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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
NEHv .nRIkANs cnTTnNa.

New Orleans Dec 1s.-Spot cotton quiet unchanged. MiddliAg 8 l1-16c. Sales on the spot l25 bales; to arrive 900.
 Futureg opened. quiet and steady. un' changed to two points up. Liverpoci cables were about as expected so far futures were concerned, but private adviees in re- 1ation to trade in Manchester were of very bullish nature and helped the market, which after the opening advanced until De- cernber stood at a net advance of eleven points while the later positions stood six to seven points up. Toward the close there was burst of liquidation from the long side and this shaved down the advance con Eiderably, the market closing steady with December ten points up and .the later months two to four points up.
 The week closed with futures showing a net advance of five to seven pofnts the active positions considered. Heavy liauid- ation from the long side was the main fea- ture of the week In spite of the fact that prices stand higher at the close than they did week ago. At all times prices were supported by very heavy export movement and late in the week, a good demand for contracts came from bears wao were nerv- ous over Mondays report on ginning. The market wore a holiday look and traders in both sides refrained from fresh operations.
 In the spot market the price was reduced 1-1ec as the net result Sales on the spot tataiied 4,525 bales, against 4,100 for the week preceding Sales to arrive amounted te s.3o0 against s,25o the previous week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

Miss Frances Higgins, vice president of the Dallas County School Improvement Association, made talk along school Improvement lines.
 The questions of attendance was discussed by Rev. J. 4. Lee, of the Planterseille Grammar School.
 4 text book discussion was gone into by ". P. Chapion, Mrs. Fannie e. Hayes and J. E. wItherspoon.
 A set of resolutions which thanked Miss Wade for her demonstration by Professor Arthur L. Harmon, principal of the city schools. was unanimously paGJed by the institute just before 1t adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
CHICAGO GRAIN AND pRoDucE.

Chicago, Dec 19---Favorable conditions for harvesting in Argentina and a further break in the price of corn here had de- pressing effect on the wheat market to- day. prices at the close being, E to Sc low CT than yesterdays final quotations. Corn and oats closed weak. The provisions were firm.
 The wheat market opened weak with prices AW% to hc lower compared with the previous close Before the end of the first hour prices had declined A@N to hc below the best marks at the open ing. Throughout the remainder of the day sentiment continued bearish and prices held around the lowest point.
 The market closed at almost the bot tom with May at S1.05k @A and July at STA e Nc. Reports from Argentina stated that weather there was dry and hot. ideal conditions for harvest operations which are in full swing in that country These ad- vices caused weakness in the whole market at Liverpool which was later reflected in the local market, -r,.
 4 further decline in corn prices here also induced considerable selling of wheat. Thare was no demand for cash wheat here and no new export business was reported.
 Total export clearances for the day were light, being equal to PAT, 900 bushels. PFi- mary receipts were 6I2,000 bushels, conApar- ed with 5s4.0o0 bushels the corresponding day year ago ]. receipts of 4T9 cars, against 36A cars last week and 3s1 cars a year ago.
 The corn market was again subjected ts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
TEACHERS OF DALLAS.
An Enthusinstic Institute 10 Held
 GAlnan.

An Enthusiastic Institute 10 Held Tn
 Selma.
 Selma. Dec. 1g.--( (SDecial.) )--An in. stltute of the white teachers ot the Dallas county schools was held this afternoon at the Baker school.
 Of the fifty white teachers in the county all attended the institute ex- cept three or four and the gathering was a most enthusiastic one
 The institute was opened with pray CT by Rev. j. L. Rosser and after the roll call, R. H. Mangum made the opening address.
 Miss Georgie Wade, of the Baker city school, gave blackboard demon- stration in primary reading.
 Professor J ]. Doster, of the Uni yArsity of Alabama, made an address along general educational lines. and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES.
NEW ORLEANS sPoT COTTON.
NEW YARK COTTON.

New York. Dec 1p.--The cotton market opened steady at an advance of two to four points and sold five to nine points net high Covering for over the census report due on Monday morning, steady Liverpool cables reports of a better trade outlook on the continent talk of steadier spot markets in the south and bullish week end statistics ReaIlziug by recent buyers checked the ad- vance around s.5S for January and S.7b Tor Nav. but the undertone was steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
Gunhnn4 rInntea.

Philadelphia. Dec 1s.--The U. S. gunboat Hist, which cleared from this port on Thursday for Charleston, S. C.. and which grounded in the Delaware RlvAr fifty miles south of this city yesterday. noated during the night. The gunbeat was not damaged and pros esedSd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
MARKET HAS YEAST JUMP or 0NE-EIGHTH WAS RECORD
 ED.
 - Offerings Soon Quleted Demand--Wagons Numerous Indicate Desire for Christ mas Spending Money at This
 Time.

Cotton took a slight jump in the right direction Saturday, when the staple was boosted a few points and middling went up an eighth to sA cents. an. advance from the 6 kc figures at which 1t has been sticking for week or more.
 New York advanced a little. On a bull ish movement and Montgomery went bp corfespondingly. There was little in the way Of demand that aided the boost Eut the demand was not excessive. and was cas- fly quIeted by the offerings.
 There are always offerings. you may de- pend upon it, and especially now that Christmas draws near. and when money is at a premium For somehow, the Yuletide sentiment affects even the prosaic stock markets.
 The receipts of last week were offset by the practically equal sales. &nd the heavy stock of the Montgomery warehouses has suffered but little extepsion. It still hangs about 900 bales, 6r a little over, enough. however, to fill most of the ware houses in the city. and to force the cotton out into the street, or into the railroad warehouses. which many of the merchants put to good use.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
DRY G6oDs MARKET.

New York. Dec. 19.-The holiday trade in dry goods in retail atores in the metropoli- tan district was very good in the last days of the week In the primary market val ues were steadier and the shipments Of goods were being rushed out ahead of time by request principally of Western and Southern buyers. The Indian mills are to close for a twelve days. Christmas holiday.
 Fine and fancy .eottons are moving quietly for the moments but the outlook for after the holiday trade is hright.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
BANK aTArrsrrNr

New York. Dee. is.--Ths statement of sslearing house banks for the week shows the requlrements of the es per cent. reserve rule. This is decreasa of te,eee.oak Id the last week.
 The statement follows.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

steady; prime crude asH; do, yellow ssh @ %c. ..-, .. ,..,-.
 Sugar raw easy: fair refining eS. 2a@2I: ear a3 0s. refined steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
NAVAL STORES.

Charleston. Dec. 1s.-Turpentine firm 37kc. ss. 30; I s4.o .o5; K $6. co; M $5. TO: " S6.e5 VIC Se. 90: wv $6. 70
 Savannah, Dec. 1s.-Turpentine firm 1615.
 Resin firm; sales s.003 receipts 2.sss; s3A g. s25 @85; H ss 55 @f8; I N. IS; K S5 10: M s5 80: N ss IS: we s6. .40: wv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

The market closed barely steady with prices net two to six points higher.
 Receipts at the ports today 56.T99 bales. against 65,s7s last week and 5l,737 last year For the week 360.000 against 40s. .416 last week and 35s.611 last year.
 Todays receipts at New Orleans 6.b37. against 16.e1S last year and at Houston 1l.st0 against 9.s57 last year.
 Futures opened steady and cosad harely steady:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
ST. LOUIS GRAIN.

st. Louis. Dee. 14.-(SpeciaL 1.-The St. Louis Eraii markets today ranged as fol-
 Wheat. Dec. sI.osx: May si .s5EB: range si o5h to $i .os. July s5%; range ssK to s5k Sept. s4M.
 range 5sE to 5eA @h. July bsH; rang" S'S oats: an srss. Dec. 47&N; May 4s1; July H..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
NEW ORLEANS COTTON OIL.

New Orleans. Dec. is.--Cotton seed oil: prime refined in barrels per pound b.lO cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
COFFEE FUTURES.

New York. Dee 1s.--coffee futures clos ed steady; net unchanged to five points net higher. Sales 1s.0O0 bags. including: December .s-a ...ss..'o ? Q tS March s.ss s''s s''' q ss May ss.s.' 70 9a July ss'ss. . ab September ssi. a ,,o oo No TK @sho; mild dull; Cordova sk 912he.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
SELMA CoTTON MARKrT

SN.A1sNA CuIEUN MAHAET. Selma. Dec. 19.--(Speeial )--The prfca of today follows: Good middlinK. . sze Ssass,, Sr.sSn HiooHhs ..'s ..s...sMo Ss,,sH9 s..s "'.s sss' s..s s...BAc al1AhHA ....Sho strict tow middling .... .sKc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
nrANCHEsTER CLoTH aEARKET.

Manchester, Eng, Dec. 19.-WhiIe busi- week continued on q small scale. the fn- quiries and the better Indian news mada the outlook brighter China bought fair quantities of bleaching cloths and there were a few sales Of light cloths to India, while the medium and home trade business showed slight increases. Prices. however. are irregular.
 Although the inquiry for yarns is improv- ing, the business still is unsatisfactory for medium and fine grades. while the coarse qualities show a turn against the buyers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

On the produce exchange today the but ter market was steady: creafnefies z30 soc. dairfea 21 < e ssr.
 Eggs steady al msrk eases included 24Is @27he; firsts 2sysc: prime firsts skc.
 Cheese--Flrm, i49 lse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
NT. T.uuIs LTYN sTocK.

INITIAL MARKETS, New York, Dee. 1&-In the abesnee of London cables tho metal markets were gen. Iron was quiet and unchanged. srally unchanged SpelteF remains dull.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
rnrAsrRY nAI.ANcEa.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-Todays statement Of the treasury balances In the general fund shows: -. ... Available cash balance ....t51.TS1'454 Gold coin and bullion GA. 2S,5S3.21b Gold certificates .... SAsSAAlSO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
ST. LOUIS PRODUCE.

St. Louis. Dec. is.-Fiour unchanged; red winter patents s4.sO@85.1b extra fancy straight &4.l5@s4.7O; hard winter clear S3 .50.
 Corn meal S3 90 ;N sacked east track si .. O1 Hay weak: Timothy ss.Oo@s1s.s 50; prai- rie Se. % @ $l0. co.
 Whiskey $l. .4o1z.
 Iron cotton ties Sl 60.
 Hemp twino To.
 Pork higher; Jobbing SIS. as. Lard higher; prime steam 80 90 so. 10; boxed extra dry salt shorts 9E; clear Eths sA; short clears 9M boxed extra short ba- con 1o% 1; clear ribs 10M short clears ioh :.
 Receipts. Shipments. Flour. .... ...... 1000 1000 Wheat ,,,.,. .. .,.40,00O 7,OO0 Corn ... .... .. .. ....76,00O 2s.0Oo oats ..., ... .. e. s...7T.O0o 7s.ooo New York, Dec B.-cotton seed oil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
CTNrrNNATT pRonucE.

Cincinnati. Dec. ig.--F1our quiet. Wheat quiet s1 l06@Si .07. Corn steady s0M @61c. Oats steady 52@Mo. Rye duh 7s@s0c. Provisions steady. Butter steady. Eggs steady 2i127c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
IoNnON ETOrKs.

London. Dc is--on the stock exchange today American securities after going below parity rallied moderately but renewed offer ingB in anticipation of poor New York bank statement caused a setback and the mar&et closed dull and easy. Consols for money .... ..s... SS e-l6
 do for account SS ll-le Illinois Central .... ....HsM Louisville Nashville .... .....sl2th Southern Ry........ ......ss- 20
 do. p1d. sss. V
 Bar silver steady 22Md.
 Money 26e E per cent.
 shogt bilIs 3A9S-Is per cent; three rnontht bills 2k d5-tss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

The percentage of actual reserve of the clearing house banks today was 60. 29. '
 The statement of banks ana trust oornpa- nies of Greater New York not reporting to the national clearing house shows thaa these einstitutions have agkrsgate deposits of si,t2ts6l.ooo. Total 'cash on hand si0s- 500.
 The Financisr will say:
 The associated banks of the city of New statements on saturday covering the tran sections of the preyious week. ever known in their history. The loan Item showed a record breaking decrease Of xtsfii.50e while deposits were contracted by the enor- nous sum of sss.72S.ooo. The loss in cash unusually large eharges were due primarily to payment made on account of the Pana- ma loan. the sub-tfehsary receipts for the week having exceeded ss7.ooo,eeo, while ssn of ss cs. es by the banks for the week exceeded the total surplus reserve reported Tor the week previous and the only thing that saved the reserve from extinction was the great de- crease in deposits. which lessened reserve matter of fact. the reserve on all deposits decreased only s74b,ooe leaving the present surplus reserve based on actual conditions at S14, 184.02s.
 The summary of state banks and trust companies In Greater New York not re porting to the clearing house showed as has been the case. for. two or three weeks past, heavy increase in leading iterns. Loans expanded sfs.4s6009 and deposits sr4.5es. 900. while cash increased Tess than The clearing house banks now hold ss. sa per cent cash reserve and the legal re- serve of the state banks and trust conapa- nies Is 2s. 50 per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
q and closed auiet:

The saleE of the day were q bod bales ol which 200 were for speculation and export and included $500 American. Receipts 34 GOO bales; all American.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool Dec. 19.-cIosing: Cotton spot In limited demand; prices five points high ers FfS -'+s4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20

NEW YORK PRODUCE. New York, Dec. 1s.-cotton seed oil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-20
Daily Cotton Market.

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Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
VALDEZ TRAIL INSIDE
 IS BEING IMPROVED

Four crews are at work at present
 on the road running from Fairbanks to Valdez. The several different rock and gravel cuts are to be finished be- fore the winter traffic sets in again.
 Bridges that have been SO much needed are being built and the road
 is being improved in many different ways.
 The Fairbanks crew ia working on
 the rock cuts about six miles above { th" Big Delta rapids, and will finish repairing the road between the Delta and Fairbanks. The other crews are at different places along the line and ar" doing some good work. Between in" Big Delta and Copper
 much work will be done on the road this summer. Men employed on this
 section ar" from Valdez. They will stay on the road until the frcczc-up. Another crew is doing work be- tween Copper Center and Thompson Pass. Many bridges are being con structcd, and scvcra! gravel cuts are
 b"iuG made. Between Thompson Pass and Valdez the greatest road work of any place in Alaska will be carried on by thC Alaska road commission
 this summer.
 Over Sl00,0o0 will be spent the first 20 miles out of the town of Valdez. There is more work being done on tn" overland trail thrn in any other
 up to this time.
 Tn" country around Copper Center
 Is opening up very rapidly and good roads arc much needed in that sec
 tion. The quartz mines are showing good values and will be worked very extensively in the near futmc.-
 lairbanks News
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
PERRY'S REMOVAL IS
 SHROUDED IN MYSTERY

Washington-The cause of the re- moval from office of George G. Perry, United States marshal for the third Alaska division, isa mystery in Wash ington.
 The action was taken upon the or der of the president by Attorney Gen. eral Bonaparte, who is at Lenox, Mass, where he will remain for the neXy two weeks.
 The manner of the removal was most unusual, for it is to take effect "upon the appointment of his suc- ccssor." In other respects the order of removal was summary, no charges having been presented to Marshal Perry, SO far as known here, and nc hearing having been given. 1 1t is usual when federal officer is to be separated from the scrvicc, but who is retained temporarily until his successor can be appointed, to give him an opportunity to resign pending 1 such appointment.
 ! No appointment to succeed Marsha ! Perry has been made. The continu ancc of the marshal in office subse qucnt to the order of removal ant pending the appointment of sue ccsSor, is somewhat inconsistent witl the assumed gravity of an offens, | which led to summary action, ant this circumstances adds to the prcsen mystery surrounding the case.
 Marshal Perry has served nearl, eight years. His second term woult have expired next Fcbruary.-Pos Intelligcnccr.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
Wndcrful Building in New Yorl

''Ihc largest and most wonderful building in the world is the terminal building of the Hudson and Manhat- tan Railway Company in New York ," says tn" September Popular Mcchan- cs. "It is twCnty-two stories high, covers 75, COO square feet on the ground and includes IS, lhO,OOO square feet of floor space, equivalent to twcnty-sev- on acres.
 There are 1,20O rooms in the build ing, with moro than 5,OOO windows and 5,2OO doors, of which 5000 have panels of ground glass.
 "SiXtcCn million bricks, 75. 1000, ,OOO pounds of concrete and 25 ,OOO tons of steel have been consumed in it's con struction. Nearly 125 miles of picture rail was tackled on the walls of the rooms, ll3milcs of electric wiring was laid and 3O,OOO electric light bulbs placed on G,000 clcctrolicrs and 7 .OOO brackets, and even these figures will be enlarged.
 "Thcrc arc sixteen miles of plumb- ing, twcnty-ninc miles of steam heat ing pipe and nincty-fvc miles of con- duit. There are thirty-nine elevators and one round trip in all of them from the lowest basement to the top story represents q journey of three and one half miles.
 "lt is estimated that 10000 persons will be lodged under the roof when every office is taken. and that over half million people will enter 1t every day. Tho force of employees, including engineers, Gremon, electric. fans, elevator boys and janitors, will number lb0." Popular Mechanics also contains picture of the strno- ture,
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
Politicians Get Warning

Washington, Sept. 5-Thosc persons holding government positions under the civil service are, in q circular is- sued by the civil commission today. warned that they need not hope for reinstatement if they resign for the purpose of participating in the politi- tical campaign. The warning is une- quivocal and has created constcrna- tion among the civil service employ cs in Washington for many of them have been in tho habit of going to their former homes during important clcc- ton periods there to work in the in terests of some candidate or other.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
tho death of Mir. Taft.

The writer of the letter, which was mailed in Chicago, says that the members of a certain society, tho namo of which he does not give, have decided that the sacrifice of the life of Mir. Taft is necessary to the well being of the public and that it is be. lieved that q better chance will pre-. sent itself before his election than af- ter The letter states that the plans of the society are well laid and that unless the greatest precautions are taken they will be successful.
 The chief ofpolIce is inclined to the belief that the letter is hoax but no chances will be taken and the police authorities of Chicago have been nos tiiied of it's receipt and it's contents.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
IeIe}raphi( News
Four States Make Nominations

Four States Make Nominations
 Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan, and Nevada held either primaries or conventions yesterday for the purpose of nominating state officers. The results follow:
 Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 3-Senator Stephenson, republican. was nomi- mated at the primaries yesterday |. Irvine Lenroot defeated Jenkins, re- publican chairman of the house iudic- iary committee, for rcnomination in the congressional district.
 Omaha, Ncb., Sept. 3-A. C. Shal- lenberg leads Mayor Dahlman of Omaha for the democratic nominu- tion for governor as the result Of the primaries held here yesterday. Gov. Sheldon, republican, was un.OppOscd for re-nomination.
 Detroit, Mich, Sept. 3--Govcrnol Warren yesterday was defeated by State Auditor Bradley in the primary contest for rcnomination.
 Tonapah, New, Sept. 2 Tho demo cratic convention here yesterday nominated Senator Ncwlands ant Congressman Bartlett to succeed themselves in the national congress
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
Glasgow's Idle Storm City Hal1

Glasgow, Sept. J-Four hundred un- employed of this city made a demon stration before the city council cham bers last night, storming the building and participating in asmall sized riot. The purpose of the asscmblagc was to gain hearing before the council but the leaders of the movement were denied admission and the trouble started. There were many broken heads but no fatalities
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
Rawhidc Begins To Rebuild

Rawhide, New, Sept. 7--Propara- tons for the rebuilding of Rawhidc are well under way and as fast as material can be obtained and men do the work the town will grow into what it was before the fire. Nearly every business man who was here before will as soon as possible resume business. The town has issued notice that no further emergency supplies are needed.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
Thaw Must Remain In Tail

Poughkccpsic, Sept. 5--EIarry Thaw, who some time ago was removed from the Mattcawan asylum for the insane to the county jail here must remain in the latter institution indefinitely. Thaw has been making strong efforts to gain his freedom, or to at least be transferred to some other institution but the court this morning made an order denying the petition for trans fer.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
China's Awakening Begins

Pckin, Sept. I-That China's awak- ening is well under way is indicated by the developments concerning the ceremonies attendant upon the in stallation of the new dynasty, re- contly decided upon and now being discussed by the government. The indications are that the constitution means new and moro liberal form of government.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
PLAN ID MURDER
 TAFT IS ALLEGED

Topeka, Sept. 0-That there is on hand q plan to assasinatc presiden- tial Candidate Taft the first time he visits Chicago is the tenor of U story published this morning by the Jour. nal. Tho publication is in the shape of an anonymous letter received by the chief of police and gives in de- tail the plans alleged to be almost perfected and having as their object
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
Tars Meet Death Tn Melbourne

Melbourne, Sept. 1.-Two sailors from the Atlantic fleet were killed here this morning by being run over by n train. Several other accidents of more or less serious nature have bofallen the visiting sailors during the twenty-four hours just passed.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
Japan Decides To Rctrench

Tokyo, Sept. 4-From now on re- trenchment is to be the policy of Japan. The present policy provides Tor reduction of expenses totalling Si0O, ,0O0,00 of which sum tho army budget loses 20 and the navy 10 per cent.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
Hudspeth Ia Eastern Manager

New York, Sept. 5--Robert Uusd- beth, stato chairman Of tho New Jersey democracy, has been named as manager of Bryan's campaign in the east.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
New Comet is Discovered

Lake Geneva, Wis, Sept. 1.-The discovery of new comet is reported from tho Yerkos observatory.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-09-10
Bryan Ta1ks TO Chicago Labo,

Chicago, Sept. s--Labor Day was observed with much ceremony in this city. During the day Candidate Bryan spoke to large assemblage. His speech was well received.