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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
LIABILITIES:

from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and $6OOOOOO from British Columbia. Of the exports, $110.OOO, GOO were to Quebec and Ontario, $7.OOO.00O to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, and $6,OO,OOO to British Columbia.
 The imports never before reached so much as $50, ,00O, 900 save in one exceptional year, 1881, when they barely touched the $50O00, 900 line. The exports in 1902 were $lO9, ,OO0, 900, and in 1908, as already stated, they were $123, 472,416.
 The figures of growth in the exports are especially interesting, in view of the fact that the Canadian tariff has given to the products and manufactures of the United Kingdom and most of her colonies a reduction of 12 1-2 per cent. in the tariff rates since April. 1897; 25 per cent. from August, 1898, to July l. 1900 and since that date. a, reduction of 33 per cent. Yet it was during that period that the most rapid growth in the exports from the United States to Canada occurred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
e. E. Pierce 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter. tFsv Private Wire fr6n Csibert & Clay.1


 I NEW ORLEANS. Aus 2o.-The Idea pre- vaiing In cotton circles that bumper crop Is quite on the cards against the generally ac- cepted fact that cotton econsumption is over taking the supply and that low figures for the staple can only come about through large yield which at this time is by means sured. causes the deadlock to continue and the market is likely to remain Tn Q comatose state until some p5sltIve conclusion Can be reached. Operators ont either side are decidedly alive to Inc environment and Ahy' fact bearing on tlIe slfnation would be signal for immediate &C., 4i0n. Transactions in the 'Americah markets Today were decidedly limited and mostly for account of room scapcrs who favored the short side based on fair weather predictions Pri- xatc reports from Texas received today make further mention of damage by the boil weevll, which up to this writing have occa5ioned no action, A continuation of such accounts (which in our opinion. are serious) and a specialization in the minds of trade"s that the danger is real would result in a rapid increase in values
 Cotton goods are strong with an advancing 50. GOO packages ahead of the corresponding period last year and considerable jobbng busi- ness is said to be in progress. American spin nnrs are refusing to take orders for future de- livery except at values based on cents for She raw material and will unquostionably use every means in their power to tide over into the next crop. The prices of goods in the meantime win tend towards workable figures. Manchester cables say that there is more doing in cloth and that yarns are hardening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Liverpool Cotton Futures.
New York Cotton Futures.
Dailv Cotton Nrarket

NEW oRLEANS-Qulet; sales. 2. 300: ordi- nary T-l6; good ordinary, lo% low mid ding IA; middling. 2M; good middling. l3h; middling fair, I3 i3-I6 nominal: re- ceipts, 53; stock, 23.34I.
 GALVESTON-Steady mlddling, I2k; re- ceipts, [ stock. 879
 MoBILE-Nominal; middling. I2lk stocks, sAvANNAH-Quie middiing. Ioh: sales I. receipts 53: stock. 2.5eo.
 CHARLESTON-Quiet middling, I2A; stock. I28. SoA' wILMINGToN-Nominal; middling. l2n; I2s. 200 ~' "NN
 BosToN-Dun; middling. Ia7s: gross re- ceipts, 32o.
 PHn4ADELPHIA-ouiet; middlinE, I3: stock 756.
 ST. LoUIs-ouiet; middiing, I2M: sales, 4; stock. 1869.
 NEW YoRK-Quiet at l2. 75; gross receipts l,oooi sales, 635; stock l63,IIS.
 Total today--Net receipts, IO7; exports to Great Britain. 54; to the continent. HOO; stock. l9t .e52. ...t
 Consolidated-Net receipts, 1856; exports 226 ' < Total since Sept Met receipts, 77o3 se5; exports to Great Britain. 2, 7S7. .092: to France 7So sos; to the continent. 2.923, S9I; to Ja- pan, l3S. I33
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
A QUEER CHINESE TREE.
One Which is as Beautiful as It is
 Valuable and Strange.

About this time of the year certain provinces of China are beautiful with the red, white and speckled white and red blossoms of a curious tree that is as val uable as 1t is strange.
 It Is the t'ung-tsz-shu or wu tung, the oil tree. The oil tree furnishes an oil from its nuts which, although it is not edible, provides material for an immense variety of uses. from that of waterproof- ing to building forts. The nuts appear on the tree about month after the flow . CTS fall. They grow very much like figs, each fig or lobe containing two kernels or nuts These nuts are divided into three varieties for market purposes--the yel- low, the drab and the white, the latter giving the greatest quantity of oil.
 The nuts are gathered in September or October and thrown in big heaps on the ground. Then grass is piled over them until they have routed, after which it is easy to disengage the kernel from the husk. The kernels are ground in stone mills. After grinding the product is steamed in wooden tubs. This makes it soft and mushy and ready to squeeze. The press with which the squeezing is done is a unique affair and has not been changed in centuries. It consists of a lot of iron hoops that are filled with the mushy ground kernels. A system Of wedges Is used to drive these hoops into each other, and In order to drive the wedges great battering rams are used, They swing from the roof of the build ing and men pull them as far as they will go and then let them fly at the wedges with immense force.
 The oil that Is squeezed out with each blow runs into a gutter and thence Is led to the proper receptacles by a series of bamboo pipes.
 After the oil is out, the stuff that re- mains is found caked and solid from the immense pressure. and this in turn IS used for fertilizers. being especially val uable for tobacco plantations.
 The oil is used for a multitude of pur- poses It is made into boot varnish, for 1t gives beautiful gloss. For the same reason 1t makes a valuable furniture var nish It also gives good light and is used to feed small furnaces for heating pur- poses. Umbrellas and cloths are dressed with it to make them waterproof, and mixed with soot it makes fine ink This
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Chicago Grain and provi.ions.

CHICAGO. Aug. 2O.-Weakness again pra yaliea sIss Tn the wheat pit and September closed A4se lower. September corn was off Hc oats were up 6 and provisions were from 20 to 25c higher
 Trading in wheat was of a light character ana a nervous feeling prevailed. Favorable weather in the Northwest together with indif- ferent cables caused considerable commission house selling at the start and September opened weak, 9s6pAc lower at SOh6SOTk Ey- erything seemed to favor the bears outside markets being lower. while the primary re- seipts were large and crop advices favorable With little demand the market gradually de- cltned until September touched 7oR, when buy ing orders became more numerous and a rally ensued. The latter part of the day was dull and featureless. but prices held about steady september closing R0Bc lower at S0%6SO1b December also was down %Ixc at 8l%a8 IH Clearances equaled l36. 300. Receipts, IA cars, 25 contract; Minneapolis and Duluth re- ported l96, total for the three points of 3Io against IS5 last week and 800 year ago
 There was only small trade in corn and prices were lower under the influence of con- tinued fvorable weather and on the weakness in wheat. There WAS heavy selling early and only light demand, but later a fair. scat tered demand developed and with fewer offer ings tho market recovered part of the early loss. Steadiness prevailed the latter part of the session and September closed Ac lower at 5l, after selling between 5o% and 5Ih. De- cember closed lsc lower at 5l F. Receipts, l6I cars, 29 contract,
 Oats again relatively steady although the weakness in wheat and had some eff feet Trade was largely local with the selling somewhat in excess of the buying, although of ferings were readily absorbed at easier prices Favorable weather was a bear factor. After ranging between 34hn34A and 34% Septem- Der closed at 349s, a gain of Ac. December was also up b. closing at 367s. Receipts, I62 cars
 Provisions firm, chiefly because of a let-up in the selling pressure which had been in evidence recently. There a good de- mand for ribs early and with small run of hogs and stronger market proivsion prices advanced materially and held well throughout the day. September pork closed 25c higher at Si2.77iA, September lard 20c up at S8 and ribs uh 2Qc at S7.55.
 The leadins. fnInraa ranEed aa folloua
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

win be carried. In any event. the September condition last year extremely low, only 64 per cent. that this years figures must necessarily be considerably higher unless the crop this August will lose co points. which Is ridiculous to expect. based on our present information to iwhat the crop condition Is today. Montgomery and Charleston had heavy rains today. The market opened 2mI points higher little business. then eased on and advanced again small buying or selling by New Orleans interests. Receipts year. There was no rain of consequence in Texas. The yacht race monopolized a good deal of attention and cotton cut little figure. Cables closed at i644 points net advance and was setady. Yarns at Manchester hardening and cloths show more demand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
MARINE NEWS.

MoBILE-Arrived. steamers Managua CIor), t, Gundersen, La Ceiba; Colombia (Nor.l, Hertz berg. Port Limon; bark Pleione (Nor.5, Abra- hansen. Buenos Ayres; schooner Josephine (Am1 Newberry. Cardenas.
 PENSACOLA-Arrived, steamer Jeanne Dutch Kunneser. Pascagoula; ship Vega Ut), Onette, Smyrna.
 RUNSwICK-Arrived, bark John Swan, Nash big c. c. Swiney. both New York schooner James Davidson, Jameson, all from New York; Laura Nj. Lunt. Boston; Hheain Boston. Sailed steamer Commal, Woodward New York Hurdon Ingram, Boston. via Charleston.
 NEW oRLEANS-Cleared, steamers Anselm (Br). Brown. Puerto Cortez; San Juan Samp- son. Porto Ricoh Kurland (Ger), Lubkins Gulfport; Cayo Blanco tBr). Winter, Lon don: Mechanican (Br.). Ball. Liverpool; Flo ridian (BrD Bruce Liverpool; Venus (Nor,), Bjonness, Port Limon
 PORT EADS-Arrived. steamers Fulton (Nor) Petersen, Ceiba; Olympia QBr), Galt. Port Limon; Mae. Kitchener. Philadelphia; Condor (Nor.). Rasmussen, Bluefeds. Sailed. steamers Comus. Kemble, New York; Beverly (BrD seiders. Port Limon; Spero tNor). Lunn, Puerto Cortez; Origen (Nor,), Hegge. Ceiba
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
n. 6 B. Beers Cotton Letter.


 s NEW ORLEANS. Aug. 20 As, Liverpool ad- vices were better than looked 4fdfI ! our market opened l@4 points higher bus subsequently, declined i@3 points from the top on the con tinuance of favorable i5sweather1 generally throughout the belt. Later in ftheg session re- ports of worms doing damage in several sec- lions of Central Texas and boil weevils spreading in the southwestern portion of that State caused an improvement of 93 from the bottom making the closing unchanged on all months. except October. which advanced point. Heavy rains were reported along the coast of the carolinas and showers occurred fin the eastern portion of the South, while fair weather prevails over the western Fair weather is predicted over the valley and western Gulf States tonight and Friday, al- though there may be scattered showers in Western Texas. The apathy of spinners re- Btricts the demand for spots and the favorable eros outlook deters outsiders from entering the market for the time being. Trading is marrow and operators are waiting development before entering into New England. However. this is the highest market, and We suggest that it is more advantageous to ship spot cot Gon for sale here the returns will be more remunerative than elsewhere. Sentiment con- tinues very optimistic and the near months are firmly held Therefore still advocate the purchase of late months all decided declines with a view of taking profits on steady periods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Virgin e Faunce's Cotton Letter.
 ffav Tsrtx,,4o vvfre

NEW YORK, Aug. 2o.--There was a firm opening to the market for cotton futures today with first prices l point lower for August and M6 points higher for other options. The bet torment was traceable to the influence of firmer cables from the English market and continued rainy weather in eastern sections of the belt. There was only a fair demand for the speculative options. however. and after the covering movement was completed. there was turn to ease, though at best the general fluctuations were rather narrow. The yacht races did much to keep the market dull. but on the lower prices there was usually a good line of buying. The movement of cotton con- tinued small. For the week. the ports were estimated at 1000 bales. against i,l43 last week and 5.340 last year. The spot markets continued firm. with a fair demand. and small offerings Spinners, however, proceeded slowly in the matter of taking on supplies The late market was dull and rather slow with nar- row fluctuations up to the close.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
RECORD WITH CANADA.
Imports From Over the Border Pass
 the S5O,oOO,OoO Mark. :.
Washington Special.

Washington Special
 Commerce between the United States and Canada was larger i'll the fiscal year just ended than in any preceding year. This is true both as to imports and ex- ports. The figures presented by the De- partment of Commerce and Labor show that the reports from Canada amounted to 40, and the exports to Canada. SIPS. .472.4l6. In this term is included British Columbia, Quebec. Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Of the im- ports $SS. .OQ0. coo speaking in round terms. were from Quebec and Ontario; Slo.OOO,OoO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

soot is obtained in an interesting way. It is produced by the burning of a peculiar grass, known as the lampWick grass, be- cause 1t resembles that article
 The most peculiar thing for which the tung or tree oil is used. however, is that of building forts and earthen trenches and walls. For this purpose it is mixed with earth made of lime, sand and clay,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
c. N Pierce q Co.'S Cotton Letter.


 NEW YORK. Aug. 2o.--New cotton fs be- gifning to appear at the ports Several bales were shown in receipts on the blackboard today and while four five bales don't count for much when compared with several thousand bales last year. still beginning has been made The movement is likely to be more rapid owing to the lateness of the season and the fact that a large part of the crop would be maturing at the same time SwhensAt would be strung along in normal season. The weight of this cotton is not likely to be felt uufil receipts each day add up several thou- sand bales. but with new cotton appearing here at the goth of August there is likely to be pretty free running in another two weeks. We do not see how September can be success fully cornered, or, rather, how the corner in August can be extended over Into September If the market becpmes free. A pile of cotton has got to be sold in the next two.'or three weeks in order to give the pool any leverage on the September position and while some cotton has undoubtedly been sold it Is extremely doubtful whether a sufficient quantity has been disposed of to make position of the pool ss still a matter of a. great deal of uncertainty Montgomery had almost 4 inches of rain this morning and this had some .effect on Liver pnoI and so ultimately the local market After an early advance of a few points most oz the gain was lost before .noun, but com pIaints of too much moisture in some sections prevented any short selling, though predc- fions of clearing weather operated against buy ing. The market continued dull in the ex- &fSAhtes .4aa5a4 g-.sk sass
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 20.-Spot cotton quiet: sales, 200. Quotations unchanged.
 Futures very dull, but steady, more atten- tion was apparently given to the international yacht race than to cotton In the trading there were fluctuations of few points. Prices were held up by the light receipts and strong statistical positions. At the close the list was net l point down to even with yesterday s q level
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

Average temperature for day. 70 degrees Normal temperature for day, 8l degrees Accumulated deficiency since Jan. l, 26I degrees cent
 Rainfall since Jan. |, 4I.32 inches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
New York prv Goods.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2o-The dry goods mar ket has shown little inclination to increased activity at first hands, although buyers are anxious to secure prompt deliveries of a good many lines of merchandise and are finding in- creasing difficulty to obtain satisfactory ship ment The policy of curtailment is bound to have its effect. but buyers are not obligating themselves for anything more than 1t abao- lutely necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
NEW CRoPS NET GAIN
PRICES DROPPED BACK HOW EVER TO THE DAYS FINALS.
xdttle Demand and Market Closed Dull Net 2 Points Lower to 2
 Points Higher.

NEW YORK. Aug. 2o--The cotton market opened steady at decline of ] point to an advance of points, August being the only month lower. while the balance of the list was sustained by covering following the higher cables and continued talk of too much rain in the eastern and central belts. which was Backed up by official advices showing rather neavy precipitations It was evidently a mat ter of doubt, however, to what damage the rains were actually doing and the prospects were for clearing weather. At any rate. the public showed increased desire to buy and there was. in fact, little demand from any source, though clique brokers, bid moderately for the earlier new crop options, sending Sep tember up to io.79, October to Ioo3 and January to e63. while August recovered it's . point loss and the new crop generally showed net gains of from to points At this level However, the room seemed inclined to take a turn on the short side and prices dropped back % within few points either way of last nieht's finale. During the balance of the ses- sion trading continued quiet and prices showed little change, closing dull, net 2 points lower to 2 points higher. Sales were only 4o 900 bales. according to estimates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

"lndic Nes trace. Day temperatures rather low in middle and eastern districts; rains in all districts, except Oklahoma, being heavy to excessive in DOT tions of Middle Alabama and Eastern Caro- linas.
 HEAVY RAIN-St. George, S. C., I.92. EXCESSIVE RAINS-Wilmington, N. C., BOA; Yemassee, S. C., STA.
 THOMAS CRAWFORD,
 Observer in Charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Cincinnati Provisions.

CINCINNATI, Aug. o.-Flour-steady. Lard-Steady at S7.l5. Bulk meats-Firm. Baeon-Steady at S9. 50. Whiskey-Dull at Sl.2s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
River Bulletin.

indicates rise. Indicates fall
 The Coosa will fall slightly and the Alabama will rise slowly during the next two days.
 Weather Conditions. The southern storm central yesterday morn ing on the Middle Gulf Coast has moved rap- idly northeastward to New York City, causing general rains in the Southern States, Ohio Valley and along the Atlantic coast, being heavy to excessive in portions of Middle Ala bama and the Carolinas. Fair and relatively cool weather continues west of the Mississippi except in Montana and North Dakota where 1t is considerably warmer, due to a depression central over Niles City. Fair weather is in- dicated for tonight and Friday.
 Cotton Region Bulletin.
 MONTGOMERY. Ala, Aug 20. For tho 24 hours ending at 8 O. m.. 76th meridian time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
q. D. Baxter 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.
 fRY Private Ieesed Wire

NEW YORK, Aug 2o.-There was a good deal of rain in the Atlantic and Gulf States today. too much to help cotton In fact the month is drawing to a close with the usual retrograde conditions for August and 1t re- mains to be seen how far tho deterioration
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

girls idea of going swimming Is that shs must be careful to dress a little bit appropri, ately. in case she might have to so in the watags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

cash quotations were as eJllowB: Flour-Quiet and steady,
 No. Spring wheat, s2@s4; No. 3, 7sasl; No. 2 red. 7932Q8o.
 No, 2 corn. 5ia5I%; No yellow. 5s. No. oats. Se; No. white, s6 No, white, 34%m36
 Mess pork, per bl., SI27oaI275 Lard. per 100 lbs, S7. 95a7 S7Ls Short rib sides doose). S725q75o. Dry salted shoulders (boxed). S7a725 Short clear sides (boxed). S7 62Ha7.75 Whiskey. basis of high wines. S.24.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Naval Stores.
WILMINGTON, Aug. 2o.-Turpent
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY. Aug 2o.-Cattle-Recepts. 4.ooo natives. 2.ooo Texans; calevs, 25o Tex ans. 45o natives market steady ito l09l5 higher.
 ChnIna axrnrt and drassad hneR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
nsrAszzszEp lsze ~nmx nEnR BERTRAND BEER
 EpoAR IL HRIaHr. u~su II. 6 B. BEER, csfion Merchants,
 NEW ORLEANS. snassERs oy: Nsw cne.as Cotton E..

1rUzEnERs or: New orseaas Cotton Ex- ktAnrA New York Cotton Exchange. and As- epcdats Members Liverpool CottDa Association-
 eDsciAl attention given to the execution of <onfxActs for future delivery in cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
New York Coffee and Sugar.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-Conee-Spot, quiet.
 6ugar-Raw and refined, firm.
 Coffee futures opened steady, points lower and during the session showed further declines following lower European cables and larger primary receipts than expected. Both primary markets were higher. Part of the business re- ported was switches from September to the later positions. The market met with some bear pressure and prices were finally net 50 10 points lower. The tone, however, was steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
YAE WEAfhkR

Daily Local Weather Report and River Bulletin.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Aug. 20
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
St. Louis Provisions.

St. Louis Provisions. ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2o.-Flour-Steady; red Winter patents. S4Q4. 10; extra fancy and straights, S3. 7o@3. e5; clear, S3.2o@3.s5. Whiskey-Lower at Sl.23.
 Bacon-Steady; boxed extra shorts, $9; clear ribs, Ss.75; short clear. SsGs. o7h.
 Naval Stores. CHARLESTON, Aug. 2o.-Turpentine-Nomi- nal.
 Rosin-steady; A. B, c. D, E. SI.6o; F. SI65; c, SI.75: H, S2.2 20; I, S27o: K, 2e5; M. S2.e5; N. S3o5; window glass, S3.2o; water white. S3. 40.
 WILMINGTON, Aug. 2o.-Turpentlne-Firm at 52; receipts, l5l. Rosn-Nothing doing; rece A,ts. 57s. Crude turpentine-Firm at SI.73q3.25; re- ceipts. l46.
 Tar-Firm at SI.6s; receipts, s6. SAVANNAH. Aug. 2o.-Turpentine-Firm at 52h; sales. 422: exports. l,275. Rosn-Firm; receipts. 2. l4l; sales, 76I ex- ports g. 6S0: A. B, c, D, E, Sl.7o; F. SI.75; c, sI.s5; H. S2.3o; I. S2.so; K. S2. e5; Nj. SS. LOS; N, S3. IS; window glass, S3.3o; water white S3 50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

Me mum temperature for day, ss degrees. Minimum temperature for day, 70 degrees,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

Treasury Balance. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2o.-rreasury bal ances, S23I .eoI ,575; gold, $loo, o,S47, o9l.