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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
LEE DID NOT APPEAR Ex-LIEUTEN,ANT GOVERNOR IS
 ON A TRIP. John H. Carroll, Railroad Lobbyist, is Also in Chicago and huch
 Speculation is the
 Result.

St. Louis, June 2o.-Former Lieutenant Governor John A. Lee did not appear before the grand jury today as expected. Circuit Attorney Folk received a tele- phone message from Robert E. Lee, brother of the former Lieutenant Cover nor. saying that he had gone to Chicago on business, The report that John H. Carroll. a railroad lobbyist. who Is want ed before the grand jury as a witness in the boodling investigation, was also in Chicago, gave rise to considerable spec ulation around the Four Courts.
 Homer R. Mann. a former State Rep resentatfve from Kansas City and J. A. Fleming, a local insurance man, were the only witnesses before the grand jury today in the State boodling investigation.
 The real cause of Mir. Mann's being subpeenaed. 1t developed. was the receipt of anonomyous letters from Chicago by Circuit Attorney Folk intimating that the former State Representative knew some fected while he was a member of the House of Representatives. This Is denied by Mir Mann. MT. Fleming was expect ed to give some valuable information about boodling in connection with insur- ance Legislation. He said that 5000 was turned over to J. H. Carroll to be used in the promotion of the interests of inc surance men at the Capitol. Mir. Flem' ing Will be, recalled and summons, will be issued for R. L. Macey, Representative. to apnear before the. grand jury next Tuesday and tell what he knows of the insurance boodling,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

CHICAGO June 2o.-Trading fin the grain pits was of a smaller volume today and less fullishness was manifested than of late, al- though September wheat closed kc higher, September corn shade higher with oats unchanged, while provisions were from 2A45 to loc lower.
 Opening prices in wheat were strong in the the Southwest. together with the reports of a lack of rain In the Northwest causing a good general demand at the start and July opened E@Hc higher at 75a75%. The strength at St; Louis. Minneapolis and Duluth early deal of long wheat for saIn at the advance and with reaction at St. Louis prices grad sellers and before the middle of the session all the opening advance had been lost, July being down to 7e and sepembsr tG 74 gly closed saAG,, higher at 7S%@zsN, while ances equaied 24s ooo bushels. Primary re- eeipts were S2l,7oo bushels. against 422, none eonraet sHd Duluth re ported 2do. total for the three points of 254 against 800 last week and 2ss year ago.
 Cold weather with predictions of general rains was responsible for renewal of a bull buying at the start by shorts and coulTnssion houses. Opening prices were strong, hut as due to liberal selling by pit traders The market closed about where if left of last might July being o Hneha9seS at 4sS after closed shade higher at 4eI[ after selling be- tween sT 4eh and 5oH Despite the claims of eral at 637 cars. with es contract.
 Oats were characterized by strong demand for July from shorts which caused a good advance in that month and by the strength in the December option. The poor crop pros poets were the main influence. After selling between 39& and 4ok July closed kdkc higher at 40. September was unchanged at 33ls after ranging between 33A@33% and 3aaS. Receipts. l76 cars
 There was little interest manifested in pro- visions, the trading being almost at a stand still The easier tone in hogs was early influence and with the dull trade prices ruled easier throughout the day. September pork closed loc lower at Sl6.oo: September lard down T1s at SS 90 and ribs lower at 50 27lh.
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
A. 3. Baxter 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 By Private Wire.l

NEW YORK June 2o-Cables today were I'~h lI points hgher, rise which surprised even the bulls. This was possibly inspired to some extent by the strong statistical showing in Liverpool. while the stocks of all kinds lost l9 ono during the week the figures be- ing SIS, 900, against eos 900 last year With old cotton to be had every indication of no new cotton coming in until very late and such big difference in supply as pared with last year 1t not surprising that trade should get excited. The weather to- day fair and favorable for the growing crop, The Chronicle report a good deal more bulish than bearish. The forecast was for showers in most sections and cooler in most of the Gulf States. Our market opened ldS points up and yesterdays sellers were buying back Less talk is now heard about the weather or the crop with the exception of boil weevt< and this is causing much concern ing the morning but there was not much doing. Sellers kept aloof, fearing a lower temperature over Sunday The worlds visible supply of all kinds lost 375 900 during the week; next week the insight movement is expected to reach 37, ooo against 57 900 ast year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
The Financier's Statement.

NEW YORK. June 2o.-The Financier says: The most notable feature of the official state ment of the New York Associated Banks last week was the slight increase in the net cash based upon the traceable movements of money during the week: the offici~' returns showed a net increase of S35a 800. while the esti- mated gain was S5. 23I 400 It is difficult to account for the discrepancy, for after mak- ing all allowance for averages 1t would seem that there should have been a much greater increase in cash than shown. Possibly cash. resulting from the liquidation of the loans directly made in our market by ccun- try banks may have been withdrawn from have been reported in the customary way, It also possible that trust companies which have this week been large loaners in the market may have drawn down the cash loans show an increase of Sl 45e. ton tn- stead of decrease was expected. The de- posits increased S2 oAo s0o which amount closely corresponds with the total of the in ments were augmented by S797 400, through the increase in deposits deducting this sum from the cash leaves s622, 300 the increase In surplus reserve (which now is Slo oq S7S Calculated upon the basis of deposits less those of S37 3c7, 7n0 public funds the surplus increase of s2 700 and the excess of loans over deposits which in the previous week SIS. 592 800 is now Sl5 04l 800, The average daily clearings during the week were week ending June 3, and the clearings on Saturday reiecting the business of the day before were s | 900, GOO below the daily av- craze. Comparisons of changes in loans show that four banks increased this item by s . 900 0O0 and one of these institutions record ed a gal nof s4 POD 00o
 The changes in specie show a net increase of a. 900 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Virgin & Faunce's Cotton Letter.
tBy Private Leased Wire


 NEW YORK. June 2o.-The fluctuations in the cotton future market continue to reflect nervousness and uncertainty. Professional in terests largely in control of the situation, and under the circumstances there is some mixture of opinion regarding the exact mar ket position of the so-called bull clements. The New Orleans advices are conflicting. both regards the speculative situation and the crop and weather information. That the crop has improved during the past few days. many interests are assured inasmuch as less pesimistic reports waning from the coun- tricts continues quite favorable, and the crop The movement cotton Is rather bearish in view of the former predictions that the celpts would dwindle down to nothing this month On the other hand. they have been increasing quite notably. However, the wis fbie supply figures continue bullish according to the atest exhibits. the supply of American cotton being very limited in all positions. The stocks of spinners are light. though such de- velopments is accounted for in part by the fact that a great deal of actual cotton has been resold on account of the high prices record ed recently The New England spinners for instance. are credited with having shipped 10 900 bales to the South The foreign mar kets continue to show rather bearish ten- dencies, although the foreign speculative op- eratons today along rather limited lines. The wire houses had few orders today, while commission houses were also Ecanty supplei. New Orleans Spot Cotton.
 NEW ORLEANS June 2o.-spot cotton mar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
e. E. Pierce & Co.'s Cotton Letter

fCtver Private Wire fire . Gilbert < CleyB
 NEW ORLEANS. June 20. AThe feature oe has been the receipt of news reporting more favorable crop conditions answering the pre- dictions of many who looked for just such a climatic change, thereby ncouraging the heavy liquidation that has been in force. Lower ca bles have also been in order, all of which combined to cause a depression at the time that was a blow to bulish enthusiasm and for the first time in many weeks gave to the market two-sded appearance. The fall in prices started early in the week has un questionabiy shaken out the bulk of the weak a healthier state for operations for those who inclined to work on the long side. The market in the past two days has shown it's ability to rally quickly These sudden the natural result of over-exerffon of contend ing sides. There has been and still is some anxiety as to what vii be the speculative out come of the July option. There is undoubted- ly large long interest fin this month It Is, however. not thought that the liquidation of these holdings will cause a material decline. also considerable and with prices of spot cot ton holding steady the deliveries on contra will be less disorganzing than might be ex- pected. It is argued by some. if receipts do few weeks. 1t is only reasonable to expect spin ners all the world to be forced by the expansion of trade to come into the market and supply their wants to the best advan- tage possible. The closing prices of Liver pool showed advance there on the day of
 points on deliveries, while spots were quoted 10 points higher. The rally in the English market represented merely a recov- cry of the under loss that side yesterday in consequence had but a slight stimulating effect on prices here and the advance that Is points later in the day Se on % ionss realias I ing and the report of rainfall where needed. Closing prices are practically the lowest of the day,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
New Orleans Cotton Futures.
Liverpool Cotton Futures.
LIVERPOOL, June 2o.-Cotton futures opened firm and closed steady.
Daily Cotton Market.

NEW. oRLEANs-,ouiet; ssies, 45o; oTdi- d.. middllng, !ss-is; middIing' Is i-,e;, good ceipts, l:ssz; stock. ss,24s ;,n ,o,l. u. ceipts, l27: stock li.756.
 MOBILE Nominal; middling. Il%. receipts. | stock. I.57I.
 sAVANNAH- Firm. middling. I2%; re- ceipts, 437; stock, U .656.
 HARLEsToN.oNominal; middling. i2%; re- ceipts. 7; stock, 25o
 WTLMINGToN-Nominai middling, l2N: NoRFoLK.FIrm; middling. I2h; receipts. 52: stock L. 3s5. BALTIMoRE-Nominal; middling, i3; stock 1888
 BOsToN-Quiet; middiing. I24o; net re- ceipts. 2i stock, 2 596.
 PHILADELFHIA-oule middling' i2e5; ST LoTIs-ouiet; middling. 1914; stock. B. NEW YoRK-Dull;. middling, i2.4o; net re- ceipts 100: gross 3.o2l; sales, 664; stock, l64 454: exports to Great Britain. 4
 Total today and consolidated-Net receipts. 2l42: exports to Great Britain, 2.e64; to the continent, 3.o37 stock, PAY, ,6e2.
 Total since Sept Met receipts. 7,633. l23: exports to Great Britain. 2.74e. .64I; tc France, 755.727; to the continent. 277o,7Io. to Japan, l25, lo6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

vance of 10 points in Liverpool exerts no in- duence in this market, which is now con- trolled by the condition of future deals in the Summer months, June, July and August, all of these apparently being destined to gc out above I3 cents. Sales. 45o bales. Quotations unchanged
 on Saturday was very quiet in spite of the fact that Liverpool was sensationally favor able reporting an advance of 10 points in spots and l3dlI points in futures. In the local market scalpers and room traders were the onl yparticipants. At the opening prices were I1S points higher than yesterday. but almost immediately commenced to ease of on the Winter months. At the noon closing, compared with Fridays close July showed a net gain of 5 points, August was even, while all the other positions showed net losses June 5, September and the Winter months 1Iul2 points each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
WILL LOSE ITS IDENTITY.
The Michigan Central is to Be Com
 pletely Absorbed.

Cleveland, O., June 2O.-The Leader says;
 .'Inaportant changes are pending in the Vanderbilt railroad systems in this re- gion President Ledyard of the Michigan Central, is to retire on August lst, and W. II. Newman. President of the New York Central and of the Lake Shore, will be made the President of the Michigan Central. This is only the beginning of other changes. The Michigan Central will lose it's identity.
 '"The intention is to build up a New York Central system west of Buffalo, similar to the Pennsylvania system west of Pittsburg, with the exception that the President of the New York Central will have jurisdiction extended over. all of the Western systems. The Big Four and Nickle Plate are likely to be a part of the proposed merger.
 The roads that will be included in this system are the Lake Shore and Michi- gan Southern; the Michigan Central: the Pittsburg and Lake Erie, the Lake Erie, Alliance and Wheeling. the Lake Erie and Western. the Indfarfa, illinois and Iowa. and the Detroit, Toledo and Mill waukee.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
: Postal Treaty With Cuba.

Washington. June 20.-A treaty with Cuba continuing the present postal ar engagements between the Republic and the United States, was laid before the President today by Postmaster General Payne. It was signed by the President and Mir. Payne and then transmitted to the State Department for the signature of Secretary Hay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
IS IN NO HURRY.
United States Has Not. Recognized
 the Karageoreeviteh Regime.

Washington. June 20.-The United States government has adopted an attitude simi- lar to that of England toward the new Servian dynasty. It will be in no haste to recognize a government created zy assas- sination in the absence of some exhibition of a disposition to punish the guilty Therefore MT. Jackson, who beside being Minister to Greece, is also United States Minister to Servia. will not present his credentials to the government of King Peter at present. In fact these creden- tials have not been prepared He has ere dentials to King Alexander which he had never presented, and he was actually on his way from Athens to Belgrade at the time of the assassination of the King to whom he was about to present his papers. It happens that the trade between the United States and SerYia is trifing and the interests of the two countries touch at few points. so there is little embarrass-
 nent likely to follow the failure to es- tablish diplomatic relations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
c. E. Pierce G Co.'s Cotton Letter. fFev Private Wire u.on, q w Lee & e. |


 NEW YORK June 2o-A reaction such as took place shortly before the close last night and at the opening this morning was due. The price has declined something like so points without turn. That the market should rally sharply at some point was in evitabe. Those who bought cotton on the sharp break yesterday sold this mot ning at good profit. There is general feeling in the best Informed circles that as the market was a purchase below 9& cents. 1t is quite likely to be a safe sale around 10 cents for a break at least. This. of course. is base: upon the belief that present favorable weather conditions will be maintained While the weather map today was all that could be de. sired private wire houses with Western con- nections reported some troube with telegraphc communication between New York and Chi cago. There seems to be a storm west which, of course. may disturb conditions in the South. but in the event of another sharp upturn on Monday we would rather risk the selling side for a turn. The outcome of July and August Is still uncertain since the New Orleans people appear to have very firm hold on both the New York and New Or leans market regards the old crop condi- tions. Trading this morning proved very &C., tive. though the response to the big advance in Liverpool was feeble. great many stood ready to sell cotton upturn and this fact doubt accounted for the small ini ttal advance. The situation has many per- picking elements and prices fiuctuate so rapidly purchases only be recommended on such sharp breaks as took place yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK. June 2o.-The dry goods mar ket closed quietly for the week with opera tions of buyers restricted to bare necess! ties. The tendency of prices is higher. but the buyer Is not 10 De cajlled Into speculation by the prospect of being olbged to pay mcre in cotton mills throughout the country and all though agreement Is being entered into eral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
CAPUcHINs IN COURT.
Appearance of the Priests the occa-
 sion of Rioting.

St. Etienne. France, June 2o.-The ap- pearance of the Capuchins in the police court today was the occasion of serious rioting, and sharp fighting occurred be- tween the Catholics and Socialists. in which several persons were hurt. Fines were imposed on the Capuchins. who. on leaving court, went to the office of their counsel.
 A party of anti-C Clericals broke into the office and seriously injured two sympa- thizers of the Friars. During the even ing the anti-Clericals sacked the Capt. chin Convent. on Ste. Barbe Hin. and broke the windows of the Christian Brothers schools,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Chained Down

is the condition in which many men of good selling capacity find themselves. They have reached the limit in their present business. Any man in this position who feels that he can sell a good security to conservative investors and can give bank references is invited to write stating his age, his business and his reason for desiring to branch out into another line of work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Denied by Morgan.

New York. June 2O.-The following state ment was issued tonight by a member of the firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.,: Any statement or report that the International Mercantile Marine Company is to be re- organized and its stock assessed, Is ab- solutely untrue"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
New Orleans Sugar.

NEW ORLEANS June 2o.-Sugar-Dull; open kettle. 2MQ3 7-l6: open kettle centrif- ugal 3bQ3la; centrifugal whites. Ils; vel lows, 3ssG3 I5-I6: seconds 263%.
 Molasses-Open kettle, nominal. I3925: cen trifugal. 6Gl9.
 Syrup nominal, I9T24.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

47; receipts, 73e; sales, e55; exports, 2 s6o
 Rosin-Firm; receipts 534; sales. 3,25L; sIe5; F. sI.7o; c. sl.75; H, s2 25; f. S2. 70: K. S2. 95; M, S2. e5i N. S3; window glass S3. 10; water white, $3. 30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Cincinnati Provisions.

CINCINNATI. June o-Flour-Flrm. Lard-Quiet at SS. 32h. Bulk meats-Steady at S9 25. Bacon-Steady at Sl0.3 371. Whskey-Dull at Sl 30. Sunar-St eadY-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Naval Stores.
CuARIE ESTON Yuna oI

CHARLESTON, June eo.-Turpentine--
 Rosin1stesdy; A. B, c, sl.5o; D. s.5s: E. Sl.6o; r. sI.65: G. sl.7o; H. s2 20; I, S2 65: K, S2 80: M S2 9o N. S2 o5; win dow glass, 3o5; water white. S3 25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

WILMINGTON. June ,-Turpentine-Firm at 47: receipts, e3
 Rosin-Nothing doing; receipts 3so.
 Crude turpentine-Firm at Sl.75. S3 and 8. 25; receipts. q5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
st T,ouis provia1nnn.

ST. LOUIS. June 20 -Flour-Qulet and frmer
 Whiskey-Steady at SI3o
 Bacon-Boxed. steady: extra shorts, SIO: clear ribs, SIo.25; short clear. Slo.37.-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Crdue sugar of the new Cuban crop, which is a large one. is being sold at 9 1-2 cents a pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
BETTER CABLES AND TALK OF
 COOL WEATHER. E
Public, However, Shows a Disposi- ton to Sell the New Crop Months on Any Rally
 Little Variation.

NEW YORK. June 20. The cotton market opened steady at advance of l@S points on better cables and talk of too much cold weather in the cotton belt. which led to GOV ering without stimulating new speculative activity on the long side of the account: the public if anything, being inclined to sell the new crop months any rallies This however, and the market varied but little from the figures after the first call
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Neu York Coffee and Sr~ar.

NEW YORK. June -Coffee-spot Rio, quiet No. 2 invoice, 5h; mild, quiet: Cordova. IhallA.
 Sugar-Raw. steady: fair refining. SIS: cen- trifugal e6 test 1882; molasses sugar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Confectioners' A, 4.7o mould A, 5.lo:- cut loaf and crushed. 5.45; powdered, 4.45; gran ulated. 495: cubes, 5.I0. -.
 Coffee futures steady at a partial advance of points under covering and higher Euro pean cables but turned easier result of continued full receipts at primary points and selling by importers, closing dull at a partial decline of 5 points. Sales, IL ,ooO bags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
GEORGE T. DEXTER,

sUperintendent of Domestic Agencies, Ths Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
 32 Nassau Street. New York. N. V. 5&naeS s. Wilcox, Manager, Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Treasury Statement

Total sale for the day, 211, 700 shares
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Chicago Grain and provisions.

WASHINGTON. June oo-Treasury bal. ances, $22S, 567, 924; gold, SI02, SPA. s45
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
New York Cotton Futu, es.

NEW YORK, June 2o.-The ruling prices in the Cotton Exchange today were as fol-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.
 Provisions.

Oats-White. 52c: mixed 5lc. Ccrn-White. 73c: mixed 72c per bushel. salt-LtverpooL s5e sack; "irgtnla. @Is; Michigan. 2so pound barrels. Sl 60 25 cents
 syrup-Fancy. 4oc: leboiled. soc; eoorsia TlouT-Patcnt. s4 2s04 ss: straight, ss.so G3 SO per obL 5& centk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

New Ysk st"ck List.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Kansas Citv Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY, June 2o-Cattle-Receipts, 100 natives; unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

New Orleans Spot Cotton. NEW ORLEANS, June 2o.-spot cotton mar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
aRTICES

cash quotations were aS FoHoWSs Flour-Quiet and unchanged. No 2 Spring wheat, 77a7s; No. 3. 7s@77; No 2 corn &s'sa So; No 2 yellow soH. No. cat, 3eN No. 3 white. 3eh@46. Lard. per per Ioo lbs. ss7Sas 77li. Short rib sides Ooose) Se, 5. Dry salted houlders tboxedl: $9 30. Short clear sides (boxed), SS, 2h. Whiskey basis of high wines, s 30.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-05
IS CROKER
COMING
HOME? ?
A Report to tho Effect That
the Boss viii Come Back In
! Spring TO Look Things Over

New York, Jan. 5.-There is a great stir
reported In the inner circle of the Dem
ocrati, club by an order from Richard
Croker to the steward of the club TO
have his suite OF rooms in readiness ty
April 4.
This order confirms the oft-told and Oft
denied story that Mr. Croker was 20
come back in the spring. John Fox. pres
ldent OF the Democratic club. brought the
news from England a while ago that MT
Croker contemplated a trip across In the
spring. but Mr. Crokers brother-in-law,
DR. w L. Jenkins. who was the last
courier from Vantage. said Mr.. Croker
had not expressed himself on the subject.
The clubs steward has ordered the
Croker suite redecorated and will have II
ready for Mr.. Croker TO walk into when
lie .ands According 10 report at tn club
now, Mr.. Croker will remain here only a
month or six weeks.
The Congressman Sullivan forces hint
that Mr. Croker will cast pail OF chilled
water az Mr.. Murphy's mayora,ty candi-
date, George B. McClerran. simply be
cause he Is Mr. Murphys candidate.