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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
New Orleans Cotton Futures. NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 2.-Cotton futur
LivernooI Cottor Frtnrcs.
Daily Cotton Markat.

NEW ORLEANS-Quiet; sales, 300; ordi- nary. g l-I6; good ordinary. lo%: low mid ding, ll%; middling, l2h; good middling, i2$; middling fair, I3 5-I6; receipts, 39; stock. i2,4S6.
 GALYESToN-steady: middling, I2h; sales, IA; receipts, 67; stock, l.le8.
 sMoBILE-Nominal: middling. lIh; stock, 4s5.
 sAvANNAH-Easy; middling. 2S; receipts, 478: stock, 3284.
 CHARLEsToN-Quiet; middllng. iIN; re- ceiptS IA. stock. l75.
 WILMINGToN-Nomnal middling, I2h; re- ceipts, g; stock, 2i3
 NoRFoLK-Steady: middling. I2h; receipts, IS; stock GA.
 BALTIMoRE-Nominal: middling, Is; stock, 100.
 BoSTON-Steady; middling, I275; net re- ceipts. 53; gross. I.746. PHILADELPHIA-Quiet: middling, I3; stock 75o.
 ST. LoUIs-ouiet; middling I2h; stock I.- 2o8. NEW YORK-Quiet; middling I275; gross receipts AS: sales. 2.527 stock. I33765 Total today-Net receipts 575: exports to | the continent. 325; stock, l52.320 Consolidated-Net receipts, 2.24o; exports to Great Britain. 747: to the continent, o7o
 Total since Sept. Met receipts. e7s; ex- ports to Great Britain, 733: to the continent 33o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
ME LINE NEWS.

PENSACOIA-Arrived steamer sanda (T3r Ramsey, Philadelphia: bark Herwood (Nor, Hausken. Hagesund. Cleared, steamer Duran. go (Sp). Facundo, London Sailed. schoone, Flora Dillway, Bodden. Grand Cayman
 FERNANDINA-Sailed. steamer Usk (Br) Neilson, Bilboa
 LIvERPooL-Salled, Haverford, Philadel phia-
 NEW YoRK-Arrived, Liguria, Genoa. Sailed Philadelphia, Southampton; Rotterdam, Bou. logne; Teutonic, Liverpool
 IIVERPOOL-Arrived. Nordland PhiIa. delphia.
 soUTHAMPToN-sailed Deutschland. New York.
 QUEENsToWN-Sailed, Aurania. New York
 ANTWERP-Sailed, Pennland, Philadelphia NEW ORLEANS-Cleared, steamers Aauile ia (Aust.). Dominak. Trieste; Texas Dan.) Hansen. Copenhagen; America (Nor.). Ev. tenth, Ceiba.
 PORT EADS-Arrived, steamers olympis (Br.). Galt. Port Limon: Texan (Br), Lund Liverpool; Mount Vernon (Nor.), Folsen Bocas del Toro: Hiram (Nor), Pedersen, Puerto Cor tez: Corrigan Head (Br.). Orr Galveston bark Leonor Port), Mattos, Para Sailed steamers Undaunted (Br.) Fl Coate, Rotter. dam. via Norfolk Antillan (Br), PickthaIl London.
 MOBILE-Arrived. steamer Espana (Nor1 Danielsen. Porto Cortez Cleared steamers Fort Gaines (Nor.). Jullum, Bocas del Toro Dagbjorg (Nor), Johnsen, Progresso.
 NORFOLK-Arrived. steamer Albert Trevei Ut.). Gracoepelo, Pensacola. Sailed, steamer Thordis (Nor.). Pedersen. Rotterdam and Ham. burg.
 NEWPORT NEwS-Arrived, steamer Ixis (Br), Munroe. Port Tampa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
c. E. Fierce c Co.'s Cotton Letter.

fBy Private Wire From c. ". Les q Col
 NEW YORK. Sept 2.-Gambling operations in the New York cotton market are on the largest scale ever known in the history Of speculation in cotton. Not only Is September being manipulated by the New Orleans clique. but the representative of the New England spinning crowd in this market last Spring Is said to be long an enormous quantity of De- tober cotton. Rumor places the holdings oy this interest at t5o.ooo or 200. 900 bales and inc situation is getting to be an exciting as well as q spectacular one. Builing cotton on the eve of the new crop a crop that promises to be the largest ever grown and pulling cot ton in the Spring of the year on a moderate crnp are two entirely different propositions we are frank to admit that the situation has many clements of strength and that the op- erafion in question may turn out as succesafui as did the May deal by the same party last Spring. Prices are much higher now and &C., emulation of an enormous line at ioh cents is a very different proposition from accumu- lating same line at Sh. The base of opera tions is therefore different regards the level while the season Is just beginning instead of closing Every one is now interested in what inc bureau report will be tomorrow. decline in condition below 75 would no doubt strength en influence in the market. On the other hand, a decline of only point or any improvement would result in lower prices. Until more cot ton comes in operations on short side should take ulace on extreme advance only and be cau- fious cannot advise purchases of Decem- Der and January above 10 cents under present crop outlook.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
0. F. Pierce & Co.'s Cotton Letter. ss-, v,-...a4o vxytro R-ovo (sIhart A. ClavJ


 NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 2.-A practically rainless weather map. except showers along the Atlantic. but showing unseasonably low tenn rlerature prevailing. with the report from Tex as of cool and damp nights with continued Iiaht receipts more than offset rather poor Liv- erpool and with the assistance of New York bulls resulted in an advance from the open ing The market, however was in q nervous . condition and it Is difficult for traders to get beyond the shadow of tomorrows Government report Considerable room selling was indulged su predicated on the idea that the document win furnish an advantageous opportunity to cover at a profit and prices gradually sagged Final prices are about 96lo points under vesterdav's close Silver continues to advance, being marked up LIS today, making the quo tation now 26 ti-I6 In American dry goods venorts of fair business with China have been confirmed and the upward tendency or silver will not he without further favorable erect Jobbers continue to experience active sradfne and the inquiry for spot goods is in s-reasinx Manchester accounts continue fa- zrorable and an all-around better feeling is decidedly noticeable. Receipts or the raw ma ssriai continue ridiculousiy small, for the week sho,,t BOO against 73,lI2 for a corre- sronding number of days last year Interior vritIs Ao not hesitate to pay l2 and above fr,aaIs fniddlingl for early receipts and coun- srv7 buyers are receiving numerous requests srnnn the mills for offers The situation Is t-cuyht more and more clearly to view that she nroducer will shortly come into high re- iief as the most potent price-makng factor ard the Question Is mainly the one we nave N~sore noted what will he do with his oppor- ss,nitv There are unquestionably vast possi- hsisftea on either side but with so many un- s,.~se rttes surrounding the growing crop we consider 1t very dangerous to go snort, and Believe that any depression occasioned by to- ,v,orrows bureau report will furnish an ad- eantaReous opportunity to buy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
OCTOBER SHOWS ONLY AD- VANCE ON CALL,
The Other Months Generally Lower on Continued Liquidation-Later Bulls Come to Support
 of the Market.

NEW YORK. Sept 2.-The cotton market opened steady at an advance of points to . decline of points The advance was con- fined to October. which came in for consider able bull support on call. while the other months were generally lower under continued liquidation. There was little of importance in the carly news. the cables being steady, pos uihiy little better than expected. while weather accounts were good on the average and for moment two the trade displayed oome hesitation. This proved the signal for axgreEive bull support with the operations in September particularly of a sensational ma ture. That position had opened at t.4S. It wae forced up a point or two at time until it had reached around 62 and then the bull leader in person bid for 10000 at .6e with out getting an offer. The rest of the list meantime was also rallied by good buying all along the line and at the high point showed net gains of from to ie points. The Inc clique. however. so far from alarming the eforts hrouxht in an avalanche of selling or ders from practically all quarters and inside of fifteen minutes after September had reached If.e8 1t was sold at 53 then u. "A. net loss Of points. while the balance of the list also sold aggressively.. was net oU9 points lower The selling at this level became lighter and with room shorts seeing fair pronts they returned to cover while the clique again bought freely of the near months. bringing about a recovery of several points and during tho balance of the session trading ruled less active and the market rather irregular. The close was steady at a net decline or Qs points with late positions showing the greatest losses and at nearly the lowest of the day. Sales
 were estimated at 3oo,ooo bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

other posftions- The opinion prevalent gener- ally is that the average condition of the bu- rean report will be 70 per cent. or better. as compared to 64 per cent for the corre- spending period last year. Some operators. however. believe 1t may be less. but they are in the minority. The fact that this impression exists accounts for the recession established today. If the bureau figures corroborate these views. under ordinary circumstances it might probably be instrumental in establishing a sharp decline, as 1t would be indicative of a large yield. It is contended now, however
 that ss the crop is late 1t has many vicissi- tudes yet to overcome. and it is conceded that a large crop is essential to meet the worlds 6 requirements this season owing to the strength of the statistical position: therefore, many are prepared to take hold of the article should there ~be any marked decline in values Fair weather continues general throughout the belt. The temperature, though 6 to 10 degrees be-
 low normal. over the greater part of the South
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
Virgin 6 Faunce's Cotton Letter.
 TRv Private I easeA Wire

NEW YORK. Sept 2-The local market for cotton futures opened steady in tone with first prices at an advance of points in October to a decline of ? points in other options. The spot month was in good demand and clique in- terests were active bidders for this at times during the day. A io.o0o-bale block of the current option was wanted and the offers at the moment were extremely small. The gen. eral list foilowe the spot month in sympathy, but when prices displayed strength. the selling pressure was renewed and there was a new reaction but shorts were rather timid about being aggressive and under the circumstances the selling was of a cautious character. As the day wore there was some heaviness. but the market became quiet on the reactionary movement of prices. The spot markets were dull and steady with 6 moderate demand and apparently ample offerings. The movement was fair. the port receipts being figured at 600 bales against I62 last week and I4.oo0 last year. The port receipts for the week were es- timated at 1000 bales. The Houston re- ceipts showed a tendency to increase. while at New Orleans they were still very small The late market was sluggish and narrow with a small demand and limited offerings. except in a few instances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
HIS SKULL CRUSHED.
Jim Williams Meets Violent Death at Gadsdeu.


 Gadsden, Sept. 2.-(Special. .)-Jim Will Hams, a white laborer, was accidentally killed while at work for one of the con tracting companies at the steel works to-day. His skull was crushed in a frightful manner. but he freathed for four hours after his brains had spat- tered out
 Williams was engaged aroand the ma chinery which hoists up the big iron beams and girders. Tn some manner one of the large tackle blocks came loose and fell. striking him on the top of the head. crushing his skull. A physician was summoned but no avail
 Williams was about 25 years old, and lived at Marietta. Ga, to which place his remains were shipped,
 killed by the Rome and Decatur freight train near Turkcytown, has been posi- lively identified by his relatives as Buck Anderson of Cedar Bluff, Ala.
 He was in town Saturday drinking and left town about noon and met two men near Anderson's crossing who took d drink with him. They told Anderson that he was too drunk to walk on the railroad track and went with him to the dirt road They left him and came back to Gadsden. On looking back they saw Anderson on the railroad track, and that was the last seen of him alive. His re- mains were buried near Gadsden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
a. B. Baxter & Co.'s Cotton Letter.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 2-The cotton market today failed to do much business around the opening, but lower tendency seems to be over. Cables were better than looked for; at least they showed that on the other side as here mo- body cares to undertake operations on the short side as yet. and 1t is a question when they will be since the movement fails to in- crease faster. Of course we shall have plenty of cotton moving before a great while. but 1t is very doubtful whether 1t will move so freely before next month as to have any great infiu- ence in the market Mills seem willing to pay full prices for all the spots they can get and if spots worth i2%. other months cannot yield much The bureau report tomorrow won't count for much, according to recent expecta- ton. having been largely discounted. In fact. the idea Is pretty general that the crop move ment will be very thin and all other sur roundings of little consequence until the first week of October when the frost period will be near. Prices weakened after the opening. September made a good advance and then eased off; some hammering met with little success. The weather today was generally fair Cables were steady at 4q6 points decline Yarns at Manchester were quiet and firm and cloths quiet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
New York Dry Goods

NEW YORK. Sept. l.--Buyers of dry goods are operating In jpbbers houses and consid- erable inquiry is noted for the goods at first hands but there is no disposition to operate ahead and sellers quotations are not being accepted future contracts. The curtail- Tnent in progress is regarded In certain quar- ters as over-estimated. but is having its eff feet in reducing the quantity of available sup plies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
Chicago Grain and Provisions

CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-The grain markets were all strong and active, September wheat clos ing ic higher, September corn hc higher and December Nc up; September oats up Sc. Provisions were firm at an advance of from 21s to toc
 From nearly every section of the Northwest came advices of distinctly unfavorabie char acter regarding weather and crops. Added to these were the influences of strong foreign markets and small receipts, all resulting in an urgent demand from commission houses and shorts. There wa no selling pressure un- after starting at S0%@8o7sc and with Decem- Der up to S3k from the opening at sz9s2h. At that point there was some selling for out side account and prices reacted somewhat, al- though there was no apparent weakness. The close showed a net gain for September Of ic at Si%QSih, with December up l4lb at s2H@s3. Outside markets were strong With an improved cash demand. Trading was very heavy with December business leading. Clear ances equaled 3Io.5io bushels. Primary re- ceipts were 744. 900 bushels. against .224, 900 last year. Receipts, l37 cars. 5 con tract; Minneapolis and Duluth reported 9l cars, 0 total for the three points of 32S' against 424 last week and 946 year ago.
 There was but little corn offered for sale M and anxious shorts ran prices up during the first half hours trading and the advance was well sustained. A general demand Tor all deliveries developed with local traders, scalp CTS and commission houses buying on cool weather reports, small receipts strong cables and the higher prices in wheat Moderate cell ing by people with profits near the close caused a recession from the high point but the close showed September up 4 at 52% after starting at 5I%952 and selling up to 52%. December closed Sc higher at 5l%. having ranged between sI%@5ih and SIS. Trad, ing was heavy and excited. Receipts. 363 cars, 22 contract grade.
 Trading in oats was of good volume and there was a strong tone to the mavket Locals bought early. but sold on an early advance, causing a small reaction, but general liquida- ton which has continued for some days ceased and the sentiment was more bullish on the meagra country offerings. September closed &c higher at 35k and December %@hc better at 36%a36%, having sold up from 3o and 36h, respectively. Receipts. 96 cars.
 Provisions were firm with no feature. Of- ferings were light and were readily absorbed by a scattered demand with commission houses rand brokers leading September pork closed 7hc higher at $I2.35; September lard was up 2h at S8 50, and January at $7. l2h; Sep tember ribs Ioc higher at S7.e5; January S677h
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
H. 4 B. Beers Cotton Letter.

NEW ORLEANS Sept. Notwithstanding I.lverpooI advices were discouraging. our mar 1ret opened points higher on September and ,,,rhanKed on the other months Fresh buy ing shortly after ocasioned an advance of 46 K points from the bottom. But later in the eazwion the expectation of a bearish bureau ~er,ort tomorrow caused decline of about 10 roints from the top. making the net loss | roint on September and 5@6 points on the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
New orleana Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2.-Spot cotton quiet and easier. Sales. 800 bales. Quotations re- duced h.
 Futures opened firm and the movement for line of buying orders in the hands of brokers; execution of these orders added strength to the market and all positions gained 395 points. After this the trend of prices was downward, the list at the close showing losses of l66 points compared with last evenings closing figures,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

generally fair weather prevails, with barome- ter highest over the Ohio Valley; cool weather continues quite general. though there is a tendency towards warmer over the interior, along the Gulf coast, and in Georgia, with 10 degrees warmer than the same hour yesterday at Atlanta Ga-. and IA degrees warmer at North Platte, Neb.
 Cotton Region Bulletin.
 MONTGOMERY Ala, Sept. 2. For ths 24 hours ending at m.. 7Sth meridian time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

The people along this parchcd section say that the crops are the worst they have had, and the prospects are indeed gloomy. The crops in this county are suffering for rain. They are fine and with several good rains. will make fine corn and cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
New Work Coffee and Supar

NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-Coffee-Spot Rio. dull Sugar-Raw and refined. firm.
 Coffee futures opened steady 5 points higher following better European cables and rumors of crop damage. Trading was moderately ac- tive Closed steady. net unchanged to 5 points lower. Sales. lS75o bags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

Temperatures continue comparatively low, light to moderate rains have occurred in Geor. gia and heavy in eastern portions of the Caro-. linas.
 HEAVY RAINs-Fiorence, s. C., 2.4s.
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE,
 Section Director. Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
Weather Conditions.

Light to moderately heavy rains nave oc- cured in Eastern Georgia and eastern DOT exception and sprinkles attending the estward movement of a storm.eddy over South DakotA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

ton yesterday; it was brought In by W II. Gregory and sold for 13 cents to M Hohenberg & Co S&
 The Postoff1ce Department has estab liehed d new rural route-route No. 2- leading out from this place. Service will begin Oct. l. The carrier has not been named There are a number of appli- cantS.
 Mrs. Morris Hohenbcrg was the gra- cious hostess on Tuesday afternoon, of the Six Handed Euchre Club. The prize for the greatest number of tens made was won by Mrs. Julius Policeman of Selma.
 Mrs Womack who has been teacher of elocution in the Fifth District School at this place has rendered her resigna- tion. Miss Overall has been chosen to fill that position. The city authorities have drawn up c bill to be presentcd 10 fhe- Legislature of Alabama for the extension of the city limits of Wetumpka.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
New Orleans Snrar

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 2.-Sugar-DuIi; open kettle centrifugal, 3hQ3la; centrifugal whites A7-l6 yellow, 3 l3-l6d4k: seconds 2a33s Molasses-Dull; centrifugal. 5aiS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

Mrs. Margaret Ramey. city editor of The Evening Tribune. severed her con- nections with that paper yesterday. and will devote her time to teaching a school Miss Florence Stoner has joined the staff of The Tribune in Mrs. Ramey's place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
Naval Stores.
MIIMINGTl

WILMINGTON. Sept. 2.-Turpentine-Steady at 52la; receipts. AS casks.
 Rosin-steady at Sl.65Ql 70, receipts. "A Tar-Firm at 5 .65; receipts. Si. Crude turpentine-Firm at Sl.75d3.5o; re- ceipts. 30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

Gadsdcn's public schools will open again Monday. Sept '. and the indica- tions are that the attendance will be larger than ever before. The buildings will very likely be crowded to their full capacity All of the teachers are here and certificates are being issued every day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

The Rowe Knitting mill of this city bought the finet cotton bale received at Memphis. and it was brought here free of charge, yesterday by the Southern Railroad. Huntsville's first bale was shipped to Nashville
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

Dr. M. E. Dozier was awarded $500 5G by the jury commissioner who heard the case of condemnation proceedings insti- tuted by the Louisville and Nashville people for their Altoona extension.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
Karsaa City Live stnck

KANSAS CITY. Sept. 2.-cattIe-Rec.ints g. 100 natives, 800 Texans; calves |. 100 na- tives. 100 Texans: steady Choice export and dressed beef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
CHARLESTON. Sept, 2.-Turpentine-No

Rosin--steady; A, B. c, SI7o; D. sI75; F. Sl s5; F. sI. 90: G. S2; H. S2 2o l, S2 80; K. S3; NJ. S3.o5; !. S3.l5; window glass. S3.4o. water white. S3 65
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

The Madison Manufacturing Company
 owners of a cotton mill that has jus
 been completed, have petitioned tn council for free water and the matte will be acted on later. The new issu of bonds will bear date of Oct. l6 19Oa
 They will mature in thirty years, and b
 redeemable in fifteen years at par.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

There is a stretch of land two miles wide and ten miles long commencing at Glencoe in Etowah county and extend- ing to Piedmont in Calhoun cunty. which has only had two good rains this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
ANANNAH sept. 2.-TurnentLne-Flrm nt

SAVANNAH, Sept. 2.-Turpentine-Firm at 54! receipts. l.I5e; sales, SIS: exports, none.
 Rosln-Firm: receiI ts 3,o24 sales, none; exports none; A, B. c, SI.9o: D. SI.s5; E. sl e5, F. S2; G, S2. 10; H, s2 40; l, S2 90; xxx s3Io; M. S3 IS: N, S3 25; window glass. S3 50; water white. S3.7o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
WETUMPKA.

wetumpka, Sept. 2.-(Special.)-We- tumpka received her first bale of cot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
nrsA1szsnnD ss,a rnsuHr - srsrsAD sssn upoAR n BRIGHT.
Il. & B. BEER,
Ceiton Merchants,
 uEW ORLEANS.

H4ER1 or: New orlsaas Cotton Ex- eenng~ New Yosk Cotton Exchange. and As
 AeA Asnbsrs A-ivsspooi cott,a Association.
 lersal sssns,oa sivsn to tAs execution of eefNcn fes futurs Aalivsry in oottoa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03

Maximum temperature for day S4 degrees Minimum temperature for day, oo 9eeIees' Average temperature for day, 74 degrees Normal temperature for day. 7S degsees; se J Accumulated deficiency since Jan. l. zSS ue- grees. , es nar cent Rainfall since Jan. |, Al A inches.
 Pjuar Rullatin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-03
River Bulletin.

Indicates rise. Indicates ralL The Coosa and Alabama will remain sta tionary, or fall slightly, during the next two days