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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO. July Ie.-weakness was the rule in the grain and provision markets today. Wheat showing loss at the close for Sep tember of is cent Corn was down x and oats 1s lower. Provisions were 7hQ lower.
 The start in wheat was steady at a small decline on better cables and small offerings. but lack of the latter brought a weak tone and loss of t, to 76h. Trade was very quiet and featureless with scalpers inclined to the selling side There a temporary reaction on fair bdying orders from St. Louis. which carried September up to 77h. but 1t did not hold. The close weak at 76A. loss of hc Prim- ary. receipts for today were ASS, 900 bushels and for the week 2. 50 ,0oo, against 5.596.- 900 last week and 5. l42, 900 year ago Clearances of wheat and flour equaled lo4 900 bushels. Receipts, 79 cars. 34 contract; Min neapolls and Duluth reported l43. a total for the three points of 222. against POS last week and 457 year ago.
 There was fair support in corn early by local traders. who bought at a slight decline, but the offerings were about equal to the demand and somc of the big commission executed sell ing orders every bulge. Later support be- came lacking and with free liquidation on fla vorable crop news the market turned weak and closed with September showing a loss of %c at Aolaa4o% after ranging between that figure and 5o%. Receipts. 260 cars. 20 contract.
 Oats ruled lower with free selling by com mission houses Wheat influenced the decline, although the sentiment was bearsh on crop conditons,. Trade swasg of small proportions with the leading longs on the selling side September closed E lower at 327s933 on the bottom price and ranging up to 33AQ33$ Receipts, 24o cars.
 Provisions were strong early on the hog sltu- alton and showed small advance, but offer ings became free and the close was easy with September pork down i59i7ls at Sl4. .37]sq IA. 40; lard 715d oc lower fE S9.o5 and ribs 7i4 down at SS. SO
 The leading futures ranged as followB
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
WALL STREET REVIEW
TRADING IS DULL AND PROFESS
 IONAL.
The Tone is Narrow and Shows sen- timent Very Doubtful and Hesi- tating-the Close Dull
 and Hesvy.

NEW YORK, July Ie-Tradng in today ! stock was dull and professional The tone was narrow and showed sentiment very doubt ful and hesitating. Stocks were sold early in the day on the assumption that yesterdays up- ward movement had discounted favorable bank statement so that no further rise could be expected after it's publication. There was momentary rally when the statement ap- peared. but the selling was renewed and prices receded to level substantially below last night. closing dull and heavy without any rally. The gain in cash was almost twice as loan contraction was a disappointment in view Of the heavy liquidation in the stock market It was hoped that the large portion of the weeks railroad corporation loans which were abroad and the fact that the Pennsylvania company had begun the repayment Of its six contraction of loan obligations. The fact that the decrease only amounts to S25l3. 500 gave rise to a supposition that the banks have been putting out some renewed loans a large scale to private individuals with the proceeds of the weeks liquidation. Pressure upon Atilal- of nearly points, the weakness of St. Paul and a 3-point drop in Consolidated Gas caused bad impression upon sentiment. Rock Island was again forced down to yesterdays low record level. New York Central was supported and recovered from the point decline. To- ledo, St. Louis and Western stocks made sharp rallies from yesterdays violent breaks. There were large belated declines in some of the in- active stocks which had not yet been traded in during the late period of reaction. The eii- couraged views of business situation expressed by the weekly commercial reviews and the of railroads according to latest reports were ignored in the trading
 's New York Stock List,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
H. & B. Beers Cotton Letter.

NEW ORLEANS. July I6.-LiverpooI ad- vices were somewhat better than expected. con- eequently our market opened los points high CT, but shortly after declinedw 4@6 on realiz- ing owing to the continuance of favorable weather throughout the belt. Near the close shorts covering over Sunday superinduced an Improvement of 3G6 points from the bottom. As soon, however. this demand was fIled values eased of slightly again. making the closing unchanged on July and August. point higher on September and October and un- changed on the other months The visible sup ply of ali kinds during the week decreased i53.ooo. against IA. 900 last year. of which the American showed a loss of 77, 900 aganist lo6,o 900 last year. The total stock of Ameri- can ashore and afloat to Liverpool is 306, 900, against 595, 900 last year and 2Tl GOO in 1900. The spinners takings of American cot ton during the week were 9l 900, against l45,o0o last year or 37 per cent. less In other words. for weeks past it looks as if the spinners of the world have made up their minds to consume a minimum amount of American cotton and are increasing their talk
 inss of other kinds in consequence of its rela- tive eheapness. The visible supply of all kinds is now only l53. 900 less than last year and exceeds 1900 by 4o7. 900. and the visible
 of American shows an increase of 22. 900 over 1900. In addition to this the total stock of American ashore and afoat to Liverpool is Sae. 900, against 27l 900 in 1900 or 5000 in excess. Therefore. with the visible supply of all kinds 4o7. 900 more and the Liverpool stock of American ashore and afoat l S. 900
 greater than in 300 it is claimed by many
 that theer is no logical reason for July this year to be 293 points. August BOA and Sep
 fenaber IFS over the values existing in 1900 fonsthe corresponding period. Great stress has been lain the strength of the statistical position this season and up to twelve weeks ago the claim was correct. Since that time it
 has steadily weakened as Is demonstrated by the above facts, and from present indica tions the probabilities are ii will continue to do so
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
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The Financier's Statement.

NEW YORK. July Is.-The Financier this week says
 The striking feature of the official statement of the New York Associated Banks last week was the gain of S6,o36, 200 in cash. an amount of Si.24S, 400 in excess of the esti- mated increase which was based upon trace able movements of money during the week. The difference is accounted for by the fact that the estimates included the S2, 937. 400 gold which was withdrawn from the banks on F'rl- day of the previous week. while under the clearing house system of average hve-sixths of this sum was embraced In the bank state ment. The deposits were increased by S3, o64,- 800, which amount Is less by S457, 300 than the sum called fo rby the gain in cash less the decrease of S2,5 500 in loans; therefore the statement fails to balance. The required re- serves was increased S766 POO through the augmented deposits and deducting this sum from the increase in cash leaves S5 27o.o 900 as the gain in surplus reserve, carrying this item to Sl3, 276, 475. Computed upon the basis or deposits less those of 37.268. 300 fpublic funds the surplus reserve Is S22, 5o5, 676. The decrease of S2, 800 in loans probably re- fleets in great part the liquidation in the stock market during the early part of the week The lans are in excess of deposits by Si | ,6o7- 400, against Sl7, ,295. 700 in the previous week. The daily average of bank clearings last week was S237 900, 900. an increase compared with the week ending July n of SIe. 900. 900. The clearings reported on Saturday reffecting Frt- days business were S245, 269. e6S; this was due to the large transactions on the stock Exchange on that day. As will be seen by the table at the end of this article showing the condition of the banks in previous years, the surplus reserve is now but S2, 500 900 below that in the corresponding week last year. un- usually at this season bank conditions. Tn re- spect of surplus improve and 1t is probable that the immediate following weeks thls year will show more less important gains Com parisons of loans indicate that six of the larger banks increased this Item oy S40o.O0o net Five of these institutions gained S5.9oo.- . 000 n sDecie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
New York Cotton Futures.
rAverrool cottor. rrturas.
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS-Quiet; sales, 500; ordi- nary. Q ll-l6: good ordinary, ll; low mid ding. E; middling, l2N; good mIddling, celpts, I5e: stock. 52. 2o4.
 GALVESTON-Nominal: middling I2; sales, 3; receipts, l7; stock, ,e3o
 MOBILE-Nominal; middling, 2; stock 662
 sAVANNAH-Firm; middling. 1924; stock, A. 444.
 cHARLEsToN-Nominal; middlins. l2h; stock. 92.
 WILMINGToN-Eominal middling. I2h; stock. 256.
 NoRFoLK-steady; nriddling, I2ls; sales, g.; stock. 32s.
 BALTIMORE-Nominal: middling I3; re- ceipts. | iS: stock 7e7.
 BoSToN-Quiet; middling, l2.5o; net re- celpts. 2; stock. I33.
 PHILADELPHIA-steady middling I275: receipts. l.o5o: stock. i.IS3.
 ST. LOUIS-Steady: mlddling. l2h sales. ': receipts. 3se; stock. 3.o25. NEW YoRK-Quiet: middIing, b2 50: sales, 70: stock I5s 3S7. Total today at all seaports-Net receipts 6e6: exports to Great Britain, I.Ioi; 10 the continent. 100; stock. 22i. 5e6. Consolidated at all seaports-Net receipts, 69e: exports to Great Britain, q. loI; tu the continent, 100. Total since Sept at all seaports-Net re- celpts. 7.667, 7,5tl: exports to Great Britain, 2.777. oo6:. to France. 777. 324 to the conti- nent, 2,602, ,969; to Japan, t35, I33.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
WILL CAMP AT MOBILE
FIRST INFANTRY WILL CAM
 NEAR MONROE PARK.
Regiment Commanded by Col. R. B DuMont, Has Camped at Sans Souci Beach For Past
 Two Years.

The 1st Infantry. Alabama National Guard. Colonel R. B. DuMont command ing. will go into camp at Mobile August s. The formal order for the camp was is- sued yesterday from the Adjutant Gen erals office.
 The officers of the 1st were the last of the three regiments to decide upon the date and location Of the annual practice camp. They were very desirous of camp ing with the regulars at Chickamauga, for participation in the field manouvers at that time. The final decision as to the camp of the 1st was made when all hope of being able to camp at Chickamauga had been abandoned.
 The camp of the 1st will be situated on the outskirts of Mobile, on or near the bay front and near Monroe Park It will be within a stones throw of the site of the old volunteer camp of 1898. The 1st has camped for the past two years al Sans Souci Beach on Mobile Bay, thirty five miles below the city. The water there was not good and other conditions were not satisfactory. For that reason a change in the location of the camp was made.
 The official order for the .encampment Is as follows:
 Montgomery July IS. 1908. General Order No. S2.
 l. The 1st Regiment Infantry. A. N. C., SOiOhSi IT, b> DuhOHt commanding, IS hereby ordered into active service of the State for the purpose of perfecfAng 1t in military discipline and drill, and will go into camp at Mobile. Ala. on Monday, August B. 1908.
 2. The attention of company command CTS is hereby called to General Order No. 6. which will be rigidly enforced The State will not be responsible for any bills for any purpose whatsoever over and above the same allowed by law.
 3, The Quartermaster General will fur nish transportation to company com- manders. He will also furnish schedules of their departure from home stations. to- gether with routes of travel
 By command of Governor
 W. w. Brandon,
 Adjutant General. The order it will be noted. specifically states that the State will not be respon- sible for ny amount expended by the reg iment above its pro rta share of the State appropriation. All orders for reglmental encampments contain that provision One branch of the States Guard came out of the practice camp last year owing a con siderable amount and for that reason the new provision was inserted in the general order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
q. E. Pierce & Co.'s Cotton Letter.
fBy Private Leased Wire.l


 NEW ORLEANS, July ls.-The opening and closing Of the English market was decidedly better than looked for. The early positions were practically at unchanged prices. while the late options were advanced t@2 points. Spots. however. were lowered 4 points with sales of 5000 bales. which was fair for Saturday. Early cables were to the effect that continent spnners buying grades here In Ay-- erpooi impossible to obtain in America San shipped yesterday from Cotalla to Galveston At the early advance the volume of selling was sufficient to supply the buying orders on hand besides bringing fresh selling. encouraged by the more favorable weather reports Under this movement prices were lowered some 3 points under yesterdays closing figures. In spite of the more favorable crop prospects the late months were held steady and sustained due to shorts covering. as the short interest in those options Is supposed to be very slarge. Theory of a moderate crop is forcing itself more and more on those who are watching the movement of cotton. Until recently English apinners have been buying very sparingly and for that reason are without adequate supplies Of raw material and 1t Is also urged that they the way of short contracts. Southern plant CTS and merchants have not wavered in their assertion that the crop Is short and that they firmly believe in higher prices. Early u the season Southern spinners bought liberRly, thus evincing their knowledge that material dam age had been done to the crop. It is only a question of a short while now before spinners all over the world will be compelled to come into the market and supply their wants to the position undoubtedly lends support to the Fall and Winter months, however. while the wealth. CT remains favorable and the crop continues ko improve we advise cautious trading.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Virgin & Faunce's % ton Letter.
 IIsv Prfvafa YRfra


 NEW YORK, July ie.-Cotton futures in the domestic markets continue quite feverish. The volume of trade Is only moderate, while the professional contingent Is doing the bulk of the business. The crop news continues quite favorable. refecting fairly good progress throughout the South Much of the lateness is being overcome. Though there still a great many complaints in circulation with re- gard to the damage by weevil. Some sections this morning report too much rain during the past week and the fields in the Southwest are reported to be grassy as compared with former Sears. This is a matter. however. which with hard labor can be overcome. Consumers are inclined to favor early movement of new cotton, this year on account of the scarcity of cotton and a big demand for new cotton this Fall is being anticipated. Manufacturers in some instances are credited with being eager to make engagements for September-Oc October shipments to the mills. but. shippers are not disposed to take much of a risk and are de manding large premiums over Septembef-Oc- tober prices in New York. The cable news to- day was without special feature. There was some buying for the foreign account. but the demand from this source usually quite readily made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, July I9.-Spot cotton quiet sales. 500 bales; delivered on contracts i.sa)o. Quotations unchanged.
 The future market very dull. The fea- ture of the day the report from Liverpool to the effect that in spite of the declines on the local market yesterday spots were down only 4 points. while futures closed unchanged to l point up Private cables report that the spot demand continues good and that buyers from the continent are securing the market for high grade cotton. The trading here was light and the fluctuations within narrow limits. At the close prices were even to point above last evenings figures
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
c. E Pierce $ Co.'S Cotton Letter.

tDs EftNate Wire From V. w. Lee & Col E
 NEW YORK, July lS.-The market today was probably the duilest of the season. Trad Ing was very limited and all things considered commission houses were rather glad of the change Prices did not huctuate as hereto Tore and 1t Is now a question whether a break IS imminent or whether the present market continues r~tl the crop outlook brings an up- ward movement. feature of the news was an increase in the estimate of cotton coming to New York from Liverpool. the figures now be- ing placed at i5.ooo bales That is the dregs or the cotton world are coming to this market While the New York stock remains about un- changed there are additions being made all the time and shipments of the better grade leaves the aggregate the same. But If this condition continues the rest of the season the remnant will be rather poor cotton, as the best will have been cuiled out. Should any thing happen to the bull pool there would be very little market for this cotton as far as con tracts are concerned. This is certainly a very menacing factor and for this reason we would not trade in options this side of October. Weather was good, with scattered showers in the northwest part of the cotton belt and show CTS elsewhere more than possible. Showers now would be more beneficial than otherwise and conditions appeared sufficiently favorable to be drag on the market. The crop is do- ing almost all too well to continue Nat this rate very long. setback would, of course, bring about quick advance in the distant months and for the time being we would con- tinue to operate on the bull side every break as the market displays undoubted strength be- low 9k cents for December and January. The manipulation on July. August and September. has a deterrent influence on operatorss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
A. B. Baxter 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter. Tf3v Private Y.aaed Wire

r NEW YORK. July IS.-7'he cotton market today was somewhat featureless with appa- rently no inducements to buyer or seller. The New Orleans market presented similar condi- tons. and with improved crop accounts on the one hand, and the corner in cotton the other. the situation was not such as to create enthusiasm for either account. The insight movement for the week amounted to 43,ooo bales as compared with 40, 900 last year. The total visible supply is now l.el3,0 900 bales as compared with 2. 500. 900 last year. and ,45l .0oo in 1901. The American cotton total is e67.o00 compared with sos. 900 last are complaints of grass from a few districts. advices denote that the crop, although late. is growing we'll, and improvement is noted in many sections.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Weather Conditions.

slightly warmer. fair weather prevails in the South and East. though sprinkles to light rains have occurred in extreme eastern and wes&rn cotton districts: the extensive storm area over the Missouri Valley yesterday, after causing heavy local rains in the Texas pan handle and moderate rains and high winds in Missouri and Illinois. is central over the upper Ohio Valley. causing unsettled weather and rain in the Middle East: an area of slightly above normal barometer covers the Great Plains. giving fair and comparatively cool weather in that region and the West.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
DEATH OF MISS MARY FREY.
School Mate of the Mother of MT
 Mckinley.

Decatur. July S.-(SCecial. )-Miss Mary Frey. an old school mate of Mrs. William Mekinley's mother, died here today. She and Mrs. Mckinley were warm personal friends, and during President Mckinley $ Westrn trip. Miss Frey called on Mrs. Mckinley l nher private car here while
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

for the balance Of the season. as the splnners of the world resortins to short time and using much more East Indian cotton at the expense of American. The demand for spots and the weather conditions will continue through to regulate the future course of the
 market barring manipulation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

N88 uaC0.
 Temperature changes have been generally very slight; sprinkles or light rains have oc- cured in western and eastern districts.
 FRANK F. EHAFFEE,
 aNctinn Director. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

Nine-year-old Lewis Black is lying in a critical condition at the home of his parents here as a result of a fall of thirty-five feet from the top of a new building in New Decatur. His arm is broken and he is badly cut and bruised about the body. His father is an employe of the Morgan County Telephone Com pAnY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Naw Orleans Sugar.

NEW ORLEANS, July 6.-Sugar-Dull; open kettle, 25sa3 7-I6: open kettle centrifu- gal, 3h@31s; centrifugal whites. 5-l6; vel lows, 3sG4; seconds. 2Q3S.
 MoIasses-Open kettle. nominal, l3926 cen trifugal 5QI9. Syrup nominal. I9d24.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

NEW YORK, July l9.-Operations in dry goods have been characterized by epd-of-week dullness but this had no influence on prices or manufacturers ideas regarding the propor- ton between raw material and finished product. Buyers are here in fair numbers. but their op- CT atiors are characterized by their usual con sclvatisrn The possibilities of the curtail- men; movement are awaited with general in- terest by buyers and sellers alike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Kansas City Live Stock.
Naval Stores,

WILMINGTON July l9.-Spirits of turpen tine-Firm at 4s; receipts. 65 casks.
 Rosin-Nothing doing receipts, 265. Crude turpentine-Firm at Sl.75, S3, S3.25 receipts 225 barrels.
 Tar-Firm at Sl 65; receipts, 37 barrels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
BETTER CABLES THAN EXPECT,
 ED FROM LIVERPOOL.
Favorable Weather, How~- and the Lack of Bull Support Causes Slightly Easier Turn Un-
 der Realizing

NEW YORK, July iS.-The cotton market opened steady at unchanged prices to an ad- vance Of 5 points under cables better than expected and moderate covering by room shorts The weather was generally considered tavoraole. however, and there was lack of ouii support so that after an interval of steadiness, during which the active options were sold up to a level net 3G5 points higher
 the market turned slightly easier under realizr Ing. prices going back to about last night s trading and operations seemed to be more of an evening-up character than to represent Fresh ventures on either side of the account
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
VHE WEATHER.

Daily Local Weather Report and River Bulletin.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala. July s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

slowly and the middle and lower Alabama will remain nearly stationary. during the next two days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
A Man of Means

can ill-aford to be without the pamphlet published by The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York" A Bankers Will" It explains a curious provision in the will of the President of a National Bank in New York City, and gives the list of securities ir which the largest accumulation of trust funds in the world is invested. Tie pamphletis sent free to those who write for it. This Company ranks
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

Chicago News.
 Weeks-Does your wife ever send fOe you If you happen to stay out late?
 Meeks-No indeed. She waits until \ get home, then she goes for me
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the President addressed the crowd. The remains will be taken to Ohio for burial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

SAVANNAH. July Is.-Turpentine-Firm at 4S; receipts. S27: sales. ll4; exports. el6 Rosin-Firm; receipts, l,52I; sales. 654; exports, 468
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Naw York prY Goods.

CHART. PISTON. July Is.-Turpentine-steady at AYE.
 Rosin-Steady.
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Cotton Region Bulletin.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, July G. For the 24 hours ending at .. m.. 7eth meridian time.