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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10
King Edward In Berlin.

B Rim, Feb. 10 king Edward set
aside all precedent today when he al
tended a reception in the city ball SIS the
guest of Municipality. 1t was the FIRST
time auy foreign monarch visiting the
kaiser ever deigned to recognize the
existence Of the civil authorities. The
king also hobnobbed with tradesmen 10
8 democratic way never before witnessed
in Germany,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10

THE Auti-SsloOn League, now 10 ses'
siou in Norfolk, will do we'll by adopt
ing the committees report which stands
for local option aud not for statewide
prohibition. The latter measure Is un-
democratic aad contrary to home rule
ideas upon which democracy is founded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10

THE proceedings against the American
Book Company, at Dallas, Texas, to
bar it from the state were compromised
Thursday by an agreed judgment Of $l5,-
900 in favor Of the state, although pen
alties amounting tc So, 600, OOC had beer
asked. The company had no property
IN the state to be levied on snd the Of
ficials thought that $l5, 600 il hand was
worth So 600 900 in the bush.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10
Banks Blown Up.

London, Feb. 10.-A report today
from Hayes, Senefal, a French posses
sion in West Africa, says that the
Maurel, Prom and Peyrisssc Banks,
all owned by FrenchmeD, have been
blown up by guurOwder explosion and
several persons have been killed and in.
iured. No details have been received,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10
Notion Denied.

New York, Feb. lO.-Suprems Court
Justice Thomas, today denied the motion
made on behalf Of Borough President
COler TO appoint commission for the
purpose of fixing deposition OF Pfesi-
dent Roosevelt. The justice character
lied such n proceeding as INDIGENOUS.
The presidents testimony vas sought
10 g suit for 500, 900 damages brought
by Ooler against the Brooklyn Eigle.
Hat factories throughout the county
opened yesterday az nonunion shops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10

SENATOR ISAAC STEPHENSON, Of
Wisconsin hiss prepared statement
showing that his expenditures in the
last primary elect'on campaign were
SlO7. 1898. He should not be allowed
a seat In the Senate on general principles.
If all this money WAS not used TO buy
him a seat in the Sera'e, then what was
II used lOr2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10
Five Men Killed.

Lorraine, O., Feb. 1O-Five men
are reported killed, and more than a
score injured in an accident a
the American shipbuilding Company's
yards, when high wind blew down one
of the heavy stsgings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10
New York Stock Market.

New York. Feb. 10.-Dullness and irr gu
larity prevailed all through the first hour
with some weakness in few Of the leading
stocks that made a heavy tone for time.
Near the end Of the hour, prices generally
hardened and recoveries Of early losses were
made. Governments unchanged; other bonds
Qt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10
IN MENORIAM.

In sad, but loving remembrance Of our dear
husband and father, JAMES A. TARKING'
TON SHELLEY, who departed this life three
years ago today. February 10, 1906.
Gone but not forgotten.
By HIS VILE AND SoS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-10
Sixtieth Congress.
Washington, Feb. 10.
SENATE.

Senator CummiDs, offered resolution
which was adopted calling on the secre-
tary ofcommerce and labor for statment
as to the quantities of iron ore mined
and pig iron produced In any II success
sive months. Also, list OF all indi.
viduals and partnerships engaged 10
producing iron ore or pig iron.
Shortly before o'clock the Senate a.
body formed in procession and went to
the ball Of the House to participate in
counting the electoral vote for president
aud vice-pyesident.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
NECK BROKEN, MAY LIVE.
Macon Man Paralyzed by Fall, But
May Recover.

Macon, Ga, Oct. 24.-Lying in the
Macon Hospital with his neck broken
by fall from his room win
dow at an early hour this morn
ing, Earl Hodges. a we'll known young
man and nephew Of Judge Robert
Hodges, of this city, is fully conscious
and physicians entertain hope Of saw
Ing his life. In attempting to fasten
a window shutter, the young man lost
his balance and fell twenty feet on a
brick pavement. He was picked up
and sent to the hospital Immediately.
The surgeons found complete para
lysis OF the entire body. except the
muscles Of the head. The youth re-
gained consciousness and later talked
coherently.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
RECEIVERsHIP ORDERED.
Case OF the Winding Up OF the a "-irs
or the Carolina Agency COMPANY.

Columbia, Oct. ga receiver will
take charge Of the affairs of the Car
olina Agency Company. The hearing
IN the rule to show cause why a re-
ceiver should not be appointed was
concluded yesterday, and at 1880
o'clock Jadge Memminger appointed
w. H. Cobb, solicitor of the Fifth iu-
diciai circuit, as receiver for the COM
pany. The bond OF the receiver was
fixed at $4,000. The value of the
property to be placed in the hands of
the receiver is fixed at $4,000.
Mr.. Cobb is quite we'll qualified for
the duties of receiver, having been
judge of probate for eight years.
The Judge stated in appointing Mr..
Cobb receiver that the receiver would
be able to look after the legal matters
coming up and the employment of at
torneys would not be necessary, un-
less the receiver should find that he
needs legal assistance in the settle
ment and duties incident to the re-
ceivership. 1t was also stated that
the bond could be increased il it
should be found necessary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27

Come home and things will be bet
ter" and those who incline to the
view of unhappy relations say that
the tale of the crime is told i'm these
words. But there is another side 10
this question. A postal card from
Ruth said. Il am wild to see YOU"
That was when she was on the visit.
She came home soon afterward. On
a visit to the friend Of her husband
the wife met her death There was
no testimony showing the relations Of
the couple at the home, "Sunnyside."
on Murrell's Inlet. A friend Of the
family said after the trial that Big
ham and his young wife were seen
strOlling along the beach about an
hour before the tragedy. and the arm
OF the husband was around the wife.
These conflicting instances of domes-
tic relationship makes the crime all
the more tnexplicable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27

New York, Oct Fitzpatrick III.
McCarren, State senator and Demo-
cratic leader of Brooklyn, died at St.
Catheryn's hospital, Brooklyn, at lis
O'Clock this morning, never having
completely rallied from the effects Of
an operation for appendicitis which
was performed October 13. His death
was nor unexpected, in fact the sem
ator himself realized throughout the
afternoon and the earlier part of the
night that his end was near
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
CURTAIL.aENT no BE GENERAL.
ssyssal 4eslh QsFsll0a Mn IAkelyS I
sl1nt Dswa Monday. ~

Charlotte. N. c.. Oct. 2S.-Next
Monday morning some OF the largest
mills In the Piedmont sections of the
Carolinas will inaugurate a one or
two weeks curtailment. and II con-
ditions do not Improve, 1t Is likely
that this period of curtailment will be
considerably extended. The first North
Carolina plant to inaugurate the cur
taiiment plan Is the Tarboro Mill. and
the Henrietta Mills, the biggest plant
In the State, employing 5000 opera
tives. will follow suit Monday and it
ID probable that the Carolina Mills.
under the same management, will
shut down In FEW days. The seven
big mills In Spartanburg county.
South Carolina. shut down last night.
These are the Whitney. Spartan, Cliff
ton. Glendale. Arkwright. Lockhart
and Pacoiet. They consume about
two hundred thousand bales of cot
ton annually and employ ten thou
sand operatives. The mills have run
two weeks on Ave days time, but the
present shutdown b complete and
for an indefinite period.
There Is now a feeling among the
manufacturers that the curtailment
proposition. having been sanctioned
by the mills without thereby injuring
their standing In the least. and as it
has been pretty generally agreed that
curtailment Is the business like course
to pursue. the movement Is gaining
strength as 1t progresses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
ALLEGED CHORTAGE SETTLED
Bonding Company Pays $4,000 in
Hampton County Matter,

Columbia, Oct ga comprise was
effected today between the Attorney
General and the National Sureity
Company with reference to the alieg-
ed shortage of Ex-County Treasurer
Jesse c. Langford, of Hampton.
whereby the Surety company turned
in a check for $4,000 to the State.
and it is to be reimbursed by what it
can recevor from Langford and any
banks that may be sued in connee-
ton with the shortage. After the
fuil amount of the shortage, $24,17l.-
O2' has been made up after costs are
paid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
THAT COLUMBIA LUNCHEON.
QUEER COURTESY, SAYS TILL.
MAN.
Senator Scores Columbia for Charging
Guests at Taft Luncheon $40, and
Declines Invitation.

Columbia, Oct. 23.-Because he was
asked to pay $40 for a plate at the
luncheon which will be given to Pres
ident Taft on the occasion of his visit
to this city November 8. Senator b.
n. Tillman has declined to attend the
luncheon. and states that he may not
serve on the reception committee.
Senator Tillman states that. while
Columbia Is to be the nominal host of
Mr.. TAFT. the city expects the State at
large to pay for the presidents en-
tertainment. The letter In which Sem
ator Tillman makes these statements
Is addressed to the secretary of the
Columbia Chamber OF Commerce who
wrote asking Mr.. Tillman II he would
attend the luncheon. Senator Till
man says he received an invitation to
the luncheon. and with 1t an invita-
tion to send check for $40.
Mr.. Tillman continues:
This may be q new way Of con-
Quoting entertainments in South Car
olina that will find favor in the flu
ture. but Il u wholly contrary to all
the ideas Of courtesy and hospitality
that I ever heard Of In this State. and
1 do not propose to lend any aid or
countenance to it,
Mr.. Tillman. in concluding his let
ter. says since ''it seems to be the off,
cial scheme to ask men to meet the
president and have them pay the ex-
penses. I tell you emphatically. no. /
will not attend the luncheon"
Gov. Ansel and the other members
Of the committee in charge OF the af-
fair have accepted invitations and
paid for tickets. as have also more
than one hundred prominent residents
of South Carolina outside Of Colum-
bia. including United States Senator
Smith and Chief Jastice Jones.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27

noBu.sHbsP az sAe Federal Supreme
Co~rs ssccunbs 70 Complication OF
D1eenses. ~.

Albany. N. y. Oct. sl.--Rufus w.
Peskham. asociats Justice OF the Uni
tee states Supreme Court. died at s:o1
oaooook tonight at Coolmoore, his
sinner home At Altamont. Albany
county. Death was due to q compli-
easiou Of dissasss. heart trouble.
Brlght's disease and hardening OF the
arteries contributing. Justice Peck
ham had been In III health for some
tlns but his condition was not con-
sidsrsd critical until recently. Fol-
lowing adjournment Of the last Germ
of the supreme court ne came on from
washington with Mrs. Peckham to
spend the summer at Altamont. ex-
psctins to return at the beginning OF
the October term A few days ago his
condition became such that his physl-
clan said that he wss likely to die at
any time or might linger for several
nsonths
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
A PITIFUL TRAGEDY.
Four Negro Children Burned to Death
At DalZell.

A pitiful tragedy Is reported from
Dalzell. Last night James Blanding,
negro tenant on Mr.. j. w. Scar
borough's place went to church ac-
companied by his wife. leaving their
six children at home. About 8 o'clock
the house caught afire and was burn
ed to the ground. Two of the child
rem awakened In time to escape, but
the four others, aged 8, 8. ~ and II
years respectively were burned to
death'n the house. 1t is thought that
the house caught from the iire place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
BUSINESS OUTLOOK BRIGHT.
BANK OF ENGLAND MISCALCU.
LATES AMERICAN CONDITION.
Tone OF the Dry Goods Market I'M
proves With Trade Active-GPeat
Dealing in Iron Products.

New York, Oct. 24.-The Bank Of
England has commanded the atten-
tion Of the whole financial world in
an unusual degree during the past
week with its third successive ad-
vance In its official discount rate in
two weeks doubling the rate in
that period. Ominous intimations
come from the English money centre
at the same time that additional pro-
tective measures will be resorted, II
found necessary, to advert further ir-
roads on London's banking resources.
Coming in the wake Of the period
Of assurances Of the ample resources
OF the money markets to meet a.. the
exigencies Of the season. this action OF
the bank furnishes undeniable evil
dence Of wide miscalculation of the
situation. On what may be the ele-
ments in that miscalculation opinions
differ. but there are certain of the
factors in the problem which are
clear.
One of these is the fact of extern
sive American borrowings in the Lon
don money market. Critics in London
allege that an unbridled speculation
in the New York market is primarily
responsible for the condition. The pro-
longed advance in prices in New York
and the high rate Of activity in the
stock market dealings are corrobora-
tive of that view.
One OF the principal elements in
the miscalculation of the autumn
money market undoubtedly lies in the
abnormal state Of the country's for
eign trade. Imports have been large
ly in excess OF normal, partly owing
to the natural revival Of trade. which
has extended to foreign as well as do
mestic products, and partly to the
rush Of imports in anticipation of the
provisions of the new tariff bill.
Notably have imports enormously
Increased, but exports have decreas-
The action Of stocks have shown
the contest going against the unfav-
orable influence OF the money si.,a-
ton. The brilliant business outlook
encourages the obstinate holdings Of
stocks, even while the narrowing
money resources reduce the demand.
The rapid rise in foreign exchange
rates last week showed plainly, how
ever, that foreign lenders of money
here were inststert upon repayment
OF maturing obligations. The move
ment Of the foreign exchanges mean
while showed that the demand was
not yet justified.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27

~ Dk{oUtous OeG 34.-The imports
- >of ~: port OF Charie1ton
1CI - - tlfSg 11S1tIiS make an
Q1oena1ly sAs showing and especial
- ne EXPORTS which have during the
three months of the new fiscal year
already exceeded the total value of
the exports for the whole Of the pre-
vieus nPcal year.
During the months of July. August
and September the value OF the ex-
ports have aggregated S4.044.337, as
against s4.coo.iss for the fiscal year.
which ended ON June 80 last. The
imports for the first three months of
the fiscal year are valued at S7ss.34a.
- against s7t<.lss for the same
period OF tho previous year. q gain Of
Ss.ais over the business Of the first
quarter Of last year. y
In the statements which Collector
OF Port 4. w. Durant has had made
up. some interesting Statements are
shown In comparison with the bust
nsss OF neishhOring ports. The figures
show thst Charleston 10 making con-
adorable gains over her competing
porta The figures Of the statement
o6er indisputable evidence of the fact
sad the statements are. OF course. a
source Of great. satisfaction and pleas
urs 10 the business. people generally.
While the values OF the imports and
exports will show considerable gain
over the statements OF previous year.
the reduction In the tariff on fertili-
ser materials will probably cause a
faiiing OF In the receipts of the Char
lesion custom house amounting to
perhaps $4,000. The tarin duties on
these commodities and particularly on
sulphate Of ammonia were reduced to
cheaper manufactured fertilizers. but
there has been no reduction OF prices,
90 far as announced.
Just as the statements OF the Gus
tom house make q fine showing for
the port. the merchants, bankers, job
bers and business people all tell the
same story of gains In trade over pre-
vious years. The increased cotton re-
ceipts and shipments hold out bright
assurances and the figures from the
cotton exchange show that the re-
ceipts so far this season are almost
twice the figures Of tie same period
of last year and more than half of
the total receipts of the previous sea
son. All along the line the same
story Is told of improved business and
Charleston is making, some rapid
strides forward.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
TO REoRGANIzE THE NAVY.
SECRETARY NEVER VIA a,r~r
FEWER YARDS AND BIG.
GER SHIPS.
Head OF the Navy Department Nav
Recommend Reduction i'm the Nun,-
ber of Naval Stations and More apd
Bigger Battle Ships-CharIesson
Station Would Not Suffer.

Washington, d. C. Oct. 22.-SerreI
tary of the Navy Meyer will return TO
washington tomorrow from his home
in Massachusetts, with plans for The
reorganization of the whole naval SER
vice. The work he has recently been
doing means much for the Charleston
Navy Yard, as well as for other naval
stations. and his report will be clcse-
ly followed.
Mr.. Meyer has put in his time in
massachusetts studying the report OF
the Swift board Of inquiry, TOUCHING
all branches of the service, and ae-
cording to those in touch with hezn
here, he will ask the president to rec
ommend to congress the expenditurs
OF less money for navy yards and
navy bases and the use of the greater
sums Of money for bigger battle ships
and large guns.
The secretary of the navy has set
for himself the ambitious task Of
ment with these ends I'm view.
To make the bureaus work more
harmoniously together.
To decrease unnecessary expenses
in navy yards.
To improve the designing and con-
struction of battle ships.
ms ko hn
States the greatest fighting body
afioat today.
He Is not unlnindful of the presi-
dents instructions that economy in
the service shall be enforced in View
ofthe governments lack of funds. But
he is also given the advantage Of the
proviso that there shah be enforced
no economy which win interfere with
the efficiency of the navy az nghter.
There has been much talk Of ask-
ing congress for ao.ooe-ton battls
shtps. Carrying 14-inch- enaa :. .Thia. e
an entirely feasible plan. and Aay.
Meyer is said to favor il. But he de-
sires not only the increased size In the
fighting apparatus. He will expect
the designers to turn out boats which
will be superior in fighting ability to
the boats of the other great maritime
powers.
In his plan for reducing the num-
Der of navy yards in the country he
realizes that he will run against the
opposition Of congressman and sena-
tors in whose States or districts in
which navy yards are now located.
He is credited with regarding the
Philadelphia yard as not of the great
est value and it is more than likely.
that his plan contemplates the clos
ing of the Southern yards. The mag
nificent plant now owned by the gov
ernment at Charleston makes it GER
tain that whatever recommendations.
may be embraced in the Meyer report
as to other yards that yard win BOT
only be maintained as at present, hut
greatly enlarged to meet Increasing
demands from time to time hereafter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
WINDING-UP BODY TO MEET.
Dispensary Commission TO Have Fin.
al Session This Afternoon.

al session This Afternoon.
Columbia, Oct. 24.-The dispensary
winding-up commission is called nv
its chairman, DR.. w. j. Murray. OF
this city, to meet tomorrow to com.
plete the winding-up of the affairs OF
the old State dispensary system. It is
expected that all the members will
reach the city in time for the meet
ing to be called to order tomorrow af-
ternoon. 1t is also expected by the
chairman, DR.. w. j. Murray, that air
OF the business of the now defunct old
state dispensary will be settled at this
sitting of the commission.
The claims against the dispensary
now amount to about $500 900. i, or
course. there will be deductions from
this amount on account OF the alleged
overcharges. some of which have been
admitted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27

As unreasonable as II may seem
some OF the hail which fell about ten
days ago and did 50 much damage In
some parts Of the county. Is In some
places. stin on the ground unmelted.
A gentleman from West wateree
brought to Camden on Wednesday q
large lomb Of the hall. II was gotten
from stny where quantity Of It
had accumulated. d.-Camden Chron-
lcle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-10-27
SHOOTS WIFE, COMMITS SUICIDE.
Enacted I'm Washington
Union Station.

Tragedy Enacted in Washington
Union Station.
washington, Oct. 24.-Enraged be-
cause his chorus girl wife preferred a
life on the stage to his companion
ship. VIM. III. Short, Of New York city,
today shot and perhaps fatally
wounded her. in the west portico Of
the union station here, and then sent
a bullet crashing through his temple.
He died an hour later at Casualty hos
pital.
The tragedy followed a series Of
quarrels btween the couple.