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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
c. B. Pierce 6 co.,s Cotton Letter.

lover Private Wire fro-n Gilbert & Clayl
 NEW ORLEANS. April l.-The Census Bu- reau report of the United States Government the total crop produced this season the chief feature on the program of the cotton market today. In the beginning of the session there were no special incentives for traders, Liverpool again acted indifferently, reporting only a shade improvement in deliveries and a gain of 2 points in spots. with sales of 1000 bales, while much better results were expect ed in that quarter. There was disposition here to anticipate favorable consequences from the gnners report but the actual figures com putting the commercial crop at ,o79, 900 bales. the equivalent of lo.627, 900 bales of 500 pounds weight. exclusive of lo6 900 bales of linters evidently more than the trade had been calculating upon, as prices broke sharply and offerings increased somewhat. though a fair demand appeared at the decline, influenced partly by the large exports and diminishing stock, which restored a steady tone.
 The Census Bureau ginner's report has ated the belief amongst some traders that spinners would find greater announcement to withhold active purchases for. the reason that the report indicates that | .57S, 900 bales still to come into sight during the five ensuing months. regardless of the theory that the in- terior had been pretty well exhausted by the high price which proved sufficiently attractive to overcome the difficulty of bad roads. These circumstances, however, while they may in- iuence sentiment temporarily do not decide to be a large puZzle with the chances fla vorabe to wide fluctuations though unless the quantity of cotton remains in the country which the ginner's report indicates 1t would seem to the casual observer than some exciting times in the prospect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Virgin 6 Faunce's Cotton Letter.
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 NEW YORK. April l.-Cotton futures in the local market today opened easy in tone with first prices unchanged to a decline of points. The early cables from the English market were disappointing and the weather generally was more favorable for the farm work and for the movement of the staple. Interior advices in this connection were quite bearsh. and longs were rather nervous. Buying orders gener- ally were scarce in the early portion of the day, though the market was not allowed to decline very much in view of the probabilities for a bullish Government report. In addition there were arguments to the effect that the movement would diminish and to this end the port receipts for the day were figured at substantially under those for the same day last year. The New Orleans market today a whole relatively steadier than the New York list, and this fact did much to dispel bearish ideas formed a result of reports from the South. Much of the news emanat- ing from the South discountenanced in- asmuch there rumors of impending manipulation in some of the more distant op- for some days past and the river bulletins were figured renecting an improvement in the flood situation, though conservative interests of the opinion that the crop in many sections will get late start as result of the excessive moisture and the inability of farmers to get the ground in good condition. The Census Bureau report was given bear ish interpretation. The selling continued dur ing the afternoon, but the lower range of prices there some support, In the shape of buying for the account of shorts The late report. other news being discountenanced At the close there considerable conflict of opinion with professionals in control for the most part.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
New York Cotton Futures.
Local Cotton Market.
H. 6 B. Beers Cotton Letter.

NEW ORLEANS, April I.-Liverpool advices were not encouraging, therefore our market opened BOA points lower. but improved 2I5 shortly after on fresh buying in anticipation Of very bullish Census Bureau crop estimate. The census estimate however, surpris- ingty bearish and caused break of l6@20 points from the top old crop months and ll0I3 on new, making the net loss l6@l7 points on options and lo9l3 on late. The Census Bureaus estimate was io,827, 900 bales. Their estimate predicted on the return to Dec. 18th. as issued on January 9th. this year. 99e6 % oba1es. consequently today's estimate was S3 900 in excess of that promulgated previously. This came in the na- ture of surprise as the trade expected a con- frmation of the estimate issued on Jan. 5th. Last year April 18th the Census Bureau estimated the crop at g, 6l4. 900 and the com mercial crop was io 69o, 900. or l,o66, 900 over their figures It is claimed by many that as their estimate ,066 900 under last years outturn, 1t is reasonable to sup pose that they have again under estimated the crop, and that the indications point to yield foyer | 900, 900 bales. It is believed that the spinners of the world will construe it this way and will from now on pursue hand-to- mouth policy. Notwithstanding the bearishness of the Census Bureau no disposition was shown to sell the old crop months as operators are averse to trading In these positions as they subject to manipulation. Weather, re- ceipts and the demand for spots will continue to govern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
THE COTTON CROP.
Production for the Year Given at l ;
 7OS.SS2 Commercial Bales.

IUS,ooE COu11ueTCldl od1SS.
 Washington, April 1.-The census bureau today made public the first annual state ment of cotton production under the per manent organization of that bureau. The statement Is made by w. M. Stuart. Chief Statistician, of Memphis.
 It places the cotton production. exclu- sive of linters. for the year as 11.70S.s sS2 commercial bales, equivalent to 10,63O,94o bales of 800 pounds each, The total crop including linters was Il, ,105 commercial bales, or 10,S27. .16S 5OO-pound bales. The differences in the figures on the commer- cial bales and 800 pound bales Is due to the fact that some of the commercial bales are round bales. which contain only 255 pounds or little more than half the weight of the square bales.
 The explanation is made that the figures are the result of personal visits on the part of the census office agents to 32, 753 ginneries. The canvass extended until March 2S, but at that time there was still unginned small quantity of cotton This is estimated at 184,205 commercial bales and these are included in the figures given.
 The production of States in commercial bales is given as follows: Alabama. 10l1,- 325; Arkansas, 999. .629; Florida, 67. .2S7; Geor- gia, 1,5O9,199; Indian Territory, 409,591 i; Kansas, 45; Kentucky, 1908; Louisiana. 9ll, ,953; Mississippi. 1,451.626; Missouri. 49.- 552; North Carolina, 56S,SS4; Oklahoma. 2lS,39O South Carolina, 94S, 200: Tennessee. BPS, ,ol9; Texas. 2.5S7. .299. Virginia. 16.575.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Chicaeo Grain and Proyisions.

CHICAGO. April l.-Dullness prevailed in both the grain and provision pits today after somewhat nervous session. Wheat closed firm with May %Gt1c higher. May corn of %c and oats k@%c higher. Provisions were easier, the May products closing from to
 Wheat ruled dull throughout the entire ses- sion and the trading was featureless with price changes confined within a narrow range. fin May. the anxiety being caused by orders re- ceived here last night from the East for the sale of puts" four million bushels. sup cal trader, and there was disposition among scalpers to buy May was unchanged to kc higher. opening at 72Kg73: but after selling under . considerable selling pressure the price receded to 72%. The large decrease in the worlds visible supply was shown by Brad streets caused some rally later in the day and during the last half hour of trading the demand became quite animated which resulted n a a.m firm close. s May being *@Ge higher at a, wheat and flour were 3s5. GOO bushels. Prim- sry receipts. 35s. GOO bushels, against 7ls 900 To sa ago which. with local receipts of 27, one contract. made total receipts for the three points 2lo
 The chief feature in the corn trade was changing from ,May to July. but there was nothing of a conspicuous character to trading. livery quite weak. The late trend in wheat caused better feeling in the pit, but the clos was easy with May &c lower at 43. after selling between 42B and 43h. Local receipts. l16 cars. none contract grade.
 Oats were quite cratic. especially the May option. but trading was only moderate. May sold of early from 33E to33h. the break being due to lack of support as much to any pressure to sell. There was rally late in the day on the strength in wheat and the close was firm. May being Na%c higher at 33x after selling between 33h and 33b. Lo- cal receipts, 99 cars
 Provisions were dull and there was little change in DriCes. though the of the ket was easy. There was some selling of ribs early credited to a local packer, with English houses buying. The close was easier with May pork 7Ilc lower at Sl7.o2h May lard was Sc lower at se.s711 and ribs were of l0c at S97o
 The leading futures ranged as follows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
A. B. Baxter & Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 TRy Privata wfre.1

NEW YORK, April l.-There was not much doing in the early cotton market, which opened 3G6 points lower. Most of this was recovered later on bus subsequently lost on the Census Bureau figures of 10, $50 900 standard bales. The weather map today very best of the season. Beyond mere trace of rain at Pal estine there was no moisture whatever in the entire South and the mail advices were much more favorable than for some time. Further
 more there were numerous reports of increased acreage in Texas and predictions of an enorm- ous yield, but reports the rule every year and don't disturb the many who look for a higher market Shorts are nervous and the weather keeps too unsettled and perfect conditions like today too frequently are fol- lowed by fresh rains such as were forecasted for tomorrow. It is understood that the crop in Texas is not less than three to four weeks late. New York warehouse stock continues to lose. tn" certificated stock today having lost 2,6o0 bales. and is now down to small figure of Al 900 bales. Cables were easy at l point advance,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Liverpool Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS-Cotton opened steady and closed easy: ordinary, SIS: good ordinary, 65s low midding. 9b middling. eN; good mid ding. 10 3-l6; middling fair. loK. nominal receipts. .e36; stock. i6e 36I
 GALvESTON-Steady; middling. 9H; re- ceipts 2.573; stock so 456.
 MoBILE.Quiet; middiing., sS; sales. Ioo receipts, 60.
 sAvANNAH-ouiet: middling. e%; sales. I7o: receipts, 2. l36.
 CHARLEsToN-Firm: middiins. sh: rs- ceipts 2; stock. Io,oi6.
 wILMINGToN--Ffrm: middling. eh; re- ceipts no: stock. 4.645.
 NORFOLK-Dull: middling. 10; sales. 66 receipts, i,o56: stock. i2,327.
 BALTIMORE-Nominal: middling. 10; re- cepts. $50; stock. 4.t6I
 BosToN-ouiet: middling, 9.s5; net receipts 342: gross. 4.oio.
 PHiLADELPHIA-o middling. Io.I5 5; receipts, i57; stock. 2.262.
 ST. LOUIS-Steady; middling, e&; sales 638; receipts. l,627.
 NEW YORK-Quiet; middling. g. 90; net re- ceipts 50; gross, 1884; sales. 33o; stock, 57. 443: exports to Great Britain, .636
 Total today-Net receipts. 9.422: exports to Great Britain, 7,e52; to the continent, 22.- 226; stock. 406 033.
 Consolidated-Net receipts. 93.593: exports to Great Britain. 57.o33 to France. l6,ol6; to the continent. 76,2S5.
 Total since Sept. Met receipts. 7.oel .el2; exports to Great Britain, 2.46o, 372; to France 722. 424; to the continent. 2,5s6.577.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Allen-M Co.'S Hide and Leather
 Letter.
Especial to The Advertiser.l

CHICAGO April I.-Country hide dealers free sellers where have any to offer. but tan ners strike so far has not materially affected this market except on calf and kip.
 Two cars No. buffs sold eight quarter. also one car eight quarter and seven quarter, One dealer who declined later bid now willing to accept. but no order available today.
 Heavy cows steady, same buffs. Car heavy steers sold nine half. Tallow dull but steady London cables seven hundred fifty casks offered half; sold unchanged prices.
 Tanners in all Chicago tanneries out on strike today. Long contest probable. Principal split but steady.
 No trading native steers or cows but are held firm. Good demand Colorados and Texas. One thousand St. Louis extreme light Texas sold nine quarter. Receipts cattle keeping large all points: stocks of hides accommodating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
MARINE NEWS.

PENSACOLA-Arrived, steamer Greenwich (Br.), Cobb. Belize. Cleared, bark Gregorio Ut), Olevari. Buenos Ayres. Sailed, steamer Viyania (Sp). Ruiz. Liverpool.
 NORFOLK-Arrived, steamer Irish (Nor.) Devig, Portland; Cerea (Sp), Onato. Port land Sailed, steamers Woodford (Br.). Woods. Tampico; Fernfield (Br.). Davies, Liverpool: Aureola (Br). Fecamp; Nordkap Dan.), Ras- mussen, Liverpool.
 NEW ORLEANS-Cleared, steamers John Wilson (Nor.) Hansen, Bluehelds; Anselm (Br.), Brown Port Limon; Terence (Br.). Grimes. New York.
 PORT EADS-Arrived, steamer Taunton (Nor.), Ellefsen, Port Lmon. Sailed. steamers Comus, Kemble, New York; Coronation (Br.). Taylor Rotterdam. via Norfolk; Soperga Ut). Gistivano Bremen; Arkadia, Foss, Porto Rico; Origen (Nor.). Hegge, Ceiba; Mechanician (Br) Ball, Liverpol.
 KEY WEST-Arrived. steamers Bache, Gu ban coast; Mascotte Turner. Port Tampa, sailed for Havana: tug Osceola, Tortugas. Sailed. steamer Quaker City Bravo Miami (Br.l, Brown, Santiago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, April l.-In the spot cot ton market the trading tone was of the impera- tive order character. factors refusing 10 sell unless full board prices were obtained. The regarded by many as bearish, apparently had no effect on the holders of spot cotton in this market. Sales, 900 bales, including 200 to arrive. Quotations unchanged.
 In the future market today the bulls met with a bitter disappointment. The Census Bureau report on the cotton production of 9o2 instead of being bullish as had been expected was for time generally regarded as bearish and prices a few moments after the report had been read dropped lodI5 points on very light trading. Previous to the reading of the census report prices at a decline realizing by those who had bought at the advance of yesterday. Ths board at the close showed net leSAas ef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Among Them Appears One From
 Atlanta.

San Francisco. April 1.-The bids for the Jeffries-Corbett fight were opened to- day at Harry Corbetts quarters. Jeffries was represented by his manager. Billy Delaney. and Corbett by his brother Tom. The first bid was that of the Yosemite Club of San Francisco which offered a purse of $20,000 or 70 per cent of the gross receipts. A check for 5000 accompanied the offer. The second bid was from the San Francisco Club. offering 67 1-2 per cent of the gross receipts but no purse. The third and last offer came from Pad 900 for a fight at Havana in December, or e25,0 at Atlanta in June. Tom Corbett decided to wait until he could consult with his brother as to which purse should be accepted and will give his answer on May IS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Available Supply of Grain.

NEW YORK. April Especial cable and telegraphic communications to Bradstreet's show the following changes in available supplies as with last account:
 Wheat-United States and Canada. east of the Rockies, decreased 2. Io5. 900; aioat for and in Europe, decreased 2, 800. 900; total sup ply decreased 4. 905. 900.
 Corn-United States and Canada. east of the Rockies decreased 2. Io5. 900.
 Oats-United States and Canada, east of the Rockies increased 10000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIS
 Provisions.

PrOV1S1OnD.
 CORRECTED MARCH 2a. Bacon-l hc. Dry salted sides, I0&c. Lard-Tieurces, leaf, lc: compound, 6kc Meal-6o065c per busheL Oats-White, 62c; mixed, 50c. Corn-white. 65c; mixed. 64c per bushel. Salt-Liverpool, 96c sack; Virginia, 47c. Michigan. 2eo-oound barrels. $i.6o. Butter-Jersey. 26@3oc: Tennessee country. 25c.
 syrup--Fancy. 4oc; reboiied. soc; Georgia cane, 35c. Flour-Patent, S4 2544.35; straight, S3 80 @3. 90 per bbl sugar-Granulated. 5H: Y. C.. 4ze: cut loaf. 6% cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02

The Illinois Legislature has been asked to reappropriate Se.ooo for statue of Miss Frances F.. Willard to be placed in Statuary Hall Washington. the time limit of the first appropriation having lapsed. The failure to draw the appropriation was due to the delay of the artists in submitting their competitive
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
St. Louis Provisions.

ST. LOUIS, April -Flour-Unchanged, red Winter patents. S3. 30; extra fancy and straight. S3@3.25; clear S2.75G2 90.
 Whiskey-Steady at SI 30.
 Dry salted meats-Steady; boxed extra shorts, se.s74; clear ribs, Slol2h short clears, Slo.25.
 Bacon-Steady; boxed extra shorts. SIo.75; clear ribs, Sll; short clears, SllI2k
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
New orleans Sugar and Molasses.

NEW ORLEANS, April I.-Sugar-Dull; open kettle 2%@3%; open kettle centrifugal, 3h d3%; centrifugal whites, Az; yellow, 3Nd4; seconds, 2h63h.
 Molasses-Open kettle, nominal. l3@l6: cen trifugai. 6al9. Syrup, nominal. l9Q24.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Weather Conditions.

The northeastern storm center of yester- Gay has moved off the New England coast; the barometer Is now highest over the Southeast, and generally fair and pleasant weather has obtained. except sprinkles of rain in Middle Texas. light rains in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Montana, under influence Of very general depression over the Middle West, which has also caused very general rains In Rocky Noun tain and Pacific coast districts. followed by cooler and light frost over the extreme North west; temperatures are generally slightly high over the eastern half of the country and 70 to I4 degrees higher in central districts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK. April l.-Strike stock is still the prominent feature of the dry goods market but effect has been noticed upon market conditions beyond the strengthening of sellers opinions regarding few lines of staple cot tons Buyers are unwilling to operate, ex- cept when there is urgent necessity for goods
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
New York Coffee and Sugar.

Confectioners A, 4.65; mould A, 4.95; cut loaf 5.3o; crushed, 5.3o; powdered, 4.9o; granulated. 47o.
 Coffee futures opened quiet at unchanged prices to decline of points and ruled gen orally quiet displaying easy undertone as a result of lower foreign markets and con tinued heavy receipts, notably at the interior. which reported 20. o90 bags. Final prices unchanged to 10 points lower. Sales were 27, hnnru
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
River Forecast.

River Forecast. The Upper Coosa will remain stationery. or fall slowly and the lower Coosa VII rise slowly during the next two days: the Ala bama will continue to rise slowly, but st ai- lily. during the next two or three days ree,h day evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Naval Stores.

WILMINGTON, April Turpentine-Noth- Ing doing: receipts 0 casks.
 Rosin-Firm at Sl.95: receipts 46 Crude turpentine-Firm at S2. 4oq4. co; re- ceipts. 23.
 Tar-Firm at sl.e5; receipts, 5ss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Cincinnati Provisions.

CINCINNATI. April l.-Flour-Steady. Lard-Quiet at S9. 65. Bulk meat-Quiet at Sl0. Bacon-Steady at SLIPS. Whiskey-Quet at SI. 30. Sugar-Easy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02

Missouri, Kan and Tex. seconds .... soK
 New York Central gen. 3is's .............io3 New Jersey Central general 6s...........l3o Northern Pacific As ........................ioI Northern Pacific 3s ..................... 7l& Norfolk and Western consol As ......... 98 Reading General As ....................... o7 St. L. and Iron Mount. con. 5's ..........tIi% St. L. and San Fran 4s.................... e6h St Louis Southwestern nrsts .............. e6h St. Louis Southwestern seconds .......... 6l San Antonio and Aransas Pass As 63 Southern Pacific 4s ...................... 69A Southern Railway 5's ...................li6 Texas and Pacific irsts ................ii6,s Toledo. St, L. and Western 4s.......... 76 Union Pacific 4's s...........................l Union Pacific conv. As ....................Io2 Wabash firsts .....................a.....I l5B Wabash seconds .. ........................io5 Wabash Deb. B. ........,................... 72% West Shore As ........,.................. 10 Wheeling and Lake Erie As ............. 90N Wisconsin Central As ................. 9l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Temperature and Rainfall.

Q. C. Department or Agriculture.
 Weather Bureau.
 MONTGOMERY. Ala. April |. The following shows highest and lowest tenn peratures and rainfall at Weather Bureau sta. tons. during the twenty-four hours ending 2 k- m. today:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
New Orleans Cotton Futures.

soI7 points on old and 10 points on the new crop months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02

SAVANNAH, April l.-Turpentine-Firm; nothing doing; receipts, le3; sales. none; ex- ports, l63.
 Rosin-Firm; receipts sss; sales, none; ex- ports. 935 A, B, c, D, F., S2.o5; F. S2. lo; C. 2.2o; H. S2 40; I. S295; K. S32o; M S3. 40; N. $50: window glass S3. 60; water white. S3. 90.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02

Cash quotations follows: Flour-Quiet and steady.
 No Spring wheat. 75k976; No. 3. 6e; No. 2 red. 7i&972h.
 No. 2 corn, AZ No. yellow 42. No. 2 oats, 34; No. 3 white. 33@36. | Mess pork. per bbl.. Sl7.9o9l7.s5. Lard. per 100 lbs, S9. 959io.
 Short rib sides Qoose). Se. 65G9.75. Dry salted shoulders (boxed). $S75q9 97h. Short clear sides (boxed), Si0. .37a1 l0.S0 whiskey basis of high wines. sl.3o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02

CHARLESTON, April l.-Turpentine-Nom nal at GA; sales. none.
 Rosin-Nominal; A, B. c. D. E. sI.e5: F, s2: c, S2. 10; H. s2. 30; I. says; K. Ss. lo: M. SS.3o; N. S3. SO; window glass, S3.7s; water white, $4.i5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02

Treasury Statement. wAsHINaJoN IN Sao April ,;oTreasuTyy bal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
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BIDS FOR FIGHT OPENED.

FRANK P. CHAFFEE, Section Directo.. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-02
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY, April I.-Cattle-Receipts. | $500 natives. .o57 Texans; calves, 300 na- | lives. steady strong
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-06-12

PROGRAMME.
l. (al Song Without Words...........
.........................M Mendelssohn
(b) Scarf Dance. ...Chaminade
Miss Juliet Cooper.
3. Musical Scene, Op. Is. No. ST.. Brown
Miss Gertrude Nolan,
3. Musical Scene. Op. 16. No. L.. Brown
Miss Frank Hout.
4. Sonata, Op. 26 (Andante con Va
riazioni. Scherzo, Funeral March,
(Allegro) .......................Be Beethoven
Miss Greta Harrington.
5. Vocal Solo
Otto T. l.. Herse.
6. (a) Romantic Study, No. l........
......................... Wilson G.. Smith
(b) Polonaise, OPP. 40, No. 1......
.............................. Copln
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Z. Sonata, OPP. 13. lAllegro, Adagio,
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Mr.. Frank A. White.
g. (a) Scherzo, Op. 16, Ne. 2.........
........................... Mendelssohn
(b) To the Spring. .Grieg
Miss Lillian Ranney.
9. Les Adieux, OPP. 81..............Weber
Miss Gretta Harrington.
10. Vocal Solo
Otto F. L. Herse.
IL. March D....................,.H Hollaender
Miss Lillian Ranney.
IL. LurIine (Ioreley) Op. 2...... ...Seeling
Mr.. Frank A.. White.