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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-12-03
THE ALTERED WILL.

All the inhabitants of v knew the
Irresistible Nicomte dc Serrigny, ieuten-
ant in the Thirty, sixth Dragons. Every
Ole had an opportunity OF approaching
the elegance of his manners. the distinc.
ton of his appearance, and many a tenn
mime heart beat high with hope or tight
ened with jealousy as he strolled along
the avenue or held in his prancing chest.
nut under the windows OF some arsto-
cratic mansion in Drouetsqnarc.
Our lieutenant was owner OF 80 much
that was captivating-you beauty,
birth and fortune! Oh, fortune especial.
iy! The mothers of marriageable daugh-
tcrs grew thin with uncasincss lest any
wind should blow this treasure away
from them; and the daughters themselves
twho are no longer wanting in brains
were kept busy calculating what num-
bers Of bracelets, hats and dresses they
would be able to buy from the millions
OF this adorable little husband
Poor innocentsl Albert dc Serripnv
never felt his heart throb one beat the
faster for one OF You; not, indeed. that
ne was an enemy to marriage but. like
you he also wanted to make good bar
gain when he entered the serious con
tract! And there was quite natural
reason for this desire on his part: The
brilliant lieutenant had for his sol; cor
tune mis- appearance.
lie had lately, a. a last eXpcdicnt, al.
most sold his beautiful young sister. who
mad most passionate attachment for
him, TO an old, inlirm husband of 60 NJ
de Legarde, however. was colossallv rich.
and all Albert's fine show was kept up
at his expense.
After having thrown sufficient dust in
the eyes of the world of v, at the
end of about two years the Lieut.. de
Scrrigny thought it was time to change
from his cool Indifference toward the fem.
mine element. The daughter of the gen,
cral was his selection
The general was widowcr. an old
African campaigner, frank and brllsquc.
SeTigny raised the scigc in military
fashion.
General, / love Nile. Jeanne. viii you
give your consent TO my marriage with
herr"
You love her very sincerely. truly"
With all nay heart, general, ! swear
TO you
Then give me your hand lieutenant.
1ou can be my son in law ~ soon ms
you like"
~. TO fortune, general" continued
De Serrigny Il know how much money
adds to happinp--. and would never
have thought Of Mile Jeanne il ! had
not enough t. keep her in state BETS.
tink her rank"
Enough lieutenant N0u are u arr
tlcman~-G understood AL that
Thanks 10 the couplai-aucc of an nm.
crupulous notary. and tine conniyancc Of
his sister. Nine. dc La2ardc, Albert wa-
able 10 arrange a contract showing an
income OF sixteen thousand pounds, four
Of which hc made a. a settlement on his
young wife Two months after himself
and lns young wife were spending their
honeymoon under the blue sky Of Pro
ycncr.
Albert. apparently. was wildly gay and
happy. Nevertheless he was not witt
cut subjects Of prooccupatlou The
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-12-03
Do Not Settle Into Ruts.


One reason why the average woman
wears out and grows old before her hus-
band is that through mistaken sense OF
auty she lays out for herself az the be-
ginning of her married life scheme or
-.llan of duty and employment for her
time. every hour filled with work, with
.are and short intervals of relaxation
This plan she follows religiouSly for
wears, feeling that she has done her duty
because ever, household event occurs
regularly and on time, while She soon b.
zones a mere machine, thing with lie
ar vOlition. She settles into ner rut ana
track everlastingly. Can any woman
keep brightness, originality of thought
" speech, or even mere prettiness vita
such a life? And without these things
low can she keep her husband and grow
ing children full of love and admiration.
@hich is the strongest chain next to duty
by which she can bind them to her. Her
Beighbor's wife drops in, and how bright
and jolly she seems when she calls. In
nine cases out of ten it is because the
surroundings and talk of this home are
variety to her, and rouses her in origin
atty and brightness OF speech. In her
ewn rut she may be as dull as anyone.
By this little talk it is not meant that
the wife and mother should spend her
ilme eosslplnS with her nelghbOrS, for
+he mother is the most sacred of earth.
and the wife's duty to her home, hus-
band and children the written law IF
God. But that duty will teach her 70
keep on with good literature, the best
current topics, and to continue TO cult
vate the nameless graces which won her
husbands heart when he came counting
that she may never seem to grow old in
his eyes, but, on the contrary, to grow
mentally with his growth, TO be in
thought. and in deed. his companion and
helpmate and counsellor, and the unfall-
ing source to which her children may go
for every useful information. She may
accomplish this by setting aside q part
Of every dar for reading, or if time
presses by utilizing odd moments" in
reading. There is wonderful science
in ''odd minutes" and the woman who
puts these to account intellectually is
best fulfilling her duty to her husband,
her children and herself Selected.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-12-03

his sister who, touched with pity gives
hnn home and secures him from want.
From the French OF Paul dc Garros
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1904-12-03

end and aim of a gift. Presents endeas
absents. Los Angeles Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28

week says: One feature of the official state ment of the New York associated banks last weeek was the gain of S4.6l7.3oo in cash, an amount of Ss7s, 500 greater than that which was estimated from the traceable movements of money during the week, and the total hold ings are now the highest ever paid. Another feature was the high record for specie hold ings by the banks, these being 2 2-5 millions larger than the highest previous amount
 which was sl95.seo4oo February g. 1901; still another feature was' the new high record for the year in surplus reserve. The discrepancy between the increase in cash as officially reported and that which was esti- mated was probably due to the average for one day of a transfer hther of about S625 900 in gold from San Francisco on Fri day and also to the return of some of the money which was sent to Baltimore fort night ago, which return movement was un- recorded in the estimates. The deposits were decreased by the comparatively small of SIO5. 200 and the required reserve thereby re- duced by S26, 300; this amount added t.p the Increase in cash made S4. 4.643 GOO as the gain In surplus reserve to S32. l5o, 2OG. Computed upon the deposits less those of S3S. .76l 900 public funds the surplus Is $4I .84o.675 It is noteworthy that the government deposits ir- creased during the week by S764, 400 making s .969, 500 since the first week in February, re1ecting the concentration in the specially designated Repositories at New York and de- posts which already have been withdrawn from country institutions in anticipation of the call for the surrender of 20 per cent of tho public funds loans decreased S4.229, 700 last week. making reduction of So 360, in tho fortnight. indicating the light inquiry for stock exchange requirements and the partial satisfaction of the demand from syndicate and corporation borrowers; the circulation de- creased S332, 900. The statement showed A good proof. the sum of the decrease in loans and deposits being S2S2 400 less than the in- crease in cash. The daily average of clear ings for the five days SI7S. GOO, ooo or the same as for the six days of the previous week; the clearings on Saturday rehecting Fri days business, were Sl76.653 9I7 or be- low the average. The statement was made upon rising averages for cash and therefore this weeks return should show an increase in thls item But with the inquiry for money so small as 1t is now and is likely to be in the near future, increase in cash tend to intensity the congestion. Comparisons of changes in loans show that six banks reduced this item increased by S3,9oo, 900 net
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
SstSSss SoSsss.r : '.:II.ss ss ii.ss Iss IEss
Q. E. pierce A Co.,. Cotton r,.tter.

lBy Private Wire From c. W. Lee & Col
 NEW YORK. Feb. 27-The sensational small receipts are having their effect on sem timent. Every one is talking very bullish and we should not be surprised to see a rather excited market next week if the movement keeps up in this way. For instance at Hous- ton on Monday. the movement was estimated at less than 2,oo0 bales. against (, 900 last year. This Is really serious and if continued for many days. is likely to infiame sentiment and bring about another wild cotton market
 lhe selling out this week only shows the strength of the market No one believed inc price would hold this way without aggressive pull operations on the part of the leaders. But everyone is buying and there is not enough cotton coming in to prevent higher prices With visible supply of Amercan cotton about ooo.ooo bales less than two years ago and re- ceipts very small there is nothing to prevent . renection Of the January advance While ..' cannot De other than bullish on the immediate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
New York Coffee and sura,

NEW YORK. Feb. 27.-coffee spot Rio steady No invoice, 6 III6; mild steady; ing. 27sa2 l5-I6; centrifugal e6 test, 3M6 7-l6; molasses sugar 2%Q2 II-I6. Re fined firm; No 6. 4.Io; No 2. 4. .o5; No. 8, 3.s5; No. l2, 3.so; No. I3, SIS; No. I4, 3.7o; confectioners' A, 4.35: mould A, 4 S5: cut loaf and crushed. 5.2o; powdered. 4 60; opened steady. points lower on European cables being about as expected and primary receipts being moderate. There was com parativeiy little demand and the market ruled generally easy under week end liquidation and continued offerings by importers The close was steady l5q25 points lower. Sales, 55, oOo bags. March. 5.3oQ5. 50; May. 5 559S 70; July, 5.S5q6 %; September 6.o5Q6 25; No vember. 6.3O; December. 6 90
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
Boxes Rent at $5.oo and Up-
 wards Per Annum.
FOR FUTURES
TRADING ONLY MODERATED '
 ACTIVE IN NEW YORK.
At the Same Time the Offerings Are Small and Prices are Well Main tained-Receipts are
 Small.

NEW YORK. Feb. 27.-The cotton market opened firm at a decline of 8 points to an advance of 2 points. with the market show ng increasing 1rmness as the call progressed. The decline on the near positions was due to he disappointing Liverpool cables. which were considered poor enough to warrant a decline If 10 to IS points. but the bullish visible lapply statement and the small estimates for .Iltuatfon a bull turn. New Orleans also lhowed considerable firmness again, with July selling up to 1907. Spot interests were buying here, particularly May. houses with New Orleans connections supported the mar Eet, and, in spite of the end of the week. ,ealiztng and rather less bullish accounts from pot centres, the market ruled generally firm with prices about 8 to 10 points net higher. Trading was not more than moderately active, put offerings were very light. Receipts of cotton at the ports to-day were 6. o32 bales against | .246 last week and - ,69i last year. Tor the week, 55.ooo bales. against l46, 575 ast year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
New York Drv Goods

NEW YORK, Feb .27.-The week closes with little interest displayed by buyers of dry goods at first hands, while in jobbing circles there is a dimiruton of the active buying which has been N' progress during the week No concessions 4ta being offered by sellers and 1t would not produce any larger business in all probability were such concessions made In the meantime buyers are taking only what Is necessary for actual requirements
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
Virgin Q Faunee's Cotton rsttsr.
lover Private Leased wirel

tOvef Private Leased wirel
 NEW YORK, Feb. 27-Cotton futures opened rather irregular The trade was quite actve and the operations were more gen erally distributed The Liverpool cables were surprise even to the bulls The English market was due to an advance to I7 points but there was an advance of to 8 points on the opening The closing being 8 to g points higher. The foreign houses however. had few orders of consequence. The receipts were small The weekly statistics being buIIish were still the basis for some buiiish argu. ments On the better levels offerings in creased somewhat and some of the more con hdent shorts put out fresh lines The spot markets were steady, There was still some buying of May and July cotton by spot inter ests and there were bullish expressions regard ing the supply and demand during the spring. There was also lot of talk that the export business was likely to improve materially Private advices from the south indicated that stocks of cotton were decreasing and natural ly the impression prevailed that the statistics will continue bullish for some time to come On the close however, there was a rather un- certain feeling with the professionals largely in control of the general situation. The esti- mated port receipts for the day were 1000 against 2l,6e2 for the same day last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
New Orleans Suoar

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 27.-Sugar steady: open kettle. 2%@3 3-I6: open kettle centrifu- gal 3g3ts; centrifugal whites. As: yellows 3Aq3 i5-l6: seconds, 2h93 3-l6. MoIasses nominal; open kettle, 2oQ26; centrifugal 100 IS; syrup dull, 23Q25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
Daily Cotton Market.

GALVESTON Firm; middling l3I; sales. h41; receipts ,2ss; stock. 72,sI5.
 MoBILE:-Quiet; middling. IA sales. 50; receipts, 40; stock. 20, 4o7.
 sAVANNAH.-Quiet; midding. .I41z; sales, BIS: receipts. 57o; stock 52,926
 cHARLESToN.-Firm middling, I4 bid; receipts, 52; stock. 7,277.
 WILMINGTON. middling, Ia.5o: eceipts, l6 stock. l3,535
 NORFOLK Receipts, 500; stock Io,soo
 BALTIMORE.-Nominal, middung, I4.75; stock. 5.o97.
 BosToN.-Quiet; middling I47s; net re- 'eipts ISL; gross. I,I2l.
 PHILADELPHIA.-Quiet; middling. IS as. receipts. I.967 stock, i,l75.
 sT: LoUis.Firm; middling. I4: receipts, l,967; stock, l9.Io7, LIVERPOOL, Feb. 27. Cotton futures opened steady and closed barely barely stesdy, tssdys American midland. g.oc.c: Feb, 75s: Feb. NsS1;,I. MsTe9; rS7 sa aarGhApT 797 April 5s l.s5; Aug Sept. 7.s5; sept-oct.. 6.Ga:
 NEW YORK, Feb. 27-cot,on quiet; mid Hock. 77.775. Total to-day, and consoli lated: Net receipts 6,o32; exports, Great Brit Britain; Is2s; continent TsH 527s; Mexico E Net receipts. 6.3s2. i25; exports, Great Brit Ain. l,9l5,69S; France. 634.6II: continent e2i6.255; Japan, 37.lss: Mexico, 23,s7I.
 NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 27.-spot cotton active; firm and higher Sale. 5,4oo bales, including 200 to arrive. Quotations raised L Futures opened steady and from to 0 points higher The improvement was attributed to he good Liverpool and advances in New York. Liquidation by longs commenced at the opening and soon shaved prices down until they were from 5 to points under yesterday 8 .lose. Offerings were well absorbed and the market had a strong undertone. caused by the oullishness of statistics. Later in the day prices improved. March advancing to l4 40 May to IA S6, July to 1921. Before the close there was recession of ! to points Net gains were February to JuiIy inclusive to points. v
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
H. .S B. Beers Cotton Letter,

(By private Wire to Caldwell, Ward & Col
 NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 27.-Lverpool was somewhat disappointing in face of the bull
 movement, but private cables attributed same
 70 Alexandria and jobbers realizing over Sun
 cay. Our market, however, opened 4 to
 points higher and improved six shortly after
 on the extremely bullish visible. Profit taking
 by local traders shortly after caused a de. cline of l5. This, though was only tenn
 porary, because 1t soon became known that
 spots were firm at an advance, consequently early sellers became free buyers, and out
 Gent of 32 to 33 from the bottom Near the
 close slight recession was established Inak
 ng the net gain 2l to 24 points on the day
 A The total visible supply of all kinds during
 the week decreased 2l4oOo against 1I4e
 oOo last year. The visible supply of American
 during the same time decreased l7I ,oOo,
 supply of all kinds Is now g. 654 ooo against S'eZ6'ooO last year and 4.4o0 900 year before iast' Ia' oi which the aggregate in aggregate wis
 n sDie oos supply y or American is 579 ooo against
 SSoo O0O last year and 3.34l 900 year before Iast, The total Liverpool stock of American ashore aa and ahoat Is 64s, 900. againot 77T,- ouO last year. Bombay receipts from Sen tember st to date were I ,o47, 900, against I.- l53,oOO last year. Exports to Europe during nno 1ne same 1a time were s75,ooo, against 294- QUO last year. The receipts of Cantars at Egypt from September list to date were S. sl2.ooo, against 5,so5 900 last year. and the exports to Europe during theSsame time were 3S9, 900 bales. against 567 900 last year
 The spinners' takings of American cotton during the week were 3o5. 900, against 2s9.- SOO lHst year. ana their total takings from september to date have been 6,574 ooo against 6,735, 900 last year. or l6 900 less. The consumption of American cotton last wear was lo,S59 900; therefore as the takings to date are only l6 900 less, the indcated com sumption this year will be 10, 699 600. judging on the fact Of the takings. The movement on us race points to crop of TO- COP QUO Those favoring the article claim that these figures demonstrate that the supply Is insuf- hclent for consumptive requirements making 1 It imperative for the trade to draw on the Vis- lble and invisible supply of | lo2,OOO left over rom last year. even assuming the outturn to be about 10, 6ooo ooo On the other hand, 1t IS 8 Sontended that the yield will not exceed lo- 900, 900, and if verified the strength of inc statistical position will be unprecedented From aoove 1t will be seen that if the crop is only .o,Ooo'oVo' ana spinners continue taking cot ton on the same relative ratio as heretofore that the situation. on it's merits. must natu- rally grow stronger from day to day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
Naval Stores.

SAVANNAH. Feb. 27.--Turpentine firm: 5e firm; sales e75; receipts 7si: exports a,46I' A. B, c, D. S2. 90; F. S2 AS; F., S2 50; G. S2 55; H, S2 so; I. S2 .e5; K. S3 25; NJ. S5 50; N, S3 35: W c. S3 50.
 CHARLESTON, Feb 27-TuTpentine and rosin nominal; quotations omitted
 WILMINGTON. Feb, 27.-Turpentine, noth- ing doing. Receipts, 34 casks. Resin, nothing dohg. Receipts I4S. Tar firm s 70; reed Rpts 92 Crude turpentine SrTn S2.2S' s4 70 and s4.5o; receipts IA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28

CaIdWell ward & Co.'S --arket Letter
 COTTON.
 MONTGOMERY. Ala. Feb. 27.-In the face of rather disappointing cables New York s opening was very firm; there was some real izing but all offerings were quickly taken and the market has been strong all day. making new high prices since the recent heavy decline and closed strong 10 to 2 points above last night The strong feature of the market is the continued decrease in movement Port receipts to-day exclusive of clearances about 5000, vs. 2 600 last year. The estimate of in a sight @ movement for the coming week is l2o'ooo. vs. lSe 900 last year. Dun's week iy report says slightly frmer tone in cotton goods. Purchasers are compelled to advance bids to secure deliveries. The Chronicle week ly summary is more favorable and altogether the statistical position of cotton is greatly strengthened Because to-day was limited but generally hesitate about selling and large tually reach highest prices of the season. On New Yorks close tonight Liverpool Is due to come about up Monday.
 STOCKS.
 stock market was little more than nom- nal. Intense dullness prevailed and transac- tlons entirely in hands of room traders. The news of the day was of an indifferent char acter and eveh the bank statement which was more favorable than had been anticipated hardly caused a ripple in speculation when the figures were published. The reactions In prices were not important as a ruIe The more conspicuous declines were TInion Do clhc, Nortolk and Western. St. Paul, and Mis- sourt Pacific; Pennsylvania was fairly wei supported The companies annual report he Ing received with considerable favor. Conner was inclined to respond to the termination of the Maginnis injunction. Steel nreferrrad held firm. In the final dealings inc r,ari,ot experiences considerable irregularity but tbe duiiness remained unbroken and the cIoso was heavy Bonds quiet and barely steady government bonds unchanged Total sales stocks, 2,2oo shares; bonds, S4Az ooo
 Taunton. Mass-An injunction was earNJe5 upon treasury of Taunton Safe Denos,t 1S serVea a trust Company at the instance of gavings banks commission and the company is not do9 ing business to-day 70 HUI uo-
 KANSAS CITY. Feb 27-Cattle-R ecs,nt. 4oo' no southerns. Unchanged Export and dressed beef steers, S4. 5od5. l5 fair to good SS ooq4.4o; western fed steers S3, 5o14 50. stockers and feeders S3 ooa4 25; southern steers SS.25g4 %; do. cows S2 2sd3 IS. na,ioe I o cows S2 oog3 Z5 native hefers, s3 20 g4;2S; bulls Ss 5oGs,e 60; calves, Ss soS
 Hogs-Receipts. 1000 Steady. Bulk ss R ga. go; heavy. s5 4oQ5. 60; packers SS s0 s0 q5; ;45; pigs and lights8S4 soG5. 30 S'SO native lambs, S5, 25G5 75; western I.eaIy' Iarnb. SS; ooq5 I5; fed ewes. S3 soa4 25: westann fed yearlings, S4 ooq4. 25; stockers ana
 KEY WEST, Feb 27-Arr,v.d. s. Lampasas' Staples. Galveston. and ssiIaI ts s. New York; Olivette. Allen. Havana and sa,ieI toI Tor Fort Tampa; tug Massaoit Tort,'S a Sailed: Battleship Texas monitor ElorJ5a usas gas torpedo destroyers Whipple and wor6nI' Ilru Pensacola; tug McCauley New York Sttb H. F. Thompson in tow. "''"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
New crlea,'T Cotton Futures. NEW ORLEANS. Feb oz -cnttnr, f,,.,,r

NEW ORLEANS. Feb. 27.-Cotton steady. sales, sales: D. 49o' Ordinary. II l5-ls; good or, l4h; good middlng IA e-ie: middiin~ faiS
 I4 le-is. Receipts, a,225; stock, 35e 9os
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
Total sales for the day, 94,OOO.
The leading futures ranged as follows:

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Steady.
 wheat-No 9 spring. s7cQsI .o4; No 3, 9oc4S o2; No. 2 red, SI .oo0I .o7K Corn-No g. 53c; No. yellow, SAC, Oats-No. 2, 42%s@43Bc; No. white 430 451ac.
 Mess pork. per barrel. sI6.oo9I6.I2M. Lard. per 100 pounds. S7.75Q7 80 Short ribs sides Ooose) S7.75@7. .97H Short clear sides (boxes), S7 .97kdS. .OO Whiskey, basis of high wnes, Si .27.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
New York Cotton En+,,.,.

NEW YORK Feb. 27.-The following were the quotations on the Cotton Excbanea tn- day: 'o'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28
c. F. Pierce 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter,

>,r,x.1S ,lHate wire 10 Gioert x Clay.)
 NEW ORLEANS. La, Feb. 27-Cotton is in healthy position and solid foundation TOT an advance exists Statistics in practically every direction are very comfoetIng to be- nevers in higher prices and while 1t Is true that buyers of the finished product have been ana ana are operating as sparingly as possible con- sumption at the final court of resort (the consumer) goes steadily on, consequently stocks of shelf goods are down to a low limit ana many firms need merchandise for early shipment Buying wlli apparently be put of until necessity forces. What is needed is steady markets in the raw material in which department considerable activity is to be noted and very satisfactory business re- suited to-day at advanced quotations The most suggestive feature is the excess in mills takings over last season when viewed in con. nection with the light pantaton movement: practically the only deterring feature is the European political outlook. which in itself Is saHielent to suggest caution; therefore violent fluctuations on account of over seriousness must not be unexpected. Sca1ping markets With an upward tendency will probably rue ana purchase on breaks seem most advisable
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-28

Treasury Statement. WAsaMdNGToN. LING Feb 27.-Treasurv hal anGes' s22S'sSS Iss; gold. sIo2 6e4, ,oio. A' NEW YORK. Feb 27.-The Financter this