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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
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 pamfes.

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 New York, Dec. 2e.--The Flnancier will say: , An.,.a
 The statement of the clearing house banks of New York Git. for the week endinr December 26 sf ed contn- uaf1ce of the very heavy decreases Tn leading items reported in the last pres vious statement Loans were cons tracted by s2s.6s3 300. the decrease in cash was ga, 5s0. TOO. while deposits feli off ssO, ,ee5 300. The heavy decrease in deposits lessened the required easn re- serve by over S7,5o0, 900. so that while inc banks lost s 800. 900 in cash, the surplus rose s40s5,625, standing on Saturday, taking actual conditions as a basis. at SIS. s.26e.675.
 The rather unusual deereases In loans and deposits, amounting during the tast fortnight to over seventy-one ana three quarter millions In loans ana sq5 500 900 in deposits. are to be ae- counted for by reason Of payments on inc Panama loan and the adjustment Of a number os heavy syndicate opera tions. So far as the. movement Of money hetseoT1 banks Is concerned the New York banks have been gaining from the interior tho higher rate Tor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

The percentage of actual reserve of the e,sarin1 house banks today was 26. .bs-
 The statement of banks and trust compa- lIS.- niss not members mwypshfdicrnI wypeHiws n ~ nIAa of Greater New York not mempers oh the clearing house shows that these inssi- tutions have aggregate deposits ot sod saiaS,- aSs szs,soc; s.,eS to.n, essf to o osl'o5T,ols, 200.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
COTTON MARKET
EXCHANGE PRACTICALLY DESERTED
 BY MEMBERS SATURDAY..
Predicted That Dormant Effect WIT be Removed After New Year. and That Little Win Be Doing During
 the Holiday. W

Following the course of the banks in msl- tng of Saturday a holiday the cotton men of Montgomery took tho day off, every ware house, practically all offices and the Cot ton Exchange itself being deserted. Tn short, there was nothing In the way of cot- ton business in Montgomery Saturday. nor ia there likely to be for the next week. There are some who look for a sudden re- vlvaI of trade conditions after the holiday season, but 1t stands to reason that the dormant effects that follow Christmas must have a few days in which to wear off be- fore fiaring off into rejuv'enation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

unquoted. Prime mercantile paper [ to ti5 per eenh Sterling exchange nominal with actual business in bankerB bills 4ss .0e Q 4s5 IS for sixty day bills and at a.s7 for demand. Commercial bills 4S4&6H.
 Bar silver 4gc Mexican dollars tbc.
 Government bonds and railroad bonds un-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
nANK arATFMENT.

New YoEk. Dec. 3s.---The statement of that the banks hold sfs, s,s2s.s25 more than the requirements of the zs per cent, reserve rule This is an increase of t6,s1s,S2b in the proportionate cash reserve as compares with last week;
 The statement follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
LONDON STOCKS.

London. Dec 2s.-The short weeks trad ing on the stock exchange was carried on cheerfully because of the anticipation of increased investment buying with the new
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
vurAeupY RALANCEs.

< washington. Dec. 2s---Iodays treasury balances in the general funa Snows s,sa .,a n..
 AyaiIabls cash balances .NSo'Sse'sss
 Cold coin and bullion ..-' zs'sss aos Gold certificates h.. =. ..'' e@'0So'-eS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
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NEW YORR PRODUCE.

New York, Dec. 2s.--Butter very firm; re. ceipts 4.TA5 creamery specials B he fofft- cial price 33cl Texas zls GSse; western fae- tory firEts 2fhc.
 Cheese firm unchanged; receipts 2.O2i; weekly exports SOB. -.s5y
 EgEs easier; receipts 2, ,47St State Pennsyt- ,raria ana nearby brown and mixed flair to choice sea ssc; western firsts sc; seconds 30 D5ie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

During the time beginning with Thanksgiving Day and ending with New Years Day, New York ctfv handles one-twenfth of all the tufkeva consumed in the United States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
CHICAGo LIYE sToCK.

Chicago, Dec. 2s.--Cattie. receipts est- mated at 100, steady: Reeves .... s...$3.bo QSIoV Westerners .., .... .... 350 Q s.50 Stoekers and feeders .. .. 2.s0 c 4.Ie Cows and heifers so 4-9e
 Hogs. receipts 10000; bc higher: Bulk of sales 5. .b0 5.sb
 Sheep; receipts estimated at 2S,Ooo. Steady:
 Native .,.. ,... .... 2.so 4.ee Western s.'s.ss zsoV f.1v
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Innn Yenr naII in nnntnh.

Benton, Dee, 26-(Special)- )-Chrigt- mas night will long be remembered with pleasure by those who attended
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

ST. LOUIS HOLIDAY. St Louis. Dec a6.-An st Leuls m@fAS's except live stock are closed today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

T-IvaIcatea trace
 FRANK CHAPTER s4ction Director weather RuFeau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
-wcu.wcw rs CLOSED.

New Orleans. Dec. ze.-Lnsa o, eeeo1nt change Is closed today. Sioseo V" Christmas holidayp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
DAILY COTTON MARKET.
MARKET CLOSED.

New York, Dec. 2s.--Holiday in wholesale dry goods market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

WEATHER CONDITIONS.
 Light rain or snow has occurred from Georgia northward to the Lake region un- der the Influence of a low barometer area now moving off the New England coast. Another hsrometrie depression is central over North Dakota, hut generally fair and moderately cold weather obtains in the southern. central. and western districts this morning. under the Influence of areas of higA barometer central ever Texas ,and east enr utah As ths araa of 'high#1 1now over TeSAH drifts eastward. # will give contin- ued faiT weather during tonight and sun day. though The .tsmDefature VIII rise slow E.
 U. Dssnrtnent ef AzricuItare. weathsr
 Aureap.
 Temperature and precipitation aa report. ed by fha Weather Bureau for selected Southsrh States durtng the 24 hours ~nd.
 December 2s. 1908
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

MONEY MARKET. New York, Dec. 2s.--CIose Money on cali
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
FALL RTYEIt nEyIEW.

firrner with better business in the Ameri- can qualities.
 FALL RIVER REVIEW. Fall River. Mass, Dee. 26.--The review of the dividends of cotton manufacturing corporations for the year. made public to- day, shows an average dividend of .99 for the year. The total payments were i,141,- 736 on aa capital stock of s27,12S.0 .000. This rate, with the exception of the extraordina- " rate Of last year. is the best since 1902. The outlook for business this year Is ex- oeflent.
 DAILY COTTON MARKET.
 Port Movement. Csalveston--Net receipts. SITS; gross re- ceipts SITS; sales 2Ss,322; shipments to con- tinent l1.e7S.
 Mobile--Net receipts 1,s03; gross receipts i,s03; stock 1895 shipments coastwise 30. Norfolk--Net receipts ABS; gross receipts A,135; stock 33.e02; shipments coastwise $40.
 Interior Movement. Memphis-Steady. sBc; net receipts I,52S: gross receipts s,24s; shipments eros; stock LouisvilIs--Firm. ske.
 MARKET CLOSED. a3ifs sf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
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WEATHER coSDGrIoNs.

RIVER FORECAST. The Coosa will fall slowly and the Ala. bama will remain nearly stationary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

flrmer with better business in the Amer can qualities
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
THREE AMERICAN FADS
. By Frederic ]. Haskin.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

WEEKLY INTERIOR COTTON TOWNS
 New York Dee. 26. 1908.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
INoUISIToR SAYS GILLETT
HAS HINDERED COMMITTEE
AssembIyman Charges Governor Has
Been Obstacle in Way of In
vestigation of State
Printer

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 1.-Assembly-
man Richard Jury of San Mateo, q
member of the committee appointed by
the lower house of two years ago to
Investigate the office of State Printer
Shannon, created a stir at the meeting
of the inquisitorial body at the capital
today, by declaring that the inquiry
had been hindered by Governor Gillett
and the state administration since the
inquiry began.
Subsequently it was shown by Chair
man Estudillo and other members of
the committee that Governor Gillett
lent every assistance to the committee
by placing at the disposal OF the lat
ter detectives from the state secret
service and expending a considerable
sum of money to aid the investigation.
Assemblyman G. w. Root of Grass
Valley also went to the aid of the
governor, as did the other members of
the committee.
Jury incidentally accused Secretary
of State Curry and local printers, who
were called as witnesses during the
early stages of the investigation, with
giving testimony in favor of Shannon
regardless of whether or not they knew
whereof they spoke.
The session of today's hearing was
not long, but it was interesting and
exciting.
On motion of Root, seconded by AS
semblyman N. w. Thompson of Los
Angeles, the investigation was finally
formally closed by a unanimous vote.
On motion of Jury. seconded by Root,
Assemblyman Beckett of San Francis
co, Chairman Estudillo and Thompson
were appointed a committee to prepare
a report for submission to the governor
and the next legislature, the finding
to be approved by the remaining MEM
bers of the committee.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
HAYTI BELIEVES
ALL HOPE LOST
MINISTER OF STATE FLEES;
HIGH OFFICIALS DESERT
Gen. Simon to Attack JacmeI Before
Besieging Port au Prince-Aexis
May Relinquish the
Presidency
EBy Associated Press.l

PORT AU PRINCE, Dec. 1.-The ex-
pected battle between the revolutions
lists and the troops Of the government
wil1cn are entrenched few miles out
side the city is likely to be deferred
for several days.
General Antoine Simon, commander
in-chief of the revolutionary forces,
has decided to attack Jacmel, which
lies thirty miles to the southwest OF
this city, and is the only town that
has remained loyal in the department
of the south, before resuming his
march on Port au Prince.
1t is believed the situation. so far as
the government is concerned, is lost.
Louis Borno, minister of state, has
handed in his resignation and taken
refuge in the German legation, and
there now remain in office only three
of the high governmental officials
General Leconte, minister of the in
terror; General Lalaleau, minister of
justice and public instruction, and
General Marielin, minister of finance
and commerce.
All of the other ministers have re-
signed with the exception of Gen. Celes-
tin Cyriaque, who after his defeat by
the Insurgents is believed to have found
asylum in one of the foreign consul
lates.
Alexis May Resign
1t is believed the intention of the
president, calling of the extraordinary
session of the chambers, is to have
them name his successor. President
Alexis favors either of two candidates
for the office, Gen. Turenne Jean GILES
and Solon Mehos, a distinguished
lawyer.
The three divisions of the govern
ment troops entrenched at the cross
roads outside of the city are being de-
pleted by numerous desertionS.
Gen. Simon will enter Port au Prince
probably without striking a blow, and
it may be without causing a disturb
ance, in the order of things, if Presi-
dent Nord Alexis takes his departure
from the city before the arrival of the
enemy. The situation will be critical
if the president elects to remain.
The arrival of the American cruiser
Des Moines this morning has given
added assurance to the foreign resi-
dents.
The Des Moines and the Tacoma rep
resent the United States here, while
the French training ship Dupuy Trouin
is watching French interests along the
coast.
Other Vessel Expected
The British cruiser Scylla and the
italian steamer Fieramasoa are eX-
pected to arrive in port before the ad-
vancing army reaches the gates of the
city.
The president has angrily resisted the
counsel of the ministers and the diplo-
matte representations which have been
made to him to give up the struggle.
He accuses War Minister Cyriaque OF
treachery and threatens if the revolu-
tionists attack the city to blow up the
palace.
lists has occupied Leogane, twenty
miles west of Port au Prince. on the
Gonaive channel, without the slightest
disorder. These men are we'll disci-
plined and we'll supplied with arms and
munitions.
The insurgent army now numbers
thousands and it has spread itself out
across the southern peninsula.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
IMPORTANT POINT BROUGHT
TO LIGHT IN RUEF'S TRIAL
Certificate of Deposit Confirms Super
Visor's Testimony That $4,000
Bribe Was Paid in
Currency

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. IAN i'm
portant point in the Ruef bribery trial
was brought out today during the re-
direct examination of former Super
visor Andrew M. Wilson by Attorney
Matt L. Sullivan.
In order to fix the date of the second
payment of the alleged trolley bribe
money Wilson'S certificate of deposit
in the California Safe Deposit and
Trust company was introduced in evil
dence.
1t corroborates the testimony of VIII
son, showing that the money he de-
clares he received as a bribe was in
currency.
1t shows that $4,000 was placed in the
bank on August 80, 1906, about two
weeks after the date on which Wilson
testified he received that sum to vote
for a trolley franchise for the United
Railroads.
The complaint in the injunction suit
brought by District Attorney Langdon
to retain his o1ice, from which Ruef
attempted to GUST him, was admitted
in evidence, so the witness might ex-
plain the answer to that suit made by
the supervisors.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
TORPEDO BOAT DESTR0YERS
ORDERED TO MARE ISLAND
Vessels That viii Winter at San
Diego Are Instructed to
Go North for Re-
pairs

MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD, Dec.
1.-Orders have been received at the
navy yard for each vessel of the tor
pedo fiotillas that will winter at san
Diego to come here for repairs during
the season, the vessels to be sent up
singly and to return south as soon as
the necessary work is completed.
The first marines to be detached from
the ships of the Pacific fleet under the
recent order detailing men of the marine
corps for duty in navy yards and shore
stations are due to arrive here Friday
or Saturday on the transport Buffalo
from Magdalena bay. These marines
constituted the guards of two of the
big cruisers. They will be assigned TO
duty either at Mare Island or Bremen
ton. Their places on the cruisers Will
be taken by drafts from the sailors.
The cruiser Rainbow, until recently
the fla aeship of the Asiatic squadron, Is
expected to arrive at the navy yard
within month to be fitted out as the
parent ship of the torpedo flotilla ON
this coast. Commander William A. GIL,
who already has reported for duty here,
will command the Rainbow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
SEARCH BAY IN
VAIN FOR BODY
OF CHIEF BIGGY
SAN FRANClSC0'S MYSTERY
YET UNSOLVED
TEMPORARY SUCCESSOR NAMED
AND AIDS IN QUEST
Police Commissioners Hold Two Ex-
ecutlve Sessions, but Give Out No
statement-Misslng Official
Was Worried

q AN FRANCISCO. Dec. Although
numerous boats have patroled and
~ searched the bay since daylight
this morning from the Golden Gate to
Hunters Point, and the officers of the
ferry boats and other craft were asked
to keep a sharp lookout, the body of
Chief of Police William J. Biggy, who
mysteriously disappeared from the
police launch Patrol and is believed by
some to have fallen overheard shortly
before 10 o'clock last night while re-
turning to this city from Belvedere, ON
the north shore, has not been recovered.
Up to late hour tonight the police
launch Patrol and other boats with
searchlights were still on the bay, but
it is feared the body of the late chief
of police has been carried out to- sea
by the tide.
Police Commissioner Keil, who lives
in BelVedere, and to confer with whom
Biggy crossed the bay last night, stated
today the chief was much worried and
concerned over the attacks upon him
by some of the newspapers and charges
and counter charges growing out of the
alleged suicide at the county Jail of
Morris Haas, the assailant of Assistant
District Attorney Francis ]. Heney.
Leaves More Cheerful
Inc COIulllSSIOIleI SdlQ ne dQN1Seu
Biggy to pay no attention to the at
tacks upon him, and that the chief left
his home in a. more cheerful frame of
mind, but complaining that he was not
feeling well.
The police commissioners met at
o'clock this morning with Mayor Tay-
lor, and after an executive session ap-
pointed A. d. Cutler, president of the
commission. acting chief of police,
pending the appointment of a per-
manent head to the department.
The new chief spent the greater part
of the day investigating the circum-
stances surrounding the disappearance
of Biggy
At 4:30 this afternoon the commits
sioners held pnother executive session,
but at it's conclusion gave out no state
ment in regard to what had been dis
cuSSed.
Commissioner Cutler probably will re-
main at the head of the police depart
ment only few days, but as yet there
has been little discussion relative to
| the appointment of a successor to
Biggy.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
COOPERS' TRIAL
IS SOLE TOPIC
SOUTH DEEPLY INTERESTED
IN PENDING CASE
Friends Believe Colonel Will Not Be
Held to Blame for Act of Son
in Staying Ex-senator
Carmack
Especial to The IHerald.l

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 1.-Intense
interest is manifested throughout the
south in the pending trial, December s,
of Col. Duncan Cooper and his son,
Robin. accused of staying former SEN
ator Edward w Carmack in this city.
AS the day for the arraignment APP
proaches public interest increases, un-
til the case promises to become the
principal topic of discussion in every
circle.
There seems to be a strong feeling
among the friends of Col Cooper that
he will not be held to blame III airy
manner for the rash deed of his son
but it is stoutly maintained by friends
of Carmack that both father and son
conspired in the Staying, and punish
ment will be sought for each.
The shooting of former Senator Car
mack by Robin Cooper has stirred the
south more violently than any tragedy
since the Tillman-GonZalez killing.
The prominence of all the persons
connected with the feud and it's politi-
cal significance add tenfold interest to
the occurrence.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
MANY POSTMASTERS
AFFECTED BY ORDER
PRESIDENT PUTS OVER 5000
IN CLASSIFIED SERVICE
Appointees to Fourth Class East of
Mississippi River Henceforth
Must Take Civil Service
Examination

WASHINGTON, Dec. All fourth
class postmasters in the states east of
the Mississippi river and north of the
Ohio river were today placed in the
classified service by an executive order
Of the president
Hereafter all appointees to fourth
class postmastershipS in those states
must undergo civil service examina-
tions. Postmasters now holding office
will not need to take the examinations,
Over $4,000 fourth class postmasters
are affected by the order
Another executive order of the presl-
dent, signed at the same time, author
ICES the postoffice department to NIL
vacancies in fourth class postmaster
ships without civil service eXamlna-
ton until the civil service commission
shall certify to the department that It
is able to hold examinations and make
certifications to such positions.
This was necessary because time is
required before any position can he
filed by examination and certihcatlon
from the commission.
The action of the president has long
been contemplated, but up to now 1t
has been withheld because of ditfi-
Guilty in conducting the examinations
and securing a list of eligibles in con-
sequence of the work that would De
thrown on the commission.
The commission, however, has been
broadening during the last few years
and the members now claim they are
fully capable of handling this class OF
work
The section included within the order
was selected because the department
has experienced less difficulty in get
ting eligibles for the rural carrier serv-
ice than elsewhere.
It was stated at the department,
however, that the presidents order was
the beginning of policy to eventually
include all postohices where the sal
arv is less than $1,000 in the classified
service.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
COAST

Aged farmer living near Stockton fatally
injured by running his auto into street car.
Search in San Francisco for body of Chief
of Police Biggy, supposed to be in bay, con-
tinues without result; mystery unsolved
California fruit growers in session at Sac
ramento.
San Diego Democrat, defeated in recent
election on Democratic ticket for superior
judgeship, files contest and asks for recount
of vote of opponent.
Assemblyman charges that Governor Gil
lett has hindered investigation by commit
tee OF state printers office
Important evidence bearing on Doodle
brought out in trial of Abraham Ruef In
San Francisco.
Torpedo boat destroyers ordered to go to
Mare Island from San Diego to undergo
repairs.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
LOCAL

City council will be called on to explain
mysterious disappearance of 100000
worth of railroad bonds.
Humane Animal league will remit pound
fees up to June l, 1909
Farmers and Merchants bank and South
ern Trust company will take no steps to
hinder sale of bonds.
Former Banker Carlson endeavors to show
that witness from east is preJudiced.
Secretary of Los Angeles harbor commits
sion declares government steamship line on
this coast is needed
Policeman dismissed seven years ago
asks to be restored to force.
President Edwards dissatisfied with bar
gain made by council respecting dead ami
mails.
Newsboys anxious to form union for pro-
lection against grafters.
San Pedro trustees will fight mandamus
proceedings in matter of division of citS.
Chinese doctors charge sanitary mspec-
tor with accepting bribes.
Aero club will send up 100 balloons to
test currents.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
EASTERN

Daniel Keefe, we'll known labor leader,
appointed by President Roosevelt commits
sioner of immigration.
over Is. 900 postmasters east of Mississippi
river placed in classified service and ap-
pointees of this class henceforth will have
to pass civil service examination.
Newberry takes oath of office as secre-
tary of the navy. succeeding Victor H. Met
calf resigned because of i'll healthi latter
leaves Washington for California.
Nashville court to try Colonel Cooper and
son next week for alleged murder of former
Senator carmack. and pending trial inter
ests entire south.
Federal council of Churches of Christ in
America to convene in Philadelphia tonight.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-02
Darlna Robbery in New York

NEW YORK, Dec. -Four desper-
ADDE'S armed with revolvers held up a
crowded street car in lower Third ave-
nue. today, throttled and robbed the
conductor, terrorized the passengers
and escaped with a goodly collection
of purses and other valuables. A
large number of men and women who
had just left a dance hall crowded on
the car at Third street. Every seat
was taken and the aisle was filed.