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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
Governments Final Report.
The Cotton Crop, 9,966,47S
Bales An Excess Due to Ex-
tensive Marketing of Cot,
ton Held Over From
Previous Years.

Washington, Nov. 90. The
final report Of the statistici.n of
the Department of Agriculture
shows the actual growth of cot
ton in the United States in the
year 190ll902 to have been g.
966, AIS commercial bales, of
which 115, $50 bales were market.
ed before September 1,l9O1, and
9,696,336 bales between Septem-
ber /, 1901, and August 81,
1902, 154, 500 bales being carried
forward to the year 19O2-I9O3.
The commercial year amounted to
10, 663, 224 bales, thus exceeding
the amount actually grown by
500, 756 bales. This excess was
due in the main to the very ex-
tensive marketing of cotton held
over from previous years.
The difference between the sta
tistician's preliminary estimate of
the amount grown, issued Decem.
Der B, 1901, and the amount of
cotton that has come into com.
mercial channels during the year
having been used to discredit the
statistician's reports on the crop
OF the present year, a most ex-
haustive investigation of the com
merclal crop and its composition
has been made by the Depart
ment, large force of special
agents having personally visited
every important point in the
South. The results of their in.
vestigations are summarized In
the following statement:
The amount of cotton brought
forward on September 1, 1901,
was $4,000 bales and 1913, 1870
bales of the crop of 1902 1903
were marketed prior to the first
of September. There also enter
ed into the commercial crop 172,
22G bales of linters and 1882
bales made up of sample and
waste cotton known to trade as
the city shop.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
SAVED AT GRAVES
BRINK

81 know l would long ago have
been in my grave writes Mrs.
;. ii. Newsom, of Decatur, Ala. i,
"lf it had not been for Electric
Bitters. For three years l suffer-
ed untold agony from the worst
forms of Indigestion, Waterbrash,
Stomach and Bowel Dyspepsia.
But this excellent medicine did
me a world Of good. Since using
1T l can eat heartily aud have
gained 30 pounds" Fol Indi.
gestion, Loss of Appetite, Stom-
ach, Liver and Kidney troubles
Electric Bitters are positive,
guaranteed cure. Only soc at j.
f. Mackey q Co. and Crawford
Bros. drug store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03

We offer One Huudrrd Dollars Re~
ward for any case o' 'aiarrh that can-
not be cured by haii'4 Catarrh Cure,
Ch ENEY s o., Props. To
leGO, O
We the undersigned | ave known
Shen"y f'r tre last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
busiEess transacuons and financially
able 10 carry out any obligations made
by their firm
WEST q rRUAx, Wholesale Druggist.
Toledo, ..
WALDING t<INNAN e. MARVIN
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o,
Halls CatarIh Cure is taken in.
t rna'ly, acting dire ,tIy upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price, Toe. per bottle Sold by all
Druggists, Testimonials free.
Hairs Family Pills are the best
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
The Silver Dollar in Mexico.
Now Down to Neatly One-Third
of its Nominal Value Expl essed
in Gold~Business Men Max,
ing Up Prices to /.

Mexico City, Nov. 90 Fluc-
tuailons of silver keep exchange
continually varying, Opinions
are still divided as TO the advis-
ability of adopting gold stand
ard. The largest business men
and most bankers incline to gold
basis. Farmers in the interior
are disposed to regard the agita-
tion in favor of gold standard as a
mere outcry on the part of inter-
ested foreigners.
Business men are marking up
prices to the proportion of 6 to /.
The SILVER dollar is down nearly
to one third of it's nominal value
expressed in gold. Banks are
all prosperous and business inter
ests report excellent trade condi>
tons.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
Groom A Suicide.

Des Moines, Nov. 90 The
body of Bert McNutt. 26 years
old, was found dead at his home
shortly after midnight. He COM
mitted suicide by shooting him
self through the head, while his
parents awaited him at the home
of Maggie Guth, to whom he was
to be married yesterday. Young
McNutt left note of farewell to
his affianced, but no explanation.
Friends believe bis mind was un-
balanced.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
Robbers Get Between 50, 900 and
$4,000.

Charlotte, N. c., Nov. 27.-A
special to The Observer from
Wilmington, says: An iron safe
in the store of Watson & Gorford
at Jonesboro, N. c., was blown
open last night and between three
and four thousand dollars stolen,
Including two onesthousand dollar
North Carolina bonds. The rob-
berry was discovered at $50
O'Clock this morning by Conduc>
tor McCallorth, of a Southern
railway freight train, who went
to the store to buy some eggs and
found the front door broken open.
One of the proprietors of the store
investigated the robbery and
bloodhounds were put on the
track of the criminals. The trail
was followed as far as Sanford,
about two miles distant, where it
is supposed the fugitives boarded
train.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
Marshall George Cunningham
Dead.

Columbia, S. g., Nov, 90
United State Marshall George l.
Cunningham died in Charleston
this morning making the second
of the Federal court officials of
the State to die this week, Clerk
Z. j. 9. Hutson having died
wednesday. There will be a
great scramble among the Re-
publ'cans for Cunningham 8
place.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
Mexican
Mustang
L,inirmerat.
LANCASTER AND CHESTER
RAILWAY. ~
schedule in effect Nov. 9, 1902.

schedule in effect Nov. 9, 1902. i.
DAILY except Sunday
WESTBOUND EASrB, UND.
Nos. ii and l6. Nos. rs and L.
A M. P NJ. "a Pm
500 8 80 Ar Chester Lv 1000 S15
7.30 500 Richburg 1OS7 8 As
723 450 Bascombvine lO47 8 50
40 4.30 Fort Lawn ii O3 COS
6.45 400 .I.y Lancaster Arl1 80 8 80
',-No. IA. leaving Lancaster 6'45 am
makes close connection at chester
With southern Railway No 36 for
Charlotte aud points NORTH; and Sea
board Air Line Atlanta Specialp
u, Atlanta and points west Also
With Carolina and Northwestern Rail
way No I'D for enuir. n G., and in-
tsrmediate points. aud south ern Rail-
way No 33 for Co!umbi aid points
Oulh
NO. 10, leaving Chester 1000 q m
connects with Southern Railway No.
So from Columbia and ionts south;
Seaboard Air Line - tIanta Speciain
rom northern and eastrIu points aud
}outhern Railway No 33 from North
'rn and eastern points, an Ian
'aater with ! q q g Z for Biacksburg
No. 10. leaviog Lancaster 5 Is p IN
%nnects at Lancaster win s - 81 q E
from ''amden and Marion and south
elm Railway No "a at Chester for
Charlotte and points north
No. IL. leaving Chester Sis D M ,
connects at hester with southern
Railway NJ "a from Olunoia and
points south
JAS NJ. HE nth, Gen Pass Agt
LEROY SPRINGS. President.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03

South Carolina is to have an
other million dollar cotton mill
the "Marlboro Cotton mills" A
commission to the company was
issued by the secretary of state
last week. The plant will be To-
Gated at Mccall in Marlboro
county and the capital stock is to
be 81, 900, ,000.-The State.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
Governments Profits.

The Richland distilIery is said
to be paying revenue tax to the
government at the rate of about
81, 600, 900 year. A few years
ago the total collections of the
internal revenue service in South
Carolina only amounted to about
$50, 900 per annum.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
Dynamited Bank and Got $4,000.

Dynamited Bank and Got $4,000.
Dallas, Tex, Nov. 26.-Tbe
First National bank at Morgan,
Bosque county, was dynamited by
robbers early today and $4,000
IN gold, silver and currency se-
cured. The first intimation of
the presence of the gang, believed
to be three in number, was when
a loud explosion was hearn. Be-
fore citizens could reach the bank
the bandits had secured the mon.
ey in the outer safe and made
their escape.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
VIGOR OF MEN
Easily, Quickly, Permanently
HINDIPO ipasfsA,s Dasi = r an

(ParisJ GREAT FRENCH TONIC,
AND VITALlZERi Is sold with writ
ten guarantee 10 cure Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitality. Failing Memory, Fits,
Dizzine ess. Hysteria Stops all Drains
On the Nervous System Caused by
Bad Habits or Excessive Use Of, Tot :
bacco, Opium. Liquors. or~.'Livin.,
the Pace that KiIlsb 1t wards off In.
sanity Consumption and Deatl. It
clears the Blood and Brain, Bniids up
the Shattered Nerves, IR,stores' slle
FIRE of Youth, and Brings the rink
Grow to RaleCiieeks, anti Makes you
.Youhg,anl- Strotg,. .agaih soc ~
Boxes SO. By Mail.to Any. Address.
Crawford Br's Druggist. agents. Ian
=
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
Get lhe New Novel
Discovery.
PIGEON isaiiK

- ES< ASfsN
CuIeS Gonorriioe and elect inI to q
days lIs acton is magical. vents
striciure al C. mpiete. 10 be cars
ried IN YES yookrt Sure l,r-venta-
tive. Sent by mail i'm plain package
prepaid on receipt Of pIice. 81. 90 per
box; 3 r $3.50 Crawford Bros.
Druggists. Agents. Lancaster. y. g.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
Bargains In :.
IgaI E. state !.
TOWN PROPERTY.

1-2 acres, room dwelling,
good out-bui!dings, etc. Corner
lot.
acre, new room dwelling,
very desirable. Corner lot.
1.2 acre, new 7room dwelling.
splendid location.
Corner lot, new 5 room cottage.
Four lots, 3-room cottages on
each.
lot, 5-room cottage.
Q lots, 3 room cottages, in East
End.
vacant lots, about 1.s acre
each.
l lot, 5>room cottage, ets.
Cunningham brick hotel build.
ing on Main street, store
rooms, 1s sleeping rooms, kitchen,
etc. Also furniture, etc. Oaly
hotel in town. Good reason for
selling. A big bargain.
Also several lots in tho town of
Kershaw.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1902-12-03
OTHER PROPERTY.

431 acres. IL miles North Of
town.
6S3 acres, known as "Tom
Barnes place." Cedar Creek town.
ship. =.
152 acres, known as ~. l..
Barton place." Cedar Creek.
80 acres, 4 miles North east of
towns, known as "Sims place."
115 acres, "Kirkland place"
near Heath Springs.
240 acres, "Porter place." y
miles East of town. SO acres;
"ElIis place." adjoining. -
100 acres, .''Graham place. -
Cedar Greek. <,
81 acres, "Snipes places; =" near
Q. K, ....,.. ;,
A acres, 35 acres, $50 acres,
292 acres in kershaw county.
eaY For full information, terms
OF sale, etc:, of above rfoperty.
apply to >'''
=. Sc &}A HsTER
REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Aup 26. 1909
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Nothing can take the place of YOU
county paper For county news and
Tor county pride 1t should go into every
nome. But for news from the capitlI
OF your state and every county il
South Carolina, served fresh every
DAY; for daily news from Washington
the United States and every Other
quarter OF the globe, nothing can take
1ne e place in South Carolina homes OF
The Daily State.
These are momentous times in his
tory. We are in the midst of wars.
strlkes and political struggles of grea,
Importance. The next session of our
legislature, with the inauguration OF
new governor. will have peculiar in
With With the man tineo orewoman, to keep up
history of the world, and that is re.
corded in entertaining style in The
state. The State will be sent daily for
20 year, "a for months, 50 for 9
Iaohths, or just fraction over the cost
of postage stamp for one letter n
Gay! Cheap education and informa,
isn't It? ''s
But if you can't afford that, there
dne semi Weekly State, issued r.
days and Fridays, each issue con
Ing the most important news from
south Carolina and the world at large
Ior that DAY and the preceding days
since the last issue. And this may be
OBTAINED for 81 year, 81 for months,
day! NH' "
No family in South Carolina is too
poor TO take this paper. No money can
pe spent to better advantage by a poor
5aIniiy' Nn1y' II Is a necessity. Subscribe
send postal or express money order.
registered letter or check to
THE STATE COMPANY. j,
Columbia, S. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-19
RUPERT HOME DEDICATION.
The Exercises to Take Place Wednes-
day Afternoon Next.

Everything is in readiness for the dedi-
cation of the Christian and Eleanora Rup-
pert Home, the ceremonies Of which will
take place Wednesday afternoon, May 81
at o'clock. The home Is located on the
Good Hope road, a short distance beyond
Anacostia, the site being an ideal location
for just such an institution. The purpose
Of the Home is to provide a place of re-
treat for the deserving aged of the Dis
trict of Columbia without restrictions as to
creed or nationality. 1t will provide ha-
ven of rest for between thirty and forty
inmates, who have reached mature age and
whose pathway will have been made smooth
through the aid of the home.
The program of the exercises includes
singing by children Of the German Orphan
Asylum; invocation by Rev. DR.. Paul Men,
eel, pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church,
in which edifice Mr.. Rupert and his wife
worshiped; the key presentation to the
chairman Of the building committee, Mr.. ].
]. Appich, by little Miss Hortense Giese-
king, with a few appropriate and sweet
remarks and a response by Mr.. Appich
Mr.. Appich will then turn over the key Of
the institution to Mr.. Simon Wolf, the
president Of the board Of directors, who
will make an address. Commissioner H. B.
F. Mcfarland will deliver an address, as
will also Rev. DR.. Mcneil, who will speak
to the assemblage in German. Rev. DR..
Louis Stern will offer the closing prayer
Selections will also be rendered by the diff
ferent German singing societies Of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-19
HIS REMAINS AT REST
FUNERAL OF ALBERT GALLATIN
RIDDLE.
Impressive Services Held Today at
Family acknowledgment
at Rock Creek Cemetery.

The funeral of the late Albert Gallatin
Riddle, former member of Congress, former
attorney for the District Columbia and
for more than a third of a century one of
Washington's most distinguished citizens
and members of the bar, was held today
from the family residence, ZIG 18th street
northwest.
The Rev. Ulysses G. B. Pierce pastor of
All Souls Unitarian Church, officiated. He
spoke briefly of Mr.. Riddles distinguished
career as a lawyer and literateur, and also
of the important part he played at time
in the history of the country when indie
fatigable work, sound judgment and ad-
vice of strong men were needed.
The services were simple, yet impressive.
The quartet choir of All Souls Church
sang Lead, Kindly Light and Nearer,
My Cod to Thee" Members of the Dis
trict bar attended the services in a body.
There were also present many prominent
citizens, men who had long known and ad-
mired Mr.. Riddle for his many virtues and
ability.
The bar sent beautiful floral tribute,
wreath of rare blooms resting upon an
easel. There were many other floral trib
utes from friends and relatives of the de-
ceased.
The pallbearers were Justice Morris.
Chief Justice Bingham, Senator McComas,
Gen: H. V. Boynton, Gen. Halbert f.
Paine, Mr.. A. r. Spofford, Mr.. William F.
Mattingly and Mr.. Simon Wolf. Gen. Paine
is a native Of Chardon, Ohio, where Mr..
Riddle began his career lawyer He
and Mr.. Riddle were lifelong friends
The interment which was at Rock Creek
cemetery, beside Mrs Riddle, who died
nearly score Of years ago. was attended
only by members of the family.
Action of the Courts.
The several branches of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia formally
adjourned today as mark of respect to the
memory of the late Albert G. Riddle In
Equity Court No. the announcement of
the death of Mr.. Riddle was made to JUS
tce Hagner by Mr.. A. A. Hoehling jr :;
in Circuit Court No. ., Justice Clabaugh
presiding, by Mr.. A. B. Duvall. and in
Criminal Court No. l, Justice Anderson pre-
siding, by Messrs j. Med. Darlington and
T. c. Taylor. In Criminal Court No. 2,
Justice Barnard without formal notifica-
ton of Mr.. Riddles death, adjourned court
in respect to the deceased. Circuit Court
No. 1, over which Chief Justice Bingham
presides, was not opened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-19
Exercises to Take Place at National
Theater June 3, 4 and 5.

The annual commencement exercises of
the Columbian University will take place
at the New National Theater TUESDAY,
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, June
3, and B. On Tuesday evening the law
school of the university will hold it's COM
mencemcnt exercises, followed by those of
the medical school and the Columbian Col
lege on the two following evenings respec-
lively. The examinations have been prac-
tically completed in all departments of the
university and the faculties will make
known thei1 recommendations for degrees
in the course of the week. The first i'm
portant event in connection with the wind
up of the term is set for next Monday
morning at 10 o'clock, when the decorate
disputation will take place at the university
bunding. The exercises will be public and
all are invited to attend who desire to do
so. Arrangements are being made with
prominent speakers to deliver the closing
addresses on the graduating nights.
The university is about to close a highly
prosperous year. and there has been a large
attendance of students from all parts of
the United States and from foreign coun-
tries. These exercises are more and more
becoming a matter of widespread interest
extending beyond local boundaries on ac-
count of the efficient teaching staff of the
university which includes a number of in
structors and scientific men of national
and international reputation. The enrolled
students of the institution number 1872
OF these the District of Columbia furnish
es $685. but Virginia is represented by 1O2,
Pennsylvania by 50, New York by 81,
Ohio GO, Germany and Japan by each,
England by one, while other foreign stu
dents come from Russia, Corea, Switzer-
land. Mexico and even Turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-19
Two Men Missing.

The police have been asked to look out
for two missing men. One of them is John
Widmre, a tailor sixty-seven. years old.
He disappeared from his home, 1912 9Th
street northwest, Saturday afternoon. The
other man reported missing is Frederick
r. Cation He Is a huckster,> twenty-three
years old. Captain Boardman was informed
that Cation left his home in South Wash
!ngton q week ago on a purchasing expedi-
ton in Virginia, and has not returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-19
EXPORTS TO CANADA.
INCREASE DESPITE ENGLAND'S
TARIFF ADVANTAGE.
Shipments of Farming Implements,
Lumber and Seeds Greatest Factors
in the Growth of Commerce. L

Canada continues to increase her pur-
chases from the United States despite
the tariff advantages accorded Great Brit
tain in the fiscal system of that country.
During the nine months OF the present fiscal
year for which details are available British
North America showed a larger increase in
its purchases from the United States than.
any other political division OF America as
compared with those of the corresponding
periods OF 1900 and 1901. Our total exports
to British North America increased from;
SIS, 595 in the nine months of 1899 andl
S1,S9i 13S in the same period of 1901 to
SSo,I9Oo4 in the corresponding months OF
the current year. To Mexico the increase
during the same period, compared with that
of last year. was but $1,000 600. and to the
West Indies $l,UOOooo while the Central
American states showed a decrease OF
about 100000 and South America about
A,OD,ooo in their purchases from the
United States during the nine months OF
the present fiscal year. as compared with
the same period of the preceding year
Despite Discrimination.
The continued growth in our commerce
with Canada is the most remarkable, when
it is remembered that ever since April,
1897, the united kingdom has enjoyed tariff
advantages in the Canadian market the
discrimination in her favor having ranged
from l2l2 per cent in that year to 81 l-3
per cent from and after July l. 1880. Yet
the exports from the United States 10 Brit
ish North America have increased year by
year, and our total exports to that mar
ket in the nine months under review are
Sll, 235. 400 or IL per cent, in excess of those
for the same period of 1909 and 81 lo4 $3.50,
or per cent, in excess of those OF the
corresponding months of last year.
comparison of our exports to Canada
in the first nine months of the present hs-
cal year with those of the corresponding
months Immediately preceding the reduc-
ton in the Canadian tariff in favor of
Great Britain shows that our exports to
Canada meantime have increased about 80
per cent, being for the earlier period S46-
d529oS and for the nine months ending
with March, 1902, sSo,y99,004.
Table of Comparisons.
The following table shows the principal
exports from the United States TO British
North America during the nine months
ending with March, 1897 and 1902, respec-
lively, manufactured articles being grouped
separately:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-19
Diaz's Antitrust Ways.
From Modern Mexico


President Diaz is a trust smasher who
does not temporize with combinations that
would oppress the people. He gave the
corn corner last year sudden and tell
ing blow by arranging to sell corn to the
poo classes at low rates, and gives notice
that 1.-THE same methods can well be adopt
ed as often as IL may be necessary to coun-
teract the pernicious effects of artificial
combinations inspired by immoderate greed
OF gain -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-19
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
Fatal Result of an Occurrence of Three
Months Ago.

certificate of accidental death has been
given by the coroner in the case of Miss
Mary E. Gwathmey. who died at the Emer-
gency Hospital Saturday. Miss Gwathmey
was knocked down by a toy wagon near
18th and G streets northwest three months
ago, and her right leg was fractured. The
deceased was seventy-four years old, and
lived at 1884 X street northwest.
Two small boys. one white and the other
colored, were playing with the wagon at
the time the accident occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-19
GEN. HORACE PORTER
Ambassador to France Has
Arrived Home.
HIS ACTIVE CAREER
SPLENDID SERVICE DURING WAR
OF THE REBELLION.
Noted Figure in Business and Com
mercial World-Prominent in I'm
portant Diplomatic Affairs.

General Porter, ambassador to France,
who has just returned to this country after
an absence of five years, and who will de-
liver an Grafton at the unwilling of the
statue Of Rochambeau, is one of the heroes
OF the war of the rebellion and the record
of his services stands out conspicuously
among those who served their country we'll
and valiantly on the field of battle, as we'll
as in the more peaceful but important field
of diplomacy. Born In Pennsylvania, he
was appointed to the Military Academy