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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-09-24

Considerable portions of South
west Mississippi have become so in
tested with the Mexican cotton
boil weevil that the farmers are
preparing to practically abandon
cotton as . next years crop aud
devote their lands to corn, hay,
oats, truck and such other crops
as are immune to weevil attacks.
By q rotation of crops it is believ-
ed the weevil can he DESTROYED and
the lands once again brought into
cotton. Experts have declared
that rotation of crops is impera-
tive as one of the measures for the
suppression of the pest.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-09-24

Mere college education does not
tit one to earn living, except as
a teacher; and it's a great mistake
to keep boy in school and then
in college until he reaches man.
hood, without letting him work at
some trade or learn a profession
Mere literary education Will not
lit him for any business, and the
man who is given fair education
and then is put through a thor
ough business training, will out.
distance every time the man who
spends his years in college. A de.
gree ia a fine thing to have, but
but business training and expert.
ence is a much finer thing; 1t will
earn you living and the college
degree won't,-Cordele Rambler.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-09-24
Economy in 1908.

Pure Linseed Oil costs much less sold
from the barrel than it does put up in
Tin Cans as Mixed Paint. In the first
instance you pay 90 cents per gallon
in the second, 81 80. Now mix 3 gallons
of pure linseed oil with gallons L. &
M. Paint and you have, ready for use,
gallons of the Oest paint made, costing
only $l.20 per gallon. Done in 2 min
utes. CAN'T & HODGES, l.. & NJ. Paint
Agents.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-09-24

The best way to extend charity
to persons who are in need is to
give them work. Don't give any
able-bodied man penny or a
mouthful unless he works for it.
By this, the man retains his self
respect, and the profession of the
tramp is not encouraged. If a
man needs help and is able to
work, and you ere tempted to give
him something, don't you do it.
But instead, give him work. Odd
jobs can always be found, and put
him at these. We do not advise
refusing to relieve hunger, but we
do advise that it be done in man.
ner that will not breed dependence
in meD. If everyone would do this
all over the land, this country
would soon cease to be- the paradise
for tramps that it has been.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-09-24

The drought in Pennsylvania
and parts of West Virginia is said
to have done already not less than
$40, 900 damage to the crops.
Thirty thousand square miles of
territory are affected by the lack
of moisture.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1908-09-24

81 did not think her father
would ever consent to her marry
ing that fellow"
"He didn't; that's how she
came to marry him."
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24

whether the valuation Is correct. and
the tax dodger" will be required
to answer correctly or take the con
sequences.
4. The adoption OF a stringent Act
providing for the punishment Of both
landlord and laborer for violations
OF labor contracts, and making Il
"misdemeanor for one person to en-
ploy a laborei who is under contract
with another; such a law having
boon rendered necessary by the de
cision of the United States Court de-
claring the present Law relating to
labor contracts UNCONSTITUTIONAL"
5. The repeal Of the lien law,
which has long since accomplished
the purposes Of It's enactment" and
for tho reason that it's repeal would
be better for landlord and tenant"
6. The amendment OF the Carey
Cothran Act regulating the sale Of
liquor in this State $50 az to provide
that not moro than one county dis
pensary shall be allowed in n
county where liquor is allowed to be
sold, except in those counties where
there are cities with a population OK
ceeding $4,000" such an amend
ment being. in the opinion OF the
Governor, Gin the interest Of tenn
p%orance," and minimizing "the sale
OF liquor in the county dispensarics
and In tho state" a further amend
ment Of the Act providing that
when an election is hold in any
county under this Act, and the re-
turns show that a majority OF the
voters cast their ballots to prohibit
the sale In the said county. that the
dispensaries shall be Immediately
and kept closed until the mat
ter shall finally be determined by the
County Board OF Canvassers, the
state Board OF C~anvassers, or by the
If resort be had to the
Courts" Further amendment OF the
law Will be recommended by
the Governor by special message
tho session OF the Legisla-
turo.
Z. The passage OF an act provid-
Ing for new registration books in the
counties of the state, and re-
Quiring tho Commissioners Of Reg
istration in tho several counties to
revise the lists Of anne Of the quail
fled voters Of tho State.
8. Tho careful consideration OF the
needs Of the State, and
proper provision for the support Of
the several state institutions as re-
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24

20. More power to the Railroad
Commission for the purpose Of com
polling the railroads to comply with
the reasonable orders, rules and reg
ulations made by the Commission.
FL. The adoption of measures that
will provide for the establishment
Of a system Of drainage in each of
the counties OF the State; there be-
ing 1879 square miles OF overlooked
and swamp lands in South Carolina,
which could be reclaimed and made
healthful and arabic by a well de-
vised system Of drainage.
In concluding his most admirable
message, Governor Ansel reminds
the members of the General Assem-
bly, that "if South Carolina is to con
tinue in her great prosperity much
depends upon the laws you enact and
the provisions you make for the adj
vancement OF all her interests"
The above is a short synopsis Of
Gov. Ansel's admirable message, but
1t gives a fair idea OF what he re-
commends to the General Assembly.
We are indebted to The News and
Courier for it.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24

-A--. A~.eC ..4y ......S.
| would. above everything else,
like to see them not buy and wait
until their next months meeting.
Tell Boykin to please, under no cir
cumstances, though, to purchase any
Henrietta, apricot brandy, or bottled
in bond, and to save if possible, that
for us until we put in q new bid next
month. | wired him if he could possib-
ly come here before the meeting to do
so, but not receiving any reply pre-
sumo he was absent from home.
Please tell him | shall come out to his
home some day before the Septem.
Der purchase and will let him know
just when.
Now, if there is anything you and
Maj. Black don't understand, wire OF
call me up. guess if you want to
call me up on the long distance it
would be best for you to wire me to
call you up, otherwise the message
comes through the office and the
people here will know too much.
/ do hope you will be able and suc-
coed in getting the buying postpon~
ed. 1t has almost worried me sick to
be fixed with my hands tied like
am. but do know you and Black will
do your best. If anything unexpect-
en- ccurr that can get away, but
hardly expect that to happen.
Went over everything with Strauss
Saturday; will fix the papers the next
time go up.
Trust you are having q good trade.
AS mentioned before, if you don't
understand everything wire me.
Sincerely yours,
MORTON, A. G..
Since writing above received q tele-
gram from Mr.. Boykin; he couldn't
come this week, | am writing him
you would see him in Columbia. Also
remind Black to not forget the In
dianapolis people.
HEAVY EXPENSE ACCOUNT.
Witness denied that when he was
making the shift from the Common
wealth company to the Anchor com
pany in August, 1904, there were
any influences brought to bear to
keep the State board from max
ing purchases. Later Col. Fielder
produced a letter from Goodman,
showing that he did try to hold up
purchases in August, 1904. The min
ute books were produced to show
that the board made no purchases in
that month, but that in September,
when he had landed in his new job,
Goodman sold large orders. In the
meantime Commonwealth business
dwindled away and Ullman's grew
apace.
THE usual commissions" in Good
mans singular letter was explained
to mean the commissions to John
Black, agent, and not to the mem
bers of the board.
These commissions paid to some
body must have been very heavy for
Goodman's expense account for nine
months, q copy of which was put in
evidence.
The statements we put in evidence
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24

contract with reference to his change
Of business in August. 1904. Later
the contract was produced and read.
Ullman & Co., had copyright for.
mula on "gin. phosphate" 1t was
proved that there was much graft
in this brand Of goods. Goodman.
under oath, had sworn to Messrs.
Lyon and Christensen that these
goods had been sold in South Caro-,
lima at q lower price than anywhere
else. Col. Fielder put in evidence
Goodman's testimony to the effect
that higher prices were charged in
South Carolina lin order to pay for
special Advertising" In Augusta.
1904. before Goodman got his new
job, gin phosphate was listed at $3.50
per case. In September the price
was $40. Five hundred cases were
bought from Goodman at the adj
vanced price. Retail dealers else
where ere getting it for $3.50 a
case.
DID HE HAVE A PULL?
Goodman denied that he had had
any special pull to get him sales with
Boykin and Towill. "How much did
you pay Mr.. Boykin?" witness was
asked. Nothing" he replied. How
much to Mr.. Towil]?" ''Nothing."
He admitted that he had lied if
he had ever written anything to the
effect that he had a pull with these
directors named. Col. Fielder then
produced and read the following let
ter:
Distillery, Lexington, Ky.
M. A. Goodman. President and Man
ager the Commonwealth Distillery
Company, Incorporated Distillers,
Office 228 Second Street.
Louisville, KY, Aug. II, 1904.
My Dear Barney: | do not know
that | was ever in such an uncom-
Portable and mean position. as there
is q meeting Of the board in Column
bia, Monday, August %. | would
to be there, but SO far the company
have refused to let me off. | wired
to Myers to have them release me on
the 18th, but he positively refused.
Now, | want you to go to Column
bia; be there Monday morning early;
telegraph Maj. John Black, 1907 AS
sembly street, to meet you at the Co.
lumbia hotel and do everything you
two can to have them to postpone the
buying until next month. enclose
you copy of Ullman & Co.'S bid and
it is such a poor one that there is
very little for them to buy Of US, but
if they are going to buy get them to
buy of us the goods | checked off.
| want you to tell Boykin particu-
larly my position and ask Black if you
should explain things to Towill; now
tell Boykin on account of my leaving
here on Sept. l, | would be unable to
pay any commissions for purchases
they make from the Commonwealth,
consequently under no Circumstance
es bnv ANYTHING from them. You
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24
JUMPED TO HER DEATH.
Rich Boston Woman Commits Sui
eide in New York.

Mrs. Herbert NJ. Sears, Il member
Of a wealthy Boston family and
guest at the Hotel ST. Regis. Now
York, committed suicide Friday by
jumping from a th~irteen-story win
dow.
Mrs. Sears had been a frequent
visitor at the st. Regis for several
years. She always went to the hotel
accompanied only by n maid and fire.
qucntly remained there for several
days. Her actions were described by
the hotel people as crratic and the
maid always maintained Il close
watch over her mistress.
The body OF Mrs. Scar 'cll on the
roof OF a four-story hui''tng adjoin-
ing the ST. Regis and the fall was
heard by residents OF that building.
Mrs. Sears left a note for her hus-
band.
The bod Of Mrs. Sears vas dress
ed only in n night clothing and the
appcar '. Of her room indicated
that rr had been lying in bed read
ms The door leading to the maids
room was Doltcd. t
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24
CHINESE SAILORS MUTINY.
Leave Steamer But Arc Forced by
Police to Return.

At Philadelphia, Pa, on Monday
more han forty Chinese sailors on
board the British tank steamer Ches-
apeake, lying at Point Breeze, NUT
ined because they declared Capt Will
liam Gray had not furnished proper
clothing and food on the trip from
clambored over the side Of the steam
cr to the pier and the officers sent
a call for the police to a nearby sta
ton. A squad answered the call and
the troublesome Cinnamon we're sur
rounded and driven on board tho
boat. An agreement granting some
of their demands was signed by the
captain.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24

commended In tho reports of the
State Superintendent OF Education
and the Board Of Trustees especially
charged with the direction OF these
establishments. Among the other
specific recommendations made by
the Governor upon this subject ie
the building Of another dormitory
for the winthrop College for Women,
encouragement Gin every way possi-
BILE of Clemson College," and by in
ference, liberal appropriation for the
South Carolina University and the
South Carolina Military Academy.
o. "All needed appropriations for
this institution" the Institute Tor
the Deaf and Dumb at Ceda,
Springs, S. G.
10. Proper support for tho Color
ed State College at Orangeburg.
IL. The consideration Of the De-
partment of Immigration as a uues-
ton Of great moment to our mater
ial and industrial ilfe," tho best So
luton Of the labor question being the
bringing in Of home-seekers, home
builders and desirable workmen."
~. The necessity Of better accom-
modations for the Supreme Court Of
the State, the erection of a neat and
commodious brick building on the
State House grounds for this pur-
pose" and the appointment OF a com
mission to ascertain the cost Of q
building suitable for the purpose,
such commission to report it's find
ings to the General Assembly at it's
next session.
13. A liberal appropriation for the
needy Confederate veterans"
IA. Favorable consideration Of the
needs OF the military establishment
Of the State, and of the recommen-
dations made by the Adjutant Gen
eral and the adoption Of the amend
ment to the militia laws as suggest
ed by him.
Is. A liberal appropriation for the
maintenance Of the State Hospital
for the Insane.
16. The appointment Of a State
Health officer who shall give all OF
his attention to the work Of caring
for the public health.
II. A sufficient appropriation for
the building Of an industrial school
at Florence in accordance with the
recommendations made by the Board
Of Trustees Of that institution.
IS. An increase in the salaries of
State officers and Of Judgesof the Su-
preme and Circuit Courts ITO at least
what they formerly were" "My ac-
counts" says tho Governor, will
show that it costs me more than ST.
900 a year over and above my SAL
airy to pay the expenses Of living and
OF providing for such entertainments
and receptions as are necessary to
the dignity OF the position of Gov
ornor of this State"
10. The anrointmcnt 80 . ro~n'e.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24
~DIsPENsARY COMMISSION
Makes It's Report to Governor Ansel
on Its Work.

on Its Work.
The commission appointed by an
act of the legislature to wind up the
affairs OF the former State dispen-
sary has made it's report to Governor
Ansel. 1t is shown that the total as.
sets now on hand, including realty
amount to $~S98,04S.16, with liabil~
tiles OF $612,96S.66. The total
amount charged against the counties
is ~$6,533.10.
The report condemns the purchase
OF supplies in that bonds were not
required and gross overcharges are
ADMITTED by representatives Of the
various whiskey houses dealing with
the ~dispensary.
The commission also turns over to
the Attorney General the names OF
parties said to be guilty Of misdeeds
in their connection with the dispcn-
sary. An account Of the Richland
Distilling company OF $1,000 said to
have been owing vas afterwards
charged up $5,700.
The report also shows that the
accounts OF the State ~dispensary are
in IL chaotic condition, some entries
being transferred to make balances.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24

cinnati with Commissioner w. 0 Ia
tum. However, Boykin had return
ed to them the price Of his enter
tainment. did he have very much
trouble to get you to take it back"
asked Mr.. Fielder sarcastically, and
everybody in the court room laugh
ed.
Mr.. Fielder stated that in Deem
Der, 1904, the distinguished chair
man Of the board had filed another
protest, to which he invited pray
erful consideration" Mr.. Fielder
here read Mr.. H. II. Evans second
protest in which he protested
against the buying Of goods that
was not needed.
Mr.. Fielder tried to bring it out
that Ullman & Co. had charged
higher prices on wholesale lots on
every piece Of goods to South
Carolina than in retail lots to other
dealers. He established this in sew
eral instances by the books Of re-
cord.
PAID BOYKIN AND TOWILL.
There was somewhat of q sensa-
ton when Mr.. Fielder proved that
after a while Goodman and Enrich
had had q falling out and that
Goodman had paid $500 for the re-
turn of a price list" Goodman
forgot about or denied this until
the documentary evidence was pro-
duced and then ne remembered that
he had threatened Ehrlick with the
federal courts.
Goodman had denied having had a
written contract with anybody, but
his memory was refreshed with the
presentation of q copy.
Mr.. Fielder called attention to the
fact that Goodman and Braun had
brought here ONLY the sales books
and not the eXspense account books.
But from the sales books the COM
mission had scores of entries show
ing the State Of South Carolina for
some reasons or other had paid So
case more on some orders than small
dealers bad received. There was
q great deal of conclusive evidence
along this line.
b. Enrich, of Atlanta. testified
that he was engaged in selling liquor
for Uliman 81 Co., Of Cincinnati,
Ohio, and had associcted with him
M. A. Goodman, l.. Mauhcimer and
A. Himmelbauer upon August 1904,
and July 81. lD05. During this time
large quantities Of liquors were sold
the South Carolina State dispcnsary.
That he met M. A. Goodman several
times in the city of Columbia, S. c.,
for the purpose Of comforting with
Goodman and advancing sale of Ii
quors and for consulting and agree
ing upon the best plans for conduct
ing their business. That M. A..
Goodman, his associate. dcposcd
that it cost him a great deal of mon
ey to get the business from the
South Carolina State dispcnsary.
That Boykin and Towill. members of
the board of dispensary directors,
were his friends on the board and
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24

va -..u Al TIC kneW mr.. s..
Enrich, and he replied that Enrich
did business in Atlanta.
In August. 1904, Goodman chang
ed his base of operations from the
Commonwealth company of Louis
vile to the Ullman company of Gin
cinnati. He admitted that he had
been given his new position through
the agency of Ben Enrich, with
whom he established a partnership.
1t was brought out that the Common
wealth company existed largely upon
letter heads and that its sales were
made from q warehouse in Louis
vile, although it claimed to be in
the distilling business at Lexington.
In the interim there was great
trouble brought to the heart Of Good
man. He wrote to his friend and
partner, Goodman explaining that
the Commonwealth people would not
release him from his contract with
them and the awarding Of purchases
at the South Carolina dispensary
was to take place before he could get
on his job with the Ullman house. He
wrote Ullman a letter urging that
the d~ispensary board be prevailed
upon through John Black, not then q
member of the board, to postpone
the matter of purchases until Sep
TENDER as the Ullman bids were
very poor"
The board for some reason or 9TH
er did this very same thing. No pur-
chases were made in August. In the
meantime, the Ulman company pro-
posed a new bid. in which the prices
on certain goods e raised. From
the time that Goodman went with
the Ullman company until the dis
pensary graft was made ~ublic Ull-
mans business was q grf uccess.
6The Commonwealth con i, which
mad been doing an enc iious bust
mess under Goodman's nominal pres
fidency, dropped to nothing. In the
meantime Ullman sold the State dis
pcnsary over $3.50, 900 worth of
goods" the first nine months that
Goodman was there, against about
$4,000 for several years preceding.
VERY POOR MEMORY.
Goodman exhibited a very faulty
memory. The commission was NOV
ed to great sorrow because a mar Of
such apparent intelligence could re
member nothing.
He denied that ne had ever told
Black, Rawlinson and Wylie, the
three elected dispensary directors,
that Ullman & Co., and the Anchor
Distilling company were the same.
And yet it was shown by Col. II. B.
Fielder that the very stationery Of
the two showed the same
address.
Subsequently it was brought out
that there was a third concern,
Strauss q Co., making bids to the
Stste d%ispcnsary and that this Strauss
was a member of the Ullman comp
any, all three concerns, two being
fakes" submitting Competitive"
bids to the State dispensary. Wit
ness denied having any written
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24

that he paid them to buy from Ull-
man & Co.; and that in the course
Of his association with said Goodman
as herein stated deponcnt received a
letter from Goodman with the hand
writing Of Goodman on lcttcrheads
of the Commonwealth Distilling Co.,
of Louisville, KY, dated August H..
1904. addressed. My Dear Barney,
and signed Morton, A. Co. with
an unsigned postscript on the fonrth
page. This letter speaks for itself"
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1908-01-24

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