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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Murphy 6 Co.'S Qnc.) Cotton Letter

NEW YORK. April 23.-Good cables came to hand this morning, but this failed to stim- uIate speculation although prices opened Iq2 points higher. Sales a limited scale and it looked if some new feature Is nec essary to revive interest. The underlying feeling is one of confidence in higher mar ket but it is question how long time will be required before the upward movement is resumed The mainstay at present is the ex cellent trade reports. despite the bear attempts to belittle the condition of business among Southern mills where there hints of ex cessive supplies of raw materials in some dis trcts. Prices points higher during the morning. Cables showed a slight advance with the tone very steady. Receipts at all ports were 10000. against 2 900 last year The weekly Government report by States was without special feature beyond the statement that germination is unsatisfactory in South Carolina. Thus far the crop on the whole may be said to be doing quite we'll but it would be unwise for either side to make cal culations for opinions in what the crop may may not do later on. Old-timers insist that the State cannot possibly make bumper crop next year because of the protracted drought for months and months no matter how copous may be the rains and how well distributed from now Bulls are expecting numerous reports to come in the course of time as to reduced acreage, reduced sales of fertilizers and scarcity of labor as well of seed, all of which may or may not be realized
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
New York Cotton Futures.
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS April 23 Spot cotton firm Price limits on buying orders and the nrmness of holders check activity. Sales g. o5o bales, including 45o 10 arrive. Quota tions unchanged.
 ton demonstrated this forenoon that the weak ness developed yesterday only tempo rary reaction. After opening at a level that was almost the same as the closing yester- day a strong undertone was early apparent and prices improved 2d6 points. While Liv- reported large volume of business and trade demand generally was the supporting factor in the early trading. Although many shrewd operators have recently expressed the opinion that the local market vas dangerously "out of line in going forward ou it's own responsible ity there does not appear any marked signs of weakening and the bullsh sentiment still dominates On the day there net gains of 2 points each on May, June and July, 3 on August and September on October and 6 each on November and December.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Focal Cotton Market.
1. N. ssals & Co.'S Cotton Letter.

NEW ORLEANS. April 23-Liverpool again presented steady front and instead of de- cffning, as many traders on this side expected as result of the, setback in the spot situa- tton. actually recorded shade improvement in deliveries. with sales of I2.0oo bales on the spot at unchanged prices Foreigners evil dently becoming more attached to the prevail ing level of values and apparently dislike to observe any departure therefrom in an ad- verse direction. This market relspsed into a very quiet condition. All attention was di- rected to the spot department and the absence figured conspcuously in the recent upward course of prices. induced some longs to cover their engagements, causing slight recession from opening figures. Otherwise there were no developments during the day of sufficient significance to arouse activity. Closing quo- tations are lG2 points higher than yesterday. The present hesitancy in the market seems to be quite acceptable to all concerned. though 1t cannot be attributed to a lack of faith in the situation, sentiment is obviously fa- vorable to a much greater improvement event ually Concerning the slackened demand for spots it was hardly to be expected that the eager inquiry would continue without inter- mission for the balance of the season for at that rate the impending exhaustion of supplies would come under the heading of certaintes. It appears. however, that remaining holders of cotton not disposed to press sales in any circumstances and spectators encour- aged alone by this attitude. The reappearance of an active demand for spots would doubtless be followed by a restoration of the upward ten dency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
London Financial Cablegram.

NEW YORK. April 23.-The Commercial
 Advertisers London financial cablegram says
 Stocks were still brisk and confident today, especially investment issues. Consols, which sold at o4n. gave good tone to trading
 Settlements for months past have showed hardly any bull account, but this time small speculative commitment was disclosed, partic- ularly in home rails. American stocks repeat ed yesterdays movement, although business was much less. They opened above parties, expecting a scarcity of offerings but there was a setback general contango of Az with Louisville and Nashville even. St Paul 1 and Canadian Pacific 2. New York sold Atchison, weakening the market. but in the street New York supported the coalers, particularly Read ing and Erie and the close was strong. Copper was + down to G52it the ton and Rio Tintos were A down to 43&. Gold to the amount of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Fl. q B. Beers Cotton Letter
rSpeciai to The Advertiser.

IfpeclaI 70 The AdVerUber.I
 NEW ORLEANS, April 23.-As Liverpool advices were better than looked for our market opened log points higher. improved 596 ad- ditional on fresh buying, declined SOY from the top later on the free port and interior re- cepts but because of steadier news the close making the net gain 2G3 points on old crop months and 5de op new. The semi weekly interior receipts were l7.o0o, against 22, 900 last year and 5000 year before last, losing 10000 in stock this year. against 5000 last year and 1000 year before last. The agrcul- tural commissioner of Georgia reports that 475. 900 tons of fertilizers have been used in that State this year against 9000 last year. There is less demand for spots and of ferings from the interior on a lower basis than for several days past. Outsiders seem averse to entering the market for the mo- new transpires in the situation. The move ment. the demand for spots and the prospects of the next crop will continue to govern values
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

GALvEsroN-steady: middling, 3-le; MOBILE-Nominal; mddling sh; receipts. 33i; stock, o,076.
 SAyANNAH-Steady; middling, eh: sales, 360; receipts, 1915; stock. 47.6l5. CHARLESTON--Quiet; middling. t-i6: re- ceipts loo: stock. I.ilo.
 WILMINGTON-Firm. middling. 9h: receipts 293; stock. I3.655.
 NoRFOLK-Firm; middling. 9k; sales, 73; receipts. 33o; stock, 26656.
 BALTIMORE-Nominal; middling. 9h; re- ceipts. 3,i67; stock. i4.262.
 BoSTON-Quiet; middling. s1s; net receipts. l4t: gross. 4,432.
 PHILADELPHIA-Quiet; middling. s%' re- ceipts. is5: stock. 5.996.
 ST. LOUIs-steady; middIing. sA; sales. 60: receipts. I.479: stock. 4O,2OO. v
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
 Provisions.

Racon--ll lc
 Dry salted sides-e7sd oc. Lard-Tieroes, Ioatd lc. MeaI-77l4c per bushel.
 Oats-White. 62c; mixed, soc. Corn-white, 774as4c per bushel. Salt-Liverpoo, Sl sack; Virginia, 65c; Michigan. 25o- pound barrels, Si.75. Butter-Jersey, 2oa26c; Tennessee country. l5c. .,-, ,o- Flour-Patcnt. S4 50 per barrel: straight. s4 5q425 sugar-Granuated. 5lkc; '. C., +15c: cut loaf. 619c.
 Arrow Ties-45 lbs. Si.
 Jute Basging-2 lbs. 7h&7%c; I% lbs. m7Lc,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
BULLIsH NEWS FROM SoUTE
 AND LIVERPOOL.
Indifferent Attention Paid to the Features Which Ordinarily In- huence Trading-Transac-
 tions Amounted to
 Only 75,oOO Bales.

NEW YORK, April 23.-The cotton market opened quiet and steady, with prices points higher to ! point lower; a disappointing start considering that Liverpool cables were bullish and that private wires from the South report ed active demand at full prices. Room trad CTS took the short side soon after the call in the absence of healthy speculative support and succeeded in forcing July of to sl2 Con- tinued improvement in the English market firmness in New Orleans and rumors that ex- port clearances during the rest of the week will be large later forced a retreat of the bears and encouraged buying for turn. The whole list improved on this demand. July reaching SIS and August 6.96. The com mission houses were moderate sellers of the May position. the public not wishing to bother with notices on Friday when 1t is said from 10000 to 1000 tenders will be made. This pressure served for time to cause rela- tive heaviness in the May option. but before the close 1t resumed it's natural position. Speculation was very tame after the first hour and prices followed a 3-point rut. The esti- mates for tomorrow's receipts were conflicting, private crop reports were dscordant and sen- timent was decidedly mixed. Port receipts were larger than expected and clearances for export of the day reached less than 6,oo0 bales The market closed quiet and steady with prices I63 points higher: total sales of futures were estimated at 75.ooo bales. an unusually small trade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Naval Stores.

SAVANNAH. April 23.-Turpentine-Firm at 4s receipts sso sales oss sss ss1ss sTporti asS sS exnorts l35; A. B. c. D, Si.I5; F. Si. 20; F SIPS; c, sIao: H. sl.55; I, sIs5; K S245; M S2s5; N. 8 25; window glass S3 50: water white, S3 60
 CHARLESTON. April 23.-Turpentine-Firm at Rasin.Firm; aE,3 sales, Ioo B, c. D, I.Io; E. Sl.l5.
 WIT NIINGToN. April 23 -Turpentine-Noth- ing doing: receipts 8. r-
 Rosin-Nothng doing; receipts, 95,
 Crude turpentne-Firm at S''5on<'oo' re eeIps9, Tpar-Steady at sI 20; receipts, Iol.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

A CLEAR BRAIN and healthy body are essential for success Business men, teachers, students housewives and other workers say Hoods Sarsaparilla gives them appetite and strength, and makes their work seem easy. It overcomes that tired feeling. O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Claims for Large Attorneys Fees,

Council Bluff. la, April 2S.-Attorneys Wright and Baldwin of this city. who apueared for James Doyle. in the ng mining suit against James Burns of Col orado. haze filed lien on the judgment secured in that suit for SS00,000. and A. w Askwith who also assisted in the suit has filed a claim for $l0,0O0 This l. the largest claim for fees on record in the Middle West. The judgment allowed Doyle by the court amounted to Sio4SSl. flied their claim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

NEW YORK, April 23.-Sugar-Raw, steady: fair refining. 27s: centrifugal 96 test. 3$s; molasses sugar. 2Ss.
 Coffee-Spot Rio quiet and steady; No. 2 in- voice, l7-32; mild. quiet: Cordova, Sol 2. Coffee futures opened steady and unchanged and ruled stupidly dull throughout the ses- sion with fluctuations confined to bare 6 points. The foreign market news backed spe- ojal feature and receipts in the crop country were heavy as anticipated. Closed steady. net unchanged. Total sales. l4,75o bags, includ-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Money and Exchange.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Money on call steady at 3%G4A per cent; closing bid and asked. 3%m4.
 Prime mercantile paper. 4hd5k per cent Sterling exchange strong with actual busi- ness in bnakers' bills at 4S7k94. 8S for de- mand and 495Ad4. S55s for 60 days: posted rates, 1. 36 and 4.8Sk.
 Commercial bills, 4.S4%d4 S5%.
 Bar silver, 5l&; Mexican dollars. Al. Government bonds. steady; State bonds, firm railroad bonds irregular.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Naw York Spot Cotton.

NEW YORK. April 3-Cotton-ouiet; mid ding. eA net receipts. 2; gross. 22s5; sales i.o6o: stock i9o. 24o.
 Total today-Net receipts, 283o; exports to the continent 5.2oo; stock, 6l3l95.
 Consolidated-Net receipts, 43 687; exports to Great Britain. 27,o33; to Frenee OPS to the continent. 24. 677
 Total since Sept. Met receipts 7, 43.234 exports to Great Britain. 2 So6 GOA; to France 665, s53; to the continent, 2.334 593.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
ARTICLES.

c.sh quotations were as foiiows
 No' 2 spring wheat. 75lsa77; No. 3, 70 @sUH' No Oats 44ES44.: No white, 4s0 46iS No. 3 white. 45hg46: Mess pork per bbl, .s sss;7sgs asSs ss e'so' sbort rib sides 0oose). S9 SOS. 25 Dry salted shoulders tboxedl 1ss@7S Short clear sides (boxed) Se 7oIS go Whiskey. basis of high wines, Si. 3D.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Remarks.

Day temperatures lower in western and northwestern districts, and slightly higher else where; night temperatures slightly higher except somewhat lower in Little Rock anc much lower in Oklahoma district; light rains in northwestern western and southwestern districts.
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE. Section Director. Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
New Orleans Sugar and Molasses.

NEW ORLEANS, April 3.-Sugar-Steady open kettle, 2laG3 3-I6; open kettle centrifu gal. 3a3h: centrifugal yellow, 3hG37s; sec onds. 2kd3h.
 Molasses-Dull: centrifugal. 7alS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK April 23-Business Tn the dry goods market today has been on de cidediy quiet scale better feeling however is evidenced owing to the improved weather conditions and jobbers look for substantial renrders. The market closed quiet at un- changed prices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Cincinnati Provision:

CINCINNATI. April 3-Flour-Firm and higher at S3.4513.5o; family, S3d3.l5. Lard-FirTn at 970.
 Bulk meats-Firm at 50. Bacon-Strong; higher at SIo62z. Whiskey-Firm at s 30. Sugar-Quiet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
St. Louis Provisions.

ST. LOUIS April 23.-Flour-Firm and higher; red Winter patents. S3 7od3 30: fancy and straight. S3. 4o63. 50. clear. S3q3 20
 Whiskey-Stesdy at Sl.3o.
 Dry salted meats-Boxed strong; extra shorts and clear ribs. S9 50; short clear, $o 62Ii
 Bacon-Strong: boxed extra shorts and clear ribs, SIo 37l.: short clear. Sio.621z.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Strengthening and Nourishing' Food Drink Tonic Combined.

Hcrsford's Acid Phosphate Tonic that strengthens and invigorates permanently adV-tu-thu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Nav Orleans Cotton Futures.
Liverpool Covton Futures
Cotton at tha Port

NEW oRLEANs-Firm; sales. 2o5o ordf-
 nary. 8, good ordinary eis; low middllng s7s middling 9L; good mddng 2 9l6 mid ding fair, 10 SIS; receipts, 4,74o; stock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

os 900 in bars has been received as well ss s3o. 900 from Holland. Tho market was come pelled to borrow 1000. 900 from the bank Silver weaker, the shorts apparently have covered and the outlook for the metal Is un- satisfactory.
 New York Stock List.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

AAoioASsS rh1 AuuiChtcS kdiA River Forecast. The Coosa and Alabama will fall slowly. or remain stationary during the next two days. Weather Conditions.
 rc- past twsnty-four hoursl
 The Minnesota storm center of yesterday has moved northeastward to Lake Superior, causing light rains quite generally in the Middle West and the Lake Region. and scat tered showers far south as West Tennes- see and Northeastern Texas. with high winds at a number of Middle Western and Lake sta tions the maximum velocity at Chicago being 60 miles per hour; 1t has also caused light snow at Marquette; temperatures continue rather high in the East and Southeast, with generally fair weather obtaining in eastern, southern and western districts. while an area of high baromeetr. which has moved in from the Northwest. with crest over Kansas is giv- ing freezing temperatures in the Middle West and decided temperature falls as far east us Illinois.
 Cotton Region Bulletin. U. S. Department of Agriculture.
 Weather Bureau
 For the 24 hours ending at a. m 75th Me
 ridtan time.
 MONTGOMERY. Ala, April 23.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Country Products.

EggsvPer doz.. I2iSc. ChickSns-Grown, ss 50 Fer dozen; large fry CTS, S3 per dozen.
 SyIup--Country. 4od45c per gal. Dried Apples-Peeled. Sc. Lemons-Choce. s3. 50; fancy. s3 25a3 50 Potatoes-Irish. sIIo0I 20 busheL sweet. SC cents.
 Onions-SI.75 bushel. Hay-Johnson grass in bales, sI29l4 per ton.
 Cabbage-l'.c per lb., Danish. Apples-S4 5od 5 co. Rutabagas--SI.75 per bbl Oranges Florila, S2. 5o42.75. Cocoanuts-S3 25 bag. Peas-Whte. S2 50 bushel; clay. SI 50 bushel.
 Navy Beans-SI 50 bushel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Treasury Statement.
New York Coffee and Sugar.

WASHINGTON. April 23-Treasury i ances. SIsO, Al. BIS; gold, S9l ,72I SIS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Woodware.

Half Bushels-Iron- bound, per dog S2 50. Peck Measures-Iron- bound. per doz S2 os Buckcts-Two hoops, S2 50; three hoops. SAYS; brass. red cedar. S6.
 Well BuCkets-S3. 50,
 Tubs-Paiuted, in nests. S325. Washboards-SI 75G2. 50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

KANSAS CITY, April 23.-Cattle-Receipts 4, 800 natives, 700 Texans and POO calves market steady to I0c higher. Good export and dressed beef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Hides, Wool, Etc

aalted. 9c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Hardware.

Nails-Cut s2 60; wire. says. Axes -S5 5oa6 SO Cotton Cards-S4 SO Hollow Ware-Country. 3c, Chain Ira es-S3d5 per doz. Bellows-S4 5Od 10.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
Kansas City Live Stock.

Total sales for the day. 1,3oO, 800 shares.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24

New York Stsck List
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-10-01
Written for Backbone.
FAINT NO USE.
w. q. Calderwood.

faint no use ter set an whine
Jes coz 1t rains wen It orter shine.
It dom help nun to scold an cuss;
That only makes the wet seem wuss.
Why don't yer laff instid NV cry,
In spite NV rain an cloudy sky?
Twill make the weather bright fer you
An light the hull world round yer, too.
And when the sun and skies Is bright
Your smile won't count fer no crate
Coz everybody's smilin' then
The time fer YOU ter smile is wen
The world is cold and blue.
Your CHEEKY face will light sum heart,
Give sum discouraged one a start,
Help sum to choose the nobler part,
II you are brave an true.
'Tain't no use ter fret an fume
Coz all the world is out Of tune.
Dom help the music little mite
Fer you ter growl frum morn till night.
Why don't yer sing instid Of moan?
Why don't you shout instid NV groan?
Twill send cheer from lip to heart
An cause the melody to start
Frum many chokin', sobbin' throat
That he'd forgot its dulcet note.
Wen everybody's jined the Quire!
The time fer YOU to sing
Is when 1t takes sum faith ter see
The notes that make the melody.
Then sing-sing for Humanity
And make the du1l world ring!
'Taint no use ter drop yer gun
Jes coz the Devil don't turn an run
Twon't scare him a plaguey bit
Fer you ter whimper Cant" an quit!
Why don't you fight instid Of faint?
Yer either right, r else yer amt.
II in the right, druther feel
The mortal thrust OF foeman's steel
Than sneak erway and die Nv age
Err triumph in wars that others wage.
The time YOU'RE needed in the fight
Is wen the victory's fer frum sight.
With courage high an strong
Stick clost to duty-never swerve-
Serve Truth. when towards dare not
serve,
An start the world along.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-10-01
A BACKBONE FAMILY TALK.

We wish it were never necessary to send
our subscribers any oeher statement of
lations allow us to enclose in the paper.
We send such statement quarterly, and
we are glad to say, many of our sub
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which it calls, and return it to us. No
letter is required, nor any expense for a
money order. Indeed, many keep their
we are never put to the little expense and
trouble OF sending them even this state
ment.
But too many, for one reason or anoth--
er, neglect to send their renewal when it
is due, and not a few are two and three
years behind.
This compelled us to address a personal
communication in an envelope, a month
ago, to $500 Of our subscribers. We en-
closed statement of account, a coin car
rier, and an addressed return envelope
The printing, stationery, clerk hire and
dollar Of which could have been saved to
the work by little care.
In order that our entire Backbone fam
lily may understand how their promptness
or neglect affects the work here, we quote
the following paragraph from our recent
personal communication, alluded to above:
subscriptions are payable in advance.
not dollar capital It's bills for printing,
postage, clerk hire, rents, ETC., must be
paid whether our subscribers renew their
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simply that if subscriber is in arrears
Is cents, we must resort to some other
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and every. week in order to pay our rent
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About 600 of the 5000 have RENTED, so
far. A few renewals are coming in daily.
We hope that as soon as this issue gets
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them Of their obligation, the stream Of
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Chorus
GREAT CHURCH RALLY.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 16, 1902 Especial Cor
respondence).-A general Church Conven-
ton Of the Disciples Of Christ opened here
this morning. It will last for a week or
more. A great Prohibition rally, arranged
for year ago, occupied yesterday. It be-
gan at nine o'clock with Dr. w. III. Boles
in the chair. A stirring paper by Geo. F.
Hall, OF Chicago, was read by Noah J.
Wright. Another by D. r. DUNCAN, was
read by Simpson Ely, of Rochester MINI.
J. A. Lord, editor Of the Christian Stand
ard, Cincinnati followed with an address
that brought the people to high pitch Of
enthusiasm, and the morning program
was closed with one Of the best papers
ever read in Prohibition conference by
Rev. w. ]. Lhamon, formerly Of Minne-
apolis, on 1.-THE Treble Appeal for Prohi-
bition.''
The afternoon was a sort of free-for- all,
and consisted of addresses and papers by
Emerson of Kansas, Stewart and Wright
of Illinois. Jackman Of Indiana, Ely Of
Minnesota, Jones Of Texas, and others.
During the entire day the attendance ran
from one to two thousand people. Strong
arguments were made in support of the
Prohibition party. While the way was
left open for representatives Of other par
ties to express themselves, the conference
was so overwhelmingly for the Prohibition
party as to make the meeting appear to be
nothing else than Prohibition party
rally. A committee was appointed to ar
range for another such conference next
year. 1t is intended to make these rallies
permanent feature Of the annual gather
ing Of the Disciples Of Christ.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1902-10-01
STORM THE FORT.
sIn1d thu Eov.t -


At the polls in next November,
Gather far and near;
Votes shall bring a lasting triumph,
Then, We victors, cheer.
Chorus.
Storm the fort for Prohibition
Captives signal still.
by our votes, we will.''