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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
VOLCANOES IN A LAKE.
A Remarkable Body of Water Near
 the Mexican Boundary.

the Mexican Boundary.
 Arizona Republican.
 Squire Redwine. who has been in Phoenix for several days, described smoking lake not far from the country where he lives. The lake is about forty miles from the town of Imperial and twenty-one miles south of Mexico. It lies within the Cocopah country at the base of the mountains, even below the foot hills, but 1t has not been there vesy long. It used to be in California and was sup piled with water by the Chino River, but the Mexicans damned that stream and the water was turned into the Cocopah River, which feeds the new lake, and does little else.
 Within the boundaries of the new lake there has been for several years what the Indians believed to be a volcano. Smoke was almost constantly rising from the ground, but there had been no other sign of an eruption. The water of the lake now covers the volcano to a depth of from five to ten feet. Ever since the water has been there there has been trouble, and it is getting worse every day. The Indians have moved from that neigh borhood and the whites in the settlement twenty miles north are thinking of mov- ing. The lake Is about fourteen miles long, but not of great width.
 At first the disturbance was confined to that part of the water in the vicinity of the volcano, but now the water is boiling over a considerable part of its area and explosions are growing more and more frequent. People living in the neighbor- hood of Texico are often awakened by them in the night time. Eruptions are going on all the time. but they are gen. orally of sufficient force only to throw up the water to the height of a few feet. That makes no noise that can be heard at any great distance But occasionally the eruption breaks through the water and shoots mud into the air at a height of forty feet. Whenever this happens the noise can be heard and flame can be seen for miles. It was such demonstra- tions as these that frightened the Indians away. There are boats on the lake and parties have started out to the volcano, but they have always turned back with out completing the investigation. One party which came back reported seeing an area of mud forty feet square thrown fifty feet into the air The level of this lake is several feet below sea level.
 The whole Cocopah country has been a volcanic region. The side of the moun- tains and the country for a considerable distance around are covered with sulphur. Within the memory of some of the older residents of Arizona one of the volcanoes in the mountain range was active
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
HAD NARROW ESCAPES.
Family of Je''-' McInnis in Burning
 Residence.

Eufaula. Sept! 15.-(special.)- .)-The resi- dence of John McInnis, one mile east of Clio, was destroyed by fire Monday morn ing, Mir. McInnis and his family escaped in their night clothes. The fire originated in tho kitchen it is thought from a defec- tive f,ue. Only small portion of the bedding was saved. The loss will approx innate S1, 800. with no insurance.
 Tho gallo Sunday night caused consid- erable damage in some sections of the County. In many places trees were up- rooted and fences were blown down. Tel ephono wires were broken by falling limbs and communication with all small towns on.t and south of the city was cut off. Hundreds of acres of open cotton wan whipped out by the wind and the sample will be greatly injured. Business Is almost at a standstill ard cotton re- copts will fall off considerably this week.
 Tho regular freight train between this city and Ozark resumed its run for the winter monthn yesterday afternoon. The same schedule as last season Is main tained
 A iio made out of whole cloth should prove
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
Funeral of a Child.

The funeral of Joseph Owen Hargrovc, the 6-months-old son of MT. and Mrs. Fort Hargrove. took place yesterday morning from the family residence. F Pleasant Avenue. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stewart Mc- Queen, rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter. The interment was in Oak wood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
Report on Patents.

Washington. Sept. 15.-The annual re- port of the Commissioner of Paten;a. shows a total of 2929c patents. and 2.- 194 trade marks issued during the year. The applications for mechanical patents numbered 49,1s9. The report appeals for a larger clerical force
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
NOTICE.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 7th, at 5o4 Dexter Avenue, applicants for admission to the University School, will be examine every morning 9 a. m. to 12 m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

A general rain fell in this section las night. breaking a drought of nearly month. Cotton will be considerably bene fited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
Wishes to Particinate.

Washington, Sept. 15.-The Governor of Ohio has telegraphed the War Depart ment asking permission for the Sth Reg iment of Infantry. Ohio National Guard, to participate in the coming maneuvers at West Point. Ky. Should 1t be found that there will be sufficient accommoda- tions for the regiment at West Point, the request probably will be granted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
JoHNsoN'S VETERANS.
Survivors of Brigade Will Gather in
 Huntsville

Huntsville, Sept. 15.-(Specal.) )-The vet erans of Gen William A. Johnson's brig ade of General Forests Cavalry Division in the Civil War will be entertained at barbecue by Mrs. Kate Johnson, widow of the General on Wednesday at her home near Tuscumbia. Mrs. Johnson has a magnificent country home and expects to entertain several hundred Confederate veterans from many counties of Northern Alabama. An address of welcome will De delivered by Congressman Richardson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
TUscUMBIA SCHOOLS OPEN.
Prospects Flattering for a Successful
 Term.

Tuscumbia. Sept. Especial. .)-The opening of the public schools of this city yesterday was most flattering and pro- pitious one, and the prospects for a sue cessful and prosperous term are exceed ingly bright Two teachers have been added to the faculty this year. Prof. J. J. Moore of Florence and Miss Rayner Til man of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

nomination of a superintendent of educa- tion to be appointed by him. The date of the primary will be fixed on October 3l the postponement being made because of illness in the family of one of the cand.- dates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

w. A. Sanford, a well known young business man. and Miss Laura Connally were married in the Methodist parsonage at Gurley Sunday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
MARRIAGES IN FLORENCE.
Two Popular Young Couples United
 Sunday.

Florence. Sept i5.-(Special. 1.-TWO prominent young couples of East Flor ence were united in marriage sunday, Rev. J. w. Vesev of the East Florence Baptist Church officiating in both cere- monies.
 The first occurred at 10 o'clock in the morning. The contracting parties were Miss Lee Founders and Thomas Tendon. A few intimate friends witnessed the cer- amony which took place in the parior at the home of MT. Joseph Founders. the brides father.
 Rt. Rev. Rishop Charles M. Beckwith was in the citv Sunday accompanied by Rev Horace Weeks Jones of Decatur and Rev MT. Glass of Bessemer. The purpose of the bishops visit was to ordain Rev. R. A. Harris of Trinity 'SSA"sesAe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

Church. At Il o'clock the church was crowded and the deepest interest was manifested in the impressive ceremonies. Bishop Beckwith preached a splendid ser- mon. and also one at the evening service, when there was a class of four for con- frmation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

Grant Crumrine, well-known carpen- ter of this city, died yesterday after noon. His wife and several children sur- VlVe him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16
ELECTION IN OZARK.
Citizens Vote to Issue Bonds to Build
 Lighting Plant.

Ozark, Sept. 15,-(special)-Th bond election for an electric lighting plant passed off quietly yesterday. Public sem timent was nearly a unit and without op- position; but little interest was shown, not more than one-half of the voting of the city appearing at the polls. Bonds carried by vote of 133 to f4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

At o'clock in the afternoon at the res- idence of Rev J. w. Vesey, the marriage of Miss Sallie Mechanism and Robert Kerr was solemnized in the presence of a large number of friends. Both brides are charming young women and congratula- tions were showered upon the happy grooms by their friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

Grover Sparks, the small son of MT. Sparks of East Florence, died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock and was inferred in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

Bedford Thornton, son of the late Colo nel l.. B. Thornton of this city died yes terday morning at 10 o'clock at the resi- dence of his mother, Mrs. M. l.. Thorn ton. after a very brief illness. About a month ago he was taken with galloping consumption which he said he contract ed in the hospital at New Orleans. and succumbed rapidly to the dread disease. The deceased was probably %5 years of age. and for a number of years was a locomotive engineer on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. He left that road for service on the l.. N. o. X T. Railroad where he was engineer for long time. In attempting to board a moving train about three years ago he fell under the train and lost leg. He was carried to hos pital and his leg amputated and it was here that he states that he contracted consumption, which was not virulent un- til recently. He was unmarried.
 If your food does not digest well, few doses of Prickly Ash Ritters will set mat ters right It sweetens the breath, strengthens the stomach and digestion. creates appetite and cheerfulness.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

Those Who Uuse "Garlands" are the best friends of Garland" Stoves and Ranges. adv-dexsu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

Sunday afternoon a rain and wind storm set in here which lasted all night and all day Monday, the storm being worst Sun day night The damage done the county was of a general character but the prop erty loss is light. No one was hurt so far as heard from. but fences, timber garden fences, a number of chimneys. limbs from trees, some insecure houses and the big sheds at the Ozark Brick Company's plants were blown down. The colored Zion Methodist church, awnings, signs and one shade tree on the public square were blown down in Ozark.
 All telephone and telegraph wires lead ing out of Ozark have been down since Sunday, and nothing of the storm dam aage in outlying districts is certainly known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

Does success make the optimist, or does the optimist make success?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

John Chapel fireman of an engine on the Southern Railroad, received heavy fine for public drunkenness yesterday af- ternoon. the fine being $50, perhaps the largest ever imposed here for that offense. Neighbors claim that Chapel was in the habit of getting drunk and beating his family, and that accounts for the severity of the penalty.
 Hon. I. w. Hill. State Superintendent of Education, has suggested a postponement of the primary in Madison County for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-16

lio made out of whole cloth should prove more satisfactory than n patched-up story.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-19
naTTTNORE PROVISIONS.
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York Dec. 18--The inertia OF to-
days stock market was slightly overcome
in the last hour OF the trading III sym
pathy with the strong upward movement
in United States preferred. following the
formal announcement that the steel billet
poo! had determined upon a maintenance
of present prices which had an immediate
ly cheering effect on all connected win
the iron ard steel trades. Steel rreterre1
was taken in enormous blocks at an al
vance OF Is over last night, The effect
upon the general market, however, was
scarcely moro than to overcome the neaVy
and dragging tone which had held pltsS
back all day. Pennsylvania shower ''le
most marked sympathy with the rise IN
steel preferred and gained over q p )lnt.
The dealings in the latter stock complete
ly oversnadowed the whole market IN
point of volume Amalgamated Copper
continued active but was sluggish, ana
the London market for raw copper react
ed. There was conspicuous selling
movement in Rock Island. That stock
fell over point, ST. Louis and San Fran
cisco End preferred 95s and the Rock Is
land 5 per cent. bonds a, large fraction
Rumors of coming bond issue were the
cause Of this Weakness. The usual lore
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-19

casts of the bank statement indicate a
gain in cash on the regular express move
ment of between three and four million
dollars, while Treasury operations
including payments for foreign gold have
yielded to the banks s3,041 ,O0O This did
not allow for yesterdays receipts of for
eign gold, which amounted to nearly
$4,000 900. Call money was corresponding
~ easy. With these conditions existing
on the verge of the last week of the year,
it is not surprising that sterling exchange
should continue to rise strongly away
from the gold import point Cotton bills
have grown comparatively scarce also in
the exchange market, and it is not with
out significance that the weeks exports
of grain have fallen nearly $1250, 900
bushes below those of last week, most of
the decrease showing in wheat, while the
value of imported dry goods rises more
than 100000 over those of last week.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales (par
value) $1,S75, coo.
United States bonds were unchanged on
call
Total sales 460,S00 shares, including At
Gibson, 24.315; Baltimore and Ohio, 7,130;
G. e O., 15G0: Erie, 21,S70; Louisville
and Nashville, 600; Norfolk and Western,
$40: Pennsylvania, A, $685. Reading, $500;
Rock island, $4,000; ST. Paul, $3.50;
Southern, 1900; do preferred 100; Union
Pacifis, 14,71O; Copper 49,700; Sugar,
1850; Brooklyn Trars t, 6,G35; Tennessee
Coal and Iron, ,425: United States Steel,
1860; United States Steel preferred, $780,
9r0
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-19
SPECIAL RATES VIA SEABoARD
AIR LINE.

s730-Raleigh to Portsmouth, Va, and
return account of the meeting OF the
Seaboard Medical Association, Norfolk,
Va. December 18th to 18th. Tickets on
sale December 18th, 18th, 18th and 10th,
with final limit December goth.
25.50-Raleigh to New Orleans. La,
and return, plus rs cents, account of Cen
tennial Celebration of Transfer of the
Louisiana Purchase from France to the
United States, New Orleans, La, Deem
Der 1Sth-2Oth. Tickets on sale December
10th. 18th with final limit December 22nd
$12.S5-Plus 25 cents, Raleigh to At
lanta Ca, and return account of Depart
ment of superintendence, National Edu-
cational Association, Atlanta, Ca, Feb
ruary 23rd-25th Tickets on sale February
21st and 22nd, with final limit February
9th. Stop-overs will be allowed on these
tickets on either going or return Journey.
$6O5-Raleigh to Wilmington, N. c.,
and return on account Of Wilmington
Poultry Show, Wilmington, N. c., De-
cember 14th to 10Th. Tickets on sale De-
cember 18th, 18th, 18th and 18th with
final limit December 18th.
12S5-Plus 1925 $500 of which is TO
cover membership fee) from Raleigh to
Atlanta, Ca, and return account of the
Southern Educational Association, De-
cember 29th to January 1st 1904 Tickets
on sale December goth, with final limit
January 3rd, 1904.
On account of the Christmas Holidays
we will sell round trip tickets to all points
East of the Mississippi and South of the
Ohio and Potomac Rivers, including
Washington, d. c., st. Louis, Mo-, and
intermediate points to st. Louis on the
Southern Railway Louisville and Nash
vile, illinois Central, and Mobile and
Ohio Railroads, for one first class fare and
one-third plus rs cents. Tickets on sale
for students and teacher yaecember 10th
to 22nd, inclusive, with ;.r return limit
January Sth. Tickets on or the pub
lie, December 22nd, 24tli 5th, S1st, and
January 1st, 1904, with final return limit
January 4th Tickets will be sold students
as above on presentation and surrender OF
certificates from the principal OF the cot
lege or school.
For further information apply to G. IL
GATTIS. C. P. & T. A., Raleigh, n. c.;
| z. p. SMITH, T. p. A.. Raleigh, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-19
SUCH A CR|CK IN
THE NECK OH, GEE
Watching That Cotton
Rocket Still Rising.
THE DAY WAS STONG.
The Best Prices Were in the Late
Trading. Extremely BnIIish AID
vices Came From Southern
Markets. 16 to 81
Points Higher.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York, Dec. 1S.-The dry goods mar
ket has shown unmistakable signs of
further stiifening and advances have becu
made on certain lines which have al
ready been subjected to a rise. Buying
is restricted and there is no speculG tive
character to the orders which are placed.
Jobbers are preparing for their semi-an-
nual clearance sales.
NEW YORK COTTON.
New York, Dec 1S-The cotton market
opened firm at unchanged prices to an adj
vance of points on continued covering
and bull support. Cables were. if any
thing, little better than expected, though
well down from the top at the hour of
the local opening with private advices in
dicating a very nervous condition of az
fairs abroad and more reports coming IN
Of the inability of some Southern spot
handlers to fill contracts to ship cotton
abroad. Advicss of this description
coupled with very bullish adviees from
Southern spot markets and the aggressive
attitude of the bulls, some of whom are
freely predicting still higher prices
seemed to cause even greater anxiety
than that noted yesterday among the local
shorts, while there was also evidences
that the public were again entering the
market through the commission houses.
At any rate after brief interval OF hest
tation rather than weakness immediately
following the opening, during which prices
sagged back a few points from the best,
the market was generally strong through
out tie entire session. Prices were work
ed rapidly upward. Rumors were in cir
culation that the bull leaders were taking
profits on bulges, but those parties were
open and aggressive buyers on every sign
of weakening. Needless to say all the
months reached new high levels for the
day, with months later than January
breaking through the 19c market. The
best prices were in the late trading. At
that time January sold at 1892; March
at 1904: May at 12.17; and July at 1926.
Toward the close the list dropped back
four or five points, but the close was
strong net 16 to 81 points higher, with
sales estimated at 10000 bales, present
ing sharp contrast with the business
reported last Wednesday, when total
transactions were placed at only 100000
bales
A feature of the day was the heavy ex-
ports, which greatly exceed the port re-
ceipts and spot cotton was higher at near
" all points.
Receipts at the ports today 50,56 bales
against 44,152 last week, and 1895 last
year For the week 100000 bales against
322,Sl6 last week and 26S,31S last year.
Today's receipts at New Orleans were H.
500 bales against 1855 last year, and at
Houston 1925 bales against STOP last
year.
NEW YORK, Dec. IS Cotton spot closed
quiet 81 poiots higher. mtddling upland, l?.)'
gulf IL ?0 sales 1000 bales.
Fu'ures steady steady and closed
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-19
Ware e. LeIand's
Cotton Letter

Raleigh. N. c., Dec. 1S.-The market
.oday needs no explanation. It was
strong. and its strength explains Itself
It was case where there was more dc.
rand than there was cotton and under
these circumstances. but one thing could
lappen. The price pose as though the
move in prices had just commenced. Il
looked at ore time as though there would
oe no halt in the advance and when New
Orleans shot UP to about 1850 for July
tie local market got very much excited
The feature yesterday was the defapca-
ton in deliveries in Texas. Many th)us-
and bales bought early in the season
have not been delivered. The buyer is
getting very nervous and very anxious.
re is in the future market trying to get
some sort of protection. Now it becomes
question how the sellers of futures are
to meet their obligations Should the
progress of events show that the crop Is
really very short, the outlook is not a
pleasant one to contemplate.
Trading in cotton was on a big scale a.
times, but not as large as at a lower level
There is a general disposition on the part
of holders to take profits on every act
vance Of every quarter OF cent. On the
whirl over thirteen cents this morning
there was more or less selling. The tone
continued strong, however, and both the
New Orleans, and New ork markets were
excited and higher AS the cotton for
profits came on the market there was less
cotton for sale, so that during the af
ternoon buyers had to pay higher prices
We do not change our views of the out
look, but continue to recommend profit
taking on every advance to diminish
holdings and convert the paper into cash,
hard cash.
WARE & LELAND.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-19
Jones
@ Powell
Raleigh, N. {.
NOTICE OF SALE.

Under and by virtue OF Judgment o.
the Superior Court OF Wake County ren
dered at October Term. 1908, the under
signed will expose to public sale on tn,
premises to the highest bidder, on
MONDAY. THE 21sT DAY OF DECEM
BIER, 1903.
at y O'Clock NJ, that certain lot or parcel
of land IN the City of Raleigh situate at
the Northeast corner Of the intersection
of Wilmington and Edenton Streets
fronting 21O feet more or less on Whining
ton Street and los feet. more or less. on
Edenton Street, and known as the "Skin
ner residence" The lot will be offered for
sale first in two separate lots; and imIne-
diately thereafter as one lot.
Terms of Sale: CASH. Inquiry may b.
made OF either of the undersigned foI
particulars.
Although the sale is for cash, the pur.
chaser can have indulgence as to the
greater part of the purchase money.
G.. M. BUSBEE.
F. II. BUSBEE.
Commissioners.
Noxem,S.r IA. 1908. ~ tbs
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-19
NAVAL STORES

WILMINGTON, Dec lS-Turpentne moth
5561: receipts - casks.
Tar-firIn, 50: receipts 3 a bblS.
Crnde-6rrn, 225@p3.o0l@3.c0; receipts 73 bar
res.
CHARLESTON. Dec. is Turrontne stead!
inal 55>9, rcceips IL sales .eA pc Is.
Quote A, b. G, 2l0;D. 2,l0 e, 2l0, r. 2.ite q, 2l5
H225; l, go; X, 20; NJ, ESQ: \, 300 VIZ, 3.i9.
WV, 80.
SAvANNAH, Dec. lS-Turpentine steady
56lt: receipts $50 sales lA9. exports ~.
Rosin firm; receipts li'9 sales 1867 export
Uuote A. r, g, 2c5 u. 225; f., 2.25 F, 2.2l G
2. O; II, 2S5 I, 235 *, $50; vi, 2.Sj, y, 80: W }
s, WN 35I
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-19
Sale of Print Cloth.
CBy the Associated Press.l

Fall River Mass, Dec. 18.-sales in the
Print cloth market made for the week
will reach a total of about 100000 pieces.
The cloth market has grown stronger dur
ing the week, the principal feature being
an advance OF &c. in regulars from Sas
to 80. The advance, it is the general
opinion, was due TO the many curtailment
rumors or to the further advances of the
cotton market. There has been less talk
of curtailment during the week. and moth
ing in this direction is looked for right
2WaV.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-19
NEW YORK MONEY.

NEW YORK, Dec. Is, Up. m.-Money on call
firm at 21a@514; closing 3@ time money
easy so days 8; 90 days S@ , SIX moths
excl. stronger; with actualbussiness in bankers
bills at 4sIS5@4Si.9l, for demand, and at 4Sl 40
for 60 day bills, posted rates 4o2@485L;
commercial bills 1875. bar silver $50, Mexican
dollars 1874. Gov bonds weak, Railroad bonds
irregular