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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
COMMITTEES NAMED
Chairman Mack Getting forces
Organization Campaign
MEN ON FINANCE AND SPEAKERS
Before Leaving Buffalo Fog Chicago,
Chairman Mack Announces ths
Appointment Of Finance apd Speak
ers' Committees.

Buffalo, N. Y, speoial.--Chairman
Norman E. Mack, Of the Democratic
national committee, announced be.
Lore his departure for Chicago the ap-
pointment Of a finance committee
for the Democratic campaign with
Moses C. Wetmore, Of St. Louis, as
chairman, and John E. Osborne, Of
Wyoming, as vice chairman, and a
speakers committee, with John a.
Atwood, Of Kansas, as chairman and
Champ Clark, Of Missouri, as vice
chairman. The finance committee is
made up Of twenty-nine pembers,
and the speakers committee IS COM
posed Of twenty-scven members.
Announcement was also made by
Chairman Mack that Senator Charles
A. Culberson, Of Texas, had been ap-
pointed to succeed David r. FRANCIS,
Of Missouri, as chairman Of the ad-
visery committee. In making known
the change Mr.. Mack said:
"Former Governor Francis accept
anoe of a place ON the COMMITTEES
was assured. I did not anticipate
that he contemplated stay Of any
length abroad, but wired him. He
answers that he will be absent SO
much Of the campaign thas he ought
not to be chairman, but would be
pleased to be member of the COM
mittee. Senator Culberson was ask
ed to accept the chairmanship and
has accepted.
Finance Committee.
The finance committee appointed
by Chairman Mack 10 as follows:
Finance Committee-Moses G. Wet
more, chairman Missourii John E
Osborne, vice chairman, Wyoming;
C. N. Haskell, treasurer, Oklahoma;
W. A. Clark, Montana; Thomas l..
Johnson, Ohio; Lewis Nixon, New
York; Alva Adams, Colorado; D. j.
Campau, Michigan; Francis g. New
lands, Nevada; Willard Salisbury,
Delaware; Alexander Troup, Connee-
ticut; Richard F. Pettigrew South
Dakota; George Turner, Washington; /;
Martin H. Glypn, New York; Ellison
Tucker, Arkansas; NJ. A. Miller, Ore
gon; Melbert B. Carey, Conneeteut;
George Fred Williams, Massachu-
setts; Johiah Marvel, Delaware. W.
s. Jennings, Florida; W. R. O'BTien,
Indiana; NJ. F. Dunlap, Illinois; E.
C. Wall, Wisconsin; Isaac Reese, Ten
nessee; J. Taylor Ellyson, Virginia;
Thomas R. Brown, Vermont; W. E.
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For School improvement.

Columbia, special.-The State As.
sociation for the improvement OF
Rural Schools, which has done such
excellent work throughout the State
for several years under the able and
energetic efforts of its president, Miss
Mary T. Nance, a Winthrop gradu,
ate, seems likely to get some valu-
able financial assistance from the
general education board. DR.. Knapp
and other influential friends are al
work along that line, and it is said
an appropriation Of about $4,000
is likely to be made to the Associa.
TONS work in the near future. Moth.
ing definite has been decided SO far
but the excellent work Of the Asso'
ciation is steadily attracting more
favorable attention and good new!
is looked for along this line shortly
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
PRESS COMMITTEE.
Chairman Henry Watterson An
nounces Members Of the Demo
cratic Press Committee.

Chairman Henry Watterson An
nounces Members Of the Demo
cratic Press Committee.
New York, Special.-Henry Wat
terson, editor Of The Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal, who is chairman Of the
newspaper committee Of the Demo
cratic national campaign committee,
made public the names Of the Dem
ocratic press committee Of advise
ment, among them being the follow
ing Southern men:
Observation-Disclosures Age Herald,
u. W. Barrett; Montgomery, Adver-
tiser, w. W. Screws, F. P. Glass.
Arakansas-Little Rock Democrat,
Clio Harper.
Georgia = Atlanta Constitution,
Clark Howell.
Kentucky Lexington Herald,
Desha Breckenridge.
Louisiana New Orleans Plea
yune, Thomas E. Davis; New Orleans
Times Democrat, Page II. Parker.
Mississippi-Jackson ClarionALed-
ger, II. R. Henry.
North Carolina-Charlotte Obser
yer, ]. P. Caldwell.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
PRESIDENT TAKES BLAME
Announces That He is Responsible
For che Discharge Of the Negro
Troops at Brownsville Taft Had
Nethinp to do With the hiatter.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, sepcial.-Presi-
dent Roo;eyelt in statement issued
late Friday made it clear that the
entire responsibility was his for the
issuance Of the original order dis
charging the battalion of negro sol
disrs for alleged participation in the
Brownsville, Tex. rioting and the re-
fusal to permit a suspension Of that
order.
The President was shown an inter-
view With was had in Washington
with GEL 4ral Corbin, U. s. A., re-
tired, in which General Corbin stated
that no credit or blame in the mat
ter rested with Mr.. Taft. After read
ing lie interview the President
through Lis essi.9ant private secre-
sary, Rudolph foster, gave out the
following:
General Corbin's statement is ab-
solutely correct, and it was entirely
proper that he should make it. The
substance Of the message from the
President which he quoted was made
public long ago. In the Brownsville
matter the entire responsibility for
Issuing the original order and for de-
dining to allow it's suspension was
de President s."
In his interview General Corbiu
stated in substance that Mr.. Taft
vas in no way responsible for the
wder discharging the battalion of the
Tsenty-ffth Infantry, and that in
doing so the then Secretary of War
had obeyed the direct order Of the
PRECEDENT. General Corbin then re-
counted the circumstances as they
occurred and we're published follow
ing the Brownsville affair.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Camden Fire Case Decided.

Columbia, Special-Judge Ernest
Gary has just rendered most inl-
portant decision along new lines
There are several cities in. the State
where the water supply is furnished
by seperate and private corporations.
The contract in the various cities
may differ, and in that way there
may be difference between the Case
inst decided and the legal status IN
other cities. Judge Gary has ren!er-
ed decision that private citizen
may sue a water supplying compan!
for ncl having a proper wate' supply
in case of fire. Judge Gary, in his
opinion, states that this view of the
liability of the corporation to the
Individual citizen is new, and not
usual, but the issue appears to be
new in this state and may eventually
have to go through the Suprcnt
Court.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
SOU UTHCAROElNANEWS ITEMS.
News of Interest Cleaned from All Sections of the State and
Arranged For Busy Readers
Contracts For Torpedo Slips.

Charleston, special.-According to
information received from Washing
ton, the work of constructing the tor
pedo headquarters at the Navy Ye:d
will be begun Immediately and the
first part Of this great portion Of the
new Government plant will be the
building Of the slips for which the
Pennsylvania Bridge Company, of
Washington, D. c., was declared the
lowest bidder and received the con
tract. It is thought that this fir
will start their work at once, anf
1.-THE contract requires completion in
side Of three months the lst day Of
December will probably see many Of
the little torpedo craft, now in re-
serve at the navy yard at Norfolk,
tied up at their new home. The tor
pedo slips are to cost $4S,000 and
will be Of the most modern construc-
tion. They will be located in the
southern portion Of the yard and near
them will be the equipment build
ing. The plans which will be carried
out call for the construction of s2
piers, all of which will extend into
the river for considerable distance.
The lagest of these will be 30 feet
in width and will have length, from
the shore line of $40 feet. This will
probably be used by the parent shipa
and the larger torpedo boat destroy
ers. The five remaining piers are
to be duplicates, each having a length
of 46O feet, with a width of 10 feet.
The slips on either side of and be-
tween these piers will allow for the
easy mooring Of about thirty torpedo
boats. The interest taken in the
bidding was very gratifying to the
nevy department, and the award to
the Pennsylvania Bridge Company
was made after considerable discus
sion among the officials Of this
branch of the Government. There
were in the competition large num-
Der of firms, and all of the bids were
very close. Among the bidders were
contracting firms of Charleston, Saw
annah and many points in the North.
Liet. Walter 81. Allen, the civil engi-
neer at the yard, was in Washington
when the award was made. Before
the torpedo headquarters are COM
plete it is expected that many of the
little craft will be brought to the
Navy Yard from their present place
Of reserve at the Norfolk Navy Yard,
and with them will come several
large ships that are being used as
parent vessels. The arrival of the
battle ship Texas from Norfolk may
be expected at any time during the
latter part Of the present month, and
on her reaching the Navy Yard the
old visitor to Charleston will be at
once placed in commission as station
ship, as it, is termed in the navy.
The Texas is now at Norfolk, being
[thnrnnahlu nverhanlad- 1T is-axsann-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12

York; T. Fl. Alexander, voIorado;
Jeremiah Black, Pennsylvania; Henry
Warren, Indiana; T. P. Hudson. Min
nssota; W. n. Dunphy, Washington; !;
W. B. Haldeman, Kentucky; Thomas
Il. Dowd, New York; Guy B. Tucker,
Arkansas; T. A. Jennings, Florida;
s. P. Donnelly, Idaho; E. L. Jones,
Maryland; John Sunderland. Nevada; !;
William Collins, North Dakota; W. T..
Brady, Oklahoma; NJ. A. Miller, Ore
gon; Frank K. Nebeker, Utah, and J..
E. Burke, Vermont.
The chairman Of the two com
mittees will probably make their
headquarters in Chicago.
Chairman Mack left here for Chi
cago at 500 o'clock.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

--...euIer, u. D. mount.
Attorney General, r. C. Hall.
Republican State ticket.
Endorsed for United States Sena-
tor, Albert j. Hopkins, or George E.
Foss.
Governor, Charles S. Deneen ire
turns incomplete
Lieutenant Governor, ]. G. 0glesby
or F. L. Smith.
Secretary of State. James A. Rose.
Auditor, J. S. Mccullough.
Treasurer, Andrew Russell.
A..orney General, William H.
Stead.
The result Of Saturdays primary
election as far as it is accurately
known in regard to the State officers
is given in the foregoing list.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Contracts For Army Clothing.

Chicago, Specia:. Manufacturers
in the West are severely eriticising
the methods employed in the War
Department in awarding contracts
for army clothing. In constituting
special board to pass on all bids it
was ordered that special sample of
twenty yards Of cloth be used for
uniforms be furnished. Manufastur-
ers in au informal protest declare
that this virtually creates monopoly
as the cost 10 manufacture q special
sample IL p1ohibitive for small
aealsgs.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
South, Carolina Postal Changes.

The following changes have been
announced in the uostal service in
South Carolina: Rcckton, Horace M.
Rabb is appointed rural mail carrier,
and w. C. Rabb, substitute; at
Winnsboro, George B. McCants, car
rier. and d. w. McCants. substitute
at Dillon, William S. Jackson, car
rier, and Junius FL. jackson, SUBJ
stitute; at Ridge Spring, George W.
Sawyer, carrier, and Hardwell
Quarles, substitute. A new route will
begin at Mayesville, Sumter County,
effective November 2. 1t will be ad-
ditional service to Route Q; will be
twenty-four miles long.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Cleveland Memorial Committee.

New York, Special.-Mayor George
B. Mcclellan announced the names
Of the men he has asked to serve on
the Grover Cleveland memorial com
mittee. The committee is headed by
Francis Lynde Stetson and its Office
will be arranged for memorial
meeting or other public tribute to the
late statesman and former pscsidsnt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
'UU 81 tiVk
portant Bills.

Atlanta, Ca, Special.-Governor
Hoke Smith sent special message to
the Legislature urging action on sew
eral measures which he considers OF
vital Importance and stating his
readiness Il. call all extra session OF
the legislature if necessary, at which
the convict question can be disposed
Of. The measures which Governor
Smith mentions as being Of primary
Importance are tiis anti-lobbying bill,
a law fixing :', time for holding
State primari.s not earlier than 90
days before the date Of election, q
new registration law and provision OF
a fund for the maintenance OF the
State agricultural schools.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Work Train Wrecked.

Roanoke, Va, speciaL-The work
train on narrow gauge road run
ming from Roanoke, left the rails
and rollod down high embankment
on the mountainsids. A number of
men riding on the train we're caught
under the engine and ears. Three
were killed and several more serious
" injured.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Bank at Union Fails.

Union, special.-The Peoples Bank
of this city, closed its doors Tuesday
pending voluntary liquidation. In a
statement issued by the president, B.
F.. Arthur, general depression is the
reason assigned for the action. It is
said that depositors are fully protect
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Pager Plant Shuts Down.

Saratoga, N. " speeial.-All de-
nartments OF the International 20
per Company's plant at Corinth have
been closed down, following an order
received from the oompany's head
quarters in New YcSk City. The
shut down is for sn indefinite tlme.
Early in the week employees in the
mill decided 10 resist reduction In
wages and voted to strike. The shut
down effects several hundred men.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
A New York Sunday Tragedy.

New York, special.-Mrs. Bertha
Hood, 80 years old, was shot and in
stantly killed at her home in Brook
lyn Sunday night by Ernest Seitz, "a
years old, Of Manhattan. Seitz also
shot and seriously wounded the year
and-a-half-old daughter Of Mrs. Hood,
and then turned the revolver on him
self, inhicting probably fatal
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12

noon loaded up OH pooze anu w..
home and promptly raised row in his
family. In the excitement he picked
up one of his little boys and thrust
him against the banister with such
force that it broke the child's back,
from which injury he die! in a very
few minutes. 1t seems from all re-
ports that Summerford is a very
quiet and peaceable man when not
under the influence Of whiskey, which
makes the case all the more sad.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Decrease in Death Rate.

Philadelphia, Pa, special.-A de-
crease in the death rate from the tub
erculosis of Is per cent. is reported
by the department of public health
in this city, as compared with similar
periods last year. 1t is believed that
the lowest morality rate IS due to the
educational campaign against the
"white plague" which is now being
carried on in Philadelphia.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
To Improve the Minnesota.

Jordan, Minn., Special.-Plans fol
the improvement of the Minnesota
river were considered at a meeting OF
the Minnesota River Improvement
League. The matter of removing OBJ
structious and unnecessary curves
and twists in the channel of the
steam, so as to enlarge its capacity
to carry off the water without over
flowing, was considered.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Garrison Out on Bond.

Laurens, Special.-Counsel for j.
Henry Garrison, the Gray Court citi-
zen who shot and killed j. Louis Viii
hanson, the young York County far
mer. in the Garrison home Friday
night, appeared before Circuit Judge
Richard G. Watts, at chambers, here
and ostained an order for bail in the
sum Of $1,000 for his appearance at
) The next term Of the Laurens Cr1ni-
nal Court. The bond was executed
and the defendant reles sed from
scustody.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
To Settle Rate Question.

Washiagton special.-Dusing the
next month OF six weeks it is prob
able that the Interstate comerce
commission will decide upon the
question of the reasonableness of the
proposed increase Of freight rates in
Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Flor
ida and portions of South and North
Carolina in the Southeastern terri
tory, and in Texas, in the Southwest
ern territory.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Woman Dies From Cats Bite.

New York, spsial-hrs Jane
Trunbell died last week from hy-
drophobia. She was bitten q month
ago BY a pet cat. No treatment was
taken and the diease developed two
weeks ago. Her sufferings have been
frightful, but her composure was re-
markable. She faced death almost
as eamly as did Mr.. Marsh, who died
from the bite of pet dog a few
weeks ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Tobacco Sales at Florence.

Florence, special.-The Florence
tobacco market was livelier last week
than it has been in years. Heavy
aales were made each day but Thurs
day and Friday were banner days.
Planters Of the leaf from far and
near were here and they came, bot
only from Florence County, but Dar-
ling.on, Sumter, Clarendon and Will
liamsburg counties, bringing guam
titles of the weed.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
GOOD CROPS AROUND cHERAw.
'utlook Particularly Bright.
Chesterfield County.

Cheraw, Speeial.-The crop out
look in this county is brighter than
for several years, rains for the past
week have greatly benefited crou
conditions, and Chesterfield farmers
are jubilant over the prospect of
good crops.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
snartanburg wants Veterans.

Spartanburg, Special.-Camp Wal
ker, q. C. ", met last week and pas
sed resolutions inviting the next State
Confederate reunion to be held in
this city. The invitation will be ex-
tended at the reunion to be held in
Greenviile. Delegates were also elec-
ted to the Greenville reunion.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Boston welcomes the Pythians.

Boston, Mass, Specialize vel
coming ceremonies to the $4,000 dele
gates attending the biennial encanp-
ment of the Supreme Lodge Of the
knights Of Pythias began Wednes-
day. At the business session after
speeches of welcome by Governor
Guild, Mayor Hibbard and State
Chancellor Penniman and the re-
sponse by Chancellor Barnes, Of ILL
nois, the eports were heard. The re-
ports showed that the lodge had made
a great increase in membership.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Starvation In Southern China.

Hong Kong, BY Cable.-Represen-
tations were made to the government
that unless the officials here re-
lieve the suffering resulting from the
tvphoon which recently swept parts
of Southern China, thousands will die
from starvation. The work OF the
government has so far been made
euate. Army officers are making dis
tributions of rice. but the work is
slow and thousands who have not. yet
been reached are now in a pitable
condition.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Two Policemen Beaten to Death.

Metheun, Mass, special.-Covered
with bruises, the bodies Of Charles
Emerson and Frank McDermott,
members of the Metheun police, were
found in meadow on the outskirts
Of this town. The two officers were
sent out to watch for chicken and
vegetables thieves. They failed to re-
turn and a search was instituted for
them. There was every evidence
that the two officers were beaten to
death.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
DR.. Puryesr Acquitted.

Oxford, Specialize trial of DR.
Puryear was concluded Thursday
The jury after FIVE minutes consul
tation rendered verdict of acquit.
tai, pronouneing the defendant in
sane at the time the murder was com.
mitted. DR.. Puryear was set at libcr
ty. Able speeches were made by So
licitor Jones Fuller, w. P. Shaw, A
w. Graham, w. A. Devin, B. S. Roys
ter and B. K. Lassiter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Severe Storm at spartanburg.

Spartanburg, Lightning
struck four residences, two. churche:
and stunned several people during o
severe electrical storm here. Three
of the residences that were struck
were badly damaged and one was sci
on fire. Silver Hill Methodist church
was struck in three places and the
tower demolished. A small colored
church on Charles street was set or
fire by bolt of lightning and the
fire department had to be called ouI
to extinguish the flames.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Loses Arm as the Result of a Nap o.
a Hand Car.

Spartanburg, Special. = Dewitt
Clement, a young man OF Ashevllie
was injured by an engine in th'
Southern Railway yards last week
and his left arm had to be amputated
Clement and friend were asleep OF
a hand car in the railroad yards. 4
passing engine woke Clement up sud.
denly about half asleep and he goi
in the way of the engine. His lefl
arm was badly crushed and the mem
ber was amputated. He also sustain
ed scalp wounds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Onick To Tire.

t'I think" said the merchant,
"Ill have to fire your friend Polk:
I never saw anyone quite SO lazy"
"Slow in everything, is hef"
"No, not everything. He gets
tired quick enough. .''-Philadelphia
Press.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Interpreter.

Mrs. Knicker.-The baby is cry
ing for the moon.
Knicker-Give it to him, my dear;
1t is the will of the people.-Evening
Sun.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
An Egokst.

Molhe-Tell me, did you ever win
a prize at lotteryq
GkQHy-No, I never did, but my
wife did.-Yonkers Statesman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12

ss CiiEpsln inlilSs Sdthouu5-
posed increase from 10000 to 25,uuy
sspindles, and from 400 looms to SOC
looms.
Lockhart Mills, proposed increase
Of 3,000-horse power water power.
Manetta Mills and Highland Cot
ton Mills, enlargements contemplated
before the end of the year.
Tiger Cotton Mills, proposed en-
largements before end Of year.
Wexford, new mill proposed with
100000 capital.
Spartanburg, proposed new mill to
be known as Crescent Manufacturing
Company.
Blacksburg, Blacksburg Mills, or
ganized in 1907, with $25O,0o0 capital
almost ready to start with 5000
spindles and 125 looms and 700 opera
tives.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
COMPARISONS Are Dangerous.

IA man told me this morning 1
looked the image Of you"
"Where is the fool? l'H thrash
the life out of him."
"Too late, I killed him l"-Judgc'
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1908-08-12
Fcrehanded.

"1 suppose you are busy p, prepar;
ing you speech of acceptance! saio
the visitor to farm near Lincoln.
ooh, no,'' replied the proprietor
Of the farm, "I prepared that SIX
months ago. ''-Philadelphia Ledger.