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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11

glad to have the charce of greeting you tonight to say how much l appreciate your having come. GA voice-How about the Mcckienburg declarationD The Mecklenberg declaration was all right. Great aprause). Then after a pause, Some one in the audience has spoken or the Mecklenburg declaration. That was the first declaration of independence in any of what are now the United States tAppiause). To my good fortune l have studied much of the early history or North Carolina. 1 know the part you played in the Revolution; the part you played even during the Revolution in winning the El eat West for the Republic. feel that you deserve to be called. in a peculiar sense. Americans of Americans, and no higher praise than that can be given in our country. I have appreciated greatly the greetings have received. not merely in South Carolina. but from the representatives of your State who were there also. (Applause). It has been to me a privilege to meet you. Yesterday reviewed your National Guard at the Charleston Exposition. It was pleasure to be able to see them. have served with some of your men. for some men born in this State were in my regiment. On one occasion I had to choose twenty sharpshooters. Two of them were North Carolinians.' tGreat applause).
 Here the train started and the Presi- dent, concluding. said: 'I thank you and wish you all good luck" Great ap- plause),
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
Warships at St. Thomas.
REq1PRocITY LEAGUE.
Manufacturers Will Urge Action by
 the United States Senate.

Chicago, April 0-Representatives of sixty leading manufacturing and other industrial establishments of the United States met here tuday and organized the National Reciprocity League W. E. Stanley. Governor of Kansas. was elect ed President. The organization is to wage q campaign of education concern ing Tho urgent, need of reciprocal trade relations with foreign nations
 In a word. these manufacturers say they are manufacturing in excess of the consumption of the home market They want the United States government to countries that will throw open the mar kets of the world for the disposal of thier goods. The United States Senate will be asked to ratifv at least nine treaties that provide for reciprocal ar rar gements in the trade relationships 1f the United States and various countries of the Eastern Hemisphere
 A. B. Hulett of Topeka, Kas was chosen Secretary of tho new league and B. B. Swift, Chicago, Treasurer.
 The following Board of Directors was elected: H. C. Carver. Chicago. chair man; c. Watson French. Davenport la. C R. Hoffman. Kansts: James Dreying, Chicago; Henry L. Little, Min neapolis; l.. o. King. St. Louis; A. B. Farquahar, York: Pa; ". s. Thomas, Kas.; John A. Easson. Des Moines. Ia. :: John L. Webster. Omaha; Adolph Kas- per, Chicago: A. D. Brown. St. Louis: F. T. Brunson. Chicago; s. R. Galloway, New York, and E. B. Barton, Chicago.
 A national convention of the league will be called for the ear future, proha- blv at Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
THE SENATE.

Washington, April 1O-An effort was made late in the day in the Senate to obtain an agreement on d vote on the Chinese exclusion bill, but it was un- successful. The indications now are that the vote will be taken next Tuesday. The measure was under discussion during the entire session today, except for about an hour. in which time the post office appro- propriation bill Was considered and passed.
 Three speeches were made against the Chinese bill in it's present form, MT. Dil- ungham (Vt). concluded his remarks, and Mir. Stewart (Nev) and MT. Hoar nIassl stating their objections to the hill MT. Stewart said he would vote Sor the measure if 1t was the best that could be obtained. as he favored the ex- cIusion of Chniese laborers, but he was onnosed to many of its provisions.
 Mir Hear. with considerable feeling an- ro,,nc.d his vigorous opposition to the hill declaring that he never would vote
 Early in the session MT. Depew of New York .poke briefly sgainSt the adoption
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
LENTz Is ROASTED.
House Committee Also Criticises Re
 presentative Tompkins.

Washington. April lo.-The report in the contested election case of John j. Lcntz. against Representative Tompkins of the Columbus. O.. District, was filed today, 1t is out of the ordinary for the emphasis of the language employed. The report is unanimous both Democrats ana Republicans joining it.
 IL says that many Uf the charges of fraud by Mir Lentz were abandoned as they were evidently not intended to have any bearing upon the contest. but simply to place upos record surs insinuations and charges against outside persons"
 Mir. Tompkins's reply, the report says, also contained much that was unjustif- able and then Mir. Lentz rejoined in still more abusive and scurrilous manner; The committee says such papers would he suppressed in court as scandalous and impertinent. and it protests against making these contests vehicles of abuse and ViIlificatiOu''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11

of the resolution providing for the elec- ton of Senators by popular vote, In effect, he served notice on those States which had limited their suffrage that if the resolution was enacted demand would be made on them to accord all their citizens a right to vote or suffer loss of representatives in Congress.
 In part Senator DePew said:
 Tho proposed amendment under con sideration proposes to make the Senate a popular body and reverse the principle upon which the government has existed down to the present time. With the adoption of such an amendment to the constitution, If it Is adopted, this addi- ton which l offer to it is the clearest logical consequence.
 "A number of States have by various devices prevented third or a hall or more of citizens, recognized as such by the constitution of the United States from exercising the right of suffrage. The local reason which have led to the adop- ton of these measures are not pertinent to this discussion. The adoption of these new constitutions in several States. how ever, containing grandfather and other clauses has led to a movement In the House of Representatives and in the legislatures of some of the States to change the representation in the House of Representatives from population to votes.
 But if in the election of United States Senators a small oligarchy in any State can send here a representation equal to that of the great States like New York which has manhood suffrage; if States in which half of the voters are disfranchised are to have an equal voice in this body with States like Pennsylvania, of five or ten times their population with man. hood suffrage: if New York, which casts because of it's manhood suffrage, 1.541912 votes is to be neutralized in legislation affecting her vast interests by Mississippi casting 5000 votes because the majority of her citizens are disfranchised. then the situation becomes intolerable.
 "I am not. under ordinary circum- stances and normal conditions. in favor of the proposed reduction of representa- tion in the Southern States; l am not in favor of any legislation by the general government which interferes with the local affairs of those commonwcalths; but if the der is opened by the adoption of this amendment in the constitution for the changing of the character and con- stitution of the Senate of the United States then that measure must neces- sarly be accompanied by power to in- sure full and honest vote of the citi- zens of the republic and protect this body in the election of those who may be designated here as Senator's"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
INCREASE FOR COOSA
SENATE COMMITTEE RAISES
 HOUSE APPROPRIATION
The Stream in Georgia and Alabama to Get $465 ,0oO With Contract for $199, ,s45-other In-
 creases Made.

Washington. April io-(special)-T Senate Committee on Commerce today re- ported unanimously in favor of increas- ing the Coosa River appropriation to $i65.ooo. Thts is an increase of $215,ooo over the. sum allowed by the House bill for the stream. It is believed the Senate will adopt the bill reported by the conn mittee and that the conference commit tee will agree to the increase. The sum is intended for the development of the stream in Georgia and Alabama.
 Milt Saul
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11

Judge Carmichael makes the following letter part of his report:
 Montgomery. April 7th, 1902. 'Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Co.,, Coal
 burg. Ala:
 "GentIemen-The death rate at your prison Is alarming. During the last three months it has been per cent of the whole number of convicts you have.
 q am informed that you have been promising for d long time that you would have a new prison opened up and new quarters for the men. You have not done so and the men continue to die. Now, then. much as I should regret to do so unless something Is donc at once, I am going to take such steps to relieve the convictS from the jeopardy of their lives to which they are subjected by you as are authorized by law. Yours truly.
 ''J. NJ Carmichael
 "President ' Finally the report of Dr. Shirley Bragg. Physician Convict Inspector, is attached and made 6 part of the report, as fol- lows:
 Montgomery. Ala, April 9th Hon. J. M. Carmichael. President Board
 of Convict Inspectors:
 Dear Sir-In making this my quarterly report, l beg leave to state that I have transacted the usual routine business ldlllIlG tO tHe Bnys1cldH inspector or Con Victs. Not only have I inspected the va rious camps from time to time. but I have looked at all times into the condi- tions of the convicts from every stand point.
 with the exception of one camp, Coal burg. the health at the various prisons has been excellent.
 Epidemic of Pneumonia. up to the beginning of this quarter. conditions at Coalburg were good but with the advent of January. conditions materially changed. and We were face to face with an epidemic of both pneumonia and diarrhoea. from which a large per centage died, principally. however, coun- ty convicts. many of whom were received in bad condition and some dying within short time after admission.
 "Coalburg Is not a fit place for the working of convicts, and this fact has been brought forth time and time again. "It Is true that conditions are not al- ways so bad. but our prison statistics show that Coalhurg has never been what it should be. and 'in my judgment. can never be made desirable place for the confinement and working of convicts. "As soon as this wave of disease mani- fcsted itself. I reduced the task of all of the men and transferred many to other prisons.
 '''Fhe Sloss-Sheffield Company is open- ing new mine in the lower part of Jef- ferson County that is said to show a seam of coal nine feet thick. and they propose in time to transfer their convicts to that point. | would suggest that unless they rapidly perfect their plans. that steps be taken looking to the removal of at least the State convicts from Coal burg.
 AS you are aware [ have always been averse to the working of county convicts in the mines As a rule. they are physically below par. and many of them are suffering from advanced stages of constitutional diseases and transmits sible in many instances.
 As d general rule. am glad to stat@ that the cOnvlcts at tile various camps have bccn we'll treated. that punshments have not been excessive. and complaints have become fewer
 "All of which ie respectfully submitted.
 Shirley Bragg,
 "PhysiLian Inspector"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
Other Increases Made.

Washington, April 1o.-The Senate Com mittee on Commerce today completed the rivers and harbors bill. numerous amend meuts being added, and the appropria- tions increased S. .6os. .l72. bringing them up to $1o.297,4Ss. Of this increase, $4.69i 1855 is in the way of direct appropriation and the remainder for contracts authorized.
 The following are among the principal items Of increase: Biscayne Bay, Fla, sl5o.000: contract. $i66.s67 Brazos Channel, Texas. S400.0o0; Galveston, inner harbor, Texas. s2eo, 600: contract, ss4oO, 900. Guan, harbor $I50.00o. Coosa River, Georgia and Alabama, s465,0O0; contract. $19s. .sa5. Trinity River. Tex, $25, 900; contract, s150,- GOO. Upper White River, Arkansas, $2o0, o0o. Missis' rpi River, mouth of Ohio to mouth of tsrs Missouri. S6o. .e0U; contract, si5o, ,ooo. Mfssissippi River iiarbors, s62o,- 0O0 Missouri River, $2e, 000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11

paving $. 50 a month for telephone connec- ton with Wetumpka alone-an amount equal to interest on s970 per annuni. We now have telephone connection with the three points named for the sum named. We find a great convenience and profit in the lines.
 ''we are endeayoring to sink an arte- sian well at Speigners and hope to have it completed by the 1st of June, a very efficient man being in charge of the work.
 Lighting the prisons at Speigners, We- tumpka and No. 1. which has to be done during the entire night. is a very heavy expense, amounting to per cent on many thousands oS dollars. In view of this fact, we are now negotiating with a party, looking to the erection of an electric light plant at Speigners. which we believe can be done at a great saving to the State.
 No Improvements.
 No Improvements have been made at any prison in several years and many things are becoming out of repair. espe- cially the stockade at Speigners. To meet the exigency, having already botl- CT. engine and plenty of timber. we have purchased a small saw mill at cost of $2s0. with which we expect to furnish all of the prisons with sufficient lun1ber for all necessary repairs.
 Tn this connection, I may add that We contemplate enclosing the cotton fac tory with substantial and safe stockade which will be worth, when completed, about $500. but will cost the State but a trifie above the labor necessary to it's construction. This will enable the de- partment to dispense with the services of two guards at saving to the State of at least $500 per annum, This work will be done just as soon as it is practicable to put the saw mill in operation.
 Hon. Shirey Bragg and Hon. Thomas Bradford. Associate Inspectors, have been victs, their condition, treatment and the like. classifying convicts, attending the monthly meetings of the Board and con- ferring with the President in relation to the business undertaking of the depart ment, and the like.
 'The President has given his continual attention to the office work and business affairs of the department and the farm ing operations under the supervision of the department.
 Tn inclusion, I will add that the gross income of the department for the six months ending March 3lst. 1902. was about $96, ,990.3s, and the expenditures were s39, ,06S.97, showing net income of about s57. .921.41.
 Al of which Is respectfully submit- ted. J. M. Carmichael. President Board of Convict Inspectors"
 Death Rate at Camp.
 The report is accompanied by the fol- lowing statement of deaths of State con- victs from January 1st, 1902, to March 31st, tgO2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
Monument to General Polk

Atlanta. Ga. April l0.-A monument to General Leondas Polk. the Confederate General, was unveiled this afternoon on Lost Mountain. twenty miles from Att lanta. The shaft was erected hy Major Gideon Morris and wife. on the spot Nbere General Polk who Was known as the Fighting Bishop was struck by Federal shell, June IA 1884
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
Of Little Importance.

New York. April lO-District Attorney Jerome said today he placed little reliance in the alleged identification of two police men of the West Forty-seventh Street station last night as men who had been seen to put James McAuliffe who was d witness against Wardman Glennon. into A cab a short time before McAuliffe was found dying in the street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
Hawaiian Revenue Inadeouate.

Washington. April Ex-Governor Dole of Hawaii arrived here today to confer with the President. at the latter's re- quest. regarding conditions in Hawaii pending legislation affecting the terri tory and other matters. Governor Dole said the Hawaiian revenue was made uuate at present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
Pan-Germans Raise Trouble.

Vienna. April 10.-On the resumption of the discussion in the lower house of the Reichsrath today of the educational bill which was interrupted yesterday by disorder. resulting in the suspension of the sitting. the Pan-Germans recom- menced their violent obstruction tactics, shouting. banging desks and blowing tin whistles. The Presidet of the house frequetly called pr. Wolfe, the Nation alist leader. to order and business was conducted with the greatest difficulty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
At Salisbury. N. c.

Salisbury. N C.. April 10.-The first stop in inc Tar Heel State was Charlotte. The demonstration there was no less enthu- siastic and hearty than it was in the Palmetto state The President was forced to make speech. in which he said
 Ladies and Gentlemen: l am very
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
Farquhar Will Retire Today.

Washington April 1o-Rear Admiral Norman II Fsrquhar will be retired to- morrow His retirement promotes Cap tains Joseph B. CoEhlan and James Ho- ban Sands to be Rear Admir- als.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11
POLITICS THE CAUSE.
Opposition to Sale Designed to Harass
 the Danish Ministry

Copenhagen, April 10.-The newspapers favoring the sale of the Danish West 1n- dies to the United States say that the unanimous vote of the opposition in the Landsthing yesterday was not actuated by interest for the islands or their in- habitants, but by party consideration. the intention being to injure the ministry. Estrup. an old leader of the Right, was the initiator of the movement.
 Leading politicians think the final re- suit depends largely on the promptitude of the Governments action and the will ingness of the Folkething to agree to a plebescite after the ratification of the treaty. Some of the papers advocate a dissolution of the Landsthing and others urge a pestponement of the matter until after the September elections for mem- bers of the Landsthing. when the minis- try hopes to secure a majority. In that case. the limit of the time allowed for the ratification of the treaty will have to be extended.
 Although the President of the Lands thing has requested brief discussion of the treaty at the public session, it is ex- pected that the majority will make a scandal by refusing to agree to this. The rublic generally disapproves of what is termed the Landsthing's unreasonable and inconsistent attitude toward its own former ministry, which instituted the me- gotiations for the sale of the islands, and it is pointed out that fourteen of the ff- teen members of the Finance Committee of the Landsthing recommended the sale
 Warships at St. Thomas.
 St. Thomas, D. W. l.. April 10-The Danish cruiser Valkyrien arrived here yesterday and the United States North Atlantic squadron reached these waters ha Rear Admiral IIigginson and the Govern or of St. Thomas exchanged the usual courtesies The sight of the American warships greatly impressed the people who assembled in large numbers on the wharves The United States training ship Alliance is expected to arrive here to- morrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-11

Since my report of December last, We have succeeded in completing telephone line from the Convict Department in the capitol to No. on the Tallapoosa River farm. to Wetumpka and to Speigners at cost, leaving out the labor done by the State forces of $iioi2 This amount Was cxpended almost entirely for material The cost of the line estimating every thing is about Sooo
 'Ths department has been heretofore
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A Dramatic Scene.

The officers then asked him to take of his coat and vest. and then one of the most dramatic events known to the pos lice took place. With great reluctance the music teacher removed his garments. The officers took off his collar and cuffs and rolled up the wrist bands of his white shirt On the inside of these were found blood stains and when they stood re- vealed, and the policemen and detectives looked to Miller for an explanation, the unhappy man turned deadly white and fell on the floor in a fainting fir.
 He was restored to consciousness and then taken to the cell, on the way to W hich he tainted again.
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-05
Death Of Mr.. Thos. L. Robertson.


It's with deep regret that we learn of
the death of Mr.. Thos. L. Robertson, of
Cateechoe, Pickens county. He died at
his home last Saturday, February 1, after
a short illness from paralysis. He was IS
years old, and had been consistent
member of the Methodist church for
many years. He was an exemplary citi-
zen, and his death will be regretted by
many friends and acquaintances in Oco-
nee and Pickens counties. He was born
in Cconee, and volunteered for service in
the Confederate army as a member of
Orr's Regiment of Rifles, Company E,
and served gallantly to tho end, having
been promoted to the rank of sergeant.
He was public-spirited and liberal, deeply
concerned in tho welfare of his country
and his fellow citizens. Mr.. Robert
son was married in early life to Miss
Artie Clayton, of Pickens county, who,
with one daughter, Mrs. Wyatt Odell, of
Pickons, and three sons, Messrs. Benja-
min and Samuel Robertson, of Clemson
College, and Philip Robertson, of Catee.
chee, survive him. To thcm is ex-
tended the sympathy of many friends in
thcir sore bereavement. The funeral
services were conducted Monday after
noon, and his remains were laid to rest
with Masonic honors in the Clayton bury
ing ground, Pickens county, to await the
resurrection morn.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1902-02-05
The Palmetto State Almanac.

The proprietors of Mexican Mustang
Liniment have issued an almanac for
1902, especially adapted for South Caro-
lima, called "The Palmetto State Alma
nae" The calculations are all made for
this State only, and consequently are
much moro reliable than any general
almanac can be, and is deservedly more
sought after than the old style almanacs,
like Grier's and others, whose calcula-
tiops are supposed to cover several States
and sometimes the whole country The
garden remarks have been prepared by
the most experienced agricultural experts
in the State and are up to date. The
weather predictions are based not upon
mere guesswork, but upon the signal
bureau reports from the station at
Charleston. The almanac also contains
Court calendar for every circuit in tho
State, the names of the Judges and the
time of holding Court. Altogether it
contains GO much of interest to residents
of this State that we advise everyone to
look it over carefully.
They also publish an Afro American
almanac for tho colored people. Both
almanacs can be had free at the drug
stores and of general dealers, or they will
be sent free on application to the Lyon
Manufacturing Co., 43 South 9th street,
Brooklyn, n. Y. BE sure and secure one
before the supply is exhausted.