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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-13

In his weekly review of Wall Street conditions, Banker CIews refers to the favorable reception of President Taft's message by the Street There was. he says. special satfsfaction' over his rational attitude regarding rail- road and corporation problems. which makes the outlook Tess threatening than during the sometimes unwisely aggressive policy of the previous Ad- ministratfon-" This is virtually an endorsement of the current belief that the Roosevelt policies have been aban- doned It may be recalled that such abandonment was predicted during the Presidential campaign when. particu- larly in the West. they were pushed forward as vote-getters for Taft
 With regard to demands upon the railroads for higher wages. MT. Clews states that many of them. eff obliged to concede to latest demands. will have no other alternative than advancing the rates and compelling shippers to pay the bills" The latter will as usual pass on the increase in expenses to the consumer. This is the usual procedure, whatever may be the in- creased expense. whether tariff duties. heavier taxes. advanced rates of any kind, higher wages. etc. The burden falls in the end upon the last shoulders in the line.
 Money is now firm, as is usual just before the January dividend and in terest disbursements. bat there is a reasonable expectation of coming ease. Money used to move the crops'' will soon begin to return. and the money withdrawn for January disbursements will be either expended or placed in Investments
 Mir. Clews' conclusion as to the fu- ture of the stock market is somewhat optimistic There is nothing.- he says. ito warrant further pessimism." He continues:
 On the contrary the outlook for the coming year upon the. whole is a dis tinctly cheerful one There are per plexities to be faced and the stock market is too high to warrant any special enthusiasm upon the long side. Idle funds. however, are accommodating and must seek employment We sug- gest the use of much discrimination in making purchases. calling attention to the fact that the better class of preferred industrials are likely to come into greater favor. owing to the high level of railroad shares. and the diff culty of finding desirable bonds at req sonable prices.
 The latter point is rather significant It may indicate that Wall Street is abandoning it's preference for railroad securities and turning to the indus trials Indeed, MT. Clews more than intimates an opiRion to such effect. Hitherto. he says. the industrials have s.aenerally been upon a lower plane than the railroads. but as many of the concerns become seasoned and prove their steady earning capacity the eff feet is to raise the standing of such issues. especially while the railroad section stands so much in danger of reaction"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-13

Independent oil refiners will profit by the War Department order prohibiting purchases from the Standard oil CO or any of its subsidiaries A previous order of similar purport applies to products of the American Tobacco CO In fact. the War Department has a rule against any purchases from con- cerns held by the courts to be trusts It looks very like a government boy colt and as if in restraint of interstate trade. and yet it has at least sem 1blance of judicial support It does. however. go to the root of the trust question Does the government intend it as an example to be followed. wher- ever possible by the general public?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-13
Hot Water Bottles

A good companion to have these days and nights.
 Face Bottles, soc up.
 1-quart Water Bottles, CSC up. 2-quart Water Bottles. 75c up. 3-quart Water Bottles, S5c up.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-13
Hip Boots

Does you boy want Hip Boots for Christmas? We have them in all sizes and lengths. Lowest prices for the good kind.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-13

sue is coming in city, sctate and na- tional politics. Already urban pup lie utilities alone represent seven or eight billion dollars of capitalization Franchises are interesting to the peo- pie who are after them. They ought to be of equal interest to the people
 who have them to give and out of whose pockets are drawn revenues to support this stupendous capitalization.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-13
YOUNG ENIsIETS WILL
 PLAY GAELIC GAMES

A new organization which has for it's object the forming of a new Gae- lie football club was organized yester- day afternoon at Eagles hall under the name of the Young Emmet Club of Bridgeport. As 67 members were en- rolled the result was most satisfactory. The following officers were elected: President. Patrick. Killian; vice presi- dent. William B. Lubby; recording secretary. William O'Neil; treasurer. John J. Farrell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-13
Felt Boots

Felt Boots for Men and Boys in all styles and grades-Duck Overs, Rolled Edge Overs, Etc, Etc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-13

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets Druggists refund money if it fails to cure F. w. GROVES sig nature is on each box 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-13

The crowns of some of the hats are very tall, and the brims are large. But they all turn up at one side of the collar or turn sideways And most of the new blouses open at one side of the front
 The bar top is favorite way of mounting opera bags With this top it is simple matter to open the bag 10 slip the glasses i'm and out Bags Of this sort are earned by cord or light chain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, January .-Cattle-Receiptl estimated at 5000; market steady; steers $4. 60q7. 50; cows, $3q5 50; heifers, $3Q5. 75 bulls, $3. .400DS 80; calves, $3.50@10; stockers and feeders, $2. 50Qo. .15.
 Hogs-Receipts estimated at 25,0O0; mar ket 10c to 15c higher choice heavy ship ping, $6. 20a6. .30 butchers, s6. 10@6 .25; light mixed, $5. 60q6.75; choice light, s5.90GSe. .05; packing, $5.S0q6 10; pigs, $4. 50@6. 35; bulk of sales, $5.sOQ6.2O
 Sheep-Receipts estimated at 17,000; mar ket steady; sheep, s4@6; lambs, $5.25qS yearlings, $4.25Q7. .25
 Kansas City, January 11.-Cattle-Re- ceipts, Il GOO, including 800 southerns; mar ket steady to strong; stockers and feed- CTS steady to 10c lower; stockers and feed CTS, 8. .50Q3.s 80; southern steers, A.25Q6. .15; southern cows, g. .25Q4 50.
 Hogs-Receipts, 16,0OO: market 10c higher top, s6. 10; bulk of sales, s5 65@6. .O5; heavy $5. 95q6 10; packers and butchers, s5.S0Q 6.05; light, $5. .40Q5. 80; pigs, 4.75a5. .25.
 Sheep-Receipts, 13,0O0; market for sheer steady; for lambs, 10c lower; lambs, T 25d 7.SO; ewes and yearlings, $4.50@5 .95; stock CTS, Fs@5
 St. Louis, January 12.-Cattle-Receipts 22OO including 200 Texans; Texans strong Texas and Indian steers, $3@6.60; COWS and heifers, $1. 75@4. .50.
 Hogs-Receipts, 7450; market Dc to 10c higher; pigs and lights, s4. 75Q6; packers $5. .90Q16. 10; butchers and best heavy, $6.15 @6. 80.
 Sheep-Receipts, 1850; market strong native muttons, $4.25Q5. 25; lambs, S5.50@S culls and bucks, s3Q4.50; stockers, g. 50Q 3.50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
SHARP DECLINE
 IN WHEAT MARKET Bears Make a Raid on Prices
 Late In Session BULL SUPPORT LACKING Corn Holds Steady Throughout the Session and Closes Almost Un-
 changed-oats Close Easy.
 Provisions Strong.
BULL SUPPORT LACKING

Chicago, January 12.-A bear raid on the wheat market late in the session today resulted in a further sharp decline fol- lowing the severe slump of yesterday. At the close prices were 1zc to 1asc below the final quotations of the previous session. Corn closed steady, oats easy and pro- visions strong.
 Lack of support was said to have been the reason for the extreme weakness manifested in the wheat pit during the final half hour. The bull leaders who have formerly given the market good sup port on any material decline in prices held aloof today, leaving the bears in full control. Selling late in the day was quite general, but individual transactions were not of great magnitude. Some excuse for selling was found in an official report which showed that the exports of wheat and flour from the United States in De- cember were less than one-half those of the corresponding time a year ago. Lower cables and a heavy fall of snow over large section of the winter wheat belt were factors that inspired selling earlier in the day. A brisk demand for cash wheat and a decrease of S,f2,oOo bushels in the worlds visible supply partially off, set these bearish influences. The great est selling pressure was on the May de- livery. and that option declined nearly 2c from the high point of the day, the low point being reached at s1.o41a. The mar ket closed weak at almost the bottom, with May at s1.045s and July at 96149 seMc.
 Clearances of wheat and flour were equal to 342.CGo bushels.
 Primary receipts were 324,OO0 bushels.
 Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago report cd receipts S21 cars.
 Despite the break in wheat the corn market held steady throughout the entire session, prices fluctuating within a %c range. The market closed steady with prices uact anged to a shade lower com pared with yesterdays close. Final quo tations on May were at e1ssQ61hc, and on July 61Mc. Local receipts were AZ cars, with 20 of contract grade
 Trade in oats was quiet and the mar ket was steady until late in the session, when prices declined trifie owing to the slump in wheat. The market closed easy, with prices hc to is0Ac lower, with May at 51hc and July at 461sc. Local receipts were Ell cars.
 Provisions were firm the entire day, but the volume of trade was not large. A falling off of coco head of hogs as shown by the official report of receipts here yes- terday, compared with the previous .esti- mate caused considerable covering by shorts. The close was steady, with prices up 71s910c to 20c higher.
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat cars, corn 1H cars, oats 122 cars, hogs 10000 head.
 Cash quotations ranged as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
F|TFUL SELLING
 IN STOCK MARKET E. H. Hartman Puts a Brake on Work of Bears BUYING NOT AGGRESSIVE Report on Exports Makes Good Show ing and Toward the Close of the
 Market Prices Make an
 Advance.
BUYING NOT AGGRESSIVE

New York, January 12.-Selling pressure continued in evidence in stocks today, but 1t was in spotty and itful way. srhere was no such disturbing special factor as the break in the Fries yesterday, and the slump in other stocks at various times last week. Moreover, E. H. Hartman appeared at his office for the first time since before Christmas holidays and there put an end to the occupation of bearlsh operators, who had been disseminating ru- mors of his serious illness in efforts to depress prices. The agreement of the Turkish government to accept the offer made by Austria-Hungary for an lh- demnity for the annexation of Bosnia anu Herzegovina was accepted as definite re- moval of one deep-seated cause or unset clement in foreign markets. The buying at concessions was obvious, althoush opinion varied as to the proportion que to short covering and to renewal oi ao- emulation in the long interest. What ever the source of the buying 1t was not aggressive and did not pursue an ao- vance in prices, as seen In the o"inuiiHe activity of the market on rallies anu 'i'e sudden rise in prices at the last.
 Recent predictions were fulfilled In the increase in the Chicago and Alton dlVi- dend and Toledo, St. Louis and western, as holder of control of Alton, advanced in company. The statement of the agr'- cultural exports for December made good showing. The total value or the months exports rises to the highest hgure touched since the preceding January, which marked the continuation Of the panic rush to market our products and realize gold to relieve the financial strin- gency. Large additions to the engage ments of gold for export were accepted with undisturbed equanimity in view or the unruffled ease of the money market and the continued influx to the banks.
 A decline in the private discount rate in Paris gave some evidence of an effect from the large gold accumulation in the Bank of France, which is expected to terminate with the issuance of the Rus sian loan on January 23 Discounts con tinued to advance in London, however, and the expectation is unchanged that the official discount rate of the Bank or England will be advanced on Thursday.
 good deal of comment Is heard in the financial district on account of the atten- tion given in the inaugural addresses or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston: Firm; middling, 3-16c; net receipts. 29,S6S; gross receipts. 2s.S63; sales, 1909; stock, 136, 521; Great Britain, 15, 5,339; continent, 5451; coastwise, 93S.
 New Orleans: Steady middling, g 3-16c; net receipts, 17,65S; gross receipts, 17,65S; sales, $500; stock, 362,16o; Great Britain, 12,000; continent, 31O6.
 Mobile: Steady; midding, 9 3-16c; net re- ceipts, 2741; gross receipts, Gn; sales, $50; stock, 63,e24; coastwise, 15o. Savannah: Firm; middling, sc; net re- o,.pts, 513S; gross receipts, bISs; sales, 1910 stock, 149. 300; France. 4956; coastwise, lyT7
 Charleston Firm; middling, sBc; net receipts. 37; gross receipts, 37; stock 17593.
 Wilmington: Firm; middling, sTsc; net receipts, 1873; gross receipts, 1873; stock, f473.
 Norfolk Steady; middling, 9hc; net re- ceipts, 851S; gross receipts, 351S; sales, 6S2; stock 34, ,26S; coastwise TAI.
 Baltimore Nomiral; middling, 9hc; gross receipts, $50; stock, 25,250.
 New York; Quiet; middling, g. soc; gross receipts, 12,394; stock, .sS,2I1; Great Bri- tain, 4119
 Boston: Quiet; middling. 9.5oc; net re- ceipts, 14S; gross receipts, 14s.
 Philadelphia: Quiet midlling. 9.75c; net receipts. 25. gross receipts, 2?5 stock, 1U05.
 Brunswick: Stock, 6SO1; Great Britain, 5i9S
 Pensacola: Net receipts, 10,2S5; gross re- ceipts, 10,235; France, 10,295
 San Francisco: Net receipts, S061; gross receipts, S061; Japan, S06l
 Georgetown: Net receipts 175; gross re- ceipts, 175; coastwise, 175.
 Total today at all ports: Net, 79,470; Great Britain, 36956; France, 10, l9l; con tinent, S55S; Japan, SO6l; stock, 967, ,666
 Consolidated at all ports: Net, 130502; Great Britain, 95,S10 France, 29,857; con tlnent, 45,399; Japan, SO61
 Total since September l at all ports; Net, 6762, ,4S5; Great Britain, 2,15,739; France, 67l,6l3; continent, 2,l14,sSS Japan. 93,S95; Mexico. 4303
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13

Peach es-Pie, No. eans. per dozen, s1.1oi choice eyaporated. 50 lbs to Box. per pound, 12hc.
 Moiasses-Ecentifuea 20 Q s5c: susus $ house, 4oc; Georgia cane. new crop. zSc. tomatoes, s-lb tins. soc: tomatoes. stan. dard, S-lb Sins. t1:10; s-Ib. soc. black. berries. standard, sS",
 fsSHRRes-so@. 4o-So tSS. bo' ser ID. '7RS: zSc White Peas---Per Dushel. is.2S. Rlce-Full head 7c: Jap. 6c: low ,RaisinsSPer package. l2Hc; per ss Peas%Fer bushel, Blackeves .aak :, soap-octagOn. s3.so: Lenox, Ss.oo; Polo, 32.45: Ivory, small size. a.: larKa sS.95,, Big Deal; Sl.so, Pay Day s1.ss: Soda-Arm and Hammer brand, eo-lh starch-Bulk. 4c per lb; celluIoid oInseng-Per pound. ss19@A5o.
 Fruit and Produce. (Corrested daily by Douglass Bros.) Apples-Baldwin per bbl, s5Q5.5O. Oranges-F'lorida per box s225 Oranges-California navel, $3.25. Lemons-Fancy new crop, crate $3.75. Grapefruit-Florida, per crate, $3.25 Tangarines-Double strap, per box, $3.75.
 lneapples-Florida. per crate, $3.5O Llmes-Per hundred, $1.
 Malaga Grapes-Heavy weight, keg. $500
 Cranberries-Cape Cod, per box, $3.75. Cranb berries-Cape Cod, per bbl, $15. Potatoes-Irish, per bu, S1.
 Potatoes-Sweet, per bu. Sac. Danish Cabbage-Per ID, Sc. Cabbage-New south ern. per crate $2.75.
 Onions-Red Globe, per lb, 2hc. celery-California, per crate. $5.5O@ 500.
 Celery-California per dog. soc. Rutabagas-Per lb, 1zc.
 Cocoanuts-Per 100 $4.50. Peanuts-Hand picked, .6kc. Eggs-Fresh country, per dog, 2Sc. Hens-Each. 35@40c
 Fryers-Each, 15025c
 TurkeyS-Live 17c; dressed zoe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Hubbard Bros. 6 Co.'s Letter.

New York, January 12.-(Special. )-Liv- erpool advices were reassuring and the temper of the trade here continues bullsh with the holders of the local stock in- terested In an advance of prices Buying for this result was evident during the forenoon and sellers were chary so long as the demand continued. After midday the support was withdrawn and offerings became free, with a resulting decline to- ward the close. While this action is to be expected the trade has become more op- timistic, in view of the latent strength of the market despite heavy receipts and the gradual improvement of trade adds to the better feeling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
NEW HIGH RECORDS |. FOR COTTON MARKET Advance Is Made Early on Fa-
 vorabIe Foreign News OFFERINGS ARE ABSORBED Reports of Higher Southern Markets Check Downward Tendency, But
 Prices Weaken and Close
 at the Lowest.
OFFERINGS ARE ABSORBED

New York. January 12.-After making new high records at the opening on all positions, except January. the cotton mar ket was reactionary and closed barely steady at a net decline of to 6 points. Sales were estimated at 275,Oo0 bales.
 The market opened steady at an ad- vance of to points in response to high CT cables, favorable adviees from Man chester and New England trade circles talk of steadiness of southern markets covering and a renewal of spot house bull support The advance carried March and May contracts up to 9.8c and July to 9.17c, the highest prices reached so far this season for these positions, but at this level there was heavy realizing, and while offerings were well absorbed by covering and broadening demand from commission house sources there was gradual decline. Reports of higher south ern markets checked the downward ten dency shortly after midday, but the mar ket weakened again under increased real izing, closing at practically the lowest Southern spot markets officially reported early were generally 1-16c to Ac higher. There are rumors of sales out of the local stock and notwithstanding todays reac- tion, the gossip in local circles is that leading spot interests are in control and intend to demand deliveries on March and May contracts, as well as upon January.
 Port receipts were heavier than expect ed, owing largely to outside clearances.
 Receipts at the ports today were 7947O bales, against 5,492 last week and 43,174 last year. For the week, 2so.oOo bales, against 272s46 last week and PAP, TOO last year. Todays receipts at New Orleans, 17.65S, against 16,S49 last year, and at Houston, 15,2O4, against 1S.339 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-weak, with prices in some cases 25@9Oc lower.
 Wheat-No. 2 spring, $1 1.07@1 .0S No. 8, s1. .01@1 or; No. red, $1. .o3A@1 .o51s Corn-No. ?, 59@59Ac; No. yellow, 591a @59Ac.
 Oats-No. white, 51Ac; No. white, 4s1a @51hc.
 Rye-No. ?, 751hc.
 Barley-Good feeding, 60@61c; fair to choice malting, 63d65c.
 Flax Seed-No. northwestern, $1 SO. Timothy Seed-Prime, 8. .95G4. Clover-Contract grades $9.25 Short Ribs Sides-Loose, $S .121zdS. .621k. Mess Pork-Per barrel. $16.5 .50@16. 6213. Lard-Per 100 pounds, 80 50. Short Clear Sides-Boxed, sS.50G9. On the produce exchange today the but ter market was steady; creameries, 224 32c dairies 2119qHc.
 Eggs-Firm; at mark cases included, 27 @9Ohc; firsts. S11fc: prime firsts, S21sc. Cheese-Firm, 14d15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Bonds.
Money on Call.

New York, January 12.-Money on call easy, fs4@2 per cent; ruling rate, per cent; closing bid, 1% per cent; offered at per cent. Time loans firmer; 60 and 90 days, 2AQ3 per cent. six months, 3A to 31S per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper, SAGA per cent; sterling exchange firm, with actual bus iness in bankers hills at s4.s5.10 for CO., day bills and at $4.S 50 for demand; com- mercial bills, s4.S4%@4. .S47s; bar silver. 621ac; Mexican dollars, 45c; government bonds steady. railroad bonds irregular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Dry Goods.

New York, January 12.-The dry goods market shows a growing activity. Many buyers are coming in but they are oper- ating conservatively and are fighting all price advances. Lines or mel, suitings were opened during the day. The export sales of cotton goods to China thus far this year have reached A,000 bales.
 Yarns are quiet.
 Linings are being ordered for filling in purposes, but one or two houses report a large trade for nearby delivery.
 New wash goods are being shown by agents for quick delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Metal Market.

New York, January 12.-There was a decline to 9126 los for spot tin in London but futures were unchanged The local market was easy. and about points lower on an average, with spot quoted at $27. .75Ql27. STA
 Copper declined to s62 5s for spot and e63 Is Sd for futures in the London mar ket. The local market was weak
 Lead was unchanged in London and the local market was dull.
 Spelter was unchanged in both mar kets.'
 Iron was lower in the English market with Cleveland warrants quoted at ASS 61ad. The local market was unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, January l2.-Spot cotton steady unchanged; middling, 3-16c; sales on the spot, $500 bales; to arrive, 1900, Firmness in interior spot markets caused a good demand here.
 Futures opened steady, unchanged to 8 points up. Cables were extremely bullish but a heavy wave of profit-taking set in and under 1t prices gradually sank un- til they stood at a net decline of to 8 points. The market was very steady at the decline, owing to buying of an in- vestment character from outside inter- ests The market closed steady at almost the lowest levels of the day, prices show ing net losses of to points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Bradstreet,s Grain Supply.

New York, January 12.-Special cable and telegraphic communications received by Bradstreets show the following changes in available supplies as compared with previous account; Available sup ply: Wheat. United States, east of the Rockies, decreased 1,537 600 bushels; Can ada. increased 225,000 bushels. Corn, Uni- ted States and Canada, increased 511, GOO bushels. Oats, United States and Canada. increased 514,000 bushels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13

of which 300 were for speculation and ex- port and included 940O American. Receipts, AOOO bales including 3S200 American.
 Futures opened firm and closed barely steady. January. 4.99d; January-Febru- ary, 4.97d; February March, 49e1sd March-April 4.95d: April-May, 4sSlsd May-June. June-July, 4.93d; July-August 492d August-September, 4.S31zd; Septem- ber-October, 1. 7S5ad; October-November 4S41hd November-December, 4.72lad; De- cember-January. 4.nhd; January-Febru- ary, 4.71d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Naval Stores.

Savannah, January 12.-Turpentine firm, 41hc. Sales, 62; receipts, 359 shipments, 22l. Rosin firm; sales, 3776; receipts, 3333; shipments, S92; stock, 172,s41. Quote: B, ss. .1O@s. .15 D. s. 15; E, $3. 1903 .171h; F, B 15 0S. TIE; c, $3 171h; H, ss. .4OaS, 421a; l. s4 15@ 40; K, $5 10; M. $5.so; N, s6.15@e. 20; VIC. s6. 40; wv, $6.50.
 Charleston, January 12.-Turpentne quiet. 4c.R Rosin quiet. Quote: A, B, c, D. ss; E. s3G3. .O21h; F. S. 021s013. .o5; c, $3 05 @3 10: H, 3.25@3.3 30; I. s4.05; K, s; M. s5. 70; N, SC. .05; VIC, s6.30; wv, 06.4O.
 wilmington, January 12-Spirits turpen- tine steady, 4o1hc; receipts, S155. Rosin steady, $2.so; receipts, H. Tar firm, H.b; receints. sS. Crude turpentine firm, B. sS and s3; receipts, 93.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-13
Orders Are Amended.

Washington, January 12.-Previous or ders of the war department have been amended so that the headquarters, band and first and second battalions of the Seventeenth infantry. now in Cuba, will sail from Havana on the transport Sum- ner January 15 for Savannah, and then proceed to Fort McPherson. Ga. None oi the Seventeenth infantry will participate in the inaugural parade at Washington as was originally intended.