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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08
A CONVINCING ANSWER,

81 hobbled into Mr.. Black mons
drug store one evening"" says Wesley
Nelson, of Hamilton, Ga, "and be
asked me to try Cbamberiain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism With which
had suffered for long time. told
him | had no faith in.any medicine as
they all failed. He said: sWeli il
Chambeflaiu's Pain Balm does no;
help you,Iyon need not pay for it, i
took bottle Of it home and used II
according to the directions and in ONE
week | was cured, aud have not since
been troubled With rheumatism" For
sale at j. S. Gnenard's drug store. n
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

Preparations are now going on in
all parts of the parish for breaking up
the iaud and preparing for another
crop, although in many SECTIONS of the
parish there remains great deal of
cotton yet to be gathered. 1T is
doubtful whether much of it will be
picked, for the reason that the time 10
the planter is now precious. Labor
was not as scarce in East Carroll as 10
other parishes of the State. but there
was a large crnp made, which is The
reason that the planters are late in
gathering it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08
AGENCY.

The town Of Lake Providence and
the parish of East Carroll are now at
tractiog a great deal Of attention on
account of the railroad being built
through in the next few months.
Everything is on the move, and both
the town and parish are feeling the
effects Of it. There 10 not day that
passes that strangers are not dropping
in to the town, drawn here by the fact
that the railroad is certainty. Real
estate deals by ME-. j. Hamley, the
real estate sgent, are also of daily
occurrence. lie has made some big
salee of lands in the past month.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

Mr.. j. w. Barbour paid spot cash
for five lots in New Providence which
he had bargained for from E. j. Ham
ley, some three years ago. Mr.. Bar
bour had faith in New Providence
property, bought while prices. were
low and terms easy. He has since
built a comfortable home on his
ground and is proud of his purchase.
Are there any others who would
like to follow in MIR. Barbour's foot
stepsP
E. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08
A F1REMAN,s CLOSE CALL.

al stuck TO my engine, although
every joint ached aud every NERVE wal
racked with pain" writes c. w. Bel
lamy, q locomotive fireman, of BurI'
iugiou, Iowa, 81 wac weak and pale
without ANY appetite aud all run
down. As / was about 10 give mp,
got q bottle of Electric Bitters and
after taking 1t, l felt - well a. | eveI
did 10 my life" Weak, sickly, rul
down people always gain new life
strength and yigor from their use
Try them. Satisfaction guaranteed b.
j. S. Guenard. Price 80 cents.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

The Vicksburg Post ofpFriday last
bays that "engineer @ B. Gordon. OF
Gould's Missouri Pacific railroad sys-
tenn, is in the city. He has charge OF
the new line now being constructed
from Trip, Arkansas. south to con-
meet with the rexas Pacific, which is
building north from Red river. Mr..
Gordon was expecting Mr.. II. Roheer,
chief engineer OF the Missouri Pacific
system, TO meet him here to-day 10
visit S.. Joseph aud other. parts of the
line. The road is now under contract
from Trip to the Louisiana State line
"The Gould system now owns the
New Orleans and Northwestern road
which runs from Vidalia TO Bastrop,
| Louisiana. 1t is the intention of the
present line now being bnilt through
| The parishes of East Carroll, Madison
and Tensas. to form junction with
| the New Orleans and Northwestern al
a point some miles east of St Joseph
with short line into St.'Joseph. The
greater part of the line through the
parishes has been located, taking in
Lake Providence, Talldlah aud ST
Joseph, the latter by branch road
"The work of construction will be
pushed rapidly The hne will be only
about one hundred aud fifty miles,
We are Informed that Major Gordon
save that as soon As the rights of way
have been settled that work along the
line will he started, land as he says
work of construction will be pushed
rapidly and he road will be completed
and ready for business by fall.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

w. W. Johnson andE P Jones, two
colored men, have come TO Providence
TO locate aud will occupy the old
Franklin store, which is now being
overhsuled aud repaired for their &C.
cupancy. They come well recon-
meuded as excellent colored men, aud
no doubt will do we'll in Providence.
johnson is an ex.RrpresentatIvc of
Madison parish, and we believe served
more than one term in the legislature
from that parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08
Court Doinos.
The business transacted at The term
IF conrt ia as fOllOws

The business Transacted at the term
of court lie as follows.
tap'9ef ilaC CIVIL CASES Il
W b. Thompson 81 Co, vs.. Peter
Jack son. Final Judgment.
w. B Thompson Il Co., vs. Henry
-Smirb. Final Judgment.
W.fB. Thompson Il Co., We. Thos.
Morehead. Final judgment.
j. W Fowler vs. J. W. Buck. Judg-
ment by default.
North La Baptist Association vs j
8. Minikin. Judgment by default.
j. Fraakinbnsh & Sons vs.. W. Ii.
McCuIIooh. Judgment by default.
j. Witkowski vs-J. H. Williams
judgment by default.
Heirs Of W. w. Whkowski We. A..
Witkow ski aud others. Death of S.
lWitkowski suggested and on motion
of plaintiffs council case revived
agains. his legal representatives.
S Stockner vs.. Peter Claiborn.
Judgmeu, by default.
=" CRIMINAL CASES.
State VS. Lee Dodson. Manslanght-
err. Nolle prosequi entered.
STATE VS.. Wm. Dorsey. Larceny.
Found guilty and sentenced 10 one
year iu the penitentiary.
State vs.. Emiliue Jones. Man
slaughter. Acquitted.
State va. Albert Williams. Break
ing aud entering IN day time; Judg-
men, held mp.
State W. lJohn Jefferson. Larceny.
Acquitted.
SAFE VS.. Jerry Beatty. Larceny.
Found guilty aud sentenced TO one
year in The peniten,iarv.
State VS., John Love. Assault.
Sentenced to ninety DAYS in Jail and TO
pay . fue of $780,. In dafult Of pay
| ment ofi;fine TO serve an additional
ninety days.
State VS.. Lille Berry. Surities on
bond called out.
State VS. Robt. Goodwin. Shooting
in house. Not guilty.
State va. Nick Rodiha, ST Diggs and
Robt. Goodwin. Nolle prosequi ell
| tered a.
| State VS.. 'Thos. wilkinson. Garry
ing concealed weapons. Fined $25 or
ninety days IN jsfi'
State VS.. ~Si9Diggs. Carrying con-
cealed weapons. Fined S25 or ninety
DAYS in jail
State We. Abe Kelly. Larceny.
Not guilty.
State vs. Lizzie Jones. Carrying
concealed weapons Not guilty.
State vs. Ed. johnson. Larceny,
Not guilty.
State We. Robt. Williams. Carrying
concealed weapons. Fined $25 or
ninety days fn'jal,
State VS.. Anderson Boyd. Assault
with dangerous weapon. Plead
guilty and fined $40 or thirty days in
| Jail.
State vs.. Alex Cornelius. Carrying
concealed weapons. Plead guilty and
fined J$25 or thirty days in Jail
State vs. Aaron Morgan. Larceny.
Found guilty and sentenced to one
year in the penitentiary.
State We. Alfred Thompson. Carry
ing concealed weapons. Acquitted.
Siatet VS.. Anderson Crenshaw. Car
rying concealed weapons. Plead gull
~ and fined $25 or ninety days IN Jail.
| State VS.. Andrew Boyd Carrying
concealed weapons. Fined $25 or
thirty days in Jail r.
State vs. Steve Perkins. Larceny
Acquitted.
State VS.. Arthur Waddill. Larceny
Plead guilty aud sentenced to ninety
days in Jail.
State VS.. Lizzie Killian. Horse steal
ing. Nolle. prosequi entered.
State VS.. Ed johnson. Larceny.
Found guilty and sentenced to one
year in the penileDiiary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

The death of the good woman, Mrs
E Brock, on Monday evening last cast
a sad gloom over our entire commu-
nifty She was universally liked, aud
her funeral was largely attended on
Tuesday evening, where her remains
were laid 10 rest in the Episcopal lot
in the Providence Cemetery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

We met colored man last Friday
coming out of one OF the stores with q
new saddle, aud be told US that ii was
the third one be bad to buy in twelve
months He said that the other two
had been stolen from bis horse while
hiiched to the rack. This kind OF
stealing happens almost every week
aid is seems hard matter to catch up
with the thieves. The negro who was
caught few weeks ago after stealing
a briddle, was tried last week aud con-
vicied, and sentenced to one year in
the pen. u
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

Mr.. Tom Maben, who has been the
manager OH the big Panola plantatiou
for several years, has given mp his posi-
tlon to 60 in for himself. He has
leased the Wnkowski place at Ashton
and will make cotton aud corn
Tom 10 one ofthe best planters in the
parish, sad never failed to make q
good crop for others, aud he can do
the same thing for himself.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08
HEW TO THE LINE.

The cut we are making in lands are
direct and effective. They are true to
your interests and sure to suit your
pleasure. We want you to benefit by
what we have done and what We are
doing. Be sure and get some of the
chips from our price cutting.
e j. HAMLEY RE tL ESTATE
AGENCY
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

The papers in the western part OF
the State speak in high terms of Con-
gresham Ransdell'iE his work before
the rivers aud barbors committee. IN
regard to, locks and dams for the
Ouachita river. Our Congressman is
hard worker, aud never let's up until
be accomplish what he is after; aud u
he misses, il can be put down that II
was no fault of his. f s
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

The State apportionment OF the cur
rent school fund for 1902, has been
made, which is the first apportion-
ment of the wear The basis was made
on The revenues of last year, So cents
per capita, enumeration of the educa-
BILE children uoder Act 129 of 1898.
East Carroll has 1895 educsbte chill
dren. and its superintendent amounts
to $2,I03.75. which Is the largest ever
received.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

j. S. Guenard, the druggist, will re-
fund you your money If you are not
satisfied after using Chainberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets They
cure disorders If Tile stomach. bilious
ness, constipation and headache.
Price, o5 cruis Samples FREE.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

| never see this picture that don't
think it must be srltish man who
drinks alone OF course we must take
into consideration that there are times
when a man must drink alone, for there
mi chit not be an, one else around, and
fellow could not go dry always, you
know, hit the chap who drinks alone
from choice amt the fellow we want
TO drink with any how; so we will pass
that--and lie, me tell you right here,
that llAMLBY never has good thing
in the shape of land deal that he is
not willing, and even anxious. to d.
vide with some one--well. you know.
for IA consideration, of course: just a
slight retainer. to be sure you are In
earnest.
HAMLEY is built on very broad plan,
Never in the world did he ask a man
To pay more money than the land wss
worth.
For fear il he did he'd drop off the
earth.
The Z. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

District Attorney ID. NJ. Evans, Jr.,
returned TO TaIlulah on Thursday.
Our friend likes Providence and the
people SO well that il wouldn't sur
prise us if he didn't become citizen.
Providence is now the growing town
of Louisiana, and You should come
and joiu us to boom her along.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

.WE1NyITE YOUR CONFIDENCE Con.
fidence in our business methods. in our
and in whatever you
buy from us. That is what we mean
when we say we invite your conf
dence; and it shall be as it has been
our constant care that the name OF the
establishment stall be recognized as
worthy of the confidence we invite
Ed. HAMEEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

MIR. G. a. Williams and family are
now domiciled in the large residence
Oh the Wyly-Bass plantation. Mr.
Williams will look after this place this
year. He managed the planting in
terests Of Mr.. E. w. Constant for sew.
ersl years, and is one of the best cot
ton makers in The parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

Rev. T. A, Brown. in charge of St
Peters NJ. E church, has been return
ed by the conference. Rev. Brown is
a good colored man and has accom-
plished q great amount Of work in the
pact year, IN the way of building up
aud beautifying his church. Since be
took charge be has paid off an indebt-
edness amounting to over three hun
dred dollars. which speaks well for
him and his church people.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

Lake Providence is getting TO be a
great big place on the map of Louis
lana. Ii is the coming town and there
is more town property and real estate
in the parish changing hands than in
any other place in the State. 1t is
now only a question of few weeks
when work will begin on the railroad ,
aud then there will be sure enough
hUstlinU
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

The mail on Saturday last did not
reach the post office until after eight
o'clock, aud ii was after nine before
the general delivery was opened,
which we think was little too much
to expect of Mrs. Taylor, TO remain at
the Office this length of time. We
doubt if the postal laws compel Der
TO remain at her office both day and
night. waiting for al uncertain mail to
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

nH~lf you buy suit of clothes. aud
it fits you well, is made up in the latest
style, aud wears well, you are satisfied
and will buy your next suit or over
coat from the same party. This is the
plan ON which j 8. Miilikin has made
such good and staying customers on
tailor made clothing. Go to Millikin's
with your next order. He guarantees
to please. s-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

Monday morning was about as cold
a any morning We have had this win
Ter. The mercury registered Is at sun
up. The roads were slush and mud
after last weeks weather, but Monday
morning they were frozen hard, which
made them bad to travel over.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08
PLANNED FOR YOU.

Do you want an up-to date shouse
that just suits you? Wen plan it and
sell it to you. Terms as you may Sc
lect. Payments as you choose. Our
way will please you and make you a
home owner.
z. j. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

nE-Corliss Coon & Co.. carries Col
lars and Cuffs. Exclusively represent
ed by j S. Millikin The best collars
made-two for % cents Millikin car
ries full line of these up-to-date COL
lars and Cuffs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

Mr.. Jas. Beard, Jr., left for Baton
Rouge on the Chalmette with Ed.
johnson, Aaron Morgan, Jerry Beatty
aud VIM. Dorsey, four colored men
who are to serve one year each in the
penftentiary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08
SHIRTS IS ORDER.

Negligee or Stiff Bosom, 10 import
ed Madras and Oxfords, ranging IN
price from 50 IS to $500.
All Linen (faucy patterns) and Mer-
cerized Oxford, $3.50.
WARNER & SEARLES co.
Vjcksburg, Miss
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

A large party left Thursday on the
Chalmette bound for Mardi Gras. In
The crowd were Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Dunn, Misses Eddie Bass, Fannie
Byerley, Isabelle Montgomery, Joe
Maize Egelly, Bessie Pope. Kate Sitton,
Bessie johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. e. S.
WHY aud daughter, and Mre. and Misc
Mitchell. who have spent the past few
mouths here. We wish them jolly
,,ssae aad a. sare setuIu huue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

Here are some OF the things tina,
Providence will have in operation dur
ing 1902: nr,Y
National Bank.
Electric lights aud waterworks.
Oil mill.
Compress.
Ice factory.
Steam laundry.
Bot,ling works.
Population of 5000 or more.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08
1.nuCKLEN,s aeNICA sALvE

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other saIve,
lotion, ointment or balm for Cuts
Corns, .Bnrns, Boils, sores. FeIons
Ulcers, letter, Salt Rheum, Foyer
Sores, Chapped Hands, Skin Erup.
tions; Infaliibie for Piles. Cure guar.
snteed. Only IS cents at Guenard's
drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

According to the aimauacs, there
will be five eclipses this year, three OF
the sun and two Of the moon. Only
one will be visible in the United States,
aud that will be a total eclipse of the
moon, which will occur on October
1917. The moon will enter the
shadow at 1917 p-m., the eclipse will
be total at ll:19 pm and ends at 12:4s
N m
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

The grsatest danger from colds and
Ia grippe is their resulting in pneu-
monia II reasonable care is used,
however, and Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy taken, all danger will be
avoided II will cure q cold or sn At.
|tsck OF Ia grippe IN less time Than any
other treatment. Il is pleasant And
safe 10 take. For sale ii Gnenard's
drug stors.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

All our job work 10 neat and clean.
Bring us work and try Us. II it does
not euit you ueed not take Il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08

The claim of other cough medicines
to be as good as CHARACTERISTICS are
effeciually set at rest in the following
testimonial of Mr.. G d. Glass, an en-
ploye of Bar,letr& Dennis Co., Gardi-
mes, Me. He says: II had kept ad.
ding to cold and cough 10 the winter
of 1907, trying every cough medicine
/ heard of without permanent help,
until one day was in the drug store
of MIR. Houlebam and he> advised me
to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
aud offered to pay back my money II
l was not cured. My lungs and bron.
chiat tubes were very sore at this time
but was completely cured by this
remedy, aud have since always turned
TO it when / got cold, and soon 6ud
relief. / also recommend It TO my
friends aud am glad to say it is tbs
best of all cough medicines" For salt
By j. S. GueDard druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-08
Had TO Conquer or Die.

al was just about gone," writes Mrs.
Rosa Richardson, of Laurel Springs,
N. e., 81 had Consumption so bad that
the best doctors said | could not live
more than a month, butt began to use
DIR. Kings New Discovery aud was
wholly cured by seven bottles aud am
now stout aud WE'LL" It's an unrivaled
life-saver in Consumption, Pneumonia.
La Grippe aud Bronchitis; infaliible
for Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Hay
Fever, Group or Whooplng Cough
Guaranteed bottles SOC aud ST. 90
Trial bottles free at j. S. Gusnard's
drug store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Sept. N-with the exception of corn trading on the Board of Trade today was light and the tendency was to lower prices. The demands from shorts in September wheat was again a feature and that option closed 3-4 higher while December was 1-40l3-Sc lower. December corn closed 1c lower; oats were 1-Sq1-4c lower and January provisions closed un- livery was the leader in wheat and shorts were again good buyers. While the de- mand was well supplied the close was strong on that month. Trading in the deferred months was featureless and fluctuations confined within narrow range. Liberal receipts in the Northwest together with wet weather were bear fea- lures. September opened unchanged to 10c higher at S6 to S and sales throughout the entire session were confined within the opening range. The close was S-4c higher at S6 3-4. December opened un- changed at 69 5-s669 3-4. Sales were made between 69 Is and 60 3-4, with the close 1-4Q3-S lower at 69 3-S Clearances of wheat and flour were equal to 539,0O0 bushels. Primary receipts were 1,324, 139 bushels compared with 1.156.6l0 bushels last year. Local receipts at 163 cars. 13 contract; Minneapolis and Duluth report ed 920 a total of 1,0S3 against 1,125 a week ago and 1,044 last year.
 The feature of corn was the unloading by bulls who have been active on that market recently The wet weather made a good market on which to sell but in spite of the heavy realizing in December that month only declined 1 1-2 from the high point. The opening was shade to 1-41s-sc higher at 46 S-4 to 47 which was the high point of the day. The close WAS 1-4c lower at 45 5-Sd45 3-4. Receipts, 20l cars. S2 contract.
 Oats were dull and lacked any striking features and fluctuation were within mar row limits. There was a weaker tone to the market. influenced by predictions of more favorable weather. December open ed Is higher at 31 2-2, sold within a half cent range, closing 1-SG1-4 lower at 3l 1-S@1 IA Receipts. 12S cars. Provis- ions were quiet with the principal busi- ness largely changing from near by to distant deliveries The local crowd are inclined to be bulIish on January pro- ducts. January pork closed unchanged at 15.3O lard Sc lower at SGT 1-2 and ribs Sc lower at SIP 1-2 Estimated receipts: Monday, Wheat. 145: corn. 250: oats, 165 cars. Hogs, 2,400 head.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-28
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
cnoP NEWS AGAIN VERY BULL
 ISH.
Commission Houses Buy Cotton They Had Sold Previously at a Lower Level--January
 Goes to S.S1.

New York, Sept. 2.-The cotton mar ket opened steady with prices 2@4 points higher on nervous demand from room uhorts and some support from the bull syndicate. This buying was based large 5y upon a favorable class of cables from <he Liverpool market and dangerously low Temperatures Tn the northwestern portion of thet belt. Following the call commission houses re-entered the mar ket as buyers, taking back cotton sold ct lower level yesterday and on Thurs day For the balance of the forenoon gpeculation was brisk and general with the bull element systematic buy, rs of the winter options. Whereas receipts were very heavy, and many attributed this movement to a drought forced crop and predicted marked falling off in the i'm mediate future. The crop news was again bullish. indicating very poor top crop prospects over the greater part of the belt The South, Europe and spinners were buyers of the fall and winter
 months toward the close of the first hour and bid January up to Sa and March to 6.5S. At this level smaller longs sold for profits, preferring to take neutral stand over the Sunday adjournment Southern spot markets were described as steady to firm, with buyers disposed to meet the views of sellers on the matter of price.