davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
OPENED QUIET AND EASY uN-
 CHANGED.
The Market Was Irregular, But the Bulls Were in Evidence.
 Closed Lower.

NEW YORK. May 2s-The cotton market opened quiet and easy at unchanged prices to a,. . decline of 4 points and following the call eispiayed still further weakness, reaching a Ievel net unchanged to points lower under ulsappofnting Liverpool cables, full estimates TOT receipts and gene, ally favorable weather
 Al this level however. the bulls again came 10 support of vaues, buying orders were re- ceived from New Orleans and this in connec- ton with rather unfavorable private crop &C., counts. particularly from Texas and Oklahoma
 brought about further covering by shorts which forced values slowly upward until D, lees were net 2 points lower to points higher July reaching 34 was within points of its previous high level for the season and August sold up to los4. Then came a con siderable period of irregularity with quota- tions showing little tendency and trade de- ctdedly quiet but in the last hour this gave way to more active realizing on rains in Texas. Notwithstanding the light estimates for tomorrow's receipts at leading Southern points the market reached a new low level for the day, being finally easy at net decline of Sd l2 points with iast prices practically at the bottom. Total sales futures estimated at i75.- 900 bales. Port receipts today were 4.945 bales against 3,oi9 bales yesterday. The Iiv- erpool market this morning was due to report or an advance of from to points. At the time of the local opening 1t was l1s points lower to points higher and spot cotton there was points lower iu light demand
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO. May 26.-Dulness pervaded the grain and provision pits today and after a de- with July Ac lower. July corn was unchanged. July oats were off Ac, while September pro visions closed unchanged to 2lac lower.
 Wheat opened firm on steady cables with July unchanged to shade higher at 73h9 "A but the strength of short duration, the absence of trade and the lack of bull news soon bringing out a decline, July selling down to 73hd73A. after touching 74h soon after the opening. Outside markets were also easier. while St. Louis and the Northwest had considerable wheat for sale which contributed to the declining tendency. Prices held steady at the decline until late in the day when scattered demand caused a slight rally and the close was steady with July Ac lower at 73%@73%. Clearances equaled 422, 500 bush els. Primary receipts were 2e7,soo bushels, compared with 3 IA. 500 year ago. Mnne- apolis and Duluth reported receipts of l43 cars. which, with local receipts of 39 none points of lsl against 3e last week and
 Corn was dull throughout the day. the pit at times being almost deserted. The market had firm undertonc. however, the rumor of strike among the freight handlers at St. Louis being a bull factor early in the day. offerings were light. Receipts were smaller and country acceptances not as large, the fears business. '". selling between 45h and 45h. July closed unchanged at 45k445% Re- ceIpts 246 cars. 22 contract.
 first hour. but later the market became dull and featureloss Reports of rain In the East caused easier feeling at tho start but prices quickly responded to a small scattered demand and firmer tone developed. Late in the session the market eased of again and July closed 4c lower after selling between 33A and 34h Receipts. 96 cars.
 Firmness in hogs caused little show of strength in provisions at the opening and there was a fair demand from local shorts. but later on selling of pork the market became somewhat easier. Trading on the whole was light. September pork closed 2kc lower at SI6 76 Eaptemhar lard of 2A 68 80 and ribs unchanged at Se.2o
 The leading .utuI ranged as foliows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
H. 6 B. Beers Cotton Letter.
Taoecia' Io Tho Advertiser.l

NEW ORLEANS May 2e-Liverpool was disappointing. consequently our market opened 2a5 points lower. but subsequently improved IG2 on old crop months and 5d6 on the new, owing to fresh buying. Later in the ses- sion reports of showers in Texas and the an ticipstion of bearish weekly figures tomorrow caused recession of IodI6 points from the top making tho net loss 4al 10 points on old crop options and IiGl2 on the new The ex- pectation of an unfavorable bureau report on June 4th has been instrumental In causing a rapid and sharp advance during the past ten days and as the movement continues larger than expected and the weather is more ia vorable for the growing crop 1t is claimed that a reaction is in order Notwithstanding these facts however. all declines stubbornly resisted and it If buying orders are sufficiently numerous for the moment to check any decided break. In the meanwhile the sta tistical portion is weakening from week to week and the demand for spots is restricted. The present high level of values Is consid- cred dangerous by conservative traders. hut these enthusiastically inclined predict a much higher level. Summing up the situation 1t looks hazardous to have any interest on either side in the old crop options and the should only be purchased on sharp declines with a view of realizing steady periods.
 Virgin & Faunce's Cotton Letter.
 tFrom Longshore & Col
 NEW ORLEANS May 2s,-Liverpool gave
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
O. E. Pierce a Co.'S Cotton Letter.

lover Private Wire fro n Gilbert A ClaY.l
 NEW ORLEANS, May 2e.-The frmness es- positions during the past two days was re- versed today, with new crop months lowered some 293 points at the final closing of the market. while old crop months were advanced BOA points. Spots there were quoted of 2 points, with sales on the same small lines amounting to 5000 bales. The first easier prices in the local market were influenced by insignificant rains in Texas, but they proved not to be of sufficient proportion to answer re- uqirements; hence the recovery in some posi- tions and check to any material decline on others. Judging from the apathetic trading in the summer months, 1t would appear as if the speculative short interests in those months have been pretty thoroughly covered, and all apprehensio nof any further sensational devel- be prepared for surprises, The cotton market continues to suffer considerable irregularity due to conflicting reports as to weather condi- tions which is reported unsatisfactory in some others. Trading was less active today than Tor some time past. which can be partly at trtbuted to the approaching holidays. begin ming on this side on Saturday next. when both New York and this market will be closed in observation of Federal Decoration Day As the other cotton markets will be closed and due to our short session on that day, our mar ket concluded to suspend business also Ad- York were received here today, making in- crease in acreage 2.72 and crop two weeks late. The Journal of Commerce in its issue of the 27th inst. estimated decreased acreage in Texas 10 to IS per cent The State of Texas has always been and will remain an in- fiuence in shaping prices in the speculative market, for reason that their possibilities can not be arrived at in raising sa crop. With them 1t Is always in the extreme, producing either a record-breakng crop or a disappoint- ing one, so their resources are always figured as an unknown quantity. Late New York advices read weak stock market causing easier cotton market
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
c. E. Pierce q Co.'s Cotton Letter. (By Private Wire From C. w. Lee q Cal


 NEW YORK, May 2e.-New crops were little easier today. After the short interest had bought October up to 9.70 last night there was less demand for that month today and the tone indicated the general disposition of holders to take profits on any advance and the indisposition of those who sold previously to repurchase at the present high level. The general strength of the new crops is directly attributed to the anticipation of a rather poor Government report Wednesday. It is very doubtful however. whether the showing will create sufficient speculation in the Fall months to take care of the cotton that will be thrown on the market soon as the figures issued. The showing Is not likely to be less favorable than the majority expect. The average op- orator looks for anywhere from 10 to IS points below last years figures. Since senti- ment has crystalized around these figures the report may possibly be better than is looked for and even in the event of poor showing there is nothing in the situation at the pres ent time to induce free buying of the new crops at 9k Until some change of front is presented by those owning the actual stun, we are not disposed to advise purchases in this market. 's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW oRLEANs-steady: sales, ,625; or dinary, 9 s.Ie: good ordinary. 10 LIS; low middiing. 10 I3-I6; middling, II iI-l6; good middling. l2 3-6; middling fair 2%, nomi- nal; receipts, 3, I6o; stock. 80. 74S
 GALVESTON-Firm; middinR. II7-I6. sales. 5; receipts, 7l3; stock. 20. 945.
 MOBlLE-Nominal; middling. lo%; receipts 6o4; stock. 1926.
 sAVANNAH-Steady. middling, IlA; re- celpts. 2l9: stock. l6.o57
 CHARLESToN-Firm mddling IT,; receipts 5; stock, 2. l2s.
 .wILMiNGToN-Nomin middling, IiH; stock. 5,68I
 NoRFoLK-steady; middling, Irs: sales, oo receipts. 423, stock, 4,9ll.
 RALTIMORE-Nominal; middling IA; re- ceipts l75; stock g. 3o2
 BosToN-Quiet middling. ll.7o; net re- PHILADELPHIA--o Quiet: middling. IIs5; receipts. 8: stock, 3.7oS
 ST. LoUIs-steady; middiing. iI%; re- ceipts 347; stock. ll,7I@. o.INs. NEW .YosRKmDull' m.ddllng. 70; net re i72. e2s: exports to Great Britain. S86
 Total today-Net receipts, 4,s45; exports to Great Britain, i,4e4; to France. none to the continent. 700; stock 32o,4e7.
 Cohsolidated-Net receipts, 2Ae7o; exports to Great Britain. l3.ola: to tho continent 6.93o to Japan. 500.
 Total since Sept. Met receipts, 767I,eI6; exports to Great Britain. 2, ,7o5 so6: to France 7eo's02; to the continent 2,7oo, 656; to Ja-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, May 28.-In the spot cot ,on market today. there a good inquiry py continental buyers, but the irmness of fac tors Who continue to demand full board figures mas retarded the movement: the offerings are very light and mostly of the poorer qualities Sales. .62 5baes, including 800 tc arrive Quotations unchanged
 Futures were dull. The chief feature O. the market was It's quiet attitude which was all the more marked after the long period of ac- tivity and the sensational advance of the last two or three weeks. Both New York and Liverpool were quiet and considered slightly oearish. At the opening here prices were los points lower. The fluctuations were numer- ous, but narrow. July sold down to i2.40 and iIe7. September down to lo26 and up to 10 3I, October down to 9.45 and up to g. 59. November down to 9.3l and up to e.37 and market was weak at the close, the list show ing losses on the day compared with yester- days closing level of 5 points each on May other months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
A. B. Baxter & Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 lBy Private wire.l

NEW YORK. May 2s.-Cotton opened up at ld6 points decline with the tone quiet Cables were not very encouraging and as both markets here and in Liverpool will be closed on next Saturday no marked activity is looked for, although there are no signs in any direc- tion of prices yielding to any great extent : on the contrary. everything points to support of the new crop for the simple reason that the crop. while improving some, is improving very slowly. Texas reports are particularly bullish and that State must do much better in the next four weeks If she Is to raise a good crop. The same may be said of the Terri tories. while In no section can 1t be said that crop prospects are excellent. For this reason prices are holding remarkably, remembering the big rise they have already had, and 1t is a fact that there Is much reluctance being short of the new crop today as when the mar ket was 2 cents lower. The weather today was reasonable. Shorts covered at the early decline. but not much cotton offered and the early loss was recovered. An in creased acreage of 27o per cent. was indi- cated by returns to people who covered the en- tire belt New York closes Saturday and for this reason holiday spirit will probably pre- vail until Monday next Cables were quiet at 2G3 points lower for new crop and 2Q3 higher for the old months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
Allen-Miles Co.'s Hide and Leather
 Letter.
rspecial to The Advertiaer.l

CHICAGO. May 2s-Sountry markets are strong on account of the light offerings of packer cows rather than demand for country stock. Bulls offered at S% with bids of 9ss refused Heavy cows are quotable at same price. but extremes are easy and calf negHct- ed; declines reported from New York
 Tallow barely steady; limited demand Lon don cables one thousand casks offered and three-fourths sold at six-tenths decline
 Packer hides are steady with some inquiry Sc Packers firm on May natives as they claim that they are cheaper than Colorados and Texas Seven hundred late May Colo rados sold at II%. Twelve hundred May na- tive steers sold at 2c. Twelve thousand April and early May light native cows reported sold at IOM to Eastern outside tanners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.
 Provisions.

Oats-N hite 4Sc: mixed. A:e.
 Corn-White. 6sc' mixed. 66c per bushel. sait-Liverprol. s5c sack: 'irginia. %7c; Michigan 29o pound barrels Sl6o
 syrup-Fancy. 4oe: ,eboilee, -soo; eGorgia FicuT-PatsnL s4, 2sa4ss: straight. ss,so 03 60 per pbL 6A eentA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
Cincinnati Provisions.

Lard-Quiet at S9.45. Bulk meats-Steady at So.25. Bacon-Steady at 50. whiskey-Firm at Sl.30. Hugar-Easy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK, May 2S.-Few developments have occurred in the dry goods market during the day. A few additional advances have occurred and sellers are holding very firmly for the new figures which being paid in the n ajority of Instances without much demur. The curtaiment proposition, according 10 all manufacturers being very short of cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
St. Louis Provisions.

ST. LOUIS. May 26.-Flour-Quiet;l red Win ter patents, S3. 3oa3. 60; extra fancy and straight, S3 3o63. 50.
 Whiskey-Steady at Sl.30.
 Dry salted meats-IInquoted
 Bacon-Steady; boxed extra shorts, SIo. t7a; clear ribs, Slo o.62h; short clears, Slo75.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
NeW York Coffee and Sugar.

NEW YORK, May 25. -COf1ee-bpot Rio quiet; mld steady.
 Sugar-Raw, quiet; refined unsettled
 Coffee futures steady and unchanged to 5 points lower under lower cables and expecta- tion of increased receipts to result from an early movement of the new crop. Trading was only moderately active. but the market ruled easier and closed quiet, net unchanged to 4 points lower. Sales, l3.75o bags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
Nav Orleans Sugar.

NEW ORLEANS May 2e.-sugar-Dull: open kettle. 2AN3 7-i6: open kettle centrifu- gal 3Ik@3Ns; centrifugal whites. 4A; yelows. 3AG4 seconds, 2%G3%
 Molasses-Opcn kettle. nominal, l3426. cen trifugal. 6GIs Syrup nominal, ls024,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
Naval Stores.
Special to The Advertiser.l


 SAVANNAH, May 28.-The past week in the naval stores marked has been attended with no unusual activity, though the price movement has continued steadily upward under the pres sure for supplies from exporters which lead them to bid eagerly for the offerings Tur- pentine has reached 5lc, and while still there the demand Is less urgent and the prospects, are 10 ra recession. The closing today is dull, with practically no demand from any source.
 The weather has had more to do with the crop this season than for many years past. This has been particularly so in Alabama, Georgia whole have continued for some time through out April and up to a few days ago when there was general rise that started the crude gum again to flowing freely. The cool nights brought operators to a practical standstll, and they have not been able to bring anything of consequence to this market for some time The receipts have all along fallen away behind those for last year. In fact. backward has the movement been that factors here sa, the lost time cannot be made up in any WI by operators. no difference how fast they K. and that this years yield will necessarily be smaller than last. With large consumption staring the trade in the face this is taken to mean that ultimately much higher prices will obtain for the article. Rosns have been rela- for them than there has been for time past.
 The local trade are still in doubt as to the effects of the sale of wood turpentne. the new product which has been, Is about to be, brought upon the market. It is claimed there Is substitute for pure turpentne from the pine tree. This, of course, remains to be seen after the investigations now under way are made. Tn elargest wood turpentine plant in Georgia is located at Moultrie A German named Bilhbger has process by which tur- pentine Is extracted from pine wood, fat knots. etc. and all waste not used for other pur- poses. His process is reported to have com mended itself to number of practical men fin the naval stores trade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
Local Cotton Market.

Quotations for spot cotton in the local lcotton market yesterday were as follows:
 strict midd1ng .........................tl B. AtluullnB Stict LOW middling to%
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
Cash quotations were as follows:

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Steady.
 No Spring wheat. 7Sd79; No. 3, 79q79; No 2 red. 76Iaq77A
 No 3 corn, 45iaa45A; No. 2 yellow. 4eA No oats. a5s.: No. 3 white 3sQseia, Mess pork, per bbl.. Si75o24 7. 62ia. Lard, per 100 lhs.. Ss. s2laa9 s5. Short rib sides Cloose S9). 2oa9. 35. Dry saited shoulders Cboxed). Seqe I2ts. Short clear sides (boxed), S9.75ae 97l2. Whiskey basis of high wines. S 30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29

WILMINGTON. May 2e.-Turpentine-Noth- ing doing; receipts 70.
 Rosin-Firm at SI.75: receipts Ioo. Crude turpentIne-Quiet at S2, S325 and S3 50; receipts. 36.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
EsrAsLIeHEp 1872.

HENRY BEER. BERTRAND BEER
 EDGAR H. BRIGHT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29

CHARLESTON. May 2s -Turpentins-stcady
 Rosin-steady; A. B. c. sI5s: D. E. sLeo: F. Sl.65; q. Sl.7o; H. S2.95; K. S3 M S3.Io N S3.l5 window glass S3 25; water white, S355.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
THOMAS S-GILLAM.
Pretty Wedding Celebrated
 Wetumpka,

Wetumpka. May S.-(SpeciaD-Mr. H. ]. Gillam's home was the scene of a very pretty wedding this morning at 7:30 o'clock when Miss Gilman and MT. James Otis Thomas of Alexander City were united in marriage by Rev. Walker Bancroft.
 The large and beautifully decorated re- ception room was filled with friends an6' relatives of the contracting persons when the bridal party entered
 The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Eleanor Gillian, and the groom by Mir. Goggan.
 After the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Thomas left for their home in Alexander City.
 pr, and Mrs. Penton of Alexander City were guests at the wedding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29

On May 25 Mrs. Louis Cantelou enter tained fifty or more of her friends at a reception given in honor of Mrs. A. w. LeBron of Montgomery. Flinch was play ed at ten tables and after the game handsome presents were awarded several of the guests. During the twilight hour delicious refreshments were servd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29

SAVANNAH. May 2s.-Turpentine-Firm at AZ bid: receipts. BOA; sales. so: exports l95.
 Rosin-Firm; receipts. .e6o; sales, l.6 6; s1pscrs siso: C. 'S sI 4 ss; H. % sa4o; D T. sso5: K S3. 10; M SS 20; N, S3,25; window glass, S3. 3S; water white S3.65.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
New York Cotton Futu,e e.

NEW YORK, May 2e.-The ruling prices in the Cotton Exchange today were as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29

Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON. May 2s.-Treasury balances, s22s. s44. s47; goie, sios, 22s,2 ,22s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
II. 6 B. BEER, Cotton Merchants,
 NEW ORLEANS.

MEMBERS OF: New Orleans Cotton Ex- change. New York Cotton Exchange. and Az sociate Members Liverpool Cotton Association.
 Special attention given 10 the execution of contracts for future delivery in cotton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-29
New Orleans Cotton Futufes. NEW ORLEANS. May 29.-Cotton futur
Liverpool Cotton Futures.

LIF ERPooL. May 2e-Cotton futures opened rim and closed quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-13
Death of Former Resident.

Mrs. Ellen Hortense Hunter, widow
Of William NJ. Hunter, and daughter of
the late Henry S. Martin, died on Sur =
dav at the home of her brOther-in-law,
S. X. Coster, 403 Second street, south
east Washington. Death was caused by
conclusion Of the brain alleged to have
resulted from a street car accident at
Delaware avenue and B streets north
east one day last week The deceased
will be remembered by many Alexan-
drians. Her father, the late Henry :.
Martin, conducted brewery before and
during the civil war at the southwest
corner Of King and Commerce streets,
and was at one time member OF the
CITY Council. The subject Of this no.
tice married w. NJ. Hunter about the
close of the war and subsequently re-
showed with her husband to Washington
Her remains were brought here this after
noon and inferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-13
The Belle Ravens Experience.

Mr.. John Roney, who started from
Alexandria last week in the old steamer
Belle Haven, in tow of the tug ]. S. Hos
kins, Captain Lambdin, for Baltimore,
states that the tow came down the Po-
tomac during the storm at the rate of 10
miles an hour, but as soon as it rounded
Point Lookout in the bay it was a stand
of fight. The Hoskins bucked at ii
until nearly daylight. Mr.. Roney state:
that he could see the HOskins keel, and
that the old Belle Haven made flour rev.
olutions" at once, but that he did moi
become frightened until the spot where
the Express was lost in October, 1878,
was pointed out to him. The Hoskins
butted into the gale, but could make nc
Roadway, and put back into the Patux-
emf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-10-13
The SHOCKING of John Ryan.

The fining of Maud Reynolds, the
contumacious witness, 500 by the
Mayor yesterday probably ends further
legal proceedings in remarkable and
mysterious shooting affair which has
occasioned much comment in this city
since its occurrence, on the night Of the
list instant. 1t was probably all that
could be done under the circumstances,
Notwithstanding the authorities have
used every exeItiOn to identify or bring
the assailant to justice. 1t is curious
affair, however, from start to finish. A
man whom no one will identify visits
two saloons with a woman (who seems
to be known to many persons) and, in
the last place invaded, the mysterious
stranger shoots and probably MORALLY
wounds well-knOwn Alexandrian.
The would-be murderer passes from
the scene Of his crime without let or
hindrance, as does also the woman, and
Notwithstanding half a dozen residents
Of the city are in the saloon at the time,
all assert they did not see the shooting
nor can either say what caused it. And,
stranger still, the victim fails to identify
the man who murderously assaulted
him. The evidence in the Police Court
Yesterday was vague and often contra
dictory, as was apparent to all who read
the proceedings in the Gazette. As
suggested above, the authorities have
doubtless done all that can be expected.
They have had but little to go upon, but
the fact remains that conditions are
such that a resident of the city can be
shot down in a public house almost be-
fore his friends certainly his as
sociates-and the assassin be allowed to
walk away, while woman who accom-
panied the man can be relieved Of all
liability as an accomplice or a material
witnesses for the modest sum of one
hundred dollars.