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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
Monthly Cotton Statement

New Orleans, June 2-Secretary Hes- ter's New Orleans Cotton exchange state- ment, issued today, covers the monthly movement to May S1.
 Compared with last year 1t shows decrease for thei month in round figures of 7S000 bales, compared with year before last a decrease of 259,000 and with 1908 a decrease of 116,O00.
 The total in May was 266,042. against 343.- 91 last year, ,oS4 year before last and 3S2, 152 same time in 1908.
 Tine movement from September 1 to May 31, inclusive, shows receipts at all United States ports S,36l, ,659, against 7044S91 last year, 9,656,441 year before last and r. 9ss,ss1 same time in 1908; overland across the Mississippi Ohio and Potomac rivers to northern mills and Canada, S99, ,243. against 753,199 last year, 1.142sS32 year be- for last and 695273 same time in 1908; southern mills talings. exclusive of quan- tity consumed at southern outports, 1,94S,- 900, against 1,97S,000 last year. 2,096COO year before last and l,9l7000 same time in 1908 and interior stocks in excess of those held at the commencement of the season 12Q 236, against 162, 204 last year, 1S5043 year before last and l43, 467 same time in 1908.
 These make the total movement of the cotton crop brought into sight during the nine months ending close of May Il, 329, IFS. against 9,93s2 294 last year, 13.0so,Sl6 year before last and 1O,779,62l same time in 1908. 4,...,uval slnnners took during May Ss, 165 bales. against S9, ,250 last year and ,663 year before last increasing their total for the nine months to 1922 4S9, against 1.926,951 last year and 2,527, ,622 the year before This makes their aver age weekly takings for the season 49. .2s0,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
CROP REPORT IS
 FEATURE OF MARKET
Market Steadies After a
 Quick Break of 10 to F Points

New York, June 2-The feature in the cotton market today, of course. was the government first crop report of the sea- son. This report. making the condition of the crop SIS per cent and indicating an increase of 47 in acreage, appeared to he about a stand-off so far as its irn- mediate effect on the market was con- cerned. While the condition was higher than expected the acreage was slightly under local expectations. After a quick break of 10 or 12 points in prices, the market steadied on trade buying and cov- ering with the close quiet but steady, at net decline of to points.
 The opening was steady at a decline of 1 point to an advance of point, and dur ing the early trading new crop positions sold up to net gain of to points in sympathy with steady cables and on re- ports of dry weather in the south. Old crop positions, however, failed to re- spond to the firmer tone of the later months and toward midday the whole market became nervous and unsettled under liquidation by trailing longs in July and August, and scattered offerings of
 the new crop months, which semed to come partly from local operators who were convinced that the government re- port would be 'bearish. Before the report
 was issued the market had sold off sev- eral points from the best and right after the publication of the figures there was a further break which carried August con tracts down to 15.05c and October to 13.13c, or to a net decline of to 10 points. Trade interests were good buyers on the set back, early sellers of the short account seemed to be disappointed that the high condition figures had not created more important selling movement and within half an hour of the report new crop po- sitions were selling two or three points higher Subsequently fluctuations were somewhat irregular, with trading quiet and with the market showing no special feature. The report of the government is considered as indicating the possibility of very large crop, as the condition re- ported Is materially higher than at the start of any of the three big crops and as the acreage is by far the largest on record. On the other hand, the market appeared to be steadier by a more or less general feeling that requremnts next season will be particularly heavier, and that the actual size of the coming crop depends entirely upon the growing sea- son.
 Receipts today, 9543 bales, against 1906 last week and 34S5 last year For the week, 35,000 bales, against fl, 159 last week md H743 last year. Todays receipts at New Orleans, 4113 bales, against 615 last year. and at Houston, 109 bales, against S51 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
Worlds Visible Supply

NeW Orleans, June 2.-Secretary He's ters statement of the worlds visible supply of cotton made up from spe- cial cable and telegraphic advices com pares the figures of this week with last week, last year and the year be- fore. It shows a decrease for the week just closed of 132,362 against decrease Of 137,955 last year and a decrease of 162,I4S year before last.
 The total visible is 2,9S5,217 against 3,117,579 last week, 2,993, 45S last year and 3,792,400 year before last. Of this tfe to tai of American cotton is 1,S10,- 2l7 against 1,934,579 last week, 1.S39,- 453 last year and 1902, 400 year before last and of all other kinds, including Egypt, Brazil, India, etc, 1,175,00o against 1,1S3,000 last week 1,154,000 last year and S90,000 year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cotton as above shows decrease com pared with last week of 132,362, a de- crease compared with last year of 8236, and a decrease compared with year before last of 71S3.
 Of the worlds visible supply of cot ton as above there is now afloat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe 1,799,000, against 1,4S6,000 last year, and 2,450,000 year before last; in and 156,000 year before last; in India 602,000, against 73S,000 last year, and 434,00 year before last; and in the United States 45S,0O0, against 6S1 ,000 last year, and 752,O00 year before last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
New Orleans Cotton Market

New Orleans, June 2.-Cotton futures opened quiet and steady at an advance of 1 to points on good cables and very hot and dry weather map. Trading was restricted in the early hours by the nearnass of the bureau reports. The mar ket acted we'll evened up and few orders came in either to buy or sell. Weather reports were distinctly bad and indicated that the drought is becoming serious over a large area. The forecast promised no rain in the cotton country for the next 24 hours. At the end of the first half hour of trading the market was exceed ingly dull with the active months at an advance of to points over yesterday g close.
 The dullness continued until Il o'clock. the time set for the giving out of the government reports on condition and acre. age. when the market stood unchanged to 2 points up compared with yesterdays S close The first report received was on condition and the figures S7.7 per cent were very bearish. The market held up we'll then, however, breaking only to points The ring was excited and more brokers were in attendance than on any previous session in many months.
 Bears found their offerings well cared for and when thes figures on acreage, showing an increase of only AT per cent were read out there was quick recovery to about the level reached at ii o'clock. The acreage report was generally con- sidered to be fully as bullish as the con- dition report was bearish
 With both reports out of the way pre- vailing weather conditions proved to be good support and at noon the market was quiet and steady, unchanged to 1 point down, compared with yesterdays close.
 In the afternoon session trading was featureless This was due to the holiday here tomorrow At o'clock prices were 8 to 4 points under yesterdays close.
 The market closed steady 4 points down to 8 points up compared with yesterday's s close.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
Live Stock Market

Chicago, June 2.-Cattle: Receipts esti- mated at 1500; market steady. Reeves, s5.15@6.40; Texas steers, $4.50Q5 50; west ern steers, $4. 75@5. .50 stockers, $3 S5Q5 .S5; 1; cows and heifers, $2. 4Oq5.SO; calves, $5.25@ 7.D.
 Hogs Receipts estimated at 16,OOo mar ket steady. Light, s5. 75q610; mixed, $5.70 G6.O5; heavy, $5.55q6; rough, $5.55q5 .75; good to choice heavy, S5. 75Q6; pigs, $5. 50@ 6; bulk of sales, $5.90Q6
 Sheep: Receipts estimated at 5000; mar ket strong Native, s3@4.45; western, $3@ 4.5O; yearlings, $4.25@5 IS; lambs, native. $4.25d6.90; western, $4. 25@7 .15.
 St. Louis,, June 2.-Cattle: Receipts 800, including 400 Texans; market steady to strong. Native shipping and export steers, s5. .75Q6.25; dressed beef and butcher steers, s. .25@6; stockers. $3@5.25; cows and heifers, g. .50@6 15; calves, s5@S; Texas and Indian steers,s $4 25@6; cows and heifers, s .5OQ5.
 Hogs: Receipts O,S00; market 1Oc high CT. Pigs and lights, $5Q6.05; packers, $590 @6; butchers and best heavy, $5.90@6.05
 Sheep: Receipts BOO; market strong. Native muttons .$3. .75M425 lambs, $5 .500 7.75; stoclSers, $2d3.
 Kansas City, June 2-Cattle: Receipts 1000, including AGO southerns; market steady Dressed beef and export steers, S. .75l6. .35: fair to good, $5 20q5.70; west ern steers $4. 75@6.1O; stockers, $4.25@5 50 i; southern steers, si 10@5.6O; southern cows, s3m4. 50; native cows. $3G5.20; native heif- CTS, $4 .5046; calves, $5q7.5 50.
 Hogs. Receipts 6l00; market cents lower. Bulk of sales, $5. S0q5 90; heavy, 8 soQ5 s5; packers and butchers, S5.S0@ 30; lights, $5.S045.95
 Sheep: Receipts 460o; market strong. Lambs, $5. 5o@7 yearlings, $4.25Q5; weth- CTS. $3. .750I4. 25; ewes, s. 40q3.9O; stockers, S2 .5013. .50
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
Montgomery Markets

Montgomery, June 2.-(Special. )-Spot cotton was quoted in Montgomery today as follows: Middling, 15Ac; strict mid ding, 15asc.
 Eggs are quoted at 15c wholesale and 20c retail Chickens and hens are rating from 2Oc to 45c.
 Potatoes-Seed, per bushel, SIPS.
 Lemons-Messina, per box, $6. 80.
 California black-eyed peas, 6c per pound
 Onions, $1 80 to s2 per crate.
 Peaches-California $2 to $2. 20 per crate
 Bacon-Ribs, 9azc; bulk, 9c.
 Lard-Pure, 9Ac basis; fancy cotton oi lard S1ac packers compound, Sc.
 Butter-Creamery firsts, 26c and ZIG country, 11c and 15c; renovated, 2oc to 211ac.
 Flour-Fancy, nominal, straights, 1885 tc S. 90; patent, $46o to S5; extra fancy patents, $6 to $6.25
 Meal-Standard 96-pound bags, $1. 40; per lection waterground, 1.45.
 -Coffee-Ordinary, 141sc to 151ac; prime, 16c to 1Sc; fancy, 20c to 22c; peabery, 221sc; Arbuckles, $22.1o per case. New York basis; Mocha and Java blend, 271sc.
 SugarlGranulated. 5Ac; Y. C.. 5Ac; fancy Y. C., 5lsc
 Full creame cheese, daisies, 171sc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
last year and 64,8l1 the year

against 4s,s51 last year and 64.S11 the year before.
 Foreign exports for the nine months of the season have been 7.179,0S6 bales. showing an increase over last season of ,600,971 and decrease under the saIne period year before last of 719,- 54S.
 Stocks at the seaboard and the 29 leading southern interior markets on May 31 were 494,007 against 695,150 the same date last year and S03,714 the year before.
 Including port and interior town stocks left over from the previous sea- son and the number of bales of the current crop brought into sight during the nine months, the supply has been 11,577,100 against 10,190,610 last year and 13,361,663 the year before.
 Up to May 31 last year 9S.67 per cent of the cotton crop had been mark eted and for the same nine months in 1909 the percentage of the crop brought into sight was 94.61 and for the same time in 1908 the percentage marketed was o3.16
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
MISSISSIPPI TESTS
 APPLIANCE LAWS

Jackson. Miss, June 2-R. c. Lee, United States district attorney for the southern district of Mississippi has filed suits against the Illinois Central, the Ya- zoo and Mississippi Valley and the Ala bama and Vicksburg Railroad companies in the federal courts at Vicksburg and Jackson for violations of the safety ap- plianee laws. The penalties demanded are s1Oo for each count in the bill, of which there are ten against the Illinois Central, one against the Alabama and Vicksburg and two for the Yazoo and Mississippi valley.
 MT. Lee also files suit here against the Acidine Mineral company, a concern that extracts a liquid from earth found in one of the eastern counties, and which is ad- vertised as a cure-all. This suit is filed on complaint of Memphis drug house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
STOCK ADVANCE
 SHOWS GOOD CHEER
Little Manipulation; Broad and Active Trading on
 Wall Street

New York. June 2-The recent ad- vance in stocks was extended today and the market was one of the broadest and most active of the year. Trading was conducted in way which seemed to in- dcate that sentiment had become de- cidedly more cheerful and that out of the various disturbing influences of the recent past there had grown feeling of greater confidence.
 The market did not show symptoms of manipulation to the extent which had been noticeable at other times of late Tn rnis connection it was significant that the lead in the present forward movement has been held by the3railroad stocks, the in- dustrial issues which were prominent re- gently, perhaps by reason of pool oper- ations in some cases, having dropped into the background.
 Realizing sales caused recessions late in the day, but the demand seemed to be unabated, and before the close almost complete recoveries were effected
 With some indications of better things in the steel trade, the unsettlement which followed the addition of the "open mar ket' policy has disappeared. while the favorable effect upon railroad reports or curtailment in expensse, as indicated in April statements, has strengthened the position of the railroad stocks materially
 The governments first report on the cot ton crop for the season, which was is- sued today gave further basis for expec- tations of good crops.
 Although no substantial improvement in general trade conditions is evident, hope of speedy revival is perhaps stronger at present than has been the case since the early spring.
 The Hill stocks were again strong ana active. Profit-taking weakened the Chi cago, Burlington and Quincy joint per cent bonds, which have been associated with Great Northern and Northern Pa cifc in the advance that followed the an nouncement of the Hill financing project
 American Tobacco securities were at slight decline Common stock dropped b points on the "curb," substantially rc- covering part of the loss. American To- bacco per cent bonds declined 2ssc to S6c virtually the price at which they sold be- fore supreme court decision was an- nounced, after having risen to 931ac, in ex- pectation that the issues would be retired at par in connection with dissolution or the tobacco combine.
 A large volume of business was done today for foreign account, the net result being the purchase of about 10000 shares on balance.
 Reports of the sale of s2O,000,000 Missouri. Kansas and Texas bonds in Paris were confirmed today.
 The bond market was active and strong. Total sales, par value, $5, ,390, 900.
 United States government bonds un- changed on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
OPPOSE BELT
 AROUND GULFPORT

Jackson. Miss, June 2--(Speclal)-A delegation of citizens of Gulfport headed by Attorney George s. Dodds, was before Governor Noel today entering strong protest against the Gulfport Term nal company, which has applied for charters to build belt line around Gulfport. The idea of the company is alleged to be to bottle up that port for the benefit Of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad com panv. President J. T. Jones. Attorney Eaton and other employees of the Gulf and Shin Island are those asking for the charter.
 Governor Noel gave patient hearing to the protesting delegation, ana LOOK the matter under advisement, considering It of too much importance to the state gem erally to be determined in haste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, June 2.-(Special 1.-The bus reau report of the condition of the crop on June 1 is the best at that date since 1902 and the acreage the largest on rec ord A temporary declined followed the publication of this statement, but the feeling in the trade is that a large crop Is required this season to give the mills cotton enough to spin. Therefore sup port is at all times present to sustain prices, which are quickly bought on the near positions on the first indications of weakness. It is the current opinion this afternoon that the report is so good that the condition of the crop can hardly be expected to improve during June and then no decline can occur unless gen eral and unexpected rains come over the Atlantic and the extreme west. In short. after two small crops the disposition Is to look for injury to the crop in every section at any time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
Metal Market

New York, June 2-Standard copper quiet spot, June, July, August and September s11S5612.05. London firm spot f55 2s Sd. Futures f55 15s Ar rivals reported at New York. today, s1e tons. Custom house returns show ex- ports of $50 tons so far this month. Lake copper. $12.25@ 12.50; eleetrolytic s12.25@1237h. and casting, s11.s7 F O 12.121a.
 Tin dull spot. s46.4o@ AT; June s45.5o @46.50; July, $43@43.75.; August, $41.7J @42.25; September, $41.75@42; London strong; spot f215; futures f191 15s.
 lea deasy. $4.4o@4.50 New York s4.171a @4.22h East St. Louis. London f13 Is 3d. ! spolter quiet. s5.se@5.4o New York; S5.z00525 East St. Louis. London f24 los. 2s9
 Iron, Cleveland warrants, 46s 3d in Lopdon Locally iron was unchanged No. l foundry northern, $15.25@ 15.75; Mo- foundry northern, No. foundry southern and No. foundry southern soft, $15@ 15.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03

and March, 1O.37c; April, 1o.3S; May, 10 S9c.
 Havre was A to 1 net lower. Ham burg was A to 1a pfg lower. Rio un changed, 2 SIX 25; Santos quiet; 4s 50 reis lower at 6 SIX 750; Is unchanged at 6 SIX 250.
 Receipts at the two Brazilian ports were 5000 bags against 5000 last year. Jundiahy receipts 1900 against 8200 last year. The worlds visible supply state ment showed a decrease of 6S4,394 bags fo rthe month of May against a de- crease of 341, 1909 last year. making the visible supply of June 1, 11,S54,570 bags against 14,22S,339 last year. Somewhat larger receipts at primary points sug- gesting an earlier new crop move ment than expected may have been partly responsible for the early decline here.
 Spot steady; Rio No. ', 12 5-16c; San tos No. 1, 13c; mild quiet; Cordoya, 13 @15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
Taking of American Cotton

New Orleans, June 2.-Secretary Hes- ter gives the taking of American cotton by spinners throughout the world as follows, in round numbers:
 This week '169,000, this year, against 196,000 last year, and 213,000 year be- fore last.
 Total since September 1, this year ''10,315.000, against 9,5S6,000 last year. and 11,169,000 the year before.
 Of this northern spinners and Canada took 1,932,000 bales this year, against 1,933,000 last year, and 2,536,000 the year before; southern spinners, 1,991,- 900, against 2,053,000 last year, and 2,146,000 the year before; and foreign spinners, 6.392,00Q against 5,60o,o last year, and 6,4S7,000 the year before. "+-Including Norfolk plus correction since September 1, 5000 bales. Not including Norfolk, plus coyTecs 1 tion since September 1, 5000 bdIes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
STRANGE SIGHTS
 GREET BLIND MAN

Atlanta, June 2-After having been total ly blind for 10 years, G. T. Matheis, 40 year sold, of Colquitt, Ga, today is wan dering the streets looking upon world new to him. His sight was restored through an operation in a local hospital Fifteen years MT. Mathes eyes were closed by growths over his eyes, and un- til recently none of the physicians he consulted thought an operation would be successful. The strangest things to him, he says, are the high buildings and the feminine costumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
Bonds
Treasury Statement

washington. June 2.-At the beginning of business today the condition of the United States treasury was:
 Working balance in treasury offices, $25,- 202, ,oO6 In banks and Philippine treasury. $35, 214479. The total balance in general fund was $S6,652,5SS. Ordinary receipts yesterday, $2,626570, with ordinary dis bursements of s1, 432, ,421.
 The surplus to date this fiscal year Is ss,070,064 as against a deficit of SIP, ,135, ,294 at the same time last year.
 The surplus to date this fiscal year is $S,070,064, as against deficit of $12, 135, 29i at this time last year.
 These figures exclude Panama canal and public debt transaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
EXPECTS MERCY
 FROM ST. PETER

St. Louis, June 2.-"I expect some day to go before the great Judge St. Peter and at that time I will hope for leni- ency. That iss the reason why I am lenlent to offenders in my court.'
 Thus United States District Judge D. P. Dyer explained the leniency he showed yesterday to II. A. Totsch of this city, who pleaded guilty to making moonshine oleomargarine and threw himself on the mercy Of the court. Out of consideration for the defendants s family and his plea, he escaped with a fine of $500 and three months jGl- prisonment in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
MARRIES THOUGH
 HELD FOR MURDER

Springfield, Mo-, June 2.-Although he is being held by the police as suspect In murder case, Joseph N Beaman of Corpus Christi, Texas, was last night married to Mrs. Branche Tompkins of lola, Kan Beaman says he can prove he was in lola when the murder, which was committed in Birthstone H., took place. He was arrested here last Mon- day.
 Mrs. Beaman is confident of her hus- Lands innocence. She arranged all the details of the wedding and met Req man at justices court, where he had been taken from the county jail by d deputy sheriff. The justice married them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
YEAR IN JAIL
 FOR PISTOL PLAY

Centertown, Ark, June 2.--E. M. Fair, a banker of this city, today was fined $500 and sentenced to a year in jail because he drew a revolver and threatened to stop the christening of his nephew, the son of James Stroud, Fairs brother-in-law.
 Stroud, it was testified wanted the child christened according to his religion, while Fair, whose belief is different, recom- mended another form. When he could not have his way Fair, it was charged. drew a revolver and attempted to halt the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
Coffee Market

New York, Juno 2.-The market for coffee futures opened steady at de- cline of 8 to 10 points in response to lower European cables and scattered realizing. Offerings were not heavy and following the publication of the worlds visible supply statement which fully met bullish expectations, the market rallied slightly from the lowest and after having shown net loss of about 10 to 16 points closed steady at net decline of 5 to Ii points. Trade buying end covering accounted for the stead fer tone of the market in the late trad ing Sales. S3.250 bags June, 10.65c; July, 1071c; August, 10.eSc; September, 10.75c October. 10.41c; November, 10.asc; December January February
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-06-03
MISSISSIPPI HAS
 FULL TREASURY

Jackson, Miss, June 2.--(Special)-At the close of business May 31, State Treas urer Edwards reports he had in the sev- eral Repositories scattered around over the state the sum of s1.O22 374.5S. not a cent being kept in the treasury vaults here. However by the middle of next week the school teachers of the state will tap the till for nearly one-half million dollars, and the balance will come down, though privilege taxes are due to come in this month.