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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW oRLEANS-Easy; sales, 4. $50; ordi- nary. l-l6; good ordinary. eM: low middling loS: middling, Ioz; good middling, 10 I5- I6; 257.o76.
 GALVESTON-Firm; middlinK IoM; sales. i.65o; receipts. 25, oo2; stock, 24e.4 .436.
 MoBILE-ouiet: middling. 10 l3-i6; sales. 700: receipts. 453; stock. 3e,47o
 SAVANNAH-Quiet: middling, lO%; sales 349; receipts. 6.253; stock. i26,626
 CHARLESTON-Firm: middlng Io%; re- ceipts, 2,2e4; stock, I9,7e5.
 WILMINGTON-Stesdy; middling. IL; TO- ceipts l,76I: stock. 30. I47
 NORFOLK-Steady; middlng |; sales, c70: receipts 2,76o; stock o,646
 BALTIMORE-Nominal;m middling, II.Ie; re- ceoipts. e57: stock. 4,e2I.
 BOSTON-Steady; middling IT, 3e; net re- ceipts 4o5; gross, 5.26s.
 PHILADEtPHIA-steady middlng. Ii55; stock, 3.I4I.
 ST. LoUIs-ouiet; middling. IT; sales, A; receipts, l,5o6; stock, S6e6.
 NEW YORK-Quiet; middfing, 30: net re- ceipts, 32s gross, 4.552: sales. Io4; stock. 9o263; exports to the continent, Io6; to France. 629.
 Total today-Net receipts 5s. s66; exports to Great Britain. 39.3oI; to France. 52e; to the continent, 34.27o; stock, s46. .496.
 Consolidated-Net receipts, 45l. I46; exports to Great Britain, lIl,Ie5; to France, 53,2II: to the continent. l5s, ,77o: to Japan. 4..ss2.
 Total since Sept. Met receipts, S,26l .S69; exports to Great Britain. e57. 394 to France. 32,o33; to the continent, 9I0. I06; to Japan, s,962; to Mexico. l3.e7S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
Worlds Visible sunplv.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 2o.-Secretary Hes ter's statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton, made up from special cable and tele- graphic adyices compares the figures of this week with last week, last year and the year before. It shows an increase for the week just closed of 297,o5l, against increase of I67 356 last year and an increase of l5o- 369 year before last
 The total visible Is s.l5s e6s against 2s72 el2 last week, 3,2l3.o96 last year and B. 2e9 99o year before last. Of this the total of American cotton is 2. .675. 963. against 2.3e6.- 9I2 last week. 2.762. .o86 last year and 2 ESQ., 9eo year before last and of all other kinds Including Egypt, Brazil. India, etc. ASA ooo against 476. 900 last week, AS 900 last year and 4lS,o0o year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cotton as above shows an Increase compared with last week of 297 o5I a decrease compared with last year of 53 23 and decrease compared with yea rbefore last of l3e. o27.
 Of the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there Is afoat and held in Great Britain and Continental Europe ,eoe 900 against ,427, 900 last year and l,64s 900 year before last; in Egypt. 3e 900, against l37,ooo last year and I57, GOO year before last; in India. l32 900. against I3Iooo last year and s2, 900 year before last. and in the United States 293 900. against i.5l9 900 last year and l,439. 900 year before last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
New Orleans Cotton Futures.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2o.-Cotton futu1
Cotton Crop Movement.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 2o-Secretary Hes ter's weekly New Orleans Cotton Exchange statement. issued before the close of business today, shows an increase in the movement of cotton into sight compared with the seven days ending this date last lyear in round figures of lO7, 900, an increase over the same time year before last of 33 900 and an increase over the same time in 1900 of l76ooo
 For the 20 days of November the totals show an increase over last year of 273. 900. an increase the same period year before last of PAY, 600 and an increase over the same time in 1900 of 374, 900.
 For the 6l days of the season that have elapsed the aggregate is behind the s days of last year 24o. 900. ahead of the same days 47, ooo ''' '''NN anu ''''' VI ''O ''
 The mount brought into sight during the past week has been 573,7oo. against 466, 732 for the days ending this date last year, 44o 529 year before last and 3o7, e23 the same Der it has been 1892, sos. against I.sIe,653 last year, l,346,o73 year before last and l.- 2I94eo the same time in 1900
 The movement since Sept. l shows receipts at all United States ports 3,262,3IO against 3,2o3,2 last year. 2,965. 24o year before last, and 2,944, O9l the same time in Iooo overland across the Mississippi Ohio and Po- tomac Rivers to Northern mills and Canada 1858 99o. against 8 OPS last year, 344 3Oa year before last and 4I4, l46 the same time In 300; interior stocks in excess of those held 5es at he close of the commercial year, 3s4. before last and 525, lS9 the same time in 1900; Southern mill takings. 5I4o against 535. 357 last year. 49o. TAO year before last and 36e,6l6 the same time in 1900.
 These make the total movement for the 9I days of the season from Sept. l to date 4 : 2e6, 652. against 4,536.eI4 last year. 4, ,222,- 54l year before last and 4,252 o42 the same time in 1900.
 Foreign exports for the week have been 33I,- 47o. against 225 634 last year. making the total thus far for the season 22227I2 "A. I99.
 Northern mill takngs and Canada during the past seven days show an increase of S. . 73o as compared with the corresponding period last year and their total takings since Sept have decreased l29. 9SI.
 The total takinRs of American mills. North and South, and Canada thus far for the sea- son have been 9So, | 3S. against 1. .I3I 607 last year. These include 45e.o by Northern spin ners against 59S o57
 Stocks at the seaboard and the 29 leading Southern interior centres have increased dur ing the week lo5.6Io bales. against an in- crease during the corresponding period last season of I37oS and 2Io,266 less than at this date in 1902.
 Including stocks left over at ports and in- terlor towns from the last crop and the mum Der of bales brought into sight thus far for the new crop the supply to date is 4464, ,43 , against 475I999 for the same period last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
H. 0 D. Beer,s Cotton Letter.

lCpeCldt to lno AuVeTUSer.l
 NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2o.-The continuance of heavy American receipts influenced Liver pool unfavorably. causing large Egyptian sell ing. Prices here in sympathy opened about points lower on the near months. but i'm proved point the late Notwithstanding the of Liverpool and the free move ment fresh buying immediately after open ing caused an advance of 4Il 10 points. About this time. when it was ascertained that all the weekly statistics bearing and that spots were easier at l-l6qh lower and even with concession buyers to take hold values sold off SOS points In the face of all these unfavorable features a concerted attempt to boost the market was successful in establish ing another advance of 76I0 points from the bottom. The future of supporting orders to re- lieve those who bought in anticipation of strong closing induced realizing; on a recession all of the advance was established. making the net loss 4q5 points on the day. The amount brought into sight during the week was 574- 900. against 467, 900 last year and the total marketed from Sept. st to date has been 24o. 900 less. The 3 leading interior towns received 324,ooo during the week. against 25S, 900 last year, showing a gain of 34, 900 in stock. against increase of 25, oon last year. and their aggregate stock is 377. 900. against 542. 900 last year With the excep- tion of unsettled weather in the western DOT tion of the belt, clear weather prevails gen erally throughout the South. It is predicted. though, unsettled weather will continue throughout the valley and West Gulf States tonight and Saturday and some rain will prob ably occur over the eastern and southern DOT tion of the district. The temperature Is ex- pected to rise slowly. On the whole the weather is favorable for gathering and market ing the crop. The movement is unusually large the demand for spots is very much re- stricted, even though the article be bought at discount under futures and spec ulation has been checked considerably by the sharp and frequent fluctuations In spite of all these factors against cotton, sentiment re mains optimistic and no disposition Is shown to attack the market, pending the Issuance of the expected extremely bullish bureau report on Dec 3rd. The chances are that no marked decline will take place before this document is issued Nevertheless. think the situation warrants working on conservative lines and therefore still advocate purchases only on sharp breaks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21

market were a disappointment. while the re- ceipts were quite liberal, coming up to the expectations. The weather news was some what better. more moderate temperatures be- ing noted here and there. However. rains were forecasted in some instances and developments of this sort were figured to be unsatisfactory In that 1t was figured that moisture at this time would cut the yield down to noticeable extent in some sections of the belt. On the lower level today there was active buying for the account of a local active bull interest European interests were buying on moderate scale and as the day wore on certain commits sion houses had fair buying orders. The late Liverpool cables indicated a recovery abroad and this helped to advance the local market to last nights final levels. However. the gen. eral market became nervous and irregular as the day wore on. The spot cotton markets were dull and steady with a small demand. Port receipts for the week were figured at 435, 900, against 43 900 last week and 323.- 900 last year. The estimated port receipts for the day were 6o.ooo. against 47,oes for the same day last year. The in sight was 573,- 700. against 466 722, 44o. .54e and 327,e23 in 1900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
c. E. Pierce & Co.'S Cotton Letter.

tBy Private Wire From C. W. Lee & Col
 NEW YORK, Nov. 2o.-For those who have ro,Iowed ,', tne course Of cotton recently no de- velopments of the season have proved as be- wildering. To those who have not been in touch with the market daily it would be i'm possible to convey any idea of the maze into which operators have been, comparable to those of the week. The tone has shifted from a strong to weak one a dozen times in a single day. The price would move l5 points in one direction. only to run 30 in the other, and after each. day operators were left with shattered nerves and less settled conviction over the trend of events than before the day began The question has very naturally pre- sented itself. is this uncertainty due to a gradual change in the cotton situation which the average buyer fails to recognize or is 1t simply an inevitable halt in a market which Is taking breath for another upward move? It is undoubtedly due to the uncertainty and the number answering yes to each question that we have had such a disturbing week.
 Whether the decision be that 1t Is merely halt or that the position is gradually changing
 cotton has been sold as a result The after math of the bull speculation has taken the cotton and no weakness shown. but underly- ing the tone there could be detected the note,
 a warning ilota to holders of cotton over
 cents. The enormous movement the high price, the extensive long interest. the gradually weak entnB statistical position resulting from the
 big receipts All these factors came into play
 Whatever the ultimate outcome this year may
 pr0ve every known warning has been sounded
 for profit taking and their observation. It
 may be that the crop is but 10. 900. 900 bales,
 1t may be that prices will be IS cents before
 new crop. 1t may be that 1t is but a halt.
 But none the less the tinker has served its
 note of warning for the present. Later on. when the atmosphere has grown clearer and the trend of the market can be telt inStinc- lively the profit taker begin on the long side once more. There is a general feeling that the fear of bullish Washington report on Dec. 3rd will prevent heavy short selling and so operate in favor of a steady market somewhere between lo% and | IA cents. This has been the experience of the past. Esti- lated now and some look for a bureau report of not over o26o. 900. It is well to keep this fact in mind. which may go far to explain why the market rebounds 90 easily. We are not inclined to advise the purchase of cotton at this time. At 9h and 10 cents we felt and talked very differently. Now We have had the advance. Later on there may be more of It. For the present 1t looks though profit taking would prove the part of wisdom
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2o.-spot cotton quiet and easier; offerings light, but quite equal to the demand. Sales, 4.35o bales including 600 to arrive Quotations I-ISc lower.
 Futures dull. opening from points lower to 2 points higher, except December, which was Il points lower. In the trading Decem- Der gained 4 points over the closing of yes terday, January 5. March g. May and July g. The fluctuations were fairly wide and numerous. During the afternoon the market eased off and at the close February showed a net gain of points and March 4. while all other positions showed net losses of 445 points
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
Wnrld,s Cnttnn Takirga.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2o.-Secretary Hes spinners throughout the world as follows in round figures
 This week, 2e5, 900 this year. against 2s2,- 900 last year and l7e.o 900 year before last. against 255s ooo last year and 2'26e,ooo the year before
 Of this Northern and Canadian spnners LOOK 5e 900 the year before; Southern spinners' 52l 900, against 544 900 last year and 4S . GO the year before, and foreign splnhers; . l57. ooo against .42l ,ooo last year anu ''- lS8, 900 the year before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
Virgin 6 Faunce's Cotton Letter.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2o.-Cotton futures in the local market today opened weak in tone with bears were disposed to sell quite freely and in the absence of bull support there were fur ther declines the active months displaying
 considerable weakness. There was some ac- tual liquidation by timid longs, outsiders through commission houses selling quite a ntua cotton Iha cables traDa the English
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
c. E. Pierce 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

y.l
 NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 2o.-Liverpool was disappointing this morning and appeared in- clined to resist any further advance The large amount of cotton ahoat has doubtless given transatlantic operators a more com fortable feeling and there is e growing dispo- sition in that quarter to take the short side The opening in New York was lower in sym pathy with Liverpool. but not reflected in this market which on the contrary opened slightly above last nights close; prices fiuc- tuating nervously throughout the day, but the changes in comparison with the recent past were small. the final result being a net loss of 3Q6 points for the day. The market at the present apparently lacks snap and much will depend on the spot situation. which locally is of an easier tendency. Spots in the interior however remain steady and begin to hear some talk of movement falling off. We look for the Government bureau report of Dec. 3rd to prevent any material decline, still 1t would not be unwise to take profits the long side. The general public believe in cotton and this is probably the main cause of present prices which, however, we believe are justified but there Is no doubt that with the enormous movement the amount of cotton absorbed is truly wonderful and should the Southern mills begin to buy the effect in spots would be very noticeable. We continue to believe fin pur- chases on breaks and realizing at strong pe- ri oda
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
OPENING WEAK AT HEAVY DE-
 CLIMBS.
God Buying Soon Develops, However, and Prices are Rallied-Close Shows Net Losses of 2 to
 10 Points,

NEW YORK. Nov. 2o.-The cotton market opened weak at e decline of coll points under heavy realizing and bear pressure which in the present instance was encouraged by lower cables than expected and warmer weather in the belt, though the forecast was for more or less general rains On the decline. however good buying developed, including aggressive operations by local bulls. further covering and outside buying orders which were accompanied in many instances by further reports of crop damage from the recent freeze and predictions for an early falling of in the movement Soon after the call the market rallied to about last nights prices. After this 1t ruled very irregular but hardly so active as the recent average. At one moment the market would show considerable hrmness and advance then would come a wave of realizing and Wall Street selling orders. The estimates for to- morrow's receipts at leading ports were full but the into sight movement for the week fell behind early estimates and the exports were again very heavy. Generally speaking, how ever. the drift of prices during the afternoon was downward and just before the close there was enough liquidation in connection with heavy selling by Wall Street interests to close the market easy at net loss of 7alo points Sales were estimated at 300, GOO bales
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21

NSW VItduE DuBHrs NEW ORLEANS. Nov. o.-Sugar-Quiet; open kettle centrifugal. 5-l6a3 7-l6; cen trfugal whites, Ill6@3&. yellows, 3M9 34s; seconds, 21sG3A. Molasses-ouiet. open kettle. 24G33; cen trifugal. l2a25. Syrup-Quiet at 25a27.
 St. Louis Provisions. ST. LOUIS. Nov. 2o.-Flour-Quet. Whiskey-Steady at Sl3l. Pork-Nominal at SIP I.ard-NOminal at S6.7o Bacon-Boxed extra shorts. S9. l2Is; clear ribs, Ss. 37la; short clear, Ss. 62h,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21

NEW YORK, Nov. 2o.-The following table, compiled by Bradstreet. shows the bank clear ings at the cities named for the week ended Nov. 20. with the percentage of increase and decrease as compared with the corresponding week last year:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
A Weak Spot

Is there such a place in your Investments?
 Do you feel Comfortable when you think of the future of your family's future?
 Would you be interested to know upon what terms you can buy a 5 Per Cent. 2o-Year Gold Bond on the instaIment plan-yours if you live, your farnily's if you die3 If so, address
 THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK,
 RICHARD A. MccURDY, President,
 NEW YORK, N. Y. Henss S. WIIicox. Manager. Montgomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
New York Dry Goods.

New York Dry Goods. NEW YORK, Nov. 2o-The dry goods mar ket remains in very firm condition with sellers showing no inclination to grant concessions and yet the effort is being made to obtain such concessions and more or less business is refused. sellers and buyers being unable to agree on price. J0hber doing indif ferent current business, though slight for ward demand Is reported.
 Cincinnati Provisions. CINCINNATI Nov o.-Flour-Steady. Bulk meats-Qulet at S7. 62l2. Bacon-Steady at S975.
 Whiskey-Quiet at 5 25.
 Sugar-Easy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21

WILMINGTON. Nov. 2o.-Turpentine-No ing doing receipts. Al.
 Rosin--Steady at S2 10; receipts 269, Tar-Firm at slso; receipts, IIs. Crude turpentine. S2, 2593. 80; receipts 99.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
Local Cotton Market.

The fluctuations in the future market were less violent yesterday than for some time past Quotations in the local market were as fol- lows:
 Strict middling ............................ IoS Middling ........................lo lo%
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
rreaeurv Statement.

Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON. Nov. 2os-Treasury balances S2I g, ,So2. 439; gold, Sll5SSso oos'
 Naval Stores. SAVANNAH, Nov. o-Turpentine-F1Tm S' s6: receipts, 52o; sales, l97; exports l2s'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
New York CofPea and supar.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2o-Conee-Spot Rio easy; No. 2 invoice 6; mild steady: Cor dova, 7%@I2k.
 trifugal 96 test, sA; molasses sugar, g.; re- fined. quiet.
 The market for coffee futures opened steady at unchanged prices to a decline of points and ruled very quiet. far as fresh business concerned. The declining tendency was chiefly due to the declines in the Brazilian markets and the absence of aggressive support which attracted some realizing. The market was finally steady at a net decline of 59I0 points. The sales were 66. 575 bags. includ-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21

Rosin-steady; receipts, 1892; sales. 7sI. exports. 4s; A. B. c, D. B, S2. I6; F, S2. 2Si c. S2 .3S; H. S2.4S; I. S2.7o; K. S2. 90; M, S3; S22o; window glass s3. s5; water white, S3. 50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21

CHARLESTON. Nov. o-rurpentine-steady at 55h; saleN none.
 Realistically; sales. none: A. B. c, D, s2. s5; I. S2. SO; K. S2 80; M @ 90; N, S3. 10; window glass. SS .25 water white.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
.ProprietorS.
HuRTER COMPRESS AND COLISEUM ,
ESTABLISHED 1872.

yyerrv Beer. Bertrand Beer.
 Edgar H. Bright. Priva-., Wires to New York, Chicago, and Intermediate Points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
Comparative Cotton Statement.

NEW YORK. Nov. 2o.-The following is the cotton statement for the week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
New York Cotton Futures.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.-The ruling prices in the Cotton Exchange today were as follows
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
New Dreams Sugar.

Total sales for the day, 623, 300 shares.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21
Bank Clearinpa.

Brought into sight thus
 far for eason..........4.25l.s7 .s75 454s, se9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-21

New York Stock List.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-06
LaurerN ehA:
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
TAIIREI Md Octoher g.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
LAUREL. Md, October Q. 1908.
The Diven iron foundry. (which has been
operated in this town for many years,
closed down Saturday Of 1sst week. prior
to the removal from LAUREL of the entire
plant. The enterprise did large annual
business it is said, wifi Arms of Baltimore
and Washington. one ofdtss specialties being
the casting Of plumbing supplies. Mr. w.
T.. 8. Diven. the propriefQr4of the foundry.
has located In Frederick, Nd. having ac-
cepted proposition from the business men
of that town to make t1at Place his base of
operations. sSies
1t is understood that steps are on foot for
the erection ON the site of the present iron
foundry of cold storage plant. the same
company. 1t is said. planning to remove the
foundry building TO a place adjacent to the
Baltimore and Ohio railroadt.
Mr.. John w. Burke, for many years a
citizen of this section of the county, died at
his residence, near Contee. Sunday evening.
in the sixty-third year of his age. The de-
ceased had been IN ill health for some time.
but his death came as a, shock to his many
grief. and grave doubts are entertained of
her recovery. ~
Mr.. Charles Eugene Little. SON of Maj.
and Mrs. Frank E. Little of Laurel re-
turned home yesterday, after spending the
summer in Alaska.
Mr.. George e. Baldwin of Laurel has Sc
cured am appointment In the immigra ton
service at Ell PasO. Texas. He viii leave
tomorrow for his new pest OF duty.