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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
c. E. Pierce 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

By Private Wire From c. W. Lee S Col
 NEW YORK, Feb. 29.-The market to-day was very strong considering the recent ad- vance. At one time. May slid of easy from $40 to almost tI5 cents. but in view of big rise. Saturday and Friday. this quite to be expected. On the break lot of cotton was taken by outside interests and at | 5 cents quite a lot more wanted. The demand however. carried prices back to I5 30 quick ly and then the .0-~ became somewhat ir- regular. The strength to-day came from Liverpool Spot Ycotton there sold at I6 cents and futures sold up about & cents. This carried the local market up into the air and everyone seemed tc have buying orders early. The best sentiment in the market was in favor of prices and many talked Is cents for cot ton before the close of the week We have seldom seen so general agreement on the mar ket before in New York. All seem to think the price is sure to go higher before the end of the season. There is no little cotton avail able and receipts are so small that it looks like a f-m-ne before new crop Of course one m: st b.. conservative such an advance but would buy any break and look for a strong market for some time to come, Fifteen cents is not such a high prIce now as it was in January. Everything in the stua- tion itself is encouraging.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Virgin 6 Faunce's Cotton Letter.
Iover Privata Leased Wlre. ]

TOVtF
 NEW YORK. Feb. 29.-There was consid- erable activity in the cotton future market to-day The trade was scattered and repre- sented outsiders as well as pit interests. The statistical position of the staple was bullshly construed and the outside buying orders were largely ascribed to this feature. The receipts were rather heavy and some selling was in dulged on the higher levels in consequence of the movement The cables were strong, however. and the interior advices were bullish since they told of prospects for material falling of in the stocks at interior towns However, quite a good deal of cotton was of- fered on the firm levels. and the demand seemed to be equal to the occasion. and of ferings were quite well absorbed The late market was rather irregular and a bit fever ish but generally there was firm undertone The pit interests were largely in control of the general market on the close.
 The estimated port receipts for the day were l6.ooo. against 2e,792 for the same day last year,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
0. D. Pisrcs A Co,s Cotton Letter.

(By Private Wire to Gilbert & Clay)
 NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 29.-The weeek start ed in cotton with prices decidedly in favor of longs, occasioned by the bullish sentiment so largely in evidence at the close of last week. Considerable strength was furnished by spots, in which department very satis- factory business resulted at advanced quota tions and for the moment depressing fac tors. political or otherwise. receive but little attention. Traders, however, are as a rule willing to accept reasonable profts and for this reason good bulges usually meet with free selling and consequently frequent fuctua- tions are to be noticed. We are still friend ly towards the market but feel that the ad- vance has gone far enough for the present, although 1t cannot be said that any special weakness has been disclosed. fairly large short interest exists and the smaller trad CTS have been quick to accept profits and for this reason the market cannot be called unhealthy Yet without the backing of spot department It will not be an easy task to push prices up further. and in the natural course of events enhancing values will cause & slack ening in spot business. the movement con tinues to figure light and the statistical po- sition Is very strong, and we do not be- lieve in the short side, therefore purchases at weak periods with the idea of realizing at strong ones seems best.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Caldwell Ward 6 Co.'S --arket Letter
 

MONTGOMERY. Ala. Feb. 2e-wheat- Liverpool wheat market was only h higher this morning.. huecuating in an uncertain way, refecting a decrease in Argentine slHp- ments due to general strikes and outweigAe by the days large shipments. Continued scattered selling was evident almost through out the entire session. The lccal talent natur- ally seize the opportunity to pound the market Naturally at these prices are in more de- batable ground than we have had and there are two sides to the market but the situation has not changed to any extent and the list should be bought on breaks. The war is still on and consos are almost at their lowest price and complications have not been entire ly averted by any means.
 Corn sympathized with wheat There were thawing temperatures throughout the grain belt. being unfavorable for movement in grain
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- - COTTON


 LiverpooFs opening was much better than ex- pected and private cables from Liverpool gave a most encouraging report of conditions and prospects at Manchester tand advised that higher prices were expected. Liverpool closed strong from 34 to 3S above Saturday. New York market during the day. while huctuating considerably, had good atjOa had a good heal considerably, had a good. healthy advance and rallied from the slightest buying, there being little encouragement disposition to sell. Re- ceipts continue to fall off. the estimates for to- morrow at the principal points being one- third of what they were last year. Bears are beginning to doubt if the crop is over 10. 0oo.- 900. Spots over the South generally reported from t to ' advance. New York spots at 26 higher. mddling quoted at I5.25. The high prices which ruled February lst expected will again be realized before April |. Great short age of moisture complained of In the South western cotton belt. which if delays plant ing. will make September and October options very cheap. Foreign houses recently been quiet buyers of October. On New Yorks close tonight, Liverpool is due to come to up Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
New York Coffee and gurr1

NEW YORK, Feb 29.-The market for coffee futures opened steady at an advance of 5a
 10 points in sympathy with rather firmer Flu EOpean markets. and light Brazilian receipts. There was snap to the buying. however, and shortly after the opening prices began to sag off, afterward turning still easier under reports of further failures abroad and the con tnued offer ings of important interests. The close was steady at a partial decline of points. Sales, 5s 500 bags. March. 5 259 5.3o; April. $50; May. 5,5e95. 60; July, 6. 10; November. 6.2o; December, 6.2oq6 40.
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New York Dry Goods.

NEW. YORK, Feb. 2e.-The dry goods mar ket has been possessed of a hrmer tone. owing to the ever increasing price of the raw ma terial While it has had no palpable effect upon the quotations of piece goods 1t has rendered the insistence of buyers upon lower prices less matter of consideration by the seller or the manufacturer, who now find suf- hcient warrant for a maintenance of values and look forward to higher levels
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour easier.
 wheat-No. 2 spring. esaI .oo; No. 3. 90 c %; No. red, 9s%QI o5.
 Corn-No. 2, 53; No. 2 yellow. 54 oats-No. 2. 42]s943; No. white, 42ka Mess Pork, per bbl.. IS. 25@I55o. Lard per 100 lbs. 2. .6oa7 65 Short ribs sides 0oose). 7.62h97.75. Short clear sides Cboxed). 7.75Re. .oo Whiskey, basis of high wines, I27.
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Daily Market.

NEW YORK. Feb 2s.-Cotton quiet; mid ding. i5.25; gross receipts. 3,34s; sales. 100; stock. 77.s65: continent, i5o: Total to-day: Net receipts, l5.2l5; exports. Great Britain. 2,693: continent, 50; stock, 643,- 345. Consolidated: Net receipts. 2i.24T; ex- ports Great Britain, 4.o2l; continent. D. 42S; Mexico. l.6o3 Total since September |: Net receipts e.397.4io; exports, Great Britain. I.9le.e6I France. 634.6II.
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best prices or net 19 to GA ponts higher. The late advance was aided by the firm ness of the Southern spot markets which reported full response to the advances in futures and prominent Philadelphian spot interest was reported to be a heavy buyer as well as the bull leader.
 Receipts at the ports today, 15,215 bales against 9,9S2 last week and 2S,772 last year.
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Another feature was a lack of moisture In the Southwest and the California rains. Corn, as well as oats suffered with the break in wheat which carried provisions with 1t. Re- -ceipts of hogs were about as estimated and Q cents loweR for the live stocks. Packers pounded the market and succeeded in uncov- ering a number of stop orders. The consen- sus of opinion In Chicago at the close is that the market is much more healthy for the break.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
New Orleans su gar.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 29.-Sugar steady; open kettle. 2%@3 s-I6: open kettle centri- fugal. 3@3Ss; centrifugal whites, 4h; yell lows. 3hq3 l5l6; seconds. 2hg3 3I6. Mo lasses nominal open kettle 20Q26 centri- fugaI 100 5; syrup dull; 2sQ25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Cincinnati Prouisinns.

CINCINNATI, Feb 2e-Flour firm: lard firm 7. 20. Bulk meats quiet 80 Bacon steady. S.62ls. Whiskey firm, 27. Sugar easy; hard refining, 4 1865 5S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Farsas Citv Live Stock.

7.7oo, including 500 Southern. Ma ket steady to strong; export and dressed beef steers 4 5oG5 IS; fair to good 3 COCA 40; Western fed steers. 3. 6oq4. 60: stockers and feeders. 3.ooG4.2 .25: Southern steers. 3 500 4 co; Southern cows. 225d3 .oo; native cows, 2 oo43.75; native heifers, 3 2594 25; bulls, 2 soc 3 GO; calves. 3ooq6.oo
 Hogs-Receipts 7,6oo. Market Ioc lower. Heavy. 5. .4o95. .52ls; packers, 5.25@5. AS; pigs and lights 4.25.
 loc lower. Native lambs, 5.o0d5.7 West ern lambs, 5ooa6 %; fed ewes, 4ooG4. :S; Texas clipped yearings, 4s5QS.l5; stock CTS and feeders 9 5oq4 50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
LfverpooI Cotton Futures.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 29. - Cotton futures opened and closed firm; American middling. E O. c: March, 7.o5; March-April, April May, / 94; May-June, 7,95: June-July. .93; July August, 7.ei; August-September, 7.6e; Sep tember-october. 6.so: October November 6.50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Georgia Convention Called.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 29-At a meeting of the State Democratic Committee here to- day. a call was issued for State Con- vention to be held June 1.
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Chicago Grain and 'rovisions.

CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-Flour steady. Whis- key steady l.3I1a. Pork lower; jobbing, IS 5.471s. Lard lower; prime steam, 7.o7Ia. Bacon steady; boxed extra shorts, 8 SO; clear ribs, 8. STA; short clear, 9.25.
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meeting of the Federal Savings Bank that a merger with the Hopkins Place Savings Bank had been decided upon It ia said that the capital stock of the two Institutions will be $e.300.O0O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Naval Stores.

SAVANNAH. Feb. 2e.-Turpentine firm, 5s: sales Al; receipts es; exports 67. Rosin firm; A, B, c, D, 2.4o; E. 2.45 F. 2.5o; G, 2.55; H, 2 60; I, 2 90; K. 325; M, 3.3o N, 3.3o; W G, 3.35: W W. 3.75. rosin nominal
 WILMINGTON. Feb 2s.-Tmpentine noth- ing doing. Receipts l3 casks. Resin nothing doing; receipts 297. Tar firm; 40; receipts 67. Crude turpentine firm, 2.25. 400 and A. 50; receipts 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01

Chicago, Feb. 29.-President Harper of the University of Chicago was taken to a hospital today. He will be operated oA for apDendicitis.
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CT. American middle weight champion and Joe Carroll, the English middleweighl champion. Dwyer won two falls straight r-the last two of three falls.
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Banks Will Be Merged.

Baltimore, Feb. 29.-It was announced today at the conclusion of a directors
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Dwyer Deficits Englishman.
 Richmond. Va, Feb. 29.-In a wrestling match here tonight between N. J. Dwy-
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R. 5 B. Beer,s Cotton Letter.

(By private Wire to Caldwell Ward & Col
 NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 29.--As Liverpool was much more favorable than expected our mar ket opened 37 to 4S higher, and subsequent ly advanced 24 to 25 additional cn fresh buy ing, owing to the light movement and the small estimated receipts for tomorrow at New Orleans. Galveston and Houston. About this fish consols and 75 points in French rentes attributed to the unfavorable outlook In the Balkan situation and break of 27 from the top quickly established. The good demand for spots at advance of $ of q cent and the strong statistic position brought in a good class of buying, when weakest, and rally of 27 points took place. Near the close room traders taking profits occa- stoned a slight recession, making the net gain 60 to 6l points on the day.
 Port receipts for the three days aggregate 2i .ooo against 55,ooo last year, the three leading interior towns during the same time received l7,o00. against 23o0o last year and the semi-weekly receipts at the i3 lead ing interior towns are estimated to not ex- ceed 26, 900. as compared to 44.00o last year. The amount brought into sight last year dur week after 1t was about l80. 900. Last week last year 1t was only I65, GOO; therefore it will be seen the movement was on an increas- ing scale last year, whereas this year 1t is on a decreasing scale. The amount brought into sight hh comparison are running against. relatively so heavy, and the indications this year so light, that operators are extremely bullsh. This opinion is shared in Liverpool, they cable that there is a healthy business tinuance for time. The feeling there is very bullish. talking pence. The under-cur rent is steady and the tendency is upwards, barring international complications.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 29-spot cotton con- tinues in active demand at full prices Sales 5.450 bales, including 800 to arrive. Quo tations advanced SSc.
 Futures opened firm and prices were 995a points up, caused by the advance of 55 points in futures and 20 points in spots at Liverpool and the upward turn in New York. Lfquida- tion by satisfied longs checked the upward movement of prices for a short time, but their offerings quickly absorbed and the advance continued with but slight recessions. the market closing firm within to 5 points of the highest figures of the day. Net gains were: March 60: April 70; May and June each 60; July 6I; August 66; September 42. and October 3l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
Daily Cotton Market.

ALvESTON.-Firm middling l4h; sales 527; receipts 7,Il7; stock 76,277.
 MOBILE.-Firm; middllng IS; sales 454; receipts 372; stock 52, S49
 CHARLESTON.-Firm; middllng IS asked; receipts lo; stock 6. .9S8
 WILMINGTON.-Steady; middling I3 SO: receipts g; stock I3. 544.
 NORFOLK.-Receipts 700; stock I66oo. BALTIMORE.-Nom middling IS; re- ceipts 96; stock 2.5oo.
 BOSTON.-Quiet; middling 10; receipts 55; gross 3,587.
 PHILADELPHIA-Steady middIing IS 60: receipts g $40; stock 1862.
 ST. LOUIS.-Firm: middling I4%; sales I2I; receipts 2764; stock I9,So7.
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Total sales for the day. 171.s
Treasury Statement

WASHINGTON, Feb 29.-Treasury balances S222, I2o, e4; gold, Slo2, 904466
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Local Cotton Market. Tn the local cotton market yesterday mid ding was quoted at I4h cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-01
New Orleans Cotton Futures.

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 2s.-cotton futures steady. March IA. e7Qi4.e9; April I52IQ 5.25; May 5.4l@l5.42; June 5.6o1 5. 62; July IS 8l Q s2: August I5, l69i5 20; Sep tember. l2 96d 800; October I2.I6@i2.is
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NpyV Or1enna Suot Coffon

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 2s.-cotton firm; sales 5.45o Ordinary l2 e-i6: good ordinary I3B; low middlng IA: middling l4N; good niddling IS 3-l6; middling fair I5- s-I6. Receipts 6.7s5; stock 364.s6e.
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The leading futures ranged as follows:
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New York Stock List.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
Notice.

All persons using water for flowers,
lawns or garden will ob1ige the Company
by turning off the water promptly at nine
O'Clock. While we keep steam up all
night we do not keep the pumps running
all night, nor are we expected to. We
quit pumping between ten and eleven at
night, leaving the tanks full, When a
number of hose are allowed to run all
night there is little water left in the tank
by morning. Should there be fire,
which is liable to occnr any night, there
would be but little water for the occasion
and if there was there would be no force
to fight fire with. either from tank or
pump with so many hose open.
Corvallis Water Co.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
A SUMMER SCHOOL.
For Both Pupils and Teachers Prof.
Tartar Will Conduct One.

Prof. Tartar, of the Corvallis
public schools, will probably con-
duct summer school again this
vaca ion, He has planned to open
a term on the 5th of July, and con-
tinue it for six weeks. He will give
vacation of month before and
month afterward. before the regu-
lar fall term of school opens. The
plan is in response to number of
parents. who desire conditions and
failures removed in order that pu-
pills may be fully prepared to enter
a higher grade, and move along
with the regular classes at the be-
ginning of the autumn term. 1t is
also desired to make preparation
Tor taking examinations for certi6-
Gates. The plan was tried last va
cation time. and it was SO favorably
received thai, Prof. Tartar had all
the pupils he could handle. The
public school pupils will only be
taught during forenoons, and the
afternoons will be devoted to coach
ing teachers Next Monday after
! noon Prof. Tartar will be at the
public school building from one to
four. where any who desire terms,
information or advice can find him.
The opportunity is very favorable
one for either pupils or teachers
who need good coaching in order
to have fair start with the coming
years work.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
CHANGES AT THE COLLEGE
La.e Methods of Electric Wiring Being
Installed.

The members of the engineering
staff at the college have been en-
gagged tor several days in changing
the system Of electric wiring. The
old system is what is known as the
direct current, it being changed in
to the alternating current system,
Under the old regime there was a
drop of rs per cent in the voltage
in the transmission from the power
station which is near the Mechan-
ical hall to Cauthorn hall. while
as now arranged the loss is very
small, instead of the bare copper
wire which was in use insulat-
ed wire Of a much smaller diameter
is used.
The alternating system is used
tor lighting the other for power
transmission. As now installed the
change from the one to the other
may be expected without so much
as stopping the machines while the
economy of power thus made is of
considerable importance. The de.
velopment of the alternating system
and modern methods of insulation
is what has made possible the
transmission of electric power fol
long distances, and hence the utili.
zation of the water power even
though it be situated many miles
from the city where such power
may be necessary.
The change is made at the col
lege in order that the apparatu:
there may be in accord with the
modern practice, where many youns
men seek training in that branch o
technical education.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
THE CHORUS BANQUET.
At Hotel Corvallis Wednesday Ev-
ening.

The members of the Ladies
Chorus with their husbands and
friends met at Hotel Corvallis We'd
nesday evening. After a short
time spent in conversation, an i'm
promptu program was given. There
were instrumental selections by Miss
Anna Walker, Mrs. Bryson and
little Miss Hammel and a vocal So
10 by Miss Edna Allen. Rev. F.
L. Moore gave an interesting talk
on the relation of music to scientific
research. Two numbers were then
given by the Chorus. Rev. E. F.
Green then followed with an in
structive talk on the relation of
music to sympathy and. thought.
At ten O. clock the scene was chang
ed and a beautifully decorated din
ing hall, attracted the party for an
hour, while banquet was served
be6tting the occasion. After re.
turning to the parlor two more Sc
lections were given by the Chorus.
The committee consisting of Mrs
E. F. Pernot, Mrs Berchtold and
Mrs. Woodcock deserve credit for
much of the success of the evening,
Mr.. Watkins of. Portland, was
among the guests
The Ladies Chorus was organ
lied last September with Mrs. E. F
Green as director. Since the frs
appearance at reception at eau tn
orn Hall, they have sung at many
public entertainments and have
been received with favor.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
THE CREFFIELD REWARD.
Another Fifty Dollars Added to 1t
Apostle Is Much Wanted.

Sheriff Burnett is sending circu-
lars abroad in the effort to locate
Cr-fheld. The circulars give notice
that.a reward of $3.50 is in the sher-
ifs hands to be paid for the arrest
and conviction of the fugitive apos-
tie. Of the sum, 5000 is offered
outright for the arrest, and an ad-
ditional $15o for the arrest and con-
viction. The 5000 is a sum con-
tributed by private subscription.
largely from persons whose families
have become victims of the falla-
cious teachings of the bogus high
priest. Of the other $r5o. $1oo is
offered by the county court. and the
balance by S. L. Kline 1t is fig.
ured that the increased reward will
interest sheriffs and detectives in
the search for Crefield with a pos
sibility that his hiding place might
be discovered. Contrary to reports
current. the officers have no clue to
his whereabouts, and but vague
idea of where he might be. Brooks
and Levens are known to be at Sc
attic, but the officers are convinced
that their chief is not with them.
The circulars sent out by Sheriff
Burnett announce that the reward
will hold good for the period of one
year. They also give description
Of Crefhe1d, which is as follows:
| Edmund Crefield, alias Joshua
Crefheld, is about 80 years old, very
/ light complexion. light hair, may
be smooth.shaven if not beard will
be very light. weight about 135
pounds, height S feet inches, No
81 shoe, may wear black suit, OF
may wear blue colored blouse with
! belt run around it, also very often
wears brown leggins. He is almost
sure to have Bible with him. He
talks broken as if Swedish. but is
German descent.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-22
MANY HORSE RACES.
Crowds Went to see Them-A Sunday
Afternoon Meeting on Kiger's
Track.

Horse-racing continues to grow
in favor hereabouts. One race
Saturday and three Sunday have
been added to the racing record.
Saturdays race was between Tom
Vidito's pinto and George Brown S
black horse, named "Nig." The
same animals were formerly match
ed in a 500 yard race and the pin
! to won. In, Saturdays race the
distance was half mile and the
black steed was an easy winner.
Sundays racing was on the XII
ger track, and all the spare popula-
ton of the town was there The
estimated attendance is 400 or more.
The opening contests were 800
yard and a quarter dash. The
first was between Fred Porter's S
bay mare and Mr.. Hopkins mare,
for purse of S., contributed by
the spectators. Porter's mare was
an easy winner. The second quar-
! ter was between the same animals
tor IS purse. also contributed
by the crowd, and the Hopkin' S
mare took the prize.
+, The big event in Sundays meet,
however was mile race between
George Browns Mig" and Gene
Tortora's bay mare, known as the
Cook mare. The match was made
Saturday afternoon for a SIoo a
side, and $40 forfeit was put up.
Tortora, however, was late appear
ing at the track, and when he came
his mare was barefoot. 1t was his
purpose to abandon the race, and
the deposit was forfeited. Later
however, race was made at $50
"a side, and it was run. The racers
came down the stretch with Mig
slightly in the lead, but the Judges
decided that the black fou1ed an6
the race was held to be a draw.
All bets, including the main stake.
were declared off.