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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-26
POISONED FLOUR
Shippsd To China End Results In
Number Of Deaths
Will Not Only Hurt Trade in That
Commodity But in Others
The Story.

The Washington correspondent Of
the Columbia Record says report just
received in the United States shows
that American -four shipping interests
in China are likely to receive a heavy
blow soon, unless something Is done
to correct a report that American -four
men are sending poisoned -four there.
The business Of shipping -four to some
sections OF China, especially to Annoy
and Changchau, is enormous. Last
year it amounted to 1858, SOP, and the
year previous to s2s5.2e4. Not long
siLcs a certain shipment OF -four was
sent from Hong Kong, and out OF that
shipment somewhere between thirty
and forty people have died as result
Of having eaten poisonous mixture.
All sorts OF rumors have been spread
broadcast, and anti foreign agitation
has received great impetus.
This shipment. which was sent from
Hong Kong to Annoy, was consigned
to native importers and was distribut-
ed in the ordinary course OF business,
and to all appearances was not differ.
ent from many shipments which had
been made before. The first trouble
came at a Chinese restaurant where 8
man who was eating a meal became
suddenly Ill and in a few moments
died. The keeper Of the restaurant,
being accused Of having adulterated
the -four with poison, agreed to eat
some Of the bread IN order to show
that there was nothing the matter
with it. In the course OF a few hours he
also was dead. His wife and daughters
also died from eating bread from the
same hour.
The story spread rapidly, and wher-
ever the flour had been shipped the
Chinese died like 80 many dogs. In
Changchau, city Of 1000, 900 inhab-
stants, the result has been to almost
stop the re eceipls of foreign -four from
any port. Hundreds Of small store
keepers and bakers have small stocks
OF goods on hand which they ara ua.
able to sell or account Of the fact that
the people are afraid to buy imported
bread and -four. The loss to these
little merchants, while considerable,
amounts, as a matter Of fact, to moth
ing in comparison to the enormous
loss OF profits which will accrue from
loss OF business which has taken many
years to build up. Unless the present
trouble can be done away with, there
will be a permanent loss, for Chinese
consumers will again become accls
toned to purely native food, and the
ground gained there by Americans at.
ter many years Of effort and labor will
be entirely lost.
There is no explanation Of the
trouble, but 1t Is probable that Chin
ese merchants made an effort to snug
gle in morphia in sacks Of flour and
that the packages Of poison were
broken, and the -four was thus affect
ed. The duty on morphia is very high,
while that on -four Is only S per cent.
ad valorem. Whatever the truth about
this matter my be, there is no doubt
of the fact, as stated, that American
interests in the four shipping bust
ness will be materially affected unless
relieved soon.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-26
Ah0ut A Man.

Kate Newell stabbed and killed
Hattie Greer at Starr, Anderson coun-
~, on Sunday night-both colored.
They were on their way home from
church and quarreled about a man.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-26

SeCleLdlY.
MI. Hyde said that be felt he had
cast eff an immense burden from
his shoulders. He had fully intended
to resign some time during the COM
ing autumn, he said, apd therefore he
had only advanced his resignation by
few weeks. Mr.. Hyde spoke Of how
congenial the work had been to him,
Notwithstanding It's laborious charac-
ter, and expressed regret at having to
part from the efficient clerical force
in the bureau Of statistics" Their
loyalty and their personal regard for
myself" be said OF wAich I had evi.
dence today, is extremely touching. l
shall have very few recollections Of
my eight years work that will not be
highly gratifying to me as long as l
live. The secretary has always been
extremely kind to me as I stated in
my letter Of resignation.
AS regards the Investigation now
being conducted by the district attor-
ney, MI. Hyde said that he had cal
culated to assist in every possible way
in getting to the bottom Of the case,
and that even now be was out OF office
be would, if called upon, be only too
happy to contribute in any way his
aid in the investigation.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-26

MR.. WILSON S REPLY.
MI. John hyde,
Statistician, Department OF Agricul-
ture.
Dear Sir: / am in receipt Of your
resignation as statistician OF this de-
partment. In accepting it, cheerfully
testify to the ability with which you
have discharged the heavy and diff
cult duties of the cfice since you were
first appointed. The accuracy Of your
reports has been recognized by the
public generally, and am glad to be
able tc testify, with regard to the
charges made against the integrity OF
the bureau OF statistics that no facts
have been brought to my attention I'm.
plicating you in any way. I am "a.
miliar with your devotion to your
work and with the ultiring efforts
yCu have made to render the bureau Of
the highest service to the growers,
mar utactures and consumers Of farm
products in cur ecu ltry, and I regret
that falling health should compel you
to bring your work to an end.
Very truly, yours,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-26
HYDE DESIGNS.
Re Declares hat a Powerful Organi
zation is against Him.
Ae Asserts that Every Time His Ac.
curacY Has Been Questioned 1t
Has Been Sustained.

The resignation Of John Hyde,
statistician and chief Of the bureau OF
statistic Of the department. OF agricul-
ture, was handed to Secretary Wilson
Tuesday OF last week and promptly
accepted. Willett n Hays, the as
sistant secretary OF agriculture, has
been placed in charge Of the bureau
Temporarily and will continue to ac5
pending the Investigation Of the cot
ton scanea. and until a competent
statisticiac is found.
HYDE's LETTER.
TIE following is the text Of Mr.
Hyde's letter Of resignation and Sec
retary Wilson's reply thereto:
Washington, D. c.. July Is, 1905.
Dear Mr.. Secretary: During the last
four years, or since I succeeded in
making the crop reports Of the de
partment reasonably accurate and cor
1espondingly valuable to the agricul-
tural and commercial interests Of the
country, my administration OF the Of
fee I have the honor to hold has been
constantly under fire from one side Of
the market or the other. Five time it
has been investigated and on every oc-
casion have been vindicated. IL Jan.
uarY, 1908, I was awarded 80, 500 dam.
ages In libel suit against q promi-
nent firm OF cotton brokers' by jury
OF their own friends and fellow citi
zens. These results have been very
gratifying to me, but 1 have the
highest medical authority for the
statement that the continued fight
upon me has already considerably
shortened ny LIE. At the present time
it is an accepted fact that powerful
organization Is bent upon bringing
about my retirement, by one N; ans
or another. Now, I do not think the
position hold is worth the fight nec-
esSary TO its retention, and the or
ganlZation In question Is welcome to
whatever satisfaction 1t can derive
from my withdrawal from the unequal
struggle. Il any OF my friends think
that ought not to retire under fire.
I would have them remember that
there is never a time when T am not
under fire. I have the honor there
fore to tender you herewith my res
ignation OF my appointment as statis
tician and chief Of the bureau OF stat
istlcs OF this department..
With much appreciation OF the un-
lform courtesy and kindness you have
shown me and cf the many tokens Of
confidence I have received from you,
I am,
Most respectfully, yours,
John Hyde.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1905-07-26
Fine Speeches Made.

As Mr.. McLaurin read the note a
half amused smile played over his
features. Then turning to the audi
ercs. with a dramatic wave OF his
hand. he said that his record il the
Senate was evidence sufficient that ne
had never been afraid to express MS
views on any q lestion, and altnough
he had come here prepared 20 talk
about cotton be would at the request
81 the committee state his views on
the most corrupt institution that ever
cursed a. State. This announcement
uas greeted with shouts OF applause.
M:LAUR1N APPLAUDED.
Instantly the door~ays and VIE,
doys became crowded and men leaneo
forward in their seats to cstch every
sord that fell from his lips. Although
a delightful bresze was sTeeplng the .:
vsst andjtorium the ES Senator oi
vssted himself Of his collar and tie
which be q ,ietly laid on the liable
besi6e him. Twice the Chairman
.cs)led time On him but the last tm'
he was told that bis time was up
Wessrs weston and Hyatt sp1ang u
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01
CITY LOSING AND COUNTY
GAINING IN POPULATION.
Apart From Asiatcs Honolulu Has Lost 740 In.
habtants in the Year and the Territory
HAS Gained About 1000.

the
enough to make general USE.
than one Many than 74o have
the other in to
All the other
Hawaii
Is a
only ITSELF
Of
mainly
the
small n
yearo of awaits history
offs mer-
ia IN one is
Oahu. Hawaii
1904 262 2o2 s5 SO
1900
rs
Hawaii Mau Kauai.
1904 80 So is
1905
F. NJ.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01
TIE TAFT MAIL
To Be SEkT ON

The news is confirmed that the
steamer Korea with Secretary Taft on
board will not stop here en- route to
San Francisco from Japan. Post Com
mandant Major Van Vliet received the
following message from Captain Simp-
son. quartermaster captain of the U.
s. army transport Logan:
Manila, P. I.
Forward mail for William H. Taft
and party care Palace Hotel. San Fran
cisco. Korea will not stop Honolulu.
SIMPSON.
Hackfeld & Co. agents of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, had received
nc advices yesterday afternoon.
AS to the Taft party as a whole,
which was coming by transport, it is
thought that all members will be on
the Korea.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01
MARINE PARK TO BE
SHORTLY TAKEN In HAND
Navy Department thoroughly Alive TO the Sit
uation and Only Awaits Physiological
Moment.

The proposed marine park in the
naval reserva ton alongside the channel
entrance to this port is well on the
way to become an accomplished fact,
and it won't be long before prepara-
tions are actively taken in hand toward
greatly beautifying the first view of
Honolulu as it greets the tourists eyes.
At present the reservation lying on
the neck of land just Waikiki of, and
adjacent to, the entrance To the har-
Dor is flooded at high tide into the
semblance of swamp, with the excsp-
ton of strip to seaward and another
strip along the sea wall on the Eva
side of the reservation, now used as
road to reach the Myrtle boathouse.
When the immigration officials start
ed to erect their new quarters on land
decided by the Navy Department, they
had to build ON piles and until recently
high water came right up under the
structure.
are being used 10 fill in that portion
OF the inshore reservation.
When dredging operations begin the
dirt from the operations in the harbor
will. in all probability. be used to fill
in the remaining portion of the reser-
yation to the level of the SEA wall.
There viii be time enough to talk
a bout parking the place then" said
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01

prominent naval official yesterday
in the matter of its shore reservations
properly parked.
What the local naval station is to-
day from an artistic point of view may
be taken as an earnest of what will be
done in the matter of beautifying the
reservation. The navy department may
safely be trusted to take care of it's
own when the proper time arrives.
SO far we have not stood in the
way of the various tenants at will
quartered along the reservation such
asSthe Quarantine wharf, the Myrtle
Boat Club, Young Bros. and the Japa-
nese fishing fleet, to whom the terri
torial government sells water and
collects revenue therefor.
LAS long as we have no need for the
land we shall not interfere with them
in any way.
THE time is rapidly approaching,
however, when we shall act in the
matter of parking the place and when
the proper moment does arrive the sit
uatfon will be appropriately risen to.
''It would have cost thousands Of
dollars to have filled in the shell of
the reservation before this and the
time is fast arriving when the problem
will be solved for US at a minimum of
cost. Then you will all what We can
do in the way of parking
'"The naval department is thorough
IS alive to the situation"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01
MANY CHANGES
IN LOCAL FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Captains and Leutenants Take the Place of
Foremen in Engine Companies--Ide Exten-
sion Ladder--New Uniform Planned.

j. Reddy, hose wagon driver; J. De
FTies, p. Bright and d. Machado
hosemen; B. Paukealani, watch boy
Alarms are responded to according
TO districts marked on a map of the
city and the guidance of clear regula-
tions sposted in the fire stations No
2 engine company has the principal
business section as its peculiar dis
trict, but an alarm from that district
is answered by the entire brigade
housed in the Central station.
When an alarm comes from a box
in the city proper. the engines from
Makiki nand Palanla stations proceed
to the Central station. There they
remain to cover other parts of the
business section while the Central
companies are out, but if the fire
threatens to get beyond control of the
latter a general alarm calls the whole
department to fight it. The system of
signals, by gong and whistle, in fact
directs the movements of all the COM
panies under every emergency.
We WOULD need 8. driver and eight
men to put the extension ladder truck
in commission" Chief Thurston replied
to a question regarding that fine new
apparatus. I'VE have now for use at
fires those ladders on the chemical
which can be joined together, and the
hose wagons of the outside stations
also carry ladders.
Yet we are liable to need the ex-
tension ladder at any time for fire
I'm high building. In case of necess-
ity it stands ready for hitching a pair
of horses to, but it would take time
to send back from fire for the truck
Perhaps. while waiting for the truck
to be put in commission, we might
carry the scaling ladders on one of
have frequent drills with the truck
so as to make the boys familiar with
it's working.
Chief Thurston spoke with much
appreciation of the drill tower at the
rear of the Central station as a
means of keeping up the efficiency Of
the men.
to be made in the department. The
force is to be dressed in a new style
of uniform conforming to that of fire
brigades on the mainland. Instead of
outer shirts, single breasted coats will
be worn. Captains and ieutenants
will be distinguished from subordin-
ates by difference in number and ar
ray of buttons. Further than this can
not be said about the uniform just now,
as the exact design of it is not yet
determined.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

Applications for civil service ex-
animation will be received at the office
of the Assistant to the Inspector OF
the 18th Lighthouse District until Sep
tember 9, for the purpose of establish
ing a register of eligib.es from which
appointments of keepers and assistant
keepers of lighthouses will be made.
Applicants must he citizens of the Unit
ed States and over is and under so
years of age. Forms may be obtained
on application at the Office of the as
sistant to the Inspector of the 18th
Lighthouse District, in the Young Ho-
tel
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01
CARL WIDEMANN Meets
WITH SERIOUS ACCIDENT

Wldemnn
dent while Hawaii
No confirmation report be obtained last night but Mrs
Mr. Widemann had met
Monday, while riding and had been
He kicked head
Capt Bruhns of the . > haua mac
sailing that Mr. WIDE
had dsuecum his injuries
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01

H. Hackfeld & Co, Ltd, yesterday
afternoon received cablegram that
the p NJ s. s. Manchuria let Yoke
hama on August 80 for Honolulu and
San Francisco. She has 1900 tons of
general cargo and room for 20 cabin
passengers.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01
AFTERNOON REPORT.

LONDON England August 3IThe of the signing of
Angloapanese August has been confirmed
guarantee for the protection of British and
threatened by only single power
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-09-01
AN IMMEDIATE ARMISTlCE

PORTSMOUTH, September Japan has agreed imme
late armistice.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
MISS ROOSEVELT'S CHUN
NOW ALSO BETROTHED
Became Engaged to Congressman Sher-
ley During Taft Voyage to
the Philippines.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23-Not alone In
fixing the destinies OF Alice Roosevelt
and Representative Nicholas Long
worth did little Dan Cupid prove him
self a really more important person
age than Uncle Sam himself On that
pleasant junketing trip of Secretary
Taft TO the Philippines last summer
The little god OF love also settled
the fate OF two other hearts in the
Taft party-hearts that were ex-
changed ere the voyage was ended.
II was announced today that pretty
Mignon Critten. Miss RooseYelt's girl
chum. has been betrothed to Represen-
tative Joseph Swagert Sherley. Of Ken
tucky. the warm friend OF Representa-
tive Longworth and his room mate on
the voyage which saw them each made
happy by winning the girl Of his choice.
Miss Crittsa was educated I'm Nine.
Beck's school in Paris. and since her
debut two winters ago she has spent
much Of her time abroad. Her mother
is the daughter of former Representative
Thomas L. Sullwell of Indiana. who was
also minister TO Venezuela.
Miss Critten is also related through
her mother TO Misses Alice and Phoebe
Cary.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
DEMOCRATS WILL FEED
ARMY OF NEWSB0IS

DENVER. Dec. 23.-Not a newsbOy in
Denver need go hungry Christmas Day.
with all the big dinners arranged by
the various organizations for the care
OF the city's poor on the great birth
day
The Democratic Club will give it's an
nual feast to the poor people. and the
Denver Boys Band is to furnish the
music. All who viii gather at this din
ner are asked TO meet at the NewsbOys'
Club. on Eighteenth and Champa
streets. where the master OF ceremonies
will be waiting with the band. When
all have assembled, headed by the band.
the procession will start toward the
Democratic Club, between Fourteenth
and Fifteenth on California street.
Turkey and all that goes to make up
a satisfactory Christmas dinner will be
waiting for the hungry throng. and
when the table has been well-cleared
OF the good things. there win be speech
es and toasts and a genuine good time
for the clubs guests.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
WIFE FACES MURDERER
OF HUSBAND ON GUABOAT
Accused Jackie Belonged to Terror and
Is Now Held Prisoner on the
Lancaster.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Dec 23.-With
the whole crew of the United States
gunboat Terror in League Island naN
yard terror stricken. Mrs. Joseph Tate.
a bride OF four weeks. finally halted be-
fore one--William Webster of Tusca-
loOsa, Ala.-and charged him with be-
Ing the murderer OF her husband.
~ ou liar" shri-ked Webster. as he
rushed toward her with fists uDlifted
Companions on each side caught him
before he could strike his accuser.
Webster, despite the demand OF the
civil authorities. was put in irons and
confined in the brig of the receivine
ship Lancaster. awaiting instructions
from Washington.
Mrs Tate is only nineteen years old
and very pretty. Four weeks ago. she
married a young workman in Baldwin $
Locomotive Works. Tate worked at
night. When he returned home this
morning he saw his wife coming I'D the
steps, talking TO a sailor. Tate rushed
toward the couple and the Jackie ran
Four blocks away Tate caught up
with him. There was a struggle then
the Jackie drew a knife and plunged II
into Tate's heart. killing him instantly.
The girl gave the detectives the needed
clue and they went TO League Island
and found the man aboard the Terror.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
IRE OF OKLAHOHANS
HAS NOW BEEN AROUSED
Discomfort Manifested Over Proposal
to Abolish Land Office at
King Fisher.

The recent order issued by the Secre-
tary Of the Interior. abohshing the
land office at KInghsher. Okla, and
which was to take effect on December
90. 1893. has aroused the ire OF the peo-
pie OF that section Of the country to
such an extent that Congress has been
appealed to 10 prevent such action.
II has developed that II. w. Thies, a
resident Of the Oklahoma City. has pre-
ferred charges against J. v Admire. re-
ceiver and register of that land office.
Of official misconduct in connection with
public lands, and of misappropriatinx
moneys belonging TO the United States.
These charges were filed with the
Secretary Of the Interior. bat all the
satisfaction the people affected claim to
have received is that the land office
was ordered closed up.
The people at Kingfisher and the sur
rounding country are said TO have OBJ
jected, and prevailed upon Representa-
tive J. II. Stephens 10 submit a reso-
luton. asking for a complete airing OF
the charges made by Mr. Thles and of
the findings and recommendations made
by Inspector f. b. Linnen. who inyes-
tigated the case
They further claim that the order OF
abOiishment shields the said register
and receiver from public disgrace Of
removal from office or from prosecu-
tiOn according TO law. and does an in
justice TO the Kingfsher, Okla. land
district by abolishing the second largest
land office in the Territory.
The Washington times., 1905-12-24
Dady And Woodruff
Have Parted Company

NJ. J. Dady and Lieut.. Gov. Timothy
L. Woodruff. the two foremost political
lights in the Empire State, have dis
solved their political partnership.
This was in part the mission of
Colonel DaGy to Washington and his
visit at the White House yesterday
The colonel. however. denied that his
visit was OF a political nature, but those
who are familiar with the diplomatic
moves Of the party leader claim that
politics was the real issue talked over
with the President.
This conference may change Mr.
Dady's position in the matter Of speak
ership considerably, but his friends de
clare that the colonel VIII never bacl,
down, now that Mr.. Woodruff has
thrown down the gauntlet
When asked about the speakership.
Colonel Dady said:
II am against Wadsworth I might be
for him II I were asked 70 support him.
Nobody has asked me to help him. But
I would not be for him II Governor
Higgins asked me to support him. 1t
is the popular thing just now to jump
on OdeH- l am not one Of those who
run away Mt the first gunfire. 1t has
been said that we are to have a new
brand Of bossism. To me IL looks like
dictation."
The statement given out by Mr..
Woodruff is of a different tone. In part
the statement follows:
Governor Woodruff has parted with
Col NJ J. Dady. and hereafter what
ever powers are vested in him by the
Republican party in Kings county Will
be exercised by him without consulta-
ton with Mr.. Dady.
The action OF Dady in taking a posi-
ton against the best interests OF the
party as represented by President
Roosevelt and Governor Higgins has
made IT impossible for Governor Wood
ruff 10 continue political relationship
with Mr.. Dady, and therefore In the
future ne will act for the best interests
OF the Republican organization along
the lines Of reform and progress without
reference TO the desires Of Mr.. Dady."