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The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

/ unflickering colored Democrat,
s Green, sent to his merchant,
feniield, on the 7th, a fine stalk Of
full of squares. Dennis says
Is crop viii be soon showing red
lnas all over the field.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

re indebted to the master of
ies, NJ. Nj. Satterfieid, Of Wash
Bounty, for an invitation to the
lcement ball of Chamberlain
|bllege.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

ECLIPSE HULLlNG GINS, GIN
FEEDER AND CONDENSERS, always
In stock and ready for immediate ship
ment at the MlLBURN GIN AND
MACHINE COMPANY, Memphis,
Tenn. iune 9-lOW
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

New Orleans. lime I
IREENYILLE COTTON MARKET
FIRST BLOOM.

The first cotton bloom of the crop
Of 1883 which we have received. was
handed us by Mr. I. B. Cowan, Esper-
rama plantation in upper Issaquena.
1t was pulled on the 5th inst, the same
day as his first bloom in 1887.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

freenville Steam Laundry, un-
management, will strive to de-
bd hopes to receive, the public
be. GOLDMAN Bros.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

= L, W. Walne will be examined
candidate for the ministry, in the
!, - church in this city, next Satur-
!. .he 18th. and if approved win De
|lned ON Sunday, the 18th. Tn,
|g!tery will consist of elders J
laekett ID. II. of Meridian, J. I
s'lan, Sec, Bap. Con-, Jackson. I
aIae n d. ID. of Clinton, and L. +
F the local pastor.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

Sam Brown Grocery company
Rs Kinds county tomatoes, which
pc takers. This Is one of the in
rs with which Kinds and other
|nnties are building up the "waste
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

condition of the street railway
BY places demands repair urgent
he planking has been worn away
here is danger to both animals
fhicles in driving on streets where
kilway is laid.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

bard of Mr.. Il. w. Sulm, a pain
skill and reliability, appears in
per to-day. He needs no intro
specimens of his tasty brush
be seen all over the city.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

ienry Crittenden has returned
hnkfort, where he has been in
knce of his fathers severe ILL
nom he left much better.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

No disappointments in delivery Of
clothes will be made by the Grcenville
Steam Laundry. GOLDMAN Bros
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

BURNS CELEBRATED SIDE
D ENGINES are constantly on
Ready for immediate delivery at
jILBURN GIN Il MACHINE
ANY, Memphis, Tenn.
june 0-l0w
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

bl. IIilyer Royal Arch chapter
! Tuesday 18th when it is ex-
b exalt a class. Good atten-
requested.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

Rev. L. +. King, is in Natchez
a series of meetings, and there
bo services in the Baptist church
lorng, but Col. Lewis Ball, will
at 8 p. m.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09
CITIZENS OF HOLI.ANDALE.

We return hearty thanks for the cor
dial invitation to what will, We are
sure, be a most enjoyable entertain
ment,
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

reputable work and fair prices is
motto of the Greenvillc Steam
hdry. GOLDMAN BRos.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

|Penny's house, one of the first
Greenville, is being prepared
bval. to make way for business
1t viii be towed to a lot ON
AvenueY lSrE,,tp.D..A
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

i. +. Johnson has come home
pt Springs; and reports her
Harry X. johnson, as much
d. He will be back next Mon
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

STEEL AND IRON BOILERS Of
every description constantly on hand
ready for prompt delivery, at the MIL
BURN GIN & MACHINE COMPANY ,
Memphis, Tenn. june GLOW
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

Estie Harrison and Miss May
[on too charming young ladies
bug, are the guests of Mrs. j.
of our city.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

Elmsn Wilzinski has returned
h springs, where he left Mrs.
IN He will return in a few
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

4 G. Penny and her daughter,
Ia left on last Tuesday /; and
N the summer with relatives
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

The sun goes down in the West, but
prices 20 down in L. G. Marshalf'
store.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09
MARRIED

In the Union church at Indianola
June 9Th, 1888 by Rev. f. Il. King, Mr..
BENTON l.. WALTON of Shaws, and
Miss DENNIE STEWART ofIndianola.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09
The River.

The following is the record from the
Government Water Gauge for the
past week:
Above low water mark.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

Mr.. Harris was well and popularly
known; and his death is grca tly re.
gretted.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

Mr.. j. ID. Smith was one of the most
substantial and reputable citizens of
Deer Creek. And he will prove val
uabIe acquisition in his aWild West
ern IIome.- But il will be difficult for
the Tacoma Tycoons to gaze on his
portly outlines and believe that he
came from an unhealthy cline. .
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09
General Picnic.

THE GREENvILE TINES: -
1t has been determined by citizens OF
Hollandale and vicinity to have gen.
eral picnic on the 14th inst, in Hol-
lands Lawn, (Hollandale, Miss( We
extend a general invitation to our
friends; and you, Mr.. Editor, es-
pecially.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

MONDAY, JUNE 11th
rs THE LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

be responsible for all goods
X laundry after June lst.
GOLDMAN Bros.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

Everything from lace 10 lowells will
be nicely washed a the Greenyille
Steam Laundry. GoIpaAN BHos.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

Green have at their stable a
4 shetland poney, which is a
,srl for the children.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

+ cry Is general, L. q. Marshall
/ The lead in Grcenville.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

The real estate firm of Smith 4
Root is one of the substantial and re-
liable business institutions of this city
The senior member, Mr.. James ID
Smith, is a new conner, from Washing.
ton county, Mississippi, where he was
engaiicd as a cotton planter all his life
lie wanted a healthier locality and is
satisfied he has found 1t in Tacoma
lie is investing in real estate property
and is building new houses as fast al
he can get material.-Tocoma Wash
Territory Real Estate Journal.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

r Bowers. local reporter of
.rsAr. has gone on a visit to
in Tennessee.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

MILBURN'S IMPROVED HY-
DRAULIC COTTON PRESS, with and
without self-packing attachment. at
MlLBURN GIN & MACHINE COM
PANY, Memphis, Tenn. Write for de-
scriptive circular and price list.
iune allow
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09

.oney goes a great way at
2rshaIFs store.
The Greenville times., 1888-06-09
ne weather.

....- during the past week
s-orsbIe = but the excessive
- nrsvious week have put
- =, friends seriously in the
80 ~ the crop is rather late.
|1gsin to-day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1888-03-24

Deposits bearing interest received in their say
Ings Department subject to published rules and
regulations I7Oc2tf
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-29
3. 3. B.

NANCY, Ga, Jan. 5, 1856,
TOR twelve years I suffered from
il secondary and tertiary blood poison.
l My face and shoulders became
mas Of corruption and the disease began
to cat my skull bones. Itwas said | myst
surely die, but l tried a bottle b. &. y.
with benefit, and using eight or ten bottles
moe | became sound end well, and have
been SO fOr twelve months. Hundreds
BLOOD POISON 2 be- s sec3 cam on
me, and I extend heartfelt thanks for so
valuable a remedy. ROBERT WARD.
We know Robert Ward and that he
has been cured by Botanic Blood Palm.
A. T. BrightWell, ". c. Birchmorc & Co.,
J. H. Brightwell, John T. Hart, W. b.
Campbcll
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-29

J H Whitaker & 3 60 60
- + Bowers W
T, Vinson clerk 90
] A Johnstan conveying lu'1atio to
Raleigh - -
Nov ; 1888
w II Hackney conveying prison.
or to jail 81
c W Dunn conveying prisoner
ii Powell conveying prisoner
to Jail 2 .
& + Cullom building bridge - p,
W T Whitehead lumber for county
% Il, J II Ponton poor house acc't
y 40, Henderson PhelPh OK kll3et
on bridge Is 90, " B Whitehead
serving notices on Sheriff - 60, j l.
Ousbv wood for jail 3 90, W X Week
repairs on poor house wagon i -,
wilcox Bros whiskey for poor house
50, Jno II Fenner work for county
I 80; wm HamIin work at court
mouse 2 p. J J wood feeding prisons
RS in Jail 1873 so, Frocllch Bros
yoofs for Jail 6 20, L Emson records
mo orders e. II Is, L L Emry
,nods for county 40 50, j A Harc"l
books &c 6 L Hgman's office u rs ,
VI Mediation goods for county IZ6 As
y Il wOo1 l day IS con- aad NIL :
/ 90, W Z Bowers day as com and
mrg 90. / Emry l day as com
-. 1 ,I.,.r > % II upbitai,aJ 4 l
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-29
3. 3. 2.

KNoNVULE, Tenn. July ., 1887.
have had cat, sa52[rh OF u the head for s'%
! he treated me for it, but could not cure
me. he said. l was over fifty years old,
and gaze up to die. l had distressing
CATARRH s~o5ien, az and I ar am COZ con-
fiLent l could not have lived without
change. l sent and got one bottle of your
medicine, used it, and felt better Then
l got four more, and, thank God, It cured
me, Use this any way YOU may wish for
the good of sufferers.
Mrs. MATILDA NICHOLS.
% Florida Street
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-29

| + Dickens - . w
IN whitoba7.' " 800,
u Wncox g :" 300,
f NJ Grizzard =" T. g ) w.
& II Wilcox . w
" F Flood l day witness " w
II b Furge-son l . w
w r Wood 2 days com nil : ~
III Whitaker . > %
w + bowers - w
: Johnston
w MUamlin 3 waIting on com :"
john O'Bricn examining lunauc D W
Green & Hart Release deed $50 W
r p Hcwcy Right of way 100 W
j Z Gregory Blinds &c for court
nonso IS p
TX Clerk Simmons ! fees Aug
term Inferior court / %
Tx Clerk Lyman fees Aug.
term Inferior court lIJ @b |
Sheriff Lewis fees Aug term
Inferior court / 81
N,Iicitor Grizzard fees Ngy
form Tofarior court 9 30 /
,,ce ..oooioors
O''0 S''''' 90
" y D"Il''l
9s"vG " i7'''0 l. " ~
" - '''',l'''7 Mas.
0,''V. e.
" a D""'' -,
90"Uo 70 ''l'iol i''''7
y D'"''I
9V@'e - - III 'l2 -i''
''''"7 W 81 , ''o'' ~ ~ " ~ '''I 80
'''''e , ''''A'''' ~
" II harrison "
SIaIe vs. NUN 1 men ~ ~
McNI""o"
case sIate vs. wyatt '''">
son 10 d l'''''op 90
state 70 '''eI " i''i''l'' -
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-29


Il 'o'ey %
" state VS. Sidney Harris 20
W \ Johnston ! 50
% State Va Sch Tnol,lns IN w
Jobno.oo On
STATE VS. Alexander Brown
81 - John Duggan
" { " Warren Ferry
.. d. Ioaoh,r. KiohtoE
-, -
" hy H'7h W
- state vs. Altimo-c CLARK TO
+ " Hyman 2 o.
" state "a I,tavotte Ray to
L w > az
" ny ma |"
STATE vS ScolC f1IleD %
I Bishop l 70
state vs. Jonas, Evans to
Claude k'tchin 80
s. state vs. W II Boyd To- / }
Fields %
81 tate VS. Geo JaIrG 20 Gran
vile Mayo | 45
- state vs. Snsan } ones to An
nanias Ashe l %
/. state vs. Susan Jones to
Frank Mills %
q. state rs Everett Bobbitt to
I'm Jones %
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-29

Price s. per bottle; $ per haII
dozen bottles. Wash, s. per dozen ;
81 50 per half dozen packages. Send
for pamphlet contui,1ng testimonial,
Of wonderful cures made among oar
acme people, and endorsements by
well.known citizens AID druggists OF
North Carolina.
MRS. JOE PERSON,
kittrell y Z.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-29

FOR THE
COUNTY FUND.
CTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
- HALIFAX CoCHrY.
To The Honorable Board Of Cons
missjoners
Gentlemen:
Ia accordanco with Section
7.2S Of the Code respectfully sub
init the following Report Of Re
ceipts and Disbursements for the
fiscal year ending November 30th,
1888.
1857.
Dee /. Cash on hand last
Report SHOT, .
Nov II. Rec ivcd of l. VIM
son, II, -. 81 90
Mar. Lie, June 70 Oct. Jnt
Dec 5. Received of } T Gre
cory c 5 c 90
Jury TaNas
Received of L Vinson X d 5 10
Sale of OI5 Bridge
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03
1855.
HSSS.

Well we have had little holiday a little ale time
to write good the people heard from
last the anachlsts hung Faulkner u
CeVeahds lar message written and the saved The
old year has past the here
place giving oar customers bargains Walk upstairs loot
aud shoe will find per pair u
Shoes from 30 cents
where else IN the town From there into clothing
have small lot lett and you will regard
less of what cost You will also find wool fill
that cauno DE bought else where IS and blankets
Clio per pair worth Sl5O Now out into large will
bind wash tubs butter bowls pipe hollow saddles
doo windowsash 5edsead &c and splendid at
Now down stars
meal buc<wheat -four Hacon Lard horse
ehovels Forks &C. &c Down cellar
home made cider vinegar Potatoes and
Out to Granay where keep wheat
On Smoke Pork and packing house OF meat
beng cured into bacon Now back to the house. Er
ter the HAT and Cap Yon will lind
and boys Hats and Caps from p cents Step into room
ooka our Carpets and Oil Cloths Carpet % per ward
ng.aiu as low 20 cents Here also have large
Now into large Store Room The end
the Teas aud Spccs Canned Tomatoes Caes
and Crackers Books and Stationery Ladies' Chdren Shoes
Dry Goods large stock Notions abundance Hardware
ware and Queehwae Tobacco kinds aud
20 cents To- Snuff and Cigars Soap and Potash many
other things that you will ray Surely all he supplied
erie Now, he popfetors of all h that they guarantee
their prices to be low for grade goods
aud high prices for all the produce they handle Co.
try them aud sec f. RUSSELL & BRO
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

An Irish cook one day told her
mistress that sbe was about TO be
married. And who /, hep inquire
the lady. And I'm sure you'll be
remembering the burial in the spring,
answered Buddy: and it's the hus 3.
band OF the corpse, MN, and you'll
be sure that was the very tonne be
honored me by saying that was the
light Of the funeral
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

There had been some illness in a
family, ard an inquisitive neighbor
asked little Johnny. the youngest son
of the family. who had been sick,
and he answered: Ca. it's my broth.
err What was the ma ter wi h
him" Muffin, only he was just
sick Il know; but what aied him?'
oh, dunno What did he have?'
He had the doctor
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

WHAT He DISCOVERED. "A hand.
somely dressed young woman en-
tered crowded street-car. A long.
wbiskered old fellow, wearing a din,
gy SLOUGH hat and suit Of home.
spun clothes. go: up and said = Jiss,
take my seat. don't lork es we'll
as these here gentlemen mold ing
at several men but I've discovered
that I've got more polileness.'
The young woman sat down with.
out even thanking the Old fellow, and
slyly winking at Woman whom sue
knew, whispered:
How do you like ny gallant coun
try hoosierp Dol't you think he'd
cut quite figure in dime museum
Miss, said the old fellow with q
smile which clearly bespoke his jg-
norsnce Of the unlsdylike tidIcule, !
believe left my pocket book thar
ON the seat. viii you please get up
,niuu2'
The young woman go, up. The
old fellow sat d)wn and stroking his
wbiskers remarked:
fB'leveI'll keep on setting here
Miss stood up go much 1T the
dime museum just now that I'm sor'
Ter tired. I've got little more po'
titeness than these gentlemen, but
I've discovered tha. [ amt got so
much sense.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

A niece ,sAEY PRECAUTIoN.-..Ma
~, said lady 10 her maid. i am
hoing 10 take the train tomorrow
morning at six O'clock
All right mann
Yes. And | shall wan! you, con-.
sequently, to wake me up at Ave O.
clock
'Yes'm, But I-s'pose -
'Wha. do you suppose. MaryP'
1s'pose you'll ring the bell for
mo, ma'aW, about a quarter to five,
50 I'll be sure to be awake 10 call
you q, Ave, mtam.'-You;h's Com
panion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

1t was at miduish, AID an impas-
stoned lover in an uptown drawing :
room kneele at the feet Of his hearts
Gu oice and ex,lain,d: 'Gertie,
will do anything in this world to
make you happy boy mean II,
Georgeg' i do. l do, darling Then
for heavens sake 60 homo and let
me 60 TO bed
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

Bobby was spending tie afternoon
at bis aunt's, and for some minutes
had been looking out of the window
in a painfully thoughtful sort Of way.
What makes you look go serious,
Bobp' asked his aunt. why, ma
told me that must remember not to
ask for anything to eat. and I'm
trying 10 remember it,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

Little Stuart had spent his frs.
day at school. What did you learn2'
was his aun.ie's question. Didn't
learn anything Well, what did
you dor 'Dida't d. anything.
There was woman wanting to kno
how to spell cat. and I told her.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

Sister Annie: Nov. Ethel. be sure
to pray G d to make you good girl
E'hel Cpssyins): Dear bod. please
ivy AID make me = dood little dirI;
and If at first you don't succeed,
why. ivy. ivy again
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

Mr. Smartun-No. Miss Jones,
they can't deceive me; I'm not such
big fool as l look. Miss Jones Zen
deavoripg to Aatter)-No indeed l
discovered that long ago.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

Oue day some school children we're
having an object lesson on tie blue
heron. The teacher called attention
to its small tail, saying. The bird
has no tail to speak Of Mex. day,
she asked The class TO write de-
scrlption of the bird. and one little
German girl thus concluded her esq
say, THE blue heron has q tail, but
il must no. be talked about
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

At baby Christening the other
day an admitting aunt remarked that
the youngs'er looked very much like
its father. Yes. said q crus,y old
bach slor. fits just as bald as he 10,
and hasnt got any more teeth.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03

why should we celebrate WASH
iDg'on's birthday more than miner
asked a teacher. Because lie never
told a lie shouted a little boy,
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1888-02-03
WIT AND IIIyMON.

A man nam d 'roogoof has been
arrested in Baltimore for disorderIy
conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-17


Fra On TIE MAINLAND SIpR-An alarm OF IRE
was sounded here about O'Clock O. %. On the en-
zines huHytng 70 the river, In which direction the
light was, IL was found that the nre WAS on the
naryiAno h1llA ten OF twelve miles away; and as
there was no means OF crossing the river ana
reaching the nre, the engines were returned 10
the eng1ne-houseA At one time 70 was light
enough 70 read on the river side &C the southern
edge OF the town.
CORPORATION CouRr.-The CORPORATION Court n
stu holding fte oe11ton The atIachment cases
against the Norton ship Building Co b estate by 4
number OF Alexandna and Baltimore nrms were
heard IN part yesterday, NJ. I'd Burke yprssent-
Ing the Norton CO. and Mr.. Armstrong tie cred
1toA Judge Meade nnod Nj. Burke $50 for con
tempt o. court u declaring that the Judge was not
impartAl ana HI. n rettF0o from the casa Which
were efterWard removed % the C1rculS Court by
NJ: Cation VINO succoeoed NJ. Burke
Norn.-Lhe funeral q Mn. Ada " Cnasa Of
1rooklyn, =. T., took place from the rcsSdence 81
Ma A. " Maxwell. on Fairfax and Wolfe streets,
this afternoon: Ma Chase wac the daughter 81
the lste Geo y: MARVEL Of this CITY. N. ben
war with Eilsworths Fire Zouasea remaino6
here after his enlistment, married ntss aaxWOlI
ana carried her 70 New Y0fk, where they made ~
happy hone nov broken b. dsasA. The raiiwsy
nety WIN not e ms4s, e some nslg1bos 90
lects0s "a IL 4e1DrA omooe havo W1fkdaWn -
Application.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-17
PROPOSALS.

DR0POsALs FOR MATERIALs.-U. T. ENGINEER
II Ofnce. 2l:j6 Pennsy yania Ave, " ashingsop D. q
February T. iess-ss.led propS..ls in sr,P,eate wii
DAY, FEBRUARY TwENTY.THIkD, 1855 for Pies
Lumber sand febbl. ami BroSsn Sto e, for Keser-
voir outlet Potomac River Inn rovement For apeci-
ncstoLs and AL information apply the undersisnsd
ia ~ PETER @ HAMS. LII mt Colonel OF Engineers
XVARDEPARTMENT. SUPPLY DIvIsION. WASH
prvpos.ls IN duplicate win bs recsive 81 iLis once
nntn IMELvE y C.0Gk NOM, THURSDAY EB-
yards Of eody bru-sels and Within Carpet with the
ster. more lsus Instruction~ bdders win ee fur
nished uIon application 20 this ofnce The risht 10
ret C and al bids. and to waive defecta reserye
Proposals. should be endvrsed Proposals supplyin9
Cal. et .nd Ruea" q. H. HOLT. Assistant Quarter.
n,astsr. q. ,. Army. ftl-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-17
THE INQUIRY GROWS INTER.
ESTlNG.

An Ex-Prcsidena Of Reading Tells How
the Road was Mum by stock Gam.
blers.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1Z-Ex-President Chaa F..
Smith, Of the Reading Railroad was the first wit
ness this morning before the Congressional investi
eating committee, which is inQuirlng into the
strike. Mr.. Smith said that he had been president
Of the road from - 1851 to 1859 and a
orssU @ USES he he fssss his in
that the company was publishing false reports
and cooking up its accounts in Inc interest OF
Suppressed, the floatins DEBT not reported, and
WINE the road was not earning any money, II Was
pay ing dividends on It's stock, which was accom-
tors were gambling In the stock, and other inf1u-
ences in the management were impelled 10 pay
these unearned dividends by vanity. The object OF
pany, he had found, had borrowed SIS, 600, 600 70
pay dividends which had not been earned.
Mr. Smith said tnat the railroad company was
managing the coal and iron company 1T the
same time, and lie proceeded to explain how
the railroad company had obtained possession
% tns mining Ma the ne sd
the former under the Presidency OF Mr.. GOwan.
The railroad company had no power under It's
pended for It's mlning annex upon the Coal and
Iron CO.'S charter, which contained clause pro-
viding that its stock could be held by railroad
fact, had advanced money " pay Ior coal lands In
the Schuylkin region which are now In The name
OF the Coal and Iron CO.
us there any iaw," asked Chairman Tillman,
"wnich gives the Reading Railroad co. the right TO
mine coal?"
Witness.-"No, sir; but they do it through the
coal and iron company"
swell, Is there any law to enforce the state con-
stiluti0n, which fOrbids this?'
NO. SIR"
The chairman-"That, suppose, is because the
railroads own your legislature. They tell us down
In Washington the legislature. In years gone by,
was In the habit Of adjourning when Tom Scout
had no more business for IL TO do"
Tue railroad company rests their claim to the
right TO own the coal and iron company on the
theory that heir right to do so was vested before
the new constitution Was passed Judge Chipm n
asked The witness whether he had noticed any
large dealings IN Reading stock recently. "You
have told US that some men in the past made
money by issuing false and cooked up reports,
which enabled then TO successiu July gamble In the
stock OF the road Now las there been such deal
tngs In Reading stock recently as weuld lead you
TO suppose that under cover OF these difficulties
there some sucn thing gong on now?"
WitneSS.-"I have no knowledge OF such thing,
and don't think the dealing In ktadng IL just now
surprisingly large"
General superintendent /. S. Sweigard was next
called. The most important point In his testi-
mOny was his DENIAL OF having trlcked the men by
telling them TO " back and even breaking MS
agreement, as claimed by John l. Lee, the leader
OF tue strikers