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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-05-12
Dry Goods

1 solid case White Lawn, sc, SIC, 1O
bought cheap and you may have the be
eft of this deal.
200 bolts Colored Lawn, neat figur,
and floral designs, splendid quality I
the price, only 10c the yard.
l case Cheviot in dark and light color
the best thing made for everyday dress
and shirts, regular 1Oc goods, at SIC I'd.
At &c the yard all the Bleached ID
mestic you want.
Big lot Lap Robes which we are SELF
at 25c and SOC. Can't be matched.
Extra special big bargains in Paraso
200 to select from. SOC and up.
A full line Of Corsets. Any style y,
want at the correct price.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1906-05-12
SHOES
Arrived and Opened Up.

$4,000 worth Goldman Shoes and Slip
pers for ladies and children Given free
with each pair a positive guarantee that
it has a solid leather counter, solid leath-
er Insole and a double cap toe.
10 cases of the old reliable King Bee
Just IN. Best coarse shoe on the market.
The Drew Selby Oxfords have beer so
popular we have made the second order.
We can now fit you in half dozen styles.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
STRUCK A STICK OF DYNAMITE.
Explosion Of Freight Locomotive on th
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Explosion Of Freight Locomotive on the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Harrisburg, Pa. April 27.--J. i. Good
an engineer, was killed and @. II. Leiever,
q fireman, and J. J. Wallower, a brake
man. were fatally injured by the explosion
Of an eastbound freight locomotive at
Ducklow tower, Steelton, ON the Penn
svlvania Railroad, at $50 o'clock this
morning. All Of these men lived in Harris
burg and had good records with the COM
nanv. Good Is body was found half sub
merged in the Susquehanna River near
the tower. The injured men were brought
To the Harrisburg Hospital. The train
was composed Of 25 cans Of high-class
freight, and every car was connected with
air
The cause Of the explosion will not be
known until an investigation can be made.
a theory Is advanced that the engine
struck stick of dynamite, which had
been accidentally dropped on the track.
The train lett Harrisburg but few
minutes before the accident, and it was
eaid to be impossible for the supply Of
water in the boiler Of the engine to have
been low at this point.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
BRmLIAEr WEDDING AT DOVER.


Harry Stockton Crawford and Virginia
Ridgely Harrington Married in Christ
p. +. Church.
Special Correspondence Of Every Esening.
Dover April 27.--In Christ p. u.
Church, last evening, Miss Virginia
lkdgely Harrington, daughter Of the
late Richard Harrington and grand
daughter OF the late DR.. Henry Ridgely,
was married to Harry Stockton Craw-
ford, son Of Mr.. and Mrs Alexander
Crawford Of near Dover. The church
was brilliantly lighted, while a profusion Of
palms, ferns, &c, bedeckod the altars
and windows. Tho ceremony was per
formed at $50 O'Clock by liov. George
Murray Bond, rector Of tho church, he
using the full service with the ring. Tho
wedding marches were played by Mrs.
Helen B. Hughes Of this town.
The bride, who entered the church
leaning on the arm Of her stcplather, DIR.
J. II. Wilson, was attired in q gown of
white chiffon over satin, made princess
and trimmed in Duchess and point lace;
she wore a veil and carried a huge
bouquet Of Brides roses. Miss Anina
HelileboWer OF Baltimore, maid Of
honor and wore q gown Of white crepe
de Chine and carried pink carneations.
The attendants were Mrs II. Ridgoly
Harrington, Dover; Mrs Henry Emnck
Pittshurg. Pa. Mrs Charles Crawford,
Washington, u. c.; Miss Katherine Cam
non, BndgeWlle. They were goWned in
pink net over pink silk, made princess
and carried pink carnations Tho ushers
were William Pennewin IS. Maxwell
Harrington, Alden b. Richardson and
William u. Denney. DIR. Charles Caw-
ford of Washington, ID. c., brother of the
groom, acted as best man
After tho ceremony was over re-
ception was held at the residence Of the
brides parents, the Ridgey mansion, on
North State street Tho decorations al
the house were palms, smilax and Bride
roses. The married couple left on the
midnight train for Virginia, the formei
home of the groom Upon their return
they viii reside on a farm near Dover.
Many prominent guests from al ovei
the country were present, among whom
was Admiral T. L. Harrington, an uncle
Of the bride, who has charge of tho Nor
folk navy yard.
During the reception announcement
was made of the engagement Of Samue
Maxwell Harrington, brother OF thi
bride, TO Miss Anina, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. John N. Hehlobower Of Balti
more, Md.
q. Crawford Graham, son Of the latl
Rev. J. e. Graham, Of the Wilmington
NJ -. Conference, was quietly married
Wednesday evening, to Miss Edna Wetze
/ az the residence of the brides parents II
Wyoming They will reside Mt Seaiord
where Mr.. Graham is engaged in busines
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
Aoiirfs.
Prpnpsals.

ROPOsALs-DELAwARE STATE HOSPITAL
/ AZ Fauhurst Sealed proposals. viii be re-
celved by h. trustees for the following supplies
for the months oi May, June, July and August,
1906 Groceries, bread, beef Yeel and mutton,
dry goods clothing, shoes and slippers, crockery,
dfuFs and coal
BIDS on coal must be for broken, egg, nut and
luminous.
The name OF mine must be mentioned Of each
variety bid on
The proposals will be received for one year.
Coal must be clean and put IN the vault with
chute wagons, or other places as the superin-
iendent may uirect
Bids for beef will be on fore and headquarters,
out Of cattle well fatted and dressing not less
than 800 pounds kidney fat to be excluded in
the bi for hind quarters.
Bids for veal 70 be on he whole animal; calves
10 be well iatted and dressing not less than %
rounds.
BIDS for mutton to be on the whole animal;
sheep 10 be well fatied and dressing not less than
s. pounds
An supplies to be delivered 10 the hospital free
Of charge, and in such quantities as the superin-
tendent may direct
Blank forms Of proposals., and envelopes viii
be furnished 70 those who address Dr. William
h. Hancker, Farnhurst. Delaware.
No bids Will be considered unless made on said
blanks and in the manner therein designated.
BIDS will be opened at the hospital at 1850 a. m,
THURSDAY, May Sd, 1906. Contracts will be
awarded 10 the best bidderS
The trustees reserve the right to reject any OF
ell bids Samples can be obtained by applying
~ the hospital. WILLIAM II. hANCkER,
apr27-lt superintendent
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
BID. 300 RAIsEp EoR cHARIrY.

Chicago, H., April 27.-Tbe sum Of
SIS. 500 was raised for the San Francisco
sufferers at the benefit performance held
under the Bernhardt tent, on the Lake
front opposite the Auditorium Hotel.
yesterday.
Twenty-Five thousand would be a con-
servative estimate Of the number Of people
who visited the scene Of festivities in the
namo Of charity in the six hours Of ex-
citemcnf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES.
Patriotic Organizations Agree Upon Pla
Of Co-operaton.

Patriotic Organizations Agree Upon Plan
Of Cooperation.
Associated Pres. Difpaleh py special Wires
Washington, April 27-At . recent
meeting Of representatives Of patriotic
societies held in this city q plan Of CO..
operation was agreed upon and the fed
Grafton Of the societies perfected. This
action WIS concurod in by representa-
tives of the Junior Order Of United Ameria
can Mechanics, the Daughters Of America,
the Daughters of Liberty, the Patriotic
Sons Of America, the Order Of United
American Mechanics and the knights Of
Malta. representing q total membership
throughout tho United States Of more
than 100000.
The objects Of the federation are stated
10 be: To cement the bonds of fraternal
union among the patriotic, iraternal and
benevolent societies, the fostering and
protection Of the interests and works of
patriotism, fraternity, benevolence, edu-
cation and charity, the study OF social
conditions, the dissemination Of tho truth,
the announcement Of the spread Of
wholesome literature and the enactment
Of laws for the suppression Of vice and
crime and for the protection OF the Ameri-
can home and the American laborer. The
federation pledges itself 10 avoid afiilia-
ton with any political party as such and
20 maintain an attitude OF neutrality upon
questions of public policy not directly
and Immediately concerned with its
objects. The federation, while cherish
ing the adage that in union there is
strength, does not restrain each society
from working along lis individual lines.
The following officers weres elected:
President. Joseph NJ. Thomson Of New
Jersey; Presidents, J. A. Bliss and
DIR. a. C. Bauer Of Ohio, Fred N Webber
Of Washington. Rev. G. E Redeker Of
MARYLAND and 2. P. Smith Of North Caro-
lima; secretary-Treasurer, Jesse Taylor Of
Ohio
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
KILLED By HER HUSBAND.

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special Wires
Memphis, Tenn, April 27.--Mrs, J. w,
Skinner. wife Of the manager OF local
manufacturing company, was shot and
Killed bv her husband, last night, while
seated on the veranda of a local club
house.
skinner, when arrested, claimed that
the killing of Mrs. skinner was accidental,
that the bullets which struck the woman
were intended for Robert Simpson. q golf
player. who was seated near Mrs. skinner
and whom skinner alleged was responsible
for domestic difficulties in the skinner
home
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
NO GENERAL DEPRESSION.

San Francisco, Cal, April IA re-
port made 70 City Engineer Woodward,
shows that there was no general depres-l
sion of the earth in San Francisco as a
result Of the earthquake
The sinking of the ground was conhned'
to the lower parts Of the city and par
ticularly to made ground.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
A.,ocia,ea rreu Dlspalchs. by special Wire.

As'ociaied Pres Dispatches by Special Wires
Portland, Ore, April 27.-About 500
san Francisco refugees arrived horn yes
terday, large number being housed by
POrtlanders and others being sent 10
various towns in the Northwest.
ANY reliable estimate of the number OF
refugees who have reached this city ia
impossible. The committee, howevar,
believes that the total arrivals ere be-
tween . 500 and 5000 Those who do
sire It are given transportation to Seattle.
Tacoma, Spokane and other cities in
Oregon and Washington The remainder.
are kept in Portland and fed and lodged
by tho committee until employment 10
secured for them
Oakland, Cal, April PA heavy,
downpour Of rain set IN 90 midnight and
continued throughout the morning. IL
made things miserable for the refugees.
from San Francisco living under canvas
in the various camps established for their
accommodation IN this city.
Unfortunately, the number Of thesal
people was augmented yesterday by the,
removal into camps Of those who had pre-
viously been given shelter in churches
and assembly halls.
A strong wind Is also blowing, aud the.
weather is extremely cold, adding TO the
discomfort OF the situation.
Salt Lake City, Utah, April ga few
/ hours in this city made q vast difference
/ in the appearance and feelings q $50 San
| Francisco refugees who came In yesterday
afternoon and left last night fog the East
over the Rio Grando Western. Wherever
possible suitable clothing was provided
from the stock on hand, but whatever
was lacking was purchased and paid for
at the stores. When ali Wero fitted out,
the party was escorted 20 the Sanitarium
baths, and everyone was permitted to
plunge into the large pool Il was the
first bath that anyone had enjoyed since
the earthquake.
Two more large parties Of refugees
passed through the city later In the even
ing, and the local committee made sure
that every immediate want was supplied.
Ogden, Utah, April 27.-About thou,
sand San Francisco refugees were fed and
sent east from this city yesterday. It.
is said that after today free transportation
will only be furnished to women and chill
dren, as an effort is being made 10 keep.
/ the men in San Francisco 90 assist inl
cleaning up the city.
Many children have been separated
/ from their parents by the disaster and
may never be reunited. A few who
arrived here have been taken east in csro
of strangers, who picked them up after
| the earthquake. They range from in
iants to children Of five and six years Of
age
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
FLIGHT OF 'FRISCOANS
BGtEeGlTWGlIy-iiVe Hundred and
Three Thousand Refugees Have
Reached Portland, Ore.
TO THOSE WHNAEIBB IT
Transportation 10 Given to
Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane
and Other Cities.
REMAINDER KEPT IN PORTLAND
And Fed and Lodged by a Com
mittee Until Employment
is Secured for Them.

Many children Have Besn Separated FrorA
Their Parents BY tho Disaster and May
Never be Rounitsd-A Few who Arrived
at Ogden, Utah, Have Becn Taken East
In the Care OF strangers. who Picked
Them Up After Earthquake and Fire.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
rHE pRY.pocK pEwEy.

Associated Press Dispatch BY special Wires.
Port Said, Egypt. April 27.-ThG,
United States dry-dock Dewey, on her
way to the Philippine Islands in tow
entered the Sue5 Canal today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
aDst aud found.

IL nom Second and Market 10 Eighth and
Adams on trolley ear, Monday, p. m. Reward
u returned TO Walther's, Oh West Ninth
street. or Walther's carriage shop, over Market
street bridge arr27-1t
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
wEArHER FoREoAsr.

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special Wires
Washington, April 27--Weather fore
cast for Delaware:
Fair tonight; partly cloudy tomorrowj
light 10 fresh west 70 north wind.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27

Chldren's three-cornered trimmed hats;
spouial 81 for Saturday, Greenbaum b,
S0l Market street.f
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27

Just received a special lot Of long gloves,
soc up. Greenbaum s, S04 Market streets
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
aqtnts and salfsmfn Il anIfa.

NTfKE ZIG MON y fAsI SELLING Ihk
MI official sto OF "Ihe Dest-uct on OF san
francisco" Cur authors, irumbuh " lte ana
kicnard Linthicum guara ntee aul ehllcltg.
Nearly 800 large pages Dozens oi lhoiographs.
Retail Sl.5O SO so per day easy % you aet
quitk viii ou sell ANY book ever puplsnea.
Everybody interested. Ouihi iree. ssnl tye
given Freight paid. Take orders While walt
ine for outfit MONARCH BOOK ,OOMPAN1
snrja4fs Philadelphia, Pa.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27

See Seuenih Pago for small Ads. received
100 late to classify
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
M.ylara &. aapIs.
FYESIGHT

EYEsIGHT
is an extremely valuable asset and It
is strange how lightly many people
consider it.
This neglect leads to countless ills
headaches, dizziness, pains in the
eyes, to say nothing Of the disad-
vantage Of poor vision.
Don't neglect your eyes. Our
optical department with its extensive
facilities is at your service.
Glasses fitted by our optician give
satisfaction.
Millard +. Davis,
Jewoler, &c,
eAND n FAsr SECOND ST
Established 1872
$. e. allf6te.
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE
WITH YOUR EYES
don't let a day pass without having
them examined. You can depend
upon having an accurate examination
made here-free Of charge. II we
find that you need glasses, / can ft
you with the best TO be had, at the
lowest price that anyone can supply
the best quality for.
S. l.. MCKEE, 6SssIss. 5Ssei9s
sioMarket Street Opera House Building.
We FIT Artificial Eyca
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
THE
EQUITABLE
GUARANTEE
AND TRUST
COMPANY,
n. w. Cor. of Ninth and Market Sts.
WILMINGTON, DEL
Capital. al................$50O,O0O.00
Surplus and Profits. $5l2,000.00.
COMPouND INTEREST

COMPOUND INTEREST
will soon earn a surprisingly large
amount even on moderate balances.
A little calculation will convince you
that it is to your interest to keep
your account where it will he kept at
work-earning interest. This COM
pany solicits your account on these
terms.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27

nj ASAllNE SUBSCRIPTIONS - YOU CAN
,eI,,,ste ave money by patronizing the local sub
49, shhT55looicalA DAVID X. RUTTER,
-E--anf Box 6lS Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27

NJ ANIkD-2Oo SUITS WEEKLY TO CLEAN,
dr,iN..N az SOo up Also, ladies and chldren's
psirsss ies cleaned, dyed, altered. pressed and re-
sshse.s,makerk WIN. MAcKEHzIE a SON eo7
tSany tSSiplsy street and lo2 ". Seventh street Both
-~Ac~ dord-fnrV f-tf
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27
AaniFG

WANThD-THE l.. c. SMITH "WRITING
w. ~ slght typewriter saves 30 per cent oi
Nunt hemingtons for sale or rent
CHAs. c. GUYER,
Court Sfauocranhor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-27

Harry Stockton Crawford and Virginia
Ridgely Harrington Married in Christ
p +. Church.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29

en- on the slightest inquiry although at times the
trading practically at a standstin. The feat
ure was the sharp break in Chicago Subway OF AZ
points, with a sharp rally of 5i4 points later.
United Copper opened down 4, fell point further
and subsequently, rose AS from the lowest. Stand
ard oil ran off 2 points. Mackay shares. after
some hesitation, developed strength. Lehigh Valley
opened off 214. and recovered about point. In
the mining group. Boston after early weakness, re-
covered TO the best. British Columbia dull
and heavy Cumberland Ely Giroux and Nipissing
were of fraction. Greene Copper, after early
small recession, steady. CRANKY improved
u Utah Copper eased off about a point Bonds
were neglected and somewhat irregular.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29
The Associated Merchants Company
HohOken y J.. June aSth 1909
/ REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND n

ONE AND oNE-oUARTER PER CENT and an
additional quarterly dividend Of ONE-OUf
PER CENT the First Preferred stock also regular
quarterly dividend 0f ONE AND ONE-HAI.F PER CF,NT
and an additional quarterly dividend ONEOtrA ARTFP
OF ONE PER CENT the second Preferred stock will
be paid the preferred stockholders OF this ccnpanv ~
record July 18th, 1905 -
The transfer books will be closed al Tufv "a
and reopened At 10 A NJ july 18th 1870
MOSES ELY secrasary
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29
BALTIMORE STOCKS.

Turnlsasa by van sehalck : cO.. No. wan .tr.s.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29
CURB MARKET TRADING.

ne Ras q sght falling off IN tie volume OF
fs.heFs transacted IN OUTSIDE securities. owing
sia'Hp tax ruling. but after a further sharp
- ~ pl;r"s at -he operi7r. = h.ca in some IN
-. fEf'e1 t1snl dow sGs FS'Ets 5eloH ire
a. l'as closing. considerable short covering tow
g.. "'-1-f f-s9lt~2 IL recovery C IKE proper
+t'"es "a tAe late afternoon tended 70 hard
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29
FISK&ROBENSON
Southern Pacific Company

100 Broadway. New York. June H. 1896.
DIVIDEND NO. 4.
a DIVIDEND OF THREE AND A HALF
PER CENT; $3.50 per share) was this day declared
on the preferred stock Of the Southern Pacific Company
payable temand and after the I'd July 1906
TO the stockholders Of noon Satur
day. June 30, 1906 Stockholders already
done requested file mailing dividends
with the undersigned from whom blank orders be
had on application
A. x VAN DEVENTER
Assistant Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29
STOCKS.

Celluloid Company. observation-disclosures.
Consolidated Traction Co Of J.............. So S2A
Essex Hudson .126 l2s
Gas & Electric Co OF Bergen County. IS so
DO preferred -. ,".s.a...........i7s 200
Hudson County Gas co. los 1904:
Jersey city, uohoken & Paterson Railway Co. %
New Brunswick Light Heat Power Co.. so
New Jersey Zinc Co ...-.....,...............425
North Jersey street Railway Co o....-..........
Paterson Passaic Gas & Electric co... 20 rs
PEbllc Service Corporal ....................lo5 .lo5
Rapid Transit street Railway -....-.... $50 260
Somerset. Union & Middlesex Lighting so
South Gas Electric Traction 123 I25
Singer Manufacturing Company 50 $40
United Elec Co Of y J LIST as 1919. J 6 D.. -
.Ex dividend
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29
once Of Wells Fargo : Co.
Broadway
New York June % 1904
SEMI ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF FIVE

PER CENT. has been declared hv the Directo-s -,
Company. payahe July 18TH 1905 az our once as
above stockholders ef record of business
IL NJ July "a. 1906
r PARSONS Secretary
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29
NEW JERSEY SECURITIES.
BONDS.

FURNISHED by J. Thomas Renhardt No Is Wall strset)
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29
Diuldend Notices.
UNITED COPPER COMPANY.

June 18th. 1908
The Directors OF the United Coppet Company. having
previously aside amouR: necessary
OF the regular dividend preferred
durlng the 1906. have declared from prohts
OF the Company regular quarterly dividend
dend Of ONE-HALF PER CENT on the Common stock.
paSaoe July Sls 1916 &c stockholders OF record az the
close OF business July 20 1906
The stock OF Company close tns
payment OF this dividend at O'Clock r ~ July % 1900
and reopen az 10 O'Clock A NJ, August 1st. 1886
r AUGUSTUS HEINzE. President
Milwaukee s. Lake winnebago Railroad Company.
COUPON No. Is, DUE JULY 1Sf. 1906,
from the First Mortgage Bonds OF the Com
pany. will be paid after that date the Office OF Mat
1snd Soppell & Company, No. 80 William street. New
New York. 21st. 1905
Wisconsin Central Railway Co.
by WILLIAM l. BULL Chairman
Wisconsin Central Railway Company
OUPON NO. II, DUE JULY 1ST, 1905,
from the First General Mortgage ass Bonds Of this
Company. viii be paid after that date. the ONCE OF
Maitland Coppell Co. No SO william Street New York
City
New York. June 21st 1905
Wisconsin Central Railway Co.
by WILLIAM l. BULL Chairman
COUPON NO. -, DUE JULY 1ST, 1904
VIII ee paid after that date az the ofces OF Maitland
Ccppeu q Co, No 50 William Street. New York City.
New York. June ,2lst. 1905
by WILLIAM I. BULL. Chairman
DETROIT United RAILWAY
troit United Railway Consolidated Mortgage $40
Gold Bonds viii be Paid after that date
at the Office Of Ksan. Van Cortlandt Co: New York
y. = ..-.s..-. ..ces..o..
New-York tribune., 1906-06-29
The Missouri Pacific RAILWAY Cl

55TH DIVIDEND.
No. 1e5 Broadway. New York June
A seni-annua dividend OF TWO DOLLARS AND
FIFTY CENTS $3.50 on each share OF stock OF this
Company been declared payable the Office Of
Company. No 19o Broadway New York City July goth
1906 70 stockholders OF record al the close OF business
June 2Tth. 1906
The stock transfer books will closed o'clock
P. NJ on June 9th. 1906, and reopened at o'clock
A. NJ July 21st. 1906
A. H. CAIEF, Treasurer.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-31

Meeks-The man who tries to
change a woman's views 10 fool.
Weeks-7How do you know. Meeks--
Nv wife told me so. =,
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-12-31
cebaiios, One Of the american"
Towns in Cuba.

American capital. In the, banks alone
In Cuba controlled by capital, from
the United States is invested nearly
s5,oo40oo, distributed among the
Bancd Naciofal de Cuba. Royal Banh
Of Caaada, Bank OF Nova Scotia. G..
Lawton Child C Co, Trust Company
Of Cuba and Zaldo C Co. Carlos de
Zaldo, ex-minister of finance and jus
tice, is also the president Of the new.
ly organized Banco de la Havana, for
which Kuhn, Loeb G. Co, OF New
York. and the National City bank are
the sponsors. One-fourth of its al
ready paid-in capital Of s2,5o0,000 is
American, the remaining three-fourths
beng equally Cuban, British and
French, but it is controlled entirely
from New York. Further than that
American capital controls absolutely
the electric traction of the island, per
haps Yone-half Of the tobacco output.
about one-quarter of the sugar indus
try, the telephone and telegraph serv'
ice, which, however. is under govern
ment control; practically all of the
railroad systems east of Santa Clara,
three-quarters of the cattle industry.
something more than s10,000,000 in
real estate and unimproved lands.
with total holding Of over 100000
acres; practically all of the mining,
and most of the steam tonnage run
ming to the island. Various ventures
absorb a. great deal of the activity OF
the island. The Cardenas city water.
works Are owned by an American cor
poration. and in the retail and whole.
sale trade of Havana Americans are
much in evidence.