The Washington times., 1905-12-24

cline to the opinion expressed in The
Times last week, that the situation
may result in a u ansfer f control of
the stock from New York when the
voting trust dissolves.
Messrs- Hibbs. Hume Chiprnan. and
Halstead have been doing some heavy
trading in the railway common. They
usually know what rs up when they
hook IN -
Here, as in New York and elsewhere.
the best informed brokers have a va
riety OF opinions as to, which way
Greene Copper will go and when 1t will
make its start
1t is intimated that the seat which
has been listed on the bulletin board
of the exchange for sale at s12.5OO may
soon find buyer II is wanted badly
enough. but the intending buyer has
not yet figured out the wisdom Of the
investment
The return of Walter Hieston to the
exchange after several weeks absence
wrestling with severe attack of rheu-
matism. was welcomed by his fellow
members who promptly put him IN the
harness. and as presiding officer he
showed no lack OF his old-time vfgor
and ability to produce a good amount
OF business. His popularity was we'll
attested by the consistent courtesy ex-
tended to him. and his rulings went
without the usual formality of an OBJ
lection.
John Lynch was back again. taking
an active part in the dealings on the
board, after several weeks absence So
Journing at the hospital. where he I'M
derwent an operation for an old trouble
OF long standing. Gas stock was b{s
speciality. and he traded in and ont IN
enable him to gather in a few shekels
SO necessary at this happy season. And
he got them
The late John Leetch. superintendent
OF the Washington Gaslight Company.
was at one time member of the stock
exchange, and although but an infre-
quent visitor. was highly respected by
all the members who had come I'm CON
tact with him through his long connec-
ton with the gas company Many ex-
pressions Of admiration for his high per
sonal character were heard on every
side.
DR.. Ralph Jenkins, who seldom comes
to the daily meetings of the board ,rn
less II is with an object, was evidently
loaded for bear" I'm the shape of
Lanston when he appeared on THURSDAY.
An inquiry from the chair partially dis
closed his intention. and when a covert
efrort was made 20 discover how much
he might take, he promptly called the
biun by endeavoring TO have large
blocks offered him
Frederick c. Stevens. president OF the
Commercial Bank, is back TO town. af-
ter a delightful visit to blexico, which
ne made with party Of capitalists
who went down TO look over the coun-
try He is enthusiastic over the pros
poets for investment there. and thinks
that country offers glorious opportuni-
ties for the investment OF our surplus
capital. IS well as splendid chances for
young men OF brains and energy.
George T. Dunlop. the president Of the
Capital Traction Railroad Company.
when asked as to the various reports
about the contemplated action OF his
company in building n crosstown line.
only smiles IN his usual pleasant man
ner, and claims that the stock. which is
now selling at 80 is fully worth IT. in
dependent Of any privileges that may
be attached to it should they secure an
amendment TO their charter as ex-
pected, allowing the building Of the ex-
tension Of the line.
Wallace NICK. StowelI who Is chair
man of the entertainment committee for
the Bank Clerks Association, announces
that the night of January II will be a
red letter one for his organization II
~ 20 De bankers night. and in addi-
uon 10 all the leading financiers of the
CITY II Is expected that some or the
leading lights in the financial world viii
be present and have something Of in
terest to say.
At the approach OF this season Of
peace and good will to all men the pleas
ant little exchange Of the amenities
between two members Of the board who
had for some time been on unpleasant
terms through a hasty word was greet
ed with much applause by the entire
body. The apology was made in "A few
well-chosen words, and was accepted in
an equally generous spirit.
The employees Of Post & Flagg are
much elated over the very generous
Christmas present received from the
firm. and several of them have prompt-
ly opened bank accounts with quite
respectable deposit. The young men
connected with this house-and the pop
ular manager Ben Woodruff is still in
that class-are all good workers and
feel much gratified at the manner in
which their efforts have been appre-
ciated by the house
The Christmas feeling was in the air
at the entire session of the board on
yesterday President Hibbs persisted
manfully IN his efforts 10 extract all the
business that was 10 be had. and while
generally his appeals are sufficiently
seductive to secure attention, it was a
close call for him and for time il
looked as though IL might run away
from him. The younger members were
out in force, and were evidently de
termined on celebrating the occasion
and were not TO be restrained until the
call was over. The close OF the read
ing of the record by the pro tenn. sec
retary was the signal for an outbreak
Of jollity that became sufficiently in
fectious 10 carry some OF the older men
along with il. and when one of the
grave and reverend seignors' was
called upon for a speech he was
promptly upon his feet prepared 10 fur
nish some golden words of wisdom and