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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
DEATH CLAIMS IN
nONORED TOWNSNAN

George ". PETER. whose critical
illness was noted in these columns. do
, parted this life shortly after tho Eour
OF noon Friday. Tho sad news On
every side elected expressions Of deem
regret, for George ". PETER wa. "A
man beloved. Kindness and charity
were the ruling traits 0f his character
lnileNlbly just, in all the varied rr-
lations Of life, his honor v,. .Ee.y..
suspicion. His right hand was aIv.v-
extended and few men were more com
panionablc. His regard tor the truth
his consideration for Others. his genial
manner and sunny nature all comhin-
ed to make him a man among men
one who will be sorely missed. uot
only in his family circle where bs
was dearly beloved, but also by the
entire community in which hc wa
so long a resident.
George W PETER was born ON An.
gust 81, 1896. He grew to manhood
III Cooper township, this county. r..
moving to Danvillo in 1872. He -ery-
ed two terms rs County Treasurer
and during his entire career was
known as an active and public spirited
citizen.
In 1858 he was married to Miss Mary
Cromley of Cooper township. who
survives, along with five sons and
three daughters, as follows: John &.
PETER, Commissioners clerk. this
city, Emma G. Mrs. Shoemaker of
Middleboro, Ky. George ". Jr.. and
Lloyd F., of Wilkesbarrc Flora Alice
tMrs. W. r. Paules); Ella. Charles
E., and Clarence Z. of this city.
The funeral of the late George W.
Peifer, which took place in this city
Monday afternoon, was very largely
attended, attesting the popularity and
the esteem in which the deceased was
held.
The services were conducted by Rev
DR.. NJ. L. Shindel, pastor of Pine
street Lutheran church \ quartette
was rendered by Miss Mary Unger.
Mrs. J. H. Johnson,J. ". Swartz and
5. \. Mccoy, J. 7. Oberdorf officiat-
ing at the organ. The floral tributes
were very numerous and beautiful.
The pail bearers Were the FIVE sons
of the deceased-John c., George W.
Lloyd, Charles and Clarence-and DR.
W. r. Paules son-in-law. Interment
was made in Odd Fellows cemetery.
Among those who attended the funer-
al from out of town were: Mr. and
Mrs. John Peifer, Mrs Kate Lenhart,
Mrs. Laura Walter, Mrs Julia Ann
Leibig, Miss Rebecca Leibig, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Kashner, Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Kashner, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Kashner, Joseph and Arthur Cashner
of Bloomsbury John Oberdorf, Miss
Rebecca Oberdorf, Mr. and Mrs CIeav-
Arnwine of Catawissa; John Phillips
of McEwensville; David Paules and
son Luther of Marietta Hon. @. II.
Dickerman and J. \. Scott, of Mil
ton 5. J. Whiteman of the firm of
Whiteman & Patterson, Wilkesbarro;
Philip Moser and John Eckert, of New
Columbia Alexander Billmeyer, Fanny
Heddens and Squire Kerswoll of Wash
John Benfeld, Mr. and
Mrs. Clark Benfield and Associate
Judge Frank Blee OF West Hemlock
township.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11

The funeral of Miss Minnie Bausch
was held from her late home, No. I09
Water street, Tuesday afternoon and
the attendance was very large. There
were many beautiful floral tributes,
among them being large pieces from
the choir of St. Johns German Luth-
eran church and from the members of
the church. For fifteen years Miss
Bausch was the organist of this
church. The services were conducted
by Rev. Wesley Wenner, and the pail
bearers were George NJ. West, William
Black, Edward Williams, Edward Ell
lenbogen, William Lunger and S. a.
Mccoy. The place of interment was
in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1902-09-11
Death Ends Long Illness.

Miss Minnie Bausch, daughter of
John Bausch, died early Saturday
morning after an illness of year and
half. She was beloved by all who
knew her and leaves an aged father
and sister, Mrs. Allgaier, to mourn
her loss. OF family of six Miss
Bausch was the youngest and the fifth
to be claimed by death. Her brothers
John, Leonard and Charles, and sis
ter, Mrs. Mary Sainsbury, have all
passed to the great beyond. The sor-
rowing father and sister are the only
survivors of the family. Truly, the
hand of affliction has lain heavily ON
this household
During the weary months of her ill
ness Miss Bausch was patient suffer
er and was lovingly cared for by the
sister, who saw daily that the end
was drawing nearer and that soon an
other would be taken from the broken
family circle. 1t was at ,. Is O'Clock
Saturday morning when the final sum-
mons came and the beloved one sank
into the sweet sleep eternal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, Dec 2e.-There was a fairly
active trade on the Board OF Trade today and
after a weak opening the grain markets
closed firm. though May wheat was down NO
a. May corn up B4h and oats were u
higher. May provisions closed unchanged to
loc higher
Wheat ruled active throughout the day and
lower prices prevailed early. due to heavy
liouidation by a prominent long. Statistics in
general favored the bears, the weather oondi-
lions being favorable for the movement, re-
cetpts liberal and clearances fair. but the main
Influence was the large shipments from Russia,
which were estimated at three times those Of
a wear ago Commission houses were good
BUYERS at the decline and 1t was reported that
the leading long added materially to his line.
A better tone was manifested the latter part
of the day and much Of the early loss was re-
opened hgAc lower at 77977h and sold on
late In the sess on and the close was hU9sc
lower at 76TG77 There was an increase in
visible Of 862 900 bushels The amount on
passage decreased ga 900 bushels. Clear
ances Of wheat and -four we're 672. 900 hush
els Primary receipts were ,O65, 500 bushels,
against .o29 600 bushels year ago. Mime
nroIis and Duluth reported receipts OF $50
cars which with local receipts OF 72 cars
two of contract grade, made total receipts S37
cars, against 1872 last week and e42 year
ago.
Corn was moderately active and after an
early depression due to the weakness in VIII at
and fayora BILE weather conditions the ma Ret
vas Arm Commission houses were good buy
srs and with clearan amounting to 8S9,-
600. against only IS 900 the corresponding
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
r. M. Scale G. Co.'S Cotton Letter


TSy SnecfaI Leased W1re.l
NEW ORLEANS. Dec, 29.-The week opened
with the cotton market presenting a cheerful
appearance, having evidently been consid-
erably refreshed by the extended holiday Pc
Rod and a steady tone in evidence in
every direction. Liverpool was first heard
from and the days result deliveries scored
advance of 4 points while spots dis
played a hardening tendency and improved 8
points amidst sales OF 5000 bales. The trad
ing here was of varied character and at
the beginning there some disposition to
sell in anticipation OF freer receipts, but
the market exhl bited a gradual and steady alb
sorbing power which the favorable nature of
the weeks statistics only served to stimulate
and a fair advance was established that
lasted to the close Recent developments have
al a rule been favorable to the value of the
staple. The movement has expanded slightly
by comparison with the previous week, but
there II no indication OF a swell that might
be consistent with lowering crop ideas. Mean
while the visible supply continues to show
a relative shrinkage, and Is doubtless Great
ing some uneasiness amongst traders who
have been basing operations on an unsatisfac-
tory condition of trade especially since ex-
port business with China has shown q ten
dency to increase news all the distractions
accorded by declining silver and unfavorable
exchange rates. From present appearances II
looks II a prompt and decided expansion
in receipts will be necessary to prevent prices
from improving further.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
CHANGE OF SENTIMENT AMONG
ENGLISH OPERATORS.
More Bullish Feeling Owing to
Strength of Statistical Situation
and Failure Of Large Receipts
to Materialize.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2e.-The cotton market
opened firm at advance of 466 points on
strong ables. to the Liverpool market with
private cables asserting that European senu-
ment regarding American cotton was steadily
changing TO bullish view the
strength OF statistics and the failure of cot
ton receipts to materialze promised by
the large crop prognosticator. After the FIRST
call the market worked steadily upward I'M
til there net advance Of I20l6 points
ll@i6 points on the closing figures Of Fri.
day Saturday being a holiday and on the
spot list there was an advance Of % points
at New York. The spot markets at the South
were generally firm. The Liverpool cables
finally reported an advance Of points on spot
cotton and 3G4 points on futures. while Man
chester reported yarns hardening and cloths
firm. Other factors at work on the local mar
ket disappointing receipts for the day,
large exports, unfavorable weather in the cot
ton belt and predictions Of a continued small
movement for the near future. Although the
wire service was somewhat deranged commits
sion houses pretty Ill supplied with
orders throughout the session. broadening
speculation was indicated and shorts were
active buyers throughout the session. Janu-
airy held weak relation to the rest of the list
under selling by scattered longs through fears
OF notices of intention to deliver cotton.
The buyers OF January shorts and al
legged the principal January holder who has
promised to take of any amount of cot
ton that may be rendered on January contracts.
The total sales of futures reached 400. 600
bales
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
sscrs+arv Testers Statement.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 2e.-secretary Hes
ter's weekly New Orleans Cotton Exch1 5ac
for the w sseK. spa1 Decrease in the
movement into sight compared with the seven
days ending Dec 26 last year In rouna nsa arss
crease over the same time In 1899 OF ios, UoU;
.n P9r the see re Under last year of
a decrease under the same period year oeIore
last OF i4s, 900 and an increase over the sa'Ae
''i For ~ the IL DAYS Of the season that have
elapsed the aggregate is ahead OF the e Sys
o. last ahead .O Of t sses ssme Of tSs
same am time in 1899 by $4,000: .,,-,. a..
The amount brought into sight dur ING the Inc
s3o e24 year before last and 25s.l74 me
sss and ao for ne 20 Ssy' q
S osa is as7 is 50 the s same time in 1889
at Ta s T Gassa sta ia'i sss'
$4,000 last year, 1855 eis year p 1a9e:
sss and tSs Ohio
sas.sas, against see 7s5 last year. ee4. go
before last and s9n se .ne 81 those held
at the close Of the commerctsl ysaar. 4aSzS H.
against $50 last year 724; t3 year iss S
Southern mill takings. 7ss 500 against St, 7os nd !;
I6s last year, SCI Pts year before last and
673, SO the same time IN 1879.
These make the total movement for the ~
days from Sept. to date ei4s9' 3ss. asa ,ns.
last ana 57467eo the same time In 1899:
Foreign exports for the week have been 49,
546, against 245, 80 last yea. ms ma IN, sne
total thus far for the season ) 3o2 424' agaihs'
$50 eos last year, decrease OF o. 30.
Northern mill takings and CANADA curing IN, "
mast seven days show an increase OF ~. 24
| As compared with the corresponding period las!
| wear. and their total takings since Sept !
have increased 5.l24. >.,
The total takings of American mills; North
| and South and Canada thus far for the sea,
son SON have been lisp es2. sgainnct :ess O.,
last year These inct oss ~, sS''<'o ny t''''A
stocks at the seaboard and the 20 lsad dr
ing the week .524 bales. against an IN.
crease during the corresponding period last
| season of as 90 and now so, S22 smaller
| than at this date in 1901.
| Including stocks left over at ports ana IN
| terror towns from the last crop and the NOM
Der Of bales brought into sight thus far for
the new crop the supply to date is o. l4'4oI:
| against 6,74l,757 for the same period last
| year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
n. & B. Beers Cotton Letter.
ISpscial to The Advertiser.

Especial to The Advertised
vices were more favorable than expected, our
market in sympathy opened 79l points high
er, subsequently improved 100 additional on
nrmness of spots. closing at . net gain Of 10
@I7 points the day. Notwithstanding
the Ss cables
Is the worst since 1898. The total average de-
last year. Mr. Ellison. in his latest circular,
commenting on the Agricultural Bureaus es-
innate says: The statistician estimates: that
besides the lo,4I7,ooo bales there will be
about 100000 bales of linters. raising the
total to 1857. 900 bales OF 400 6 pounds.
talk about linters is nonsense. Linters are in
ciuded in every crop and the suggestion along
with that of city crops only put forth
last season by an ingenious crop estimator
to white away the ridiculous appearance Of
his absurdly small forecast of yield. Last sea-
son the bureau estimate was the point less
than actual yield and o per cent. less than
the commercial crop. Assuming that error
this season to be not more than 8 per cent.
II 500 900 bales Of 4So pounds, or | $685.
600 OF 400 pounds, 30 that the official estl-
mate practically confirms the forecasts Of L.
ESQ. 900 or over" All statisticians and Euro
petn spinners lay this construction on the
Bureau report and believe the ultimate results
will bear them out in their ideas In the mean
while sentiment in America is very bullish
on the theory that the crop Is about 10. 500 600
and this will make deficiency In the con-
sumpuNo requirements OF tne WoTlo Vhlues
will have to enhance to q figure that will cur
tail consumption within ths limits of the sup
ply. The anticipation Of Q very bulIish Cen
sus estimate on Jan. 9Th IL also instrumental
In causing large purchases. On the 9th Of
October returns the Census report indicated q
crop of about O. 600 900. and IT is question
able whether their January figures will show
any difference in the probable outurn Last
year on the st Of April their estimate was
D. SOC. 600 and the commercial crop turned
out to be O. $50, 900. or about !. 100, 900 in
excess Of the Census estimate. With the OPP
timistio feeling existing any favorable fea-
ture will occasion a further enhancement I'M
less checked by decided increase In the
movement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
WALL STREET REVIEW
ADVANCE IN MONEY RATES
CAUSES BREAK.
Strict Attitude Assumed by the
Banks and Calling in of Loans
Cause the Feeling Of
Sensitiveness.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-Speculative senti-
ment today showed greater sensitiveness to
than was the case last week when a 5 per
cent rate practically ignored. Today
when money opened at 10 Per cent with an an
morning and then relaxed. followed by a rally
Per cent. prices e Of Stocks pSompsiS yielded
The altered sentiment toward tho money mar
ket Is believed to be due to the strict atti-
tude assumed by the banks and to calling in
of loans. The largest selling of today was at
tributed to the pools which were credited with
which believed TO have received renewed
warning against expansion Of credits for
speculative purposes at present. There is q
strong party In the market which operates on
the conviction that the closeness OF money is
all that prevents prices of securities from ad-
vancng again. This party also entertains
witness q prompt relaxation in the money
market. owing to the disbursement OF funds
Even this party Is weary of a possible squeeze
in money before the expected turn to ease
apd there is beside this widespread 7nti-
nisnt by another speculative party that other
considerations than the supply of credits are
operating to hold back prices. The belief that
there will be a prompt relaxation in money
rates after the end of the year is also by nc
means universal. The small interior move
nent Of corn and Of cotton points to hold
ing back Of the market which promises and
continued retention OF funds from the reserve
center. The foreign exchange problem is alsc
still unsettled with the possibility tnat Foreign
requirements will draw large amounts of gold
from our market upon any relaxation II
money rates. The demands OF labor oil tbs
Union Pacific system the cause of dis
quiet in the market. The violent movemen
in Amalgamated Copper was supposed to b
due to authoritative denials Of last weeks ru
mors of agreement to arbitrate by tht
contending copper interests In the early mar
E ket there some effort to contest the de
cline and a later show Of strength by Suga
had some sentimental effect in the genera
market but the reactionary tendency persiste'
and oveneame all resistance. A transfer o
1900. 600 to New Orleans kept attention hxe
upon that source OF drainage of New Yor
reserves.
The bond market irregular. Total sale
(par valued So. $50. 900. United States q s
new As coupon and the old As advanced
Der cent on the last call
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

day last year. prices had an upward ten,
dency. May closed hQkc higher at 4Sxg
43% after selling between 43h443h and Ash
@43k Local receipts were 20 cars, with
only Of contract grade.
Oats opened easy, Influenced by the lower
prices In other grains and there was quite
free liquidation by local longs. a strong
tone developed later on which all the early
loss was regained. good commission house
demand existed throughout the day and to-
ward the end the early sellers turned buyers
Favorable weather and large receipts were
the main bear factors. while decrease In
the visible supply Of a million bushels was 9
bull feature. The close was Arm with MAY
Nc higher at sax, after ranging between 36N
aid 34k. Local receipts were 2i7 cars.
Provisions ruled strong and opening prices
were higher. Influenced by the smaller rece pti
OF hogs and higher prices at the yards. Ac.
tive covering by shorts, together with q good
demand from packers. gave the market q fail
support and prices held steady. Local longi
were the principal sellers May pork closed
I0c higher at $I6.6S. lard was UP " al
Sc. 62h, while ribs were unchanged at So. 67h
rhs leading futures ranged a. follows.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
New Orleans SPOT Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS Dec. 29.--As result of
the almost complete suspension OF business
during the last three days OF the past week
spot cotton tables were pretty well filled with
fresh offerings today and buyers found little
difficulty in making suitable selections. The
high grades which have been somewhat sea- &c
OF late were In relatively good supply and
quite equal to the demand. Factors encour-
aged by the improvement at Liverpool and
the upward tendency Of cont acts on this side
showed something of disposition to advance
their asking prices. Sales. $3.50 bales, In
GLIDING 700 t. arrive Quotations Of mid
ding and higher grades adv anced ll6.
The future market. after fouv days holiday,
opened with advances Of 2 points on January
and February and 7QIo points on the other
months. This followed by advance of
5 points December and January and de-
clines OF 2d3 points on the far months,
Thereafter there We're quick fluctuations W tn
a strong Upward tendency. There was a good
business transacted and throughout decid-
eddy bulsh sentiment was apparent predcat-
ed upon continued light receipts and the mani
fest improvement on the other side OF the
board. The board at the lose showed net
gains OF 3Gl7 points compared with Wednes-
days closing figures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
LIVERPOOL Cotton Futures.
Dec. as-cotton futures opened
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW oRLEANS-Firm; sales. $50; ordi-
nary 81; good ordinary. IN; low m!ddling.
7Ii-I6: middling, g. 6; good middling, 81
mIddling fair. 97-Ie: receipts. l5.s43; stock.
GXLVEsToN-HoldGy; receipts ZAP; stock
MoBILE-Firm: middling. 81; sales. 1000;
receipts, $3.50; stock. go. 962.
SAVANNAH-Firm middling. 81; sales, L.
$50; receipts. 1888; stock. 7e. $40
CHARLESTON-Firm; middling, Sb; re-
ceipts, /. 1877; stock 80. l76.
WILMINGTON-Firm; middling, Bis; re-
ceipts b7e: stock, 20 Ola
NORFOLK-Quiet; middlng. 6-l6; sales.
Io2; receipts 1921; stock. 4e. 2o2.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; middling. 81; re-
ceipts, 2I2; stock I2,562.
BosTON-Hoiday; net receipts. i.o2si
gross, $50
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. middling. 80:
receipts S64 stock 6, 9o6.
ST LOUIS-Firm; middllng. 81; sales, 2o5;
receipts, 8. 80; stock. 27.754.
NEW YoRK-ouiet; middling. s5: net re-
ceipts 254: gross. 1860: sales. 3326; stock
1853 743; exports to the continent, 1000 a.
Total today at all seaports-Net receipts 20
o32; exports to Great Britain, %. OIL; to the
continent 27.l53; stock, l.lol ,26o.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES receipts at all seaports
II 1856; exports to Great Britain. 1864
to the continent 80. 6o3.
Total since Sept. at all seaports-Net re-
ceipts. AGO $50: exports to Great Britain
I ,4s7. e44i to France, 4o3, l47; to the CONT
nent 424, 256.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Murphy & Co.'S QnO.) Cotton Letter.
nv

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-speculation in cot
ton was resumed with prices showing a gain
OF q few points. but the improvement was
not up to expectations and especially Liv-
erpool reported very steady market and re-
ce1pts over the holidays were nothing surpris-
ing. Weather continues to attract more less
attention. q number Of stations reporting more
or less moisture. 1t is hard to convince the
bear element that the movement is not being
impeded by bad weather and since the car fam
inc has been dismissed unworthy OF seri-
Gus consideration, nothing remains
cept to a0cribe the moderate receipts to i'm
paSsable roads and like The great bear tip
now IL for q January movement OF great mag
nitude. although there Is nothing whatever to
Justify anything remarkable In the matter of
January receipts; that is to say, receipts next
month will have to exceed last years figures
day after day before making the abandonment
of small crop views advisable. There was
nothing cheerful In the volume of business
today. but there was more hopeful feeling
generally Fair weather generally
ported. Cables very steady at 3d5 points ad-
vance. Port receipts estimated at 49,
900, against 60 900 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Snug Legacy for a Widow.
Mr., WateThOuSo Made Good Investment in Insurance.

Archibald N Waehoue Phladepha who died sud-
denly Friday policies amounting $4,000 the MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Of New York The forms of insurance
issued selected that his widow
cash and annual income of 900 for
twenty years. she living the end Of that period she will
the total received under these
policies which the premiums paid by Mr. Watehouse
amounted to only S274o22o
Of Of this insuance $4,000 was taken under
form introduced the Mutual Life Insurance
Company York. the Per Cent Debenue Policy
These policies pay his widow ST. for twenty and
of twenty $4,000 cash she then living Should
time $50 will be paid her
On these policies premium OF $9 each had been paid
held MI Warehouse Per Cent Twenty
Year Gold Policy which he had paid six animal
payments S8 70 This ormo policy also devised and
introduced bv Company of New York; and in
settlement policy company will issue ten dollar
Per Cent Twenty Gold Bonds the income from which will be
$500 wear twenty years The face the policy $1,000 will be
paid at the twenty Mr. Waehoue held another policy
Of had paid only annual payments of $50
EACH Under policy $4,000 cash viii paid his widow at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Worlds Visible Supply.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec 2e.-secretary Hes
ter's statement Of the worlds visible supply
OF cotton for the week ending Friday Dec.
26, made up from special cable and tele-
graphic advlces. compares the figures OF this
week with last week, last year and the year
before. II shows an increase Tor the week
lust closed Of 80 o3e bales, against an in
crease of 56.l2 last year and l73 80 the
The total visible is s.s2s.7ss. against s.