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Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1902-09-17

for top crop; damage by rust
and shedding has diminished con-
siderably picking, which is being
pushed in all sections, was retar-
ded by the rains, which also dam.
aged much cotton and caused
some sprouting in bolls; in few
localities the bulk Of the crop has
been picked, and the present in
dlcations are that this will be the
earliest and lightest cotton crop
made in this Sc stion in years.
In Mississippi moderate rains
fell in nearly all portions Of the
state during the early part of the
week and during the remainder
of the period the weather was
clear and cool.
The heavy rains damaged the
cotton crop considerably through
out the state. They not only
beat out and stained the open
cotton but in some sections, where
the wet weather continued for a
number of days, caused it to
sprout and rot badly. Cotton on
bottom lands in many places is
rusting and there are some COM
plants of blight and shedding.
Boil weevlls are doing consider.
able damage, especially in the
delta counties. The late crop
and second growth show some
improvement since the rains.
The clear, cool days of the latter
part of the week were very favor
able for gathering the crop and
much progress was made, though
in some sections the work is re-
tarded because of the scarcitv of
pickers.
In Louisiana there has been
very little change in the condition
of the cotton crop since tie last
report. Some correspondents
report improvmont, while others
report deterioration. Rust
continues in some localities; she'd
ding is reported from many
places. The crop has opened
rapidly and in some places prema-
turely. Picking has progressed
rapidly in some sections, while
in others the progress has been
slow. Pickers are scarce in some
parts of the State. The bulk of
early cotton is open, but picking
is not keeping pace with the
opening. While showers have
retarded picking in some places
and damaged open cotton, the
weeks whether as a whole has
been favorable for harvesting
the crop. The yield is irregular,
generally below an average, and
several correspondents state that
not more than half a crop can be
expected.
In Tennessee cotton is opening
slowly, and picking is becoming
general the crop will probably
be below the average in yield :;
rust has been generally preva-
lent.
In Texas, with the exception
of the Panhandle, the northeast
ern and extreme southern coun-
ties, rains were general in nearly
all parts of the State. The
amount of rainfall varied from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
BUILT A MONUMENT.
The Best Sort in the World.

"A monument built by and from Pos tum," is the way MT. J. G. Casey of Ayers, H., describes himself. He says, For years I was a coffee drlnker until at last I became a terrible sufferer from dyspepsia. constipation, headaches and Indigestion, and was physical wreck.
 The different kinds of medicines I tried did not cure me, but finally some one told me l must leave off coffee and take up Postum Food Coffee. I was fortunate in having the new coffee made strictly according to directions, so that, from the start, liked it. It has a rich flavor and made the change from coffee to Postum without any trouble.
 Gradually my condition changed. The old troubles disappeared and l began to get well again. My appetite became good and I could digest food. Now have been restored to strength and health. Can sleep sound all night and awake with a fresh and rested body. Ev- eryone who meets me comments on my getting so fat and rosy.
 I am really a monument built by Pos tum for I was a physical wreck, dis tressed in body and mind. and am now a strong. healthy man. l know exactly what made the change, 1t was leaving of coffee and using Postum."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

where admit that Stuart's Catarrh Tab lets. which they sell at 50 cents for full sized treatment is the safest, most ef- fective and popular of all catarrh reme- dies
 Nearly all cheap cough mixtures and throat lozenges contain opiates; these cheap medicines give a temporary relief, especially with little children, by destroy ing nerve sensation; the irritation in throat, which causes coughing is tenn porarily removed, not by removing the cause but by deadening the nerves of feeling the irritation is not felt, although it is still there and will promptly return.
 Stuart's Catarrh Tablets is the best remedy to remove catarrhal secretion, whether in the nose, throat or stomach, because they are composed of wholesome antiseptics like Red Gum Blood Root, etc; when you use these tablets you know what you are putting into your system and not taking chances with CO., caine, opiates or similar poisons found in SO many catarrh cures and cough medi- cines.
 Dr. Ramsdell. in commenting on catarrh cures. says: T can heartily recommend Stuarts Catarrh Tablets. because they contain no cocaine nor other dangerous drug found in so many advertised catarrh cures l have known of many cases of long standing catarrh of the head and throat completely cured by the daily use of these tablets for several weeks. One case in particular, which I could, not reach with an inhaler or spray and where the catarrh caused daily headaches and A noticeable loss of hearing was entirely cured by this harmless but effective rem edy."
 pr. Wainwright says: 'I never hesi- tate to prescribe Stuart Catarrh Tablets for catarrhal headaches and catarrhal deafness because I know them to be per- fectly safe for child or adult and have seen many remarkable cures resulting from their regular daily use; because they are advertised and sold in drug stores is no reason why any good physi- ciar should not use them because We should seize upon the means of cure wherever found"
 Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are especially valuable for catarrhal colds in children because they are pleasant to the taste and may be used freely to break up se- were colds and croup at the very begin ming.
 All druggists sell the remedy at fifty cents for full sized package.
 little book on cause and cure of ca tarrh mailed free by addressing the F. A. Stuart Co, Marshall, Mich.
 thu-sat-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
EXPOSITION IN JAPAN.
The First Worlds Fair to Be Held in
 Osaka Two Years Hence.

New York Times.
 N. Kanzaki. Japan's special Commits soner of Foreign Exhibits for the fair at Osaka in 1903, will shortly arrive in this country from Germany and exert his efforts to interest American nlanlifactur- CTS in Japan's enterprise. According to interviews that he has given abroad 1t IS his intention to have the United States. Germany and Great Britain meet as in dustrial rivals at Osaka from March, l9O} to the end of the following July.
 Hitherto industrial exhibitions in Japan, which have for many years been held at the periods of twice decade. have been exclusively national in character, and although the coming fair at Osaka will display Japanese manufacturers at their hest, 1t is also the intention of the gov crnment to encourage competition among them by showing what. European and American manufacturers have accom- plished.
 What Japan Is most anxious to have exhibited at Osaka is what Germany, England and the United States are doing in regard to great public works-the util- ization of water power for electric plants, canal building, the use of steel in the erection of buildings and bridges, tun- neling and electrical traction. Just now
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
DAMAGE SUIT FILED
MRS AUGUSTA SYKES ASKS FOR
 $50,o0O.
Her Husband Was Killed in Collision of Street Car and Hose Wagon.
 Holds Railway Company Responsible for Death.

Another big damage suit has grown out of the collision between a Cloverdale car and the hose cart of steamer Company No. 2 of the Montgomery Fire Depart ment last June.
 Yesterday Mrs. Augusta Sykes, as ad- ministratrix of the estate of Joe Sykes. deceased, filed a suit in the City Court against the Montgomery Street Railway Company for S50,00O damages. She al- leges that her husband was a fireman and was riding to a fire on the hose cart when the collision occurred between the cart and the street car on the corner of Scott and Hull Streets. She ayers that the car was running at the rate of twen- ty miles an hour. and the death of her husband was due to carefessness and neglect on the part of the defendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS.
Jacob Meyrovitz Failed to Produce
 Books as Ordered by Court.

Testimony in the contempt proceedings of Jacob Meyrovitz of Dothan was heard in the United States District Court yes- terday.
 A rule nisi was issued to Jacob Meyro- vitz to show cause why he should not be adjudged In contempt of court for the alleged failure to produce certain books on demand of the Federal authorities. On December 2, the firm of Meyrovitz Bros. at Dothan was put into involuntary bank ruptcy. Tue firm was composed of Jacob Meyrovitz and Ike Meyrovitz.
 The defendant gave as his reason for the failure to produce the books that they were destroyed by fire which oc- cured at his store. The taking of testi- mony was still in progress when court ad- 5ourned until today.
 J. D. Bulger of Rye, Covington County, filed a petition in bankruptcy yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
HUNTING A WORD.
Government Experts Want a Name for the Wireless Message.

Pittsburg Dispatch.
 The Signal Service Corps has accepted the results of wireless telegraphy so far that it's officers are racking their brains for word to stand for the expression "a message transmitted by wireless telc .y- raphy."
 One genius in the War Department sug- gests ''AtmOspherogram." A student nf natural forces in the navy believes that "Etherogram" would be better. But Gc r. eral Greedy Chief of the Signal Service. has not taken kindly enough to either of ports. and, therefore. its adoption into the language.
 "Aerogram' finds some favor with the Signal Service as a coined word fitting the need created by the Marconi discOv- cry. It is short and simple. almost as convenient as "cablegram' or telegram " and on it's face shows what it means. After it is in everyday employment it's pronunciation doubtless would be short ened to "Aergram."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

pleasure of reading the beautiful descrip. tions of places there is a vast deal oi interesting information. The volume em: braces many of the important historical and literary associations connected with twelve counties of England, including the Shakespeare Country. the English Lake District, King Arthur's Land and the Isle of Wight. Those picturesque parts oi Britain become luminous in this volume to those who have never crossed the ocean; while to those who have actually visited the scenes described, the de lights of the reading are as the sweet aroma from the letters of dearest friends
 For, friends do the early Kings and Queens the lords. statesmen, poets, arch itects and land owners of 'Merrie Eng land'' become, when the reading is fin ished From beginning to end the book is charming. The illustrations are num- erous and of high order of merit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
That Hacking Cough

Is source of annoyance to yourself and others, as well as of distress. By taking a teaspoonful of Painkiller in half a glass of warm water or milk e-'ery hour or two, you will be surpri~~f to find how quickly the cough will disappear. Insist upon getting the genuine. Sold in two sizes Price 25c. and Soc. Avoid substi- tutes; there is but one Painkiller. Perry Davis adv-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
BOB WHITE CLUB.
Social and Literary Organization In.
 corporated Yesterday.

The Bob White Club was incorporat- ed yesterday. The object and purposes of this club are the social and literary advancement of it's members, the holding of social and literary gatherings and en- tertainments, conduct of hunting expedi- tions and the study of subjects incident thereto.
 The officers are: c. A. Thigpen. Presi- dent; J. S. Wilcox, Secretary and Treas urer. Board Of Directors: c. A. Thigpen, J. S. Wilcox and A. M. Baldwin The following gentlemen are named as mem bers of the club: c. G. Abercrombie, A. M. Baldwin, B. J. Baldwin, F. G. Calf fey, J. P. Terrell, F. B. Fiske, w. A. Gayle, L. H. Rambo, c. A. Thigpen and J. S. Wilcox.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Bright Days in Merrie England.

To those who cannot go to England, but would enjoy in imagination trip over that beautiful country can be commend England" just published by Honeyman and Company. Plainfield. New Jersey. The author is A. Vandoren Honeyman. The volume is made up of descriptions by him of the most delightful portions of England, as seen from the top of coach and in walks aLs rides about the cities and towns he visited. Outside the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
INTERESTING MEETING
Of Scottish Rite Masons Next Wed
 nesdav.

There seems to be quite an interest in Scottish Rite Masonry just at this time. The Lodge of Perfection in this city will meet at the Masonic Temple next We'd nesday at p. m, when a number of can didates will be initiated. The officers here will be assisted by a number of brethren from Birmingham Lodge. It promises to be a memorable occasion in Masonic circles. Robert s. Teague is the Venerable Master and II. H. Matthews, Secretary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Miss Griffin Lectures.

Miss Frances Griffin delivered an aj- dress before tho Baptist Young Peoples Union of Adams Street Baptist Church last night. The subject was ''Cinderella," !" from which childhood mystic story. was unfolded many bright thoughtful and fitting sayings. Miss -triffin will deliver, by request, one of her best lectures be- fcrc this Union Friday night, when she will take as her subject, ''ghe Entombed Queen"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

The police of Philadelphia have ascertained that there are 352 blind persons in that city The inquiry made at the request of the Home Teaching Society and Free Circulating Library for the Blind, a society whose ob- jects are to find cut where the blind reside. to send it's teacher to instruct them in reading at their homes and afterward to supply them with a regular exchange of embossed books from fits library.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Surprising Results.
"A Simple Internal Remedy Makes
 Remarkable Cures of Catarrh.

People who have used sprays, inhalers, salves and washes for catarrh and have found how useless and hconvenient they are, will be agreeably surprised at results following the use of a pleasant internal remedy in tablet form; druggists every
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

the cities of Tokio, Osaka. Yokohama, Nagasaki and Hiroshima. although ai- ready supplied with water works. leave much to be desired in the way Of sanita- finn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

Three Government agricultural stations have been established in Alaska, and from all come more favorable reports than were looked for Though the temperature last Winter reached 70 degrees below zero, rye planted in the Fall was protected by several feet of snow, ana matured perfectly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre Matinee Only Today 3 O'clock The World Famous Singer, Mime. Emma
 Nevada.

Madame Nevada and her excellent com pany comes to the Montgomery Theatre matinee only today at o'clock.
 Madame Nevada's splendid company will be almost as much of a factor in making a success of her tour as the rare abilities and fame of the little diva her. self. She has spared no expense in sur rounding herself with company of rare excellence, each member of it an artist of high standing. Pablo Casals. the vio- loncellist, is one of the most popular concert stars in Europe. and has also the prestige of being the Court Violoncellist of the Queen of Spain. Moreau is equally popular in France as concert pianist and as composer. The fiutist. Ma quarre, won the gold medal at the Paris Conservatory for his remarkable playing and was for the last two years the solo, ist of the Lamoureux and Colonne orches- tras of Paris. It is a rare company and ought to fill the Theatre to overf1owing Seats now on sale. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

sugar-cured Smoked Tongues at Yelverton's Palace Market. Phone 247. No. 1 Court Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Charged With Larceny.

A negro, John Smith, was arrested yes terday morning by officers Rapport and coat on Christmas day. He will be given hearing this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

This Seasons Favorites The celebrated Spooners at McDonald's s today and tonight. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

Cascade Restaurant.
 The best the market affords served in first-class style. Al Galatas. Prop, op- posite The Advertiser office. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
STATE AND COUNTY LICENSES
After the 14th Inst Delinquent Fee of 10 Per Cent will Be Charged.

The same number of business licenses have been issued to this time as were taken out last year-seventy.
 All persons engaged in business requir- ing state and county license would do well to settle before the 14th of this month. for after that date fee of 10 per cent will be collected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. E. Gusawski and daughter of Nor walk, Conn.,, are visiting Mrs. M. Solo, mon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

Racent analyses by pharmaceutical associa- lions nroye that some of the ground fiaxseed in inc market is adulterated with petroleum in inc extent of at least one-half by weight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

Misses Collier and Bessie Hollan of Troy, came to Montgomery last night to see Viola Allen They will visit Miss Eloise Reynolds on Adams Street until Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

MT. Abe Spitzer of San Francisco. Cal, formerly of Montgomery. is in the city on a visit to his sister Mrs. J: l. Jo- seph. MT. Spitzer will remain for sev- eral weeks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
An. Alarming State
 of Affairs

is sure to come if you persistin buy- ing poor coal--fre goes out, money goes out, house gets cold and you have to run for coal at all sorts of inopportune times. and wear out the coal bod bringing it in, and that without g e.ttin g warm. If you bu
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The Elbert County tribune., 1902-09-11
MARTINIQUE DOOMED.
General Belief That the Island viii Be
Totally Destroyed.

point-a-Pitric Sept TT is general
ly believed thai the island of Marii-
nique Is doomed to total destruction,
nnd the fear Is that when the catastro-
phe comes. Guadaloupe viii he visited
by an all-destructiye tidal wave. Busi-
ness Is absolutely at standstill. Few
shops are open. and II IL were not for
the Efforts of n small number OF more
valiant souls. hundreds would starve
to death here because OF their fear of
n more terrible death.
Details that have been received dur
ing the last two days prove that the
eruption on Mont Pelee Of August Both
was far more violent than any OF The
earlier cNpositions.
As the erupiions continue. the mouth
of Mont Pelee grows In size. II is now
OF enormous proportions. Morne La
croiN. one OF the peaks that reared
slSyward from the south side of Ielee.
has fallen bodily into the crater and
has been completely swallowed. There
seems TO be # side pressure in the crat-
er and the burning chasm widens per-
ceptibly every day.
Clouds no more lmng about the crest
of Mont I'elee. The terrific hea. seems
to drive everything away. The col
umn OF flame and smoke. rears direct
ly into the heavens. SO that Its top is
lost to sight In the darkness OF the
night II has the appearance OF stream
of molten iron. standing fixed between
heaven and earth.
From Morne Capote tle relief of
troops were compelled to beat qnick
retreat. although they succeeded In
taking out few wounded. The eoun-
try nearly TO Fort de France is buried
under n deep cover of ashes. This has
made ii almost impossible 20 find the
bodies of those who have perlshed
while fleeing to the sea coast
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-09-11
LA souFFRIERE ACTIVE.
Telephone Connections Gu, on And
People Being Removed.

Kingston. St Vincent. Sept Am
appalling phenomenon was witnessed
Inst night. 1t lasted from u. m. to &
O'Clock in the morning. \ dreadful
eruption OF the Soufriere volcano en-
yclcped this whole island In an electric
cloud and smoke.
At IL o'clock this morning. the atmos-
phcre was still unsettled but the
eruption was apparently subsidlng.
The sun is obscured and oppressive
heat prevails.
The sea Is slightly aEitatcd- Sand
has fallen ten miles from the crater.
No sand has fallen here. The northern
ccntcrs are deserted
ofiicials have been sent from here by
boat to visit the northern parishes.
and. If possible, TO report On the de
struction of properly and loss OF life.
The heat In Martinique Is said to be
almost unbearable.
At o'clock in tile morning loud. rap
id explosions were mingled with con
tinuous terrible roar. Cimmerlan dark
ness, changed into Il constantly glim-
mering firmamcnt. illnmined by forketl
lightning. balls OF fire ascended from
the crater and bursting into meteor
like showers. Such an awe-inspiring
scene the widest flights of fancy could
not have imagined. This lasted until
3 in the morning.
The rumor that tidal wave was
expected caused Increased agitation,
and hundreds OF people He'd to the hiHs.
Superheaied clouds rose to an immense
height and rain clouds below sent
down two showers.
At q n. m. silver clouds were issu-
ing from the crater and throughout
the day they moved slowly northward.
The heat was abnormal and there We're
renewed Indications OF further out
break OF the volcano.
The people residing near the Gre zone
have been notified by the admlnistra-
tor of the island TO leave Georgetown.
Chateau Bellair, and the villages and
estates in the northern portion Of the
island, We're evacuated this afternoon.
There Is no telephonic communication
with the affected district, the operators
having left their posts.
Last night there were unmistakablo
signs Of Mont Pclee tMaItiniquel he
ing in eruption simultaneously with
the Saufiriere,
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-09-11
Free Lunch in Church.

London, Sept. S.-Thc Rev. Wilson
Carlile, honorary secretary OF the
Church Army. which he founded In
the slums in 1852. is Introducing what
is designated as American Ideas of
lieligion' with a vigor that startles
his more orthodox brethren. His lar
est is a moving picture service. com
mencing next week. The pictures will
be the chief attraction Of the midday
services at his church. in East Cheap.
Only sacred representations will be
allowed. accompanied by a short ad-
dress and by this means the Rev. Car
lille hopes TO attract Londoners to his
church.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-09-11
Capture OF A, MINE.
Sensational Story in Regard to STRAIT
toms Independence.


Denver, Sept. sThe Republicans
Cripple Creek correspondent last night
telegraphed as follows:
Sensational developments have fol-
lowed the reported resignation Of A.
j. Shipman as manager of the STRAIT
toms Independence mine In this dis
trict
g. 1t develops that Harry ii. Lee, the
attorney of Denver. representing the
company, together with Chester A.
Beatty. John Hays Hammond. the
chief engineer. and Harold Pitcom. the
assistant manager of the Camp Bird
mine nt Ouray. and Tom Cornish of
Georgetown, who arrived here last
night. went TO the mine this morning
Their plans had been prearranged
Attorney Lee. in the presence of the
parties named, demanded immediate
possession Of the mine. which was at
first refused. but after Mr.. Lee had
shown his hand. both Shipman and the
assistant manager. Il. ]. Grant, retired,
and Mr.. Cornish was placed in charge
OF the property.
The parties are understood to have
all been armed and to have been pre-
pared for trouble. At n distance, II is
said. there were reinforcements in the
shape Of armed men, In case the en-
ployes at the mine came to the assist
ande of Shipman and Grant Other de-
velopments OF sensational nature are
expected soon.