank
ing methods rather than structural weak
ness In general business. The outlook gem
orally Is an optimistic one and Indicative Of
marked activity the coming winter.
Business failures In the United States
for the week ended November number
100. against 17S last week 800 in the like
week OF 1904. 2l6 In 1903 and 14S In 1902 In
Canada failures for the week number D.
as against q last week and 20 In this week
a year ago" ss-
Evening star., 1905-11-04
Assets, S32,472,4 426.
Interest On Time Money
4 per cent for IL months, fixed.
81 per cent for 6 months, fixed.
3 per cent at 7 days notice.
Ss.3O-2Sd

No. 1856
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Office of Comptroller Of the Currency.
Washington, d. C., October T. 1905
Whereas. by satisfactory evidence presented
TO the undersigned. It has been made TO appear
that the
NATIONAL CITY BANK OF WASHINGTON
In the city OF Washington, District of Columbia
has complied with all the provisions the
OF the United States, required to be complied with
before association shall be authorized to COM
mence the business Of banking:
Now. therefore. l. Thomas z. Kane deputy and
acting Comptroller Of the Currency do hereby
certify that the
NATIONAL CITY BANK OF WASHINGTON
in the city. OF Washington, District of Columbia,
IS authorized com nence the business OF banking
provided In section nifty -one hundred and sixty.
nine Of the Revised Statutes Of the United States
In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal
OF ofnce this fourth day Of October. 1908.
tSeall T.. p. KANE,
Deputy and Acting Comptroller Of the Currency.
oci4-1aw lit
Evening star., 1905-11-04

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1419 street, members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star., 1905-11-04

oHr blItef, 1-I6d. per ounce
Money. 2a3 per cent
bills is 4a4M per cent io' snort
The rate Of discount In the open market for th,s>
months bills is per cent. .oi '"ses
Evening star., 1905-11-04
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s679.61s: government receipts
from Internal revenue. $755,3y9; customs.
$3.50. $50: miscellaneous. $61 ,OS6; expendi-
lures, 81, 800. 900.
Evening star., 1905-11-04
THE COUNTRY'S TRADE
CONDITIONS REPORTED BY COM
MERcIAL AGENCIES

NEW YORK, November 3.-Dispatches to
Dun's Review indicate that serious In
terruptiou has come to any important
branch of business. practically all reports
telling Of moro or less Improvement. and
comparisons with the same time last year
are most favorable. Seasonable lower tenn
perature at Boston has brought the de-
sired expansion In retail trade. Dry goods
tobbers report October sales comparing
favorably with previous years. and textile
mills have a larger demand than supply.
Distribution of merchandise and collec-
tions at Scranton are affected by labor
undertakings. but textile operations are up
to the capacity of mills. At Philadelphia
business in wholesale dry goods has inn
proved and manufacturers OF textiles are
fairly well employed. Merchandise condi-
tions continue to improve at Pittsburg. and
there are fewer complaints regarding co.,
lections.
Country merchants buy more freely at
New Orleans now that quarantine restrtc-
tfons have been removed Wholesale trade
Is satisfactory at Kansas City Collections
are prompt. except where the cotton crop Is
late. Seasonabie weather stimulates trade
In winter goods at st. Louis.
New demands reach a satisfactory volume
In leading Industries at Chicago and there
is less difficulty In starting new enter
prises, owing to the growth of confidence
satisfactory at Detroit: prospects are ex-
cellent and collections fair. Wholesale trade
Is heavy at Minneapolis. Car shortage Is
a serious menace to the movement of mer-
chandtse. Colder weather at st. Paul in
creases retail distribution, footware fac
tories are busy and rubber goods are in
large demand but payments are backward
Trade at Omaha exceeds last years and
collections are fairly satisfactory. Lumber
is active at Tacoma, mills having orders
many months ahead Jobbing business at
San Francisco Il OF fair proportions In all
lines. Several cities report record breaking
bank exchanges for October. and for the
current week total exchanges at all leading
cities in the United States are 81 T70. .932 ,0OS,
a gain OF IL per cent over the correspond.
ing week last year.
Evening star., 1905-11-04
Carpenter, Baggot & Co.'S weekly review

says:
I'm the recent market activity the in
dustrials have been the leaders. Some
specfalties have displayed pyrotechnical
movements to which there was little re-
sponse in more substantial quarters OF
the list In fact. there is a suspicion that
the railroads have been sold by some
professionals under cover OF the strength
in other directions. hoping to reap
profits from a turn which might naturally
follow SO rapidly and active an advance
in parts of the market.
Looking beyond the immediate period
OF hesitation. there are abundant reasons
for our belief that we shall have de-
cided advance in the general stock market
1t Is a year OF prosperity and conditions
must be reflected In the value of the
country's securities. On general principles
ed stocks before the election, depending
on fair advances before the end OF the
month"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
MILITARY PREPARES
 FOR INSPECTION
NEW EQUIPMENT WILL BE sE- CURED AS A RESULT OF lN- sPEcTloN NEXT MoNTH-MlLI- TARY GOSSIP.

The various military organizations in the Birmingham district are preparing for the annual i inspection by United States Army officers next month.
 Every branch of the national guard service in Alabama is represented in Bir- mingham dlstric. now with the excep- ton of the First regiment infantry.
 There are at present four infantry com panies of the Third regiment anu one of the Second regiment, a battery of artil- lery and troop of cavalry The Gun nlngham Guards of Ensley have been or dered to be mustered In and will give the Third regiment its fifth company in the district. The present infantry companies are the Jefferson Volunteers, Birmingham Rifles, Woodlawn Light Infantry and Bes- semer Rifles of the Third regiment, and the Graves Rifles of the Sec md regimnt
 Those interested are still hopeful of or ganizing a signal corps in Birmingham to be attached to the Alabama National Guard. If organized, however, the corps will probably not be fully equipped for sometime to come.
 The Brandon Light Artillery officers feel assured of securing new --eld pieces as a result of the coming inspection. Other military organizations will receive from the war department necessary equipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
REPAIRING THE STREETS.
Thorouehfares Badly Damaged By
 Rains In January and February.

Street Commissioner John M McCartin reports that the streets end avenues of Birmingham, which were washed and badly damaged by the heavy rains and general bad weather in Janauary and February, are being repaired as rapidly as his forces can do the work
 The bad weather cost the city of BIr- mingham considerable sum in the way of street washouts. A large amount of chert and slag has been used during the past ten days by the street forces in fill- ing up the holes and ditches.
 Chert and sla5 from the excavations for the bituminous maca Jam pavement along Twentieth street is being laid on Seventh avenue east of Twenty first street. This avenue has been in a rather bad condition all the winter, this being occasioned by the heavy traffic to and from the Frisco and Central of Georgia freight house on Ninth avenue and Twen- ty-second street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
THE cHiLDRENe HOUSE.

Birmingham philanthropists will be in- terested in the success of club home in New York, where friendless boys of New York tenements find a welcome. It is known as "The Children's House." and is a real home for friendless. dscour- aged and unfortunate boys. It is said to be one of the most successful schemes ever devised by philanthroplsts, for bring ing sunshine Into the lives of unfortunate children. The following Is from a New York paper.
 ''The Children's House." was original ly opened by David Willard, otherwise known as ''The Boys Friend" The idea of starting just such place occurred to him while he was acting in the capacity of parole and probation officer. He aimed to give the boys dicharged from the criminal courts material aid or employ ment and to lift them from the preying to the producing class in society.
 "The house has sleeping accommodate tions for twelve guests, but Mir. A. H. Favour, the head worker, usually has more applications than rooms.
 The atmosphere of the house savers not at all of a charitable institution. The boys regard 1t as a cozy, warm place where they can laugh, sing, whistle and
 
 interfere with the more studiously in- cllned, who like to read debate and im- prove their minds.
 Music and games are indulged in two nights a week, and twice month a special entertainment, with refreshments thrown in, is given for the delectation of the guests and club members.
 MT. Faxour finds his boy guests veg etating on Harts island, or wandering along the streets minus home, friend and job, or in the hospitals, dreading the day when they will be discharged as cured, just because they have no place to go. If he did not stretch out a rescu- ing hand to these boys they would prob ably slip into criminal vagrant life.
 Besides the lodgers there are twenty clubs of children and young men meet ing in the house every day and evening. The smaller fry, boys ranging from 10 to 15, have banded themselves into clubs which they proudly style The Liberty Boys The Herbert Spencers,' and many high sounding titles They hold debates and regular parliamentary meetings and are wonderfully familiar with the rules and usages governing the conduct of a legislative body
 "Athought the house offers shelter to wayward boys who have sinned and suffered, and although some of it's club members would not shine in draw ing room, yet there are hundreds of well educated youths of respectable parent age and studious tastes, who have band- ed themselves into social and literary clubs under the friendly eye of MT. Fa- vour. and who regard the little twin building as their happy hunting ground every evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09

Madame Jacques of Birmingham Wni conduct party to Europe. leaving New York on June 15 and returning in septem- Der. In an attractive little prospectus Madame Jacques, who is well known as very charming French woman makes the following announcements:
 About three weeks will be spent in Paris, as at least this much time should be spent to see all that is to be seen. For example, the churches of gorgeous splen- dor, with their beauty of architecture which no city in the world except Rome excels; the convents, hospitals, museums manufactures. gardens from the Jardin des Plants to the Jardin d'Hiyer; thea ters by day and night. etc.; St. Cloud Sevres, Meudon, Versailles. St. Germain' St. Denis, Engheini, Fontalnbleau, Chan tilly. with their different historical cha teaux.
 Afterwards going to Germany via Ba- den- Baden, the Rhin Pfalz, Cologne, the Black Forest, Lac de Constance, Lucerne, Rili, Interlaken, etc.; on to Italy, spend- Ing some time in Rome, Venice, Naples, and the Riviera. Finally, returning through France, stopping at Nice, Rouen' Eel Boef and via Dieppe to London
 Madame Jacques assures the people who join the party a thoroughly instructive, enjoyable and inexpensive trip. Being versed in the several Languages ss of these countries, she will save time and ex- pense, as we'll as being met with cour- tesy wherever she goes.
 For further particulars Madame Jac- ques will be pleased to meet at her studio in the Watts building, on Wednesday of each week, any one thinking of Euro pean trip for the summer of 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
ANOTHER TREAT IN STORE
For the Music Lovers of Birmingham

Since Birmingham has possessed real music house the atmosphere is indicating vast amount of talent among a public ready to embrace every extraordinary aSvan,age offered them.
 The appearance of the eminent pianist Mary Angell at the Cable Music hall, Friday evening, is an admirable example or the liberal methods of the establish ment presenting her. Invitations have been issued to the muses without merce- nary favor and an ample number have been reserved for those who are qualified by deep interest in music to call and procure them gratis.
 Miss Angel is being brought to Br- mingham at a heavy expense to the Ca ble company in acknowledgement of tho universal recognition accorded them as the supreme musical headquarters for the state of Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
THIS MORNINGS GOSSIP

exchange met on Tuesday morning at the exchange, the monthly reports being in every way satisfactory to the man agement.
 MT. and Mrs John W. slbiey will re- turn the latter part of the week from New Orleans.
 Mrs. John Hollis Bankhead. the wife of Representative Bankhead, gave her last official reception at the Riggs house in Washington last week.
 Mrs. Sydney J. Bowie, who with her husband, Representative Bowie of Ala bama, has entertained a great deal dur ing the season in Washington, was pro- nounced one of the most beautiful women at the national capital.
 Miss Peters will return to Cincinnati in a few days.
 General Shelley returned several days ago after an absence of some weeks.
 % &
 During General shelley's absence Miss Shelley was the guest of her cousin. Mrs. Foster.
 Miss Bessie chemig of Chattanooga is visiting friends in the city.
 MT. Herbert Watkins is in CAatta- nooga.
 Mrs. J. B. Raulston, who is travelling in Italy, is now at Nice
 Miss Richardson of Mississippi is the guest of Miss Marianne Hamilton
 Mrs. J. B. Cobbs and Mlss Carrie Cobbs are having charming stay at Hot , Springs, Ark.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Birmingham Free Kindergarten associa- ton will be held this morning at 10:9O o'clock in the parlors of the Hotel Nor ris.
 Mrs. Mark Lewis will entertain the Clionian club tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock
 Miss Frankine Wright of Louisville. Ky, accompanied by he- grandmother, is vis- iting relatives, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Wright of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
Induced to Reopen MIL.

Lodz, March S.-In consequence of threats of anti-Semitic disturbances the authorities have induced M. Pore nansh, who is Jew, to withdraw his orders shutting down his mill indef- nitely and throwing 5000 persons out of work. The mill was reopened to- day and the men returned to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09

aGENTS wanted everywhere to sell our popular policies. covering all accidents, diseases and occupations; something . tirely new and issued by this society only; easily understood and easily sold: cost but $6 per annum each, pay sble monthly if desired; large commi,- sion, paid immediately. and exclusive territory allowed. Aoa- ess National Ac- cident] Society, s20 Broadway. New York. Established 20 years. 2-l4-eod-1y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
COUNTRY CLUB DANCES.

On account of rumors being circulated that the regular Saturday evening dance would be abandoned during Lent the management desires to state that this has not even been thought of. but the original intention of having t..em on this night all during the year will be con tinued as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
WholesaIe Grocerv Rurned.

Chickasaw, I. T., March S.-The wholesale grocery house of William son-Halsel-Frazer company was de- stroyed by fire today. Loss, $10O,O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09

cATINOLA is a new discovery guar A1anteed, and money refunded if it
 fails to remove the worst case of Freekles, Pimples, Tan, Sallowness, Liver Spots, Blackheads, or any skin eruption, in 20 days Leaves the skin clear, soft, healthy and restores the beauty of youth Thousands testify to the merits of Sati- nola. Price Soc and s1.OO by leading drug gists or mall.
 Prepared only by
 NATIONAL TOILET co. Paris. Tenn.
 Sold in Birmingham by all leading drug gists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
NOTES AND PERSONAL.

Col. and Mrs. T. c. Bush will return from New York the latter part of the week.
 The board of managers of the Womans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09
FOR RENT.
MONEY TO LEND.
cLAiRvoYANr.

TELLS lust why you are rad, down hearted, doubtful; be it bout love- law, health. money; tells exact things now upon your mind that worries you at this moment; all without you speaking one word, or you pay nothing. Gives names, dates. Hours 10-7. NJ signs. Remember number. Ladies, s1; gentle ment, s2. Victor Girard, 22O1 Fifth ave.
 3{9-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09

FOR SALE. SIP, ,5O0-25x1S21s; 1st avenue, between 17th and 18th streets. $25, 5,O00-Three-story brick corner; 4th ave- nue and 18th street; rents for S210 per month s20. .0O0-50x1O0; corner 1st avenue and 22d street; a very choice corner. 10000-50x140; 3-story brick; corner Ave nue A and 22d street; 5-year lease at $96O $26iO00-25x140; 3-story brick; 2d avenue, be- tween 18th and 18th streets. $36, O0-Four-story brick store on Morris avenue. between Fist and 22d streets; rents for 5000. s11. .O00-1OOx1OO; corner Fist street and Ave nue A. sS5OO-Choice residence on 11th avenue, south, between 17th and 18th streets. $650O-S-room house: corner 21st street and 14th avenue. south $7500-S-room house; corner 20th street and 18th avenue, south. $5500-S-room house; 10th avenue, south. between 17th and 18th $5250-7-room house; 10th avenue and 18th street, south. $75OO-A choice residence on Quinlan ave- nue. $5750-7-room house on 18th street, be- tween 11th and 12th avenues. south. Bell phone SS4. First National Bank Bldg. BROWN BROS. & co Bell phone SS4 First National Bank
 Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09

FORMAL OPENING of the Morris Bar and Bill liay d Hall teddy from 10 A. M. to l2 M. Dick Wray, man. ager. You are cordially in vited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-09

Great development will take place in Birmingham during 1905 and real estate values will be advanced accordingly. Call on or write us If you wish to in- vest in Birmingham property. JEMlSON REAL ESTATE AND lN-
 SURANCE COMPANY.
 223-4-5-6 First National Bank Bldg. RoBT. JEMISoN, JR.. President; H. G. SEIBELS, Secretary; F. A. HOLLEY, Treasurer.