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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
CHAMBERLAIN PRESIDENT.
Delegates to Proprietary Association
 of America Elect Officers.

Boston. Mass. September 9-After an executive session, which lasted several hours today. delegates to the annual con vention of the Proprietary Association of America held an open session and elected the following officers:
 President-D. F. Chamberlain, Des Moines. Ia.
 First President-Willam H. Cove, Lynn, Mass.
 Second Vice-P -President-W. H. Schu- maker, Columbus, O.
 Secretary-Joseph Leeming, New York
 Treasurer-Henry H. Goods New York
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Three Sessions Are Held by Mining Experts at Lead
SILvER'S FUTURE IS BRIGHT
Speaker Concludes By Saying He Be- Iieves Metal Has Seen Its Worst Days and Will Reach
 Standard Value.

Lead S. D., September 9-Today the American Mining congress moved over into Lead after receiving a cordia. well come from Mayor E. F. Irwin on behalf of the city, proceeded to transact the bus mess of it's sixth annual session where it left off at Deadwood last night. Three sessions were held today.
 The principal speakers cf todaY's ses- sions were George F. Roberts, director of the mint; John T. Webster of Omaha, and F. w. Parker of the United States geological survey, Washington, D. .. Each was given a rising vote If thanks.
 Mr Roberts, just before the conclusion. referring to the recent increase in the value of silver, said he be,;eved silver had seen its worst days and that 1t would before long reach and maintain a staple standard of value.
 Greeted With Applause.
 This statement was greateI with ap- plause.
 This reference by the director of the mint to silver led Deadwood delegate to submit resolution against any fur ther legislation hy congress tending to restrict the further coinage if silver os real money or to depress its value in these markets
 The resolution, the reading If which elicited some appla lse from the delegates, was referred to tho committee on resolu- tions.
 The address of MT. Parker which had nothing to do with gold, seemed to be somewhat of a novelty to the majority of the members, but was followed with evi- dent interest.
 The chief feature of the evening ses- sion was the address of John L. Wesler.
 Resolutions Read.
 On motion 1t was decided to read reso- lutions which are to be submitted to congress for action. Among these was one submitted by Edward Brown of Denver to petition the congress of the United States to pass law forming a department of mines and mining which should have the same standing as the department of com- merce and labor, to be administered by head regularly appointed by the Presi- dent, who should take his official place with other members of the Presidents cabinet.
 A resolution was submitted by c. L. Dignowity, delegate from Pennsylvania, asking the mining committees to petition Andrew Carnegie to build a suitable and permanent building at Washington for the exclusive benefit of the mining interests of America
 The constitution and bylaws to govern the American congress were made a special order for Friday morning.
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Parks Is Left Alone.

New York, September 9.-The Jour. neymen Stone Settlers association of New York and vicinity, one of the unions affected by the building tie-up in this city which have not signed the amended plan of arbitration with the bosses, met tonight and unanimously voted to sign the arbitration plan. This plan leaves Sam" Par..s and his union alone in the field against the bosses in the big building tie-up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
Rioters Arraiuned.

Evansville, Ind, September 9-Eight or the men under indictment charged With taking part in the July riot in evansville were arraigned before the Circuit judge here today and all plead ed not guilty. They will be tried one at time and much time will be con. sumed. William Trimble will have his trial first. It will begin Thursday.
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Worlds Supplies.

New York, September Especial cable and telegraphic advices to Bradstreet show the following condition in available supplies as compared with last accounts:
 Wheat. United States and Canada. east of the Rockies, increased 1.266,0oO bushels. Afioat for and in Europe. decrease. 100000 bushels. Total supply increase, S66.000 bushels Corn. United States and Can ada, east of the Rockies. increased 547,- 900.
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Baltimore the Place.

Boston, September 9.-At a meeting today of the executive committee of the board of trustees of the United Society of Christian Endeavor it was voted to hold the twenty-second inter- national Christian Endeavor conven- tion in Baltimore on July to 10. 1905.
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DR. RAY ACCEPTS.
Will Fill Pulpit of Montgomery Second
 Baptist Church.

Montgomery, September 9.-An Adver- tlser special from Selma. Ala. says:
 The Rev. John S. Ray of Louisville. Ky, has accepted the call to be pastor of the Second Baptist church of this city. The congregation of this church has been without regular pastor for over year and the news of the acceptance of the call by Dr. Ray will be received with pleasure by the entire membership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
Heavy Rain in Oklahoma.

Guthrie. Okla, September 9-oklahoma today experienced heavy rainfall. A tor nado passed over here but was too high to do much damage. The roof of the fed eral jail was blown off and the 40 pris oners were drenched by the downpour. Lightning struck several buildings but the rain quickly extingulshed the fires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
Bowie Makes Request.

Washington. September 9.-(speciaL)- At the request of Representative Bowie of Alabama the supervising architects office will shortly begin the preparation of plans for the Anniston public build ing. for which s15o,000 was appropriated at the last session.
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Killed in a storr

Wichita, Kan, September 9.-Mrs. Terrell and her 2-year-old baby were killed in storm today. They sought shelter in school house and the build ing was demolished.
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SERVIAN OFFICERS
 CALLED FOR JUSTICE
IMPRISONED, THEY URGE COM RADES TO STAND TOGETHER
 FOR PUNISHMENT OF REGICIDES AND HAVE PEOPLES SYMPATHY

army officers recently arrested succeeded today in publishing a new proclamation, calling on all the officers to stand to- gether in demanding the most severe pun ishment for the murderers of King Alex ander and Queen Draga. The officers declare that either they or the murderers must leave the service. The proclama- ton concludes with calling for cheers for King Peter.
 The servian public now openly takes sides with the arrested officers and de- mands their release.
 Great dissatisfaction prevails on account of the appointment of Gen. Gynkics. one of the chief conspirators, to command the army in Nish.
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Vienna, September 9.-According to pri- vate advices from Belgrade, King Peter has sent a messenger to the czar to beg him to reconsider his attitude towards the Servian officers. which the king regards as partly the cause of the new revolt in the army. King Peter fears that he can not fulfill his mission unless the czar changes his present hostile attitude to- wards the officers. There is an uncon- firmed rumor that in the event of the czar's refusing to accede to King Peters request. the latter will abdicate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-10
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, September 9.-Fore-
 7 cast for Alabama: Generally fair
 ? Thursday and Friday; light to fresh east to south winds.
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nor' children.
 Joker Kelly of Choctaw secured the reading of a proposed amendment that the bill should not refer to lawyers, which threw the house into laughter.
 The Simpson amendment was adopted and the bill passed
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Akron, Ohio, September 9.-The demo- cratic state campaign opened tonight with a meeting in Akron. Addresses were de- livered by Hon. Tom L. Johnson, candi- date for governor of Ohio; John H Clarke, candidate for United States sena' tor, and Henry George, Jr., of New York
 MT. Johnson's tent held 5000 persons Judge c. R. Grant of Akron presided. His speech in part was as follows:
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The Senate.

The house bill of Representative Wood of Macon. authorizing the manufacture and sale of wine made from the juice of grapes in quantities of not less than a gallon by any person in the county of
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tcontinued on Second Psse)
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Simpson Offered Amendment. Mr. Simpson did not think the amend ment necessary as he did not believe any court would hold such a person a vagrant. The amendment was adopted.
 MT. Simpson then offered an amendment
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
Held Cor Ransom.
Oil Mills.

Col. Martin Ericsson, worth several
millicu dollars and well known
throughout the Southwest, has been
captured by the IaQui Indians OF
Sonora, Mexico, and held for s3O0.oOO
ransom. Two weeks ago he left
Mexico City for Sonora. after secur-
ing a concession for large tract OF
agricultural and mineral lands on the
Yaoui river. While on bis way to
his property he was captured by the
Indians, who have since demanded
ransom for his release. The Amerl-
can refused to pay the sum demanded,
and he is still held by the rebels.
General Lorenzo ToceZ and Colonel
Kosterlitsky, who are in command or
the Mexican military forces 10 Sonora:
have been asked to rescue the cap
tive, and they have set in motion two
large detachmentS for that purpose.
Americans along the border desiring
TO aid in the pursuit have also been
asked to assist the troops. One regi-
ment of troops will pursue the Indians
from the north and the other from
the south, and Colonel Ericsson is al
most certain to be rescued, unless he
is murdered.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
Held on SuSpiciOn.

At Los Angeles, CAL, acting under
instructions frym the secret service
bureau at Washington, the police
Thursday arl ested a man who is sus-
pected of being one Of the four broth
erS of Czolgosz, the assassin IF the
late President Mckinley. Great
secrecy has been ma ntained about
the arrest. NJ charge has been
lodged against him the police simply
OBTAINING the man on suspicion un-
til after the president shall have left
Los Angeles. 1t is said that Czol-
gosz has been living in this city for
several months being employed IN a
tamale factory. His actions, 1t is
said. have not been out OF The ordinary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
A Bad Showing.

The other day young man who
had three reveolyerS unlimbered on
Broadway in New York and began
to shoot up the: town" after style
chat is still popular in Arizona but
decidedly passe il the effete East.
The police reckoned that they had
captured, if not Deadwood Dick, Jr.,
at least Montana Kid or some equally
notorious outlaw. They escorted the
gentto jail. relieved him of his arse
nal, a large quantity of morphine, 10
hypodern1ic syringes and discovered
that he was a young Pittsburg mil
lionaire who had been having "a bit
of time The more you think Of
Pittsburg's smart set, says the Spar
tanburg Journal, the more you are
disgusted The Violet Clark divorce
case was a Pittsburg affair and the
odor Of it is still mixed with the
Smoke-laden atmosphere of the steel
city. Another Pittsburg millionaire
gave $4,000 dinner to so exceeding
ly immoral women OF Paris. 1t is
doubtful If he got much fun out of
the orgy but it made folks look up and
take notice and that is something.
And now Pittsburg girl has pur-
chased title The thing is shop
worn. 1t has been on the bargain
counter for years. It's owner is notori
cusly hard-up. i'e wants money. He
can't get It without the incumbrance
of a wife, and there you have the
whole story Of the coming alliance
between London and Pittsburg. The
Journal goes on to say that the Pitts
burg fast set is no worse than similar
organizations in other cities. 1t has
been found out oftener: has occupied
more columns in the newSpa perS, and
has therefore earned reputation for
rottennesS that is perhaps, not entire
ly deserved Idleness and wealth,
when combined, are responsible for
more immortality than poverty ever
caused. Give young man million
or two and nothing to Go except
amuse himself. and the chances are
in favor Of disgrace. The trouble
with Pittsburg is that there are too
many young men there who have in
herited great wealth and who have
not inherited character; who are rich,
and who know nothing of the ralae OF
money. And the thing that is a
trouble in Pittsburg is also curse in
every great city.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
Jade.

The most precious Of all stones, ac'
cording to a gem expert, IS the jade, on
account Of it's rarity, Its extraordinary
qualities and the mystery Of its cutting.
It was regarded as sacred stone, and
nobody had a right to possess it except
a prince Of imperial blood. Arserius
Clutius, a famous physician in Amster.
dam at the time Of the renaissance.
published a work on the Jade, or ne
phritic stone, as it was then called, on
account Of it's action on the renal sys-
tenn. At the same period Italian au>
thors spoke Of the jade as osiada and
discussed its wonderful powers for
healing sciatica.
The legends surrounding this stone
abound IN history. Good specimens Of
jade are extremely rare, and the world
is at loss to know how the Chinese
managed to cut it, because it is so ex-
tremely hard that nothing can make an
impression upon it.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
Support the Local Paper.

Speaking Of what a newspaper does
for community, United States SEN
ator David Davis Of Illinois made an
address that remains ever green in the
memories of newspaper men, says the
Marengo Democrat. He said: Every
year every local paper gives 500 to s..
900 free lines for the benefit OF the
community in which it is located. No
other agency can or will do this. TIE
editor in proportion to his m ans does
more for his town than any other man
and In all fairness, man with man, he
ought TO be supported-not because
you happen to like him or admire bis
writing. but because local paper is
the best investment a community can
make. 1t may not be crowded with
great thought, but financially it is of
more benefit than both preacher and
teacher. To-day editors do more for
less pay than any men on earth. Pat
ronize your hume paper, not as
charity, bu, as an investment.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
Yards and Lawns.

Now is tie time to make plans for
neighborhoi,d improvement and to
proceed to carry them out: says the
Chicago Post. AL rubbish that has
accumulated in the yards and vacant
lots should be gathered in heaps. A
garbage man will cart the stuff uff for
a few cents or if it may be burned the
boys will find fun in bonfire. Pull
up the weeds and dead vines along
the fl ,wcr beds, borders and next the
fences. Shrubbery that is positively
frozen should be dug out and burned
Dead branches should always be burn
ed, as by so>doing pests are destroyed
and diseases killed. Rake Of the
lawns and put the grass in good shape.
Mend up tue fences yourself nail
in time saves nine. Remember that
a pot of paint will work miracles.
Paint comes ready for use 10 cans and
costs but little. By learning to use
the brush yourself you will set good
example TO the neighbors and keep
your own premises looking fresh.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
The Problem Of Saving.

Up TO this the great burden Of the
labor reforner has been on the cues
tion Of how the working man scall
earn his money, and how much Ee
shall earn. These have not been fully
settled: but there is another problem
that is coming to the front. lmprov-
ed conditions depend more on saving
than on earning. Five dollars earned
in any kind of labor, with four dollars
of it spent for strong drink, is not SO
much to home and family as two dol
lars. or even one dollar, earned and
spent for the home OF the billion dol
la1s spent for drink each year in this
country, probably four-iiIths OF 1t
comes out Of the pockets OF the work
ing men. Great corporations are COM
ing to see this more and more. Many
Of them are now temperance organlza-
CionS, as they require total abstinence
of their men. Recently the naval de-
partmenJ of the United States threat
ened to Shut its great plant at Bremen
too, Washington, because OF the I'M
moral conditions that prevail there.
Uncle Sam is a magnanimous employ
ec. lie pays good wages and grants
short hours with easy tasks. He sees
that existence of dens Of infamy.
gambling, brothelS, saloous. and all
the attendant train, ruin his men. and
has given an extra hitch to his trous-
ers and his foot down. The result is
an awakening of the authorities Of the
town and some reform. Young men in
stead Of throwing away your money IN
riotous living save up and buy home.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
Coed News.

4 certaiu ex-cougressman tells a
story about a widow in his district who
desired position in the agricultural
department.
There was no vacancy at that
time" said he. land | was consequent
" compelled TO advise my constituent
that could Go nothEg for her until
later. But she persisted in her efforts
to obtain position and for two weeks
thereafter met uc at every turn. One
morning had Just finished breakfast
wi:ea | WAS tod " the servant that
Size was awaiting me in the reception
hall. So assumed .s pleasant de-
Ineanor as possible. and. entering the
room. said iii sympathetic voice:
We'll. my good woman. what
news:'
".Good news she said: good news.
Mr.. Allen
"'Well,' said. I'm glad to hear that.
And what Is the good news?
"Oh.' she said, good news, Mr.. Al.
len, good news. a woman in the agrt'
cultural department died yesterday"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
The First Linen Paper.

Linen cloth was occasionally used
for writing purposes, but was never
very common. Linen manuscripts have
been found folded in mummy cases,
and the Chinese before the invention OF
paper used silk and cotton cloth. The
Romans also wrote upon linen. The
use Of this material introduced change
in the manner Of writing. The other
substances were rather engraved than
written upon. an iron point being used
eor the purpose.
To wrre upon linen it was necessary
to have some colored fluid which might
get dry and leave permanent mark.
The first ink used was probably some
sort Of SCOT or lampblack mixed with
size or gum water. and the first instru-
ment answering to OUT pen T-as reed
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
anof,... Duro,e I'm Yen, Mind.


According 10 a Cairo contemporary.
persons who wish to let their friends
know that they are doing" Europe on
a priDccly scale the while they are hv-
irg il retirement for time need only
apply to an agency in Paris, which VIII
undertake to send your letters to prac-
tically any place in Europe you may &C.
lect and there to have them posted for
you,on any date you may choose. The
demand fer such an institution arose
out Of ;ne absolute horror the Partisan
of high life" ilus of Icing suspected OF
remaining in Paris OF IFS cnvirons IN
tie bathing ssuson. Gne feature Of the
joke Is that you cau not cnly get your
letters posted from svme distant spot,
Eut yo:l c;ln get answers received for
You and reposted to your temporary hid
Ing place. There are great possibilities
fer American travellers in this. Why
not stay il America and do Europe?
New York Tribune.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
A Strange Case.

A strange case in which mans
speech was restored by g fit Of anger is
reported by the Helena correspondent
for the Chicago Inter-Ccean. Accord
ing to this story, John Matt, for many
years an employe of the Great North
ern railroad, was stricken with par
alysis more than fifteen months ago.
When he was able to walk again be
found to his sorrow that he could not
utter word, although he could hear
distinctly. About two weeks ago he
was taken i'll and combined to his
bed. For several days he hovered be-
tween life and death. One afternoon
several friends called, and while they
we're present the doctor came upon
the scene. Matt was in semi-stupor
and seemed unable to recognize even
his most intimate friends and rela-
tives. The condition Of bis health
was discussed, and the visitors were
unanimous in expressing the belief
that death was inevitable When
Matt heard this he rose from his pill
low as if by magic and exclaimed in
terms far more forcible than elegant
that he was not a dead man, nor did
he intend to die. Then, suddenly
realizing that he had recovered his
voice, he apnlogiZed profusely for the
abuse he had heaped upon his phySi-
clan and friends and became rervent
in his thanks for their presence.
Had you not come" said he; and
made me angry l do not believe /
would have recovered my voice" From
that moment his recovery Las been
rapid, and in a few days he will re-
sumo his work.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
Insurance Has It's nunor.

An entcrpriSing insurance agent in
duced an lrishman to take out an acci-
dent policy for his wife. A few days
later while conversiig with friend IL
his office he was startled to see the
Irishn.an rush in. brand;shing fercely
q stout cane.
''Ye rascal" he yelled. springing to-
ward the agent .'Ie wanter cheat
me-
Fortunately the enragcd man was
disarmed and held fast by the agents
friend, who was powerfully built
man. The Irishman. struggling to get
free, shouted:
LET me git st the spalDeen! Think
oY It, chargin' me foive dollars fer an
acshident ticket fer me ole woman. ON
she jest broke her leg a-fallin' down
shtairs! Wot's the good Of the ticket
anyhow
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-05-13
The Wealth of the World.

When the noted StatiStician Null
hall made his estimate Of the worlds
wealth ten years ago, says the Spar
U.nburg Journal, the United States
stood third in point CT aggregate
wealth. being exceeded BY both
England and France, and was sixth in
wealth per capita. Today the aggre-
gate wealth of the United States is
nearly as great as that Of the combin-
ed wealth Of the two next richest
countries, England and France, both
Of which were richer than it few
years ago.
According to figures lately compiled
from apparently as reliable sources as
are possible, the total wealth of the
United States was in 1902 49,, ,000,-
00o, ,OOQ~or nearly one quarter of the
accommodations of the whole wocld,
while the wealth Of England was
$50. 900. 900. 900. that of France s4S,-
900, 900, 900 and Of Germany SO, 0,000,-
100000
In per capita wealth the United
SCGUSS lSdCS dll UllS "Ol III CASCpO lug
lanl and France. Our per capita is
81, ,235, while that of England is 81. .442
and of France s1.2571. Australia has
1920. Denmark Jos. Canada
$3.50 and Holland ss7S per person.
Among all the nations the percentage
of debt to wealth is lowest in The
United States. The British debt per
person is $50, the French s14S, the
German s55. the Russian $50, the
Canadian $50, while the debt per per-
con in the Tinted States is only Sl2.
The total wealth Of the world is
given at s4O0, 900, 900, 900. 1t will be
seen that nearly all Of it is concentrat-
ed in the great civilized powers. three
6fths Of it being in hands OF the
United States, England, France and
Germany. On the other hand, the
seni-civilized countries, like China
and India, are growing poorer. being
drained Of much Of their wealth by
the countries where higher ciYiliza-
tion prevails.