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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1905-03-08
Encouraging Conditions
States Visited.
Mr.. +. ID. Smith, Financial Agent
of the Southern Cotton Associa-
ti"n, Reports Nothing but
Success.

OuCCeSS. |
TO the Editor of The State:
| take this, my first opportuni-
ty, to let the readers of The State
know the conditions that exist in
the States have visited as fnan-
cial agent of the Southern Cotton
association and the temper of the
people concerning the movement.
At Augusta, when l spoke on
March 1st, had as representa-
tive body of farmers and busl-
ness men as ever gathered iu the
State of Georgia. The enthusi-
asm among them was not confn-
ed to any class. Every one sees
in the movement the hope of sue
cess and every class of business
is lending it financial and moral
support. Augusta pledged ST.
600, with the probability of rails
ing $1,000.
From there | went to Macon on
March q. The same spirit was
manifest AZ was shown at Augusta.
The people of Macon are more
pronounced in their determine
tion to stand by the three cardi-
nal principles Of our association
than l expected to find. They
will probably contribute 80, 900.
From Macon went to Opelika,
Ala. If Opellka is a sample of
what Alabama is doing the State
is safe. An audience Of 600 or
700 gathered in the court house
composed of bankers, merchants
and farmers of Opsliks and Lee
counties. The president of the
Alabama association was there,
as was Hon. r. r. Poole, commits
sioner Of agriculture o! Alabama.
Reports from all parts of the
state ore to tho effect that the
organization of tho State is being
rapidly perfected, gusno and acre
age being reduced and the cotton
being hold.
One striking feature of all the
meetings 90 far attended is the
perfect harmony in which all
kinds of businesses aro working to
one snd-the permanent control
of the price of American cotton by
tho south.
Let no one be discouraged.
With the oombined forces of all
the brain and Drawn Of the south
working to control their natural
monopoly success must como.
The cotton market is heginn-
ing to indicate uneasiness among
the buyers and consumers. A
new meaning is being attached to
this phenomenal combination and
the world is beginning to be skep
tical as to the assertion that 1t
means noting. The readiness
with which commercial and finan-
cial bodies are contributing mo-
ney TO its support, the stubborn
ness with which planters are hold
ing their cotton, tho cry from gu.
ano dealers that their salos are
short, indicate that for once in all
the history of the south a move
ment has been set on foot that
Will guarantee a profit To
the growers Of American cot
ton.
l meet the farmers and busI. |
y,a,c ,na,~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
Po.tponed Grnpt for College

New York, Oct. At the annual meeting of the trustees of the Pea body Educational Fund held today it was decided that the matter of grant ing a million dollars for the endowment of the institution at Nashville which was decided on at a special meeting held at Washington on January 24 should be postponed owing to technical considerations connected with the grant made by the State of Tennessee. It was stated after the meeting that while 1t was held that the conditions had not been met in all respects the dissatisfac- tion related entirely to technicalities
 No controversy of any kind had arisen and no doubt was entertained that in due time the George Peabody College for Teachers will succeed the existing Peabody Normal College and will re- ceIye the endowment of a million dol
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
WILL PUSH CASE.
President Will Prosecute Packers for Forcing Rebates,

President Will Prosecute Packers for Forcing Rebates.
 Washington, Oct. 4.-(Special. )-Al- though no official statement has been made on the subject, 1t is known that one of the first subjects to be taken up by the President on his return to Washington was that of pushing the other cases that are pending against the Chicago packers for forcing the railroads to grant rebates on their shipments.
 Now that a beginning has been made, and the government has scored a victory in the four cases decided. 1t is believed that other prosecutions will be pressed vigorously.
 The President. Is being congratula- ted on all hands over the triumph of his demand for a square deal to all shippers. He, himself. has refused to comment on the lesson to be drawn from the conviction o1 the packers but
 the general comment here is that it is likely to lessen the demand for railroad rate regulation this winter. It Is pointed out that the President has made good his statement that The highways of commerce must be kept open to all on equal terms" without any assistance from Congress in the way of new legislation.
 In so doing he has shown that the present law, if enforced, is sufficient to put an end to rebates and that is what the President is chiefly inter ested in. Many of his influential advisors have pointed out to him that
 to give the rate-making power to the Interstate Commerce Commission. even if Congress could be forced to do SO,
 would not strengthen tho present law,
 but might seriously hamper the trade
 and industry of the country, particu-
 larly the South. without any corre-
 spending benefits.
 R. H. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
FOUR HUNDRED HOMELESS.
Big Fire fin Lumber District of Rhine
 lander, Wisconsin.

Big Fire in Lumber District of Rhine-
 lander, Wisconsln.
 Rhinelander. Wis, Oct. Fire in the lumber district of this town de- stroyed property valued at $500, 900. and rendered four hundred people homeless. The fire started in the lumber yard of the Brown Brothers Lumber Company and after sweeping that yard clean spread to the Rob bins Lumber Company yards, which were entirely destroyed. A high wind was blowing which carried the fire into the residence district adjoining the lumber yards. destroying about seven ty-five small dwelling houses About forty million feet of lumber was de- stroyed
 After burning over the greater DOT ton of eight blocks the fire was got under control late this evening. The homeless people are being cared for tonight in the city hall and other buildings. The total insurance Is about $400,O00. The principal losers are: Brown Brothers Lumber Compa- ny, lumber, $250.000, insurance. $175.- 900: Robbins Lumber Company. $225.- 900, insurance, $165.0Oo. The two school houses and engine houses, $25,- 000 The loss on dwelling houses Is about $75,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
CAMPAIGN IN OHIO.
Members of Cabinet Will stump State For RenublfcauR.

Washington, Oct. 4,-Senator Dick, chairmsn of the ohio Republican Ex- ecutive Committee. had a conference with President Roosevelt today rela- tive to the political situation in that State.
 The President is particularly inter ested in the approaching Ohio cleo tion and told Senator Dick he would do everything in his power to insure the success of the Republican cause there this fall
 Senator Dick is anxious that as many members of the Cabinet as possible may make speeches In Ohio during the campaign, and 1t has been agreed ten tatively that Secretaries Taft. Shaw. and Wilson and Bonaparte and Attor- ney-General Moody will participate in the campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
PRESIDENTS HARD RAP.
Gives Republican BoOtlickersevere Call
 Down for Discrimination.

Washington, Oct. 3.-(Special. J. Capt. J. E. B. Stuart. Collector of In ternal Revenue for the Eastern District of Virginia, in his removal of several Democrats and the reduction in posi- tion of two others of the same political faith, who were employed in his office, under the civil service, proved him to be too jealous a convert to suit Mir. Roosevelt.
 His order dire ting the reinstatement of the discharged men and the restitu- tion to place of the others is regarded as the severest jolt yet administered by the heavy hand of the administration against super serviceabIe office hold CTS. Stuart had sought to make a place for some of his Republican friends.
 Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
ENGINEERS ARRIVE.
Will Thoroughly Review Work Done on Isthmus.

Colon, Oct 1.-The steamer Havana from New York. September 18th, having on board the Advisory Board of Con- sulting Engineers of the Panama Canal and some of the members of the Canal Commission, arrived here today.
 All on board are we'll The visitors are awaiting the special train from Panama with Governor Magoon and others On its arrival the whole party will go over the railroad. stopping a few minutes at points of interest. From Panama the party will visit La Boca and the islands in Panama har- bor Todays cursory visit was ar ranged in order to give the engineers who are now visiting the isthmus for the first time a general idea of the fea- lures of the route. Tomorrow the vis- itors will begin a close and minute ex- animation of the railroad from end to end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
snnin VIII Reduce nntIe..

Madrid, Oct. 4.-Premier Montero Rios. in the course of an interview published today. discusses the Govern ment project to submit tariff changes during the first months coming session of the Cortez. Concerning food prod ucts, the Premier says the duties on articles of first necessity will be pro- gressively suppressed, but 1t is impos- sible to proceed with radical reductions. as it is essential to maintain the equili- brium of the budget. The Premier's declarations have produced an excel lent effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
TAFT MAKES STATEMENT.
War Secretary Rspeats Conversation
 of President and Bowen.

Washington, Oct. 4.-secretary Taft, beilg asked today concerning the statement said to have been made by the President to Herbert W. Bowen, late Minister to Venezuela in the letter which Mir. Bowen gave out yesterday. said he was present at the interview and that Mir. Bowen wholly misunder- stood what the President in fact said:
 MT. Bowen," continued the Secre- tary, repeated once or twice that he would do exactly what he had done were the same case presented to him for action and he finally said that he was glad the whole matter had come out and was generally known, to which the President replied, T do not agree with you, and I am very sorry that the whole matter has happened
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
REMOVAL OF BARBER.
Change in Land once Caused Surprise
 in Montgomery. M

 The announcement of the removal of Captain Robert Barber and the ap- pointment of Gen. R. D. Johnston to his place as register of the Montgom- cry Land office. came like a bolt from the blue, in tie Federal Building There was not In the whole building any man to say T told you so." even if there was any of the Republican officehold- CTS who expected the change. The first news of 1t was brought to Captain Barber's office by a newspaper man, who had a press telegram. It was a distinct surprise to Captain Bar Der A couple of hours later, when questioned about the change. and af- ter he had time to hear from Wash ington, Captain Barber said;
 T have heard nothing at all beyond the newspaper telegrams. They seem to be positive. but I have had no of- fcial and no personal knowledge of the change. l did not suspect that my removal was contemplated. There has been no attack upon my management of the office so far as know. But I will be in the dark about the whole af- fair until get more detailed informa- ton from Washington"
 Republicans Uneasy.
 When the bolt struck the Federal Building the whole atmosphere was surcharged with electricity. Every thing was uncertain. and everybody moved about like they were walking on egg shells. The official life of a Republican of1cehoider is uncertain enough at best. but when things like that were happening, 1t was time to break for the storm cellar and raise lightning rods.
 There wasn't much talking about the affair and most of 1t was done in whis- pers. Everybody wanted more infor- nation than was given in the brief telegrams. Some of them were in- clined to think that 1t was another false alarm announcement of the referees, like their statement that Postmaster Buckley had been removed. Before this prognostlcations of the Alabama referees had slipped a cog and ofEice- holders whose scalp they had hunted were still wearing their hair. The of the Federal building wante dto be certain that the White House label was on the announcement of the appointment of Pope Long as United states Marshal and on the ap- pofntment of General R. D. Johnston as register of the land ofice Still the press telegrams looked like the real thing and uneasIness retgned through out the building.
 It was whispered that the referees had been camping on the trail of Cap tain Barber It was said that they were after him as they were after half A dozen or more once holders who were charged with beinous offense of trying to make the Republican party a white mans party in Alabama. This
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
JELKS MAKES GOOD
 SALE OF STATE BONDS:
 NO EXTRA LEGISLA AZURE

were acted upon by the Ohio Com mandery at the first meeting since the change was made abolishing the primo geniture feature which had made only the eldest son of a member eligible. The change opened the door to all the sons of officers who served in the ar mics of the United States in the war of the rebellion.
 General Granville E. Dodge. a mem- Der of the New York Commandery and president of the Society of the Army of Tennessee, which opens its annual sessions in this city tomorrow was one of the guests of the evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
PLEASED THE PRESIDENT.
Roosevelt Impressed by Johnston,n
 War RecOrd.f

Washington. Oct 4--(special. )--It seemed to give President Roosevelt es- pecial pleasure to appoint Gen. Rob- ister of the Alabama land office He knew that General Johnston was and had always been a Democrat though not a partisan; but he knew also his rep utation as business man and his re- cord as a gallant Confederate soldier, in action. These things were paric- luarly attractive to the Roosevelt mind.
 The President was persuaded to ap- point P. M. Long of Jasper. as United States marshal for the northern dis tric of Alabama by the general and excellent endorsements his application carried
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05

sidered practically clear was made plain today when Dr. White abolished the separate headquarters which were established in that district and which had been in charge of Drs. Richardson and Berry. So complete has been the sanitation of the district that there have been no new cases in five days and there are less than ten cases now under treatment in an area of about forty squares Only isolated secondary cases are now apprehended and all the work needed to be done can be handled by neighboring headquarters. Prest- dent DeFuentes of State Railroad Com mission said today that he instructed Secretary Barrow to call meeting of the commission ten days after the quar- tines have been lifted. Much busi- ness of importance Is pending before the commission, but Its work has been completely suspended since the fever appeared. It was officially announced by President Boyd today that the Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge the opening of which has been delayed by yellow fever quarantines. will begin its next annual session on Wednesday. November 1. Vice-Presi- dent Thornwell Fay of the Southern Pacific Railroad has written synpa- thetic letter to Secretary Mayo of the Progressive Union in which he says that while nominally there are, few restrictions to prevent freight arriving, the fact that quarantine exists In this part of the country Is being used by soliciting agents of competing lines in an attempt to divert the routing of freight through New Orleans and that the railroads at interest have felt the effects
 Mir. Fay thinks the auarantines this year have made apparent the necessity for a national quarantine law. Private telegrams and the conference had to- day by Congressman Davey and Meyer and Postmaster Woodward with the President make 1t practically certain that the Presidents visit will termi- nate at 6 p. m. on the evening of Octo- Der 26 necessitating the elimination from the program of entertainment at the banquet which was to have been given at that time. The committee of arrangements are therefore revising their program.
 Mississippi Cases.
 ssissippi--vicksburg, new cases; Natchez, 3 new cases; Port Gibson, 1 new case, suspicious; Gulf Port, 2 new cases; Mississippi City. 1 new case.
 A special from Scranton says that Surgeons Berry and McMullen, who were sent there by the Surgeon General, returned to Gulfport, as the City Coun- cil of Scranton refused to pay for dis infection unless so advised by the local physicians. who declare that the cases reported from Scranton and Moss Point are not yellow fever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
C,nain Company's Dividend.

New York. Oct 4.-The H. B. Clafiin Company today declared the regular quarterly dividend at the rate of 5 per cent. on the first preferred stock and s per cent. on the second preferred stock. Also an extra dividend of one quarter of per cent. on both the is- sues. The company deals in dry goods
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
Neyv Memheva for LerIon.

Cincinnati. Oct. 4.-That the amend melt to the constitution of the Mill wahkee Order of the Loyal Legion of tho United States would add largely to the membership of that organiza- tioi was indicated here tonight when fhiIty-one applications for membership
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
ITo Pontpoue Copference.

ThelHague, Oct. 4.-Official circulars expre1 doubt as to whether arrange ments can be completed early enough for thA second peace conference to be helI id 1906 and do not expect it to assemble before 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
At NatChex.

Natchez, Miss, Oct. 4.-Today's report of the yellow fever is satisfying to the physicians with respect to the number of new cases reported but the fact that there are two new foci. both white patients is not so encouraging. One of the two foci. Mrs. J. B. Ligon, wife of a jeweler, resides near the business centre. A private telegram from Chica- go reports the death at that place this morning of William Cunning. a white refugee from this city who was taken sick between here and Jackson while en route to the north. Today's summary; New cases. g.; new foci. ?; total cases to date, 115; total foci, 37. Total deaths, '. Cases under treatment 26 Cases discharged. 8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
Nh New Cholera in Berlin.

Berlin. Oct 4-The official bulletin issued today announced that no new eases of cholera and no deaths from that disease had occurred from noon yesterday to noon today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
REFUSED OFFICERS 4DMrrTANcE.
Aged Peusacola Doct,r Declines t
 Have House Inspected.

Have House Inspected.
 Pensacola, Fla, Oct. 4.-The oficial 10; total to date, 1855: deaths. l.; total. 32; cases discharged, 72; under treat ment. ST..
 A sensation was created this after noon by the arrest of pr. q S. Herron for refusal to allow a sanitary officer to inspect his house. Dr. Heron is one of the oldest physicians in the city and by many is considered an expert on fellow fever. The fever sit- uation today while practically un- changed so far as new cases are con- cerned, shows some improvement in the number of deaths The heavy rains of the past week have created many breeding places for the mosqui- toes all over the city. The work of draining pools and literally distribu- ting oil continues. Among the new cases Is J. Simpson Reese, president of the Peoples Bank of Pensacola.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
At Vicksburg.

VicksburE, Oct. 4.-Today's fever re- port showed a distinct improvement over those of the past few days. only five cases having been found up to 6 D. m. The figures to date are: New cases today, 5; total cases, 131: total deaths, 14; total foci, 57. Cases under treatment 52.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
Thompson Enaorued Lonw.

Birmingham. Oct. 4--tspeciaI.)--- Pope M. Long. who was named to- day by President Roosevelt to he United States marshal for the north ern district of Alabama, is a son of the late Colonel B. M. Long, oS Walker county. He was chairman of the Re- publican State campaign committee in the last State election. MT. Long was deputy in Marshal Coper's office up to the State campaign. He was en- dorsed for the position by J. O. Thomp- son, referee of the President in this State.
 Mir. Long is related to L. B. Mus grove, of Walker county, and to other we'll known families in that sec tton. He has been Republican all his life, following in the footsteps of h1s father. aS s lively campaign over the marshall
 ship has been on for several months. General Johnston's selection.
 General R. D. Johnston, who has been appointed register of the land ofifce of the United States at Mont gomery. as is we'll known, Is a Demo- ocrat and Is a brother of former Cow ernor Joseph F. Johnston He is one Of Birmingham's best known. and most prominent citizens. One of his sons. Lieutenant Forney Johnston. was an official in RooseveIt's Rough Riders during the Spanish American war and President Roosevelt is known to be very fond of young Johnston. which was probably an important factor in the generals appointment. which came as a surprise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington, Oct. @.-For Alabama, Fair Thursday and Friday except oc- casional showers In extreme south portiony light northeast to east winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05
TWO ALABAMA SCALPS TAKEN Roosevelt Removes Regis
 ter Barber. ALSO MARSHAL COOPER General Johnston Comes tO
 Local Land Office. Pope Long Appointed to Place in Dir- minsham Upon Recommenaatfsn
 of Referee Thompsen--Ment-
 somery Repuss Alarmed.
ALSO MARSHAL COOPER

Washington, Oct. l.-Presidenk Roosevelt today authorized the am nouncement that he would appoint F. M. Long. of Cordova, Ala. United States marshall for the northern dis trfct of Alabama to succeed D. N. Cooper of Birmingham. He also has appointed General Rob- ert D. Johnston, of Birmingham. to be register of the land once at Mont gomery.
 Mir. Long was chairman of the last Republican campaign committee of the State Genera. Johnston is . grandson of Colonel James Johnston. of Revolutionary fame. He served as a brigadier general in the Confederate army
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-10-05

Rufus w Weeks Actuary and Sec ond Vice President or the New York LI . tntn inc technical description of wen, arious forms of policies. the ta- SI sno ,'non which the cost of life insur- ns oIe is computed and the various other concentrations Snuu m of his department.
 'oT Tbs committee adjourned until to-
 n,orning with MT. Devlln still n~n,aining mo the real estate holdings of 'ng goSn A Mccall, President of the New v.I fife Insurance Company. was aesin called to testify before the spe-
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