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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-08-19
Easily Satisfied

A New York man, the head of COM
pany working phosphate fields in the
South, tells the following in connection
with the phosphate boom in Florida some
years ago.
The New Workers. company was desir-
Gus of obtaining tract of land in sec
ton of Florida inhabited by easy-going
people, and offered the owner ten thou
sand dollars. II was afterward learned
that the owner had some time before the
boom vaiuly endeavored to sell the land
for a few hundred dollars. 49,
The offer was at once accepted. When
he demanded the cash in hand, the agent
smilingly suggested that the best course
would be TO leave the money in the bank,
taking in cash whatever sum present
needs might call for.
After some palavering, the native made
known his wish TO have a farm OF nifty
acres with a house The cost OF the
whole was only a few hundred.
What else?" asked the agent.
kin have boss, saddle and bride ?
Certainly"
"And a rihe?"
YES"
And some provisions?'
Yes
Here the native stopped. His eyes
kept widening in wonder. He could Tor
The moment think of nothing more.
What else do you want" resumed
the agent.
sixty dollars for the old woman to
buy things for herself and the kids, an
swered the owner, preparing to walk
away.
Anything else;'
IS there more YETI"
ayes"
We'll. give me a plug Of tobacco an
set me down where the fish bite all day
an YOU kin have the rest"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-08-19
Happy Thoughts.

There's no argument equal to a happy
smile.
The black sheep in every family was
once the most pctted lamb.
Did YOU ever notice that the size oil
uoublc depends on whether Il is coming
or going2
People who can turn their hand &c
ANYTHING" seldom turn up trumps in the
game Of life
Consider the iowly postage stamp, i
the advice Of Josh Billings. and learn th'
secret Of success. It sticks to one thing
until Il gets there.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-08-19

The dainty little evening dress here
pictured is so effective and yet so simple
of construction that any woman who
knows enough OF sewing to hem a pocket
handkerchief can follow the easy instruc-
tons printed on the pattern and put 1t
together. 1t is a charming model for
any of the summer fabrics, such as or
Candle, swiss, foulard, dinity or challie.
The pretty bodice can be made with or
without lining. The skirt is nine
gored model and very simply put to-
gether. The waist pattern 1913 is cut
in sizes 80, "a, 60 and SO inches bust
measure. The skirt pattern No. 1000 is
cut in sizes 70, "a, 26 and 20 inches waist
measure.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-08-19
FADS AND FANClES.
MrSNA ScHATT CRAWFORD.

The style and character OF a womans
clothes have come to such importance
in life that she is brave woman indeed
who dares ignore the cult of fashion
and dehes criticism in garments that are
passe. A constant respect for the
changing fashions is no longer regarded
as an evidence Of shallowness or vanity.
Quite the contrary; it serves rather to
emphasize a progressive spirit, mind
alert, coupled with cleverly busy fingers.
The woman who does her own sewing
has much the advantage of her sisters
who declare they "hate the sight OF
needle" With the aid of a really good
paper pattern she cannot only have pref
tier frocks than the average, but can re-
model her last years dresses and bring
them properly up to date.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-08-19

Whether used for separate skirt or
part OF a costume, no distinct style in
long time has approached the vogue
of the modified circular skirt with front
and back cores laid in inverted plaits to
give the fashionable and becoming panel
effect. The model here shown is cut in
six cores, which makes il easy to handle
and does away with all tendency to sag.
II is in round length and perforated for
walking length. Pattern zoos is cut in
sizes ~, 24 70, 20 and 80 inches waist
measure.
To secure any Of these beautiful styles
state number and size of patterns de-
sired and enclose fifteen cents for each
pattern wanted. Address all communi-
cations to
FASHION CORRESPONDENT,
6o3z Metropolitan Bldg. New York City
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1906-08-19

The liking for Elton coats seems to In
crease as the season advances. The de-
sign here illustrated is one of the pref
test yet shown. 1t is collaress, and fitted
to shape to the figure, and has the popu-
lar elbow sleeve. 1t is a delightful model
for separate coat OF black or colored tat
feta, or as part Of a costume. When
made of linen or Shantung silks it is
usually left unlned. Many are wearing
white linen Elton coats this season. They
supply all the demand for wrap that
can be easily carried or worn and as
less bulky and warm than the longer
coats, hence are more popular and more
generally worn. The pattern No. 2oo8 is
cut in sizes 81, 81 &c, SO, 40 and AZ
inches bust measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
COTTON QUIET AND GENERALLY STEADY Close Was Steady With Slight
 Change SALES WERE 50,000 BALES The Close on Active Months Was Within Point or Two of the
 Hest-First Bale Re-
 ported.
,ALES WERE 5O,OOO BALES

New York July 5-The cotton mar ket was very quiet but ruled generally steady, particularly in the late trading with the close steady 1 point lower to : points net higher. Sales were esti- mated at 5O,Oo0 bales.
 The opening was steady at unchanged prices to an advance of points which was just about as due on cables. There was little fresh buying, however, and the market sagged off to net decline of to points during the morning on scattered liquidation and selling by some of the local bears. At the decline there seemed to be demand for recent sellers and the market steadied up to about the closing level of Tuesday. Ruling steady around that level during the middle ses- sion, the market frmed up late in the day on covering of shorts and little bull support. The close was within a point or two of the best on the active months. The first new bale of the season was reported from Brownsville, Texa about a week later than last year.
 Receipts at the ports today were 4239 bales, against 4170 last week and 9721 last year. For the week, 25OO0 bales against 3os26 last week and 62,54s last year. Todays receipts at New Orleans 2s4 bales, against 25Ss last year and at Houston 1S1 bales, against 1912 last year
 New York Cotton Futures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Frisco System.
Central of Georuia.
Seaboard Ar Line.
Southern Railway O.

Schedule in Effect April 29, 1906. N. B.-Folowing schedule figures pub lished only as information and are not guaranteed.
 GAO a.m.-No. s. for Atlanta, Washing ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and the East. Pull man Drawing Room Sleeping Car. Birmingham to New York. Dining Car. Brming ham to Atlanta. 6:00 a.m.-No. 19, for Montevallo, Ma pesvile Selma and way sta- tions.
 F :25 p.m.-No. 35, for Columbus, West Point, Winona. Greenwood and Greenville; also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala bama points. $40 pm,-No. 10, for Cordova. Oakman. Corona and way stations; also Blossburg.
 b:45 a.m.-No. 22, for Anniston, Hefln and way stations; also Rome, Ga- SEQ p.m.-No 36, for Atlanta, Charlotte Richmond, Washington. New York and the East Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Richmond. Va 4.O5 p.m.-No. 24, Anniston, Atlanta nd way stations; also for Jack sonville and all Florida points also Talladega. Ala. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Brunswick. 1920 p.m.-No. 37. for Columbus. West Point, Winona. Greenwood and Greenville. Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to Greenville. 1O.35 p.m-No. 21, for Selma, Mobile and way stations Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to Mobile. II .30 [. .m.-No. 9S. for Atlanta, Anniston and way stations. Pullman Sleeping Car. Birmingham to Atlanta. Sleeping Car can be occupied at Union station 9:3d D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. Telephone 3o6l Bell and SIT Peoples.
 J. N HARRISON. Dist. Pass. Agt R. B. CREAGH. Trav. Pass. Agt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Abercrombie 3 Co.'S Market Letter.

In observance of the nations national day all American markets suspended bus mess yesterday but trading was resumed this morning at about the level of last Tuesdays closing the English market not being any better than expected, about 4 points higher than day before last. Gal weston was honored with the distinction of having received the first new bale of cotton of the growth of the season of 1906 and 1907, it having arrived there to- day from Falfurrias. Starr county, Texas, classed good middling. was of good color and staple, was well handled weighed 457 pounds. and sold for $l15 at public auction for shipment to New York. Ac- cording to advices there are three more new bales on their way to market, Browneville. Cameron county, Texas hay ing shipped two bales. and Laredo, Webb county, Texas. having shipped one bale. One of the former being in transit to New Orleans, where the first of the sea son's fruit will be sold at public auction for the benefit of sweet charity Aside of the looming to market of the new bales, the session was featureless, the favorable weather and good crop accounts being offset by the limited supply of avail able desirable cotton, values being self sustaining and will probably remain so until offerings of new crop cotton be- come more liberal or until receipts of new crop cotton assume large propor- tions As has been the case for the past couple of months speculation Is slumber- ing. operators waiting further develop ments. Eleven cent cotton Is not looked upon as an investment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston-Steady; middling Il 1-l6; net receipts 991 sales IFS; stock 2i,loo; coast wise 1003
 New Orleans-Quiet; middling 111s; net receipts 234; gross receipts Z34; sales 6l7; stock 64 461.
 Mobile-Easy; middlng 10&; net re- ceipts 1s9; gross receipts 199 stock 6el4; coastwise 10 r Savannah-Nominal; middlns l0%; net receipts 1349; gross receipts 1349; stock 33,- TOT: coast wise 429.
 Charleston-Nominal; net receipts Sa' gross receipts 34; stock 3019
 Wilmington-Steady; middling l0s4; net receipts S29; gross receipts 29; stock S49o.
 Norfolk-Steady mddling HIS; net re- ce,pts 182: gross receipts 1S2; sales 2s; stock 14SS3; coastwise 2S2.
 Raltimore--Nominal middling 11h stock 3420, ~
 New York-Quiet; middlng loso; sales 1000: stock 114,574; Great Britain 400; con- tnent 397.
 Boston-Quet middlng 1O.S.
 Philadelphia-Quiet middling l1oo'stock 11.59. ,,. sa
 Port Townsend-Net receipts 44; gross receipts 414; Japan 414 Total today, at all ports, net 422; Great Britain 14OO; continent 397; Japan 44' stock 2S1,507. Consolidated, at all ports, net D,6S' Great Britain 2OsT7; France a2; continent IS, IFS; Japan A
 Total since September 1. at all ports net 7s71, ,Sl4; Great Britain 2773,%7; France 7oa GOT: continent 2,572 40; Japan ll1'5oo' Mexico 276i.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
WEAKNESS SHOWN
 ON THE ADVANCE UndertOne of the Market Was Decidedly Improved SHORTS BUYERS OF STOCKS The Rise Had Impulse From Abroad, Where Prices of Americans Had
 Advanced During Holl-
 day Interval.
SHORTS BUYERS OF STOCKS

New York. July 5.-The recovery of prices of stocks which set in on Tues day was subsequently, extended to today. and then practically wiped out on realiz- ing The renewed weakness at the ad- vance greatly unsettled speculative sen- timent. The undertone of the market was decidedly improved at the outset The buying, although comparatively light, was effected on a rising scale of prices, ana the dullest periods of the morning were during the pauses in the advance, or on positive reactions. This was a reversal of the rec... form of the market, and gave great encouragement until the late reaction, and corresponding depression then.
 The largest part of the new demand was attributed to the uncovered short interest, and the rise in prices in itself drove thls element to buy stocks to cover. me rlse had it's impulse from abroad where prices of Americans had enhanced during the holiday interval here. The weak return from the Bank of England, in measure due to the strain of the semi annual set dement's which include in England the 'WlnQOW-QTGSSlnB
 private discounts. But the decline m ois- count rates, both in London and Parls' showed the influence at work of the re- distribution of funds accumulated Tor those purposes Arbitrage brokers had blds for stocks in the opening dealings In New York with view to re-selling in London, which caused an almost immediate rise To the London parity. The consequence was that uncovered bears found their positions somewhat cramped at the outset and they scrambled to secure stocks. This was the active period of the day.
 Later advances were effected on greatly reduced business. The New York money market showed the benefit of the return ing flow of dividend and interest money, and money both for time and call loans were reported easier. The confirmation of earlier reports of an engagement or gold in Australia was construed to mean an additional engagement. Discussion was hopefully renewed of probable en- agreements in London next week. Re- ports of an intended issue of New York treasury bonds towards the end of the month made a bad impression in view of the many other known requirements.
 The Journal of Commerce estimated new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06

Liverpool closed steady at a loss of one point on summer months and at a similar advance on distant positions Spot sales 1000 bales. old quotations being raised two points.
 Todays market was an exceedingly dull affair. no special feature occurring. Tues days figures, however bullishly they may be construed by some, have caused no perceptible change in the general sentl- ment so long prevailing. and if effective at all are only so in creating a more pronounced spirit of conservatism.
 Prospects for the growing crop continue excellent. according to advices received by us today, and while some comnlaints are forthcoming, they are few and far between and have especial reference to the prevalence of excessive moisture in localities of Alabama and Georgia. The long expected crop scare still fails or realization. and with each succeeding day of the present favorable weather not only the plant materially improves, but also the short interest in the market finds it. self more securely entrenched and hence more difficult of dslodgement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Ware 6 LeIand's Market Letter.

Following the monthly report here Tues day, the Liverpool cotton market ad- vanced rather easily some points during the holiday so that there was little dis position to sell during the session today. At times, the market was practically sta tionary with prices f1uetuating less than for some days.
 The range proved less than points for two hours. Under the circumstances lft- tie attention was paid to news. The most important was that from a news agency, stating that the Georgia report was far from glowing.
 In view of the decline of points in the condition of that state during June, the report attracted some notice later In the day. In general, however. the market failed to respond to news of any kind.
 About the only trading was that done by professionals. It would seem that the failure of prices to decline at this time would mean that all the best news had failed to drive the price under 1925. and for that reason, shorts were inclined to cover, fearing adverse developments dur ing July and August. It will require fine weather to carry on a decline, and the market is now in a condition where any change for the worse in the crop would start buying
 There is little in the market beyond buy ing on every break and selling out on bulges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Liveroool Cotton Market.

Liverpool, July 5-CIoslhg spots m mod crate demand; prices points higher; American middling fair. s.5s; good mid ding, 6.s0; middling, SOS; low middlng, 5.e0; good ordinary. 5.70; ordinary, 5.l. The sales of the day were TOGO bales d
 which 300 were for speculation and ex- port and included 52oo American. Re- ceipts 23OO0 bales. including 22,0O0 Amer ican. Futures opened steady and closed steady. American middling, good ordinary clause: July, 5.7S; July-August, 5.73M5 "A; August September. 5.6645.G7; September October, 5.59 October November 5.55; November December S.oi; Deeember-Jan- uary, 5.54; January-Fepruary. o.55; Feb ruary- March. 5.56; March-April 5Ss; AnriI-Mav. 5.5e: May-June, 5.6l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Naval Stores.

Charleston. July 5.-Turpentine and rosn nothing doing.
 Wilmington. July 5.-Spirts turpentine, nothing doing. Receipts, 90 casks. RosIn. steady 8. 40; receipts, S79. Tar, firm, s20o; receipts Is. Crude turpentine firm; hard, $2.75; dip, s4.30; virgin. s46O; receipts. 356.
 Savannah. July 5.-Turpentine. firm. 57Ac; sales, s33; receipts. s46; shipments, 305 Rosin, firm; sales. 1898; receipts, ASO; shipments, 41s2; stock 60.972. Quotations: A. B, c, s350@S55; D, $S.90; E. s41O F. $40; G. s4.25; H. $40; I. A45; K, s4.5odD 46O; M, s4. 60d47O; N, s495; w. G. $500; w, W, s5.20.
 New Orleans, July 5-Naval stores Pitch. s45O; pine tar. s4.50; coal tar, s3.50 Resin firm. Quotations: A, B. C, s. 5Ol 3.55; D, $3. 90; E, s4.10; F. s4.20; c, $.i25: H, $40; I, s4.45; K, $4.50d4.60 M. $4. .60a 4.65; N, s4.05; VIC, s4; wv. s5.2O Tur- pentine firm, 57Ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Local StapIe Groceries.

Sugar-Granulated 5c; Y. c.. 41ac. Flour-Fancy patent, S575; standard patent. s: straight, s490
 Coree-Green, 11Q13c; Arbuckle's, $1555; Porto Rico, $15.55.
 Meat-Dry salted ribs, sac; dry salted rib bellies, 10Ac; extra clear. 9s4c; hams. fancy 159sc; medium 14ssc; bacon bellies. u11c; California hams, 9&c.
 Lard-Leaf, 10c; compound lard, Sc. Molasses-Centrifugal. 30435c; sugar house, 40c; Georgia cane. 34c.
 White Peas-Per blshel. g.
 Beans-Navy. s2.25 per bushel; hand picked Lima, 7c.
 Grits-92 pounds. S.25.
 Meal-"Jim Dandy" $1.25.
 Macaroni, 61ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, July 5.-Spot cotton closed quiet and unchanged; mddling, l1lsc. Sales were 400 bales on the spot and II to arrive a total of AT.
 Futures opened quiet, unchanged to 5 points higher on the old crop months and on the new crop months unchanged to 1 point lower. The market was dull with very limited offerings. Short GOV ering caused an advance In prices, July especially showing a good rise. The clos ing was steady, the old crop months to 16 points net higher and the new positions ? to 3 points over Tuesday close.
 At.., nrla,ne Cation Eutures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
THE LOCAL MARKETS

The price of cotton In the Birmingham spot market yesterday was reported steady, the variation being not more than points during the day, but no receipts were noted.
 The usual brisk movement prevailed in the produce market on Morris avenue yes terday. Prices are not materially changed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Cotton Seed oil.

Memphis. July 5.-Cotton seed oil Prime crude. 29@291A; prime summer yellow, 321a prime meal. s270O; prime cake, $27.0o.
 New York. July 5.-Cotton seed oil, steady, prime crude, f. o. b. mills 261s4 2634 nominal: new crop; do. yellow, 361a@ 37c. Petroleum. steady. Rosin quiet Tur- pentine, steady.
 New Orleans. July 5.-eotton seed oil: Prime 34: crude 29
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06

New York, July 5.-Spot Rio coffee quiet; No ' invoice, 77s; mild steady.
 Futures opened steady at unchanged prices to a decline of points under scattering liquidation and little Euro pean selling in spite of fairly steady Eu- ropean markets, and a liberal decrease in the worlds visible supply for the month Of June. Offerings were not heavy and prices continued around the initial level until near the close, when there was in- creased selling fon European account but the market was finally steady at net de- cline of o@l0 points. Sales, 26,15O bags September. 6.3O@6.35; December, 6.5Od655 March, 6S066.9O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Metal Market,

New York, July 5.--The London tin mar ket declined over the holiday, spot clos ing at f178 2s Sd; futures, 9172 15s; locally easy, spot 3SS71ad3S74
 Copper also lower abroad; spot. 9S1 Is Cd: futures, 2S0 Is Sd; locally copper un- changed; lake, IS. 50d1e; electrolytic IS .256D IS. 621a; casting 1SQ1S. 121a.
 Lead unchanged, 5.75d5. 80 locally, but declined 2s 6d to 916 lis Sd in London.
 Spelter a26 lis 6d in London and 5.956D 6 locally.
 Iron 3d higher in English market. with standard foundry at 49s Tod; Cleveland warrants, 5Os 1lzd; locally, market un- changed; No. l foundry, northern, at SIS. .25a1S .75; No ? foundry, northern. s17.7 s.25; No. 1 foundry. southern, s17.50 IS; No. 2 foundry, southern, N7Q17.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Bonds.
Money on Call.

m New York, July 5.-Money on call easier zisu4A; sterling rate. SA last loan. 2% !; closing bid, 2h offered at 3; time loans easier sixty days, Az; ninety days. 42 !: six months, 51a@5&. f'
 Frlme mercantile paper. 5651a: sterling eNcnange hrmer with actual business in pankers pills at 4s4.75@4 Ls0 for demand anu n at fozsaasz.oS for sixty day bills; post 4sSS4; bar silver, 64as; Mexican dollars 5O: government bonds, weak; railroad bonds
 irregular 'o'''s'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Interior Movement.

Houston-Quiet; niddling Il; net re- ceipts 1s1; gross receipts 1Sl shipments 9i4 stock 15,ol5.
 Augusta-Quiet: middling 11b; net re- ceipts 5: gross receipts 57; shipments 313 sales 31 stock 27.245.
 Memphis-Quiet and nominal; middiing 10M; net receipts 10; gross receipts "' shinments s2: sales 9; stock 11,4s9.
 st Iouis-Quiet; middllng 1O7s sales 3s; stock 27,5s1.
 cincinnati-Net receipts B; gross re- oepts 33; stock 10,6l4.
 I.ouisville-Firm; middling HIS.
 Total today-Net receipts 2s1; gross re- ceipts sf; shipments 1SSs sales l32; stock SS 152.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06

Odsi quolatlOnS were as 1olloWS: Flour--Easy.
 Wheat-No. 2 s2lzdsSc; No. 3, 77@sSl4c No. red, SO14@S01ac.
 Corn-No. ?, 521zq52a4c; No. 2 yellow 5Sa5314c.
 Oats-No. 2, 3s1zc; No. white, 4o1a@ 4%c; No. white, 371z614oc.
 Rye-No ?, 60c.
 BarleyAGood feeding, 3a9f3c; fair to choice mating, 42G51c.
 Flax Seed-No. l, s1OS1a; No. 1 north western, $1,12
 Clover-Contract grades, $l125. Short Ribs Sides-Loose, 8. 60di9. .621k Mess Pork-Per barrel, S7. .55@i17 60 Lard-'Per 100 pounds, ss90.
 Short Clear Sdes-Boxed, S9871bd1O OO Whisky-Basis of high wines, $1.2s On the produce exchange today the quo- tations were as follows:
 Butter-Steady; creameries 15G2oc: dairies, 15q1Sc.
 Eggs-Steady; at mark cases included. 12d14lsc; firsts, 141sc; prime firsts, 16c; extras, 1Sc. .
 .Cheese-Steady. 101sd111ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-06
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, July 5.7cattle receipts, 1SOO0; steady; common to prime steers, s4d6. 10; cows, s9d4,50; heifers. g. 2.75G75. .25; bulls se. .75d4.25 calves. s5.5od6.50; stockers and feeders, $2.75Gp4. 50.
 Hog receipts, 32,00O; strong; choice to prime heavy, s6.75@6.90; medium to good heavy. s6. 6.60d8.75; butcher weights. $6.85@D ,6.921s; good to choice heavy, s6. e0d6 so; packing, $6d6.75.
 Sheep receipts, 15,0OO strong; sheep, $.25 q6.35; yearlings, s 40@7. 40; shorn lambs, 50. .600I6.