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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23
L0ve-FOwier.

Wednesday evening, July 10Th,
1903, Miss Josephine Pearl Love
and John Aquila Fowler were mar
ried at st. Aloysius' church, Leo
ardtOwn. Rev. VIM. j. Richley, ).
j., assisted by Rev. Fathers O'Con-
nell and Lancaster performed the
ceremony. The bride entered the
church leaning on the arm of Enoch
b. Abel, Esq, and was met at the
altar rail by the groom and his best
man, Harry NJ. Jones, of Leonard
town. Agnes and Marie Ching were
the flower girls and Miss Mignon-
nette Fowler was bridesmaid. The
bride is pretty aud popular young
lady of Leonardtown and the groom
is prosperous young merchant oil
Oakville. Many friends all over the
county join with US in wishing the
young couple long years of happi
ness and prosperity.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

recognized by all present knecling.
A par0xysm Of choking followed,
in which he PASSED away.
Then thesilenceofth eawe-stricken
assemblage was broken by the SON.
orous, solemn voice az Cardinal
Serafino vannuielli. the Grand Peni.
tertiary. intoning the requiem ater-
nam (''rest eternal. >
This was the signal for an out
burst of tears and the sound OF weep
ing. which could no longer be re-
pressed, all the kneeling prelates
and others kissing the dead hand
that hand which had dispensed so
many benefits, charities and bene-
dictions. - Baitimors San.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23
LUMBER.

All lumber guaranteed 10 be as
represented aud To give satisfaction.
IL will pay you 10 consult me be-
fore buying.
Good lumber always ON hand.
Come and see me.
Mill on left side OF road leading
from Leonardtown to Hillville, on
Clover Hill'Farm.
Am prepared 10 furnish all kinds
OF lumber ON shortest notice aud
the lowest price. Address all or
ders to
During my absence in Baltimore
VIM. III. TURNER will attend 10 the
business.
MICHAEL KELLY,
Leonardtown or Oakyille,
st. Mary county, Md.
April Tiff
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

No man or woman i'm the State will
hesitate to speak well of Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets af-
ter once trying them. They always
produce a pleasant movement OF the
bowels, improve the appetite and
strengthen the digestion. For sale
by VIM. L. Greenwell, Leonardtown.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23
Selling Out.
Come and Get Your Bargains.

Mems Fine Shoes, 81 cents.
Ladies' Fine Shoes as low as f;5 cts.
and up.
Men, Good Coarse Shoes, IS cents
worth $1.35.
Gents Working Shirts and Under.
wear as low rs 20 cents apiece.
Ladies' Vests, cents apiece.
Mems Socks, all colors, z pairs for
% cents.
ladies hose, 6 pairs for % cents.
Ladies' and Gents Handkerchiefs.
z for % cents.
Clothing is lower now and you can
buy 30 cents less on every dollar, SC
call at
NJ. L. MILLISON'S STORE,
Leonardtown
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

s1r We are Offering at reduced
prices all Summer Dress Goods and
ladies and Children's Oxfords.
When you want Furniture, Shoes.
Machines, Boys Clothing,
Dress Goods, Millinery, etc, come
to see US.
l.. A. JONES Il Son.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

As ny buiIainx aud my rev store are nearing
complstsua. - nsw L yoar chance 60 come "a
my store 20 set your barEsins Ga Cioshlng and
Shoes. Gent&' Furnishings. Meas shirts q
Low as u eents- shoes - per 81. 90 Of every
dollar from the regular prices- Clothing the
same. which hrisgs same down 10 cents helow
cost before move 20 my new store ON account
of moving. n. T. MELrasos.
Leonnrusown Merchant.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

sDr Do you sell eggs2 We pay
highest market price and pay cash
for fresh egg. l.. A. JONES & SON.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

nA- We pay cash for Eggs, and
want all you have.
L. A. JONES L. Son.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23
Steamer Westmoreland

win leave Pier :. Light Street, every Sunday
and Wednesday at 8 o. IN. for Patuxcnt river
direct. as far up rs Bristol. Returning. will
leave Bristol at 10 a. IN. on Monday and Thurs
day. Benedict at p. IN, Milestone p. IN. and
Pearson's a.l5 q. IN. for Baltimore. calling al
no whsrves below Lei:ch's except when
signaIied from wharyes on the river foi
passengers and perishable freight
Freight received at Pier Saturday and
Wednesday until 6 D. N.
HENRY WILLIAMS, Agent
OfRce-Picr ., Light Street
March II. 1909
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23
If You Want

an up-to date hair cut and shave,
apply to w. X. JARBoE, Moore S Ho-
tel. Honeing razors guaranteed.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23
DO YOU DEPOSIT IN
THE NATIONAL BANK Of Ct. nAaY.s I,

It's very much easier fokaep track
o. ones personal cxpsas~e when
bile are paid by ehrch. IL makes
the Hank do most Of thu bssok-
Keeping. ard 10 furnishes q legal
vouchar 81 ~ = record OF esery
cent paid out ~ you are thimk-
ing Of OsenissS a fsank account ca Il
a the err. MAnYS NATIONAL
BANK aud eousuit With ifs of;sceFs
You are sefe 20 Feceive prssEn u.
courteous tresffnens De your ses
count large or small.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

viii leave Pier s. Light Street. every Wed
nesaiay and Saturday ne s.sD g. IN. Tor Fair Ha.
ven. Plum Point. Governors Run, Dare's and
the Patuxent River as FAR rs Benedict. Re
turning viii leave BENEDICT every Monday
and Thursday at 5.Da- m. sotteriey at u. m.
Milestone Landing mt 10 a. m, Pcarson's i0.i5 a
m, Governors Hun at Il m. Plum Point at
p. IN. Fair Haven at Ed p. m. for Baltimore
Freight Received at Pier Tuesday and Fri
day until d. IN.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

Warrington and Potomac
Railroad Company.
TIM0RR
Time Table:
IN Eject Monday. June .. isga. ANA. m.
srA1ToNs-sourn. Pas +. Mixsi r
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

Miss Sally Boothe, sister-in- law
of Mr.. Samuel Raleigh. died at the
residence of her nephew, James
Releigh, Baltimore, Nd, 18th in
slant. Her remains were inferred
in the family burying ground at
Chestertown, Kent county. Miss
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

Il, Trustee
Admins
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Fin, Attach
hnd as Con
ed States OF
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-23

mms~azssz2
corporations
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10 handsome
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15
DE-. BOLT REVERSED
IN MtT(AlF CASE

Supreme Court this morning rem.
dercd decision in the much contested
and famous deed matter of Frank God.
frey as trustee for Thomas Metcalf
against John Kidwell, appealed from
Judge De Bolt. reversing the latter's
decree. which held that certain deeds
had been executed through mistake
and ordered reconveyance; that the
grantor intended to convey half in.
tCrest only.
Says the syllabus: A deed of all the
grantOr's right, title and interest in
certain land even II executed under
the mistaken belief, shared in by both
parties. that the grantor's inter est
would in all probability prove to be
not more than one half, will not be set
aside in a court OF equity on the
ground Of mistake. II both parties, in
executing and receiving the deed
knowingly spoculated as to what such
! interest was.
Justice Perry. writing the opinion
OF the court. says, in brief:
Thomas Metcalf, the complainant
costui que trust. who became Of age OF
January ~, 1901. executed to the res
pendent on April 1. 1899, for the consid
Grafton Of 500 n deed OF all of hi
right. title and interest in the Ian,
Of Wailele. Manoa, Oahu, containing
an area Of 1910 acres. and on Februar!
, I, 1901, for the consideration Of $1,000
second deed relating to the SAM
, property
The Circuit Judge found that tn
deeds had been executed through mis-
take. shared in by both parties. as Il
, what Thomas interest was.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15
BY BA Ks and BRAES

The Little Minister" is the play Sc
lected for this evenings entertainment
at the opera house by the NELL man
Ggement Barries' famous play is well
known by reputation to all local play
goers and the house Is the more likely
to be crowded through the reduction Of
prices, an always welcome innovation
although in this case the Neill's leaped
before they looked and are perforce
giving the general public the benefit Of
prices designed only for an increased
population.
The play Is redolent of Barries' at
mosphere, the creation of local color,
ctriking characterizations and drama
tica effects, that made him famous.
first as author the mas dramatist Jas.
Neill plays the title role. Miss Chap
man the part of "Babbie" while the
whole cast is full of strong character
iZations assigned with judicious selec-
ton 10 the supporting company. The
play is Of course eminently Scottish in
plot and surroundings.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

The University OF Chicago is pro
noting a plan by which a partial col.
lcge course is given in the High
School. II the advanced education
schemes continue with their conse.
uuent necessity Of home study for the
pupil to keep pace with the class, it
will be a short time before the child
who Is not born with full knowledge
OF \ - C's won't be considered in tho
Nnfp
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

With a County Law representative
and a Builders and Traders agent at
his command, to say nothing of the
active friendship of able Senators and
Congressman, Delegate Kuhio is in a
position to secure many of Hawaii's
much needed Federal appropriations
or know the reason why.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Retrenchment in Territorial depart
ments will at least furnish lesson in
how little the government can be run
on when there is no money in the
strong box to spend. It isn't what the
people like, but will offer an example
TO future Legislatures on appropriate
ing within income limitations.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

II Sunday baseball games do not
Interfere with the residential peace
OF mind at Kapiolani Park and the
Makid recreation grounds, it is din.
cult to understand why Sunday games
should be barred from the baseball
park. The regular grounds have no
sunday schools in the immediate Vi.
entity to say the least.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

To the men who have been for
months on the Asiatic station, the
news that a first class company like
the Neils plays every night in the week
will be as joyfully received as the
sighting OF an oasis in the desert. AS
a Honolulu standby the Neills hold a
position second TO none.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Senator Palmer p. Woods went to
his home in Kohala today by the XII
nam He reports plenty Of rain and
good pasturage throughout the Kohala
mountains and says he hopes not to
nee Honolulu again until 1906.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Reports from the majority II not all
OF Hawaii's sugar plantations indicate
very satisfactory conditions and prom
ises for a good sized crop. As Is not
unfrequently the case the only ele'
ment of doubt in this TerrItorys sugar
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Delegate Kuhio gets place on the
most important House Committee so
far as affairs Of Hawaii are concerned.
Republican Delegates are not side
tracked in a Republican Congress.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Bryan's visit with the Pope sug
gests that the Democratic leader may
be seeking consolation since the re
suit Of the Ohio election was pro.
claimed
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Rev. w. NJ. KinCad believes that
God didn't make men to be sent to
perdition just because few indiyid-
uals decide that they are Gods elect
and no others need apply.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

The courts have now to decide
whether 1t is a crime for a citizen to
refuse to take part in street row and
enjoy the blessed privilege Of getting
has head cracked.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

General Woods troubles began when
his enemies charged him with CON
Quoting a personal promotion cam
paign at so much pei, column Wood
friends now respond you're another
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

With Edward Everett Hale as Chap.
lain, United States Senators are GER
tain of scholarly appeal for guild
ance. It is doubtful whether it will be
more effective than the old-fashioned
prayer of country deacon.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15
TIRE TO AMEND.

Judge Dole. this morning ruling on
exceptions in Chez Sheat Ii and C..
Kin Fong against the steamship Gael.
&c, libel, alleged ill.treatment on the
part of ships officers toward passen.
gers, says libellants may have until
December 10 to amend the libel and
overrulcs certain Of the exceptions.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

It will be somewhat OF. a surprise II
the marines sent in search Of Colon.
bian troops succeed in finding an az.
gregation that will put up fight wor.
thy the name.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Race suicide Is becoming a popular
fad with preachers but lot OF poor
parsons may wonder how they are to
get ways and means to provide for the
race in case II does not suicide.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

The question now before the politi.
clans is whether the Senate is waiting
to hear from Iilo before confirming
Secretary Atkinson's appointment.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Great Britain decides to give the
young men a chance. According to the
reports following the South African
war new blood is badly needed.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Great Brltain's confidence Of peace
in the Orient suggests that wars often
flash into existence when least expect.
cd
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

One OF the features of the holiday
season will be the County Law as the
chief actor in an obstacle race.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

Right again The morning press
having been repudiated at all points
in endeavors to defeat the County
Law. falls back, as predicted, to cuss
ing the Bulletin.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

The steel Trust starts its reduction
Of wages What's this. hard time
talk to defeat Roosevelt?
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15

season is the price the Sugar Trust
will allow the producers throughout
the world
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
TuEsDAY...........DEc. Is, 1903.

Korean troops Differed by Russians
may expect anything but victory for
Korea.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15
BISHOP CO.
BANKERS.
Established In 1888.


sANkiNe pepAH'meNI.
transact business IN all department"
OF Banking.
COLLECTIONS carefully attended TO-
Gxchange bought ana sold.
commercial and travellers Letters
OF Credit issued on Inc Bank OF Car
fornia and ~ NJ hotnseniid q Bona
London.
corrtspondents-The Bank Of Call.
fornla, Commercial Banking Co. Of
sydney, Ltd, London.
Drafts and cable transfers on china
and Japan through the Hongkons 4
Shanghai Banking Corporation ana
Chartered Bank OF india, AUSTRALIA
and Chine.
interest allowed on term deposits o.
the following rates per annum' Viz:
seven days notice, at per emit
Three months. at per eent
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15
Art Goods for the Holidays

improvements ART ROOM it is
N the country.
a from
prsing PRINTS a POSTERS, GRAY
UREs CARTONS, WATER AND PAINTINGS
A o suitable framing
Christmas Gifts appreciated
Of
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15
LAGER

It is.notiortified with Injurious acids
to preserve II like imported beers.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15
CASTLE & COOKE, Ltd
HONOLULU,
Commission Merchants
= Sugar Factors

AGENTS FOX
The Eva Plantation Co.
The waialua Agricultural CO.
The Kohsla Sugar Co.
The Waimea Sugar Mill Co.
The Fulton Iron Works. Louis. Mo.
The Standard Oil Co.
The Geo. +. Blake Steam Pumps.
westons Centrifugals.
The New England Life Insurance Co.
Of Boston.
The Aetna Fire ms. Co. Of Hartford.
Conn.
The Alliance Assurance Co. OF London
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1903-12-15
THE
EI,FFT
IN SIGHT

Of good thing as soon as a landing is
effected.
Here they will find July weather In
December and the sparkling cooling
thirst quencher
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-30
STRIKERS INTERFERE ]
WITH FUNERALS.
The Revolving Condition of Affairs
Continues in Chicago---Want
Conditional Arbitration.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Members of the
Livery Drivers union met today to con-
slider an arbitration plan 10 settle their
strike and decided to accept condi-
tional arbitration. The plan grew out
of meeting of committee Of en-
,ployers and representatives OF the
union last night. While arbitration
was being considered today news was
received of the first "union label
funeral" since the strike began. The
funeral was arranged by Undertaken
G. N. Marks. the body Of the decedent
being removed in a "dead" wagon
bearing a placard proclaiming the
vehicle to be owned by an under
taker paying the union scale. It was
also the first funeral in which a pro-
cession of carriages was supplied to
carry the mourners. There were six
carriages labelled like the improvised
hearse.
The funeral of John G. Kelley was
held under cover of darkness last night
on account of the possibility Of violence.
The services had been announced be-
fore the recall of pickets. After
simple home services an undertaker's g
wagon conveyed the remains to rail
road depot from which the corpse was
shipped to st. Paul, MINI.
The body Of Mrs. Catharine Master
son, the mother of Rev. John Master
son, was borne through the street on
hand truck while undertakers and
liverymen and their drivers argued as
to whether they ought to submit the
contest to arbitration.
The coffin was carried to the church
on the truck, while six pallbearers
walked bareheaded beside the flower
strsw coffin, and following them came a
procession Of mourners. Fifty carriages
had been asked for, but none was fur
nished and over 200 people were pre-
vented from attending she burial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-30
Are You Satisfied 5?
If Not What Better Proof Can
Sumter Residents Ask For:

This is the statement o! u Sumtcr citizen
The testimony of q neighbor
You can readily investigate it
The proof should convince you.
]. A. Burgess, clerl and bookkceper. reS;d
ing at 81 w. Liberty street, says: Ny back
has been in u bad condition for . number Of
years. At times it was SO weak | could not
get about and there was "a constant dull pain
across the loinS. The SecretionS from the
kidneys were III ont Of sorts, very dark and
contained . rick dust sediment and were
too frequent in action. disturbing my rest AT
night. My eyes watercd terribly and panied
considerably. | saw Doan'S Kidney Pills and
heard them spoken so highly OF that | pro-
cured them at DR.. A. j. Ch:na'S drug store.
may say that the result of their use very
much pleased ne for felt "A hundred per
cent better, the pain III my back left, my
eyes stopped watering and my oyesiSht i'm
proved while tile kidneys were regulated
and could sleep Ill night without having to
get up. Doan'S Kidney Pills acted like Z
charm on me and can Recommend them.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
Foster-N Nilburn Co., Buffalo. n. y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the panle-Doan's-ana take no
substitute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-30
AWFUL FAMILY SCANDAL.
-Four Persons Charged With Killing
a Woman Relative.

Rising Sun, Ind. Dec. 22.-In its
report of the investigation of the as
sassination of Miss Elizabeth Giles
pie, on December s, the grand 51ry
today returned true bills OF murder in
the first degree against James Giles
pie, twin brother Of the murdered
woman; Mrs. Belle Seward, her wild
owed sister; Mrs. Carrie Barbour,
niece of DIR. T. A. Reamy, an emil
nent physician of Cincinnati. and
Myron Barbour, her husband. Mrs.
Barbour is sister-in-}aw of DR.. Viii
liam Gillespie, brother of the muir
dered woman. Bench warrants were
Immediately issued By Judge Dewney,
of the Circuit Court. The Gillespies
were expecting the arrests, and DR..
Gillespie drove to the house of the ac-
cused in closed carriage and brought
the indicted persons to the Court
House, suSrendering ala Of them to the
Court. A newspaper photographer at
tempted to take snap shot of the
party, and was struck by James Gil
lespie, who broke away from Sheriff
Rump and knocked the camera from
the hands Of the photographer. The
four indictments were read to the &C
cused. The indictments charged them
with feloniously, malieiously and
with premeditated intent causing the
death of Elizabeth Gillespie. A con-
spiracy among members of the murder
ed woman's own family to kill her is
charged. James Gillespie, her twin
brother. is the one who is charged as
the principal, although all are charged
with murder in the FIRST degree. Each
entered plea of not guilty. Capt.
Coles, attorney for the defendants,
presented petitions for writs of ilabeas
corpus on the ground thas there is
notl enough evidence to indict, and
that their liberty was withheld on a
charge Of crime for which they were
innocent. Judge Downey ordered the
writs returnable Immediately and the
petition was then heard with argu-
ments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-30
seOOpED BY The BELL.
South Carolina Telephone Com
pany Sells Out.

Tie Bell Telephone company has
bought out the South Carolina Tele-
phone company. The deal has been on
for some time and was consummated
yesterday, and last night council
granted permission to the South Caro-
lima to sell. This was necessary, be-
cause it was provided by ordinance
when the South Carolina company
came in that permission must be OBJ
tained from the city before a consoli-
dation could be had with any other
company.
The South Carolina has been in
operatioon five or SIX years, and prob
ably it had a larger number Of phones
in use in Columbia than the Bell. It
was thought to be doing good bust
ness, and it was, but the American
Construction company, which was
largely interested in it, recently got
into financial difficulties and the tele-
phone company was. involved. The
local stockholders did not feel able to
assume the obligations Of the company
and operate it toe, so negotiations for
its purchase by the bell company
were entered upon, resulting in the
sale.
Mr.. Lucas, manager of the Bell
company, was not in the city today so
it could not be learned what the Bell
eompany's plans with reference to
their new acquisition are. It is sup
posed that all existing contracts will
be carried out. however.
The South Carolina company also
has a long distance line of consider
able Importance especially in the
eastern part of the State, permeating
the whole Pee Dee section and touch
ing all the important towns in it. It
also has a line as far southeast as
EdgeGeld and owned a system at Aiken
which was recently sold to the Bell
company. Record. Dec. 3.