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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
NORFOLk PEANUT MAEkt,
NEW YORK DRY GOOp>

New York, Nov. S Cotton goods m4rs,f>
nave held very steady and in suot> have
showed added frmneSs during 1he ra>t
week. Some leading lines Of GINNING w,re
advanced half cent 4 yard and saif~ az.
Deliig made at the new prices fol futup
delivery. The volume of new bushes haas
been very moderate while the charges on
old orders have been large. Jobbrrs would
Duy more staple goods for spot shipment
II they were able to secure them ana they
are still asking for better deliveries ~
Soods that are overdue. Most Of tt, tur
rent activity is in the retail end and ~
goods TO be delivered for the spring trade.
Duck continues firm on a basis Of - ler
pound for Il grades of hose aud betting
staples. Export trade is quiet. rs foreign
markets are still receiving many goods at
old low values and are not accuStotneG 10
the new levels. Heavy colored cotton, and
working shirt materials are firm ana some
lines have been further advanced. The
demand for blankets and Mapped .1I.oIS
continues in excess Of the immediate sup
ply.
PrlceS on cotton goods are as follows
Print cloths, 2S-inch. GX64's. A. nonIua ::
0Ox6OS, sac: S12 inch. G4x64's. rs brown
sheetlngs. Southern standards, 81 derimS.
Bounce. 14lac: tickings. sonuec "a;
standard prints, 54c; standard staple eiur-
hams. 61ec: dress ginghams. 9&.r.
cotton goods markets ruled stead, and
quiet today. Yarns were barely stead,
Dividends of Fall River cotton mills for
the hscal quarter show an average q aGl
per cent on a capitalization Of SO "HH".
largely due to extra dividends declared ~
three corporations. Jobbers are ,ioi1g 4
steady trade for the period Of year.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
WEEKLY COTTON REVIEW.

New Orleans. La. Nov. S.-The net re-
suits Of the weeks trade in the cotton mar
high prices were made on Wednesday and
the low prices on Saturday. At the highest
the trading months we're ) to 10 points
under last weeks close at the lowest they
were 80 to So points under. The range was
A. to AZ points.
rally increased by the census report show
ing that S,Ss5,9 1:5l bales of cotton had been
ginned up to Nov. l.. against $685. 22 a
year ago at the same time, and 9,y1O.9Oo
JOG. 600 bales larger than generally expected
and zoe. coo bales larger than expected by
the bulls.
Heavy selling for both accounts followed
their publication.
Coupled with the fear Of how European
| trade would take the ginning returns was
| the fear Of unfavorable developments over
Sunday in the Mexican situation. On these
figures a great deal of long cotton was
Iiquidated at the last moment. The trade
| nervousness and of late bears have been in
| creasingly pessimistic about the chances OF
Intervention by the United States and what
effect such a step would have on the
markets of the world. In the early part
Of the week, the disposition on both sides
was to curtail operations In view of the
pending ginner's report. The advantage
was given to the bear side by several
large crop estimates. the lagrest putting
the yield at 15,34O.O 600 bales. This caused
much short selling but did not impress
the bull side to any great extent.
In the spot department prices lost 5-1e
of a cent. middling closing at Il 1-16c.
against 1880 last week and 121sc this week
last year. Sales on the spot amounted te
1909 bales. against 4,361 last week and
1886 this week last year. Sales to arrive
amounted to 1921 bales, against 1886 last
week and II 900 this week last year.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
WEEKLY FINANCIAL. REVIEW.

New York. Nov. S.-Financial. political
and industrial conditions all had a share
In shaping the unfavorable conclusions
which made the stock market hating and
rreguia this week. The industrial factor
was perhaps of most influence. Chic, EN-
pnas1s was laid on the situation in the
steer trace. out copper trade developments
made an important supplement.
The decline In the price Of refined copper
was taken as corrOborative of the sluggish
industrial demand. Differences in the Sen
ate banking and Currency Committee over
the currency bill were matched by confu
sion among banking authorities over the
probable effect of the meaure. The attor-
ney generals plea in the Internationa Har-
vester suit and particularly the terms
demanded for a dissolution of that comb
nation, caused some disquiet to sharehold
ers IN other corporations. The inquiry or
dered into the Louisville & Nashville com
blnation helped to sharpen this disQuiet.
The mystery made Of the diplomatic
moves in the Mexican negotiations was an
unsettiing influence through the week. in
both home and foreign markets.
Immediate money market conditions i'm
proved.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

New Orleans. La, Nov. 2.-Today 5 SEES
Sion in the cotton market was active and
excited. Prices displayed market weakness,
the most active months breaking almost
two dollars a bale under yesterday 5 close.
The principal element Of weakness was the
Census Bureau report on ginning of $685.
9I:} bales UT to Nov. l. This was Toe. 600
bales larger than generally expected.
Another cause for the selling was fear
of unfavorabie Mexican Developments over
Sunday. The selling of the morning APP
pearca to be abont equally divided between
the two accounts.
rhe market opened quiet and steady at a
decline of IA TO Ii points on the census
report. issued five minutes before the
opening.
Cables were not as high as due. but the
census report oversbadOwed all other in
fuences. Longs were heavy buyers. Their
purchases caused y reaction upward of
about IL points. but later selling became
he;i visr.
Longs li0uidated in volume and bears
pressed their advantage. The most active
months went TO a level IS to &c points
down. For n while the market DISPLAYED
sie.ide,l Weakness. but toward the close
shorts took profits and their demand gave
tis market q better tone. The close was
steady at Il net loss Of 20 to - points.
Spot cotton quiet. 3-16 of. Middling
u 9 IT,. Sales en- the spot. 80 10 arrive
ia.
Inl. fnf N 90 -tnHA.t
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11

&E(. HkSIEhS
Vew orleans. La, Nov. S.-Secretary Hes
ter Of the New Orleans Cotton EScsanse
has issued a statement or we1gn! OF -
SH bales of cotton handled at outports anu
across the Mississippi, Ohio and Potomac
Rivers overland to American manuIactufet
outside Of the cotton belt durlng Tue
month of September. showing an average
per bale of 524 IS 10O. against 52s y ~" TOT
he same period last year
Detailed averages are: 40,
Texas ports. J43 IS 100. against "a iVo
last year. 30 .o tn0
last year. 30 - 100
last year. q 100 L..
wear.
south Carolina. 497, against ~ last year
North Carolina. 800, against 40 last year.
Virginia. $40. against 1875 last year.
tennessee. 531 o. 100, against 51 S2-lW
last year.
These averages are based on official re
turns OF the secretaries and Superinten-
dents Of exchanges, experts at ports. etc.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
WHEAT ADVANCES
CORN DECLINES
Effect of Rise in Buneas Z ;
Gave Chicago Wheat rm.
Finish of Three uarte,e r.
Corn and Oats Drop

Chicago. H.. Nov. S.-An a,var., ,
to 1Ac in the close Mt Ruenos tr.~ ,,a.
gave a hrm finish to wheat here nns E,
ures being unchanged 10 a shad. a., ,e,
er. New crop movement caused AIiur a..
carried corn down y TO so 10. Big s,o...
lowered oats a shade. Provisious .i.s..
regular, 2h@5c lower TO cl2c VI
Cash: Wheat-No. = red. a5G.e.
hard. S6h@S7c: No. . Northerp. >1.m
No. , spring, s71a@8sc.
Corn-Nc. 2 1l9c: No. > vhit. 80
t2iAc; No. 2 yellow. 12A@72ac.
Oats No. 8 white. 1871, M3aiy. ,-s,a..s
Ale. =
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
GENERAL DECLINE
NEW YORK STOCKS
Short Selling Largely Respon-
sibIe = Final Prices Lowest
of the Day Trade Recess
sions-Bonds Sag,

New York. Nov. S.-The weakness OF TO
day:s session in the stock market was q
fitting sequel TO the heavy and duh condi-
lions Of the preceding days of the week.
augmented as it seemed by renewed appre-
hension in concerning the Mexican situation
and uncertainty regarding the outcome OF
pending currecy Legislation.
The local market manifested some stead
mess at the opening. despite the irregular
angle of our securities abroad, but weak
ness in New Haven and American Ieie-
phone and Telegraph, both of which leii
to low record prices. soon had its enect
elsewhere. The movement comprenend ed a
number of obscure SpecialtieS i'll the lnOuS-
trial division and later spread to the metal
and railway shares. many OF winch yleiOed
TO lowest prices for many months. While
others established lowest quotations 10
their history.
The decline derived no small part OF its
impetus from short selling. the bears evil
IDENTIFY availing themselves of the Opportu-
nity to extend their commitments. Ihefe
was little real support and final prices
were lowest Of the day.
News bearing more or less directly on
| f~ictinr. The mercantile agencies. continued
to report trade receSsiOnS and rumorS OIL
additional gold imports were in circuIatloh
Last weeks nominal deficit in the actna
reserves Of the banks was reversed TO an
| increase of over SIC, 600 with a loan con
| traction Of over So, GOO 600 and a cash gam
approximating 81 Goo 600.
The bond market was inclined TO sag
Total sales par value, $3.50 600. United
States government bonds unchanged OF
call during the week. Total stock SAFES
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
I.IN ERPOOL COTTON.

Sales, 5000 bales. including 400 Amer
lean and 800 for speculation and export.
Receipts, 1900. including % 900 Ameri-
car,
Futures closed quiet:
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
NEW YORK PROVISIONS.

New York. Nov. S.-Wheat barely stead
No; : red. 96'2 @9Sc: No. L. Northern Du-
luth. 9412c.
Corn easy: 79a4c.
Flour steady.
Hides steady. Leather firm. Petroleum
steady. Wool steady. Rosin steady. Tnr-
pentine firm.
Rice steady. Molasses steady. Hn,ter
firm.
Cheese firm.
Raw sugar steady; Muscovado. 500
centrifugal. $3.?4: mela Sses. s. -.
Refined quiet.
spot coffee unsettled Rio No. :. 1Gl4e
santos No. 4. 1910.
Mild quiet: Cordova. 1917 41Slac.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
COTTONsEEn OH.

New York, Nov. S.-The eottons..c ~
market was quiet early with small 49,"
changes. Out the tone was barely ete-c',
owing to the census report Oh einI-rE.
when lndicated a larger crop than -
peceeo and the close waaeasy at 2M9 Ioint~
net over. Prime crude. $500 sales pr.h'
summer yellow, Sc. 50: November &c ~ -
cem0er. $l0c January. $T.12: Febru-st-
go; March, x.23; April. N2s MAY. s.
~. 0040T. g.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARkFr
NEW YORK MONEY.

New York, Nov. S.-Money on CALI IaTf-
nal; no loans. Time loans firm 90 afro ~
Gays. 5M5H per cent: G months. A. 10" pr
cent. Prime mercantile pa per. al2Nt t"f
cent.
Sterling exchange steady: 81 Ar4o f'f 10
days: $4S4SO for demand.
Commercial bills. 81. 1884,.
Bar silver. 59i3c.
Mexican dollars SIC
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
NAVAL STORES

Savannah. Ga. Nov. s.-Turpentip. trn.
= to 43Hc: sales, 2O9: receipts. ~ >ttt-
ments, 60: stocks. 1886.
Kosin firm: sales. 1879: receipts. jt14;
shipments. $3.50: stocks. 15S. 3Os.
Quote: A.. Il. e. u. f. F. &. H. &>s. :
ESQ: f.. $4.45: ~. s.. W: n. Sc VIC,
$3.50: WV. 1915.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
PORT MOVEMENT.

Total today at all ports. net.
Interior Movement,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-11-11
BALTIMORE GRAIN.

Baltimore, Md. Nov. s-Wheat .asl.r:
spot No z red, FL spot No. > r." VT
ern, 91Ac.
Corn receipts. S8S bushels.
Oats tandard white. 44M44Ia \.
white, 42E R44c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-29
Rivalry.

They were sitting on the steps. She.
was permitting him to chew her gum
awhile because he had allowed her TO
ride on his velocipede.
DO you know what am going to dc
some day." she asked.
No" she answered, "what?"
when my father gets me the pony
cart he promised for my next birthday
III get you in it, and we'll go away Off
somewhere and get married"
oh" she said, with a glad little
gasp, won't it be fun"
Yes. And then we'll get a divorce. a"
"Why?" she asked, with sudden sad.
ness.
cause Willie Farrington's father
and mother have one, and he's sc
blame proud. I've asked my father
and mother if they wouldn't get one.
but they won't promise. and I amt
goin TO let Willie keep on thinkin' he's
bigger'n me because they're the only
people around here that have one Il
the family"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-29
PRS CTICNL SCHOOL WORK IN 4
MICHIGAN TOWN.

Boys in the Ishpeming, Mich, high
school repair the school buildings for
pay. conduct a cooperative school farm
for profit and are about to erect 2
gymnasium for their school I'm the
same busiuesslike way they have
learned 10 do other things for them
selves and the community. All this
work Is under the direct supervision
Of the regular school authorities, &C
cording to II. w Foght, OF the United
States bureau of education.
For the past six years, Mr. Foght
states, high school students from tie
manual training department have been
employed TO repair the various city
school buildings. During one summer
$4,000 was thus paid for student labor.
The boys have repaired roofs, laid &C.
mert floors. built brick walls, and in
stalled plumbing fixtures. The gym
nasium to be erected by the boys is
from plans drawn by seniors in the
nigh school.
Particularly successful has been the
cooperative farm enterprise. Superin-
tendent Scribner induced the board of
education 20 rent a patch Of ground
on the edge Of the city, and at the
same time procured $500 for develop
ment expenses. Sixty-four boys re-
/ sponded TO a call for volunteers to
form an association. They were i'm
mediately organized into three work
/ ing squads, each with its own boss"
The boys made their own rules, and
they carry them out. Strict discipline
is enforced. and drones are discour-
aged. AS a first step, six acres was
! planted to potatoes. cabbsges and
straw berries. II is the plan ultimately
70 plant 20 acres in strawberries for
the northern markets. The boys re-
ceive 10 cents an hour fer their labor.
and they are to have "a cents eddi-
tional when the products are market
ed
These plans to meet the actual
e. needs OF the community through its
schools developed out Of peculiar Zoe,
al conditions. Ishpeming is q mining
and industrial town Of some $4,000
Inhabitants IN the upper Michigan
! peninsula Under the state law, chill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-29

the merger Is natural and logical.
If the split had come over friction
in the party machinery. a little pat
Tonage oil would get it going again.
The breakaway, and the formation of
the progressive party, came from vast.
ly more important issues than mere
Office getting.
The progressive party will meet its
test in the next congressional election.
rs leaders realize the necessity of
making the right kind Of a showing al
this time. They are very active in
their organization work and feel con-
fident they Will demonstrate the Vi
tally OF the party and make /. the
paramount wing in congress they have
stood by what they considered pro-
gressive measures and have no doubt
gained prestige in states where women
have the franchise. Progressive lead
ers see much encouragement IN the fu-
ture, though it is typical of new parties
TO see things from the brighter side.
Certainly they have not reached the
point where they have reason to IN
vite fusion, which would involve a
compromise with what they consider
vital principles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-29
PITY THE FORECASTER

patience and ingenuity of all the
prophets alike to the utmost, leaving
little room TO play on the biblical max
i'm that "a prophet is not without
honor save in his own country" The
weather prophet in many sections of
this country who has obtained honor
to himself through his forecasts this
summer is exceptional, to say the leg st.
But We should pity instead of blame
the prophets. Their task has simply
been an impossible one. They have
done their part time and time again
in preparing the stage for the desired
relief, only to have everything upset
by an overruling force at the last mo-
ment. Theirs has been a tough job.
They deserve sympathy. Their repu-
tations have suffered and according to
an old authority, reputation is a mans
stock-ir-trade, especially a prophets 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-29
HAS NOT LOST his INFLUENCE.

Secretary Bryan's influence on the
democrats in congress. added 20 that
OF President Wilson was conspicuous
Is demonstrated in the action OF the
democratic caucus on the currency
bin last week.
The secretary's letter To the caucus
soothed that turbulent body like oil
thrown on troubled waters.
Those who think Mr. Bryan's de-
sire 20 deliver Chautauqua lectures to
add 70 his income have lessened pub
lie confidence in him or in any way
injured his influence are badly mis-
taken.
Secretary Bryan may continue 10
serve grape Juice aud deliver Chautau-
qua lectures with perfect impunity.
The great commoner may make mis-
takes. like other men, but the demo
cratic people Ike his courage and
serenity and admire him for the enc
mics he has made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-29

Mrs. Van Tromp OF New York was a
globe trotter, She was q widow with
one daughter. Madeline. who was oblig-
ed to trot with her mother. but would
rather have remained at home. for Miss
Madeline was sensible girl and, al
though not aversa to seeing foreign
lands. was not minded TO spend her
life in circling the world.
in their wanderings the Van Tromps
found themselves in Bombay, India.
having done that country so far as
women tourists could. Mrs. Van Tromp
was much impressed with the display
of wealth of the rulers and especially
the jewels with which they decorated
themselves. for ornaments are dear to
the feminine heart. 1t is quite likely
that If a rajah. covered from his waist
up with gems, had asked for the hand
CT her daughter she would have given
her consent instanter.
But globe trotter cannot remain In
one place or the term would be mis-
homer. The Van Tromps left the city
Of Bombay TO sail across the Arabian
sea and pass through the Red and
Mediterranean seas TO London. Such
e journey in a single vessel requires a
great deal of time, and those cooped up
together in her are apt before the end
TO become pretty well acquainted.
Mrs. Van Tromp was sitting one day
on deck in steamer chair reading an
erotic novel when the wind blew her
veil off her head and sent it sailing
aStern. 1t was picked up by gentle
man with n tawny. dropping musta che,
who handed it to her with q profound
bow. He was so distinguished looking
that instead of giving him the conven.
tional thanks that she would have &C.
corded an ordinary person she bestow'
ed them with her most charming smile
| The gentleman assured her that she
was welcome and further remarked
I that since the day was trifle windy
/ perhaps he had better find more pro
| tected spot for her. She accepted thC
/ offer, and the gentleman removed hel
chair and rugs to the lee side of the
wireless telegraph Office, where sh'
| was more comfortable
Now, Mrs. Van Tromp was n woman
OF fifty. while the gentleman could not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-29
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE n. TAVENNER
Congressman fran the Fourteenth District

misbranding or violating other provis-
ions OF the law is from 500 10. $4,000
fine and Imprisonment for maximum
of one year.
COAL PRICES TOO HIGH.
Representative W. F. Murray of Mas
sachusetts keeps up his attacks on the
anthracite carrying railroads of Penn
sylvania, and on the theory that drip
ping water will eventually wear away
the stone, Mr.. Murray may succeed in
getting a complete investigation of the
inter-corpOrate relationship. OF these
companies, and its effect on the price
Of hard coal. 1t was by such methods
that Representative A. o. Stanley OF
Kentucky secured his famous investi-
cation of the steel trust.
Mr.. Murray has introduced a new
resolution, this time calling on several
government departments for informa-
ton y on the capitalization, owner
ship and control OF the Pennsylvania
Anthracite mines; 90 the intercorpor-
ate relationship OF the coal mining,
coal handling and coal selling COM
nanies and the transportation com,
panies; 90 comparative freight rates
On coal and on articles of similar bulk
out Of the anthracite region; "a freight
rates on bituminous coal for the same
distances; 50 cost of mining. trans
porting and selling by the different
companies; CO. the total revenues, eX
penses and profits of the mines since
1900; O. similar figures from the rail
road companies; 50 wholesale prices
of coal at the mines; and 90 Whai
provisions the companies have maGe
for tho comfort, protection and SAFETY
of their employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-29
THE ARGUS AND THE RULES OF
THE ROAD.

THE ARGUS AND THE RULES OF
THE ROAD.
Under the spell Of SURPRISING ego
tism and smart belittleings which had
fallen so suddenly upon him yes
terday morning as to prompt his mis-
sion to police headquarters as a pub
lie regulator, F. A. Andrews sought
20 impart the idea that The Argus
regards automobile owners in the sense
Of envy. This is the reason Mr.. An
drews labored to convey TO Chief
Brinn, the paper has been so active
in demanding proper respect for en-
forcement OF the ordinances governing
the use of the streets. Without taking
too seriously at heart Mr.. Andrews
opinion OF II, The Argus has but to
say it has no more prejudice against
an automobile owner on the street
than It has against the man who pushes
a wheelbarrow. or a pedestrian. Each
has equal rights, which are entitled 10
respect under the rules of the
road The Argus, IN its stand for
proper traffic regulations, is con-
ce-ned in the welfare of but one class,
and that is what is known as the aver.
age citizen, regardless of whether he
travels In an automobile, on a motor
cycle, a bicycle, in a horse-drawn We
hicle. or horse or afoot, and who, law
abiding himself, is possessed Of prop
er regard for the rights of others.
! 1t IS Of this sort Of men that The
/ Argus Is the unbiased champion.
In this further reference to Mr.. An
drews' unwarranted allusion TO this
| paper, few words may be added rela-
/ tive to the unfortunate circumstances
1 in which Mr.. Andrews was involved
some months ago, when his machine
ran down and killed a 12-year-old
/ boy in the streets of Rock Island.
Lest the idea prevail that The
Argus undertook to shield Mr.. An
drews at that time, it is perhaps prop
er TO explain that Mr. Andrews then,
as now was looked upon as a reck-
less driver, and knowing these facts
and the feeling that might arise in
consequence of the accident, The Argus
was prompt 10 make thorough in.
vestigatiOu of all the facts in order
TO set him right before The people if
it developed he was lot to blame. The
Argus was very glad to ascertain that
il was not his fault that the tragedy
occurred. and these circumstances
which were borne out by the evidence
before the Coroner's jury later, were
put before the public in connection
with the account of the accident
Doubtless this act of fairness on The
Argus part saved Mr.. Andrews more
or less trouble at that time. He paid
The Argus for its pains yesterday.
It is hoped, however, that Mr.. An
drews will not get the idea into his
head that il Is on this account, that iT
common with other automobile owner:
he will be compelled TO obey the law
For The Argus course is fixed, anC
despite the fact that good results arr
already attending its efforts. they ma!
be no more than just begun.