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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
Taking of Ameyican Cotton by spIn-
 neFs Throughout the World

New Orleans. oct. 25.-secretary Hester gives the takin gof American world as follows. ir round numbers;
 This week 2s7,O00 this year against 24O 900 last year. lS5,0O0 year before ,5Tota1 since September 1st this year: 1 .R36. 900 against 1.296.000 last year and f. 30I 0nN the year before.
 Of this Northern spinners and Cam ada took 378, GOO bales this year against 2O4 000 last year aid 2S0.00O the year before: Southern spinners S4S,000, agaipst 405.000 last year and 401,Ooo the year before; and foreign spinners Si0 GOO against 6s7.o0O last year and 661 900 the year before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24

The weather is cloudy and unsettled over the greater portion of the eastern half Of the country. Heavy rains fell ln Texas and Oklahoma and In portions of Georgia and the Carolinas, and some rainfall was report ed from all portions of the cotton belt, ex- cept along the immediate border of the Mississippi and at many stations the rain continued at am, today. There was a decided fall in temperature in Texas, Okla homa, and Arkansas. and in the states fnl- mediately to the north of them. freezing conditions existing as far south Anna riiio, Texas, and Dodge Kansas. In other portions of the country temperature changes were unimportant. except that moderate rises occurred In New England and Mon tana The pressure is low over the South. with somewhat higher barometer approach ing from the west. This is expected to cause cooler weather in Alabama tonight and Saturday. with some rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
-IndInates inannreclahle rainfaIl.

T-Indicates inappreciable rainfall.
 For yesterday. For z4 hours ending am. Sbth meridian time. NOTE-The average maximum and mini mum temperatures and the average rainfall are made up at each center from the aeT tuaI number of reports received The state of weather is that prevailing at time of observation.
 REMARKS t-. Rains occurred in eastern and western districts, being heavy in portions of the Caroiinas, Georgia, Texas and Oklahoma. Temperatures fell sharply in extreme west ern districts.
 FRANK F.. CHAFFEE.
 SActiou Director, Montgomery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
Secretary Hester's Worlds Visible
 Supply Statement.

New Orleans. Oct 23.-Secretary Hester's statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton made up from special cable and telegraphic ic week with last week, last year and the year before. It shows an increase for the week just closed of 516.SSz against
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
NEW YORK COTTON,

New York. Oct 24-Business continued Scss h,,. ,Sta, r,,tto = sbarY a aa,Iaroa d,r ing the middle session. prices eased off un- der realizing and closed easy at net de- cline of to six points. Sales for the day were estimated at 300 900 bales
 The market opened steady at a decline of one point on October, but generally one to five points higher. and immediately fol- lowing the call sold five to six points net higher on better cables than expected and unfayorable weather in the western belt A recession of three or four points wos fol- lowed by quick bulge after the pubIiea- tion of the western belt forecast calling for continued low temperatures succeeding recent heavy rains and during the early afternon the market AoId five to nine points above last nights closing.
 October touched 9 24 and January S. ss, these being new high records for the sea son. Weekend realizing was a factor dur ing the late session and some of the sell
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
COMPARATIVE COTTON srATEN

COMPARATIVE COTTON STATEMENT. New York, Oct .23.-For the week end ing Friday. Oct. 23. 1908; Net receipts at ali U. g. ports during week 4a1.aes sla.so7 Total receipts since Sept. Exports DO for week - assias S9i23 i9sS 9sSsss Total exports since Sept. Stock at all U. S ports SSs.sss sig,9s 9ig9s4 Stock Ht all interior stock at Liverpool ...... 5SS.S0o Stock of Ann. afloat for
 Ct. Britain ..-. -...... I93. 900
 NAVAL STORES.
 Savannah, Oct 23,-Turpentine firm 36 @36%c; sales aso receipts Ssz; shipments RosIn firm sales s.a1o: receipts 2s2l; shipments 2,O2o; stock l29.s2S. Quote: B s:.S2ns75: C ,2 $. H ss.45; ss's K S4 70; M S5 20. N s5 80: VIC e.2a; wv sS, 90.
 Wilmington. Oct 23-splrlts turpentine steady s5c; receipts 43 caska
 Rosln steady g 30, receipts t53. Tar firm st 90; receipts 15S
 Crude turpentine firm Si.G0; g 10 and g. 50; receipts 27
 Charleston. Oct 23-Turpentine steady '' Rosin ' steady. ABc s2 50; I,E s2 55; F. s2 so. G S2-62t5 8. 35 [ s3 75 K s4 SO; NJ s5.l0: N TO; WIG SC 15; WW $6 20.
 New Orleans Oct. 23-Receipts 57 bar rels rosin turpentine nothing doing. Exports for New York 75 barrels rosin: for Glasgow, Scotland, $50 barrels rosin 900 barrels turpentine.
 NEW ORLEANS COTTON OIL. New Orleans, Oct. 23.-Cotton seed oil prime refined 37 nc.
 
 The Northwest Indiana Mechodlst Dis tTict has nearly as many church as Sun day school members. there being $500 in the church and 5000 In the Sunday schools
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
NEn WORK BONDS.

U- S refg. 2s. reg. .... .... ,.., ios h
 do. coupon .... .'-' '.'' +'.' us [. s. 3s. reg .---. '.-' ''-'--! !oo a
 do coupon .... ...' ''.''. lol U. S. Is, reg. ''.. ...- LzOh h
 do. coupon '.-.'-4Es American Tobacco 4s .... ...... 7S
 do 6s .''' ...' slVS Atchison gen, 4s -... ...- ''+- .,.... y9 12
 do adjustment 4s .,.. 9ih
 do. cV. As -.-. '''' '.'''- 3o %
 do cV. 5s .... lO4 h5 Atlantic Coast Line As .... COG. 944s Bait & Ohio Is .... .-.' -.... 99 3s
 do 3hs ,... .-,-. .... S3i2 Brooklyn R. T cv. Is .... .... ..,... 74A central of Georgia 5s -... .... .lo9 $
 do lst. Inc .-.. 65
 do. 2nd, Inc .-..- .-.- ..'. .-,, 4G
 do 3d Inc ..,. eco. .... ...--. sS Ches. & Ohio 4iss Q. -..-.- -.... .10e a Chicago & Alton 5lzs --.- ...... 13la e. R. | & P R R. 4s.... ...... 72h
 do. col. 5E ..-- -..... I5
 do rfdg 4s ---- ..-.. .... ...... S6B c. C. c. < st. L. gen Is ....-.. e7k Col Ind. 5s ...... .... .... ...... 74k Col Midland 4s .... '... es
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
COTTON REoroN nuLLEruN.

Montgomery. Ala, for the al hours ending at a.m- 18th meridian time;
 Friday, Oct. 2s, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24

Wilmington .... .... .... ......l4S.2s6 NortoIk .... .... .... '6,GeS New York .,.s.. ........ ...... 54 Boston ...- .... .... ...... 26s Newport News ...... .... =. .. 342 philadelphia .... ........ .. 37s san Francisco. .... .... 1,0OU Brunswick .... .... .......... 57549 Fort Townsend POS Pensacola .... 17.e04 Port Arthur & Sabine Pass ........ 6.904 Jacksonville .. 6,723 Fl Paso, Texas .... 50 mlnoE Ports GSE
 Total .... ..... .2,l55. 794
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
COTTON RECEIPTs.

New York, Oct. 2s.-The following are the total net receipts of cotton at all ports since Sept Ist:
 Galveston ...' '''' '....' sSo, SSO New Ofleans ss'''' s''' ssss % zlo . : Noble ss'sss sss'ss oato I Savannah .0S4tSlI ' Charleston zee ssss'''s fe,64S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24

IhIs year. Last year. Port receipts 4l5,56S 324,S2o Overland to Mills and Canada .... 42,7s4 17,TeS Southern NH Takings (estimated) D.. .. 10000 4loOO Gain of stock at interior towns ...... slSOa si.s97
  Brought into sight for the week ;.:.a ....:: sSO.sos 445.SIo
 Total Crop Movement. Port receipts ..2,14s6SS 1.57s.ssl Canada .::;.. ..; .... los.5s1 A.sis (estimated) -. 22s.OOo 2ss,OOO Stock at interior towns in excess of Sept. l.. 3s2.s7s 2sl,2s2 Brought into sight thus far for season .... ..2,se2.047 2,0s1,B3 s3 bales deducted from receipts for sea son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF The Union Bank
 & Trust Go. Located at Montgomery, Ala. Al Me Close Of Business
 Oct 2I, 1908.

RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts .... .....$l55. .070 sS Demand Loans .... ..,, .... .. 1,600 GO Overdrafts .... .... .... .... 47 s5 Furniture and Fixtures ........ 6.S2O 4s Other Real Estate .... .,...... 997. 35 Due from Banks and
 Bankers in this
 State .... ,... ..$s5.Sso. 20 Currency lA62S- % Silver sGle Nickel. and ,''' cheeRs Rs'sI and Cash Items ii9 if oo- 51.s54 40 Total .... .... ....$3?5.4i9 %
 LIABILITIES Capital Stock Paid in .--- --. Sioo. 900 GO Undivided Profits. less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid .... 2s.t1O s9 Individual Deposits sub
 ject to check ....S l9,9ll OF Savings Deposits l66,O7O S4 Demand Certificates. 2.io6 0o Time Certificates . 1,2S1 G5-1ss,33s o1 Bills Payable .... ...'....- 10000 % Total .... .... .. .. ss25.44s % THE STATE OF ALABAMA.
 MONTGOMERY COUNTY; Before me came J. M. Winchester, Cash fer of 5nion Bank and Trust Co., who be- inR Suly sworn says that the above and foregoing statement Is a true condition of said Bank. shown by the books on file in said Bank. - Sworn to and subscribed before me. this 22nd day of October, 1908.
 CLIFFORD W STEWART.
 Notary Public.
 J. 6. WILCOX,
 D. E,oBMAN. z 2. L. GAsToN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
s-RisinS. x-Faliins.
wrATHER oONpETIoNs.

RIVER FORECAST.
 The Coosa and the Alabama will remain
 very nearly stationary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
COTTON sTATIsTTCs.

New York. Oct. 2s.-The following statis- tics on the movement of cotton for the week ending Friday. October 23 were com piled by the New York Cotton ExehanEe:
 Weekly Movement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
WEEKLY LOCAL COTTON STATEMENT
SELMA COTTON MARKET.

Selma. Oct 2s.-(speciai. )-spot cotton was qnoated in the local market today follows.
 Geod middling .... .... .... ......sc Strict midd1ing ....SAc Mtddltng .''. .-'' ''.. ''''S SAC Strict low middling '.....S9 9sc Low mtddling .... .... .... ....Shc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24

The Northwest Indiana Mechodlst Dis trict has nearly as many church as Sun day school members. there being $500 in EchooIa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24

WEEKLY INTERIOR COTTON TOWNS
 New York. Oct. 23, 1908
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
DISTRICT AVERAGES.

s-Rece.yed too late to be Included in dls.
 GEtct averages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
NEM ORLEANs SPoT CoTrnN.
LIYERPnOL COTTON-

Tho sales of the day were 4.O06 bales of which 200 were for speculation and export and included 3.40Q American. Receipts 33,- 900 bales: including 31.10O American.
 Futures opened steady and closed finn:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24

OF THE CONDITION OF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-24
THE WEATHER.

fwiadl Rain state of weaths Time tTemp. lpf. hf.l in. q and directioi
 lloothsl of wind.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Woman's Missionary Union.

Elsewhere in this issue of The
Advertiser will be found the pro-
gram of the Woman's Missionary
Union which will meet in it's
fourth annual session at Berea
church on Thursday, August
9th. There are thirty one socie-
ties i'll Edgefeld association and
it is desired that every one shall
be represented at this meeting.
Please see to it that all apportion-
ments are met by that time. The
program will be very 1nterestln 6
and helpful, and the years work
which follows will be filled with
new inspiration and courage. LIE,
every society eject delegates at
their next meeting, and urge
every woman in your societies to
attend, as the good women of
Berea are expecting and prepar-
ing for large crowd. The meet
ing will be only one day and will
adjourn in time for those not liv-
ing at too great a distance to re-
turn to their homes the same day
if they desire.
Mrs. J. l.. Minis.
Assoc. Supt
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
BLOCKADE
Every Household in Edgefield
Should Know How to Resistit.

The back aches because the kidneys
are blockaded.
Help the kidneys with their work.
The back will ache no more.
Lots of proof that Deans Kidney
Pills do this.
Mrs. ] E Stallings, living in Aiken.
S. c., says: "For several years 1
suffered more or less from backache
and rheumatism. used different reme-
dies and treatments but did not succeed
in obtaining satisfactory relief until
about two months ago when procured
box of Doan's kidney pills. Il used
them according to directions, and can
say that nothing ever proved of as
great benefit to me. The pain In my
back was.greatly diminished, my kid;
neys became strong and that dull, tired
feeling disappeared. have no hesitan-
cy in giving Doan's kidney pills my
Recommendation"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cts.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y;
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
VIII go to Foreign Field.

Miss Eliza Mccullough has
volunteered her services to the
Foreign mission board of the
Methodist church, and will leave
in the early fall for the mission
ary training school in Kansas to
prepare herself for the work. After
she shall have completed the
course at the training school she
will be assigned to duty in China.
This very Jealous Christian work
er, who has almost from early
childhood been actively engaged
in the service of her Master, will
20 forth to fill the place made va
cant by the death of the lameated
Miss June Nicholson. Truly,
Edgefeld is greatly honored in
having those from our midst re-
spond to the Macedonian cry that
comes from the benigbted lands
across the seas.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
An Illustrated Lecture,

A young Japanese, Mr.. Kentaro
Shioi, will give lecture in the
opera house on Monday evening
on the Russo-Japanese War. The
lecture will be illustrated with
moving pictures and stereopticon
views. The pictures were brought
direct from the battle fields Of
Manchuria, and will prove to be
exceedingly interesting; particu-
larly so, as this noted young Japa-
nese lecturer will explain every
illustration. Mr.. Shloi was educa-
ted ID America at William Jewell
College and Brown University.
He was in Edge6eld about two
years ago. and lectured in the
college auditorium. Many of our
people heard him with pleasure
aud profit. The admission charges
on Monday evening nextgill be
IS cents for adults and 25 cents
for children.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Mr.. T. MorganElected.

The election for cotton wsigher
for the town of Edgefeld attract
ed a large number of citizens Oh
Monday. There was considerable
interest in the election, but Che
day passed quietly, the best of.
order prevailing. The total vote
was 427, being cast as follows:
T P Morgan. 221; w L Holston,
81; Bud Bryan, 81, and P 81
Hamilton, 39. Mr.. Molgal was
declared elected The very large
vote which be received is strong
endorsement of the excellent man
ner in which be has filled this
position during the past year. The
total vote q year ago was 543, of
which Mr.. Morgan received 1870. .
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

Go to the meeting. hear the speak
ers and purchase your dinner
from the Horns Creek ladies, who
never grow weary IN well doing.
They will give you the best din
nor you ever had.
When you need a buggy try a
Rock Hill, or Hackney, or Colum-
bus, or q Tyson and Jones. No
stronger line of buggies can be
found ip this section. Large as
,sortment to select from.
Ramsey & Jones.
Two wagon loads of young peo-
pie, about fourteen couples, went
out to Centre Spring Monday
night and enjoyed q moonlight
picnic. Mrs. B. B. Jones chaper-
oned one wagon and Mrs DR.. j.
&. Edwards chaperoned the occu-
pants of the other one. These gay
young "night riders''-not like
unto Kentucky "night riders
passed an exceedingly pleasant
evening.
Mr.. w II Turner, the popular
and progressive proprietor of the
Corner Store has planned to 20
TO New York on Monday next to
purchase bis fall stock of mer-
chandise. To some it may seem a
little early,.. but Mr.. Turner has
made many trips to market and
understands the advantage of
being on the ground early and
gstting fret choice of everything
that is offered. You eau bank up.
on his knowing when aud how to
buy.
Mr.. J R King ls now better pre-.
pared than ever to repair your
harness and shoes. He has recent.
| ly purchased an improved Brad
bury machine for sewing leather
which does very satisfactory work
Mr.. King can repair your harness
or make your shoes as good al
new while you wait. He can be
found over the Timmons drug
store. and will he glad TO serve
you, guaranteeing satisfaction or
all work done.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

dacy this week for Congress from
the second district. Mr.. Smith is
one of tho leading: citizeus of
Hampton county and has been
frequently honored by his people.
After serving several years in the
House of Representatives he was
elected to the senate and is now
state senator from Hampton
county. Mr.. Smith is from every
standpoint capable of represent
ing the second district in Con-
gress, and If chosen by the peo-
pie he will render faithful and
very efficient service.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Advertise Your Goods.

The other day a local merchant
happened to ses q farmer with
some goods that cane from 9 mail
order house. He noticed also that
the goods were right in his store
for years. He immediately ap-
preached the farmer and said:
1T could have sold you the very
same article you have there for
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
She Likes Good Things.

Mrs. Chas. E Smith, of West
Franklin, laaine, says: II like
good things and have adopted DR..
Kings New Life Pills as our fami-
.ly laxative medicine, bt cause they
are good and do their work with
out making a fuss about il. "
These painless purifiers sold at w
EsLyncb & Co., Penn & Hoistein,
successors to G L Penn & Son,
drug stores. 25c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
For Sore Feet.

81 have found Bucklen's. Arni-
ca Salve to be the proper thing to
use for sore feet, as we'll as for
healing burns, sores, cuts. and all
manner of abrasions," writes Mr..
w Stone, of East Poland, Maine.
1t is a proper thing too for piles.
Try It'll Sold under guarantee at
w E Lynch & Co., Penn & Hol-
stein, successors to G L Penn q
Son, drug stores. 25c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
MIR. Harris Special Sale.

In order to close out his ladies',
bows and children's low cut
shoes, muslips, lawns, white ma
dras and embroideries, Mr.. ] E
Hart has inaugurated q special
Is days sale. During this sale
these goods will be sold at facto-
ry cost for cash. When Mr.. Hart
says cost you can depend upon
it that he will offer some very
tempting bargains. You can not
afford to miss this opportunity.
No goods will be charged at cut
prices.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Mission Barrel Opening.

The Edge6eld Woman's Mission
Society of the Baptist church will
have a barrel opening at the home
of Mrs. A. E. Padgelt, on Tues
day afternoon, August 11th.
Small barrels and boxes have
been distributed to all members,
and the contents will go for for
eign and state missions and the
training school. Every member is
expected to be present. Refresh
ments will be served and a pro-
gram rendered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
CHARLES S.rkUm.

l herewith respectfully announce
myself candidate for reelection for
Supervisor of Registration Of Edge
field county, pledging myself to abide
the result of the primary election and
to support the nominees of the party.
GEORGE w. QUARLES.
I hereby announce myself a candi.
date for the Office of Supervisor of
Registration, and pledge myself to
abide by the result of the primary
A. M. ZIMMERMAN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

superintendent of Education w
d Holland informed the writer
that there are still two Clemson
scholarships open, and that be
has requested President Nell to
allow him to hold another exami-
nation to fill them.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
6 r. WILLIAMS.
For Clerk of Court.

Thanking the citizens of Edgefeld
county for the generous support given
me in the past, ! hereby announce my
self candidate for reelection to the
Office of Clerk of Court, pledging my
self that if elected, I will try and be
faithful to the trusts imposed upon
'-'- Will ohidn the resu'A -------
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Outlook Encouraging.

One ubmistekable indication
that the people are in excellent
spirits over the crop outlook is the
very large attendance upon the
picnics this summer. Even the
small, neighborbood picnics have
been attended by very large
crowds of well-dressed people,
both young and old. Very little
evidence of hard times or traces
of the panic can be found any
whora ;., Edp,- field nn'.~tu
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
Corner Stores Closing Out Sale

Stock taking is over. We find
many odds and ends Of Dress
Goods, Musline, Lawns, Gloves,
Belts, Buttons, Laces and En-
broideries that will be sold at al
most any old price. Come early,
before our buyer leaves next week
for the Northern markets.
The Corner Store.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

We always carry complete as
sortment of fresh drugs and give
especial attention to all prescrip-
tions sent US. A share of your
patronage solicited.
B. Timmons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
VIII Confer With Supervisor.

The work of draining the old
quarry will doubtless te under
taken at an early day and pressed
rapidly to completion. Al the
meeting of the town council on
Friday afternoon Mayor G. E.
May and Mr.. B. L. Jones were ap-
pointed committee from the
council to confer with Supervl-
sor J. R. Blocker concerning put
ting the convicts at work on the
quarry at once.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

didn't you have them putin rne,
paper, 80 we can see what you
have to offer"
The conversation came to a
sudden stop.-CheraW Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

1 beg to announce my candidacy for
the United States Senate in the ap-
preaching Democratic primary, and l
respectfully solicit the support of the
Democratic voters of this state.
R. G. RHETT.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05

We have just received a large
assortment of jewelry aud silver
ware, in the latest designs from
the most up-to-date and most re-
liable manufacturers i'll the eoun-
try. We invite you to call and
inspect these goods.
RAMSEY 81 JONES
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-05
J. RANSOM ZIMMERMAN.

hereby announce myself for the
Office of Auditor of Edgefeld county,
subject to the rules and regulations
of the Democratic primary, and pledge
myself to abide the result of same.
j. B. ,HALTIWANGER.