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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-08-22
HELD FOR KILLING HIS MOTHER

HELD FOR KILLING HIS MOTHER.
Anderson, Aug. 1s.-Andy
Davis, a negro, is in Jail here
charged with the murder of his
mother. One night early in June
Davis, who lives IN Hopewell
township, had a quarrel with his
stepfather, Newt Rice, and one of
his brothers and came eff second
best. The next day he loaded a
shotgun and went over to the
house to get revenge.
Rice and his wife, DAVIS moth
er, were standing in the door.
Davis fired at his stepfather, but
the shot missed his aim and struck
bis mother instead, inflictipg a
wound in her right side. The
wound was not considered serious
at the time. Davis was arrested on
a charge of assault and battery
with intent to kill, but was re,
leased. A few days ago, however,
the woman took a change for the
worse. Coroner Banister held an
inquest yesterday and the jury re.
turned a verdict charging DAVIS
with the killing. He was arrested
on the charge of murder and is
now in jail.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-08-22
SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING.

Spartanburg, Aug. 17,-Re-
Gently u person of this city was
arrested and tried and fined for
violation of the postal laws and
regulations. The fine, which was
paid, was $40. The party violated
section 4S4 of these laws. The
following is the clause of the Sec
ton which was violated: "Aly
person who shall wingly con-
ceal or enclose any matter of a
higher class in that of lowe,
class, and deposit or cause tho
same to be deposited for convey
ance by mail at less rate than
would be charged for both such
higher and lower class matter.
shall for every such offense, be
'liable-toapenrlty ofDSIe..r' =
The fine was paid. There are
many people who do not know of
the existence of such law. The
otfense which occasioned this Gne
was the mailing of a photograph
and a letter inside wrapper of a
newspaper, which bore IL one cent
stamp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
EFFORT, NOT PRAYER, SAYS DR.. ADLER
He Declares Man Must Rely on Self, Not
on Divine Intervention

DR.. Felix Adler addressed the Ethical Culture
Society yesterday in Carnegie Hall on ''Our Atti-
tude Toward Prayer and Worship" He said in
part;
Half the churches in the city would be deserted
If the men and women came TO the conclusion that
prayer is not eff1caciouS to change the course OF
events. 1t is absurd TO believe that prayer will
avert calamity of nature. We have. for exam
pie, the black plague in the fourteenth century,
when ii wiped out twenty-five millions in Europe
In spite OF the prayers and suppca lions of the
people. We do not to-day believe in miracles To-
day the prayer in our Thanksgiving proclama ton,
where we attribute good harvest to Providence,
is becoming weaker and dying out. The enlight-
ened person knows that there natural laws
changed.
The great word is effort We must not depend
Divine Intervention and help. The " loie uni
verse thunders the words. Man. help myself. -
miraculous interference of Divine Providence
IL you the argument that prayer gives com
fort you might well sanction the OF all the
charms and fetiches in use by many thousands
OF men and women The fact is. all ex-
posed and must the gauntlet of happiness and
unhappiness. No is secure. We must all Ia Ike
our chances. and We must disillusionze ourselves
OF this Divine Intervention idea. that may be
prepared in all moments for the unexpected
l abhor this kneeling kind, of worshiD-the down
] could never bend the knee. GenUfection comes to
US from Asia where the man submits himself TO
the despotic power of a monarch. never could
think OF America inventing such "A custom IL We
Americans wish TO acknowledge the superiority OF
an individual rise from our seats when he enters
the This is the modern way.
could not kneel, and neither am In sympathy
with that long string of prayers prasing entreat-
cannot conceive of any human being OF excellence
toierating such custom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
ALMOST 4 CENTENARIAN.
Mrs. Marie P..HOTiSon Dead-HuS
band We'll KnO1cn on Stage.

Having come to within week of her Tooth birth
day. Mrs Marie Pigrum Harrison, widow OF John
William Bristow Harrison died on Saturday at her
home No. 146 Lawrence-st, Brooklyn. Her husband
was for many years the stage and at one time
was associated with Phneas T. Barnum in his old
Ann-st. museum. His wife usually travelled with
him on his tours
Marie Pigrum bern in Hampton Court, sur
rey. England Her father bootmaker to the
royal family of England. She was married TO Mr.
Harrison in 1885, and they came to America four
years later, when he went on the stage They traV-
elled over much of the country, and she had many
interesting "reminiscences of the hardships OF traVe
in the early days. After joining the company AT
Barnum's Museum Mr.. Harrison became the orig.
fnal impromptu singer. With him the celebrated
Tom Thumb. Commodore Mutt and Minnie and
Lavinia Warren were introduced to the pubic Mfs
Harrison conceived the idea of the public marriage
ceremony of Tom Thumb and 1avinia warren
Mrs. Harrison fond of the little people, ana
treated them as she did little children.
Mr.. Harrison, who for many years after ms re-
trement secretary and treasurer OF the
Dramatic Fund Association died twenty years ago
They had daughter. Jessie Maria Harrison. VINO
played childs parts with her father. and then De
came Mrs. James Walter Butcher She died SIX
years ago leaving four sons-W. w. Butcher, Fred
erick u Butcher, George c. Butcher and Henry g
Butcher.
The funeral of Mrs. Harrison will be held in the
chapel in Greene-ave.. near Futon-st. to-day at
.. m. The burial will be in the actors plot IN
Cypress Hills Cemetery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
MILL WORKERS WOULD AVOID A CUT.
Conference Sought with Manufacturers-A
Strike Is Not Expected.

Fail River, Mess Nov. 15-The request OF the
Textile Council for a conference with the cotton
mill manufacturers regarding the announced plan
Of the manufacturers 10 return November q
20 the wage schedule in existence prior 10 March
L 1902 has been referred TO the executive commit
tee OF the Manufacturers Association. Word TO
shis effect was received from Secretary Clarence
NJ Hathaway. a meeting OF the Textile Coun-
Gil tonight. The council had met In anticipation
OF receiving a reply from the manufacturers TO
their wish expressed in a communication 20 Secre-
tary Hathaway. sent after last nights meeting.
Though much disappointment expressed by
delegates TO the council. they stin hope for a
favorable from the executive committee
before wednesday evening. which time the
unions will meet 10 discuss the situation The
council wishes TO lay before the manufacturers q
plan Of retrenchment less burdensome 10 the oper-
etives than return TO the schedule OF 1902 which
rneans practically a 10 per cent cut in the wages
received.
Though representatives Of the operatives will
make determined stand II admitted 10 a confer
ence there Is little likelihood that the manu-
facturers can be prevailed upon 10 reconsider
schedule viii take the form Of a strike is still
more doubtful. Failing 10 effect compromise.
the leaders OF the operatives are inclined TO make
the best Of the situation for the present.
President y. 3. Borden OF the Manufacturers
Association said tonight that the consideration
q the Textile Councils request would be confined
10 the executive committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
HOUSEWIVES LOCAL FOR PATERSON
National Union Grants One After Fight of
Over a Year.

Paterson. y. J.. Nov. 15.-After fight extending
over a year. the International Union of House
smiths and Bridge Builders has decided 10 allow
a local organization in Paterson This means that
local housesmiths will have a chance to get the
local work and will be protected by the seating
OF a delegate In the United Trades Council.
Already I75 men have signed their names as a
charter list for the establishment of the local, and
during the week a charter win be received and
the new local viii be installed In Warren Hall
James Gibbons is the prime mover in the new
union and has fought hard TO get the international
union 10 recognize Paterson. He was for time
affiliated with New-YOrk Local No. 3
Housesmiths and bridge builders have been at
variance with the building trades council in town
Tor a Gong time The national officer demanded
the admission Of a delegate to the local council
hut AT the same time refused to establish local
council OF the union desired. Members Of the
building trades council resolved that for the best
Interests of n IL would be well to consider their
differences for time and, If possible. 70 prevent
strikes OF any kind. After few months IL was
found that the Neu-York local became auIocratic
and wanted TO run Paterson. Then the trades
council shut down and refused 10 recognize the
union in any way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
NO SAM" PARKS TRICKS FOR HIM
Glen Ridge Man Too Much for 0ficious
Walking Delegate.

Glen Ridge Nov Is (SpecaD.-A. r. Pierson. who
owns a pretty home IN this borough, engaged
yesterday making repairs to his roof, and had been
at work only a short time when he was greeted
with Come down of of there! You have right
10 do that work" Pierson at first thought some
one was Joking and merely laughed at the fellow.
Presently the visitor made a second demand. but
IN much more fOrcible language, causing Pierson
80 drop his tools and gaze at the fellow In won
derment-
IF you don't come down viii come and throw
YOU down." said the stranger.
pierson began to wonder what IL all meant, and
decided it was time TO act Quickly sliding down
the ladder, he walked up TO the stranger and de-
manded explanation.
LET me see your card" said the stranger.
What card?' asked Pierson.
THE card Of the union you belong to-" said the
fellow.
.'Tu card YOU" said Person- he grabbed the
man. who proved be walking delegate. and
hustled him out Of the yard. After getting him
into the street Pierson told the delegate he could
nor pisv any sam" Parks tricks with him. The
delegate disappeared toward Orange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
DARED, FURLONG SHOT.
Iruing Mcdonald Killed an st. 10
seDh. No.
Inx TELEGRAPH 10 THE TnIBuNE.I


ST Joseph Mo- Nov 15.-Joseph Francis Fur
long, twenty-four years old. travelling man.
living at No. 1892 Howard-st, st. Louis shot
Irving Mcdonald. twenty-one years old. the son
of Jobn I Mcdonald in the Metropole Hotel at
4 o'clock this morning. The bullet passed
through McDonald's stomach, and four hours
later he was dead. Furiong went 10 the CLERK al
the MetropoIe, said he had shot man ana
called for a policeman, to whom ne surrendered
FurIong occupies a cell at Police Headquar-
tors and bevond saving that the bullet was fired
in self-defence refuses to make statement
Locked ND fin the woman's department at Po-
lice Headquarters are Miss Grace Holt. eighteen
vaars old and Mrs. Lester Leland Myrick.
t1ventv-one years Old both of New-York, and
members of THE Governors Son. theatrical
cor,nanv which played at the Tootle Theatre
last night
The women say they met Furlong and William
r lynch, of Cleveland, Ohio. forty years old,
another travelling man, after the performance,
and took luncheon with them at the Schlitz
Cafe Henry Ramey. young attorney. the son
of Judge Henry Ramey, OF the circuit behch
No .; Alan Van Malta, son of wealthy Whole-
sale druggist: Carl Warner and Irving McDon-
aid entered the cafe, and one of the young men
&c alleged TO have addressed the women In way
which they resented.
The women and their escorts went 10 the
Metropole, where all were staying, ana are salo
TO have been followed by the four men. rouhd
of cocktails was ordered sent to Mrs. Myrick's
room, She objected and urged the four men TO
leave In the trouble which followed pocket
knives were shown, and Furlong, 1t is alleged
threatened to shoot the first one who cut him.
Mrs Myrick saw the weapon in his hand ana
endeavored to seize It,
You don't dare shoot" Mcdonald is alleged
to have said. Scarcely had he uttered the WORDS
when FurIong pulled the trigger Inc ponce
toolr the wounded man to Ellsworth Hospital
When Mcdonald fell Mrs Myr1ck became hyS
terical threw her arms around FurloLs : hech
and cried ooh brother brotherr' II am not
your brother" said Furlong. he repeated this
again and Mrs. Myrick said: You deny me, 90
YOU? I'll fix you for that The woman Idiiteu'
but soon revived. The women are held as VII
neSSeS.
More than $40 found IN FurlonSs pock-
cts He was a classmate of Father Bernard
O'Reilly, of the Cathedral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
PLAY FOOTBALL IN CAR
CLIMB DOWN I'll" POSTS.
Women Passengers Were Roughly
Handled, 1t Is Charged.

The woibancas football eleven. of Empire square
and a number OF their friends who live near sixty
nfth-st and Broadway created a small sized riot
on the Nlnth-ave. elevated line last night accoro-
ing 10 the police and five of the number were ar
rested charged with disorderly conduct Inc
team, went TO Staten Island yesterday and played
the Clovers. The New-York men were victorious
and We're wen entertained by the Staten islanders
after the game.
They boarded a northbound Ninth-ave. train at
the Battery. They gave the "Woibancas yell and.
il is asserted did stop there but in spite of the
protests Of the guard. used words TO which the
women in the car with them objected. Then IL
is said. they began to form mass plays. and go
through other football formations. to the discom-
fort OF their fellow passengers. even pulling two
young women from their seats into the centre of
the group. At Twenty-thrd-st five Of the men
were forced TO leave the car At ThirtIeth-st an
other FIVE were put OF, and at Jhrty-Iourth-sl
the rest OF the crowd. -
When the next train came along, four or the men
put of at Twenty-third-st. boarded IL, and at
Thirteth and Thirty-fourth SITS four more were
picked up. An made for the last car NO sooner
were the eight together, II is said. than they be-
gan TO play football again. picking up young
woman and carrying her back and forth; me
but he saw he could not handle them Three men
in the rescued the young woman. VINO ~ s
save the football men Just after the tram
left an employe of the road managed to lock the
st station the motorman stopped the train SO tnat
the last two cars did not come up 10 the STATION
Crowds rushed from the street up 20 the station
platform. The football players opened the windows
bags. hats. overcoats and football TO the street
Three of them braving the danger OF the third rail-
way of the pillars and escaped. The police captured
names Adam Berry, OF No Is West Sixty-ifth-st.;
Dennis Marion, Of No. s44 Eighth-aye.; Wilfred
Roderer of No; $40 Mnsn s'o spd
Michael Creighton, of No 20 West Sixty-fourth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
APPROVES OF RYAN PROPOSITION.
J. S. Williams Tells How Seaboard viii Use
Money

Richmond Va. Nov. 15.-Preside John Shelton
Williams of the Seaboard Air Line. who returned
here to-day from New-York. said tonight;
The financial proposition recently made to the
Seaboard Air Line Railway by Messrs Thomas F
Ryan and Blair & Co, of New-York. will be acted
upon by board Of directors At their meeting on
Tuesday. The proposition meets the cordial ap-
prevail of myself and my associates. who own a
large majority interest in the system. The money
which Is offered. If accepted. will be used to pay
the cOmpany's floating debt, which, by the way.
is inconsderable. amounting TO scarcely more than
months gross earnings, and also will furnish
the funds desired for certain important plans of
development including the amount required for the
completion of the Birmingham line. The funds
necessary for the construction of the Seaboard s
road between Atlanta and Birmingham were
secured than six months ago through the sale
OF S. 10000 Birmingham division per cent bonds
So and interest, and the additional funds now
desired in this connection to bC held for the
purpose OF providing extensive terminals and equip
nent and fer the old East and West Railroad now
part of the Atlanta Birmingham line, which eX-
penditures we're not covered by the bond sale re-
ferred to.
. The Seaboard Air Line Railway is in a thoroughly
sound and healthy condition. The last annual re-
port shows that the oa ting debt Of the company AZ
the time of the report was considerably less than
81 OG00O0 The surplus earnings of the property for
the year not only largely In excess of all
interest rentals and fixed charges. hut equal
o more than per cent on the company's preferred
stock. and its physical condition is good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
IMMENSE COTTON EXPORT.
amounted TO OUer Sirty Million
Dollars for October.
TFRom THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington Nov l5-The daily income of the
United States from a single agricultural product
for the month of october was S2ooS"h The 1e-
ceipts for last month from the exports Of cotton
reached this remarkable average Accord rs TO the
Bureau of Statistics.
The preliminary statement for the october ex-
ports shows the value OF cotton exported in the
month of October be $50 23. 49, against 81, 00O 600
in October 1902 s4sooO0o I'm October. 1901. and s6O
i744S7 in October 1900 The total quantity exported
in october, 1909 as shown by this preliminary
statement was 5s4540.s72 pounds, being an average
price OF 1o.1 cents a pound.
This figure of Ss0,oS0,0oo receipts for cotton in
single month is not equelled in the history OF cot
ton exports except in the montT of October. 1900
Even the figures of s60.2SS 4l2 for the month of
October, 1903. subject to slight prospective
increase, this preliminary statement does not
include the figures of certain distant ports through
which small quantities OF cotton exported.
1t should not be understood from the above state
ment that the value of cotton exports of the United
States averages 100000 day the year around,
however. Taking the entire year, IL may be said
that the value of cotton exports now averages
100000 day for each business day of the year.
In the twelve months ending with October 1903,
the total value of cotton exported was $500 is.3l4
and In the fiscal year ended June 80, 1903. was
&316 $50 f29
These figures either those of the fiscal year ended
June 30 1903. or those of the twelve months ended
October 81, 1903. show larger total chat of value
received for cotton) than in any preceding year in
the history of the country In only two fiscal years
in the history of the country has the value of cot
ton exports exceeded SO0OOo000. namely 1901, slS.
6IS443, and 1903 1916 429 Prior to 1860 the
ports of cotton had never reached much as
500 COO 600 in value.
From 1856 TO 1900 they ranged between 500. 600
and SooO0oO and in 1901, for the first time passed
the 100000 line, being above indicated. S13,
e73,4S; I'm 1902 they dropped to S20,65,Sl9, and In
1906 sSI6.1sO i29 while in the twelve months
ended with October $685. the total is $500 6,S14
In quantity the figures of 1873 do not reach high
water mark, being for the fiscal year 354S DAB 022
pounds. against $3.50 2s 25 in 1925. the year of the
largest export in quantity. The increased price,
however. has resulted in the facts above stated,
greater total value of cotton expectations in 1903
than in any preceding year.
The total value of cotton and Its products eX-
ported from the United States la the fiscal year
1908 $S76. 767, Gas, average OF more than
s. 100000 a day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
LABOR MEN SIGHTSEEING.
Delegates to Federation Convention Visit
Historic Spots Around Boston.

Boston. Nov. l5.-After a week crowded with
busy sessions. the delegates TO the convention Of
the America Federation OF Labor to-day gave up
their time 10 pleasure. In the afternoon a trip
WAS taken in trolley cars the route travelled
by Paul Revere on the night in April. 1T76. when
he warned the patriots that the British soldiers
were advancing At Concord and Lexington the
cars stopped long enough TO give the delegates an
opportunity 70 visit The famous battlehelds in
these
LOngshoremen's Union. No. 2O2 held a mass
meeting tonight. Among the speakers were John
Mitchell president Of the United Mine Workers
Union. President ID. J. Keefe and National Secre-
tary Barter OF the International Bongshoremen s
Union. TO-murrOw evening the delegates will be
guests Of Boston Typographical Union No 10 at
banquet at the Revere House. Wednesday
evening a reception will be given in Faneuu Hail
by the Central Labor Union
Delegates from San Francisco have announced
their intention 81 making a strong contest 10
secure the 1908 convention for their city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
RESCUED AFTER AN HOUR IN WATER.
His Companion Drowned-They Were Fish
ing in the Sound.

Andrus Olsen, forty-two years old. night clerk
the Echo Bay House, { New-Rochele, while fish
ing from boat off Her and Chickens Light, was
drowned in Long Island Sound yesterday. Chalmer
johnson, a young man who was with him, was
rescued after being in the ice cold water for nearly
an hour by Adam Kistinger supervisor Reject and
John Giles Kistnger and Giles were three-quar-
tiers of a mile away fishing when they saw the
boat capsize. They yelled to the men to hold to
the boat and then put out to the rescue but owing
to the strong wind and tide. they could not reach
the struggling for about an hour, When they
reached the boat Olsen, who was weighted down
with a heavy overcoat and cowhide boots, had gone
down. The other man was still holding on put
became unconscious after being taken aboard Inc
body of Olsen recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
INTRUDER GOT STUCK IN BARREL
Former Postmaster of Jersey City Thought
He Had Burglar in His House.

John G. Gopsill. a former postmaster of Jersey
City, who lives at No 1876 Mcntgomery-st., early
yesterday was aroused by screams proceeding from
the lower part of the house. An alarm whistle
blown from upper window. Policemen
Wohleben and Kahle responded. When admitted
to the house they traced the noise to the
cellar. There they found William Herman twenty
six years old. of No. 362 Pacfc-ave. He had
crawled into the cellar through a window and
had fallen into ash barrel in a sitting posture
that both his head and feet protruded and he
was unable to help himself He helped out of
the barrel and then recognized by the police
men. He had formerly lived in the house adjoining
Mr. Gopsills, and had made the mistake of wander
ing back his old home Being in condition
take of himself, and il being plain that he
not a burglar. he was locked up a dis
orderly person, but afterward admitted TO bail
to appear before Police Justice Murphy to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-16
!. CHM CROW" LAW FOR MARYLAND
Cars for Negroes and Other Race Legislation
Talked of by Democrats
TRr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSE.l

baltimore Nov. l5.-Race legislation will play an
important part in the new legislature oyerwheim-
ingiy controlled by Democrats. which meets on
January l. In addition 20 an election law for the
Acknowledgement. II possible. of the forty thou
sand negro voters in Maryland IL is proposed to
mass Jim Crow" law. like that in Virginia, pro-
vtd,ug separate streetcars. as well separate
compartments. for negroes in steamboats, and on
railroad trains running through Maryland.
1t is expected that the street railroad companies
as well as steam roads win oppose the BILL par
tcularly the street railways, as IL would put them
20 a greater expense. White people. particularly
women. complain about the negroes crowding the
cars on several lines IN this city. but they have
the choice of parallel lines which compare lively
few negroes ride. The separate compartment sys-
TEN is in effect upon the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road. which through Washington County,
Md, though not enforced by law. The Norfolk and
western road enforces the Virginia law throughout
its system. including Maryland.