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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-07-12
A Bauk Closed in Dar|-
ington.
LARGE OIL CONCERN PUT
IN THE HANDS OF
A RECEIVER.
BANK MADE LARGE LOAN.
Difficulties of the Iudepe ndent
Cotton Oil Company Were
Followed by Closing Of
Darlington Trust
Company.
The State. 9th inst.
BY j. T.. N .rment.

Darlington, July 1.-Two un-
expected occurrences startled
Darllngtonians this morning md
this will extend to much wider
circle when the fucts ure known.
The first was the announcement
that the doorsfof tho Darlington
Trust company were temporarily
closed; the second was the state
ment that the affairs of the indie
pendent Cotton Oil Company had
been placed IN the hands If re-
ceiver.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-07-12
Clerk Holmes Dismissed.
Guilty of Causing Leak in Cotton
Reports. Made S73, 900 in
One Deal.

Washington, July s.--Secre-
tary of Agriculture Wilson this
morning formally dismissed Ed
win + Holmes assistant statistic
ian, from the government service
on the ground that he had furnish
ed advance information of the
government cotton reports 10
and that he manipu-
lated figures of the reports for
speculative purposes. The report
Of the Investigation by the secret
service shows that Holmes, on at
least one occasion, received S73,-
600 from firm of brokers, pres
sumably for this advance infor
nation, although the transaction
was disguised as being in pay.
ment for the sale of western MN
ing stock, which it is said was
practically worthless.
Secretary Wilson communion
ted yesterday with the United
States district attorney for the
District of Columbia for the
purpose of ascertaining whether
or not Holmes could be prose-
cuted, but he learned there was
no statute covering his case.
In addition to discharging
Holmes as result of the inves.
tigation Of the charges preferred
by Richard Cheatham, of the
Southern Cotton Growers as.
sociation, Secretary Wilson today
promulgated the order which will
surround the collection and oom-
p'etion Of government statistics
regarding speculative crops with
additional safeguards us to secure
accuracy and will prevent advance
Information reaching tie public.
The bureau of statistics will be
thoroughly reorganized and re-
ports from field agents will re-
main sealed until the dav the
official report is made. In this
connection Secretary Wilson
makes the following announce
ment: "There never will be at
any time in possession of the
bureau of Statistics or of any
Office of the department excep,
while the compilation of the Of
fetal repor! is being made, from
the complete information received
from correspondents oi all the
cotton States Texas and Gcor.
gta, TWO OF the largest cotton
producing states, will be separ
ated from tie group of report.
from townships and counties.
Hereafter, there will be thre.
general special held agents instead
of ore assigned to the work o.
collecting statistics for cottor
reports. These agents will hay,
no communication with each othe,
and will report on different group
of states.'
/ Secretary Wilson said tha
dimes was the only department
1employe implicated.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-07-12


rrust company were temporarily
closed; the second was the state.
ment that the affairs of the Inde-
pendent Cotton Oil Company had
been placed IN the hands tf re-
ceiver.
THE NOTICE.
The first intelli yence vas gain
cd from the following notice,
which vas posted on tho closed
doors of the Darlington Trust
company:
Owing to rhe financial troub-
les of the Independent Cotton Oil
company, the directors deem it to
the interests of the ~depositors and
the stockholders of the Darlisg
ton Trust company to close the
doors temporarily. The lircc-
tors have examined the books of
the company and ass ured all
stockholders that they will be paid
in full.
"By order of the board of di-
roctols. E. G. Lide.
"Cashier.
THE OIL COMPANY.
1t will no seen by this notice
that the Independent Oil com.
pany was involved and the news
of receiver having been np-
pointed for this company follow
ed soon. Your correspondent
wanted only the most accurate
Information concerning the situa.
tion and what follows is Official:
Going first to Mr. Bright Wil>
hanson, president OF the Inde-
pendent Cotton Oil company, and
one If Its largest stockholders, the
statement was secured from Pres
ldent Williamson:
MIR WILLIAMSON STATEMENT.
"Ten days ago, because of the
solicitation of my friends, l ac-
cepted the position of president
of the Independence OIL company
ata special meeting. L Mt once
began Investigations and few
days ago l found some inaccurac.
les which l had verified yester lay.
feared these were serious enough
to place the company in the hands
of a receiver, 80 called q director's 8
meeting ~ telegraph. Seven
out of nine members were pres
ent, Mr. Nachman beng in Paris
md Mr. Israel not being able to
attend. After hearing my report
these gentlemen we're of the unan-
imous opinion that receiver
should be appointed and today an
order from Judge Watts appoints
M to that position to take charge
ut once"
1t is impossible now to get any
definite statement regarding the
assets and liabilities of the com
pany.
The capital stock OF the indie.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-07-12
TWO 30 FILES CURED I'll M

81 was troubled with kidney
complaint for about two years, !"
writes A. II. Davis, of Mt. Sterl
ing, Ia, "but two bottles of
Foley's Kidney Cure effected a
permanent core" Sold by Fan
derburk Pharmacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-07-12
GREATLY IN DEMAND

Noting is more in demand than
a medicine which meets modern
requirements for blood and
system cleanser, such rs DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They are
just what you need to cure stom-
ach and liver troubles. Try them.
At Crawford Bros, ] + Mackey
& Co.'S and Funderburk Pharmacy,
drug store, Csc, guaranteed
Some girls grow no and become
happy wives and mothers, and
some others become lady novel
lists.
Before asking a favor Of q man
a wise woman gives him a good
dinner-with "A little hattery on
the side.
GA. ST % Te. q .fA-.
Bears tho h!as Kind You Haze A,gsg 6'ags
Signature ct &HAzzzs<
Pretty wo m en- probably
wouldn't marry homely men If
they were not asked.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

Mrs. Edey of California is the
latest diamond robbery victim
having lost twenty thousand dol
lars worth of jewels in a Pasadena
hotel, When women are relieved
of all the cares Of making living
by hard work, rearing children
apd keeping houselhev- sEallaiu in
diamonds. 1t is not so sure but
that the working woman has The
softer bed
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
FREE OF CHARGE

Any adult suffering from cold settled
on the throat, bronchitis, hrrst or lung
trouble OF any nature who will call at T.
J. Wadsworth's, will he presented with
sample bottle Of Boschec's German
Syrup, free OF charge. Only one bottle
given to one person aud none to child
rem without order from parents.
Nothroat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as Broochee's German syrup
in all parts OF the civilized world
Twenty years ago millions OF BOTTLES
were given away and your druggist will
tell you its success was marvellous. II
IS really the only throft and lung rem
edy generally endorsed by physicians
One rs cent bottle viii cure or prove its
value. Sold by dealers in all civilized
COUNTRIES -.--.- ys.---.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

lIivdte fortunes have increased
SO wonderfully in the last ten years
that the rich man OF a decade ago
IS in only moderate circumstances
today, judging his fortune by the
pre- ent standard, but the number
of milIionaires willing to be
assessed as such declines each
year. In year or so we expect
to be without a millionaire in the
country at assessment time
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
COUNTRIES

'h' throat, an ooen avenue by which
any number OF diseases can find the
way into the system II must be re
membered that the throat 10 ven,
susceptible to attack. particularly !nihi.
climate, and this fact makes il doubl,
true tlat an ounce Of prevention Is
better than pound Of cure. Tn.
moment there's anything the matte,
with yon throat, however slight H.,
ronhle, attend to it instantly. One OF
the best remedies for sore threat is our
PPhIheria Remedy Asthis medicine
may be needed at any time it should
ways be at hand Don't forget that
our prescription department is tbs best
IA Lehi.
IT,, Wadsworth, Main St
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

The movement to do away with
all the cumbersome and foolish
fads introduced into the public
schools a few years ago IS now
becoming almost as general and
positive as was that of their intro
duction. Parents and employers
realize now that raft work
phonicS, and scientific acoustics do
not make good substitutes for a
foundation OF reading, writing
and arithmetic. We may look for
q time soon when children will
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
THE.
Toledo Blade
TOLEDO, OHIO.
New and Larger Building, New
Presses, New Stereotype Plant,
,SfGSy Ysf;ssSa,a'a iIc ,raee,I,1l .,;,s7,
in every department.

The Toledo Blade is now installed in
its new building, with modern plant
and equipm, MT, and facilities equal Ca
any publication between New York aud
Chicago Il is the oulv weekly news
paper edited expressly for every sat,
and territory The News ol me World
so arranged That busy pcopl can more
easily comprehend, than 10y reading
cumbersome columns ui dlIl,,s All
current topics made plain in each issue
by special editorial matter, written
from inception down to date. The only
paper published especially lor people
no do or do not read daily newspapers
and yet thirst for plain iHcts That
this KIND oi a newspaper IL popular, is
proven 10y the fact that the Weekly
Blade nov has over l6j 900 yearly sub
scribers, and is circulated in all parts of
the u. ;. In addition to the news, the
Blade publishes short and scrirl stories,
and many Departments of matter suited
to every member Of the family. Only
one dollar year
Write for free specimen copy Al
dress
TIE BLADE,
Toledo, Ohio
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
TRAINS WEST
SIN MILLIONS
DOLLARS SPENT
by the

UNION PACFlU RAILROAD co.
IN improving what was originally the
finest track in the west
RESULT
A comparatively straight and level road
bed ballasted with dustess Sherman
Granite rendering possible the highest
rate OF speed together with the greatest
degree OF safety. The magnitude OF the
work must be seen to be appreciated.
WHAT DOES 1T MEAN?
Solid comfort, security and pleasure to
our patrons.
ARE YOU GOING EAST.
II so you cannot afford to go via any
other than this ROYAL HIGHWAY
Further information ON application per-
sonally Or by letter to
City Ticket Office,
POI Main St., salt Lake City.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

Senator Lodge says of the pro-
posed railroad legislation, THE
President insists only on govern.
ment supervision. lie leaves the
detail to Congress" II he could
leave the supervision to Congress
and take care of the detail him
Selfthere would be no need of an
extra session.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
Protection Oar Proper Permanent Policy

gresham McCleary, Of Minnesota,
which has just been published by the
American Protective Tariff League
one copy lree to every applicant. send
document No. 81 Address W. f
Wukcman, Secretary, 330 Broadway
New YORK., a. Y.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

We are gradually getting rid
of the idea that any ward poll
tician is good enough for for
eign consul. If the appoint
ment OF six commercial attaches
to our foreign embassies will inn
prove the consular service more
should be appointed.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

Chicago takes exception to the
statement of clergyman who
said if the devil were to appear
in Washington he would wear II
silk hat and a frock coat. Chic
ago wants to know if the devil
would feel at home there in a
silk hat and sweater.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
MANAGER WANTED

Trustworthy Lady OF Gentleman to manage
business in this lunty and adjoining territory
for well aud iavoraby known house OF solid
dnaucial standing, 5000 straight cash salary
aud expenses, paid each Monday by check di
rect from headquarters Expense money &C
vancc3 Position permanent Addrcs
Manager. SO Como bldg, Chicago. III.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

Young Quay appears to have
overheard that it costs $4,000 to
become a Senator in Pennsyl-
vania. This is the first time that
a Pennsylvania Senator has had
to bother about the cost.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

Gov. Folk says emphatically
that "Wine rooms and gambling
resorts must be closed in St
Louis This does not mean
keeping "the lid down 1t
means that there is to be nothing
under the lid.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

WANTED-YOUNG MEN to prepare
for Government Positions. Fine Open
ings in all Departments. Good Salaries
Rapid Promotions. Examinations soon.
Particulars Free.
Inter State Cor. Inst, Cedar Rapids, la
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

1t is claimed that 81, 100000
was won on the American turf
last spring. One might infer,
unpleasant as the subject may
be, that about the same amount
was lost
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

Mr.. Bryan mentions as the first
OF Roosevelt's commendable re-
forms his announcement thai he
would not be n candidate for the
Presidency again. If Mr.. Bryan
is sincere in his fiattery he will
initiate the President.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

Count Cassini, the Russ ian
Ambassador, says the affection of
the people for the Car still
abides. The Gar doubtless
wishes they would take some
other way of showing it.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

dwell in blacklist ignorance Of the
Internal economy of cat,rplllars,
bat can spell surely and simply
by the old method,
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
Worm Destroyer

Whites Cream Verniiugc. not only
kills worms, but removes the mucua anl
slime, Ia which they build their nests
it bringi, and quickly, a hyuhhy con
dition of the b. ly. wirrt worm rlnuo
exist 25c ut T. !. Wadsworth,
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
Hospitality at
Small Expense

I;ntcrtl .nment that is, pleasure to your
guest, docs not depend on the money You
spend but ON ypt.~ own knowledge OF how to
receive aud extend hospitality, Christine
r,rhune ierrick tells you all about il. Post
paid 30 cent,
T.. GLOBE. Publisher
To- Fifth Ave. New York
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
TT. Wadsworth, Main St

Remember aud bring your job work
To the Banner Office, Bill Heads
Letter Heads, Statements and all kind
OF loo work done. Dodgers from 0xI2
to llN22. CaIl and see Ms aud we will
treat you right
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

A New York railroad man an
nounces that the railroad com
panies will spend $15O,OOO,OOO
in improvements this year.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
'S<AS SOCIATTON :

Radium has been discovered
in the sum- 1t is not thought
that this will reduce the price.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
HoLLlSTER'S
Rocky Mountain Tea Nuggets
a Busy Medicine iOr Busy People

4 Busy Medicine To- Busy People
Brings Golden Health aud Renewed Vigor.
20 'anc for Constipation, INDIGESTION, Live
Dlp0t Bad Breath, sluggish Bowels Headache
HIl BI'knchc. It's Rocky Mountain Tea in tab
lct form, - cents n box Genuine made by
IpLLlsrEn DRuG COMPANY, Madison, Wis.
GOLDEN NUGGETS FOR SALLOW PEOPLE
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

Araezisa,s Creators vaolzly
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
THE
COLORADO MIDLAND
Pixies Peak Route
The Snort Line To
! uWool Gn,ip.,.

Inc Snort Line 10
ilenwood Springs
aspen
........ Leadyille
''''.....,....trippe Creek
''..-'.,,....... Maniliu
.'' '.'... ...,... Colo. Springs
''''' .'......... ...., Pueblo
.'''''''''' .'.'.,.........,. Denuer
Tbs Finest Rocky MouDu in Scenery
Always Makes Connections at Colorado
Springs, Den er and Pueblo for all
points North East or South
Tourist Cars.
tor Denver, Omaha and st Paul leaves
Salt Lake r q W train No. q each We'd
nesday morning,
For Denver, Omaha and Chicago leave
salt Lake X 8 W train No 9 each Thur
7eay morning.
W. u Donnell Grnl. Agent,
2oO Dooly Block, Sill Lake.
trans daily between Ogden & Denver
All carry elegent Pullman Sleeping cars.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02
BLACKLEG VACCINE FREE

CALIFORNIA sTockMEN's FAVoRITE"
Powder, String Or Pill Form
(Sslis for s. PER PACKAGE Of TEN DOSES
Tointroduee we wlssnd one package and or booklets
On Black Leg and Anthrax Free 60 each stoc kmAn
who ssnds postage and the and addrsslsi
Of twenty eattlsaEersi state form Of vaccine wanted.
AddfsIt, The CUTTER LABORATORY DEPL. ..
San FRANCISCO, CAL.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1905-02-02

y IT, IINNIIN =,
Gen Agent, Salt Lake
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-10-05
THANKED HEAVEN FOR IRISH.
After Questioning nm italian, chinaman
and Jap. He Met a Policeman.

New York Mail and Express: That New
York has "A polygloJ population was i'm
pressed anew on the mind OF "A New York
er who lately found himself gu a part OF
the town with which he was not entirely
familiar. lie stopped 1T 4 quiet corner TO
take hts bearings. but found no means OF
doing so. There was. of course. no street
name On laIupost or wall. No shop was
Immediately az hand. and the street was
comparatively deserted by pedestrians.
Besides. a New Yorker always hates to
put himself under suspicion AZ a ''provin-
clEL."
But time was passing. so he spoke to a
fruit yender. who was an Italian without
a word OF English. lie then appealed TO
a street cleaner. who looked at him blank
~. His coloring n contour bespoke the
Slav. lie. too. md no English. The New
Yorker observed n shoemakcr's shop, with
relief. The shoemaker proved 10 have
some English. but IL Was mostly low
Dutch and OF little real use TO an Ameri-
can. As he left the shop In disgust. he
noticed n Chinese laundry, and. being a
bit desperate by this time. he interviewed
the Monaghan. but TO no purpose.
The New Yorker. not TO he baffed. rang
tho door bell OF n private house. All the
other dwellings on tho block were fats).
The rims was answered by a japanese,
who was profoundly polite. bat whose In
formation and vocabulary were extremely
limited. Then the man who could not
End his vay ran plump Into the arms, OF
n policeman, whose typographical ac-
qunintarcr with the town was disclosed
through The medium OF n rich brogue.
Thank heaven m the New
Yorker, gratefully. III the English had
not suppressed tho Gaelic tongue I would
have TO advertise myself as lost"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-10-05

AAtAkA ~ y
The number OF children lost In tho course
Of q year varies considerably.
Tho largest number OF children ever
sheltered at the Central office In the
eourse OF q year was In 1850. tho yea OF
the Columbian celebrations. when. during
twelve months. more than 5.eo children
were under AIRS. Travers' care.
Fully t~wo-thirds more children are lost
during the summer than during the win
ter. and at tho time OF tho Italian feast
OF Sc. Rocco. celebrated In June. thep press
OF parents waiting on the steps OF police
headquarters In 40 great that. according
TO the officer who tends tho door. you
nave to drive them down 80 you can come
up!' Indeed, Italians divide with Jews
tho honors OF losing their little ones.
About two-thirds Of all the children lost
may be safely given 20 these two.
But tho star day" OF all the yea n the
frst opening OF tho public schools. after
ne summer vacation. Many little ones
20 10 school for tho FIRST time and are too
small 10 ind their way home at noon: no
the mother doubtless gives tho teacher
very explicit directions TO keep "ikey"
or 'Rebecca" until her arrival at noon.
Now TO tho b~ewildercd teacher. all pupils.
at first. appear alike. therefore u In not
strange hat she falls TO remember which
r. Ito be kept I'LL called for 10. when
school In out. many little ones ind them
selves In the street. not only totally ignor-
ant OF how TO reach home. but frequently
Of where home IL located. They wander
aimlcssiy about, sometimes covering most
surprising distances. and finally. tired
out and discouraged. they begin to cry.
Here some officer takes n hand and. by
night. the majority OF them will be en-
joying the c.ty's hospitality NJ the central
office.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1905-10-05
|StairS Of


"oh. there IL So much TO tell him
that I should never know how TO be-
gin. Hut I am sure this separation
cannot last long. Papa. I'm confident,
believes In his Innocence. and " he has
Ions nothing as yet Il is because he has
been too prostrnted by this terrible af-
fair 10 he able to think clearly"
II beiieve-I ann sure-that your Ia
;her will do what he can for the school
teacher" replied Job. earnestly. Don't
he discouraged. my dear. Tor the law.
you know. moves slowly, and u VIII
take some time 20 get him freed
Then as he glanced w at the house and
saw n light in one OF the windows. ne
said: hut IL In time I was going. miss.
For certain reasons, i don't fancy
meeting with Mr. Hensiow or any Of
the rest Of the people"
"But you haven't told me you name
yet"
NO. sure enough. ! haven't"
Il should like To know the name Of
one who has been 30 kind To us"
1T don't matter much. miss. what nm
old piece OF driftwood in me Ii
called he stammered.
Still, I should X TO know
We'll. It's Job Hendricks"
II never heard Dick mention that
name before"
Probably not. since we never me,
until today
She looked at him In such n puzzled
way that he smiled.
Just set me own as one who wishes
you young people well. and will do all
that lies In his power To see you safe
~ through this trouble
She fixed her eyes on him for a no.
menJ wistfully. and then. with some
hesitation. as II asking n nvor:
Il would like to write hin a Ions
letter. but u would TAX some time.
There IN so much that want TO say
20 him."
Then you need not write: there "a
a way direct and generally better" ex-
claimed n voice so near them that they
both started.
Dick. you here?" exclaimed the
young girl. as the school teacher
stepped out OF the shadows.
Yes. the real article" Az he .drew
her toward him and kissed her.
There's nothing ghostly about that
IL there?" and he held her out arms
length with both hands, smiling M II
the shadows of the bars had neve
1 separated them.
Come. you don't seem glad TO seC
me-" as she did not speak.
Glad? That IL "a faint word TO use
But q all seems so strange that you
should be here"
strange. but true"
Then they AVE set o free
eagerly.
mo such luck. I freed myself.
could not rest satisfied with sending
you "a message. when only n few bars
stood between me and freedom: so
kicked them out. and here I am. Lei
us make the most OF the opportunity
for II may not occur again"
He paused "A moment. and looked
round wonderingly: then said: Blu
YOU were talking with n man when
came up. Who is he? Where has h
gomez
Job Hendricks had taken advantage
Of the meeting TO slip away In the dark