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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Just Why He Is a Tramp.

Charitable old lady-But why do you
go tramping through the country like
this. my poor man?
The vagrant-Well. mum, the truth
is. I'VE heard that these ere Pullman
cars is rather stuffy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Arralaned In Advance.

Nv, dear" said Mr.. Polkley, who
lust been accepted, when shall
Eeak to your father?"
~ needn't bother" replied the
sirL Pa said he'd speak to
Ho'night."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
A easIloht Economist.

Anxious Mother-Nellie, dear, do
you think that young Higgins, who
has been calling on you twice a week
for some time, is matrimonially in.
clined?
Pretty Daughter-Really I don't
know what to think, mamma, dear.
He has such knack of keeping one
in the dark.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Sure to Destroy Memory

OuVe 70 destroy Memory.
aFown-I have just discovered
" 1t is that destroys a mans mem
completely.
#een-What is it-alcohol or to-
&of
#own-Neither; 1t is doing him q
pr-Modern Society.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Two Minutes.

Eell-Miss Passay says Mr.. Golden
posed to her on Wednesday night,
she didn't give him her answer
" Thursday.
Rell-lf that's true, I'll bet he pro-
sed at 11:59 p. M, and was &C
We'd at 1901 a. m.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
One Mans net

e- played in great luck at
~ so? Quit winner, en-"
s-'No, but a friend at the
), save me a car ticket, so didn't
TO walk home"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
AZ n should Be.

Msrv,n-Good gracious, herwI i :
why don't you turn on the os sey"
y VOL office is as hot as an oven shnu,d
Ike Kerwin-well. that's as 1t sn mors
hi This Me YOU now, is where | MAKE
- samily's daily bread
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Giving Him = Pointer.

Mrs. Neurich-How's my SON get.
tin along with his lessons?
Private Tutor-Very nicely, mad
am; although 1t is sometimes difficult
for him to catch an idea at times.
Mrs. Neurich-Well, I'd have you
know he don't have to catch 'em. We
can afford to buy him all the ideas
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Point Of v,sw.

l think every woman is en-
70 be considered mans equal"
| 'ner admirer)-"wer, IL she is
70 bring herself down to his
uont see why she shouldn't be
IL to pose as his equal"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
RrltaIn,s Imrorts Of Eaas.

or the two billion odd eggs annually
consumed in the United Kingdom lesa
than enc third are produced in Great
Britain. Nearly every country in Eu-
rope exports vast numbers of eggs to
the tight little island" Russia does
the biggest business In this line.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
seekino Her Hand.

"Slr," began the timid youth. as ne
entered the office. Il am in search
er-that Is, came to seek your
daughters hand"
well, it isn't anywhere in this vi
entity" interrupted the stern parent
shes probably using 1t as piano
thumper about this time of day"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
MOI sure of hls Ioh

Gussie-You may spurn me now,
Miss Jhones, but remember that
may not always be a stock brokers'
clerk.
Miss Jhones-No, that's just 1t. You
may lose your job at any time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
To Points of View.

He-Your eyes remind me Of bot
tie of champagne.
She-And why, pray?
He-Because they sparkle so.
She-You remind me of the empty
bottle.
He-What's the answer?
She-You don't pop.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Malt Till He Calls.

When Messer Trouble comes lurk
ing down the street don't tear out ana
embrace him. He may have business
in another direction.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Quite a Different Thing.

Towne - What's young Kadley
worth?
Browne-About 30 cents.
Towne-Nonsense! he's got lots OF
money.
Browne-oh. yes; 100000 at
least. Why don't you say what you
mean?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
nlaanosis.

avour trouble, madam sa'a ~. a~,
,bvsician. seems to be due 10 an
cess Of adipose tissue ,,,oa Mrs
my 81 wonder If that isn't
that makes me so tat!
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
no Sec rhInca. eet ! Mac.

To see things, get nag. Mexican
horses are very well behaved. They
won't throw you. and perched on the
back of caballo. you will see much
and your legs will thank you. Don't
look for port 'ain-lined bathtubs. hot
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Deadly InsuIt 70 the LandIady.

Deadly Insult to the LandIady.
8Ihe landlady is just hopping mad
Pr man Sharp"
what Is the trouble now?"
pld man Sharp tasted the butter
9erday and suddenly reached over
n handed the landlady two tickets
ne pure food show"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27

with new customs ana many ways dis
tinct from those of the people of the
cool tableland country. There are two,
yes, three, Mexicos-the great CEN
trail plateau with its ancient cities.
and great haciendas, the terra tenn
plada, with its semitropical air, and
the coast country, where mostly 1t Is
warm all winter. But all over the
land the sun shines down vertically;
we are well within the tropics, and 1t
is another sun. Be careful of it,
Don't be squeamish about your food
in little towns like this. You can al
ways get eggs, chickens and milk.
have eaten chicken in some pueblitos
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
TIE
Where tea and spirit are
right there is little danger of
going-astray in the business.


Losing his new hat out Of window
OF Swiss express. an American pas
senger pulled the alarm cord and the
train was stopped. He recovered his
hat and cheerfully paid $40 hne.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
Tor all affections OF the throat and lungS-W@
,. EsDsLxx. vanburen. Ind, Feb 10, 1904
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Misunderstanding Objects.

A pug dog and really consistent
woman are the two most uninterestins
things in the world.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Verdict Comes !

Verdict Comes More Slowly.
'T'd rather bet on a horse race than
on an auto race"
''Why?"
"You don't lose so quickly"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
70 Get Peal Rest.

Bring your camera 10 MEXICO. Re
--e-rher that rlertv Of tie latest pro
tn~rsrhic supplies can be found in
Mexico City, in Puebla and Guadaia
sra. Also professionals who will de
velop vour NEGATIVES. II you so wish
See the big towns. the Prcaded OF
cities. mingie with their crowds. ant
then flee to the real ard rural Mexico
II Won Rave the artistic spirit. ever
day will delight YOU: If you are kind
". the people viii repay You tenfolt
for all your courteous words and Gets
Above all, vow to heaven that for 8
month. six weeks. all TIE time you art
wandering about Mexico. you will TO
sigh for the Observation-Disclosures
civilization of the United States. 1t i!
too fussy. too we'll arranged. II W.
Americans ever lose our liberties. Z
will be because we have becomt
spoiled with luxury. Get out ant
rough IL, and be man.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
AmbIououe Last Words.

NmDTgNVUo - FF00''
M style-What did your rich uncle
.aye Won when he died?
Notwithstanding.
M style-Didn't he say anything
Won before he passed away?
'Gunbusta-Yes; he said nothing
n too good for me.-Criterion.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
New York Girls Must Smoke.

It's funny how girls lips can smell
OF tobacco smoke when she has been
In a room alone with a man.-New
York Press
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27

Which do you spend most
money on, tea or whiskey?
Which pays?


Irish eggs are richest of all, bettes
than English or Danish. and British
pastrycooks always try to buy them.
rs they go further.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27

and cold water, or your favorfte break
fast food (unless you bring III. and
bear in mind that adventure is not ad.
venture unless you get tired, see old
and unfamiliar things, and hear
strange tongue spoken all around you
Bayard Taylor made his entrance into
Mexico by way of Mazatlan, on the
Pacific coast, rode on horseback &c
Guadalajara, fell among thieves who
stripped him, got material for a de
lightful book, and arrived at the City
of Mexico full of fun and vigor. Now
adays you may safely count on omit
ting the robbers.
Don't growl. A grumbler is bore
TO all about him. One of the best travel
ers ever saw was man OF nearly &c
years, who went everywhere, drank
the water Of the country. as he had
done from Persia to Spain, often
cooked his own supper with a spirit
lamp, browning his sliced bacon and
making his own cocoa. He made the
acquaintance of learned priests, saw
hidden collections of antiquities. was
everywhere a favorite, and. with little
Spanish, supplemented by smiles
found the Mexican people glad to rem
der him any assistance. He was a
great ard noble American. highly cul.
tured. with a heart of gold. To this
day humble people ask me, Where IS
the venerable senior who was so good
to us?" Alas! he has left this earth
which is poorer for his loss. Fifteen
winters did he wander over the Mexi
can land. which he loved. ard whicr
made him STRONGER than he could have
been in the north.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
rh..n MuniciraI Tenements.

The cheapest municipal tenements
are those owned by Dublin. where two
rooms can be rented for SO cents
week.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
A prnmlslnn Punll.

A Promising Pupil.
rom-I hear your sister is studying
typography.
SJack-Yes.
|rom-How is she progressing?
sIack-oh, she is already able to de-
IN the errors In the instruction
9oks.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
lmnnrtant q Nlothera.

Examine carefully every bottle OF CAsToRfAs
safe and sure remedy for Infants and childrsns
and see that it
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
TEA

Do you think the only diff
ferences in tea are a few
cents a pound9
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-12-27
Dead Easy.

Say, pop, how do parrots talk?"
In pollysyllables, l suppose"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
MARKET CONDITION
 GENERALLY FIRM Ruled Somewhat Irregular After
 the Call HEAVY RAINS REPORTED Liverpool Rallied After the Local Opening on Less Satisfactory Crop
 News and New Orleans
 Also Showed Flrmness.
HEAVY RAINS REPORTED

New York, August s.-The cotton mar ket opened firm at unchanged prices on August and to 12 points higher on later positions and following the call ruled somewhat irregular but generally firm, notwithstanding lower cables on reports of too much rain in the central belt, GOV ering by shorts and moderate bull sup port.
 The highest prices of the session were reached Just after midday, when reports were posted on the exchange showing pre- cipitation at some twenty-five points east of the Mississippi where downfalls rang Ing all the way from IF to 1-5 inches were noted.
 There were also a number of complaints from various private surces of too much rain and the market meeting with quite an active demand from New Orleans and southern shorts, generally shot up to 10c for September, 0.SS for October 9.S3 for December and s.S5 for January prices at this level showing net gains of some p to 2e points Later the market eased off slightly under reallzing but was finally steady with August b and other positions IS to 22 points net higher.
 Sales were estimated at about 25o,OOO bales.
 Liverpool which had been very disap- pointing at first, rallied after the local opening on the less satisfactory crop news ad New Orleans also showed firm ne5s. The bull clique seemed to be fol- lowing their recent policy in the local market of supporting when outside de- mand fell off, and selling on any sign of outside buying Shortly after the open ing there was slight decline under liquid ation as result apparently of the in- creased movement at Houston. Estimat- ed receipts for the following day have already been resumed for Houston and the estimate for tomorrow's movement placed 1t at from 900 to 1000 bales, of which it was said 95 per cent of it would be new crop. The effect of this, however, soon was lost sight of owing to appre- hensions as to the effect of rains in the central belt, anu during the midday ad- vance the market seemed to be verging on a genuine crop scare.
 Estimated receipts at the ports today 1000 bales, against CTS last week, and 40l last year. For the week 10000, against 7S11 last week. and 1143 last year. Today s receipts at New Orleans 357 against 172 last year and at Houston 20o against nothing last year.
 New York, August S--Cotton quiet at 1O.65c; gross receipts. 100; sales, 600; stock, 34, ,6S2; exports to the continent, 2SS3.
 Total today: Net receipts 1000; exports to Great Britain, 1161 exports to the con- tinent, 2Ss3, stock, S3,564.
 Consolidated Net receipts, 1491; exports to Great Britain, 4679; exports to the con- tinent 2SS3.
 Total since September 1: Net receipts, 7,130,670; exports to Great Britain, 249S, 079; exports to France, 699,033; exports to the continent. 2, 591.s76; exports to Japan, 46,195; exports to Mexico, 273l0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
COTTON.

New York, August S.-Slnce the Sully failure the cotton market has declined some 7I2 cents from the high prices Of the season. This decline has now been in progress for over six months. As usual in all such market movements, the liquidation has been accomplished by short selling, which, because 1t has been profitable, has been constantly increased until the commitments in favor of lower prices have become enormous.
 Meantime it has been overlooked that there was an element of truth in the hy pothesis upon which the speculation for high prices was based and which is now becoming actively apparent The stock Of cotton in New York available for de- livery is only 26.7S0 bales. The stock in New Orleans Is only 30,SS2 bales. The total stocks at all the United States ports and the six largest interior markets is only about 125,0O0 bales. and of this pro- baby at least half is either sold or un- merchantabie. This is actually the small est visible supply in America since the civil war, and in proportion to the com petition and potential demand 1t is micro scopic. It has been thus assumed that 75,0O0 bales of stock would balance short interest of probably 750,OOO contracts. if not more, but this assumption is in my opinion likely to prove erroneous. The bears have sold an imaginary crop and counted upon it's early realization. It now appears that August receipts will be much below anticipations. and the crop reports which l have received today show that a deterioration has commenced, which, should it be continued, would probably set the cotton trade aiame. Four inadequate crops produced the great est convulsion thus far known. A fifth year of insufficient supply would result in a sum extremely distressing to both bears and spinners alike in it's sugges- tion. THEODORE II. PRICE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
New York Cotton Futures.
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, August 8-In the spot cot ton market there was little doing to in- terfere with the inspection of samples. The demand was light and only a few small lots changed hands. Factors were asking sc above board figures. There are not 10000 bales of cotton in this city that could be delivered on contract the pres-' ent stock consisting mainly of linters and stained. Sales of 7o0, including $50 f, o. b. terms. Quotations unchanged
 Futures were steady at the opening and prices to points up. Liverpool was disappointing, but New York was very firm. Much was made by the bulls of the weather map which showed heavy rains well spread over the belt. These were regarded as distinctly unfavorable, and their effect was added to by numer- ous private despatches telling of damage to the crop by excessive rains
 This caused the weather short element to run to cover, and to send prices up on itself So far as could be seen. little profit taking by longs was indulged in, and offerings were not free.
 September open points up at 9.75, sold up to 9S9 and finally down to 9S5 The market closed firm, showing net gains of r to 20 points
 New Orleans, August s.-Cotton futures very steady. August, 10S6; September 9.S5Q9S6; October, 9.6409 G5; November 9.62@9.63; December, 9.62@9.e3; January, 9.6SQ9es; February =; March. 977Q979
 New Orleans, August S.-Cotton firm sales, 700. Ordinary, 13-1G; good ordi- nary, 9B; low middling, 9%; middling 1O7s; good mlddling. 10 11-1G; mlddling fair, 10 15-16; receipts. 357; stock, 2SSH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
LOCAL MARKETS.

Cotton remains unchanged and firm at last weeks closing quotations.
 Dry salted ribs and extra clears are quoted hc above Saturdays market No other changes are noted.
 Business is very quiet on Morris avenue. Fruits and vegetables are not so abundant on the street as usual. Irish potatoes and cabbage are the vegetables most in evi- dence just al present. Both are from the foreign market. the home crop Is about exhausted. The cabbage on the market at present are principally from Virginia.
 Broilers are quoted at 3GD41s cents up, aside from this poultry Is firm with a very fair stock in sight. Eggs are up lc per dozen being quoted at 16@17 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Southern Railway Co.

Schedule In Effect May "A, 1903. " Trains leave Birmingham as foioiws: e1o e. m.-No. 8s, for Atlanta, Washing
 ton, Baltirnore Philadelphia
 New York and the East. Pulla man Drawing Room sieepins
 Car, Birmingham to New
 York. oi2o ?. m--No. 1s, for Montevaiio. Ma
 piesvilie. Selma and way sta-l
 tons.
 1928 p. m.-No ss. for Columbus. West
 Point, Winonas Greenwood
 and Greenville; also Sheffield
 and Florence ard North Ala
 baIna points.
 B;10 p.m.--Fo. 16 new train. for Cordova.
 Oalxman. Corona and way sta-s
 tions also BlossburB. s:45 ?. m.-No 22. for Anniston and way
 tations; also Talladega- E.15 D. m-No 3a for Atlanta Jacison<
 vile and all Florida points, also Charlotte, Richmond.
 Washington. New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Jackson vile; also Birmingham to
 Richmond. Va
 ie:2o D. m.-No. s7. for Columbus. west
 Point. WiDona. Greenwood
 and Gresnvf1ie. Pullman Draw
 ing Room Sleeping Car Rir-,
 mingham to oreenviile. f0:S5 D. m-No. M. for Selma Mobile anA
 way stations. Pullman Draw
 ing Room Sleeping Car Bir-
 mingham to Mobile. il 80 D. m-No. es. new train. for Atlanta
 Anniston and way stationn,i
 Pullman Drawfng Room
 Eieepinn Car Birmingham "a Atlanta, sleeptng car can ba occupied at Onion station bssd D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping cer reservations apply passenger enio& Morris Hotel building. Telephone Hf, '. V, HARRYsoN. Dist rAaa- AgA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Naval Stores.

Savannah, Ga, August S.-Turpentine firm, 5S; receipts, 733; sales, 20O exports, 2S5, Rosin firm; receipts, 1442; sales, 17S4; exports, 1924 Quote: A, B. C, s2.35; D, 40; E, $245; F, $2.55; H, S2.7O: l, s3 30; K, $3.55; M, s3.S5; N $4.0O; window glass, $435; water white, $460
 Charleston, s. C., August S.--Turpentine and rosin unchanged
 Wilmington. N. C.. August S--Spirits turpentine nothing doing; receipts, 75 Rosin firm 2,S0 bid; receipts. 413 Tar firm, $1.70; receipts, 15. Crude turpentine firm, $2.25. $S.25, s4.O0; receipts, s16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
] leading futures ranged as follows:

Cash quotations were as follows: F1our-Steady.
 Wheat-No. spring, s1.05Q1 .0; No. 3 s5cq$1 .04; No. red s1.01@1 .0212. Corn-No. 2, 5324c; No. yellow, 551ac. oats-No. 2, 311sG32c; No. white. 3S11@ 35c; No. white, 33Q33s4c.
 Rye-No. 2, 69q71c.
 Barley-Good feeding, 29037c; fair to choice malting, 45@50c.
 Flax Seed-No. l. $1.17; No. 1 northwest ern, s1 .2415.
 Timothy Seed-Prime, $2. s0@2. 30. Mess Pork-Per barrel SIP. .40QQ12 45 Lard-Per 100 pounds. $6.7066 7214. Short Ribs-Sides, loose, $7. .50Q7 .65. Short Clear Sides-Boxed, $Sqs.25 Whiskey-Basis of high wines, SIPS Clover.Contract grade. $11.50 On the produce exchange today the but ter market was steady.
 Creamery 13a17c; dairy, 12Q15c. Eggs-Steady. 1219916%c.
 Cheese-Steady. 7A@S1sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
The Live Stock Market.

Chicago, August Seattle: Receipts 19,- 900; Texans, 1000 western. 800; market steady. Good to prime steers, $5. 25Q5. 40; poor to medium, $4d5; stockers and feed- CTS, $2q4.25; cows s1 .5OQp4.25; heifers. S2@ 5.25; canners, $1 .5O@2 50; bulls, s2a4; calves S2 .50G5.7 Texas fed steers, $sa425; west ern steers, $350@4.75.
 Hogs: Receipts, 26000; steady to Dc higher; mixed and butchers, $5. 25@5 GO; good to choice heavy, $5. 30Q5 .50; rough heavy, $4.s0@5.25; light, $o.S0d5. .65; bulk, s5. 90q5.50.
 Sheep: Receipts, 10000; sheep and lambs slow; good to choice wethers, S3. .7514 25; fair to choice mixed $3@3 .75 western sheep, $S S60@4.15 native lambs. s4q6. 75; {; western lambs, $50l6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
cotton Seed oil.

Memphis, August S.-Cottonseed oil, carload lots, per gallon: Prime crude, H; off crude, 191s; prime summer yellow, 2419 off summer yellow, nominal choice cooking summer yellow, less than car load lots, nominal. Cake, prime, nominal. Meal, prime, $2O. O.0Od2O.50; off, $1900019 50.
 New York, August s--Cottonseed oil ir- regular; prime yellow, 271z92S. Petroleum steady. Rosin quiet. Turpentine quiet,
 New Orleans, August S.-Cottonseed oils: Prime refined in barrels 251a prime crude loose, 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Liverpool Market.

Liverpool, August S.--cotton, spot quiet prices 4 points lower. American middling fair 6.20d; good middling .Osd; middling 5.4sd; low middling 5.7sd; good ordinary 5.56d; ordinary 532d The sales of the day were 5000 bales of which POO were for speculation and export. and included $500 American; receipts coco bales, including 1000 American.
 Futures opened quiet and closed firm. American middling. g. ,. e. Auugst 5.7Sd; i; August-Septemoer 5.59d September Octo- Der s.4od; October-November 5.3Od; No- vember-December 6.2ed; December-Janu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09

New York, August s.--The week has opened with a larger number of new or ders to hand and an increase in the num- Der of buyers. In the cotton goods divis- ion of the market sellers have assumed more Independent position owing to short supplies of spots. while buyers con- tinue to operate cautiously owing to a belief in lower raw cotton. Jobbers are participating In an active week. as many fall purchasers made their appearance and intimated that they were now pre- pared to begin buying operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09

sixty and ninety days, per cent; six months, 3h per cent; prime mercantile paper, 4641a per cent; sterling exchange firm with actual business in bankers bill at SASS. .15Q4SS 25 for demand and at s4S5. S5 for sixty day bills; posted rates $4Ss and $4SS1ad4s9; commercial bills, $fS4s4; bar sil- yer, 5SA; Mexican dollars, 45%; govern ment bonds steady; railroad bonds IT, regular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Chlcaqo Change.

Chicago, August S.-On wildly excited market with sensational reports pouring in regarding damage from rust in the northwest, wheat today made net gain of 35s63%c; corn is up 11se; oats gained 1k@9sc; provisions are unchanged to 10c better.
 rrba 1aadtng futures ranged as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
clearinqs and Exchange.

New Orleans, August S.-Clearings, $1, BOT, ,gS2; New York exchange bank $1.00 per 1000 premium, $1S2,39S; commercial 25 per 1000 discoupt.
 Memphis, August s.-Clearings, $7S9, 19S; balances, $40, ,4S6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-09
Bonds.
Treast V Statement.

Washington, August s.-Todays treas ury balance. exclusive of the gold re- serve, show available cash balances. $151,- CSC, 631; gold, 44,313, 615; silver s32027,316.