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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-10-24

It is not likely that Roosevelt can
do more than poll the old Populist
strength when it was at Its maximum
and from that we infer that on the
very worst analysis of the Southern
situation, Wilson is safe in every
Southern State.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-10-24

J. D. Rainey, one Of the oldest edit
ors, in point Of service, west of the
Missouri river, has come out in his
Philip paper in favor of Ed. S. john
son for governor.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-10-24

There is q federal grand jury in
session at Sioux Falls that is compos-
ed Of 1s Wilson men, Roosevelt
men, I Taft man and 1 who declined
to express preference W hen the poll
was taken. The figures fairly repre-
sent the sentiment throughout the
state. this being an offer in politics.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-10-24

Senator Crawford says he is for
Roosevelt but is republican And
on tariff revision he voted with Sena-
tor Aldrich about as much as he voted
for the people and yet claimed to be
9 progressive AS q mental gym
mast Senator Crawford is entitled to
be treated with distinguished con-
sideration.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-10-24

Mr.. Finn Of Armageddon is still
in the gold brick business. but not
Quay he hopes to sell one to this
time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-10-24

Governor Wilson has courteously
retired from personal connection with
the presidential campaign, to remain
silent during the period Of silence inn
posed upon Colonel Roosevelt, and
President Taft will not start upon an
intended speech making tour. 1t is
time for Hi. Johnson to suppress his
squeal and go home. He has said
enough to hand himself down to post
Gritty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-10-24

The Huron Huronite has added q
United Press report to its excellent
news service. Congratulations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01
MODERATE DEGREE OF
ACTIVITY IN COTTON
Tendency of Prices In the Main is Upward
Under Bullish Infuences-New Crop
Preparations DELAYED.

New York, March 3l.--The cotton
markets have shown only moderate
degree OF activity during the past
week, but the tendency of prices III
the main has been upward under The
buliish influence OF the bad weather
III the cotton belt, further delaying
operations for blowing for The new
crop, and also the improvement in the
dry goods markets.. and in outside
business generally. These conditions
while restricting general selling, par
tlcularly IF Il bGarish character, have
not yet, however, influenced Il suii-
cient amount of sentiment In favor of
the market under the existing condi-
lions 10 bring n any new outside
buying OF Importance. Most oil the
latter has come from trade sources
and professional operators. and has
just furnished enough buying power
10 sustain rise from last Saturdays
closing TO tht final prices ot last night
OF TO points for the active trading
options.
At one time on Thursday the market
showed maximum advance OF is
points, with May going up TO 1865.
July lo.7i, October 1859 and Decom-
ber 10 1856. There was much profit
taking by Wall Street bulls that after
noon, and so much further selling from
The same source. that prices slumped
about 10 points from the top. The
May option closed lasl night al iO.5i,
July 1861 October iO.7l and December
io.Tt with March e&pirinr at 10. 81.
against iD3s last Saturday.
Iatcncss of New trop season.
Whilc il IS TOO early To kin a crop
which mas not vet lien plautet OUTSIDE
~ florida and the extrene southcrly
part u Texas the weather conditions
~. =, n - q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01
COTTON GOODS REVIEW

New York March 3l.--The month of
March was the best period in cotton
goods trading in three or four years.
The demand for merchandise came
forward in healthy way for dealers
and users Of Sooda who required adj
ditional supplies and have rcgalned
much Of their confidence in the steady
distribution OF goods to consumers.
Wage advance and the Increased
costs OF production in other directions
tended to force prices upward. and
this trend was enhanced by the re-
quirements of retailers and jobbers
for more goods than could be had from
the limited supplies of mills. Some
of the leading corporations arc sold
ahead for three months. while the de-
mand for quick shipments OF staple
lines is broad ana steady
Regular print cloths are now on a
basis of 8 rs cents the highest In
nearly two years Staple prints arc
at IA csnts. and are tightly sold for
some time. Staple ginghams. brown
shcetings and other staples are scarce
for quick delivery. Labor troubles
in Lowell and Clinton. Mass continue.
but mills elsewhere are. gradually ad-
justing wages upward; production In
all sections is still restricted by the
difficulty OF securing operatives.
The large export markets arc quiet,
having supplied tl.oir wants for tho
next two or three months. Miscel-
laneous markets arc still buying. and
weekly shipments are running ahead
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01

profes sionals. Some inclined to the
opinion that the bull leaders had raid
cd the market either TO shake out
small holders or to prevent pro-
| mature advance. Seemingly, it was
considered good policy for the bulls to
hold the market down for the time
being, so AS not TO attract shipments
FROM other centres. Moreover, by
Keeping the price down, they may be
able To market largcr quantities to
mllers in the East or 10 country mill
crs in the West.
Temporary trniness was created by
encouraging cables, notably from mar
kcts on the Continent. where supplies
were represented to be mcasrc. Bc-
sides. further reductions were expect
ed in tn" worlds available supply, as
exports from practically all quarters
VIII doubtless be smaller this week
The clearances from argentine were
materially smaller than has been csti-
mated, Notwithstanding which the Wis
ihlc supply in that country showed II
decrease Exporters III Buonos Ayres
are holding prices slightly higher. and
olcrinS more sparingiN tor forward
shipment, owing partly TO the poor
grading Reserves of wheat in Rus
sia arc represented TO be limited. ana
adviccs from india are less favorable
Therefore. it is believed that export
country IL offerings worc larger and
ocean freight room moro abundant
IL developed late III the week that
exporters had been quietly buying
Manitoba wheat on :: large scale. to
arrive at the opening OF navigation,
at this and various other ports TenI-
porarily, an effort was made to keep
these transactions secret, but il final
~ came to light that close to 1000, 900
bushels had been bought during the
week Buying of the distant futures
was stimulated AT times by less favor
able crop reports. and particularly
from east of the Missouri River. The
plant In many places is said TO pre-
sent a sickly appearance, especially
where the seed was psf in late, with
little moisture previous to the arrival
OF frost. Receipts in the West con-
tinue light, while withdrawals into
consumptive channels are fairly large,
and hence there will doubtless be a
material decrease in the visible sup
ply.
Strength In Corn md Oats.
Corn has been decidedly stronger.
Notwithstanding free selling on the
advance The strength was ascribed
partly to tho cold. backward weather
West, the light receipts at primary
points, and insignificant deliveries at
country stations. In cash markets
prices have been decidedly stronger.
with offerings light which has him
dercd business.
oats nave been strong. especially the
distant deliveries. as demand was slim
uiated by continued unfavorablc wealth
or the temperatures West being lln
usually low for the season. with an
excess of snow or rain. Hence little
seeding could be done Nevertheless.
conservative dealers think it too ear
~ to warrant apprehension. as in
many places seeding is seldom begun
before the first OF April
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01
MARKET HESITATING
ATCLOSE OF THE WEEK

New York March Slater rising
to the highest prices and doing the
largest volume of trading recorded
during the present year, the stock
market last week became hesitating
and uncertain in it's movements The
extent OF the advance as II measure
of actual business Improvement was
under suspicion, and events confirma-
tory of the Improvement were accom-
plishcd by some selling to realize
profits.
Hesitation was increased, moreover,
by unfavora BILE news OH the other side
of the account.
More attention was paid to the labor
dlspuates. especially that in the coal
trade. with a suspension of mining in
that industry imminent. Hopes were
entertained that the suspension would
be brief and the bad effects restricted
but the admitted uncertainty admon-
ished caution. Whatever the outcome
1t was expected that returns from
coal traffic would show some decrease
owing to the anticipatory efforts TO
accumulate stocks 1t was assumed
also that production in lines depGuden;
on coal. like steel manufacturers, had
been likewise pushed and that ii sub
sidencc of activity would follow.
The traffic showing for February
and March for some of the railroads
was. however. made favorable by these
preparations The extra day in Feb
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01
BULLISH ENDEAVOR
FACTOR IN MARKET

New Orleans, La, March 3I.-Bul-
l'sh endeavor, and the weather will
probably be the main influence in the
cotton market this week. Trading
VIII hardly he up to the average in
volume because this will be a holiday
week. In this side of the water the
market will close Thursday night for
the Easter Holidays. and reopcu Mon-
DAY morning.: in Liverpool the follow
ing tuesday morning. Because OF
these triple and quadrupIe HOLIDAYS
me disposition will be to lesson com
mftments after Tuesday night.
The prospects are that weather rc
ports Monday will not be good be-
cause OF the storm that started 10
enter the belt at the end of last week.
II the weather continues unsettled
the bears will hardly have a chance
to move the market their way. oven
IL the realizing of profits by the bulls
reach large propositions. Even with
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01
i.cesburr News Notes.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
| ,ppShlr1. VA March 3l-Tncrc "

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch.l
l.ecsburg. Va. March 31.-Thcrc was
& meeting of the hoard of directors OF
the Washington and Leesburg Good
Roads Association in I.ceshurg on
Tuesday to take steps for the compile
ton ~ tho repairs 70 the pike be-
tween Lcesburg and Washington.
Mrs Bette y. Weadon. widow OF
Charles Weadon. of LecsbnrS. died sud
denly nj her home here on Tuesday of
heart failure. aged scvcnty-thrce years
The PRESBYTERIAN Church of Charles
town, W. Va. has extended unani-
nous call to The Rev. II. I. Momett 10
become its pastor.
Al meeting CO the board of III
rectors OF the Horse and Colt Show
Association Of Loudoun county, in
Ieesburg, last week committees were
appointed to make arrangements 70.
The show. which will be held in Lees
hurg on Wednesday and Thursday,
June and s.
United States Fish Commissioner
Geo VI. Bowers and Colonel stuart w
Waller, Of MartinsburG. w Va. have
completed a deal for the purchase OF
former senator c. j. Fauiener's farm
adjoining Martinsburg. the price be-
ing $4,000 for 90 acres. the highest
figure ever recorded In the county for
earning land.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01

ruary also helped tn. earnings coo-
PARSONS in the reports coming 20
hand for that month. but in some sec
tons operating expenses were higher
relatively owing TO weather condi-
ions. Eastern railroad managers had
something to say on expenses in reply
to the demand of the engineers for in
creased wages. which had bearing
on earning power and values of sccur!
ties.
The great coal strike in England
had little direct effect on financial or
commercial markets mere. The cut
in iron orc prices was dwelt on III
the steel trade as promising compcn-
sation for lower prices on finished
products. with littlc likelihood of fur
thcr reductions in steel prices TO cor
respond.
With mill activity in the Pittsburgh
district close to capacity. the March
output was expected to represent rec
ord figures. The sale of bonds hav-
ing mortgage on United states Steel
subsidiaries for purposes covered In
past years by appropriations out OF
earnings affected speculative senti-
ment unfavorably The strength in
the copper market was maintained.
The approach % tho April ! settle
ments brought some hardening OF
money markets Expended bank
clearinGs testified to a growth of mer.
camille requirements in the interior
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01
PRICES FLUCTUATE
IN ERRATIC FASHION
Wheat Is Unsettled, but Trend Generally Is Up
ward-Cable Aovices Encouraging
Firmer on Small teceipts

New YORK March Si.--1rrcsularity
prevailed in domestic wheat market
early N the week. price nuctuatuG III
an erratic fashion, In the main. how
ever, the trend MAS upward. there be-
inS n strong undertonc, but in the
opinion OF keen Observers :, decided
advance was often prevented by free
realizing OF the part Of large holders
In Chicago. This did not mean that
the big bull operators were throwing
over their May, but it was assumed
that they We're merely milking the
market that is, selling on the bul
yes and buying on the breaks. Tor
the purpose of checking free selling
against wheat TO be shipped from 9TH
er Western points, 1t was the CON
sensus OF opinion that the bull leaders
were playing a waiting game. and
that 1t will eventually be found that
they have tho May ideal N perfect
control and a large short interest will
have to be settled. As result, there
are great many small traders who
were afraid to trade in May contracts
and who went into July instcad
Rcnsou for The Strength.
TIE stronger tendency was plainly
traceable to several legitimate intu-
enccs. For one thing, cabl. advircs
were encouraging, practically all Eu-
ropean markets moving upward,
prompted partly by reports OF lighter
offerings at higher prices for forward
thipront from several exporting cour-
tries, notably Australia and Argen-
tina. In the latter cJuntry the up
turn was partly caused by poor grad
ing 1t was asserted that Cortiren-
tai importers were buying; Pacific coast
earsoes to arrive. The advance was
checked, however, by fairly large
worlds shipments. which resulted in
material increase in the quantity on
passage. At times the local market
was stronger than Western markets,
which was by no means surprising,
because the price difference had long
been regarded as too narrow. The
widening out" was brought about
partly by srea:e- display OF int,
est by export .rs who took moderate
~ large quantities of No. red win
ter. mainly for shipment to Antwerp.
II was asserted that they would
have taken mucn more were it rot
for the limited upply on offer here and
the scarcity and high cost "f ocean
freight room. Buying was acceler-
ated in part by the niinued light
receipts at primary points, and espc-
cially in winter wheat territory.
while shipments into consumptivc
channels We're moderately large, many
country millers having teen free buy
crs in several centres. Hence ii was
believed that there would be heavier
reductions in the visible supply dur
ing the next few weeks.
unhcttlcment.
Last in the week there was much
fererishness and unsettloment. There
were violent fluctuations. especially in
May contracts. which N remarkably
short order broke in n startling fash
ion. Therefore ii was the general
Impression among observers that the
decline was largely caused by man
ipulativc tactics on the part Of big
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01
VARSITY ALUMNI
ATTEND BANQUET
Annual Meeting Of Washington
Association of Sons Of Vir-
ginia Is Held.

Washington, March 3l.--Seated
around the banquet board at the Raj
eign Hotel Saturday night were moro
than 100 loyal sons of the University OF
Virginia. gathered at the annual din.
ncr Of the Washington Association OF
the University Alumni Association
For several weeks President Walton
Moore and Secretary AIicou. OF this
association, have been hard at work
gathering the best in the history of
the organization
Promptly at o'clock alumni and
invited guests repaired to the tenth
story Of the hotel, where. until almost
midnight they Toasted. interspersed
with brief aIdresses OH topics of the
day.
Notable among the distinguished
men present were: President Il. a.
Alderman Justice Lurton. of the
United states Supreme Court; Com
,nissioners Lane and Myers, of the
Interstate Commerce Commission;
isppa iiunton, Jr. H. c. Spencer, J. Il.
Jcnries, Leigh Hunt. Frank Trunbull.
President Lyon G. Tyler. OF William
and Mary College; DIR. Hugh Young.
OF Baltimore and Congressman Swa-
ger Sherley, Of Kentucky.
The menu which embraced every
| thing To tempt the spring appetite
was no less attractive than the timely
addresses of President Alderman and
the other SPEAKERS. These addresses
covered wd. field of thought and
| touched almost everything in the DO
iitical, scientific, economic and educa-
tionnl world
College songs that took men back
TO the years when they were proud
| made them feel young again weri
filled in on the menu card between
the courses and a hundred throats
| made the wclkin ring for "Old Vir-
Sinia.''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01

out unfavorable weather to help them
the bulls will very likely be able to
manipulate the market TO suit them
pE calling attention to the prospects
OF mood III the Mississippi Valley.
water III many rivers is at an UNI
usually high stage and cons 'dcrablc
damage in the cotton belt viii un-
doubtcdly result from it. English
labor news will he eagerly watched
for the resumption of business along
norman lines in that country which
VII resume the consumption of cot
ton on a record scale again
Any favorable news from this di
rcction Will be balanced by the UNI
favorable labor reports on this side
OF the water rhc cotton trade. how
ever has not been disposed 10 give
labor troubles in this country as
much attention as i, has given those
abroad
1t will be a short week and mainly
a weather market
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01

preparations there is now Tho monaco
OF hood from the overflow OF streams
ana rivers generally. as well AS from
tic larger tributaries OF the Mississippi
III the central part of the belt The
pressure from excessive rains having
hlied UP the lower AussIssinpi Rivnr
another wall of water Is threatening
10 come down from the melting of the
Greatest amount of snow and ice in
years IN the upoer section of the
country, when the thawing there takes
place. Tho Ohio and Missouri Riyers
are now in the flood stage. and the
MISSISSIPPI River men at 81 Louis
Meinphis and Natchez are anticipat-
ing io"us from q great Geal of scepa &c
ht',ihEthrough the ievccs. and IN
uhoatlns the Ia2oo Valley and other
bottom lands in Mississippi and also
IN Arkansas, and hoods are also an
prehchh"d III parts of Georgia and the
bFhHos valley, in Northeastern Texas
Io-nays press reports show that =;
break IN the lcvce along the MIS-
slssippi River, near Columbus. in K.n
'uohg' mas already actually occurred
ms rs one OF the features I'm tho
StncraI cotton situation, therefore.
Which VIII require close watching dur
ing the next three weeks. whether
inc rains continue or not
III inc meantime, the Chinese market
Tor trade is being opened M ana win
republican form of government there.
likely 20 be followed nv many chances
10 tue Western style OF garments which
m'sht easily develop the largest vol :
uhie OF business i'll cotton goods a,non1.
y american and English manufacturers
uolhS business With China on record
'he coming year. The settlement of the
hrItlsN coal miners strike coming On
me collapse last week OF the similar
strike III Germany. is also Indicative
OF revival OF general busiuo IS
lnr"HShont Great Britain next week.
ihese better conditions abroad. win
the improving general business situn
tlon ~ this country. are therefore yerv
encouraging and likely to cause m,
development OF Increased buyinu of
SPOT c"ttVn by spinners' agents. csnc.
o'aIIN those operating for the Ameri-
can mills
ThHs, willie there is no prohab,l,,v
VI any scarcity from last seasons roc
ora crop OF l5.2O0,OUU bales. tic CON
sumption by the worlds spinnrrs will
p'"Ne the h.aN iest on record. and with
'' i"'Tt amount of cotton which has
"rrn. and is still being, bought fo,
'ih'h' or surplus holdings. there
ir no danger of any burdcnsorIc SUNNY
10 bc carried Over into tho ncxt rra,
+ FthI indeed, tile seasons total ~
; p"ii may eNcccd 10000. 900 bales ,nc
,l'r ,akinss Of American spinner,
( S"fln ana south may approximate :
: "VV'ooo bales. This would icnv. ar
! tN'.Ss of only 10000 tal,s to 10 car.
/ yea over IN tic surplus by spcc,,ln,or.
I ana trade Interests.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01
STATE DOES NOT
GET FAIR TRIAL
Solicitor Charges That Wake
Juries Are Biased Against
Prohibition Law.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch. /,

Raleigh, y. c.. March 3l-With n
sensational, report on county affairs by
the grand jury and charge by So
llcitor ii. l. Norris that the iurics for
the present term of Wake Superior
Court will no; convict Offenders even
murderers. and that as for blind tigers
they are az good as acquitted before
the trial begins, the session of the
court yesterday was most exciting.
Added to these features were the
most acute disputes between the So
licitor and lawyers at the bar, Dor
blows
mand by Armislead Jones & Son, AS
counsel that the case of Sias Ed
wards, alleged blind tiger. pc tried So.
licitor Norris argued for continuance.
Insisting that there were conditions
surrounding this court that make II
Impossible for the state no get a
lair trial. He had, he said. every rea-
son TO believe the jurics are based
against the prohibition law and he
considered the court bcset with blind
tiger sympathiZcrs. Colonel Arinistead
Jones me; this with the assertion that
for ten year she was solicitor and had
never seen the blind tigers and ther
sympathiZers.
You have never had such condi-
lions" interrupted Solicitor Norris
Yes. We did but voted against pro-
hibiiiou and you voted for it, was
tho reply Of Colonel Jones.
For that reason came the signih-
cant reply by Solicitor Norris, u am
letter able to see the error of that
vote"
Tho solicitor declared in his argu-
mcnt Furthermore that he considers
the dispcnsary control of the liquor
problem preferable To present condi-
lions under prohibition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

FfsEMIE. IARNIEK OF TIL z SOUTH,
Trains Leave Richmond.
y. B.-Foliowing schedule figures publish.
ed Information and not gusranteed;
For the South-Dai!y: $40 a. 81. Local
1876 a. NJ Express $500 p. ~ Express
With electric lighted Sleeping Car for Al.
lanta and Birmingham. ll:S5 p. II. ExpresA
Week Days: 800 +. 81. Local.
YORK RIVER LINE.
i:3o y. Neutrality-suspicious. for Bal.
timore Mon. Wed. and Friday. 500 A. M
Ell. Sun. and 3:E r. M.-Mon., Wed ana
friday-Locai.
Trains Arrive Richmono
From the South: $50 a. d. $40 A. NJ
200 r. NJ, SOS p. NJ, daily; 1885 En- Sun
From West Point: $50 A NJ daily. u:35 A
NJ, Mon. We. and Fri. Az p NJ Er. Sun.
g. e. BURGESS. D. P. A,
yG 2. Main 81. PHONE Aadaon 70
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-01

hynchburs. VA. March ai'-w.
Davidson a prom.nrn, broI,nr =, ~,
city. who vas arrested /: nth ADA
'harE"a with attacking i!steu lrishnr
2 fifteen -y"ar-old girl formerly 80,
zen ~ The state Deaf, Dumb ana plina
institution at stanton was neld yns.
.rHhy tor the grant jury after n nrc
''4lharS hearing In the police com,
- galloway. who was CHARGED
o"lnS an accomplice to the an
''seh crime. was fined $50.