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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
THE TRUSTS AND THE LAW.
Senator Edmunds Says the Law is Sufficient.

New York World.
 The Werold has steadily maintained that there is law enough to restrain trusts and other monopolies, and that what is lacking to secure their suppression is an honest and determined effort to that end by the officers of the law.
 This view is fully sustained by ex- Senator George F. Edmunds, for many years Chairman of the Judiciary Commit tee in the Senate and a statesman and jurist of the highest rank. In letter to the editor of Leslie's Weekly, Judge Ed- munds says of the present antitrust law, wrongfuliy called the Sherman act. that in the unanimous opinion of the Judiciary Committee the bill which 1t reported was fin respect of its general scope an exer- else of the whole constitutional power of Congress- which can only leg1slate for the freedom and regulation Of commerce with foreign nations and among the sew eral States" He is of the same opinion still, but adds:
 '"The only difficulty with the bill we re- ported and which became law was the want of administrations; that Is to say, that the law was and is entirely capable of putting an end to such so-called trusts and such combinations as interfere with or restrain commerce among the States. etc., if the officers of the Government having charge of the enforcement Of law understand their duty and are willing to do it, being, of course, supplied with suf- ficient. means to put 1t into force."
 The Judge concludes that what Is needed is not so much more legislation as competent and earnest administration of the laws that exist" and he professes confidence that ''the present Attorney General and his very able assistant will find easy means if supplied with the nec- essary funds, to arrest the progress and undo the mischievous work of such great and injurious combinations as have so largely come into recent existence"
 Congress should lose no time in appro- priating all the money that the Depart ment of Justice may require to prosecute the conspiracies in restraint of trade whose defiance of the law Is as bold as their robberies of the peop.e are out age- ous. This vall put the ef1cacy of the law and the good faith of the administration to the test. But before looking back upon the history of the last ten years, is there an yreason to hope that trusts will be curbed and monopolies suppressed until the people shall elect President who will appoint a trust-flgnter instead of trust fo4 mer as Attorney General, or until they shall elect 8 Congress that will repeal or reduce every tarin duty that now encour- ages and protests monOpolyH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
MARKETS FOR FUTURES CABLES BETTER BY TWO POINTS
 THAN LOOKED FOR. Larger Receipts, However, Causes Decline After the Advance.
 Close Firm With Prices
 2 to { Points Up.

NEW YORK Jan. 2l.--The cotton market opened firm at an advance of 536 points ca hies being better than looked for by ab-ut sosnfs. further rise of l62 points on the more active positions was followed by a de- cline of 5G1 points in view of larger receipts as compared with the movement of a year ago For a time liquidation was active and there was some pressure in the way of sel ing For short account. Again the mai ket developed mmness and In the afternoon rallied with the sales ga. 500 bales The late Improvement was largely due to strong accounts from the spot markets of the country with New Orleans rep resenting an advance of l-i6c. while most of the other spot markets at least held their own. The offerings of spot cotton in the local market were only at very full prices, although no change was made fin the official quotation; The tendency of the spot article was toward higher level, particularly for the better grades.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22

rert In influencing opinion. Figures continue as strong as at any timo and tho European situation. especially. fails to assume that phase which was calculated on by some ven turesome shorts. who are now growing quite nervous. Rain fell at many points in the At lantic and Gulf States today and this mus, furth tend to restrict the movement. Port receipts today were estimated at 36.o00
 against 32. GOO last year. At no time during the early session was there great demand. but the advance was well mainta ned. though feel ing is mixed. The maj ket closed very steady, with prices 395 points higher than yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
A. B. Baxter 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 rBy Private Wirel

NEW YORK Jan. 2I.-The opening of the cotton market a decided surprise. prices advancing 566 points on a few transactions
 The main feature was quite good. cables much better than looked for; in fact no little sur prise was occasioned by the character of the foreign advices. More less rain was re- ported and this was not without effect In in- ducing buying. There not much cotton offered and while big crop people were active iu talking of the soundness of their position there were enough confident buyers to cause a halt in the downward reaction and restore confidence for the time being at least. The fact is that statistics are playing no little
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22

MOBILE-Arrived. steamers Agnes CNor.), Henrichsen, Bluehelds: Fort Gaines CNor.). Julum, Bocas del Toro. Cleared, steamers Managua INorl. Cundersen, Belize: Hiso (Nor). Cuban ports; barks Due SorelH R. UtD, Bevento. Buenos Ayres; Pietro Aecame UtD. Costa, Buenos Ayres.
 SAVANNAH-Arrived, steamers salva tBr.)i Heron, Funchal; Shandon lBrl, ktngt Ser
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
NavaI Stores.

SAVANNAH. Jan. 2l.-rurpentine-Firm at 5e bid; receipts. ls4; sales. none; exports, l,5ol
 Rosin-Firm; receipts 3.42o; sales, 2,5ss; exports, s, ,674; A. B, c. D, P. sI.65; F. SI.7 70; G, sISs; II, S2 o5; I, S2 40; K, S2. 90; M. s3 35; N, S3 55; window glass, S3.so; water white $40.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
New York prv aoods.

NEW YORK, Jan 2I.-The general demand shows some improvement today. Goods are scarce and buyers complain of difficulty in placing orders Market very firm. Print cloths tending upward. Mems wear woolens and wor- steds selling mode ately in new heavy weights. Dress goods quiet and unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
New orleans sugar.

NEW ORLEANS. Jan 2l.-sugar-Dull; open kettle, 2%@3k; open kettle centrifugal. 8 3-I6Q3 Il-I6; centrifugal whites, 3AQ4; yellows, s1z93 l5-l6; seconds, 2hW3 5-ie.
 Molasses-steady; open kettle. I402S; een- trifugal 5QlS; syrup, l9Q23.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
Provisions. CORRECTED JAN. 20.

CORRECTED JAN. 20 Bacon-iOi
 pry salted sides-9&c. Iard-Tierces. leaf He; compound. sMe. Meal--69c per bushel. 0ats-White, soc; mixed, 49c. Sorn-White, 65c: mixed. 64c per bushel, Sait-Liverpool e5c sack; Virginia, 47ci Ntehigan, 2sO-0ound barrels. Sl.eO. Butter-Jerssy, 269SOc; Tennsases country, 15c .n ,(Fiour-Pstent. s4 io@4. s5i straight SS. 7od " G sGSsar-GTanulatsd. sa; r. C.. 4%e; cut loaf 5% cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
NOT "Jusr AS coon p

But the best Boys Shoes ever sold in Montgomery. More swell styles than the boys are use to seeing. Prices, $1.5o, $2.oO and S2.5o.
 Bullock A& Fleming, F'he Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
Cincinnati Provisions.

CINCINNATI. Jan. Automatically. Lard-Steady at So46. Bulk meats-Quiet at says. Bacon-Steady at Sfo.25. Whiskey-On basis of Sl.30. Sugar-Steady. f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22

NEW YORK. Jan. 2l.-Sugar-Raw. nomi- nall refined. quiet; refined petroleum steady.
 Coffee futureS quiet. The market opened steady, but unchanged and displayed some little activity around midday to the purchases of September. amounting to about l6,Ooo bags, which were sold by importers. Alter this the mal ket was generally qu ct. thoush s.mewhat irregular. closing nsL points lower to 5 points higher. Sales 3S. OUu bags.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
Chicago Grain and ProvIsions.

CHICAGO Jan. 2l.--The wheat market was again active and strong today, May closing with net gain of ikassc. May corn closed shade and May oats higher. Provisions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22

yvTT TTNIINGTON, Jan, 2l.-rurpentine- Firm at 5e receipts, casks " Rosin-Firm at sl. $50 60; receipts, 100.
 Crude turpontine- Firm at S2g2 s5; receipts. 'S TsT-Firn at sI. 60; receipts. 2o2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
New York Cotton Futures.
Local Cotton Market.

ou6tations for spot cotton in the local cotton market yesterday were as follows:
 A4AudtinB e12 Strict low middling ...s......................6 .6S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
CHARLESTON. Jan. 2I.-Turpentin

at 59; sales, none. si Ss. C. sI,75; H, s2; l. S2 35; K S2 s5; N sa 30; N. ss.5o; window glass, says; wa ter white, S4l5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
Johnstone 6 Hammond.

O. Hurter Compress and Coliseum
 Ware
  only Warehouse loads and sell and ship with arriv a will find buyer better than dead through and will always is paying highest price. We,quote 7-16 January 21st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
Indicate. rise. Indicates tali.
River Forecast.
Weather Conditions.

The Coosa and Alabama will continue to ia slowly. or remain nearly stationary during tn next two days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
sTATloNS
MARINE NEWS.

FRANK P. CHAFFEE. Section DIrecto. Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22


 The barometric trough, which extended from Lake Superior to Texas yesterday, has moved eastward, now forming a decided storm center over Eastern New York; it caused much higher temperatures in the Northeast, quite general rain or snow over the eastern half of the country and rain is now fal Ing in portions of Texas and Louisiana, and the extr eme North east with snow prevailing in portions of the Lake Region. Generally fair weather prevails in the Southwest. with lower temperature in Texas and thence northeastward to Upper Michigan. under influence of ridge of high barometer, extending from Californ to Texas and thence northward over the Great Plains while decided depression now over Montana has caused rain in the Northwest, with rising temperature from the Rocky Mountains north eastward through Montana
 Temperature and Rainfall. r: S. Department oI Agriculture.
 Weather Buresu
 MONTGOMERY Ala, Jan. 2l. The following shows highest and lowest tenn. peratures and rainfall at Weather Bureau sta. tions. during the twenty-four hours ending 2 l. m. today:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
MARKS& GAYLE,
 Cotton Merchants. DAILY COTTON QUOTATIONS
 FOR MONTGOMERY.

ton and actual sales
 Our market steady: demand good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. l.-cattle-ReSelpts, g. 400 natives. 600 Texans; calves, lo0 na- tives; steady to loc higher Choice export and dressed beef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-22
.rreasury Statement.
NaW York Coftes and sugar.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2I.-Treasury balances s2I2, sos. 393; gold. SIol .o4e. s97.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
Our Sentiment Toward Macedonia

II all the Macedonian committeeman do
Ing business in and around Sofia, Bull
garias tumultuous capital. are as poorly
posted on the state of the worlds senti-
ments toward the Christians under Turk
fish rule as DR.. Christie Tartarchefr. one
of the committee presidents. appears to be-
there is sad need of enlightenment at that
revolutionary center This parsonage, in
the course of an amazingly frank interview.
expresses his bitter disappointment at the
distinctly hostile" attitude of the Ameri-
can press toward his cause. He cannot un-
derstand the cause. unless the newspapers
In this country have been bought with
Turkish gold. He adds:
There seems to be no other explanation
OF the tone OF the articles. They are not
but decidedly inimical to 1T. 1t Is impos-
sible that such an attitude could arise from
Ignorance of the true state of affairs by a
people so intelligent as Americans. and 1t
o. Is also difficult TO believe that the impress
sion created by the Miss Stone affair could
have so prejudiced the American press"
1t Is not known just what newspapers
DIR. Tartarchefr takes" list of them
would be interesting in this connection. Or
perhaps scrap-book of those extracts
from the American news and editorial col
umns which may have been translated and
copied INTO the Sofia Journal or the Bull
Sar1an sun might throw light on the
situation Certainly there has been no
noticeable lack of American sympathy for
the oppressed Balkan Christians On the
other hand, there Is a distinct feeling here
tiIt II is great pity the European powers
Go not see their way clear to a cleaning out
o: the Turkish pest-hole. We have had
ocr own troubles with the sultan, finding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

fishing regulations than the custom OF
nations warrants. A dispatch from Bunaio
indicates that the owners Of some OF the
fishing boats are secretly arming theiH
craft in order to give battle to the Petrol
in case she again fires upon them. 1t Is
hardly to be believed that such measure
of war will be taken. The proper course
for these boats Is for their masters always
to obey the signal to lay to for examina-
ton. If they are innocent OF wrong they
can afford to submit to search. But at the
same time repeated searchings may become
irksome and costly, and it Is to be hoped
that some sort Of q modus vivendi will be
arranged between the governments which
will prevent friction and loss. There Is no
possible ground for an international mis-
understanding in the premises even II hot
headed American shippers or trascible
Canadian officers break the peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
MARYLAND and Mr.. German.

The democrats of Prince George county.
Maryland, in convention assembled, nave
declared for Mr.. German for President
VIII their example be followed throughout
the state. and will the state convention
when 1t meets go on record to the same eff
feet?
The question relates merely to whether
the democrats of Maryland will formally
recognize at this time what everybody else
is aware Of Mr.. Germans name Is figur-
ing in all presidential speculation. and very
prominently. He is regarded. indeed. as
candidate for his party's nomination, and
the developments of the past few months
have shown that his strength is formi-
dable The party organization in Maryland
is under his influence, and instructions. if
they are desired now, should not be difficult
to obtain And If they are voted, then, of
course. democrats elsewhere who are ia
vorable to Mr.. German will be encouraged
to work in his behalf with all the greater
zeal.
Mr.. German could not hope to escape
little chatting on his proposition to make
tariff reform the leading issue next year.
Certainly" respond the free trade news
papers. How would 1t do to re-enact The
platform of 1892? The party swept the
country with that, and why should 1t not
be able to do so again? Would Mr.. German
abide by a second triumph on that issue
Loyalty as he did by the first? Is he as
strong in the faith now as he was ten
years ago?'
But talk like this is subject to a discount.
Mr.. German probably stands today about
where he stood on the tariff question when
Mr.. Cleveland was returned 10 the White
House. That is to say, he believes now in
protection as principle, and he believed in
it then. All the campaign hullabaloo
about razing the customs houses to the
ground, and inviting every outsider with
anything to sell to come in and spread mis-
wares. never found echo or encouragement
in him. Many of the spellbinders who
solicited votes for the democracy in 1892
talked nonsense to the people according 10
the German view of things.
Are the free traders quite as cocky now
as they were then? Are they standing as
firmly by their position as Mr.. German is
by his? Not all of them are, for men like
Mr.. Watterson, Mr.. Blackburn, Mr. Bailey,
Mr.. Bankhead and Mr.. Swanson, among
the most extreme of the low tariff men, are
outspoken for Mr.. German for President.
The Chicago platform of 1892 on the tariff
question is as much of a back number as
the Chicago platform of 1896 is on the silver
question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

him shifty. unreliable. repudiator. He Is
regarded as a menace to the worlds peace,
yet paradoxically the continental war
which has been threatened for many years
by reason of the sad state of his affairs
is postponed because Of the jealousies Of
the powers. whose duty It is to intervene
and force him to respect his obligations.
But as n matter of fact, American SYM
pathy for or against the oppressed Chris
tians of the Balkan states Is not factor
in the case. The problem will be solved
without reference to our views or preju
dices. Our Impotence with the powers for
their failure to force the Turk, and each
other to respect the Berlin treaty will not
hasten the crisis by day. Nor is it at all
likely that even IL the American public
were deeply stirred by the sorrows of these
unfortunate people the sentiment would
assume the form of heavy money gifts to
aid them in their revolutionary enterprises.
The United States is not pouring its wealth
into that boiling pot. and Is not permitting
its sympathies for the oppressed of the
earth to take the form Of aids to slaughter
and sacrifice.
1t is true that there is a distinct feeling
Of disgust with some OF the methods pur-
sued by the Balkan Insurgents. For in
stance. we do not relish the recollection of
the abduction Of Miss Stone by agents of
the Macedonian committee. Nor. even in
the light of their deplorable condition, Is it
possible for the people of this region to
work up any sympathy for cause which
is founded upon massacre. The present hope
Of the Bulgarian revolutionists Is to arouse
Europe by series Of horrors until the
powers will intervene regardless of the po-
litical effect. This program is not calcu-
lated to awaken any strong sentiments of
approval here. But the Bulgarian COM
mitteemen may rest assured that the
United States does not indorse the Turk
or any of his works. 1t would be greatly
pleased If he were pushed 49, Of Europe,
out of the path of civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
The Battle of Lake Erie.

While there Is no indication that the
State Department officials are In any way
aroused by the unfortunate encounter on
Lake Erie between Canadian patrol
steamer and fishing boat owned by cit
liens of the United States. the affair offers
good ground for an investigation calculated
to clear away all doubts from the case and
to establish safer lines for future conduct
on these boundary waters. 1t appears that
there has been considerable poaching of
late on the part of boats from this side.
1t also appears that the Canadian patrol
has been repeatedly sent across the line in
chase and that often she has gone consid-
erably further IN the enforcement Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
Shifting the Issue in New York.

The political situation in Greater New
York is developing along lines that have
been apparent for some time. National
considerations are being injected into the
anti-Low campaign. Good government for
the city is demanded in a minor key.
Democratic control OF the city for effect on
next years gubernatorial and presidential
contests Is the major cry. AS goes the city
this year so will go the state next year,
and as goes the state then so will go the
country This is now practically the anti
Low platform. Factionists are besought
to put aside personal feelings Office hunt
ers are reminded that the pickings will be
enormous If Tammany wins. First, the
city pickings, then the state pickings. and
then the federal pickings. Why higgle
about small things when great things are
at stake?
The Low administration has emerged
from good deal of Misrepresentation I'M
soathed and in a way triumphant. The city
has prospered under 1t. Affairs have been
conducted honestly and economically. The
promises and vows that were made in the
name of reform have substantially all been
redeemed. Reform, therefore, is still good
watchword. The question two years ago
was, Shall reform be instituted? The ques-
tlOn To-Day Is, Snail REFORM be 1ndOrSed?
1t was instituted, and has worked WELL
Why not continue in power those who have
brought about the changed conditions?
This effort, therefore, to appeal from local
to national affairs If not the shrewdest of
moves, is thought the best move that could
have been made in the circumstances. A
great national battle is approaching, and
much depends upon New York. The repub-
licans will certainly be led by New
Yorker and the democrats also may be.
There is health in the Parker boom, and
David B. Hill is not very dead. With a
| New Yorker at the head of the column on
| either side, the fight for the state would be
strenuous to the last degree. And so those
| democrats who helped to put Tammany out
| two years ago are asked to help put Tam
| many back now. on the assurance that
| Tammany will be good and the partys ma
| tional cause advanced by Tammany's sue
cess.
! Will the appeal avail? The fact that it is
made Is a high testimonial to the Low adj
| ministration which is asking for indorse-
| ment on it's record in behalf of honest gov
eminent for the municipality and clean men
! in public Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
The Universal Genius.

He used to sit and tell US where Napoleon
made mistakes;
He liked to see a game and criticise the
pitchers breaks;
He shows just where railway runs the
risk of losing friends
And how the richest might be earning big
ger dividends.
He sometimes makes remarks on art, and
stalwart hearts have quailed
On hearing where the people we esteem SO
much have failed.
He'll point out the weak places in story
or a song,
And tell you how and why the government
is going wrong.
You are convinced that when he makes a
start this wondrous man
VIII reconstruct the universe on superior
plan.
But we're waiting, waiting, waiting, while
to faltering hopes we cling.
For up to date Cts strange but true) he
hasn't done a thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14
Religion in Kansas.

This interesting paragraph comes from
Topeka, Kansas:
THE debates Of Senators Burton and Till
man at western Chautauquas have borne
good fruit. McGregor Wilson, a we'll
known Shawnee farmer, spublishes letter
saying that he had been a very bad buckle
berry, but now he has confessed religion.
He says Tillman and Burton saved him
and he thanks God for it,
So remarkable a man should be kept I'M
der observation for a few days. He may be
mistaken in his symptoms. At any rate, it
must be new brand Of religion that pro-
ceeds from a discussion Of the race ques-
ton by two United States senators, one of
whom advocates wholesale killing as solu-
ton. But If men-even ordinary "huckle-
berries''-can be brought to a better walk
by such talk. by all means let Brother Till
man keep on. His purpose seems to be to
incite riot, but If that purpose is defeated,
and good results, more length and bitter
ness to his tongue. For as long as his
tongue holds out to burn the vilest "huckle-
berry, may return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-14

I'm going to write a book said the
young woman with struggling hair and
inky fingers I'm going to give my views
on the social system. touch especially on
marriage and divorce
why don't you write cook book?"
asked Miss Cayenne kindly.
Il don't know anything about cooking"
was the answer.
But, my dear, I hope you don't mean
to famiiarize yourself with everything you
write about"