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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-10
Ii"w tn Find the Time with u IinndIcsa
Watch

some time ago poor old peasant
vito iHi invoked the kings wrath was
@piz d hy'tne kings eoldIcrs md placed
in Dungeon. lln Mojcsty was present, :,
Gnd bad the old man searched before
being incarcerated All his personal
property consisted Of cheap witch. n
small pcnkuifc, IA shilliuR in each, and
lead ppucil, The poor ola man Nrggrd
for mercy, but his pleading uvnilcd him
nothing, and he linaily asked to he
granted the privilege ~ iinowing the
length OF his sentence. IN reply tho
king took his Rnitc and watch, which
lay on the table, and after taking the
kriie mud prymg the hands or tie
watch. roturncd to him his watch, cay
ing, "Whon you have lo1rued to tell tire
the timc correctly by tins watch in yonr
dungeon cell, yuu VIII bn liberated"
Tho poor uIi iuan, knoE,ng tlln, the
KING meant q life sentence, staggered
.in'o his cell ord wopt bitterly Never.
'heless, he Was liberated III twenty four,
Gaviug accomplished the wonderful
task IT tcIinr the correct time N the
dark with watch without hlnds How
did hc do itY
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-10

Then wh! did you choose lhe shorter
man! The other had a much better
face"
~face" exclaimed u,c proprietor Of
'ie place III disgu't. LIT me tel ,ou .
vie" you p'c& a sarIeucr, 20 by his
overnIls, II they're patched ON the
Knees on wnnI him. II tile patch l.
on ~" seat ~ hIs trousers, yuu don't =
Success Magazine.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-10
a Marrow Escape.

O. W. Cloyd, a merchant, Of Plunk,
Mo-. had u nartow escape four years ago.
whom he ran 4 jimrou bar into his
thumb. lilo snys; rho doctor wanted
to ampniaie il but wculd not consent.
| bought a box Of Buckleo'e Arnjca
Salvo and thai cured the DANCE roue
wound" 25c at Elko Drug Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-10
s,urdcr on rhe Desert.

On April %. NJ Gold Butte. Nevada,
Frcmunt Cobb killed Jack Waric be.
cause Of trouble uvof mining ground.
Cobb was held to the grand jur, 10y
Justice McDcrmot OF Oserton, Lincoln
county.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1907-05-10

Waiter CroGiu.,a ronopah bartender,
waa shot and almosi instantly Killed 10y
his wte shorlly after o'clock Friday
nilht. 1he HtootinG took place in tho
kitchen of their home aud was thc result
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
Flnancier,s Revlew.

New. York, Jan. 5.-The Financier says this week.
 Last weeks official statement of the New York associated banks was dis appointed in that it failed to record the increase in cash which was expec- ted from the estimates of the results of the known movements Of money during the week. Not only was tnis was decreased-instead of it's being augmented as was looked for-to an unusually small sum, indicating that a greater number of banks than was the case in the previous week were below the required reserve. This expansion of loans and consequently increased deposits, which consists en- tirely unexpected material contrac- tion in loans having been thought probable. It seems likely that the loan expansion was caused by the em- ploS'ment of money temporarily deposit ted by corporations in the previous week in anticipation of It's distribu- ton for dividends and interest. which loans were called last week when the threfore this item of the statement was probably made up on declining aver ages. The cash loss shown by the bank return was $402,l 100; the esIi- mates called for an increase of about 1000, ,000 and this sum was clearly traceable through the interest.
 Deposits were increased $1S,277. 200 which amount was greater by nearly $3,000,000 than the sum of the eXpen- sion of loans less the decrease in cash, so that the statement did not make a good profit. The required reserve which the loss in cash made S5,521.4oo as the decrease in surplus reserve to SI47.s25, the smallest amount on rec ord. though at the corresponding datc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06

spinnerg takings shows the pressing needs of consumption. If signs are not dec1ivfnE hope Is being largely aban- doned on the bear side, cotton is gain inR friends in talk and action and on the whole sentiment Is in such shape when little encouragement is needed to start enterprise on a large scale. The abnormality of atmosphric conditions in the South so far this season is in the background with good prospects for a late winter and bad plantinG times; 10 sustain operations on the present bullish conditions above enum- arated. Overtaken by events. the pret- ty large professional short interest here relies principally on the census bureau on Wednesday to get out. How many are waiting to cover on this re- port. it's effect on the market may be disappointing The public. for obvious reasons. Is being educated to expect small ginnings. say around 11.500,000, whereas in their innermost self. pro- to show a 11.Too.o00 to 11,s0o.o0o or over. All our best information points to ginnings of such a size but this same information also conscientiouslv says that this practically winds up & the still is in the late sections of the delta has recently suffered much by weather Thus fully posted about the profession al and statistical side of the coming census 1t should lose for the thinking shorts to inspire. Even If New York on the basis of it's bearish contract should weaken on the report, the oth- CT markets are likely to show indepen- dence as the merits of the different ssood Ss tss psps reseS ~f n''
 Truly yours,
 Walter Cotter and Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
THE STOCK MARKET
REVIVAL BRINGS IN
 LARGE PROPORTIONS.
Transactions for Two Hours Wers Largely in Excess yof Recent
 Average for Full Days

New York, Jan. 5.--The speculative revival which developed yesterday m the stock market had the effect Of t,on today. VI The rts ttransaetions nsa for the two hours were largely in excess Of the recent average for full days bus mess. Prices wavered when the com known and a sharp reaction followed It's publication. The closing tone was strong. The greatest speculative ac- tivity centered in the Hartman group, especially Union Pacific. The disclos- ures of yesterday at the inquiry of the Interstate Commerce Commission of the wide scope of the activities of its ex- ecutive in the purchase of stocks and the acquirement of voiced control in other railorads came as surprise to most of the Stockholders themselves. The exhibit of power thus in their prop erty pleased them and there was no the consequences of this inquiry in the possible disclosure of condition in the affairs of the Hartman companies would make them amen6ble to les eal ulative spirit was fostered also by the quick relaxation in the money market, which has occurred during the week. Confidence on this point was somewhat shaken by the showing of the bank cutting. 6own of the surplus to a nominal figure
 The course of the money market in evidence of the actual strengthening of the money position and 1t was consid- eration that induced the later support and the rally in the market. Rates for the time loans for aff points have de- cfined to per cent. basis. There buying of bonds at the stock exchange and general hardening of prices. The total sales of bonds, par value, were $1, 1,4S4.000.
 
 NEW YORK CLOSING STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
MORTGAGE SALE

z under and by virtue of the power con <ained in that certain mortgage made by c. <A Alien and his wife Eliza B. Allen to the Union Bank and Trust Co, dated May 18th, z 136<, and recorded in Mortgage Book 1S3. page 10e. in the office of the Judge of Pro { bate Of Montgomery County. Alabama, the Union Bank 6 Trust Co, will. at noon, on the 5th day of January, 1907. at Court Eaoare Basin in the City of Montgomery, th< property therein described, to-wit; The west half of the southwest quarter, oixty acres on the north cpd of the east half E4f the southwest quarter; sixty acres on the north end Of the west half of the southeast quarter. twenty@five acres on the south end Of tho west half of the northeast quarter; and fifty acres on the south end of the Dorthw6st quarter all in Section 2s, Town effp IS, Range IT. also. eight acres in the { l5s Range IT. bounded on 1Nn east by the above dcscrfbed lands on the sor:h by lands of w. F. McGehee, on the west and north hy lands of B. Finn. and the whole aggre- Eatinx two hundred and eighty-three (2S3) HcfeH more or less. and being the same landn recently conveyed to & J. Pettus by the American Freehold Land Mortgage sCompa- ny of London. Limited.
 The rroceees Of said sale to be applied to the exnenses incident thereto: with attor- ney'a fec and then to the payment of the 3ndebtedness secured thereby.
 UNION RANK & TRUST COMPANY, FRED s. BALL Mortsagee.
 Attorney.
 The above sale has been regularly post uafled tc noon, January 6, 1907
 UNION BANK < TRUST COMPANY.
 FRED S. BALL. Attorney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
Chicago Grain and Provision.

Chicago, Uan. 5-A new low record for the crop of wheat for May delivery was reached in the local market today when that option sold at 75 1-4. The decline was caused to some extent by liberal receipts at all primary points in the United States. At the close May of yesterday. Corn was unchanged. Oats were 1-S@1-4 lower. Provisions were 1-2 higher to 2 1905 lower. Sentiment In the wheat pit was bear ish all day but during the last hour the desire to sell became less urgent and the market became steady: the new low record mark was touched soon after the opening and also later in the day The general situation showed It. tie change. Weather conditions were favorable for the movement the de- mand for cash wheat continued slow and trade in flour was exceedingly dull. The market was influenced at tSe opening by lower prices at Liverpool and by liberal receipts in the North west Later the market was bearishly affected by large primary receipts. the total movement today being 645, ,00O bushels against 663.O0O for the corre- spending day one year ago. Cash and commission houses were the principal sellers and shorts the chief buyers. The changed to Is lower at f5 3-s to 75 1-2, sold off to 75 IA and closed at 75 3-S@12. Clearances of wheat ana flour were equal to 452, 900 bushels. Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago re- ported receipts of 457 cars against 580 cars last week and 42S cars one year ago.
 Despite renewed efforts to break the corn market, prices held steady all day because of good support by several leading commission houses. Improved weather conditions and liberal receipts were factors favoring lower prices but they were offset by large clearances. The market closed steady. May opened unchanged to shade higher at 43 to 43@1-S, sold off to 42 7-S and closed at 43. Local receipts were 5SS cars. Trading in oats was fairly active and the market was easier because of llb- eral receipts and in sympathy with houses, Commission houses and cash interests were the chief sellers, while the principal demand came from shorts | May opened Is to IA lower at 35 3-4 to 35 T-e, sold up to S5 7-S@36 and closed at 35 3-4@7S. Local receipts were 2S6 cars.
 Provisions opened weak on realizing sales but soon rallied on buying by local packers and shorts. The demand for lard was especially active. At the close May pork was up 2 1-2 at l6.621-2. Lard was off 1-2 to De- at 9.45, and ribs were up 12 at 9.02 1-2
 Estimated receipts for Monday: Wheat, 77 cars;. corn, 563; oats. 372; hogs, 45,Oo0 head
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
Interior MarAment.

Houston-Steady. 10 9-1sc; net receipts 20s4T: gross receipts 20.s4T: shipments 21- 671 sales 1.772: stock 9T.657.
 Augusta-steady. II hc: net receipts 4ss gross receipts 4sS; shipments s52; sales sO6 ; stock 4e. 446
 Memphis-Firm. 10 s-1sc; net receipts B. O53: gross receipts 3,42l; shipments 2.3O3 sales ( 200 stock 172.2Aa
 Memphis-Firm, 10 a-i6c; net receipts B. 053; gross receipts 3,421; shipments 2,S03; sales 4.20O: stock 172,214
 St Louis-Steady. 1OB Bc; net receipts l. oo0; gross receipts G,TsS: shipments s,723; sales 626: stock 279S3.
 Cincinnati-Net receipts 1,76S: gross re ceipts 76s: shipments 714; sales 600; stock 955f.
 Iouisville--Firm 10 9-16c.
 Total tohay-Net receipts 2I,176: gross re- ceipts 33.S99: shipments 32,263; sales 9,0O4 stock 9ks.S5I
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
DAILY COTTON MARKET.
Port Movement.

Galveston-Firm. 10 11-16c; net receipts 1e.327 gross receipts 16,S2T sales 24,33S: stock 3s5.214; shipments to Great Britain 9.7s1.
 New Orleans-Firfn. 10kc; net receipts 11.6s5; gross receipts 11.6s5: sales 4.275: stock 39S. .00e: shipments to Great Britain 16700; to France 8 750; coastwise 3.se3.
 Mobile-Firm. 10Ac: net receipts 1,s41: gross receipts 1.s41 sales 300; stock 52,3s2; shipments to continent 9.5s6; coastwise 10s
 Savannah-Firm. 10 7-1ec: net receipts B. I21; gross receipts s.12i; sales 1sl stock 170.761: shipments cuastwise 9.672
 Charleston-Firm, s% c: net receipts 22s; gross receipts 22S; stock 15,5o0.
 Wilmington-Steady. Toe; net receipts TO: gross eceipts ITO; stock 12.s5s.
 Norfolk-Firm. 1O%c: net receipts 4.s5s; gross receipts 1858; sales 455 stock 56,6o3; shipments coastwise 2,54s,
 Paltimpre-Nomnal 1o%c: stock 5.5s3.
 New York-Steady. 10. S5; net receipts l. o54: gross receipts 13,5s1; stock 159, s1o; shipments to continent 2s0.
 Boston-Steady 10.75; net receipts 655 gross receipts 1915.
 Phnadelphia-steady 1.1O: net receipts s6; gross receipts 136: stock 2,03T ship ments to continent 139
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
THE METAL MARKETS

New York Jan. 5.--In the absence of ca hles the metal markets were generally oui- ct and prices showed quotable changes.
 Tin was practically nominal at $4I. % O 841.25.
 Copper continued firm with Lake quoted at SEA. % dS24. 25; electrolytic at S23 75 O 824. %: casting S23. SOC $23 75.
 Lead was quiet and unchanged with duotntions ranging from S6. % to 6.25. ac- eording to deliYery.
 GDelta< was unchanged at SC 65 6D S6.7 75.
 Iron Is rather unsettled and holders are said 10 be little easier in some instances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
H. q B. Beer's Cotton Letfer.1 (By private wire to c. G. Abercrombi
 & Co 3e Commerce St)

& Co, 36 Commerce St.
 New Orleans. La. Jan. 5.-The mar days short session than for some time. prices advancing about S2 per bale compared with yesterdays low level. from 1918 to 10.50. for March. Fol- lowing at the heels of yesterdays re- vision in spot quotations. whereby low grades were reduced and the better of the high grades enhanced in value: spinners' takings for the week figured bullish by totalling 412.oo0 American against 25s.ooo last year, and s55.ooo year before last. and opinions as to the probability Of next Wednesdays cen sus report on quantity of cotton ginned to January l being bullish. were freely expressed and had favorable eneet upon the market. the heavy movement being lost stRnr of for the moment.
 For spots the same good inquiry was still in evidence. Liverpool selling 10.- o06 bales for half day. whilst demand ern markets was as urgent as ever and at prices 1-16 to 1-S up, In spots is found the magnet that is holding the market so well together: for, while re- but limited supply of desirable grades which the trade is so anxious to secure owing to the crop being made up principally of low grades.
 The situation in spots as well as in futures is the most peculiar one that has been experienced for many year. the large discount At which grades lower than mfddling are quoted at all most prohibiting the delivery of such cotton on contract except at a loss. This feature has worked in favor of the market mantpuIators but indirectly against the producer owing to the rel ative cheaprless of the lower grades. the yield of which has been so heavy this season.
 To comprehend the unusual condf- tions prevailing 1t is only necessary to consider the probable size of the crop. perhaps over 13.000.000 bales. or about 800 900 bales or more than the world will consume of American growth, and to take into consideration the high posed of, above 10c. against 7c two years ago, notwithstanding the worlds visible supply of American to be 4.14s.- 900 against 3,s53.000 in 1905, when the worlds visible stock of all kinds was only 4.6fs.000 against s.21s,0o0 this year, and since the crop promises to be only second in size to that of the 1s.00o, 900 bale year of two seasons ago. the steadiness of the market is found to be all the more remarkable. There will probably come a time, however, when a market will have to he made for the large per centage of low grades now SO badly neglected. but until the demand for desirable cotton has been satisfied. market will probably rule comparatively steady. perhaps higher temporarily if inquiry continues so urgent. Yours truly.
 c. c. Abercrombie & Go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
eT. LOUIS CLOSING ,IARKrrs

St. Louis, Jan. 5.-The St Louis Rrair narkets today ranged as follows;
 Wheat May 74h bid: range 74% to 74& July Ts1s asked; range 7s9s 10 731sqN
 Cern:-- Jan 3s; nominal. May 41A bid; range 411s h to 41A
 July 42 bid.
 OatS.--- Jan 34; nominal May 35h @h; range 35b to 3bX.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
wEATHEH CONDITIONS AND GENERAL
 FnRWCAST

Partly cloudy weather and temperatures somewhat above the normal prevail in the east gulf and south Atlantic states. Prac. ticaliy no rain has fallen in this territory.
 Two storms that on Friday covered the north Pacific coast and North Dakota have united and the common depression is now over Utah tand southwest Wyoming This storm has caused rise in temperature in Texas and throughout the Mississippi vai- ley,
 Over Montana and North Dakota thsre is an area of high pressure attended by clear and cold weather, but the Utah storm will dominate the weather in Aiabama for the next thirty-six hours, and showers may be expected tonight or Sunday The temper the northeast and extreme southwest por- tfons of the stae.
 Temperature and precipitation reports from
 selected Southern stations. for the 24
 hours ending at q. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06

in 1906 1t was $s7I 900. Computed on the basis of deposits, less those of is S4,24s.225. The increase in loans was S16,6e4, 500; this expansion is ex- plained above. The daily average of 425. .0oo, 900 against s44,0eO,ooO in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
MARKET FOR COTTON
STAPLE OPENED FIRM AT coon
 ADVANCE.
There Was Realizing and Some SeIlfne sor short Account. Encouraged by Out look for Continued Heavy
 Receipts.

New York. Jan. 5.-The cotton market opened firm at an advance of {@e points and during the early session advanced to a net gain of 10@12 points On buying by the Liverpool bulls. local support and covering, which was promoted by the higher cables. big spinners takings for the week. and con- tinued builish reports concerning the spot situation. There was realizing at the ad vance and some selling for short account, encouraged by the outlook for continued heavy receipts for the immediate future, and after selling at s.ss for March, the market sagged off couple of points The under tone. however, remained steady and trading the morning.
 Receipts of cotton at the ports today, 46. 125 bales against 42,5e6 last week and 14.1s2 last year. For the week and 163,296 last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans. 11,6s5 bales against 4.2f7 last year and at Houston 20,S57 bales against 4,9SS last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
NEW YORK PEoDuCE.

New York. Jan. h.-Molasses steady; New Orleans open kettle 30 a4Sc.
 Sugar raw steady; fair refining 1-I6c: eentrifugal 9s-test 9-16c; InoIasses sugar 191ec. refined steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
Hayward, VicIS and Clark's Cotton
 Letter. (Ry Private Wire to Walter Cotter
 and Col

New Orleans. La. Jan. 5-Expecta- tions regarding spot business after the holidays have not been disappointed
 Demand became active on the first working day and continues unabated everywhere. Liverpool today. records a total of fO. 900 bales at the full advance of ' points. That such conditions af- feet opinions in wide spheres is not surprising. Big receipts have not had the usual result. spot demand appar- ently continues unchecked by the pres ent price level and the weekly rate of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
NEW YORK DRY GOODS

New York Jan 5.-rhe dry goods prifna- " market is quiet and firm. Burlaps and iimens are firm with an advancing tenden- cv It is believed that top has been roach ed in fine roods. for some weeks to come. 5obbers shipping out large quantities ef Gocda.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
TnfaI Mnrenenf

Total today 8t all ~0rts, net 46125; ship ments to Great Britain 2e4s1; to France S.75o: to continent 9,9S5; stock 1,27s,s43.
 Consolidated at all ports. net 46125: ship ments to Great Britain 264S1; to France e.T50: to continent 9.9s5.
 Total since Sept i. at all ports net 6.1T0.- 61I: shipments to Great Britain 1.S99.S45; to France 541.l1T; to continent 1sO9,l72 to Japan 944S4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06

previous week; clearings on Saturday. reflectng Fridays business, were $3e3, ,000, S64. Comparisons of loans by individual banks show that nine tnsti- tutions expanded this item by 14 3-A million net; seven banks lost four nniI- lions cash and one institution Roduo- Ad this itam 2-3 millions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
cINcINNATI PRODUCE.

Cincinnati. Jan b.-F1our steady. wheat steady 750T6c. Corn steady 4sts lS44o. Oats higher 8sls d39G. Rye dull II 172c. Provisions steady. Uhiskey firm s1 29.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
rREAsURy RAIAHcrs.

Washington. Jan 4.--Today's statement
 of the treasury balances in the general fund exclusive nf the sl50.00o.000 Rold reserve. shoWs:
 Available cash balance .... ..s241.41S,413 Gold coin and bullion 103,32s.S42 | Gold certificates .... .... .. .. K9,446, ,31O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
NEW ORLEANs rorroN

New Orleans. Jan 5.-spot cotton closed firm at an advance of 3~1ec; naiddling lehe Sales on the spot were $500 with 67s to arrive
 Futures opened steady. 76s points higher and advanced a total of 22@25 points on dry goods markets and an active spot de. mand. The close was steady 20@2s points higher than yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
NEW YORK BONDS.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06

Wilmington, Jan. 5.-spirits turpentine firm 6g%c; receipts 6S casks
 Rosin steady $3 80: receipts 523 Tar quiet S2 50: receipts 1so,
 Crude turpentine firm $3.S5. $4.50 and &4 SO. receipts 39.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-06
NAvAY. sToRrs

Savannah. Jan. 5.-Turpentine firm s7k O s7 %c; aaies SIS: receipts 545: shipments
 Rcsin firm; sales 2s5l; receipts 2.sss; s3 se@s4. %: D s3.e59$4. %: F $3S5@ 3fs02M: t4.0o@s4. o5 c s4.o5@S4. 071k ;
 s4. o@s4 25: 4: 35 5Q$4.4O K s5.15: M 15.b0: s6.25: VIC $6 65: wv SC. S5.