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The Imperial press., 1904-03-05
THE TICKET NAMED
Caucus Was Held Informally Last
 Monday Evening

AAOAAAoy IVSAAnS
 The caucus Monday evening, held at the office of Imperial Water Company No. 1, was attended by about forty vot- CTS. B. F. Howe called the caucus to order and w. A. Edgar was chosen chairman and H. N. Dyke secretary.
 An informal vote was taken for city trustees without nominations, each per son being free to select his own ticket. This vote resulted as follows: w. A. Edgar 24, R. D. McPherrin 16, F. G. Ravens IA, w. D. Carey IA, George Varney 13, E. F. Howe II, S. w. Mitch ell 9, J. A. Morrison 8, Leroy Holt 8, L. B. Shapard 8, H. N. Dyke 7, Thomas Beach 6, J. E. Heber 4, D. c. Huddle- ston 3, R. E. Toomey 2, Arthur Edgar 2, T. P. Banta 2, J. J. Allison Jr. 2, and each for J. V. Taggart, w. Clark, w. w.. Masten, w. H. Hawes, D. A. Brown, Dr. William Elmendorf, D. H. Chaplin and J. R. Stevenson.
 L B. Shapard, H. E. Allatt, E. F.. Howe and H. N. Dyke then asked to have their names withdrawn, and an- other ballot was cast, on vote that those having majority of all votes cast should be declared nominees.
 The second ballot resulted in nomi- mating George Varney, w. A. Edgar, F. G. Ravens and R. D. McPherrin. w. D. Carey, fifth in order, fell two votes short of a majority. It took two more ballots to bring about nomina- tion, MT. Carey being the choice of the caucus
 Nominations fo: city clerk were: S.. w. Mitchell, J. H. Edgar and J. A. Morrison, Messrs. Mitchell and Morri- son declaring that they did not want the office. The ballot resulted in MT. Ed gar's nomination on the following vote :: Edgar l9, Morrison 6, Mitchell 4. Q
 For city marshal J. J. Allison Jr. and F. A. Barnett were nominated, MT. Barnett working against himself. The vote stood: Allison 24, Barnett 9.
 Leroy Holt was nominated for city treasurer on practically unanimous vote.
 On motion it was decided that the ticket nominated should be known as the Peoples ticket, and the caucus then adjourned.
The Imperial press., 1904-03-05

H. E. Allatt has been appointed post master of Imperial, vice Miss Margaret s. Clark, resigned, and Mrs. Meador has been appointed postmistress of Brawley, vice Frank Stanley, resigned.
The Imperial press., 1904-03-05
IMPERIAL INCORPORATED
Election Gives Practically Unanimous
 Vote in Its Favor

NeAI MOnuay evening the newly elcct- ed officials will meet and organize for their duties. At the session of the board of supervisors Monday the bal lots will be canvassed and the final act in the making of an incorporated city will be taken.
 The vote which makes this an incor- porated city of the sixth class was a light one. This is due to several facts. The town has about 800 inhabitants, and normally would have about 15O votes. But large percentage of the citizens have not been in the state year, and consequently could not register This brings the number of men who could register down to about 1OO But it hap pened that the incorporation election came unexpectedly soon, and there was no time for registration. About the only persons who could vote were those who were on the great register for this precinct a year and half ago, and those who had registered for the school elections last summer and fall.
 Because of these facts, there were but thirty-four votes cast. Each ballot had to be written, which led to an unusual percentage of errors, and six ballots were thrown out for Irregularities. ess
 From the almost unanimous vote, it is now evident that had there been a full vote of every man in town, the re- suit could not have been changed.
 The election boArd was composed as follows: Clerks, w. D. Carey, E. R. Baker, J. E. Heber, E. F. Howe; in- spectors, George Varney, J. H. Edgar; judges, H. N. Dyke, R. D. McPherrin. The result of the election was as follows: Ballots thrown out. .............. 6 For incorporation .................. .26 Against incorporation. ........... 1 CITY TRUsTEEs-
 George Varney .27
 w. A. Edgar. .............2 .26
 F. G. Havens. 25 w. D. Carey 26 R. D. McPherrin ......2 .26 J. E. Heber 1 William Edgar
 Will Edgar .......... 1 Wilber Clark 1 Ray Eduar D. c. Huddleston. ............. l J. Morrison ..................... G. w. McCaulley ................ 1 F. D. Ravens. 1 i CITY CLERK
 J. Il. Edgar .28 l.. l.. Farnsworth. l CTrY MARSHAL
 J. J. Allison, Jr. 19 John Allison 3 J. J. Allison 6 | CITY TREASURER
 Leroy Holt... ....................2 .27 | Tom Beach
 H. l.. Bixby has bought the half inter- est of Charles Fernald in l6O acres a mile southeast of Imperial, Mrs. s. T. Ix< 1o1 l-.1c
The Imperial press., 1904-03-05

H. l.. Bixby has bought the half inter- mile southeast of Imperial, Mrs. s. T. Bixby' owning the other undivided half interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
WALL STREET. REVIEW
GOOD GAINS IN NUMBER OF
 AHARES DEALT IN.
Features Brought Ont Indicate That the Movement Largely in Hands of the PIOfes-
 siOnuls.

New York. July 6.--More than twice as many shares of stock were dealt Tn at the stock exchange today than was the case yesterday and yesterday to- the already enlivened dealings of the preceding session Friday. The supposl- ton that the general demand TOT se- curities haze experienced sudden re-
 growth awakens some skepticism oyer the character of the movement Of the market. There were other featurs brought out in today's market whlcn strengthened the opinion that tnes
 in i,s pre..nt ss larsss .fsss But the
 tum impar:ed to the price movement by yesterdays operations carried .ae level of values to a considerably nlsn- CT level today and enabled the buyers of yesterday to take profits freely on the advance and to continue the move ment in spite of some unpropltious features in the days news. The pro fessional training and skill which lent made manifest in the adroitness with which the large buying was centereo on stock of large sympathetlc lnnuence on the whole market and shifted sue cessively from one to another oi sues stocks while the sustaining enect or these tactics was taken advantase of to sell for realization of profits in stocks which had previously advanced Union Pacific retained position oi m nuential leadership in .: meanwna,le; and was the subject of free proht tax. ing along with others conspicuous Tn yesterdays movement. Tne positIoh oi conspicuous leadership today was tax Steel preferred. The large buying or these today came from the same quarters as that on Union Pacfhc ana St. Paul on yesterday. The news 10 ac, count for the advance in .,ts, the that 1%9 the price of Steel products would De maintained by the pool and that the preferred dividend would be maintaln- ed were dwelt upon. The drift of polit- ical discussion In stock excnahse ia, Gia cles made it evident that the beliel is general that the candidates and the issus between the two great pol1t- cal parties are practically decided up on. but the supposition was not lack were based on conditions thus implied Crop news would hardy account TOT the increase in stocks as the staple market attracted a good deal or ap- prehension over crops, especially the wheat market. The strength of cotton was attributed more to news of ire damage to stocks of cotton althougn some bad weather news affected that market late in the day. Very sangulne expectations are held, however over the cotton crop and the cotton carry ing railroads were conspicuous in the days strength. Anthracite trade ad- vices were conservative in tone, point ing out that much progress aiready rounding up. The market was readily carried to the top level of the day in the final closing hour and the closing was fairly steady but not at the pest prices. Bonds were generally hrm' Total sales par value $5.3OO.00o U. D. bonds were unchanged on call.
 NEW YORK STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
CHICAGO GRAIN AND pRov,s,oSs

CHICAGO. July 6-Unfavorable harvest conditions in the Southwest and reports of damage to crops in the other sections gave strength to wheat today. September closing %c higher. Corn and oats each made a gain of &s e isc and provisions were down ' F M22bc.
 ing Influence in wheat. Reports of heavy rains in Kansas. Missouri and Iowa caused bullish sentiment at the start and Sep tember was K higher at S3h. There was an active demand from shorts and Septem- Der went up about Hc during the first hour July also was in good demand. Owing to the fact that there were practically no of- ferings for July, that delivery made a great- CT advance than the more distant futures There was l'beral liquidation of September early but the market continued to gain strength, September selling up to S3h An other factor was the Missouri crop report which was considered bullish According to official figures the total yield for that State was reduced IS per cent compared with previous estimate Toward noon the market began to feel the effect of the early liquidation and September declined to S2 X TS3. and on small trading the re- mainder of the day. the market closed firm, with September at ss%. Clearances visible decreased 5.s69.OOo bushels Pri- mary receipts were so3.7oo bushels. oga nst SsS.Oo0 year ago Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago reported 1so cars, against 2os last week.
 Wet weather and strength of wheat were influences that held corn firm the entire uay. SepteHber opened a Snade h1Bher at 4e to 49k. sold between 49 and 4Sh and closed at 4ess. Receipts 27S cars. 1s con tract.
 In sympathy with other grains. the oat market firm. The volume of business was small. September opened A higher at 32A. sold between 32 and 39k and closed at 32%Q321S. Receipts. 211 cars.
 Provisions were weak on lack of support At the start prices were fairly steady under the influence of firm hogs but n reaction soon occurred on realizing. September pork closed 22hc lower at 13 %: lard was off 7h d10c at 7.l7h d7.2o and ribs down 7hc at ITO.
 Estimated receipts tomorrow: Wheat 6 cars; corn. s5; oats. 42; hogs. 2s.oOo head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
VIRGIN FAUNCE.s COTTON LETTEI


 NEW YORK. July s.-There was a steady opening to the cotton future market today. The first prices were at an advance of to II points and the improvement thus noted was response to better cables from the English market than were looked for There was talk of too much rain west of the Mississippi river and this added to the confidence of holders Incidentally the talk of less favorable weather served to create a disposition among the shorts to cover Fears that the market was oversold with spinners and exporters holding the long end also added to the strength of the situation. The Southern houses. however, led in the selling end as the day wore on this busi- ness told on the ruling of prices. Liverpool continued firm throughout the day and fi- nally there were reports that about 1000 bales of cotton had been damaged or de- stroyed by the fire in Bremen These reports started talk of an impending Improvement Hn the export demand and a few inquiries from foreign houses served to increase the nervousness of the shorts and not a few of the erstwhile leaders on the bear side tried to get under cover in a quiet way The trade as a whole was only moderately active. but there was a relatively firmer tone in evidence than for long time past. The mill reports were without es- pecial feature and there were conflicting arguments regarding the stocks Of finish ed goods on hand in the big cloth centre The estimated receipts for the day were fig ured at 1,s00. against s,552 for the same day last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
G. E. FIERCE q CO.'S COTTON LETTER.

tBy Private Wire from Gibert & ClayD
 NEW ORLEANS, July 6.-The very fair Liverpool market this morning indicated an unwillngness to rashiy follow declines of the time which must elapse before new cotton can become plentiful there and of the critical periods to be passed through ny the growing crop prompts the belief that prices are low enough for the present. A fire in Boston involving some 13, 900 bales received full consideration and was not without some effect in imparting a steady ness and orders for cloths at lower limits Our market opened slightly higher and the absence of a disposition to sell freely caused willingness of some shorts to cover. re- sulting in a small advance. Beyond possible adverse happenings of the future and the indiscernible actions of a short interest it Is somewhat difficult at the present time much higher prices for cotton. Traders, as a rule. are unwilling to believe that pres ent levels more than conservatively discount the outlook. The weather map and fore casts continue to answer all requirements and news from the fields keeps pace with the prevailing satisfactory conditions IL is deserving of note that those sections of the belt accredited with receiving a super abundance of rainfall all show among the highest percentages of condition in the bu- reau of yesterday: none Is less than s9 ex- cept1ng Arkansas only where floods caused absolute destruction of a very considerable acreage. Calculations of final results based on the present outlook are without much merit. but they lean so far towards the side of plenty that fairly safe margin may be said to exist to cover average shortcom- ings of the dangerous months, before reach ing the point of necessity. now depressed by trade conditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
MARINE NEWS.

NEW ORLEANs.-Cleared: strs. Comus Kemble. New York; Origen, Nor, Hegge Ceiba; Frederick. Aust, Hrejlich, Trieste Venus, Nor, Tysland. Port Limon: Arkadia Harvey. Porto Rico.
 PORT EADS.-Arrived: Strs Banan, Nor, Bjonness, Buefields; Antillian Br., Willis Liverpool; Dictator. Br., Vincent. Liverpool; Beverly, Br, Rose, Port Limon; bark Rel gate, Nor, Petersen, London. Sailed: Strs Olympia, Br.. Galt. Bocas del Toro; Comus, Kemble, New York: Baker, Ger, Schon- wandt. Port Linlon.
 MOBILE.-Arrived: Str. Harald. Nor. IT, gems. Puerto Cortez. Cleared: Strs. Fort Morgan. Nor, Christiansen. Belize; Harald. Nor Irgens, Puerto Lmon; schr. Donna Christina, Cardenas.
 PENSACOLA.-Arrived: Str. Montfields Br, Boyle, Tampico. Cleared: Strs Oleta, Sp.. Salgado. Dunkirk Alicia, sp.. Luzar- raga. Liverpool; Elswick. Br., Mills Rotter- dam. Sailed: Str. Mayfields, Br.. Sampson, West Hartlepo0l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
FOR GREATER PART OF DAY UN.
 DERTONE IS FIRM.
Better Cables Than Expected and Talk of Too Much RniM-Net
 Gains of 9 to 13 Points.

New York. July 6.-The cotton mar
 ket opened steady at an advance Of t@ii points on on covering prcmotsa by
 much rain in the western belt and re- ports that the firmness at Liverpool had been caused by the loss of several men. Spot houses. too, seemed to be buying both old and new crop positions here and while at first the South was a seller. causing slight decline from ter became buyers and the market du- ring a greater part of the session showed a firm undertone in the absence course more or. less irregularity as room traders went in and out of the market but in general way the ten dcncy was upward until In the early l162s points, August leading the ad- vance Late there was a renewal of bear pressure and toward the close the points. Sales were estimated at only 250.000 bales. The fire at Bremen was said to affect some 17.o0o bales of which stroyed or considerably damaged and the buying to undo hedges that had been out against this cotton in Liver pool and the local market probably started the advance. The advance however. has had as it's chief basis the belief that the market was heavily SnOEt tO users OI the dCtudt StuH. The weather reports were favorable aside from the rains in the West which re- ceived more than usual attention owing to the idea that a wet season favors the work of the boil weevfl. Private crop accounts through the day were gener- ally of a bearish character. Receipts at the ports today were 1868 bales. against 3,255 lastN week and 3,552 last year. For the week 15.0Oo. against l7.430 last week and 14,622 last year
 Today's receipts at New Orleans were l.156 against 2,217 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
NEW ORLEANS sI,GAR

NEW ORLEANS. July Sugar strong; open kettle. 2%a3 S-1s: open kettle contri- fugaL Sg3S centrifusal whites, 4AG4h;
 Molasses nominal; open kettle, 20a25; centrifugal 10@l5.
 Syrup nominal. 20@25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07

to cover the hedges more than offset the influence of yesterdays bureau report and thus brought bullish cables instead of the bearfsh responses expected from Liverpool Some spot demand in New Orleans stiffened near months about 20 points. while cover ing by shorts in new crops caused an im- provement there of 10 to 12 points. With the bureau only 12 hours behind us specuia- tion is already busy with the possibilities of next months figures and meanwhile is looking forward anxiousiy to next Tuesdays weather report. The conditions last pre- sented were SO nearly perfect that . change for the worse only is possible and the rains of the crop are expected to start complaints of deterioration and to increase the reports of boil weevil activity It is argued that 1t would take very little to stampede the short interest, but 1t is not pointed out very clearly how new investment buying is to be drawn at these figures or what will happen when the weaker short interest shall months are only 10 to Is points lower than at this time last year when a bull campaign was at it's height and the new crop outlook was represented by 6 July condition of IT. l, against present conditions of ss, and with the remnants of a collapsed boom yet some of the biggest bears covered their lines yesterday and would be pleased to upward movement just now so as to furnish a higher basis for fresh eales and 1t was noticeable today that they rather aided to push prices up whenever shorts were covering. The influence of the Bre- men fire looked upon as temporary flut- bureau on present crop outlook will be measured by the action of Liverpool tomor- row. Liverpool is due to come 1 off for summer and 1 up for winter months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
IF. S B. BEERS COTTON LETTER.

(By Private Wire to Caldwell. Ward & Col NEW ORLEANS, July 6.-Steadiness of foreign markets in face of yesterdays bu-
 reau report condition of the growing crop influenced American markets to a Europe more cautious in accepting every thing In the way of midsummer promises indicating an abundant supply when future weather developments will have the making of the crop. Nine cents for new deliveries more than discounted present conditions and as Bremen reported the destruction of morning. and weather south not being af-
 together favorable. too much rain in central
 and western sections of the belt, the local
 market opened shade better than last
 nights closing and continued to improve
 until December touched g.. 9, compared with
 9.11 last night There was more inquiry
 for spot cotton in local market. h closing
 steady and unchanged at 10 9-1e for mid
 ding: sales. HOO and 100 to arrive.
 Reports recently received from the South
 west complained of too much rain, pro- hibiting field work and delaying maturing of the plant. especially fin Texas where long spell of dry weather would help check the ravages of the weevls, which are on the increase again Conditions to date have been uniformly good that he now pect to receive advices of crop deteriorating. in which event prices would probably ad- vance sofne. Being in need of spinning ma terial spnners will be urgent buyers of new crop deliveries, especially Is condition of crop to change for the worse. Liv- erpool has even a smaller stock than last year. against which spinners of Europe may draW ana the two American speculative markets hardly have sufficient supply to protect the outstanding short interest in old crop months. Therefore near positions will be governed will new crop arrivals. by future weather conditions and develop ments in the spot department. Fair weath- would be productive of good crop counts. but indications and predictions are for showery weather conditions in all tions of the belt, continuation of which would make unfavorable crop reports. ticipation of which caused some covering of short contracts today. Sentiment is friendly to the market on account of prices having reached their present level and chances of profits being made on the long side during this and the month that follows Stock at New York today is 5s.041 bales. against 163, -oJ last year; New Orleans, 72- 102. compared with 74,137, and at all ports 174.3T2. against 256,17s. while mtddlng here is quoted 10 s-1sc, against 12%c one year ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07

5000 to 13.000 bales of cotton. This was used as strong bullish argument in the Liverpool market and had much to do with the higher trend of prices. At no time were offerings free and the demand from shorts served to give strong undertone to the market. which closed firm with net gains of 7d14 points
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE.

Country Produce. The quotations follow: Eggs-12@15c. Pouitry-Hens s2c apiece: frying slze. 2o922c.
 Potatoes-Irish; si; ;oo0l.ls per bushsi; Lemons-Per box. s2. .5o@a.oo. Rice--No. l. 6c: No ?. 4hc Peanuts-Per pound. 5h0ec. Pineapples-Per crate. s2.5002.7S Beans Choice. hand-picked naviea s2.75; red kidney beans. ss.s0: Lima beana bhc per lb.
 Bananas-Per bunch s1.75@2.oA Onions-Per bushel. 95c. Cabbags-Per h.. 1hc. Apples-Per busheL sO0 soc: per bbl sA Crsnberries-Per bbI., SI0. Celery-Per bunch. 35Q60c. Malaga grapes-Per kes $4.5o Cocoanuts-Each. 4c. Florida oranges-Per box, S2.7k
 Provisions. Dry salted sides--7No. iard-Leaf 7kc. Meal--62h 965c per husheL Oats-White. 5o460c; mixed. soc Corn--white. 7ah 975c per bushei sEc; Michigan. 25o-pound barrels. SIS. Butter-Jersey. 2o9 s6c: Tennessee coun. try. 25c- Fiour-Patent s5.75@s.oo per barrel: straight. s4.7S. sugar-Granulated. %Nc; Y. C., 4x0 Shc; cut loaf. exc Arrow ties-46 lbs. $1.I0 Jute bagging-2 lbs. 7hQ7Xc: 1G ,h. IA 07hc-
 Hardware. NaiIs-Wire. s2.6 Axes-$b. 50 06. 50. Cotton cards-x4. L0. Hollow ware-Counsey. ?kc Chain traces-$4. 0007.o0, Rellows-s4. 50@I0.
 Hides, Woot. Etc Hides-Green salted. 6c; S,y tlIn. , dry salted, 10c Becswax-24o per pound. Shearins--l0@ @20c cash.
 Woodward. Half bushels-Iron- bound. per dog. ss oa Peck measures - Iron bound. per dox. &2.5o Buckets-Two noops S2.75; three hoopa 100: brass. red cedar. $7.O0. We'll buckets-S3 SO Washboards-$1.7 .75Q2.50
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
ST. LOUIS PROVISIONS.

ST. LOUIS. July 6,-Flour steady Whiskey steady. 1.321a.
 Pork lower; jobbing. 12.S5. Lard lower: prime steam. 50 Bacon. boxed extra shorts. 8 20; clear ribs, S7i4; short clear. & 30
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07

Lieutenant General Oku, who com mands the Japanese army that is in- vesting Port Arthur. Is one of the Mi first won fame in the Japanese rebel lion of 1877, when his defense of th., castle of Kumamota was considered masterly. Next he distinguished him. self in the war with China in lS94-95 and thus far in the campaign against Russia he has maintained his military prestige.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07

A meteorological station of the Unit ed States Weather Bureau, under the charge of Alexander McC. Ashley, for merly local forecaster at Syracuse, will he established at Honolulu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
TREAsURY BALANCES,

. WASHINGTON. July 6.-Treasury bal.
 ances. Si62.l2S,6os; gold. ss4.2eS.12s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
Throogh the Skin TO THE BLOOD.

Same of the most stubborn diseases enter into the ystem through the pores of the skin The juices of osea 0ak aad Ivy and other noxious wild plants when
 taken into the circulation. break out afresh each md finger for years unless autdoted ard driver out
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-07
NEW YORK COFFEE AND SUGAR.

NEW YORK, July 6.-Coffee-Spot Rio steady: No. invoice, "A: mold steady.
 Sugar-Raw and refined firm.
 Coffee futures opened steady. points lower in response to rather disappointing European cables, which were slightly low CT. With primary receipts continuing good the market developed a firmer tone and somewhat better demand in the afternoon on buying by Wall Street and the close was easy at unchanged prices to points lower. Sales. 67.500.