davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03
Natural Cave in Montana.

An immense natural cave that prom
ises to rival the wonders of the Nam
moth cave OF the Wind cave OF the
Black hills. has recently been explored
at Lime Spur. Montana. The cave is
recent discovery and few persons have
entered the underground region. The
mouth of the cave Ia at the top of
Lime Spur mountain in Jefferson
canon, about forty-two miles from
Butte on the Northern Pacific railroad,
II is about half a mile from a lime
quarry owned by ID. A. Morrison, who
also owns the land where the cave is
found. 1t was discovered by accident
and it was only recently that serious
effort WAS made to find whittier the
cayerns led
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03
MendeIssohn a Youthful Prodigy

Mendelssohn used to conduct the
concerts in his fathers house when he
was so little that he had to be mount
ed on high stool to be visible to his
orchestra. He played in public when
he was Q, and at IL composed canta-
ia and produced nearly sixty move
ments, songs. sonatas; trios for vio-
lin, yioloncello and piano, and organ
pieces.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03

CHAPTER xxxiiI-continued.
You are very good to come at this
hour," the sufferer said. Il spoke to
You this evening of my dear friend
from California. Miss Garden. allow
me TO present him. God bless you
both."
And thus they met. after the weary
fight OF years Tenderly laying
Blake back on the pillows. John
ciasped Jessie's hands and looked in
her face.
John"
"Jessie,"
Take her in your arms, John,
Don't mind me. She loves
His voice died with a whisper, and,
Nth a long-dravn sigh. he closed his
ewes.
Hes dying. Call the DOCTOR" ex-
claimed Jessie. fear and pity chasing
the love light from her eyes.
Don't send for him, I'm all right
0~.' pleaded Blake. opening his
eyes. Let me lie here and talk 10
you. The sight of you two is better
than all the drugs or instruments.
~ AtlA thi ft+Na NdA
den. =
You promised not to talk" inter
rupted John Burt, with a look at
Blake which had all the effect of a
command.
Let me say just word,' he ex.
claimed. ITO see you two together.
and to hold your hands in mine at.
ter all that has happened. gives me
new courage and renewed ambition. -
The subdued sound of conversation
came from the adjoining room. All
Of Blake's faculties seemed abnor.
mally acute.
rs not that Edith's voice?" he
asked.
"She is In the other room." said
Jessie.
let her come in pleaded Blake
John made gesture of disapprovaL
Il should like to see her. but you
know best. / suppose. John" he said
DIR. Harkness entered the room and
signaled 10 John that the interyieS
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03
Every housekeeper should know

Every housekeeper should know
that II they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
viii save not only time. because II
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound-while all other Cold Water
starches are put up in A-pound pack
ages. and the price is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch IL free from all injurious chem
icals. II your grocer tries to sell you a
l2oz. package 1t is because he has
a stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose of before he puts in Defiance.
Hs knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
ters and figures 'I6 ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance Of the iron
sticking. Defiance never sticks.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03
The Woman Of Il,

She-I had splendid half hours
chat with young Simpkins last even
ing.
He-Indeed. Why. everybody says
he is stupid and never says anything 3.
she-True; but he's an excelle,.
listener.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03
Cousin. Marry in Germany.

Among the marriages recorded in
Berlsn last year there were 121 of
blood-relations; 100 OF these were
marriages of cousins.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03

Lewis Single Binder" straight Sc
cigar. Made by hand OF ripe, thoroughly
cured tobacco. which insures a rich. salts
tying smoke. You pay l0c for cigars not
30 good Lewis Factory. Peoria, Ill.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03

The election board at Toledo has de-
cided that the woman voter may give
her age as "twenty-one plus" Tho
board Is willing to be minus the facts.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03

Coyote Call-Goin' to the Thanks
givin' fandango tonight? Tucson
it's a fulI-dress affair an
I've lost one Of my spurs.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03

1T Is said that there is only one wo-
man who can talk the Esquimau lam
guage." "Boshl How about the Esqui-
mau women"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03

Someone asked an author. About
what hour do you diner" And he re-
Piled. AT any hour tho Lord sends
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03
The se.t Results In starchino

can be obtained only by using De-
fance Starch. besides getting OF.
more for same money-no cooking re-
Quirod.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03

with John Hawkins and told and lls-
tened to tales of the sea.
The Standish pointed her bow out
towards Minors Light. and picked her
way between threatening rocks. Uu-
der the shadow of Black Reef John
dropped the anchor and watched the
line until 1t became taut as the inccm-
ing tide swept them near the roc KS
Above his head he could see the spot
where he had knelt as boy and
listened to Peter Burt while he prayed
to the God who ruled the storm. For
some minutes no words were spoken
do you remember the last time We
were here. Jessie?" he asked.
Yes. John" without raising her
eyes.
DO you remember what said to
you that day. Jessie?"
II think | do, John" 1t may
have been the reflection of the sun.
but a touch Of crimson came to her
cheeks. 1T was a long time ago.
John, and perhaps I've forgotten Just
what you said. Can you repeat it?"
An arm reached out and the little
hand was firmly clasped.
Il told you that ! loved you, Jessie"
he said. The imprisoned hand made
no attempt TO escape. Il told YOU
that that love was my inspiration;
that no woman on earth should share
1t: that no matter whatever befell
you-sunshine or rain, happiness or
sorrow-that my ambition was to sec
shnwarad mi oil 10 r.
God can grant to a good woman: /
said that II a day came when | had
a right to ask your love In return that
! should do so. making no claim on
our old friendship. And then you
said something. Jessie-do you re-
member what you said. darling?"
Il said that wanted you to love
me. but not to speak of it again
until ! said You could" said Jessie,
lifting her laughing eyes. "You can
say 1t again--if you wish to. John"
Two soft arms were around his
neck and two sweet lips met his.
You knew l would wait for you.
John. didn't your" !.
John Burt's modest mansion stands
on the crest of the hill which slopes
down to the old farmhouse. 1t com
mands superb view of the crescent
sweep of ocean beach. and also of the
more quiet beauties of bingham bay.
Nerdant terraces and winding paths
and roads come to the edge of the
yard surrounding the old homestead,
but no gardeners hand has been per-
mitted to touch the quaint surround
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03
TEA

We consume a great deal
of tea, but do we enjoy it?
More coffee; but do we en-
Joy it?
Write for our Kno~iedge Book. A. schiiiins &
Company, San Francisco.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-12-03
nsa',e:s: .sss :s.., -a.s s.s Thompsons Eye water
Denver Directory

STOvE REPAIns OF .very known make OF
- stove. furnace range. Geo. a
Puiien. 1891 Lawrence RI .Dens-f- rhun- T.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
ULL0Cl. BURNS B:|I!U !: 4 |. {
BRIgAlnlIA|lB|!|0N||| ON
Sand CLAM toS the H7tlrllT l1
e blest Hut 7arnilic Gather
Amid Coo Cheer gs
EVEN TH WEI COINED .
SDeslp,iit te EMO d us Country,
/. Streets sThrong ed It'll
III. 2 eopl e. ssi.SSs ID
a(BrAssociatcds Press

II
n. LONDON, Dec. q The Christ ma q: 3 3
spirit VA s abroad Sthroug hout Eng and to- t
day, no Notwithstanding he con tinued8 heavy
5fogs, which no ornall act as s an ext RENE %
;depross al, II. ot for has London r
had such a thorough dose of that pea ca
soup atmosphere for swhi oh tho y netropo p
lis is famous but the popslla tior, which clt
sr,n,hled during he week because g rs gof
the ineonvel,ienc at ten ian t upon wealth
. or conditions, and the adesmen because
#or8thesre sultant loss, hanged their moods
\ to- day, nd, accepting he Sineytaab pre-
h pared 4to spend q merry Christmas. even zen,
welcoming the fog as a8 gucs and friend end
OF old days, 4, 81 54ss iss
8s Ils II great homes In I'm Sland the fftlle
tlog Is burning. From Sand ringlian, to
the 8liumblcst residence u rela ives ssWtleo
"a rc. sea tered throu oughoutS the rest OF the
year, arc gathering to spend the NEnglish y
Y 8Chrstmn 81 IT estimated that q mil lion
land n halt persons poured out OF London
TODAY rs no those who wi messed the tres
Emendous rushcs at8the railway sta tons
tic Swonder was that any persons could
be left to people London. .4s But the exodus
leaves no Sapprecluble mark In the streets.
Which are thronged With mil ions OF
Christmas shoppers and 81 gltseers,
SS Most Of Il the Cabinet ofhcers and tplo-
mats have left London. King rd
and oueen Alexandra, with the immedt-
satea royal family, are gat llered NJ sand
8ringham& palace where Christmas was
celebrated lin the usual i rlti1llne
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
Grew
PURSUED BY SHARKS.
Almost Destitute Of Provisions,
Stuff ering Men Travel Two vi
Hundred Miles by Oar. a
AZ CONTINUED N on a Second Page,)48 4
(By Ass,o:,clat ted Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ga svoya Re
Of zoo miles bysfoar, almost desl-tute q 6
provisions and water, and pursued by q
horde Of giant slnrks that threatened
lnomentnrily day night to- caps!aeI
the craft tSand deyour its oecu ts. WAS
the OK perience OF Captain s. sam l3 tarris
and four South Sen island ers, ], who aeolE'-i
posed the crew OF the sS II tile trading
schooner Victor, wrecked III on Apallakl
llsland November 3ot h, ii 5gl,s re- s
3Apataki Is 200 miles from Papeete. the
port OF Tahiti, II "a W. VI ,5
This Is Ia ,talc Of the sea brought here
by the linerf Marlposai us T arr %, ,{w hich
left Papeete on the day captain .-alris
and his men landed there, ;enla ciated aI'd
5near,y cra,zeda 4 but still alive, 4,
When the Victor ended her career ny
striking the reef, the sh.pwrec ked y crew
barely had time to nit off In the poat for
3thelr long voyage made vi thoutYn conf
pass and mo sail, with ono DAYS pro-
Visions on board and hal lf ~ dozen coco g. e.
rhe mix from the lat ter was oil they
shat d 10 drank during the eleven q yaa y
took to reach Papcete, 4s34fts VS. "
The passage was 8enl Yeds py g cotlstal' cons
combat With the fs shar KS q h. V.
IL ssInyer!fica ton OF he tory oars "
shown splintered ald worn, hey q q
been used In 1apel ling the "a taeks OF the
ferocioi,s fish, licf 81 We y
llrhes NJ jct toI, was ~ RAG ders amor tile
friendly and sSocle etys Island I. .Ss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
FIFTY THOUSAND Poor D
Will GET. FULL ] II MEAL 4 |
New York Prepares Great cele-
bration for the y.
81 Hungry, u.

NEW YORK, Dec. ei.--New York be-
gan its Christmas celebration s,to-night,
and various hospitals IN the city hnd treea
and attendants Joined In the singing 4
sYuletlda carols and In providing enter
,tainment for. tho little patients. III
For tn-morroW and Monday the city
had prepared a. grand celebration for he
little ones and for the 2hungry5in the poor.
or sectons,# The Salvation Army v Will feed
nifty thousand people, and other charl-
table organ ions vii provide for ouhle
this number, VI js N Il 81
3fl 1t Is estimated tonight that over $50, 900
Christmas trees have been sold In the
city during the last ten days.
1, To -lnorrow the prisoners In the Tonlbs
Will be ,hountifnlly fed on turkey and
chicken and things that help to cheergtha
Christmas dinner. Pipes and tobacco
have been provided for the men, and
some of the missionaries have proyided
little surprises in the way OF gifts for all
I he prisoners gNi & * 5s 5iS 3t 7, JBs sY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
SEARCH..E:Q|.R.8.BQ!||.D|'.Y||. |. | /: [ !. ! |. !
0 NlsS!NG!N' I | { / n Man \
Prolong q Absence q James 2l!:. q.
Harrells ~ ads 8to5 Susp picion "
81 Foul Play.
II: 1:ERTF ORD NEGR0 sssU 5 sUsP'EcTED[,. I,
Young Man Vent Col citing if
Disrep prltablc Part of$ of own 4
H s$8 and Never r Retrrn ed. i:
Especial to Tho Tin ssDispatch;)

Especial to Tho Times-D Disp tctlt
id SUFFOLK, VA Dec hat is sccn,--;j 4;
tngly another rnys terlous n murder 4. I, that: y:
may rival in interest the Nell 1. crol.-
sscy case has occurred It II Hertf ford
Sc,.. where Jim WI lcox, lis 81 ayer3 had
Ellts second tri ]. 81 SI
Though James p. IIarrell hn been
missing since Wednesday8 night, ana some
of his papers and clothing have been
found, Il and, despite the organized efforts
OF officers and citizens, the mystery yet
is unsolyed. i. Police Chief G. .Ir. i Sumner,
of Hertford. N said u at u o'clock I his epe-
ming that there was no trace o q Iiar-
;rell's body, which IS believed ~ to DO
weighted down In the turbid waters OF
EPerquiman' s. 4 River, which flows by the
town. $s $ 35y 3:i, ,S5i $SlS f
6IIarrell,a district collector for an Eden
ton instalment house. arrived at 4 Hert-1
ford "Wednesday evening and told Land
lord Floyd N OF to lock him OH Il, for he
would be engaged unit L. late collecting
in a sdisreputa BILE part OF the town. Fail
ing to return, q search next lay revealed
articles OF clothing and some business
papers A gentleman who LETT Her tford
this morning says q negro4 is 81 Inspected
of tho murder. and that conditions arc
rife for Il a lyncling. The same \ person
said blood stains had been seen along
tile roadwn $. Si6t t33; $3 is 5
There Is nothing In the financial or
domestic relations OF Harrell, ,s who IS Il q
young married man, to warrant 4 he as
sumption # of * vplunt dlsa PIP slrnnce.l
Bloodhounds have been wlred for.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
FAT FAT Ai7|'GO|BBLE.R.S
WRIT|.E.H0]U||!SE STAFF
President Remembers Emplo loyes,
Will Now Take Weeks 4Si
& D. Rest. siS3 l5f

Z. -.
CFlom Our Resul r Correspondent 4
yy.AsIII NGToN MI p, CT, December "a
Every attaehe ofithe White 1 Iouse. from
Private Secret ary 4 Loeb down, Is n hor-3
ioughlyS convl ced N to-day that t 4 a bird In
the hand Is worth two liz the bush, Every
one nf ller tho head O { o happy
family or the cell bate teni2en of a tboardr
Ing house, received a turkey from tho
President as a reminder that the! chief
executive apprec ated 3falt thful service d duI-
Ing the past year, ana thoug ght the Gift
season the proper time to oW IT.,
The President Is going 10 TAX 3as coHl-'
Eplete a holiday. FOR a week as the sAlnerir
can people viii allow their chief magls-
trate, Flo ls going to eat his G hristmas
dinner with the fanllly to'rl orroy, after
attending church services He will prob-
aably take a horseback ride In tho after
noon, and 1t is his Intention to walk or
drive every lay durin tho Week, IIe# will
spend lust as little time In t ne executive
softiccs us possible, and while there will
he the usual cabinet meetings q ring q he
week, "A only he barest routine busi ness
Will :bs cOnsid deree Il, S2;l
There Is no post tions lnS the Ecntir world
lyYhicIs Is regnr rded as so exnlt q and 70
Swaythy tile a,nbit Ion pf 81 maj, as hat n
Pres ent ID RI Il the lInlted Sta tesi3 tls
lust ps tglle ia there 4s no " on " lliel
Withi T work of Ilclll on Y
sac er, and SO lnucl, Of II, q / s .ss s
sisslhe WORK OF the epart1nents vii ga
OH me- xt syeek AS usual rlls el9pl pyess 81
Mere pasl on thIss week fors the Month
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
.GH|LD#HAS SNARR0WlI |
EsCARE: From FLAMES. | !. 1 M'!E|:.!|
Midnight Fire Destroys Norfolk
Rcsidence Rain Stops II as
Christmas Rush.
1(specInl 10 Tho TIlnes- -Dlsnatch,)


Il I tNORFO OLEl, y ~, Dec. q 24.--Flre at mid
night destroyed the residence Of q Gorge
H Greene, enty-fourth Street, and
almost resulted In tho cremation Of his
infant child. which was asleep. and was
left on It's hen in the second floor, when
the flre was first discovered. The child
was rescued with difficulty,
33si5 Rain tonight marred the usual Christi
mas eve lreVelry In the doWn-twon$ streets
and put a stop to outdoor festiYi lies all
over the city, iSs VS. q Y VI
8 Richmond Pearson Hohson visited Nor
folk to-day, and paid a call on some
former brother naval of ficesl at the yards.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
CAUGHT 4 IN WATER WHEEL ...a
AND SEVERELY INJURED
Ifspeclal to INC Iimles- pispatoh,1 N

n l78I (SpeciaI to TIC Tlmes-I IJlspAt pll.l gN
lYINcIEsTIpia, RI n \ AZ, An Dec, 2i i.-7E llislla
Chapman, a prominent farmer and mil \
Ter. lies dangerously III at his home near
Cedar Grove. this county, as tho result
OF having been sc4.lgh s4n, 2 water-wheel
the water coiTse. Chapman fell into tho
Wheel and WAS hurled around before he
Bfloodgate could be closed. " The, mans
agony was Intense, and his appetlls for
help could l,e heard above he noise OF
the rushing waters. He was finally
rescued; taken hone and placed under the
ldoctor's care. ss,I Il s;5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
INVESTIGATE TRUST sl1.
OPERATION IN WEST

{B hI1LWAUKEE WlS,,$ Dec, 2 l,-T-Fh
Daily News to-day says Govern nment lin-i
lvestiagtions regarding tho operations Of
the so-called tobacco trust are to tba
made In Milwaukee and other points In
wisconsin, PiedIetions are made 4 by
some Of the ind pendent operators that
the government investigators will find,
Wisconsin a fertile field. Tho chief
points that viii be covered are MI wall
kee and Edgerton M lwausy q as the fleldd
for manufacture, wholesaling and ret III
Ing, Edgertoni as I he seat of he tobaccos
growing Industry, ksh. F N s 81 5,5 55
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
DEM ii: URRER q OF II IC CERs q.
OVERRU LED UDGE.

rJIsyY YORK D \ 32244 IA he demurrer Of
y. A. Isarnaby, presId dent; ~ tkin on Y
secretary. and r. q. Dex ter, \ rect of
the ISnickerhopkor Steamboat company,
Syto an indictment harglng tlienla &itll q
shore OF the ssponsiDil litys An the burning
"a the ste amer g len eral loellrl,5
was oyolrnled tosd.ly by Judge Thomas
or the utited States !rcuitS (1ouy he
5oiiiccrs demurred To q the indtetnlc on.
the ground TINT hey ere no the yYllersl
az tlla crQf t. M &
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
RUSSIANS TO ABOLISH
8,3 sssi PASSPORT SYSTEM

ST, PElTHRSBURG, Dec. 2lrrrhe Asso-
sciated Press can announce that Russia
Is on tho eyo OF abolishlng the passport.
Tho latter has already been decided In
principle by tile onllnission whists fsa In
yestigutnE the pnsspoft quest Ion; q new
law will he promul lgated by u lle Senate;
within six weeks as one OF the solid srn-'
jforp,s. resulting In the adm nistra ton of
interior Minister sYlatop olkx-A
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25

several days intadynnce Of the usual time,
lii order 10 allow them spending money
for Chrlstmas. md tho x depnrtmentsly lyvero
closed at noon to-day. Further than these.
there were no evidences OF tho Christmas
season apparent In the big government
buildings, save TINT hero and there silnor- y
canes. pipes or punch bowls as okens
of kindnesses done J n tho past or hopes
Of consideration In the future,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
SANTA q LA u SsSt AS COME
RE UNION OF J D ]. { J. (
ONSWE ESD AY N NEX''T \ !!

KEtltNI(DlNEVDfS8s ~ d. W. s8ssSf
7 = Is, hIEyTS
UlS$vYLDlN " -.LIl l1A'A'n5ASlNlS1Ai
a,
Next We 3, rlesd1;a 4 vii 17't'3 bef
q, day; 4 &c, Get ,,s1rs your
badges ready Al and be ( certain ys''r tain
not ~ lose $tllelf::
The econd annual rerni OIL. :'il
Of theAelub bsWillH be held y: the the
|SB 81 edl1e 1JllE1}l's2l' fterr11}ol en-
sat o'cl oek and & il pro pr i511ls8 N
Uses to- eve 4 stt IS ,th' thtss big
celebration Of 4 IS; 81 ,ilristnlaLs ii Isl.
The pretty new playhouse, House
will beScroWd ed and the pro
gramlne will be on Of exec ep7-s
@tional interest, embracing the.
best features of this weeks
$Bijous Bill, some special music
and words q greeting and 1
Gle rsto#tl,e boys sa,:: and: 1 girl; by
pro o1lliirlent men. ASS
The Bijou is fortunate in
having as it's opening Bill,
R,lnl1ing for @ Office, 4, which it,:ll
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
otIlck WORK. 7.

nj Tar rboro' nj. q, was burned 70 the sr6und.
ifhe III senerators, o,la % $50 Il Y. ana en- q
IS III II, H and all Instruments we're
,Isnks. a shs walI known electrical contractor q
lfhis City. uhdey forfeit % ss5 per day tg
az Inc ION day lights wssre tpFt'Sd 81. lea sone
considers that Sns g NO iargsst Sss.IIs Y aasI.
~ these repairs, II apeaks fo
NJ Jenks who has y modern repair shop 9gfS
rnaakinK all repairs to sieGt Isc< ~ 2
sySry dsscftp pttolh ;sg9s W IfSs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
! NOT IN BANKRUPTCY.
Erroneous Report About the
a 4 r Fonda i lumber Company. lla

WINSTON SALEM, yA,,. Dec. "a, The
report sent out by your correspondent
last night that the Ronda9 Lumber Manu- Z
featuring Company had gene into voiuh- !, !
tnryT bankruptcy, Is denied to-day. The
reports got ont through q telegram re-
oceiyed here by a local lawyer, who had
claims fer collection against the COM NJ
pany. q Y N Il X 5is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
sG5Of M athematical Mind.

At the corner o. Seventh md Broad
Streets a crowd OF ma tlcmnt m nd saZed e
ed agorly at a table displayed I'M q Will
down under brilliant lights # 8 sign y. 81
;nn,nced that the wonderful piece Of FUR =
1niture was made OF q, 800 piece Of wood.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25
Quiet at Last.

The noise and confusion practiaall llyE
closed at midnlrht, The great opepni doors!
of the stores were shut. the llrlts loN'sfi
cred. and the weary sslesgirls Stnd 4 nleI,
hurried homewaTd With the late s.ppp-s
pers. ali laden with bundles too lately
acquired 10 he delivered for the day.
b Under the terms Of the ordinance sus
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-25

CONTINUED on Second econ pa l:''Ett; g,' ::
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-03
New Orleans Shot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. March 2-The bulls had things all their own way in the cotton market to-day, and without much effort on their Iart. At times they had the bears scared others -he bears were sufficiently scared at the statistical positions and the ever increas- ing demand from spinners on both sides of the water for the actual stun. This kept the bears from covering nearly all day and to- ward the close a sudden 1t of nervousness on the part of shorts and, consequent hurried at- 0mpts to cover created a bulge that sent prices up about B points and caused a clos ing of Al to 47 points higher than yester- day The leading bulls displayed desirs to boost pr,ces. If either of the two prom. inent operatore had gone into the ring and used their former tactics an advance of three
 quarters of cent would probably have been seen. As 1t was the bulls operated with con
 servatism and buying for the prominent longs was almost entirely through brokers. At nc time did the market need open support from the bulls as prices steadily held well above yesterdays close all day. The market pulled itself. Q At the opening the tone was called firm
 and prices were g to " points higher than yesterdays close. Liverpool cables were called extremely favorable, reporting as they did | heavy sspot trading at unchanged figures in ' spite of the declines in the local market yes
 terday., As has been the case for several
 days past, ,to-dayis trading was almost en- tirely of a. professional character. The close 1 was steady and rather excited with prices within 3 or points of the highest levels .of the day. At the highest May and July were 1 47 and 50 points higher than yesterdays I close.
 | The local spot market was firm at the | opening and toward the middle of the day | trading became heavy. This induced conser-
 vative longs to buy futures and caused much
 quoted one-quarter of a cent up on sales ol 7,S5o bales.