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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09

demand for flour at Minneapolis helped to make a basis for a strong rally in wheat prices here today. At the close May wheat was up &c compared with yesterdays final figures. Corn was up k@ Nc. Oats show gain of Ac. Provisions are down
 Wheat at the opening was weak, May being unchanged to hc lower at 1.10N Q 1.1oh. One influence tending to create bearish sentiment was continued liberal rel ceipts in the Northwest Another factor Argentina. The effect of yesterdays heavy liquidation was in evidence early in .he day and with little support the market be- on the slump. but before the decline was checked May had sold off to 1.09M Tne sensational break In Wall Street Is said wheat here. Toward the middle of the day. however. the wheat market rallied sharply on liberal purchases by a leader of lonss. The early loss was quick;-- regained and prices soon ehowed good gains over initial quotations. On an excellent general demand the market held strong throughout the re. mainder of the session. An unconfirmed re- port of large sales of flour at Minneapolis was responsible for much of the late bull ishness. Another factor was strength of cash wheat at St. Louis. Shortly before the of the day. Final quotations were at .1lH Clearances of wheat and flour were equal to 20.so0 bushels. Primary receipts were s90300 bushels. compared with 9ls60O a year ago. Minneapolis. Duluth and Chicago reported receipts of iss cars. against ss4 last week and GA a year ago.
 Trading in corn was on . fairly Hener- ous scale and the market ruled firm the entire day. Shorts and commission houses were the principal purchasers. The demand was helped by an Item of the early news which stated that the Roumanian govern. ment had arranged to expend 10000, 900 francs for the supplying of foreign corn to the peasants. Bullish advices from Ar gentina also helped to support the market. May opened a shade to < Q Sc higher al 44% @44h, sold between 44A and 444s 0 44x. and closed at Ah. Local receipts were 533 cars with one of contract grade Decreased receipts had a strengthenins influence in the oats market. Trading wa, fairly active with considerable covering oy shorts. May opened unchanged at 30x sold between 3ok and aoh and closed a, soh. Local receipts were s1 cars.
 Liquidation of scattered holdings caused weakness in provisions. Continued heav, receipts of hogs were the main depressing influence. At the close May pork was of 1o@12Mc at 12.77h@12.8o. Lard was down :hc at 7.o5. Ribs showed a loss oi 2h 45c at s.S7h @6.80
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat
 iss ears' corn. 4sl cars; oats. s1 cars: hogs | NEW YORK STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
co01.0N OPENED EASY AT A DE-
 CLINE,
Appeared that Wall Street Was Covering shorts by Those Who Needed Profits to Play Declin-
 ing Stocks.

4 NEW YORK, Dec. s.-The cotton market Bpened easy at a decline Of ser points rhich was only a partial response to weak Sables. It looked though Wall Street was covering shorts. representing possibly the operations of parties who had been Gaurht long of stocks and short of cotton yy the big break in the stock market and Heeded their cotton profits to assist them 1n taking care of commitments in securi- Aes This demand led to a steady market most of the morning, with prices gradually working up to about the closing level Of Yesterday.
 . Around midday there was wave of bear Pressure and a decline to about the pre-. Vious low level, but in the afternoon the market again steadied up on covering ant. Nas finally very steady at a net advance af 7@s points. Sales estimated at 25o. 900 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
LOCAL COTTON MARKET.
INTERIOR MOVEMENT.

HoUsTON.-Steady: middling. 7%; net Receipts. 11.ooo; gross 11.ooo: shipments, 1i.122; sales, Is: stock. 95,sss.
 AUGUSTA.-Steady: middling. 7&: net receipts. 1.465: gross. 1.510; shipments. l. AT: sales. 1.34o: stock. s5.33o.
 MEMPHIS.-Quiet; middling. 7%; net re- ceipts 4.063; gross. S.465; shipments. 14.- SIS; sales. 1900: stock, 136.52s.
 ST. LOUTS--ouiet: middling. "A: net re- eeipts 1,150; gross 4es5; shipments. 3.6s0; sales. 250: stock, 2s.511.
 q CINCINNATI.-Net receipts, S95, gross. se5: shipments. 1856; stock 3,210. LOUISvILLE.-Firm; middling, 7x.
 Total today: Net receipts. 1s.573; gross, s6.555; shipments. 32,15s; sales. 3.506: stock. 3s0.56s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
NAVAL STORES.
SAVANNAH Dec. s.-Turpen

SAVANNAH, Dec. S.-Turpentine firm.
 Rosin Ie'fSi firm: receipts re 2.s2s: sales. s.1sO: shipments, 552. Quote: A. B, c. 2.521s; D. 52h; E. 2.55@2.571s; F. 2.57h 92. SO: C. 2.62h 92.e5; H. 2.75Q2 277h; I. 3.3oQ $.321a K. 3.s0; M. 4.3o; N, 4'50; W C.. 4-75: W W. 5.10.
 CHARLESTON. Turpentine and rosin nothing doing.
 wILMINGToN.-Turpe nothing do- ing: receipts. 21 casks.
 Rosn firm. 246; receipts. 1o6. Tar firm. l. so; receipts. 43. Crude turpentine firm. 2.30@2.7o; re- ceipts l37.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK. Dec. S.-Outside of certain revisions in bleached goods which were dis little in the way of features. Fruit of the Loom has been reduced %c and Marshall Field & Company reported to be offer ing theirs at SIS and Lonsdales at 6%
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09

Country Produce.
 PeSitryWHens. ssc apiece; frying size. 40G 92c.
 paoputs~Per pound, 5h@6c Pineapples-Per crate. S2. 5o@1.7s.
 Beans Choice. hand-picked navies &2.T5: red kidney beans. s.so; Lima beans. hc per pound.
 Bananas-Per bunch. $1.75@2.oo Cabbage-Per crate. $1. 1b.
 Cranberrles-Per bbl.. .$l0. celery-Per bunch. 35@60c.
 Malaga grapes-Per keg. &.SC.
 Cocoanuts-Each. +c.
 Florida oranges-Per box, 2.B. Oats-Mixed. 44c bushel; white. 46o
 corn-white' 7oS7zS. S c R. Bulk-Shc pound e. R. Bacon-9%c pound Breakfast Bacon--16c pound
 Hams-16c pound
 Sweet Potatoes-$l. 20 bushel.
 Irish Potatoes-soc basis. Lard-Leaf. S&o pound. basis Clear Lard-7hc pound Apples-$1. 60 busheL Flour-s6. 25 @6.50 barrel Onions-S1. 20 bushel. Cheese--12 91sc pound Lemons-SS. 16 box. sugar-Granulated. 6hc pound; Y. C.. 6N Q5%e. Meal-62 ik O $50 per bushei Salt--Liverpool. q per sack; Virginia. 45c; Michigan. 250-lb. barrels, SI.75 Butter--Jersey. 2o@ 2sc: Tennessee eoun- "i; is;srSO-Fancy. 4Oei rsAOilsd. saA !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
NEW YORK COFFEE AND SUGAR.

NEW YORK. Dec. s.-Coffee-Spot Rio steady.
 sugar-Raw firm. Refined firm: conf4c- tioners' A, b.40; mould A. 5 90; cut loaf and crushed. .25; powdered. 5 65; granu- lated. 5.55; cubes. 6.S0.
 Coffee futures opened steady, unchanged to an advance of points in sympathy with steady European markets and moderate Brazilian receipts. The break in the stock market caused active liquidation by Wall Street houses. but coffee was taken by trade interests and the market ruled steady to firm The close was steady at a net gain of 5Q10 points. Sales. Sl.75O bags March .... .... .... .... ....7 2O@7 25 May. ....I 4O OQT. 4b July. eco s.s.t 'o oVq pa September. .... .-.. ....f .foQ PhV
 CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISION seS
 cHIcAGO nec a-Renorts of inprNW
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
ST. LOUIS PROVISIONS.

ST. LOUIS. Dec. S.-Flour steady. Whiskey steady. 1.27.
 Pork lower: jobbing. II 45.
 Lard lower; prime steam .45. Bacon steady; boxed extra shorts. 7.62h clear ribs. 7.S7: short clear. S.l2h.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
NEW ORLEANS spor COTTON

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. s.-Cotton steady; sales. 10,200. Ordinary. SIS: good ordin- ary. 7-l6; low middling. ' 3-16: middling. Tk: good middling. 13-16; middIing fair, s 5-1e. Receipts. 14.911; stock, 4oO.122.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
Total sales for the day. 2.sOS. 4oO shares
NEW YORK BONDS.

United States refunding 2s. registered. l04M
 do coupon. .... .... .... ....104M United States s. registered .... .104h
 do coupon .... .... .... ....104h United States new Is. registered .. .130%
 do coupon. ... .... ..., ....l3l
 United States old As. registered .. .l05 %
 do coupon " .... .... .... ....l06 K Atchison general 4s ..,. .... .... .l02% Atchison adjustment 4s .... .. ...... 94h Atlantic Coast Line 4s .... ...... s9A Baltimore Ohio 4s .... ..103
 Baltimore X Ohio 3hs .... s6h Central of Georgia 5s .... .... ......11OK Central of Georgia 1st Inc. .... .... S9 Chesapeake & Ohio 41ss .... .... .1efh bH;esso besso Aiso9 oSiney ss new {: ...'. ss4 s nat ago. M. & St. Paul gen. As ......1IoA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
NEW ORLEANS sUGAR.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec 8. Sugar easy open kettle. OK; open kettle centri- fugal, 4k@4%: centrifugal whites, 13- l6: yellows, 4% @4%; seconds, 311 @4A.
 Molasses steady: open kettle. 1692o Syrup steady, 22925.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
g B m m ss ssss ss ss SS :SS e1:sF-w el:sF-ST

Maximum temperature for day. 62 deg. Minimum temperature for day, 40 deg Average temperature for day. 51 deg. Normal temperature for day. 5l deg. Accumulated deficiency since Jan. 1, 32 deg.
 Average relative humidity for day, 72 per cent.
 Total rainfall since Jan. 1, S5 .31 inches. Accumulated deficiency since Jan. l. IS .02 inches.
 River Bulletin.
 Observations at a. m, f6th N. time. ]
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
DAILY COTTON MARKET. Port Movement.

GALvESTON.-Steady: middling. 1-16: net receipts, II. 1ss: gross. 11,lss; sales. 15e; stock. -1s2,56s: shipments. to Great Britain. 253,573; to continent. 100: coastwise. SSH. NEW oRLEANs.--Steady; middling. 1& bet receipts. 14.911: gross 14.s11; sales. 10. 300: stock. 40o.122: shipments. to Mexic". 1,s4s.
 FMoBILE.-Nominal: middiing. 5-is; nes receIpts. 2.25o: gross. 2.25o; stock. 27.2ss.
 sAyANNAH.--Easier; middling. 7h: net Receipts, 7.55s; gross. 1859; sales. s5: stock. 127 035; shipments. to France. 3.0S6; to con finent, 15,737; coastwise, 1.651. CHARLESTON Quiet; middling. 7& net receipts, 54s; gross. 54s; sales. 200; stock. 36.S76. ' WILMINGTON = Nominal; net receipts. 162; gross 1s2; stock. 17.2ss. x NoRFoLK.-Net receipts. 3.51o; gross. B. H1o; stock, 40.S19.
 \ BALTIMORE. - Nominal; sniddlins. TX: kross receipts. 315: stock. 7,221.
 NEW YORK.-Steady: middling. s: ne, receipts 50: gross 5.s9S: sales. 26.625: stock Sl.s32: shipments. to France. 100; to cont 1ent, 2.3s4
 BosToN.--steady; middling. s; net re- ceipts. 1,692: gross. 3.325 f1 PHILADELPHIA. = Quiet; middling |. 25: net receipts. 133; gross. 423'Hstock. B. 11l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
LIVERPOOL COTTON FUTURES.

LIVERPOOL. Dec. S. Cotton futures opened steady and closed quiet, American middling, g. O. C.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
Indicates fall. | Indicates rise.
River Forecast.
su-wed-fri.

River Forecast.
 (For next two days)
 The upper Coosa will fall slowly; the low CT Coosa will continue to rise slowly tonight. remaining stationary Friday: the Alabama will rise slowly. except remaining stationary in upper portion Friday night.
 Weather Conditions.
 (Past 24 hours)
 storm of considerable energy central in western New York is causing unsettled weather and light snow In portions of the lake region and Northeast; light precipita tion has also occurred in the extreme Northwest and at Fl Paso. Texas. with sleet falling at Spokane. but generally fair weather obtains elsewhere over the country 1t Is somewhat warmer in middle Texas and along the east slope of the Rockies, and considerably warmer in the Dakotas |Wyom ing and Nevada: temperature rises else where. except over Florida and the extreme Northeast. where 1t is cooler.
 Temperature and precipitation as reported by the Weather Bureau for selected South ern stations for the 24 hours ending7 a. m, Dec. 8, 1904.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
TOTAL COTTON MOVEMENT.

s Total today at all ports, net 42.oS9; ship
 nents. to Great Britain. 25,357; to Franco. Ai3e; to continent. 1s,221; to Mexico, l . k4e; stock. 997,004.
 ' Consolidated. at all ports, net 315,111: Shipments. to Great Britain. 161.631: to France. 21,143; to continent. 76,524; to Ja- pan. 3.57s: to Mexico. l.64s
 !. Total since Sept, 1. at all ports, net 4.- 12e.57s; shipments. to Great Britain, 1,742.- x79; to France. 375.352: to continent. 1.277. eoe; to Japan, l37.9SS; to Mexico. 12,364.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISION ve CHICAGO, Dec, s.--Reports of imprSW
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09

FRANK P. CHAFFEE. Section Director, Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-09
NEW oRLEANs COTTON FuruREs.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. s. - Cotton futures
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
CANTcN GETS The
MEETING OF FIREMEN
Board OF Control Of the Associ-
alton So Decide at a Re-
cent Session.
VERY HEAVY DEPOSITS
rhe Two National Banks at Deadwooo
\re Carrying the Vast Sum OF
s1,247,56o.95, According to Re-
ports Of Comptroller.

Canton, S. D., Feb. 1.-The board Of
control of the State Firemen's associa-
lion met In this city last Friday In reg
llar annual session. President A. w.
Tucker presided, and among the MEM
bers present were c. w. Rohrer or
Pierre, first vice president; c. w. Gillis
If Mitchell, secretary. Among other
business Of a routine nature that was
disposed of, Canton was selected as
the place OF holding the next annual
state fremen's tournament. Pierre,
Mitchell, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen n
other towns In the state were competl-
tors for the recognition. The dates Sc
iected are June II. %, % and "a. The
members of the board Of control were
entertained at an informal banquet
and reception last night. given by the
members of the local fire department
and prominent citizens OF the town.
Hon. +. r. Cuthbert, e. A. Heckmaster
and A. w. Tucker OF this city made
speeches welcoming the members or the
board. c. w. Rohrer. G.. w. Gillis, j.
M. Birmingham Of Pierre n Ed Will
son, chief of the fire department at
Parker, responded. The state OF South
Dakota gives a bonus Of 81 900 to the
State Firemen's association to defray
the expenses Of the annua tournament
which renders this a specially desirable
gathering for a city to get. The tourna-
ment of 1896, which was held In this
city was a great success, but II Is ex-
pected to make this n much better.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
SOUTH DAKOTA EXHIBIT.
Wore About Black Hills Gold Industry
70 Be Presented in Miniature.

Sioux Falls, S.. D., Jan. 30.-Good
progress in the work of preparing the
South Dakota exhibit at the st. Louis
exposition is reported by s. w. Rus
sell of Deadwood, chairman of the
state commission for the exposition.
who spent a day or two In Sioux Falls
while arranging for an exhibit OF Sioux
Falls granite and marble. While In the
,ity Mr.. Russell furnished some inter-
.sting information In reference to the
South Dakota exhibit at st. Louis.
Among other things, he states that the
Eold industry Of the Black Hills will be
-epresented by a mill, which will be
worked for a period OF seven months
IN ore brought from the Black Hills.
Then there will be large quaint
les of all kinds Of ore found in the
Black Hills and many carefully ar
.anged fine specimens. South Dakota's
mining industry will also have another
most valuable exhibit and advertise
nent.
"The executive committee Of the ex-
position has selected a large ravine on
he grounds in which 1t Is designed TO
exhibit all the various methods or min
ng and metal working to be found In
he world. from wild Mexican native
forms to the highest developed modern
machinery. South Dakota has been Sc
.ected to exhibit the type Of gold mill
IF the latest pattern. The location Is
the most conspicuous In the ravine.
There we will erect a full mill, with
stamps, amalgamation and cyanide
processes, and shall work 1t for seven
months with ore brought from the
Black Hills. No other state Is so ia
yored And the agricultural exhibits
nave been as thoroughly taken care of.
south Dakota will not be behind an!
other state in her exhibit.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
Women and the Bar.

London Spectators: Sooner or later III
would happen that a case would De
won by some theatrical exhibition on
the part of a m who had depended
for winning her case, not on the,
strength of her logic, but on the at
tractiveness Of her appearance, and the
power she possessed of making an APP
peal difficult to resist. When once such
n case had been won, the great object
of intending ~litigants with weak cases
would be to obtain the services, not OF
ha men, but Of beautifuli
women, to plead their cause. In pass
ing. Of course, it may be pointed out.
that his would be rather hard on the
les, beautiful of the lady barrister's
learned friends, who might even be-
found to complain that 1t was no use
irving to get on at the bar unless you
were at least as beautiful as that
odious Miss A., not that l can un-'
derstand what the juries can see IN
her" and so forth.
other disadvantages incident to the
competition Of women with men barris-
ters are not hard to point out. 1t Would
he much more difficult for inStance-or,
rather, Ii would be at all events much
more disagreeable-for an opposing
| counsel to deal incisively with a woman
brle1eu against MIN thoh ~ -
II is eyen conceivable that now n
! then a Judge might feel some compunc-
| ton in addressing himself sternly to a
lady protesting overmuch. There would
be a false atmosphere Of unnecessary
politeness about the whole business.
We would be the last in the world to
| try to close to women to a i've
| lihood proper 10 their sex; and so far
as the law Is concerned. we see no par
| ticular reason why a capable woman
| should not make a good solicitor. But
| she could never make a barrister; her
| personality would always be more In
| sistent than her arguments.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
FOR CITY ELECTION.
Candidates Are Already Announcing
Their Aspirations to Office.

Huron, 8. D.. Feb. 1.-There is yet two
months before the city election and cam
didates for some OF the Offices are begin
ming 10 make themselves known. Three
or four parties are being talked Of for
mayor, but so far no one appears anxious
to enter the contest for the position, for
II is neither pleasant nor lucrative, but
full OF responsibility and no end to criti-
cism, to say nothing OF the work that
must be done: the salary Is but 81 a year.
Mayor Cleaver, who Is in Peoria straight
en.ng out the affairs Of the Acme Har-
vester and who has served five
terms, could continue In the position II he
were so disposed. For clerk two candi-
dates are already In the field. and will
develop" before election day. That Of
hce and the assessorship pay far salaries.
hence the desire to fill them. Besides
these four aldermen. a police justice and
q treasurer are to be chosen. The ques-
ton Of license or no license will no doubt
be again submitted. The anti-license peo-
pie are now rallying their forces and will
make a strong fight against the saloon.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

words I communicated my mission.
His quick, incisive glance took IN ev-
cry detail Of my dress and appearance
but his features never changed.
wait, my dear Captain" he drawled
out. with a polite wave Of his perfumed
ha ndkerchief. time for business after
a while. Let us enjoy the OF
the garden"
NV spirits fell. Could this be a
brother Of the stern Bienville, this the
man upon whom my governors TOT
tunes now so largely depended? his
foppish n impressed me very ois.
agreeably, and, in nc pleasant frame OF
mind. I stalked along by his SIDE list-
ening to the senseless gossip OF the
court. We soon passed out OF the gar,
lens into the great hall, n reached
his own apartments.
No sooner was the valet dismissed
and the key turned in the lock than MS
face showed the keenest interest,". al
ter satisfying himself OF my idenuty
and glancing through the packet wnlcn
I now handed MIN, he gave vent 10 an
exclamation of intense relief.
Not a day too Vol my dear Cap
tain, not a day, not a day, not a day.
he kept repeating over, looking at the
different documents. THE king prom
Uses to act on this matter In a rev
days, tomorrow, probably. Chamlllaru
is against US; he seems all powerful
now; the king loves him for MS trucu-
lence. But these will help, yes, these
will help" And again he ran through
the various papers with business-like
swiftness. His fashionable air and the
perfumed handkerchief were alike laid
aside. Now / could see the resem-
blance between MIN and his sturdy
brother.
Tomorrow, yes, tomorrow, my lad
pardon me the familiarity, Captain de
Mouret," he a~pologized, waving ASIDE
my hand raised in protest. TOMORROW
we must act. We must gain the King 5
ear. These must not go through the
department Of war. Chamillard Will
poison the kings mind against US
Most likely they would never reach the
king at all. Louis will hardly listen to
me even now"
Then let me speak to the king, i
blurted out before / thought.
Your" he repeated in u~nconcealeo
establishment.
Eyes, L" / replied, for I was now
well into 1t, and determined to wade
through; besides I loved my old com
mander, and would venture much In
his service.
Then I told Serigny OF the occurrence
In the garden, or enough to let him un-
derstand why i WAS SuiLiliIohSu "
morning audience.
Thou art lucky. lad: here half a DAY
and already have an appointment WIZ
the king" Yes" he unused half aloud
Louis likes such things. He grow
suspicious with age, and doubts ever
his ministers. 1t IL quite possible ne
may question o Of affairs In the col
onies. II so, speak out, and freely. TOO
my lad; Louis loves the plain trutf
when II touches not his princely per
son or his vanities. God grant that We
may win"
Serigny then told me much OF tht
petty trickery Of the court In order ina
/ might understand how the land lay
Continued Next Week.)
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
r MARRIAGE.
Well Known Young People Welded !.
Methodist Church.

Huron. S. D.. Feb. 1.-The marriage
Of John Doyle. an employs Of the Chi
cage g. Northwestern railway, and
Miss Eva Roger vas witnessed in the
Methodist church Wednesday evening
by a large gathering of invited friends.
Rev. T. H. Youngman was officiating
clergyman. Misses Katie Doyle and
Katie Roger were bridesmaids, and
Harry Gardner and Charles Doyle were
groomsmen. Anna Payson and Edna
Lucky were ushers. Miss Markey
played the wedding march. The flow
err girls were Catherine and Jessie Nc
Kay, and the ribbon bearers were
Grace Rand and Harvey Howard. A
reception was given at the home OF the
bride and groom Immediately follow
ing the ceremony, where also a we'd
ding supper was served. Mr.. n Mrs.
Doyle have gone east for a visit of a
month or more. after which they will
be at home to their friends in a pleas
ant cottage on the corner OF Fourth
and Utah streets.