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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
The Financier,s Statement.

NEW YORK. Aug. 22-The Financier says: The most striking feature of the statement of the New York Associated Banks last week was the increase of S5, 959, 400 in loans. This was expected because of the character of bllsi- ness on the Stock Exchange early in the week when there was large buying of securities for investment and speculative accounts calling for increased accommodation from the banks. This buying of stocks and other securities in the previous week were also large, but it was not then reflected in the loan item. was expect ed. for loans showed important decrease. It seems probable that as loans must have been largely increased in the latter part of that week, through stock operations, the loan item was then made up on rising averages which were reflected in this item last week. The loans were also influenced by the important increase of 5,o69, 800 by the Western Ma tional Bank of the United States, which in- crease was probably due to operations incident to the intended merger. The net cash gain by the banks, as reported by last weeks state ment. was S2. lo6, 400. while the estimates based upon the traceable movement of money during the week indicated a gain of S3, 5o6,- 800. This is not only unexplainable dis crepancy of Sl l.4oo 4oo shown by these figures, but also the important unaccounted for difference of $5.7oo. 500 between the official and estimated figures of the previous week, which difference was not corrected in last weeks statements The deposits increased SIo.446.7 700. which amount is less by SI,25e- 900 than that called for by the sum of increase in loans and the net gains in cash; hence the statement does not balance. The required re- serve was augmented S2,6ll .675 through the increase in deposits: deducting these from the net gains in cash leaves S5o5, ,275 as the de- crease in surplus reserve to S2I, ,5o5, 400. Com puted upon the basis of deposits less those of S37, ,27 l ,o0o of public funds the surplus is S30, 376, o5O. The loans are S4 62, 900 in ex- cess of deposits, against S5.olo3oo in the pre- vious week. The daily average of bank clear ings was SIs4. 900, 900. against Sleo, 900 in the week ending Aug. I5 reiecting the de- crease in volume of business on the Stock EX- change. The changes in loans show that five tha apIyg uad hH, S7 800 900 net. Seven banks gained S4, 2oo- GOO net of cash.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
c. D. Pierce & Co.'S Cotton Letter.

lby FTtvato Wire From c. w. Lee q Col
 NEW YORK. Aug. 22.-All yesterday good feeling appeared to be lost during the morn ing dealings Just before the close last night concerted effort was made to advance the market. takins boil weevil reports from Texas as lever. but that failed to encourage the least degree and brought cotton both here yesterday on the market at the opening at nrst prices were unchanged, but before the end of the first hour practically all the af- ternoon advance had been lost. December sell ing from 9ss to 9ss, October sold from 10 oe to 100 and while the support was still in evi- denee in the immediate positions the general temper of the trade did not display different clements from those recently existing Now the condition of the plant is all that could be desired and every reason to believe F. OOO, 900 bales possible if not even larger.
 Ihere are many conservative men familiar with cotton growing in the South who state that 12,5o0,00o bales is not out of the question in the event of late frost. With cotton sell ling at 10 cents a pound. there Is really nothing In the present situation to induce buying of cotton on thestheory of a bull speculation this tall Later on the outlook may be changed by an early frcst. The bull pool is not out of the woods. We would only buy on sharp breaks and would most certainly sell on such bulges as took place on yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
HOTEL SUIT SETTLED.
Judgment Rendered in Lease of
 American Hotel.

New Decatur, Aug. 22-(Special)-A suit in the Chancery Court of unusual inter- est, has been decided and as a result of the verdict MT. and Mrs. Josh Brown are once more in full control of the Ameri- can Hotel In Decatur.
 Some time ago MT. and Mrs. R. E. San ders conducted the American Hotel in connection with the Bismarck. La.cr on Mir and Mrs. Josh Brown took charge of the American and Mir. and Mrs Sanders continued in charge of the Bismarck. As soon as the Browns took charge of the American the Sanders brought suit against them restraining them from run ming the place, claiming that they San ders) had a prior lease of the hotel. The case remained in the courts for a long time and now that 1t has been decided in favor of the Browns they Will continue to run the hotel as formerly.
 A barbecue was given at Beaver Lake yesterday by the County officials of Lime stone County, which County borders on the Tennessee river, just across from this city.
 The Decatur and Athens public road crosses just at the lower end of this lake and for many months during the year the road there is impossible. The officials of Limestone County are figuring on building a long bridge there and it was for this purpose that they viisted tha place y5s-
  sion they gave a barbecue. Beaver lake Is about a mile north of this c'ty on the opposite side of the river. If the bridge is built it will be of great advantage to the Decaturs as well as to Limestone County. as it would be the means of bringing much trade here that Is now go- ing elsewhere.
 Among those who were present sides the County Commissioners were Probate Judge Horton and Sheriff Pereer.
 T believe MT. Cleveland will accept the Democratic nomination and will be pomi- mated and elected to the presidency of the United States" said Hon. John Wallace, prominent politician and lawyer of Hunts vile, Ala when seen by your correspon- dent at the Hotel Bismarck in Decatur last night.
 MT. Wallace has been a member of the Legislature and has held many other of- fees of trust in the State. He Is person ally acquainted with all the prominent Democrats of the State as well as with many of those of national reputation and stands close to many of the National Democratic leaders.
 Mir. Wallace recently made trip North and says MT. Cleveland would carry many Northern States like a whlrlwind.
 Among the most enthusiastic members of the Twin City Gun Club are number of ladies who have become to he experts at shooting clay pigeons. The shoots take place every Wednesday morning and often times the ladies make better scores than the men.
 The ladies of the club gave an ice cream
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
q. B: Baxter 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.
 Tf2v PrIvata ooaad yytra

NEW YORK. Aug 22.-cotton opened q shade easier today. There not much of a market. The Weekly Chronicle report was rather bearish. Cables were 1 to points high er Weather conditions in the South were the most favorable for sometime. The rainfall was quite unimportant and the forecast was for very good weather until Monday Neverthe- less. we are passing through the most criti- cal stage for all years and more especially so this season when hte crop is SO far behind The absence of new cotton still Is felt and until it appears in libeIal quantities, there Is reluctance to sell anywhere. The slightest sign of crop deterioration would give rise to wild buying and the fear of some setback makes sellers very cautions. Liverpool stocks during the week lost 39,000 bales, and the to- The afioat stock is unchanged. The worlds visible supply lost during the week 136 GOO bales. The market unusually dull today because of the regular half hoidalG and the yach traces. Prices were kept within a very narrow range. and there was some disappoint- ment because Liverpool was not showing greater strength in September. The receipts at the ports were again quite light estimated at 200 against 6400 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Road Question in Lee.

S1belika. Aug. 22-(SpeciaI. )AThe pro $sed road law for Lee county, which sas both desirable and objectionable eatures. is the result of a good roads onvention.. which met at the Court Hisc here some time age. In justice to
 al men whose names have been
 7ned, it is proper to state that the
 S.q is no pet or scheme ofg anyone, was gotten up by a mass meeting
 prominent citizens, all of whom have
 good of the county at heart. and hose sole desire is to see the county pads rendered passable at all times.G TO iany men belongs the credit for trying to better the roads. and they deserve naugh. but praise for their laudabIe ef- forts.
 An infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. ". T. Murray died here this morning. Ehe interment will take place in the City nemetery tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23


 NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 2--cotton-steady sales, 125: ordinary. 7-1s; good ordinary, 10 3-4; low middling, Il 3-4; middling f2 SC good middling, 13 i-s; middiing fair, ls i3-Is; nominal; receipts. none: stock. 16,e54.
 Galveston-Steady; middifny. 12 Is; sales 8; stock, 81s.
 Mobile-Nominal: middiing. 12 t-4: sales, 5s savannah--Quiet; middling. l2 1-4; receires. '; stock. 2.sS0.
 l29 ", POI. '''-' Norfolk-Steady; middling 12 1-2; stock, s1.
 Baltimore-Nominal; middiing. l3; stock, 2s2 Boston-Steady; middlng i2.75.
 Philadelphia-Quiet: middling. l3. St. Loufs-Quiet; middlins. F 1-2: receipts. 1S; stock, 1.2S6.
 NEW YORK, Aug. 22-cotton-Quiet; mid ding. l2B: net receipts. 125; gross. 12S: sales. bO.6S2: exports to Great Britain, 313! Total today and consolidated-Net receipts. T: exports to Great Britain. s.1s2 stock, i7I, Total since Sept. 1--Net receipts, 7,1o4.I2.. exports to Great Britain. 2.79l,622; to France 135, 133
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Politics in Bibb.


 eentreville. Aug. 22-(SpeciaL)-The po@ litical situation is getting somewhat warm in this county now. County Treas urer Nelson Fuller has announced that he will be a candidate for reelection. MT. Fuller has only had that ofiice for one term, and as he has filled the ofhce with satisfaction to the people, 1t is probable that he will not have any opposition.
 Tax Collector R. J. Jones will ask for that office for a fourth term. He has made a fine record. The other announc- ed candidates for the places are D. l.. Cruise of Centreville. and c. D. Rice of Blocton.
 To-day Sheriff Crawford placed in jail here a white man from Blocton, charged with bigamy.
 Bibb county will have a candidate for the ofnce of circuit solicitor for this dis trict.
 R. L. Avery is a candidate to sueees< Circuit Clerk W. F. Fsnshar, s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
New Orleans Spot Cotton,

NEW ORLEANS. Aug, 22-spbt cotton quiet Sales. l25 bales, including 100 to arrive Delivered on contracts, 500 Quotations un- changed
 Futures opened quiet with prices lG2 points power than, the close of yesterday Later the realization aided by the entire absence of public interest, sent prices down few points lower. At the close. August YVES even with yesterdays closing. while all other positions had lost 4to 6 points on the day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
An Education Without Strain

upog' the family purse. There is way for the father of the fnily to prepare for the edu. cation of the children, and at the same time protect the family in the event of his death. Our books, Five Per Cent. Twenty-Year Gold Bonds, and "A Bankers Will" sent on request, contain information fhat may be helpful and will certainly be interesting to any paRent.
 aAAs Company ranks
 Es1a-lh AssGta
 4r&-lA Amoant Paid Poliey.holders
 EsSSt-ln Age.
 G MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
 HsszAAD A. NccURDx, President. samsa g. wulSOEs AEsnAGsr. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Naval Stores.

SAVANNAH. Aug. 22.-Turpentine-Firm at 54: receipts, 6e3 sales 725: exports. 7es.
 Rosin-Firm; receipts. 2, PAS; sales, Se7: ex- G. Sl.s5; H. S2. 34; I, s2 80; K. S2 e5: NJ JOS; N. S3 5: window glass. S3 40; water white, S3.6o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
RULED VERY QUIET
THE COTTON MARKET OPENED
 STEADY TO SLIGHT DEULINE.
Depression Was Encouraged by Ex- cellent Crop Weather and Favor- able Weekly Crop Account.
 Market Ruled Du.-.

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-The cotton market opened steady at unchanged prices to 3 points lower and ruled very quiet with October show ing steadiness under covering. The other posi- tions were depressed by realizing encouraged by the excellent crop, weather and favorable weekly crop account. After the call here, prices showed little movement and the mar ket ruled dull within or points of the in- ftial level
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK. Aug. 22-Dry goods have been uneventful with buyers taking moderate quan- titles for immediate delivery and net interested in the future except in isolated occasions. The curtailfnent is having it's effect and Is expected to be more appreeiably' felt during the coming week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Cincinnati Provisions

CINCINNATI. Aug. 2.-FIour-ouiet. Lard--SteadY at SIPS Bulk meats-Quiet at S7.971z. Bacon-Steady at S9 25. Whiskey-Steady at SIPS. Sugar-Easy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
St. Louis Prc,-isions.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 22.-Flour-steady Whiskey-Steady at SIPS.
 Bacon-Firm; boxed extra shorts, S9 37lk; clear ribs S9; short clear, S9. I2ia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
.lnaic Nss trace.

"ltluic NeS trace. Temperatures have averaged slightly higher; light scattered rains have occurred in Texas and eastern districts and sprinkIes in middle districts.
 THOMAS CRAWFORD, Observer in Charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

A most enjoyable bal was given last night in the parlors of the Erks cluo by Miss Annie Skeggs, daughter of Mayor H. A. Skeggs of Decatur in honor of her guest. Miss Elizabeth Richardson. daugh- ter of Congressman William Richardson of Huntsville.
 A number of guests were present from Huntsville. Athens, Courtland, Brming- ham and other places.
 Amel Voeger, well known young Ger man. was thrown from a wagon. by the driver of the vehicle in which he was riding running over telephone pole. which had carelessly been left Tn the street. Vogeler's left arm was broken and he was badly hurt on the head by the fall, but will recover. He will probably bring suit against the city and the teIa- phone company as well.
 The new electric street car line from South Decatur to Decatur, distance of about two miles. is almost completed and electric cars will be running over this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

Confectioners' A, 4.95; mould A, 525; cut loaf and crushed. 5.6o; powdered 5. lo granulated, Sc; cubes 5.25.
 Coffee futures opened quiet and unchanged in keeping with unimportant price changes abroad and ruled quiet with little evening up busi- ness transacted. which. however. worked no alteration in prices and the market closed steady, net unchanged@ Sales, lo,75o. CtpttTlDeT .S./5 October S6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

supper and lawn fete in the band stand park tonight for the benefit of the cub and there was a large attendance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
CHARLESTON. Aug 22,-Turpentine-Nomi-

Rosin-steady; A. B. c. D. sIeo; F. SI. 60; F. Sl,65; c. Sl75; H, S22o; l. S2. 70: K S2s5; NJ, S295; N, S3.o5 window glass, S3 20; water white. $3. 40
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

portion of the road within a few weeks. The other lines will be completed as soon as possible
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
WILMINGTON. Aug. 22

WILMINGTON. Aug 2.-Turpentine-Firm at 53; receipts. I4o.
 Rosin-Nothing doing; receipts, 278 Tar-Firm at Sl 65; receipts, e5 Crude turpentine-Firm at Sl.73d3.25; re- cepts, ll6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

Weather Conditions. Light scattered rains have occurred in Texas and some middle and eastern cotton districts the Upper Lake storm has moved eastward to the St. Lawrence Valley. giving brisk winds @t Buikalp, N. y., though light to fresh winds prevail along the Middle Atlantic coast; light 10 moderate rains have occurred in portions of khe far Northwest and middle West, under Influence of a disturbance over Montana; the Barometer continues slightly above normal over the country south of the Ohio, and generally fair weather now prevails over the greater DOT don of the country; temperature changes have Nen generally slight though it is somewhat ymer in Western Pennsylvania and Western York. and somewhat cooler in Nevada,
 fefn South Dakota and Upper Michigan.
 Cotton Region Bulletin.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala. Aug 22
 she 24 hours ending at a. m.. 7sth
 Ilian time,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
paily Cotton Markat.

January :. s.es@ 1. s.s7 February .. ........................... e.67n p6s March .. ........................... s.7od s.72
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Wall Paper.

Just received a large ship ment of we'll selected Wall Paper for the Fall Trade at Rock Bottom Prices. Now IS the time to have your work done before the rush comes.
 My Prices are the Lowest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
New York Coffee and Suear,

NEW YORK. Aug. 22.-Conee-spot Rio, quiet; No. invoice, 5h; mild quiet; Cor dova. YGIl.
 Sugar-Raw. strong; fair refining. 5-I6; centrifugal 96 test, 3 1916; molasses sugar,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
ARTYnEa.

Cash quotations were as sJllows: Flour-Steady
 No. Spring wheat ssas5; No. 3. soqss; No. 2 red, 79hd9oA.
 No. corn. sl1h: No. yellow, 53h. No. oats, 35a; No. white 35936h. Mess pork. per bbl,, SIP. $50 2. 971a. Lard, per 100 lbs, Ss Io6e 1924 Short rib sides 0ooseb, S7.4o@7.7o. . Dry salted shoulders (boxed), S7@7.25. Short clear sides (boxed). S7.7597. .S7h Whiskey, basis of high wines, SIPS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
River Bulletin.
snaieates rise. . Indicates faiL
Weather Conditions.

fKhe Coosa and Alabama will fall slowly, or
 smain stationary, during the next two days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY. Aug. 2.-Cattle-Receipts, 100; market unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23
New Orleans Cotton Futures.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 22.-Cotton-Future
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-23

Safety Deposit Boxes for rent at $s and up- ward per
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11

to wear that cost less than $35. and at once l begged her for the sake of marriageable girls not to tell the single men the price of hats, for fear they would consider married life too expensive to try.
 One woman was buying a hat for a tiny 4-year-old big enough for a half grown girl, and the price was $6. 75 She said she thought the hat a little beauty, but she didn't want to pay that much; she said she couldn't afford it, but she knew if John saw how sweet little Alice would look in it he would just make her take it. She really didn't care to pay that much, and the poor tired salesman went to the back part of the store for a cheaper straw"
 Another girl said, Why they just wont show me any hats for less than $l1," and l told her they knew her. and of course they thought she wouldn't wear any thing cheap.
 See that man standing there? We'll he has just ordered a hat for his wife He says that she is a brunette, and he likes her to wear red. Now wouldn't YOU like to peep into his box, and see what he has selected?
 The milliners have been rushed all the week and the rush will continue today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
Richmond, Virginia.
CELEBRATE LEES SURRENDER.
Large Assemblies In Pittsburg and
 Allegheny Participate.

Pittsburg, April 10-Large assemblies in Pittsburg and Allegheny last night cele- brated the anniversary of Lees surrender to Grant at Appomattox thrty-eight years ago The city hall was packed with 5000 men and women at the celebra- ton under the auspices Of the Union Veterans legion. North and south were represented by speakers. Past National Commander A. B. Ray presided. Judge John T. Golyck of Fredericksburg, Va, who. served in the Confederate army, won much applause for his tribute to the bravery of the southern soldier. Gen. Joshua l.. Chamberlain. governor of Maine for four successive terms, gave a vivid portrayal of the surrender at Ap- pomattox as witnessed by him. Corporal James Tanner referred to the Philip pines, saying that "every Christian ad- vance has had its baptism of blood. We are going to civiize the Filipinos. We may have to shoot 1t into some of them, but we will do it."
 Gen. Thomas J. Stewart. commander in-chef of the G. A. R.. and Department Commander R. P. Scott, spoke at cele- brations In Carnegie hall, Allegheny, and in Turner hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
BUYING EASTER HATS
BY EMMA rouLMlN REID.

All the women are buying hats for Easter and there are many funny scenes at the mllinary stores.
 See the young girl sitting over there trying on hats I was told nearly every hat in the store had been shown her and yet none suited either her taste or her poeketbook. Over there are two young married women. l heard one of them storming at salesman because he had had her hat copied several times. And how do you suppose he compromised the case2 We'll, he told her he would put a little bunch of flowers on her hat. and the pretty young woman went out seemingly perfectly satisfied.
 I saw another young woman try on a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
Notes and Personals.

The Kings Daughters of St. Mary's- on-the-Highlands will give an Easter egg hunt this afternoon at 33O o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. A Van Hoose for the benefit of Hillman hospital. The occasion promises to be very largely at tended.
 The large lawn and spacious Van Hoose residence will make an ideal place for d hunt of this kind.
 The younger set enjoyed peanut hunt at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Salisbury on the North Highlands last night It was given for the benefit of the First Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11

hat. She seemed pleased. but when told 1t would cost S20 she immediately threw 1t aside and said: "it isn't twenty dollars pretty" One of her friends passed by and told her she thought it quite pretty and very becoming and the tryingon- girl quickly replied, "If I were as rich as you, Mary, l would buy this hat, but. o my"
 Then saw mild-mannered lady come in and ask for 2. hat and the clerk brought one. It was certainly pretty and looked well on her. But, poor thing. She wasn't satisfied until she had had some cheap roses put on the crown. There are certain women who don't think a hat is hat unless 1t lss roses"
 One young married woman told me she hadn't seen hat she would be willing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
Some Ofthe New
 Things. ...

NORTH STAR REFFRIGER- ATORS.
 New Samples to choose from. They are cork filled. BLOCH GO CARTS.
 AZ New samples. They have no nuts, no bolts, no rivets, no threads-all one forged piece. You can tell them by the handles pure white porcelain. OLD HICKORY FURNITURE 100 New samples. When you buy veranda seatings buy nature unadorned- that's Old Hickory. DOLLY WARDEN SCREENS ! 0 New styles and patterns. Will stand rain, wind and sun and cost less than half of the old awnings. Lets in light and air. You can see out, none can see in. All these only at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
FOR SALE.

sco00-A beauty in Groom cottage; South l7th street; good investment or nice home $35O0-7-room house; corner lot; avenue D; 100xl40 s7o00-2nd avenue; 2-story brick. s2650-North 21st street. new cottage; rents s25 monthly. s55O0-S rooms: North Highlands; new and very desirable. yearly. Sl0 OOO-l50xI40; corner: fine speculation. s215o-2 houses: excellent condition; rents s23 50; Elyton.
 FOR RENT $60-24lS 9th avenue. S45-12th avenue. near 24th street. si0-s920 Juniper avenue. South High lands. s22. .50-3i0S Avenue E.
 MCCONNELL 6 CARTWRIGHT, Roth phones 46 20 Fist Street