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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-10-24
Agricultural 81
j Department
Land Too Dry to Plow.

During the last two weeks we
have had opportunity TO talk 10
a number Of our Progressive
Farmer readers who desire to
plant something this fall but
who say their land is too dry tor
blowing. In addition to those
who have said this to us in con-
versation, there have been a
number who have written the
same thing. Even a number OF
these persons have stated that
they have made no fall garden,
ter the reason that it was too dry
to sprout seeds if the garden had
been plowed. 1t can be said
with no lear of being successfully
contradicted, that in ninety five
cases out of hundred these
lands could have been plowed
with reasonable ease and in two.
thirds of the cases seeds could
have been sprouted if the land
had been we'll managed earlier
in the season. Good cultivation
frequently done would have let
water soak into the soil and
would have prevented it from
passing from the soil off in O the
air. That would have kept
enough water in the soil for the
present needs. BY the use OF
stable manure--any thing to fill
the soil with vegetable matter
the soil could have been kept
loose and the vegetable matter
would have held water Just as
naturally as:blotting paper draws
up ink from sheet of writing
paper.
An abundance of vegetable
matter in the soil and frequent
cultivation then. would have
made the breaking Of the soil
and the sprouting of seeds quite
practical in large majority OF
the cases. If one is doubter on
this point, let him begin by
managing some small plot in The
manner suggested, The home
garden IL a good plot 10 begin
with. Alter it is seen what reults
will he got, the ambition will be
aroused to work the same way
on a larger acreage. Consider
that good crops are made on mil
lions of acres in this country in
districts where the rainfall does
not exceed fourteen OF sixteen
inches. Those who have com
planned about the dry weather
live where the rainfall is fifty or
sixty inches per year. These
sections OF small rainfall have
some things in their favor, but
the main reason that good crops
are made under such conditions
is that the farmers have learned
how to save rain water after it
falls on their land. Learning
how to save the rains is one OF
the big problems OF good farm
ing. Most cultivator8 of the soil
think OF the rain only when it is
too wet or too dry to work their
land. Storing it in the soil for
use when neighboring farmers
cannot work their land is The
proper aim ard that means
trequen stirring OF The soil, also
vegetable matter or humus. We
have seen crops burned up b,
drcush when tn" c!op, On Fad.
jornjng lIejds on ,He stns we
@. land, were growing in sill SO
mOisr mat one could dI2 down.
with is finger 20 where ne
soil vas 80 moist 1t C .ull b
'quoeze in the hInl lIto bid
crumbIing lump on which ev r,
Wrinkle In the hand w,ulG shoX
Any person who has worked :h-
soil with his hands viii un Ter
60 ft I
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-10-24
Cotton Consumption in the
United States

The prelim'n ary report Of the
census bureau on cotton consump
ton ill the United States for
the year ending August 3l,'
1908, recently issued, showed that
during the period covered the
mills of the South consumed
2,256,613 bales, against 2,41O,
993 bales in 1906 OF, or a fall
ing off of only 154,3S0 bales
(6.4 per cent. }, whereas in the
same interval Northern establish
ment exhibited a decline of
255,l1S 6ales (9.9 per cent. +.
This census bureau report, so
far as it applies to Southern con
sumption, is in approximate
agreement with the result dis
closed in our annual cotton crop
report issued September 4, and
shows, as President Finley of
the Southern railway in effect
says, that the cotton mill in
dustry of the South suffered less
during the period of general bus
iness depression than the mills
In other sections of the country,
and this notwithst anding the
falling off in tiade for China, up
on which many Southern mills
place large dependence. With
good reason Mr.. Finley looks
upon the report as furnishing ad-
ditional evidence of the superior
advantages of the South as the
location for cotton mills.
The strides the South has TAX
en- in cotton manufacturing in re-
cent years and the com parative.
ly moderate decline in the vol.
ume of consumption last season
is certainly cause for satisfact-
ion and qualification. From an
average weekly consumption of
less than 5000 bales per week
30 years ago-in 1S77-7S-there
was steady and quite rapid an
vance, until in the early part of
1907 Us 1t reached nearly so, 900
bales and averaged for the season
notwithstanding the general de
cline in all business in the more
recent months) almost $4,000
bales. In the meantime North.
ern consumption, which in 1877
1878 averaged 2S,500 bales rose
to an average slightly in excess
of 80, 900 bales in 1906.O7, aud,
according 10 our figures, was
slightly more than Al, 900 bales
In l9O7-0S. Or, dealing in totals
rather than average, the South
consumed l4S,000 bales in 1877.
rs, advancing to 443,373 bales
lO years later, ,227, ,939 bale.
IN 1898 and 2,234 1896 bales
in I9O7-O9, the aggregate in 1906
O7 having been 2,4S7,O88 bales.
The excellent showing under al
verse circumstances made last
season led us 10 remark in cur
annual report that "Southern
cotton mllls have done relatively
better than those at The North,
the decrease in the volume of
consumption having been COM
paratively moderate. 1t thus
happens that, for the first time
since cotton manufacturing be-
came an established industry of
the South, the mills OF that Sec
ton used more raw material
than was consumed by Northern
eslab!i hmente." The advance
'hus far made, furtherm )re
can be AIKEN as indicative OF the
rog!e,, yet TO be made when
warranted b. iniu s'rial condi-
uous. And it is no without
l'o range # possibilities that the
not very Tar distant future will
fin! tie South with its natural
a vantage f contiguily to
sources ot SuDrly nuira,L |, -, q,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-10-24
Heath Springs Contributors
to the Bryan Fund.

From Columbia State of Wednesday.
To the Editor of The State:
Enclosed you will please find check
for Sl7 contributed by the citizens of
Heath Springs to the national Demo-
cratic campaign fund.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
NO LICENSE GAINS.
Three Cities Added to Massachusett:
List in the Fall Elections.

Boston. Dec. "a tabulation of the
vote in the Massachusetts cities on the
license question this fall shows that in
the 90 cities which have voted thus
far, there has been a net gain of $50
votes for no-license. Boston, New
buryport and North Adams vote next
week. and Cambridge votes in the
spring. There has been net gain of
three cities for no-license, Chelsea,
Marlboro, New Bedford. Fall River and
Gloucester having changed this year
from license to no license, while Salem
and Haverhill changed from no license
to license. In these 20 cities the total
vote this year was: Yes, $4,000; no.
a majority against license Of
S811 In 1907 the vote of these cities
was: Yes, S5,63S: no, 93,999, a majority
against license of 1851. Eleven OF the
cities which have voted thus far have
favored license. while IS have made
the, sale of liquor illegal In 1905 only
Il of the 33 cities voted no; in 1906,
Is; in 1907 II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
Eastern Star Reception.

One of the most delightful social
events of the winter season was held
here Tuesday evening at City hall
when Queen Esther Chapter. No, 10,
q. F.. S.. rendered a reception to the
chapters of Winthrop, Richmond, Bow
doinham, Gardiner and Augusta.
The hall was beautifully decorated
IN the colors of the order and excel
lent music was furnished by the Neri
orchestra In the receiving line head
cd by Mrs. Moore. worthy matron.
were Worthy Patron Chas. F.. Brann,
Mrs. Mary L. King and James e. Lunt
Miss Margaret Haines and William
Tunnells of this city sang beautiful
solos and both were heartily encored
Mrs. CARL of Augusta gave delShtiui
readings which were much enjoyed.
Refreshments of ice cream, cake and
runch were served during the even
ing. Following the reception dancing
was enjoyed until late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
WILL RESUME FOOTBALL.
After Year Under Ban Swathmore
Thinks Advisable to Restore Game.

Philadelphia. Dec. 9-At a mass
meeting of students at Swarthmore
College tonight. President Swain an
nounced that it had been decided TO
permit the college to resume intercol-
legiate football the coming year.
The determination to suspend foot
bail was reached a year ago after a
decision not to accept the Anna Jeanes
bequest. 1t was stipulated in the
Jeanes will that certain property
should go to the college if the institu-
ton gave up intercollegiate football.
Though the gift was not accepted the
opinion was expressed that football
was an essential rather than an Incl
dent OF college life and it was voted to
suspend the sport as an experiment.
At IL conference today Chairman
Hodge of the Alumni committee rec
commended the resumption of the game.
He said that 96 per cent Of the grad
yates of the past few years were in
favor Of football.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
Will Go to Lewiston.

The degree team Of Danforth Lodge.
n. E. o. F., will go to Lewiston today
leaving here by special car Of the L..
A. & w. street Railway at 2.30 P. M.
ard will work the degree for Bates
Lodge. y. E. 0. P. of Lewiston. Sup
per will be served for them at 6 F. M.
a the hall Of Lewiston Ladge aud they
will return by special car. leaving
Lewiston at II +. NJ. The members Oh
the degree staff are as follows:
Warden Mrs. 1Istella Poweres.
Vice Wdrden-Miss Jessie Wing.
Chaplain---Mrs. Elinora Dudley.
Junior Past warden.-Miss Florence
Scott.
Guardians. W. Jones.
Sentinels-Charles Glass. H. H. Dud-
ley.
esuide-George A. Farrington
Banner bearers-Mrs. Lillian Small.
Miss Alice G. Daley. Mrs. Isabel k.
johnson.
Escorts to banner bearerS-O. II.
Small, r. r. Hartman. Philys Goliath.
w. r. Johnson.
Pianis+->-"s Jessie C. Moody.
Dcer." ,na-teS -. W. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

There are several articles in the paper
discussing, the proposed railroad from
Wiscasset to Augusta. The entire
fourth page of the paper and a good
portion OF the third are covered with
advertisements, both local and foreign.
Although the paper is considerably
yellowed the type shows up as clearly
as If the paper had come from the
press but yesterday. The editor of the
Home Journal, whose name appears
under the title of the paper was II. K.
Morrell, who is still living at the age
of 81. The Home Journal was the fore
runner OF the present Gardiner after
noon paper. the Reporter-Journal. of
winch Mr.. Morrelrs son, f, w. Morrell.
is the present editor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
Suppsrs. and SoeiaIs Arc
Now on the Program.
Congfagaiionalists, Friends and
Melhodists All Indulge.
-.ti lL .59hf4a Nh ft45 taytf .
Personal Mention Of winthrop Pso.
pie and Our Visitors.

Mrs. Rufina Wood left Monday for
Delllart, Tex. She will spend the win
ter travelling in the South and West.
Frank Shaw has gone to Moxie for a
hunting trip.
The Friends Society enjoyed an Oys-
ter supper and social at its vestry
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Wyman have re-
turned from visit in Lincoln.
The dance at the Town hall Tuesday
evening was rather lightly attended
music was furnished by the Peerless
Orchestra Of six pieces. all of the mem
bers being winthrop men.
The Methodist Society enjoyed a
Picnic supper and social at the ves-
try Tuesday evening. The usual Picnic
supper was held at the Congregational
vestry.
George Smith of Vassalboro visited
his sister Mrs. Myra Adams, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
THE WORLDS APPROVAL
Due Roosevelt for Carrying Out Re-
forms Says Paris Temps.

Paris, Dec Accommodating upon
President Roosevelt's message tne
Temps expresses the opinion that his
"valedictory" shows that he is faithful
to himself and consistent to the last
in the battle for reforms which opened
auspiciously after the death of Nc
kinley.
The world can only approve Presi-
dent Roosevelt's application Of the
golden rule to foreign politics.. says
the Temps, while the American people
should be eternally grateful for his
final admonition for the maintenance
of a strong navy and army. THIS
should be the primary watchword OF
people resolved to endure"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
At the Coliseum.

Walter Stead, English. eccentric COM
edy vocalist and coster impersonator,
will be seen at the Coliseum Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. IA. Is
and Is. and positively no longer. Each
act of vaudeville will be seen at this
house for three days and no longer. Mr..
Stead is the highest salaried artist
who has visited this State. The man
agernent has closed deal for the
best pictures in the State and will
leave the same in the hands OF the pub
lie to decide. Bennett & Mou1ton Co.
for! the balance Of the week and no
better repertoire company has visited
Maine in years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
SUDDEN DEATH
OF Mrs. Mary I. Howe in Yard Of Her
Home at Pittston.

Mrs. Mary I. Howe. wife of l.. H.
Howe of Pittston, 81 years Of age, died
almost instantly Tuesday afternoon
MIR. Howe lives on the Sanford Stev-
ems farm in that town and he and his
wife were the only occupants Of the
house at the time the death occurred.
MIR. Howe was at work in the yard
lust before dark and Mrs. Howe came
o,,t to feed the hens and entered the
ailenyard Mr. Howe heard two pecu-
liar choking gasrs and hurried to the
bapyard to see what the trouble was.
He found Mrs. Howe lying upon her
face in the yard and she was ,mdoubt-
edly dead then. although he did not
think SO and tried to rouse her. A doc
tor was summoned. who gave the opin-
ion that her death was caused by heaft
disease Mrs Howe had previously had
trouble with her heart. but it was sup
posed to be due to indigestion, and
nothing serious. No children survive
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
AN IMPOSING SCENE
As Remains Of china's Late Emperor
Is Taken to the Mortuary.

Pekin. Dec. 9.-The body of kuang
Hsu, the late Emperor of China. was
today carried with much ceremony
from the hall in the Forbidden city,
where it has rcposcd for the last week,
tc. the Coal Hill mortuary. 1t will here
lie in state pending the location and
construction of the Imperial sepul-
clnre. The funeral cortege, brilliant.
barbaric and weird in the eyes OF
Western observers, was led by Prince
Chun, the regent. for short distance
from it's starting place, and as it
assed through the streets Of the Impe-
rial city, thousands of mourners knelt
in the dust until the coffin was no long
er to be seem
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
A NOVEL CRAFT.
Yacht Carnegie Ordered FOR
Survey Of the Seas.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The Carnegie
institution of this city has awarded 70
the Tebo Yacht Basin Co. of Brooklyn
the contract for the construction OF
curious craft to be known az the mag
netic survey yacht Carnegie
The vessel is to be constructed WITH
ont the use of iron or steel or any otner
magnetic article. even the heavy
anchors are to be of bronze. She VIII
be commanded by w. J. Peters, for
n,erly in command Of the Galilee. also
a magnetic survey vessel and the pur-
nose of the institution is to make with
this vessel an accurate magnetic sur
Wv of the whole Of the seven seas
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
AN OLD PAPER
Found in Wall Safs in Office in Hop
kins Block.

yellow with age, but otherwise well
preseryed. copy Of the Gardiner
Home Journal of the date OF Wednes-
1ay. May IL, 1869, was found one day
this week by workmen. who were en-
gagged in cleaning out the wall safe
in one of the offices in the Hopkins
.h,ock. which are being fitted up for
tbe OCCUPANCY of County Attorney
elect Guy A. Hiidreth, who will shortly
move there from his present offices IN
the Maine Trust & Banking Co, bulid-
ing. ',.-.,..-.. ass.s
Among items Of interest in the paper
is the list of officers of the Masonic
grand bodies, which met at Portlanu
the proceeding week and also the ap-
pointments of the Maine Methodist
conference, which met at Saccarappa.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
Colby Notes.

President A. j. Roberts gave short
talk in appreciation Of John Milton
after chapel exercises yesterday morn
ing. :,
Most of the afternoon yesterday was
enjoyed by large number. of the
men of the college in the fine skating
on the kennebec.
Prof. j. William Black is engaged
in editing the college catalogue, which
is soon to be published.
Many of the students Of the college
attended the Arnold lecture last even
ing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
BURNED TO DEATH.
St. John, N. B., Woman Perishes Be-
fore a Helpless Neighbor.

st. John. \. B., Dec. 9.-Mrs. James
T.. Hurley lost her life by suffocation
in a fire in her home tonight. IL IS
thought she was attacked by lit OF
epilepsy to which she was suoJect
and that this caused her to- drop
lighted lamp, setting fire to the bed
clothes. Only her aged father was IN
the house with her. A neighbor VINO
tried to save her found her sitting on
the floor moaning and the flames about
her The flames prevented him gong
Er.ar and by the time the firemen ar
rived the woman was dead
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

column article on the front page OF
today's Waterville Sentinel. n
We have noticed at nearly. q scorst
Of agricultural fairs this year the
wholesome effect Of your action In
withholding last year the state stipend
from Gorham fair on .accoufIt OF tho
sustained charge Of gannblinEs which
we brought to your attention (with
names of witnesses) in October. 1877,
Evidently further action in the same
line is necessary, II gambling fs to b.
discontinued at Maine agricultural
fairs
Respectfully Yours,
H. w. PRINGLE.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

OF Maine Temperance Organizations to
Formulate a Policy Concerning Expect
ed Legislation==-Pringle Stopped
Payment OF Stipend to Cum
berland County Fair.

sociation. The letter was as follows:
Waterville, Me-, Oct %. 1905
Hon. A. w. Gilman,
Commissioner of Agriculture,
FoXcroft, Me.
Dear Sir-I herewith make COM
plaint that gambling was permitted at
TOpsham fair, Oct. 1915, 1908, with the
knowledge and consent of the mana
gers of said fair. l ask that the State
stipend he withheld from this agricul-
tural association under Sec. 15, Chap.
so, r. S. of Maine, which requires be-
fore the payments of the stipend GER
tificate from the commissioner of agri-
culture that "in his opinion the So
ciety has mot allowed gambling in
any form or games of chance on said
grounds"
BY our advice State Detective j. r.
Pollard of Winslow, Me, attended
Topsham fair this month for the ex-
press purpose OF suppressing gambling.
He entirely failed to accomplish his
purpose, because the gambling booths
We're so numerous and so well protect
ed BY the large police force on the
grounds that it was useless for him to
attempt making arrests alone. Further
more Mr. Pollard was told by Lewis M.
Fulton. the president of the associa->
tion and the trial Justice before whom
each case must come. that he was too
busy to attend to any court matters
until after the fair closed. Another per-
son beside Mr.. Pollard in position, to
assist you with information is Pres.
D. W. Hyde of Brunswick, whose
scathing denunciation of the gambling
above referred to is given in two
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
Funeral Of George II. Harrington.

The funeral of the late George H
Harrington was held from the family
residence, Winter street. at p. NJ.
yesterday. Rev. Langdon Quimby, pas
tor of the Congregational church. Of
which the deceased was member. Of
hciated. There was large attend
ance of neighbors and friends and a
profusion Of flowers, including many
beautiful set pieces. The pail bearers
were Past Commanders A. W. McCaus-
land and George w. Gardiner of Heath
Post, G. A. r.. and Hon. E. l.. Bussell
and Major Samuel d. Soule. represent
ing the Odd Fellows The interment
was in Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
Election of Officers Of G. A. r.

John e. Hubbard Post, No. 20, G. \
r. at the annual meeting elected the
following officers for the coming year:
Commander-H. l.. Grindell.
S. V. C-R. F. Hutchinson.
J. " C.-S. r. Estes.
Quarternaster-G. S. Fuller.
Officer of day-H. R. Gatchell.
Chaplain-R. A. Wentworth.
Guard-F. Lever.
Surgeon-C W. Tilden.
Adiutant-D. c. Nyc.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
Mary E. Gordon.

Mary f. Gordon. wife OF the late
Samuel Gordon. died at her home on
Granite Fill yesterday at the age of
6S years. The deceased was born at
Levant, and a son, ROLAND l.. Gordon
Of this city, survives. The funeral will
he held from the house of her son on
Granite Hill at 2 P. NJ. Friday, Rev. h.
J.. Nichols of the NJ. +. church otficia,-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

Fred Trial Of this city has bought
out the barber business of Scott Web
Der. whose shop is located on the east
side of the street, just above the
American Express Cos. office. Mr..
Trial is favorably known in this city
and is well qualified for his business,
having been employed for some time
past at Anderson & Laflin's barber
shop.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

Miss Mary Turner Lincoln avenue,
met with "A serious mishap Tuesday.
She slipped in some way and sprained
a ligament so that she. was prevented
from walking for time. She is i'm
proving, however. and will soon be
about again.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church' will hold their Christmas sale
and supper at the vestry and supper
room of the church this afternoon and
evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

Deputy Sheriff Martin Burns yester-
day afternoon arrested John McG6vern.
20 years of age, upon the charge of
breaking and entering and larceny
from the store house of Morris Slos-
berg, on Mechanic street. The hearing
in the case is set for 8 A. NJ. today
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

Have you seen the new Lafayette
pattern in solid silver ware G o. Da-
.venport has received? This jewelry
store is overlooking with gold, silver
and diamonds in all the attractive 1909
forms
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

I The dance of Capton Evergreen.
which was to have been held Friday
evening, has been postponed on ac-
count of the death of Major George H.
Harrington, who was prominent
member of the Canton
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

Miss Bertha L. Monaghan is taking
few days vacation from the law Of
nee of Guy A. Hildreth and her place
Is being filled by Miss Ina Chadbourne
of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

1t was stated in recent issue of the
Journal that the city landing was to
be used as a public dumping ground.
1t should be understood that this is
not the present city landing. but the
old one on lower Water street
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

There will be a special convocatior
al Jerusalem Il. A. Chapter this Thurs
day evening at 80 o'clock. Work in the
Past and Most Excellent degrees. Re-
freShmentS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

The weighing of the mail of the past
lOo days at the postoffice has just been
completed. This weighing of the mail
takes place every four years.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

A choir rehearsal will be held at ST.
Matthews church this evening. 1t is
important that all members should be
present as the Christmas music is to
he looked after and plans discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

The regular meeting of the j. B.
Hubbard Post. National Relief Corps,
will he held this evening. This is the
occasion of the annual election Of Off
GERS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

The Eureka Club will meet at $50
p. M. Thursday with Mrs. r. T. True,
Windsor street. Randolph. A full at
tendance is requested and all who 'hav,
contributed fancy articles are asked to
bring them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10

The most important article of conf
merce produced in Assam is tea. The
r;ce crop covers a very great propor-
ton of the land, but it is used 1or iocai
consumption. 49,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-10
HALL0WE[L..

Regular meeting of Sanborn Lodge,
1. .. .. f.. this evening. A full at
tendance is desired.