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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
DAVIDSON WON MEDAL
BORE OFF TROPHY IN Y. M. c. A
 ATHLETIC CONTEST.
Competition for Ruth Gold Medal Closed Last Night-Annual Dinner to Be Given in
 January.

The Ruth gold medal contest between the young mems athletic class at the young Mems Christian Association termi- mated last night. Willie Davidson was the winner and he has been present. ed with the medal as a perma- nent acknowledgement of his past splen- did record.
 The contest has been waging since June and the method until December l has been to award the medal to the one hold ing the best record each month, but af- ter mature deliberation by Physical Dl- rector w. F. Frye, who has been con ducting the contest, to award the medal as A permanent honor to the boy who led the record in three of the four weeks contest.
 The scores as they stood yesterday at the end of the contest were as follows Davidson, 2S0; Hall, H6: Shepard. 206; Brooks, 2S6; Snodgrass, 2S3; Austin, 2lO; Davidson, the winner has won the medal three times while Hall had that distinc- ton one time.
 The best records during the past month oS the contest were seven feet five inches in the standing broad jump; thirteen feet, three inches in the running broad jump; three feet, six inches in the running high iump. and Al 4-5 points in the 22O yard potato race.
 The records are counted by the points made by the contestant, each point being 1-2 inch.
 The next feature to be participated ir by the Boys Athletic Club of the Y. M A. will be the annual dinner to be given early in January at which time the members of the class will give an exhibi- ton of their muscular and athletic train ing for the entertainment of the invited guests This exhibition will consist oi gymnasium pyramids and tumbling.
 Director Frye has been and will con- tinue to train the members on pyramids especially. He has chosen a team of six composed of Ruffin, Hall, Snodsrass Brooks, Miles and Durr to play on the oc casion of the dinner, although nearly thirty boys will participate in the exhibi- lions. The ages of these young athletes range from 10 to 16 years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
MARINE NEWS.

NEW YORK-Arrived. Bohemian, Liverpool. Sailed. Lancastrian Liverpool
 BoULOGNE-SaiIed. Pennsylvania. New York. .. ty4
 LIvERPooL-Arrived. saxonia, Boston.
 ANTWERP-Arrived. Zealand, New York.
 GIBRALTAR---Arriyed Lahn' New York
 CHERBoURG-Sailed. Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse New York.
 Pedersen Santiago; Ulv CNor.), Pedersen. Ha- vana; Bahan (Nor,l; Monsen. Bluehelds; Cot. tinsham tBr). Chandler. Boston: comal L. (Am.), Gill. San Juan. Cleared. steamers Comal (Am.). Woodward, New York; Zanzi- bar (Br.) Robinson. Rotterdam: brig John H. Brandon lAm), Spur. Vera Cruz. Mexico.
 PORT EADS-Arrivsd steamers George Du- mois (Nor). Tysland, Livingston Manchester sior, I- Hopner Havana; Anzelm tBr.j. Brown. Puerto 6ortez; cayo Romano tBr), widgery' London. Sailed, bark Bellas tGer), Bollen Lisbon. Note--The pilot boat Underwriter towed in the schooner Iolanthe tBr.), Milton from Mobile for Tampico, lumber laden, wa terlogged. having encountered heavy weather
 NEW oRLEANs-Arrived, Hoxie and Barges St. Louis.
 Fristad CNor.), Danielsen Hull Sailed. steam CTS Crosmon GBr.), Fleetham. Bremen.
 KEY wEST-Arrived. steamers Mascotte Turner. Port Tampa. and sailed for Havana Miami White, Havana, and sailed for Miami gunboat Gloucester. Beattley. Norfolk: tui
 NEWPORT NEWS-Arrivsd, steamer Almors tBr.). Fairley. Norfolk. Sailed. steamer Bratsberx iNor), Bjonness. Havana.
 NORFOLK--Arrived, steamer Cayo Large (BrD Denton, Pensacola; Pallanza (Ger.) schaeffer, Pensacola. Sailed. steamers Esksid' (BrD, Galveston: Jacob Bright (Br.), Sander son. Pensacola; Germanicus (Ger), Ulrich Liverpool.
 ma Cape Town. Cleared, steamers Pensacola Ieech Galveston, and sailed: Volund (Nor. ) Petersen. Luguno, Mexico: schooner Olivett' Whittier Sawyer, Portland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
WALL STREET REVIEW
MEASURES TAKEN
 BY THE BANKS.
They Have the Effect of Checking Q Dangerous Looking Decline in the New. York Stock
 Market.

NEW YORK. Dec I5.-The protective meas ures agreed upon by the banks of this city had the effect of checking, dangerous looking decline in the stock market today and the market closed tranquil and rather dull The undertone at the last was firm and the losses recovered. When Saturdays level had been reached on the recovery, the action of the market indicated that the measures taken by signed to induce speculation for the rise at this time. Prices of the market leaders as they rose over Saturdays level were held back by very liberal offerings The statement was made that no fears were entertained for the present situation and that the formation of protec- and probably no action would be required on the part of it's members in the way of sup plying funds to the market. While the knowl- in the financial world induced feeling of great relief in all quarters the belief vas not disguised that the pool was an srnerssncy measure. not differing in kind or degree from those adopted in other periods of crisis in Wall Street The action of the market this morning on top of last weeks violent decline. following as that did also 2 prolonged period of gradual decline, awakened real anxiety over the outcome The violent measures adopt ed in the Venezuelan trouble added to the un- easiness- Sentiment was also pessimistic over the money outlook. The opening was 10 per cent. and the days. large syndicate require ments and the heavy accumulations for the Standard oil dividend aroused the fear that there would be additional large withdrawals of credit. Not only the immediate. but the pro- spective syndicate needs. running up to many millions of dollars were calculated to aggra- vate the fears of borrowers The statement of the country's genera ltrade for November was discouraging to the foreign exchange situa- tion. showing 1t did decrease in the bal ance of trade in our favor of over S24, 0oo. 900, compared with November loo The small interior grain movement lessened the effect also of the recent revival in grain exports. Later in the day effect produced upon sentiment by the rise in Chicago exchange from 25 cents premium on Saturday to 40 cents premium today The payment by the sub treasury of S35o, 900 on a telegraphic trafs- fer from San Francisco marked the abate- ment of demand upon the New York money market which has caused much apprehension The foreign exchange market also weakened materially. This last named feature was di- rectly due to the higher money rate What ef- feet upon all these factors may result from the provision of a $50. 900. 900 relief fund for the New York money market is a problem which Is the subject of much interest in the surmise. The market showed some hesita- tion at the close, but the tone was firm.
 The bond market was broad and in the morn ing weak, but showed some recovery To- tai sales (par value). S3, l2o.oo United States bonds were all unchanged on the last call.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, Dec l5.-wheat was rather quiet today, but the market was nrm on seha le sEay Sulh sossd ssd xc oSsr oats a shade lower. January provisions were from 2h to I2hc higher. Wheat was strong at the opening on smail an worlds shipments, a decrease of 8. A ooo bushels in the amount on passage ana hsavy snows throughout the Northwest. There was sion houses were also good buyers The lead ing long added to his already heaVy i mne early. but it was reported ne ne was. was sems sarns weakness. longs with profits being 1ncnneo 70 dispose of their holdings. The expectation or a large increase in visible was weakening influence as were the larger receipts and bet ter grading. May opened hGAo to hgNc higher at 77%977% and sold up quickly .,,o s1 was was nervous @ the last part of the day and the close was HGasc higher at II&: December December closed c higher at 75S W9rias hahss gsinst 7,os5, 900 a year ago. ciearsnces of wheat and flour were equal to 2s3 500 bushels Primary receipts @ were 3s4 ooo ousne GSM and Duluth reported receipts of i5I cars with local receipts of 100 cars, e2 contract. of ,2s7' against I,2s4 last week and 7ss a year ago.
 and the close was easier. Wet weather in the Southwest and firm cables induced some buy ing at the start and May opened T aisston
 
 in December influenced by large increase in the visible together with large receipts caused a severe break, the price selling of to 54is' after touching s7 shortly after the opening The weakness in the current month had de- pressing influence on May and there was decline to 431a The close was hsqkc lower at 43A December was off !Se, closing at bs' Local receipts. 349 cars. B contract,
 There was no feature of note in the trsoina in oats and the volume of business was light Commission houses and shorts gave some sup port to the market and prices held n s6oui steady May closing a shade lower at 33hd 33K, after selling between 33 and 334s. Loca receipts, 279 cars.
 Provisions ruled dull, but the market wa firm. the higher prices for hogs being strengthening factor. There was fair demanf from packers. especially for January products hut offerings were light. January pork closed I2I1c higher at SI6721s; lard was up 21e a Sc 72Ja while ribs showed gain of 71s0 oc
 The Ieaeing futures ranged as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
MARKETS FOR FUTURES ADVANCE OF 2 TO 10 POINTS AT
 THE OPENING. Initial Rise Due to Strong Cables from Liverpool-At the Close
 Prices Were II to 18 3k% Points Higher.

NEW YORK. Dec. i5.-The cotton market rtarted firm and very active at an advance Of R@ 10 points. The initial rise was due to Strong cables from MSsrpool. whore the mar
 ket closed at a net rise of 444h points in- stead of showing decline of F point due Do match the closing of the New York market Saturday. The English rise was attributed by private cables to the appearance of Egyptian bpeouiators who were reported to have bought enormously following an advance in two days pf s at Alexandria. Speculation in the local market broadened to the largest volume Of
 business since bureau day, with all classes or buyers eontending for supplies. The demand Eas accelerated, not originated. by the con tinued failure of receipts to expand as pre- iicted. while the general run Of statistlcs show . continued subsistence in the visible supply of American cotton now about 356. 900 bales under last years, notwithstanding the general movement for the season has been greater than last years average of Wall Street news regarding the stock market was better and Wall Street parties were something of factor in the rise of price of cotton Fall River parties reported unlimited demand for print cloths up to and including February on the basis of Sc and the further rise in the price of raw material reflected in frmer views on the part of the holders of cotton goods without, however. materially stimulating the demand for goods. The weather news was very bad and to this phase of the situation many at trfbuted the small movement. From the low prices of Saturday the extreme advance in cot ton in this market today was 20G24 points with the market finally firm at a net rise of
 ll6lS points. Total sales of futures estimated at 525, 900 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
R. M. Scale & Co.'S Cotton Letter.

IBN special Le&9SQ WiTa.l
 NEW ORLEANS. Dec. I5.-Liverpool was norcibly aroused today by sudden resolute buy Ing accomplished for account of prominent op- orators in Alexandria, Egypt, under the in- 1uence. so cables state. of the protracted small movement which is doubtless shaking conf denced in Mir. Neilfs large estimate. even in that distant land, where would imagine that any, crop figures could be put forward without fear of them being challenged Deliv- cries advanced ( points and spots proceeded half that extent with sales of o.oo0 bales. The news from the English market added to the continuance of miserable weather through put the South. served to strengthen the tone here, and fair improvement was established. notwithstanding free realization of long profits under the temptation presented. The observa- tions of careful students of the crop situation elicited a decidedly disappointing prospect so far as the western section of the belt is con- rerned The opinion is confidently expressed the yield of Texas and the territories can not sxceed that of last year, and 1t seems that ngnihoant arop deterioration hes been noted in Arkansas also. estimates of the produc- lion in that State undergoing some reduc- ton. It was reported that an emergency fund of $40. .ooo, 900 had been subsoribed to ef- feet substantial relief in the stock and money markets of New York. If such is the case , feeling of great sausfaction will be noted In the cotton market as the prospect of harden hg money rates has ksps tight rein on the kalue of the staple for some time regardless N the fact that developments have been quite favorable to an upward tendency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Murphy & Co.'S (Ine.) Cotton Letter.
 fTy privata Wire.l

NEW YORK, Dec. i5-The movement Of cotton keeps quite moderate and until the re- cepts show gains, it is idle to talk of biz crop. Even bears who pretend to feel confi- dent of a big crop being marketed now pri- vately admit their disappointment. Explana- tions to the cause of the small receipts play little part The fact is that they have been running light day after day for several weeks and wise people are acting accordingly. We may witness the usual Christmas rush of cot ton in a few days. but this will fail to infiu- ence opinion in conservative circles until 1t appears that the increase of any consequence will be maintained beyond the holidays, which now appears unlikely; in fact good many are calculating that receipts after the new year opens will show even greater decrease than the past month. Cables today indicated that Liverpool people were in some instances growing nervous because of the strong statis- tical situation while reliable correspondents in Texas were quite emphatic in view Of very short crop for the State and territories with 2 800 900 maximum figures. Prices were SO 10. points higher this morning. Outside inter est is being, awakened. Receipts were esti- mated at 46 GOO against 50. 900 last year. Offerings of futures at Liverpool were scarce. over four inches of rain fell at Memphis. Ca- bles were 4 points higher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. i5.-The spot cotton market today was fairly active and strong. In view. of the imrroved showing made by Liv- erpool and influenced as well by the strength of contract values this side factors were disposed to ask prices a shade above board figures Sales 2 900 bales. including 300 to arrive Quotations ll6 higher.
 The market for contracts was comparatively dull On the first call prices were soy points above Saturdays closing. Thereafter prices nuctuated over a range of 2Q3 points without d very decided tendency in either direction. the board at the close showing net gains of 2 points on December and 10 on the other posi- lions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
H. 6 B. Beers Cotton Letter.

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 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. I5.-LivarpOol was gaSorably influenced by large Egyptian buying Ind small American offerings of spot cotton bur market in sympathy opened points higher subsequently, declined points on realizing, but improved from the bottom later on the continuance of bad weather in Texas, the light receipts and the firmness of ppots. Manchester cables state that the cloth market towards the end of the week was nrmer and more active in consequence of the continued hardening in the price of raw cot ton. The demand from India was steady al The China inquiry was meagre. The semi weekly movement at thirteen leading interior towns is estimated at 30, 900. against IA, 900 last year The recent heavy rains in Texas anl the valley States will cause prolonged pVirtailment of the movement and as long 10 such conditions prevail the probabilities are the values will be maintained. As prices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
New York Coffee and Sugar.

NEW YORK, Dec. I5.-Sugar-Raw firm; fair refining, 37-I6 centrifugal s6 test, l5,le; m9lasses sugar. sS.s; G. rsHnsa: sS No 2, 4 30: No 10. 4.2s; No. II, 4. 90; No Ia. 4I5; No. l3. 40; No I4. 4o5; confec, tioneIs' A. 4.7o, mould A. 5. 10; cut loaf and crushed 5.45; powdered, 5.9o; granuated' 4 S5; cubes, 5. TO-
 Coffee-spot Rio, No., r. invoice, 5hi mild quiet: Cordova, 7l4di2
 the opening there a little business, the sales amounting to 25o bags on the call. said to arise from the offerings of importers Io- ward the finish there was a moderate selling movement which closed the market quiet at a ,not .lncIInn nf s nnInts Total sales, .OOO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
New Orleans Cotton Futures.
Lfverpool Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS-Firm; sales, 7.eoo; ordi- nary. 6A; good ordinary, 7%; low middling. 7II-I6 middling 3-l6: good middhns. s%; middling fair, 9 5-i6; receipts. ie,2es; stock 362 e56.
 ALVEsToN-steady; middling, eA; sales. e25; receipts. e.4i3; stock. l77, 346.
 MoBILE-Firm: middling, 8; sales, 6ooi re- ceipts. 2557; stock, 35.7i7
 SAVANNAH-Steady; mid0ing D. sales. 362; receipts. 6,623; stock. l7S.3 .3s2
 CHARLESTON-Firm; middling. U; sales, 100: receipts 2,667: stock. 124735.
 WILMINGION--Firm; sIniddling 8; receipts, 900: stock, 27.t tl9.
 NoRFoLK-steady middlng. sA; sales. 433; receipts, 3, ,J44; stock. 37. 36e.
 ALTIMOREENominal: middling. 9k; re- ceipts. i,o2I: stock e,453.
 BosToN-Quiet; middling s.5s; net receipts az; gross t7l2
 ceipts, 6I4: stock. 4.924.
 ST. LoUis-steady; middling. 3-ls; re- ceipts. s, ,447; stock. 2e.s36.
 NEW YORK-Quiet: miadling, 8. 05: net re- ceipts, 26o: gross. 7996; sales. 5.7oo; steck,
 Total today-Net receipts. 43. 5o4; exports to SrsAe the continent. % ai ,s4e: stock, .oo2 AS.
 Consclidated-Net receipts 6e. s6; exports to Great Britain, s7.o7o; te France. 2e,e27; to the continent 2e .o46.
 Total since Sept Net receipts, 4,2&S sos; exports to Great Britain, | sos. 33e; to France, a37, ,s3s; to the continent. l.276.476.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16

enhance the more buliish does sentiment be- come irrespective of outside factors which nave a tendency to regulate the market The nnan- cial situation in this country Is unsettled and it is claimed that leading stock operators in New York recognizing this have formed an emergency fund of $40 GOO 900 to give steadi- ness to securities. If such report Is cor rect, the inference is that finances must pc in a more unfavorable way than generally supposed. Nevertheless, af.er summing up everything with the bulish sentiment existing 1t looks as if the market will be held up .tii receipts show signs of increasing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
LOCAL wHoLEsALE PRICE LIST.

Provisions.
 CORRECTED DEC. l2. Bacon-i Ikc Dry salted sides-oihc. Lard-Tierces. leaf, iIhct compound. Sc. Meal-57c per bushel. Oats-White 4Sc mixed. 45c Corn.-White. 62c; mixed. soc per bushek 6alt-Liverpool. e5c sack; Virginia, 47c: Michigan 2SO-1ound barrels. Sl.6o. Butter-Jersey. 26Qsoc: Tennessee country. 25c. Flour-Patent. S365q425; straight. S3. $50 a.75 per bbl. sugar-Granulatsd. 61s; Y. C.. 4hc; cut loaf. cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK Dec. I5.-There has been { reduction to kGhc per yard in a number of lines of bleached muslins. Lonsdale reduced to SAC net. No change Is noticeable in any other division of the market average busi- ness doing at previous prices No change Is noticeable in any other division of the market, an average business doing at previous prices.
 Print cloths dull and unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Quiet and steady. No Spring wheat. 75h97eh; No red' No corn. a4&; No. yellow, 54%-- No oats. 3l%; No white 36: No 5 white, 3IlAG34h.
 Mess pork, per bbl.. Si7
 Lard, per oo lbs, Slo. .3oqlo:Ss: Short rib sides doose), S9. 5oq9 z5 Dry salted shoulders (boxedl, SS 25dS. DO. Short clear sides (boxed), S975q9. %, Whiskey, basis of high wines, $l32.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Visible supplY of Gram.

NEW YORK Dec. T5.-The visible supply of grain Saturday December 3. as compiled bv the New York Exchange, is as follows: Wheat 48 l5I 900 bushels increase, 2.2l l,- Corn 5, 4es 900 bushels; increase. sos 900. oats G. le3 900; decrease, 663 900.
 Rye | BOP GOO decrease, 2e ooo.
 Barley 3 S4I .OoO increase l67 o00
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
New Orleans Sugar.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec I5.-Sugar-Dull and easv: open kettle. 2a,a3A: open kettle centrif- neal 37-I6a3 II-l6; centrifugal granulated, 43-ieG4l.: whites 37sa4M; yellows. S1sg4; seconds 2sG3 5l6.
 Molasses-Quiet; open kettle, 2o933; cen- trifugal, 7G23.
 SYrun. 23n27.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16

straight, s3 o5a3 30; clear. S2. .so@3.
 whiskey--Steady at Si.32.
 Dry salted meats-Steady: boxed extra shorts. s9. 1914: clear ribs. S9; short clears. se 90
 Bacon-Steady; boxed extra fhorts, Slo.6o; clear ribs Slo 50; short clear. Sil.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
New York Cotton Futures.
Local Cotton Market.

Quotations for spot cotton in the local cottos market yesterday were as follows:
 Htrlct nlldullnB o- -tO Middling ............................ l-lo Strict low midding ......................7 I5- 6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Cincinnati Provisions.

CINCINNATI. Dec, l5.-Flour-Ffrm; fancy. Ss 25d3 40. family. s2 eoa3. 10. Lard-ouiet at Slo Bulk meats-Stea1 1y ;f Slo25. Racon-Steady at Sl l'5o Whiskey-ActiVe at SI. 32. Suear-Steady; hard refined. S.s7g5 AZ.
 St. Louis Provisions. ST LOUIS, Dec. 5.-Flour-steadyi red Winter patents, S3 5583. 60; extra fancy and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Naval Stores.

SAVANNAH, Dec. I5-TArpentine-Firm at 5lA: receipts. 7e3; sales. 4eT; exports '.-
 Rosin-Firm: receipts. 4.eo2; sales. none exports 5, ee5: A. B. c. D, Si .45: E. .6o SI55; c, SI7o; II, 'Sle5: I. S2.2o; K. s2. 60; M. SS.o5; N S3 55; window glass. S3. 60; water white. S4;2o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY. Dec. I5.-cattle-Receipts B. 500 natives 800 Texans; calves. $50, mostly natives; market generally dull Choice export and dressed beef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16

Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON. Dec. l5.-Treasury balances S2o9 444,o75; gold. Sl2o, 3oe, 9o2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16
MARKS&GAyLE,
 Cotton Merchants.
DAILY COTTON QUOTATIONS
 FOR MONTGOMERY.

Based upon American Standard classincs' ton and actual sales
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-16

CHARLESTON. Dec. l5.-Turpentine and rosin-UnchanRed
 wILMLNToN Dec. i6.-Turpentine, 6lh; receipts. 1 3 casks
 Rosin-Firm at $ 359 40; receipts. +oI. Crude turpentine-Firm at SI.76Q3; receipts. Tar-Firm at SI.s 60: receipts. 3se.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-02-27

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