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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
OPERATIONS WERE EXTREME
 LY FEvERLSH.
Bull Leader on the Exchange All Day Directing His Cohorts-He Seems Confident of His
 Position.

NEW YORK, March 5.-The cotton market opened firm with prices | point lower 10 z points higher. Speculative operations are es- mmated at not less than 100000 bales
 throughout the entire day operations were ex. uemely feverish the market being strong and weak by turns, as the bull and bear element aIternated in control of the market The open. ing nrmness was based better LiVerpooi capIes than expected. Large buying orders were received from the South and from LiN- erpooi, but the cotton thus purchased was soon on sale again as the market, about IT ociock showed signs of returning weakness Culck 10 recognize the situation, bear traders led by wan Street, pounded the market so energetic aily that before midday May and July. the two actlNe positions, were down 23 points from the pest Of the market. Following this sensational break the market had a period of irregularity durlng which the excitement subsided some what, but at | o'clock the activity broke out afresh, but this time with bulls evidently re- lntorced by good orders from the clique lead, Tn better control of the situation. Finding themselves heavily oversold after the weakness and confronted with the return of unfavorable weather advices from many parts of the South. room traders became nervous and started a heavy covering movement which continued With unabated vigor right up to the close. At o clock the bull contingent was clearly mas ter of the immediate situation. having sue cessfully absorbed during the last hour every thing the bears had to fer. From the lowest morning prices the market rallied lo points and closed very steady with prices net lIlo points higher. The butler was the eX- change all day directing operations and seemed confident of his position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
A. B. Baxter 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.
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 NEW YORK. March 5.-The cotton market opened at an advance of 3G5 points. which was a good showing when consider the semi -pauicky condition at the close yesterday and decline of little magnitude in the early Liverpool market. The market looked if there had been little short selling. The factors which have had so much to do in advancing the market still exist. There is 900 900. while the scarcity of spots Is still general Something of an increase in the movement recently has unsettled bull conf dence that is among the smaller factions. who compared with small figures last year. After the early advance. the market turned weak to the extent of Ia 5 points under yes terday and business was on a heavy scale. Shorts covered and new long business appeared at the decline, while the clique made no Epe- cial effort to arrest the downward tendency. Port receipts were estimated at 2 900. against 2 900 last year. Cables 66 I2 lower.
 Stocks.-There was material increase in activity, the result of continuous liquidation from the beginning. Prices suffered a decline and In many instances they exceeded 2 per cent Monetary situation was the dominant factor and was aggravated by rise in call money to per cent Rumors widely cur rent of endorsements in monetary circles. but some of these stories were denied. al though 1t was asserted that one prominent wholesale dry goods house seeking as- sstance to tide it embarrassment. The served to accentuate the weakness in Wabash. In spite of resistance by the pool Amalga- mated Copper fell 2 per cent. Sugar did not lose much over 1 point. T C. I. lost per degree of resistance. In spite of extra dv- dend. Manhattan. after selling up a fraction. sold off per cent. and closed at only a small recovery. The market closed weak at about changed. Railroad bonds were weaker. Total sales of stocks today. 9o7, 900 shares.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Livernool Cotton Futures.
LIVERPOOL. March 5-Cotton f
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANs-Qu sales, l,4so; ordl- nary. SIS; good ordinary. 8 ll-Ie; low mGdling e%; middling; l6i good mid ding lols midding fair. 10 3-l6, nominal; receipts. g 276; stock. 32o 773.
 GALVESTON-Eas Tniddilng. 10 lie; re- ceipts. 5,S2l stock. 94, S22.
 MOBILE-Qulet: middlng, e9s; sales, 800; receipts. 3S; stock. 5000.
 SAVANNATI-Quiet; mid6ling, 9&; receipts, I,4o7; stock. e3742.
 CIIARI PISTON Nominal middllng, e&; re- ceipts 235 stock, 2,o95.
 WII.MINGTON-Firm middlns e%; receipts 428; stock, lI.I77.
 NORFOLK-Duli; middling. o; sales. 40; receipts. o4o; stock 29, 62o.
 BALTIMORE-Nomi middling, loh; re- ceipts 436; stock, 4.7ol
 ROSTON-Quiet mlddling, 25; net re- ceipts. 44o; gross. 8, 694.
 ADELPHIA-Steady: middling, 10 35; receipts, e6e; stock B. 475.
 ST LOITs-Qulct: middling. e%; receipts, g. 33e: stock 26 $40.
 NEW YOTK-Q Quiet: middling. 10, lo net re- ccipts. eS: gross eS; sales, 993: stock. lol,- 465; exports to Great Britain, 6.994 to the continent 55l
 Total today-Net receipts le, s7; exports to Great Britain. 7.7e5; tp France. 4'ooo; to the continent 2 oo2; stock. 9o2.7l7.
 Consolidated-Net receipts, l21.6 .635; exports to Great Britain. S9. 597; to France 6,734; to the continent. 5o,o33
 Total since Sep. Met receipts. 6, ,693,77o; exports to Great Britain. 2, 94 e74; to France 636 800: to the continent, 2,3oo.2 24S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
MARINE NEWS.

NEW ORLEANS-Cleared steamers Break water, Rivara, Puerto Cortez; Polaria tGer.), Hansen, Havre and Hamburg; Saltwell (Br0 Ransom. Mobile; Algiers. Staples, Port Limon Hda Well (Br) Willis. New York; Burger meester Jacob CDutch), Landermann, Hamburg and Antwerp via Newport News.
 PORT EADS-Arrved, steamers Chalmette Birney, Havana: Andania (Dutch), Tampico Comus. Kemble. New York: Hydra (Br.) Knutsen, Mexican ports; tug R. c. Welt, Sabine Pass. Sailed, steamers Sada (Br), Ramsey Havana: Citta d Messina ut.), Demeo. Genof and Marseiles.
 MOBILE-ArTived. schooner Margaret May Riley (Br.), Berry. Sagua La Grande Cleared bark Belfast (Nor), Moe Belfast.
 NEWPORT NEWS-Arrived. steamer Co mino (Br.). Brown, Port Arthur and sailed fol Liverpool.
 NORFOLK-Arrived. steamer Langham (Br.) Featherston, Boston and sailed for Port Tampa
 HARLESTON-Sailed, schooner yacht Hide garde, Marsters, Bermuda.
 KEY WEST-Arrived. training ship Hart ford. Reeder Porto Rico Mascotte, Turner Havana, and sailed for Port Tampa; Quake City. Miami: Lampasas, Barstow, New York and sailed for Galveston.
 JACKSONVILLE-Sale steamer Olivette Allen. Havana, via Key West; schooner Cor della E. Hayes, Ross. Philadelphia.
 PENSACOLA-Arrived, steamers Rosewood (Br), McGregor. Havana: August Belmon lBr.). Rogers. Tampico. and cleared for Tam pico Cleared steamer Consulhorn tGer) Thom. Cardiff. Sailed, steamer Gracia (Spsn Luzarragas Liverpool.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06

CHICAGO. March 5.-Heavy realizing in wheat caused break of over llxo in that mar ket today and the close weak with May A q &sc lower, May corn was of 1kI%c and oats Were down 5sI&c. Provisions closed easy with the May products from 2hc higher to lOc lOwer
 Started by fears of a bearish Government crop report for next Tuesday an avalanche of long wheat thrown on the market and with practically no support prices slumped se- verely and before the bottom reached loss of isc from the top price of the day sustained. May opened a shade lower at 77B on lower cables and the early trading was extremely dull but prices hrmed a trife the strength in corn, May selling at 77h. General selling on prospects Of a bearish crop report started prices the downward trend and the break in corn accelerated the pace, May selling off to 75Nc before any recovery mainder of the session and May closed at a Is, loss of HgIse @ @ at zs%g7s7s Small primasy mary bushels last year. and unfavorable weather for the movement were bull factors. Clearances of wheat and flour were equal to 375,ooo bush els. Minneapolis and Duluth reported receipts of 297 cars. which, with local receipts of 6 cars, none of contract grade. made total re- ccipts for the three points of 3l3 cars. against 3l7 cars last week and 365 cars a year ago.
 There was a fair trade In corn and the early market was firm on unfavorable weather with prospects of still more rains in the next few days, but when the decision of the warehouse commissioners was announced stating that no change would be made in the rules in regard to kiln-dried corn, the selling became quite pronounced. sharp break resulted in con- sequence and May sold down to 46S after opening unchanged to Ac higher at 47h to 47A. The close was near the bottom at 46h I46%, a loss of k6%c. Local receipts were 234 cars. with none of contract grade.
 Oats affected by the weakness in other grains and considerable long stun came out on tho decline. the selling of July being especially noticeable The close weak and &1%c lower for May at 34i2 after ranging between 34% and 35%. Local receipts were i23 cars.
 Provisions held remarkably well in the face of heavy liquidation and the weakness in grains and the early market was strong with new high record marks being made, May lard selling up 10 Sloo7ia and May pork up to SI945. Smaller receipts of hogs and higher prices at the yards were the early bull factors. Outsiders and stock yards people sold freely. but covering by shorts prevented any break The close easy with May pork i0c lower at SI52o. May lard 2lAc higher at Slo.o5 and ribs off oc at S977h.
 The leading futures ranged follows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
ESTABLISHED teIa skNhf BEER BERTRAND BEER EDGAR Fl. BRIGHT.
THE IRON MARKET.
Numerous Indications of Improve
 ment of Trade.

New York, March 5.-The Iron Age says with reference to the iron and steel traoe'
 The advent of March brings with it nu- merous indications of improving trade Inquiries are increasing and larger vol tune of business is noted in almost eV- cry branch of the iron trade. A special feature of the week was the large busi- ness in steel rails. orders have been placed at Pittsburg for about 100000 tons. which includes considerable tonnage from suburban electric lines.
 Both Pittsburg and Chicago report sales of round lots of Bessemer pig iron to the malleable foundrymen. Billets are wanted in large quantities. but consumers have ! difficulty in finding steelmakers to han de the business thus offered them.
 Last week an advance of g per ton was noted in wire products This week the American Tin Plate Company follows in the partial restoration of prices reduced last fall. announcing an advance of 20 cents per box. or si per ton. The stiffen- ing of prices on skelp at Pittsburg seems to foreshadow an upward movement in merchant pipe and 1t Is intimated that light sheets may advance under the stim- ulus of the encouraging spring demand.
 A good tonnage has been kept in for eign basic Bessemer biliets. The demand for steel has been steadily increasing. as domestic makers are unable to supply the full requirements of the trade Con- sumers are still turning to foreign sources of supply The foreign market is strength ening. partly because of the good demand from this country, but also on account of steadily improving conditions abroad It is difficult now to shade $2S.50 for ordinary Bessemer billets. A good demand is also experienced for special open hearth bill lets for importation.
 A continued flow of orders for struc- tural material is also reported by i'm porting interests. Practically all Ameri- can sections can now be purchased from foreign manufacturers.
 Foreign foundry irons are up from $l to s1.50 per ton above the lowest price re- gently quoted.
 The metal market has attracted more Interest than usual this week because of the reason of the advanced prices in cop per and tin. Copper is up 13 1-2c and tin 30 5-Sc per pound, New York Spot tin in London has advanced over 1-2 pounds per ton during the week. The movement in each case Is asserted to be speculative consumers holding aloof from the market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
H. 6 B. Beer,s Cotton Letter.
Especial to The Advertiser.

ISpec1aI 10 The Advertlser.I
 NEW ORLEANS. March 5.-Liverpool ad- vices were not encouraging, but our market nevertheless opened 5 points higher on fresh buying subsequently, declined i5@2o on re- newed liquidation, superinduced by easiness of spots and the free receipts. Shorts covered freely at the decline and played for a reaction causing many sod-out on the break to replace, which occasioned an advance of 2oQ22 points on the near months and 6G 8 the late There is little or no demand for spots. even though concessions made to induce ex- porters to take hold. There is the same op- timistic feeling prevalent, however. specula- lively. owing to the fear of unfavorable weath- CT continuing in the interior and interfering with the next crop preparations. As such Is the case. the new crop months are being trad ed in actively in consequence of the discount While the old crop months are considered high enough, traders believe fin buying the new crop months on all depressonus. The weather. the demand for spots and receipts will he the factors that will ultimately regulate values.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
THE POPE NO WORSE.
Dr. Lapponi Hopes for His Early Re
 covery.

Rome. March 5.-Dr. Lapponi visited the Pope today and found him no worse with regard to symptoms of any specia illness. The physician has forbidden any one to see the Pontif except the latter's nephew, Count Camille Pecci, who en, tered the Pope's room as pr. Lappon left it.
 The Pope's physical prostration is duc to overwork and over-excitement, which however, leaves his mental faculties per. fectly clear, wonderfully so indeed Therefore. Dr. Lapponi thinks that few days rest will restore the Pope to his usual condition. The physician also says that the suspension of audiences vii induce the numerous pilgrims and nota- ble persons who are now in Rome tc abandon the idea of seeing the Pontift and thus avoid causing the latter further fatigue which might place him in serious danger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. March 5.-The spot market was decidedly quiet today. Declines of 10 points in Liverpool and 5 in New York caused buyers here to hold off generally and factors refuse to make the concessions de handed by the purchasing element. Sales L. 45O bales, including 50 to arrive. Quota tions 6 lower.
 Futures under the influence of unfavorable weather predictions and manipulation In New York opened 3d5 points above last evening $ closing, figures and sold down loq 5 points on the second call. Thereafter the market huc- tuated rapidly with an upward trend which continued to the close. the board then show ing net gains of 7Qo points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Father Murphv Advanced,

New York, March 5.-According to in- formation here. the Rev. William G. Mur- phy of this city has been chosen by the authorities in Rome as vice rector of the American College there. Father Murphy was born in New York in 1864, and was graduated from St. Francis Xavier Col lege in 1SS4. At Rome he pursued his stud les at the institution of which he Is now vice rector.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
FOUR MEN SUPPRESS RIOT.
Foremen Successfully Cope With
 Italian Laborers.

Parkersburg w. Va. March 5.-Four foreman on the construction work of the extension of the Little Kanawha Rail way. part of the Gould system. assist ed by a constable. suppressed a riot among thirty Italian laborers near Burn ing Springs last evening.
 The Italians wanted to leave because work was delayed on account of high water. They were told they could not leave until they had worked out their railroad fare, which had been paid from Chicago. A battle ensued, in which axes, clubs and revoivers were used. One Itai- ian had an arm cut off and four are said to have been fatally hurt. They are be- ing cared for at the home of an Amer ican. After the fight, twenty-five Ital- ians escaped to the woods and have not been captured. although warrants are out for their arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Wet Weather Responsible for Mur
 ders,

ders.
 Jacksonville. Tex. March 5.-G. W. Boschke. assistant engineer of the South ern Pacific Railway system. in charge of the construction of the Dallas division of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad, ar rived here Tuesday and reports that sev- en negroes had been killed among the construction crews up to the time he left camp. Mir. Boschke states that bad weather has forced She construction crews to remain idle on several occasions, and that the men became quarrelsome.
 On Monday the laborers were paid off and did not go to work. As a result MT. Boschke reports the death of seven ne- groes, who were killed by their comrades during shooting affrays.
 The camp is about twenty five miles southeast of here in Nacogdoch6s County. and force of Italian laborers has been ordered to the scene m order to complete the terms of the contract by May %, next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Death of A. G. Mum. Jr.

New York, March 5,-The death of A Goodwin Mum, Jr., a charter member of the Cotton Exchange was announced on the Exchange today. Mir. Mum was GA yeas of age and a member of the firm of A. S Mum, Son & Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
St. Louis Provisions.

ST LOUIS. March 5.-Flour-Lower; red Winter patents. S3. 35d3 4S' extra fancy and straight. s3d3 25; clears. S2.75G2eo.
 Whiskey-Steady at s 30
 Dry salted meats-Firmi boxed extra shorts and clear ribs, s o; short clears. Slo.
 Racon-Firm: boxed extra shorts, clear ribs and short clear. Slo,S7]2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06

Michigan. 2ao-oound barrels. SI.eo.
 Butter-Jsrsey. 26@3oc: Tennessee country. abc.
 syrup-Fancy. 4oci reboiled.. soc; Georgia cane, 35c. 8 90 per bbl.
 sugar--GranuIated. 5,s; Y. C.. 4kc; cut loaf. hA centa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
WOMAN FIRE WoRsHIPER.
First Convert from Christianity to
 the Tenets of Zoroaster.

the Tenets of Zoroaster. New York, March 5.-The first recorded conversion from Christianity to Zoroast- rianism took place in Bombay on Febru- ary s, according to Times dispatch from London, Mrs. Tatta, French lady, on that date being formally invested with the sacred thread of the "Sudra" of the Parsees.
 Mrs. Tatta afterward went through the Parsee marriage ceremony Her husband is a nephew of well known merchant prince and philanthropist of Bombay, The hardest things in all the land To find are two-this verse will show it: A needle in the haystaCk and
 A pretty girl who doesn't know it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
New orleans Sugar and Molasses.

NEW ORLEANS. March 5.-Sugar-steady; open kettle. 2%U3ss; open kettle centrifugal. 3hd3%: centrifugal whites. Az; yellow. 33s d4 l-l6; seconds. 2E03h.
 NIolasses-Open kettle nominal. l3Q26: cen trifugal Ga le. Syrup. nominal l9924.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Cincinnati Provisions.

CINCINNATI. March 5.-Flour-Dull. Lard-Quiet at S9 60. Bacon-Firmer at Sll. Whiskey-Dull at S 30. Sugar-Steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.
Provisions.
CORRECTED MARCH 4.

IVIItINEO IF1D NIATNNI1 F' Bacon-l lec. Dry salted sides, IoAc. Lard-Tieurces, leaf lie; compouOd, oNc. Meal-60d65c DeT bushel. Oats-White. 52c: mixed. soc. Corn-White 67c mixed. 65c per uushel 6alt-Liverpool, 95c sack; Virginia, 47cI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Local Cotton Market.

Quotations for spot cotton in the local cotton market yesterday follows: strict mtddlinB .............................
  otTlCt LOW HlddlinB ....+.........-.....-....SS SSS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Naval Stores.

WIT.MINGTON, March 5.-Turpcntlne- Firm at 65, receipts. 8 casks.
 Resin Firm at eo receipts, 453 barrels. Crude turpentnc-Firm at S2 4o44. %; re- Ceipts g.
 far Finn at sl e5; receipts. 4so
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06

Cash quotations were follows: No ? Spring wheat 7eAa77: No. 8. "A; NS; No 2 rec" corn, az 44%: X No. 2 yellow. 44,s. No oats, 33A; No. 3 white, 34%q3e1a, Mess pork, per bbl., SIS.
 Lard per 100 lbs. Se. 92i419 e5. Short rib sides Ooose), S9 55d975. Dry salted shoulders Cboxed). Se. 37laG9, 50. Short clear sides (boxed), SloG 10. 25. whiskey, basis of high wines. Sl 3o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY, March -Cattle-Receipts 5 200 natives, 500 Texans calves. 25 Texans and co natives; market firm. Choice exports and dressed beef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
River Forecast.

River Forecast.
 The Coosa will fall slowly and the Alabama will remain nearly stationary during the mex two days, except beginning to fall at Selmf and below during Friday.
 Weather Conditions.
 Unsettled weather has prevailed over tn, greater portion of the country. with raini over nearly the entire South, and rain o snow in the Lower Lake Region the Ohic Valley, central and some middle western dis tricts. and in the Plateau Region and Cali fornia, the precipitation being mostly light except moderately heavy in the Middle Mis- sissippi Valley and at Los Angeles; the ba rometer continues moderately high but fall ing steadily over the East, with a shallow depression over the Ohio Valley, an area o moderately high pressure over the Upper Ms souri Valley, and decided depression ove the Plateau Region; no decided temperature changes have occurred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
New York Coffee and Sugar.

NEW YORK, March 5.-Sugar-Raw, firm; refined, steady.
 Coffee-Spot Rio quiet mild. easy Futures opened quiet ct unchanged prices to an ad- vance of 5 points under the better French ca blps but ruled quiet and after midday devel- nped an easier tone under selling brought about by the larger interior receipts and the market was finally quiet at net unchanged prices. Sales 800 bags.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
sTATIoNa
MANY NEGROES KILLED.

IHuIVuIcs lIuCos
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE. Section Directo.. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Treasury Statement.
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

WASHINGTON. March 5-Treasury balances s227, 263 GO; gold. Sll4o3o. 56o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
Weather Conditions.
Temperature and Rainfall.
.. S. Department or Agriculture. Weather Bureau
 MnNTcnMEPV Alb NJarob

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 5. The following shows highest and lowest tenn peratures and rainfall at Weather Bureau sta tions. during the twenty-four hours ending 2 |. today:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06

CHARLESTON, March -Turpentine-Firm at 63. sales. none
 Rosin-Firm: A. B c. D. E, F. sl.e5; c. S2 o5 II. S2 35; l, s2 80; K 8. 5; M S2 35; N S3 55, window glass, S3.9o; wate:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
THE WEATHER.

Daily Local Weather Report-Daily
 River Bulletin. U. 6. Department of Agriculturs.
 Weather Bureau L peal observations. Central tirns.J
 MONTGOMERY. Ala, March 5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06

sAVANNAII, March -Turpentine- Firm at 65 receipts 39 sales. 94; exports, 53.
 Kosin-FiLm; receipts, I.ol9; sales, none; ii. $2 70; r. s2 s5 Ki " ss.2o: M. ss.4o: 4o \ S3 SO; window glass s3.95; water white,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-06
New York Cotton Futures.

NEW YORK. March 5.-The ruling prices the Cotton Exchange today as follows:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-06-10
TERMS OF U. S. COURT.

At Ada-Begins September 2s, 1903
holds two weeks, and February 15,
1904, holds three weeks.
At Tishomingo-Begins October 10,
1903, and holds two weeks, and March
/. 1904, and holds three weeks.
At Chickasha-Begins November @
1903. and March %, 1904, each term
two weeks.
At Ryan-Begins November 16,
1903, and April 5. 1904, one week
each term.
At Purcell-Begins November %,
1908. and April u, 1904, each term
one week.
At Pauls Valley-Begins Nov.
80. 1903, and April 10. 1904, three
weeks at each term.
AT Ardmore-Begins December Il,
1903. and May 10. 1904, seven weeks
each term.