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The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-21

DR.. and Mrs. William H. Haze OF
Lansing, Mich, have been married SO
years and have resided in the place
named for 48 years, having moved
thither from Wooster, o., where they
were welded. The doctor Is in his
S7th year. Mrs. Haze being eight years
his Junior. They have fve children
living.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-21

The funds in the San Francisco
city treasury have been counted, and
the treasurer, John e. MoDougald,
found to be a defaulter to the amount
of 1 cent. It Is due to Mr.. McDougald
TO say that he rendered the amount of
the deficit TO the committee Of the city
council. but the members refused to
accept It,
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-21

Mile. Lucie Faure, daughter of the
ex-president Of France, will shortly
wed George Goyau, their engagement
having been announced. The wedding
will be essentially one of letters, as
each of the contracting parties has
an established position among writers
Of the day.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-21

Nobody is funnier than a real jeal-
ous person.
Don't get excited every time you
get advice. You'll get plenty.
People who tell you they would be
great readers If they had the time are
not lying about it. They r simply
mistaken.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-21

me go TO her! the
Major broke in. 81
confess that I didn't
understand her. Why,
there is heroism in her
composition. Go ahead,
Margaret. She's got
more sense than all of
us. Go ahead"
Mrs. Cranceford con-
tinued: IL can con-
ceiye OF nothing more
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-21

A woman who can throw a smile is
capable of bringing many men to the
home plate.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-21

father has said that he did not
understand me, and, more than
once you have charged me with
being strange. But l Am sure
that l have never tried to be
mysterious. l have had thoughts
that would not have appeared
sane, had l written them, but l
have never been foolishly 70,
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1903-08-21

that my soul may be saved? I don't
ire to pay such a price. Is 1t put
down that I must be a second Job? Is
a boil the sign Of salvation?"
For goodness sake don't talk that
way" she pleaded, but she had to turn
her face away to hide her smile from
him. ,
"But I've got to talk some way. Just
reflect over her treatment Of me and
how I have have humbled myself at
her feet. And l ask what may we not
expect Of such a creature? Is 1t that
she wants to be different from any
one else2 Let me tell you one thing:
The woman who seeks to be strongly
individualized may attain her aim, but
It leads to a sacrifice of her modesty.
I say she is in danger of disgracing
herself"
Mrs. Cranceford shook her head.
"You wait and we shall see. No men,
Der of my family was ever disgraced.
I may be distressed at her peculiari-
ties, at times, but I shall neve be
afraid for her conduct"
Early the next morning a negro
brought a letter from Louise. Mrs.
Cranceford fastened to the office to
read it to the Major. 1t appeared to
have been Written with care and thus
MO ~ uordad
"My Dear Mother:-I am thankful
that | am not to look upon the surprise
and sorrow you must feel in reading
this letter. l hardly know how to rake
together and assert what l desire to
say, but l will do the best l can, and if
you fail to understand me, do not
charge it against yourself, but list 1t
with my other faults. What I have re-
Gently gone through with is quite
enough to unstring the nerves Of a
stronger woman than l am, and what
must be my condition? Worn out and
weary of any life that I could conceive
of here-don't you see how | am
h%oundering about? But give me time
and in all honesty you shall know the
true state of my mind. Many a time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
MARINE NEWS.

PoNTA FERRARIA-Passed weimar. Ma ples, for New York - LIvERPooL-Saiied. Haverford, Phila- NEW YoRK-Arrived, Germaaia, Iaverpool: fatricia, Hamburg, sailei. Lauretlan. Glas- BREMEN-Arrived, Kaiser welhelm der Crosse, New York. - IIvERPOoL-Arrived. Caiedonian, Boston; saxonia, Boston. SaIlai Celtic New York CHERBOURG-Sailed Kaiser Wilhelm TIT Bremen. fo- New York.
 ANTWERP-Arrived. Pennland Philadelphia HAMBURG-Sailed Bleucher, New York
 MOB1LE-Cleared, steamers Espana (Nor. ], Danielsen. Puerto Cortez; Telefon (Nor.), Christensen, Vera Cruz.
 PORT EADS-Arrived. steamers Manchester Corporation. tBr.), Heath, Philadelphia; Flor ida (pan). Drum, Copenhagen Comus Kem- ble. New York. Sailed steamers Origen (Nor ! Hegge. Ceiba; Oleta (Sp). Passages Sicilia Qt.). Toecanino, Spezzia Breakwater Riyara Puerto Cortez; schooner Henry J. Smith (Am Clark. Port Tampa.
 NEW oRLEANs-Arrived. Defender and tow. Pittsburg. - NoRFoLK-Arrived. steamers Forestdale (Br.), Pinham. Mobile and sailed for London via Amsterdam; City of Gloucester (Br), Mil burn. Huelva: Kong Erode (Nor.). Neilsen Baltimore
 sAvANNAH-Arrived steamer Iris (Bele | sytor. Antwerp; schooner Rob Roy. Norbury AcKsoNvILLE-cieared, schooner wm. IT Albury (Br.) Russell. Hopetown. B. w l.
 PENSACOLA-Arrived steamer Sir August Tampico: bark Enrei (Nor.). Anderson Becia PORT TAMPA-Sailed. steamer Marianne (Aust.). Stregiich. Genoa, via Galveston: Oil. Vefte, Allen, Havana, via Key West.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON. April l6.-Treasury b,
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO. April ie-Trading in wheat was actiye today and there was 2 renewal of buy strong close. May being nc higher and July up .. May corn closed Nc lower with outs "e 4sm a o ,s May
 severe break occurred in wheat at the open ing. due to the improved weather conditions advance here was received abroad. Initial sales on May showed decline of lt6ih at 76Ad 76A. and July was off kc to Sc to h@%c at for a time and the market was decidedly weak but later local traders turned buyers and a better tone developed. influenced to large extent by small receipts and continued reports of damage to the European crop. Toward noon the market became quiet and prices eased off, S ns to .eT on heavy buying by the Armours, who are said to have added nearly 5000. 900 bushels to delivery. A good export demand was also an influence late in the day. After selling up to 77M May closed hc higher at 77h. July @7Ix. Clearances of wheat and -four were equal to 566, 400 bushels. Primary receipts were 2se 2se bushels. so,s against 2sS.soo bushels receipts of III cars which, with local re- ceipts of l4 cars rene of contract grade. made as4 as esr. hsss as pes aSd sd cars year ago. Weakness in wheat and un- responsive cables. together with more favor opening and although the strength in wheat later in the day was reflected in tho coarser grain. the May delivery was little affected and ruled weak the greater part of the session. July was in better demand and was relatively fimer than the nearby months. A prominent provision interest was sn active buyer of July early. May closed with loss of %c at ASK after selling between 43% and 44%., July closed hc lower at 44h. Local receipts were 62 cars. none of contract grade.
 The improved weather and the weakness in corn and wheat brought out liberal selling or ders in oats at the opening and the. market ruled weak. better cash demand and small receipts had buiiish tendency on prices. how ever. and prevented any serious declines. May closed A1&c lower at 33H afte rsellng be- tween 33h and 33k. Local receipts were 6e cars.
 Provisions were quiet and the market was a trife easier with considerable selling for foreign account: A decline of from to loc in the price of hogs was an early depressing factor. stock yards people did most of the buyiig with some covering by shorts. May pork closed 2hc lower at Si7.95 May lard was off 7hc at 992M and ribs were down Sc at S9. 92h.
 The leading futuea ranged as foliows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
,mber-peoemDer ,. ...............4.s4
pafiy Cotton Markst.

NEW ORLEANs--Easy; sales. t.eoo; ordi. nary. 5-I6; good ordinary, i3-t6: low n n.ddling. 7-i6: middling ioh; good mid. ding. 10 s-I6. middling fair. TX: receipts 3.s7o: stock. l45. 566. f
 GALvESTON--steady; middling loM: sales 623: receipts. 2.o22; stock. 37.357.
 MoBILE-ouiet; middling. iQ; sales. ioo stock. 5.67S.
 sAvANNAH-Quiet and steady; middlins 10; receipts, 6e5; stock. 46. 9e3.
 CHARL middling. 10; receipt PIP: stock, 4.o52.
 ,wSILMINGToN.Firm; middlins. 10; receipts
 NoRFoEK-Firm; middling, lo%; sales. 89 receipts. GOA stock. 8 52s. BALTIMORE-Nominal; midding. loS; re- ceipts, t.t77; stock, 4. 399.
 BoSTON-Qriet: middi;ng. io.5o: net re- ceipts. 276: stock, AS. PfIILADELPHIA-Quiet middling, i0.75; receipts, IOi; stock, 2eoI.
 ST. LOUIs-Quiet; middling. 10. i-I6; re- ceipts. .357: stock. i7,646.
 NEW YORK-Dul!; middlng, lo5o; net re- e84
 Total today--Ne treceipts. e.oo5; exports tc Great Britain; s42; to the continent. a.is4'
 Ccnsoiidated-Net receipts. 5o.isI: exports to Great Britain; si4; to France. si; to the
 Total since Sept i--Net receipts 7,2Io.4i7 exports to Great Britain 2.57o. 372; to France 726, 700: to the continent, 2.679,3le.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
A. B. Baxter & Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 fBy Private wfrel

NEW YORK. April Ie.-cotton opened a shade easier on small sales. The early Liver pool market was without the slightest change and this tended to check local operations The feeling was somewhat mixed and there was SC me talk Of rain being needed in a good many sections in Middle Texas where it had been presumed that the moisture of the past four months sufficed to Insure start for an in- definite period The statistical situation re- mains strong and the reports indicate that small stocks are held at interior points. New York is carrying an abnormally light SUD- ply, hence general fear of being short of the market. Rain reports today confined to nothing more than a mere trace at few points and the forecast was for fair weather everywhere. Just what the market may be expected to do is uncertain. The clique are not showing their hand and until they do op- eratfons are not likely to be restricted, all though the bull contingent appears to have the advantage and are likely to secure further success. despite persistent talk of prices being high enough. July was subjected to some special selling pressure during the morning and the whole market weakened on reports of big shipments from Liverpool to New York. Cables closed 2@4 points lower. Port receipts were estimated at 5000, against 8, 900 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
G. E. Pierce 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.

lOver frivate Wire frc-1 Gibert & Clay.J
 NEW ORLEANS. April i6.-The information in yesterdays cables about better demand in Liverpool resulting from an improvement in Manchester was practically confirmed today by further increase in spot transactions in the progress of which prices were elevated 2 points. Deliveries. however manifested an op- poste tendency and scored a decline of 4 points. presumably in consequence of profit taking by longs. The chief item of news here this morn ing was report In circulation that consider able cotton was being shipped from Liverpool for delivery on May contract In New York. This seemed to carry sufficient influence to induce considerable covering by timid longs. and prices were forced off sharply in the pro- cess. It is a pity that the proposed amend ment to the New York contract, whereby deliv- cry may be made elsewhere than in New York. is not in effect at the present time, as the expense of freight from Liverpool and other charges might be obviated by precise deliv- cry in the English market. It is very evident that the risk of engagements in the cotton market Is increasing with each day. If 1t de- velops that there Is a liberal quantity of cot ton still in the interior. the effect will doubt less be detrimental. and on the other hand, the manipulator is inclined te employ himself actively that the difficulty of determining events Is magnlfed Caution under the circum- l. stances continues to be the best policy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Allsn.milss Company, DsaIsss and, Exporters Hides, allow, Etc.
 Wrlts for Pfless. See our Market Letter on this
 page. q AlIen-n Niles Building, AInnIA, :. GEORGIA.
"society" Sell Their Friends.

London Truth. l.5.
 6hopkeepers sell their goods, "society'' sell their friends! The following advertise ments, which are quoted from a wei known London newspaper, deserve more attention than they have received: T A lady of title, moving in the best Lon don society, is prepared to introduce a lady of means. Luxurious home in the liberal ", - = v
 A well known lady. titled, is willing to chaperone a colonial or American ladys Would instruct one unaccuctomed to the habits and behavior of good society, Lib eral terms required. Address in confi- oence -.
 A Lady.-A member of one of the oldest county families. having a beautiful place Tn the country, would receive young !auy during winter months and introduce her to the society of the neighborhood Good hunting, hospitable county.
 West End dressmaker who desires to extend her connection wishes to meet with lady or ladies who would intro- 0yce business. Liberal commission offered, The strictest confidence may be relied upon.
 To noblemen or gentlemen of position in society able to influence capital: A large sum wanted by an old established nrm- Genuine concern. Particulars in con- adence through -.
 A young lady, rich, desires to spend the season in London and to be intro duced to the best set in society. Would pay handsomely for services rendered Ab- Dolute secrecy guaranteed. Address box
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
About Brain Weights.

Professor Marchsnd of Marburg, who has accumulated the largest number of brain weights. ever known, has published book which gives thorough analysis of .l6S cases. The average weight of the brain of male child at birth is SS0 gram mes and female. S63 grammes. Though Professor Marchand shows a certain re lation between stature and brain weight, the relation is inconstant He concludes that the lesser weight of woman's brain is not alone dependent on her smaller stature. as comparison of persons of both sexes of the same stature shows that the male brain is invariably heavier In Q growing child. Until the stature is seventy cenftmeters the brain weight in- creases proportionately to body length, irrespective of age or sex. Thereafter the male brain begins to outstrip the fe- male. The maximum brain weight i, usually attained at about the 2Oth year In males. the average being about i, ,40( grammes. In female the maximum is usually about the 17th year, with an ay. craze of i.275 grammes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
RULINo IS EASIER THROUGH
 OUT THE SESSION.
The Close Was Barley Steady Within l Point of the Lowest and Declines of 4 to 2
 Points.

NEW YORK. April i6.-The cotton market openeu steady at unchanged prices to decline vs points and ruled generally easier during s s1e entire session Soon after the cali July suvanceo x03 points and after midday short su.sIlns brought about slight advance The
 s .xt .xct closed barely steady at within l point .. S .ne lowest and at declines of 4Q7 points,
 cpsc uIation was quiet during most of the day Sna gnu seemed to consist almost entirely of pro- .essionai operations, partaking of an even ,ns up character The declining tendency was IaIseIy que to rumors concerning shipments of cotton to this point for delivery May and guy contracts. should such be required
 Motn,ng . very definite developed along this line
 oat " was stated that some 200. 900 bales had a.esuuy been shipped here from Liverpool wNn more to follow both there and from bremen Tn case of another advance. These Ieports were met with lncredulity in some qunttefs but the bull clique seemed perfectly whnn6 70 allow prices to slide back possibly 70 discourage shipments in this direction and ir tneir actions encouraged the room to go short
 puner ,1',. news was not particularly important
 Out Ead bearish average Port receipts were s.Ooo bales. against 1868 last year. Weather conditions remain favorable Liverpool comes apout as expected. The Southern spot markets are nrmly held but there is little business re- ported. Sales futures estimated at 100 GOO bales. =.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Virgin G Faunce's Cotton Letter.

NEW YORK. April Ie.~The market for fr. lures opened steady today iwth first prices unchanged to- decline of three points Trade influences were rather mixed and market fuct- uated nervously at times. The near by deliv- cries continued to attract considerable atten- ton. Liverpool was good buyer of July and August cotton and this led to the impression that the May manipulation might be carried forward to those latter options. The bull pool was credited with opposing further advance at this time and considerable selling was reported to be coming from bull pool The bull pool was credited with working for a decline on the theory that the advance here was not suffi- cfent of late to move cotton from all sections of the country and In this connection assurances were given that a great deal of cotton was being shipped from Liverpool for delivery of May contracts. Of late there has been a rathre free movement of cotton at several points and the estimates for the amount of cotton to be brought into sight for the week have been in- creased and are now placed as high as 900 bales against only es.ooo bales for the same
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Weather Conditions.

The storm has moved off the middle Atlantic coast, after causing continued rain over the Northeast, the rainfall being heavy in New England; t is now raining at St Louis. Knox vile, Washington City, Buffalo and Portland. Me; generally fair weather obtains in the South except cloudiness in middle and north eastern cotton districts, and light frost was quite general in South Carolina this morning: the barometer is highest over Minnesota and generally fair weather obtains over the Great Plains where temperature changes have been slight: 1t Is raining in California. with a de- pression moving in over that region and an- other disturbance central over Montana; light frost has also occurred in the extreme North west
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Allen-Miles Co.'s Hide and Leather
 Letter,
Especial to The Advertiser.l I

CHICAGO. April l6,-Better demand in advanced their views hc and have been plac- ing orders as noted by sales below. namely: Twenty four hundred buffs containing one third cows. S% and 7%; also 900 No buffs 7%. Three dealers offer each above basis Reported trust is bidding S1a and 7lh m Mich igan for hides, 25 up. not including steers Boston tanners will pay sM and 7ls in Ohio. Other lines unchanged. but firm. Packer hides strong on light native COWS and branded cows and steady con heavy native steers Two cars March light Texas steers sold | +; 7.ooo Feb rnaryMarch branded cows sold at g. Rumor l2,ooo December branded cows sold eN from St. Louis. butt brand steers are fin large sup ps. and demand is light. Colorado steers hides fair supply: demand moderate. Heavy native COW hides large supply; demand easy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Local Cotton Market.
!. q B. Beers Cotton Letter.

NEW. ORLEANS, April I6.-Liverpool was olssppoihting. but our market, however, opened uncnarged Later in the session the free move ment. the easiness of spots and the absence of outside speculation occasoned a desire to real ize. which superinduced a break of 2 points rom the top on near months and 315 on late
 making the net loss 5Gl2 points on old crop mentns and 3@e on new, The strikes going Street. the want of confidence and the n,anipu- iation existing in cotton has kept speculation out Of old crop situation. Trading is confined principaIly to professionals. As long as this condition of affairs prevails. we suggest that our friends have no interest on either side in the summer positions because legitimate in huences are ignored. In the meanwhile the new crop months are attracting attention ow- Ing to the large discounts and those inclined 10 De optimistic are buying them on easy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
An Education Without Strain

upon the family purse. There is a way for the father of the family 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 that may be helpful and will certainly be interesting to any parent.
 This Company ranks
 Ptrsf-In Assets.
 Eira-In Amount Paid Policy-hoiders.
 FsTa-In Age.
 THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
 RICHARD A. MceURDv, President. Eanss g. wnlsOxs Manager. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
 Provisions.

CORRECTED APRIL Is. Baeon-llhc.
 Dry salted sides, lohc. Lard-Tieurces. leaf. lie: compound. aMa Meal-e0966o Ter bushei. Oats--White 62c: mixed 800. Corn-white. e5c; mixed, e4c per bushel. eslt-LiverpooL eec sack: Virginia, @7e, Butter-Jerssy. 2e03oc; Tennessee country 26a syrup-Faney. 4oc; rsbOiled. soc: Georgia cane. 3Sc.
 Tiour-Paten. s42s04.ss; straight. ss.so 0aeo per Dbl. eA ea0tA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, April i6.-The spot cotton market was very quiet today. The offerings were not large and factors were not disposed to make concessions to purchasers Sales. 800 bales, including 500 to arrive Quotations re- duced 6c on all grades. In the future market trading was light. the October. Prices opened at a decline of say points and later in the day a result of un- loading on the part of weak longs prices eased off a few points more. finally closing with net losses of 9I2 points on April to July, ir- elusive. and 3g6 points on the balance of the list.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
St. Louis Provisions.

ter patents, s3. 2oG3.45: extra fancy and
 straight. s3d3. 25; clears S2.75@2. 50. Whiskey-Steady at Sl.3o. Dry salted meats-Dull: boxed extra shorts
 Se;s7h; clear ribs, SIo.I214; short clears. $Io.25. Bacon-Dull; boxed extra shorts. Slo.s7h clear ribs, Sl l2h: short clears, Slt.25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
Sport Barred from French Schools,

Sport is apparently not considered A necessary element in a French school boys education. An order has just gone forth from the director general of eie- mentary schools forbidding masters to allow their pupils to play leapfrog, foot ball. rounders.. tops, hopscotch and other games.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17
New Orleans Sugar and Molasses.

NEW ORLEANS, April l6.-Sugar-Dull; open kettle. 2%@3%; open kettle 1centrifug hl. 3h@3%; centrifugal whites, Az; yellows, s4s @4 seconds. 2h@3 5l6.
 Molasses-Open kettle. nominal. I3d26; cen trifugal, 6@lS. Syrup. nominal. IeQ24.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17

~lndic Ntes trace.
 Cool weather prevails in middle and eastern districts, with light frost in South Carolina; generally dry, except sprinkles or light show CTS, In Texas and eastern districts LIGHT FROST-Kingstree. s. C.. 40: St. George. s. C., 42; St. Matthews S e. 43: Yemassee, s. C.. 43.
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE,
 Section Director. Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17

The Upper Coosa will fall slowly and the Lower Coosa and Alabama will continue to rise very slowly, or remain stationary during the next two days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17

Cash ouo.:tions were as follows: Flour-Steady. @ II, Nc, ? Spring wheat 7seso; No 8. 7so7s; No. 2 red, 751kd77.
 No. 2 oats. 33%; No. 3 white. 32M@35M. Mess pork, per bbl., SI7. .95@l .oo. Lard. per. 100 lbs, .$s 9oQe62h Short rib sides Qoose). $e .75@9.s5. Dry salted shoulders (boxed), S9. 5od6. 62h. Short clear sides (boxed), $lo. t2A@Io25. Whiskey basis of high wines, Sl.3o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-17

SAVANNAH. April Ie.-Turpentine-Nomi. nal at 491h receipts SPA; sales. none; ex
 Rosin--Quiet; receipts. 1921: sales. 60: ex ports. 465; A, B, c. D. F. Sle5: F, S2; c S2. o5: H S2 40; I, S2 e5; K. s3: M. SsI5 N SS'2e; window glass. s3 S5: water white