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l' If'" Sr if1 fi,l..t lljpl!l X. 3 i4* 1. 'Tit '1' *v*r an S i & i 3*r "Wife* t. $? r|- I JjV- WW ITHE Wpj MOS PICTURESQU E MARKE Story of the Origin and Development of Beginning of the Paris Stock Exchange. The Stock exchange of Paris, the ex act name of which is "Company of Agents of Change"-Compagnie des Agents des Changewas established during the early part of the eighteenth century. I was organized by a few wealthy and conservative men, in strong contrast to the speculative schemes of Law, and received a charter from the government. A peculiar feature of the Stock ex change is that it is entirely under gov ernment control Until a few years ago the membership was limited to sixty. Then it was increased to seventy, which is the present limit. There can be no new member elected. "until a vaeancv is caused bv death 9r dismissal. Six members were elected In 1905, and two in 1906, up to the last" of March. The oldest member dates from 1369. Applications for member ship must be approved by the govern ment before the applicants can be elected. The members are called ."Agents de Change," with a strong French accent. Early Conservatism. As already said, the Agents de Change were a conservative set of men. At the present time they are forbidden to speculate or trade for their own ac count They are supposed merely to act for the public. Only a few stocks or bonds, principally government, were at fiist traded m. This, of course, kept the market a narrow one, tho com paratively safe. Owing to the limited membership it is not difficult to retain a Jitgh standard among the members. One of the well-known and respected members of the exchange is Count La Fayette, a descendant of General La Fayette, so much loved by Americans for his valuable services in the revolu tion. I was particularly fortunate in meet ing Count La Favette, and he instantly volunteered to guide me about the ex- 'han^e ancl to him I am indebted for much information and man^ courtesies. Many Americans will remember CJount La Fayette, for he accom panied a party of distinguished French men to Washington to attend the un ,_yeiling of the Bochambeau statue in 1902. He is now apparently about 48 fears of age. He is a gentleman of exquisite manners and of distinguished ippearance. It is a pleasure to see men men in Europe who can interest -hemseh'-es in finance and commerce. The stock market became too narrow "or the public and for others who had i desire to enter into the stock broker _ige business. The result was the be rmning of an independent exchange, vhich has deyeloped into a larger in titution. The "Coulisse." The members of the independent ex hange are called "La Coulisse," vhich, like many French terms, conveys insinuation hard to interpret. This a theatrical term, meaning "in the vings." In semi-slang I should say hat the coulisse are hangerson to the eal thing, in which they cannot par lcipate In fact, the title of the in- lepenGent exchange indicates this. I a "Syndicat des banquers en valeurs terme pres la bourse de Paris." That s, Syndicate of bankers in securities or account (also for cash transaction) 'tea the bourse. =Sr Thart" little word "near," convevs a vorld of meaning, when understood. ""he exchange of the coulisse is "near" he bourse, both literally and figurative- y. I is, in fact, on the broad, high orch of the bourse, in the open air, the 'curb" of America. I is "near" to he bourse also in that the interests of he two exchanges are closely allied, nd as the members of each give or -lers back and forth the two ex hanges. Yet the same stocks are not traded both exchanges. When a stock is isted in the bourse, it is withdrawn rom the list^of the conlisse. It is rather a no\el sight, on th Teat porch at the top of the marble teps, to see the solid groups of the _^ oulisse frantically trading in stocks nd mining shares. Imagine several undred naturally quick and excitable enchme the pit of the Chicago Joard of Trade, or on the floor of the few York Stock exchange' Of course, othing can exceed the intensity of the train and excitement during a wild larket on these American exchanges, 'hen it seems almost tragic to those on he inside. But while I am told that ere the traders become frantic during xciting marketsand one can easily elieve ityet in an ordinarily active larket, the trading impressed me more a rapid-fire gun at target practice ather than as if there were an enemy I front. In America the barbarous custom of Exchange of ParisHow Business Is Done There and by Those on the Outside. 'COULISSE" TRADINGTHE PARIS "CURB Ipecial Correspondence of The Journal. ARIS.The name of John Law, he of "South Sea Bubble" fame, an early-day promoter who might safely have sat in a game with the BogersRockefeller-Morgan crowd, seems so inseparably interwoven wih financing and speculation in France that a discussion of1 the Stock Exchange of Pans would be incomplete without some reference to him. And indeed, the fever for speculation or gambling of a broader mature than mere games, which Law developed in the volatile Frenchmen in the earlv part of the eighteenth century, doubtless led to the beginning of the Stock exchange. The "Bourse" is the building occupied by the exchange. In 1716 John Law founded the Bank of Pan s, with capital stock of 6,000,000 francs, $1,200,000. Shortly thereafter he established the West India company with a capital of $20,000,000. In 1719 this was increased to $50,000,000. Then began a period of wild stock specula tion such as the world had never seen, and the intensity of which has never been equaled Of course there was but one endcollapse "but speculation in stocks had had a beginning, and it was a game too erood to be entirely lost. nan the Stock mobbing' strangers when caught by the traders, has nearlv vanished. But it is still a rite, not ''right," indulged in by the coulisse. Perhaps the Americans fureditbfrom jot them. If a stranger, curiosity, gets within reach of the coulisse on the porch, he is mal treated manner truly barbarous, and he will be fortunate to escape to the street with half his clothes on him.just Thi8 of course, is great sport for the coulisse. This second exchange is a private corporation I was organized by wealthy men, and has grown in favor. The two exchanges have of late years been inclinindg toward eachl EASY TERMS other, an believe by some wil ultimateld be consolidated. The exchange of the Agents de Change is too limited for the present commercial and financial de mands, and two are pot desirable. I is therefore probable that the member ship of the old one will be increased. Thus the exchange of the coulisse will cease to exist. The hours of the exchange are from 12 to 3. The exchange room of the bourse is divided, by iron railings, into several compartments On corner is reserved for clerks, who keep records, in large books, of the stocks traded in for their houses. No record is kept by the exchange of the total number of transactions. The exchange is open during trading hours to visitors, who may enter without a permit. The building is owned by the city and leased to the Agents de Change. The traders in the exchange room are divided into five groups. One group trades in bonds and stocks for cash accounts only. The others trade in the various stocks and bonds for "term' account, or on margins for speculative account. The latter ac counts are settled twice a month, as in London, instead of daily, as in New York. The interest on long stocks'is, therefore, less than in New York. There are listed in the exchange o the Agents de Change some 300 stocks it is7 Easiest Terms Lowest Prices Dining Chairs A high grade Dining Boom Chair at a very low price. It is strongly built of solid oak, and nicely finished golden, has full box se.at upholstered in best grade genuine leather. Eegu lar price $3.50. (fe O 7 Special *p 9 Rocker Handsome Parlor Rocker, well made and nicely finished in mahogany has neatly Carved back, turned spindles and saddle seat. Regular price $3.50. Special $1.95 Buffets Here is your chance to get that buffet you wanted so much. The fol lowing is a list of bargains selected from our spring stock. These goods are strictly high grade in style, con struction, "finish and material. All made of selected quarter sawed oak. No. 3137Weathered oak regular price $22.50. Special $15.00 No. 3136Weathered oak regular price $27.50. Special $18.50 No. 3135Weathered oak regular price $27.50. Special $18.50 and bonds for term trading, and about 600 for cash account. The former in clude French bonds, colonial bonds, a lone list of French bank stocks, sev eral French railwaysthere are only six biff French roadselectric and om nibus line stocka of different French cities, and many French industrials. The foreign list includes many Rus sians, municipal bonds of different countries, bank stocks, railways, indus trial and mining. For cash account there are many French municipal bonds, tramways, bank, electric companies, industrial, and a cood number of miscellaneous stocks. American stocks are not traded in. but several railroads are quoted over the ticker. The government demands a tax, based on capitalization, on for eign stocks and bonds traded in. This should not bar all American stocks, however. The Coulisse trade a variegated' list of etQcki, many of which have in their names indications of being "cats and dogs,'' and yellow ones, at that. At the present' time Kaffirs, or Jun- gles," so dear to Britishers, are among the most active. A big decline has been in progress of late. Mining stocks are traded in very largely. The list of stocks and bonds' for term account in clude the following: Argentina fours, '-Brazil fives, Cuba, Madrid, Mexican, Bank of Athens, Bechuanaland El British South Af- Bank of Salonica, ploration company rica Explosive ~~_ ic Gol Minin pany, I)e Beers, Golden Horseshoe Estate Company. The latter sounds good. There are altogether stocks of flftv mining companies. The coulisse trade in twice the num ber of stocks and bonds for cash ac count that is listed for term account.. Of course, many of the stocks and bonds are absolutely sound perhaps a large ma-jority of them. If one should go over a list of securities traded in on the New York Stock Exchange he would find a few cats and dogs, so this is no reflection on the Paris exchange. Banks and the Stock Exchange. One is strongly impressed with tho open intimacy between the banks and the Stock exchange. In a large room off the exchange room the prin cipal banks of Paris have little com partments or booths, with a clerk and telephone. The exchange and the banks are, therefore, in close commu nication, which is no doubt a conven ience to the agents de change. The trading in bank stocks in the open market is another feature of in terest by comparison. Banks in Amer ica seem a little particular who holds their stocks. Tickers in the Banks. The exchange has direct telephone communication with London, Antwerp and Berlin, and quotations from the Stock exchanges of these cities are given over the ticker. Probably the traveler meets with no greater surprise in connection with tho market than when he sees tickers in the banks of Paris. All the "good" banks have a ticker, and it is not in a back room. In one of the branches of the Credit Lyonnaise in Paristhere are branches in all the important cities of FranceI saw a ticker at the window near the front door. There was a group of men around it, earnestly read ing the tape. What a sight for bank presidents in America! Eollin E. Smith. company, Cape Copper company, French Gold Mining com- MtraDERESS ACQUITTED. Atlanta. Ga April 28 Mrs E H. Staudifer, accused of the murder of her sister, Miss Chapell Whisenant, March 9 last, was acquitted after teu minutes' deliberation by the jury. Mrs Standifer entered a plea of not guilty, and. while admitting the killing, her counsel declared ttiat emotional Insanity Impelled her to the deed. PETERSON'S 73-75 South Sixth Street. When it Comes to Housefurnishing LET PETERSON FURNISH YOUR HOME. Many are the young couples (now our staunch friends), who have found it comparatively easy to set up for themselves in enchanting little homes of their own, even though they had no bank account to start with and the bread winner was getting only ordinary wages. W made it so easy for them that before they realized it, and really without missing the amount, they had completely paid for a splendid outfit. Carpets and Rugs House-cleaning time usually means a new -carpet or rug for one or more ofr the rooms. Remember, we are headquarters for best qualities and assortments of carpets and rugs and prices are always the lowest. We also arrange convenient terms of payment for you. Automatic Refrigerators are thex satisfying kind they keep the food cool, and-best of allare free from taint and odor. Your milk and butter will not smell and taste of fish and onions. I is easy to keep this refrigerator sweet and clean. The patent trap keeps the warm air from passing into the re frigerator through the drain pipe. You will be interested in looking this line over and. noting the low prices. ^W5 Editorial Section. THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL. Sunday, April, ajj, 1906. BLAME AUTHORS FOR FAILURES ON STAGE \i Poor Writing ftock in Path of Theaters, Say London- Critics. New York Herald Special Cable Service, right, 1006, by the New York Herald, Jjonclon, A-Tril 28 Discussing I is therefore agreeable to chronicle anotner genuine succeBB in apiece pro duced under the point management of Charles Frohman and Arthur Bouch^er at tho Garrick. This is "The Fascin ating Mr. Vanderbilt," by Alfred Sutro. On the whole the last piece, "The Walls of Jericho," proved the greatest drawer of recent years until Mr. Piemer eame along with "His House in Order," at the St. James. Another Farmers' Company. Special to The Journal. Humboldt, Iowa, April 28.Another farmers' co-operative society has been launched in this part of Iowa. Tho farmers about Eenwick have organized and will conduct an elevator business. The Boone Valley Athletic and Declam" atory association of high schools will hold its annual meetinn on May 11, at Eagle Grove. Buy Now Pay Later EASY TERMS Yon get big returns for your money when you trade here CARPET SPECIALS. Best quality C. C. Ingrains, A 65c goods, at T'MQ Best quality all wool In- JM g^ grains, 75c goods, at .OvC Extra heavy all wool In grains, 85c goods, at 0*/C RUG SPECIALS. A fine assortment of extra heavy Wilton Velvet Rugs, beautiful in de sign, 9x12 size, ^d*0*7 B*/\ omy qZ7.5 Extra heavy all worsted high pile seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs, large assortment of patterns OOA 9x12 size only p3U Heavy Brussels Rugs, variety of de signs in beautiful color (h mm mt effects, 9x12 size b 1 r0\/ No. 3143Golden oak regular price $22.50. Special $15.00 No. 3165Golden oak regular price $23.00. Special $15.50 No. 3138Golden oak regular price $35.00. Special $23.50 No. 3141Golden oak regular price $35.00. Special $23.50 No. 3139Golden oak regular price $40.00. Special $36.50 You always get a square deal at PETERSON'S. jmmmmmm Defective) Page LINOLEUM. Fine quality Im ported Linoleum, food new patterns, ought to sell at 65c. This sale, quare yard 46c Copy- the new numerous failures of the recent productions on the London stage to at tract the public, some managers and critics attributed the fact to the dearth of good authors. Last year in response to a pathetic plea, of the great unacted the Playgoers club organized a compe tition on the understanding that if a suitable play were found Philip Carr would produce it at a West En the ater. Two hundred and fifty plays were re ceived, read and considered, but altho a careful system of reiection elimin ated all but two from the competition, the committee and Mr. Carr agreed that even these two were not of a nature to meet the requirement of a London the ater. Turning to the London halls the keen competition, amounting in many instances -to a fight for very existence, ha* ,iust received a fresh object lesson. Lyceum Closes Down. The Lyceum, the home of the late Sir Henry Irving for so many years, after a strenuous bid for popularity as a va riety theater, has been forced to close its doors, and now it appears that Lon don's biggest and most magnificent house of entertainment, the Coliseum, has reached a crisis. An attempt was made to run in that house four performances daily. That failed, and the performances were cut down to three, and now only the rais ing of more capital can avert a disas ter. This is the purport of the report of the directors, who state that they have done everything in their power to maintain the credit of the company and to raise capital, having become person ally responsible for large sums. Bodes in Path of Others. Out of thirty West End theaters, ex cluding variety shows, there were up till Thursday only seven which this sea son had produced successful plays, and some of these were only a moderate success. I am not referring to musical comedies, as they are called, and which seem to be drawing most of the money, but actual plays. 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Spring Jackets, $4.48Pony and fitted jackets, in fine ccfrerts and black cheviots, English top coats, in the new mixtures, Etons, in taf feta and broadcloth, JB A_Wk. $7 values, Monday... v^llO Spring JacketsIn the 21-inch cor set fitting styles, taffeta lined, in fine coverts and broadcloths, taffeta, Etons, pony and box coats, in mix tures and coverts, fe sTfcO $8.50 values, Monday 9vifO Tailored SuitsMade up in the stylish gray mixtures, broadcloths and chiffon Panamas, in all the new high colors, Eton and^ pony jackets, very stylishly trimmed with fanc vest effects, braid and taffeta, ful circular skirts, $22.50 $15.00 SuitsStylish Eton effects, with deep girdles, short sleeves, ^Persian vests, trimmed with silk braid, full circular skirts, colors of navy, black, rose, violet, gray and Alice blue, $18.00 suits, flA A A Monday IFlF Percale WrappersBest quality per cale, dark and medium grounds, full, deep flounce, shoulder trimming, bishop sleeve, braid trimming, $1.50 wrappers, Oft** Monday wOw Stylish Walking SkirtsIn the full circular and plaited styles, trimmed with tailored folds and bands in serges, mohairs and Panamas, in navy, gray, white and black, also the stylish gray mixtures, $8.00 skirts, Mon- 4feZL Qft Walking Skirts, $3.95In the new gray mixtures, suitings and mo hair in navy, white, gray and "black, full ciTculaT and plaited panel effects, $5.00 skirts, Monday.... Laces Immense assortment of Valenciennes lace with insertion to match our usual 5c values, 0*% Monday Couch GovernFine line oriental Couch Covers, all new styles, bought to sell at $1.25. This sale, each Ladies' UnderwearGreat variety of* Ladies' Union Suits, at prices ranging from 75c OQ^ $3.95 89o Infants' VestsThe garment we usually sell for 12c. Special, Monday.... White GoodsSpecial Monday sale in fine White Goods great variety to choose from, A tS 7o at ZO O American Beauty Corsets Our Corsetieres are careful to find which particular model among the hun- dreds here is going to be the best for your figure. American Beauty Corsets There are no finer corsets made. Many of the models are constructed with high busts and long tapering waists to conform to the Princess and girdle gowns that are the rage this spring. We have other corsets, too, in nearly every make, style and quality. We can corset you and do it properly. New Corset Section, Second Floor. 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