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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
LITTLE BLOSSOM

''Oh, dear! Use so tired and lonesome.
wonder why mamma don't come;
She told me to s'ut up my blue eyes,
And fore walked up she'd be home.
Sc said sc was going to see gamma;
Sc lives by the river so bright;
I spect that my mamma fell in there.
Ani p'r'aps Sc won't tum home tonight.
~ dess I'm afraid to STAY up here,
wivout any fire or light,
But Dod's lighted the lamps up in heaven.
see 'em all twinkling and bright.
| fink I'll go down and meet papa.
s'pose he has stopped at the store,
Its IA great. pity store, full of bottles
Wish he wouldn't go there any more.
"Sometimcs he is sick when he come home,
And he stumbles and falls up the stair;
And once, when he coined in the parlor
He kicked at my poor little chair.
And mamma was all pale and frightened,
And Rugged me up close to her breast,
And called me her poor little Blossom,
And-dess I've forgotten the rest.
But member that papa was angry,
His face was 80 red and 80 wild,
And member he striked at poor mamma,
And hurried his poor little child.
But love him, and dess I'll go lind him,
Pl'aps he'll come home with me soon.
And den il won't be dark and lonely
Waiting for mamma to come
out into The night went the baby,
Her little heart beating with fright,
Till the tircl feet reached the gin palace.
All radinnt with musc and liuht.
The little hand pushed the door open,
Though her touch was a. light ~ breath
The little feet entered the portal
That leads but to ruin aud death.
"Oh, papa" she cried, as she reached him.
And her voice rippled out sweet and clear,
IT thought if coined could find YOU.
And is so glad is here,
The lights are so pity, dear papa.
And find that the muslc'- So sweet:
But de,s It's most supper time. papa.
For blossom wants something to eat
A moment the bleared eyes gazcd wildly
Down into the face sweet and fair,
And then a. the demon possessed him.
lie grasped at the back of II chair,
A moment-a second-'twas over.
The work OF iiend wascomplcte,
And the poor little innocent blossom
Lay quiverng and crushed at his feet.
Then swift a. the light came his reason,
And showed him the deed he had done.
With a groan that the devll might pity.
lie xnelt by the quiverng form.
lie pressed the pale face to his bosom,
He lifted the fair, golden head.
\ moment the baby lips tremhlcd,
And poor little Blossom was dead.
Then in came the law so majestic.
Aud said with his life ne must pay
That only iend OF Il mad IMAM
Could murder child in that way.
But the man who had sold him the poison
That had made him demon Of hell,
why. he must be loved and respected,
Because he was licensed to sell!
He may rob YOU of friends aud Of money,
Send you to perdition aud woe.
Iut so long as he pays for his license,
The Jaw must protect him, you know.
God pity the women aud children
Who are under the Juggrenaut Rum,
And hasten the day when against it
Neither heart, voice, nor pen shall be dunn
Margaret j. Bidwcl
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
CALIFORNIA DELEGATION
Has Two Hours Conference At
White House.

After two-hours conference at
the White House regarding the
Japanese question on the Pacific
coast, the California delegation in
Congress authorized the following
statement:
The character of the discussion
leads us to feel confident that II
solution will be reached satisfact-
DRY to all concerned. The result
of the %eeting is that the delega-
ton has telegraphed to the presi-
dent of the San Francisco Board
of Education and Superintendent
of schools to come to Washington
at once for conference with the
President and the Secretary of
State"
The existing treaty between the
United States and Japan will en-
pire March II. President RooSe-
welt has heretofore assured the
members of Congress from Cali
fornia that he would endeavor to
form new treaty with the Japa-
ncse Empire which would meet
with their entire approval and at
the same time prove satisfactory
| to the Toxic Government
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
Former Sheriff Sues a Church
At Jackson.

At jackson, KY, Breck Combs,
ex-Sheriff of Breathitt county, act
ing as the administrator of his
fathers estate, filed suit in the
Circuit court against the Baptist
church to recover -, 100 for
money alleged to have been adj
vanced by the deceased to have
the work done on building. The
issue will he whether the money
was donation or loan.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
MaySyilIe Man Dies Under Engine.

At Maysville, KY, Michael
Sweeny, an insurance agent, aged
fifty-one years, was struck and in
stantly killed by a G. & O. train
as it was passing through the city.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
Workman Injured in Cellar OF
CampbeII-Hagerman Asks
$4,000 Damages.

Suit was filed in the Fayette
Circuit Court by Henry Coles
against Campbell-H agerman Col
lege for $4,000 damages for in
juries received while working for
the defendant.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
Contracts Severe Cold as Result
of Immersion and Dies.

Colonel John Manuel, aged 70,
died at MaysvilIc. KY, He was
baptized in the Ohio river, from
which he took cold, resulting in
severe case of grip, which caused
his death.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
Williams CarbOliC SdIye With Ar
MICA and Witch Hazel.

The best Salvc in the world Tor cuts. bruises,
sores, Ulcers, salt Rhcum, letter, Chapped
Hands, and all skin eruptions. IL IS guaranteed
to give abstraction. or money refunded. Price
2jc by druggists. Sold by Thos. Kennedy. 1870.
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
Twe-Cent Fare Bill Passed.

At Little Rock, Ark, the Senate
passed the TwO-cent Railroad Rate
Bill 30 to |, amending it to take
effect sixty days after passage.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
Bill Ordered tnQrOSSed.

At Jefferson City, Mo-, the Two
cent Railroad Fare Bill was ordered
engrossed in the House without a
vote.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
browns While Chasing Rabbit.

At ShepherdsviIle, KY, while
chasing a rabbit, Lee Dever, aged
fifteen years, ran over perpen-
dicular bluff overlooking Salt River
and was drowned.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
Denied Admission.

Mrs. Carrie Nation and two
friends called at the White House
on Thursday. They were not adj
mitted.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1907-02-06
Boy Drowned.

At Shclbyville, Marion, aged s.,
son of Mr.. Ed. Truman, was
drowned while skating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
CHICAGo GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Chicaeo Nov. 23.-A marked advance in the prtce of Wall Street securities had a strengthening effect today in the local wheat market, the December option closing at a net gain of 1c. Corn was off Ac. Oats were Ac higher. Provisions ere 2o@42hc lower.
 The wheat market opened firm on buying by shorts which was based on the opening strength of the stock market. Foreign grain markets were weak and this induced con siderable profit taking. Weakness Of the corn market also inspired additional sales Before the end of the first hour prices de- clined owing to this selling pressure to a point nearly 1c below the opening quota tions.
 During the last half of the session the market again became strong on renewed covering by shorts due to the continued ba- oyancy of the stock market. On this up- turn prices advanced nearly Pc above the low point of the day. The market closed strong.
 The corn market was decidedly weak ear ly in the day owing to selling brought out by favorable weather for the curing of the new crop but a still further decline in the price of live hogs. Shorts. however, GOV cred freely in the last half of thee session which caused a recovery of all the early loss. The market closed firm Local re- grade.
 Oats were weak the first hour in sympa- thy with the decline In wheat and corn. The market later became firm on buying. [. Trade was largely in the May delivery. Lo- cal receipts were SS cars.
 Provisions were weak all day because or persistent selling by local packers. The realization of the four cent hog was the chief factor in the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
MONTGOMERY CURRENT QUOTATIONS
Corrected Daily.)

Corrected Daily.) These prices are at wholesale and not 10 stapchmcorn se1Oc; standard goods pearl 4hc: gloss lump 4c; nickel goods S3.
 Lard-Leaf 10%c; compound 9hc; basis tierces.
 Rice-Extra fancy head 7hc; fancy head
 salt--Liverpooi si; Virginia as. Soc'
 coffee-Green common sh @loc; prime sM 010c; choice 11@12c: fancy 1s@14hc.
 craekers-XXx Soda axe: XXX Ginger
 sardines-American mustard ss.ss: K-oii s3.s5. z Cheese-Full cream daisies 17c; singles 1sc;; ID. cuts square 17e.
 Grits-Per bbI. $4 10; per sack g %. corn chops 75c; white corn S3c; oats mixed ssc; white 6Sc; white clipped 65c; timothy hay si 20: Johnson grass soc.
 Fruit and Produce-Fancy apples. Ktng ss.oo; 20 OF 5.75; winesap 50; Brazil nuts. large 14kc; medium i4c: soft shell almonds 1sc; Malaga grapes $5.25; fancy lemons 360s per box $3.25; Irish potatoes per bu si; onions s: red globes per bu si; $2. %: Spanish onions $1. 50; Two Crown Raisins $2 box; cocoanuts s4.75; fancy H. P peanuts 7lsc lb.: choice H. P. peanuts assorted sizes s. 25; Cape Cod Cranberry, pa-. $3.75 crate. Rteswax-24c.
 wool-Clean 22hc; bury wool 13Mc to 15c: washed wool 30c.
 Hides-Dry Hints 1ec: dry salted 1oe; green salted 6hc.
 Prime Cotton Seed Meal-s26. %. Molasses-Georgia cane bbl, 3sc: gallon; eases. gallons 8 50 per case; maple syrup. Log Cabin Brand, gallons sl4: if gallons $7 50: quarts S4.25 per doz Chickens-Hens 3504oc; flyers 20@2sc: broilers 25c: ducks BOG.
 SugarEGranulated 5%c; F.Y.C. 5c. 1Eggs-22hc.
 soc.
 Bagsing-New jute 50 yd pieces lb. II Nc; new sugar sack % h. Sc; ID. shci second hand sugar sacks 7h 0Shc. Ties New Arrow S1.2o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
THE STOCK MARKET

New York. Nov, 7a--rhe stock market had quite a buoyant recovery today. Tech suit by reason Of the free sis extension of the short interest which has been made during the week. while various beleaeuered inter full terms. The uncovered bears were i'm pressed yesterday with the reports that rnasr ses sssa E the @ continue the costly liQuidation. The dis quietude of the bears which much enhanced White HoSse o ot sS panied by influential New York bankers.
 There were no public knowledge of the desicion arrived at. but the financial dis trict was inclined to take great encourage ment from the manner of the consultation vices under which government policies might be pursued. Previous 10 the close of bank Iafement would be of E a favorable charactsr and this completed the discomfit- ure of the bears There were some special EIecsfic caused by the @ declaration arr % of the regular dividend proving the line along which much of the recent apprehension was
 Brooklyn Transit was benefited by some favorable comment on it's capitalization The bank statement proved highly encour- aging the hopes of . definite turn towards improvement in the situation.
 This was in spite of a small increase in the deficit. The loan contraction although moderate is the first showing in that direc- ton since the crisis developed. The de- crease in cash Is smaller than was indicat- cd by the preliminary estimates, thus prov ing that the concealed drain on ;the banks has come to an end.
 Moreover. the belated arrival of fog bound steamers carrying heavy shipments of gold prevented their consignments from figuring in the bank statement even for one days $ average. The days gold arrivals amount ed to nearly $13.0o0,000 all of which will figure for the full weeks average In next Saturdays bank statement. These favor able features in the bank statement are in spite of a drawing down of government de- posits in the clearing house banks since a week ago of but little less than 5000. 900 :.
 The declining tendency of premium on currency is applicable only on the improve ment in banking position The inaugura- tion of the movement of gold from Paris to New York direct had Sn excellent effect on foreign sentiment towards American se- curities. The market closed strong but few recessions from the general advance of one to four points,
 Bonds were firm. Total sales par value $t.SS2.0 900. United States 2s have declined 2h per cent. the 3s 2h per cent and the fs per cent. in the prices on call during the week.
 rrnsING STOCW HIST
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
s-Rising x-Fa1inE.

The coosa and Alabama will continues to rise slowly but steadily next two days. ex- cept remaining stationary or falling in up per Coosa Sunday. Following stages may be reached: wetumpka, 2s feet by Sunday morning; Montgomery, 25 feet Sunday fore noon; Selma, 27 feet Sunday night
 WEATHER CONDITIONS AND lGENERAL
 FORECAST.
 The low barometer area central over the middle gulf coast yesterday has moved >northeastward to eastern Alabama, causing additional heavy to excessive rains in Ala. bamas with rain again quite general in ali sasts Gulf and south Atlantic States. An area of high barometer extending from the lower Lake region southwest ward to Tex as is giving fair and cooler weather in cen- traL Lake and northeastern districts. has caused clearing somewhat cooler in west and middle Gulf districts. and will give fair weather in Alabama tonight and Sunday, with colder tonight.
 Fair weather prevails in estern districts except light precipitation in -far-northwest- ern states. due to an area of low barome- ter over North Dakota. which has caused higher temperature In the middle West.
 Temperature and precipitation report ed by the Weather Bureau for selected Southern stations during the 24 hours. end- ing am.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
NEW YORK BONDS

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 So coI Ks .... .... .. 65 C. c. c. & St. L. gen. As ...' '''.'. so Col Industrial 5s. Ser. A..'. '''' .. Sa Col. Midland 4s .... ..s. ...' '6O . Col. & Southern 4s .... s.'''''' ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans Nov, 23.-Spot cotton was firm with prices unchanged, middling 10 %c. Sales 1.S0o on the spot and 500 to arrive.
 Futures opened steady four to seven points below the close of yesterday result of poor cables from Liverpool The market early showed disposition to seek higher levels and with light offerings as bullish factor started to advance soon after the opening
 Trading was light and during the early session there were many more offers to buy than sell. The result was a dull but steady market the steady undertone form ing a prominent feature. The demand for spots being good, another bullish fac tor aided in advancing prices and at the close, which was steady. the active months were eight to nine points above the close of yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
NEW oRIEANs COTTON FuTUREs.
MYERPOOL CoTTOr

Liverpool, Nov. Enclosing cotton; spot quiet; prices seven points lower:
 American middifng fair ....5 4S NfOOQ fnluuunE sV Id miuuiine s.'s ss'' ss''s'. so . so Low middling s... .... -...5. .61 Good ordinary .... .-. .s.11
 
 The sales of the day were 5000 bales of which 500 were for speculation and export and included $500 American. Receipts 2l,- DOC including 15 40 American.
 Futures opened easier and closed quiet: NoVemDeT ...'- ..ss ...s ''0' DO November-December ..b. 51 December-January .... .... s... ..5.57 January February .6.60h February-March ....5.62 March -Aprll s'stD- oS f5 April-M May ....b. ha May-June ss..O.6 65 l2 June-July s''.s .o.oo July-August .... .... .... .... ....5.65
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
H. [ B. BEER COTTON LETTER.
By Private Wire to c. c. Absrcrombie

By Private Wire to c. G. Abercrombie .
 New orleans, Nov. 2s.-~Aithough the weeks developments have been unfavorable as regards monetary matters and trade con ditions, today's bank statement showing a further loss of about half million dol lars, notwithstanding. the heavy imports or gold, the cotton market managed to nm. compared with week ago. January con tracts having closed at To-. 51 vs. 9.s1 Sat urday The advance was brought about by the issuing of very small crop esti- mates ranging from II to IF millions, back ed up by a census report showing smaller ginnings to November 14th. by about at
 The course of values. the fact is dis closed that operators have given their un; |, divided attention to prospects off small probable important reaction in trade; in being restricted or rather reduced to about a corresponding extent to offset the short ness of the crop In relation to the erect trade. Bradstreets Weekly review says in part as follows: While a number or cases repor that the turn of affairs are better. whole, shows an increased degree of quiet, both wholesale and retail. working out of the continued scarcity of currency at some points, of Iessening activity in industry and continuance of unreasonable mild weatn- CT. In some lines. notably steel and iron and cotton goods, traders generally have set their faces against encouraging this move ment. Still buyin gat wholesale is in high degree conservative. ana the uispost- tion Is to confine purchasing to present wants.
 Business failures for the week were 26S vs 25S last year and 112 last year In support of contentious that consumption viii be reduced to the minimum this season. shorts point to mill takngs thus far, this season being 245.00o less than to even date of one year ago. 2.532.0o0 vs. 2.777.0oo, of which loss 4.000 bales is charged to the South, 1s1.o0o to the North and Canada, and 110 900 to Euope. From financial poiut of view the outlook for next week Is not favorable, currency still commanding q premium at New York. United States still in the market for European gold However cotton has some staunch friends. even in Liverpool and may receive good support.
 Thdre was a very lengthy and bearish let ter issued by a prominent New Yorker to- day In this connection 1t Is not amiss to say there is ain old saying out West-when you dance with bear, keep an eye on your
 Yours very truly.
 is e C. ABERCROMBIE & CO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
NEW YORK COTTON.

New York, Nov. 2S.-The cotton market opened steady at decline of 10 points in response to lower Liverpool cables and bear ish weekend figures but rallied during the early session on covering of shorts and mod crate bull support Prices during hte mid dle of the morning were about one to three points net higher with the market steady.
 It is reported that 10000 bales are com ing here from Liverpool for delivery on December contracts. Private cables re- ceived this morning stated that strike no- fices had been withdrawn in Lancashire and the questions asbetween masters and men submitted for legal arbitration. The mar ket closed steady with prices net 5@10 points higher.
 Receipts at the ports today s2,S04 bales. against 47,721 last week and 49,301 last year. For the week (estimated) $50, 900 bales. against 351, ,533 last week and 4O2. 13s last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans 1s,45s bales. against 9,0s7 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
ST. LOUIS GRAIN MARKET.

St. Louis. Nov g Special )-whaAt on track, red S6l2c 2 hard s79$1. %. Dec 9i 's bid; range 9ol- to e1A. May s1 % ls bid; range s9 to SHOOK July S3 bid; range nothing.
 Corn on track. corn STAG: ? white 57i4c. Dec. 49i4 bid range 4sA to 4sA May 5.ls a | range 51I 10 53h.
 July nothing.
 Oats on track. . oats IS: ? widte 47h : Dec. nothing May B nomnsl.
 Range nothing. July nothing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
LONDON STOCK MARKET.

London. Nov. 23-The rates for money were quietly steady today and the market was not disturbed by the transfer of nearly 5000, 900 pounds from Russia to Japan. Discounts were firm.
 Trading in the stock exchange finished the week quietly but with a favorable tone better reports regarding the American financial situation.
 Consols hardened fractionally while home rails moved upwards. Americans benefited by the better close of prices in New York yesterday. They opened above parity and with fair support during the session closed firm with further improvement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET.

NeMW York. Nov. -3--The market Tor coI, fee Futures opened steady at unchanged prices to decline of five points which was a little better than due on the Euro pean cables. There was some liquidation but offerings were well absorbed by local trade interests and the market gained dur ing the day with the close steady net five points lower to ten points higher. Sales were reported l35,25o bags. including:
 November -. .... b.5b
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
THE METAL MARKETS.

New YorK Nov 23.-There was no quot able change in the metal markets in the Tin was steady at $so. .oo@$31 co.
 Copper continued firm in tone. with Lake quoted at s11. .20@$1S.75; electrolytic at SIP 75 e SIS. co; casting at SIP. 50 GS12. IS. Lead was weak at $4 25 q 35 and spell teF at $4 s56$4. s5.
 Iron was unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
NEW YORK DRY GOODS

New York. Nov. 23.-The dry goods mar ket was quiet and steady today. Burlaps were easier; linen spinners are closing their mills to steady prices. Fine cottons are be- ing moved somewhat more freely some trade is coming forward for export in dribs The silk trade is uneasy because of the reports current concerning one of the large concerns Buyers coming into the mar ket but are asking for lower prices on all goods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
Nru YnRK suGAR.

New York, Nov. 23.--Sugar raw quiet; fair refining $3.20: centrifugal sS-test 3.70; molasses sugar s2 S5; refined quiet crushed s5, 50;. powdered $4. se; granuiated Petroleum refined all ports $s.7o@ss.75 Molasses New Orleans 35 @44c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
NAVAL STORES.

Savannah. Nov. 23.-spirits turpentine steady 43hc; sales 160 receipts 553; ship ments 432.
 Resin firm; sales none; receipts 2.672 shipments 431; stock 1o9,443. Quote: ABc $2. S0@S3.05 DEFG s3.00G$3. 05; H s3. 10 @$3.15; $3.75; 4.S0; M $5.25; N s 90; we $6 30; wv $6.60.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
SELMA COTTON MARKET.

Eefmas Nov. 23.--ISpecfaL 1--Ihe PfIce OL spats quoted here today was as follows: Good middiing .... .... .... ..11c Strict mfddlfng ....-. lO 1sc Mt0uiinE - .lv NC Low middling .... .10Ac
 Trading in spots today was very dull and not over a hundred bales of cotton changed hands. Receipts from September 1st. are 5s.s43 bales, against 67,36s bales for the same period last year. The stock on hand today is s,5s9 bales against s.47s bales last year.