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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
MAKING PROGRESS
Good Work Being Done By Philippine
Colonies
REPORT MADE BY COL. EDWARDS
He Says These Islands Will Make On
Most Interesting Showing at tne
St. Louis Exposition.

Washington, Special.-The develop.
ment of the Philippine Islands during:
the past year, together with q review
Of pending questions Of Importance In
relation to the archipelago, Is contain,
ed in the annual report Of Colonef
Clarence R. Edwards, chief Of the
bureau of insular affairs Of the Wsr-
Department, made public Sunday. The
accomplishment Of greatest importance>
to the islands during the year has been
the successful launching Of the new
fiscal system. BY January l, next, the
new system will be in complete opera
ton. The new circulating medium
consists of 100000 pesos and frac-
ticnal silver coins and 100000 pesos
in paper money. To establish the new
system and purchase the silver for,
coinage issues Of bonds were made OF
$4,000, 600 each, both Of which were
sold at O premium. The proceeds OK
the sale Of these bonds were deposited
and drew interest at the rate OF S1h per
cent. so that the government actually
made money by going into debt.
Colonel Edwards emphasizes the Me-
cessity OF a reduction Of the n!ngtey
tariff rates for the encouraseme or
trade between the United States and
the Philippines. There Is an active de-
sire on the part of Philippine CONNER
cial interests, he says. for tarth con-
cessions, and the report states that the
same desire also has been evineed by
the same interests in this country. the
chief exports Of the islands 10 the
United States are sugar. tobacco. hemp
and coffee The latter two commod-
ties already are on the free list
The education Of Filipino youths in
the country for the purpose OF making
them the future teachers OF the native
schools of the islands has begun under
an act passed last GUNNER by the IN
sular government. Ninety-eight young
EIlipinos are now on their way to this
country for that purpose. They VIII
attend the grammar schools Of south
ern Califol MIA during the winter and In
the spring be distributed through ths-
Middle-wes; and Eastern portion OF tne'
United States for further instruction.
Colonel Edwards optimistically pre-
diets that the Philippine exhibit at the
St. Louis Exposition will be tie lea.
ture of that show. There are bsoe
something like 1900 Filipino parhci-
pants, and every phase Of native indus
try and domestic life in the islands is-
to be represented.
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Prof. Bassett Resigns.

Raleigh, N. c., Special.-Prof. Bas-
sett, occupying the chair Of English at
Trinity College, at Durham. has ten
dered his resignation and the trustees
will act on it Tuesday night. Prof.
Bassett's resignation is due to the
fierce criticism of the press on his ar
ticle in The Atlantic Quarterly on the
negro question, in which he. stated that
Booker Washington is the greatest
man, except General Lee, born In the
South in a hundred years. College
patrons were threatening to withdraw
pupils and Methodist churches were
demanding Prof. Bassett's dismissal.
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Two Men Killed.

Roanoke, Va, special.-Two men
were killed and another seriously, IL
not fatally injured, in head-on col
lision between two Norfolk &c Western
freight trains near Matewan, w. Va,
Thursday night The dead are: En-
gineer Lewis Tarrar, married. Of Blue
field; Brakeman William Penn, OF
Bluefeld. Tarrar's body was partially
cremated before 1t was recovered
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Another Serious Attack.

San Domingo, Republic Of Santo Do
ningo. Special.-Wednesday at noon
another severe attack was made on the
city without effect. The rebels had
many killed and wounded, but the
government losses are small. The fir
ing continued during the night. the In
surgents using heavy cannon. The situ-
alton here is desperate. The poor are
suffering for the necessities Of life, and
the prices of provisions are rising. The
sanitary condition of the city is good,
however
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
Hurryinq Gun Boat to Colon.

Washington, Special.-Orders have
been issued at the Navy Department
for the preparation for sea service at
once Of the gun-boat Bancroft at Pen
sacola and the gun-boat Castine at the
-eague Island navy yard. The first
of these boats in readiness will be dis
patched to Colon and the other to duty
In the waters Of Hayti and San Domin-
90. It was reported to the Navy De-
partment from the Norfolk navy yard
that the cruiser Olympia will be ready
for sea about December 5. 1t is in
tended that she shall proceed at once
to Colon as Admiral Coghlan's flag
ship.
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German Steamers Not Stopped.

Washington, Special.-The Navy De-
partment has received report from
Admiral Coghlan, at Colon, replying to
an inquiry whether there was any
truth in the report that the German
steamers Markomana and Scotia had
been stopped at Colon by American
men OF war. Admiral Colghlan states
that the Markomania stopped off Col
On on the route to Cartgena. The
Scotia arrived about sunset three days
over due; was informed that no armed
force would be permitted to land, but
the vessel was not interferred with and
only darkness prevented her getting
alongside the dock at once.
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CONGRESSIONAL MATTLRS.
The Cuban ELL in the House-Ooes to
the Senate.
Cuban Bill Pissed in the HOUSE.

Cuban Bill Pissed in the HOUSE.
The House Thursday, by rising
vote OF 335 to q, passed the bill to
make effective the Cuban reciprocity
treaty. The dissenting votes were
about equally divided between Repub-
licans and Democrats, but there was
no record vote, the minority having
too few votes to order the yeas and
nays. The Democrats, under the lead
ership OF Mr.. Williams, sought to the
last to secure amendments to the bill
In accordance with the action Of the
Democratic caucus, but were defeated
steadily.
Mr.. Williams made the final effort
when he tried to have the bill recon-
mitted to the ways and means commit
tee with instructions to amend, but a
point OF order under the special rule,
provinding for vote on the bill with.
out any intervening motion, was sus-
tanned.
Mr.. Cannon received the applause Of
the Democratic side when ne enter
tanned the appeal from his ruling, made
BY Mr. Williams, the Speaker saying
be preferred to err, IL he erred at al
in giving the House the right to eX-
press it's will The appeal was tabled
By strict party vote.
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Colombia Very Bitter.

Washington, Special.-The presa Or
Colombia continues to severely criu-
cize and denounce the American gov
erument for its action in isthmian
matters and the recognition OF the
Republi, of Panama. This Is shown In
a dispatch received at the State De-
partment, late last night, fro@ Minis
ter Beaupre, at Bogota- President
Roosevelt, the United States Congress
and the American people are the tar,
gets OF violent denunciations The min
isters dispatch makes no reference az
to the time when he intends to leave
Bogota on the leave Of absence granted
him by the State Department Ne un-
easiness is felt by the Department for
the minister's personal safety.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
Djsast-ouS Storm.

Berlin, By Cable.-CommunicatSon eJ
telegraph, particularly west OF Han
over. has been interrupted BY q gen
eral storm. All Of western Europe S at
present only indirectly connected witt
Berlin. At Frankfort-on-the-Main all
street car traffic has been stopped and.
trees have been uprooted. A new four
story building with the surrounding
scaffolding, has been demolished at
Chemnitz. A tug sank at Emden, one
man being drowned. Several lighters:
we're sunk on the river Ems and l:
Is believed that numerous lives have
been lost. Seven passengers were seri-
ously injured by hederailing Of train
at Zehausen.
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Cutting Mill Wages.

Boston, Special-A majority Of the
cotton mills of New England VIII be-
operated under a wage schedule ap-
proximately 10 per cent less than has
been in effect for two years In tne
city Of Fall River alone, $1,000 opera
tives will be affected and In the State
Of Rhode Island not less than $1,000
At other points in Massachusetts. Con-
necticut and New Hampshire, the ag-
gragate OF employees whose wages WIN
be reduced will be several thousand
At other cotton mill centers q reduc--
ton will take effect a week later.
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Southern n Railroad Merger.

Thomasville, Ca, special.-T. Jeffer-
son Coolidge. president Of the Old Col
only Trust Company, Of Boston, and
Fl. Atkinson, his Southern representa-
tive. have bought the stock Of the TIL
ton. Thomasville & Gulf Railroad.
heretofore owned by tre Georgia South
ern & Florida road. This is under
stood to mean that the Tifton, Thomas
Vile G. Gulf will be merged with the
Atlanta & Birmingham. The date on
which the merger Is to be effected. 1t Is
understood, Is December 8. when a
roaetins of directors will be held here.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
rlenace to Unlted States.

Washington, Special.-It Is learned
here that the situation at Bogota has
assumed a critical phase. as far as
relations between the United States
and Colombia are concerned. Minister
Beaupre, on the 18th instant, was
pressed very strongly by the Colon
bian government to know whether the
United States intended to recognize
the new Republic Of Panama. 1t is un-
derstood that the request was in such
shape as to constitute menace in the
event that the recognition had been
extended.
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Trials Postponed.

Washington, Special.-The trial OF
the postal cases Of August W. Machen,
former general superintendent OF the
general delivery system; Samuel and
Dillon Croft, of this city, and DR.. and
Mrs. George E. Lorenz, Of Toledo. O.,
arranged to begin in the District Grim
inal Court here, next Monday, has been
postponed until January II. Attorney
Chase. A. Douglas, counsel for Ma
chen objected to the delay but the
court granted the request OF District
Attorney Beach, on the ground that
the latter was not ready to proceed
with the case.
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Quarantine Against San Antonio.

San Antonio, Texas, Specialize
official proclamation Of Governor Lam
ham, raising the quarantine against
San Antonio, which has been on since
October %, went into effect Thursday,
and the towns and counties all over the
State of Texas have been lifting their
local ouarantines. Train service will be
resumed on all railroads tomorrow.
The proclamation Of Governor Lam
ham states that there Is now no yellow
fever in San Antonio, no case having
been reported for 10 days, and that the
sanitary condition IS perfect.
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APPALLING ACCIDENT
Terrible Loss of Life IN Railway AccL
dent in linoi'.

Peoria, H., Special.-Thirty-one men
were killed, and at least Is injured, in
& head-end collision between fre ght
train and a work train on the Big -Four
Railroad between Mackinaw and TEe-
mont Thursday afternoon. Bodies OF 70
of the victims have been taken from
the wreck, which is piled so feet high
on the tracks. Five bodies yet remain
buried under the huge pile OF broken
timber, twisted and distorted iron and
steel.
On a bank at the side Of she track
lie the bodies of the victims, cut. bruis-
ed and mangled in horrible manner.
So far only u have been identified, the
remaining bodies being unrecognizable.
even by those WHO knew them, and are
aware of the fact that they are among
the dead.
All the dead and most Of the injured
were members of the work train, the
crews on both engines jumping in time
to save their lives. The collision occur
red in a deep cut at the beginning OF a
sharp curve, neither train being visible
to the crew of the other until they were
within so feet of each other. The en-
gineers set the brakes, sounded the
whistles and then leaped from their
cabs, the two trains striking with such
force that the sound was heard for sew
eral miles. A second after the collision
the boiler of the work train engine ex-
ploded, throwing heavy iron bars and
splinters of wood 200 feet.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
Three Killed ty Explosion.

Kalkaska, Mich, Speciality an ex-
plosion Of dynamite in burning store
at Sharon, near here. three men were
killed, and fourth SO severely injured
that he may die. The fire ORIGINATED In
a general store. it is supposed, from an
overheated stove. The blaze spread
quickly and in the excitement Of the
moment. every one forgot quantity OF
dynamite stored in the building.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
Reciprocity Bill.

Washington, Special. - Representa-
tive Williams. of Mississippi, intro
duced bill reducing by 20 per cent.
the duties on all articles being the
growth or product of such "untries as
do now, or may hereafter, admit ma
tural products Of the United States to
their market free Of import duties.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
Baseball League.

Savannah Ca, Special.-A confer,
ence Of the Promoters of the South
Atlantic Baseball League held here
Wednesday made arrangements for
he meeting to be held here, Novem-
3er "a, when organization, it is stated,
will be perfected. Ted Sullivan will
cave to visit the several cities that
ire to come into the league, and is en-
powered to act for the promoters.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
Nice Home Purned

Lumberton, Special-The elegant
residence Of Mr.. ]. A. McAllister was.
destroyed by fire Saturday night The
origin Of the fire was q detective
kitchen fue. When discovered. about.
9 o'clock, the roof Of the Kitchen was
in a blaze, which rapidly spread to the
main portion Of the house. In spite OF
the faithful work of the fire company
Only small portion Of the furniture
was saved. The insurance was S2,50o.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
Cableg-am From 0udger.

Washington, Special.-The follow.
ing cablegram was received at the
State Department Wednesday morn
ing from Consul General Gudger, at
Panama, dated Wednesday: There is
a good deal of excitement in Buena
Ventura, and some feeling against
foreigners. The Colombian govern
melt is said TO be considering a land
invasion of tie ss;:mus.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
Wants Army Post

Washington, Special-Goveraer Hey
ward. of South Carolina. accompanied
by Major Mcah jenkins. collector OF
internal revenue, George Higgins and,
Representative Lever called On the
President to urge him to use his infuf--
epce to secure the establishment Of an
army post at Columbia, S. c. Later in
the day the delegation had an inter
view with Secretary Root on the same
question. No decision has yet been.
reached regarding the matter. :.
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Bank Closed.

Washington, Special.-The Farmers
National Bank, OF Henrietta, Tex. has
been closed By direction Of the Comp
troller Of the Currency. Miller Weir,
national bank examiner. has been ap-
pointed temporary receiver. The banks
capital is s5O.O0O. deposits s1O3.191,
loans and discounts s172,145. surplus
s2S,O22, cash on hand s34,149.
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Acquainted With Grief
BY Margaret De1and

children they we'll, and they
Y happy contented; and
actually unhappy becauseher dressmaker disap.
her!' paid the price,
~ Il To such
scodng complaint the unimporant
A incredible folly and she moved her COM
II remember rich;
u ~ a her
lA% foolish bewaiing her she is
with unmpoant things The
domestic awake night
o. wrongdong
love- and fall into the wasu folly Of
unfortunately
grouhy husband feels it,
feel falls little darkly
being happiness pleasant
simple hand!
need that shall out and look for it. might look
hunt things: while
opportunity
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-11-26
Ee Crouchy Man
By Special Contributor the Pit.sburs Dispatch

grouchy the morning? Ninety per
n \ beings who obliged
lVAE bstlng like bear have board
fellows
w must have noticed that the early morning atmosphere
dangerously suharged with kind of
exploding missing it
$S3$SS folk quickly feed the
him loose! 1t rush meal a
a and with couple about
the Pirates lost before his
shouting distance of him.
morning who would take that thing
hours later the
fellow
q chronic Ind possible relax until he's asleep
surprising tolerate it Some Of em don't Occasion
nj crouch, and then it's awful!
suy nolerable brute With selfish lack Of consideration
ooshy
desperately afraid of while mat
the world
eleastbi afec orw who
Funny Of why will off the handle
well
only his imagination there probably
But blind deaf and dumb and
nothing.
temper ladies Leave that to those
and not in the least bit nce
hayoc it works in pretty face is appalling
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The Things That
Money Cannot Buy
BY the Rev. Thomas B. Gregory

BY the Rev. Thomas B. Gregory
things that cannot buy. and it must
things that cannot buy are the
~ and world.
| health. At the saniariums and watering
o nvald who have lost their health
NJ are eunab with all their gold
k$SSf plain beside whom he was seated on
t[} q hundred thousand dollars
-. 4 had health"
notco NEE acent.sir replied plain
pprecng enjoying the wonderfu
midst Of which live and have our being Money
which, looking through the
significance spendor
the humblest human heart 1t
the seeke OF hypocrtca
blessed
millions of all the mionaies could
purchase
dollar
the most important duty
ttat ourselves
Of
would mmeasuab and
would dwell
all Of the best things in
nothing to do with hm
New York
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Game Preservation
Law Prohibiting Sale Of Game at
All Times Proving a Potent Aid
Bxy DWIGHT EIuntineton


all times difficulty
owing conflict Of laws in the
U QU State where the
QQ evidence always hand that they
shooting
SS supplemented by laws prohib
making misdemean
Ia possession in close
law
Agriculture
birds
This passed Ito aid in the restoration OF such
thereto where the
regulate introduction Of American
localities where they have not heretofore existed
killed in viola
developed in of the execution OF
questions raised and
usually
een where little
to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
OPPOSED TO A PRIMARY
Captain Gent Said to Have Refused to
Be Candidate i'm One.

An interesting story comes from Rus
sell county III connection with the noml-
nation of a Democratic candidate for the
House from that district Captain j. c.
GEM, the present delegate from that
county, desired 10 resign last session,
but was induced to withdraw his reslgna-
ZION. lie has been urged to stand for
reelection, and 1t Is understood had
practically agreed to do so, When the
committee came 10 meet to provide for a
primary In accordance with tho State
primary plan, ii Is said that Captain Gent
enters his Veto stating that he would
not enter IL primary nor accept nomlna-
ton from one lie favors the old plan OF
nominating by district convention, 1t is
understood.
Captain Gent is considered the strongest
man that could he nominated In he roun-
", and his deelination TO enter pri-
mary leaves the committee In a guam
dairy If 1t fail to provide for primary
1t VIII violate the State plan, the party
mandate, IL 1t provide such u plan it
Viii eliminate the strongest Democrat In
the county. Under the circumstances
nothing has yet been done. That is the
story, coming from the distant county OF
the Southwest,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09
PRlCES WAY
UP IN "CEE''
Housekeepers Are Having a
Hard Time at Markets.
!" MILLIONS ARE SCARCE
Juicy Hanoverian Has But Lately Come
to Town and Visits Only the
Wealthy-Ducks and Chick
ems Roost High.

Midsummer August days are wont to be
the season Of peace and righteousness IN
the Richmond market, the season OF re-
joicing and good living for the mousse
wife who fills her larder from IT.
All during last winter, when the ruinous
prices of coal made Iifo burden for the
economical and Woodworking souls VINO
arc forever striving with difficult success
10 make buckle and tongue meet the VS.
ion of easy atonement IN July ana Az
gust waved alluringly ahead, and prom
ised many things that assuredly have not
come to pass.
August has arrived, lndeed, put "l'al
an August in the markell In years gone
bv Richmond bon vivant" was heard
10 say at this season: Yes, my family
have gone to Saratoga, and cannot
imagine why. Shouldn't think anybody
would like to leave Richmond, now that
duck and sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas
tomatoes. corn and cantaloupes make ST.
ting down at table feast three tunes
a day
The years have passed since that speech
was made and brought changed conditions
with them. The old gentleman who then
took his daily toll from the Sixth street
market could get his black-eyed peas an
beans at five cents quart could ENJOY.
his corn at five cents dozen ears ana
buy his tomatoes at ten cents Pcck'
AS for melons-great. juicy hanover spec
imens-they were to be had almost FOR the
asking along with peaches, apples, pears
and other smaller fruits.
ALL HAVE PROGRESSED.
Now we have progressed, and so have
tho prices! Farewcll-a long and fond
farewel-to the pleasure of rising early
and Fastening through the summer morn
ing freshness to the light and confident
task of supplying the family from the
country carts" and from the abundant
stock Of the vegetables, fruit and poultry
dealers, who smiltngly confronted the
market shopper in the Richmond Of ten
years ago
On all sides ordinations are now heard
| in regard to the phenomenal conditions
| which obtain this August-conditions
which have afforded no respite to the
housekeeper Obliged to face the hardshlps
| OF last winter.
| How much does you AK fur dese?'
| said respectable looking colorod wo-
.ynan, evidently cook looking after hel
! employers Sunday dinner, on yesterday
! She took up handful OF peas as she
| SPOKE and let them sift through her FIN
| gers, glancing admirlngly at their green
| ness and succuleHcy
,.These?" said the salesman, brskly
| these are the prettiest and the dearest
| things in the market, These are just q
| shilling a quart
WHAT" asked the old woman, think.
| ing her ears had played her false what
| did you say?---a shillin? Ny Lord III &c
to Hanover and pick Marse Frank some
| corn flcl' peas. befo' ! pay SIGH {;
| scandIous price, And off SHE marched
her head high In the air, mutterng tt
! hprgelf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-09

upon tie song of the wood thrush. So
much is put down In prose and poetry
of the music OF the hooking bird that
the wonder grows II the writer's ever
heard the evening hymn of cur sober
clad wood thrush. Tho mockcr's song
is ambitious and of wonderful tone quail
ity but there is something holy about
the hymn OF the wood thrush that falls
upon and moves the heart. 1t Is call
to prayer.
Tho wood thrush places Its nest orai-
nnrily In sapl.ug about tltleNi fGca ecu
the E"culd, but there arc many eNcep-
items TO the general rule. Mor3 thN; half
the nests-at least so runs M experience
have a bit OF cloth In them. rhe bira
seemingly has 4 fondness for steamers,
and the longer and narrower the piece
Of cloth that 1t picks up the letter 1t is
pleased, Lacking the wisdom Of some
of It's fellow birds. the thrush often
fastens only one end of the cloth ribbon
to the nest anl leaves nearly the 1ull
length of the ma. ,rinl ns II play lmng fcr
every passing breeze. The Jesuit 10 that