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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
Today's Dealings Reflected Dis
turbing influences.
THE COAL MINERS ISSUE
Reading and Union Pacific Were Rail
way Features.
BOTH UNDER FRIDAYS PRICES
Industrials and Miscellaneous Stocks
Moved in Commensurate State
ment Met General Expectations.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, March 24-This morning.
sdviCes respecting the conferences under
way to settle the status OF the labor dis
pUtes in the coal regions were not reassur-
ing. and today's stock market reflected the
further disappointment felt in this regard.
In addition to the disturbing influence of
the labor troubles threatened in the coal
regions, sentiment was unfavorably af-
fected by the somewhat pronounced weak
ness in American stocks in the London
stock market, although the quotations fur
uished from that point were not succeeded
by extensive sales for foreign account.
There was little news over night with any
bearing upon stock market affairs apart
from the conflicting reports as to the prog
ress If the coal conferences.
The weekly reports of the mercantile
agencies concurred in stating that quite a
decided check had been administered to the
countrys spring trade by reason of the
sudden and belated appearance OF cold
weather, but otherwise the returns were
fairly satisfactory.
AS it was considered probable that with
the coming week much firmer conditions
would develop in the money market, there
Il good deal of discussion with regard
TO the probabilities of today's bank state
ment but It seemed to be the common eX-
pectation that a negative showing would be
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
NEW YORK BANK cLEARANcEs

NEW YORK. March 24.-The statement
of the clearing house banks for this week
shows that the banks hold 81, 775 over
the legal reserve requirements. This IS an
Increase of $49S,650 over last week. The
statement follows:
Loans. 81 ,Oo9, 49,. eco: increase. s3.9o1. 200.
Deposits, s1,0t3.o71. 800; increase, $.20A6OO.
Circulation, $51,359, 700; increase, $4s0.o0o.
Legal tenders, SIT, 20G. 100: decrease, s42S.o00.
Specie. 1882 Az. 800; increase H.972. 800. Re-
serve. $3.50. e31 600: increase, s1.549.3o0. Re-
serve required $3.50 267. s25; increase, 81. 050.
$50. Surplus. 50. 363. IT'S; increase. $498,6eo.
Ex-United States deposits. $9,317,570; In
crease. $4S5. 325.
Money on call nominal; no loans. Tins
loans steady: sixty days and ninety days,
5Z per cent; six months. SASH per cent.
Close-Prime mercantile paper, 6a5h per
cent. Sterling exchange steady, with actual
business in bankers bills ut 4S5 45a4s6 90
for demand and at 49,. 40a4s2.50 for sixty
day bills. Posted rates. 4s3a4s3h and 4a61za
4s7. Commercial bills, 482a4s2A. Bar silver.
65A. Mexican dollars, so. Government
bonds steady. Railroad bonds irregular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
THE GRAIN MARKETS.

CHICAGO March 24-Commssion houses
had liberal offerings of wheat today, but de-
mand was light. In consequence the tone
of the market was somewhat easier. The
fact that the wheat market at Liverpool
failed to respond to the firmness shown here
yesterday partly accounted for the moderate
weakness. Another bearish influence was
an increased movement In the northwest.
The May option opened q to Il lower. at
1875 to 1874 sold off to TSssaTS1a, and then
rallied to 1855
Increased local receipts and weak cables
sent May corn off to 444a44as.
Following wheat and corn, May oats de-
clined to 3Ga4.
May provisions opened easier, pork at
1915, lard at S.42Iz and ribs at s.T5
After touching 1875 the wheat market
closed weak, May being 12c. lower at 1884.
May corn closed weak, being off Nc at
IL.
Close-Wheat-May, 1895: July. TIA.
Corn-May, "A; July. 441a.
Oats-May. 3o1s; July. 29a.
Pork-May 1885; July, 1925.
Lard-May. s.321a; July. s.40aS.42n
Rihs-May, 8.65; July, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
NEW ORLEANS COTTON EXCHANGE.
Liverpool Cotton Prices

LIVERPOOL, March 24.-Closing: Cotton
Spot in fair demand prices $ points high
er; American middllng fair, 6.55; good mid
ding, 825: mddling, COS: low middling,
$50; good ordinary. 5.71; ordinary, 5.55
The sales of the day were s,0oO bales, of
which LOCO were for speculation and ex-
port and included 7,109 American. Receipts
1000 bales, all American. Futures opened
firm and closed quiet; American middIing
g.oo., March. 5.SS; March and April. SIS;
April and May. $50; May and June, 592
June and July, 5.a3; JuIScan August. 594:
August and September sol; September and
October. 573; October and November, $685.
November and December. 5.67 December
and January. 5.67; January and February,
5.SS
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CONDITIONS OF TRADE
SETBACK BY REASON OF IrNsEA.
soNABLE WEATHER

Dispatches TO Dun's Review indicate that
there has been setback in spring trade
because OF the unfayorable weather but
no decrease appears in manufacturing ar
tlNity. Boston reports that weather con-
ditfons have not disturbed traffic and
helped late winter merchandise. TextiIe
and steel mills at PHILADELPHIA are husy
Staple lines of merchandise move freely.
with little complaint regarding collections
Manufacturing and building operations at
Reading are heavy. AT Pittsburg the pos
s1pihty or coal strike has engendered
conservatism as to future business
Unreasonable weather at Baltimore has
retarded business at retail, but wholesale
trade Is maintained by the large attend
ance Of outside buyers. Richmond renorts
business for the first quarter largely In
excess OF last years. and building onera-
lions are heavy. but collections sou,ewha ~
irregular. Jobbers at Memphis report ar,
sonvi1ie r user ,ass years business jack
coilections improving. Although trade has
duaeteu DOWN somewhat at New Orleans.
!. Is Sun good A heavy snow fall inter-
City, but the outlook for the wheat cron
was greatly improved, which strenrthens
conildence regarding future trade. some
caused by the stormy weather hut nan,,'
featuring plants are fully employed. and
wholesale trade in staple lines is well
maintained, while mercantile COLLECTIONS
continue satisfactory
81 Louis reports some interruption to
business on account of cold weather h,t
al branches OF trade are in excellent con-
dition. and collections are satisfactory.
At Toledo labor Is well EMPLOYED ana
building operations heavy. Retail trade AZ
Cincinnati was retarded by the Indictment
weather. but the outlook for spring busi-
ness Is considered bright. Severe weather
has produced quiet trade at Cleveland. bur
factories are busy and labor well employed.
Distribution of spring merchandise at St.
Paul Is retarded by cold weather. hut
sales thus Tar make good showing
Spring trade has opened enthusiastically at
Minneapas.ss but jobbing business for fall
delivery - restricted by high prices.
Ample rain and snow makes the crop OUT
look excellent In California, and foreign
commerce Is heavy at tho port OF San
Francisco. where general trade Is active.
Bank exchanges this week at all leading
cities In the United States are e, STD 4sI, $50,
an increase Of II per cent pyar the eoryes-
ponding week last year.
Bradskreet's Review
Bradstreets review Of the week says:
Trade reports are stili rather mixed In.
character, Business feels the effects Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

continued winter weather. heavy snow
faAs and freezing temperatures, which have
hurt early fruits and truck interests, re-
tarded retail trade and affected jobbing
sales and shipments. Building has been
interrupted. but this Is only temporary, and
the winter wheat crop has been put beyond
this period.
Uncertainty as to the coal strike In
auces hesitancy In some lines of industry,
but has immensely stimulated coal and
COKE Pig tron IN dull bar steei-rafl sales
are numerous and Immense expenditures
Ior railway building west and northwest
are projected.
Demand for money Is active, hence
rates are Arm, and promise to continue
20 well into the balance Of the year. Bank
stringency Is to be looAed for there Will
be nothing resembling stagnation and that
trade and Industrial requirements will be
very heavy.
Collections are backward, an outgrowth
OF the siowness Of retailers to remit on
late winter and early spring business. and
warmer weather. 1t is confidently believed,
would remedy this condition.
Railway earnings are really magnificent,
the mild weather here being distinct bene
fit. and the ratio OF gross receipts carried
over to net has never before been equal
ed. Additional interesting features are the
numerous reports of wage advances made
in several industrial lines, the growth of
the feeling that general coal strike Will
not occur, the strengthening OF prices Oh
leading staples. such as grain and cotton;
the increasing sales of leather to shoe man
ufacturers indicating covering against fall
sales of shoes and the elimination of some
soft spots in yarns and other varieties OF
manufactured cotton.
Business failures In the United States
for the week ended March % number 110.
against 1877 last week. 204 In the like week
of 1906. 215 in 1904. 173 In 1903 and ,1S in
1902. In Canada failures for the week num-
Der %, as against 33 last week and Ii In
this week q year ago..
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Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md. March 24-wHEAT-Firm;
spot, contract. ss1zas3&; March. s34as33t April,
S34aS37s; May. s4lsas4s.; steaer No red, 1864 a
u; receipts, 1892 bushels; southern by sample,
T5aIT: southern grade, 76aiaS3s2.
CORN-Firm spot. 4STsa49 March. 4SJsa49;
April, 4el.ai9is: May. 5oaJ0A: July. oil asked ;
steamer mixed 47lsa4Ts receipts. lao $50 bushels;
so; southern yellow corn, 1880
OATS-f,irm; No. white. 37a31hz; No white,
3es36is No 2 mixed, 35a351@; receipts z, 438
.nxhels
RfE-Firm; No. western. 6a6i4, exports; 6Sa7O
domestic: receipts sos bushels
HAI-Flrmer; No. timothy, SIS bid; No. l
clover mixed IL 80 bid.
GRAIN FHElGfTS-yery quiet unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
LOCAL F1HAHc1AL NEWS.

What was done In the stock OF the linton
Trust Company today at the meeting Of
the stock exchange with its accompanying
incident was the principal feature OF q
days trading that was otherwise without
anything of special interest.
The usual announcement from the COM
pany OF the payment Of the quarterly divi-
dend of per cent was made, and one Of
the brokers, who did not happen to hear
the first part OF the notice giving the name
OF the company, inquired what II had refer
enee to. and some one informed him that
1t was q notice OF dividend on I.anstf,n
general laugh followed this as generally
happens when any alIusion Is made to this
much predicted and expected event
However. when Lanstaa was called 1T
showed continuance Of the strength which
has been developed Of late. The principal
dealer In this stock made bid OF l5E for
any part of one Thousand shares and q ono
tation lot was offered at 10, hut was finally
withdrawn and then there was no stock to
that price.
There is no definite Idea OF what is the
meaning of the present movement in this
stock unless 1t is being made on the theory
that something in the nature OF q dividend
is in view.
When Union Trust stock was called bid
of 166 was made for ten shares and an In
for fifty shares and broker responded
with bid of 161. evidently with no idea of
getting such lot However, both lots
were furnished by one broker and then the
bid was 100. with 1877 as the asking price.
After call the fifty-share lot was disposed
of at an advance of half a point.
While the trading in the Washington
Railway and Electric Company's stock was
not large, new low level was made on
quotation lots, as two of them sold for an
eighth under AZ, and two at AZ, which
comprised the entire sale for the day. The
absence of the principal broker in these
securities was probably one reason why
there was not further development of
the downward movement which began yes
terday
1t seems to be the idea Of some of the
brokers that a further decline in the COM
mon may be expected Still there is also
the opinion that as the stock is more
strongly held than has been the case 1t is
likely that support may be afforded that
will modify the influence of such course.
Today's Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today for
redemption, $s73,s7o; government receipts
from internal revenue, $914.45S; customs,
s731 ,512; miscellaneous, s3T, AIS; expendi-
lures. 81, 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
The World Of
Finance and Trade
THE COTTON MARKETS

NEW YORK, March 24-The cotton mar.
net opened firm at an advance of 6aa
points and soon Increased the gain tn =
matter of IL points on the active months
which sold at new high levels for the move
hleht on higher cables than expected, bull
ish weekend figures. and less favorable
weather reports. There was active cover
ing OF shorts and some bull support. but
after touching lila for May and lib for
July. the market eased off ) or points on
realizing Later 1t ruled rather irregular.
put showed firm undertone, and during
the middle or the morning was only a point
or so off from the best
Futures opened firm March 1O9o hid /.
april 10.93-95; May, 11.0s: June. offered
ILL July, HIP: August 11.0e; September,
1902 October. 1919; December, 1850; Jam
uary, 1862.
The cotton market closed very steady,
with prices net TO IA points higher
Inc spot market closed quiet, with prices
10 points up on the basis of II. 10 for mid
ding uplands and 100 for lniddling gulf.
Sales. 500 bales
Estimated receipts of cotton at the ports
today, 1900 bales. against 17.224 last
week and 2S.I21 last year. For the week,
100000 bales against 100, 1I2 last week and
202112 last year. Today's receipts at New
Orleans, 4.5dO bales. against 9,741 last year,
and at Houston 2.tiJ bales, against S.255
last year.
Futures closed very steady Closing
bids:
March. 1O99 April. 11.o1; May, 1115;
June Ills; July. il IS; August. u.O3: Sep
TENDER, 1851; October. Io4S: November,
10 49, December 1851: January, 1854.
Spot closed quiet: nliddling uplands IL rs;
middling gulf, 12.03. Sales. 500 bales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
Theft Of Coal by Driver.

Drivers who steal coal intended for cus-
toners not only steal tle coal. but they
steal the regulations of the coal dealers
1t L. such q bad kind OF stealing that I
always impose severe sentences In such
eases''
The foregoing was the concluding remark
by Judge kinibaIi TN the Police Court to-
day. In the case of Leonard Grimes, against
whom two charges OF stealing coal had been
preferred He was septenced to jail for six
months In each ease. In default of 800 fine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
News Briefs.

Seeking to prevent the use of the union
label at the municipal printing plant, sew
eral master printers Of Boston fled in the
supreme court petition for writ OF man.
damus. Action IL directed against city of
Boston and Thomas A. Whaien, superin-
tendent of city printing plant.
# IL stated In London that Waldorf Aston
will marry Mrs, Mamie Langhorn Shaw al
the end Of April in Virginia. and that they
viii reside at Clfveden. the Thames resi-
dence OF William Waldorf Astor, which
win be the wedding gift from Mr.. Aston,
who Will also bestow upon his son an i'm
come of 100000 yearly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
Today's Government Receipts
Washington Stock Excnanes.

Saes-Regular call, IL o'clock MI. s. reg.
As. 81 600 at 1O3a4.
U. s. reg. 3s. 500 at 10sss.
The Washington Railway and Electric pfd., Ia at
90 so at S9TA.
The Washington Railway and Electric CON-. 50
at 40, 80 Mt AZ.
Union Trust Co. 10 at 1896 so at 161.
Washington Gas, Is at 60L
Mergenthaer Linotype, 10 at 1894 at 1874.
Lanston Monotype. 80 at ION.
After cali-The Washington Railway and Electric
CON-. so at 41A so at AIS.
The Washington Railway and Electric Is So 600
at STA 5000 at s7&. $1,000 at S7a..
JT,io 1,r,Ist IN ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
Grain and Provisions Summary.
Liverpool Grain Prices.

LIVERPOOL. March 4.-Ciosing: Wheat
Spot. nominal: futures. steady; March,
nominal: May. 6s Esd: July, 6s I'd. Corn
Spot, American mixed, new, firm, As 3d.:
American mixed, old, quiet, As I'd; futures
steady; March. nominal; May. As 35sd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

The trial of Mat. David Price, the artil-
lery officer accused of conduct unbecoming
an officer and intimidation, at Syracuse, N.
Y, was ended before court-martial in
New York yesterday. The decision will be
sent to Gen. Grant for approval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. b. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers, 1413 F street, members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Bar silver nrm. so s. f6d. pes ounce.
Money. 3ass. per cent
The rate OF discount IN the open market for
short bills Is 3fs per cent.
The rate OF discount In the omen market for
three months bills Is 3lsa3 9-i8 per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
Government Securities.
BANK STATEMENT.
CURB QUOTATIONS..

fsFnisbed by Il. H. Chapman & Co. g
CssPHisn. msnager}, members New York Stock E,
3ksaxe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
FOREIGN BANK BUSINESS.

LONDON, March A.--The amount of bull
lion taken into the Bank of England on ball
ance today was 5000.
PARIS, March 24.-Three per cent rentes,
90 francs 25 centfmes for the account. Elk
change on London. % francs ID confines for
checks.
BERLIN. March 24.-Exchange on Lon
don, 20 marks 4Sa pfennigs for checks Dis
count rates-Short bills, 31z per cent; three
months bills. per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
Closing
Today's Cotton Summary.

Quotations furnished by Atwood Violet & Co.,
members New York and New Orleans cotton ex-
changes. Washington branch Office Ti3 14th street
northwest.
NEW YORK cnTroN ExcIANcE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Bradstreet's review Of the week says
Trade reports are still rrther mixed In
character. Business feels the effects OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

The Western Maryland earnings are very
satisfactory. At the present rate the COM
pany viii be able to earn a surplus of at
least 100000 for the present fiscal year
in excess of charges The Wabash earn
fngs are almost certain to show a continued
Improvement. and Texas and Pacific off,
Gals look for much better results on their
lines than were obtained last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24
Y YORK COTTON EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK. March -. 3 pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

1t was authoritatively stated today that
there was no truth inShe report from Mex
leo City that the Mexican government has
sold large part Of its interest in the Ma
tional Railroad of Mexico to Speyer & Co.,
and that at the annual meeting OF the
stockholders next month the Speyer inter-
ests would again be In control of the prop
erty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

The Altoona. Hollidaysburg and Bedford
Springs Railway Company (electric) is re-
ported to have authorized an issue OF ST.
100000 bonds, to be secured by a mortgage,
to the Standard Trust Company of New
York as trustee. The road Is projected to
run from Altoona. via Holiidaysburg to
Bedford Springs, Pa, distance of forty
miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

At a meeting of freight traffic officials of
the eastern lines at Chicago yesterday 1t was
decided to reduce freight rates on grain
east of Chicago TO meet the competition of
lake traffic on May /. A meeting will be
held April "A to decide the rates that will
then be placed in effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Extensive terminal facilities have been
acquired at San Francisco by the Western
racine Railway Company. which will erect
passenger and freight terminal for its
branch line. which Is to extend down to
san Jose and other towns. The price paid
Tor this property is said to be 81 100000,
and 1t Is estimated it will cost So, 900 600 to
complete the terminal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Men who are watching closely the earn
ings OF the Gould reads. and who are famil-
lar with the plans of the management and
the conditions under which tie roads are
being operated. look for steady increase
in earnings on practically all the roads in
the system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-24

Special Dispatch to The star.
NEW YORK, March a. = Until definite
Information ID obtainable with respect to
the bituminous coal labor situation. promi-
nent interests In the stock market do not
look for much change In the character or
volume OF trading. although " was expected
that prices would recede somewhat today.
The opinion 10 growing. however. that
either q bituminous or anthracite strike
has been pretty well discounted in the mar
ket.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1906-06-09
Stake Primary Fair.

Under the auspices of the Primary as.
sociations of Box Elder Stake, a very
successful fair was given at the Brigham
City Opera House last Saturday, June
End commencing at 8 a. m. and closing
with an entertainment In the evening.
Representatives of all the wards of the
stake were in attendance and each ward
contributed various articles of fancy
work, clothing and other useful things,
which were disposed Of to the visitors
The object of the fair was to raise funds
for the Stake Primary association.
The associations of this city and East
Garland contributed some very hand.
some articles for the occasion. Mrs.
Mantina Jensen, Stake Primary aid, and
Mrs. Nellie Rose went down to assist In
the work.
The display of fancy work, notions,
flowers, ETC., was grand and presented n
very beautiful scene. Refreshments
were also served.
The Opera House was crowded all day
long with interested visitors.
In the afternoon matinee was givca
by members of the Primary association
which was very pleasing and entertain.
ing The entertainment was also repeat.
ed in the evening and was well attended
The Stake Presidency of the Primary
association were well pleased with the
interest manifested by the various wards
of the stake.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1906-06-09

shone Indian reservation in Wyoming,
the area of the lands so opened being
approximately 1,15O, 600 acres. To de.
tcrmine the order in which applications
for entry of these lands must be present.
ed, registration of applicants will be
held at Lander, Shoshope, Thermopolis
and Worland, provided the Big Horn
railroad is doing passenger traffic to
the latter place. commencing July 18th
and ending July 81, 1905. Applicants
for registration must present their ap.
plications In person at one of the desig.
mated points within the period prcscrib.
ed except that soldiers or sailors who
served 80 days or more In the army or
navy during the Civil and Spanish. Amer.
lean wars, or in the Philippines, may re.
gis,er by an agent who has power of
attorney. No person can act rs agent
for more than one service man. The
drawing under this registration will be-
held at Lander, Wyo., commencing
August 4, 1906, and continue for such
period as may be necessary Int. Mt.
Republican.