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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

enormously during the last few years, and even at the present rate of consumption but q comparatively short time will elapse before the supply In this country is exhausted. If the tariff can be kept up, and the trust can monopolize the business as it is now doing, the natural result will be that paper will advance In price. or at least will not decrease in price. till the supply of stock in our own country is exhausted. Then, even if the tariff is entirely removed. the foreign article will bring price corresponding with the demand and our people will con- tinue to pay high prices for paper. Unless the duty is removed very soon 1t will be of little benefit to consumers here.
 There arc two reasons why it is almost hopeless to look for the removal of this burden. As before intimated. the paper trust is one of the most powerful in the Union, and all its enormous power and influence will be used, honestly or dis" honestly to enable the members Of that trust to maintain their present advantage. and to prevent any measure of relief from Republican Congress. In addition to this, and working in concert with 1t, is the dread of the high tariff advocates that If a breach is effected anywhere in the tariff schedule it may spread to other articles besides paper and bring down the entire structure. That was one reason
 why there were such strong objections to any reduction in the duties on Cuban sugar, and 1t is an objection which will be made to the reduction of duties on any imported article. They fear that,
 like a small leak in levee, they may fbe unable to control it and 1t may en- danger the entire protective system. | There are Republicans who freely admit that our present tariff system is out raeeous, and they as freely admit that 1t could be safely and justly modified in various particulars. but if the revision
 i. once started where will it stop? is the question they ask.
 Thus 1t is that the, vast power of the
 paper trust Is backed and reinforced by
 the timid protectionists who dread the
 first innovation. They do not know where that innovation will stop. or where and how they can put on the brakes There Is not a shadow of doubt that a fear of an attack all along their lines will have a tendency to restrain those who would be really willing to sec some changes. Between the two we must con- fess we see but little hope for paper | corsun,ers while Republicans contro | Congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

At Erfauia. I, T.. some days ago man brutally beat his stop-daughter and would have killed her if she had not been rescued. The brute was taken out by the indignant neighbors. who shipped him thoroughly. whipped him artistically. tarred him stickatively and then feath cred him adiantly. or something of the kind. After this. they gave him indeh- nite leave of absence and he took prompt advantage of it. The whole business lookld very much like some civilized oc- currence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
EARLY ADJOURNMENT
Leaders Evidently 1n-
 tend to Rush Work.


 Washington Special to Brooklyn Eagle.
 There was an important conference at the White House this morning between the Prestdent and number of leading Republicans includinse SenatorAllison ana Senator Cuilom: It Is undoubtedly now In Congress to rush the work of Congress through as rapidly as possible and bring about an early adjournment. possibly In
 Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island. made the following significant statement to The Eagle correspondent. When asked whcth- CT he intended to go abroad this year, the Senator replied:
 of May. may go then and return carly
 Although upon the face of things it would seem almost Impossible for Con- Tss. .n to complete 1t; , ia6Sls in sinr,r sims to committes of tn: Senate appears to be. the lightning rapidity with which the war revenue reduction bill was railroaded they can expedite business if they desire, and if tho Democratic minority do not act in an obstructive-capacity.
 The Democrats have had their say on sns Philippine ns sSssor dssnS r s ors and there is little left for them to dis cuss when the bill for the government of the Islands comes up for consideration.
 The Democratic lenders appear to be as anxious to get away from Washington as their Republican associates. Senator TiliInan of South Carolina, who carries the banner as the leading Democratic ob- structionist of the Senate, is as quiet as 6 lamb these days. He does not want to have Senator Frye appoint a commit'I g to investigate the charges that he made against Senator McLaurin. The Repub- iicans are holding this as a dub over Till- man and he will breathe freer when the ad1ournment of Congress is announced.
 Altogether. if the Republicans really desire to adjourn the Congress by the last of May or June 1. there is nothing to prevent their doing %. An early adjourn mcnt of Congress will enable the Repub- licans to postpone action indefinitely on the Nicoraguan Canal bill, the Root army reorganization measure and other pend- ing matters that they would prefer not to hs compelled to vote on at this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Expense of a Primary.

Editor The Advertiser.
 A good deal is said in comment on the demand for primary relating to expense.
 The first ballot I ever saw was cast by my father and he wrote it. Have we not an electorate now that can write each man his own ballot? Why print the ballot and pay for 1t?
 But who is to pay the managers and returning officers of the primary? If the electors are unwilling or unable to hold a primary without emoluments of ofifce attached, I risk nothing at all in pledg- ing the Daughters of the Confederacy. Alabama Chapter. to hold it for them free in every beat in the State. Sypflax.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
CREAM OF THE SPECIALS

gressmen ventured the remark that in his judgment Bryan was even now an ac- tive capdidate for the presidential nomi- nation. Judge Griggs and the other Dem ocrats present did not dispute this state
 ment, indeed. 1t was the consensus Of opinion of all present that Bryan was candidate and that if he did not receive Q nomination he would try to secure an independent nomination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

The Hartford Courant. speaking of the conviction of Wilcox for the mulder of Nellie Cropsey, says. He was not cons Ncted on the evidence there wasn't any hut on general principles" Wilcox may or may not have been guilty. for the evil dence was wholly circumstantial, but human life is decidedly unsafe when ju- ries convict a man of the crime of mur- der lon general principles
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

She's been trying to master the bi- cycle for two weeks. hasn't she?'
 Fully that long"
 Do YOU think she'll ever learn To ride"
 No" answered the knowing girl, thoughtfully: lat least not so long as she has A real nice young man to hold her on while she's trying. Brooklyn Eagle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
Democrats Concede Bryan is a Canoi-
 date for the Presidency.

Washington Special to Brooklyn Eagle.
 That w. J. Bryan is a candidate for an- other presidential nomination is conceded here today in Democratic circles
 Judge Gyiggs and a number of Demo- cratic CoHgressmsn held a jubilatio at one of the local hotels last night. Dur ing the course of the evening the plans for the coming campaign were discussed. as we'll as the availability of Senator Cor man tand ex-Senator Hill for the Demo- cratic nomination in 1904. When Bryans
 name was mentioned. one of the Con
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
February Circulation Record.

A a.t.,,ed rfsteuent of the Daily and Sun 1ay circulation of The Advertiser Tor the month of February 1902: Rssssnsss s..,;as,s nEurss eusrsntesd net paid circulation Is greater than As claimed circulation of all % oths %ornina M RIFF SssnS oornnaned aa evidenced by the ngurss fnynisAod hy tho iatsst edition cf tsn Amertcsn Newspaper Directory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

It has been sugg ested that "A Depart ment of Society" should be establi4hed in Washington, but if that Is done. the po- lice force will have to be la. gely inc creased in order to keep the peace among the would-be leaders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

According to The Huntsville Repubn- can, it is bad policy for any party ito put all its brains and dignity on one ticket" That might sometimes be done and not overload the party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

The Waynesboro Beacon is apparently worried because Mrs. Lease has quit yelling Probably she's been paralyzed by Carrie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

The editor of The Advertiser will now take occasion to have another fit. as 1t has been discovered that the eating of fish produces leprosy-and that means cutting of his sardine supply.-Bessemer Workman.
 Yes, we eat sardines, herrings and even suckers Better watch out!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

The Kansas City Journal intimates that the Missouri mules have transferred some of their stubbonness to both Boers and EnRlishmen in South Africa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

A Kansas editor speaks of contem- porary as "a plain. deliberate liar" Whether this is better or worse than liar with frills all over him is not stated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

We were in Horse Creek last week" says The Bessemer Herald-Journsl Couldn't you wait till the water warns up bitf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

If those over-fat women in England really propose to try the summefset cure for obesity why don't they join a circus? They would reduce their flesh, if they didn't break their necks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02
THE DEMAND FOR A PRIMARY
The Press and the People of Alabama Speak Out.

State primary, falr. open and hon est-a primary in which all voters can express their preferences-is what the peo- pie want and will haye.-New Decatur Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

Not only is the word coming from Montgomery. but it is being echoed and re-echoed from every county in the State. and if the Executive Committe fails to order this a general howl will go up from the rank and file.-Tuscumbia Dispatch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

primary election for the nomination of State officers is growing every day. This is as 1t should be and shows that the masses are interested In questions of pub- lie interest.-Huntsville Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

Very strong efforts are to be made to have the Democratic State Committee or der a general primary for the nomination of State. Congressional and county ottt- cfals when the committee Is called to de- wise pIans for nominating such officials No safer or better plan could be had and we are for the primary.--Gadsden Times News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

Notable Extracts from the Big Dailies' Corrs- spoudents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

W. A. Scott, Circulation Manager ot tne Montgomery Advertiser. being dny sw0Ia' A. says: The foregoing statement Of The Ao- vertiser's circulation for the month or Fe9,u. ary. 1902. is true and correct ana eompM,o r,a after all returns from news boys. news agents and left over copies have been deducted
 W. 4. SCOTT. Circulation MsnsseI I,,, Sworn 10 and subscribed before me tnis 4tn
 day of March, 902. F. W. JACKSON, Tseai. N. P. Ex-o J. P.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

The Gazette has always been In favor of primaries and if county primaries work satisfactorily. why not have a. State one as well? It may be that conventions have thedr uses as well as abuses but with fairly conducted primaries the officers elected will suit a large number of peo- Die, regardless of who gets left.-Tusca- iooSa Gazette.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02

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 COMPARISONS.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-02


 elected will suit a large number of peo- pie, regardless of who gets left'-Tusca- !ooSa Gazette.
 The trend of public sentiment in Ala hawrs eince the new Constitution went into effect has been for white primaries as opposed to conventions for the nomination of candidates for State omess. Inc svl- the newspa pers which heretofore have ap- proved the convention plan of nominating officers are lining up inI support-satn tner whole or half hearted'-of the primary system.-Mobile Item.
 The Mobile Register Birmingham Age Herald and Montgomery Advertiser: Inc three leading morning papers or the Stdte favor a primary election. Gnder the Les. he% policy to be pursued and the faRt that these papers favor t Is a very hopeful indication that fairness Will characterl1e the first election held after the rauncd- tion of the Constitution.-Troy Journal.
 The most efsectual method of ascertain ing the true will of the people and secur- ing honest and capable oinclals ana re- ~ tifying abuses incident Q corrupt political methods, is to hold white primaries. Any candidate for any office from Governof down, who is unwilling to trust hls cause to the voice of the people shows inaI s, there fs something about his candidacy or record that will not bear the searcn light of publicity. Tribune-Ga- zette.
 Ii is quite likely that the improved conditions brought about by the new Con, stitution will result in the adoption oi State primary elections. Under the new i Constitution the State prison will hold perpetrators of election frauds. Thc ls norant portion of the negro vote is elml' na.ed now. and there s no reason why general spirit of fairness shall not per ! wade the white voters. primary cleo 1 tioI under the new regime VIII show mor'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Murphy G Co.'S Qnc.) Cotton Letter

NEW YORK, April l7-A slight advance cured in the early cotton market but the amount of business transacted was quite small, small, in fact. to discourage those who have been looking for more active market The receipts though small. failed to bring in buyers who have been await ing a decreased movement but nevertheless q feeling of confidence prevailed In many quar- ters based on the belief that prices moder ate and surroundings healthy to jus tify support of the market for some time vet The short interest Is believed to be quite heavy and some bulls growing Abolder and more hopeful day after day. New Orleans led the market after the opening and the talk of a probabl squeeze there, whence came reports of decreased movement at early day. causing May to rise here O points and other months 2d6 points during the morning The Bombay movement for the week was 5e ; 900 bales against 54ooo Total since Janu- ary lst. .37o 900, against ,023 900 last year Reports. of the effect of Texas rains coming in from all sections of the State and indicated great benefit in most instances, points reporting heaviest rains for twelve months. Weather in the cotton belt to- day was all that could he wished for Good rains fell at Atlanta, Charleston, Ncksburg, Palestine. Galveston and Corpus Christi and the extreme range of the tempera ture was 42 to 64. Liverpool spot prices today were .32 below last year, while futures in that market closed 26 points higher
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
H. G. B. Beers Cotton Letter

Especial to The Advertiser l
 NEW ORLEANS. April I7.-Lverpool ad- vices were not very encouraging but our mar ket nevertheless opened IM2 points higher. de- clined shortly after. but subsequently ad- vanced 6d 2 points from the bottom owing to heavy buying by stradders and the firm ness of spots. easing off lightly near .he close, making the net gain lIdI3 points on near months and 3d6 points on late. The Bombay receipts for the week were .59 o00 against 54 900 last year and the aggregate from Sept | to date l,739. 900, against .306 900 last year The total exports from India to Flu rope from Sept to date is BOA ooo against 75 900 as compared to 37.ooo last year and it Is expected that the visible supply statement will be bulfish. Good rains again re ported in Texas and crop advices from that State are favorable. Sentiment Is very bullisf locally, but outside speculation Is restricted Az long, however. buyers wiling L. pay present prices for spots. the chances are values will be ma aintained and with any en couragemcnt further enhancement may be es- tablished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. April I7.-There is still an active demand for spot cotton but buyers and sellers are apart in their views. factors demanding higher rates which buyers seem reluctant to concede. Sales 3, $50 bales, in cluding 1850 to arrive. Quotations advanced Is all grades.
 Futures opened quiet an l"3 points over yesterdays closing Almost immediately %'ter the first call there was buying n'C,emcnt that by noon had carried May up v r"in to g 27, June and July part'S .s".Ing equally in the upward movement. Soon after the noon hour under the influence of realizing sales these positions dropped back Sd 10 points. A strong undcrtone then developed and prices again improved a few points and after ire aucnt slight fluctuations the market closed with net gains the day of 3 points each on April and May. June 2. July |, August G. September 3. while October closed at last nights figures
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
PRICES WENT HIGHER SOON AZ
 TER OPENING.
At the Close the Near Months Were Up 4 to 8 Points and Far Months Unchanged to
 Points Lower

NEW YORK. April I7.-Thc cotton market opened steady with prices unchanged to points higher and after momcntary pause during which profit taking quite actiNe. The whole list worked rapidly higher With inc May option taking a stIong lead. shorts became eager buyers the uptuIr and Eu- rope bought the Summer options. Local spot cotton interests and New England srinners supported the May delivery which soon reached g, v, an advance of l points over last night $ close and began new high record level for the season thus far. By midday July had climbed to e.l0, the previous high record l,rce. anl August to & 90. the latter being pon:s un- der the best previous figures. Nearly every. thing worked in the markets favor Eccctp $ al the ports were smaller. interior receipts fell far short of shipments clearancca fa' export were double port receipts. demanl Tor spot cotton in the South excited al prices l-l6 to 3l6 over last nights bids. the New Orleans market was strong and very active, advtces from cotton goods centres wee very encouraging and substantial interests wee seen arrayed again on the bull side. numbef of the commission houses were liberal sellers ot the Summer months around top. nearly sl' of which represented profit taking. There was active selling of May and July at times by certain Wall Street interests. well known Greek export house was persistent buyer of the May position throughout the session The close steady with near months 4ue points higher and far months unchanged to points lower. Total sales were estimated at 300, 900 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
B. M. Ssals & Co.'S Cotton Letter.
y Special Leased Wire. l


 NEW ORLEANS. April t7.-Lverpool broke away from it's spell of domestic pessimism and awokc to realization of developments on this siie of the Atlantic. Spots in the Eng fish market firm and unchanged with sales of 5000 bales. but deliveries improved to the extent of points. IL appears that the large stock of cotton in Liverpool is not large enough to afford comfort for all con cerned. During the early part Of the sess on here trading was quite active. There was an absence of offerings even in moderate quan tity and the continued strength of spots at tracted an increased demand for speculative account which sent prices up in a rapid man ner Some realizing of profits caused sl ght setback. but the tone held very steady throughout Closing quotations Ca l 3 points higher on this crop and points lower on the next as compared with yesterday. At tention seems to be directed solely to the spot department. where transactions are restricted merely by the scarcity of desirable grades or the reluctance of holders to part with them. Friendship to the market under the cicum stances has become more pronounced. The sale of receipts is moderate. but the unabated How of exports to foreign countries is a fea ture that lends encouragement to the belief prevailing amongst the ma jority that higher prices for cotton warranted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
New York Coffee and Sugar.

NEW YORK April t7.-Coffee-S Rio quiet; No invoice. 5,g; mild, quiet; Cor dova Sul2
 Sugar Raw firm fair refining 27s centrif- steady
 The coffee market opened steady with prices unchanged To points lower and for the rest nf the session did not further vary more than 5 points Aside from switches specula tion was of q professional liQudating order. Heavy Brazilian easier European mst kets, absence of speculative support. predietVns for .ArEe increase in the worlds visiuie in April and freeI offerings Of spot coffee com hined to weaken the whole list. Al tho close the market vnS steady with prices net un- cranced to points lower. Total sales were
 "-" " lu 'in~-
 May at oo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
SENTENCED TO BE HANGED.
Charner Wood and His Son to Be
 Fxecuted on May 22

Talladega, April 17.-tSpecial1-Charncr Wood ard his son. George Wood. con victed in the City Court of this County of the murder of Jack Bird and Reuben were srntcnced tn be hanged by Judge Ii. K, Miller this morning, The time set was Thursday May 22. 1902
 Miss Nelma Enslcn and Mir behJani,h Kidd. both of Birmingham: were auietly n,arried in this citN yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. I. NJ Galloway at the Baptist pastorlun in the presence of a few friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

sAvANNAH-Stea mlddling. g i-lo sales. 28o: receipts. SIS; stock. 43.o9l
 CHARI ESTON-Firm. midd'ing o's' re- ceipts, 8. stock. 77l9.
 WILMI INGTON-Firm: middling, Ss' re- ceipts. 656; stock l2,327.
 NORFOLK-Steady; middf1ng, Sls saieS, ''' I47; receipts 47e; stock actual. 3o,479.
 BALTIMORE-Nomiral; n,dding. to receipts. 745: stock, 3.85I.
 BOSTON-Quiet; middling. g 5-io; net re ceipts, l45; gross. ? .556. ,,,, PHILADELPHIA-Nery steady m"idiing' 9ss: receipts, 25; stock 5.730 ST. LOI'IS-Firm; iniddlihg, 9; sales, l2oo receints. a2o: stock. Al L6IQ.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
DOTS. DOTS. DOTS.

All your brain trouble will vanish at once if you will come in this week and dot your feet into pair of "Wich- ert 6 Gardiner's" beautiful Colonials. Strap Slippers or oxfords. Greatest of all prizes. No other store keeps them. Bullock & Fleming,
 Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
New York Spot Cotton.

NEW YORK, April l7-Cotton-Quet; mid ding oss: net receipts, 5o gross, 6 6: sales. 5e; exports to the continent, POO.
 Total tOday-Net receipts, 8,S63; exports tn France. 327; to the continent POO: stock, 644 o37
 Consolidated receipts. 52 6se; exports to Great Britain. 7.792. to France, l9,44S [. the continent, lo. "A
 Total since Sept I-Nct receipts. 7.o97 576 exports to Great Britain 2,765. 3SO; to France 664 825; to the continent, 2. 30S 339,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK April l7.-The dry goods mar ket today has ruled quiet and unchanged W tn little in the way of new business of moment reported. Prices. however, still remain un- cnanged and sellers continue to show firm front in spite of moderate denrand
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
The leading futures ranged a. foIlows
cash auotasic>s were ss follows,

No. ? Sir'nE wheat 74's075'9; No. 3 70 a7oi, No red 82G 93
 ('orn-No. 2 yello~E .62is
 No 2 oats. A: No. 2 white. 45m45%; No. Mess pork. per bbL sIe soa l6 s5 Lard per 100 lbs, Se.72l2Me.75. Short rib sides ,looseD. Se. 2ode 30 Dry saited shoulders tboxedl. 7tsd7E. Short clear sides tboxedD. S9 7od g 80 WhIskey basis of high wines .3o,