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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
THE STOCK MARKET

New York. Oct. 31--The days stock market was affected plainly enough by 2 movement on the part of speculative the eve of the presidential election. It was the supposition of observers in the neighborhooj of the stock ex- change that this movement came from the lesser following of the powerful ed the recent market. The action vas prompted by uncertainty over the posi- ton and intentions of the specula tive leaders. They are credited with hold ings most of the floating market sup ply of stocks and with being abundant ly supplied with cheap credits to hold them. Their ability to put prices to higher level after the election there which a general demand from outside sources for stocks will be attracted is what Is doubted. It was this doubt that prompted the cleaning up of progress today in continuation of the similar movement yesterday. The cir- culation of reports of closing out of some heavy accounts in United states increasing this tendency. Sales for London. account were an effective rac- tor in the market The closed London market on Monday for holiday. ob- ty for prediction liquidation from that center and advantage was taken of the occasion. News was not much attended to. although there was con siderable discussion of John D. Rocke- feller's announcement of his political attitude and of the reception accord- ed 1t.
 The extraordinary gains in net earn ings for September reported yesterday by the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific were supplemented by the re- ports to the Interstate Commerce Com mission of. other transconttnental rAil- roads for that period. showing in creases in gross earnings and heavy cuts in operating cost. It was con sidered that the strength of these re- turns would operate against the att tempt credited to the railroads to bring about a general advance in freight rates after the elections.
 The bank statement presented no great surprises. The excess over the preliminary estimates of the cash loss reappeared in part in the cash gain re- ported by other banks" which fn- clude the trust companies, and the inc crease In the loan item of the latter in- stitutions against the. contraction of loans by the clearing house bank shows that they are taking over loans also from the banks
 Bonds were irregular Total sales par value. $1.960, 600. Bonds were un- changed on call for the week.
 CLOSING STOCK LIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
FIGURING ON ROADS
MUCH ENTHUsIAsM IS SHOWN IN
 DALLAS.
After Eishwny is Built te Antansa An- other .wul Be Constructed fo Perry--Nesss of Central
 City.

Selma, oct. ts--tSpeeiAl.) )--The members of the good roads committee of the Commercial and Industrial As sociation who attended the meeting with the citizens of Autauga county at Mulberry. Friday are enthusiastic over the prospects of the building of the turnpike from Selma to that point.
 Every member of the committee stat ed that every citizen of Autauga county whom they saw on Friday was anxious for this turnpike to be built These citizens will bring all or the influence they can to bear upon the commissioners of their county to build the road and 1t is believed in selma that AutauEa county will begin to work upon the road not later than the first of the coming year.
 The Dallas County Court of Com rnissioners will meet during the com ing week and at that meeting the question of the AutauGa county turn pike will be taken up, 1t Is expected that work on the road from Selma to Huntsville will be started within the next few weeks.
 The people of Selma will raise si,0o0 for the building of the mile of road across the sand stretch in Autauga county and the committee to raise this amount will probably begin work dur ing the coming week.
 Plans are also being considered for the building of a second turnpike out of Selma to the west as far as the Perry county line. This second turn pike will probably be started soon after work upon the Autauga county turnpike has been started.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
Y. M. c. A. Notes.

There will be meeting In tho lobby of the Young Mems Christian Associa- ton tomorrow afternoon at 3;s0 o'clock for men. After an interesting song service, Rev. W. F.. Dickinson will speak on a subject of interest to every man present.
 The class which is studying "The Life of Jesus will meet on Tuesday night at 7:15 o'clock. This class IS taught by Prof. c. D. coker and is open to any young man who wants to study the Bible.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian Association will be held in the association building on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Every member is urged to be present and others who are interested in the work will be welcomed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
Neere seriouaAy Hurt.

Frank HarrslI. negro, met with a peculiar, accident which may prove fatal near Marion Junction this morn ing. It Is thought that the negro re- ceived internal injuries and the report stated that it was believed that he would not recover.
 Frank Harrell is a member of one of the section gangs on the South ern Railway and was working near Marion Junction this morning near ( car from which there was being thrown cross-arrns for telegraph poles.
 The negro was passing in front of the door of the car whom a bundle of the cross-arms were thrown out strik- Ing him in the left side near the heart. The negro was unconscious for some time and physician was sum- r1aoned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
Chicago Grain and Produce.

f
 Chicago Oct 31.--Grain markets on the Board of Trade were weak today owing to the realizing sales, wheat closing at losses of 1-2a5-Sc. provisions
 There was a decided change of sem tfment in the wheat pit at the opening today from that manifested at the pre- vious close. The market closed yester- day in a furry of buying based on sen sational reports of damage to the Arr genuine crop but at the opening today many ot yestefday's buyers were in a stampede to sell owing to frcsh advices from Argentine which were less bulllsh than previous reports. The failure of the Liverpool market to respond to the advance here yesterday also inc spired free selling. Prices at the start were l-SaI-4c to 3-sc lower and be- fore the end of the first hour further declines of about 1-2c had been record ed. Following this early activity the market became dull and trading con- tinued quiet the remainder of the ses- sion. Prices also failed to rally from the early weakness and the market closed at almost the bottom point, with December at $i,00 and May at si.03 S-S. There was only moderate de- mand for cash wheat but premiums were trifie higher. According to local export concerns there were few bids for wheat and the quoted figures from abroad were long way from any possible business. Weather con-
 
 for the fall sown crop and receipts in the northwest were less than for the same day last week.
 Trade in the corn market was dull aud sentiment in the city was bearish all day. The ideal weather for the drying out of the new crop and for the movement was one of the chief weakening influences. Lack of support of the October delivery which expired todsy caused a two-cent decline in the cash market. which In turn depressed options. Small receipts, however. had more tendency to check excessive sell ing. The market closed weak with prices off 1-2e5-8e. December closed 63 A and May at 62 5-sc. E ,, Oats were quiet and prices f7uctuated within quarter cent range. Cash houses were the principal sellers. The weakness Of wheat and corn was the chief factor. At the close prices were unchanged to l-4c lower with Decent- Der at 4S 1-2 and May at 50 l-4a3-8. Local receipts were IS1 cars.
 Provisions were weak owing to scattered liqudation.. The principal selling was of November deliveries. Liberal receipts of live hogs at western packing centers was the main reason for the profit taking. At the close prices were 25c lower to 5e higher.
 The leading futures for the day ranrea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01

Frank W. Gunsaul, ed clergyman, Is | the place. Out of the board, five arc sauluS. \
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01

Indicates inappreclabie rainfall. sFor yesterday. 1For 24 hours ending 8 am. 18th meridian time.
 Note-The average maximum and mini mum temperatures and the average rainfall are made up at each cent from the actual number of reporte received The state of weather Is that prevailing at time of ob- serN ation.
 REMARKS. No rain fell In the cotton belt. Tempera- lures rose In all districts, the rise being greatest in the eastern districts. NOTE-This is the last issue of the cot ton region bulletin for this season. ... D. c. HORTON. Asst Obsv.
 Weather Bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
HaIIowreen Party.

Miss Dana Gatchell gave pleasure to a number of friends on last evening when she entertained at a Halloween party in honor of her guest, Miss Edna Moreland. The house was artistically adorned with a profusion of pumpkins and autumn leaves. Misses Alice Ca rothers Kathleen Gatchell, Addie Mae Phillips, Margurite Huston and Carrie Lee Mason were dressed as witches and served the refreshments which consisted of punch. various fruits and a salad course Others present were Misses Belzara Parrlh, Mary Rogers Kate Young, Helen Hull and Ernestine Smith. Messers. Ed Keeble, Charlie Smith Paul Lovelace and Mr. Coker,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
social and PexuoaaI.

Miss Belle Kornegay is here on short visit to her sister Mrs. Edgar Rus- sell.
 Mrs. Herbert Smith left today for her home in VIcksburg. Miss. after spending ten days here with relatives.
 Miss Marie Wilson. Of Newbarne has returned home after short stay here with relatives.
 Mrs. A P. Leiser, of Browns Sta ton Is ip the city today with friends,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01

purchase of 12,ooo bales of January against saie of l1.0oo bales of March at an point oiterence. Private cables attributed tne english advance to covering by local sh9rts against calling by spinners.
 The cotton market closed steady with prices net z@s points higher.
 accepts at the ports today se,ea3 bales. against 72.z49 last week and 6S24s last year. For the week tesfimated} 425,O00 baleA. against a47,6s2 last week and 3Ss,777
 Todays receipts at New Orleans Isee2 bales, against 7,976 last year, and at Hous- ton lb.otS bales, against 10.25o last year.
 Futures opened steady and closed steady; Month. 0naH twh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
WILSON WON'T RESIGN.

Presiasney of CoIOrado College May
 Go To DT, GunaauAas.
 Chicago, Oot., 3i--A dispatch to The Record Herald from Denver, Colo, says;
 Secretary James Wilson. of Presi- dent Roosevelt's cabinet. Is reported today to have declined the offer of the presidency of the Colorado Asricui- tural College at Fort Collins.
 Following this decIinatiou, 1t is stated by a member of the state board of agriculture that Rev. pr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
Meetink of cnrA cInh.

Mrs. George Breeden was the charm ing hostess yesterday morning, for the members of the Friday Bridge Club and a few other friends. The rooms where the games were played were prettily decorated with palms and vases of cut flowers. The games were played at four tables and the club prize beau tiful brass jardiniere was won by Miss Mary Gilman and the visitors prize a brass candle-stIck fell to Mrs. Land. After the games a delicious salad course was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
S-Rising. x-Falling.
 RIVED EnHufSA cu,

The Coosa and the Alabama will continue to rise slightly.
 WEATHER CONDITIONS.
 There was Fight rain in the states of Washington and Oregon during the past 24 hours, and, in upper Michigan and New England, very light rain or snow occur red; but throughout the remainder of the country, there was no precipitation. The weather Is clear this moring in nearly ali the country except the Missouri valley and lake region, where partial cloudiness is experienced.
 Temperatures are a little higher from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River and in the Gulf and South Atlantic states, but moderate falls in temperature are not ed elsewhere. There Is nothing in the dis tribution of atmospheric pressure to indi- cate much change in the weather in Ala bama tonight and Sunday. except that it will be somewhat warmer Sunday.
 COTTON REGION BULLETIN Montgomery, Ala, for the 24 hours ending
 at am. 75th meridian time,
 Saturday, Oct. 3l, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
A Musicale Tea.

Among the affairs booked for the coming week none will be mere en- joyable than the Japanese musicale tea to be given Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. s. Monk by the Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church. The young won. en who serve will wear attractive Jap anese costumes and splendid musical program will be rendered as follows:
 Driftwood--Mlss GAtehell.
 Cachaucha caprice--Miss I1a Coe.
 Moon -eyes-Miss Grace Nelson.
 Serenade-Miss Jessie Mae Perkins.
 Solo--Mrs. Charles Anderson.
 Brokip's Dance--Mrs. Harper, Miss Baggs-
 Solo-Mrs. Warner.
 Doll Dance-Miss Evelyn Craig.
 Solo-Miss Estelle Love.
 Piano Sola-Miss Mary Calhoun.
 Piano Solo Miss Race Chisholm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
NEW YnRK PRnnncE

New York Oct. s1.--Cotton seed oil easy prime crude 2s M O 30c; do. yellow 37@87 1hc
 Rosln quiet; strained common to good $2.T5@s0.
 Turpentine uiet, 40e.
 Molasses quiet; New Orleans open kettle good to choice 2sn42c.
 Sugar raw steady; fair refining $3 4SA : centrifugal ss-test $3.ssh; molasses su- gar 33.23h; refined steady; No. $4. 70; No. s4. e6; No. $4. SO; No. 9 $4. 5S; No 10 $4,45; No. II $4. 70; No. I2 S4. 85; No 14 s4.25: confectioners A S4 90; mould A s5. 45; cut loaf S5. 90; crushed $5 80: pow dered S5.20; granulated s5. 10; cubes $5 35.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
Connllmentarr to Mlra Peaeock.

Mrs. W. R. Peacock informally en- tertained few friends yesterday aft- ernoon at cards complimentary to Miss Ida, Peacock who leaves shortly for New York where she will spend the winter. The parlors were tastefulIy decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. At conclusion of the games a two course luncheon was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
Hin Ankla sprained.

Frank Little, an engineer on the Southern Railway. had his left ankle badly sprained in an accident near Massilon late yesterday afternoon. Mir. Little was on a freight train engine when the engine turned over. No oth- CT member of the train crew was hurt. 1't
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
Meeting of Book Club.

A very enjoyable and interesting meeting of the West End Book Club was held yesterday afternoon with Miss Annie Watson as hostess. After the program dainty refreshments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01

The percentage of actual reserve of the clearing house banks at the close of bus mess yesterday was 27 .56.
 The statement of the banks and trust companies of Greater New York not mem bers of the clearing house shows that these institutions have aggregate deposits of &1, ,0sS, ,50b, 400; total cash hand Si02 ss9- 400 and the loans amounting to S976, t05 400
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
Complimentary to Miss stiIIwelI.

Mrs. Carlisle Melvin Beautifully en- tertalned some friends at cards this morning in honor of Miss StillweIl. of Philadelphia, who is the guest of Miss Rose Weaver. The apartments where the games of bridge were played at three tables were decorated with palms and gorgeous white ehrysanth emums. The score cards were daintily hand. painted scenes and after the games a delicious three course luncheon was served. l-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
vrru YnRK EDITION.

Nsw York. Oct. 3l--The cotton market S..sssssed steady at an advance of or points
 - rnonths being relatively firm the ~ebiea. while later positions reflected good 7 Ss~kher and a local bearish condition re ,sys1f They soon ffrmed up however, and ss,e general list ruled about five to six
 SrsnfS net higher during the middle of the
 Ts,seiness was very active for a half-hoI- Ss.ssv. line speculative feature being the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
BANK STATEMENT

New York. oct. sI.-The statement o, clearing house banks for the week shows the requirements of the 25 per cent reserve rule. This is an increase of S7Os,12b fin the proportionated cash reserve as compar- ed with last week. "'
 The statement follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
NEW YORK BONDS.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
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ST. LOUIS GRAIN MARKrr

St. Louis. oct. 3l-CIose: Wbeat No Q red cash sl. 0l # 9sI. o2h: No. hard se aS VI corI. OF; Des; No ss% & May s1 SsA,
 Dec. ssh; May s1h@K 'o' D oats; No % cash 47A; No. 2 white 4sh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
NAVAL STORES

NEW ORLEANS COTTON OIL. New Orleans Oct. 9l.--Cotton seed oil prime refined per pound five cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
CHIAcAGo LIYE srooK.
KANsAs CITY LIyr sTonu

Kansas City Oct. 31.-Cattle, receiDts 800. No Southerns Steady:
 Native steers .... .... ;55o ag7.2s Southern steers .... ...... 2s0 a 45O southern cows ...... 200 O 3.1O Native cows and helfers 200 Q 4.75 western steers ........ $50 O 4.sO
 hogs receipts 5000; steady to Sc lower:
 Sheep; receipts 2,oOO: steady: ''' Muttons .... 3.76 Q 4.25 Lambs '....-,. .... 4.25 0 SIS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
Ns COTTON.

NS COTTON.
 a1.-Spot cotton firm:
 on the spot 500 bales: ,teady. unchanged to one -, opening the market ad- y increased spot demand in market ard the prospect of 1at this afternoon of the labor in the Lancashire wiil district -ss advanced until theM Mactive months srday's/ closing. On the closing the was ealied steady and prices showed a sdvance of seven to nine points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01

Texas ( Pacific ists . .... ....s. IfsK Tol. S. L. ". 4s .... .... .s.s F6H
 do, cv. 4s e..s.. .... .... ....s. l0zM VI. o. steel 2nd. 5s ...-..l l0SA mapasn Asts .... IA ...... .s.,..lllA A western Md 4S ~
 Wheeling 6 l.. Erie 4s .... .... ... 7sk Wisconsin Central Is ...... ..rssk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01

3Bhc.
 Rosin steady: ABcD ss.s7k; E s2.ssH; F $2.62h@67h; c s2.k2A; II S3.s0: K N.Ss; M t5 Is; s5.7s; VIC Ss. 2oi wv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01

Savannah Oct. s1.--spirits turpentine firm 3shc; sales 510; receipts SIS; shipments 1l5S.
 Rosin firm; sales s.l3o: receipts s,o74: shipments 1,103; stock 141. AS. uote: BID s2. TO; EFF s2.75977n; c s2.77h @S0; H we S6 SC; " WSs. 35.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01

Wilmington, Oct. s1.--spirits turpentins steady 35Ae: receipts 2S casks.
 Rosln steady 2.35; receipts 9S. Tar firm s1 SO: receipts s7.
 Crude turpentine firm s1.so: s2.10 and g, 40; receipts 12.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
ayEW oRLEANs sPor CoTToN.

Urleans, oct. 3I.--Spot cotton was <; receipts 1s.s62; stocks 172.42l nary .-s .... 9-16c ptqlnafy G-..s Ic
 lddting s..s ....s. S8c
 1g .... oc
 1fddltng .... o... 5-16c lg fair ss.. 13-16c nom ....10 7-16c
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THE WEATHER.

Daily Local Weather Report and River
 Forecast. United States Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Local Observation Central time.) Montgomery, Oct. 31, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-01
oRLEANs COTTON FUTURES.
RPOOL COTTON.

3I.-Closing: Cotton spot points higher:
 tair s'..o .. 20 3... s.. D. 50 s'.'o 70 ss.'4 % co l. S'Sl the day were 5000 bales, of 10 We're for speculation and export aded 4,700 American. Receipts 4.oO0
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