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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13

When his sisters condition WINS tact
fully presented to him, he expressed
gratitude for this opportunity of
learning her address, which he "hed
host" and said that he would imm edi-
ately attend TO the need. He kept his
word, and a reconciliation was effected
between these elderly people, which
did the lame woman even more rood
than the shoe.
visitor, upon her first call, found
at home a huge Irishman, comfort
ably eating a dinner of potatoes and
Goldfish, his wife, a thin, faded little
woman. and several pale young chill
dren, looking on. An equally thin,
half-fed looking boy, OF IL, the main
support of this family of ten, was
at home, too, that being his noon
lunch hour, and had just finished his
bread and tea, and was reading
"Dombey and Son." Upon inquiry as
to what their trouble was, the meek
little woman waited for the head of
the house to speak. In a few sec
onds he waved TO her 20 explain, az
he evidently did not wish his dinner
interrupted, so she said that Mike
didn't seem to be able to get no
work at all" The visitor promptly
and cheerfully replied that the So
ciety could help him in that respect
Immediately, and would give him
tickets TO the wood yard. mike"
suddenly became interested, and said
that he did not know about taking
the tickets, as he had never done
that kind of work, but added: "Pll
tell you what would help-if youu
just get my wife some work"
A rather difficult case to plan for
and assist in is that of woman 40
years old, who has grown to an enor-
nous size, having passed the 400
pound mark. She worked as cook.
and, during her earlier years, sup
ported her delicate mother and sis
ters, until they died. She grew too
stout to keep her place in a boarding
house, and some friends gave her a
little furniture with which to make
a home for herself. She absolutely
refused to consider going into a mu-
scum, which every one advised, and
is now modestly trying to make
living at washing. As she cannot
walk a block without being utterly
exhausted and creating a good deal
of amusement for the neighborhood,
she took in a homeless, feeble-mind-
ed old woman, whom she knew to be
respectable, to call for and deliver
her work; and this combination
promises well, as the old woman re-
quiTed very little fosd or clothing.
But one day the feeble-minded old
woman wandered off, and now the
pfuclxy fat woman is endeavoring to
get on with the occasional help Of
a neighbours boy, who treats the sit
uation as a huge joke.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13
Obtain Good Reuuits.

In report of the work done by
the Manchester and Stafford eng
land) Women's Temperance associa.
ton the following statement is made
concerning the result of treatment in
q retreat for inebriate women which
Is maintained by the association:
~The rigid enforcement of total alb
stinence proves invariably beneficial
The recovery begins at once in bodN
and mind. Soon change is seen in
the very countenance, and many a
woman grows five years younger
within q twelvemonth."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13
BRUTALlZED BY DRINK.
Drunkard in Persecutiax and
Ahvstng Hds Wife.
re will sometimes

That lie will sometimes
e orture for years
&C., - -.S- husband rather
than seek freedom through the
courts, has been made pathetically
apparent in the case OF Christine
Wetherill Rice, who has just been
granted a divorce from her husband.
John V. Rice, who is an inventor of
some prominence In Philadelphia
She was 10 years old when she mar
Tied Rice ia 1897. and WAS the daugh-
ter of Samuel Price Wetherill, 8
wealthy manufacturer living ON Wal
nut street, and yet almost imme-
diately after they were married the
husband was In the habit of bringing
workmen into the house. drinking
whisky with them and forcing his
wife to play the plano for them early
in the morning.
In her testimony the abused woman
said: After my marriage / found
MIR. Rice TO be an habitual drunkard.
That is, he was under the influence
OF liquor more or less every day and
generally drunk by night time. He
absolutely refused to come home TO
his meals at the regular time. He
always cursed me violently when I
told him meal was ready, and often
told the servants TO take ii off the
table and not put il on again without
his permission.
when he came home in the after
noon he would fall into dead sleep,
which lasted until midnight, from
which it was utterly impossible to
awaken him, or he would go on drink
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13

ing until he reached q condition of
frantic excitement, brandiShinR a
pistol in manner dangerous both
TO himself and me.
In June, 1899. we moved into my
Fathers house at Edgewater. One
evening shortly before we moved ont
OF the cottage we were sitting on the
cottage porch, when Mr.. Rice sudden
iy became unreasonable and devilish.
He said 1 should not sleep In the
house that night He ran in and
locked the door. took refuge in the
hammock, expecting to spend the
night there, as saw he was too un-
reasonable to let me in. He looked
out of the window, and was infuriat-
ed to find me comparatively comfort
able in the hammock, and threw a
pitcher of cold water down on me.
and threatened to throw another II
i did not move.
II was sufficiently familiar with his
mode of behavior to realize that he
would do so and took refuge in the
woodshed, where he permitted me to
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13
Inv OF compen.ntion.

Bridget and Pat were sitting in an
trmchair reading an article on The
Law of Compensation"
Just fancy" exclaimed Bridget;
"accordin' to this, whin q man loses
wan iv is sinses another gifts more
sinse av hearin', an touch, an"
"Shure, an it's quite thrue," an
swered Pat. solve noticed it mes
self. Win man has wan leg short
er than the other, begorra the 9TH
Sr's longer."-Answers
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13
A KISS in the Dark.

To-day asked OF Madge. the winsome
sprite,
To whom I'm pledged by grace of loves
old story
Were You not rather startled. when. last
night,
caught You in the dark conservatory
And kissed you?" The effect of her reply
III leave for you 10 glimpse, then draw
the curtain:
We'll. no, not startled" came her answer
shy;
Il rather thought twas you-Sut wasn't
certainr
Brooklyn Life.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13
An He wantca teKnow.

MY DEAR" he said, softly.
"WellP" abe returned VITA some
nspeTlty.
There 10 just one thing I desire
TO know In order to be oontented
with my lot"
what Is It ?" she asked.
"Will you hold me up as q model
to your third husband an you now
hold POUR first husband up to me7"-
Chicago Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13

Sand above all things" said the
earnest friend, :'you must learn pa
tierce."
YES" answered the graduate. 1--WE
take lessons in that, too. Observe
the oratory we are obliged TO listen
to during the graduation exercises"
Washington Star.
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ArGuinr far nalar-

'Kiss the Book" said the Judge,
a. the lady got inte the witness
chair.
IF you don't mind. your honor. 1
would prefer not 10 kiss the Book
until after the question of my age
haa been put 70 InA-"-Yonkers
Statesman
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A Good Plan

She - The Burrowes are having
their wooden wedding next week.
What can we give them7
I'VE might send them receipt for
some Of the money he owes me-
Brooklyn Life.
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Phenomenon

Popleigh-Pm awfully proud of that
boy of mine.
enthusiastically intelligent, Ell 2
Popleigh-Yes. Heis three years old.
and hasn't made a single bright re-
mark.--Chicago Daily News.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13

First Caterpillar-See that sweet
girl down there in the hammock?
Second Caterpillar-Yes.
First CaterPillar-Let's jump on
her necki
And they did.-Ohio State Journal.
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The Only War

Lives Of most rich men remind m
That II we would be sublime,
When assessors try to ind US
We must dodge them every TINA.
Chicago Record-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-09-13

Little Jenkins (who has tried many
subjects)-Are you fond of rifle
shooting?
Long Tonr4zins-Yes, sometimes
but can never stand a small bore.
Ally Sloper.
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Il. & B. Beers Cotton Letter.

ISp9ciai TO Inc AdveftiSerl
NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 4.-The favorable
crop report issued by the New Orleans Times
Democrat tlis morning caused market to
ance OF the bureau report an additional de-
cline of 6d7 points established as the
document better than looked for. The
net loss on the day loGii points. The
bureau made the general average condition
SI.9 per cent. compared to 77.2 last year.
or an increase of AZ points over last year.
The report states that Texas has only in
creased 4 points over last month, notwith-
standing the drought which existed then has
been broken and conditions the whole have
been very proptious for the development of
the plant. The New Orleans Times Democrat,
however. this morning issued its crop report
which is based replies of correspondents
up to of August 3rd, whereas the bu-
reau and New York journal OF Commerce
CLOSED their reurt5 on July 25th. The con-
sensus OF opinion arrived at by The Times
Democrat Is that the crop outlook has under
gone moderate Improvement During July.
This Is the general opinion of the trade also
and II is believed that had the bureau
brought its figures up to Aug. list that the
about points higher. because general rains
between July 25th and the list of August
occasioned marked improvement in these
States requiring moisture. The weather was
generally fair the cotton region today and
the indications are for continuance of fair
weather in this district during the next 80
hours, except in Southern Louisiana, where
showers will probably occur The future
course of values will be regulated by the
movement of new cotton and daily weather
conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-05
Chicago Grain and Provisions

CHICAGO, Aug. 4-Manipulation and fears
of September shorts in all grains influenced
an early frmness in grain today out OF all
proportion to the natural trend that follows
such n prolific season. support, however,
that was necessary to the schemes Of the bulls
was withdrawn and prices tumbled sharply.
As a result September wheat closed %@A
down. September corn &c lower and September
oats MON lower. Provisions closed log DC
lower.
Fine weather and excellent crop prospects
were almost entirely ignored at the opening
of the wheat pit in the anxiety of shorts to
cover Gossip had another deal afoot, this
time in September whcat. 1ts.was admitted
there were heavy long lines out and naturally
that meant a big short interest. Statistics
generally were light bullish, although re-
ceipts were liberal. After a thrilling dip early
there good buying by a prominent profess
sional III use. September oncned tn shade
down at 7o%d7o1s to 7o% and quickly ad-
vanced to n. Much Of the covering was for
foreign houses, Influenced by the small world s
shipments and the decrease In breadstuns on
passage. At top figures there was heavy I'M
loading supposed to be for the interests that
were supporting early and as a result Sep
TENDER slumped to 69%96oM and closed weak.
AmAc lower at 69A. The cash demand was
reported good. the local situation was some
what improved and grading was low Re-
ceiI is, 363 cars, 8 contract, Minneapolis and
Duluth reported 2lo cars. total for the
three points OF 573 against 647 last week and
534 year ago. Primary receipts were L.
696, 600 bushels, against 400, OOO year
ago. Seaboard clearances cQualed SIG. DOC
bushels Worlds shipments were 6. 1876. ooo
bushels against 8, 3o7. 900 bushels. On passage
breadstuffs decreased 1904 900 bushels. The
visible supply increaed 38l 900 bushels.
There was good early strength in corn. in
duced by small receipts. but it did not hold.
As in wheat, there talk Of manipulation
OF September options and all the market need
eded to slump sharply was heavy selling by
the bulls supposed TO be under the deal. The
local buying early, although light. was good
enough To push prices up lc. At the top
prices the bulls let go about 900 900 bush
els. From that time there was no support.
offerings depressed the prices and the close
was near the bottom. September opened A9
y to ts1S.c up at 59K to 591s, sold to $3.50
5e%. dropped to 57k@57k and closed weak,
hc down at 57hG57%.
Oats felt the bullish influence of the corn
advance and light receipts early and made
good advances Trade was light but covering
was fair. When corn broke oats followed and
the slump that resulted was augmented by
good weather and crop advices September
sold from 80 to $685. dipped to 32A and
closed weak. &@%c down at the last figure.
Receipts. I2S cars.
Provisions were quiet and of waiting ma
ture. Hogs were fairly steady and checked a
break that followed renewed outside liquida-
ton OF a light character. September pork
closed I2lsc lower at SI672k; September lard
Ioc down at SIoS2h and September ribs
Sc down at $40 40.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-05
r. N. Scale q Co.'S Cotton Letter.


NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 4-The bureau report
failed TO exercise a material influence on
opinions concerning the crop and its effect on
prices was consequently unimportant. The
average condition during July was put down
at 9I.e which compared with S4.7 last month
and 77.2 last year. Judging from the courge
of the market, a greater deterioration than
8 points during the month had been looked
for. or at any rate II appeared that a condi-
tion Of any figure above 30 had boon reso,S ed
by bears sufficient provocation for an on
slaught. A fair demand appeared at the de-
cline. however, which brought about quiet
condition again. Closing quotations. are about
II points lower Ian Saturday. Besides the
Agricultural Bureau The Times Democrat gave
an extensive report on the crop. which, with
the exception of the Texas flood districts, indi-
Gated q general improvement lin the outlook
The weekly foreign trade reports were again
rather unsatisfactory. The accounts from
Manchester denoted that even the arrangement
of miscellaneous lots to clear space before
the holidays failed to arouse activity amongst
buyers. Yet 1t seems that the level of price
is the main obstacle to better business.
Thus with developments antagonjstic to the
market bearish sentiment has multiplied some
what and 1t Is not uncommon to hear pre-
dictions Of the price starting with the figure
8 within short while. but 1t Is interesting
to note that the situation is not entirely de-
void Of friendship at the existing level.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-05
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
PERSISTENT PRESSURE AFTER
THE OPENING.
Scarcity of Buying Orders and Gem
eral Indifference Of the Public
Made the Room Traders
More Pessimistic.

NEW YORK. Aug. 4.-The cotton market
opened barely steady with prices q pointS
higher to point lower and then slipped down
ward point by point under persistent pressure
and absence Of substantial support. The room
entertained bearish convictions and was made
additionally peSsimistic ythe scarcity of buy
ing orders end the general indifference OF the
public at large There were no cables In hand
from Liverpool and the weather reports from
the belt were generally fairly encouraging.
By midday the whole market had sifted down
some eos points with the feeling at that
time nervous Then came the condition figures
from Washington-69.9 -this being nearly 2
points better than generally anticipated. The
tears at once sterpei in and forced prices
down rapidly and caused longs to unload Sew
eral options sank to a level of IS points I'M
der the close of SATURDAY and for the rest of
the session the tone was for the shorts.
Nevertheless official reports of very high tenn
peratures in Texas and some misgivngs as to
the weekly crop weather statement from Wash
ington will show. caused the conservatives
traders to take profits and withdraw. Pfomi-
nent commission houses were large sellers on
the break. Wall Street appeared to have swung
around to the bull side for turn and was a
consistent buyer all through the session. The
market closed quiet and steady with prices
net 9dI4 points lower. Total sales estimated
at 200 600 bales. =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-05
Cation az the Ports.

NEW oRLEANS-ouiet: sales. SIS; ordi-
nary. i-l6 good ordinary. 9-i6; low mid
ding Lie; middling, ga; good middling.
s% middIing fair. eM; receipts 368; stock.
5I436.
oALvESTON-Nominal middling. 6%: re-
ceipts. 81; stock, 3.5o3.
MOBILE-Nomfnal: middling. 81; stock,
32li
sAvANNAH-Easy; middling. 81; receipts.
10; stock, 5. 90o
CHARLESTON-Quiet; middling, 81: stock.
l;2I6
wILMINGToN-Firm; middling. s%: stock.
SOC.
NoRFoLK-Steady: middling, I-i6; re-
ceipts 47e; stock. 5.S45.
BALTIMORE-Nomi middling, ok: re-
ceipts. 5I4: stock. 2.e37.
BOSTON--Quiet and steady; middling.
1916: receipts, 500.
PHILADELPHIA-Quiet middling. 3-l6;
receipts. 4o4; stock. I.2e2-
ST. LOUIS-Steady; middling, 8 1915; sales
$50: receipts, 500; stock. l5,so7.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-05
COAL OPERATORS MEET.
West Virginia Owners Hold Con-
vention in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Aug. Am important meet
ing of West Virginia coal operators was
held in this city today. looking toward
what the operators term a betterment of
the conditions which they have to con-
tend with at this time.
The first and most important question
is the uniformity of rates for the coming
winter season. and some of the operators
are authority for the statement that the
price will advance within the next few
months because of the great losses which
the companies have been obliged to with
stand in the way of strikes.
A matter which was cons dered was the
shipment of coal to the Lake Superior re-
gions. the control of which was consum-
mated in Chicago in April. and which
was to become effective in September.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-05
spreckels Calls on His Kinsmen

Berlin. Aug. 4-Peter Spreckels. a kins-
man of the San Francisco Spreckels
family. is the principal owner of the
private banking house of Edouard Rock
schs. which closed it's door Friday with
assets nominally 1O,0OO.O0O marks C$2, 500.
OOO) )and liabilities of 100000 marks $3.50.
OOO). Spreckels before and since the fail
ure cabled to his American relatives for
help. 1t appears that the American
Spreckels family kept a considerable de-
post at Dresden. which Peter Spreckels
now asks to have used for the benefit of
his creditors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-05
Murphy & Co.'S Qnc.) Cotton Letter


NEW YORK, Aug. 4-The Liverpool cotton
market was closed today and for this reason
early market was slow over Sunday devel-
opments were of no Importance. Texas adj
vices were confirmatory of no injury of con
sequence a result of big overflow in that
State and In Alabama Advices were rather
pessimistic and indicated the crop far from
fine one, but full OF possibilities of good
yield with perfection from Bulls are
relying on depletion of stocks at Liverpool
as will be favored by a moderate August move
ment since the roads have been made more
impossible by reason of the very heavy rains
of late. AS regards Liverpool astute observ-
preparing for a repetition of the sit
uation two reasons back, when Liverpool rose
TO 7. IA and New York to 10 cents, because
of small amount OF available cotton on hand.
An easier market after the preliminary move
ment reported from the withdrawal Of buyers
and prices showed 3d7 points net loss The
Texas forecast for fine weather. The
| bureau figures of Sl.9 condition were gen.
orally expected and estimated. The immedi-
ate eject in the market was Il4 points de-
| cline. Receipts at all ports were estimated
| at 800 against $500 last year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-05

port; on the bull contingent today they were
relatively weak and finished at about the bot
tom with sentiment concerning them once
sold with considerable confidence at times,
believing the weaker shorts to have covered
and that large speculative long interest
has accumulated. A reaction was regarded as
in order. particularly as Brazil receipts were
heavy and foreign market news not up to ex-
pectatiops Trading was very active all day
with the close firm. Near months were all net
unchanged to Is points lower, while distant
months were unchanged to ! point higher.
Total sales were I3l 500 haRs Including