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A Delibel ate Suicide.

Anderson, Nov. 17.--News has
been received here of the death
at his homo in Birmingham, Ala, q,
of Mr.. b. f. Culbertson, for
mer resident of this city and a
respected citizen. He committed
suicide, taking, 1t is said, eight
ounces of morphine. =
He went about bis self. destruc-
ton with great deal of deliber.
atien. A few days ago he wrote
to his sister, Mrs. Thomas Calla>
ban of Bolton, telling her what he
intended to do. 81 have the poi-
son by my side" he wrote, "and
will swallow it in Il few minutes.
BY the time you receive this let
ter | will be in another world. -
Mrs. Callahan was of course great
ly distressed by the receipt of the
letter. and the next news she re,
ceived was that heg brother was
dead.
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Wilcox Again Arraigned.

Charlotte, n. c., Nov. IA
special to The Observer from Eli
zabeth City, N. c., says: James
Wilcox, the alleged murderer of
Nellie Cropsey, who was convict
ed Of that crime some months ago
and sentenced to he banged, and
later granted IL new trial by the
supreme court, was arraigned in
the superior court here this after
noon at $50 for the second trial
His attorney, (. +. Aydlett, said
that Wilcox was rot ready for
trial and that he would present an
affidavit in support of petition
for removal of the case. Solic-
itor Ward SAID that the present
was the time to make the motion.
as be had counter affidavits to pre-,
sent. The question whether the
case will be tried here at this or a
later session of the court or moved
to another county will be argued
before Judge Moore tomorrow.
No demonstration is expected.
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TreSpaSS Notice.

All persons ere hereby warned
not to trespass by hunting, fishing
or in any other way on the lands
of the undersigned in Cane Creek
township. Said plantations ad-
join each other and are situate
between three and four miles
Southwest of the town of Lancas.
ter. j. WREN TILLMAN,
l.. L. FUNDERBURK,
w. T. SIsTARE.
JNo. l.. IILLMAN, JR.
Oct. 81, 1902 I'm.
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Proposed Yarn Mill Merger A ban
doned.

Charlotte, n. c.. Nov. 14.-Mr.
W. Q, Heath, one of the special
committee which assisted Mr.. F.
H.. Underwood of New york city
in his efforts to perfect a merger
of southern cotton yarn mills, in
formed an Associated Press re.
preventative today that he had re-
ceived letter from MIR. Under
wood in which Mr.. Underwood
stated that he had abandoned his
intention of perfectiug the mer-
ger.
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the Newberry Obser

What the Newberry Obser,
YER facetiously calls an "eggs-
traordinary" phenomenon is an
sgE laid by big Brahma hen be.
longing to Mrs. w. G. Hayes.
It was long and large almost as
large as goose egg-and was
supposed to contain two yolks,
A. eggs sometimes do. 1t was
boiled and when the she'll was
broken and it was opened there
was found another perfect egg
within it of the usual size of q
hens egg. Both the outer and
inner eggs had hard shells and
each had white and yolk; in the
outer egg the white being mostly
In one end and the yolk in the
other. The shells were about
one-fourth of an inch apart.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF LANCASTER,
In the Probate Court.
BY Chas. ID. Jones, Esq, Pro-
bate Judge.
WHEREAS, Mrs Julia j. Porter,
of said County and State, made
suit to me, to grant her letters of
Administration of the Estate of
and effects of w. S. l.. Porter,
deceased.
These are therefore to cite and
admonish all and singularly the
kindred and Creditors Of the said
w. S. l.. Porter, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in
the Court of Probate, to be held
at Lancaster, G. H., S. G. on the
Goth day of November, 1902, after
publication thereof, at II O'Clock
in the forenoon, to show cause, if
any they have, why the said Ad-
mlnistration should not be grant
cd.
Given under. my hand and seal
this 14th day of November, Ammo
Domini, 1902.
rI C, CHAs. D. JONES,
Judge of Probate.
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The LEDGER.
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rhurlow =. Carter,
EDITOR AND MANAGER.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1902.

Union of the Moriah Association.
Union of the Moriah Associa-
ton will meet with the Flat Creek
Baptist church Nov. $3.50, 1902.
FRIDAY.
l. Organization at 1 a, m.
2. Sermon by DR.. j. H. Bold
ridge.
3. Recess.
4. How can we help (a) Wo-
mans Work, d. G. Freeman, (b)
Prayermeetings, 5. N. Watson,
(c) Sunday Schools in our chul ch-
es, E. B. Lingle.
SATURDAY.
l. Are we not living as the Is
realities lived when Joshua said:
"Choose you this day whom ye
will server" j. A. p. Blackmor,
I. A. Dabney.
Q. Why should an excluded
churchmember return to the
church from which he was exclud-
ed before uniting with another
churcR w. F. Little, S. n.
Watson, j. H. Boldridge.
8. The non-paying member (a)
What is he worth, w. U. Cly-
burn, Willie McManus (b) how to
reach him, Willie F. Estridge, T.
A. Dabney, l.. w. Hinson.
SUNDAY.
1. Sunday School talk by w.
l.. Croxton and r. T. Blackmon.
2. Sermon by d. Z. Freeman.
r. j. BLACKMoN,
For Committee.
The Executive Board, to wit:
j. H. Boldridse, M. G. Gardner,
". M. Blackmon, p. t. Twitty,
w. U. Clyburn, W. f. Estridge
and D. A. Williams Will meet at
Flat Creek Baptist church on the
Goth inst, Immediately after the
adjournment of the Moriah Union.
ID. A. WILLIAMS,
Nov. IT, 'O2. Chairman.
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The White-MObley Marriage.

~ ~O"'oJ NAeA
Cards of Invitations to the com
ing marriage of Miss Corrie Mob
ley and Mr.. George d. White
have been issued. 1t will be Il
home marriage, on the evening of
the 26th instant, and on that oc g.
casion the elegant colonial resi-
dence of the BRIDES parents on
Johnstone street will be resplend
ont with the beauty of our city.
The bride elect is one of the pref
tiest and sweetest young ladies of
our county, while the groom is a
young man of sterling worth and
fine business ability.
Miss Aline, the BRIDES charm
ing sister, will be her maid of
honor, while the groom's best
man will be his brother, Mr.. w.
G. White. Rock Hill Herald
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Opening Of Books Of Subscription
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF LANCASTER.

\
Pursuant to a commission issued
to the undersigned as corporators
by NJ. K. Cooper, Secretary of
State, on the 18th day of Novem-
ber, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that
books of subscription to the capi-
tai stock of Gregory Ferguson
Stock Farm will be opened at of
flee of Lancaster Mercantile Co.,
IN the Town of Lancaster, State
and County aforesaid, on Monday,
Nov. Oath, 1902, at 10 O'Clock,
O. m.
The said proposed corporation
will have capital stock of $12,-
600 90 divided into 12O shares of
the par value of $4,000 each
with its principal place of busi>
ness at Lancaster, s. G., and Will
be empowered to engage in the
business of raising, buying and
selling live stock and products and
running dairy.
w. II. GREGORY,
A. b. FERGUSON,
Corporators.
Nov. II, 1902.
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Suicide in Gaffney.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Gaffney, Nov. 16. jerry NJ.
Martin, Il lumberman, has been
"drlnking" several days and yes
terday afternoon ended 1t and his
life by drinking laudanum. Seem
ing quite honest and ;noffensive,
his only trouble, the cause of So
many ruined lives.
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"A youthful looking Georgian
who was selling tobacco here one
day last week attracted good
deal Of attention on account of his
uncommon height. The tallest
man in Union county is said to be
Mr.. Fred Hays, who IS seven
feet. The tobecco drummer goes
him better by third of foot,
being seven feet and four inches.
Monroe journal.
NOTE pss for Fifty csnss
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure nskss wesa
sop sGoax, bleed pare Sso q. All d. lgsis,s
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Bids for Buildings at Charleston

Washington, Nov. II. The navy
department has advertised for
bids for the construction of two
buildings at the Charleston navy
yard. rhe buildings which are
TO be used as construction and re-
pair shops will each cost SI2O, D.,
600.
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Executors Sale Of Personal
Property.

BY virtue of the power vested
in me as Executor of the late
Evan Rollings, | will sell at his
late residence on Tuesday, Decem
Der 16, 1902, beginning at 0
O'Clock, a. M, the following per-
sonal property, to wit:
All the household and kitchen
furniture, farming imple nents,
blacksmith tools, ETC., of the late
Evan Rollings. Also 9 mules and
3 good cows.
Terms of sale: CASH.
r. f. RoLLINGs,
Nov ~, '02. Executor.
Pay your Subscription to the
LEDGER and be happy.
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Losses. by the Depreciation of
Silver.

Manila. Nov. 16. Auditor
Lawsbe figures up the losses to
the Philippine Treasury on &C
count of the depreciation of silver
since January, including the last
decline, at 81, ,O54, COO gold.
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BARGAINS--

dso omanyRE
he soc Men'sH
90
p % n and $500 Mems Suits
3c Brown Drills
POSSIBLE
IN Rreatnen ito w IVY ="
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Respectfully,
WLLIAMS-HUCHES co.

All parties indebted to FL
'ott g. Crawford must come for
ward and settle ut once as these
papers must be closed up.
Lancaster Mercantile Co.
Subscribe to The LANCASTER
LEDGER. S1.50 per annum.
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i ok E'TS We are showing the
correct styles, new
est cloth, best material, best workmanship in
JACKETS, CAPES, FURS, COATS, ever sent
out from NEW YORK CITY.
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SHnES WE SELL THE KIND
A/ho THAT GIVE ENTIRE
SATISFACTION. Our
line for fall and winter are beauties and the
largest assortment in LANCASTER.
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Dress Goods.

dress pattern in black, ecru and cream ap-
plique, passmentries, nets, braids, chantilly
and escurial laces.
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'consImptlves.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-21
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York. Nov. 2O.-Except for a
few irregular and comparatively UNI
important moves to-days stock market
was very like that of the preceding
days of this week in the sense that at
tention was focused very largely upon
one Observation-Disclosures
The increased strength of that stock
added to the fast growing belief that
important events dealing with the To-
cal transportation system are impend-
ing. Just what form these probable
events Will take is still a ma tier of
guesswork. Manhattan sold up to 154st
and made a net gain Of 3h points on
heavy transactions. The remainder of
the list, irregular for the greatest part
of the day made some Improvement
in the final hour, but the closing was
easy though below the best. Consider
able strength was shown by the Gould
there were spasmodic rallies else-
where.
The early strength Of Sugar was re-
ported to be due largely to short COW
cring and the further gains in the new
Rock Island Issues resulted from what
appeared TO be inside buying. Frac-
tional losses were noted In the early
dealings by all OF the coal stocks as
WEI as by the more active industrials
while the international group went be-
low IyOndon's quotations, though hard
cning some later. The early reaction
was followed b. substantial recoveries
iu st. Paul, Iowa Central. Minneapolis
and ~ LOuig. Louisville and Nash
vile, Illinois Central and Texas Pa
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Murphy g. Co.'S Cotton Letter.

New York, Nov. 20.-If reports at
hand through various sources are de-
serving of serious consideration, the
crop has been profiting in a most de-
cided manner by the open fall, so far.
Advices of white fields where no cot
ton was expected are so numerous as
to attract no little attention, and rath-
er disappoint small crop believers.
Sentiment is mixed and the conserva-
tive wing of spectators hesitate
which course to adopt, being unable to
close their eyes to the liberal move
ment, poor trade conditions abroad.
indifference of spinners at home, and
what they fear may prove unsatisfac-
tory developments in Wall street, In
directly disturbing cotton values. The
weather map this morning once more
proved disappointing to the killing
frost calculators, since there was
nothing short of AZ degrees reported,
while the absence of moisture was
general this morning. The effect of
which is feared, will be felt for some
time, and will once more lead to heavy
crop estimates. Prices opened higher
on good cables, due to American buy
ing at Liverpool. The advance was
well maintained most of the morning,
and the improvement was helped by
bullish trade reports from the CONT
nent.
Gables firm at the advance; receipts,
1900, against $4,000.
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THE RICE MARKET.

+ Trading during the week has been
at full ratio of the season. The de-
mand covers the wide range of domes-
tic offerings, as locality and preference
decide. In the lower grades, much
food can be had for little money while
the fancy sorts satisfy the most ex-
acting as to quality. Receipts are not
over-abundant but sufficient to afford
ample opportunity for selection. Some
buyers hitherto indifferent, on account
of the great expectations as to volume
of crop are beginning to take notice."
as reports of lessened yield are con-
ffrmed and prices instead of declining
have been fully maintained, with de-
cided advances on many styles.
Advices from the South note con-
siderable movement ON the Atlantic
Coast, full prices being secured from
those who prefer the actual Carolina
growth. At New Orleans the market
continues strong with good inquiry,
although demand past two weeks has
not been up to former average. In the
Southwest but little change is noted in
previous reports. Holders seem to
have the courage of their convictions
and prices are well sustained
Gables and correspondence from
abroad note hardening conditions un-
der present available supply, and a
somewhat anxious looking forward to
the outcome of growing crops.
Talmage, New Orleans, telegraphs
Louisiana crop movement to date: Re-
ceipts, rough, 77s.9s5 sacks; last year,
64S,05S sacks. Sales. cleaned (est), $685.
21S pockets; last year, 445,416 pockets.
Market strong.
Talmage, Charleston, telegraphs
Carolina crop movement to date: Re-
ceipts, 1880 barrels. Sales, 1926 bar
rels. Market steady; good demand.
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1.S4c, and May, 1870. To-day these
posltlons sold. respectively. at SS0c.
e.zuc and S.22c. The advance for the
gay at best was matter of 10 to l6
Inc market closed at practically the
pest prices of the session. very steady
IN tone, the net advance being ~ to
10 points. The transactions amounted
10 about $50. 900 bales. The active most
lions were March, May and July, new
speculation giving these months the
preference. The nearer positions. how
ever were bought freely by spot
houses, particularly Philadelphia con-
Germ which has been a steady buyer
Ior several days, being reputed short
10 splnners, with the spot markets of
the South still advancing on a strong
demand from exporters and spinners
To-day nearly all of the spot markets
OF the South were lie to hc higher
while the local market for spot adj
vanced 10 points, according to the pub
Tic accounts, while private advices re-
ported a greater advance. The upward
movement of cotton was accelerated
by very strong cables, disappointing re-
celpts and unsatisfactory weather ac-
counts.
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ciic, while Missouri Pacific was con-
spicuoIsly strong So obviously profess
sionaI were operations at this time,
however, that another reaction set In
with material declines in some of the
issues named, Louisville and Nashville
breaking sharply. Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific were then inclined 70
heayiness and Manhattan sagged In
the absence of confirmatory news.
Metropolitan and Brooklyn Transit
sold off to- the previous days figures.
but there was nothing. like general
selling movement, the bear element
showing some timidity
The further advance of Manhattan In
the afternoon stimulated the rest Of
the list, and good" buying of Anal
gamated Copper was reported The de-
mand for stocks came chiefly from the
shorts and was confined largely TO
Copper, Sugar, Reading New York
Central and Manhattan. Advices from
London reported bearish feeling there
and sales for that account amounted
to about 10000 shares with little buy
ing Amsterdam and other European
financial interests also sold this mar
ket moderately. Time money condi-
lions. while no more acute than they
have been recently, continue to excite
lCOnflnued on Eighth Paee1
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Texas within the next two days. Mar
kets in the Southwest sent many buy
ing orders here, as New Orleans came
closer to this market than for some
time past. Under these buying or
ders our market advanced some 10
points over last night and showed
grea firmness. On the advance more
cotton was bought in the Atlantic
states to come here for delivery, which
eased the December delivery. Shorts
have covered freely, supplied by those
who bought on the break last week.
If spinners follow the advance 1t will
continue, but if not, it is a natural
reaction after the break of 80 points.
The close was firm at the best prices.
Shorts have covered freely in antici-
patton of foreign buying on the prob
abilities of frost. Freight people report
car blockade east of the Mississippi
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II. 8 B. Beer Coz Cotton Letter.

New Orleans, Nov. 20.-Liverpool ad-
vices were more favorable than ex-
pected, consequently our market open-
ed to points higher and subsequent
~ declined to on realizing. Later.
however, the light estimated receipts
at New Orleans, Houston and Calves
ton, and good demand for spot, cou-
pied with the fears of freezing weather
materializing in the belt, caused an
advance of 1G to IL points from the
bottom, making the net gain 16 to 10
points on the day. The weather was
partly cloudy throughout the South to-
day and the temperature ranged from
80 to go degrees. Showers are predicted
70 occur over the greater portion of
TINS district tonight or Friday, but
the temperature will rise over the east
ern portion and fall over the western.
sensational reports of damage by the
rains in Texas and the anticipation of
very bullish bureau estimate on Dec
have been instrumental in OCCASION
ing the sharp reduction which has
been established. While the rains NAV
have done damage, it is claimed that
1T is exaggerated. Sentiment, neverthe-
less, continues extremely bullish, and
any favorable feature is eagerly grasp
ed to enhance values The Indictment
weather in Texas and the shortage of
cars generally is expected to curtail the
movement during the next two weeks.
During the excitement the absence of
frost so late in the season and the gem
eral favorable weather throughout the
South, outside of Texas, has been over
looked. A general killing frost now
can be looked for at any moment. After
such sharp advance we suggest work.
ing on conservative lines. The wealth
er, receipts and the demand for spots
Will continue to govern
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NEW ORLEANS. CoTToN MARKET.

New Orleans, Nov. 2O.-Spot cotton
was distinctly firmer to-day and quite
active. Quotations of middling and
higher grades advanced 3-16, while the
lower grades were advanced NC.
The market for contracts was fairly
active, prices at the opening being 5
to 10 points above last nights closing
with decided upward tendency. The
local talent displayed an inclination to
anticipate very bullish crop estimate
by the agricultural bureau on the
fourth of December, and accordingly
followed up every small break with a
fresh squirt of buying. The market
continued strong to the close, the
board showing net gains of Is points
on November, is on December and IS
to Is points on the other positions.
New Orleans, Nov. 20-Cotton futures
very steady; November, 1907 CSC:
December, S.O1@S03c; January, $3.50
S09c; February, S.11@8.13c; March, SIT
@S.1Sc; April, s.1S@S.2Oc; May, S.21@
S22c; June, S.2S@S.25c; July, S.25@S. 27c.
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TRADE AND FINANCE
,orTOy SCORES A SUBSTANTIAL
RISE ON GOOD BUYING.
PRICES RISE IL TO IS POINTS.
CLOSES STEADY AT
nc, WITH THE DEMAND FAIR.

r,-.xars Did Not Seem Eager for Spir-
ne During the Late Hours, and
FACTORS Carried over some of
Tbeir observation-disclosures Firm and
rnchanged-LOcaI and TeIegraphic
Markets.
The Morning News Office,
Thursday. Nov. 20.
The cotton market was again to-day
..a feature of trading on advances ex-
tending from u to Is points. The clos
ing tone was rather buoyant, with the
demand good, and a more pronounced
inclination on the part of the public to
enter the market. Commission houses
rsported large orders in hand. MANY
have turned bulls during the past few
DAYS and the fact the market is rising
is bringing them into the market as
buyers.
The disturbance in the stock mar
ket, and other conditions attributed as
causes for the recent depression of
cotton, have now disappeared. and the
road for a rise in prices is believed to
be clear. A demand for spot cotton ex-
lists with some attrfbuting it to the
needs of spinners, and others to pur-
chases of exporters to cover short
sales Whatever the cause of the de-
mand is, the fact it exists Is enough
for holders, who look for it to continue
for time, accompanied by substan-
tial advances. Spots at Savannah clos
ed firm, with the demand good.
Turpentine closed steady at 51%c.
with the demand rather slow towards
the closing at o'clock. Buyers showed
no eagerness for the article, and a
softenng tendency was apparent.
Resins closed firm and unchanged from
yesterday. with the demand good. Re-
sumo of the markets as follows:
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NAVAL STORES.

Thursday. Nov 20.
SP1R1TS-The turpentine market
opened firm at 51hc. sales 49S. and
closed steady and unchanged, with no
closing sales reported. The demand was
fairly good during the early hours, but
towards the closing inquiry was light,
with factors still in possession of much
of the days offerings. The receipts
were 1,001, and the exports 2,5S5.
ROSIN-The rosin market closed
firm and unchanged from yesterday.
with sales at the opening of 2,134. The
demand was fair. Receipts were 3,131,
and the exports 6,T91. Prices as fol-
lows:
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COTTON FUTURES.

view York, Nov. 20.--The cotton mar
sSel opened Arm at an advance Of to
uJgy POINTS and developed great activity.
"llie liquidation of profitable long
ss unts was very heavy, everything
s1 sred was absorbed rapidly by shorts
r,, Investment demand. Prices rose
r~Huiy until an advance OF 30 10 80
~, was apparent as compared Win
low figures OF Friday, on which
January touched 7.soc; March,