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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
MARKET FOR COTTON
LITTLE LESS ACTIVE THAN DAY BE-
 FORE.
l1uctunffons More Less Irregular and showed Considerable Nervousness.
 the Close Being Barely Steady.

New York May 2.--The cotton market vas e little less active than yesterday but business continued very encouraging' sales being estimated at~fOo.ooo bales. Fluctua- tions were more or less irregular and they showed considerable nervousness.
 The close was barely steady at a net ad- vance of five to twelve points The mar ket opened firm at an advance Of six to thirteen points in response to higher Eng lish futures than expected and larger Eng fish spot sales July sold at 10. imme- diately following the call which was net high record for the movement put the weather map made a little better showing, early predictions were for more favorapie conditions and the market eased off to about last nights finals, during the late forenoon, under realizing and selling Tor d turn by local professionals. The official forecast was for colder weather in the west ern belt however and with shorts continu- ing very nervous over the situation in the near months prices rallied on renewal Of covering and bull support in teh late trad ing with July selling at 10 39. or Y points net higher in the last half hour. The close was three or four points of from the best the day of a continued demand for spot sup plies from the local stock and Southern spot markets reported were unchanged to 1sc hfgher Numerous private wires complain ing of crop prospects were received during the day.
 against 7,es5 last~week and 11oTI last year For the week s5, 900 bales. against 7064o last week and 93,9S2 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans 514 bales against 3,477 last year and at Hous- ton ses, against 1,52S last year,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
MONTGOMERY CURRENT QUOTATIONS
Corrected DaiIy.)


 These prices at wholesale and not to GrapesM2 Ib. baskets 2o@22hc; lb. baskets 25c.
 starch-corn s@1oc; standard goods. pearl 4hc; gloss lump 4c; nickel packages S3.
 Lard--Leaf ssc; compound s%c; basis fierces.
 -Rice-Extra fancy head sAc;; fancy head Bh msc; broken 4@5e; Japan A. @bAc. salt-Liverpool s1; Virginia Soc.
 yinegar-Per gallon 14W22c.
 Coffee--Green common Sl2 csc; prime sA @1oc; choice li@12c; fancy lS@ HANG. Candies-Stick sc; fancy 691oc. Snaps 7c.
 Standardization mustard s3. 40; A-oil t3. 40.
 Grits-Per bbl $3 TO; per sack s1 60. Meal--7oc: pearl 72c; peerless 75c. Hams-Dove He; others 14h 916c. Bacon-16 q 200.
 F1our-Basis barrels: high patent $4. 50; fancy patent s4. s5; half patent s3 90. Grain and Hay-Bran $1 25; shorts S1 30: corn chops Csc; white 72c; oats mixed 6sc: white soc; white clipped Gle; timothy $1 20; Johnson grass S5c.
 Fruit and Produce-I'otatoes $l bu.; on- ions, No. 1h Rw. sack s2; Western cabbage bbl crates s2. 50; apple and white wine vim egar 16c gal: fancy full cream cheese, dai- sies 17Mc; fancy H. P. peanuts Ihc; lemons extra fancy s5. 25; fancy $500 box; evapo- rated apples 1 1b. cartoon Shc lb.; Califor- mia navel oranges, assorted sizes $4. 25 box; Two Crown raisins S1. 75 box: Prunes 25 ID. boxes 5o-60 7%c lb.: 25 ID. boxes 6O-70 7kc lb; 25 ID. boxes 70-S0 6&c h.; navy beans this years crop $2.25 per bu.; strawberries
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
Naval Store. Review.

Savannah. May 2.-(Special )-Con- trary to the opinion of the dope ar lists" the strengthening tendency in the local spirits of turpentine market proved but of a temporary character and in the week just ended further declines developed which resulted in a net loss of 1-2c for the week
 That the exporting element, were ab- solutely sure of their ground and were playing waiting game" became very evident in the latter part of the week when around the lowest levels touched they were large buyers of the article for foreign consumption. These inter ests were very active through Monday and Tuesday and practically cleaned the market of all available offerings
 The more optimistic of the trade full. reached the rock bottom" level al, the close of the preceding week and as the exporters were out of the market and 1t was known that they were some requirements. 1t was thought that the ms5Esf Tiss wheH %Ga sho saHS resent cod weather were fully felt.
 The lightening of ttmnoraeS the receipts fea, ture. and early in the week 1t became manifest that the market would go lower before the end of trading yes terday. Indeed. the drop commenced prior to this time, and the downward movement carried prices from a level around 65 1-2c to 63c at which it was quoted firm at the wind-up of busi- ness yesterday Exporters were liberal buyers at the lower level and the for eign shipments in the week were quite heavy compared with those of the pre- ceding weeks of the month
 The receipts yesterday were 43s casks; week, 3,742; month, 9,57S; sea son. SETS. week, 4.470; month. 12,s92; season nna fnS hn Sales, Sales total, 2.sS7. stcck, 3,145.
 Rosins were pruned often by the bear element, and on the pales al least. some rather substantial losses were recorded The main activity were in these long neglected grades but the lower grades also show some small losses The quotations were a' follows at yesterdays ,Sio close; ;5 aS! %atSI S s5.25: M, s5. 20; K. s5.15: I $5; H $4. 80: q, $4 70: F, $4.65; E $4.5o; D .45 CBA. s4 S5.
 The receipts. Tuesday 515og; gs %eek s4o
 The exports were: Tuesday, 53$6 week, s.l64; month, 5so,S1o; season 5G,- BIO. Foreign exports. 14,341. Stock 21. .046. Sales total. S.975.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.
 Chicago, May 2;-wheat prices resStered market because of the continued cold! weather in the West and Southwest At corn nsas w.s off Oats As were down F a %c. Provisions were up 2h @7he
 Trading in the wheat pit today was on a very broad scale, commission houses, shorts and bun traders competing fierceiy for the grain. The selling was chiefly by holders. The principal cause of the demand was the 1907 win be greatly iessened because of un- favorable weather conditions. Reports were received today from Nebraska and other frosts last night heavily damaged the grow ing crop. The prediction of the weather bureau that similar conditions will prevail tonight intensified the bullish feeling Sharp advances in prices at the chief grain cen ters of Europe were additional sources of strength.
 Late in the day the edge was taken off the market by the weakness of coarse grain but the sentiment continued bullish until ''S July f10s1; opened % x @Nc higher at s44amo. sold at S4hc and then advanced to S5%c. The close was at s4%c.
 Clearances of wheat and flour were equal to 1ss.ooo bushels. Primary receipts were 54s.eoo, against s21.ooo for the same time last year.
 receipts of 432 cars, against eis last week and 21s year ago.
 The strength of wheat lent some firm
  ket son weakened on selling by elevator interests and continued rather weak for the remainder of the day. Clear weather in the corn belt which will facilitate planting helped to create bearish sentiment
 The market closed weak. July corn open ed Ac to Ac higher at 5o%c to 5ohc. sold at 6o%c and then declined to 4s%o. The close was at 49N @5oc. Local receipts. 120 cars. with 1s of contract grade.
 Reports of damage to the oats crop by frost caused a greater demand at the open ing. Prices made substantial gains. but later the advance was lost nrofit taking sales. The market closed weak.
 July oats opened hc lower to hc higher at 43%c to 44c. sold off to 42Tc and clos ed at 42% @4Sc. Local receipts were 1s7 ears.
 Provisions were firm on good demand for lard. local stocks of which were smaller than generally estimated. At the close July pork up five cents at SIS sB. Lard up 7Hc at ss.S2h. Ribs were 2h Q 5c higher at $S.75@$S. .77h.
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat 3e cars: corn 2o4 cars; oats 22o cars; hogs 22.000 head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York. May 2.-Flour receipts 15.s75: expirts 546,356; firm and higher, but quiet. Minnesota patent $4. 259s4. 60: winter straights s3 3.45@$ .e5; Minnesota bakers s5. 40 &. 75; winter patents S4.65@s4. %.
 Wheat receipts 1000 firm.
 Cotton seed oil firmer; prime crude flo. b. mills SS1sc; do. yellow 4Sc.
 Petroleum steady.
 Rosin firm; turpentine firm 67h Q 6sc.
 Rice and molasses steady. Sugar raw firm: fair refining 3.26; cen trifugal 96-test 3.76; molasses sugar 3.02: refined steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
THE METAL MARKETS.

New York. May 2,--Tin lower in the London market with spot at f1S4 and flu lures at fIs1. Locally the market easy with spot quoted at SAP. 25 d $42.75
 Copper lost yesterdays gain in the London at f1o3 l5s. Locally the market was steady. Lake S26. % a S25 50: electrolytio SPA. 47h o es4 IS; and casting s23 % a $23 30. Z
 Lead was easier at $6 % @ $B. 05 in the local market but declined to f1s 1Ts Sd in London
 spslter was unchanged in the London and local markets.
 Iron was higher in London with stand ard foundry quoted at 6ss and Cleveland
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03

s1. 75 a s2. %: snap beans s3; cucumbers s2. 2s 6s2 50: sauashes s2. 25: tomatoes 8. Beeswax--S25c.
 wool-ciean 22hc; bury wool 12hc; washed wool soc.
 Hides--Dry Hints 15c; dry salted 13c; green salted 7c.
 Cotton seed meal-S2S. co.
 Molasses-Georgia cane. barrel 35c per gallon; cases gallons s3 per case; maple syrup. Log Cabin, gallons s14; h gallons $7 SO; quarts $4. 25 per doz
 Chickens--Hens 40c; flyers 35c; broilers 25c: turkeys 13c.
 Sugar-Granulated 5hc; F. Y. c. 6Ac. Eggs 15c per dozen.
 Country butter-1Akc per lb
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
DAILY COTTON MARKETS.
Port Movement.

Galveston--steady. 115sc; net receipts D. 797; gross receipts 2.797; stock 133, 2ez; shipments coastwise 5.122.
 New Orleans--Steady, 11kc; net receipts 2.514; gross receipts 2,5l4; sales 1.275: stock f64, ,3es.
 Mobile-steady. 1o%c net receipts 172; gross receipts 172; sales 1oS; stock 1232a: shipments coastwise 2a1
 Sayannah--steady. 1ibc; net receipts l. 296; gross receipts 1,296: sales 951; stock S4, ,o30; shipments coastwise 2,102.
 Charleston-Steady. He: net receipts 1Ss !, gross receipts 1S2 stock s,474 shipments coastwise II.
 wilmington-Firm, He; net receipts 231 {: gross receipts 231; stock 3,570.
 Norfolk-Firm, He; net receipts s,fs7; gross receipts s,7s7; sales l.eo9; stock 22,146; shipments tt continent 15o; coast wise 2,577.
 Baltimore-Nom.. 11Ac: stock 9.331.
 New York-Steady, II. 55: net receipts ss; gross receipts 1880: sales l3.92:; stock 1ss.- 252.
 Boston--Steady 55; net receipts 21 gross receipts 215 Shipments to Great Brit ain 1.996.
 Philadelphia--Steady, II so; net receipts s4; gross receipts IA: stock 1,220.
 Savannah--Add 133 bales to exports to continent this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
Tpterfor Movement.

Eouston-steady. 1lKc: net receipts ses; gross receipts s68; shipments 1.032: sales l. l51; stock 3S.591.
 Augusta-steady. 11%c; net receipts 56o; gross receipts 560; shipments 043; sales 27o stock 23.042.
 Nemphis-Steady, 11Ac; net receipts A. GOT: gross receipts s2f; shipments 1,cS5; snies HOO; stock 1s7,s66.
 St. Louis-Steady. 11kc gross receipts t.21s: shipments 1.5s5; sales 945; stock 3S.04e.
 Cincnnati-Steady: Net receipts e6e; gross receipts 266; shipments 1S7o: stock BITS.
 t-ouisville--FIrm. 11%c.
 Total today-Net receipts 2,2oa: gross re- eoipts 3.s34: shipments 5,676; sales 3,4s6 {: stock 247.319.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GENERAL l RnRErART

The weather continues cloudy in the gulf and Atlantic states and rains have been fairly general they very heavy in Louisiana. On the north slope of the Rocky mountains the weather Is cold and snow is falling. In the lower Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys and in the lake region the temperature is below the normal. the weather is clear and light to In the gulf states the temperature changes have heen Nslight In Alabama the wealth. CT will be partly cloudy tonight. and warm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
NEW YORK DRY GOODS.

New York. May 2.-The dry goods market holds quiet and firm. The second day auction sale of carpets and rugs brought prices fully as good as those of the first days offerings. Raw silk is more quiet, Mems wear goods were slow and especially in the heavy lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
DISTRICT AVERAGES.
REMARKS.

REMARKS. Rains general except in Oklahoma: they were very heavy in Louisiana. There has been slight rise in temperature to the west of the Mississippi river and slight fall to the east.
 For 12 hours ending am. x-Received too late to be included iu district averages. T.--Indcates inappreciable rainfall 1-FoI yesterday. For 24 hours ending 1 am, 18th meridian time. NOTE-TheN average maximum and minS imum temperature and the average rainfall are made up at each center from the actual number of reports received. The state of weather" Is that prevailing at time of obI sarvatioR
 MoNTROSE W. HAYES
 Local Forecaster, Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET.

New York. May 2-The market for coffee futures opened steady at unchanged prices to advance of five points in sympathy with steady French cables. Trading was rather quiet and the market held around the initial figures, until near the close.
 Last prices were ten points lower on June and five points higher on other positions. Sales 31. 250 bags, including:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
Total Mnyenreraf

Total today at all ports net s.244; ship rents to Great Britain 1926; to continent ,5; stock 572,632.
 Consolidated at all ports net eo.740; ship
 ments to Great Britain 35,356 to France | 13. 903 to continent 21.511; to Japan 4,5e2. Total since Sept. 1, at all ports net 9. 1884, o22; shipments to Great Britain 3.4s7.s2s:
 to France s52.s97; to continent S.t22, ,5S7; to Japan 223, ,149.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
ST. IOu1s PRODUCE.

St. Louis. May 2-Flour firm; red winter patents $3 75 Qs3. 90; extra fancy and straight 8 .25GS3.70; clear $2. .65 c $2 s5. whiskey steady s1.33. Pork steady; jobing SIS 2T E.
 Lard higher: prime steam s8 45.
 Dry salt meats steady; boxed extra shorts $9. 50; clear ribs s9 62 F short clears $S 10. Bacon steady; boxed extra shorts s1O37h; clear ribs $l0. 50; short clears 0.62h.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03

The worlds visible supply statement in- dcated an increase of 611.707 bags for the month of April.
 Spot coffee quiet Rio No. T 6hc; Sam tos No. 7hc; mild coffee dull Cordova 9912ho.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
LTyERPOOL COTTON MARKET.

Liverpool May 2.--Spot cotton, moderate business done; prices three points higher; American middling fair ..I .6I Good midding ''I l3 Middling .....ss .o oy Low middling .... .... ....6. 25
 
 
 The sales of the day were 10000 bales of which 800 were for speculation and ex- port and included S,1o0 American Receipts 100 bales, all American.
 Futures opened barely steady end closed quiet and steady; American middling zoe. May-June ......6 09
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03

NAVAL bTORES.
 Savannah, May 2-Turpentine firm; s4c; sales 2o7; receipts SS5; shipments S5s. kosin. firm; sales 939 receipts 1,s09; shipments 29O; stock 22.2s7. Quote: ABC 4S; D S4. 50; E $4. .55; F $4.7O; c s4.75 s4.s5: $500: K s5. IS; M $5.20; N s5.3 35; WCI b.40 wv $5, 50.
 Wilmington. May 2.-spirits turpentine, nothing doing; receipts casks.
 Rosin firm $4. 25 bid; receipts 26. Tar firm, $2 80; receipts 34.
 Crude turpentine firm Ss.5o@$4.oo and S5. 25 bid; receipts 25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
NEw YORK BONDS.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
sr. LnIrIs C1osING MARNErs.

 St. Louis, May 2.-The St. Louis grain markets today ranged as follows; Wheat May 79b. July S1% range s1R to SPA. Sept. sS% @% asked; range s2E to s4h. Corn:- May ATS bid: range 47 to 47H. July 4s& asked: range 4s% to 49k ~ Sept. 4sh asksd: range 4sM to 4ssa Oats:- May 43; nominal. July 40 asked; range 40 to 4oH. Sept. 35 asked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03

New Orleans. May 2.-Cotton futures on tho New Orleans Cotton Exchange today closed barely steady. Quotations ranged fn1fhws.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
TRrAsuRy RAIAycEs

Washington. May 2.--rreasury balances today. exclusive of the gold reserves show: Available cash balances .... ..s252122.ss3 Gold coin and bullion ....-.... 1o1.3a7.5s3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
COTTON REGION BULLETIN.

1 CT in theN north portion: Friday it wifi
 be fair and warmer in the interior coun- | ties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
CINCINNATI PRODUCE.

CINCINNATI FhUDUCE. Cincinnati, May 2.-Flour dull. Wheat firm S2@S3c. Corn steady 53 a kc. Oats dull 43 944c, Rye quiet 74c. T M Provisions steady. .y Whiskey steady $1 29. Butter quiet Eggs higher 15hc. Poultry steady; springers 14e: hens lie: turkeys 7G12c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
NAVAL STORES.

warrants at 6ss Sd. Locally the market was unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
NEW ORLEANS SPOT COTTON.
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES.

NEW ORLEANS COTTON OIL. New Orleans. May 2.-Cotton seed oil prime 45c; crude
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03

New York May 2.-CottOn futures on the New York Cotton Exchange today clos ed barely steady. Quotations ranged as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
ID'ng' H ght Ch ge Rain STATIONS. Line river l24 hrs. 24 hFs-
s--RisinK. Falling.
RIVER FORECAST.

s-RisInE. Falling,
 RIVER FORECAST
 (FOr Next Two Days.l The Coosa and the Alabama will fall slowly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-03
THE WEATHER.

THE WEATHER. Daily Local Weather Report and River
 Forecast. United States Department of Agriculture, Weather Bureau Local observations Central Time)
 Montgomery, May 2. 1907.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-28
The Rlaeksmith,s Sleeves.

An aged woman was standing before
a beautiful picture of blacksmith in
a local department store. The picture
was q remarkable painting and had
evoked so much praise that hundreds
Of visitors thr6nged around 1t. The
figure was that Of a village black
smith standing at his forge, which was
blazing with light that Illuminated
the whole room. The woman came to
the canvas with several younger WON
en-, apparently her children. All stood
with rapt attention before the work of
art, contemplating the light effects and
the beautiful shadows. One Of the
younger women asked of the elderly
one what she thought of the picture.
"Well, it's all right but the sleeves"
she replied. II lived In the country n
long time, and know something that
the painter with all his KNOWN didn't
know. That blacksmith's sleeves are
rolled out. Now, they don't wear them
that way. A blacksmith always turns
his sleeves in so the fyin' sparks
won't catch."--Indianapolls News.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-28
An unlntsn,ional Joke.

An English writer tells the story OF
his first sixpence, which he earned by
an unpremeditated joke. His father
had been for twenty-seven years en-
gagged in a suit In chancery and had
just gained his cause. The expenses OF
the suit, however, had swallowed up
the entire estate, the residue being
merely IS. I'd. The writer says:
My father ranged the seven six.
pences on our breakfast table.
MY boy" said he, "see what comes
Of going to law in Great Britainl Your
mother has told you that l have won
my suit in chanceryT
Yes, papa
"Well, then, look. That is all | get
of it," and he pointed grimly at the
sixpences.
opened wide my eyes. "All you get
Of the whole suitT" l echoed with
puzzled air, convinced that a suit in
chancery was composed, as other suits
are, Of coat, waistcoat and trousers.
why, papa, those are only the but
tonsp
1t was this deplorable joke that earn
ed me my sixpence, for my father,
laughing, tossed me one across the ia
BILE, and l rushed of with it like a dog
pelted with a bone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-28
He Made a Mistake.

Into a Broadway car stepped a man
and woman, both young, well groom
ed and good looking. There were only
two vacant seats, and they were on OPP
posite sides Of the car, so. instead Of
sitting side by side, they were divided.
Presently the man at the girls right
hand CALAMITY arose and stumbled
over to the unfortunate young man. Il
will exchange seats with you, sir" he
said.
The young man hesitated, blushed,
but accepted the offer. Everybody was
interested and expected to see the
young couple strike up conversation
without delay. But they did not speak,
and when the conductor came around
the man dived down into his pocket
for nickel, and the woman dug
around In her purse and brought up
another, and they paid their fares in
dependently. An audible sigh went up
from the rest of the passengers. The
man with the chivalric spirit felt
worse than anybody else, unless 1t was
the young people themselves, both OF
whom understood the situation and
blushed furiously.
"Well, l don't care" growled the
gallant man finally. II did my duty
anyhow, and he has had the pleasure
of sitting beside her even if he doesn't
know her."-New York Mail.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-28
What nXfn Snells-

A gentleman once received a letter in
which were these words:
Not finding Brown at home, l deliv-
cred your message to his yf."
The gentleman, finding it bad spell
ing, and therefore not being very in
telligible, called his lady to help him
read it. Between them they picked out
the meaning of all but the ''yf," which
they could not understand. The lady
proposed calling her chambermald, be-
cause Betty, says she, has the best
knaek at reading bad spelling of any
one l know.
Betty came, and was surprised that
neither sir nor madam could tell what
"yf' was.
why" says she, "yf spells wife.
What else can it spellY
And indeed 1t is a much better as
we'll as shorter method of spelling
wife. than doubleyou, |, eff e, which in
reality spell doubleyifey.-From Let
ter by Benjamin Franklin.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-10-28
A Friend In Need.

Immediately after the earthquake in
California in 1906 relief stations were
established in San Francisco and Oak
land. Supplies poured in from neigh
boring ranches, other towns and other
states, but almost all that was sent
needed to be cooked before 1t could be
eaten, and of course in many instances
homeless wanderers were in immediate
need of food. The volunteer cooks did
the best they could. They boiled great
kettles Of soup, caldrons Of coffee and
oceans Of tea, but 1t was impossible to
cook rapidly enough to supply all COM
ers. Late one afternoon when the
cooked food supply was running low
and long line Of hungry persons still
waited to be fed wagon halted before
one Of these stations, and a bluff old
ranchman addressed the lady In charge.
Say" said he, T've brought you 900
dozen of the best eggs in the state, but
you won't need to cook them. They're
already cooked. I've been boiling eggs
since o'clock this morning."