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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-23
PRESIDENT Harris Issues An
Address.
To Cotton Producers


The great money-producing
crop of the South-cotton-is
now being harvested. The far.
mers should investigage condi.
tions and use good judgment in
selling this great money crop of
the South.
BY so doing many million dol
lars will be added to her wealth.
First, we will look into condi
tions. The supply of cotton is
less today than it has been in
twenty-five years. The mer.
chants shelves are scant of
goods. The population of the
world is increasing every day,
and they have to be clothed.
Again, the output of manufactu-
rered goods have greatly decreas.
ed this year from the fact the
1907 crop was 100000 bales
short. This shortage will have
to be made good. as the worl d
needs the goods. AS to the con-
dition of the 1908 crop. We
have heard nothing for the last
eight weeks but a bumper crop.
Who is it that circ ulates these
reports? [ see in Europe. 5000
miles away, statisticians are
freely predicting a crop of Amer
lean cotton this year of 16,OOO,-
900 bales, while many of the
knowing ones on this side are
sending out literature forecast
ing the crop at ID 100000 bales
The South is now being flood.
ed with circulars of bear dope
by speculators and manipulators
who are trying to sell the mar
ket down under the influence of
these bearish arguments.
The Wholesale jobber, in the
cotton trade are demanding con-
cessions from the manufacturer
in the price of goods, while the
spinner is holding back as long
as possible in order to be able to
lay in their supply as low as
possible.
Never before have so MANY
interests combined to hammer
down the price of spot cotton.
There never was time that the
growers will be called upon to
exercise the full limit of their
strength in resisting the efforts
to depress prices as at the pres.
ent time.
There was never a time that
cooperation was needed as bad
ly as it is today.
Our annual meeting of "The
Farmers Educational and Co.
operative Union of America
met at Fort Worth, Tex, on the
first aud was in session four
days. The attendance was large,
all the cotton-growing States
were well represented by delegat-
es.
The unanimous consent of
the delegates was to keep the
minimum price secret within
the membership.
a national cotton committee
was formed, with delegate from
each State, for the purpose OF
handling cotton.
President Barrett will call a
meeting the first of January, as
by that time we will know the
true condition Of the crop.
AS to the condition of the
growing crop. Every cotton
producing State was represent
ed and there we had the opport-
unity of getting a true report
as to the condition of the grow
ing crop. Not a single State
reported anything like an aver.
age crop. Some reported 40
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-23
CADET HOSE

we have them for boys, girls and la
DIES. dies. Special linen heel, knee and toe. q,
Rlp, proof, rust proof, always comfor-
table strong and durable.
Try pair for only 25 cents.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-09-23

needless to contains beautiful and attractive
% @ we endeavor at the change of every
o sylsh ana desirable goods the affords and orr
hs season have not been you will see when Won
examine our pretty woolen goods silks ETC. ~ ~ S0
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-06-18
THE JEFFERsONrAN.

man. Grown men, whose fathers wore the
gray, and whose mothers ran the spinning
wheel and knitted socks for the boys at Sthe
Wednesday about Jefferson Davis that they
had not heard before.
The southern people had almost quit talk
ing about Jefferson Davis. They spoke on
every occasion in extravagant praise Of Lee
and Jackson and the private soldier but the
name Of Jefferson Davis was omitted lest it
should give offense to the northern brother,
whose anger flashed out at the mention Of that
name like the fury Of a mad bull at the
appearance Of red flag But, thank God,
on last Wednesday there was an awakening
of the sleeping sense of justice and a rec
ignition of our obligation to the illustrious
head Of and vicarious sufferer for, the i'll
fated Confederacy have always entertained
great admiration for the character and ac-
complshments Of Jefferson Davis but when I
read some Of the wonderous words he uttered,
his heroic achievements on the field of battle
and his unparalleled career as statesman and
private citizen, he became to me an intellect
ual colossus and his contemporaries grew
smaller by the comparison. Without doubt
he was the noblest Roman Of them all and
though the sun of his career went down behind
cloud of failure, from his great life the
American youth will find an inexhaustible
source of inspiration and an example worthy
of emulation and ineffable love.-Exchange
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-06-18
TEMPERANCE rs SWEEPING THE
COUNTRY.

1t is gratifying to note the rapid spread
of the temperance sentiment throughout this
republic. One by one the states are falling
into line and it will not be many years before
it will cover the entire continent. God speed
the moment when the world shall be redeemed
from the curse of drink. To close the saloon
does not prevent excessive drinking alto
gether, but it removes the greatest tempta-
ton to drink and other kindred vices that
ever crossed the pathway Of fallible man.
The saloon is an unmitigated curse, sin
generating nuisance and ought to be abated
Our sister state, Tennessee, is now engaged IN
a desperate fight with the giant liquor traffic
not only of the state of Tennessee, but the
United States
God grant that the people may. see the
wisdom and prudence of destroying this
hydra-headed monster..-~The Issue.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-06-18
ANNIVERSARY or JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The southern people honored themselves by
paying tribute to the memory Of Jefferson
Davis on the hundredth anniversary of his
birth. For the first time in many years in
some sections Of this southland the truth--the
whole t1uth--was told about this marvellous
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-06-18
PAGE TWO
THE VETERANS AT BIRMINGHAM.

HE VETERANS AL bLEGMlNO6AM.
The eyes of the entire south are now turned
to Birmingham. The old Veterans of the Con-
federacy are assembled there in their annual
reunion. These meetings have the right-of-
way over everything else that engages public
attention, because the cause they represent
is nearest to the hearts Of the people. We
may be interested in business meetings, be-
cause that is business. We may grow excited
over political meetings because we are built
that way. We may be greatly pleased over
big social gatherings, because that is pleas
ure. But we are present IN affection at the
reunion Of the old Veterans because they are
the visible remnant of the Cause that is dearest
to the hearts of the people. So today there
is not southerner who does not think of
Birmingham, of the men assembled there and
what that meeting represents.
Sorrow that struck the south when a few
weeks ago the sudden death under pathetic
circumstances of Gen. Stephen D. Lee was
announced, was rekindled today by the read
ing Of his annual message. Looking forward
to this meeting his message was prepared, the
words Of a wise commander careful Of the
interests of his men and no less the affection
of comrade for his old comrades in arms
expressed with touching eloquence. In this
message mention was made Of that last
gathering in Birmingham fourteen years ago
when the gallant Gordon was with them and
many other comrades so dear to them,
remembrance which brought tears to the eyes
which had not finched when facing the
enemys guns, as they looked upon the empty
chair Of him who wrote these words.
The choosing Of a new commander-in-chief
will be one Of the most important duties of
the meeting. The names of several officers
are mentioned, all Of them most worthy to
fill this exalted position. There are many, not
only in Georgia but throughout the south, who
hope that this honor will fall upon General
Clement A. Evans Of Georgia, one of the few
remaining generals Of the southern army dis
tinguished for the service he rendered, and
whose modesty in pushing his claims in peace
is equal to the valor he displayed upon the
field of battle in war.
But whatever shall be done will meet the
approval Of the people. For these old heroes
are the favorites of the southland, its dearest
pets, and what they do is right. May their
gathering in Birmingham be to them the most
happy reunion they have had.-~Augusta
Herald.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-06-18
3 IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE.

The first cOlOred girl to be employed IN the
government bureau of engraving and printing
was appointed under President Harrison about
seventeen years ago. Today more than 200
colored girls are employed in that bureau.
The number Of negroes holding government
jobs in Washington in 1892 was 1897. In
1907 there were 2,785 Of them. That is an
increase of just about 16 1-2 per cent. In the
same period the increase in the number Of
white employees in Washington was only about
9 per cent.
The number Of negroes taking the civil ser
vice examinations is constantly increasing
Comparatively we'll educated negroes are per-
fectly willing, indeed, glad, to take minor
clerkships under the government, places which
do not appeal to white men of ability for the
simple reason that the white man can do bet
ter
In Washington one government employe in
every nine is colored, and the proportion is
constantly growing larger.
The negroes have one answer to any COM
ments on their success in securing appoint
ments. They say eve don't owe anybody
any thanks. We take the same examinations
that the white folks do. If they don't want
us to get the jobs let them put up better
showing in the examinations"
Why They are There.
All Of which is perfectly true. The trouble
lies in the condition already pointed out
that the best brains Of the colored people are
contented with what the best brains Of the
whites don't want AS more and more ne
groes are educated the number that will turn
to government employment as the one field
ity with white workers is bound to go on in
creasing.
Most of the negro employees at the cap
ital fill minor places. They are laborers or
messengers, watchmen, elevator men and so
on. Seventy-fve per cent Of them receive less
than 5000 year.
But there are 292 Of them in the District
receiving more than $1,000 year, and some
Of them get a good deal more than that. Ralph
W. Tyler, auditor for the navy at salary of
$4,000, is a colored man. So are William T.
Vernon, register of the treasury, at $4,000;
Cyrus F. Adams, assistant register, at $4,000,
and John c. Dancy, recorded of deeds for the
District of Columbia, at $4,000 year.
This Office Of recorder of deeds has been re-
garded for years as a perquisite to be pre-
sented to negro politician, but it is no long
er the fat plum it once was In 1892, when
the recorder was paid in fees, he scooped in
annual emoluments to the tune of $4,000.
At the same time he had on his pay roll nine
teen negro clerks getting in fees from $40 to
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-06-18

There is as much difference in the wisdom
Of Legislature and the politics Of Legis-
lature, as there is between politician and
statesman: the one is transient, the other is
permanent w. J. Bryan is politician, Tom
Watson is q statesman the former manipu-
lates the rabble, the latter leads the thought
ful.--ExchanGs.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-08-20
Milanyille.

Mllanyllle.
AUG. lS:t-Mr. and Mrs. Eiwar1
Amo!cr. Of White Plains, n. y, are
0oariIug at No!ney Skinner's.
dir. aad Mrs. Frank Morgan, OF Al
bion, n. Y, we're recent guests Of Mre.
II. l. SzInner.
Mrs. ID. G Carr and children. VIII
GlU. and Marjorie, OF Dunmore, Pa.
Rre visiting Mics Minnie Gay.
III anry L'nge returned from Halstesd
this weeE- Mr. LIage was accompan-
led by hIs niece Mise May ByIngton.
Mss Pnn De Raymond, who has been
at toe Lawrence for a week. returned
ID Maronac ol tuesday.
Frank Jenkins, of Homes 1ale. was in
town last week.
r. K. b .egle made a business trip to
New York the fret Of the week.
The Friday night dance at the FalIs
hous. was well . .,ronIzed.
NJ. aai Mrs. NermillIoi, who have
6een occupying ona OF the bungalow.
left for New York, Saturday.
Mss Mlnie Gar gave a picnic Sat
urday In honor OF her nephew, Mon
- BrJwl, the occasion bang his thIe-
leeuiA birthday.
Mr ami Mrs IL HIrroun. OF New York,
with parry Of iric9ds will occupy one
Of toe Dung Allows for some weeks.
Mr.. aud Mrs Walter Igler returned
to Cortland on saturday last.
Miss Gladys Mccullough returned
ircm a New York trip on Friday even
lag
Tae Sunday School held their picnic
on Tuesday lust.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-08-20

The Erie X ,ilrold Co., Wh) for sew
eral years have owned the old Del. and
Hud. squeduot crossing the Delaware
RIVER at LIckAwaKsn, have recently
sold it TO a private party. Wlat the
purchaser is to do with II Is still q
mystery. 1t could easily be converted
into a bridge. connec!iug New York
and Z P,nnsyIvania, and would prove OF
great use to the psople OF tina, so;tiol.
This last change OF ownersnip OF the
L4ck4waxen aqueduct recalled the fact
that up TO the date OF its completion In
1919, it had been necessary for boats 10
cross the Delaware at what was called
THE N 1uth" (of the L1ckaWaXon
river through broad eIpanse of slack
water, created by the erection OF q dam
just above the present sIte OF the sus-
pen sion waterway. Many delay were
the natural coaseq lence OF the old sys-
ten. During freshets navigation on
this end OF the canal was necessarily
suspended, and in the old days Of
numbering on a large scale. the passage
OF rAfts and boats wac q mutu Al men
ace, while the shooting OF the dam re-
quired great skill in steersmen. and
often resulted in serious losses which
the Del. aud Hud. Canal Co.. were
obliged TO make good. In 1876 TO avoid
the delays and damages mentioned the
company commenced the erection OF
two wire suspension aqueducts, which
! were completed three years later, and
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-08-20
Pleasant Mo1bt.

AUG. l7tn.-Frsnk Lake and wife re-
;uru-I to their hOtue ia New York city.
last Friday. after a two ueeks stay here.
Mr.. aud Mrs- Lake were accomplished
bS their grau6sop, Frank Lake, VITO lie
famons for nis exceptional luck. pluck
and skill A. Il fisherman, ia landing the
"Oig ti-n" a. REX Lake. while visiting
there with the Bii-ys. Yes, q big three
pound bz.s Oh Que eud OF the line aud q
city boy on the other, right among old
nel-Tlnau, too.
Baucn- Kennedy has Just flushed a
course OF special training at tue Lying
ia Hospital, ia New York city, and viii
spend the coming two weeks at her home
here.
Dr. Georse Winner, wife aud daughter,
of Boston, drove ''Over tue hills" in their
auto, via Il HonesiAle, bringing with them
M. 1ud Mrs Herman Harm. aud Miss
Eva, to the Winner none. last Saturday
afternoon.
Helen Tiffany is entertaining as her
eurst> the Misses Richards, of Scranton,
Mi-s Glibraitl, of Wiiliamsport, aud 81 iss
Cor.une al. Stone, o: Honesiaie.
Lois rIIauy Is u little better, but is still
confined 10 her room.
ar. aud Mrs. George Brain are enjoy
ins their vacation at Harvey's Lake.
Ruth Kennedy gave q recital at
W.uwOod, last Friday evening, to a full
house.
Last Friday the State, county and
township officials inspected and accepted
the new State road. At that time the
supervisors put in an application for a
continuation of the State road to the
station, or to :he county line. The high;
way commissioner granted the applica.
ton, AMI IN due tune the road will De
built.
rne picnic of the primary pupils OF the
II lEh School, last Tuesday, gwen them
by their teacher, Miss Winner, was a
most euj1yaOie affair. The youngsters,
Ranging IA age from tnree years to eigh
~, aui Numbering about forty, were
photographed by Mumfor1, after the
least. Auat Corne-l Bush was one OI
tile guests, and enjoyed the treat as wei
| as any youugster csaid.
Last Wednesday afternoon Mrs Mar
| tina Beunett dled at the home OF heI
daughter, Mrs.. Wilbur Kennedy, ages
eialty-1ive Years aud some mouths. She
.eayee I've daughters ani two sone, ii Re
Dr.4phiue Kennedy, Mrs. rIliIe Cdrgill
, u! Thompson; Mr.. Nettie CrandaiI, oi
+ hdAle /; Mrs. Hattie Hayden, OF Union
aaie; Mrs. Louise Hayden, OF Foresr
| CITY; Lester E Bennett, of this place
anu Ira Bennett, of Thompson. Ont
| brother, Jeremiah Coon, lives at Terry
Susqu-uauua county. The burial toob
pace AZ South Gibson, after a brief fu
, Ia raj service at the home of her daugh
-. where sne died. Mrs. Bennett was q
80 lpdIs', aud R-v. l.. L. VauCampen,
o. tnst church, conducted the funera
services.
Several from here attended the field
day ii; Wuitr vi -y, ,as; Friday after
noon.
The Il. + church is being repaiuted
| aEd later ine interior Will be repaired.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-08-20

opened for navigation when the water
WAS let into iha canal in May. They
were CONSTRUCTED on the plan OF the
P.tisburg suspension aqueduct, the
first Of the kind in the world, and were
designed By Joh1 A Roeblinz. who az
tsrEari made the plans and furnished
the cables Tor the suspension bridge at
Niagara Fills. the East River bridge
ani other noted structures Tue trunks
wh'ca hell the water were of timber
ant PLANK, suspended from two wire
cables o1e on cash siie Toe cables
rested in heavy cast iron saddles eur
mounting stone towers four by Elk feet
lu breadth aud thickness and fouc feet
above the tow-path 10 height Tue
trunks sllo~e the meeting aud passing
Of two boats, light aud l1a1ei. aud on
each eide Of the channel was q tow path
Toe aou.mants a1d piers we're built OF
compact graywacke stone, aud the
wool work of massive timber and
plank. aai all 50 coastrIc:ei as to in
sIre the structure from damage by ice
a1i d)oiI Toe cables were ea n IN S1e
10 on, length from abutm IN: to aoIi-
msot. All we're p-oie:ssi by a nsivily
coAtei All painted close wire wrapping.
T1ey were anchored by heavy chsins
secure1 to plates OF cast iron ak feet
square. TIE foll)EiaK IL the recorded
table of dimsnsions of tee aaueiuct
L'lyt1. with extensions, 6Di fc,s; num-
Dlr Of splaa. 4, length Of spAu. from
iSl ID lI2 feet; width Of trlnk at water
liIe, /? feet: depih Of wAter. fess
,nc1as. weight Of wIyer bs:Ssal abut-
ns1ts. 9sn tons. diameter Of wire
clbi,. :; I1ches: nu n3.r 90 wires 10
elcn c1o!e. 2 l5O; total weight Of cables
AMI anchorage, 49, nob pou'Ids; strength
o' cash clble. 9Ot TONS. hydraulic
csmant mlsonary Ia structure, 7,eSs
c1oic yards. The aqueduct was bull
under she personal supervision Of K r.
LORD. chef engineer o. the Delaware
and Hudson. and in Its carrier 1ayI
was considered q marvel OF human en-
terprIse AID skiil.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-08-20

il a comparison between British and
American railroads the returns for the
year 1906. the latest OF which we have
full and correct figures. show that q
total OF l,2Oi OOJ .OJO passengers were
carried ON Brush railroads ON q. 900
miles Of track against ZOO, 900 pas
senyers carried on American railroads
on a mileage Of 200 OOJ. In this same
year there we're Is ass collisions and
derailments III this country, and only
Z39 10 Great BrItiau. In the same year
l46 passengers we're KILLED and 6,OOU in
juEed in the United States, against IS
pas ssengers KILLED and G3l injured III
Great Britain. The numOer OF employ
ess killed and injured IN train accidents
was respectively lS and lao in. Great
Britain against s1s and 7ISj In this
country.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-08-20
Indian Orchard.

AUG. 17tb.-O wing to the dry weather
water has become q scarcity, pasture
very poor aud crops IN general failure.
Mr.. aud Mre. c. T. Weeks, OF Graud
View farm, are entertaining Prof. aud
Nrs. Whewell, OF New York city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Henshaw will
have as their guests this week, Mr.. aud
Mrs Thomas, of P4ukvilie.
WIN. Maloney, E lri G. Ham, Edward
Giilispie and K E. Biyley made up n
load OF In-n, who visited Lake Hunting
ton, on Sunday last. The scenery along
the road betWe..n Beach Lake aud that
point is beautiful aud ali we're highly
Impressed with the place as a summer
resort
r Z. Bay:y IL laying a foundation for
William Davey's barn at Chestnut l. AXE.
He lie beingas~isted by John Seifreid ind
Roy Spry.
Matthias Schmitt, OF swamp Brook,
who is a great hurse and cattle dealer,
was business caller at this place last
week.
August Smith. OF White Mills. made a
business call at this place recently.
Mr.. SwartZ spent n part of last week
with relatives and friends in Scranton.
J. q. SWartE, wife Gnd daughter, call
ed on their old friend, Curtis Brooks, OF
Caerry Ridge, on Sunday.
The picnic held in W ID. Buoking-
ham's grove on Wednesday last, was
| well attended.
Msie aud Sandercock, OF Cherry Ridge,
| are getting material on tue grouud at
Harvey's bridge. The Old bridge will
soon be replaced by a concrete county
bridge. The workmen are boarding al
the iudiAn Orchard hotel, where they
are being royAly entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin.
| Chas. Blake, wife aud daughter. Ma
bel, Alice Ward aud Ella Blake, OF Beth.
] any, wer.' recent visitors at this place.
| Mise B-owning, WHO has been visiting
her aunts, Mrs. WIimArth aud Mrs. h
Wells, has returned TO her home in tie
| West.
c. Z. Neal aud wife, nf Beach Lake,
! were callers at tue Altoona on sunday.
Mr.. SDry has sold one of HE valuable
team horses TO Joseph SEartI
Ham and Gillespie are busiiy engaged
at doing concrete work.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-08-20
Bethany.

Bethany.
AUG l. -D.anch Starnes was the
guest of scranton friends last week.
MoEtImlc1 L LlVo spclt several
ulys last week in Car5ondale with his
4ughter, Me-. Ernest Paynter
B-Uj ANN Blake has 5eenia the north
n part ofthe county several days after
tile
J. V. Starnes and VIM. Avery are
shinghng the school house.
SlG 81 was cleared at the lawn social
al Wayne HsZan's home. Friday even
log.
Richard Roberts preached at Pittston,
Sunday, and returned Monday.
Cara Ballou is expected home from
Wilkes Barre 10 day.
James jonas drove 10 Forest City one
day last week and brought his grand
son, Howard johns, back with him.
Mrs Jhn BAllou aud daughter Irah,
passed several days last week with
friends at GiTdlaud.
Mr and Mrs. VIM. Houser entertain
ei Richard Roberts and family at sup,
per, Tuesdsy, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
FaatE. Sunday evening aud Mr.. and
Mrs, L W. Gammell for dinner, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Faatz and son.
Charles, OF Scranton. spent Sunday at
the home Of NJ. and Mrs Charles FaatE.
The Honesdale citizen. [volume] (Honesdale, Pa.) 1873-1908, 1908-08-20

A method OF invisible writing which
is said TO have been largely used by
prisoners for secretly communicating
with their friende has been discovered
by Professor Gross, of Germany. Take
a sheet of common writing paper, moIs-
ten it well with clear water, and lay it
on a hard, smooth surface, such As glas g
or stone, etc. After removing carefully
ali sIr bubbles from the sheet, place up,
yn it another dry sheet OF equal siEe
and write upon it your communication
With sharp pointed pencil. Then des-
troy the paper upon which the writing
has been done, and allog the wet paper
to dry gradually by exposure 10 the air.
When dry not a trace OF the writing
will be visible. But on moistening the
sheet again with clear water aud hold.
ing it against the light, the writiyg can
be read in q clear Transparency. IL
disappears again after drying In the
air, aud may be reproduced by moisten-
ing repeatedly. Should the sheets be
too much heated. however. the writing
will disappear, never 10 reappear again.