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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
HUGE UMBRELLA.
Will Be Built to Protect the Great
Egyptian Sphinx.

1t is now reported by various archaeoIo-
gists that danger threatens the great
Egyptian Sphinx. For thousands of years
this great monument has withstood tenn
pests and all other onslaughts of time,
yet now, according to recent reports, it is
surely beginning to decay and unless
prompt steps are taken to save it from
destruction it is very probable that it
will within a few years be dethroned from
the position it has occupied so proudly for
centuries.
The experts say that the terrible sand
storms during the last quarter of a cen
fury have gradually worn away portions
of the rock which supports the sculptured
figure and it is only a question of time
Sphinx itself will not suffer, however, for
it is fashioned out of solid rock.
a day two after the doleflIl nevs
reached France a few leading archacnlo-
gists met for the purpose of devising some
effective method of saving the Sphinx.str,d
best thing to do would be to erect d huge
umbrella over the monument They agree d
that only in this way could the sphinx be
protected against the destructive sand
storms which swept periodically over the
desert.
thorough investigation has shown
that these storms more than anything else
can only be warded off," say the archae-
ologists, there is no reason why the
Sphinx should not last until the end of the
world
If an umbrella is constructed for this
purpose it will unquestionabIs be the
largest in the world. for the recumbsnt
man-headed lion which it IS designed to
protect is 1eS feet 81 inches in length.
Such an umbrella would have to be fash
toned out Of roek.-Phiia1esDI1ia Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04

A splendid new train to New York.
Boston and the East. via the Michiga 2
Central. leaves Chicago $40 p. m. daily
arrives Buffalo 1850 a. m. next day, New
York $50 o. m. Boston 1880 . m. ex-
cept Sunday. with through sleeping and
dining cars, and runs via Niagara Falls
o. w. Ruggles. general passenger and
ticket agent, Chicago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
washburn Defeated the Normals.

Warrensburg Mo, Nov. 4-The heavy
Washburn college football team of To-
peka, Kas.. defeated the Warrensburg
Normal eleven Monday afternoon by d
score Of to in a very unsatisfactory
game The Washburns made the only
touchdown in ten minutes after the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
Killed by Robbers.

Chicago. Nov. 4.-Charles E. Bohlens.
real estate dealer, was shot and killed by
robbers in a saloon here early today.
Bohlens and Benjamin Maroviglia, pro-
prietor of the saloon, were preparing to go
home when four masked men with drawn
revolvers entered. Two of them rified the
cash register. Bohlens attacked one OF
the remaining thugs and the latter's COM
panion then shot Bohlens. The robbers
escaped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04

far as possible to do away with any
causes for the recurrence of such difficult
ties as those you the anthracite coal
strike commission have been. called in to
settle Respectfully submitted
JOHN MITCHELL
Representative of the Anthracite Mine
Workers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04

Now that Yale college has honored a
dialect poet with a degree. we trust tina (
Billvflle university win be equally gem
erous and make the Yale professors hon
orary members of the Literary Barbecue
society.-Atlanta Constitution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04

So. o Kansas City and Retur
via Rock Island System. Tickets on
sale November 4. 5 and 6, limited for
return November 9.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
5000 Kansas City and Return

sale November A. and c, limited 70
via Rock Island System. Tickets OF
return November ..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04

at was almost a miracle. Burdociz
Blood Bitters cured me of a terrible
breaking out ali over the body I am
very grateful" Miss Julia Filbridge,
west Cornwell. Conn.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
LEAD AND ZINC REPORT.
Missouri Output Shows Increase
Over Last Year.
REPORT.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Joplin. No. Aug. L-It IS now almost cer-
tain that ths 100 value OF the output Of
ziac and lead from the Joplin district VIII
exceed $4,000. and Il Is not improbable
that il VIII reach Sto.ooo.eoo.
Yesterday was the end o. the eight
mouihs OF the year, and the district value
now aggregates sS31zfI2 This - an increase
eight months OF last year. a ratio II main
tanned that viii br1ng tie value az the end
Of the year up 10 $4,000
The total TONNAGE OF zinc ore has been
age output this year has been 80 tons Per.
week. against an average for last year OF
4.SS tons. or 8 weekly Increase % % IONS
There has been a steady upward trend OF
;hs ore values since TIE tEt OF the year,
which ushered IN zinc at II and LEAD az ~
per ton The average has been go Tor
=.rc and siA5 for lead For last year the
price OF lead vas higher. the average being
SIS. but zinc was lower with an average OF
sei9 Per ton
There was an effort 10 cut the price q
zinc ore the past week. but so many OF the
producers declined 10 accept the result that
there was little change manifested n the
rsturns- As spelter is stIl OF an upward
tendency the oniy excuse that Is offered -
that during the recent car shortage the prr-
chasing agents bought considerable ore that
could not be loaded. and have 700 tons IN
the bins Of The producers that have been
contracted for. giving thsm an opportunity
20 say that they do not need to buy very
much fo- Some tine. II may be a fimsy
excuse. but that 5 all that is needed when
an ore buyer wants TO see the price so
down
Although the shipment from Joplin was
less than the preceding week the district
shipment was Increased $3.50 pounds OF
zinc. the lead shipment was decreased io.s0
and the value was G.+I larger
Compared with the corresponding week
OF last year the shipment Of zinc was in
creased L0s5.I9 pounds. the lead sales were
-. Jo pounds less. but the value was 10y
greater. \ year ago zinc sold at 80. or
Sc per ton less. and lead sold at $50. or
Der ton less
Following are the sale n pounds from the
and individuals owning lands or
operating first leases in the several camps
OF the Joplin district for the week ending
August %:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
TWO TRAlNMEN KILLED.
Train Derailed by Washout - No
Passengers Injured.

Fairchild. Wis. aug. 1.-The fast mai.
eastbound on the Chicago and Northwest
EN- road ran into a vashout near here.
about midnight last night and two train
men were killed
The dead are: Ira Wallace, Altoona.
Via. and Fireman Robinson of St Paul
7 train was running AT a high rate of
speed and the first mail car followed tho
locomotive into the ditch and was badly
spiinrered- The mail clerks escaped With
slight injuries
The passenger coaches and sleepers LETT
the track. bur did not turn over. and oeyo1d
a severe shaking Up none of the occupants
we're hurt. TIL track was blocked until
late tonight
IRE bodies Of the dead trainmen were ex-
tr.cated from the vrecksge and taken 20
Eau Claire on a special train
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
ARRANGE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.
Randolph County Wants an Old,
Fashioned Exhibition.
SPECIAL

Moherly. No. Aug. 1.-THE Commercial
Club. acting in conjunction with the farm
ers all over the county. are preparing for .
monster. old-fashiored agricultural fair
at Moberiy. October / ? and J All ueces-
are now At work
n object is not 20 make money. but 70
show what the people can do. Should the
enterprise prove successful. the fairs VIII
be permanently established and kept N IN
Randolph County annually.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
PINE BLUFF PASTOR RESIGNS.
The Reverend Charles W. Daniel
Will Go 10 Covington, Ky.

kEPCbLIC SFECIAA
Pine Blur. Ark Aug. st-The Reverend
Charles W. Daniel. pastor Of the First
Baptist Church. one Of the largest M mose
prominent congregations In Arkansas. to-
day rendered his resignation to be effective
October J. He goes 20 Covington. KY,
where he was called some time ago.
Mr. Daniel was born. reared and educated
IN Arkansas. This Is his second pastor1teL
He came here from Desarc five years ago.
and is one of the most popular n aggres-
sive ministers in the Southern Baptist
Church
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
THIS PROPERTY MIST Re SOLD

-Es ~ Iaylo- ave- oe-- 81 LOUIS a-1 Laof.ie
aves. = 2-stoEy slA-e-roos hr;ck uesiaence. coz
tanning 5 -ools reception bali. bathroom. lGrn1T
and cellar. -r-lkroora- plenty OF E-e- and ci5tsss
closets. fire zlctels. gas GRATIS. furnace. i,lRi1
wood eoor:1z. Ia Costa bocc>ss: q lovely hone;
exception ot c!n.rE--oon furniture ard pictures.
.cr ssgG- Allow re % sH1w - % yo1-
TEAS = NOGEr. "a C@S---- A.
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ziae. iaza: .a1; So I..sI $500.

nsanselsis q Gy bm q n -r.s
@ ~>- Laxative Bronco uinine IAaaas
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
ROOMS AND BOARD WANTED.


FURNISHED room By yo-aE man in EryAie
family. gC-ks AZ night: WITH " without Do-fH-
state Price A - Republic
ROOM and beard FOR man aud wife vest q
Grand avenue. near OLiv. 81 line. private IAN
Ey. permanent !. suited = -. Rspzbuc-
HOUSES, Ro0Ms. Ell WANTED.
FIVE or SIX room house - cottage L webster
Groves . ID Rspubllc-
GENTLEMAN wants Sod rooz with board II
West E1c. please give prise Y - RspgbIc
THREE o. t5a- unturuished ruons. not 81 car
line or VIII share apartment with responsible
parties 3 "a. RepgbAc-
" ladies' want two o. THREE -oo1s. private
family. references - Marcus ave
ladies' employed wish rcc-s n west
End: private family preferred G - Rep-tIc-
wASTED-To rent double fat Of ;sree roons
each With hath: s-ats - FULL ---ce. location. etc
: -. Republic
FURNISHED HOUSES AND FLATS FOR
RENT.
WEST BELLE E5-Nicsly furnished r.ne-
room house: suitable tr boArce-s CO private
family.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
NATIONAL UNION.

* MOUND CITY COUNCIL. NO ~
~ Nzac.al Clisa- meets n .scol1d AMI
foc-ts Frcays each Ioocth al How
z-as Hall. ccr1er Garrison aysn1s
and oli-e street. At . ocaocx Avarc
&C. sIiendarcs a. each -eettrk
p 2 QUINN. President
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
Eu,insss Prr,.rn On HnIthh Parna,f,,

You can buy 25-5 EoS ave. Z II eG=sr
os Ecc- ave. . blocks south % Manchester ave.
ives. % Sculi1-G Gallagher Iron WORKS and tas
rolling -otils. q very easy terms AID z y1u are
looking for . god location sC saloon E-oc=-y
sIor. baker CT butcher. hare IS 4 good chance
fo- you 20 purchase call az the of-ce ard let
la give ycl SuIl particulars concerning sane
CHA5 :. VOGEL. a. Chestnut s.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
seas MORGAN STREET

For Sa,-A very nice tzo-s:o-y -ock-front
house of 10 rooms: reception hall. hath. Eas. hot
and cold water. gDod cellar aid furnace: Let
= I-5xIU feet: house relre6 SOW. For letter %
see house. price aid terms. Sc
KELLEY & 90. lii Geztazt st.
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$40 PER MONTH
$500 CASH DOWN

For Saie-E27 Shet5za aye. near Ga-r.sca
ave rice tEo-s-c-Y stock h--ck c-u-r house %
seven roo1s. reception I'LL s2rl hc- ana cold
wafer: lot 5AxlJ feet 70 alley. house rented.
terms Eo cash Iowa 4-t = q 30 per 151iA-
Ear price AID card % admission see
KELLEY & CO. Iu3 Chestnut -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
FOR RENT, SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
PROPERTY our OF CRY ron SAFE
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

House wANTED-want 70 bzy from hoazs
neer S.snd ave- have corner lCs % Orer. L n
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01

KNIGHTS OF HONOR
COLUMBIA LODGE. No. ~. <. OF
sJVE Il. meets first AID ih.-d Mcrtsy. d =
IN cor. Tk!Tteenta and F-snklin ave. AL
AA knights % Ho2o- invited
(. :. BOOEMAS. Dictator.
a ". Winter. Reporter. Room 80. ODD Fell
hxs' buil5i-g-
o WAYNE LODGE NO. zSL. K OF H.
3xSr meets E-st ard third Mondays az 1S
fN EzEtcn ave All Knights q Hcnor ars
Af$p i-vs-et % our meetings.
JOS DODGE. Dictator. 2-zs Adams St
3 :. Lockhar-- Reporter. IS University St
tZSa q H Regular meetings a-s and
xN r1t-d Nu1--ys ~ Union Hall. southwest
ccr-er Broadway and Benton street. AL
Knights % Ec-o- are Invited
PERCY . JONES. Dictator.
90 McPhsr.Cc Arerca
Peytoa c. Jones. Rsporer. $40 MePhsrsoa sTe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
DANCING rsuGHr

Ha-mony Han THURSDAY.
erer-r<- lessons No1iSr
tbs saturday. Sspten5zr
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01

EDUCATIONAL
FRENCH By 4 competent Partisan Professor
Constant. SD Franklin ave
INDIVIDUAL instructions IN shorthand -vn.-
TIurz. Bookkeeping. p-n-arShip, a--th-e-f~
German ETC. At Ezac's Business Academy, Iali
AUbe-l ave
MISSOURI College % Law. Century BuiIst-r
ST. LOUIS Mo-Day and night school CaI AZ
Esrd fu- catalogue
w~ANTED-Lafy teacher 70 teach
nt-e months term OF fourth and Sfrh x-ad.- New
Ha1-d Hi<h School. applications TO b HI.t ufrh
re net late- than noon Surrender & Il J. CJa-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!

FIR salarec ls- and women without security.
At lowest ra;es. can be paid hack N snail week
y Or monthly payments. coa1tenttal consIta-
Io-s In private roo--E. also. lo-ey leaned On
Furniture. hcurs % = Equity Fr-Acce c.. tEs
E7ic1 Trust building
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
wAHTEp,

BUSINESS WANTED.
GAME Of skin. s--rzenens TOY. lawful IN every
ets,s and city. Just TIE thing fSr cigar stores
crus stores and saloons: viii sell OF pEr ITEM
cut On PerceotsSe: call or send postal W. ".
Smith, Agent. lis Franklin ave
HELLO. B lss Eia-t We buy rars, corper.
brass zs1cs wire rope. sheet iron hons and
WASTED-To purchase srock Of merchandise
fr CASA: must be cheap d -. RepubIk-
WE'LL GET: A buyer fo-- a. ouy o5r-7rhf
a. leE-r-zate business: quickly. quietly. alis-
nArsocu. SAscock 6<oker1gs CO. - CSss<czt
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
On Monthly Payments.

For AID let No. 4.l G-atct 81:
rice o-ick cottage q Eve Rooms; city water -
basement. Let -Ii5 feet. house rented ao-:
terms no cash AID SIS per month. For Price zee
KELLEY * CO. III Chestnut 81
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
TO LET FOR BUSINESS, PURPOSES.

TO LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.
BELL Ave. ss5-ss1. Co-uer Marcus Aye-f-
Two large stores suitable sC- c-y gods D tailor
store: sod loC1Ic1. rs4- ar lines
SCEWESkER REALTY CO.
49, :. Jr-ers-l ave
ELEGANT lzrre store tc- grocery AID neat
market Spls,Gtl locc-ua 2: yCu wa1t 70 chang
loca-4sa here s -C-- c5z1Ge
SCawESkER REAL-T co.
49, = Js@ersn1 ave
FRANKLIN Ave. sI.-s,o-e. tust vest q IA
Boston: elevator: nu- urAL Inquire go Security
sgil9ins. Klein Z Tiraay. Trustees
FIFTEENTH and P.ze SIS. Southeast Corner
Three z-Se. empty rno-1s. suitable t- dwelling
g Ess- MANUFACTURING
TWO larFe. vcu-cr-usshed connecting roons
centrally located. suitable to- Doctors o. Two
business -en: rent reaSolzhle L -. Republic
FOR RENT. DWELLINGS.
COTTAGE Are F---Node-a etstt-rro= house.
with reception ron AID barS. zEz-es AID
screens: also Large ard AID ha-1-
EIGHT-ROOM house v;;a attic. furnace. city
water Cd ard down stairs. LOT -ELsf. No G-ll
oaiy about : hlocks from wrr!1's Far Gruuats
and : block from Father Ca.s.s church House
open See :. z S-whu1se- A--L Fu4l=T-oa bldg
PRAIRIE Ave. +.i--SIce separate house q
I've ICONS. urst--lESs c--e-. large lava. tEGSe
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-01
ROOMS FOR RENT.

PINE 81. 5Ss-Two coa1@c-inE -oc-s. som
pdetciy furnished FOR houSekeepIEE. also hack
ruc-n- On third aco-.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
JIMMY ARMSTRONG
KISSED the SPONSOR.
The Gallant Confederate Could
Not Retreat.
A Fine Tribute Adopted by the U. c. v
Convention Election of Officers
and Adjournment.
Snecial to The State.

SpSClo1 W 1AO SeA90. -
Greenville, Aug. THE reunion
convention adjourned sine die at E
o'clock this evening after a harmonl-
ous session of two days. The election
of officers resulted in the unanimous
choice of Gen. Thos. W. Carwile fol-
division commander; Gen. thinner
man Davis, first brigade commander
Gen. B. II. Teagne, second brigade
command. In ike manner the follow
ing veterans were chosen to serve on
the State pension board, W. D. Ssarl-
ing, Columbia; W. q. Hardin, Ches-
ter; B. Ne. Lsbby, Charleston.
Resolutions scf thanks offered by
Gen. J.. We. Moore of Hampton to the
citizens OF Greenville for their hospi-
tality where adopted By rising vote.
The meeting place for next year was
left to Gen. CarWile, division con-
mander. Maj. w. NJ. sFoster Of Spar
tanburg, and NJ. W.. Lumpkin of Co
lunbia made beautiful and entertain
ing speeches just before adjournment,
and the convention united in singing
g When the roll is called up yonder.o -
The benediction was pronounced by
Mai. W. M. Foster, and thus was
ended one of the most delightful ses-
sions yet held by the veterans. The
best Of order has prevailed throughout
the meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
NIB. MeMASTER WILL RUN.
He Entered the Senatorial Race
Thursday.

Charleston, Aug. 9.-Mr. Fitz Hugh
McMaster, heretofore announced as a
candidate for re election to the Legis-
lature, issued g statement yesterday,
in which he said that he would make
the race for the State Senate against
Mr.. George F. Won Kolnitz, Jr.
When asked for an expression of his
views Mr.. McMaster gave out the fol-
lowing statemelt:
ST have entered The race for the
Senate because my lifelong loyalty to
the Democratic party permits me to
offer for any Office within her prima-
ries, which l am competent to fill.
At this particular juncture I am en-
couraged to believe that the high
honor sought may be won by one hav-
ing asclean record, standing solely on
his own personality, and seeking NO
endorsement or support save the man
hood Of the Democracy of Charleston.
cit is scarcely necessary for one hav-
ing m reycord to say that my candi-
dacy is not at the suggestion or under
the patronage of any individual or fac
ton. My friends are kind enough to
say that I would represent Charleston
worthily in the Senate, and it is my
ambition to fill that high position and
to give Charleston the best that is in
me of service.
s'F. II. McMaster.'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
Barbarity in Washington.

Spokane, Wash, August 7.W hen
the sheriff with the body of Tracey,
drove through Davenport, hundreds Of
persons followed up the street and
crowded about the wagon. By the
time the wagon reached the morgue
the streets were crowded and the
morgue doors had to; be closed. Seye-
raj persons we're allowed to see the
body and then the trouble began.
EVeryone wanted relic and IN short
time nothing was left bnt the body.
Some one even picked up the blood
satined handkerchief which had been
used BY Tracey to keep from bleeding
TO death. Many locks Of the despe-
radios hair were carried away, and in
some places his head bad been made
DaId. His trousers were cut into
stripe. Before they were divided they
were cnt into smaller pieces. Many
Of Traeey's cartridges were divided
among the members OF the posse.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
The slTHERIAlle Of TIE GREY.
State Reunion Of The Confederate
Veterans.

GrsenyilIe, August 6.-The Annual
Reunion Of the South Carolina Con-
fedsrate Veterans, which began here
today, has brought crowds of visitors
to Greenyille. Every hotel, boarding
house, private residence, and in TACT
almost every place available COR sleep
ing quarters, is occupied. Never be-
fore has the city entertained such an
immense throng OF people. The at
tendance is estimated ,is i've thousand;
including two thousand, five hundred
Veterans, the remainder being spon-
sors, maids ssof honor and visitors gene
rally. Every cne seems TO be having
8 great time.
The first session OF the Veterans was
held this morning in Chicora College
Anditorium, With two thousand veter-
ans and q scora Of sponsors and maids
sos honor present. Addresses OF vel
come were delivered BIZ x-Goyernor
". E. Mauldin and Gisy Attorney 3.
a. Morgan, In behalf Of the local vet
ersns and the city OF GreenvilIe, re-
spectively. Commander q. ". Carwlie
responded Id graceful manner. Inc
annual address was delivered by CoL
Robt. Aldricn, OF BaynweM.
The reception rendered this after
noon by Camp William Beat5ie, Sons
of Veterans, to the sponsors and mslds
of honor was grand success, over
two hundred persons attending.
Tonight the visitors we're entertain
cd BY az Old Folks Concert, =
given by the Daughters Of the Con-
sederacy. .1
Tomorrow barbecue and picnic
viii be given to the visitors IN Green
vile Park, and an entSrtaimennt by
ID. Lefswach in the evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-13
7RY TO COME TO CHARLESTON.
Cotton Mills Appeal to the State
Railroad Commission.

Columbia, August 7.-One OF the
most important and significant COM
plants that has ever been lodged with
the South Carolina railroad commits
SON is that of sundry cotton mills
asking reduction in freight rates. y
The petition is signed by Presidents
Ellison A. Smyth, Jas. L. Orr, John
II. Montgomery, Lewis ". Parker,
". e. Lucas and Thos. G. Duncan,
in their own behalf, and Indirectly
their contention is that of practically
all the cotton mills in the State, be-
cause any material reduction in the
rates from Spartanburg or other given
point. must lead to reductions from
other points upon a corresponding
sabis.
The case Of the cotton mills has been
elaborately and excellently prepared,
and has been put in shape largely
through the work of Mr.. Augustine
T. Smythe, who appears on the record
as counsel, together with his firm,
Smythe, Lee & Fost, HaynesworJh,
Parker s. Patterson.
The copies Of the complaint were re-
ceived and filed at the railroad COM
missione.s' Office this morning-arriv-
ing here by express last night. Copies
of the paper were served during the
day upon local representatives of the
various interested railroads. Under the
law the railroads are given thirty days
in which to prepare for reply and, un-
less date can be arranged by mutual
consent for the hearing, the commits
sion viii announce date for the hear
ing Of the case-not before the end OF
the thiry days after the fling of the
papers.
Then the railroad commissioners for
South Carolina will have to consider
the bald proposition as to whether the
rates on manufactured cotton goods to
Charleston are too high or not, and il
they are too high what is a reasonable
rate for the service rendered.
The commission will consider wheth-
or the rate is reasonable and in con-
junction with that, whether the
freights are being diverted from
Charleston and, if so, why, and
whether the rates, are in any way re-
sponsible. The whole question is one
of intense interest to the commercial
interests of the State, and especially
to Charleston.
The cotton mills, it is to be remem-
bered, have presented strong and
clear statement and the other side will
be heard at the hearing of cause, and
no doubt it will be most interesting
hearing.