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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
THE COTTON CROP CONTROVERSY
Transferred lion he Hesss 10 The
Congressional Record
DIFFERENCE IN THE ESTIMATES
Accuracy OF Figures OF the Department
Of Agriculture Attacked by Mr.. Low
ertng-The ~Inaccuracy Said 60 be
aused by Variations I'm the Weight
OF Bales-Mr. Lowering Was Short
in His Supply of Cotton for His Mills.

Washington, December 2i-Thc cot
ton CROP controversy in the Hou~.
which was transferred from the floor
10 leave TO print" in the Congress
sionai Record today. consists OF state
ments by Mr.. Lowering. Of MaSsachu-
sets. n AIR. Burleson. Of Texas. Mr..
Lowering attacks the accuracy of the
estimates OF h Gro by the depart
ment OF agriculture in several ways.
He says the ginners report issued by
the census bureau yesterday shows
there has been ginneG TO December
Is in Georgia. North Carolina, South
Carolina. and Oklahoma 1S3, 341 more
bales of cotton than the department
estimated as the entire crop in this
territory. and there is from 6 tn {
weeks more of the ginning season
left.
Mr. Lowering makes no criticism Of
the secretary of agriculture personal
ly nor of officials under him. He has
taken the estimates of the cotton crop
for the past ten years, compared them
with the a~scertained crop, and deGuces
the conclusion that the estimates have
been uniformly less than the actual
crop to the extent of 7.42 per cent. or
a total of IT'S, 400 bales during the
whole period.
The reply which Mr.. Burlesen has
filed maintains that the difference re-
tween the figures of Mr.. Lowering and
those of the department. vary simply
because of the variation in the weight
of bales. He says the department an
uounced its estimate Of the crop on de-
cember 4, in bales of $40 pounds gross
weight; that the census bureau makes
its preliminary reports in running
bales" Running bales are those ac-
tually turned out by the ginners, and
according to Mr.. Burleson they have
different weights in different states.
Last ear the bales in North Caro-
lima averaged 400 pounds in weight
while this year the bales in this state
have so far averaged but $50 pounds.
Taking this fact into consideration,
Mr.. BurlesOn says that il the running
bales are reduced to 500 pounds gross
weight SO as To afford a correct basis
for comparison the seeming discrep-
ancy between the ginners report and
the estimate of the department of ag-
riculture is thoroughly explained and
in fact that there is nothing to show
tia. the estimate is not substantially
correct.
Mr.. BurlesOn makes the statement
that Mr.. Lowering has candidly con-
fessed that he has personal interest
in endeavoring to reduce the price OF
cotton; that in the beginning OF the
present cotton season he went on the
floor of the New York cotton exchange
and Dredicted tina the crOp his year
would reach $4,000, 900 bales.
Mr.. Lowering. he says. is n OF the
largest cotton spinners in the country.
and believing the crop would be latge
has evidently failed TO provide himself
with sufficient stock for his mills,
''hence these tears"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
THE CRUISER CHARLESTON
elaborate Preparations for Her Rel
ception by the City From Which She
Takes Her Name.

Washington, December 21.-Elabor-
ate preparations are being made by the
people of Charleston for the reception
which that port will give to her
namesake the new ten thousand ton
protected cruiser Charleston, the first
of her class which will visit Charles
ton January 9, 10 and IL, next, and will
be presented with a handsome silver
service by the city. Secretary Bona
parte has tentatively accepted an invi-
tation to attend and he is a%nticipat-
ing making the trip in the new ship.
II he goes the army will join with
the navy in welcoming him to the
city. Nothing definite has been decid-
Mr.. Payne announced "Our oratory
ed yet about the trip and much will
depend upon the disposition of sew
eral important official matters pend
ing. After her visit to Charleston
Commander Winslow will take his
ship out for her final trial and will
then start for the Pacific coast.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
COLUMBIA
Committees Appointed to Garry Into
Effect the Recommendations Made
by the Council.

New York, December 21.-Columbia
University's action in recommending
the abolition of all intercollegiate
sports was acted upon promptly today
by President Nicholas Murray Butler.
He appointed two committees to devise
plans whereby the recommendations
made by the University council may
most speedily be accomplished. One
committee consisted of faculty mem
bers and the other of alumni.
President Butler said this action did
not aim to abolish college athletics at
Columbia altogether, but to only abol-
ish them in their present form in order
to put athletics on a basis in which
every student can participate. He said
that Columbia's ultimate purpose was
to encourage the widest possible par
ticipation Of students in athletics.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
ADJOURNED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
After Short Sessions Both Houses of
Congress Took a Recess Until Janu-
airy 18th.

Il. Washington, December Platter a
session of a little more than an hours
duration the Senate today adjourned
until January 4. Only about half of
the session was legislative in charac-
ter and the greater part of that time
was devoted to a discussion of the reg
ularity of the credentials of Mr.. Gear
in, who succeeds Mr.. Mitchell as a
Senator from Oregon. The credentials
were accepted and Mr.. Gearin was
sworn in.
Washington, December 21.-There
was but a ten minute session of the
House today when the hoi1day adjourn
ment until January 4, was taken. Two
speeches, attacking and the other
defending the cotton crop estimates
of the government, were to have been
made, but permission was granted to
print these speeches in the Record.
seems to have been exhausted" and
without extending further invitation to
any member for a speech, the adjourn
ment vas declared by the speaker.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
IEM PREMIER OUTLINES POLICY
Sir Heay Says Fiscal Questsa Is
Prime Issue d CanDaiga
NAMES BID FOR POPULAR VOTE
The Premier Clearly Avoided she Oues-
ton Of Homo Rnlc Tor Ircaand-Ex-
prcssions OF Sir Henry CampAeIl.
Zimmerman Concerning Foreign Re-
lauons.

London. December ai.-Sir Henry
Campbell Bannernan's first speech
since he accepted the premiership was
delivered at Albert hall tonight, before
q mass meeting under the auspices OF
the Liberal Federation.
\ feature Of Sir Henry's speech was
his announcement that the government
had decided 10 stop the importation OF
Chinese coolies into South Africa until
suci times AS the question for 81
against such Importation could be- de-
cidet 10y a South African parliament,
elected By popular vote. This was
greeted with tremendous enthusiasm,
b cheering continuing for fully ten
minutes.
Speaking OF foreiga relations. Sir
Henry first expressed his kindly feet
ing toward Russia In the present trial
through which that country was pass
Ing. In the case Of Germany ha said.
he saw no 49, Nha ever tor e.
arrangement. Regarding THE United
States, IIsnrc ANA Japan. the premier
accepted the existing coalitions and
approved everything which tended to
wards peace.
Sir Henry upheld this announcement
with another which elected great ap-
plause. lie said that the growth OF
ornaments was n great danger. that
force was not the only remedy. and
that economy must he adopted. In
this, he pointed out. the government
had Il notable ally in the present fiscal
system, which was a great guarantee
of peace.
IN general terms the premier out
lined his policy for retrenchment and
for n complete system OF government
by the people.
In equally general terms he gave
notice that most of the domestic cats
OF the late government would be ira
versed by the incoming liberal govern
ment ami he made u powerful bid for
the popular vote.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
SALE OF PANAMA BONDS
Treasury Department Does Not Con-
template an Early Issue.

Washington. December 2I.-Secreta-
~ Shaw today authorized the follow
ing statement:
Although the Panama Canal bin.
which has Just passed Congress, per-
fected the Legislation relating to the
sale OF Panama bonds and makes IL
possible to issue them at any tine.
the treasury department does not con-
template an immediate issue. The ap-
preparation for the Panama canal
which has just been made by Con-
gress Is coupled with a provision that
money paid out OF the treasury for
such purpose may be reimbursed from
the proceeds Of bonds hereafter sold.
This provision permits the secretary
OF the treasury To choose his own
time for issuing the bonds. At pres
ent. conditions for an Issue are not so
favorable as they are likely to be later
on. An immediate sale would with
draw money from channels Of trade
where IL Is now needed. equal the
amount of the issue.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Furious Fighting.

For seven years. writes George
W. Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, "
had a bitter battle, with chronic stom-
ach and liver trouble, but at last
won, and cured my diseases, by tn
use Of Electric Bitters. l unhesi-
tatingly recommend them to all, and
don't intend in the future to be with
out them in the house. They are Ger
tainly a wonderful medicine, TO have
cured such a bad case as mine" Sold
under guarantee to do the same for
you. by r. r. Bellamy. druggist, a;
soc at bottle. Try them today.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
AT MOSCOW
Grave News Of Disorders and Collision
Between the Troops and the Popu.
ace

st. Petersburg, December 21.+:20
p. m.-The single telephone wire work
ing to Moscow this morning brought
grave news of serious disorders and
collisions between the troops and the
populace.
The Narshadney formerly the Syn
On~techestva, and other secretly pub
lished papers which are being distrib-
uted by thousands to the workmen are
filed with the most infiammatory ap-
peaIs melting the people to an armed
rebellion. Many of the articles are
especially directed TO the army. which
is impIored not to shed the blood of
the nation. One writer addressing the
soldiers said:
Join us. Rise with us No power
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY
Members of McCurdy Family Make
Changes i'm Deeds of Ownership.

Morristown, N. j., December I'll
Deeds by which Richard A. McCurdy,
former president of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company and other mem
bers of his family have transcend val
liable property in this city within the
last few days were made public today.
Mr.. McCurdy and his wife on Deem
Der 16 and again OF December 10,
transferred parcels of real estate 10
their son Robert II. McCurdy. The
son on December 10 transferred to
his mother his interest in the new
McCurdy home. which has been occu-
pied by Richard A. McCurdy and which
is said to have cost $500. 900. By this
transfer the country house and the sur
rounding estate was put entirely In
Mrs. Richard A. McCurdy's name.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
PHILIPPINE TARIFF BILL
Views of Minority Members OF Ways
and Means Committee Filed.

Washington. December 2l.-The
views of the minority members of the
ways and means committee on the
Philippine tariff bill were fled In the
House today by Representative John
Sharp Williams, of Mississippi. the
Democratic floor leader.
The Democrats offer q substitute de-
claring for absolute free trade between
the Philippines and the United States,
including Hawaii and Porto Rico, but
add that IL their substitute is voted
down they will support the Repubii-
can bill. as 1t is a long step In the
logical and right direction"
The report says:
THE members OF the minority of the
committee on ways and means believe
that the anomalous and preposterous
status of h Philippine Islands, by
which they are treated as American
territory for certain purposes and as
foreign or as semi-foreign territory
for certain other purposes-eannot be
long maintained and should be imme-
diately terminated.
THE party which We in part rep
resent, desires to get rid of them n
the earliest practical moment and we
welcome the dissatisfaction Of the hith-
erto legislatively favored classes
growing out Of the competition of the
products OF Philippine labor with our
OWL products. in our own market as
a possible moving cause TO government
tai divorce between the Philippine ar
c~hepelago and the balance OF the Unit
ed States"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
'iT1EMPTTo wreck THE PARTY
Charges Against President Reesevell
and Governor Higgins
By FORMER GOVERNOR oDELI
He Says They Made n Deliberate At
tempt for Their Personal Ambitions.
Their Harmony, He Says, Consists OF
"Knocking"-Charges Higgins With
Duplicity.

New York, December 21.-Formei
Governor B. B.. Odell, Jr., chairman
of the Republican state committee
made a statement today in which he
charged President Roosevelt and Gov.
ernor Higgins with a deliberate at.
tempt TO wreck the Republican party
of this state for their own persona
ambitions. He declared that If disas.
ter ensued they, not he, would be re
sponsible.
Mr.. OdelfS accusations were a part
Of his comment on the situation grow
ing out of the contest in the Republic
can party in this state for the speak.
ership of the New York assembly. Mr..
Odell declared himself in favor OF E
A. Merritt, Jr.. several days ago..
On Monday last, Governor Higgins
came out in favor of J. w. Wadsworth,
Jr. MI. Odell said today that he hal
understood Governor Higgins was for
Merritt and was surprised when the
governor switched his trolley" He
said it was the worst case of duplicity
in politics he had ever known and
continued.
l. charge MT. Roosevelt ana GONGr-
nor Higgins with deliberately trying
to wreck the party in this state for
their own personal ambitions. If this
means party disaster they and not ]
and my friends. are responsible. They,
and not l. are to blame.
80 far as gratitude is concerned,
Governor Higgins certainly owed
something. Instead of putting out the
hand of friendship he chooses to throw
stones at those who have been his
friends. Higgins could have told me
that he did not want me nor Merritt
to be in this affair, but instead he
throws stones. If the President want
ed reform l was friendly and they
could have had it. | charge him and
Governor Higgins with injecting their
personalities into this matter. Their
harmony consists of knocking |
make the prediction that Wadsworth
will not be elected as speaker. We
will put him out"
Governor Higgins, in an interview
said the President was not interfering
in the speakership contest and that
Odell had no authority for using his
name in support of Merritt's canii-
dacy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

can stand against the people and army
united"
The strike call in addition to max
ing the regular demand for a constit-
uent assembly, universal suffrage, The
abolition of martial law. immunity of
the person and the other features OF
the proletariat OF the programme in
sists On the release OF the imprisoned
members Of the zorkmen's council.
the disconfinuance OF all political
suits, acQuiesence with the petitions
of the army and navy and of the rail-
road and postal-telegraph employees
for an increase OF pay. the transfer
of the land to the people an eight hour
day and the abolition of all restric-
lions regarding nationalities and n
ligion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

The story of the torture Of Rev. 0
D. Moore, pastor Of the Baptist
church, of H~arpersville, N. Y, will in
terest you. He says: 81 suffered az.
onies, because of a persistent cough
resulting from the grip. I had &c
sleep sitting up in bed. I tried many
remedies, without relief, until I TOOK
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption. Coughs and Colds, which
entirely cured my cough, and saved
me from consumption" A grand cure
for diseased conditions of Throat and
Lungs. At r. r. Bellamy, druggist;
price Soc and $1,00. guaranteed. TciaI
bottle free.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
Schooner oGes Ashore

New York, December 21.--The lum-
Der laden schooner George f. Phillips.
from Norfolk, Va, for New York, went
ashore in the thick weather today of
Bayhead. n. J. Her crew was rescued
by the life savers whose station is near
the point where the schooner grounded.
Although the vessel was rolling heay-
ily when the crew left her she was
still in good condition and not in i'm
mediate danger of going to pieces.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
In Mad Chase.

Millions rush in mad chase after
health, from one extreme OF fadGism
to another, when, if they would only
eat good food, and keep their bowels
regular with DR.. Kings New Life Pins,
their troubles would all pass away
Prompt relief and quick cure for liver
and stomach trouble. 25c at r. r
Bellamy's drug store; guaranteed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
a Fearful Fate.

1t is a fearful fate to have to endure
the terrible torture of Piles. II can
truthfully say" writes Harry Colson
of Masonville. Ia, that for Blind,
Bleeding, Itching and Protrudins
Piles, Bucklen's Arnica Salve, Is the
best cure made Also best for cnts
burns and injuries 25c at r. r. Bel
lamy, druggist
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

The Russian students seem 70 have
the advantage of the American stu
dents, all things considered. A reyo-
luton is substantially as d~istractins
and brutal as football, and there isn't
so strong a faint of professionalism
about it.-Iife.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26
INSURANCE INQUIRY
StaGSupeIintendent Hendricks
ON the Stand
CAVE LITTLE INFORMATION
Investigations Into Companies Evidently
Were Not Thorough

Examinations by His Department are
Made to Ascertain Only the SoIvency
Gf the Comprehensive State Super
~intendent Declares That He Knows
Little or Nothing About the Various
ExaminatiOns-More Information
Furnished to Prussia Than to the
New York State Observation-Disclosures
Examiner FanderpoeI Also a Wit
ness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

New York, December 21.--The death
OF Henry Harland. the American cu-
thor who wrote The Cardinals SNIFF
Box" was announced In a c~ablegrsIn
received from Italy today. His Ameff-
a home was At Norwich, Conn. and
he also had a London residence.
Mr. Harland wrote under the p-tsl-
donym OF Sidney Lt1ska-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Don't drug the stomach 70 cure q
cough. One Minute Cough Cure cuts
the mucous. draws the Inflammation
ont OF the throat. lungs and bronchial
tubes. heals. soothes and curee. a
quick cure for Group and Whoopfne
Cough. Sold By r. r. Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Andrew Carnegie prides himself up
On the assumption that he Is an ex-
ce;lent judge OF men. He has shown
us Schwab and Corey TO prove IL -Sa-
yannah News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Miss Millie Archer will leave today
to spend Christmas at her home in
Chapel Hill.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-12-26

Mr.. w. p. Boyer will spend the hol-
idays in Morganton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-28
READY! I. -ON CAL.,Il......
ARE TWENTY-sEvEN H UNDREpS
OFFICERS s ITO ou '1E:l Z /: DIS ~
a TuRs'ANcEs IN TEAM: s5$
STEERS STRIKE. 81 b
(By Publishers Press.)

CHICAGO, April 2S.-Asslsta nt,I
Chief of Police Schuettler took per-
sonal command Of the FIVE hundred
patrolmen detailed for strike X duty!
this morning, and Chief o'Nelll pre-
pared for unusual disturbances when uts,,
the delivery Of freight to and from from
the firms against whom the unions;
have declared war begins. a. Every
member Of the police force has been
ordered to be ready for immediate
service. The chief says the whole
strength of twenty-seven hundred off,
GERS and men can be thrown into the
strike district within short time. an
Before noon the entire strike dis;
trict was patrolled by policemen with
drawn clubs, while officers watched,
the vicinity OF stables and wagon
sheds to prevent strikers from firing
them or assauting non-union helpers,
employed to fill the places ;of the
strikers. Five hundred private al a.
tectives from the agencies augmented
the force of five hundred 5patrolmen.;
Armed guards sitting on express
wagons with shotguns and rifles
across their linees were ready to de-
lend their charges. Scores Of wag-;
ons escorted by squads Of police and.
Il - - -
detectives moved through the down
town streets and officers did not pre-
vent strike sympathizers from block
aiding the course of wagons driven
by non.ur:on men.
Chicago is facing the most dam
serons labor disturbances since the
Debs strike eleven years ago, if not
TIE NEST serious in its history. The
business OF the city, already partly.
pSra!yzed, may soon be completely
enyeloped so far as it, is dependent
upon teanlng By the greatest team.
sters strike on record. & IN
Gathering way speedily the strike
mas spread In flashes. The limits Sof
It's expansion no one processes to fore.
see, BY next Monday. morning per- p.r.
hap5 before that time, allSof: the 25s
ooO "n!oa drivers who handle 50 I'M I'M:
poFtSnt part of the city's traffic
MAJ be Involved. The employers
expect to apply to the United States
courts for q blanket injunction. a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-28
ENJOYABLE Reception.

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian Church gave an en-.
joyable reception In the lecture room
of the church last night which was
largely attended By the members and
friends. A short programme was sue.
cesfully carried out which Included
vocal solos by Mrs. H. G. Stoetzer and
Miss Anna Showalter, a, duet by Mas.
tiers John Stoetzer and Donald Yates.
piano solo by Miss Sadie Lloyd and
a recitation delivered by Master John
Barr. Light refreshments were served
during the evening. The social com.
mittee, to whom much of the success
OF the entertainment was due, is com.
posed Of Misses Ella snider, Louise
Barns. Ethel Moran and Mrs. Frank
Ewing. @
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-28
Fairnon.t.
w. Va.
SOCIETY
Closing Of Fraternity council,

Closing Of Fraternity Council.
The district council, of the Phi kap.
pa Psi Fraternity, which has been in
session for the past ten days in Nor.
gantown, closed last night with an
elegant banquet at the Hotel MADEIRA.
Rutter's orchestra, OF Morgantown
rendered music during the Serving OF
an elaborate menu. and between
courses the Fraternity songs were
sung by the banqueters. Hon. Stew.
art Fl. Bowman was POSTMASTER, and
introduced each toast with his usual
witty remarks. The speakers were
Gilbert Benton Miller, Orro E. Mon.
nette, A. v. Shell, George Foster
Scott G. Lowe, Chouncey Wiley
George T.. Fletcher and DR.. A. NJ. Blu.
chanan. ~
Handsome souvenirs of the occa.
sion were the menu cards, in the
shape Of the fraternity shield and tied
with the fraternity colors, pink and
lavender. containing photographs OF
Judge G. T. Moore, founder of the
fraternity, Mrs. Sarah Cochran, OF
Dawson, who presented the local fra
ternity with their handsome home
James Cochran, her dead son. in
whose memory the gift was made, and
DR.. A. NJ. Buchanan, who was largel,
instrumental in securing the house
from Mrs. Cochran.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-04-28
BUSINESS MEN
ARE RESPONDING LITERALLY TO
LIST OF PRIZES FOR FIRST
MAN TO MAKE HOME RUN.

The merchants and bus,noss mon
OF the CITY are resnondInp nohlv r.
the West yirginian's list Of nrizes
for tbe fret home RIM ~ h., = mai.
mont PLAYER on the home grounds
This is custom in all large cities
and sometimes II is worth manv dol.
lars TO the nlayer 50 doing
J. NJ. Hartley & Son we're the frs,
to come forward and their donat,o,,