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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16
HAND ID MOUTH
 TRADE IN COTTON Chronicles Southern Crop Sum- mary Regarded as BuIIish SELLING FOR PROFITS Soon After the Gall Prices Rallied Quite Sharply On Demand From
 Small Shorts, But Small
 Business Followed.
SELLING FOR PROFITS

New York, June 1.-The cotton mar ket opened quiet with prices to 1 points lower in response to generally un- favorable Liverpool cables. Whereas the advance of IF to 2k points had been expected in the English market on the New York closing of yesterday. That market closed quiet and net unchanged to h point higher. Spot cotton was quiet and 1-32d lower on sales of only 5000 bales. Moreover, there were no foreign buying orders in hand to speak of, Yet the weather forecast indicated no relief from the drouth over the central and western sections of the belt and the map this morning gave positively no rainfall where most needed in the belt Soon after the call prices rallied quite sharply from the smaller shorts, but at most business was a hand to mouth affair and commission houses were without much business. The whole list worked up to last night g prices with October at one time at S.O6 bid. Then came gradual reaction under selling for profits by conservative scalp CTS and light Wall street bear pressure, under which prices eased off to the open ing figures The Chronicles crop wealth CT summary of the week south was re- garded as bullish, but few traders were satisfied that actual damage has yet been sustained by the crop as a result of the dry weather. The private telegrams stated that hot winds were prevalent in Central Texas, but that as a general thing the plant was withstanding the heat and lack of moisture extremely well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

New York, June 14-Cotton quiet, mid ding 97-16 gross 200; sales 7215; stock l63, 4S3; exports continent 1884
 Total today: Net receipts 2925; exports continent 15,644; stock 366649.
 Consolidated: Net receipts 2e25; ex- ports continent 15,644
 Total since September 1: Net receipts 7,424,32O; exports Great Britain 2s5S, 35S; France Ill ,S32; continent 2,6O076
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-16

sEx dividend.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20

niece, and the swayiny OF the carriage
nearly threw her on my lap.
Just then the elder lady began one
of those nervous and hurried searches
for her purse which women when trav-
cling are so prone to make.
1T is gone!' she exclaimed. and |
am sure that fellow in the corner
picked my pocket when was looking
out OF his window
He could not have done that re-
piled the niece, for was looking at
him at the time. and he never once
took his hands or his eyes away from
his newspaper
MY dear child DO you suppose
you are quick enough to watch the mo-
tions OF a professional piekpocket Z
That man has my purse. | am perfectly
sure of It; and shall give him In
charge the moment we get TO Rugby
1T was clear that ! must bolt from
the carriage the instant the train
reached Rugby platform. and before
policeman could be called. The train
was already slowing and hastily gath
cred up my rug and umbrella and pre-
pared to move toward the door.
mo. you don't, my man. said Mrs.
Scoble rising and taking possession OF
the door by the simple process of
thrusting half of her ample person
through the window.
Il saw at once that the game was
up.
That man has picked my pocket,
said Mrs. Scoble, as soon as the police
man opened the door. Search him
and you1l find my purse in his posses
sion. 1t is marked A. ID. S. and has
four hve-pound notes, two sovereigns
and some change Ia II, besides my
ticket
what do you say to this?' the po-
liceman asked me. evidently impressed
with the certainty of my guilt.
Simply that 1t isn't true | replied
4 know nothing OF The lady's purse
and can easily convince you that
am a respectable person
my goodness!' exclaimed my ac'
cuser. Why, the fellow isn't deaf ant
] dumb after all! Constable. he pre-
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20
THE B00BINGLES.

my dear" said MI Boobingle ,giauc-
ing up from his paper. II remark
considerable decline in the stock mar
ket. II this continues much longer.
you will have to do without your new
bonnet"
Indeed shall not. Nj. Boobingle ="
rejolned his wife. for tho last four
years you have remarked the very same
thing at just this time when the spring
styles commenced to appear and | have
made. unmade and remade my old hat
times enough. This time must have
new hat"
But you look so charming in that
one. II becomes you so well" said Mr.
BooDingle. having as usual recourse
to fiattery to gain his point; and am
sure you never can find anything half
as suitable for your style of beauty"
Mrs. Booblngle appeared touched by
this delicate compliment. remembered.
however. that she had been caught by
such remarks on several previous oc-
cssions, and resolved therefore to be
wary.
Thank you. my dear for the COM
pliment." she replied. sweetly. "but !
really think ! can find a bonnet that
will look just as well and at the same
time he new. ! am sick and tired o'
that old thing"
But, my love" exclaimed her hus-
band, when you bought it you said I;
was perfectly sweet"
so 1t was at that time" replied the
spouse. but we must change our ldeas
with the times, and when ! was In
town today saw some real dears oi
bonnets."
Il presume you call that frightfu,
monument the minister's wife wore
last Sunday real dear" said Mr.. Boo.
bingle, sarcastically. The price OF II
may have been high enough. but II
obstructed my view to such an eXten'
that could not see the front part o
| the church at all"
Il hope ] have better taste thar
Mrs. Goodman" replied Mrs. Boobin
gle. modestly. 1T really is pitful tn,
way she dresses
How much do you think you woult
need for a hat that would suit you
ideas ?" asked Mr.. Boobinsle, seemingl,
submitting to the inevitable. =,
Il think could get along with $35,
she responded, LAYING down her needle
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20
some Interesting curio.itie..

Some interesting discoveries have
been made in Lough Derg, Ireland. As
a number OF men were engaged drag
ging a portion of the lake adjoining
Terryglass for the remains of man
had been drowned, the search party
happened on a lot OF peculiarly inter
esting curiosities, amongst them being
the head OF an old Irish elk in a fine
state of preservation. with enormous
antlers, the tips OF which were eleven
feet apart. The teeth are three inches
long. The other discoveries included
n well-preserved dug-out boat or canoe.
supposed to be of great antiquity. The
articles are attracting much attention
at the Carrigahorig barracks.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20
OMAN'S WAYS.
As Spectators Are Past Finding out
by an Ordinary Broker

ny hu
Chicago Journal: Deliver me from
any more wheat deals with women
said the commission man, wearily.
Just read this letter. Do you see
what she says? Calls me robber and
says she will prosecute me. She wort
do that, OF course, because II she did
her folks would find out about her lit
tie speculation, and know her well
enough to understand the she wouldn't
let it out IL she could help 1t, and she
couldn't prosecute me anyway. Then
look at the rest OF 1t. One would
think from that letter | was running
the biggest skin game on earth. But
suppose ought not TO be surprised.
never saw woman yet who didn't
want odds of a million to one in her
favor II she took 1t into her head TO
put up little money on something.
I'll tell you what brought out all OF
that abuse This woman decided some
time ago to trade a little in wheat.
She wrote, sending me 500. with in
structions to buy her 1000 bushels. |
did so, but the price of wheat went
uOhu dlIlOSl dS SUM 40 huu WV
phoned the order over to the firm at
the board. | made up my mind that
she shouldn't lose If could help 1t,
even IL had TO help her out myself
So began nargining for her on my
own account. | put up $40 with~it
being worried much, for | thought the
price would go up soon, but 1t didn't,
and had to spend another $50 10 save
my own margin. There was $40 gone
/ Just to protect her little old 500. Be-
! fore the market began to come up
again | had to put in $50. Then one
day the price came up very gradually.
AS soon as 1t got TO the point where
/ could save myself sold out, as any
wise man would have done In my fix.
As II happened. too. the price went
back just after had sold out proving
the wisdom OF my course. Well, |
informed my client OF what had
done, supposing she would be de-
lighted at the interest ] had taken
and at my attempt to save her invest
ment for her. You can judge for your
self from that letter how well pleased
she is Says / am a robber. after |
took all that pains to put up that
money to save her old $50. No, guess
won't do any more trading with
women. They expect TOO much"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20

tended to be deaf and dumb. Tha.
shows what a scoundrel he isl
Il rose up to follow the policeman.
and my foot struck against something
that was lying on the floor of the car
riage stopped and picked 1t up. IL
was the missing purse.
lis that your purse. madam? |
asked, as | held II up. You must have
dropped it when you were looking out
of my window
II wouldn't advise him to play that
game any more, said the policeman,
severely. Let me tell you sir, that II
you travel under false pretenses you
needn't be surprised II you find your
self in trouble You'll have to give me
your name and address, in case any
thing more comes OF this
Il gave him my address as soon as
could get away from the carriage, and
at the same time | gave him a surrep-
tltlous five shillings and asked him not
to give my name TO Mrs. Scoble.
Il saw Scoble on the platform as the
train drew up at Greencroft, but he did
not see me, for had concealed myself
behind the curtains OF the carriage.
watched him until his back was turned
and then sprang out and bolted into
the cloak room. which was close at
hand. / had hoped TO remain there
until Scoble had left the station, but
was disappointed. The porter In at
tendance, finding that had no partIc-
ular business with him, Immediately
suspected me of designs upon the prop
erty under his charge, ana told me that
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20
she responded,

work, and preparing for the, struggle
which she knew was sure to come.
"Thirty-flve dollars, MY dear, do
you think have been up in the Klon-
dixie or used to be cashier in a bank? :?
Thirty-five dollars, indeed! Why. my
hat never costs over 81"
Yes. but your hats have no trim
ming on them and therefore are not so
expensive"
We'll. | should say not. Great Jo-
seph. s35 for hat!" And Mr.. Boo
bingle blew a long whistle TO signify
his surprise.
Now. dear, you know paid $40 for
my last bonnet. which you like so
well" replied his better half, thus turn
ing his own weapons against him
land besides must tell you what Mr.
Neighborly. who lives just across the
street, said about you, dear Blodgett
Mr. Neighborly said he thought you
were the best man TO your family he
ever saw"
Mr.. Boobins.e appeared nonplused
for a moment, but soon asked timidly
Don't you think. darling. you could
get along with $40 this time and next
fall you can find just the prettiesl
hat you can find?"
But his wife was resolute Only too
often had she looked forward TO that
fallacious next year. only TO find that
when 1t had at last arrived 1t was still
next year, and did not produce one OF
those round pasteboard boxes. which
usually contain some creation" dear
to the feminine heart.
What an ideal" she exclaimed. a
fine hat, indeed. would have II | had
to buy II with that sum. Why. you
would be ashamed to be seen with me
attired in such rig. No. sir, must
have SIS or nothing. But understand.
Mr.. BoobingIe, that II | cannot have a
new bonnet / shall insist upon your
resigning from the Hearty Eaters club
and saving your dues. which. as un-
derstand. amount to $50 per year"
This club was composed of a lot of
convivial spirits. who, in their younger
days. had belonged to an association
which rejoiced In the euphonious name
OF the Bowler Bachelors" The Bowler
Bachelors club had been started by a
mar named Bowler, and each member
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20

| must not stay in 'he cloakroom. 1
tried bribery, but the action only con-
lrmed his suspicious. and he roughly
ordered me to go about my business or
he would have me arrested. Just then
Scoble spied me.
why. here you are. after all! he
exclaimed. Where on earth have you
been?'
The niece had returned, and wai
standing locking in bewilderment, firsi
at me, and then at her uncle. Sudden
ly she took in the full meaning OF the
situation. and after saying TO me. Is
this MIR. Johnston?' burst into Lncon
trollable laughter.
There never was anything so con-
tagious and irresistible as that laugh.
since the world began. and the rasi O.
the girls mischievous eyes would have
made John Calvin smile even in the act
of burning a hereto. could not help
1t, but in another moment found my
self joining in the girls laughter, while
scoble stood and gazed at us with an
almost frightened expression.
The niece was the first to speak,
Uncle she said. there has been mis-
take that would have been perfectly
awful If Mr.. Johnston had not been a
real humorist and seen the funny side
OF IT, Auntie has driven home, for she
could not wait any longer. and we will
all three walk home together, and YOU
shall know all about it,
II hesitated for second and then
said to myself that | would meet nifty
aunts sooner than say good-by to the
niece before had convinced her thai
| was not always stupid, and that
could sometimes be other than nuis
ance. not only walked home will
her and faced the dismayed and re
pentant aunt. but ! staid my full weel
at Greencroft. When ! came away
was engaged to be married, and ha'
already began to call Mrs. Scobl'
aunt partly to show her that | bor'
no malice and partly by way of EN-
phasizing the triumph that the maj
whom she had called stupid had won.
Pail Mall.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20

been guilty of lying as certainly as
same thing In so many words.
AT Willesden Junction another pas
senger got in. This time II was
young lady who was evidently expected
by the elder lady.
by and by my attention was aroused
lady mention my name. You see.' she
said, I had to come down today be-
cause John has asked that tresome
Johnston to spend a week with us. and
OF course It wouldn't do for me to be
away
"'But. auntie. said the other. how
do you know that he is tiresome IL you
have never seen him.?
81 know it, for one thing. because
Johns friends always are tiresome. 1t
does seem as IL he deliberately selected
the most stupid men he could find and
asked them down to Greencroft. just to
make life a burden to me. And then,
my dear, for another thing. tried to
read this detectable Johnston's books,
Anything more stupid and silly you
can't possibly imagine
80 was actually travelling in the
same carriage with scoble's wife and
niece, and the former was dreaiing my
arrival at her house and looking upon
me as tiresome nuisance.
"The two ladies talked on. but hap
PLY seemed to forget the existence OF
the unfortunate Johnston. Once Mrs.
Scoble came to the window where was
sitting. to point out something to her
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20
JOHNSTON'S
ADVENTURE.

I know this story Is true, for John
ston told it to me himself. and he has
not Imagination enough to invent an
untruth.
He told me that II you should at
tempt to enter into conversation, with
a fellow-passenge in a Chicago train
he probably would present you with
the card In question az delicate hint
that he wanted to be left in peace.
II am going down to Wsrwickshire
tomorrow. said"-continued John
ston--" to spend few days with SEQ
BILE, and I'll take this card with me. II
some one insists on talking to me when
I'm reading my paper I'll try what
handing him the card will do
Il took the train at Euston. travelling
second class
My fellow-pa passenger was a fine
looking woman of about so. The heat
of the day and the excitement of catch
ing the train had given her a norid
color. and ! could see that the desire OF
condemning the weather and exposing
the wickedness OF cabman was strong
within her.
Presently the woman caught my eye
and said, I beg your pardon. but will
YOU tell me the exact time? My cab
man--'
But here | handed the woman the
Chicago card had received the day
before.
she read It and then said, oh. in
deed! SO sorry. Pray excuse me- and
then lapsed in silence, while resumed
my newspaper and congratulated my
self on the efficacy of the American
plan of dealing with railway bores
1T is true that my conscience did
give me an occasional twinge. for the
distinction between telling a lie and
handing a person a ready-made lie
printed on card was not very per.
ceptible. / asked myself whether in
giving the woman a card with the
words, I am deaf and dumb had moi
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20

Dorothy was greatly surpr.eeI l..
learn that one of her grandfstner's
hens had hatched out a brood OF gos-
lings IL shouldn't think they'd
mind her very well" she exclaimed
slowly. FOR how can they ever under
stand her dialeet?"- Judge.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20
Right La Hls Line.

First Crook-"Jimmy amt got
enough spunk. He takes things OF
people" Second Crook-"Dat his biz.
He's a pickpocket."
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20

Some men who finally succeed in
raising the wind are unable to stop l..
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-01-20
snail Food In Paris.

Partisan gourmands devour 100000
pounds OF snails daily.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-13

Eunice Jane Perkins "The Dairy Farm
would be perceptibly improved.
An old Washburn student. Harry
Sullivan carries the part of Nathan
Newkirk. Sullivan's stage name is John
Milton and he has been seen in Topeka
several times in the support of Thomas
keene. He is cast in an important role
on THE Dairy Farm" and if he some
times gives one the impression that he
is still in the .legit" he can be forgiven
for he does some really creditable work.
Harry Sullivan IS remem bered not
only by Old-time WaShburn students,
but by many of the baseball fans of To-
peka as the star catcher of one of the
best ball teams Washburn ever had.
That was way back in the eighties, and
while Sullivan was catcher. Dad"
(other wise known as Arthur Brewster
was the Washburn pitcher. Brewster
was without doubt the best pitcher that
ever played on a Washburn team, and
received numerous offers to play ball in
the big leagues. But he took up law,
and is now located at ST Joe Mo. He
was recently appointed postmaster of
that city. The team that Sullivan play
ed on used TO skin" K. u. and all the
other amateur teams in this part of the
country.
7 wish I didn't have to work this af-
ternOOn, said Sullivan today. I would
like to go out and see Washburn play
the Indians. But there is no show for
it. I can't see the game
Mrs. Sullivan is now a the Sullivan
home in White Cloud. Kan, and with
her is her u-weeks' old baby. Mr. Sui
Ivan says that he saw the baby for the
first time a week ago. He has been on
the road ever since it was born.
Then there Is another Keene actor.
Paul Taylor who plays the part of Jehu
Sparmly, the bashful boy. He is a pro-
nounced success and is certainly the hit
of the piece and if some day you hear
of Paul Taylor at the head of his own
company playing straight comedy don't
be surprised. He certainly has a future
but there are so many things that con-
spire to knock an actors future in the
head. Here's hoping he will dodge them
all.
There are no sticks" in 1.-The Dairy
Farm" The cast is well balanced and
the play is worth seeing. If you take an
extra handkerchief or two to sop up the
tears they VIII not come amiss.
a matinee is being given this after
noon and the final performance will be
given tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-13
AN ENDEAYOR RALLY.
One VIII Be Held at English Luther
an Church Tonight.

The young people of the various
Christian Endeavor societies Of the city
viii hold rally this evening in the
English Lutheran church. on Fifth and
Harrison. at g o'clock. The meeting is
held under the auspices of the local
union. The following interesting pro-
gramme has been prepared:
Singing, by the audience.
Invocation, Rev. F. l. Hayes.
Some Things that Christian En-
deavor has Accomplished, By Cullner
McGiI.
Vocal solo, William White.
What a Local Union can Do" by
E. H. Hogueland.
The Value of a Convention to the
Individual Endeavorer," by Miss Maud
Griffith.
Vocal solo. Miss Lucille McAfee.
The Value of a Convention to the
Society" by DR.. Geo. I. Thacher
Our Next State Convention by
George H. Gillies.
Christian Endeavor benediction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-05-13
The COAST
Rock Island Planning Still An
other Extension.
Probably Be Built From Fort
Worth to Galveston.

Dallas, May 13.-Prominent Rock Is
land railroad officials have conferred
here with committee of business men
with reference to the extension to be
made from Fort Worth to Galveston.
probably via Dallas.
THE road certainly viii be construct
ed from Fort Worth to the gulf" said
Judge Lassiter, attorney for the Rock
Island, and will come by way Of Dali
las If entrance to the city and terminal
grounds can be secured The old Choc-
taw will come here under the same con-
ditions. It is a hard matter to obtain
entrance into Dallas now, as the ground
is all taken up. The lines viii be equip
ped with S0-pOund steel rails and rock
ballast and after a time all of the
wooden bridges viii be replaced with
steel. The new charter has been sent off
and Mr.. NJ. A. Low of Topeka will be
president of the new company
Mr.. Low left Topeka Sunday after
noon to go to Fort Worth to take up
the matter of the extension of the Fort
Worth line to the Gulf coast. He arriv-
ed there yesterday afternoon.
Before leaving Topeka Mr.. Low in an
interview with a reporter for the State
Journal announced his Intention of go
ing to Fort Worth FOR this purpose.
There is a rivalry between the Rock
Island and the International and Great
Northern railway, one Of the Gould
roads, to reach the coast first Surveys
are being run by both companies
through the same territory and it will
apparently be a race between the two to
get in on the ground Hoor.
Mr.. Low viii attend the directors
meeting of the Chicago. Rock Island &
Mexico railway at Dalhart on May q,
and the meeting of the directors of the
Chicago, Rock Island 4 Texas at Fort
Worth on May %.
The report sent out from Dallas to-
day confirms the rurnors that the coast