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The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-11-12

Yesterday DR.. Brock received hot air
apparatus from Chicago, to be used in
the treatment OF rheumatism and stiff
joints, which is the latest scientific
method known to the profession and has
given excellene results. The apparatus
is made Of copper on the outside and
lined with asbestos on the inside and
heated with gasoline. The arm, leg, or
any part Of the body 10 incased In a
loose rubber funnel and placed In the
apparatus, and the air is heated AZ high
as $50 degrees Fahrenheit, and as ater
boils At 2l2 degrees and lead melts at
8l7 degrees, an idea can be obtained Of
the atmosphere in which the diseased
limb 10 placed. To touch the asbestos
would burn the hand instantly; but,
on account Of being encased in the loose
covering and suspended on sling in the
apparatus, it causes only slight ting.
ling and numbing Of the limb being
treated.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-11-12
Mine Wanted.

Wanted lease and bond on group
Of gold prospects with good ore show.
ing. Send full particulars and price to
J. W. Winwood, Drexel Building, Phil.
adelphia, Pa.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-11-12

The concert which was to have been
given last Friday evening by the ladies
OF the Good Intent society Of the MethO.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02
THIS WEEKS PAPER-sOME RANDOM
COMMENTS

Harry Farmer calls attention to a fact that
pork-raisers cannot learn too well. It takes a
certain part of the feed for the bodily wants of
the pig; all beyond that goes to fat. The shorter
the time of fattening, the smaller is the proper
ton of food used for what we may call ordinary
living purposes, and the greater the proportion
used in making pork-that it, in making profit.
Friend Harry also advises every farmer. to grow
grapes, and this counsel should be generally heed
ed. We doubt whether the average North Carroll
ma farm has on it half as many fruit trees and
grape vines as it should have. 1t is to be hoped,
however, that a large number of our readers have
made arrangements to improve their orchards and
vineyards this season.
Superintendent McNair, whose recent letters
on alfalfa attracted some attention, sends US an
interesting note regarding the value OF the crop
as a dairy feed. Next week he will discuss soil
incubation for leguminous crops-a subject not
nearly so well understood here In North Carolina
as it ought to be. Watch for his article.
Our Washington correspondent sends a bright,
newsy letter apropos of the reassembling of the
Solons. This short session is one of no small
Importance, and we shall try to keep our readers
informed as to its work.
"Our Wild Neighbors and Their Winter
Homes" is a specimen of the nature study ar
ticles with their wholesome outdoor spirit that
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02

ciples and sacrificing all for the honor of beiro
the Presidents chief political adviser in Southern
matters. We have suspected all along that tho
picture was being overdrawn, either for political
or sensational purposes, and now our suspicion is
confirmed. Washington denies the rumors and
continuing, says:
"Under no circumstances would I seek to pro-
mote political candidates or volunteer informa-
ton regarding men or measures, nor have done
so in the past. At every proper opportunity, I
say to the youth of our people that they will make
a mistake if they seek to succeed in life by mere
political activity or the hope of holding political
office. Now and then, however, public questions
affecting our interests arise which are SO funda-
mental and far-reaching that they transcend the
domain of politics. When such questions present
themselves in justice to my race, l make my posi-
ton known and stand for what / see to be the
right. We cannot elevate and make useful a race
Of people until there is held out to them the hope
of reward for right living. Every revised Con-
s~titution throughout the Southern States has put
a premium on intelligence, ownership of property,
thrift, and character"
This is a sensible letter and has been favorably
commented on throughout the South.
Congress and the Territories.
Congress assembled yesterday and organized for
business. To-day (Tuesday) the Presidents Mes
sage will be presented. The first important meas
ure to come up is the Omnibus Statehood Bill,
providing for the admission into the Union Of
Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona. Of these
the least unfit is Oklahoma, the youngest of the
trio. It has been little more than ten years since
this part of America-then the eastern half Of
Indian Territory-was opened to settlers. But
the fertile land and healthful climate attracted
a very desirable class of immigration. The papal7
lation now numbers half a m~illion-hardy, indus
trious, law-abiding Americans who have carried
with them the spirit of the church and the school
house. But this is not true in nearly so large a
measure of Arizona and New Mexico, and if we
were in Congress we should vote against their ad-
mission. And it would probably be better to defer
the Oklahoma case five or ten years.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02
A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.

Poverty is uncomfortable, as I can. testify"
said James A. Garfield, "but nine times out of ten
the best thing that can happen to a young man is
to be tossed overheard and compelled to sink or
swim. In all my acquaintance, / have never
known a man to be drowned who was worth the
saving"
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02
CURRENT EVENTS THE DRIFT OF THINGS AS
WE SEE IT.

Thanksgiving Day was generally observed in all
parts of the country last week, and America in
deed had much to be thankful for. During the
last year the country has been unusually fortu-
nate. Our has expanded, our manufac-
turing enterprises have prospered, our fields have
brought forth beautifully. And it is to be hoped
that the civic and moral and spiritual life of the
people has not deteriorated. Was it not Carlyle
who said that there are a hundred men who can
stand adversely for every one who can stand pros
perity?
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02
The Attack on the Virginia Constitution.

The Attack on the Virginia Constitution.
We concluded our Current Events comment
last week with a reference to the efforts being
made to overthrow the anti-negro suffrage regu-
lations in Virginia and elsewhere, and it may be
well enough to report progress at the outset this
week. In the United States Circuit Court in
Richmond Friday the Virginia case came up,
Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Su-
preme Court sitting with Judge Waddill in the
hearing. The suit was dismissed, but this can
hardly be regarded as a victory for the defend
ants, lack of Jurisdiction being designated as the
ground of this action. To the United States Su-
preme Court therefore the case will now be carried
and finally settled. Before that tribunal, too, the
Alabama Amendment is now to be attacked. Ad-
verse decision in these cases would be equally ia
tai to the North Carolina suffrage scheme.
The Indictment of North Carolina Registrars.
But of more immediate interest, because nearer
home, is the wholesale indictment of registrars
in this State. District Attorney Holton has an
nounced that at least ten or twelve will be indicted
in the Charlotte district at the December term of
Federal Court, and others will doubtless be pros
ecuted later. The charge is that these registrars
refused registration to negroes able to "read and
write in the general acceptation of that term"
requiring absolute perfection in spelling and pro-
nunciation. The Rutherfordton registrar who
defed Chairman Simmons and refused to register
a negro preacher who spelled divided" "devided,"
is one of the number, and is regarded as a fair
type.
Election officers who abused their authority
should, of course, be punished, but we wish the at
tack on unfair methods had been begun in the
State courts rather than the Federal courts. We
believe that some of the registrars did deliberate
-ly refuse registration to persons qualified to vote:
they should be punished. We believe, however,
that many others honestly misconstrued the Ian
guage of the Amendment. The phrase, "read and
write any section of the Constitution" seems to
call for a rather high degree of education, and
many registrars really believed that two or more
errors in spelling or pronunciation constituted
legal disqualification. 1t was not until late in the
season that Chairman Simmons and Mr.. Pou is
sued manifestoes calling attention to the fact that
II was enough to be able to read and write gin the
common acceptation of the term by men of intel
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02

Iigence." We know a registrar who Immediately
sent for a negro applicant that he had before re-
jected.
The situation being as it is, it is not likely that
the prosecuting authorities in the Federal Court
will insist on the extreme penalty for offences
committed this year. They will probably content
themselves with asserting their right to punish
and establishing a definite legal rule for the gov
eminent of registrars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
H. 6 B. Beers Cotton Letter.


 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. I4.-The improvement in Liverpool was predicated on a perpendicular fallin off in receipts bein anticipated by American correspondents Our market in sym pathy opened 6T7 points higher. improved lG2 additional shortly after on fresh buying, but subsequently, declined points from the top on the continuance of large receipts, closing, at a net gain of points on the day. Port ceipts for the four days are 4Sooo in excess of last year and 55 900 over year before last The thirteen leading interior towns which make up the semi weekly statement are es- timated to receive 67.ooo against 60 900 last year and 40 900 year before last. Tn other words, the movement Is on a liberal scale not withstanding the claims of a marked decrease being realized. It must be remembered also that if the amount brought into sight from now out equals last season it points to crop of l0,700 o00 The claim that plantations are bare of cotton and uncounted towns sold much less than the previous year were circulated last year just they are, and the popular opinion was that the crop could not exceed g. 500 900. The growth was lo.5i9o o00 or loIo.ooo over the views held then. There fore, with movement this season indicating a crop 200. 900 last year 1t looks unrea- sonable to assume the crop is absurdly small as the speculators under the market are endeavoring to make the public believe purely theoretical reasoning; heretofore the world has been influenced by the facts developed by the movement and that data will ulti- mately govern values we suggest that this be watched carefully in the future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
MARKET FOR FUTURES MOVEMENT MARROW THRoUa-
 OUT THE SESSION.
Cables Were Better--At the Close rr Prices Were Up to 8 Points.
 Advices from the South Show
 ed Spots Held Firmly.

NEW YORK, Jan. i4.-The cotton market opened steady. 2d4 points higher, and while showing firm undertone practically all through the session had comparatively narrow movement. After the opening there was a slight advance on some foreign buying and demand from the South. The better feeling originated in bullish advices from Manchester and Liverpool. supplementing these advices were reports from Southern spot mafkets to the effect that cotton more firmly held and in better demand than ever for export ac- count. Liverpool continued to advance after our marekt had crened, brt went of near the close under profit taking. Throughout the early session our market held firm with noon bids showing net advance of 6I7 points. Light estimates for the New Orleans and Hous- ton receipts held the market steady through out the noon period. but early in the afternoon prices slowly sagged under selling for profits by room traders and pressure from the bear side. Room traders sold on the idea that considerable long interest had piled up and that the shortage has been pretty thor oughly weeded out On the decline the South and Wall Street withdrew as buyers and com mission houses sold quite freely Sentiment became tolerably bearish. The weakness of the stock market and the failure of Phillip in Chicao had no direct bearing on the market. though naturally creating feeling cf disquiet in trade circles generally The close was steady with prices net IG6 points higher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
WALL STREET REVIEW CONSIDERABLE DISTURBANCE OF SPECULATIVE SENTIMENT. The Movement to Sell Gained In creased Force-Heaviest Liquida- tion of the Day Occurred
 in the Final Hour.

NEW YORK. Jan. I4.-There was consider able disturbance of speculative sentiment in to sell gained increasing force. The weakness became rather a rout in the final hour. when the heaviest selling of the day was done and the market closed active and weak and gen. orally at the lowest net losses running all the way from l to points for the principal stocks. There were some special causes of weakness of individual stocks, which affected the general market by sympathy to some extent, but the movement as whole was due to general causes, which have been gaining an influence for several days past. All minor differences of interpretation over the standing of the case sunk in the general consideration that the le- gality of the combination is to be submitted to determination by tho courts and that the during a probable prolonged litigation. The bearing of the decision on other combinations tempiation, makes the decision in this case of vast importance to the whole securities mar ket. The differences developed in the several from impaired credit have given rise to a much more conservative spirit among lenders upset in the grain markets. resulting from over commitments Tn speculation. brought some li- duidation directly on the stock market Be- had rumors that new bond issue by the Erie Railroad Company was imminent and on these the stocks of the company declined IA and 2N last report that it would seem that the day is now approaching when arrangement for
 
 garded a substantial basis for these ru- mors. The cut in the prices of refined sugars cost that speciality points There was mo- ticeable weakness in a group of stocks in which there has been speculation on hopes of dividend increases or the beginning of dividends. There were fears that these hopes would be disappointed. The New York, Chi cago and St. Louis stocks. the St. Louis and San Francisco. Lake Erie and Western and United States Express might be included in this category. The Atchisons were heavily sold on continuing dissatisfaction over the debenture bond issue. Aside from these instances, the selling was pretty well distributed There was period of some strength in the morning, led by Manhattan with a rise of b but that stock fell with the rest oN the market. Glucose rose 3% in face of the general de- cline Sterling exchange was somewhat easier. leading to the supposition that gold may not be exported after all this week, but the mar ket was little affected by this development and by the liberal gains of cash on sub-treas- ury operations. The payment today of S4o0.- 900 in redemption of the Hawaiian loan as- stunned by the United States will accrue to the benefit of the market
 Active bonds weakened in sympathy with stocks. but some less active issues held early gains. Total sales (par value). S3.675 oo United States bonds all unchanged on the last call.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. i4.--There was . moderate demand for spots today Factors
 encouraged by the improvement in Liverpool
 are asking slightly higher prices, which buy ket was influenced by the improved trade de. mand at Manchester. Salee, i.550 bales from unchaned.
 The future marekt opened steady. the first with Liverpool Improvement. The local mar ket rulei steady during the early trading. There was some buying for the country ele- men, but New York was seller here. The Houston estimate was light. and served to strengthen the maj ket which yased on, how for New Orleans. After slight fluctuations the market closed with net gains of 3G4 points
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
In 1he Financial World

concerning receipts. Meanwhile some liquida- ton for account of Chicao and Wall Street holders under the influence Of easier grain and stock markets. caused the early improvement to vanish Closing quotations are about 3 points higher than yesterday.
 Up to the present time there are no posi- tive signs of an imminent falling off in re- ceipts and the continued steadiuess of the mar- ket in view of this fact k all the more sur prising serving fin some instances to creats an equal pace with the movement. If such is the case. and . curtailment in shipments soon occurs. prices will doubtless be greatly stimu- lated. At any rate, unless there is enormous speculation fin actual cotton in foreign mar kets. the heavy exports from this country would indicate that the legitimate requirement. of the trade are much in excess of previous expectatfons. '=.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
New Orleans Cotton Futures.
Liverpool Cotton Futures.
Cotton at the Ports.

NEW oRLEANS-steady; sales. 4,25o; or. dinary. 6h; good ordinary, ': low middlng 7s-l6; middiing, 7I; good middllng. sA niddling fair. ss-I6; receipts. 2s,s23; stock 370, 5S6. tsi --. -+- sales 75o; receipts, g, ss2: stock, a2s. .7s4.
 MoB1LE-Quiet; middling. 7%:, sales. 500 receipts. 764: stock. 32,7So
 sales, s5s: receipts, 5,ses; stock. s.4e4.
 CHARLESToN-Quiet; middlng. "A: re ceipts, so3; stock. 23556.
 WIIMINGToN-steady; niddIing. 7x; re cepts. 7se: stock. 2z,477:
 /NoRFoLK-steady; middling 6; saies 20 receipts 3.29e; stock. 46.65S.
 BALTfMoRE-Nominal middling. ek; re ceipts, ,555; stock. l72lo. BOSTON-Quiet; mtddling, SA; receipts S44 stock, 34o3.
 PHILADELPHiA-oui middIing, sh; re ST. LObIS-steady; middlng 7A; receipts 1852; stock, 54 403.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
London Financial Cablegram

NEW YORK, Jan. i4-The Commercial-A -Au- vertlser's London financial cablegram says; The stock market today was brisk and cheer ful and especially at the close on reports that negotiations looking toward peace in South Africa are in progress. Home rails were stron pn expectations of improved dividends American stocks were narrow and uninterest- ing. although there was good Dutch buying of Baltimore and Ohio and United Sttaes Steel while New York hoisted Union Pacific. Con- tangos were 3k. Rio tintos recovered from 39h to 395s on local buying. Double option at the end of the month is quoted at < per cent. Copper sold at E45 los. Paris exchange ts o6 5ll: Berlin oa "a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
R. M. Scale 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.

NEW OhLEANS' Jan. '+.-Capies rom LlV- action of that market was quite consistent. Deliveries gained l64 to li2-64, while spots were marked up 32 with sales of 10000 bales and the tone called frmer Manchester reported to be receiving some large or ders for manufactured oods from India and China and in consequence spinners ex- pected to be more active patrons in markets for the raw material.
 \ very steady tone was established here at the opening. but 1t soon became apparent that traders on both sides were inclined to let matters alonc pending definite developments
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
Naval Stores.

WILMINGTON. Jan I4.-Turpentine-Firm at 37@36; receipts. 27.
 Rosin-Firm at Sl. .o5GI.Io; receipts, 26e. Crude turpentipe-Steady at Sl.lo12; re- ,eipts. 96.
 Tar-Firm at SI35: receipts POP. SAVANNAH, Jan. 4.-Turpentine-Firm at 36lf; receipts. l3 sales. 57; exports, 265. Rosin-Firm; receipts. 5.l74; sales. l575; exports. 75o at 36h.
 Rosir--Firm and unchanged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.
Provisions.

Eacon-loc.
 Dry saIted sides-eh9o%c Lard-Tierces. l0%@iIc. Meal-771zc per bushel. Oats-white, 62c: mixed. 6oc. Corn-white. 77h4Soc per bushel salt-Liverpool. sack; Virginia. 65c; Butter-Jersey, 2od26c; Tennessee country, I5c.
 syrup-Faney. 4oc; reboied. soc F1our--Patent, S4 50 per barrel: straight, k4.Oo
 susar--Granulated. 5Hc: Y. c. 4,kc; cut ,oaf. SIC.
 Arrow Ties-45 lbs. SI. Jite Baggrg-2 lbs. 71sG7%c. I% lbs. 2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
New orleans Sugar and Molasses

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 4-Sugar-Quiet; open kettle. 2%d2%; open kettle centrifugal, 2H@2 3-i6; centrifugal granulated 4M1 3-Ie; whites. 3$a3 III6; yellows, 2Ia e-i6; seconds. l%@3.
 Molasses-Dull; open kettle. 9925; centrifu- gal. 6nI5.
 Syrup-Dull lo922.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
Weather Conditions

The high barometer area is now central on the South Atlantic coast, lying continued cold and fair weather in the South and East. though shallow depression over the Southwest has caused warmer in Texas, with rain over the greater portion of that State and another depression moving eastward over Lake Superior has given snow in Western New York. and has caused very general warming up over cen- tral and Lake districts. The Northwestern high barometer area has remained nearly sta- tionary over Washington. giving continued fair and cool weather in mountain and Pa cinc coast districts. The present outlook is for warmer, unsettled weather over this re- zion during Wednesday, with rains by wednes- day afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
New York Dry Goods,

NEW YORK. Jan. l4.-There has been a slight improvement in tho general demand for cotton oods and buyers are beginning to ar rive in considerable numbers and develop, ment of business is looked for. The tone of the market continues steady throughout, but or fancy lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
. New York Spot Cotton.

NEW YORK, Jan i4.-Cotton-tauiet; mid dlin, aA; net receipts, l.7s; gross, I44o3; sales. CSC; stock. 3I77e; exports to Great B'itain; 377i; to France, 63.
 Total today-Net receipts, 4S,352: exports tn tifeat B' itain. 7509; to France, 63; to the continent. l.93S.
 Consolda ,ed-Net receipts. i24 346; exports to Great Britain. 66.756; to France, 27.4e5; to the continent, 29. q26.
 Total since Sept. Met receipts. 5,262. 65; exports to Great Britain. 1888, GOA to France, 49, 922; to the continent, l.444,9l2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
Country Products.

! Eggs-Per dog, 25c.
 chiclse ns-Grown, ss per dog. large flyers, S2 40 per dog.
 syrup-Country. 4o945c per gal Dried Apples-Peeled. Sc. F,yaporated Apples-9c.
 Lemons-choice. S3.5o; fancy, S3 25da. 50 'Potatoes-Irish. sI.lo3i2o bushel; sweet, 50 cents.
 Onions-sI.75 bushel.
 H4y--Johnson grass in bales, Sl2QI4 per ton.
 cabbage-lac per lb.. Danish Cheese Full cream, l2lsc selected. l318c. Apples-S4. 5oQ5.oo.
 Rutabagas-SI.75 per bbl.
 r@ranees--FlorIda, S2. 5OH2.75. Cocoanuts-S3 25 box.
 Peas-white, S2.5o bushel; clay. SI.so bushel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
Money and Exchange.

NEW YORK, Jan l4.-Money on call steady at 3q5 per cent; closed offered at 5 per cent Sterling exchange heavy. with actual business in bankers bills at 4.S7 for demand and 4. 4.64hQ4. S4S for 60 days; posted rates, 495 and 486.
 Commercial bills. 4.s3Hd4 e3%.
 Bar silver, 55ss; Mexican dollars, 4i4. Government bonds, steady; State bonds in- active; railroad bonds irregular.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-15
Treasury Statement

WASHINGTON, Jan. I4-rodays state ment of the treasury balances. exclusive ot the gold reserve, shows available cash bal ance of Si7o,994, 900; gold, Si06, ,674.534