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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
Hiring Wedding Presents.

The Cleveland multi who sent
out invitations to his daughters we'd
ding bearing in bold script mo pres
ents will be received sets an excellent
example, which, if generally followed,
would save the expense in fashionable
circles of hiring presents for the grand
occasion. Several London, Paris and
New York firms have grown rich by
letting out for a night or day all sorts
of finery. and trumpery to make be-
lieve that friends of the bride and
bridegroom have contributed hand
someIy.
guests were more than amazed at the
display of presents. Five rooms were
filed with the costliest jewelry, bric-a-
brac, tapestries, paintings, cut glass,
ETC., world without end. Amen! The
father of the bride is a practical
Joker. He couldn't keep a family
secret to save his life. What did you
an old friend two or three weeks after
the wedding. -'Why, George, old fell
low. 1 was thunderstruck! And just
think of the hard times! There must
of stuff George laughed. Never
breathe it to my WIFE" he whispered;
'sbut all that vast outlay cost me only
$4,000. I hired four roomfuls for the
had 'em on exhibition for week. The
few things in the hall bedroom were
ours. New York Evening Post.
Two Dollar Steak for Her Pet Dog.
, Although dogs are not supposed to
be admitted to New York hotels, they
sometimes manage to get fine meals
from the hotel cuisine, meals that are
paid for in real money. 90.
Tuesday a wealthy society woman of
Boston, before starting home by auto
mo bile went to the head waiter of the
Hotel Manhattan and ordered a ten
derlofn steak for her Boston bull ter
rier She gave the man SO cents to
see that the steak was properly pre-
pared and. then paid a boy 25 cents
to carry tito the baggage room and
feed the dog. This made the steak
cost 50.
'I have ordered broiled chicken for
Hector, but he absolutely refuses to
eat it, unless half starving. He pre-
fers steak, and wants it tender. too.
AS he only eats meat once a day 1
want him to have what he likes, and
what difference does the cost make.
after ALL when one considers a dog a
member of the family ?''-New York
Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11

Mr.. Roosevelt has evidently had his
ear to the ground. He says that Wall
street hates him and that when he
goes to Africa he believes that Wall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-12-11
THE REASON FOR DIFFERENCE
EpON OTHER PENS
THE SPEAKER AND HOUSE.

The sensational rumors concerning
| conflict betweeng'the president-elect
and the speaker to be have not been
discussed editoriaflyby the Tribune be-
cause they were not worth it. Both
Mr.. Taft and Mr. Cannon are Repub-
licans, both are concerned with the
carrying out In good faith of the party
pledges and the declared policies and
principles of their common party. To
dignity these emRnattQns of the repor-
torial zeal with solemn editorial de-
malls seemed to therTfibune like doing
too much honor to the myth of Can
non tyranny by which Mr.. Cannon has
been made the scapegoat of the house.
"Raymond's" authoritative state
mept of Mr.. Gannon's attitude towards
the proposed change in the method of
selecting the rules committee, publish
ed in the Tribune of Saturday, shows
the injustice of this myth and illus
trates the position Of the speaker upon
the whole question of the house rules.
so far as it is natural for a strong and
efficient man to prefer to retain in his
own hands the power to keep the ma
chinery = of legislation in effective
working order. Mr.. Cannon would
doubtless prefer to keep the appoin-
tive power. Every strong executive
feels this. --.-
not 5i41vo1ve any usurpation of power.
1t means the exercise and transmission
of delegated power. and its courage
Gus and faithful use Dy speaker can
non has been the real expression of
the will of the ruling majority, which |
at any time might have withdrawn it. !
In the face of frequent bitter criticism |
the speaker performed his duty as he |
saw it, employing only the power duly !
vested IN his Office.
But just as he did his duty un- |
under one system. Mr.. Cam
non now declares that he will gladly |
acauiesce in such changes as popular |
opinion, expressing itself through the |
REPRESENTATIVES, may indicate. If |
selection. of the rules committee by a |
caucus will make that powerful body |
more responsive to the popular Will,
Mr. Cannon will accept the change,
undoubtedly with some relief. Under
such a plan the house can not hide |
behind him and the public must ac-
cept it's share of responsibility for the
acts of the representatives itself has
chosen.
Meanwhile the party and the public
would do we'll to dismiss the prepos-
ferrous rumors of conflict between the /
president-elect and the veteran states
man who is to preside over the house
of representatives. There is no doubt
there will be effectual cooperation to
the end that the party shall keep full
faith with the people and the nation
prosper.-Chicago Tribune.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
FEATHERsToNEFoR GOVERNOR
Distinguished Prohibitionist Of Lau-
rens to Oppose Ansel.

The pdIitHal situation was still
furthsr complicated by the announce
mcm! that Mr.. G.. G.. +. atbcrstone, Of
Laursns, will be a candidate for gov
eruor in the primary this summer.
Mr.. Fcatherstonc was in Columbia
oh Thursday night on his way home
from Oran@eburg county, where he
went to deliver two prohibition
speeches. He stated that he believed
The time for the enactment of State
prohibition law had arrived and that
lie had acccdcd to the wishes Of his
friends to enter the race for governor
tc advocate that policy. Mr.. Feath-
rr<tone was Il candidate for governor
III 1898 on the prohibition platform
and was defeated by combination
Of PECULIAR circumstances. and by Il
very narrow majority. Tie has not
since that time participated in poll
ties to any extent. Mr.. Fcatherstone
is one of the strongest lawyers in
the State, is man of fine address
and manners and is personally very
popular. Tie has served as grand
chancellor of the knights Of Pythias
and is an active and prominent mem
Der of the Methodist church
There has been considerable talk
to The effect that Mr.. John G.. Rich
ards. of kcrshaw, may enter The rae,
for governor this year and Mr.. Rich
ards. i'll reply to question, said he
had the matter under consideration
lie is also for Slate prohibition.
Governor Anscl some time AGO an
nounccd that he will be Il candidate
for reelection. Tie was elected two
years ago on The platform Of local
option.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
SALARY BILL PASSED.
House Agrees to Pay it's Members
More - Speakers Salary
Doubled.

The house by vote of 67 to 81,
and without debate, passed the bill
Of Senator Walker to change the
manner of compensation of members
al the General Assembly. The bill
was amended So as to give The speak
er double the compensation of Il mem
Der.
The bill as passed reads:
Section /. That members of the
General Assembly Shall receive as
compensation for their services the
sum Of two aundrcd dollars for each
regular session, and mileage at the
rate OF five cents per mile for the ac-
tual distance travelled in the most
direct route, going to and returning
from the place where the session of
TIE General Assembly shall be held.
The speaker Of the house shall re-
scivc double the pay of The members.
Section 2. That the provisions of
this Act shall not go into effect until
january /. 1909.
Section 3. That Section ID, Volume
|. Cote of Laws Of South Carolina,
1902, be, and the same is hereby, re-
pcaled
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

ronvcyances does not exist) Of the
county in which said labor or service
is to be performed within ten days
from the date of the contract, AID
such indsxing shall constitute notice
to all third parties. Said index shall
show the names of the employer and
the laborer, the date of the contract
and date Of it's termination and the
location and name OF the place or
places whereon said service or labor
is to be- performed. The clerk of the
court or the register of mesne convey
ances, rs the case may be, shall en-
Slorse his official certificate and the
date Of filing to be indexed upon ev-
cry such contract filed under the pro-
visions Of this Act, and his only fee
For the same shall be five cents for
each contract. And the clerks Of
court or the registers of mesne con-
veyances, as the ease may be, il III
the counties Of The State shall pro-
vide Il book for indexiny such con
tracts, which shall be plainly labelled
Index Labor Conlracts.'
"iScction s. That upon conviction
in court Of competent jurisdiction Of
,any person charged with any viola
tioa of this Act the person so con-
victcd shall be punished by Il fine of
not less than twenty five dollars, and
not exceeding one hundred dollars, or
by Imprisonment not less than twcn-
ty days and not exceeding thirty
days for each offence; Provided, that
there shall be no prosecution under
this Act unless the arrest warrant
shall be issued within thirty days
from the commission Of the offence.
"Scciion 8. That this Act is not in
tended and shall not be construed to
protect any Of the parties to. or pun
ish the violation Of, any contract or
matter connected Herewith where
the inducement or consideration Of
such contract is money or other thing
of value advanced to or for the en-
ployee prior to the commencement of
service Hereunder. All sucn con-
tracts are hereby prohibited and de-
clarcd null and void.
"SectioI 10. That all Acts and
parts Of Acts inconsistent with this
Act be, and the same are hereby, re-
pealed.
"lSection II. That this Act shall 60
into effect Immediately upon the ap-
proval of the governor.'
The free conference committee con-
sisted of Senators Graydon, Sullivan
and Bates and Representative Cotn-
ran, Johnstone and Carey.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
TIILMAN ON POLITICS.
Tillman Discusses State and National
Situation.--Concerning the
Senatorship.
Columbia State.

Columbia State.
Bclton, Feb. 21.-Senatn2 b. r..
Til!maa. who was in attendance here
today u;'on the funeral of The late
Senator a. c. Latimcr, stated, when
asked for statement regarding The
probah!. succ2sso" to the late "cn.i-
tor, that he hoped that the names Of
tho gentlemen already mentioned il
the newspapers as probable candi-
dates were used without their consent.
FIe declared, with all of his character
istic vohemence, that, for the good
name Of South Carolina, he hoped
that the names of the proposed cam
dldatcS had been used without their
consent. He thought it disgrace to
the State for men to scramble for the
Office of one who was not yet buried.
Concerning national politics Sena-
tor Tilman said that unless the Re-
pnblicans stampeded the convention
for President Roosevelt that Bryan
should be the nominee of the Demo-
cratic party If such were the ease,
in view of Bryan's laudatory re-
marks Of the president, he thought
that he situation might be changed.
Tn his travels throughout the Unit
cd States, the senator continued, he
had heard remarks which led him to
believe that Bryan was growing in
strength each day and that he believ-
ed the Ncbraskan would be the party
nominee. In other words the sena-
tor believes that Bryan has a good
chance over any other man than
President Roosevelt, because Of his
recent praise of the Roosevelt poll
cics.
Congressman Pollard of Nebraska,
who represents the district in that
State which Mr.. Bryan once repres-
enicd, when asked for statement
concerning Mr.. Bryan's strength, said
that while he was a Republican he
admitted that Mr.. Bryan was strong
ar in Nebraska today than ever be.
fore. He said that Mr.. Bryan's home
life and that Of citizen was above
reproach. While he disagreed with
Mr.. Bryan in his policies, he said
that no one could say aught against
his character.
Congressman Pollard talked inter
estin@ly concerning national politics
and indicated that he would be will
ing to help the South in any way that
he could he declared that there was
no feeling in the North against this
section, but on the other hand he
asserted that the people Of his section
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

The youngest king in the world is
Daudi Chua Of Uganda, Africa, a
protcctoratc of England. He is now
about eight and holds court seated
on a scarlet throne with a leopard
SKIN under his feet and bearing in his
hand Il toy gun.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25

Gcrmany'S cavalry, following the
example Of the Russians, carry Swcd-
ish camp kettles covered with non
conducting substance, so that the
heat generated by fire continued
for twenty minutes is sufficient to
do the cooking.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
felt kindly disposed towards the

Continuing, Mr.. Pollard said that it
was his opinion that Secretary Taft
would be the nominee Of the Repub-
lean party to succeed President
Roosevelt. Apparently, no other can
didate than Mr.. Taft is being consid-
cred by the powers that be, Judging
from Mr.. Pollard's conversation.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-02-25
the EXCHANGE BANK
NeWberry, S. G.

In looking for Bank to receive your money.
to consider this Bank and satisfy yourself and
come in and open an account with US.
We Pay Interest on Time Deposits.
}. D. Davenport NJ. L. Spearman,
President. Cashier.
EdW. R. Hipp, W.'B. Wallace
V President. Asst Cashier.
G. B. Cromer, Atty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
COTTON LETTER.
By Wire from H. & E. Beer to c. G. Aber- Crombis 6 Co.,, 7I Broadway,
 A-....- A-r.ELr

New Orleans, Jan. 3-Rumor to the ex- tent that the figures of the National Gin ners' Association. due within day or two would be larger than expected, probably about 10000, 900 bales. the quantity or cotton ginned to January 1. against ll.I4l,- 900 bales last year and 9.725,426 year before last. was accountable for the unlocked Tor weakness at New York yesterday and m this market and in Liverpool today, values at one time showing a loss of about Sl points. March having sold off to io: s' compared with Tuesdays closing of ll6. During the last ginning period one year ago there was ginned 62S.O00 bales and as the claim Was made that there remained less cotton tu be ginned after December lath than was ginned during the balance of last season. t was thought that the amount to be reported by January lst. would be about 9.90o,0 GOO bales. the amount gi1ned up to December 18th having hoen S.2sl,00
 The question as to probable size Of the crop is of much importance since many still cling to the belief that the season yield will not exceed 100000 bales while there not few who are or the opinion that the years production Will DC 12.OOO. 0O0 bales. Two or three hundred thousand bales above and below actual re- quirements will have much weight In intlu- encing values this year.
 Meanwhile however. the time approach ing when ground for the new crop will be broken in extreme Southwest Texas, and 1t will not be long when preparations ana prospects for next seasons crop Will come under observation. and if this crop should prove to he 12. .000 900, it might be olIl- cult task to market the remaining D, ,IoO'- 900, which would be within 1s7,0OO of the amount marketed after this date one year ago. at prices higher than those now pre-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
COTTON RECEIPTS.
Rnnk CIearings.

New York, Jan. Blank clearings for the year at nearly all cities in the United States. as reported by R. D. Dun and Company, reflect larger settle ments throughout the banks than in any preceding year. notwithst ding the restriction in payments during the last three months.
 Quitting New York city, where the smaller value of stock market opera tions reduced the volume of bank pay ments very materially, total exchanges for the year are $57,588,7l1,912, an in- crease of Az per cent, compared with 1906 and 14.9 per cent over the figures of 1905. There Is small loss in New England and the Middle Atlantic States due almost wholly to losses at Boston and Philadelphia. but in all other sec tions of the country an increase is
 The West leads in the per centage of gain. but there is a small increase in At Chicago there is considerable gain, also at Cincinnati, Cleveland. Detroit, Milwaukee and other leading centers. Tn the Far West, Kansas City. Mnne apolis. St. Paul and Denver. show much larger clearings than in any preceding year. St Louis reports an increa Se and Baltimore a small gain, but at Louisville and New Orleans there is decrease. The progress of events du- ring the year Is quite clearly reflected in the daily figures for each quarter.
 A small loss appears in the first six months compared with 1908 due to the heavy decrease in bank clearings in New York city, but the loss is small until the latter part of the year the fourth quarter instead of showing as months. Is the lowest, but the loss compared with 1906 Is only 22.s per cent and compared with 1905 is only 10 per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04

decline of scr points and during the early session sold of to net loss of S010 points on the active months under scattered liquidation and bear pressure which was en- eouraged by lower Liverpool cables, full re- ceipts and bearish predictions as to the probable showing of the census report next week. March and May sold on practically even terms at the decline and when the market rallied during the later session March led the advance and at the close showed a premium of four points over the May delivery.
 Trading was quiet during the afternoon and the chief support seemed to be covering by shorts for over the weekend. The close was within a point of the best. There was rumor that the report of the Nation al Ginner's Association cotton ginned to January 14th. would be little over 100000 900 bales. but this report not generally credited. A local authority inmates that 9,9S3. 900 bales will be reported ginned to January 14th. Most of the private advices from the South as to spot condi- tions were bullish. but the markets official ly reported were unchanged to 3-16c lower.
 Receipts at the ports today 50,61S against S7.157 last week and 4E.4s0 last year For the week 340O0O. against 354.341 last week . and S14.492 last year.
 Today's receipts at New Orleans 14.959 against 14.754 last year and at Houston 11.359. against 17.629 last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
T-Ind1cRtes trace.
 FRANK P. cHAFFEE. Section Director. Weather Bureau
THE METAL MARKETS.

NOW 1Ork. JaN. 5.-Ihere was . sharp break n the London tin market where spot closed at llS pounds los and futures at ll9 pounds los. Locally the market was weak and lower; quotations ranging from $26 O S2G.5O.
 Copper was 2s 6d higher at 6l pounds 12s Cd for spot in the London market, but futures were unchanged. The local market was quiet and unchanged.
 Lead was unchanged in London. Locally quiet but another ? h points higher on the average at $3, 60 a S TO.
 spelter advanced 2s Cd to I9 pounds los in the London market. The local market was unchanged.
 Iron was unchanged in the English mar ket and locally,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04

vaiIing In other words .the cotton has been so slow in making it's appearance at the ports only 6,s51, ,000 having been mar keted thus far. against S.204.000 last year. that it looks as though the tz.. end of the seasons arrivals are apt to compare Favor ably with those of last year.
 The most unfavorable feature in this con- nection is that such receipts are likely to show up at e time when the curtailment movement inaugurated by the American mills will have been put into effect, in which event the worlds visible supply or American cotton may lose it's present defic- it of 374,000, which deficit has been reduc- ed from 553.O00 from December 18th by reasons of small takings of American spin ners since September 1st and there is no doubt but that this evenings statement will show a further reduction in the deficit.
 Yours very truly,
 H. & B. BEER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.
 Chicago, Jan. 3.-Favorable weather for harvesting in Argentina and decline In corn caused weakness in the wheat market today. The May delivery closed skc lower. Corn was down he Oats were hc lower.
 The wheat market opened strong because of higher prices at Liverpool but reacted before the end of the first hour and contin- leading bulls broke the market on every advance. News from Argentina claiming pectations was the chief reason for the weakness. although decline of more than 1c in corn was also an important factor The market closed easy. G
 May opened unchanged to %c higher at y$1. 07k to $1.O7Mc, sold off to $1.06h o &c, and closed at S1.06Ac.
 to 399.O00 bushels. Exports for the week as shown by Bradstreets were 5.1o0,oo0 bushels. Primary receipts were 464,OOO bush els, against 75s.00o bushels on tho same day last year.
 Minneapolis. Duluth and Chicago report ed receipts of SS1 cars. against SIS last week. and ASA cars one year ago.
 The corn market opened firm because of higher cables and light receipts. but broke because of heay selling by leading longs. The market continued weak for the re- mainder of the day. A forecast of an in- creased moement in Illinois was a depress- ing factor. The close was weak
 May opened a shade to Y Q sc higher at 61Nc to s2c. sold off to eeAc, and closed
 
 with five of contract grade.
 Commission houses bought oats at the opening today while pit traders sold. The market was affected chiefly by wheat and corn.
 May opened 70 %c higher at s5hc to 55hc, sold off to 54sc, and closed at 54Ac. Local receipts were 19S cars.
 Provisions opened firm because of 5o advance in live hogs. Later the break in corn caused moderate weakness At the close, May pork was off 5c at SIS. 271a. Lard was unchanged at S8. 05. Ribs were a shade lower at S7.2O@$7
 Estimated receipts for tomorrow: Wheat IS cars: corn 137 cars: oats 116 ears: hogs 23, 900 head. --.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04

of American cotton is 3.T54.ss0 against B. 7ss.ess last week. 4.t51,soa last year and hl3i.S Ss9 year before last. and of all other Lo45.S1s. against s7O.s7s last week. 1.o67.- o0o last year and 1,235.o00 year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cotton at above shows an increase compared with last week of 73.194. decrease compared with last year of 4l7.5s7 and decrease compared with year before last of b65.s63.
 or the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there is afloat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe g." b95,000. against 2.531.00e last year and E. 667000 year before last In Egypt 253,00es against 249.0 900 last year and 205.000 year before last in India 4l6,000. against i54.000 last year and ,000 year before last; and in the United States i.537. 900, against 1,- sst.oo last year and 1.s3o.ooo year before last
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-04
WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GENERAL.
 EnREGAGT-

Tho high barometer area that was cen- tral over Kansas yesterday morning has moved eastward now covering all of the country to the east of the Mississippi river with center over Kentucky, giving fair weather over the eastern half of the coun- try, and somewhat lower temperature over the eastern half of the cotton belt. This area of high" will move eastward so slow ly as to give continued fair weather in Alabama tonight and Saturday, though scattered, light rans have occurred in west ern Texas and cloudiness Is now quite gem erai between tho Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river, under the influence of an area of low barometer, extending from North Dakota to Utah.
 Fair and pleasant weather prevails in the far western districts. Temperatures have risen somewhat in the central and middle western districts.
 Temperature and precip. -ation as report- ed by the Weather Bureau for selected Southern States durink the "A hours, end. inG am