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The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30

New Orleans. March 29.-Llverpool was
disappointing the easlness there being
due to heavy offerings Of spots from
America. Our market opened practically
unchanged, declined IA points later on the
large interior receipts, the free weekly
amount brought into sight. the relative
increase In the visible. and the easy feel
ing Ia spots making the net loss on the
day u points on this years positions, ana
shout six on the next The - leading In
terror towns received 1000, against 5000
last year. or an Increase Of ii2 per cent.
over last year The takings Of American
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30

ANY at AlutT IOFlS-
Galveston-Firm; middling, sh; net re-
ceipts' e745; gross, s,745; sales, 2245; stock.
New Orleans-Quiet and steady; mid
cling, 8; net receipts. 6273; gross. 6.273:
sales, i,750 stock, 3i3,450
Mobile-Quiet; middling. 3; net receipts,
~ gross, IS; sales. 200; stock, 1851.
Charleston-Firm; middling, ~ net re-
eelpts. $50; gross. $50: stock. 1883
Wimington-steady; middlinR IL; net
receipts, 70; gross. 20; stock, SIT
Norfolk-Firm; middling, 8 i-l6: net re-
70 9Cs.
baliimore-Nominal; middling, 81: net
receipts. l9i; gross, l.972: stock, 1853.
New fork-Easy; middling, 3-l6. net
receipts, 100; gross. a.lSl; sales, 207; stock.
boston-Quiet; midaiing. s-iei net re-
'elpis, 2s0i gross 2,t5s.
hiaqelphia-Quieti middiinF, TIC. net
receipts. 1922 GROSS. lZ2i stock 6b5l
bf pnsNiek~Nei receipts, $685. gfOss.
tHai stock MM6.
lfalt Movements az Interior Towns
Augusta steady mlddilnE So ne
r. s,,,sliHi, sig, giosf. s.g, ssiss. p5ol siocf'
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
COTTON.

The cotton market closed quiet and
steady to-day at an advance of 1-16c on
all grades. Sales on the spot were $50
bales Sales for the week were 1915 up
lands and 1,019 sea islands, and SO far
this season 1882 uplands and 36,145 sea
islands. In response to the irregularity
of the cotton futures market spots gen
orally ruled downward during the week,
but gathered strength later, and closed
with decidedly better feeling prevailing.
The demand shows considerable improve
ment.
The following were the official spot quo
tations at the close of the market at the
Cotton Exchange to-day:
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
DRY GOODS.

New York. March 29-There is a some
what steadier tone in some quarters in
staple cottons, but still much irregularity
in prices with the demand continuing
quiet Print cloths inactive and un-
changed, in narrow goods. wide goods
easier. Prints and ginghams quiet and
unaltered. Linens are firm in price, but
business light. Burlaps easy for heavy
weights, but firm for light weights.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
The Morning News Office,

Markets.
The Morning News Office,
Friday, March 20.
With the present unsettled conditions
m the different markets local trade for
the week, closing to-day, has been con-
siderably restricted due to the usual
hesitation shown on the part of buyers
when prices of the various products are
disposed to yield. The rule generally OBJ
served when prices are f1uctuating wide
ly is to await the Establishment of a trad
ing basis. When the markets become
stubborn and the recessions light, buyers
enter and thereby impart additional
strength in effecting a recovery in prices.
During the week the cotton and naval
stores markets have yielded to pressure,
and for this reason traders only bought
TO satisfy their immediate demands.
The week brought declines in both the
spot and speculative cotton markets. The
futures market scored a sharp decline
during the week despite the reactions.
which seemed only to put the market in
position for stronger pressure from the
bears. The movement continued on a lib
eral scale, the receipts at the ports for
the week being los, 6SS, against SO,S12 last
year, and the total so far this seasoi
6.351, 778, against $685. ISL last season. The
movement in Texas indicates that the
Lone Star state will roll up big increase
on last years production. The continued
liberal movement is winning converts
to the governments estimate of 10, 100,-
000-bale crop. Whatever the crop may
be however, opinions have changed dur
ing the week in favor of a bigger yield
The spirits turpentine market closed
firm at 34Ac, with the demand satisfac-
tory. Resins closed firm and unchanged
with the tendency during the week rather
unsettled. The New York stock market
closed irregular to-day. The following
resume of the markets will show their
tone and quotations at the closing:
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
457.1ss 81

frioay .!''' .'.......... .......... 457. 1893 81
.''..' .'''''''- 'ss.s.ss. ..|ouo1sl Oo "a
FOREIGN EXCHANGE - Market
steady. Commercial demand, s. s67s; sixty
days, $4.S6Ss; ninety days, AS2k; francs.
Paris and Havre. sixty days. 5, POS; Swiss,
sixty days 5.221s; Belgian, 52lss; marks,
sixty days, s4Ss; ninety days. "a 5-l6
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE Steady;
banks are buying at 1-16 discount and
selling as follows: S25 and under, loo pre-
MUM; $25 TO $50, l5c premium: $50 to 500.
zoe premium; 500 to 500. Zoe premium;
$500 to 81 900. Is premium; 81. 900 and over,
75c per NJ,
SECURITIES-Quiet and firm. Fair
investment demand
stocks
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
MONEY MARKET.

New York. March 29.-Money on call
steady 2q3 percent; last loan 2H Prime
mercantile paper, SAd4k. Sterling ex,
change firm at the decline, with actual
business in bankers bills at $4Ss1sJ74 SsN
for demand, and at a.s4% for sixty days.
Posted rates. $4.s519Q4S9. Commercial
bills, $4S4d4.s 4ia. Silver certificates, 592.@
Gle. Bar silver, 599sc. Mexican dollars,
Acc; state bonds firmer; government bonds
strong; railroad bonds irregular.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
S(NQDnQ|l bIlk Z Trust Go.
Capital $3.50, 900.
JOsEPH d. WEED. President

JOoEPH d. WEED, President
JOHN c. ROWLAND, Vice President
VIM. F.. McCAULEY, Cashier.
A general Banking and Exchange bust
ness transacted.
Savings Department interest computed
Quarterly.
porations solicited.
American Express Company's letters of
credit issued available in all parts of the
world
collections carefully made and promptly
accounted for.
Safety deposit boxes and storage vaults
for reEt.
Correspondence invited.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
COTTON FUTURES.
The Market Closes Steady 8 to IL
Points Lower.

Points Lower.
New York March 29.-The cotton mar
ket opened quiet but firm at an advance
of to 8 points. New buying for Wall
street account made its appearance. This
added to the anxiety of shorts and a
brisk covering movement set in. Prices
worked steadily upward until a general
gain of 4 to IA points was noted. The
early advance was due to favorable ca
bles and indications that the movement
of the crop this week would hardly be
equal to expectations. Still later receipts
looked rather full and as there was in
sufficient public support in the market
the local traders became sellers; as soon
as the market commenced to give way
the bull leaders let go again and a de-
cline of 6 to Is points from the top prices
of the forenoon was the result of the
combined selling. During the afternoon
the selling movement was active but To-
cal, and the direction of sentiment was
still bearish in expectation of lower ca
b-es. The decline was helped by the
failure. of ting cotton goods trades TO inn
prove the continued bearish talk as to
new crop possibilities on the score of
acreage. Selling for short account was
checked however, by generally. steady
Southern spot market The market
closed steady at 5 to IL points net decline.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30

Rosin firm, unchanged.
Wilmington, N. c.. March 29.-Spirits
turpentine steady. Ss1za84c; receipts. "a
casks Rosin nothing doing; receipts. POI.
Crude turpentine quiet at $i.l5 and 500:
receipts, %. Tar steady at $l.15; receipts.
22i.
New York March 29-Turpentine dull
and easy. 36Aa37A. Rosin quiet. Petro-
leum dull.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
nEsTER.s cOTrON FIGvnEs.


Nov Orlsans, March z.-seorfiary Hes
tsrs weekly New orleans Coitou bE.
change statement isfpsa to-day shows
90 Increase boz fhs movement lnto slant
comDarsa Eitl Us seven days sneins iias
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30

the continued abHenea ~ any definite IN
formation reEnrding the so-caIed HsriinH-
TON deaf. both horfhern Paeihc ana
Burlington scored sensational advances
90 tremendous DEALINGS upon che openihG
sonnHBsa o. Eigbsh FsEs
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
H. & B. BEER.
Cotton Merchants,
NEW ORLEANS.

Members OF: New Orleans Cotton Elk
change, New York Cotton Exchange and
Associate Members Liverpool Cotton AS
ISOLATION.
Special attention given to the execution
of contracts for future delivery in cotton.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
FINANCIAL.

MONEY-MoDey easy.
CLEARINGS-The bank clearings for
the past week were 1907 1914 against
Is 22s s0.ss. and 81. s4s, $500 for the CORE
spending week IN 1880.
ClearinRs by Days
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30

New York Office, No. 81 Broadway.
Ofness in principal cities throughout
the South. Write for our Market Manual
and book containing instruction for
traders. sA.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30

Charleston, March 29-Sea island cot
ton, fine, 22c; fully fine, 29c; fully to ex-
ira fine, 25c; receipts, "a bags; exports, 1893;
sales, 1866; stock 1929
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
SEA ISLAND COTTON.

Prices about as follows:
Extra choice East Floridas. ...H az
Extra Choice Floridas ............19A
Fancy Georgias ..................19
Extra choice Georgias.
Choice Flas. and Georgias.
Extra fine Flas and Georgias. ....16
Fine F'las. and Georgias ............15
Receipts and Stocks l19OO-01. l1S99-O0.
Receipts past week ....... no 7O3
Exports past week. ........ 2,063 1858
Receipts this season. ....... 57419 II, 276
Sales last week. ........ 1Ol9I 500
Stock on hand ............ PATTI 10 $50
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
MURPHY & CO.. INC.
WI IUN, sIUOhS AND Or

Board of Trade Building, Savannah.
Private leased wires direct to New
York, Chicago and New Orleans.
COTTON. STOCKS AND CRAM
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30

Magnificent Pullman buffet sleeping
car service to Washington. Baltimore.
Philadelphia and New York; also 20
Jacksonville and Tampa.
Dining cars from Jacksonville to Ham
let and Richmond to New York.
Buffet parlor cars Savannah to Mont-
gomery.
For additional information. apply TO
Ticket Office, Bull and Bryan streetss
'nhOne %.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
FLUCTUATIONS IN FUTURES.

New York, March 29.-Cotton futures
opened quiet but firm, and closed quiet.
Prices as follows:
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
lOO-O1.l1Saa-OO.

Comparative statement of net receipts
at all the ports, from Sept. /, 1900 to Fri
day evening March 20, 1901, and from
Sept. /, 1899, to Friday, March 30, 1900:
Receipts since Sept. /. 10000. l1sss-oO.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
ESTABLISHED 1874.

HENRY BEER. BERTRAND BEER.
EDGAR H. BRIGHT.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
REVIEW OF MARKETS
CONDITION OF GENERAL TRADE
DURING. THE PAST WEEK.
COTTON MARKETS UNSETTLED
FUTURES SCORE A FURTHER DROP
OF 5 TO IL POINTS.

Trading in Local Circles During the
Week Restricted Owing to. the
Yielding Tendency Shown-aIove-
znent Of Cotton Continues ON N
Liberal ScaIe-New York Stocks Ir-
regular - Local and Teleeraphic
Markets.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
Turpept}ne-Firm. at 5s1Ac bid;

safes, I03 cdSKs. III
Rosin-Unchanged pales nominal; 9TH
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30
Receipts of Cotton

Receipts Past Week.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30

Market quiet and steady; sales,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-03-30

date last year in round figures $4,000.
For the % days of March the totals show
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
THIS THIEF LIFTED
 ROLL OF STAGE MONEY
Entered Room of Stage Manager John- son After Supposed Treas
 ure, But Was Fooled.

There Is in Birmingham today no doubt, thief wearing a pair of patent leather shoes with his pockets full of property money and who is swearing great gobs of profanity at fate for induc- ing him to cautiously enter the room of Mir. William M. Johnson, stage manager at the Auditorium, and extract from that gentleman's pockets about $150 in stage money, and to impress his visit more for cihly on the mind of the slumbering MT. Johnson, absconded with a pair of patent leather shoes.
 This property money Is of paper, and ficates, and Is used on the stage in lieu of the Tong green" MT. Johnson flashed his roll' in a crowd Saturday night, and it is supposed that some one of the light fingered and light-footed protest yairned with an uncomfortable longing for his roll, and following him to his home entered his room when asleep and secured the supposed treasure. and think ing probably that the loss of hundred or so would not be missed by MT. Johnson. lifted" the shoes to clinch the fact of his visit
 In this s1lrmise he was correct, for it is understood that if the thief will only return the aforesaid pair of shoes the rest will be forgiven and no questions asked.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
TALKING ABOUT
 EARLY PRIMARY
CHAIRMAN ANYTIME SAYS PUB LIc WOULD BE OPPOSED TO HAVING PRIMARY FOR MAYORS ELECTION A YEAR AHEAD.

There has been some talk of Demo. cratic primary as early as next spring for the municipal elction which will take place in May, 1903. But there seems to be nothing in 1t. At least MT. John r. Atwine, chairman of the Democratic City Executive committee has no idea that the primary will be held before the early part of 1903
 "A primary year or more ahead of the regular election would certainly be un- usual, and is not to be thought of said MT Antwine yesterday. "rhe candidates for mayor might prefer a primary within the next few months, but the voting public would certainly be opposed to any thing of this sort"
 An alderman gave it as his opinion last night that Mayor Drennen and Capt. r. P. O Brien, the only candidates announced would not have the field all to them selves, He declined to mention names but said he knew of more than one well known citizen who would come out later.
 Tn the meantime Captain O. Brien and the mayor are very busy. They will per feet their respective organizations before the winter is over and will keep the poll tical cauldron warm untl the primary closes.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
AGED MAN DIES
 ON DUMMY TRAIN
WESLEY FOSTER, MOVING WITti HIS FAMILY FROM IRONDALE TO SMITH MINES, EXPIRES NEAR THE OLD FAIR GROUNDS.

Wesley Foster, aged 60 years, formerly of Irondale, died suddenly of heart fall ure last night about o'clock on Besse- mer dummy. The man leaned back in his seat, gasped for breath, and expired. It was several minutes before any one real ized that the aged man was dead and then there was commotion among the passengers. 7-'
 Foster boarded the dummy in Birming- ham accompanied by his wife and grand daughter. They were moving from Iron dale to Smith mines, where several sons of the deceased live The old man seemed in the best of health and spoke frequently to his wife and granddaughter. When near the old fair grounds, about four miles out of the city, he suddenly be- came rigid, apparently only y>straightening back in his seat. He must have died with out a struggle, for 1t was several minutes before his companions realized the truth.
 The body was removed to the baggage car and carried on to Bessemer. Mrs. Foster had no money, and at Bessemer a purse was made up. sufficient for i'm mediate needs, and the remains sent on to Smith mines, where they will be taken in charge by sons of the dead man.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

By an almost unanimous vote the ne- groes living in the vicinity of Drift Track suburb of Pratt City, decided to incorporate a negro town to be named Douglass and when the returns are in possession of Probate Judge Stiles a sec ond town owned operated and inhabited solely by negroes will appear on the map of Alabama.
 Under petition filed with the Probate Judge several weeks ago an election was held yesterday and the Drift Track negroes voted almost unanimously in fla vor of incorporation. When the ballots have been officially counted and returned to the office of Judge Stiles under the law he will have to declare the town in- corporated and fix day for holding an election to select mayor and council or board of aldermen.
 Under the articles of incorporation the town is to be inhabited solely by negroes and the reins of government are to rest
 4
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
NEGRO TOWN DOUGLASS
 IS NOW INCORPORATED

in their hands. It IS also provided that no manufacturing plants shall be estab- lished in the town as it is to be a resi- dence city in the strictest sense of the term.
 The people of Pratt City are very indig- nant over the result of the election and it is feared that friction will result be- tween the two races. It is argued that on account of the close proximity of the two towns that fugitives from justice can flee from one municipality to the other and escape arrest. The Pratt City police fear that crimes will be committed by negroes in that incorporation and the miscreants when approached by officers will flee into the adjoining town of Douglass and not be molested.
 Under the law Judge Stiles could not grant Q request to reject the petition Of the negroes and when tho vote is return ed to him he will be forced to accept the inevitable and declare the town in corporated.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
THREE MEN ARE
 TRIED FOR GAMBLING
One Bound Over and Two Fined-No Evidence Against
 Cavls.

Henry Brittle was bound over to the Criminal Court yesterday afternoon by Judge Feagin charged, with being con- nected with the running of a gaming table. Henry Mckinley and c. Baxter were fined $25 each charged with gaming. The case against A. II. Davis was dis missed for want of evidence.
 Charles Douglas and IL Summerville failed to appear in court and forfeited their bonds. Five of the men were cap tured Friday night in a raid of gamb- ling joint alleged to have been run over the Manhattan saloon. A. 1T. Davis was arrested later in the night in his place of business charged with having been in the place during the afternoon, but evil dence sufficient to convict him was not produced in court
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
Gain of 100 Per Cent in
 1901 Building Permits

The record of building permits issued during the year 1901 shows an increase over the figures of last year of $724,651 The percentage of increase is nearly 100 per cent, the permits issued for the year amounting to $1,47711S while the figures for last year were only S752. 467.
 The number of permits issued was 700. the largest being for the Hillman Hotel which was granted last January. The Woodward building was the next most expensive building for which a permit was issued. It's value was given at s20o,- GOO, a number of permits for buildings costing as much as s20,000 were issued, and 227 for those costing more than 5000.
 The record shown by monthly reports IS as follows:
 Month Permits. Amount. January. :. .... .. ...... ..47 5 TSP February .. .. .. ...52 5l,72O
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
MAYOR DRENNEN BUSY
 RECEIVING VISITORS
Large Number Called to Congratulate Him Upon Announcement of
 Ills Candidacy.

A large number of visitors called at the office of Mayor Drennen yesterday than on any day since his first election three years ago. During the entire day, morn- ing and afternoon, a string of visitors were coming and going, and the Mayor had not a minute of leisure until his desk was closed.
 Hundreds of the visitors called to con- graduate him upon his announcement to run for the office again, and to assure him of their support Many others called to plead for reduction of fines, secure free licenses. and or many other routine matters, demanding the attention of the Mayor.
 The appointment of a successor to Mir J. c. Murray, private secretary to the Mayor has not yet been announced. The statement was made by MT. Drennen that he had under consideration several ap- plicants, but had not definitely reached a conclusion.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
Barnes-Ma alory.

In the presence of a few friends Miss Annalie Mallory, daughter of Mrs. N. w. Mallory. was married yesterday afternoon Walker, 1895 Avenue c, to MT. G. L. Barnes of Selma, Ala. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. w. R. Hendrix of North Birmingham. The services by the Rev. MT Hendrix were very impress sive. The happy couple received many congratulations. MT. and Mrs. Barnes left on the Southern Railway train yes- terday afternoon for Selma, where they will reside
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
SALES LADIES AND
 CLERKS ELECT OFFICERS
Public Installation Ceremonies Will Be Held Monday Nlght-Reso-
 lutions of Respect.

A meeting of the Salesladies' Union, Local S27 was held yesterday afternoon at Engineers Hall and officers for the coming year elected as follows; President-Mrs. c. L. Bond. First Vice President-Mlss Mamie Cur tis.
 Second Vice President-Miss Nellie Gar win.
 Recording Secretary-Mss Jennie Scul- ley.
 Financial Secretary-Miss Pearl Pettus. Treasurer-Miss Alice Nall. Guard-Miss Nellie Chisolm. Guide-Miss E. Brooks. Trustees-Mrs. s. Daly, Miss M. Thorn ton and Miss B. Schneider. A resolution was passed asking that all merchants close their stores Wednesday, January 1, and that holiday be given all employees
 The following resolution was passed, after four applications for membership were received and three young ladies ini- tiated:
 "Whereas Our All-wise Father has deemed 1t best to call from earth the sis ter of our much beloved friend and sis ter, Miss Ada Gates; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the SaIesladies' Union, Local S27. express our most sin cere sympathy to Sister Gates in this her great sorrow and bereavement.
 MISS ALICE NALL.
 MISS LUCILLE COOLY,
 MISS NELLIE GARvIN,
 MISS BERTHA BASS,
 "Committee." A meeting of the Clerks Union was held at Engineers Hall last night at which officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows
 President-W. J. Margridge. First Vice President-William Webster. Second Vice President-Joseph Halter. Recording Secretary-James Arthur. Financial Secretary-Charles J. Herbert Treasurer-John F. Antwine. Guide-W. J. Wollowtiz. Guardian-Charles F. Dodson. Trustees, F. V. Thelan, Aaron Kull and J. M. Satterfield.
 Next Monday evening at o'clock public installation of officers of both the Salesladies' Union and the Clerks Union will be held at Engineers Hall. A musical programme will be arranged for the oc- casion and the public will be invited.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
FAMOUS PIANIST.

Madame Bloomfieldzeister, one of the great piano virtuosos, will pass through Birmingham next week and Miss Daisy Rowley is making an effort to raise a guarantee fund sufficiently large to in- duce her to stop here and give a con cert.
 Madame Nordica's agent is desirous of securing a guarantee fund of $15OO for recital by the great prima donna some time in January. But no one seems dis posed to take her at those figures
 Nordica is to give recital in Atlanta, and it is possible, though not probable, that she may come here and take the chances without any guarantee.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
MIR. MILLS PROMOTED.
Has Been In Charge of Tariff Associa-
 tion Office.

MT. George Mills, who has been with the Southeastern Tariff Association in charge of the Birmingham stamping of- flee for the past fifteen months, has been promoted to the position of special agent for the association in the states of North Carolina, Alabama Georgia and Florida. No successor has been named for this office.
 MT. Mills is young man. we'll known in business and social circles in Birming- ham and Atlanta. He lived in Atlanta before coming to Birmingham, and was connected with the Tariff Association at that place. He will have headquarters now in Atlanta