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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
.DU BIGNON FAVQRS
EARLY PRIMARY
IN GEORGIA
NO PLANS YET MADE, HOWEVER,
AND NO DATE HAS BEEN FIXED
FOR THE MEETING OF THE
COMMITTEE.

Fleming @. duBignon. of Savannah.
chairman OF the state Democratic execu-
tive committee. was here Friday attend
ing the meeting of the Georgia railroad
commission. Mr.. duBignon says he has
not yet fixed a date for the meeting of
the executive committee. but that he is
now in correspondence with the members
OF the committee in order to obtain their
views as to the best time to hold the
meeting.
Several members have written him, and
according to Mr.. duBignon they favor
holding the meeting about the LIST of April
or during the latter part Of March. Mr..
duBignon seems TO favor the latter part
OF March as the proper time for the meet
ing. Still. he says. he has to hear from
the other members before agreeing to any
particular date. as he thinks the wishes
OF the majority OF the members should
control in the matter.
Mr.. duBignon says he is unable to say
just when the committee will call the
primary. He said Friday morning he could
see no reason the primary should not be
held at the usual time. 1t has been the
custom. he said. TO hold the primaries in
May or June and he did not believe in the
late primary idea.
II is a well known fact that there is an
effort to secure late state primary this
year. There Is a movement on foot to
that end. but there are also people who
are fighting the movement, and the result
may be that the committee viii be con-
siderably split up when the meeting Is
held here.
Candidate Query is contending that a
late primary should be held. as he says
the people have more time to vote in Au-
gust than in May or June. In this conten-
ton Mr.. Query is being supported by his
friends. The other candidates, however.
are said TO be in favor of holding the
primary as has been the custom.
Mr.. duBignon is very much improved in
health.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
New York Cotton Market.

NEW YORK, March 1.-The cotton market
opened steady with prices / to points higher
a furry of general buying led by shorts who
were once more aroused by the strength man
ifested by southern spot markets Immediately
after the call May Jumped to $500 on the de-
mand from nervous shorts and in the absence
of liberal offerings. The Pronounced strength
of the March option held ne tone up for later
months. Around $50 profit taking became ac-
tive and for a time checked further bun pro-
gress though failing to in any way diminish the
confidence of holders. Trading was very active
throughout the short session with Europe and
Wall street active buyers on the advance. The
cables were disappointing and receipts at the
ports were rather larger than looked for, but
these influences carried little influence.
The market for futures closed steady at prices
net four to eight points higher
NEW YORK COTTON.
The following were the ruling prices on
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r. q. Dun & Co.'S Review.

r.. c. Dun a. Co.'S review SAYS.
Although the shortest month of the year was
curtailed by two holidays and handicapped by
the most severe storms of the winter, in
dustrial and trade results were most salts
factory. The closing week brought a general
resumption of activity In lines that suffered
from the weather, and preparations for an ex-
ceptional heavy shipping business was reported
at many points, southern cities alone being
backward.
maximum output would not be excessive. Pres
sure for structural material is already severe
and will probably be still more so as the regu-
lar building season draws nearer. Further har-
dening of quotations Is reported and inquiries
for delivery In 1908 are not exceptional. More
foreign steel has been engaged, and domestic
concerns are still bidding in the German mar
ket.
Footwear buyers are leaving New England
without doing much more than fair sample
business outside special lines.
Makers of cotton goods are very cautious
the uncertainty as to labor and raw material.
Export orders are still available, but prices
AS a rule wooden goods are we'll maintained
and in brisk demand But new lines of heavy
Cereals opened the week with a decided re-
action. AS usual, speculative liquidation car
ried the decline too far, and there followed the
Wheat came into sight rather more freely
than a year ago. and the Atlantic shipment OF
-four made better comparison than In recent
preceding weeks but total exports Of wheat
from the United States, flour included. were
but 3,1s5,O52 bushels. against 4.S24,249 year
Corn showed the customary loss in both
movements receipts amounting to only 2Slz.-
664 bushels, against 4s49, 1S3 last year, while
Atlantic coast shipments were lS4,6S bushels,
compared with 3,421, $50 in the same week
of 1901.
vance which attracted more liberal marketing
at the south. but supplies in first hands are
reported very low. IN,
Wool has been taken less freely by mills,
but dealers show no lack Of confidence IN the
future of that staple.
United States. against 176 last year, and 80 In
Canada against 81 last year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
Murphy 9 co.,s cotton Lsttar.

NEW YORK, Marchf Liverpool advices
were considered favorable. Early cable report
ing futures ~ to ~ above last nights close.
The spot sales, 5000 bales. middlings, 4 H-32.
We opened on a range OF to 8 points up with
nearby deliveries showing more strength than
distant options. The bull crowd were principal
buyers, offerings being comparatively scare,
outside element were not In evidence on ac-
count of continued wire trouble May advanced
to SO which the extreme figure Some
realizing for Wall street account resulted in a
reaction of from 2 to 3 points. The market
closed steady on range of to points over
last night
Outside Of the buying for locals there was
no special features or particular reason why
the market showed such snap
The receiptg at ports were in line with last
year being 200 VS.. 1882 last year. The esti-
mate for New Orleans Monday is rather liber-
al, being 1000 TO 1900 VS.. 300 last year.
Houston expects $500 VS.. 5000 last year.
We inclined to look for some reaction
from present prices, as indications point to
rather free receipts during coming week
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
POLITICS IN CLAYTON;
MANY CANDIDATES OUT

JONESBOR, Feb. 2S-Numerous candi-
dates are looming up for the various
county offices of Clayton.
Many prominent and influential citizens
are announcing almost daily, and the
coming campaign promises to be one of
the hardest fought for years.
Among those who have already made
their announcement are B. M. Hine and
Joseph Brown, for sheriff; John L. King
and ]. p. Moore, for treasurer; d. K. SUIT
ties, John S. Graden, X. A. Yarbrough,
E. Smith, w, S. Rivers. ]. P. Jones, j. j.
Fullerton and A. c. Harris, for tax collec-
tor; L. E. Sparks, G. H. Roberts, d. H.
Dunson, r. f. Harris and G. Bedsell, for
tax receiver.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
Weekly Cotton Crop statement.

NEW ORLEANS. March 1.--Secretary Hes
ter's New Orleans cotton exchange statement,
issued today covers the monthly movement to
the close of February.
Compared with last year, it shows an increase
for the month in Iounn figures of $1,000 bales,
with year before last decrease of 1l5,OOO and
with 1899 an increase Of 10000.
The total for February was 732,456, against
67O.74s last year. s47, $50 year before last and
$50. 010 the same time in 1880.
The amount of the crop brought into sight
for the six months from September to February,
inclusive, is 433 600 bales over last year. $4,000
over year before last and 7S6,0OO under 1899
The movement from the LIST of September TO
February 2S. inclusive, shows receipts at all
United States ports of 646S.5l6, against 5S65,063
last year. 5556,S 500 year before last and 72S6,061
the same time in 1899; overland across the
Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac rivers to north
mills and Canada, S34.744, against S92,9 2S
the same time in 1885, southern mill taking,
exclusive of quantity consumed at southern
outports 1872 OOO against $50 619 last year. 9SS 100
year before last and 779. SOC the same time in
1899; interior stocks in excess of those held
at the commencement Of the season S66,S44,
against $4,000 last year, 2i2,096 year before
last and $50 S4S the same time in 1890.
These make the total amount Of the cotton
crop brought into sight during the six months
ending the close of February 1861. GOA. against
S,22S2l9 last year, 1,19,2Sf year before last ana
9a47.542 the same time in 1899.
$50 bales aginst 200.077 last year and 231, S93
year before last, increasing their total for the
six months to l, 595. 919, against 1,5l9,415 last
year and 1919. $50 the year before. This makes
the average weekly takings for the season
81. 719, against 5S,7eS last year and 74ol7 the
year before.
Foreign exports for the six months of the
season have been 5,119,T III bales, showing an
Increase over the same period year before last
Of !, 062 SIS The gain in foreign exports during
February, compared with last year has been
l12, 49, and compared with the same period
year before last there has been loss OF
139, DOL
stocks at the seaboard and the % leading
southern interior markets on February 2S were
29i $50, against 1523, 1874 the same date last
year and /, 436, 0S4 the year before,
Including port and interior towns. stocks left
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
Live Stock Market.

, CHICAGO. March 1-Cattle-Reeeipts 200.
steady: Good to prime steers S65047O0; poor
to medium. s4.0OG6.40; stockers and feeders.
81. 2565.00; Texas fed steers. A.50Q5.75.
Hogs-Receipts today 1900; Monday, IS, 900:
left over, 4,1S3; 561Oc higher. Mixed and butch
ers, IS. S596s So good to choice heavy. S. 2Oas 49,
rough heavy. s5.9566.i5; light, So. 10000; bulk
of sales. S5.95G6.3O.
Sheep-Receipts 1000; sheep steady; lambs
weak Good to choice wsthers, 81 6595.26; fair
TO choice mixed. s. S0Q4 so; western sheep 81. so
$3.50; native lambs, Ss.75d6.40; western lambs,
s.. 2566.50.
ST LOUIS, March 1.-Cattle-Receipts, 500
including 800 Texans; strong; beef steers 81 60G1
CTS; stockers and feeders. $2.6OQ4.9O; cows and
heifers, S2.25d4.s0; grassers, $S.2544.10; fed
Texans. S4.25g5.50; Texas cows and heifers.
81. 30G3.95.
Hogs-Receipts, loco; market 511Oc higher;
pigs and lights. s575G6.00; packers. s.. 7596. 49,
butchers, Sc. 15G6.50.
sheep-Receipts, 100; market strong; natives.
S465. 50 lambs, s5.50d6.T5.
CINCINNATI, March 1.-Hogs-Active;
butchers and shippers. ss35q64O; common,
Cattie-ouiet; fair to good shippers. 5000
SIS; common, $2.25G3.50.
Sheep-Quiet, S2.O064.75.
Lambs-Steady, S4.50@6.S5.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
Mccullough Bros Fruit and produces
Letter

ATLANTA, March Fruit produce and
vegetable business is now largely dependent on
favorable for the last few weeks. with the ex-
ception of favorable day occasionally. Flor
ida truck is ready 10 move in an extensive
way, and the prospects and outlook for
heavy spring business in this line was never
more encouraging. Lettuce, celery and cab
bage are now in sufficient supply to meet trade
requirements at moderate prices. To the con-
trary noted scarcity with strong demand
and high prices applies to fancy tomatoes, egg
plant caulifower, cucumbers, squash, Eng
fish peas and green beans Conditions have
not been at all favorable for the sale Of straw
berries, of which receipts will be much heavier
right along during the next two weeks. Flor
ida oranges and grape fruit, almost thing OF
being obtained for the scattering lots
ket; consequently the trading in California ma
wells and seedlings has been heavy and almost
exclusive.
quite IuIl has dominated the apple situation
during the last five days, but we anticipate no
decline in prices because the supply at all
hausted. with the exception Of a light supply
of Russets. The break In the weather through
out the east and west has caused great excite
ment among the importers of lemons, which has
resulted in a strong advance OF 50 to 75c per
box the best grades. Prices prior to that
time were very low because that was necessary
in the face Of the blizzard to move the arrivals
at all
Bananas, also, showing more activity. both
as to demand and prices.
Both eating and seed Irish potatoes are in
light supply, with indications that higher prices
will prevail in the near future.
The market Is also well cleaned up on onion
sets.
noted scarcity Of sweet Potatoes prevail on
the pumpkin yam variety.
Liberal receipts Of New York state Danish
cabbage has relieved the situation that existed
during last week whereby the consumption was
at least 80 per cent in excess of supply.
The market on all kinds Of field peas is In
a very unsettled state at this time. The hold
seem to be In quandary as to whether to
sell at present prices or hold for an advance.
Country smoked meat continues scarce,
which. no doubt. will continue TO prevail. There
is strong demand for table and cooking but
ter. Also dressed and live poultry.
Eggs have declined at the rate Of &c per dozen
a day during the last week. On Monday last
the price was % to 26c and today they are slow
sale at 20 to 21c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
THIS MAN REPRESENTS
GERMANI'S EMPEROR

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Feb. 2S.-Profes-
sor Heinrich waentig, Of the University Of
Criefswald, Germany, a personal repre-
sentative of the German emperor, is now
in birmingham. He is in America for the
purpose of investigating matters of So
cial. industrial and economic nature. A
reception has been rendered him, at which
a number OF prominent men were present,
and extended him a warm welcome.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
southern Exchange Cotton Letter.

NEW YORK, March 1.-Opening prices were
to points above yesterdays final bids Liv-
erpool having responded to our advance of yes
terday; cables reported advance of to
points futures Failing off in receipts con-
tributed to the scare of shorts and prices were
bid steadily upwards, May reached 500; July
$50. Estimates for Monday however, were
not quite so bullish, and induced some profit
taking among the weaker holders. Prices
acted 8 to points closing out sales. Wire
houses were paraliZed on account of the bad
condition of the wires throughout the south,
and business was curtaied considerably. Sta
tistics were slow in coming in, and traders held
back. The close was steady, to points
hf~her
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
PANAMA CANAL
IS HELD Up
BY FRANCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECLARE
1T is NOT IN POSITION TO
MAKE TRANSFER At
PRESENT.

PARIS, March lat an extraordinary
meeting OF the shareholders OF the new
Panama Canal company yesterday presi-
dent read message from the consul gen
eraI OF Colombia. at Paris. setting forth
that the company could not transfer its
concession to another nation without hrst
with the assent OF Colombia, modifying
the stipuiations OF articles q and p OF
the agreement
After a discussion. during which 1t was
urged that efforts should be made 70 Keep
the concession for France, the meeting
adopted a resolution expressing approval
~ tire attitude OF the board OF directors,
and deciding. in view Of the message OF
the Colombian consul general, TO postpone
entering into any engagement
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
Bee GED FOR BREAD,
DID WOMAN MISER

CHARLOTTE. n. C. Feb. 2S-An old
colored woman. named LOvey Mark, who
had been living on charity OF citizens OF
Salisbury for some time blew her brains
out with a pistol yesterday.
An examination disclosed a bag swung
from her waist I'm which there was $3.50.
$50 OF which was I'm gold, the remainder
being in paper and silver and bank book.
showing that the dead woman had SSZu
on deposit in Washington. Ind, was also
found.
She had been living is Salisbury for
some months, having come 70 WISH a
Tsnbevr who dIed about Christmas. No
cause for her deed is known.
The money was turned over TO the
county treasurer to await a claimant.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, March MAY wheat opened
shade higher to a shade lower, at n to 763sc.
feeling somewhat firm. There was some good
commission house buying at the start the
fairly firm and the local crowd subjected the
pit to drive the bearish influences of the
rains. The southwest stil is dry and that
May sagged to 769sc 1t easily worked back
to 7S%a77c. Local receipts were "a cars. none
of contract grade. Minneapolis and Duluth re-
ported s5S cars, making a total for the three
points of 3s2 cars. against S61 last year:
Sentiment in wheat later turned bearish
with the weakening Of corn and there was
fair amount of liquidation. May sold off to 761sc
and closed easy &c lower at 7shG%c.
Corn opened Arm on good buying by the
southwest and covering The cables were
ened a breaking up of country travel There
was no pressure to sell, though scalpers sold
lightly on the temporary wheat weakness.
62% to s2kc, eased to 62d62hc, and then re-
acted to 62%6621hc. The furry in oats had a
on the good early buying May corn sold to
62ihc, but profit taking q liberal scale turn
ed the market. Selling ensued and May slid
off to 61h@2sc. closing weak &Q7c lower, at
May oats were in very good demand. the
pit was nervous and prices shot up with leaps
and bounds. Fluctuations were wide and the
crowd covered and bought on the prospects of
tract tre 'o oats. May opened %@4c higher, at
AK to 45c eased during a lull to 44SsQ44%c,
and then shot up TO 4b1Ac-all WiJnln an nOur 3
trading. Receipts were "a cars.
The high prices in oats was short lived. AT
ter the early scare, which had as its initial
factor the fear that the big buyers were fore
ing values to the government report on the
10th instant, May quieted and fell back. Trade
was very heavy for time and 4Oo. 900 bushels
were bought by firm at 46lsc Selling press
ed May back to 44izc.
The closing firm, May CSC higher at 44sc.
Provisions were higher on lighter hog re-
ceipts and better prices at the yards. Com
mission houses bought and covering influenced
small advances May pork opened "a to 10c
up, at $3.50 to $15.57h; May lard 2h to Sc
higher at &c. 40G9. 421k and May ribs 2l5c high
er, at $S.45. and eased to s8.42ih@S.45.
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS.
The following were the ruling prices in the
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SPANISH MODS
APPLY TORCH
IN FRENZY
FRESH OUTBREAK is REPORTED
IN BARCELONA AND GENERAL
STRIKE is NOW THREAT
ENED.

MADRID, Feb. 2S.-The mining regions
are in a ferment of agitation. At AlbuJon
and Madridejos rioters have set fire to the
Octroi offices and burned the documents
they contained.
There has been another outbreak of dis
order at Barcelona.
Meetings are being held frequently with
the object of declaring another general
strike. The metal workers are constantly
assaulting their comrades who have re-
turned to work and refuse to resume their
tasks until all the imprisoned workmen
are released.
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Il. c. HASTINGS & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND Retail.
SEEDsMEN,
NO. 4wEsT MITCHELL STREET.

49, = 7" --''~ $3.50 = ~NN~--~'
ATLANTA. Ca. Jan. Is. 1902
Atlanta Journal Co,
Atlanta. Ga.
Gentlemen:
In reply to your inquiry as to the col
lection Of seeds that We are furnishing you
for premiums with the Semi-Weekly We
would state that we hereby guarantee that
the seed used In these collections is the
same that we furnish our own customers
and that tho packets are OF full size and
that the seed contained therein Is OF the
very highest quality obtainable. This col
lection Of seeds that you are furnishing
your subscribers is identically the same
that they would have to pay us 50 cents for
II they sent orders to us direct or purchased
same In person at our store Through gu,
they are not only getting the best there IS
70 be had but the full quantity that thr:'
would get IL purchasing for cash.
Yours truly,
Signed, H q. HASTINGS q co.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
SPAIN GROWS LIBERAL
WITH UNITED STATES

MADRID, March 1.-The foreign minis
ter. the Duke of A1morovar. at the con-
ference with the senator's. Wednesday an
nounced that the government was opposed
to the insertion of clause in the Span
ish-American treaty prohibiting Ameri-
cans from acquiring land in Spain, as
Spaniards acquired property and stocks
in the United States. The minister de-
clined to promise to submit a draft of the
treaty to parliament before IT was signed.
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ANOTHER INJUSTICE
DONE CANDIDATE GUERRY


To the Editor OF The Journal:
Assured OF the fairness OF The Journa
at All times. we wish TO correct your cor
RESPONDENTS account OF Mr.. Query
speech at this place. which report appear
ed IN Mondays Journal Your reporter
did not hear Mr. Guerry's speech, hence
his error 1t was reported that only a
small audience was present TO hear his
speech. The Statesboro News. an Estih
paper. IN its issue OF today. contains the
following item:
The report in The Atlanta Journal Of
Monday does Mr.. Query an Injustice II
says that he had only a small crowd out
TO hear him speak at StatesborO on Sat
urday.
This Is not the truth OF the case The
courthouse was filed TO its full capacity.
every seat was taken and the aisles were
well hued. while the crowd consisted OF
many who were not voters. yet the crowd
was much larger than HIS most ardent
supporters could have hoped to have seen
on such short notice and under such
state OF the weather as existed on Sat
urday"
II was further reported that Mr.. Guer-
~ used certain unkind and discourteous
remarks about Mr.. Estill. This Is not
trua On the contrary. Mr.. Guerry's
speech was heightened and courteous
throughout, with not a single allusiOn 10
Mr.. Estiu that could have offended his
stamchest friend Every reference TO Mr..
Estnl was in the kindest and highest
terms. Even Mr. Estilrs friends here are
surprised that Nr. Query should have
been so misrepresented- At one point OF
his speech. Mr.. Query. addressing the Es-
til men in lie audience. said. in sub
stance. IF you conscientiOusly believe
that Mr.. Estin Is the proper man for
the gOvernorship. then vote for him,
whether he gets another vote or not"
1rr. Guerry's visit here made him large
number OF friends.
H. BOOTH.
statesboro. Ca. February 2s. 1so2-
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So. LouIs ouutatIona.

ST. LOUIS. March 1.--Wheat-Lower; No. 2
red, cash elevator. SSlzc; track. S4lacQS5c; May
o Corn@i.ow "a. 3 cash. 5sisc: track. SIC:
May, 61hc; bJuly, 61Ac.
Oats-weak; No. 2 cash, 441zc; track. 44%9
45A; May, $3.50; July, Sec; No white, 469
461tc.
Rye-Firm, Gle.
Pork-steady, iobbing, s15.o5. old; s1s.O5.
new.
Lead-Firm, S40564O71k.
Lead-Firm, A05G4 Ola.
Spelter, A12h6415.
Poultry-Firmer; chickens, SIC; turkeys, 11z
6712ikc; geese 566c
&c
Eggs-Steady, 26lkc.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-03-03
TWO MEN ARE DEAD,
THREE HURT IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Feb. 2S.-Two men were kill
ed and three were injured today by the
falling OF a furnace roof at the plant OF
the South Chicago Furnace company. The
dead:
FRANK RUSSELL. head crushed
MICHAEL JACKULAR. body crushed.
While the three men injured are in a
serious condition IL Is said they have a
good chance for recovery.
The accident Is supposed to have been
due TO the weakening OF the steel trusses
supporting the galvanized iron roof.