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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
c. E. Pierce & Co.'s Cotton Letter.

rover Private Wire from Gilbert G Clay.1
 NEW ORLEANS, April 23.-The Liverpool market dispiayed an attitude of indifference today, reporting frmness in spots and easi- ness Tn deliveries with a change noted only in the latter department, where q decline of 2 points was recorded. great deal has been said about the. extent to which spinners have supplied themselves. and the outlook for business in Manchester. but 1t is evident that Englisha traders are not satisfied on either of these points, and the tendency abroad is ap- parently to await developments. Trading here diminished somewhat in quantity but the big bull appeared as active supporters when ever the occasion seemed to require and the same timfdfty was perceptible amongst sell CTS Reports about the now crop are anything put encouraging. and this fact is attracting more favor. to Autumn deliveries In some sections Of the western belt the failure of seed to germinate as result of deficient moisture and unseasonaby cool temperatures is caus- Ing serious complaints. and such interference to planting that is already considerably back Nard does not preesnt a promising prospect Tor the near future. Leading operators en- gagged in the task of enhancing values are decidedly encouraged by the tardiness of inc new crop. and their operations are effected with degree of confidence that is really surprising. While receipts at the present time are somewhat free, there Is no indica- ton Of an abundance of cotton remaining fin the country. and considering that spinners would hardly be disposed to provide supplies TOT the fall at the prevailing price of spots, especially with Fall deliveries selling at such a tremendous discount the question of date at which the crop will be available in quantity will doubtless be a serious matter to spinners, and prices will be affected ac- cordlngly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
Virgin 6 Fauncs's Cotton Letter.
!Over Private Leased Wire. |


 NEW YORK. April 23-Cotton futures in the local market today opened easier in tone with first prices at decline of 2@4 points There was some pool support in the early portion of the day and the list held steady Subsequently, there was general selling on a fair scale and the price level was apprecable The old crop months were especially affected In this connection. and there was talk that the bull syndicate was further reducing its commitment on the account. Cable news was disappointing. The English market was weak the close over there being at or near the low est of the day. There was a good movement of cotton. The ideas with reference to the movement for the week were still bearish, with the ports promising 65. 900 bales. against 6o,ooo last year and total In sight ranging as high as ti6.ooo bales. The weather re- ports were generally of good average and the crop data usually favorable to the short side of the account. The trade was unsatis- factory on the whole. The strike talk con- tinued to attract considerable attention, but there was definite announcement and Judging from the condition of the cloth mar kets no special effect will be made on the part of the spinners to stop the labor trou. bles. There was little doing in the spot mar ket, although prices were advanced a shade In the South there was little change in the spot situation. As the day wore on. the mar ket as whole became stupidly dull and the late fluctuations generally were narrow and without special significance. At the close there was rather mixture of sentiment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
K. 6 B. Beers Cotton Letter.
Especial to Tha AdvArfiaerl


 NEW ORLEANS April 23.-Liverpool was disappointed; therefore market opened s points lowr on near positions and I on the late: Realizing later was Instrumental fin es. tablishing an additional decline of 215 points on old crop months and about l. on the late. the market up 6G9 points from the bottom on the roar months and the late improved 2G4 In sympathy. As soon. however, as support was withdrawn values eased off again, mak- ing the net loss 699 points near positions ana 2qS points on new crop months. The manipulatlve tactics in old crop months daily indulsed in has driven away outside specu- lation. and trading Is now confined princi- pally to professionals, the movement con tinues free and there is very little demand for spots Spnners are heavily stocked with the rsw articles. consequently they exhibit no disposition to follow the advance. Ultimately the legitimate factors of supply and demand will regulate prices. but in the meanwhile with manipulation going on in the Summer posi- tions. 1t Is dangerous to have an interest either way Under the existing circumstances we again suggest that our friends confine their operations to the new crop months entirely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
Naval Stores,
Especial to The Advertiser l

ISpcCAdL to 1He AoNeTtSeT.l
 SAVANNAH. April 23.-The naval stores market has continued downward the past week. with the prospects at this writing any thing thing but & favorable for the holder of these feature of the market is the shipments to Florida points. which robs this the basis alcne strengthen. Producers have become somewhat confused as to the relative advan- tages of the different markets. and in ship ping to some they have lowered the prices of their property by their own hands uncon- ssciously.
 in. which has been since the opening of the present season on April l, this topic has been talked over among the trade. But there Is nothing that can be done to improve the sltu- ation unless the port trade get the co-opera- ton Of the producer Immense sales have been made to the S. P. Shotter Company, Savannah. this season to be delivered at the prices prevailing at Savannah the basis market for all operations. It Is therefore to the interest of the buyers to divert ship buyers to go there for the stun and by les sening the demand here thereby depress prices The Antwerp Naval Stores Company. day for 800 casks of spirits. Had that been bought in this market rise in the price would have most certainly been scored What the outcome will be remains to be seen. but the trade putting their heads to the question with the view of restoring bet ter conditions.
 Much interest ccnters here in the proposed bill in the Florida Legislature to compel naval stores OperatOrS 10 DoX trees which are at least eight inches in diameter three feet from the ground and after they finish operat- ing them. to fill the boxes with sand to pre- serve the tree. The big guns are fighting this bill They have appeared before the commit tee Forestry of the Florida Legislature They claim 1t will be burden on the opera tor which they cannot stand
 SAVANNAH. April 23.-Turpentine-Flrm at AZ; receipts. 226, sales, 57o; exports. 7os.
 Rosin-NothinE doing: receipts SIS; sales. ncne: exports l,252; A, B. C, D, F, SI 95; F. s2: c. S2 o5; H. S2.25; l. S2s5; K, S3: M. S3. 10; N. S3. s; window glass. S3 25; water white, S3. 40.
 CHARLESTON. April 23.-Turpentine-Nom
 Rosin-Nominai: A. B. c, D. E. si.ss; F, Sl 90; c. SI.e5; H. S2.l5; I. SAYS: K. S2.eo; NJ, ss: N. ss os; window glass, S3 5; water white, S3 3o
 WILMINGTON. April 23.-Turpentine-Noth- ing doing; receipts. le casks.
 Rosin-Firm at sl.so and slsS; receipts, 66 barrels.
 Crude turpentIne-Firm at s29s.s 50 and S3.7b; receipts, 32
 Tar-Firm at si.e5; receipts l2s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
New Orleans Spot Cotton

NEW ORLEANS. April 23.-The spot cotton market was feAtureless today The supply was limited and the demand light Sales. G00 bales. Quotations unchanged.
 The future market was fairly active and tha fluctuations frequent and sufficiently large to keep the scalpers interested. At the open- Ing prices were S@5 points lower receded 3n4 points additional and then regained 26 points. The decline was attributed to the failure of Liverpool to respond to yesterday s American markets and somewhat more favor able weather conditions. Compared with yes terday's closing April even. May, June and July lost 6@9 points and the other months 2g3 points. July. August. September and October were the active months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
A. B. Baxter 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 IBY RriYafa WirAl

sence of any rain in any portion of the South today, and the Government forecast was for fair and warmer conditions The early oper- ing figures on New York showed BOA points lower. It is rather early in the season to be telking of want of rain especially in Texas, where moisture was unprecedented for the past four months, nevertheless 1t is contended that while the sub-soil is moist. the surface Is too hard for blowing. which makes the main bull point, on the whole however the will be known until the Government Bureau report Is issued in the latter part of June. he market was without animation after the pending until some new factors appear. Buy ing on breaks and selling on buiges seems receipts were estimated at 10000. against 5000 last year. Cables were easy, 2@3 points lower. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
Local Cotton learkst.
c. E. Pierce C Co.'s Cotton Letter.

lby Fr,vate Wire From C. w.. Lee & Col
 NEW NEW YORK, April 23.-There is no de- nyms the Iact that as far local talent is concerned the majority are against the mar net. OI course this means nothing in the long run, put In the absence of support by bull u Jne comparatively weak tone of the market Msatner could not be improved upon. It now sooks as though amount in sight this week Wouda o n reach i2o. 900 bales, which is about .o,voo bales more than expected early in the week: But 1t must not be forgotten that the May position and while letting the mar ket pursue Its own sweet way for the present mere are no indications that the end is yet Ine days market showed easiness with which october advanced and also demonstrated the frequency of breaks in August Trading was aiong limited lines. due in great measure. we take II, to the absence of MT. Suliy, who SC operations in local market have been the feature for some time past.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
Allsn-Miles Co.'s Hide and Leather
 Letter.
Especial to The Advertiser.I

CHICAGO. April 23.-Country hide market quiet, as dealers are taking e% for buffs and heavy COWS, and tanners are not making bids of eh for either. The Boston tanners are 8 good many of which are yet to be shipped Packers hides firm on light native COWS and closely sold up on branded cows Packer February and March heavy hides are neg lected Six hundred November steer hides sold at i2h: 2.ooo February March heavy cows eh. including some Koshsrs. Two packers offer March light native COWS at 9%: three packers offer February and March native steer hides at TX; butt brands loA also Colorados loh Tallow easy. London cables L2oo packages offered at auction; 700 sold Sd decline.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
MARKETS FOR. FUTURES
PRICES DISPLAY IRREoULARIrY
 AFTER THE CALL.
Initial Decline Due to Disappointing Cables from Abroad and Heavier
 Port Receipts Than Had % Been Forecasted.

NEW YORK, April 23.-The cotton market ,os,nsi sened easy at "a decline of 294 points and Ionowing the call ruled generally quiet as to volume of transactions, though prices dis- played considerable iregularity The initial ss uechne was due to lower English cables and .ne ratner heavier port receipts forecasted for tne day. while the weather reports indicated = newhst more favorable conditions through out tne crop country. The decline in Liver pooi was attributed by private cables to H. 9u,oauon by the bulls in that market and .heIe seemed to be more or less liquidation m the crop months in the local market, which, wnie showing brief periods of strength. MoIkeu generally downward to . level 206 tne new crop months showing the greatest rel euve nrmness as result of covering From tnis point there was a partial recovery under the moderate estimates for receipts at leading points tomorrow. but there was little demand and prices shortly sagged off again; then ruled irregular until the close. just prior to which there was slight improvement under room covering The market was finally steady net ] point higher to points lower Total sales futures estimated at 76.ooo bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
:. Treasury Statement.
 WASHINGTON. April 2s.!rreasury b. ances. S222. 526,672; sold SII4,342, 57O
. Chicago Grain and Provisions.

SA4CukO 1kAAu auu xT0VlSl008.
 CHICAGO. April 23.-Bullish foreign advices caused e strong tone in wheat today. but Ii- quidaffon toward the end of the session re- suited in an easier feeling and May closed only corn closed Naxc higher and oats naxc hish, CT. yuiy provisions were unchanged to 7ac Trading in wheat was of good volume and largely in the July option with the market somewhat unsettled sk times. Opening prices were were strong on higher cables and small re- zehg7ehc. while July WAS up M@Nc at "a @ISh. shorts were active buyers the early psr or the session and under this influence announcement of the abolition of the Eng ,. II m war duty on wheat. equal to 3h per pnsnel. Ma together with a good export demsnd. I5h. Exporters had bee1 waiting some time Tor the doing away with the grain duty and ss as result . large amount of wheat was considerable liquidation and prices eased on. May closing Q shade higher at 7eh. while July was up at 73. Clesrances of wheat Primary 'eSs1 ws4. Su:sss Sussss against -2e6.eoo bushels c year ago. Mime. apolis and Duluth reported receipts of I2s cars. which, with local receipts of 6, none contract, made total receipts for the three points l4l cars. against l2e last week and
 Corn displayed little more activity with the undertone firm. Small receipts, stronger ca bles and reports of q better cash demand, to- ssn seaner with the action of wheat induced many sionais with profits led in the selling. Clos ing Rricss were firm. July being A6%e higher 46h- Local receipts. 46 cars. none Contract
 Oats were active and the market was firm, country buying. On the advance profit taking by recent buyers caused a reaction. Trading was mainly in July and that month closed @@kc higher at 3IM after selling between 3lN and 32h. Local receipts. loI cars.
 increased receipts of hogs and lower prices at the yards caused an easier tone in pro- visions at the start. but local packers support ca the market at the decline and a recovery followed. There was fair demand for lard and ribs, but the volume of business was light July pork closed unchanged at Si7.42h Lard was Tic lower at Ss. 65 and ribs were on
 The leading futures ranged as follow,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
New York Drv ooods.

NEW YORK. April 23.-very little move- ment is noted in any section of the dry goods market, although Jobbers more sanguine and In certain instances report an improved demand from nearby trade. Prices arc un- prices of raw cotto hare in evidence there is little likelihood of O change.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
New orleans Sugar and Srolsss.s.

NEW ORLEANS. April 23.-Sugar-Dull; open kettle. 2%@3x; open kettle centrifugal 3ha3%; centrifugal whites. Az; yellows 3kG4 l-l6; seconds. 2hG3 5-Ie. trifugal e@le. Syrup nominal. is@24.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24

udCe, REMARKs-lSight temperatures rather low WIth ngnt frost general in Tennessee North ern and Middle Mississippi Northern caoraJa rU t, eoutn Carolina and also occurred in south east Louisiana; heavy frosts in Western Ar ,ns hsnsas; no rain except light to moderate, in HEAVY FRosT-Fort Smith. Ark, 70; Rus LIGHT FROST-Atlanta. Ga. catrasv,,,o Ga: Chattanooga. Tcnn.; Arlington, Tenn. ]: Coylngton, Tenn; Amite, La; kosciusko Miss Batesburg, s. C.; Kingstree. S. e.: Holly Springs, Miss; St. George, S. C., 4o: St. Matthews, s. C. Al: Meridian Miss
 FRANK P. CHAPTER
 Section Director Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
 Provisions.
CORRECTED APRIL 23

CORRECTED APRIL 2a. Bacon-l i&c.
 Dry salted sides, io%c Lard-Tierces, leaf. lc: compound, akc. Meal-6o965o CT busheL Oats-Whte 62c; mixed. 6oc. Corn-White. o5c; mixed. 64c per bushel ,eSl,-iAvergool. csc sack: Virginia, 47ss l6e. syrue.Fancy. +oO: rsbOilsd. 800; Georgia FloSr-Patcnt. s4.2s04.sS: straight. ss.so D3 90 per obl.
 suEar-oTanulated. 5M; Y. C.. 4xS; cut loaf. b& centAs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
St. Louis Proxisinnn.

ST. LOUIS, April 23-Flour-steadv. rcd Winter patents, S3.45q3 55; extra fancy and stTaights, S3. .Io@3.45. anu Whiskey-Steady at Sl.3O Dry salted meats-Steady; boxed extra ahey4 Se s7h; clear ribs, Slo.l l2h; short clears SI0 25.
 Bacon-Steady; boxed extra shorts. sIo. s714: clear ribs, Sll.I2h, short clears, SILpS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
Nov York Coffee and srrar.

NEW YORK. April a3-coffee-spot Rio, quiet; No. invoice. 6 s-l6; mild. steady; Cordova, 7sSsiz.
 Sugar-Raw firm
 Coffee futures opened steady at a partial decline of 5 points and ruled active under heavy liquidation of the nearby options. The decline was favored by lower European mar kets. though they largely offset by smaller primary receipts, which checked the selling movement around midday Just be- fore the close. however, the selling showed increased volume. under which the market turned easier again and was finally barely
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24

Ere prior lien 4s ...................... pat Efle general %s .......................k k6h Fort Worth and Denver City firsts .. los
 Hooking Valley 4hs ...,..4............lO lO6L Louisville and Nashville Unified 4's.ioit Mexican Central %'s .......,,..,........ 7e
 Mexican Ceptial first nc.........,.,.,,. 2eS Minn. and St. Louis As ............,..,. ooi, Missouri, Kan. and Tex. Rs............. o0h Missouri. Kan. and Tex. seconds See. sl X New York Central sen. 3h's ............I03
 New Jefsey Central general iSox Northern Pacific 4's ...........,......,,jO O2li Northern Pacific 3's ....................., 7I4 Norfolk and Western con. 4's......... oB5s Reading General As ...............,,.,, o7L st L. and Iron Mount. con. Ss....,......lI2
 St l. and San Fran. Fs................ o6h St. L. Southwestern hrsts ....,..,..., o6& St. l.. Southwestern seconds .......... 83
 San Antonio and Aransas Pass 4s....., 63
 southern Pacific fs ...................... sQh Southern Railway 6s ............,......Ii6
 Texas and Pacinc frsts i6h Toledo. St. |. and Western 4's......... 74n Union Pacific %s ....................,,,,,,lO lO2i Y Union Pacinc conv. 4s io2& Maoasn nrsts ............................Il .Il7l, Mapash seconds .s....................tO0 tO0
 Mabash Deb. E. ........................ 76
 west snoro @s ..:...................I Iooh H,e Wheenne ana Lake Erie Ps ............ ezh Wisconsin Central As INSTRUMENTATION. oi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
A Shrewd Investor

will be glad to know how the greatest accumulation of trust funds in the world is invested. A young man who is just beginning to accumulate and invest his savings will be interested in a booklet that describes the investments of The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. This information is found in "A Bankers Will" Sent free on application.
 TA'' Sg@geHy SssesS T.:.s:. ss:ls:
 Hya-in Amount Paid POiicy.hoiders.
 FtT1-In Age.
 THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
 COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
 RICHARD A. MccURDv. Presidsat. SamSs 8, wilIcox. Manager, Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
Weather Conditions.

Light rains have occurred in the Ohio Valley and northeastern, cotton districts. though gen orally fair weather now prevails over the gteater portion of the country, with cooler over most of the South. being considerably light frost quite general over the northern half of the cotton belt, and heavy frost in Ar kansas, under influence of area of com paratively high barometer covering most of the Mississippi Valley; a moderate depression over the Dakotas Is causing a slow warming in the Middle West and as far south as Western Texas: a shallow depression is developing serer Middle California, but another hieh ba- rometer area moving In over the far North west is giving colder in that region.
 Cotton Region Bulletin.
 For the 24 hours ending at 8 a. m., 75th meridian time, Wednesday, April 22, 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24

Cash quot:tions were as follows: Flour-Firnier. No. 2 Spring wheat. 7ehasE No. 8, "A; No. 2 corn: 44s; No. 2 yellow. AM. Oats-No. 3 white. 35.
 Mess pork per bbl, SI7 5o@I7 62M Lard. per 100 lbs, S9. o7h@9. .72h Short rib sides Qoose,, Se.7o99 e5. Dry saited shoulders (boxed)c. S9. 37hnS 50. Short clear sides (boxed). SIo. 2h1 10. 25. Whiakey. basis Of high wines, Si.9e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
River Bulletin.

IhulCates rIse. IndIcateB JaIL 7, t-.a ----s4a..al River Forecast.
 The Coosa and Upper Alabama will con- tinue to fall slowly. and the Lower Alabama will: remain stationary. CT fall slowly. during the next two days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-24
New orleans Cotton Futures.

NEW ORLEANS. April 2s.-cotton futures
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05
DEEDS TO CREEK LANDS


There is considerable OF q mud.
die at the Office Of the Indian
Agent in Muskogee over the new
deeds of the Creek lands. The
Secretary Of the Interior furnished
q set Of forms that we're to BE- used
according 70 the rules and reguIa
tions Of the department, but the
government did not furnish
blanks. As a result every news
paper Ii the Creek Nation printed
blank forms for the deeds as well
as leases. The reading matter in
all deeds is the same. but the
agent thinks the Secretary will re-
quire all deeds to be printed in
the same manner.
Many deeds have been sold and
they are now coming into the Of
fee Of the agent for approval. The
Agent and the inspector have also
agreed that the form for the deeds
does not conform to existing con-
ditions and have taken the mat
ter up with the Secretary Of the
Interior. In the meantime the
blank deeds ss printed have been
sent to the Secretary for him TO
select one that meets bis approval
and all deeds that are made out
bsipg filed BY the Agents awaiting
the action Of the Secretary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

There is a considerable list OF
illustrious persons who have been
content with the simplest pleasures
of the table. 1t was not thought un-
dignified at Windsor in Queen Vic
toria's time to serve apple tart for
luncheon, or the homeliest pudding.
The apple tart was served on silver
plate, but it remained apple tart for
all that. In India, however, such un-
affected dainties do not harmonic
with viceregal splendor. 1t is re-
lated that the viceroy's eye lighted
one day upon dish at which he
gazed for moment with incredulity.
what is this?" he demanded at last.
A trembling retainer gasped that it
was rice pudding. No less a person
age than the siceroy's consort had
ordered the humble pudding which
eminent statesmen may be seen eat
ing at their clubs with undisguised
enjoyment any day of the parlia-
mentary session. But the viceroy
frowned. Take it away" he said.
''Never let me see such thing
again" This is how the orient diff
fers from the occident. Rice pud-
ding might have ruined the dignity
Of the viceregal table in native opin-
ion.--London Chronicle.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-03-05

The western branch Of the Kennebec
has been given the name Dead river.
because in ITS II was full Of drowned
soldiers. So one may read. but there
is not a syllable OF truth In il; and the
next picture conjured up BY the name,
a doleful Styx, tnrbid aud miasmatic,
Is equally false. The plain fact is that
the river flows for a long distance
through meadows. and, unless the
water is high. is scarcely seems to move
al all. That is why it has been called
dead. Nothing gloomy belongs to the
name. a delectable and captivating
stream Is Dead river.-Century.