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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
B. n. Scale & Co.'S Cotton Letter.


 NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-There was less cot ton for sale at lo cents this morning than at cents less than a month ago The oldest men in the cotton business standing around the pit saying what does 1t all mean. And no one Is able to answer the question. One would think we had crop of about g, 900, 900 the way cotton is being bought at this price. The fever is one of those inexplicable things in speculation that has to run its course and we might as well try to express opinions on a whirlwind as cotton these days. A tional view of the matter is let the market run its course. Those who long can keep their stop loss orders and let the market go If cotton Is going to Ioh and l cents let 1t go: To those out of the market can only believe in selling August on every big bulge and limiting the loss, Cotton is a strange weed. This may be a legitimate thing this advance but we have yet to find io-cent cotton a safe thing to buy. This big specu- lation by a few men Is a money making thing while 1t lasts, but it's serious business when they attempt to sell. Weather in the South Is bad, very bad. It must get better some day. There is nothing to break cotton until receipts are much larger until the clique start to unload. It's the most sensational mar ket in ten or fifteen years and without prece- dent to go on We cannot advise trading under such abnormal conditions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
H. & B. Beers Cotton Letter.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb 26-Liverpool ad- vices were much better than looked for and our market in sympathy opened 61i points high CT. subsequently, improved S6 additional on the firmness of spots. the light movement and the continuance of unfavorable weather in the interior. Realizing the close caused a slight recession, making the net gain 50 1 g points on the day. Sentiment continues ex- uemely favorable to the article and the higher the market goes. the more optimistic does that feeling become. Present prices certainly dis count great deal in the situation, still with the manipulation going in all speculative markets, values may improve further It Is expected that weekly statistics will be bullish and that the movement from now on will show a decided increase under last year. Ul- timately supply and demand will regulate the market, but for the moment opinions are value less,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Weather Conditions.

The high barometer area of yesterday now has its crest over the Middle Atlantic Coast, still giving generally fair and pleasant wealth CT in eastern and northern districts. though the southwestern rain storm eddy has moved eastward to Central Texas causing continued general rains in Texas, with precipitation east ward to Southern Alabama and northward through Arkansas Kansas and Nebraska, the rainfall being heavy to excessive in Southern and Middle Texas: temperatures are generally higher over the eastern half of the country being considerably so in the Lower Mississippi Valley and in Western Nebraska; generally fair weather obtains in the West. with slightly lower temperatures in Rocky Mountain dis tricts,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS Feb 26.-In the spot cot Traders regarded the easier prices with calm curiosity and held on, After hours yesterday the spot market showed great hrmness and several factors claimed to have sold cotton to English takers at their (the factor's( own prices This morning the weather interfered somewhat with the spot trading. but what trad ing done at prices at least B above the prices of yesterday. Sales, lo,2oo bales, including 29oo to arrive. Quotations advanced B 6 all grades.
 In the contract market the ring was forced into bidding and buying of the bulls. Trading was on heavy scale. One and two hundred bales is regarded as trifes. One of the best known bulls in the city made a sensational bid for 100 900 bales of July cotton at 9 98. At the close the board showed net gains of I5Q g points on all positions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Treasury Statement. WASHINGTON. Feb. 26-Treasury balances S22l .6o3. 667: gold. Slo6. 46ilos.
Chicngo ornin and Proyision..


 CHICAGO. Feb 26.-The strength in corn aided the other grains today and higher prices prevailed. May wheat closing a shade higher. p.c,,s, May corn Agho higher and M oats up SGho closed unchanged to l2hc higher.
 Wheat ruled dull throughout the day. but the market showed considerab ble strength, prin- cipally on the advance in the price of corn. The Northwest and other markets were firm and arrivals in the Northwest much smaller cables and May a shade lower to a shade higher at z7hG77k. A good demand for corn early in the session started shorts to cover and the market became strong, May selling up to 77%. The foreign news was still bear fsh and after the most nervous shorts had cov- .da ersd and wsa no material G support @ from the about steady, with May shade higher at 77A. Clearances of wheat and flour were equal to busSes. assinst h sse GOO yeaT TsesP aso. % %inne. apolis and Duluth reported receipts of BOP cars, which. with local receipts of IS, none points 3I7 cars against l77 last week and 57o cars year ago.
 Higher cables caused strength in the corn pit at the opening and good buying on the light receipts and on predictions of unsettled weather added to the carly advance, the mar ket ruling strong throughout the day. A large volume of business transacted. but tho greater portion of 1t was for local account, pro- vision interests being heavy buyers for the fair cash and export demand which helped prices. The close was strong with May &9 hc higher at 46h after selling between 46h and 46m. The continued scarcity of contract grade stun was a strengthening influence; out of 266 cars received. none were up to grade.
 Oats were helped by the strength in corn and small receipts. but the volume of trading was light and confined mainly to locals. The sen- timent was bullsh the entire day and the close strong and at a fair advance. May ing between 35h and 35%Q9s%. Local re- eoipts, e6 cars.
 Provisions were active and strong, the small receiOta of hogs and early advance Oi from to- I6 in prices at the yards being re- sponsible for the opening strength. There was a good demand from packers and shorts also covered freely. which, with moderate offer ings, aided the advance. The close was strong with May pork l2hc higher at Sl7.S5. May l lard was unchanged at Sa 65 and ribs were un. | changed at S96 65 and ribs up 7h4 10 d | se e2h
 | The leading futures ranged as folIowst
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

5-I6: middling. eB: good niddling. 5-ie; middling fair, l 1; receipts, 3.226 stock si<'- 593.
 GALvEsroN-strong: middiing, l3.l6; sales, 6.S57; receipts. s. 93: stock. 2l22IS. 'MOBILE-Flrm; middling. 9A; sales, Zoo; receipts 35; stock, ,0e0
 SAVANNAH-Firm middling. 9E; saIes' z'- 576; receipts 3.es6; stock. e3.7o9.
 CHARLESTON-Firm; middling, e-l6; re- ceipts e6: stock, lo e44. o,,
 WILMINGToN-Firm; mddling, s%; re- ceipts 3io; stock. l 546
 NORFOLK-Firm; middling, lo-Io; saies' I254: receipts. I.557; stock. 3l7ls;
 sPALTIMORE-Nominal middling, lob' re- ceipts 392; sotck 6,642.
 BOSTON-Steady; middling, loOS; net re- ceipts I,752; gross, 3.46e o
 ILADELPHIA-Steady; middling, iooo stock, 5.es3 cato.
 ST LOUIS-Firm; middling. I-io; saies' 55I; receipts. 3s7o; stock, 27.4e3:
 NEW YORK-Quiet: middling, lo.zo; gross receipts, 4,e64; sales. 356; stock 70 ooo exports to Great Britain, l23; to the cohu- rent, 2,74S; to France, l50.
 Total today-Net receipts. l7,455; exports to Great Britain I23; to France loo; to the continent, 7,349; stock, e2e e39,
 Consolidated-Net receipts. lo'Ioo' oeea ports to Great Britain. ea, i25; to France 2oo' U rota, t since seps Net receipts: e.54s. oso; exports to Great Britain. 2. o2 ;6s4 70 franoo' 62S 676; to the continent, 2'2Ss'soo'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

KEY WEST-Arrived. steamer Mascotte Turner. Havana and sailed for Port Tampa
 PORT TAMPA-Arrived schooner Cordelia F. Hayes, Ross, Baltimore. Sailed, steamer Olivette, Havana, via Key West; schooner L. Herbert Taft, Willy. Philadelphia.
 NEW YORK-Salled, La Champagne, Havre; Maine. Bremen.
 PRAwL PoINT-Passed. Mesaba. New York. for London.
 Crosse, New York
 QUEENsToWN-sailed, Oceanic. New York. IIVERPOOL-Arrived, Haverford, Philadel- phia,
 NAPLES-Arrived, Trave, New York
 New Orleans-Cleared, steamers Manila 1t) Anfosso. Genoa; Preston (Nor), Hansen, Port Limon; Tolosa lBr). Widdess. Havre. via Nor folk
 PORT EADS-Arrived. steamers HldaweIl (Br.), Willis New York; Proteus Gager New York; Chalmette, Birney. Havana. Sailed, steamer Normandie CNor1 Berg. Vera Cruz.
 NORFOLK-Arrived, steamers Reigate CBr), Ross, Boston; Nemea (Br.). Smith. New York; Thistledhu (Br). Yeo. New Orleans; Albano (Ger), Kudenhold, New York; Neldenfels lGer). Rittersen. Savannah; Hords CNor.). 9vensen. Perth Amboy.
 NEWPORT NEWs-ATrived. steamers BlEm-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

The Coosa will fall slowly tonight, with a probable rise during Friday; the Alabama will continue to fall slowly tonight and Friday. remaining stationary, or rising slightly Fri day night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
New York Dry Goods.

NEW YORK, Feb 26.-The rise in the raw cotton market had influence on sellers in the dry goods market in maintaining their firm at ttude on anything which they can sell On yer ymany lines mills are sold SO far ahead that they are refusing to accept further busi- ness until they know more fully the prospects of the material situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
Provisions. CORRECTED FEB. 26.

CORRECTED FEb' <o' Bacon-llc.
 Dry salted sides-io4sc. ,,, Iard~Tieurces leaf. ic: compound. ohc Meal-6oQ65c rer busheL 0ats-White, 52c: mixed. soc. corn-white. SIC; mixed, 65c per nusheL sait-Liverpool. e5c sack; Virginia 4Ie' ButtsS-Jsrssy. 269aoc: Tennessee country. 26c. oo o, 'aFS, Fiour0Patent. s42594.s5; straight. s. 800 3.9o per bol 6L cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
New York Coffee and Sugar.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2b.-COHee-SpOt steady.
 6ugar-Raw. steady: refined. unsettled.
 The market for coffee futures opened steady at unchanged prices and for a time ruled fairly active and showed some frmness under buying of the near months by prominent bull interests and purchases of the late months by opera tors liquidating March contracts There was also little buying for the long account on the hrmness of spots and bulllsh business news. Importers continued to sell. however. and this checked the advance. the market be- ing finally steady. net unchanged to points higher Sales, 53, 900 bags.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Greatest Dot Problem of the year. Up- to-date. You are IT from start to finish. The Advertiser merely looks on. See an fiomcements Saturday next.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
A. B. Baxter 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.


 NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-There was another squirt In the early cotton market today and prices moved up | 3 points. Liverpool was the direct cause of fresh advance that the local market opened. During the rise of the past fortnight to an unexpected level bears selling more or less expecting a reaction heavy enough to work to their advantage and while many opportunities were afforded for getting out without much, if any, loss. the setbacks were not availed of and the result Is a short interest, in some instances much 100 points or more, many of these covered today. The statistical situation keeps strong. There was still more rain in the Southwest and Gulf States, the receipts were moderate and sellers were disposed to let bulls have their own way since the idea has gained ground that the market is destined to much higher figures. The New York stock keeps dwnding and a big corner in May cotton is looked for. That opening and the whole list also showed a cor bonding rise. Port receipts were estimated at Is,ooo' against. 24,ooo last year. Cables closed strong at "A points net advance The higher prices asked at Manchester checks busi- 
 stocks-The announcement of the acquisi- tion of the Frisco by the Rock Island received in a manner to indicate that much doubt existed as to whether the deal good or bad for the railroad situation. As the day went on the theory gradually prevailed among room traders that 1t might be a token of some Southwest and the Central West. It was also suggested that the carrying out of the transac- tion might put some strain on the money stu- ation concerning which the entire confidence has not existed because of heavy losses in cash sustained by New York banks this week Later in the afternoon. advices from Washington in dicated the possible adoption by Democrats of tactics sufficiently obstructive to imperil the passage of the Aldrich bill. Taking this view there was a free selling movement by traders in the late afternoon, under which prices de- cined. The industrials were inclined to strength, but finally suffered in sympathy with railways. Amalgamated Copper, Sugar and some specialtes declined | per cent. and over The steel stocks were very strong. Tennessee Coal and Iron advanced point on buying by banking inc Local fractions well supported. Metropol- itan rallied a point. The market closed weak. Railroad bonds dull, but finally responded somewhat to stock weakness. Total sales stocks 463, 300 shares. bonds S2, 5e2, ooo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
St. Touis Provisions. \.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. e.-Flour-Easier, but un- changed.
 whiskey-Steady at Si 30
 Bacon-Stronger; boxed extra shorts Slo.5o: clear ribs Slo.5o; short clear SIo.62h.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Uaval Stores.

WILMINGTON, Feb. 6.-Turpentine-Firm at 65 receipts, l2 casks.
 Rosin-Firm at s eo receipts, 25o. Crude turpentine-Firm at S2. .4oa4; receipts, 50 barrels.
 Tar-Firm at sI .es receipts. eos.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

A newly married couple may be able to live on love in a cottage until the dry goods emporiums begin to advertise bar gains. Then the trouble begins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Cincinnati Provisions.

Cincinnati Provisions. CINCINNATI, Feb. 26.-Fiour-Qust anu steady at S9.75.. Bacon-Firm at SlO.1o. whiskey-Dull at s 50. Sugar-Steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
New Orleans Sugar and Molasses.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26.-Sugar-Steady; open kettle. 2%Q3%; open kettle osSam Genratus"''
 Moiasses-Open kettle. nominal. l3g2o; cen ,-;Sugai 6Qi3 Syrup. nominal, l9924.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Local Cotton Market.

Quotations for spot cotton in the local cotton market yesterday were follows;
 Strict middling .............................. Strict low middling ng.......,..,.,............ 9%
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Steady.
 No ? Spring wheat 7s97s; No. 8. 7Ia7s; No. 2 red. 74h976.
 No oats, 94M: No. white, 34935k. Mess pork. per bl,. SI7.75Ql7.e .e7ls. Lard. per 100 lbs. Se.6o9e. 65. Short rib sides Ooose). $e 6o9e 9o Dry salted shouylders Cboxed). $9 25I8 50. Short clear sides Cboxed). S9.8714d 900. Whiskey, basis of high wines, Sl.3o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
New Orleans Cotton Futures. FEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26.-Cotton futu
Liverpool Cotton Futures.
Feb. 26-cotton futures opened
Dailu Cntton Market.

NEW ORLEANS-Firm; sales. lo,3oo; ordi- nary, eS; good ordinary s%; low middlinS'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

ineham dsr), Feldins. Charleston; Orion, smith, Boston; Allegheny (Br). Martin. Liv- erpooi, Lord Lansdowne CBrl, English. New York sailed steamer Doric (BrO. Stalnthorpe, IJauburn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

there is any one man in the country who ocratic harmony, he is that man. In this matter, MT, Bryan seems to have had the rather unusual experience of being both cause and effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY. Feb 6.-Cattle-Receipts 4 300 natives. 300 Texans. calves 200 natives; steady; 80 higher. ChnlnA and drassnd haaH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
n at Sl.6s; receipts. eoo.
SAVANNAH, Feb. 26. -rurpentine-Firm at

SAVANNAH, Feb. -Turpentlne-Firm at 66; receipts 20: sales 3e; exports. 7s. exports. APO; A, B. C, D. T, F. S2; G, s2. Io; H. &. 40; l. s2e5; K, s3 20; M Ss.4o N, S3. 80; window glass, S5: water white,
 CHARLEsToN, Feb. e,-Turpentine-Firm at 63; sales, 40 casks.
 sI R0sinIFirm; os! .s A. B CD E, F. sis5; 2. s3.s5; window glass, Ss.soi water white.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Where should we be today If Adam had died with an hiA ribs in his hodyf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Both Cause and Effect. Indianapolis News. MT. Bryan said at Columbus that if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Temperature and Rainfall.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Feb. 26. The following shows highest and lowest tenn neratures and rainfall at Weather Bureau sta iions during the twenty-four hours ending a m. today:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
srATIoNA
MARINE NEWS.

FRANK P. CHAFFEE, Section Directo.. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
mARKS& GAYLE,
 Cotton Merchants. DAILY COTTON QUOTATIONS
 FOR MONTGOMERY.
Our market steady

Based upon American Standard ciassincs- ton and actual sales-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
New York Gotten Futures.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-The ruling prices in the Cotton Exchange today were as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

g 5-I6: middling. eB good mddling. 5-i6; middling fair, IT; receipts. 3.226; stock, 3i2,-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Bonds.

Total sales for the day. 4eI. 500 shares.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
River Forecast.

|. Indicates rise. indicates fali
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

New York stock List
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-04
A Big Suit.

w. II. Brownback last week filed an
injunction suit against Jesse Moon
and wife, Frank Moon and G. l.. Hoy,
restraining them from grazing their
cattle on the Brownback range in
southwestern Barber and southeastern
Comanche counties. Judge Gleason
granted temporary restraining order.
Tie answer of the defendants is due
November 9th.
Mr.. Brownback alleges that he the
owner of 18 900 acres of land which he
has under fence. and that the defend
ants are pasturing their cattle and 9th.
er cattle on it, and that injunction is
his only remedy. lie also asks for $500
damages.
It seems that there are few small
tracts enclosed by the Brownback fence
which Mr.. Brownback does not own
about 1900 acres in all-and this gives
rise to the controversy. It is govern.
ment land. Frank Moon is proving up
quarter section of this land and
claims the right to use it. The other
defendants, 1t is understood, claim q
right also by reason of the government
land which Mr.. Brownback enclosed.
It is said that the defendants will fight
the Injunction to finish. None Of
them have been in town since the suit
was filed but parties who are familiar
with the situation say they will be on
deck when the time comes.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-04
Santa Fe offers Reward.

The A. T. s. s. F. Railway Company
have posted an offer OF 5000 reward for
evidence sufficient TO convict the parties
who caused the wreck in Colorado. be-
tween Manzanoia aud Fowler, October
30th. The Colorado Chicago special
was wrecked. Three rail joints were
removed. The engine, two baggage
cars and two coaches were ruined.
Thirty persons were injured. four OF
whom were seriously hurt. None were
killed. It IS thought that the purpose
Of the criminals was to rob bankers, a.
a delegation of cas-, ern bankers were
on the train, returning from the big
meeting az San Francisco.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-04
Isabel Depot Burned.

The Santa Fe depot at Isabel was
consumed by fire last Thursday night.
No cause can be assigned except
lightning. When 1t was first seen the
flames had gained such a tremsn-
dous start that it was impossible to do
anything in the way of checking the
fire.
A considerable amount OF freight
was stored in the ware room and il
was all burned.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-04
Rain and Mud Galore.

From Thursday night until last
night the "pattering drops" descended
until the entire population felt, il not
actually true. that they were webb
footed. It is ths wettest time this
floods last spring,
The only damage reported IS the
washing cut of small bridge west OF
town. which disconmodes gyp haulers
The good can scarcely be estimated IN
dollars and cents. Il put wheat IN ex-
cellent shape for the winter.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-04

The long distance telephone east was
temporarily connected at the Grand no.
tel. and west ut T. l.. Lindley's office.
Now the entire long distance Office is at
Lindley's.
II. T. Wood ward was damaged more
than $500 by reason of his stock being
carried out by the excited crowd. AS
soon as Mr.. Woodward arrived he
stopped the moving" but nearly all OF
the goods was out.
W. II. McCague's law library and
the A. o U. w. lodge furniture in the
upper story of the Higgins block were
badly damaged. The water and burned
debris accompany ing 1t did the mis-.
chief.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1903-11-04
A Belgian Hare Shipment.

w. T. Collins Is getting ready to-
ship consignment of Belgian hares to
Winfield for the holiday trade. He
has more than enough to supply the
home market and can make ship.
ment with profit. Judge Collins feeds
his rabbits with the same care, interest
end precaution that other men feed
cattle and it is not a bad business.
Belgian hares are getting to be a
fayorite dish in the large cities and they
are growing In popularity among tbe-
"elite."
Last week Judge Collins shippent
forty-eight fat pigeons and they nette.S
him neat little sum.