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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
SECRETARY HEsTER'S WORLDS
VISIBLE SUPPLY sTATEMENT.

New Orleans, June 4.-Secretary Hes
ter's statement of the worlds visible
supply Of cotton made up from special
cable and telegraphic adviees compares
the figures Of this week with last week,
last year and the year before. 1t shows
a decrease for the week just closed of
l67.44S against a decrease of 160,708
last year, and a decrease of 107.S20
year before last.
The total visible is s,792,40O against
3954,S4S last week, 3,095.829 last year
and 4073,275 year before last. OF his
the total OF Allerican cotton Is 1902
400 against a,032,S4S last week. 2,009.-
953 last year and 2,677,275 year before
last, and of all other kinds, including
Egypt. Brazil, India, etc. 100000
year and 1.3s6,O0O year before last.
The total worlds visible supply of
cotteN as above shows a decrease COM
pared with last week of 162,446, an in
crease compared with last year Of $685.
81 and a decrease compared with year
before last of 2S0.S75.
OF the worlds visible supply of cot
ton as above there is now afioat and
held in Great Britain and continental
Europe 2,450 900 against 100000 last
year and 1881, 900 year before last; In
Egypt I56, 900, against $4,000 last
year and 100000 year before last; in
India $4,000 against $500 last year
and 753, 200 year before last; and in the
United States 752, 900 against $1,000
last year and $4,000 year before last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
NEW york COTTON mARkEr.

New York. June 4.IThe cotton mar
ket was very nervous and irregular
during today's trading. the feature be-
of the season which was issued prompt
~ at midday: The report made the
average condition of the growing crop
cent last e year and ten ysar average
of S1.4 per cent This condition was a
little better than the average of trade
expectations. but the report on acre
cent from last years area was consid-
cred bullish with the rains in the East
ern belt. and probably helped to steady
prices at the decline. The market
points. The market opened steady at
unchanged prices to an advance of
points. and after some irreEularity
on covering for over the report, and
moderate report from bullish sources
with July selling at 11.04 and Decem-
Der at 1921. just before the report was
The immediate effect of the bureau
report was shown in a sudden break of
several points from the top, and.
quick recovery. the market gradually
opened OF during the middle OF the
afternoon under heavy eommission
by bears wso argued Sa that ' With se the
condition better than last year, the
price for new crop deliveries was over
cent a pound hisner The market re-
ceived good support on a scale down,
however, and after showing a net loss
of to 8 points, rallied from the low
est on rather more aggressive buying
by the leading bulls.
Receipts at the ports today were H.
$50 bales against 1882 last week and
1879 last year. For the week 10000
bales against 109.414 last week. and
66,645 last year.
Total receipts at New Orleans. 2,Is1
against 1895 last year, and at Hous-
ton SAT bales against 2,05s last year.
Futures opened and closed steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

New orleans, June 4.--Secretary
Hester's weekly New Orleans Cotton
Exchange statement issued before me
crease In the movement into sight
compared with the seven dayb ending
this date last year in round hgure OF
$4,000 a decrease under the same days
crease under the same time in 1906 OF
$4,000.
For the four days of June the to-
tails show a decrease under last year
of 10000 and an increase over the same
period year before last of $4,000 and
decrease under the same time In
1906 of 5000.
For the 277 days of the season tihat
have elapsed the aggregate Is ahead Of
the 277 days of last year. 2.23S.000
ahead of the same days, year before
last. $4,000 and ahead of 1906 by 2,521,-
900.
The amount brought into sight iur-
ing the past week has been 70,S69
bales. against S9,2S4 for the seven days
ending this date last year. 1856 year
before last and 97,0S2 same time In
1905; and. for the four days Of June It It
year. 22.665 year before last and 40
361 same time in 1906.
The movement since September
shows receipts at all United states
ports 9.650,Ss3 against S.027,6S6 last
year. 9.e4S,595 year before last and
7,521,508 same time in 1906. Overland
across the Mississippi, Ohio and Po-
tomac rivers to Northern mills and
Canada 1,149,021, against 705.S19 last
year. 1.163.s24 year before last and
939.321 same time in 1906: interior
stocks in excess Of those held at the
close of the commercial year. Isl,
against 161,016 last year. 143.360 year
before last and 129.717 same time in
1906; Southern mills takings, 2.122.0 900.
against 1,940,33S last year, 2,0S2,595
year befofe last and 1.s61.40s same
time In 1906.
These make the total amount for
TENDER l to date. 13.07S.047, against
l0,S34.S59 last year, 13.03S374 year be-
fore last and 10,551,s4s same time In
1905.
Foreign exports for the week have
been 63,449. against 79.419 last year.
making the total thus far for the sea-
son 7,940,615. against 6,96S,7SS last
year, an increase of 971.627.
Northern mills takings and Canada
during the. past seven days show
decrease of 11,701 as compared with
the corresponding period last year,
and their total takings since Septem-
Der have increased S54.5SS The to-
tai -takings of American mills. North.
South and Canada, thus far for the
season have been 4.6e1.97S. against g.
629.075 last year. These include g.
504,1l0 by Northern spinners, against
1,649,522.
twenty-nine leading Southern interior
centers have decreased during the
week 66,157 bales. against a decrease
during the corresponding period last
season of s1.222 and are now 16S,sss
larger than this date in 1908.
Including stocks left over at ports
and interior towns from the last crop
and the number of bales brought into
sight thus far from the new crop, the
supply to date is 10. 354,394. against H.
nRFind
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
TAKING OF AMERICAN COTTON
THROuGHOuT THE WORLD.

New Orleans. June 4.-Secretary Hos
ter gives the taking of American cot
ton by spinners throughout the world
as follows. in round numbers:
2O5 600 last year. $4,000 year before
last
Total since September /, this year.
11I60. 900. against 10,169,O00 last year,
and 11237.000 the year before.
OF this Northern spinners and Can
ada took 100000 bales this year,
against 1.650.000 last year, and 2,425,-
2,15S, 900, against $4,000 last year.
and 2,1s5,0 900 the year before; and for
eign spinners 6,49S,000, against $685.
900 last year, and s,s77.OoO the year
before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
ONE SALE RECORDED
AFTER A WEEK OFF INACTIVITY 100
BALES ARE SOLD.
The Government Report which Was
Issued AZ Noon Had but Little
Bearing On the Days
0uotaff0na.

After passing through almost q
whole week OF inactivity the local spot
cotton market was somewhat enlivened
Yesterday. by the sale Of nearly 100
ers at price about IL cents. Outside
If this tne day passed MitEou1
other marks of activity.
With the government repcrt Dc
be issued at noon. the cotton market
opened yesterday morning only four
points lower and until noon cotton
ruled irregular ad nervous but at no
time did II get very far from the pre-
vious close. At noon the Washing
ton report came out. showing slight
on the other hand smafl increase in
conditions. and although little bear
ish on the whole, 1t did not effect the
market much as July futures closed
only three points lower than 1
days close.
The early news Of the day was bull
ish for excessive rains We're reported
from the SOUTHEASTERN portion. Of the
belt with destructive storms In some
places, and IL II had not been for the
bad weather reports. the probability Is
been used TO put the market down.
Liverpool, due to open only Ia
points higher. opened quiet with an
advance OF one point, while spots were
dull and unchanged with sales at about
5000 bales
The weather conditions were little
better in the West. and slightly bet
ter in the Central portion over night.
but heavy general rains occurred in
Eastern Alabama and the Atlantics.
and. the reports of damage and delay
the whole belt. Indications are that
generally fair weather will prevail
over most of the belt for the next for
ty-eight hours
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

Charleston, June 4-Turpentine quiet 80
639hc.
Rosin quiet Quote: ABC S2sO@s5; d
$40; E 1915; F So s5 go; G SO. 65 a 90;
H $500; / - rs: IS: 90; NJ IS. 10; N
IS. 55; VIC IS. 30; WV s. 80.
New Orleans. June 4.-Receipts 113 bar
rels rosin; 81 barrels turpentine.
No exports.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

Savannah. June 4-Spirits turpentine firm
SIX a 3se; sales 1870; receipts e days. l.
961; shipments LOO.
Rosin firm: sales 1918; receipts $50:
shipments 1916; stock l24.62O Quote: B
s2.75Q9o; D s3.15Qso; $s.sO@7O: F
SO. s0@s5; @ S3.70@s4.oo; H S.1O@15; I
81. 80; K 81. So a So. 90: NJ IS 90; N 81. s5 @
IS. 20; WIG IS. 80: WV IS. 80.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

red western winter norninaiy f,t,r..
s - az July So 1iHd; Sept 81 sid; Dec.
Corn spot firm; New American rusxsa via
= lla ~ IS ID Futures steady, july S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
WEEKLY LOCAL COTTON sTArEMENT.
COTTON GOSSIP.

The local middling quotation re-
mains at 10 9-16c.
About 100 bales released yesterday
at about IL cents.
Very little offered by the factors.
This section received some more
rain yesterday
The government report on acreage
and conditions came out yesterday
noon and was considered a trifle bear
ish.
Some, however. considered it bull
ish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

grades combing and clothing 25630c; light
fine 1@27c; heavy fine 14@22c; tub wash
ed 25@s7c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
NEW oRTEANs ePor corroy.

NEW ORLEANS COTTON OH.
New Orleans. June Cotton seed oil
prime refined In barrels. per pound $50
cents.
WEEKLY INTERIOR COTTON TOWNS.
New York. June 4. 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
NEW onIraNs corroN

New Orleans. June Spot cotton quiet
and steady. unchanged, middling 10Kc.
Sales on the spot $50 bales to arrive none
Futures opened steady. UNCHANGED to 2
ports on condition and acreage absorbed all
the interest of the market. The first was
construed bearfshly and the second bullish-
1y. At the time of their publication IL
O'Clock. the market stood to points up.
October was the moot active month and IL
fell - points on the condition report of 81 I. 1
per cent The report showing decrease
OF e.. per cent in acreage caused COM
plete recovery which soon was extended into
Q net advance of points on October. The
other months In the list showed narrower
fiuetua tons In the afternoon profit TAX
changed to points down, compared with
Wednesdays closing
Cotton futures closed steady:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

at his home in Mississippi for some
time. No man In the market has a
larger personal following among big
operators than Mr.. Carpenter, and his
following Is always a great market
factor.
There are many other men OF prom
inence here to watch the cotton mar
some of the prominent Liverpool ope-
rators will be here in q short time.
Whether 1t Is true or not that the
cotton market is just on the eve OF
something very exciting. the men who
could furnish excitement seem to be
on the ground"
Following Is the government report on
acreage and conditions made up to May 20.
SO 1t does not. include the recent wet spell
The report shows a little Increase over last
year In conditions with a slight decrease In
acreage:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

SELMA COTTON MARKET.
Selma, June 4-(Special. THE price of
spot cotton was quoted follows in the
local market today:
1000 niluuIlnB Tic
Strict middling 80. 80. 80. ....1OMc
MlouHnB 49,. .1O%c
strict low midding go. 10 NC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

Liverpool June 4sciosing cotton; spot
dull; prices unchanged:
American middllng fair -. go. ...6.39
Good middling 80. ......6 03
Low middling -. -. -. ....5.85
GOOD ordinary I'D. SO
The sales of the day were 5000 bales Of
which 5000 were for speculation and export
and included 1900 American. Receipts
1900 bales no American.
Futures opened and closed steady:
June -. $3.50. $40
June-July -. -. 49,. 80. 80, $40
JuAy-AokoSS 30 20 II
August September 49,. 49,. -. ..6.74h
September-October -. .5.72h
OctoDer-NovemDer ....b.71
November December :. -. -. ...5.70
DecemDer-January $40
January-fepruary ........5-IO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05
SECRETARY HEsTER,s WEEKLY
COTTON STATEMENT.

Total .31,s1s,oOo 33,s7o.oOt 81 1911 7o.l
Average for ten years ...S1.f 1913 49,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

COMPARATIVE COTTON STATEMENT.
New York. June <.-For the week ending
Friday, June 4th:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

report from New Orleans yester.
DAY said storming and raining Ihard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

CLOSING STOCK list.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

Following is wire from New York:
government report while as high
as expected. when taken in Connection
with the reduction of "A per cent in
acreage, is not bearish and while mar
ket may have a temporary setback.
ture and favor buying on declines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-05

A reliable planter near Montgomery
was in the city yesterday looking for
cotton seed to replant, as be said that
almost three-fourths Of his plantation
in some places to others where one
could swim a horse" He stated fur
ther that 1t might run off in a days
time provided no more rain fell.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
HOLLAND.

We had a good rain, and most ev- erybody is sowing turnipseed'
 Mrs. Matte Goggons was called by telephone to Heber, her mother Mrs Garrett. being attacked by a severe stroke of paralysis.
 Virgil Lewelling, who has been sick with typhoid fever for about ten days. died Tuesday evening about 4 o'clock. His remans will be laid to rest at Oakland cemetery Virgil was a good boy, liked by all who knew him. He professed religion a few days before he died and left a bright testimony in his dying hours. He was a stepson of J. M. Garrett. He leaves a mother and three sisters to mourn his departure from this life.
 September P.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
MAYFLOWER.

Mrs Pauline Mitchell is improving after a long spell of sickness.
 MT. Bake, the section foreman, has bought the Trendley farm and is moving to Mayfower.
 Our school closed Friday with a nice program. Miss Rosie lsgrig will go to Perry county to teach for the winter.
 J. w. Lawrence happened to a very painful accident while he was out gathering up some cattle. His horse tripped and fell and caught his foot, mashing it very badly.
 Dr. Martin went home Saturday night. He is staying at Mayfower during the cotton season and has the gin here in operation.
 J. F. Davis of Little Rock preached at the schoolhouse Sunday. His sub
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22

October 4, with Prof. Joe Webb of Fayetteville as principal. Miss Min nie Thompson as first assistant, and Mrs. Sada Privett as second assist ant.
 Chester Short of Bee Branch passed through here this morning en route to Conway to attend the State Normal
 Mrs. Sada Privett attended the teachers examination of Van Buren county at Clinton last week.
 Miss Emma Linn attended the teachers examination of Conway county at Morrilton last week.
 T. M. Patterson went to Conway Monday with cotton.
 Rev. J. NJ. Mcgee preached at the Baptist church Saturday and Sun day.
 The Holiness people are still press ing their claims in our town.
 September P.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
MADDOXVILLE.

On account of an unavoidable de lay, our items have failed to appear for the past few weeks.
 We have been enjoying lovely weather, which is enabling the farm CTS to gather the feecy staple, which is fast opening.
 Several of our farmers have been working the roads this week.
 Quite successful revival has been conducted at Beckett schoolhouse this week by the Rev. Moore. We are glad to note the conversions of quite a number of our young people, and wish them abundant success in their new careers.
 Dr. A. Hassell of Rose Bud was here Wednesday, making profession al calls. He was accompanied by his wife and little son.
 "Uncle" Benton Biles of Rose Bud visited friends in our midst this week.
 September P.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
MOUNT OLIVE.

Health is good in our community, with some few exceptions.
 Astor Rottenberry of Conway vis- ited relatives at Mount Olive Sun day.
 c. c. Morgan and family of this place visited relatives at Conway last week.
 G. W. Weatherly went to town with cotton one day last week.
 Joe Holmes and Bum Easter of Cross Roads were visitors here Sun day.
 James Morgan and c. F. Hopkins attended preaching at Conway last Sunday.
 Claud Pearle, who has been visit ing here for the past few days, re- turned to his home in Forum, Okla, last week.
 Ebert Henderson returned to his home at this place last week, after an extended visit in Texas, Mexico and Oklahoma.
 Ben Briley and wife of Vilonia vis- tied relatives at Mount Olive yester- day.
 w. A. Allen carried cotton to town last week.
 J. w. Graddy and wife visited near Vilonia Sunday.
 September p.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
FAULKNER.

There will be singing at Cross Roads Sunday afternoon.
 MT. Burgin of Cato was in our midst Sunday.
 Messrs. A. w. Gatewood and L. E. Noble went to Little Rock Tuesday.
 Garland Black and wife spent Tuesday night at J. A. Curl's.
 Denis Carmichael and Herman Steed of Warsaw were in our midst one day this week.
 J. A. Caples and family left Mon- day for the Bottoms, and Will Pierce has been employed to gather their crop.
 Garland Black gave singing Fri day night which was enjoyed by all present.
 John Harvi and family of Chad wick visited Walter Allen and wife Sunday.
 MT. Lunsford and wife of Cypress Valley attended church at Oakland Sunday.
 Rev. Amrie Scott passed through here Sunday en route to Oakland to fill an appointment there.
 Jesse Martin surprised his many friends Sunday by getting married to Miss Hester Cox. They spent the day Monday at the groom's fathers.
 Walker Melton and sister, Miss Mary, left Friday for Conway, where they will enter school Tuesday.
 Walter McPherson is at home gathng his crops. He has been work ing at Cabot for some time.
 Miss Virgie Forrest closed her school at this place Friday and re-
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22

school here Friday and return to her home at Vilonia, carrying with her the best wishes of all.
 A hung jury resulted in the suit of James Davis vs. Mrs. Annie Keathly, over some hogs, in Esquire Hale's court Saturday. They will have a new trial Thursday.
 Miss Corinne Ingram is here from Conway, visiting relatives.
 Miss Ethel Powers has returned from visit to her sister at Heber.
 Our w. o. w. camp will unveil the monument of Sovereign J. B. Du- priest at Bethesda next Sunday at 2 D. m. All neighboring camps are in- vited to come and be with the camp here.
 Quite a number are hauling hay from Lonoke county before the roads get bad.
 Corn here is better than many thought it would be, but not suffi- cient to run the people.
 Mrs. A. L. Hatfield has gone to Heber to see her sons child, who is sick.
 Brother Lucas will preach at Beth lehem Sunday at Il a. m., and here at night.
 Charlie Bell and wife are the hap py parents of new boy. All doing we'll but Charlie.
 Lee Adkieson and Mrs. Fora Man gum were married a few days since and will build home just west of town. We wish them much pleas ure.
 Mrs. Ed Owen came out from Con- way Sunday to visit her sister, Mrs. Claud Atkinson, who is quite feeble.
 Mrs. Maggie Watson and children are visiting at Naylor.
 Look for lots of us at the fair De- tober 4 to 7. It will be great sue cess no doubt.
 Miss Mabel Charles will close her
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22

Some are about done, as they have got over the first time.
 The corn crop is only ordinary through these parts.
 Sweet potatoes and peas are cut out by the drouth.
 Madam Rumor has it that w. J. Snow is thinking of moving to Con- way.
 Silas and Paul Fulmer have en- tered Hendrix College for another term.
 Otho Wilkerson has gone to the State Normal for a term.
 Misses Jewel and Erkle Snow will attend the Normal this term.
 Prof. Alex Parsons will teach the winter school at this place.
 September P.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
BEE BRANCH.

Cotton picking is very light here.
 Brother Young preached here Sun day night.
 Wright Rogers has sold his farm and house to Tom Odon, and is go- ing to move to Higdon. Therman Trawick, the little son of Mir. and Mrs. Bob Trawick, is very sick at his grandfather J. T. Rem froe.
 Romie Williams and wife were vis- iting their father, Newt. Colloms, last week.
 Mrs. Cassie Colloms saw home folks at Choctaw last week.
 Edgar Boone of Higdon was at this place Sunday.
 J. R. Patterson is building new residence in town.
 September 22.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22

Rev. Dabner Stone baptized five con- verts near Mount Vernon Sunday.
 Jess Addison is building a new house on his farm.
 Rev. Davis will preach at the Bap- tist Church Saturday and Sunday.
 Dr. Cook, the discoverer of the North Pole, must have opened up a wide gap and left it down so the cold from that place is rushing through to us.
 Dr. Dickens is contemplating mov- ing to Leslie. Harvey and Harry Mercer of Quit- man are here today.
 September P.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
BRISTOL.

Mayor NJ. Strickland of Beebe was here today looking after his farming interests.
 Jeff Gunter and B. F. Winton have made about 300 gallons of molasses up to date.
 Revs. James and Will Moore of Quitman preached Saturday at Union Hill. Rev. James Moore and
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
MOUNT VERNON.

James Johnson of Conway was in town on business the past week.
 Our farmers are rushing out their small crops of cotton and selling it in hurry while the price is good.
 After very successful term Miss Annie Montgomery will close her
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22

ject was "The Plan of Salvation"
 MT. lobe of Argenta visited his family Sunday. He will move back to Argenta in the near future.
 Mr. Thornton, who lives on the ru- ral route, visited his family Satur- day and Sunday. He is employed at the railroad shops at Argenta.
 September P.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Our supply of stationery for core spondents is exhausted and ship ment containing same has been de- layed in transit. We expect to re- ceive it in time to send out the latter part of this week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
DAMASCUS.

Cotton picking is the order of the day in this section.
 We have had some fine weather for gathering crops this fall.
 Damascus high school begins it's fourth annual session on Monday,
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-09-22
CATO.

There is not very much sickness around here at present.
 Mr. Springer and Dr. Pairet did not get off to Hot Springs last week on account of Mir. Springer getting worse, but he is some better, and they will go this week if he keeps inn proving.
 Mrs. Harper returned home Satur- day after a weeks visit in Little Rock.
 Fulton Farris and wife visited rel atives at Cabot last Sunday.
 Miss Ruthy Harrell spent the day with Miss Maud Woods Sunday.
 Dave Hooks has bought Ruff Har- rell's place. Ruff is moving today.
 J. E. Hogan went to Little Rock yesterday.
 George Blacks family visited MT. Nicholas Sunday.
 Brother Gipson preached here Sun day night.
 Henry Harrell bought a new en- zine and is busy ginning cotton and saving.
 Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Braden of Warsaw were here Saturday.
 John Harvill of Chadwick was here Satdruay night to attend the w. o. w. lodge. Dr. John Harrod and Mr. Simmons of Saltillo spent the day with J. A. Burgin Saturday.
 MT. Green and daughter, Miss Gladys, visited Mrs. Head of Olm- stead Saturday.
 September 22.