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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Virgin 6 Eaunce's Cotton Letter.


 NEW YORK, Dec, 5.--The local market for cotton futures opened rather easy in tone to- day with prices for the active months sub stantially lower. The Liverpool advices were a little bearish. inasmuch as the English market closed a, a decline of 4@6 points. Spots in Liverpool were easier and sales on the other side were of smaller proportions. On the lower levels, however, there was active buying for both sides of the account and prices showed an advancing tendency. Fresh realizing was noted on the advance and in the latter part of the short session there was more or less ir- regularity in Consequence of mixed opinions on professional trading circles Evidences of the existence of big bull interest in the market were plain and the impression prevailed that the short interest had been pretty well covered. It was stated that tie short interest which is still in the market is well protected and Is not likely to cover for a long time to come. Consequently 1t was figured that any attempt on the part of the bull clements to unload at this time will result in a substantial decline in prices. On the other hand, the high prices. 1t was pointed out would even tually curtail exports and lead to some clos ing down of mills. Consequently in some cir cles there was disposition to modify cstl- mates with regard to the amount of cotton to be consumed during the ensuing year. The es- timated port receipts for the day were 5e,- 900. against 42,6l2 for the same day last
 year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
New Orleans Cotton Futures. NEW ORLEANS, Dec. S.-Cotton future.
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW oRLEANS-ouiet: sales 200: ordi- nary. I3-I6; good ordinary, Ilh; low mid ding, l2ss; middling. l2h; good middllng, l2 Ili6; middling fair, I3 Il6; receipts. 1 I,- 946; stock. 25S,
 GALVESTON-Nomfnal; midding l2A; sales l,295: receipts, l4.23l: stock. 2S3. .465.
 MOBILE-Easy: middling. I2h; sales, 200; receipts, l.092; stock. 9,269.
 SAVANNAH-Quiet; middling. l2 ll6; sales CPS; receipts. 7.66Y; stock. II2.4o9.,
 CHARLESToN-Firm; middllng. 2: receipts 737; stock, 9.477.
 wILMINGToN-stea middling. I2; re- eeipts 1858; stock. l.92l.
 NORFOLK-ouiet; middling, l29s; sales, 4o2; reeeiptsc. 277o; stock. 23,5ll.
 BALTIMoRE-Nominal; middling, I2.5o; stock. S455.
 BoSToN-steady; middling, I2.65: net re- ceipts. 257; gross. S,765
 PEILADELPHIA-steady middlIng, l2. eo; receipts, 52; stock l.442.
 ST. LOUIS-Firm; middling. l2N; sales 327; receipts. 2.44S; stock, 3, lo6.
 NEW YORK-Quiet; middling. .65: net re- ceipts 45; gross, s54; sales, 100; stock. e7,- 75i.
 Total today-Net receipts and consolidated at all seaports-Net receipts, 54. 9o5; exports to Great Britain. 953; to France, 7.7oo; to the continent A 5S7; stock. S3e. 67o.
 Total since Sept. Met receipts, 4,06 ,ol o; exports to treat Britain, I,2l ,292; to France. 445.3 lI: to the continent, ,ls9,9ls; to Ja- pan, l2,63I; to Mexico, l5,32s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
A. B. Baxter q 0o's Cotton Letter.
 fRv Pirate Iaaaad Mira

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.--There was a loss of points in the Liverpool market today. This occasioned no surprise here. inasmuch as both markets have been advancing so rapidly that 1t might be better if we had a reaction. Lo- cal sentiment favors a higher market based on the certainty of the bureau figures being not far below the actual supply. The view Is taken that as soon as the facts are recognized present prices will not seem to sigh and that the mere idea that we have been on such a low basis for a long time cannot avail under the new condition Of affairs resulting from a growing consumption and 8 failure of the crops to make corresponding increase. Liverpool dur ing the week gained 0,o0o bales for the total and 6l,oo0 for the American. The port re- ceipts were estimated at 5000. against 46 GOO last year. The market eased of at the opening owing to big profit taking. It was believed that the movement at an early date would go off materially and sellers soon with drew, fearing another big spurt when least expected. Houston estimates were large for Monday. but there was greater disposition to watch the spot situation than the movement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
rha Financier,s statsment.

NEW YORK, Dec 5.-The Financier this week says: The feature of the official state ment of the New York Associated Banks Hast week was the net gain of S5l7,2oo in cash, whereas the estimated, which was based upon week indicated loss of S295 200. This dis crepancy between the official and the estimated changes in this item may very easily be ac. counted for by the system of averages. Pay. ments by assay office for imported gold were large, but they were unequally dis through the week and moreover, the disburse- ments on Friday of s45o,ooo for gold received from Boston. which had been imported by Boston bank though counting for but one- sixth of the amount had some influence. The deposits increased SI 34s, 400 as the result of the gain in cash and of the augmentation of the loans. The required reserve was increased SS37, 00 because of this gain In deposits and dedpcting this sum from the ent increase of which leaves s lso. 100 as the gain in surplus reserve which item is now S6. 3o5, 300. Com puted uuon the basis of deposits less those of $36,9ol. loo of public funds. the surplus Is SIS, ,5O5, 575. The increase in loans some- what unexpected. but 1t was cprobably caused by the renewal of activity at advancing prices on the stock market; this Is indicated by the average daily bank clearings for the week, which were S2 Is 900. 900, against S2o3. .ooo,- 900 in the previous week; the cearings on Saturday. rehecting Fridays break, were S22S sos, ,030. The statement showed a good balance. The surplus reserve will doubtless be augmented In the current week, through the now in transit. Moreover. the transfers hence to San Francisco are understood to be prac- tically at an end. The transfers to New Or leans probably will continue, but these will be much more than offset by the new gains on the direct interbank movement of money. The sub b-treasury operations last week were largely against the banks because of falling off in pensions disbursements and of the heavy trans- fers of internal revenue collections and of pay ments by the bank on account of the per cent. redemption fund. One feature of the statement was the decrease in specie, while legal tenders increased. The loss in the former was probably due to the fact that foreign bankers employing much of the gold which they receiving from abroad in the purchase of exchange. The gain in legal tenders was most likely caused by receipts from nearby interior points and also to some accusnulations of this kind of money in anticipation of holi- day requirements. Comparisons of loans show that eight banks gained Sl.Soo. 900 net: changes in cash indicate a net increase by Oseven banks of Sl,70o, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Caldwell & Wards Cotton Letter.
c. G. Abercrombie, Manager.

lover Private Wire From Miller 6 Col
 NEW YORK, Dec. 5-Ths Liverpool mar ket showed the effect of profit taking this morning and closed points lower than yes- terday. The New York market opened down opening was the lowest pAces of the day. y Closed steady and we'll Up around yesterday . closing prices. The market has behaved mag nifcently under the heavy liquidation and some short selling. The bureau estimate has not settled the question with all though we believe the majority look with confidence on the report. The difference of opinion which still snxists will encourage an active market and all signs point to a continuation of the recent wild fluctuations with well-sustained market As the natural condition between spihners should hold prices strong until the balance of the crop is we'll accounted for. It must be recognized this is purely a bull mar ket with everything in it's favor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Nex. Orleans snot cnttnn

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 5.-Spot cotton-Very little doing on account of cloudy weather Sales, l.2o0 bales. including 200 f. O. b terms and $50 to arrive; delivered on contract 400. Quotations unchanged.
 Futures opened quiet with prices from 10 to B points lower than yesterdays closing level. Prominent bulls then supported prices somewhat, but not aggresslvely, sending them up or 10 points. It Is the general opinion that slump of 25 or 30 points would induce great buying wave that would send prices well up toward the l5-cent mark In the trad ing which was comparatively light the fuc- tuations were numerous. but narrow The market closed steady with net losses of 8 points on December, on January, 5 on February and on July
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Caldwell & Wards Cotton Letter.

.. U. AUtINEOIIIUEoI 4'Ial'ItltsoE'
 lover Private Wire From II. & B. Beer.l
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 5.--Liverpool was dis appointing consequently our market opened 10 @i3 points lower. but shortly after improved 5aIo on fresh buying. The heavy receipts, the quieter feeling in spots and the disposl- tton to realize profits occasioned a recession of 6aa points from the top later. making the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Five Per Cent.
 Twenty-Year Gold Bonds

Another policy held by MT. Warehouse was Per Cent. Twenty Year Gold Bond Policy for sl00OO. on which he had paid six annual pay naents of S4AS 70 each This form of policy was also devised and introduced by The Mutual If, Inburanee Company of New York, and in settle nent of this policy the Company will issue ter cne-.housaud dollar 5 Per Cent. Twenty-Year Gold Bonds. the income from which will be S5OJ . year for twenty years. The face of the policy, Sl00Oo, will be paid at the end of twenty years (F,hfadFlphiG RScOr&, .NoV T, IooS)
 If you desire to know on what terms you can contract for the purchase of 5 Per Cent. Gold Bonds, deliverable to yourself in twenty years or to your family imme- diAtely, in case of your death, address THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
 COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
 RICHARD A. MccURDY, President
 NEW YORK. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Iocal cotton Ararkat

The cotton market yesterday was a more quiet affair than for several days closing in New York at about Fridays figures although todpi2 points down. h the local market middlinS was quoted at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
OPENED STEADY THROUGH RE-
 ACTIVE SENTIMENT.
Good Demand Developed at the Low CT Level and Realizing Con- I tinusd Heavy-Trad- W
 ing Was Active.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Sentiment before the opening of the cotton market today seemed to outstanding accounts had probably been pretty well evened up while cables were distinctly below expectations and the outlook was for heavy receipts. Rehecting thls, the market opened steady at a net loss of 3WiS points 4 good demand developed at the lower level, however and while realizing continued heavy offesings were promptly absorbed and prices rallied lo about last nights finals. Trading was fairly, active, but fifiuctuations compara- lively narrow After showing at one time a net gain of about ia4 points. the market eased of a little toward the close under realizing and was finally steady. net points lower to 4 points higher. Sales were estimated at l5o'- poo bales.
 Estimated receipts at ports today. 54, 9oS bales, against 74,7S4 last week and 4o. 5SS last year. For the week, 340. 900 bales, against 37s. $50 last week and l7e4 last year TodaY's receipts at New Orleans were | l. 946 bales, against B last year. and at Houston i4,763 bales against 5,643 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
c. E. Pierce 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.


 NEW ORLEANS, Dec 5.--Liverpool took the Initiative in the backward direction today. but cables attributed the decline of Q points to long selling prior to the Sabbath. The under tone however, was said to lack the strength that was observed recently, though in all probability English traders would be governed by American adviees. Trading here assumed more moderate proportions. but was liberal enough for half day. Demand slightly tipped the scales and preserved comparatively steady tone. One pecularity of the session was the relative weakness of nearby delivertes( which suggested a lack of urgert inquiry for spots at present aud indicated that specula- tion was chiefly instrumental in sustaining the existing level of values Such condition would ordinarily inspire grave apprehension us to the stability of the market. but spot holders SC far have shown such independence in disposing of their cotton that 1t Is taken for granted by many that no pressure to sell will be observed at any time in the spot de- partment this season and speculation proceeds with a nair of confidence that is truly sur prisng. The vital question now is, can spin ners secure an advance In manufactured goods to correspond with present or higher prices for raw eotton7 If the bureaus estimate of the crop is correct, curtailment of manufactures will be a matter of compulsion and in such a condition there Is no telling what might hap pen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Cincinnati Provisions. CINCINNATI. Dec. 5.-F'lour-Firm. Lard-Quiet at S6.32A. Bulk meats-Quiet at S6.75. Bacon-Steady at SS.25, Whiskey--steady at Sl.2V Sugar-Easy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
"a. s. Pisrce e Co.'S Cotton Letter.

FBy Private Wire From W Lee 6 col
 NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-The quiet today was a wholesome change after the two previous days. It was not the quiet quiet but simply less excitement than on Thursday and Friday
 Thls will give some of the traders chance to catch up before Monday. It Is not generally known that many of never left the office Thursday night and the prospect of days rest tomorrow is very alluring. The cotton trade generally is simply exhausted after the turmoil of the week. We hope things Will .luuiet down some as flesh and blood cannot Astasada this sort of thing much longer. There are all sorts of rJimors afioat regarding leak in the figures, but we do not take much stock In the rJimor. They are circulated every year. A number of traders bet on less than TO- ooo'' poo and after the reports coming in all the fall the estimate is not surprising. Now. take the Yazoo City Exchange. Last year they called the crop Io.69e, 900 and come within 2S,OoO bales of the final total. This year sfhey place the crop at 10000 900 bales. All this points to a moderate crop. Something must be behind a market which has acted the way this has this season. No men, set Of men, nor speculation could do what natural condi- lions do The trade is in a state of demoral- sation and 1t will require some time to settle down. We hope things will be more quiet for a time. If receipts fall of now the ad- vance 1t will tend to hold prices. On break, we would begin to buy again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Alum--SA94c per pound. Epson Salts-2Ak83c peF tb. Sulphur-4e per 10. Blue StOnO-71s86o par lb. Copperas-21kc per 10. Blus Aaaa-B0e Der ID, MercuFial ointment-.5oc per Ih
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06
Traaarrx Statement.
Cincinnati Provisl,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Treasury balances S223, ,454, o73; gold. SI g. 9.o74, eo4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

Total sales for the day, s5O.OOO shares.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

New York Stock List.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-06

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-03
NOCHALLENGE BY OUR ATHLETES
Match win Probably he Arranged on
Oxford's and Cambridge's Invitation.

II now looks as II the Yale. Har vard- OK ford
Cambridge international 'varsity match Is
a certainty. and before many days the date.
list Of events and other conditions will be
announced. Nobody connected with Yale
or Harvard would say definitely yesterday
that word had been received from London
that the English collie CLANS were willing TO
take on the Americans for q contest this
year, but a reporter OF THE Sun was reliably
informed that the meeting will be held az the
Queens Club Grounds. West Kensing ton. IN
July. and negotiations for the meet were
as good as completed.
Charles H. Sheriff.. chairman Of the Yale
advisory board. when interviewed was non
committal. When asked II G. N. Jackson.
on behalf Of Oxford and Cambridge, had wired
the acceptance OF challenge from Yale
s.S .Sou, y .sn
to-day and have had to return each one the
same answer 90 ON not t,6 care 70 tals on the
ne srrsn cement Of match, no doubt the
press will receive due notification"
II was understood yesterday that the
Engsh sraduaees G nterss,1 Of Sp fbs.s
tions In interna ional matches had a meeting
in london on Monday last and decided upon
inviting the e pa 's: .roDc
Combination IN the field this year. and with
a victory in sight are rather anxious for q
tussle With the Americans.
An old Yale man who 10 well posted In the
doinss Of college men here and In England
and who was closely Identified with the match
Of 1901 aid; Tots a tall about the Americans
iisl,men's place 20 challenge. not ours, when
the match Ia tS Be held over there. DO
think there will be a match this YEAR,
the formal Invitation IL on Its way here.
oxford and Cambridge are strong In the two
miles. mile. half mile. quarter. hurdles and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-03
mad DOG" IN HER FLAT.
Cop Drags II From . SEWING Machine ans
Mrs. Shea's Baby's Unhurt.

Mrs. Annie Shea, who lives at 100 west
Nineteenth street. left Ter year-old- baby
boy In his crib In the rear Of the house
yesterday afternoon. While she'was In the
front Of the house she heard cries In tho
street and looking out the window heard
somebody say something about mad dog.
A crowd Of children had collected In front
OF her house and abe asked where the dog
was. One urchin yelled to her: Gone up
your stairs
The first thing Mrs. Shea thought OF
was her baby. and then she remembered
that she had left the kitchen door open.
When she got to the rear OF the house she
found the baby sleeping peacefully. but
there were growls coming from under
the sewing machine.
She grabbed the child and ran to the
front Of the house When she reached
the parlor she locked the door. Mrs.
Shea promptly tainted.
Policeman Stegmuller Of the Tenderoin
station, REINFORCED by several other cops.
rushed up Into the house. Two were
stationed at the door. while Stegmuller
climbed In by rear window with q few
yards Of clothesline.
With this he made lasso and hooked
the dog from his stronghold under the
sewing machine. II was a very small fox
terrier and the policeman killed 1t on the
roof OF the extension.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-03
WANTED 10 CARRY HIM OFF.
TIVE italians Arouse Banker BaIletto Early
In the Morning,


NEW ROCHELLE. April 2.-The police Of
New Rochelle are investigating an attempt
made early this morning by two men to
kidnap Thomas Balletto. an Italian banker.
who lives in Mechanic street. He was
aroused about . O'Clock by a knock at his
door. and. responding to the call. found q
runabout with two men stan ding beside It..
The strangers were mufiied In big ulsters
and wore SLOUGH hats. When Balletto ap-
peared they sprang upon him and ordered
him to 60 with them. At first he thought
they were friends who wanted to play an
April fool joke on him. but they set out to
drag him toward the rlnabout. They told
him In Italian that II he did not come with
them they would kill him on the spot.
He succeeded In breaking loose from
them and ran upstairs, where he grabbed
his revolver and began shooting from q
window. The men drove away. After
ward Patrolman Brown arrested two men
who were driving without a light. They
gave the names OF Antonio Rafelo and
Louis Reth Of Mount Vernon Balletto
believes that they are the strangers who
attempted to kidnap him, and this afternoon
they were held for trial. He Ia at q loss
to understand why the men wanted to
carry him OF, unless It was because he Ii
deputy sheriff and had served many war
rants on his fellow countrymen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-03
RECr0a 4 cONyE3r 70 ROVE


Hee bsv' MP. Mecpnsrvea - Auburn ~
nsuucss His Church.
The Rev. Samuel Macpherson, an Epis-
oopal clergyman, and until recently pastor
Of 81, sohn's Church at Auburn. N. T.,
publicly renowned Professionalism and re-
ceived conditional baptism according to
The Roman Catholic ritual yesterday after
noon at the Jesuit novitiate, ST. Andrew
Hudson. Father w. r. Clark, 8. j..
performed the ceremony In the chapel of
Our Lady OF the Wayside Mr.. Atkins Of
New York and Mrs. Wheaton Of Pough-
keepsie acted as sponsors for the new con-
vert to the Catholic faith.
Mr.. macpherson Ii Q native OF Scotland.
He was ordained deacon OF the Episcopal
Church ak years ago by Bishop Huntington,
and after devoting a short period to mis-
slonary work In Copenhagen he was adj
vanoed to the ministry by Bishop Nicholson
Of Milwaukee. II was expected that he would
become paste Of the Church OF the Advent
In Boston.
The new convert says he was led to take
ms present step by a conviction Of the
hck OF teaching authority In the Anglican
Church. because recent utterances Of promi-
nent leadsry In the Episcopal Church, on
each side OF the ocean, chow that almost
any doctrine or opinion may be freely held
and taught by Its clergy, He Gays he can
not hold any longer that the Anglican
Church IA part Of the Church Of Christ.
He 10 20 years old and unmarried. II In
possible that he will offer himself to Arch
bishop Farley for the Priesthood.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-03
BLACKMAILED RACE TIPSTERs.


WASHINGTON. April "A nov phase Of
the series OF Post once Department scan
dals has come to light to add TO the general
confusion Of the situation. Investigation
rs now being made into the conduct OF AZ
fairs in the Office Of the Assistant Attorney
Generals department, which 1t Is thought
will result In damaging disclosures. The
inquiry has progressed far enough to show
the existence Of q system Of blackmail
conducted by q prominent firm Of lawyers
in Washington. trading on an alleged init.
macy with the officers OF the Assistant
Attorney Generals Office.
Many Arms engaged In the conduct OF
mail schemes OF more or less doubtful
legality have received Matchmaking letters
from this firm. The disclosures will, II il
thought, exonerate the Assistant Attorney
Generals once from the charges now
pending against them.
The matter was brought to light through
the Investigation now under way to deter
mine whether or not certain race tipping
and turf investment concerns shall be
deprived of the use of the United States
mails, or whether, II their business Ia hon.
estly conducted, there Is any law on the
operate against them. Several Of these
concerns. when brought up for . bearing,
produced copies Of the Matchmaking letter
The letters sent out by the Washington
firm were practically identical In all cases.
Of the Assistant Attorney Generals ONCE
the concern to which the letter was adj
dressed would soon be deprived OF the use
Of the mails. This could be avoided, how
ever, the letter asserted. by the payment
OF LAWYERS in question, who were in a posi-
ton TO .6x" things with the Assistant Attor-