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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
WALL STREET. REVIEW
STOCK MARKET AGAIN IS UNDER
 PRESSURE.
Disfrust and Hesitation Reflected in Bustness World and the Heavy
 0uteo of Gold Are the
 t Depressing Causes.

NEW YORK, May 16.-Thes stock market was under pressure again today and prices gravitated to lower level Tin an irregular way. without much re- sistance. The depressing causes were the quite general distrust and hesita- tion reflected in the business world and the rapid changes taking place In the resources of the money market by rea- son of the heavy gold outgo. Deln- ware and Hudson had to contend with poor quarterly statement Of earn ings. Persistent rumors-of government. tai proceedings against the coal com- bination in .contemplation had an in f1uence on the group. It is probable also that the interruption to coal trans- fer on the lakes by the strike of vessel men, enters into calculatfons on the outlook for the anthracite traffic. This special weakness rather more than off, set the sustaining influence of the firmer tone for United States Steel pre- ferred. The support of this stock car. ried 1t up large fraction early atit had a cheering effect upon the general market. The weakness became fairly general in the mId-session trading, the grain and cotton carriers being espe- cially affected. The selling of these stocks was based apparently on the weather conditions in the crop regions The Saturday bank statement and the money outlook were much discussed and nothing was found In the subject to stimulate any advance in stock
 
 ready made for export was added to bs only $750.000, of which $500. 900 was for Thursday. But this limitation was due to the exhaustion of the sub-treasury's supply of gold bars and the postpone ment of $2,500,00e of the shipment in- tended for Tuesday until Thursday was due to the same cause. The tone of the foreign exchange market showed no signs of relaxation of the pressure up- on this centre for gold. London, how ever, reported such piethoric condi- ton of money that funds were practi- cally unlendable. with the call loan rates down to 1 per cent. and two and Call loans in this market advanced and the time money market was firmer This course of events would lead short ly to borrowing on sterling bills in New York with a resulting deferment of gold remittances. The foreign trade statement for April shows a check to the fall in our exports of merchandise and decrease in the value of imports. which tends to restore somewhat the trade balance in our favor. thus reliey- ing the excessive pressure for the ex- ports of gold. Railroad earnings. re- ports of traffic officials and a reduction in the price of copper failed to offer banking failure in Macon had dis turbing effect upon sentiment. United States Steel preferred again asserted It's influence on the market by it's laAe advance of point with a rally in the general list. The closing, however, was irregular
 Bonds were easy. Total sales, par value, $1 $40, ,O00 tinted States as, the 3's coupon and the old 4's declined 1-4 per cent on call.
 NEW YORK STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES. NEW ORLEANS. May Ie. aCotton future,
VIRGIN q FAUNcE,s COTTON LETTER lQxar priyatA Ieased- yYIre

NEW YORK May ls.--The cotton future market displayed somewhat better ten- dency today. The market opened firm II, tone with first prizes l4 t9 l9 points high CT on the old and to ii points higher en the new crop options. The shorts were nervous and covered freely, and some of the besrs appeared to be in distress. Lo- cal traders good buyers throughout tho day. and the cotton coming out on ac- count of profit taking was generally quite well taken. The cables were much bet ter than expected. while the weather map was buiiish indicating unfavorabe econdi- tions in some portions of the belt South ern market interests were reported to be working actively the bull side of-the account. and in the local market num- btr of important bids were received from New Orleans bull interests. May and July options were eagerly sought by these in- terests and 1t was said that certain shorts had athed their end and were now mak- ing bold attempt to get under cover. The firmness abroad continued up to the close and naturally bear interests here were extremely nervous. The trade was more active than for some time past and the market generally appeared to have hroadened materially. Txe spot cotton markets were firm in tone There was a fair demand and the offerings generally were small The receip.s for the week were estimated at 20.o0o bales against 25.71s bales last week and 4s. s64 bales last year. The late market was rather nervous but there was firm undertone. The estimated port receipts for the day were 5000 bales. against s,s07 bales for the same day last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
cnrcAao aRAIN AND pRoyIsIoNs

nh(AstU 0MAkN ANn Ehovh'hOFVs
 CHICAGO. May 1S.-Belief in almost to- tai depletion of contract stocks was the principal influence surrounding strong wheat wheat market today. At siese July July wheat A@ xc, cats 4 e %c higher and provisions
 As the result of prevalence of the idea that local contract stocks are practically exhausted the wheat pit was bullish from the start July opened a shade lower to isc higher at ssk to stkc There was an urgent demand from shorts during the entire day. Offerings were comparatively light 4 matter which attracted much atten tion from. speculative traders was the fancy prices paid here for cash wheat, sale of 10000 bushels of No. Northern being re- ported at fhc fover the May price. The strength in the cash situation in outside markets additional bull factor. A remi-officiai Russian crop report was quite builish. the claim being made that unfa- vorable weather had greatly retarded the growing plant. The visible supply showed . decrease of i.s5s, 900 bushels. greater than had been expected and this fact added to the strength. The market closed almost touching s5%c May sold between s1h and e3%c and closed at the top Clear ances equaled 2os.soo bushels The amount on passage decreased 7z0.0o0. Primary bushels year ago. Minneapolis. Duluth and Chicago reported 129 cars, against 15S cars last week and 22o cars a year ago
 An advancing tendency in line with the strength in wheat was experienced in corn Sentiment was further strengthened by small receipts and somewhat unfavor- able weather. Scarcity of offerings made the advance more easy. A strong feeling prevailed at the close. July opened @Kc to a Sc higher at 47M to 47%c. advanced to 48%c and closed at 4Sc. Receipts, s3 cars. five contract.
 Oats shared in the strength in other grains, ruling firm all day. A fair cash demand and small receipts were additional bull factors. Trading was light July opened shade lower to a shade higher at 3sA to 3s&c. sold up to 3s% @38Hc and closed at 3sxc. Receipts. S6 Not withstanding a decline in hogs. provisions were quite firm. due mainly to the strength of grains. Offerings were restricted and eagerly taken. July pork closed 10c higher at $11.27h; July lard 2hc up at $6.45, and ribs 5@7hc higher at se.4s.
 The leading futures ranged as followsi |
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17

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 MoBILE-Arrived: Steamers Aim tNor ], Olsen Progresso; Mobiia (Cuban). Speriing. Havana: Andoni tBr.). Drake. Progresso; bark Minna Cords (0er.), Luthgen, Liver pool; Alexander M. Lawrence Bacher Ionia- Cleared: Steamers Mobila (Cuban). Speri- ing, Havana; Elsa Menzeii (Ger), Knutyen. Gulfport, Mss.
 NORFoLK-sailed: Steamers Mrtyie- dene, Tampico; Freshffeld, Rotterdam, Pal lanza, Hamburg via Newport News; Regina Elena, Gibraltar.
 steamer Bremen for New York. reported by wireless by Nantucket at 2:15 D. m Ar rived: Bowie. Liverpool.
 LIZARD-Passed; Vaderand. New York for Antwerp @
 KEY wEsr-Arrived: steamers Miami. White. Miami and sailed for Havana; Gus sie Olsen. Cardenas and sailed for Tampa: Fanita. Thompson. Punta Rassa and sailed for Havana with Dr. Lykes in. tow: Mas cotte. sailed for Havana.
 NEWPORT NEws--Arrived: Steamers Neustria. New York; Belfast. Fernandina and sailed for Rotterdam and Holland; Robins. Gloucester.
 PLYMoUTH-saiied: Pretoria. New York.
 pALERMo--ssned: siciian Prince. New York.
 GIBRALTAR = Sailed: Enigen Luise. New York.
 pool.
 GREENocK-saiied; Montevidean. Mon
 LIzARD-Paased: Minnetonka. New York
 IEGHORN-Arrived: Italia, New York.
 COPENHAGEN--Arrived Island. New York. tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17

were al the ring today ard there was some nervousness among sliorts4 who covered free sH. This was hastened by strenuous bid dingson the part of the bulls. For short time after the opening they attacked May md July and in few minutes sent July up to l4.05c which was 2S points above the closing level Of Saturday and also above spot quotations. The weather map shows eontinuatiop of ltheS unfavorable weather conditions the Temperature being below the normal In tho trading July first>advanced 3s points to 1s.nsc., dc ciihed to i3s4c and closed firm with net gains of q to 90 points on the old crop months and to IF points on the new
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17

NEW ORLEANS. May 16-There was good inquiry today for spot cotton but buyers and sellers apart in their views to prices Sales, eE0 bales. including 200 bales to arrive; delivered contracts, 1000 bales. Quotations 1sc higher.
 Futures opened steady and points lower to II points higher. The action of the Liverpool market in sending both spots and futures up for wide advances the chief feature of the day Private cables gave Elany reasons for the advance but the one most generally given was the rumored re- sumption of activity the part of the New Orleans bull clique. The leading bulls
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
c. r. FIERCE & CO.'S COTTON LETTER. (I3Y Private Wire frnrn GIherf & Clay


 NEW ORLEANS. May 16.--According to private cables traders in Liverpool became fmbued with the idea that the decline in cotton had proceeded far enough and took occasion to suit that thought with imme- date action. The English market conse- ouently recorded an appreciable recovery though there was no evidence of posi- tive feeling in the upturn. The weekly Manchester report was favorable in some instances and unsatisfactory in others. so there was no disposition to draw eonclus- ions about that feature. The apparent dis interestedness of spinners about obtaining raw cotton is either due to an abiding faith in sufficiency of the old crop to go around. an absence of important con tracts ahead for manufactured goods, or that they have secured adequate supply to provide for running contracts to the end of this season. At any rate foreign spin ners are not buying cotton in a manner that would indicate absolute necessity for 1t and the temper of the domestic dry goods market does not signify an urgent need for the staple by home spnners.
 Reference to the possibility of an attempt at manipulation by big bulls had the ef- feet of driving shorts in American mar kets to cover but without the existence of a short interest. better spot demand or constant speculative support will be re- quired to sustain any improvement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
NAVAL STORES.

54A: sales 6b2; receipts. 5ss: exports. 225
 Rosin. firm: sales. noEe; receipts. 2.s6s exports, S.s7s. Quote: z D. s260 E. S2 65; F. s2. T7o; q. SAYS; H. s2 so; l. s3.01; K, S315; N. s3.30; Window Glass, 3 50: Water White, 8 so.
 CHARLESTON, May 1s, - Turpentine nothing doing.
 Rosin, firm Quote: A D c D. s235; F, S2.45; c. S2.55 1T, s2. e5; I, s2. 70: K. S3 oO; M ss s.la: N, sS.2o; Window Glass, $3 40; Water White, 8 SO.
 WILMINGTON. May 1s.-Turpentine noth ns doing: receipts. iOe casks.
 Rosn nothing doing: receipts, TO.
 Tar, firm, SI90: receipts. 57.
 Crude turpentine. firm, S2.25. s400 and S4. 25; receipts. 255.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
WORTD,s vIsTRTE eITpPIY

NEW YORK. May l6-The visible sup. ply of grain Saturday. May 14.~as compiled by the New York Produce Exchange is as follows:
 Wheat, 2s,oss, 900 bushels decrease. r. 665, 900 bushels
 Corn. 2,l95,oOo bushels. decrease 7O2,ooO bushels
 Oats 7,o7G.oOo bushels. decrease. BOT. .OOO bushels
 Rye 97ss99 bushels. decrease 1sO, bushels.
 Barley, 2,297,ooO bushels. decrease IO9. 900 bushels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
Caldwell. Ward s co.. Marie. Letter.

NEW YORK. May 1s.-The tone of the cotton market has continued firm through h. out the day and the closing tonight was around the highest prices. Cables report a decided improvement regards prospec- tive business in manufactured goods on the continent and even some transactions for China. This with the unreasonable wealth CT over the belt has induced some cov- ering the shorts which has furnished the principal business for the day, though there has been some demand for tba new crop months by commission house, but all togetfer the interest and demand is too small to sustain at this time any very material advance, hence we think it only temporary. The late reports claims that Atlantic States have not received enough rain. The estimates at the principal points for tomorrow run about half of last year Port receipts tomorrow about 5000 bales against 10000 bales. Spots in the South Ac, New York hc up. On New York's close tonight Liverpool is due to come to points up on old crop. up on new Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
At Worth.

Chicago, May 16.-Conceding weight to everything opposed to him English Lad: the favorite for the American Derby. won the fifth race at Worth to- covered in 1:41 fiat. By Ways was sec ond and Big Ben third. Sincerity Belle was the only other favorite to win to- day. The other four events went to two long shots and two second choices. Weather cloudy and cool, track good.
 First race. four and a half furiongs- Sincerity Belle, 1o2 (Fischer). 6 to 5, second; Fallona. 105 (Lawser1, 6 to l. third: Time. :55 1-5. Al Casey, Ray mond K, Picture Hat. Ravinia, Arthur Stillwell, Mildred B. and Kidweller ran. sight. 105 (OlIphant), IS to 5, won; Vestry, 110 (Henry). 12 to 1, second: Jerry Lynch, S5 (Nicoi). ' to 1, third. Emperor of India. Telephone. Ahoia. Wenrick. Waterspout ran
 Third race, mile-Just So, 99 (C. Har- ris)' 40 to I. won; Fslklland' snSla1 io2 lFisch- 1o2 1ophSSnt1 Sn1noS Soo. fS th,Td 1d: Tine schoolmate. Lady Melbourne, Creole Jim, Baby Marie and Fair order ran. SS (McIntyre). 50 to 1. second; Don Domo. 95 (Sherwood). 3 to 1. third Time, 1:13 Is. Frontenac, Monastio
 Fifth race, mile and twenty yards-- English Lad, 100 (NicoD, even, won: By Ways, 9s L. wilson), to ?, sec. ond Big Ben, 105 Narsen), to 5, third. Time, 1:41. Little Boy ran. Postman, 97 (Johnson). 20 to i, won: Marlin. 97 (oliphant), 4 to l, second; Time, 1:45 1-5. Barkelmore. Jack Doyle, Give All. Ben CaldwNll, Allie Virgie, Lingo. Paramount. Chantrelle ran.
 Entries for Today.
 First, furlongs: Anona. Pedesia. Hopeless, Gertie Allen, Butwell, Lady Wilt. Borak. Lou Merrell. Calling Gun, 112; Rather Royal Palmdale, Colonel wood. Woodlands, 115.
 Second, 6 furlongs selling: Mary McCafferty 9s; Peeper. Acco, 100; Mar co. 101; Early Eve, 104; Dr. Leland, Mayor Johnson. Sir Launcelot. IO5; {; Miss Manners. 106: Presentation. 107; 112; Never Fret, Typhonic, 113; Van T Third, 5 fnrlongs: Komobo 100. Burleigh. 1O1;. Dutiful, Allista, Ray wood, Commodore. Flo Bob, 105; Red man. 107; Floral King. 115.
 Louisville s2; Gilfain, s5; The Regent, 100; Rankin. 92; Huzzah. 101; Action, 102; Port Royal, 107; Toscan, iO9.
 Fifth, 4 i-2 furlongs: Cleona, 95 i; Sea Sick, 99; Michael Byrnes, One Way, 1o2; Broadway Girl, 105; Clara Berry, Modred Law. IA.
 Sixth. selling. mile and three six teenths: Sarilla, Blue Mint, 9I: Lit tie Elkin. 95; Northwind, Marcos, CtNt1- pass, 9Si Mauser. Thane, 103; Potheen. 105; Colonel Tyler, 106.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
MARINE NEws

NEW ORLEANS May ls.-CIeared: :: Steamer Nlceto tSp). Be!egui. Hull; bark Fortuna Port), Velha. Oporto.
 PORT EADS-Arrived: Steamers Miri- nmichi tBr), Shields via Port Inglls; SpsrO (Nor), lversonl Livingston via Port Bar rios; Carrigan. Head (Br). Orr, Galveston; Anselm tBr). Rivara. Puerto Cottez: tuz Charles Clarke, Port Arthur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
NEW YORK COFFEE AND suGAR.

NEW YORK. May 16.--Coffee-Spot Rio steady; No. invoice, '; mild. quiet; Cor dova, 1o9IS. Sugar, raw, firm; refining 5-16@3%: centrifugal 96 test, 13-160 3K molasses sugar. 3 1-16@M; refined firm; No 6, 44b No '. 40; No S. 435: No 9. 4.3o: No. 10. 4.25; No. II. 420: No 12. 4.3o; No. 13 41o No 14. 4.O5: confec- tioners A. 4.70: mould A. 5.2o; cut loaf and crushed. 5.55; powdered. 495; granulated. 4.s5; cubes, 5.10.
 Coffee futures opened steady at an ad- vance of five to ten points on a moderate demand in the absence of offerings. Buy Ing was encouraged by rather steady Euro pean markets and small primary receipts and later was still further accelerated by reports of cold spell in Santos threatening early frost. This had the effect of still further advancing prices. as there were few sellers in the market and the close was steady net 20 to 25 points higher. Sales, 4g.T5o bags
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
CINCINNATI PROVISIONS.

CINCINNATI. May 16.-FIour. duh. Lard quiet. s6.10.
 Bulk meats quiet. $625. Bacon easy, $7.50.
 Whiskey quiet. SIPS. Sugar firm: hard refined. $4.4s95.93.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

NEW HVHk DNf VOUDS. NEW YORK. May 16-The dry goods market is slightly improved and buyers show more disposition to operate for the future, although comparatively few prices are announced. Additional export business has been accomplished.
 ST. LOUIa PROVISIONS. ST LOUIS, May 16.--F1our steady. whiskey steady, si.32h.
 Pork higher; jobbing, $1137h. Lard unchanged; prime steam, $5.s7h- Bacon steady; boxed extra shorts, $7.12h; {; clear ribs. S7.50: short clear. $7.7s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
LOCAL WHOLESALE PRICE.

The quotations are:
 Country Produce. The quotations follow; Eggs-I2 616c Pouitry-Hens. sfe apiece; frying size. so@22c. sweet potatoes. 75@soc. Lemons-Per box, s2.5o@3.00. Rice-No. 1, Sc: No. 2, 4hc. Peanuts-Per pound. 5h 96c. Pineapples-Per crate. g @2.75. Beans - Choice. hand-picked navies, sa. 75: red kidney beans. $3.sO; Lima beans, SIG per ID.
 Cheese-Per h., 14hc. Bananas-Per bunch. s1.75@2.oo. Onions-Per bushel. 95c. Cabbage-Per lb., 1hc. Apples-Per bushel so@soc; per bbi, e. Cranberries-Per bbi.. s1o. Celery-Per bunch, 35 @S0c. Malaga grapes-Per keg, $4.50 Cocoanuts-Each. 4c. Florida oranges-Per box. ss.7S
 Provisions. Bacon--7Kc Dry salted sides-7Hc. Lard-Leaf 7&c. Meai-s2h @s5c per bushei. Oats-White, 50960c; mixed, BOG. Corn-White, 72h @75c per bushei' Salt-Liverpool, S1 per sack; Virginia T%c; Michigan, 250-pound barrels, Sl.T5. Butter-Jersey. zo@2sc: Tennessee coun. try, 2Sc. syrup-Fancy. Zoe; reboiied. soc. Fiour-Patent. s5.75@s.oo per barrei, straight, $4.75. sugar-Granulated. 4Kc; Y.sc., 4x@ lMc; cut loaf, 6Ac. Arrow tIes-45 lbs, $1.1O Jute bagging-z lbs. 7h@7%c: 1x lbs. 7AQ7hc.
 Hardware. Eails--wire. $2. 60. Axes-$5. .50@6, 50 Cotton cards-$4.b0. Hollow ware--Counsry. 3Lc Chain traces-$4. .00@7.00 Bellows-$4. .5o0l0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
NEW ORLEANS SUGAR.

NEW ORLEANS. May 16,-Sugar strong open kettle. 2& @3 3-16; open kettle centrI- fugaL 3@3A. centrifugal whites. 4N04Mj yellows. 3% OK; seconds, 23s 93h.
 Molasses nominal: open kettle. 20925i centrifugal, 10@15.
 Syrup nominal. 2062S.
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nAI,y CorTON mA,,KEr.

NEW ORLEANS. May ls.--Cotton quiet: saies a50 bales. ordinary. II 5-lsc: good ordinary. IF %c. low middiing. l3Ac; mid ding. 13%c. good middllng: F 15-i6c; middling fair. i4 s-isc. Receipts. i,O52 bales: stock. i7e.S5g bales
 GAEvESToN-Quiet middIing l31sc; re- cefpts, i.2s9 baless stock. l5.l76 bales
 MOBILE Nominal: middling. l3%c; re- eeipts. lo9 bales: stock. 3.663 bales.
 SAVANNAH - Quiet; mlddiing. 13&c; sales. $ bales; receipts, s45 bales; stock. s2.3z9 bales.
 CHARLESTON Nominal; receipts, bales. stock. 2,563 bales.
 WILMINGTON Nominal: receipts bale: stock. e.142 bales.
 NORFOLK-Receipts. 75 bales; stock. s.s75 bales
 BALTfMoRE,-Nominal middlIng. 14c; stock, aos bales
 BOsToN-oulet mlddlng, 11.55c: re- celpts. ss bales
 PHILADELPHIA Steady; middling. fsesc; stock, i.453 bales
 ST. LOUIS-Quiet; middling 13Bc; re- ceiptH. 5s bales; stock, 12,is1 bales.
 NEW YORK, May 16.-Cotton quiet; middlinR. l3.S0c: receipts, 150 bales sales s.s00 bales: stock, 77.491 bales: exports to Great Britain, 475s bales; to continent, 30 bales. Total today: Net receipts. 3,02s bales; exports to Great Britain, 1892 bales; to continent. so bales; to Japan 150 bales: stock. 322, 253 bales.
 Consolidated: Net receipts. 5.75e bales; continent, 5.202 bales; to Jspan, 15) bales. Total since September I: Net receipts S. s42.029 bales; exports to Great Britain. D. i5.704 bales. to France. 670,334 bales; to continent, 2,45S,941 bales: to Japan, 41.936 bales: to Mexico. ao.621 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17

Cash quotations were as follows: Fiour-Qu!et, steady.
 No. 2 spring wheat, 92 a 96; No. 3, S6195; No 2 red. 1.0391.06.
 No. 2 corn, 4s: No. yellow. 53h. No. oats, 42b1 142%: No. white, 41@44
 Mess pork, per bbI. 11.12h @112O. Lard. per loo lbs. 6.32h @6.35 Short ribs sides. Ooose), 6.20@6.3o. Short clear sides (boxed). 625@6.50. Whiskey. basis of high wines. l.2s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-17
MARKETS FOR FUTURES.
THE EARLY NEWS IS or \ BULLIsH
 CHARACTER.
Initial Advance met by Opposition, but Lnter Firmness Is shown and fricer Gain Net 13 to SJ
 Points on Day.

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 New York. May lc.-rhe cotton market opened firm at an advance of IA to 19 po.nts on the old crop and of to Il points on the new crop months covering and what looked to be local bull sup pert The fsrmLess was in response to rather bullish average of carly news. Csbies were considerably better than cx- pected with spot cotton in good demand n. an advance of F English points. While there were reports of curtailrhent at FaIl River there was a better export demand f0- cotton goods and private advices from Liverpool said tha. Manchester would re- sumc on full time after Whitsuntide hoi- days In addition to these items, the weather map was not considered favor able on account of cold weather Witn
 At the initial advance, however, the market met with considerable opposition One large local spot house was said to be offering July around 13.50 in large blocks and Immediately following the call prices reacted about points. They quickly rallied. however. on very bullish wires from New Orleans. stating that the market leaders there were bidding for large amounts of May and July at ad- vancing prices. It was also reported that spot cotton was in better demand as q result of the better tone in the goods market and in a general way the market showed frmness all through the after noon. selling as high as 1869 for July and fl3s for October net gains of 13 to B. points, The relative heaviness of the crop in spite of the expectation Of a buiiish weather bureau report tomorrow. was expected on the ground that the local houses were undergoing straddles be- tween July and October, necesstating the purchase of the summer months and the sale of the autumn positions. The mar kes closed steady net 10 to 35 points high CT. Sales were estimated at 100000 bales or the best days business for some time past.
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The leading futures ranged as follows' ARTICLES.

Moss pork, per bbI.-
 July ....11. 1914 11.se 11.12h 11.27h September il 32h 11.47h II. 32h l1.47H July .. .... $40 s47M $40 6.45 September 55 e.d2M e.B6 s.sO
 Short ribs. per 100 lbs July .. ... e.371i e.45 6.S7h 6.46 September s.56 s,sO e.55 S.sO
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LIVERPOOL COTTON FUTURES.
Ew yORK COTTON FUTURES.

NEW YORK, May 16.-Folowing were the quotations on the cotton exchange to-
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NEW YORK STOCK LIST.