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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Caldwell ,& Wards Cotton Letter.
 c. c. Abercronbie. Manager.

lover Private Wire From H. & B. Boer.l
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Ie.-LiverpooI was inhuanced fayorAbly by the bulllsh visible gup- ply ngurea, and our market in sympathy opened lS0 I4 points higher. Shortly a ter fresh buy ing occasloned an additional advance of SGf5 prices ruled steady at the advance until near the close, when general realizing set in. superinducing . break oz Ie92l from the top' making fhq net loss I02 points on the day. The tctal visible supply of all kinds increased t22, 900 during tho week. against an Increase of I22.oo0 last year. of which the American geined te4,000. against an increase of s2,- 900 lyast year. The total visible supply of aiI kinds ts S.1l0Ooos against 3,697,OOO last year, and the aggregate visible supply of American ig S.i3S. 900. against S.o62, GOO last year. The Liverpool stock of American ashore and afioat- is eee,ooo. against 7Ie,ooo last week. against 2eS,oo0 last year, and their to- tai talings from Sept. lst to date have been S.s2S :0oo. against S,74o,o 900 last year. or 2l 5000 less, indicating a consumption of TO- eA4. 900 on the face of the takings. The move Ment, however, on its face, points to a crop of fosS3o, 900; therefore, while the figures in- ,dicate an outtufn of about 10, 800. GOO and a tonsumptlon 0f abput sI0 600. GOO present prices are oyer 5 cents a pound higher than they were during the corresponding period last year, based on the assumption that the crop will be around 10000. The recent sharp ad- vance has been due to the brisk demand or will soon decrease decidedly confirming the small crop views. Sentiment Is very optimistic consequently with the continuance of a good spot demand, or any decrease in the move4 ment, the chances valres will be main tained, or enhanced further.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
The Financier's statament.

NEW YORK, Dec. I9.-rhe FinancIer says this week: The striking feature of the of- fcial statement of the New York Associated Banks last week was, as was the case in the previous week, the close correspondence in the gain of cash with the estimated increase in this item, which estimate was based upon the traceable movements of money during the week.
 The large gain of cash would seem to indi- cate that the average amount brought over from the week ending December 2 together with the averages of the receipts of gold from Europe last week had full reflected in the statement. The increase of cash reported in the bank return was S7.9.o4 500, of which Sb, 5S3,4oo was specie, the estimates called for gain of S6.e3I,7oo as the result of all movements. The deposits increased S6. 42S, 300 and the resulting gain In reserve requirements was { S7.o75 Dedueting this sum from the gain in surplus reserves to Sl4, OPS 800. Cal culated upon the basis of deposits less those of S26, BPS, 800 public funds the surplus Is S23, ,232 $50. The statement showed a re- marSably good balance. the sum of the gain in cash less the decrease in loans being onIy S277. 300 smaller than the increase in deposits Loans were decreased S2, 53, 500 as was ex- pected from the cancellation of those on stocl, collateral during the week. The daily aver age of bank clearings was SI97 900 ooo against $22l 900. 900 in the previous week
 refiecting smaller volume of business. Most likely the cash reserves will be augmented in the current week through the receipts of gold from abroad, Therefore. it would seem probable that instead of low reserves at the end of the year, as was the case in 1902 the bank conditions will be unusually good In this respect at the close of the current week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
A. B. Baxter G Uo's Cotton Letter.
 sBY Private H.AanaA NRIrn

NEW YORK, Dec. Ie.-Llverpool made a wild jump upward just as expected and spots there were up l4 points and futures 22 points The buying in both markets Is far from ended
 The shortage of crop is just beginning to be reoognized. Mills are advancing the price of eheir products. Cotton ts being rushed to mar. there are many holders for | 5 cents and over. krequens reactions are expected. but the gen. eral trade look for rapid recovery on all ceipts will fall of very decidedly and this is expected to be the case in a very pronounced manner after the advance of the new year First prices opened Io@2o points higher on big sales and especially of the late months Some little hesitation arose on account of A small failure. 4 further advance followed first sales. Ports were demoralixed. German firms were active buyers and profit taking in New Orleans were features but this failed to pro- duco weakness. Port receipts pointed to 5o,- 600. against S6.ooo last year. Spots showed a hardening tendency everywhere, while Liv- erpool stocks are stin behind last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
FOR FUTURES
WILD PROCUREMENT SHOWN AT
 THE OPENING.
Big Advance in Liverpool is Redect- cd on This Side of the Water.
 9 to II Points Up at the Close.

NEW YORK, Dec. sle.-The cotton market opened wildly excited today, following the big advance in Liverpool, First prices were O 2I points higher. Following this the market continued strong and feverish with covering About the only sellers appeared to be longs Nauk on calling to take profits. Just before the onenane he formal suspanstonf Of khe cotton brnkefass firm of Laighton 6 Eoulk was an- nqIfhced and this contributed to the excite sslshEt and confusion. The concern did not do n large -buzinssa and the failure was not im- pe14ant, It is said Co have been due to the Mbaculnttons of q trusted lsfnnIoyas who is Fe- ported absent from his accustomed duties. It AfRer the early action the market was again rallied. January sold up. to l3.o6 March fl 3sR5. May 1928 and July l3.42. Realizing at this level was tremendous. While trading continued very active and sentiment no less fewArash. prices sagged down abruptly. To- ward the end of the session long cotton came out In great volume and the close was q barely steady. net 2@ll points higher. Sales esti- r1aAed nk 300, Ooo bales
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
CaldwsII & Wards Stock Letter.
c. O. Abercrombie, Manager. Ovar Privata Wire From Miller A Co

lover Private Wire From Miller 6 Col
 NEW YORK, Dec. Ie.-The market closed strong. but was narrow and there was very little trading by the public. The professional element in Wall Street is interested in the market and seems to think that we will have quiet stock markets of this sort until after the holidays. ontario and Western was more active than anything else. on buying. it was thought. by a pool. The stock market closes over last week. The market undoubted- ly has two sides, the bull side claiming that the splendid agricultural conditions prevailing are conducive to a broader speculation and to greater prosperity for the roads. The bear side points to the approach of the presidential electio nand to the weak spots in the financial structure created by the long decline in prices. It seems to us that the bull side has the bet ter of the argument: that the country around the roads is growing fast and that the good railroad stocks should be constantly bought whenever the market reacts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
virgin 6 Faunse'S Cotton Letter.


 NEW YORK. Dec. i9.--There was another sensational run of quotations in the cotton market today. Liverpool advices were the origin of the bull movement. The English mar ket for futures closed at a net advance of 20 @23 points and the spot market abroad rose Ac. The private cables were bulIish and the bull forces on this side were active and con- eequently new high records were made. The market rose in. the face of a good movement favorable climatic conditions and bearish week. end statistics. The shorts were nervous and rushed to cover on every little decline. On the sotheE hand, there was a great deal of ceiling by longs on the better levels, but the long cotton coming out was generally we'll taken. The leading houses continued to proceed slow- ly in the matter of making expressions regard ing the future and naturally many timid trad ers4swera disposed to hold of. On the other hand. many close observers continued to figure that cotton was being carried to levels all out of proportion to actual conditions. and the shorts with money refused to cover. There was one smRll failure. and this was expected to cause some uncertainty. The spot markets were firm in the South despite the assurances that the consumption of American cotton will run low during the ensuing year. Mill ad- vices under ordinary circumstances would be considered as bearjsh. but at the moment they having very little effect on sentiment. On the close there was mixed feeling throughout the trade. The estimated port re- ceipts were 55.oo0. against S0,67S for the same day last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

opeping bore showed advances of from I3 to
 i4 pcfnts Soon after the opening the end of the week liquidation set in, but the market shoWed eurprisfnk strength under 1t. Late In tho morning. however. the volume of profit talk tng becarae too heavy. and prices sank under it.. Few. traders cared to take on new contracts at the end of the week and hence much sup port was taken away from the market. In the trading of the morning January advanced 10 points above the close of yesterday to
 1920. fell on to f9.i4 and recovered to i3ia, frozn which there was a- recession which con- tinued throughout the remainder of the ses- sion. when prices were within a point or two Of yesterdays closing figures. Net chances were points below to above.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Caldwell q Wards Cotton Letter.
 c: c. Abercrombie. Manager. -

lover Frtv1te Wire From Miller Col
 NEW YORK, Dec. le.--Liverpooi rnar<st to day waS much better. than expected and the closing was mild and excited, 2o023 points advance over yesterday. New York uaarlxef opened up strong. and prices advanced slightIv after the opening on reported failure of a small cotton crop. Later the market showed of, closing at decline of lO620 points. wei it was higher tha nlast night. The ruuors of the Russia-Japansse trouble are numerous ooo,oo in this market Some consideratjon of this war talk is reflected in the advance of May wheat about a cent a buzhei Just what emece this will have on cotton and how quick |It is hard to say. bat It should naturally de- press prices. though the sentiment sexpressed from every quarter is very buiIish. and spots show further increase both here and fn the South Alter 100 points advance in the last four days the impression is we should have little reaction, which will make 1t better purchase. '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
New Orleans Cotton Futures. FEW ORLEANS, Dec. Ie.--Cotton future
Liverpool Cotton Futures.
LIVERPOOL. Dec. l9-Cotton futures opened D and closed strong and excited
Nev- Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Ie.--cotton active. strong and higher. Sales, A. 300 bales. includ ing 1850 to arrive and 200 f. o, D. terms; delivered on contracts. 900. Quotations ad- vanced 3-I6.
 Futures.-With Liverpool spots I4 points up and futures 2o423 points private dispatches from across the water continued in the most buillsh strain. Spinners were said to be call ing for the delivery of cotton on contracts and shorts were covering as best they. might The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

q . s v formly correct and pleasure that in q small way we have been of pront and ndvantass to our numerous friends, both m this city and all the South. We feel confident that March and Msy cotton will sell In this market at no oIstant day at I6 cents pound and base our preaicfions not only on our email crop ideas
 which we have advocatsd and maintained upon every occasion this season, but upon the fact tnaf the present holders Of the remainder Of the crop do not need any financial assistance of any kind to keep thsiT cotton and win date out Tn small QuAntftica at their own price and at their own corvsniencs. We can es- pecial attention b ths New York bank stase- ment pubtisned today showins that money, ie reasonable rates for somo months to come. Cotton is sold, not sas seod'' as the saying goes. but better. The worlds shelves are bare and nearly % of manufactured goods and the hardening and advancing tendency of the dry goods market attest daily that spinners must keep going to supply demand, now that con sumption hss over-reachsd supplies. Dc strong urge buying on all rscessions and holding Tor price which compared to prevailing prices or previous years. looks fike dream
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
q. Y. Risfes 6 co,a Cotton Letter.
 IRv priraka xnirn -. Isths.4 a rn..'s


 NEW ORLEANS. Dec. le.-Liverpooi shorts ceased temporixing today. having been treated to genuine fright when spinners proceeded rush to cover caused another hair-raisinx ad- vance. In view of the numerous defaults on old contracts for back date shipments, spin to have their cotton At the mills than in the country. Trading here was brisk from start to Anish Covering by Shcrts was met by liberal eale9 to realize on long contracts and offerings being in the majority, the eariy rise was nearly wiped out. Sentiment in general continues very buiiish and while VIC smphatIcal- " caution about the danger of selling cotton have advanced materially within brief period of ftne andtA large portion of the short fn- terest has been frightened out of existence. Higher quotations may be justified and doubt less will be observed if predictions about lighter receipts are realised. But with the var cloud hnnging over the Orient. traders snoald not allow enthusiasnA to usurp the place of conservation,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
ARTICLES.

Cash qucNSsions were as follows: Flour-Quiet.
 No Spring wheat. e2ass; No. 3, 77as2; No red. e2M@96x.
 No. corn, 42ik: No. yellow 45. No. 2 oats. S5N@36; No. 3 white, 36q35 Mess pork, per bbl, Sll.62h1II.75. Lard. per 100 lbs, S6.4506. .47h. Short rib sides Qoose), $6@6.25 Short clear sides (boxed). SC. 25a6. 37h WhiSkey, basis of high wines, Sl.27.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
.. 2. Pisrcs . Oo'a bottom Lsttsr.

tos ArtNatH WMD Ututa v. ". Lee 8 CD.y
 NEW YORK, sDer, le.--Aftsr the evert. os yesterday. the upturn today could hardly be
 termed unexpeetsd. Liverpool advanced about 70 American p51pts which lifted that market
 way above hesNew York price On the ad- vance, the fpfeign market became wild and demoranzed i4nd th1s started the ball rolling here The failure ef . small firm in New York neiped the excitement and for while the mar
 ket boiled Thera vas not the volume of busi- ness noted during the early stages Of the ad-
 vance. but every one had more than they want ed to do We cannot let this opportunity to speak word of caution to pass. The price has now passed beyond the dreams of the most enthusiastic bull and when you get i3 cents cotton you can see . break of serious propor-
 Hons almost any time. This is now a big game. game for big stakes and it takes
 plenty of money to play it. There should be
 no long cotton held now that 1t ia not pro- tectsd by a full cent . pound. Every one must
 be In shape to meet . storm. for all ships do meet them. and this market will as sure as the
 sun rises. Take profits. cash in paper. and take out good money and then stand ready for the first smash. ssr ta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Naw urlAans Snrnr.

NEW ORLEANS Dec. Is.-Sugar-Steady;. :. open kettle. 2%Q3; open kettle centrifugal, 3 3-l6@3h; centrifugal whites, 3%@3 l3-I6: yellows. 3h@3 ll-I6; seconds. 2Mal3M
 Molasses-Quiet; open kettle, 20a2s; cen trifugal dull at 792S
 Syrup 23@2o,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Naval Stores.

SAVANNAH. Dec. I9.-Turpentine-Firm at 56; receipts. 359; sales. 300; exports 57s.
 Rosin-Firm; receipts, l,o9S; sales, 5el; ex- ports. ASA A, B, c. D. E. F, S2 .25; G, s2. 30; H. Sa.s .s5; I. s2 55: K. S2 80; M. S2. 90; N. S3.o5; window glass, S3 2s; water white. S3.5o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
-lT.aoai dotton 1rarkat

Futures opaned up about lo9l5 points and advanced about iS more yesterday. but the im- pr0EeEne1t was soon lost and closed only 10 points above Fridays close.
 AAi4dling was quoted in the local market at ig2M caEss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Demand for Investments

is growing with the prosperity of the country and a man of character and ability can secure ample rewards if he has the ability to sell such securities. want a few of the best men obtainable for this work.
 In writing give age, occupation and hank references. .,
 GEORGE T. DEXTER,
 Superintendent of Domestic Agencies, The Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New York. a2 Nsssaa Saest New TOrk. N. [.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Virgin & Faunce,a Cotton Letter.

Virgin 6 Faunce's Cotton Letter.
 ,koyef Private Wire from r. A, Longshore & Cod NEW ORLEANS. Dec. I9.-Early this fan when December cotton closed at o76, we said in three coiums. There may be 6 reaction, but selling cotton is gambling or 20. points. while buying the commodity. is an investment for 5. cents" We point to the closing of to- days market with pride and pleasure. Na- tural pride that our views have been uni-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
St, Louis Provleiona.

ST. LOUIS Dec. ls.-Flour--steady. Whiskey-Steady at Sl.al.
 Lard-Higher at S6.S7H.
 Bacon-Steady; boxed extra shorts S5.25: clear ribs, S7Bo; short clear. SZ5o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

WILMINGTON. Dec. e-TurpentIne-Firn at 66; receipts. 24 casks.
 Rosin-Firm at S2.io: receipts. 22 Tar-Firm at Sl.7o; receipts. 3ll.
 Crude tuIpentine-FIrm at S2 2593 80; re- ceipts. l5S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
chicago Grain end rrovisions.

ChlCAGO, Dec. te.-fhe possibility or war between Russia and Japan was paramount to- day in affecting prices of wheat. On an active general demand May closed with gain of tN. Other grains were helped by the strength in wheat. May closing A9% higher, while oats were up h@%c. Provisions were strong, clos ing 59l71hc higher.
 Trading in wheat was on a very large scale and the market showed greater activity than for long time. Local holders appeared to have the utmost confidence in the situation. Although the market advanced to the top price on the present crop little disposition was manifested to take proffts. The extremely lib- erai export business of the past two days and the continued small receipts caused a good May being shade to M0Mc higher at 92MGS' 62$. Shorts were the best buyers during the opening hour, although there was some buying and prices advanced with the session. Reports of war between Japan and. Russia were rife among traders and towards the end of the first hour the demand had become geenral. Shorts became alarmed at the attitude of the pit crowd and in renewing efforts to cover added greatly to the strength in the market. While there was some liquidation on the ad- vance, the effect was slight and closing prices were about the best of tho day. After selling at 'e2h6e2& May closed at 93%@sSM a gain equal to 4ss soc Sush.s Primary n 0Ir recsipts were 67e, 500 bushels, against 67i 500 year ago. Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago reported receipts of )73 cars. against el7 cars last week and 5l ea year ago. ~
 Corn prices were carried up by the strength In wheat and because Of the wet weather pre- vailing all over the Central West. While re. ceipts were larger today than they have been for several weeks the prospects were bright for, big reduction in the movement on ac- count of poor roads, Commission houses were the best buyers and the selling was scattered although provisions people had considerable corn for sale. After opening a shade to ikc higher at 4S&94SK May sold between 4SN and 44h. closing at 44944M. Local receipts were 300, cars. with three of contract grace.
 Oats were strong along with other grains There was fair general trade and some evil dence of further saccumulation by the promi- nenf long interest Receipts continued small and good shipping demand was reported May opened a shade to h5hc higher at 37, ranged between ST and 37k closing at STA. Local receipts were ioe cars. ..'.
 Provisions were firm with considerable out side buying still In evidence. The bullish sem ument was encouraged by the action of grains The advance met with some selling by English houses and also by local packers but prices held up well. The close was strong with May pork up l5@l7hc at Sl .e5@ I.e7h; May lard was 697Isc higher at S6 621k6S 65 and ribs were 7h better at .36.
 The leading futures ranged as folloWa;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
Daiiy Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS-Ftrm; sales, 4.3Oo, ordt- nary, 10 SIS; good ordinary, Ifh; low mid ding. i2M; middling, t2N; good middling. IS i-Ie; middiing fair lS 7-ie: receipts. IA
 GALvEsTON-Efrm; middilng i2 o. 6; sales 2,i4y; receipts. S.0eo: ftock 28e.724.
 MoBfLE-Opened firm aud ciosed easier; mid- ding: l2S; sales. $50: receipts. 2,s22; stock.
 sAVANNAH-Firm; rniddlins. i2%; sales, 75o; receipts. e,e6s; stock, ie.2e7.
 CHARLESToN-Firm; middling, i2h: re- ceipts. 706; stock. i6,o68
 WILMINGTON-Steady middling, i2h; reL ceipts, l.66o; stock, t7.ea6
 NORFoLK-Steady: middlins. l2x; sales, 800; receipts 5000: stock. 26,ot2. BALTIMoRE-Nominai; middlins. i3; stock e,Oee.
 BOSTON Quiet; middiins. is.os; net re- ceipts, 67; gross, 2.02e.
 PHILADELPHIA-steady mlddiing i945; receipts, 2se; stock. a.esI.
 ST. LOUIS-Firm: middlng, i2x; receipts, 3,o6e; stock, tB,I2e.
 NEW yoRK-Quiet; middling, 20; gross receipts, s.S35; sales. 2,86e; stock. 72.o0o
 Total today and consolidated-Net receipts, 64,eee: exports to FRnce. 6.ele; to the con tinent. 66. t4S; stock eeo.72I.
 Total since Sept. i--Net receipts, {, ,6e2 sos; exports to Great Britain, .seo. .3si; to France. 4so. 2s4: to the continent. i,47b392; to Ja- pan, 2o.4o6; to Mexico. i7.o53. e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
cHARLEsToN. Dec. Ie.-Turpentine-steadz

at 65&.
 Realistically; A, B. c. D, E, F, S2.I6; G, S2 20: H. S2 25; I, S2.46: K. 2.70; M, S2 30; N. S2.9S; window glass, S3.26; water
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20
New York Cotton Futures.

NEW YORK, Dec. Ie.-The ruling price in the Cotton Exchange today were as follows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-20

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