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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

.s r
stated, doesn't deny the charge,
but claims that chastisement
was necessary to make the white
man work. The latter, however,
says that he was sick and un.
able to work. The lawyers rep
resenting the prosecution 60 so
far as to contend that the inflic-
ton of coporal punishment on a
convict, whether on the chain
gang or in the penitentiary, is at
violation of the state constitu-
ton. 1t will be seen, therefore,
that an interesting legal questlo n
has been raised for the courts to
decide.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

A man in Tennessee got a di-
vorce because his wife went
through his pockets every night.
P. Sit is the duty of every
newspaper in the country to
keep this paragraph going.-
Anderson Mail.
No it isn't, for the implication
is a reflection on the Intelligence
of the wife Of every newspaper
man. Where is the EDITORS wife
who isn't aware of the utter fu-
tility of searching her husbandrs
pockets for some thing that is
never there3
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

The Augusta, Ca, Herald
thus recalls the reason why Feb.
% is celebrated as Washington's
birthday instead of the 11th of
that month, on which latter day
the "Father of his Country" was
really born:
Washington was born at
Bridges Greek, Va, on February
II, 1882, but February % was
subsequently chosen to indicate
the correct date since afterwards
eleven days were skipped by law
of the English parliament to cor
rect the time reckoning.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

Senator and Mrs...T. Y. Will
liams and Representative Geo.
w. Jones and w. P. Robinson
returned from Columbia Satur-
day night.
Rev. @. s. Young, the new
pastor at Unity, Gill Creek ana
Pleasant Hill A. r 2. churches,
was in town Monday. Mr.. Young
is a native of Abbeville county,
but for several years past he has
been working in Fla, Tenn, and
Ky.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

We have heard of liquor being
made out of sawdust and fence
rails, and now comes the infor-
nation from Spartanburg by way
of Charleston, through the me
dunn of the News and Courier
that a company has been formed
in Spartanburg to make medicine
out of rock. What next3
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

One of the last acts of the
House before final adjournment
of the legislature was to reverse
itself on the question of allowing
the use of the hall for the an.
nua' dance during fair week. 1t
will be recalled that during
the first part of the session
a resolution was passed for
biddingt the use of the hall for
such purpose. Wonder if the
controversy over the matter by
Editor Gonzales, of The State,
and Editor Gardner, of the
Greenwood journal, had any
thing to do with the Houses
latest action.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

Mr. w. F. Marshall, of York.
vile, who died in Anderson last
Friday, of grip followed by pneu-
monia, was we'll and favorably
known in Lancaster, having oc
casionally stopped here in his
rounds as commercial traveller.
He was a man of unusu ally
bright mind, marked affability
and most charming manners.
He stood at the head Of his class.
es and carried off first honors for
defamation when a student of
Col. Coward's school at York
ville-the old Kings Mountain
Military Academy. Mr.. Mar
shall was born and reared in
Charleston, but had resided in
Yorkville a number of years,
where he married his second
wife.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

The man who tramped 100000
miles in order to get back to
Atlanta had seen every other
city in the world, too.-Atlanta
Journal.
He probably wanted to be near
his future destination when he
died-hence his return to the
place Sam Jones. said is less than
a mile from hades.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

Among the important bills
passed at the session of the leg
islature just ended is an act pro
viding for the re-enrollment and
registration of all the qualified
voters in the State during, the
present year. The new law will
be published in our next issue.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26
We congratulate

We congratulate our new
council on getting a fly for the
cemetery, something that has
long been needed here. May
our municipal fathers continue
the good work of supplying the
towns numerous needs, which
extend all the way from lights
and water-works on down to a
street sprinkler.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

Secretary of War Taft makes
the announcement that "there
is not a cent paid out of the Un-
tied States treasury for the sup.
port of the Philippines" The
impression has prevailed all
along that the Philippines were
anything else but self-support-
ing.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

About the biggist mistake
made in figures in many a day
was recently made by the nation
al government in it's estimate of
the total lumber cut of 1906.
The amount was given out as
37,550,736 board feet, when it
should have been 37,55O,736,OO
board feet.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

The legislature on last Satur-
day took recess until March
3rd, when it will reasonable to
elect a successor to the lamented
Senator Latimer, and also to
elect State insurance commits
sioner,G which Office has just
been created.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Poag and
Mr.. Hasel Cunningham, of
Franklin Furnace, New Jersey,
are expected here next Saturday
to visit their respective parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Poag and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Cunning
ham.
Mrs. Albert Sabin, of Orange
burg, has been spending few
Gays with her friend Miss Callie
Sowell.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

A rather sensational case has
sprung up in Greenville. The
overseer of the county chain gang
has been prosecuted for whip.
ping awhile man while mem her
of the gang. Tie overseer, it is
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26
Wednesday, February 26, 1908

We hope to be able to secure
in time for publication in our
next issue a copy Of the Lancas,
ter county road law passed at
the recent session of the legisla
ture.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

A livery stable at Rome, Ga.
was destroyed by a cigarette.
The papers do not say whether
it was a horse or a mule that
was smoking it.-Anderson
Mail. ,ts
Most likely it was dude or a
donkey.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26
PERSONAL

Mr.. Jack White spent Satur.
day night Rock Hill.
Attorney H. Hines paid a
professional visit to Kershaw
Friday.
Miss Isabel Davis returned
Monday from a visit to friends
in Yorkville.
Miss Katie Evans, of Winning
ton. DEL, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. John S. Riddle.
Ex-Sheriff l.. M. Clyburn, of
Dixie, spent Sunday in Lancas-
ter
Postmaster Martin Cauthen, of
Kershaw, was in town last Sat
urday.
Mr.. r. @. Crockett has re-
turned to Florida, after a few
weeks visit to Lancaster, his old
home.
Mr.. Q. j. Miller, formerly of
Chesterfield, but now living in
Rock Hill, spent Saturday in
Lancaster.
Mr.. w. M. Clanton, of Halle
Gold Mine, has been spending
two or three days with his fami-
ly here.
Mr.. Geo. Heath, manager of
the Heath Supply Co. of Ker-
shaw, was visitor to Lancaster,
his for mer home, Sunday.
Miss Mary Marion, of Rich.
burg, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
R. b. Allison.
Mr.. Willie Ross Moore, stu
dent of Davidson, spent Satur.
day and Sunday at his home
here.
Mr.. John T. Mackey, formerly
of Lancaster but now cashier Of
one of Camden's prosperous
banks, spent Saturday and Sun,
day morning here.
Miss Margaret Lemmond,
daughter of Mr.. w. D Lemmond,
whose home is in Richmond, Va,
with her uncle, Mr.. Nat Mayer,
is visiting her father and her
aunt, Mrs. Fannie Jones.
Miss Maggie Mayer, of Chase
City, Va, spent Friday night
and Saturday in Lancaster, her
old home, with her sisters, Mrs.
Fannie Jones and Miss Moriah
Mayer.
Mr.. Oliver @. Blackmom went
to Winnsboro yesterday to &C
company home his little daugh.
ter, Miss Olivette, who has been
sick there for two or three weeks, |
at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
John Hardin. MISS Olivette
hrs sufficiently recovered to re-
turn to Lancaster.
Capt. John M. Belk, of the
Taxahaw section, who has been
spending couple of weeks with !
relatives in Rock Hill and Fort
Mill, returned home Monday |
afternoon.
MissIVirginia Truesdale, Win
thrnn pfn1onk -.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1908-02-26

Entered as second.class matter, Oct 2, 1905,
at the postofice at Lancaster y. c., under Act
OF Congress Of March g. 1879
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
TALK OF THE TOWN.
specials inline toweling at Fits.

Specials inline toweling at Fits.
Swell pictures at the Theatorium.
Sale Of bed eomforters at Vaughans.
John Cleary went TO ST. Johnsbury
this morning for a visit with relatives.
Miss Joanna Parks went to Boston
today for few days visit with friends,
Millinery at corner South Main and
Ayers streets at greatly redused prices
until closed out.
For sale. One Quaker prize range
with hot water front. Il. L. Burr, IS
North Main street.
The Ladies Of the Maceabees will
hold whist party Friday evening, No
yember -, in the X. OF 2, hall.
Frank Scott Of Websteryille shot a
fine spike horned buck in Washington
Thursday morning weighing l25 pounds.
Lyman, the well known penny pho
tographer, is ut 30 North Main street
in the Ayerill block. "a pictures for
25 cents.
One lot Of ehidren's coats, grey, blue
and brown. just what you need for win
ter, s2.75 each; 4fto 9 years. Yeale &
Knight
A regular meeting Of Canton Vinton
No. viii he held this friday evening
at 1880 o'clock nomination Of officers.
Per order Captain
Shop stewars are requested to call at
the Granite Cutters rooms in the Scam
PM block to get their November Jour
nails 4. VI. Smith, See.
Special for Saturday only. Home
made chocolates and bon bons, poe a
box. Cocoanut kisses, 10 cents a pound.
fruit candy, Is cents a pound, at the
Barre Candy Kitchen.
Rev. w. W. Latte, pastor Of the Peo-
pies church, Montpelier, will preach on
sunday, at 2;30 and 7 p. m, at the
church, Merchant street.
Is extended to all.
Joe Cook. the l9.year-old son OF the
late NJ Cook Of This city. brought in a
Inc deer last night from Orange, weigh
ng dressed 200 pounds. II now is in
the window OF II. J, Smiths market.
S j. Segel and company in the Scam
1ini block offer for Saturday three dozen
misses and childreu's tam o shanters
n several styles and eolors. worth from
,0c mp to Sl00, 90 close for Saturday at |
,nly % cents each.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
LADIES' TAILORED COATS.

We are receiving by nearly every ex-
press new values in Ladies' Long Black
and Colored Coats These Coats are
made for warmth and service, combined
with style and finish.
See the special warm Broadcloth
Coats, made in the new models and in
terlined with a good weight flannel,
making a very warm, stylish Coat.
AT s6.s0 is a very good value in a
Black, Heavy Coat, made fifty inches
long. partial fitted back and lined to
waist
AT So rs is a Dark Brown Invisible
Striped Coat, made of a good quality
wool cloaking. Coat is partial fitted
back and lined to waist.
AT $1,000 is line of Coats in black,
blue, green and brown Goods is
good quality broadcloth, partial fitted
back and finished with braid. Is lined
throughout.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Don't overlook Fits ad. to-day.
See the swell bill at the Theatorium
Call at Vaughan's and see the new
things.
Something YOU have been waiting for
is coming Wednesday, Dec. "a.
one lot Of fancy towels, your choice
for soc each. At Yeale q knights.
=. I. Cutler, who has been IN for the
past four weeks, Is slowly improving.
Mrs. Thomas Peters Of New York City
Is visiting friends in this city for a few
days.
Companion Court, No, 757 l. o. f.,
will hold their regular meeting tonight
at 7 $50 o'clock in Foresters hall, Worth.
en- block
Union evaneelstie service tonight in
the Hedding NJ. Z. church, under the
direction Of DR.. Toy and Mr.. Dickson.
Everybody welcome.
Alrs Cameron, the nurse, is attending
Miss Pauline Cutler, who has been seri-
ously Ill for the past few days, but is
quite comfortable to-day.
An Christians are requested 20 gather
az the Methodist Episcopal church at
o'clock this evening 10 unite in prayer
for the union evangelistic meetings
On account Of Illness Mrs. +. I. Cutler
could not attend the domestic booth at
the tniversalist fair. Mrs. +. L. Eaton.
Mrs Blikh and Miss Maude Bligh are in
charge.
Weather Strips. Let me fit your door
with The best weather strip made,
Dodge's pattern. Postal or phone o. L.
Cheever, Z. +. d. /. Montpelier, VT,
or telephone 347.3, Montpelier.
AT the young peoples rally Sunday
afternoon at o'clock in the Hedding
NJ 4. church DIR. Toy will speak on the
subject, THE Rich Young Ruler" Nh.
Dickson will sing several solos and lead
the chorus and audience in the song
service. All young people between the
ages Of II and 40 invited.
The first meeting Of the missionary
study course OF the Woman's Auxiliary |
Of the Church of the Good Shepherd. |
Barre, was held at the home OF the pas.
tor, last evening. About thirty ladies |
Of the church were present. The meeting |
was opened BY prayer by the Rev |
W. j NJ Beattie after which roll-call |
was responded to, by the names Of the
missionary bishops Of the United States 1
Short items. containing current mission /
AIRY news. were read by the several mem
bers Mrs Gates then read a paper Of /
some length. describing the present con-
ditions in China. and the work which Is
being done by Mr.. Walker in Shanghai.
Some questions containing objections to
mission were then read, and satisfac-
torily replied to. After this refresh /
ments were served, and social time
was enjoyed by all. During the evening,
Of the missionary bishops
Of the United States, kindly loaned by
Mrs. Vaughan. were shown 10 those
present. The meeting closed by the
singing Of several fayorite missionary
hymns, in which all the ladies Joined
heartily, All the items used were pre-
pared by Mrs, Beattie, who had charge
II the meeting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
LADIES' TAILORED SUITS,

We are showing quite a good Broad
cloth Suit in blacks and colors, made in
one Of the best styles. Coat is thirty
four inches long, is lined throughout
with a good satin lining, is finished with
Skinner satin stitched bands. Skirt is
full circular flare, finished with satin
AT sis. 90 Is a popular Suit of an in
visible striped worsted. Coat is made
thirty-six inches long, is cut slashed.
Skirt is finished with Skinner satin
bands, and is made circular flare, with
satin band down front.
AT SIS 90 is line of Broadcloth and
Worsted Suits in thirty-six inch plain
tailored coat, with full gored skirt.
AT $1,000, 1850, $500 and 5000
is line of Sample Suits in a variety of
popular cut styles, finished with braid
and satin. Many of the coats have a
flannel interlining, which makes them as
warm as a separate coat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
LADIES' TAILORED COATS.

AT $1,000 is line Of Black Coats.
made Of good quality melton goods,
lined to the waist with a guaranteed
lining. Is finished with velvet and
braid.
AT Si6 so are some values in Black
and Colored Broadcloth Coats in the
latest cuts, lined throughout with a
guaranteed satin, finished with braid,
and are full fifty inches long.
AT $500 we will give you a Broad
cloth Coat which has all the style and
wearing qualities of a S25 90 Coat.
Coat is lined throughout and has fan
mel interlining.
AT $40. 90, zZ.sO, rs. 90 and 27.5O
is a line Of Coats in all the latest models,
made Of fine, smooth finished broad
cloth and has a flannel interlining and
are almost as warm as a Fur-lined
Coat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13

WANTEp-Po=iti0 by stenographer Albany
business college graduate. Cail at No. 81 Elm
Street 2dNtf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13

FOR SALE CHEAP--A large coal stove As
good as new. Inquire az IS Division Sc. 2o5tas
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
A. p. Abbott @ CO.
TALK OF THE TOWN

LIP. Austin went to Calais today to
visit relatives.
s. j. Segel and company in the Scam
PM block. opposite Granite street, offer
special for Saturday, Five dozen ladies'
leeced wrappers in very handsome medI-
um and dark eolors, with nice ruilles and
trimming and large aounce on bottom;
extra wide and stylishly made This
il a special lot bought recently in Boston.
The prices were on them from Sl.25 to
Sl.T5. Our special price for saturday,
for a quick sale, to close out al only Csc
apiece Sizes run from 81 up to 40, 1t
win pay every lady TO see this lot OF
wrappers before they are all gone. Re
member the date and place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13

wheel confident that nothing etard country march
still greater wealth and prosperity The steady increase in
the Dry Goods and Garment business of Barre surely
indication of the wealth and prosperity of home
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
BED AND BOARD NOTICE.

To whom this may concern: This is
70 give notice that | will pay no more
bills Of my wife's contracting, Mrs.
Florence Ashline, after bis date.
+. r. Ashline.
November 10, 1908.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
Saturdays Special Values

twill be advantage watch for Saturday Specials as you
will always be find something special.
Outing Flannel -2c Per Yard-Ten pieces outpo Flannel
good heavy quality pretty pue including pure white and cream n
fsc, Outing equal 70 the l0c quality for Saturday &c
All Linen Hemsitched loves. BIC Eaci-An Linen Towel
heavy damask with floral designs with dark red border
than this, BIC each Saturday
Frnged Hemmed Bed Spreads CSC Each-yy. o9.r ~ -
Saturday Bed Spread either nged hemeed work sold always m
81 Is EACH On Saturday have csc each Extra GOOD ~
PERRY @ CAMP.
Telephone a. II and Is Main Street Barre. VI
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

FOR SALE oR.TO RENT-Eight room house
and barn and large hen house On the Fast Barre
rad, Hens aud eow 20 with the place. IL des-
ired Inqntre II II. g Miles on toe premises
Telephone 2ia-3 2n5 t5s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-11-13
A ABBOTT & CO. a. p ABBOTT & CO. a. p ABBOTT & Co
1The Daylight Store y
On With the
Good Work!

The election over and even those who
were most uneasy as to its possible results
thoroughly treasured, with bountiful crops,
with the demand for labor again on the in
crease, with the total wealth of our country
reaching grand total of over l07 billion dol
lars and with other favorable indications Of
prosperity, let US all put our shoulders to the
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-09-03

: Rubnung. 8autier 6um
Spbn, Der 3ei9ner perDen ptlDf
,S6r' mir auf init Ipl9en 9ef9dften,
T9au mid an, ipenn ih mdn9maf
,ei9ne, in Stpei, brti Wtinriten iin6
f6on peroiert d paar tduienb gsurt."
Stim9tetben. Sun9er
6err (au eiuem dlteren Srdulsin):
Sit balten iih auffalleno gut, 6rdus
Esin Rofa; mir ideint, Sic ipollen abb
Tolut ri9t aus Der SuseRb beraus." -
brGulein: Limb sic ni9t aus ben
Sleeeliabun!"
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-09-03

= llnsere9ter @prpurf-
sic: so, Die lam man baln 10
lang i'm Wirtbsbuus auf einem Sled
iiben!" - gr: rDuutu,es @'i4pab,
i9 mar ia in brsi Mirtbsbduisrn."
= @prfi6tis. Warum
todft bu benn eisentli4 nismoisy
gITe, fpenn oein Qieb6a6er BEL eu9
gu Wlittas ibt9 9u bif tpobl no4s
ni9t iiher ssnus9 = Sd pobl, absr,
tr nod ni9t, )
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-09-03

g 9ersfrage Wus 1T bep
llnterfdieb aipifden bem Quurtaner
5riB9en Sdulae uHb bem 9eine'
Dentmul arf aorfu2 = Intiport:
Dds Seine Derfmal i-irb perfebt
aber s5ribden @9ulss ipirb bD9b-
ipabrfdeinli9 ni9t perIebt.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-09-03
Sm Whndener SierfeIIer
oher 8eitratte ttnhbflidfeit-

Rad bsm Rssen iit es bei SUD
IN ben &elIern elm 8reua. SIN 2otoI
fann man nidt iiben unb bier be
tommt man naFe 5iiB'!".
aelInerin: ~Sa, ba tann =
Sbna net belfeH, oa thun g bolt
Sbre Suren uuf ben Sid maui"
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1908-09-03
SuxeuBitra.

sells. Gin .tpa so Sabre alter
Wann ipurbe BON bem 3usegru9tens
SeIs iibsrfabren uno setObtst. Wie
nunmebr feftitebt. iit Der Werunsliidte
Der Isbise 8orbmufer GIauoius Wsrs
aus gtteIbriid.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-17

WILBUR WRIGHT, TOO,
BREAKS RECORDS
American Aeroplanist Smashes Euro
penn Records IN Long Sustained
FLIGHT IN France Yesterday.
tIIV As Or;AIE II'NSJ


lEMANS. Sept. lG.-On the field of
Auvour> tht, morning Wilhn: Wright.
tn" a'rnplani%t Of Dayton. ONO.
,cIipsrd all EUROPEAN + cords Tor sus-
,atrrd nrropIany flights II" remain
ed in the air for - minutes and Is
:,cundS This gives tn" wright
hruthrrs the records for both hrmIs-
phrrcs.
Mr.. Wright ,ircl'd over tn" field
ut an average height Cf - feet. ~"
,nrn"l aud twisted in every direction
aud his cumpl"t" mastery OF III aero
plaur aroused great enthusiasm among
the spectators It Is estimated that
he Gov red -, miles.
NJ. Bnllr". president of the A"r"
club ut thu. Sarth" was the ottic.a'
timer. l'pn alightIng Mr.. WrlEnt
said Il" could hay" remained In the
air lunu r had not the paShiIn" be
come rXhanSt' Il.
MIR Wrirht has notified the Aero
club that h" will compete on Friday
for the clubs priH" Of 5 thm Tor th'
longest flight nNrr an enclosed rrnund.
H.. Will compete at tn" same time ai"o
for the Michrii $1,000 cap for the
creates, distanC" covered by an aero
plan" In zoos
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-09-17
MARYLAkOERS AND
ViRGlNiAkS HEARD
At Hearing in Governments 81"
A ninst Standard Oil for mas
eliminate Price Cutting.

(By ASSOtlattu lI'SS)
NEW YORK. Sept, li.-Thr stan
dard Oil attorneys brought out great
d. al Of testimony of indiScrlmlnate
price cutting by competitors. nj tn"
continuation today Of the hearing IN
the government suit.
Witnesses from Maryland and Nir-
sinia were paced on III stand. and
they arraingcd several independent
companies. prominent among them
being the Red &C" Oil Company.
Edward c. Eit"l Il special agent OF
the Standard Oil. charged tn" Red
&C" Oil Company not only with cut
ting the price in order to get trade
away from the Standard in mis- terri
tory, but also was culorng its on
with a red dy" and representing 10 tn
more ignorant people that cOn"r"d on
was a better lluminant ana safer 10
use in the lamps.
Does not the STANFORD also S"l
red oil:" asked Mr.. Kellogg, The gov
eminent inquisitOr.
The witness found himself ohhSo |
to admit il. saving that his company
was compelled TO do so in order to
meet the demand.
Many persons in that section" n"
argued. think it looks better in tn"
lamps and is more exclusive. than
common white oil"
y. V. Whaley, Lynchbnrs sal's-
man. named manv dealers in iluml-
mating and lnbricating oils and SaSo-
line in his section. who. h" said. had
brought their supplies from standard
competitors at prices that We're s"
greatly reduced they could not refuse.
On the other hand he ,..> AIRED =
never had made any cuts to get bust
ness.
The Standard had tLc business b.
fore its competitors came into tn"
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