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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
COTTON GROWERS TAKE ACTION.
Important Resolutions are Passed at
Meeting Held in Macon, Georgia..

Meeting Held in Macon, Georgia..
Six hundred cotton growers, repre-
senting all but three III the cotton
growing states Of the United States,
met in Macon, Ca, the past week and
adopted a resolution asking the gov
ernment not to transfer the work Of
the governments division of statistics
to any other department, or to do any
other thing that might impair the use
fulness of the division The resOlu-
ton recited that this is critical time
with the cotton growing industry, as
the Mexican boil weevil has spread to
every part of Texas, and has decreas'
ed the yield of the plant this season
100000 bales, and is rapidly making
its way into the states east OF Texas.
The resolution deprecated any attempt
to minimize the influence of the de-
partment.
The resolution was introduced BY
E. S. Peters, president of the Cotton
Growers OF Texas.
Resolutions were also adopted de-
manding that only twenty-five pounds
of cotton be deducted from each bale
as tare, instead Of the thirty demand
ed on export cotton. 1t was agreed
that if the cotton buyers refuse this
demand, the Cotton Growers Assocla-
ton in each township or county shall
select some suitable person and sell
direct to the spinners. All papers
were requested to publish these resolu-
tions
Another resolution by F. D. Wimber-
ly. of Georgia, called upon the cotton
growers of the south 20 raise their
own hog and hominy, so they will be
in a position to hold their cotton.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
0NUS ON The OPERATORS.
MltcheI's Reply to President Roose.
velt's Urgent Appeal 10 End
Strike is Made Public.

AS predicted, Mitchell's answer to
President Roosevelt's proposition that
the strike be declared off pending an
Investigation, is an uncompromising
refusal. In part the reply is as fol-
lows:
Having in mind our experience
with the coal operators in the past.
We have no reason to feel any degree
of confidence in their willingness to do
us justice in the future. and inasmuch
as they have refused to accept the de-
cision OF a tribunal created By yON
and inasmuch as there is no law
through which you could enforce the
finding of the commission you suggest.
We respectfully decline to advise our
people to return to work simply upon
the hope that the coal operators mi5a
be induced or forced to co@ply With
the recommendations of your commits
sion.
"We believe that we went more than
half way in our proposition at Wash
ington, and we do not feel that we
should be asked to nuukc further sac
riIice
eve appreciate your solicitude for
the people Of the country, who are
now and will be subjected to great suf-
fering and inconvenience by q prolons-
alton of the coal strike, and We feel
that the onus of this terrible state of
affairs should be placed upon the side
which has refused to refer to fair
and impartial Investigation.
81 am respectfully,
JOHN MITCHELL,
"President u. M. of A."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
SUPREME COURT RECoNVENEs.
New Members Admitted and President
Called Upon.


Called Upon.
A Washington special says: After
the usual summer recess, the United
States supreme court re-convened at
noon Monday for the October term.
No business beyond the admission Of
new members of the bar was trans
acted. This was in accordance with
the custom of devoting the first days
sitting to call on the president.
The court vas not in session TO ex
.ceed five minutes and Immediately af
ter the adjournment the justices doffed
their official robes and. taking car
riages, proceeded to the temporary
white house, where they were present
ed formally to President Roosevelt.
The presentation was made in the
order of the seniority of the members.
The call was purely social and formal,
consuming only &. few minutes Of time.
The justices were accompanied, as
usual, by Solicitor General Richards,
Clark, McKenna. Marshal Wright and
Court Crier Faust.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
DEATH CLAIMED DElEGA z.

Member of Farmers Congress from
Nebraska Dies in Valdosta.
J.R. Cantland, delegate to the Ma
tional Farmers congress from Blair,
Nebr., was stricken with apoplexy ana
died In a few minutes at Valdosta, Ca,
Saturday.
Three hundred members Of the con-
gress, which had been in session at
Macon. reached Valdosta on a special
train and were entertained at dinner
at the Valdes hotel, after which they
were rendered an elaborate reception
at the parlors of the Elks' Club. IL
was during the exercises chat MI.
Cantland was stricken
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
CAR MEN LOSE OUT
Strike in New Orleans is Finally
Brought to an End.
COMPANY'S OFFER ACCEPTED
Mobilization OF Military Proved Salv.
tary In Bringing About Cessation .
Of HostiIities-Citizens
are Jubilant.

The mobilization of troops in New
Orleans proved to be quickly effective,
as the street car strike was settled at
6 o'clock Sunday night by the union
almost unanimously accepting the gov
ernor's ultimatum on a secret ballot.
Negotiations went on until Z o'clock
Sunday morning, when the executive
board finally decided to submit the
matter to general meeting of the un-
ion, which began at 4 o'clock and
ended at o'clock.
The basis Of settlement is that the
men will go back to work at 20 cents
and ten hours, with minimum OF
seven and one-half hours day, no
discrimination to be made against any
Of the men under charges and so Iaary
to be taken back as are needed for the
operation of the company's lines. The
only temporary hitch was On the TAX
ing back of the men under charges,
but the company finally conceded this,
allowing the courts to decide the guilt
Of the men.
Two other companies Of militia ar
rived Sunday morning, one from Mon
roe and another from Mansfield. A
company of cavalry came down from
Mansfield and was mustered into the
state service soon after It's arrival. II
had Just been organized. and volun-
tered it's services.
There is widespread rejoicing in the
city over the settlement Of the strikes
It was on just two weeks and has been
the most effective tie-up ever attempt
ed in the city. Not single passenger
has been carried on car since It De-.
gan, and not a passenger car has got
ten more than FIVE blocks from the
barn. Sunday morning the people
awoke to find in different parts OF tho
city stuffed figures hanging to tele-
phone and telegraph poles with all
sorts Of inscriptions on them. Some
represented the governor, some the
mayor, and there were many repre-
senting officials of the railways COM.
pany.
The credit for settlement is largely
due to W. s. Parkerson. who took up
the cause Of the strikers, and labored
indefatigably, finally convincing them
that they could hope for nothing better
and that they could not prevail against
the militia. Parkerson is the individ-
ual who beaded a mob which lynched
eleven Italians in New Orleans some
years ago.
United States Senator Foster, GOV
ernor Heard and Mayor CapdeVlile
were all instrumental in some degree
in bringing about the final result.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
STRIKERS DEFY WHOLE ARMY.
Miness Vote on Proposition to Re-
sumo Work and Stand First in
Determination to Stay Out.

A special from Wilkesbarre, Pa.
says: Every local union Of the MIN
ers' organization throughout the hard
coal belt held special meetings either
Tuesday night or Wednesday and re-
solved to remain on strike until the
mine owners grant them some con-
cessions. And, while the reports OF
these meetings came pouring into
Wilkesbarre, President Mitchell die
tated a letter to the president Of the
United States, in which he gave his
answer to the proposition that the
strikers return to work and trust to
have their condition improved through
an Investigating commission.
What the answer Of the miners
chief is he refused to divulge. But 1t
is difficult to conceive that, with the
replies of the local unions piled
around him, he could do otherwise
than respectfully decline the presi-
dents proposition. Mr.. Mitchell sent
his letter to Washington before he
had heard from all the locals, and at
3 o'clock in the afternoon, accompa-
MED by three district presidents, left
for New York.
Wednesday was a brsy day for the
miners officials about headquarters.
From early morning until late at night
the returns poured in constantly, the
corps of newspaper correspondents
were invited to examine the reports,
and not one was found that was not
couched in firm language.
Briefly stated, the resolution In
these reports affirm the confidence OF
the men In the judgment Of their pres
ident, praise President Roosevelt In
his efforts to end the strike, denounce
the presidents Of the coal carrying
railroads for their alleged abuse OF the
chief executive at the conference IN
Washington, denounce the employ
ment of the coal and iron police, thank
all organizations and citizens through
out the country for financial assist
ance given, and denounce Governor
Stone for sending troops to the strike
regions.
Nearly all the resolutions contain a
sentence to the effect that they Will
remain out, Though all the troops In
tho limited States were sent here" un-
I'll they are granted some concessions.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
Fruit from Jamaica.

The Norwegian steamship Fulton,
of the De Giorgio Importing and
Steamship Company arrived at
Charleston a few days ago from ia
maica with a cargo Of fruit. This is
the first vessel to be sent to Charles
ton by this company, which has just
effected all arrangements 10 intinde
the port among its distributing points
on the south Atlantic coast. From
now on a regular line of steamers
will be operated between Charleston
nd the west Indies. The De Gior-
10 Importing and Steamship Company
one of the largest concerns of the
kind in the country. its volume OF
business being, it is said, second only
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
Installing More Spindles

Mr.. George Andrews, Of Biddeford,
Me-, is in Spartanburg for the purpose
of experimenting the work of install
irg $4,000 additional spindles in the
Saxon mills. The work is we'll under
way. Saco & Pettee, Of Beddeford,
Me-, have the contract for the work in
hand.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16

70 the united States Fruit Company,
which recently established branch
terminal at Charleston. The headQuar-
ters of the De Giorgio Company are
situated at Baltimore.
President De Giorgio was in the city
a few days ago, and he, together with
N. A. Reach and J. H. Sheckles,
conferred with Acting Collector Of the
Port Withers for the purpose of set
Ting the federal business in connec-
ton with the establishment OF the new
line. Mr.. Withers stated later that ey-
erything had been satisfactorily ad-
justed.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
NaYy Yard Bids.

Bids were opened at the navy de-
partment. Washington, last Friday for
the construction Of concrete and gran.
ite dirk dock No. 1 at Charleston navy
yard. The lowest straight bid was
that of the Virginia Refining and Con.
struction Company, of Richmond,
which offered to complete the do:S
for $1,189,450.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
SHIP SUBSIDY DoWNED.

Farmers Congress Again Refuses 70
Indorse tho Measure.
At the Farmers conference in Ma
con a persistent attempt was made 70
induce the congress to reconsider its
action of 1901 and indorse the ship
subsidy bill.
The delegates from the west, REIN
forced by those from the south, sus'
tanned the adverse report Of the COM
mIttee on resolutions and the resolu.
ton of Endorsement was laid on the
table by an overwhelming majority.
Reciprocity where 1t will enlarge mar
kets for farm products was approved.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
Whit. Man and Negro Killed.

Luther Boset, mill operator, was run
over and killed Sunday night by a
shifting engine at the Air Line depot,
in Greenville. The coroner has inVes-
tigated the circumstaces surrounding
Bost's death, and Will DeLoach, with
whom Bost was last seen, is suspect
ed of having caused his death. De-
Loach has left the country. and all ef-
forts to locate him have failed.
billiard Lambrlght, an aged colored
man, was run over and killed Sunday
night near Taylors station by passen-
ger train No. 35 Of the Southern The
remains Of his body were scattered
from Taylors to Greers. distance OF
four miles. Lambright leaves wild
ow, who is 1O6 years old. The supposi-
tion is that Lambright was intoxl-
Gated.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
CASTRO FORCES REPULsED.
Meet Heavy Defeat in Hot Engage.
ment With Rebels.

Advices from Willemstadt, Cura-
Goa, state that the troops of the Ven
ezzulean government have been re-
pulsed while reattempting to occupy
Coro, capital Of the state Of Falcon,
and sustained heavy losses. A schoon-
er, with sixty men on board, was sunk.
An engagement was fought at Coy
abo, three hours from Caracas, Sat-
urday. The government force was de-
feated, losing 112 men. The revolu-
tionists have almost completely en-
circled Caracas.
The British cruiser Indefatigable
arrived at LaGuaira Sunday. Other
British vessels are to follow.
The United States gunboat Marietta
has returned to LaGualra from Cura-
Goa.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
COMBINE OF SOUTHERN MILLS.

SEVENTY plants on "the Market" Sub
iect to Committee Action.
A special from Greensboro, N. C..
SAWS that the much-talked-of Fries
cotton mill merger" Of certain classes
of all southern cotton mills has been
at last consummated, to the extent
that writings have been signed by sew
enty mills located in Virginia, North
and South Carolina, Georgia. Alabama
and Tennessee. The company formed
to acquire these properties will be the
Southern Textile Company" Inc
financial parties interested are repre-
sented by a prominent Ne" IorK trust
company.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
Will Eliminate Negro Labor.

Georgetown is apprehensive over
the probable outcome CT the decision
of the Atlantic Coast Lumber Compa-
ny, probably the largest sawmill plant
in the south, that negro labor in the
mill will be supplanted by Italian Ia
borers to be brought down from New
York. This report was received with
considerable excitement.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
DOM PAUL IS sEvENTY-sEvEN.

Boer Generals Do Honor to Their:
Former Leader and President.
The Boer generals arrived at
Utrecht, Holland, Friday to greet Mr.
Kruger on the occasion of his seventy
seventh birthday. The whole party
attended & service in church, where
Mr.. Kruger, assisted by his attend
ants. entered the pulpit and in a orief
speech expressed his appreciation for
the generals services and begged the
public to assist in relieving the dis
tyess emQng the Beers. .---
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
WHAT MINERS DEMAND.
Mitchell Makes Public Statement IN
Answer to Inquiries.

Mitchell Makes Public Sta.emehs !"
Answer to Inquiries.
In answer to a number Of inquiries
concerning the demands OF the anthra-
cite miners, John Mitchell, president
of the United Mine Workers, has made
a public statement Of the controversy
as it.appears to the strikers, and sum-
married their demands as follows:
Tristan increase in wages FOR
men employed on plecework.
second-A reduction in the hours
Of labor for men employed by the day.
Third-Payment for a legal ton OF
coal.
Fourth-That the coal we mine
shall be honestly weighed and cor
rectly recorded.
Fifth-We favor incorporating in
the form Of an agreement the wages
that shall be paid and the conditions
Of employment that shall obtain for a
specific period.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
SawniII and GInnery Burned.

0dVTlIIIT dTTu SI1TE1eTy 1Uf'Fe0'
The sawmill and ginnery belonging
to J. j. Swain was burned at New
Prospect one night the past week. The
building and contents were totally de-
stroyed by the flames. The total loss
is about $4,000. In addition to the
machinery there were several bales Of
cotton and a large quantity Of cotton
seed destroyed by the fire.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
AFTER ALLEGED sWlNDLERs.
Valdosta Fruit Growers to Prosecute
Pittsburg Broker.

The fruit and melon growers in the
vicinity of Valdosta, Ga, who lost
so heavily the past summer by the
swindling operations of some north
ern buyers, are preparing to even up
things If possible. Sheriff Passmore
went to Pittsburg, Pa, last week with
a warrant for the arrest Of James D..
O'Brien, a fruit broker of that city
A telegram from the sheriff Monday
night stated that he had secured his
man and was en- route to Georgia with
him.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
GRoCERS' TRUST PROPOSED.
Report that Wholesalers Of United
States Viii Combine interests.

The Interstate Grocer, CT st. Louis.
states that combine. to include every
wholesaler of groceries in the United
States, is in the course of formation.
"It IS proposed" says that paper,
"to take over the business of the en-,
tire line of wholesale grocers in the
United States. One great corporation
viii be formed, which will buy out
right the business and good Will OF
all the firms"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
Bad Fire in Birmingham.

An explosion in the warehouse Of
the Moore & Handley Hardware Com
rany. in Birmingham. Ala. Wednes'
day morning caused g. fire which de.
stroyed property valued at S200.O0e
before it was checked.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
.~1~1
!. SOUTH CAROLINA
; STATE NEWS ITEMS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Licensed to Sell Beer.

The state board of control has
granted the Spartan inn the privilege
Of esta blishing beer dispensary with
in It's building. The matter, however,
will have to come before the county
board OF control at the next regular
meeting.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
WILL BURN WOOD.

Locomotives Fitted Up to Use Cheaper
Fuel in North Carolina.
superintendent Huger, Of the Sea-
hoard Air Line, has issued orders TO
bave all coal burners on the Carolina
central division, between Wilmington
and Hamlet, changed to wood burners
on account of the coal famine e>and the.
roads embarrassing position in rnHs-
ming short Of the supply.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
WAS PREPARING Fer WkR.

Laroe Lot of Ammunitio1 I sien from
Italian in Strike fc@ioa.
One thousand rounds Ct am!AuHi.
ton we're seiz;d arl ccnG:catel ii
the Delaware and U""eoR freight s:a-
ton in Olyphant, Pa. Thursday. The
ammunition was consigned &c 3as
tiano Passano, lcc.!c-. a:ic:5 &c
Italians in upper IacEaw:;nc2 c3;;2..jT.
Passano was placed rAdc: :-:c:: as
he was about to receipt for the mate
rial
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
LoNesTREET VIEWS VETERANS

Noted Ex.Confederate Cheered by
Men Who Wore the Blue.
During the monster parade of the 6.
A. R. at Washington Wednesday Sit
ting in the midst of distinguished ex-
union solLiers was the ex-Confeder-
ate lieutenant general, Longstreet.
He was escorted to the front together
with General Sickles and when the
two appeared side by side they were
greeted with hearty cheers. 1t was
said to be the first time that an e1-
Confederate officer had appeared on q
Grand Army reviewing stand.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
Foreman Killed by Dynamite.

S1TT1T' rN''rSu y
A premature blast of dynamite at
Portman Shoals, nine miles west OF
Anderson, where the plant Of the An
derson Water, Light and Power Com
pany is situated, instantly killed
James Tobin. of Norwich, Conn, fore
man of the quarry force, and injured
three negroes. One will die.
Tobin was an employe Of the Flynt
Building and Construction Co., Of
Palmer, Mass
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
Jesse Morrison Out en- Bond.

Jessie Morrison was released from
the state penitentiary at Lansing
Kans., on the approval Of her $4,000
bond pending the appeal Of her case
to the supreme court. Miss Morrison
was sentenced to ten years for killing
Mrs. Olln Castle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
St. Louis BoodIers Arraigned.

Delegates Emil Hartmann, Louis
Decker and John Sheridan were ar
reigned in court at ST. Louis Wednes-
day on charges of bribery, and plead
ed not guilty. They were ren!anded
to jail
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
Bioamist Adams Convicted.

]. H. Adams, a Georgian of family,
has been convicted Of bigamy in
Hampton, where he married well-to-
do widow of excellent family. Adams
fed before trial, but was captured and
brought to hear sentence, his attor-
neys having pleaded guilty in his ab-
sence. He was sentenced to two years
In the penitentiary and to pay a fine
of $500. Adams lawful wife, hearing
of his marriage in Carolina, had him
indicted.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
WARDEN PONDER ExONERATEC

Grand Jury Declares Him Not Respon'
sible for Negro's Death.
The Early county grand jury at
Blakely, Ca, Wednesday had under
investigation the charges preferred by
the state rrison commission against
Deputy Warden Willis Ponder, in con-
nection with the sweating to death
of a negro at the branch OF the state
penitentiary at Jakin three years ago.
After fully investigating the matter,
the grand jury decided that Ponder
was in no wise responsible for the
matter.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
KING LUNCHES AMERICANS.
choate, corbin, Wood and young at
Buckingham Palace.

London special says: Ambassa-
dor Choate and Generals Corbin, Wood
and Young were the guests of King
Edward at a luncheon at Buckingham
nalace Monday in honor Of Lord Kitch'
nor, prior to the latter's departure
far India, where he is to take COM
mand Of the British forces. LORD hoo-
erts was also a guest Of the king.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
MAY INVOLVE ALL MINES.
Complete Tie-Up Of Bituminous COL
Iieries Now Under Discussion.

iIeFIcS NOW OHoCi G'SSoSS'S''
kilograms have passed between the
officials Of the Western Federation OF
Miners at Denver and President
Mitchell, Of the United Mine Workers.
looking to complete tle-up of all bi
luminous coal mines in the United
States and Canada. The telegram Of
President Meyer and Secretary Hay
wood, of the Western Federation,
say:
"F;xigencies demand that no coal
Of any kind be mined in the United
States until the anthracite strike is
won. The Western Federation OF
Miners will cooperate to this end"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
GUNS FREELY USED.

Rioting Started in New Orleans, But
No One Was Killed.
The attempt Wednesday morning of
the New Orleans Railways Company
to start cars on its lines precipitated
a long impending conflict between the
strikers and those who attempted to
fill their places. Although a hundred
shots were fired, nobcly was killed,
but sixteen persons we're injured.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
An Over-Married Mayor.

James Pendleton, mayor OF Gentry,
Mo-, convicted of bigamy, has been
sentenced to five years in the penl'
tentiary, the extreme penalty.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16
BIG STRIKE IN SWITZERLAND.
All Workmen Ordered Out in SYM
nathv with Street Car Men,

A dispatch to a London news agency
from Geneva. Switzerland, announces
that the workmen's national commit
tee has decreed a general strike
throughout Switzerland. in sympathy
with the strike of the street car en-
ployes there. Troops are held in rea-
diness to deal with any disorder.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-10-16

ALLEGED Kidnapers Are Pardoned.
Governor Nash, Of Ohio, Friday,
hardened Mrs. F. L. Taylor and daugn-
ter the alleged Cincinnati kidnapers.