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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
R. M. Scale 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

By Special Leased wire.l
 New Orleans Dec. 13.-Liverpool simply followed the course outlined by American markets and relapsed into quiet condi- ton evidently awaiting further directions from Amerlca. There were declines of points alike in deliveries and spots and the sales in the latter department amount ed to 1000 bales, a fair business for half holiday. Early trades here were at- fected al improved prices in consequence of continued bad weather throughout the. South, but there was more disposition tc- wards conservatism, and some realizing was subsequently, accomplished under the influence of hardening money rat. in New York. while the effect of larger re- ceipts with the feturgl.sof clear weather Was feared to supleg extffll Prices aScJrd- insly received a setbac x though the good feeling iowa rd the rfarket waB aipt9 per- ccptibly affeG5sd. The con.intlance of .wretcned weAfher in.sAe entire ,reikis un- doubtedy strengthening the peAef that large crop estimates will, be decidsdly in error. but for the time being trere seems to be a, a,'weli dvised tendency to go slow, for the redson that the nearer approach To the holidays tweather permitting) should naturally develop a free. move meat, with q disturbed condition of af fairs in the money market ,loes not eX- actly afford q very promising oL took for tae immediate future, but if the move Hlent fails to expand in the new year in akc0rdance with large crop ideas. 1t will 'be difficult matter to keep the bulls in check
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
Education and Public Opinion. ia riOn Standard

Whatever of enduring worth has been wrought in our great government, has been wrought through the power of public opinion. This has ever been the main spring of progress and the protector from impending disaster. The things that are in the hearts of the people have been more powerful than munitions of war and more enduring than material possessions. In the hearts of the people are the in- violable laws and the sole source of en- during government.
 Hence it is that the prosperity and per petuity of our government is essentially a matter of education Education en- lightens the minds of the people, and in structs them In the supreme philosophy of the cause of things. ''The most inn portant bill in our whole code Is that for the diffusion of knowledge among the people. No surer foundation can be de- vised for the preservation of freedom and happiness" These memorable words of Thomas Jefferson wisely point the way for every effort towards bettering our condition. In education itself they are es peciahy significant; for all interest and effort in education has it's source in an enlightened public opinion. To establish such public opinion is one of the Fl aise- worthy purposes of the Marion Military Institute.
 Free from the control of church and State, this institution exists solely to ad vance the interests of the cause of ed ucation. In this cause it is endeavoring to bring home to our people the living words of eminent educators men who can speak from a large experience and with the voice of authority. In this connec- ton pr. Chas w. Kent, of the Univer- sity of Virginia. will deliver an address on education at the Institute in Decem- Der. and President Henry S. Pritchett. of the Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology, will follow him early in January. Other eminent educators are expected to speak later. The immediate purpose of these addresses is to set before the minds of the 400 students of the schools of Ma rion proper ideals of education and of life, and to induce them to go on to the great universities to be trained for eff cient service In advancing the cause of education and of the commonwealth in the next generation. These eminent edu- cators come to speak throughout the State also. They will speak in Hunts vile, Birmingham, Montgomery and Mo bile. Nothing can so certainly quicken public interest in education and estab- fish an enlightened public opinion. ss the living words of such men. They will find the minds and hearts of our people attentive to their message
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
MARKETS FOR FUTURES NEWS FEATURE FAVORABLE TO
 THE BULLS. The Volume of Business Small Throughout the Day and at the
 Close the Market Was Barely Steady.

New York, Dec. 13.-The cotton market cpened quiet and unchanged to 8 points 1cwer and then became steady on cover ing. Following the fisst call. the market soon rallied 2G4 points. chiefly on cover- ing. the bears finding very little cotton for sale, with receipts little more than half what they were a year ago today. A leading feature in the movement of cotton was the small estimate for Mon days receipts at Houston, this being 5000 to 9.00J against 16039 last year. Cur rent estimates pointed to port receipts of only 240,00O bales. which would make the ''in sight" movement" next Friday very small. The weather in much of the cot ton belt was poor. and not only checked the movement, but interfered with out siders. Sellers was further checked by an impression that q certain important interest, if not more than one. stood heavily short of March and May con tracts and this led to the expectation of a covering on a large scale. The mar ket, however. was not a broad one. local sentiment having been bearish most of the weeK and while prices took higher level soon after the opening call. the vol tune of business was small throughout the day The market closed barely steady 2G4 points lower. except Septem- Der, which was nominally r points lower.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Bullish foreign news caused frmness in wheat today, athough the close was at about steady prices, with May 1-Sc higher. May corn was l-4d3-Sc lower and oats off 14c. January provisions closed unchanged to l-2c higher.
 Reports of rains in Argentina. which have caused much delay In the harvest ing of the wheat crop there, were the chief factors in the situation, although Liverpool cables were also of builish character. The volume of business was light. The opening on May was from a shade to 1-Sd1-4c higher at 1 2-8 to V l-2. and on quite general buying with light offerings there was an advance to v IS. Later on liquidation May declined to 77 3-Sc, closing .1-Sc higher at 7S 3-Sq B 1-2. December closed unchanged at
 Clearances of wheat and flour were equal to B GOO bushels. Primary receipts were s40O0 bushels against 675,O00 a year ago. Minneapolis and Duluth reported receipts of sos cars, local receipts ot l cars, 2S of contract, made total receipts for the three points of 579 against SS5 last week and BOA year ago
 The action of December corn was the main feature in that pit. there being some time past. The opening was 1-S lower at 57 IA. but a sharp advance to 5S 1-S occurred early in the day which brought out considerable liquidation and
 
 on the break the offerings were well taken, most of which was said to be for the account of St. Louis pool. The close was 7-S lower at 56 1-2. In May the trade was narrow and of local Charac- ter, higher cables imparting some strength a the opening. which was unchanged to 1-Sc higher. The close was l4d3-SC lo'&er at 43 3-4G43 7-S, after ranging between 43 3-4 and 4 3-S. Local receipts, 223 cars, six contract grade.
 Oats were lnclined toward lower plane owing to Considerahl hle realization and sell ing supposed to he against increased country purchases of cash The fluCtua- tions were within a narrow range May selling between 33 Is and B 1-2. closing 1-4c lower at 33 IA. local receipts, 156 cars.
 Provisions showed good recovery from the recent slump and the market was strong on small receipts of hogs and higher prices at the yards. There was a little advance carly in the day on the hog situation and expectations of small CT receipts next week and the close was steady, January pork being , 1-2C higher at S166O: January lard. unchanged at s97o, and ribs 1-2c up at $S35.
 Estimated receipts Monday: Wheat 55 cars; corn, 340; oats, 1So; hogs. 44.00O head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
WALL STREET REVIEW
SELLING FOLLOWS APPEARANCE
 OF BANK STATEMENT.
The Small Decrease in the Loan Item Proves a Disappointment to the Speculators-The Close
 Was Weak.

New York Dec 1s-The small decrease
 in the loan item of the banks disclosed by
 the weekly statement today proved dis appointment to speculators and stocks
 were sold freely after Its publication. The market closed in consequence active ana
 uncertain on rather active market. There were several alternate advances and declines before the final active sell ing movement. The volume of the week s liquidation in stocks under the losses en- tailed were felt to promise a more ex- tensve loan contraction than reported which was g, ,o65, 800. In yesterdays late drive against the bears the fmpressron got around that an increase of heavy loan contraction and some special move ments of cash from nearby points the spectators were the more disappointed for this reason over the actual showing It is possible that the actual loan con traction is understood as the heaviest liquidation was in the latter part of the week and thus figured for only part Of the week in the statement of averages. But there is also the possibility that the loans called from the stock market were put out again to syndicates and other of additional calls for install ments of syndicate subscriptions includ- ing the $S,O00, 900 installment on the New York Central bond underwriting which was reported to have caused some sur prise to subscribers. At this time there Is no relief In sight from the sub-treas- ury's drain upon the money market and time loans for all periods are 6 per cent and for shorter periods as high as per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
Murphy & Co.'S Qnc.) Cotton Letter.
 By Private wire.l

New York. Dee. 13.-Cotton prices eased of this morning Cn small offerings but later turned steady and advanced to 2 points, although the market continues dull, interest in the staple appears 10 be broadening. The statistical situation IS 'P very strong in numerous directions Vat people who will most require cotton betray great anxiety lest they have been deceived by bear leaders as to the actual size of the crop If the movement is a safe guide for estimating the crop then we shall witness before many days a decided change in sentiment Small crop estimates are iuhilant since receipts fail fo show mp larger. while the fact thai the worlds visible supply of American alone is 35O.N00 less than last year Is in itself enough to prevent any decline of importance, while it should before long bring in confident buyers who will not be phaken out by ridiculous explanations of the small movement which have no sound basis. It is felt that unless receipts pick
 Ap speedily. We shall shortly find people
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14

New York. Dec. 13.-Coffee. spot Rlo quiet. Sugar, raw, and refined firm. Coffee futures opened quiet, unchange,d |, to five points lower. For time the lila.- cations pointed to repetition of yester- days flat market Receipts at bra%,t,an iha II predicted and later in the session this factor brought out considerable core conee pally spot interests, absorbed, but prices sagged steadily lower in the last naIl nal bo1'r with final figures net to 10 ponts down and the tone easy. Total sales 2s, 75O bags. most of which were made in the last half hour. January 4.52; March, 4 70 to 4.s0; May, 4.95: June and July' o'"' September, 5.20
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
New York Dry Goods.

New Rork, Dec. 13.-The week in dry goods closes with quiet market through out. No change in quotations for eltnet staple or fancy cotton goods here frln' cloths quiet and unchanged. Cotton warns steady with a moderate demand Worsted yarns scarce and firm; Woolen warns steady. demand fair. Linen and tute yarns firm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14

New Orleans, Dec. 1s.-Cotton steady; sales, S,05O; ordinary, $ 13-16; good ordi- Is; good middling 9-16; middling, fair. 1-4. Receipts. 9944: stock. 346. 66S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14

in most cases looking for a crop not much. if anything. in excess of the bu- reau figures of 10, 900. Interior receipts Iunning light. The estimate at all ports today was 33,0o0 against 44,0o0 last year. Cables showed two points decline.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
Local Cotton Market.

Quotations for spot cotton In tho local cotton "'arket yesterday were as follows:
 strict middling .........................S LIS mludllnB | D 6 Strict low middling ......................7 I3-I6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

New Orleans, Dec. 13.-The spot cotton market was decidedly quiet today. The overcast sky intsrfered materially with tho ii spection of the staple and consider Factors continue to hold firmly to the board level. Sales. 3.0S0. including 300 to arrive Quotations unchanged. In the future market operations were con- fined mainly to the months of January. March and May. The decline in Liver pool affected the trade on this side ad- versely as the opening was 113 points below last evenings prices. But the slow movement of the crop and a contin- uation of miserable weather throughout the cotton belt, seriously retarding pick Ing operations somewhat offset the eff feet of Liverpoofs weakness, and in con- sequence shortly after the morning call there was an advance of to points on the several positions. This was followed by considerable short selling by the bears and prices fell off 7-s points. after which a series of mild fluctuations ensued that brought the market to the noon closing that ranged from 1 point above to points below yesterdays level
 New Orleans. Dec 13.-Cleared: Steam- CTS Chalmette. Birney. Havana Urquiola. tSp). Basabe, Bristol; Nicaraguan (Br. .), Pearce, Liverpool; George W. Kelley, Arenda, Bluefields.
 Port Eads, Dec. 13-Arrived: Steamers Bratten (Norl, Holm, Puerto Cortez; Jareiro. Sailed: Steamer Capelia GBrJ, Mckee, Liverpool
 Mobile, Dec. 13.-Cleared: Steamer May lards tBr). Berbie. Zaadam: bark Alas ka tNor.), Aaroe. River Tyrne.
 Wilmington. Dec. 13.-Turpentine-Fir at 51; receipts, 32 casks.
 Rosin-Firm at $l.3Oa1. 35; receipts. 236.
 Crude turpentine-Firm at s1 .7563 00; re- ceipts. g.
 Tar-Firm at H. 60; receints 2S2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14

Tommy-Pop, why do you s'pose there are no marriages in heaven? Tommy's Pop-Because, my son. heavens pictured to Us as a place of perfect peace
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
soUTHs1DE BAPTIST CHURCH.
The Main Auditorium to Be Used To-
 dau fn1. fha EirSt Hir,na

The South Side Baptist Church has just completed the new house of worship and will occupy the new audtorium this morning for the first time. A preacher from the Alabama Conference will occupy the pulpit and the occasion will be of deep interest to the people of that neigh borhood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
New Orleans Suear.

New Orleans. Dec. 13 Sugar steady; open kettle ? 13-16G3 7-l6; open kettle centrifugal 3 7-1693 13-l6: centrifugal granulated. 3-16G4 IA: whites. 37-SN14 lS; yellows 1-2@4; seconds : 1-SGC3 5-l6 Molasses. steady; open kettle 2l@35, cen trifugal. 7Q23. Syrup. Z3Q2S.
 New York, Dec. 13.-Cotton quiet Mid ding, S55 Net receipts 296; gross 4-G6 sales. 52 Stock, 12o52i; exports Great Britain. $50 Total tNd2y and cousoil- dated net receipts exports, 45,6jl; {; exports Great Prit go: continent 200; stock, ,O39,325 iNce Septem- Der 1st at all seaporl let receipts. 1, ,2O5. 299; exports. Great Britain, l294 729; France 3OS,Sl2; continent, l,2J4 9SO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
Cincinnati Provisions.

Cincirn1tl Dec. 13.-Flour quiet Lard quiet. I02G Ink meat quiet. 1935. Bacon quiet. 11.5o Whiskey active, 1.32 Sugar steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
Treasury Statement.
New York Coffee and Sugar.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Treasury balances 20S SIS 30: gold $1H IF, ,039..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
Liverpool Cotton Futures.

Liverpool. Dec. 13.-Cotton futures opened and closed quiet; American mid ding. G. O. C. C.:
 DecenOeF ,....s.. .'....... ..'..,....4,S December January ...... .... ....4.46 January-February. .........4. 45t14 .46 FebruaryMarch ...... .... ......4. 45d4. 46 March April. .... ....4 .45Q4. 46 Aprll-May.,...... ........4.46 June-July.... ...... .... ..........4. 460l4. AT July-August.. .... .. ........4. 46(q4. 47
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.
Provisions. CORRECTED DEC. I2.

Bacon-l lhc
 Dry salted sides-9l2c.
 i.ard-Tierces leaf II4c compound Sc. Meal--57c per bushel.
 Oats-White. 4Sc; mixed 45c Corr White. 62c; mixed Soc per bushel. Salt-I.tverpoo, e5c sack; Virginia, 47c: Michigan 2SO-1ouud tarre,s 8 60 Butter-Jersey. 26G3oc; Tennessee country L5c.
 Svrup-Fancv. 4Oc' reboiIed. soc. s1gar-Granulated SIS: Y. C., 4'4c; cut loaf, , cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
Total sales for the day, 4O5,7 700 shares.
The leading futures ranged as foliows:

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Quiet and steady
 No. ? Spring wheat. 75@sg7e; No. 3, 6s q "a; Nc, 2 red. 75475ia.
 No. corn. 5614; No 2 yellow, 56A. No. oats, 3l7s; No. white, 32g35. Mess pork, per hbl sl7,
 Lard, per 100 lbs, Slo 27iAGIo 30. Short rib sides Qoose), Ss 5oas. 75. Dry salted shoulders Choxed). sS 25@9. 50. Shor tclear sides tboxed). 754e Whiskey, basis of high wines, s 52.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
'MARkS&G GAYLE,
 Cotton Merchants.
DAILY COTTON QUOTATIONS
 FOR MONTGOMERY.

Based upon American Standard Ciassinca' ton and ar tuai Salea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
Naval Stores.

Savannah. Dec. l3.-Turpentine frm: 5l 1-2; receipts. GA; sales, 565; exports, 364. Resin. firm; receipts. 2,S46; sales 2,17l; exports, $40. Quote: A, E, c, D, $1 45: F, $1 50; F. $1.55. c. $l 70; II, $l 95; l. $2.20, K $260; M. 8. .O5; N, 8. 55; w. G., $3.S0 W. w. 4.20.
 Charleston. Dec. 13.-Turtenpine and rosin unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14

New Orleans. Dec 13.-Cleared: Steam- CTS Chalmette, Birney. Havana Urquiola, tSp). Basabe. Bristol; Nicaraguan (Br, ), Pearce, Liverpool: George w. Kelley,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-14
New Orleans Cotton Futures.

at $1 50; receipts. 2S2.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-24

and carried bridal roses. Many
beautiful Aiftn We're received. The
yOuna couple LETT last night for "a
short wedding tour.
Miss Ionon, OF Chicago. II being
entertained at the home OF Mrs.
George Dickinson. on broadway. She
will remain in Seattle during the
summer months,
A large crowd OF young folks gave
a launching party 1iieHday evening
On the lake. The steamer /. r..
Haas was chartered. which taoag the
young folks 90 MeYdenhauer bay.
Dancing continued until a late hour.
then the party came home hy moon
light.
Mr. and Mrs. y. w. Huiaburt and
MIR. and Mrs. Edgar l. Hampton
Will leave this week for iroad'a canal,
where they VIII spend a few weeks.
fhe party ID planninH To have very
delightful time.
A farewell concert Tor Name y.
Cove was given Tuesday evening at
tho seattle theater. The program
was excellent. some 81 thane who
took part were Professor v. W. Iim-
norman. Miss Martha Weir. violin
let; Mrs Helen Sacks. pianist VII
son y. IIammons. tenofi ~ ".
Hyde, baritone; nr. Carl Haf1uA
bass, aud Mise Lulu sheppard Miss
dove sang a beautiful composition -
&. A. Meyer. "f4oVe'a Confession
A large number were present aud
the program was heartily enjoyed ~
all.
AR. and Mrs. Mites Price Benton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-24
On Sale From Till O'clock Tomorrow

IN neat stripes and fast coiora. al,
the garment, fSc.
Meas Tse White t.aanaered Shirts.
at. each. SO.
Two ilnss Mems HsIhrisxsn sox.
In black and tan. q very fine quail
y, at. the pair. sec. OF three pairs
for toc.
Three lines Mems Nsw suspendsrs.
with leather or web ends. worth tec.
At. the pair. sc.
No. Lamp chtsnnesa worth reg
uiarty sc. at. o. each.
Only one Go a purchaser.
lee rsnxs. worth Zoe. at. only. &C..
Gerstendarfsr Arce' Furniture Pol
ish. worth regularly 1pc. special FRI
day morning. at itc.
only enc bottle 20 a purchaser.
copper Nickel Plated Tea Kettles,
the sc size. Friday TN 1 O'Clock at
Only one TO a customer.
Picnic spiint Lunch Baskets. large
sire. weteh soc: at only Ssc.
Only one 60 n purchaser.
Plain cFimp wash Boards. worth
Ice. at lie
Carrie Nation March" on sale
Friday morning at Sc a copy.
Paris Moire Lining, In high colors
and black. the esc quality: al lee.
Imported Black Siik Grenadines.
In group stripes. worth si.Is. and -
inch Brocaded BLACK silk Grenadines
worth regularly ti.ee. will be offered
Friday from . TO II At the yard. sec.
only one dresa length TO Gus
toner.
Boys Waists. In plain and fancy
percaie, Ia box plat and blouse
styles. sizes 4 60 u years, worth SOC
at. only, ace.
Boys Navy Blue Serge Suits.
double breasted, guaranteed all wool.
sizes 20 ~ years. worth slT5; spe-
eial. Friday. at sahe.
Boys White Duck Caps. yachting
style. worth 25c. Friday bargain at
iSc.
500 boxes Toilet Soap. three cakes
In a box. worth isc. Friday, from s
till / o'clock. at &c a box.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-24
PRESS CLUB
OLYMPIAN
EXCURSION

Arrnnaem<nts are completed for
thu Press club excursion To Olympia
nn1 T1u~ster next sunday. and II
prumtnen To h. the most enjoyable
cutting - the year
This Is the nrxt but not the last
venture Of the Press Club and all
the members are anxious TO give a
god time
The two seamerz. Muitnomah and
Capital City. have been chartered for
the occA eion and neither heat VIII be
ovcrcrowded. Upon reaching Oiym-
pin- cxc4rsisni<ts who wish 10 pie
ME At Tam~ater Fails win find ears
waiting 20 take them to that pictur-
esque spot The return "trip viii be
made in plenty Of time TO catch the
cars for home.
One Of the main features Of the
"trip Will be an exciting game OF base
hall between two Press Club teams.
Clam ehowcer. warranted 10 be
good - 10 be served on the boats TO
the tunes Of fun oFchestras which
have been hired to furnish music for
both trips-
yars for the round trip viii be 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-07-24

Magic Tooshache Gum. icc boxes
for Sc.
Dupont's Cold Cream. isc boxes for
Ssrholic saive. ise eoxes for Ne.
Poison Fly Paper, "a sheets for SC.
Tied Cross Corn Cure. ioc boxes
for Sc.
Court Plaster. two packages for Sc.
Absorbent Cotton. s-ounce pack
ages for lee.
RnbifoAm. 7sc bottles for Isc.
White Parasols. worth also. from
: TIL o'clock. az I..A
Fresh Peanut Brittle, worth soc
pound. from to I. at lie.
Hawley & Hoop's Fine Breakfast
Cocoa. REGULAR price sae can. from
70 at xsc-
Lace Shelf Paper. 10 yards in
package. four shades 20 choose from.
nom : 70 at &C. . package.
it-iuch Canvass Telescopes. with
leather corners. worth ssc. from 8
tn 1 at Lee.
Decorated Paper Napkins. several
designs to choose from. at &c per foe
A line OF sample Shirt Waists. in
white and colors, slightly soiled: on
sale Friday At half price.
Pillow Cases Of Bieached Cotton,
size t2x3s inches. French seams,
worth Toe: Friday. from 20 at Sc
Sheets. made OF good Bleached
Cotton. 7exs0 inches. worth eoc; Fri
day morning price. &c.
Bedspreads. fun size Marseilies
pattern. hemmed ready for use
worth si.eo; Friday bargain at soc.
Blankets. 1914 size. soft and f7eecy
for camping, gray or tan. regularly
worth ssc; Friday at tsc.
Bath Towels. extra heavy I'M
bleached. size % by SO. worth CSC.
Friday bargain at i3isc.
Fine Lawns and Dimities, best
styles. regular price is4c; Friday
at SC.
Indigo II Calico. Sc inches wide
good assortment Of patterns. worth
lsisc q yard. Friday morning price.
TAc.
Cotton Bedford Cord or Outline
skirts and suits, regular price fEa-
Friday bargain at TiSc.
Women's Swiss Ribbed Colored