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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12

whe has :held his cotton a fair profit
upon its production. There is no
business sense in producing cotton at
loss. :It..would be better for the in
dividual to plant no cotton at all than
to spend :!:the energies Of the year in
producing;}a staple which when placed
uopn the,market will notbring enough
money to-. pay for the cost Of it's pro-
duction. It is we'll established fact
that no material can be woven into
cloth in competition with Americans
cotton up to IA cents per pound. The
southern cotton growers, therefore,,
have a practical monopoly of the
clothing business of the world when
the price ;of their staple is not ad-
vanced to, a figure be7ond ten or
twelve cents per pound. The only as-
tive competitor of American cotton
at this time is American cotton-in
other words, our own staple isz oompet-
ing against itself in the markets Of
the country. due to the fact that we
have raised more of it than the world
can consume, and the surplus is be-
ing used as hammer to depess the
price of that part Of thescrop which
is actually. needed for immediate con-
sumption.
Another Important factor is that
we have practically no system Of
marketing the cotton crop, selling it
with an utter disregard of the demand
and putting an enormous over supply
on the market duringsa short period
of time and allowing the price to be
controlled almost entirely by specula-
tion.
We can successfully nj set the first
difficulty by curtailing the productions
in 1905 to meet the legitimate demands
for consumption in 1906 by decreasing
the acreage and not making the crop
more than 5000, COO bales the present
year. We can successfully meet the
second difficulty by encouraging the
Immediate construction of first class
system of modern up to- date standard
warehouses throughout all important
points in the cotton belt, where cur
cotton can be stored and handled at
a minimum cost and sold slowly to
meet the Legitimate demands Of the
mills. The cotton mills wouldsgreat-
1y prefer a stable price Tor cotton and
are quite willing to pay minimum
price of 10 cents per pound for all the
cotton they need for consumption.
Every cotton grower must begin to-
realize that the low price of his cot
ton is largely fixed by the manner ia
which he sells it and that if We ex-
pect to MAINTAIN prices at profitable
figures, I'VE must get rid of the old
primitive methods Of selling the crop
as fast as it is gathered and begin tos
sell the staple as the wetsern wheat
raisers sell their wheat, that is by
placing the product upon the market
as it is demanded for consumption
and not..sell it subject to the fuctuat-
ing values brought about by specula-
tion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12
LOVE At FIRST SIGHT.
Hotel Clerk Secretly weds Mil
IiOnaire's DAUGHTER.

Chicago, april IA dispatch to
The Inter-Ocear from Hot Springs,
Ark, says: Miss Pearl NJ. White,
daughter of former Congressman W..
J. White, the millionaire manufac>
turer of Cleveland has been secretly
married at ST. Lukes Episcopal
church to James T. Bancroft, who
three weeks ago, was clerk behind
the desk of one of the prominent
hotels of Palm Beach, Fls.,
The wedding was the elimination of.
a romance which started with love at,
first sight Bancroft gave up his posi-
tion on the second day after meeting
Miss White His home is in Brook
line. Mass, and he is Is years of age.
His parents are poor. The couple
have left for the BRIDES home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12
THE END OF MAGNOLIA.
The Town Has Been Incorporated Un-
der the Name of Lynchburg.

.Mognolia, April 11.-As a result OF
the municipal election here on the
7th Mr.. NJ. L. Mcintosh as intendant
and Messrs. S. C. fitzpatrick, T. Cor
don Griffin, J. A. Hickson and Geo. w.
Stokes as wardens, were duly sworn
in. They will elect clerk or secre-
tary and treasurer tonight. Appilca-
tions are now in order for the position
of policeman. There is so far only
one applicant for that position the sal
ary for which is $50 per month.
The vote for a change Of name to
Lynchburg was unanimous, so the
town is incorporated under the latter
name-Lynchburg
The voting contest Saturday night
resulted in the election Of Miss Viola
Mcintosh, daughter Of our intendant,
as the prettiest young lady in town, for
which a handsome diamond set gold
ring was awarded to her. The young
men paid dearly for that ring. Miss
Viola appreciates the compliment paid
her.
The hail storm in this place Satur-
day evening was the severest that we
have had in a number of years, and
while quantities Of leaves were beat
en- from the trees the damage to gar
dens and young fruit was Insignificant.
The oat crop in this part of the
country is certainly fine so far.
Messrs. Lee fitzpatrick. John and
Ernest Mcintosh, Clifford Hickson,
DR.. Tenant and several others from
this place are having big fish fry on
Lynch's river today.
Tie numerous fish traps in the
river are well patronized this season.
Some times the wrong man goes to the
trap and then-or, then, the rightful
owner is minus-the other fellow is
plus-we have feeling-a feeling for
the poor over-burdened trap: and: q
feeling, a tender feeling for fhe con-
tents and his portfolio.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12

Toxic, April IAN impor-
tant war conference, which last
ed FIVE hours, was held today at
the -house Of Premier aKatsura.
It-was attended by Marquis Ito,
Field Marshal Yaffagata,
Counts Matsukata and Nc
incvye and the ministers of war,
marine and foreign affairs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12
NEWS FROM The STATE CAPITAL.
COUNTY TREASURES MUST NOT
SHOW PARTIALITY.
Attorney General Decides That 1t is
Unlawful to Collect Taxes After
March 15-Inyestigating the
Wreck on the Southern.
BY w II. McCaw.

Columbia, April 6.-Attorney Gen
eral Gunter has rendered Comptroller
Jones an opinion in which he declares
that it is unlawful for a county treas
urer to collect taxes after the 18th oe
March, at which. time the law says ex-
ecutions shall be issued. The ruling
effects practically every county in the
State, as the treasurers have for a
number of years fallen into the GUS
tom Of favoring taxpayers, particular
ly influential ones, by allowing pay
ment after the expiration Of the time
fixed by law. The penalty is only {
per cent. all told, and many wait until
the very last day to pay. The decision
therefore affects many taxpayers.
The hearing before the railroad
commission to determine the cause
Of the Sunday morning wreck on the
Southern at Badham will be held on
the 18th, when Superintendent Heeth-
er Of the Charleston division, the
crews of the two trains, and the tele-
graph operators at Branchville,
Reeves and St. George will testify.
An interesting accounting for the
collision came to your correspondent
e.o,. - xoop,Lor of tI,o f, airhr
crew, who says that the freight con-
ductor seeing that Engineer Reid was
not going to stop at Reeves gave o1-
ders to sign him down and back back
into the Reeves siding. In accordance
with these orders the breaks We're ap-
Piled at the rear but some time was
required getting by a number Of cars
Of old make to the airbreaks cars lo-
ward the front Of the train, and before
the train could be stopped the crash
came. According to this train man
Engineer Reid acknowledged after
the accident that he was to blame for
the crash. The understanding among
the crew was that the train would stop
but it is supposed that Reii sur,nis-
ing by h: latch which was SLOW that
he had plentyof time to make the next
station decided to pull on by Reeves.
The Saluda Power Company, capi-
talized at 100000, was chartered by
the secretary Of state today. The
headquarters of the concern is to, be
at Greenville. A. G. Furman is presi-
dent, A. L. Scott secretary and E. F.
Green treasurer. Mr.. Lewis w. Par
ker is a member Of the directorate.
The scarcity Of labor in the cotton
mills of this state is becoming a Sc
rious matter. At meeting Of mill
presidents in Spartanburg yesterday a
committee was appointed to see what
can be ? toward importing opera
tives fro various parts Of North
Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12

Lynn, Mass, April THE
autopsy on the body OF million
.aire David K. Phillips, who was
in the ocean near his home
terday results in q finding
Sc death was caused by drown
!ssp This sets at rest the theory
lat the millionaire met with
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12

Amsterdam. April 1o.-A telegram
from Batavia, Island Of Java, says
the Russian feet is reported OF Banca
Island. It is expected this laeet will ar
rive at Batavia. It is oslieved that this
fleet is Admiral Poiestvensky squad
ron of battleships.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12
is FLEET At ANCHOR.
RoDJESTyENSKY'S
FLEET LOCATED OFF NANKI
ISLAND.
Reported in Toxic That the Russians
Are Seeking to Avoid an Engage
ment With Admiral Togo's
Fighters.

= London, April 10.-The news today
of the Russian Baltic feet is contained
in a dispatch to Lloyds from Singa-
pore. The steamer Gregory which
has just arrived there reports passed
at a. m. today the Russian fleet an
chored twenty miles northeast Of
Nanki, one ofthe Amanda Islands.
There has been no confirmation OF
the report that Admiral Rojestvensky
is3not with the squadron.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12

Newport, r. l.. April s.-The exec
utors Of the Gordon Mckay estate to-
day sold the place OF Jekyl Island, Ga,
to John D. Rockefeller.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12
THE:,F|Rs1 DOLLAR SAVED IS
.........1HE BEST. ST..........

The Sumter Banking and Mercan--
tile Company, of Sumter, S. c., will
open saving department and receive
deposits of one dollar and over on
which per cent. per annum will be
allowed, payable quarterly.
The way to have a bank account
Is to start, and you will End it easy
enough to keep it growing. Save your
pennies and nickles and you will soon
have dollars.
Gail and get particulars as to in.
crest, deposits, etc.
Deposits, subject to check solicited.
SUMTER BANKING AND MERCAN.
TILE COMPANY,
Sumter, S. G.
Mar 21-tf :;
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12
They Don't Want a Fight.

They Don't Want q Fight.
Special to~The Daily Item.
Toxic, April 10.-Messages received
here say that Rojestvensky is seeking
to avoid an engagement with Togo's
feet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-04-12

way of solving the present problem
which confronts the cotton growers OF
the south and to meet the emergency
as it at present exists.
BUREAU REPORT ON ACREAGE.
"Under the present systematic
method of gathering statistics by the
United States government it will be
utterly impossible for the cotton
growers to deceive the public as to
the amount of cotton acreage put into
cultivation during the next 60 days.
The United States department of agri-
culture, through its thousands of cor
respondents in the cotton belt, will
have prepared carefully tabulated
statement, which will be issued on
June Sd, stating the numers of acres
of cotton that will be planted in the
south this year. If this report shows
a general decrease in acreage of 25
per cent, then the problem of south
ern prosperity during the year 1905
will be solved. If, however, the re-
port indicates but a small decrease,
or shows practically the same acreage
as that of 1904, no power under heaven
can ECOQ GH6 4mm0uA6G0 OoWAWd1O
tendency in the price of cotton, and
financial ruin and disaster will pre-
sent itself to every line Of business
and all the professions in the south
within the next eight months. The
attention Of the entire cotton world is
tarned at this time upon the action Of
the cotton growers and they have now
the practical control Of the entire Sit
uatiop.
The demand for cotton goonds is un-
precedented. and with full supply Of
cotton on band, every mill will be
operated to its full capacity during
the next twelve months Therefore,
il the acreage is reduced 25 per cent.
and the spot holders Of cotton con-
tinue in their present determination
to refuse to SELL thei. cotton at exist
ing prices, there can be no question
that as soon as the acreage has been
definitely ascertained showing the
reduction which is asked the price Of
cotton will Immediately advance to a
figure which will give 70 every farmer
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-27
TO BEGIN WORK
ON STRAWBERRY
Reclamation Service Announces Early
Construction of Project.
CALLS FOR LONG TUNNEL
WATER TO BE CONVEYED FROM
STRAWBERRY.
Especial to The Herald,

Washington, ID. c., Aug. 2S.-The
reclamation service today made the fol-
lowing announcement: Prospects are
bright for the early construction Of the
Strawberry Valley irrigation project in
northeastern Utah. This project in
wolves the construction of storage
reservoir on Strawberry creek, a trib-
utary of Duchesne river, and of a tun-
mel 10000 feet long TO convey the stored
water TO Spanish Fork. The water will
be used in Spanish Fork valley on
about so, eco acres Of land.
'Gxisting canal systems, built, owned
and operated by farmers. viii be utiI-
lzed as basis for a complete distrib-
uting scheme, and such enlargement
and improvements as are deemed
necessary viii be made. A water users
association has been formed, to which
settlers have signified their Willingness
to turn over their water rights and
bitches under proper financial arrange
mentS. without remuneration from the
reclamation fund
Engineering parties have been busiIy
engaged during the season making de-
tailed surveys and examinations upon
which to base reliable estimates. and a
board of consulting engineers held a
meeting on Aug. IA, at Salt Lake City,
TO consider the feasibility of the pro-
Ject- 1t is probable that construction
VIII be recommended as soon as set
tiers through the water users asso-
citation pledge their lands to return the
cost of the undertaking.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-27

OF instant death. The thieves then
rushed from the store, taking with
them the tray of rings and diamonds,
and ran to a buggy which they had
stationed two squares distant. With
drawn revolvers they drove through
the streets at a high rate of speed >and
fired several shots at pedestrians as
they passed them.
One Robber Captured.
A patrol wagon from the East Chi
eago Avenue station was soon OnEtheir
track, and, finding the pursuit warm,
the robbers separated. One of them
who gave the name of w. L. Edwards
was found in a lumber yard where he
was trying to hide. He admitted his
guilt, but said that he robbed the store
by himself Al portion of the plumber,
he declared, he would surrender if the
police would allow him to go and get
it. He was taken to the place under
guard and a number of the rings and a
few of the diamonds were recovered
The greater part of the booty, however
IS in the possession of the other two
men.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-27
CONFERENCE is
NOT DISSOLVED
Continued From PAGE I.

Continued From Page I.
csc. treaty not one voice has been heard
~ Russia that even suggested the con-
cluslon OF peace on the basis of financial
contribution. The payment of an in
demnity would inflict a financial burden
upon the entire Russian people increase
d1scontent and consequently threaten the
vital interests OF the empire. This un-
doubtediy was the powerful reason that
lmpelled the emperor to make his deci-
sion with regard TO the payment Of an
Indemnity. Another reason advanced was
that financial contribution would give
to Japan the wherewithaf to menace Rus
STA with armies and fleets. Russia does
not believe that a lasting peace could
result from a settlement which permitted
Japan assuming this attitude.
If it is a fact that President RooseNelt's
efforts to persuade Russia to effect a
compromise have failed. and RussiaS at
titude leaves practically no room to doubt
that this is so, peace depends upon Japan
foregoing an Indemnity.
In this connection well known diplo
mat said to the Associated Press yester-
day:
IF Japan refuses to forego indemnity
and make peace she will place herself on
record before the world as being more
DESTROYS for money than for the lives of
many thousands of her sons. Should the
war continue / believe that it's final set
tlement, whenever that comes, will find
Russia Just as determined not to pay a
financial indemnity as she is today
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-27

was inclined 10 be careless we should
remind him of the few details he had
forgotten
The two interviews given above are
substantially the results of visit to the
dry goods stores. Many other fields sug-
gested themselves
Sweet Voices Here.
The telephone office, it was at first
thought. might have a story. However,
the inquirer was assured That homely
girls voice might be just as sweet over
the wire as that of "a pretty girl. a
sweet voice Dleases the customer. As
the only standard of efficiency IS meas
ured by the ability of an employee to
please customers the quest after knowl-
edge ended right at this point so far as
the central" office was concerned.
Doctors and lawyers generally agreed
that pretty girls were desirable, except
ing where their good looks resulted in
the constant interruption of their duties
because OF telephone calls.
A woman who was interviewed on the
subject placed grace of manner and per-
sOnaiity far above beauty. She contracted
to take the homeliest girl that ever meas
ured calico behind a counter and make
her over into something in the feminine
way that would outshine Venus by simply
teaching her how to walk and talk
charmingly and avoid. by the use OF tact,
the worst of crimes, blunder.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-27
RUSSIA LACKS
SINEWS OF WAR
French Bankers Will Not Advance
ANY More Money.
LOAD HEAVY ENOUGH NOW
KAISER STRONGLY ON THE SIDE
OF PEACE.

Paris. Aug. 26.--Prenier Rouvier had
a long talk at the foreign Office today
with NJ Jusserand, ambassador TO the
United States. Its nature has not been
yet disclosed. 1t is probable that it
related 60 American affairs, and TO the
general status of the negotiations at
Portsmouth. However. the government
is not giving any outward signs of &c
tivity in connection with the peace
conference owing to the sensitiveness
Of French relations with Russia.
Information from officials at ST Pet
ersourg show that Ambassador Meyers
meeting with the emperor lasted ONLY
ten minutes and was not productive or
notable results. The brevity of the
meeting is looked upon as an unfavor-
abte sign. Nevertheless, government
circles believe that Russia's inability
TO raise more money for war purposes
WIZ prove decisive factor in compell-
ing the conclusion of peace. Since the
French bankers recently refused "a new
loan on account of the uncertainties OF
war, their attitude has become more
uncomprotnising against a prolougatton
OF this struggle. This is due to the
dangers OF depression i'm the enormous
French holdings OF Russian securities
should the war go on indefinitely
therefore, since the Paris money mar
ket is practically cut off for more war
funds, it is the view of the highest
court officers that peace has strong
chances of realization through the
financial inability of Russia TO continue
the war.
The bourse today became sensttfva
over unfavorable reports from Ports
mouth. Russian tours declining 1 cen
time The market closed weak owing
10 the depression in Russian securities.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-27
GERMANY FAVoRs PEACE.
Emphatic Statement Given Out by
Chancellor Won BueIow.

Berlin. Aug. 26.-The chancellor.
Prince Won Buelow. telegraphed TO the
Associated Press from Nordernev to-
Jay statement in response to an in
curry as To Germanys attitude toward
the efforts being made to bring about
peace between Russia and Japan. The
telegram reads as follows:
Since the beginning OF President
hooSeVelt's action the German pu-
peror, as well as his government. has
never ceased to advocate the cause Of
peace wherever an opportunity offered
lself. Germany Is interested as well
as America IN putting an end to the
risks and uncertainties inseparate from
every great war. The emperor and the
German people cordially wish that
PRESIDENT Roosevelt's Efforts NAV he
successful Won RT-E-T C,TXXv .,
The Associated Press TODAY received
the following communication from the
foreign office:
The foreign Office empowers the As
soclated Press TO declare that all re-
ports OF the opposition Of the ernperor
20 the mediation Of President Rooss-
welt are absurd. The emperor regards
the endeavors of the president with ad-
mlration and takes the greatest inter
est IN the success of the iabors for
peace, IN whose beginning the emperor
personally assisted"
The impression in the FOREIGN of7oe
today is that the negotiations at PortS-
ately. III
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-27
ElGHT-H0UR STRUGGLE
BEGINS IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Aug. 26.-chfcago today be-
came the cent? of a struggle OF en-
ployins printers throughout the ooun-
try against the international Typo
graphical union to defeat the Iatter's
attempt to secure the eight-ho,Ir CIav
open shop notices were posted in fo1y
or the largest printing establishments
members OF the typothetae. The spirit
or the independent declaration viii ne
carried out by the employment of non
Union printers Other members Of the
typothetae have planned TO follow, sic
Union ofhcials say that the first non
union man to appear in any OF the
typothetae establishments win he's.
sighat Tor g. general walk-out in every
plent controlled by the Master Printers
organizat ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-08-27
BLUFFS AND HILLS ONLY ARE LEFT
ogden Man With Number 10 in Untah Drawing Renqushes
Right to Farm Because, He Says, There's Nothing
Left That is Worth Having

purpose of warning his chief against go
20 Nernal that the deputy telephoned
ne stated that the Indians and the wa
Ter companies have located everything
reservation.
According TO the explanation given over
the telephone by Wilson, the Indians in
selecting their farms, have chosen them
under the advice of water companies in
such way that others coming in later
are az the mercy of this combina ton.
and II there happens 70 be any good land
ieIt II Is in such fragmentary pieces that
~ VIII De useless except TO those who
were in ahead of those who had to draw
Mr. Wilson stated that he would be
home Monday. which is the day on which
ne Woutd be permitted &c make his To-
cation He asked that others of his
friends who were contemplating making
the trip be told Of the conditions and
advised TO stay away, as there is nothing
left unappropriated except bluffs and
hills.