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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

South Carolina did herself proud in
measuring up to all expectations Of
this day.
The ceremonier Incident to stSouth
Carolina day celebration at the
jamestown exposition were attended
by a crowd of enthusiastic South
! sEarolinians. which filed the lower
floor of the large auditorium.
The exercises were most auspiciousi'
and the exchange of greetings be-
tween South Carolina and Virginia
was the Distinguishing feature.
The exercises iwere called to order
on time by Capt. VIM. e. Gonzales,
chairman of the Sotuh Carolina com
mission, Who in a very happy ma,l-
ner, felicitated the South Carolinians
upon being here at this time among.
Che hospitable .Kngimsnsa He then
persented Gov. Ansel, who, it was all
nounced, would preside over the exer-
"At Home, J. in N virginia's S House
Gov. Ansel was given an ovation.
Gonzales statement that. at the
evening reception South Carolina
would be sat home in Virginia s
house" was also cheered heartily.
The enthusiasm was thrice renewed
before he could speak. Gov. Ansel
appears to be growing upon the pco-
pie of South Carolina and ;on public
occasions such as this they hail him
right heartily. He spoke briefly but
seelingly and in an impromptu man.
ner, which showed his appreciation
all the more.
After; expressing his thanks for the
warm welcom Gov. Ansel said he
brought to everybody in Virginia the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
zA@- EDGEFIELD, S. C.. WEDNESDAY 1907.

;1775. But it does not come within
my province to harniotize the ap-
parent contradiction. The South
Carolina commission must deal moro
with the present.
In these times Of peace we cannot
indulge iii Boston Tea Partiesy or live
entirely within the reflected halo Of
Moultrie or Sumter, but it Is sonie=
thing to have the only tea gardens III
America; it is more to be endeavoring
By precept and example to elevate the
standard Of cur citizenship"
Mr.. Gonzales deplored the fact that
South Carolina is without build
ing at the Exposition, and thanked
Governor Swanson for the use Of the
Virginia State building, where ne
said, the South Carolina commission
had violated time honored tradition
by inviting tie Governor of South
Carolina and the Governor of North
Carolina to "clink glasses of water
I'm referring to the South Carolina
exhibit at the exposition Mr.. Con-
zales said.
stIf that which has been aceom-
plished here Is gratifying to South
Garolinians, if in viewing their
States first appearance at great ex-
position they DIRE given larger con-
ception of that States resources and
made to appreciate more fully her in
dustrial victories, if by the stirring
Of their pride these sons and daught-
ser are encouraged to greater endeav-
or. and achievements, then the exhib-
it&is its justification and those that
created it arc rewarded.
Following tho official ceremonies
the celebration of the day was contin-
ued at the South Carolina State ex-
hibit In the States exhibit palace
where the Palmetto State has all ex-
ceptionaily fine exhibit Of its pro-
ducts, occupying almost one eittirc
side Of the palace. South Carolina
raised tea was served to all callers,
being poured by ladies of the official
South Carolina party and served by
japanese birls.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Requisition for Jackson.

Nashville, Special. Requisition
papers for c; H. Jackson who is
wanted in New York on the charge of
larceny were received here Wednes-
day. Jackson was pardoned by Gov.
Patterson a few days ago and imme-
diately after Jackson was released he
was rearrested at the instance Of Of,
ficials in Buffalo, stating that he WIS
wanted there. 1t is reported that j..
W. Higgins is now on the way to
Tennessee for the prisoner.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
PIGEON CITIES in THE swAMps.

PIGEON CITIES in THE SWAMPS.
Each spring, in May, all the rosy
gulls of a wide region somehow agree
to resort to a particular one of vari.
ols marshy lakes for the purpose Of
rearing their young. Just how they
decide the important question is not
for us. humans to know. At any rate.
what they do select is a great area
of grass, reeds or rushes growing out
of the water, and there, out of the
abundance of dry stems, each pair
builds a partly floating nest, side by
side with Others, thousands upon
thousands of them. These great
"cities" of the prairie pigeon present
pne CT the most dramatic, spectacular
sights in the bird life of this CONT
ncnt, comparable in way to the
former breeding 'roosts" of the rea;
wild pigeon. Outing Magazine
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
$40 Persons Burned to Death.

Victoria, B. c., Special. - A hor-
rible holocaust is reported in mail adj
vices from Hong Kong where 500
Chinese of the audience of Chinese
theatre and 10 of the actors were
burned to death by fire. The flames
spread rapidly and the building col
slapsed blocking the entrance wish
burning debris Fhee origin Of The
FIRE is said to. have beensdue to the
ignitirg of explosives concealed under
the floor; Of the theatre, the fire fol
lowing the explosion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Mission Workers in Session.

Asheville, Special.-The annual
convention of the Young Peoples 5
Missionary Movement opened here
with 800 delegates from a number of
Southern States present. The open
ing service held here was presided
over by Rev. II. F. Williams, Of
Nashville, Tenn. editor of "Thc Mis-
sionary." The feature of the night
meeting was an able address by Nor
ris w. Ennis, Of New York, secretary
of the national meeting. Convention
begins its regular work Saturday.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Deserted. in American Ports.

st. Johns, N. F., Special. = Ac-
cording to the officers Of the British
Warship Argyle which sailed from
here to join her consorts the Gootl
Hope, Roxburgh and the Hampshire
off Cape Race 163 men deserted from
the squadron while the vessels were
at Hampton Roads and other Ameri-
can ports. The four ships are on their
way to Portsmouth England.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
SOUTH CAROL|NA'S Big DAY
Citizens of Palmetto State Capture the
Exposition City $

which had been so highly compli-
mented on all sides. i: This exhibit
shows what South Carolina can d.,
what she has done and What she will
do. He came to bid all welcome to
thia feast and Lis only regret is that
South Carolina could not be present.
He then with pleasure introduced
"the chief magistrate Of the greats
est State in Che -Vni6h; except South
Caroliha Which is her peer, Gov.
Claude E. Swanson of Virginia. =
: He first complimented The South
Carolina militia, saying that BE was
proud that they could yell as Justify
as did their fathers on Virginia soil
in days gone by. There. have al
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Trying to Adjust Tobacco Boycott.

Springfield, special.-Acting up
on the calls for help from the Viz.
ginia districts of the Planters Pro
tcctive Association and the resolu.
tions passed at Springfield and Other
points in regard to the boycotting OF
the Virginia members by the trust
buyers, DR.. J. w. Dunn, Chairman OF
the Advisory Board of the Planters
Protective Association has gone 10
the Virginia districts to investigate
the matter and to attempt to bring
about a satisfactory settlement.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Jury Fails to Agree.

+ SsHobart, okla, special.-As a, re.
,sElt Of three days convention. in the
fifth congressional district here end.
ed in sensational tumult and two
candidates, Scott Ferris, of Lawton,
and Carton Weaver, of Ada, /. T.,
will contest for places on the ticket.
The Ferris forces walked out of the
hall, leaving the Weaver men in pos.
session of the official ballot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

greetings of everybody in South
Carolina: There is warm spot in
the heart of every South Carolinian
for Virginians, because there are
many sad and sacred spots in Vir-
ginia dear. to South Carolinians. He
brought the greetings of the State
Of South Carolina to the commission
for its great achievment-a work
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
News Notes.

An alleged plot to steal $5O,OO0,OO0
of Government funds is reported
from Russia.
The Fredericksburg Democratic
Committee has fixed upon August 6
as the time for holding the primary
to nominate q candidate for the
House of Delegates.
Lawrence Wallace and Fred Lowe
while bathing in the James river i'm
mediately below the Richmond Cedar
Works found the body of baby boy
which had been nailed up in box
and set adrift in the river
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Headlong Fall of 81 Feet.

,Newbern, special.-John Clodfel-
ton, carpenter, employed on The
Elks temple, fell 81 feet striking the
floor of the building and breaking
the temporary flooring. He suffered
a dislocated shoulder, broken hand,
fearful bruises on head and body, a
fracture at base of the skull and in
ternal injuries. He is in very pre-
carious condition and it is doubtful
if he RECEIVERS.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Two Men Held For Attempting tc
Wreck Train.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Special.-Lebigh
Valley Railroad detectives arrested
Michael Sobol, Michael Fidgcock and
jain Maddox, at Ricketts,, hear here,
charged with attempting to wreck Il
passenger train by piling stones on
the track. A wood chopper discov-
cred the obstruction and removed it..
The accused men were given hear
ing and committed to Jail. They were
put off a freight train, and for re-
sSengc, it is alleged, they tried 10
wreck passenger tain.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

color to the beautiful bouquet which
has been brought to Jamestown by
many sister States.
In reply to statement made by
Mr.. Gonzales, President Tucker said
that there was nothing at all nailed
down, and for: the boys Of the Sec
ono regiment to take everything ii
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Libel Against the Chelton.

Norfolk, Special. = Capt. F. P
Sanford, master of the ive-masted
schooner T. Charlton Henry, of Bos-
ton sunk off Fire Island; Ny, by the
British steamer Chelston, Sunday
June %, fled libel in the United
States Federal Court against the
steamer asking 100000 damages.
The steamer will give bond here anil
proceed on her voyage to Central
american port.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

her seats in the congress, for she
knew that the place would be filled
with brilliance and patriotism.
GowzSwanson spoke very eloquent
y of the place South Carolina and
Virginia have held side by side in the
aristocracy of States. They have
been alike always He spoke also Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
By Wire and Cable.

Two Cuban politicians fought a duel
at Calbazes.
Cabinet officers are this week MAX
ing journeys to Oyster Bay to consult
President Roosevelt on a number OF
important topics.
Lumber companies filed 80 claims
for excessive railroad rates amouu-
ting to nearly $5OO,OOO.
Mark Twain was feted and lionizcd
by the Pilgrims Of London.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
WAS GLORIOUS OCCASION
An Exchange Of Greetings With vir-
ginia- Exercises Opened by Capt.
Gcnzeles- Introduces Gov. Aasel
Who Presents the Speakers Of the
Occasion.

tCuts by Courtesy Columbia State,
Norfolk, Va, Special.--Virgihia
and South Carolina are unitad By a
new tie. It is all due to the great
success Of "South Carolina day.
Virginia acknowledges South Caro-
lima to be her beloved histea and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

sight, even the pretty Virginia girls,
if: you can get them.''
He concluded by saying that South
Carolina outranks all other States
because she has preserved to better
degree the ideals of former days with
the pluck and progress of today.
The military feature of "South
Carolina day" was a great success
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
MIR. Gonzales Address.

W. E. Gonzales, president of the
South Carolina commission to the
jamestown Exposition, spoke in part
as follows:
"our State may be charged with
inconsistency in celebrating the lanil-
ing of the English at jamestown three
centuries ago. while at the same time
glorying at the inhospitality of Col.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

ways been close ties and warm and
loving friendships between Virginia
and South Carolina. In the days of
the organization sof the government
Virginia was large and South Caro-
lima was small. Virginia gave to
South, Carolina the right to- one Of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

control. The exhibit of South Caro-
lima is the greatest Of all in the
Stataes' exhibit building, but far
greater than the exhibit itself is the
expression Of friendship from South
Carolinians. The white flower nf
friendship will add fragrance and
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

South Carolina IS achievements in
war, in literature, in science, in all
things. He complimented highly the
South Carolina exhibit. He closed
with beautiful tribute to the life
of Calhoun, which is worth more 10
the State of South Carolina as
heritage than aE$great fortune.
Gov. Ansel, after thanking Gov.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Nominated on 2s6th Ballot.

Habart, Okla, Special The DEM
ocrats of the fifth Oklahoma district
here nominated Scott Ferris, of Law
son for Congress on the 296th ballot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

Governor Warfeld opened the Mary
land Teachers Association at the
jamestown Exposition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Current Events.

Testimony showing close relations
between Harry Orchard and the mine
owners detectives was given in the
Haywood trial.
Seven persons were killed and a
number of others injured when IN
Italian tenement in New York col
lapsed.
The presidents of the Illinois rail-
roads have decided to give the Two
Cent Rate law test.
Aeronaut Lincoln Bcachy sailed all
over New York in q dirigable balloon
and landed in Battery Park, but near
ly drowned when the airship struck
a buoy.
President Hadley, of Yale Univer-
sity in his annual report advocated
raising the tuition fee to keep down
the number of medical students.
Secretary of War Taft visited Pres
ident Roosevelt but declined to talk
politics.
Governor johnson Of Minnesota is
pointed out as good Democratic Pres
idential timber.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Short Order News.

Secretary Taft will abolish the de-
partments of two of the "$lO,OUO
beauties of the Panama Canal Com
mission and theeother one-Secretary
Bishops to have his office trans
fclred to Panama.
William P. Snyder former auditor
general told the Harrisburg Capitol
graft probers that he had implicit
faith in Architect Huston and never
questioned his bills.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

In an oil case the Deelware, Lack
awanna and Western Railroad is to
make test of the constitutionality
of the Railroad Rate law.
J. A. Campbell Colston of Balti-
more was slightly hurt in an automo-
bile accident at New Haven, Conn.,,
in which college mate was killed.
Ex-Governor Herrick, of Ohio, gave
warning Of the danger ola panic and
deprecated continued railway legis-
lation.. 95s
Further efforts: to refute Orchard IS
testimony were made in the Haywood
trial.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03

William Moultrie in his little fort of
Palmetto logs to the advances Of Sir
Peter Parker on the 2Sth Of June,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1907-07-03
Not FOR Self Praise.

But we have not come here today
intent upon self-glorifcation. There
is a solemnity of meaning in an oc-
casion like this that i'll comports
with vain assertions of our own su-
pcriority or with boastful pictures
of what we have accomplished. The
lesson suggested by these exercises
is the duty of introspection, and the
privilege which it affords is that if
inspiration for higher and nobler
endeavor in the field Of social, po-
litical and industrial activity.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01
transfers Of Real Estate.

The following deeds have been filed
for record in the office of Probate
Clerk and recorder F. P. Gayle:
Elizabeth H. Henning and husband
to J.. H. Taylor and others, for $500,
Let 9, block 4, Sparks addition to Ros-
we'll.
James NJ. Neff and wife to Charles
E. Miller, for $3.50, lot /, block rs,
LIKE Arthur.
L. L.. Carmack to Richard C. Phil
lips, for $1,000, forty acres in 10-1243
and an interest in the Long Truxton
ditch
r C. Phillips and wife to L. L. Car
mack, for $500, eighty acres in 9-11-22.
Marcus A. Howe and wife to Carroll
IA Howe, for $3.50, dot 5. block Z.
North Spring River addition to Ros-
well.
Morris Price and wife to Joseph d.
DetIing, for $4,000, lots 1, 3 and 5 blk.
Z. South Roswell and the water rights
thereto.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

some peculiar transactions OF Mr..
Elewellyn, and even refused TO APP
pointAhim to an important once. For
year this las rankled in the breast
of the Major and finally with the aid
of Bull" Andrews he has visited his
vengeance upon<he son. The Major
still enjoys the entire confidence of
the King.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

The Mexican base ball team Of RIOS
well, known as THE Pecos Valleys"
have received a complete new outfit
of suits. They r black, the shirts
ornamented with the white lettering
on the breast, "Pv' and the caps are
striped with white. The stockings are
maroon with a white stripe at the
calf and the belts are white. They
will make serviceable suits and will
look fine on the diamond.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

The facts appear to be that the
deeds had been already delivered to
the Pennsylvania Development Com
pany, and by that company put up as
collateral security for the payment
of a note of ten Thousand dollars.
Mr.. Hagerman collected the money
due the Territory and restored to the
company the deeds (which the Ter
ritory held as collateral.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Had Mr.. Hagerman refused to &C
cept the money on THAT note and re-
turn to the P. d. Co., the collateral,
the same fellows who engineered the
legislative investigation" would have
declared thai he had caused the Ter
ritory TO lose the money by refusing
TO omplet the transaction. The Rec
ord is inclined to believe. however,
that from a merely political stand
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

There are many other things we
might a about those Roosevelt Ia
german letters-but they are quite
clear enough in themselves, and our
comment is mainly for the purpose of
quickening your interest in reading
them.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Col. Warren Barlow, of Military In
stitute left this morning to spend the
summer at his fathers place in Block
Island, N. Y, and in Brooklyn. He
wall also ATTEND the jamestown expo
'sition this summer. He expects to re-
turn in the fall.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Every lawyer VINO reads the letters
Of President Roosevelt and Mr.. Ha-
germans reply, will readily perceive
that the Presidents verdict was pre-
JUDGED.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Teddy is begging the question when
ne tries to justify himself by prais-
ing Captain Curry. Everybody hopes
that Mr.. Curry will try 10 do the
square thing. But many of them are
afraid that the man who acted 20 u1-
fairly to MIR. Hagerman will not give
Curry a much better show when it
ome to some question of peanut
politics.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

The attack of h President upon
what despicable ever a
great peacemaker may lower himself
in a fit of madness.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

It is not Mr.. Curry whom the people
of New Mexico criticise, but President
Roosevelt VINO does not practice what
he breaches.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

The President may not have read
Mr.. Hagerman's reply, and even if he
did, his mind was made up before ne
started out to find an excuse for his
removal anyway.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Mr. Hagerman did not exactly call
the President a liar. He merely pre-
scented the proof and left the jury to
pronounce the verdict.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Perhaps the Carlsbad Argus editor
might pose all right if he would
have his ears trimmed and TAX a
mild brain stimuIant to keep the sap
circulation. q
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Now that the Pope has adopted a
vegetarian diet. look for another let
ter from Veddy on the superiority of
the strenuous life in warding off the
govt.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01


point 1t would have been the wiser
course for tnegoyernor 10 have snood
saction of his predecessor, Governor
Otero. was fraudulent, and thus have
forced the Legislature to sauthorize
suit against the Territory to test the
validity of the whole deal. The lands
of course had been denuded of their
timber, and the Territory would be
the loser if it had to take them back
and return the money already paid
and this was not a political question,
but one of good business sense. On
the whole the governor acted in the
best interests of the people-but po-
litically ne sacrificed himself.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

20 athe once OF Attorney General has
nothing 70 ID with the case of course
but he pfRciany advised the compile
Ttion of the Pennsylvania Development
land deal before Mr.. Hager-
man became governor.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Remember the benefit for Miss
Rabb on Tuesday, June 4th, at NJ. E
Church, South.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

They do say that Major LIeweHyn
has an old grievance against h ia
ther of our former governor, and the
Major being a Rough Rider, of course
the President would not reveal his
part in sending reports to Washington
The Major was once live stool agent
Or something for the SAINT Fe rail-
and was entrusted with handling
the rebate money-but of course that
was all before President Roosevelt
too charge of the railroads. The
Major probably didn't do any worse
things than other railroad officials
nave done-and the newspapers never
got hold of the story of his being
caught. But President Mckinley, was
a man of somewhat old-fashioned hon
esty and it is alleged hat he was
courteous enough to listen to a story
by one ]. ]. Hagerman in regard to
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

lions with the Pennsylvania Develop
ment Company,-made acting COVER
nor
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

There you have it in black and
white. What's the use of questioning
the decision of one who is infallible?
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Under no circumstances would 1
reconsider this action."-Theodore
D0Oeouo1+
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1907-06-01

Mr.. Hagerman did not expect any
reconsideration. OF course, the king
could not do any wrong.