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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-31
CHAPTER III.

M For for an instant did doubt NVAN the correctness of this identifi- k % cation. All the pictures I had
 seen of this well known society belle had been marked by an individ- uality of expression which fixed her face in the memory and which I now saw repeated in the lifeless features before me.
 Having sent the too willing Hubbard to notify headquarters, was on the point of making q memorandum of such details as seemed important, when my lantern suddenly went out, leaving me in total darkness.
 This was far from pleasant, but the effect it produced upon my mind was not without it's result; for no sooner did find myself alone and in the un- relieved darkness of this grayelike room than I became convinced that no woman, however frenzied, would make her plunge into an unknown existence from the midst of a darkness only too suggestive of the tomb to which she was hastening. It was not in nature, not in woman's nature, at all events. Either she had committed the final act OClOIS SuCn udyllSuI dS COulu ulISL through the shutters of this closed up room had quite disappeared a hy- pothesis instantly destroyed by the warmth which still fingered in certain portions of her body-or else the light which had been burning when she pulled the fatal trigger had since been carried elsewhere or extinguished.
 Recalling the uncertain gleams which we had seen flashing from one of the upper windows, I was inclined to give some credence to the former theory, but was disposed to be fair to both. So after relighting my lamp turned on one of the gas cocks of the massive chandelier over my head and applied a match. The result was just what I anticipated; no gas in the pipes. A meter had not been put in for the we'd ding. This the papers had repeatedly stated in dwelling upon the garish eff feet of the daylight on the elaborate costumes worn by the ladies. Candles
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 in the room of death
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-31

fallen to their doom, thrill passed over me as I noted its unwieldy bulk and the deep shadow it threw on the ancient and dishonored hearthstone. To escape the ghastly memories it evoked and also to satisfy myself that the room was really as empty as 1t seemed, took another step forward. This caused the light from the lantern carried to spread beyond the point on which it had hitherto been so ef- fectively concentrated, but the result
 The dead bride
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-31

front of the house and thus to the stairs communicating with the upper floor.
 It was on the rug lying at the foot of these stairs that I came upon the first of dozen or more burned matches which lay in a distinct trail up the staircase and along the floors of the upper halls. As these matches were all burned as short as fingers could hold them, it was evident that they had been used to light the steps of some one seeking refuge above, possi- ply in the very room where we had seen the light which had first drawn us to this house. How then? Should l proceed, or await the coming of the boys before pushing in upon a pos sible murderer? I decided to proceed, fascinated, think, by the nicety of the trail which lay before me.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-31
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The ribbon of the French Legion oi Honor was recently bestowed by Ad miral Duperre on sailor who, in con nection with the lifeboat service, had saved 348 lives in 35 years.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-31

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
MARKETS FOR FUTURES
BEARS HAMMER PRICES FROM START
 TO FINISH.
Sensational Weakness Develops. and AL though the Close Is NoininaIly
 Steady, Prices Are eff
 3l to 34 Pointa.

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-Considering the extent of the recent decline the weakness of the cotton market was little short of sen sational and trading was again very active and the bears kept the market under pres sure from start to finish. prices finally closing at about the lowest level of the day
 The opening was weak at decline or 12@26 points in response to the big de- cline in the English market, which report ed no support whatever and sentiment very bearishly affected by the big estimate from Southern sources. notably one of 11.94O.OOo bales. Following the call here there was momentary rally result of active cov- ering by shorts. but the steadier tone last ed only a few minutes and was followed by another sharp break. During the balance of the session the market was very feverish and unsettled, and showed a generally de- clining tendency.
 The close was nominally steady. but at "a net decline of 3tQ34 points Sales were estimated at 600,000 bales. The decline seemed to result from the disposition to in crease crop estimates to around 10000 bales. and from the reports of further weakness in the Southern spot situation. Private advices received by local people in dicated that interior houses were following rhe decline in futures and offering freely, while mills were withdrawing support and buying orders-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
COTTON.

NEW YORK, Dec, 1--The New Orleans Times Democrat today estimated the cottoe crop at 11.s40,oo0 bales
 Miss Giles says that the crop Is Tn the neighborhood of 11.9Se.so0 bales" and re- marks that These figures are conservative and rather under than over the prospective crop"
 W. F. Brown estimates the crop at Il. es2.o00 bales.
 These estimates are crystallized public opinion and induce a belief on crop or 12 900, 900 or over that even the Government report can not seriously disturb.
 Such crop, even upon the basis Of the most liberal estimates of consumption. in- dicates a visible supply at the end of the season in excess of 1,250,o0o and much larger invisible supply. for the past thirteen years a visible supply at the end of the season of over million bales has never failed to result in a decline to at least 7h cents a pound for mijdling cotton in New York and l expect to see the same rela- tion between cause and effect similarly ex- pressed this. season. shorts for the most part have covered and no one wants to buy at E cents a pound cotton that will prob ably be shortly obtainable at IF cents. adv. THEODORE H. PRICE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
HAYWARD, WICK & CO.'S COTTON
 LETTER.
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tNlrEln & Faunce, Mgrs.)
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. ,1-The chief fea- tire of todays session in the cotton mar ket was the crop estimate of II. $40, 900 bales hy The Times-Democrat It caused a great turmoil in all the three speculative centres of the cotton world and sent prices down a full 30 points in the local market. The bears never once dreamed that such a ter ribly effective weapon would be put into their hands before the Government esti- mate. and the bulls. remembering that the paper in question has been rather bullish on the staple for some time. never looked for such figures Some bulls even went long in expectation of much lower figures from The Times Democrat. Whether its figures were surprise not its estimate on last year and its estimates for several yNar' past have given 1t reputation for being correct in this respect and also for being a careful and thorough gatherer of cotton in formation. The trade generally appreciate this and the course of the market attests that its opinion is of weight
 The market opened weak at decline of
 25 to 35 points. Liverpool at the time of the opening of the local market showed a timate mentioned above and was working
 hard to discount 1t. New York came in weak at decline of 23. The prices reached soon after the opening were the lowest in the trading up to l o'clock. Profit taking commenced on the call and shorts contin- ued to take profits throughout the day.
 There was little no buying for long ac- count, else a good reaction would probably have been seen. At the highest profit talk
 ing by shorts carried prices up only and
 10 points. At the lowest of the day the active months were 30 to 32 points lower
 than the closing of yesterday.
 From now on until 10:15 o'clock Saturday the market is bound to display more or less nervousness When that time comes there is to be an explosion of one kind or an other as there is possible way of getting an idea of the Government estimate, and the ideas of conservative people as to what the Government will say range from H.. 10000 to l2.000. 900
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02

and as offerings were hard to find. it quickly advanced to 1.os and May follow ed to 1.1o%. Toward the end os the first hour sentiment gradually shifted to the bear side. With increased offerings prices eased off. Weather was still dry through- out the winter wheat country. but Kansas City sent reports of some snow flurries In parts of Missouri The prospects of mois- ture in the drouth- stricken region gave courage to sellers. In regard to the effect or the dry weather Cincinnati trade paper asserted that the time had not yet been reached for assuming a pessimistic view. Late in the day prices received an addition Northwestern houses. At Minneapolis de- liveries on December contracts reached one million ouseels. In consequence December to cents at one time The weakness there was reflected in the trading here A late caolesram from Argentine stated that the a weakening influence and December touch ed 1.07& and May 1.09h. with the close barely steady: December at 1.os and May 800: primary receipts were 7ss, soc, against 1.0se.6oo year ago. Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago reported s34 cars against 800
 Heavy primary receipts and weakness of wheat caused an easier tone In corn. Trad ing was light and mostly of a scaipins character. Longs found a few grains of journal claiming that the increased move ment would not materially affect current prices. May opened unchanged to Ne low CT at 45% @45%, sold between 45h and 4e and closed at 4b%. Receipts. 460 cars. two contract grade.
 In oats there was some changing from December to May at 2h@2kc difference, but trading was moderate. May opened un- changed to shade highe rat 31h@31%, sold between 3lh and sI% and closed at S1A G31A. Receipts. l03 cars
 Heavy hog receipts brought out some selling of provisions early and later offer ings became more liberal on intimations of a considerable increase in contract stocks. May pork closed 10c lower at IS .0o; May lard and ribs each down 2hc at Tl56 7.17h and 6.72h G6.75.
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat, 33 cars: corn, 402 cars; oats. 1T cars; hogs. sS. 900 head
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
LOyEMAN c CO.'S COTTON LErrER.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec 1.-The depressing feature of the market today, and which oc- casionej a further decline of 35 points to 8 40 for January futures. was the publish ing of the estimate of The New Orleans growth at 11,s4o.o 900 bales and such ideas of the crop were entertained by a prominent student of statistics who placed the prob able yield at Il, ,939, 900 bales. Liverpool was inclined to do better in early hours, market ruling comparatively steady on buying by shorts to accept profits, but the English estimate arrived at by the Southern jour- nal. whose information in the past has proved quite reliable. The figures publish ed were accepted as index as to what might be expected from the Agricultural Department of the National Government next Saturday at 10:15 New Orleans time. cline on the mere presumption that the of ficial estimate of the size of the crop will be in keeping with the very large figures now prevailing. In the meantime. spinners have stepped aside. letting market decline of it's own weight. feeling perfectly safe in being able to secure their necessary yield. and at prices probably lower than now ruling. Local spot holders stayed off buyers until the very last moment today. They were not inclined to sell on the basis the country so much lower that they had to give In in the long run, market closing easy s.250 bales, to arrive 3.400. At the moment, shorts have everything to support their inmates for a crop in the ,neighborhood of 12. 900, 900 bales.
 With the closing of today the amount marketed will total about 6,200.0 900 bales. which would indicate a yield fully as large as the most sanguine short could hope for. as this date of the year usually not more than 50 per cent of the crop has been mar keted For the past five years 50 per cent of the crop was not marketed until Dec. 9th This has been unusual season. however, regular Indian summer. which has permitted rapid gathering, ginning and marketing of the crop. and on that account the percentage of crop marketed to this date may prove to be larger than of recent years. Receipts at all ports since last Fri day total 311s52, last year 316,O65. and as the semi-weekly statement showed an in crease in stock at 13 towns of about 34,- 900 bales against about 2,000 one year ago, probabilities are that weeks insight will be around 5000 compared with 47e.000 last year and 37S.00o year before. January closed 9.45 I9,46
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
SECRETARY TESTERS MONTHLY cor
 TON STATEMENT,

NEW ORLEANS, Dec 1-Secretary Hes ter's New Orleans Cotton Exchange state ment issued today covers the monthly move ment to the close of November.
 Compared with last year it shows in crease for the month in round figures of 37,- 900 bales. compared with year before last an increase of 5l1 20. and with 1901 an in grease of 3S7.oOO les. against 2.317.0s1 Hast year, 1,S42,4Sl year before last and 1.s66.545 same time ing 1901.
 The movement from Sept 1st to Nov goth Inclusive shows receipts at all United States ports 4.512721. against 3,7SS.1O0 last year, 3.s17.73S year before last and S455,5S5 lssippi. Ohio and Potomac rivers to North Arn mills and Canada 302.375, against 2lO.- 133 last year. 365.368 year before last and t03l99 same time in 1901; Southern mills takinRs. exclusive of quantity consumed al Southern out-ports. 663. 900. against 595, 900 DOS same time fin 1901: and interior stocks In excess of those held at the commence ment of the season. 633.S19. against 43l.- b6e last year. 475.0s6 year before last and l37. 921 same time in 1901
 These make the total movement of the cotton crop brought into sight during the three months ending close of November G. ll1.415. against 5.024.499 last year, 5.059 6y2 year before last and 4.S43.013 same time in 1901.
 l2l.530 bales against 331.3S2 last year and kSs.S20 year before last. increasing their to- tai for the three months to S07.556, against B10.645 last year and 663.o64 the year be- lore. This makes their average weekly talk lngs for the season 62.1l9 against 6.970 last year and l.0O5 the year before.
 Foreign exports for the thPe1 months of The season have been 3.l4S.67S bales show Ing an increase over last season of 4s5.-
 ss And an increase over the same period
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
G. E. PIERCE q CO.'S COTTON LETTER

NIg HINdle wire rom Glhert X Clay.) NEW ORLEANS. Dec. l.-Early indi- cations were for a better Liverpool market. offerings were scarce and the buying was of good order. The sudden change of sem timent was caused by the estimate of The New Orleans Times- Democrat Heavy sell ing orders accompanied the figures and enormous liquidation followed. The declines on options amounted to from 10 to l3 points Large sales of spots were effected but at
 decline Of l4 points. The opening here ad-
 mitted of little uncertainty Initial trades were made at from 27 points decline on near to 33 points on distant months. The buying coming principally from recent shorts was sufficient with purchases predicted on a
 reaction to check further material declines and fluctuations for the balance of the day
 were within comparatively narrow range
 The Times Democrat, unqueetionably the
 hest informed journal in the South in mat
 ters relating to our principal product after
 most careful inquiry estimates the growth of the present season at 11.s4O, 900 bales
 Another estimate by Miss Giles confirmed this opinion, but was accompanied with the statement that the Government bureau would be approximately Il.400.0O 900. This feature may have contributed some small support. We are still of the opinion that sales on strong markets will %prove profit able, although 8 reaction is unquestionably due. The trend of the market is toward lower levels and will. with fluctuations continue so until competent estimates of the years large yield are diSprevsd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02

year before last of 737.99s. The loss in for eign exports during November compared with November last year has been 1l3.7s7. and the gain compared with the same pe- riod year before last 314.7s0.
 Stocks at the seaboard and he 29 lead ing Southern interior markets 6n Nov. 30 were 1.641.042. against 1.313.001 the same date last year. and 1889. 260 the year before
 Includipg port and interior town stocks left over from the previous season and the number of bales of the current crop brought into sight during the three months the sup 2ss last year and 5,274.7se the year before.
 Up to Nov. 30 last year 50 1s-100 per cent of the cotton crop had been marketed and for the same three months in 1902 the percentage of the crop brought into sight was 41 T-100. and for the same time In 1901 the percentage marketedt was 45 3i.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
LOCAL COTTON MARKET.
DAILY COTTON MARKET.
 part Movement

GALvEsToN.-ouiet; middling. s%: net receipts ,S.220; gross. s,220; sales. l.2o0; stock. 1s4.ss2; shipments. to continent, l4,- 7S9: coastwise, 6.014-
 NEW sORLEANS.-Easy; middling. g. 1s; net receipts. 5.146 gross. 5,14e; sales. 2.000; stock. 373.326: shipments, to France sS42; to continent, 4,Ss2. MoBILE-Easy; middling. 7-16; net receipts. 2,713; gross. 2.713: sales. 500; stock ss.2s4
 sAVANNAH.-Easy; middlng sh; net receipts. 11,4ST gross. 11.547; sales, 6Sl: stock. l2s.s2s; shipments coastwise. 2S21.
 CHARLESTON.-Quiet; middling. Sh . net receipts. 1869: gross 1889; sales, 3l6: stock. s3.1s6; shipments. to continent, 3,9s5-
 WILMINGTON-Steady middling, S%; net receipts. 2.316: gross, 2.S16; stock, 3D. ss6: shipments. coastwise. 279.
 NORFOLK-Net receipts. 2,279: gross, D. 27s: stock 52.962.
 BALTIMORE. - Nominal: middling. g.; gross receipts. 1.275; stock, 1.ss6.
 NEW YORK.-Quiet; middling. g; gross receipts. 6.752; sales 13,21s; stock. 92.7s0; shipments. to France. 200.s
 BOSTON.-Quet: middling. 9.3o; net re- oeipts. 1.264; gross. 5,9S5 PHILADELPHIA. Quiet; middling e.25: net receipts. PA: gross. ss4: stock. D. 61e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
NEW YORK COFFEE AND SUGAR.

NEW YORK, Dec I-Coffee-Spot Rio steady; No invoice. sh. Mild quiet.
 Sugar-Raw steady: fair refining. X :
 Coffee futures slightly irregular. The opening was steady. unchanged to points higher in sympathy with somewhat steadier French cables than expected. Brazil re- ceipts continued relatively full however and during the middle session there was enough scattering liquidation to cause partial decline of points. Later a few buying orders came in and the market was finally steady. unchanged to points high CT. Sales. 4s.260 bags.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 1.-Cotton in good demand but at lower rates Sales. 6.65a bales. including 3.40O to arrive and 800 f O. b. Quotations 5-l6c lower. influenced by the decline in contracts.
 Futures opened very dull and 25 to 34 points lower than yesterdays closing level The offerings were liberal. but no one ap- parently cared to buy and the bears had everything their own way. A matter that is now receiving consideration is what will the country banks do who have advanced cents pound on cotton. Counting thu freight the staple Is now below that price in the country. The local market was in- fluenced in part by the decline of 14 Eng fish points in Liverpool. In the trading January opened 2s points lower at B. 47, sold proved to S.45. The market closed weak with net losses of 30Q33 points
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
INTERIOR MOVEMENT.

HOUSTON.-Easy; mlddItng. SX; net re- ceipts. 10, OPS; gross. 10,026; shipments. 7.- s63: sales. 2.477; stock. 1O5.967.
 AUGUSTA-Steady; middling. 8 916; neT receipts. POST; shipments. 2.443; sales. l. 045: stock. 94.224.
 MEMPHIS.-Quiet: middling, SS; net re- ee3; sales, 2,477; stock. 105s76. sales. 1900; stock, 135.734.
 ST. LOUIs-Quiet: middling. SA; net re- ceipts, S.s0O gross, 7,1S4; shipments S,2e6; stock, 26,555. Q CINCINNATI.-Net receipts, 1,34S: gross. 1.34S: shipments 1.274: stock, 2,76S.
 LOUISVILLE.-Firm middling, 9M.
 Total today: Net receipts, 1S,561; gross 25.79s; shipments. 1s.556: sales. 5.422: stock. 365.257
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
NAVAL STORES.

SAVANNAH. Dec. l.--Turpentine firm. !sh' receipts. 427; sales. $50; shipments. Resin firm; receipts. 1906: sales. sl25: shipments, is5. Quote: A. B. c. 2.52h; D. 2.55; E. 2.57h @2.so; F. z.ssM 92.s5; M. 4.S0; N. 4.5O; " c. 4.75: W W, 5.l0. CHARLESTON. Turpentine and rosin nothing doing.
 w1LMINGToN-Turp nothing do- ing; receipts, 42 casks.
 Rosin firm, 2. 50: receipts PAS.
 Tar firm, ITO: receipts. 56.
 Crude turpentine firm, 2.30, 3.70 and 3 70: receipts. 12l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
TOTAL COTTON MOyEMENT,

Total today. at all ports. net 35.04S; ship ments, to Great Britain. 11.66S: to France 7.o42; to continent. 2S.7o6; stock 973.S17.
 Consolidated. at all ports, net, 311.ss2; shipments. to Great Britain, 127.5S0; to France, 24.525; to continent, 125,744: to Japan. 10s21.
 Total Ance Sept. 1, at all ports, net A. 634.s24; shipments. to Great Britain 1,554.- 260: to France, 353. 3.709; to continent. l.- i94.92s: to Japan. 34.412; to Mexico. lO.7l5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
Cash quotations were as follows:
TREASURY BALANCES. WASHINGTON. Dec. 1. - Treasury bal ances. &143.S44.65S; gold. $S3.sl2.sl6.


CHICAGO. Dec. 1-Bright harvest wealth CT in Argentine was the final factor in over coming an advance in wheat prices here to- day. The market closed barely steady. May being off x @ kc. corn off hc. oats e shade and provisions 2h e Toe lower.
 Wheat opened strong on higher Liverpool cables and unexpectedly small receipts in the Northwest. December being h9xo higher at i.0s& 9l. 0sh and May h4 %e higher at i.0a H Clio Owing to exception ally light deliveries on December contracts, shorts were active bidders for that option
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
NEW oRLEANs sUaAR.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. i.-Sugar firm. Open kettle. OK; open kettle centri- fugal, 4A G4A; centrifugal whitee 4 13-16 OK; yellows. 4%@4 13-le: seconds, 3Si Q { 5-16.
 Molasses steady; open kettle. 2s@si: een- trifugal, 7923.
 Syrup steady, 256
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK, Dec IA flat market in dry goods is the result of the continued slump in raw material Comparatively | little weakness has resulted from this | change and the market remains depleted of majority of line& Jobbers were indif-
 ferently busy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
NEW ORLEANS SPOT COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec 0cotton easy: sales, 6.650. Ordinary, 1-1s: good ordin- ary, 7%; low middiing. SIS middling. 8 g. 1s: good, middling, s% i; mddling fair, sh. Receipts. 5.146: stock. 3T3.326.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
Totai sales for the day l.a05. .70o shares

NEW YORK BONDS. United States refunding 2s, registered. 1o4
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NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES. NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 1.-Cotton future;
NEW YORK CoTToN FuTuREs.
LIVERPOOL COTTON FUTURES.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. l. Cotton futures opened quiet and closed feverish American
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ASSETS:
LIABILITIES:

Capital Stock. ... .... .... .... Surplus and Undivided Profits. {. ClTcul9tbon. ,.-. ..ss Bills e-DiscounNed. .... ... Individual deposAs. 14s7,s15. st
 Bank Deposits .... 2t.sSs.oa--
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NEW YORK STOCK LIST.