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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Co.l Resolves.

We are abort to start out on new
year. 1t is worth something to make a
good start. II ia cool thing to make a
few good resolutions Mt the beginning of
the :ear. We drift: out of the wav. get
into had habits. and no time il better to
null ourselves back into right courses than
~" beginning of new year There is one
thing we ran all do and that IS to resolve
to h" little more cheerful ard genial than
we have been in the past We can write
down the fact that we intend to sneak a
shade more kindly than the year before.
We can also resolve to show the word that
glorious morning face that Stevenson sreaks
OF: 1t is surrey our duty to carry cheer
ri spirit into each days task and trial.
We do well to count I'm orr mercies and he
cheerful. II is an awful sin to GO through
the world grumpy and rorose. This is =
good. glad world we ere in. We are grid
ed round with mercies new every morning
ard fresh e~e~y evening Ii we give our
sc.ves nrsel6shiv to the service of others
We shall find icv and gladness everywhere.
The Rev. j. b. Silcox.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
LATEST QUOTATIONS.

Spring clear. IS 35a3. 30; best
Pa'ent. 81 81; choice Family. s4.O5.
Whcat-Ncw York M. 9. Slslc;
Philadelphia No ,. 19a4as0c; Baltimore
<o2 SIC.
Corn New York No. ,. So; Philn-
elrhia No. ,. 5la53,; Baltimore No. =.
4%4c.
Oat>-Nrw York NJ. =. 43c; Philn.
elphia No. 2. l3ai3c, Baltimore No ,.
.2c.
llay-N". | timothy. .50a20.0o;
"a. ? timothy. 81 s. 30ala.0 co; No. ) tim.
thy SIG. 50al15O
Fruits and Vegetables. White Pota-
oes-Wiih receipts less liberal and quite
IN improvement in the demand. the
market rules steady and finn. Apples.
Ill good 10 choice fruit trees of fungus
ne in good demand. Cabbage-wilh
quite n falling off in the rec eipis, there
: n much iirmer feeling on all good to
choice stock. Sweet potatoes are in
ample supply for present needs; the
market rules quiet but steady. We
quote: Cabbage Danish large. per ton
IS oOa3.00; domestic, per ton So 90 - 90
Potatoes Maryland and Pcnnsyl, ania,
per bu 65atSc; Eastern per bu Goa Csc;
eggplant, Florida, per orange box 800
ll.23. Unions-ycllow. per bu Static
red. per bu 55a60c. Celery, per doz
!3ai0c Apples Eastern. good =,
,hoicc. per brl s.. u0a3.Co; Western, do
10 do do do 81 15a2 10; No. all kinds
81 0Oal.25. Sweet Potaioc>-Potnmac
yellow. per brl - 5oa , -; Nor:h Caro-.
lima. yellow. 81 25a25J; l. stern siore
yellow, S2.0Ua2 -. larns, yellow, 81 80
ais.
Butter, Separator, 2Sa29c; Gathered
cream. :7a2oc; prints. Lib }oa3ic; Rolls.
lib. 3Ju3lc; Dairy pts. Md. Pa, Va.
2Sa29c.
Eggs, Frcsh-laid eggs. per dozen,
.la.2c.
Cheese. Large. 60-lb, l44a14'.c; me-
ilium. 36-lb. ll4ul4>s, picnics. 23-lb,
l4i4al4$4c.
Live Poultry, Hens. 12alal.c; old
ROSTERS. each 25a3t c; Turkeys, lGa17c;
Ducks. l3al4c
Hides, Heavy steers. association ami
salters, late kill, 60-lbs and up, c.osc So.
lection, 1lal2c; cows and light ST., r.:
Ss4 a9c.
Provisions AMI Hog Products. -Bu!.,
clear rib sides, 9;4c; bulk shoul le:s.
9I4c; hulk bellies, l0i9c; bulk ham butts.
Zoe; bacon clear rib sides. l01sc; bacon
shoulders, 10i9c; sugar cured breasts.
l2i9c; sugar. cured shoulders, l0;@c;
sugar cured California hams, Zoe;
hams canvascd or uncanvased, II lbs.
and under, l4'4c; refined lard ,ierces. brls
and 30 ID cans. gross, l0'4c; refined lard.
half barrels anu new tubs, lie.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Ferret's New Occupation.

81 recently says a correspondent
Of the Field. saw ferret put to a
new use as an electrical engineer.
The electric light wires in my district
are being renewed where required.
and, as the wires are protected by
earthenware &C .>rs through which
they are run. the only means of put
ting new wires in, without disturbing
the covers, is by the use of ferret
The one | saw was very lively, and on
good terms with the workmen. He
had a metal collar, to which n string
was attached; he started off to the
next manhole and then when the ferret
was removed the wire, TO which the
string had been previously attached.
was drawn through
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Power of One Relief.

=. Have lou, ever thought what a change
il would make if you believed with ali yonr
heart and soul and strength and mind ,sat
sod is? This one belief would alter every
thing. Some may even think that it would
change too much; if VIC realized God as
He really is we could think of nothing
else: This | do not admit. The thought
OF God should be to the best OF our think.
ing. like the sky to other objects of our
landscape, always there, blue, serene. uni.
tying. In His presence, constantly and
steadily realized, everything would find its
right place; it would be easy to do right
and difficult to do wrong. In fact. the
problem OF life would be solved.-James
Stalker.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
HIS FATHER SAW HIM"

Moody says that that father was
through the telescope OF his love
alwavS felt that he was looking
RS. 1t is>"id that when as.
mt to inc the scope oil
hey add Is the number Of
etimes our falling tears are
ili the telescope. They
~. -Iar removed nigh unto us.
what a comfort it is TO know that
'at Father OF us all looks after us
,lty that is infinite and with a sym.
that Is beyond conception. The
u the father of the prodigal was
but Gods eye sweeps through all
ind He sees us wherever we are
even behold orr thoughts. and
on bowed your head and said. Il
o come and partly lifted your
an expression OF your intention.
d to rise that YOU might make pub.
confession, He saw you and was
IN u meet YOU. Lhis Is an that
ires on youg par;. lie is ready to
rest.
said inat d.. Rainsford. OF Eng.
one OF the %orlhieid conferences
time re,atcd the story OF an cd
his, German professor. VINO
gnostic, and As yol know the
he agnostic Is Simply. Il do no;
his cd professor came to vlsl;
ord and went with him 10 all al,
his church. When the day wa
&c rector said to him. Professor
hat you thinl, OF it all His an
1T is beautiful. hut that is all
Then DIR. Rainsford put to min
stioas:
Do you not think that it is pos
there may be a God:" and the
so. said. Eyes. possjbl,aoo-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Faithful DOGS Reward.

Prince, a collie dog OF Brooklyn. re-
Gently ate porterhouse steak, the re.
ward for his sagacity IN giving the
alarm when fire started in his masters
big stable.
Fifty cows and ten horses were in
the stable, and it has been Princes
duty to guard them. When he smelled
smoke he ran to Levine's house. 900
feet away. and awakened him by bark
ing. Levine turned in an alarm and
rescued the horses and cows. The
building was destroyed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
As We Sau

There is flower called heartsease.
which hourisheth on the meancst soil when
fed with good deeds and kindly thoughts.
and It's worth kings ransom to its nos.
SCISSOR: That same flower had its roots
deep in the heart of God, and its fruit
unto eternity, where every good shall reap
its unfailing harvest of veal, and every i'll
deed find its just need of woe. We need
not think 20 cheat ourselves with the
fancy that Gods law can fail. Here and
hereafter we shall reap as we have sown.-
A. l.. Glyn.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Ccd Museum in Paris.

Paris has museum of objects re
lating to the ballet. 1t includes every
thing. from old ballet skirts to jew
clry worn by famous dancers. There
are also casts OF the feet of these
terpsichoreans. among them being one
OF Nine. Vestris' feet. 1t was made
for Lord Fife at cost of $4,000, and
sold after his death for a small sum
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
but WHEN HE WAS VET A GREAT
WAY OFF,

These words must have 2 wonderful
meaning, for the measurement is from
Gods standpoint. II would be an awful
thing to be great way off according to
mans conception, but when it is the COM
putatIou or One who Is infinite we are
started. and yet our amaZement gives way
instantly to alteration. for we are tod that
even II We are 50 great distance from
HIM we are not to be discouraged. In
Acts II: 70. we read that the promise is
unto ali that are afar off" aud in Ephe.
SANS n: IL, IL. we are tod that I'VE who
some times were far off are made nigh bv
the hood OF Christ" and that Jesus Christ
came and preached peace to YOU which
were a!ar OFF, as well as to them that
were nigh; 1t never is any question with
God as to how deeply one has sinned. 1t is
remarkable thing that throughout the
whole Bible He has ever chosen the most
conspicuous sins and the most fragrant sin.
ners that He might present to us His vii.
hngness to forgive.
God requires hut three things IL we
would know Him in this way
FIRST: there must be a willing mind. In
Isaiah !: ~. we read, IF We be willing and
oobedient. we shall eat the good of the
land In another place we read. IF iapre
be hrst willing mind, it is accented for
what man hath and not for what he
hath not" In still another place we are
tod, III any man will do His will he shall
NM" ~ Tue uoctrlne. Tod Himself, inf
mite though He may be, viii not save us
against our wills.
Second. there must BE- a desire to know
the truth that we may do it. Mere knowI.
edge OF the truth may he our condemra.
ton; and it is the saddest thing in the
world that so many people know and vet
are unwilling TO do. 1T will he an awfnI
ment which must finally fell upon the
and file Of men because all their lives
lived under the shadow of the church
heard the preaching of the VOID. ali
IT, ondemns them.
requirement is an honest con.
ones intentions. God never
ne more light than ne uses. but
IN the heart single desire how.
10 know Him. and that desire i.
before men and unto God. He
orr vision, sheds upon us more
1t light. and it is always by the
confession that we enter into the
of JOY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
"-lND THY KILLED For HIM THE
FATTED CALF"

! can see the Old f1ther as he runs from
home to home oxclaiming. Come ard r.
ioiee with me, tor my hoy was dead and
is alive AGAIN He was lost and is found
and they begin to he merry. One can never
have the fatted calf killed for him but
once but one Of the delightful things about
the Christian lie i thai We may repeated
IL sit down to enjoy the feast for others,
and il i thrilling to know that we never
have time of feasting here that they do
not have time of rejoicing in heaven,
For thee Is iog il the presence of the an.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
Live Stock.

Chicago, Cattle. Mostly 15a20c lover,
good to prime steers 81 3OA $40; medium
81 OOal :,0 stockers AMI feeders s? -
nj 10; cows. 81 40a4 40; heifers 5! 00l
4 90; Texas fed steers So j9a4 - Hogs,
Mixed and butchers Sc 50a6 10; good to
choice, heavy 81 S1a7 co; Sheep, sheep
and lambs slow to lower; good 10 choices
whethers 81 2jaA %; Western sheep
81 73a6 %.
East Liberty, Cattle steady; choice
s. 2ja5 40; prime s. O0a5 20. Hogs.
prime heavy Sc 9Ja6 %. mediums 81 81;
heavy Workers Sc o0a6 81. Sheep steady.
q st wcthcrs 81 jjiI 50 culls AMI com
non 81 15a2 %; choice lambs s. 15a5 81
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07
LIE HAD COMPASSION AND RAN

never knew until recently what that
word Compassion meant. 1 know now
that it indicates ones suffering with an
other. 1t is this that makes the story OF i
mans transsression SO pathetic. Other
hearts are made To ache and almost break
Other eyes are filed with tears and other
lives made deso.ate. | can see this Of
father going IN to the outioo. from ms
home. gazing off III the direction which his
boy had taken, coming Gowa the steps
again like David of cd crying out. oh.
my son, my son, would God | had died ioI
you," He had compassion.
We had in our city a young man who
was more than ordinarily prosperous III
his business. and his prosperity seemed to
be the cause OF his downfall 1t became
so marked that his partners called HIM
into their office 20 say that h. must either
mend his ways or dispose OF his interests
in the concern. His promises were good
and all went well for htt.e season. and
then when the failure WAS worse than ever
they insisted that he should dispose OF has
interests to then, and with great sum
OF money ne hogan to sink rapidly. lie
had gone from bad 10 worse until not long
ago they found him floating in the river
for he had taken his own life. The story
is sad in the extrcmc bat the saddest por-
ton of it Is found in the fart that there Is
an old man to-day going about the streets
of the city mourning for his son. He
scarcely lifts his eyes from the ground as
he walks. Sometimes you eeho'd him
with the tears rolling down his checks. lie
has compassion. And it is = fact that one
never sins, breaking even the least OF
Gods commandments, that the heart OF
the great and loving Father does MOI yeain
over him and long for his return.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-02-07

second, --InerT-do YOU not think that il
is probable that God has made revelation
of Himself to His creatures? and his
friend answered, Yes, probable"
Third. .'Well do you not think, said he,
chat He would make that revelation pam
il we were to ask Him." and the old pro;
fessor answered, i should think He would
be obliged to-"
We'll" said DIR. Rainsford, ''have you
ever asked Him." and the Old man an
swered, No"
FOR my sake said he. will YOU ask
Him now" and they fell upon their knees
in the study, and the Old minister SAID,
Lord God, reveal Thyself unto my deai
friend" When his prayer was ended he
said. Now. Professor, YOU pray, and the
old man lifted up his eyes and said; On.
God" and then as il he felt he had gone
too lar. he changed his petition, and SAID.
''Oh. God. ii there he God. show me the
light and | will and he was jus. goin.
on to say. Il will walk in it, when sud
denly he sprang to his feet with his face
radiant and shouted. why. l see it. see
it. and it is glorious" His agnosticisri
took wings and departed from him Faiti
filed his heart and JOY thrilled in his sou.
He has from that time TO this heeu Il goo !
disciple of Jesus Christ. In the light al
all this | make the plea. only encourage
your least desire, and you shall come tc
know Him whom to know is lie o.er:fal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-16
G. E. Pierce & Co.'s Cotton Letter.

lOver EriVate wire tfC'n GlDert & Ciay.I
 NEW ORLEANS, April l5.-Private cables today reported better demand in Liverpool as a result of improved conditions in Manchester. and 1t was mentioned additionally that some of the best English merchants entertained favorable opinion of the value of cotton. The spot sales in Liverpool actually increased to 10, 900 bales. and steady tone noted all around. The tendency here toward inactivity. The manipulative tactics in New York have conduced to nervous fluctuations, and the fact that the market Is susceptible to such an influence. sufficed to induce extra eau ton on the part of traders. The volume of speculative transactions accordingly diminished and while easy period was established by sales to cover previous purchases on account of the freedomc-of receipts the effect on prices was comparatively insignificant. Notwthstand- ing the absence of any concerted opposition to the upward course of prices, the market seems inclined to pause for the present. There Is apparently desire amongst traders to satisfy themselves about tho quantity of cotton to come forward from the interior, as the stabil ity of prices will naturally depend on the ex- tent of supplies available for spinners. Yet with manipulation In practice in the metropo- lis any unexpected occurrence may be looked for, and in such circumstances 1t is best to adhere to the policy of conservatism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-16
Virgin 6 Faunce's Cotton Letter.

sOVcf FTiVAto LeNeeo WtF0.l
 NEW YORK. April I5.--Cotton futures in the local market today opened firm tone with first prices advanced 3G7 points. Gable newo was better than expected. but the bull party continued to hold the key to the general situa- tion. Shorts seemed anxious and the bear side was inclined to cover. However, bulls well as bears were rather nervous throughout the day Fears of manipulation and clear evil dences that the bull clique was playing pe- culiar game left to cautious proceedings on the part of outsiders generally, and the wire and concession traded on moderate scale. How ever 1t seemed that the July option was in more activity. May continued fairly active as compared with the general list. but generally they were less trading in factors than here tofcre. The new crop people were quite we'll taken care of. and there was a degree of sur prise at the soft spots. Generally favorable crop prospects are reported. Reported plant Ing was well advanced and good stand in Eastern and Western sections of the belt. Spot markets continue steady today,s though the trade was dull. with only a moderate demand from exporters. Spinners continued to buy back out of transactions. It is said to be very little prospect of settlement of the labor troubles. The private telegrams from the belt today told of few features that were not al- ready in the Government report issued Tues day afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-16
A. B. Baxter G Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 tBy Private wire.1 ee

NEW YORK. April I5.-Lverpooi made a very good showing this morning, notwithstand- ing our loss of over 20 points yesterday that market showed no loss whatever up to the hour of our opening. This encouraged local buyers and prices rose 366 points. There was no news of, consequence, but yesterday s sellers were anxious to buy back and there was little offering. The fact is we have had repeated predictions of cotton being rushed to New York and yet stocks keep down to a very low point and there is evidence whatever of any large quantity being shipped this way and until 1t reaches here sellers are holding aloof and the bulls are likely to maintain their position. It is yet question whether the crop will reach .ooo ooo bales. Savannah receipts have been falling off of late. and it is possible that other points may also suffer shrinkage, in which estimates will again drop of to a crop not exceeding It, 750. ooo Both sides were indifferent after the opening. while buying of May by insiders failed to bring in much support from the outside. Port receipts were estimated at .00O. against i2. 900 last year. Cables were steady at point advance, weather was fair over the en- tire belt. fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-16
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
IN EARLY TRADING EXTERIOR DINARY FIRMNESs WAS
 SHOWN.
Rumors That the Bull Pool nao made Private Settlements and Was Not Disposed to Attempt an Actual Corner-Gains
 at the Close.

NEW YORK. April I5.-The cotton market opened nrm et an advance of 3aI points under somewhat better average of cane news than expected and following the call displayed stli 1uitner strength under renewed covering Dy oId crop shorts with May and July once more the chief object of attention. The former op- tor closed last night at o.3I. opened this morning at 10. 42 and then sold up to io,bo. wniie July closing yester lay at g. .Se 4nrst 5oio at iOcS and thea advanced to lO.O6-
 There was apparently little in the carly news 10 explain the hrmness aside from the posi- tion or May and July contracts. Weather news was falriy favorable and while the port re- celpts Tor the day were slightly under those or last year. the figures being lo.2o6 bales. against i2.644. the interior movement was re- garded as bearish and the estimates for the weeks into sight showed expanding ten-
 dency, fo6,OO0 bales being popularly ex- pected against an actual of 83. oo5 last year. Rumors were also circulated that some of the May and July shorts had made private settle monts with the bull pool and this was thought Tn some quarters to mean that the clique lead CTS were not disposed to attempt an actual cor ner This view was perhaps encouraged py the liquidation which became apparent at the higher levels, leading to considerable room selling and from the highest price May was foTced down 10 points, while July reached 9S6. Later, however, the pool bought again and toward the close the market was advanced to about the best of the day under fresh scare of the shorts with the market finally net
 lo0l3 points higher and the total sales of futures estimated at l25 900 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-16
Liverpool Cotton Futures.
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW oRLEANs-Quiet and steady; sales. I,350; ordinarq., ex: good ordinaW. 8K; low middling. 9h: middiing. 10 3-I6; good mid ding. Io%: midding fair, 5-Io. nominal: receipts. 5.l62; stock. l42.7fo. = GALVESTON-Quiet middling, loh; re- ceipts. I,70o stock 46. 55s.
 MOBILE-Steady; middling. 10; sales. 100; receipts, I3; stock. 5,675.
 sAvANNAH-Quiet and steady: misdling. 10; saies 67: receipts. i.42o: stock, 4e, 67o.
 cHARLEsToN-Firm mddling. 10; receipts l2: stock. 3.e4o.
 wILMINdToN-Firm: middiins. sM: re- ceipts Io: stock. B089.
 NORFOLK-Firm: middling. iok: sales, i7i receipts, 559: stock, 8, 6S3.
 BALTIMoRE-Nominai middling. I0A: re- ceipts. Ieo; stock 4.722.
 BOSTON-Quiet middling, t0 50: net re- ceipts 363: gross. 3.54S.
 PHILADELPHIA-Quiet; middling. I07s; stock 2,800.-
 ST i.oUIs-stesdv: middling. 10; receipts. SAP; stock. l7.7l7. 9 NEW YoRK-ouiet: middiing, 10, 30: net re- ceipts. 27: gross. 3.67i; stock. 30. .93e.
 Total today-Net receipts. io.2l6; exports Co the continent, 4.o42 stock. 335,75o. E Consolidated-Net receipts. 4i.l92: exports to Great Britain. lo.s72; to France, 3t; to the continent, I2.295.
 Total since Sept i-Net receipts, 7,ie2. 46e: exports to Great Britain. 2.57o o3o: to France, 726. 700; to the continent. 2,67i,I25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-16
| $50 bales. Including 200 to arrive. Quota

l.sso bales. Including 200 to arrive. Quota tons unchanged.
 Futures at the opening were 3@7 points higher than yesterday's closing figures and vapce was caused by unexpectedly favorable Liverpool cables which tad of comparatively heavy spot trading at unchanged pirces and a slieht advance in futures when 1t was confi- dently expected that Liverpool would show . ar1xed decline In the American rings yester- aginr to the long side than the official report on quotations. They told Of growing bullish sentiment among heavy operators. The hucfua- tions were frequent, but narrow. Later sn the day the market gradually eased on until the early morning gains had all been lort the board figures at the close being practically the same as last evenings closing prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-16
Allen Miles Co.'s Hide and Leather
 Letter.
Especial to The Advertiser. l

TSp0cIaI 10 The AuVoFu9oT.I
 CHICAGO. April l6.-The sales of 50. 900 to 60. 900 packer light native cows reported yes- peciaily on light hides and branded cows. Twelve hundred March and April heavy Texas sold at 3; ooo March and April light Tex as sold TIA: 200 January February native steers sold llh 5000 February branded COW hides sold at g. One packer offers February heavy and light native cows at 9h and De- ccmber October branded COWS offered eh April native steers offered llh; butt brands lo%; Colorados loh Country market stronger on heavy cows. which sold today at 6t1 and 7h. Two cars buRs offered today a% and 7M but Eastern buyers will not pay these prices except where hides run large percentage No. l or 81s and 7h Ohio points. The large sales packer light cows have strengthened country market Snd stimulated buying Light stun unchanged. Tallow dull and steady. No Lon- don auctions today.