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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
c, E. Pierce & Co.'S Cotton Letter.

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 NEW ORLEANS May le.-Additional sen- sational advances again in order in the English market today with prices raised there during the early session in both departments. Deliveries showed an improvement at one time on some months much as l9 points on con tracts with spots there quoted 0 up in full. Spot sales, 8, 900 bales, however. were not in keeping with the surprise offered in the specu- lative market thereby proving that the rise in spot quotations was merely in sympathy with the advance in futures and not creating the fierce demand for the actual cotton that should naturally be looked for under the cir cun,stances However, the next gains recorded in the Liverpool market were the greatest of any previous session this season. The final closing of the Liverpool market showed the greater half early improvement disposed of with prices stili 4@6 points higher on the near positions while the late options were un- changed The easier prices that followed on this side in sympathy with the easier tendency combined with the heavier showing of receipts than expected. appeared to be the basis of the heavy realizing that developed in tn latter part of the early session. The weekly weather report tn the whole was not as fa- vorable as expected. Complaints of cool nights in some sections of the belt and re- planting will be necessary in many. RealiZ- ing to secure profits in sight on recent in- vestments. The heavy estimated receipts for tomorrow at this port can be attributed prin- cfpally to last pickings being rushed to this market for sale the big advance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS-Nominal: sales 22oo; or dinary. 9-l6: good ordinary 10 lI6; low middling, 10 1916; middling, II o-I6 good middling 2; middling fair l2 II-l6; re- celpts 3,064; stock. v, 1884.
 GALVESTON-Strong: middling, iL; sales So4; receipts. 2.9i9; stock. 30863
 MoBlLE-Nominal; middling loA; receipts l l2; stock, I,796.
 SAVANNAH-Steady; mdding. IH; sales 26S: receipts. 2.oo6; stock. l493o
 CHARLESTON-Firm middling, II; re- ceipts 2; stock. 2,479.
 WILMINGTON-Steady; middling, IT.; re- ceipts 2; stock 5,7I4.
 NORFOLK-Stcady; middling IIA: sales 26; receipts, i,246: stock. 7.3l6
 BALTIMORE-Nominal; middling, IA; re- ceipts II IS; stock. 2.363
 BoSTON-Quiet middling. Il.S5: net re- ceipts 66; gross, 827.
 PHILADELPHIA-Stea middling I2Io; receipts. 25o; stock. 3,6o2.
 ST. LOUIS-Steady; mfddling, II lIs; sales 25; receipts. 997; stock. l3,0l5.
 NEW YORK-Quiet: middling, S5; net receipts. 527; gross 6,294: sales, 500; stock l37 997; exports to Great Britain 1851; to the continent, 644; to France. -I59.
 Total today-Net receipts, lo,625: exports to Great Britain. 1855: to France. 59: Q the continent 2,2s4; stock. 2eI,7s2; exports to Consolidated-Net receipts 27,ose; exports to Great Britain, B. $50; to France. I59; to the continent. 7,629; to Japan. 4eI
 Total since Sept Met receipts. ' 52o IS5; ; exports to Great Britain. 2. 684. oSS to France, 74s. 10; to tho continent, 2 696 S9o; to Ja- pan. I34 6o6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
SPEIR-WILLIAMS.
Two Popular Young Persons Married
 in Furman.

Ill f furnaQ.
 Activity. May 19.-(Special) At the Baptist Church in Furman Miss Jamie Williams, the charming daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Williams was married to Dr. P V. SpeiI last Thursday evening
 Despite the indictment weather quite a number of their friends and relatives were present to witness the consumma- tion of the happy event The church was beautifully decorated with natures choicest vines and flowers, and just be- fore the pulpit was a large mound of handsome ferns and grasses,
 The bridal party marched slowly up the aisles to the sweet strains of the Lohen- grin wedding march rendered by Miss Robbins.
 The attendants were Miss Magic Watson bridesmaid D. A. Mason. best man; Holdy Carter, HartweH Robbins, Ellie G. Burson and Eugene E. Williams, ushers Rev. Mir. Tendon. the Baptist minister performed the ceremony in a simple, but impressive manner.
 The bride was becomingly attired in a lovely grey travelling costume. She is one of Furmans sweetest and most ac- complished young ladies and py her gracious manner and qucenly nobility hus gained the love and admiration of both young and old among all classes.
 Dr. Speir has already won for himself an enviable reputation both as a phy5i- clan and citizen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
A. B. Baxter G Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 Tpx prtya,n VVirA

NEW YORK. May Is.-Cotton opened 4al points higher heavy buying. Cables were in full response to advance yesterday. Sellers were keeping in the background and opinion was pretty unanimous on the p:oba- bility of shorts being made to pay dearly be- fore squarHg up their accounts. People who have been big bears at 9 cents or under are now bulls and the general trade seems to have no limit to the advance. The world seems to have been caught mapping and wants cotton and the cotton Is beyond reach. The backwa rdness of the crop strengthens the position The next crop may turn out a good one, but far 1t Is anything but promising 1t is dangerous to calculate on Its improving rapidly enough to make i2 900. 900 bales which 1t is figured will be needed. On the other hand, adverse weather developments may cut the yield down so materially as to make present prices appear very moderate The weather map today a good one and the higher temperature generally was condu- cive to repairing much of the backwardness. During the morning the market rose l54 ? points all of which lost before long on profit taking by buyers of yesterday and last week. No attention paid the receipts. The weekly bureau report was bulish and held steadving influence. Cables unchanged to { points higher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Doing a Large
 Business

usually means assuming large risks-too large to be a safe burden upon an individual estate.
 Wise business men carry special insurance to relieve their personal estate of this risk. All such will be in- terested in "A Bankers Will" containing the instructions of a New York Bank President to his trustees regarding invest ment of his personal estate. A$I ,ooo, 900 policy is another insurance romance of special application to men of affairs, des >ribed in "Ihe Largest Annual Prenium.
 Sead to-day for both pamphlets.
 -hi Compan, ranks
 FIrSf-ln Assets.
 Etra-In Amount Paid Policy-holdes.
 Fiva-In Age. THE N JTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
 COMPANY OF NEW YORK
 RICHARD A McCuRDY, President. James g. Wilcox. Manager. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20

served to add to the confusion during the day and naturally sentiment was badly mixed ana the conservative element continued to refrain from making definite express ons marketwise Shorts extremely ervous and uncertain, and every little dIp was taken advantage or py them on which to cover. The strength Of spot cotton at Liverpool again quite rema K able. quotations being advanced l6 points The trading abroad, however. reflected ma terial diminution. At the better prices there was considerable selling. The weekly GOV ernment crop report attracted considerable at tention. but a mixed interpretation was placed q upon it. Still the fact that the crop is regarded three to four weeks late was taken as pull influence pure and simple. The late market cratic and nervous with the Sully crowd selling quite a lot of July stuff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. May le.-In the spot cot ton market there was but little business doing, the offerings were limited and prices steady. Sales. 2.20o bales Quotations unchanged.
 Futures opened irregular with .prices even to points above yesterdays closing. The open ing was followed bv a sharp advance and this in turn followed by an equal decline. The Weather Bureau report proved to be even more bullsh than expected; when the report was read at the ringside it rent prices up again and this last advance held until the close the list then showing net gains on the day of 10 poncs on May. June, 5; July. 9; August 10; September. 6: October, 22, and November and De- ember 27 each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Especial to The Advertiser.l

CHICAGO, May le.-The country market Is strong with limited trading Dealers have but few hides on hand and will not offer them at present under S% and 7A cents, and do not seem anxious to sell Eastern tanners are still holding of. although they have very few hides and will soon have to face the alternative of buyirg or closing down, and as offerings are not large a more active market is looked for
 Tallow market continued weak and neglected; ; concessions are required to effect even small sales
 Packer hides are steady for April and strong for May. There is more inquiry for older hides. Three thousand March native steers sold at ilh. Six thousand March and April Colorados sold at Io%. Two thousand late April and early May Colorados sold at lc One thousand late May light native COWS sold at oh. One thousand May branded cows sold at I0K
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
switchmen's Meeting.

Indianapolis. May 19-Today's session of the convention of the Switchmen's Un- ion of North America was occupied in listening to the reports of grand officers and in the appointment of committees. At tomorrow's session the question of af- filiating with the American Federation of Labor will come up for discussion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Virgin 6 Faunce's Cotton Letter.
yOvev Private Y.eaaed Vyira-p

NEW YORK May l9-Encouraged by the success of the play yesterday. the manipula- tive bull clique took a fresh hand in the cot ton pit this morning, and the level uf values scared to the new record The excitement and enthusiasm evident on the opening was notable during all of the session. The i-regu- larity of the Liverpool market following an appreciable advance on the other side, the fact that the port receipts were practically double those of last year. the generally fla vorable climatic and crop conditions only
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.
Provisions.

Oats-Whitc. 49c; mixed. 47c Corn-White, 6Sc mixed, 66c per bushel Salt-Liverpool, e5c sack Virginia, 47c: Michigan, 2So- pound barrels SI GO 25 cents.
 syrup-Fancy, 4oc; rehoiled, soc; eGorela TiouT-Patcn, s4 2s04 s5: straight. ss.so G3 90 per Obl
 sugar-Granuated. 54c; Y. C.. 4ac: cut loaf 5A cents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
New York Coffee. and Sugar.
Available supplv of Grain.

NEW YORK, May l9.-Special cable and telegraphic advices to Braistreet's this week show the following changes in available sup plies compared with last account:
 Wheat-United States and Canada. east of he Rockies, decreased s. 5.o44 900: afioat for and in Europe. increased 700. 900; total sup plies decreased 4.394 .ooo
 Corn-United States and Canada east of the Rockies, decreased .343, GOO
 Oats-United States and Canada east of the Rockies O70 OOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK. May l9.-The dry goods mar ket has not shown the disposition to activity which was noted last week, but buyers arr, willing to place more or less conservative or ders for the future Futures firm with the sold at a small margin. Jobbers report little increase in business
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Naval Storas.

WILMINGTON. May io-Turpentsne- Steady at AZ; receipts. 35 casks
 Rosin-steady at Sl 62h; receipts 24 Crude turpentne-Quiet at S2. S2 R5 and S3.75; receipts 3S.
 Tar-FiIm at SI I.s5: receipts 4S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
a4, July closed zax higher at a4. Receipts.

34 July closed HQ% higher at 34. Receipts, PAS cars
 Provisions were traded in quite actively and a strong tone prevailed. The strength was caused by a good general demand and with but very little for sale. Closing prices were strong, with Septembe" pork zoe higher at l6.77h, September lard up l0c at 9.07h and ribs l2h@l5 Sc higher at e32h
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat. 10 cars; corn, 100; oats. 30: hogs. 27,oo0 head.
 Ihs leading .utuI es rH,igso as f,i.v ~s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Nav Orleans Sugar.

NEW ORLEANS. May I0.-Sugar-Dull; open kettle 2Ss63 7-l6; open kettle centrifu- gal, 3b@3Ss centrifugal whites. Az yellows. 3bG4; seconds. 2h13h
 Molasses-Open kettle, nominal, l3126; cen trifugal 6Gl3. Syrup. nominal, l9q24.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
St. Louis Provisions.

ST. LOUIS. May Ie.-Flour-Firm; dull; red Winter patents, S3.4od3. 55; extra fancy and straight. S3 Iod345
 Whiskey-Steady at Sl 30.
 Bacon-Steady: boxed extra shorts. SIo. 371s; clear ribs. Slo62h short clears. SIo.75.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20

SAVANNAH. May Ie.--Turpentlne-Firm at 47%: receipts. e9l; sales. 299; exports, none
 Rosin-Steady; receipts, 2.4e4 sales. 26e si.75: G. sl.ao. H. a.ss; T. sa ss; s5sS K S3,lo NJ s32 20; N. S325: window glass $3.35; water white. S3.55.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Cincinnati Provisions.

CINCINNATI. May e-Flour-Quiet. Lard-Quiet at SS. 55@S65 Bulk meats-Quiet at S9. 25. Bacon-Easy at Slo.67h. Whiskey-Active at Sl 30. Sugar-Easy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
CHARLEsToN. Nav

CHARLESTON. May s-Turpentlne-Qu'e ct Rosin~Quiet: A. B, c. D. E. sleo; F. sI.65; G, sl.7o: H. S2. 25; I, s2 s5; K. s3; NJ, S3. lo N. S3 l5; window glass. S3.25 Wa ter white S345.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Kansas CIty Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY, May ls.-Cattle-Recepts g. 500 natives. 400 Texans; calves. 100 na- tives steady to lower. Choice export and dressed beef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
aRTYClrS

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Dull and steady
 No. Spring wheat 7sMaeoh; No. 3. "a @So; No. 2 red. 79A@9oA.
 No. 2 corn. AS; No. 2 yellow, 46h No oats. 36A; 70. white. 36la@37h. Mess pork per bbl.. sl7.5oa l7.62la. Lard. per 100 lbs. S99e.o5. Short rib sides doose,. se 25aea5 Dry salted shoulders (boxed). S8. 251S 37h Short clear sides (boxed). S9 5ode 62a Whiskey, basis of high wines, Sl.3O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Local Cotton Market.

Quotations for spot cotton in the local 'otton market yesterday were as follows:
 Strict middling g. to Mluutlng strict low middltng ................,.......lO lOss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Miles Co.'s Hide and Leather
 Letter.

Total sales for the day. 5e5, 500 shares.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
Treasury Statement.

WASHINGTON. May I9.-Treasury balances, sa2O. es2, ,o67; gold. Slo5, 36l,l37.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
New York Cotton Futures.

NEW YORK, May l9.-The ruling prices 1T the Cotton Exchange today were as follows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20

New York Stock List.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-20
New Orleans Cotton Futures. NEW ORLEANS May Io-Cottor S,,t,
Liverpool Cotton Futures.

LIVERPOOL. May lo.-Cotton futures 1ened firm and closed unsettled
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
BOOK DEPARTMENT.

We have more than doubled our previous
efforts in this line. Can show you anything
from the Linen A b G Book to the best au-
thOr's book. Henty's famous books for
boys; Opie Reads Select Works; Mr. Holmes
Works; Dickens, and numerous others.
Most of them are 25c Books that sell readi-
ly for Sl.OO. Complete line Teachers BIZ
bles, Pocket Testaments-allM Morocco bound
JUVENILE SERIES-A grand assort-
ment-paper and board bound, from DC TO
SOC. you are fond of reading, come and
look at them.
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
DOLL DEPARTMENT.

Surely, in the Doll line, Santa Claus has
outdone himself. Some of them can al
most walk and talk.
Fine China Dolls from 1c to 25c.
Fine Bisque Dolls-kid bodies-25c to 50
Big size Bisque, sleeping Dolls, Doc.
\ very fine line Bisque kid body Dolls
from Sl.00 to Sl.50.
Jointed Dolls Bisque heads Doc to Sl00.
Dolls of many nations-Dude Dolls,
Negro Dolls, Dressed Dolls-the Dolls are
sure to interest the little girls. Bring them
along. We will be glad to see them
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
TOY DEPARTMENT.

Wagons of all descriptions, Rocking
Horses Tricycles, Violins Guitars, Railroad
Trains, Drums, Guns, Pistols, Irons, Banks
Doll Beds, Doll Cradles, Toy Sprinklers,
.Toy Dishes, Wash Sets, Pianos, Mechanical
Toys, Doll Buggies, Go-Carts Musical
Chimes, Wheel Barrows, Tables, Rattlers,
Horns, Tops, Balls, Whips, Canes-so many
things that we cannot mention all here.
Bring the boys and girls to see them. We
are sure Santa Claus will appreciate their
call.
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
A Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when
the prudent and carefully housewife
replemshes her supply OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t is certain
TO be needed before the winter is over
and results are much more prompt
and satisfactory when it is kept at
hand and give as soon as the cold is
contracted and before 1t has become
settled in the system, In almost
every instance a severe cold may be
warded off by taking this remedy
freely as soon as the first indication
of the cold appears. There is no
danger IN giving it to children for it
contains no harmful substance. 1t is
pleasant to take both adults and
children like it. Buy it and you will
get the best. 1t always cures. For
sale by all druggist
'fwlIls's fiitIa Early Risers
The famous little pills.
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
DEAD BODIES FOUND
Murdered and Buried Beneath
WOOdShed at Their
Home.
Aged Buffalo Couple
Give up Life and
Money
Two Persons Under
Arrest.
Mysterious Disappearance of
Franz FrehrS and Wife
SoIyed--TWO Women
Implicated.

Buffalo, n. V, Dec. THE decom-
posed bodies OF Franz Frehr and his
wife, an aged couple who disappeared
from their home November 20, were
found early to day buried beneath a
woodshed In the back Of their house.
They had been murdered. The skulls
OF both had been crushed and ham,
mer was found In the shed. Several
hairs were found clinging to the head
of 1t.
A search for Charles Bonier, who
moved into the house of the Frehrs
the day OF their disappearance, had
been begun hours before the finding
of the bodies. Tuesday Bonier ap-
peared at police court in response to a
summons in a John Doe proceedings
regarding the disappearance OF the
Frehrs. The case was adjourned and
Bonier was ordered to appear in court
yesterday, but he did not come. 1t
was then that the suspicion of crime
grew stronger with the police, who
had believed up to that time that the
old couple had been taken away by
relatives who hoped to inherit their
money.
Descriptions of Bonier were sent
broadcast and this morning Police
Supt. Bull received a telephone mes
sage from Erie, Pa, stating that Bo-
nier had been arrested there. Bonier
Is sixty-fve years old.
Bonier's housekeeper, Louise Lind
holm, Is In custody in this city. The
police found on her person gold pieces
to the value OF $40. The Frehrs were
supposed to have great deal of gold
in the house. The woman says the
money was given to her by Bonier.
Kate Kahn, relative of the Lind
holm, was also taken to the police
station, trunk and some stuff which
had belonged to the Frehrs having
been found at her home.
The Frehrs owned another house
and lot besides their home in Jefier-
son street and had money in the
bank. II was we'll known In the
neighborhood that they kept large
sums OF money in their home.
Last spring a man, said to have
been Bonier, came to them to buy
their home. He is said to have offer.
ed 81 900, which the FTehrs refused.
On November 20 the man moved into
the Frehr house, and on that day the
old couple disappeared. A female
relative of the Frehrs called at the
house Thanksgiving day. She was
told they had moved away. The po-
lice were notified, and an investiga-
tion was begun which resulted In the
discovery OF the bodies to-day.
The Lindholm woman was closely
questioned by the police officials.
She said Bonier told her the old cou-
pie had sold the house to him and
that they had gone to house OF ref
uge to spend the remainder of their
lives. The gold found upon her she
insisted had been given to her by
Bonier.
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
SUBSTANTIAL GIFTS.

Rugs, House Slippers, Overcoats Jackets,
Trunks, Ready-made Skirts Fine Wooden
Dress Goods, Bed Blankets, Bed Comforts,
Hoods, Fascinators, Millinery, Mems and
Boys Caps, Gloves, Etc.-too many of these
goods to mention in so small space. Re
member when it comes to the Staple things
of life you will find our stock the very best
and our prices below the credit buying and
credit selling houses.
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
JEWELRY DEPARTMENT.

This part Of our X-mas stock you should
not fail to see Consists of Watches, Watch
Chains Rings, Bracelets, Collar Buttons,
Cuff Buttons, Watch Fobs Scissors, Silver
Box, Silver Thimbles, Card Cases, Gold
Pens, Charms, Emblem Pins, Brooch Pins,
Shirt Waist Sets, Pin Cushions, and many
other useful and pretty articles.
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
XMAS HANDKERCHIEFS.

The greatest and cheapest line ever in
Hartford. One hundred dozen Sample
Handkerchiefs, none alike, goods that sell
from 15c to 35c-choice of the Soc quality,
19c; choice 15c quality, &c and 10c. None
to compare with them anywhere. Come and
see them.
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
LADIES' FURNISHINGS.

A complete line of Novelties in Hair Or
naments, Stick Pins, Belts, Purses Turn
overs, Stock Collars Lace Collars, Kid
Gloves, Hosiery House Slippers, Fancy
Ties-all bought expressly for our Holiday
trade. The newness of them and the
price will interest you. Ask to see them.
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
PICTURES AND MEDALLIONS.

Positively the prettiest line to be found,
from the Zoe Medallion to the very finest
grade. Our line of framed Pictures are
high in quality and at prices that are aston
ishingly low. Complete line of beautiful
Albums. Come and see them.
The Hartford republican., 1903-12-11
CHINAWARE DEPARTMENT.

We have the most elaborate line that we
have ever shown, consisting of Plates, Cups
and Saucers, Berry Sets, Oat Meal Dishes,
Coffe-pot Stands, Salad Dishes, Syrup
Stands, Tooth Pick Holders, China Mugs,
Shaving Mugs, Vases, Sugar and Cream
Sets, Umbrella Stands, Cake Plates, Jardi-
nieres, Celery Trays, Etc. Come and see
them.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-03-25

Associate Justice of the supreme court.
Charles " Bardeen, died at his home in
Madison on Friday morning, after lin
ge-ing illness from cancer CT the stom-
ach- He Was appointed to the high sta
ton which he graced in 1898, succeeding
the late lamented Judge Newman at the
time of his death. Judge Bardeen was
fifty-three years old, a plain, genial, gem
tleman, and one who had risen to dis
tinction by his own efforts. He was a
man whose judicial and personal opin-
ions were received with unusual Sane.
ton. Judge Bardeen, while on the cir
cut bench of the state, at times held
courl in this county. He was brother Of
Mrs. A. E. Yale, a former resident of
Viroqua now of Milwaukee and a prac-
ticing physician.