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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-14
GINNING TO DEeEMDEa HEAVY,
CENSUS REPORTS AMOUNT AT
fO,120, ,4Se BALES.
south Carolina Has lose, ,4SO--Prcs-
ent Years Yield So Far Exceeds
That Of Same Period During 1909
and 1908.

Washington. Decfi S.-Ths cotton
ginning report of the census bureau
issued at 10 o'clock this morning
shows 1o.129.sss counting round az
half bales. ginned from the growth OF
1910 to December 1, compared with
s.s7s,Sss for 1909; 11.00s.e61 FOR
1908 and s.s42,sss for 1907.
The per cent of the last three crops
ginned to December / was SO. fol
1909; s41 for 1908 and 75.s 70,
1907.
Round bales included this year are
1ol.662 compared with 1s4,sss 70,
1909; 2o1,4sO for 1908. and ls4,sae
for 1907.
Sea island cotton ginned for 1910
was 6s.634 bales compared with IT,.
5s1 for 1909: ss.sss for 1908 md
$500 for 1907. and distributed a.
follows:
Florida as.e4s: Georgia 5,4as and
South Carolina 1880.
BY States the number of bales gin.
ned Is:
Alabama 1.oe2,s29; Arkansas Gas.
oao; Florida b4.so7: Georgia 1896.
4ss: Louisiana 21s.772: Mississippi
s7o.2o5; North Carolina e1s.4Sa: Ok.
iahoma s2s.s42: South Carolina l..
ess.4so; Tennessee 34s.7s4: Texas
s.7s5.aso. All other States ss.s0s.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-14
TWO DlLL|NeER REPORTS.
CONGRESS HAS REPORT OF IN.
VESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
Majority, Composed of Republicans,
Says Secretary Has Honestly and
Faithfully Performed Duues"-
Democratic Minority Recommends
he Should be Asked to Resign, as
He HAS not Been True to Trust
RepOsed dn Him."

washington, Dec. 1.-THE Ballinger
Pinchot investigating committee, af-
ter eleven months Of work, made it's
final report to both houses of the
Congress today. In the opinion of
seven Republican members, a ma
Jority Of the committee, Secretary
Ballinger honestly and faithfully
performed the duties Of his high Of
hce, with an eye single to the public
interest"
In the opinion Of the four Demo-
Gratis, Mr.. Ballinger, "has not been
true to the trust reposed in him as
Secretary of the Interior and should
be asked by the proper authorities
to resign.
Both reports, together with the in
dependent report Of Representative
Madison. Republican, also adverse
to Mr.. Ballinger, were offered In the
Senate by Senator Nelson, and in the
House by Representative Mccall
Their presentation followed a meet
ing of the full committee. The DEM
ocratic members. lead by Senator
Fletcher, agreed to this method Of
getting the reports before Congress.
| after their motion to substitute their
own report had been elected In the
committee.
Senator Fletcher first raised the
point Of order that the committee had
| already approved the report that was
made public at Minneapolis. This
point was overruled by Chairman Mel
son. motion then was made to
substitute the Democratic report for
the report agreed upon by the seven
Republican members. This was
voted down to 8, Representative
Madison voting with the four Demo-
Gratis.
- II way srseds,yy ths csfstmitte sar,
ter the majority report had been ad-
opted. that all three should be pre-
sented at once In each house and
printed together. Under this ar
| rangement the dissenting reports are
given equal standing before the two
houses. An order for 10000 copies
| OF the report was made by the Sem
! ate.
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the propriety of taking judge from
this circuit and elevating him to the
supreme bench where he must pass
again upon the evidence in the Stand
ard Oil cases. But as the courts
o1ten reverse themselves, Mr.. Taft
felt that If new evidence justified such
course a man might also reverse
himself.
Judge Lamar Of Georgia, the DEM
ocrat who is said to have been
selected, has personally been known
to the president for a number of
years. Mr.. Taft early decided that
one Of the new associate justices
should be Democrat. Judge Lamar
served two and a half years on the
supreme bench Of Georgia and is now
one of the leading members of the
southern bar. His appointment will
bring the Democratic representation
on the supreme court up to thrae
members the others being the new
chief justice. Mr.. White, and Mr..
Justice Lurton of Tennessee.
The total membership Of the court
Is nine. A final cabinet session on
the judicial appointments was held
at the White House late today. It
was attended by the lawyer members
Secretaries Knox, Dickinson and NageI
and Attorney General Wickersham.
1t was said to have been Mr.. Knox,s
influence which finally turned the tide
In favor Of Judge Van Devanter an
against Judge William c. Hook.
Reports that President Taft would
be swayed by factional considera-
lions in making the appointments
were quickly ended tonight when the
slate became public. Mr.. Taft has
been exceedingly restive under these
reports 1t was said tonight that
twice during the past week he WAS
on the verge of giving out statements
In refutation Of some OF the moro
radical reports
In his consideration of the entire
subject of supreme court appoint
ments' the president invited SO sena-
tors to the White House. This was
because the recommended candidates
represented 25 States. All the sena-
tors responded to the presidents in
vitation except Senator La Toilette Of
wisconsin. one of the insurgents. The
presence OF Senator Borah OF Iowa
and other leading insurgents have
caused a great deal OF comment Of
the time. The president however
reit that he could not draw either
party or fractional lines in the inyesti-
CATION. Through the senator's the
president was seeking information as
to certain men strongly urged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-14
BULLS GREATLY ENCOURAGED.
Small Crop Estimate Sends Prices ON
Futures e2.S0 q Bale Above Pre-
viOus Day.

New Orleans, Dec. 9.-Bulls In the
cotton market received today decided
encouragement from the estimate ut
the total cotton crop of this season by
the department Of agriculture. rhs
figures were 11.426.OOO bales. and
prices were put just about half a cen;
pound. or $3.50 q bale, over yes-
,erdays close.
The report was Issued at o'clock
Previous to that time the market was
nervous and quotations we're narrow.
At o'clock more active months were
points over yesterdays close. In
the first Is minutes Of trading fol-
lowing the estimate prices advanced
"a to 39 points. Later the advance
was windened to 40 to As points over
the levels ruling at / o'clock, and 40
to 81 points over yesterdays last quo
tations. The market closed at a net
advance for the day OF 50 to 40 points.
The estimate was a surprise to q
majority OF traders. Early in the
session 1t was announced that 153
exchange members had made esti-
mates averaging 1901 600 bales; the
highest was 12.22s. 900 and the lowest
1O,S65.0O0. This is the best pointer
available to the ideas OF the trade In
general as to the probable figures.
The exchange was crowded with
visitors. many coming hundreds of
miles to witness the scenes attending
bureau day While the morning
session was quiet. even dull the early
part OF the afternoon saw wild trad
Ing, with the ring a bowling mob OF
brokers struggling to fill the buying
orders pouring In from all parts Of
the cotton country. Between and
1880 o'clock an enormous business
was done. but toward the close Of the
ring was Quieter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-14
ONLY 11,426,OOO BALES.
Government Estimate Is for Small
Cotton Yield.

Washington. Dec. 9.-The total
production Of cotton in the United
States for 1910-11 will amount to
4,697,0O0 pounds (not including
llnters), which is equivalent to H.
$4,000 bales Of 500 pounds, gross
weight, according to the estimate of
the crop reporting board of the
United States department Of agricul-
ture, issued today. The 1909 crop
was 1O.0O4,949 bales and the 1908
crop, 13,5S7,306 bales.
The estimated production by States
follows:
Virginia, 1900
North Carolina, $4,000
South Carolina. 1,116.OOO.
Georgia. 1.75O,OOO.
Florida, $4,000.
Alabama, 1,174,O0O.
Mississippi. 100000.
Louisiana. 100000.
Texas, $4,000.
Arkansas, $4,000.
Tennessee, 305,O0O.
Missouri. $4,000.
Oklahoma. 100000.
California, $4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-14
NEGRO BOY DIES FROM INJURIES
Willie Burgess, Negro Run down by
MIR. j. G. Hu8er's Automobile Dies.

Willie Burress. alias Willie Mack.
who was run down and injured Sc
verely by Mr.. J. c. Huger's automo-
bile on the 18th Of last July died
Thursday night from injuries alleged
to have been received In the acci--
dent
1t will be remembered that Bur-
ress was run down and badly injur-
ed by Mr.. Huger on the afternoon of
the 18th Of last July when he at
tempted to cross the street directly in
front Of the automobile which was
going at good speed.
In the collision Burress was badly
injured in the head and in the chest
and 1t was thought at the time that
he would die from the effects of the
Injuries. He finally recovered some
what, and was able to walk about q
little afterwards. but always had to
be lifted up and down the steps.
Upon his death Thursday night at
p. m. Coroner Flowers was notified
and he at once empaneled a jury
hold an inquest over the dead body
Of the negro boy. The inquest was
held on Friday and there were two
witnesses called upon by Coroner
Flowers to testify before the jury.
These were F. L. Stewart who saw
the accident and told how it occurred
and the mother Of the dead boy who
stated that he had not been we'll since
the accident occurred. Stewart stat
ed In his evidence that Burress was
crossing the street and that he pass
en- In front OF a buggy and saw the
automobile coming on the other side
and then hesiated and was run down
by the machine. He said that Mr
Huger did not blow his horn, but
that he did call out for Burress tO
get out OF the way. He said that the
automobile was going rather fast al
the time and did not stop until It had
gone on for about forty feet.
DR.. Ashleigh Mood stated to tn.
jury that he could not say how the
negro came to his death unless he
were to open and examine the head
and chest OF the negro. Tho Jury
than asked CSrohsrs iEiow~we.tos poet.
pone the remainder Of the trial un-
til DR.. Mood had time to make IN
autopsy upon the body. This was
done and 1t was decided to continue
the inquest to Monday morning at II
a m. when the jury will meet In the
grand jury room at the court house
and make a report Of their findings az
ter having heard DR.. Ashleigh Moods
testimony.
Saturday DR.. Mood went to
the house of the negro and held the
autopsy on the body. He Investigated
the case thoroughly and decided tina,
the negro's death had been caused by
the injury done to the brain Of the
negro in the collision with tho auto
| mobile.
The jury will hear tho remainde,
Of the testimony on Monday and thei,
verdict will then be rendered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-14

preceding decade was due entirely to
the added rate Of growth In the Mid
die Atlantic. Mountain and Pacific d.
vision. In all six OF the other divis-
ions the Increase during the last de-
cade was less than during the pre-
vious one"
Mr.. Durand expresses the opinion
that later statistics probably will
show that more than 45 per cent Of
the poulation Of the country Is urban.
that Is. in places of $500 inhabitants
OF more.
The number Of persons In military
and naval services Of the United
States stationed abroad and on naval
vessels Is 55.60s.
The population Of the four States,
which appear blank In the table, an
nouncement of which was withheld
until the country's total population
was announced. follow:
Georgia, 2,6os.12l: an increase Of
Ss2.7so. or IT. per cent over 2,21s,-
331 In 1900.
Montana, 37s.oss: an increase OF
132,724 or 64.6 per cent over 243,-
32s In 1900.
Washington. 1.141.ssO: an Increase
of s2s.ss7. or 1904 per cent over
61s.103 In 1900.
Wisconsin. 2,333.860; an increase
Of 264.s1s or 1877 per cent over g.
oss.o42 in 1900.
The States In their respective ranks
according to- population are:
New York. Pennsylvania, Illinois,
Ohio. Texas. Massachusetts,. Kentucky.
Iowa. North Carolina. Tennessee, Ala
bama, Minnesota. Virginia. Mississippi,
Kansas. Oklahoma. Louisiana, Ar
kansas. South Carolina. Maryland,
West Virginia. Nebraska, Washington.
Porto Rico. Connecticut, Colorado,
Florida. Maine. Oregon. South Da.
kta. Rhode Island. New Hampshire,
Montana. Utah. Vermont, District Of
Columbia. New Mexico, Idaho, Ne
vada and Alaska.
Corrected figures issued by the GEN.
sus office today give the State OF New
York population as 9.113.614. Increase
l'S44.72O. or 254 per cent; Florida.
752.6l9. increase 224,077. or 42.4 per
cent. and Maryland 1.295.346. In
crease OF 1O7.3O2. or per cent.
Unquestionably II will be necessary
to alter the basis of representation In
Congress. At the present ratio Of
$4,000 people to each member of
the House OF Representatives, the
House would contain about 474 men,
bers al against 3s2 at present. 1t Is
the general belief that this number
would be unwieldiy. Even at tho
rate OF 22o. 900 an basis the public as
sembly would contain 4ls members.
an increase OF ~.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-14
COMPLETE CENSUS FIGURES.
OVER tof, 100000 HEADS WAVE
STARS AND STRIPES.

Including Territorial Possessions Pop
uiation OF United States Figured at
Over Hundred Million--In States
arc sf,s72.26e, an Increase Of Fl
Per Cent--south Carolina Has L.
SfS.A00, Increase OF 1901 Per Cent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-14
Mr.. e. s. Jones Dead.

Mr.. Eugene s. Jones. an old citizen
OF the Jorden neighborhood. died
early Sunday night after an illness Of
several weeks at the age Of 81 years.
Mr.. Jones has lived In the Provi-
dence and Jorden neighborhood all
OF his life and he Is we'll known In
those sections Of the county.
The funeral was held at Providence
Monday at the Providence
Methodist church. .... i,
gVzkr. ISn~sz1sersu&-wifS and th.ee
sons to mourn his loss. "a
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
MID-WINTER CLASS GRADUATES

The graduation exercises of the mid
winter class of the North Side High
School will be held in said school to-
morrow evening. A class of six will
receive diplomas that mark the sue
cessful completion of their high school
labors. The following program has
been arranged for the occasion:
Opening Chorus
(a) Presidents Address
(b) Biographical Sketch of Eugene
Field Harold Morgan
Commencement March, Girls Glee Club
Readings from Field Pearl Runge
Vocal Solo Emma Brandt
Readings from Field Rose Never
Song from Field Graduates
The Dolls Wooing (Field)
Georgia Oppen
Vocal Solo, "Fairy's Lullaby" (F'ield)
Miss Henson
The Child's Letter Field, Nell Kraft
Peasants Wedding March
Girls Glee Club
Presentation of Diplomas Principal
Informal Reception to February and
June Seniors and their parents after
commencement program.
The graduates are as follows; Har
old Morgan, Pearl Rungc, Emma
Brandt Rose Meyer, Georgia Open
and Nell Kraft.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
MARINE HISTORY AT co. SOCIETY

The meeting Of the County Historic
al Society last evening was devoted to
the Marine history Of the great lakes
and of the local port in particular. No
one present regretted having been
there, Despite the storm fair sized
audience was in attendance. The pro-
gram opened with paper prepared
by Timothy Kelley, Sr., whose recol-
lection> of local history 20 back TO
1886 and who wa, employed on sailing
ships from 1862 to 1881 and since then
upon steam ships, being still in the
harness. The PILOT hopes to be able
to publish thispaper in large partneXt
week.
Fred Schuette who was vessel
master in the later Cos gave some im-
promptu "reminiscences of early nayi-
CATION.
Capt. Fulton who after several years
sailing on the lower lakes came to
Manitowoc in lSi7 and served as cap
tain of several OF our early famous
clipper ships was prevailed upon to re-
late some experiences.
Senator Randolph, an authority on
lake shipping, gave an interesting
talk on local harbor improvements, in
timating that some of the money so
generously contributed by the city has
served no good purpose, and spoke of
the injustice ofour not getting a share
Of the taxes paid upon terminal rail
road properties.
John Schuette related several anus
ing anecdotes of his early years in the
i Sty including the career of the Mack
inac Violet built by himself and his
/ brother.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
LOCAL K. c. TEAM AT OSHKOSH

For the first time a local third de-
gree team Of the Knights Of Columbus
eNcmpIiticd that degree last Sunday at
Oshkosh The work was in charge OF
Dist. Dep. +. l.. Kelley, NJ. y. Connel
~, Aubrey Egan, John Carey, Clement
Murphy William kappes, r. l.. Kelley
and Henry Clemens, the first three as
suming important and responsible
functions, The team was assisted by
three members from Green Bay cx.
pcrienced in the work. a elias, Of 81
was initiated. Large delegations were
present from all FoN River towns aud
some from every city in eastern Wis
consin
This work is said to be quite clabor
ate and the local team is reported t,
have made a very croditable showing
=. A. Miller, H. f. Kelley and Ja,
Taughcr Of the local council accompan
led the team
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
CALLS FOR JUDGE KIRWAN.

Early this week call signed by eve
ry attorney in Kewaunee County was
forwarded to Judge Michael Kirwan re-
questing him to be candidate for re-
election the coming Spring when a
Circuit Judge is to be elected for this,
the fourth judicial circuit.
At the same time, another petition
signed by about fifty of the business
men of this city, personal friends of
the Judge, was sent to him, This was
not done as political move, but more
as an expression of appreciation to a
man who has the respect and confid-
ence of the people of this county. In
this portion of the 4th judicial circuit
there will be no opposition to the re-
election of Judge NJ. Kirwan, the senti-
ment for him being as unanimous as it
could possibly be. During the past al
most twelve years that he has been
Judge of this circuit, he has come in
contact with almost every citizen of
this county, and everyone knows from
personal observation that as a man and
Judge he typifes those qualities that are
necessary to make strong, eminent
Judge. 1t is refreshing those days when
there is 50 much written and said about
the judiciary being influenced by cor
porations, or unions or political cliques
to know that herein Eastern Wisconsin
on the shore of Lake Michigan, we
have Judge, whom after almost twelve
years of service, the people love and
respect and they request him to give
them another opportunity to show their
appreciation of his efforts by their votes
at the polls, He is deserving of unai-
nous support. Kewaunee Enterprise.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
VICTIMS REMAINS RE-EXAMINED,

Dispatches from Milwaukee, last
Thursday announcing that the body OF
Antonio Castrozinci recently killed at
Grimms had been eXhumed and exam
ined by officers from Manitowoc arous-
ed curiosity here as to what this ac-
tion portended. 1t is the general un-
derstanding now the action taken was
merely to allow medical experts to
make sure that death was caused by
the violence of Sapienza now held here
on a murder charge.
The preliminary examination of the
latter was yesterday adjourned to Tues
day, February 18th.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
Announcement OF BANQUET

TO the Merchants and Manufacturers
of Manitowoc
Gentlemen: The Citizens banquet
will be held at the Turner Opera
House on Tuesday, February End
The object of this banquet is to pro-
mote the interests of the city at large.
We feel that if we can get all classes
of our citizens to work tremendously
with this end in view we will accom-
plish great deal for the betterment
of our city.
At the banquet it is the intention Of
the committee to lay particular stress
upon the fact that the first thing we
must do is to patronize home indus
tries. Buy home made goods when
ever possible. and potronize home mer-
chants at all times.
As we are working to promote your
interests, we feel that you ought to be
willing to show your appreciation OF
our efforts 10y displaying an advertis-
inc banner in the hall on the night OF
the banquet. We have, therefore, ar
ranged space for the displaying of
thirty-two banners. ; it, Y & fl. We
have set the price of 500 per space,
which will give Us money to pay for
the hall rent and music.
This is not a money making PROPOSE
tion for the committee, or the associ-
alton. but simply an effort 20 attempt
to defray the expenses, and we think
that the advertisement at a gathering
of this kind will he well worth the
nominal price asked for it.
We will sell only thirty-two spaces,
so that if you want one kindly send in
your order at once to Mr.. Geo. w.
Kennedy, 9Th and st. Claire SITS.
Trusting that you will show your APP
probation of our efforts by taking at
least one space, we remain,
Yours for Greater ManitOwoc,
II. +. MURPHY,
GILBERT THOMPSON,
p. 4. MILLER.
CHAS. HoEFFNER,
G. w. KENNEDY.
Committee.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
JUDGE KIRWAN ACCEPTS.

To j. S. ANDERSON, l.. j. NASH, e..
A. FORREST AND OTHERS, MEMBERS
OF THE BAR OF MANITOWOC COUNTY:
Gentlemen
Your formal invitation to me to be-
come candidate for recollection to the
Office of circuit Judge has been handed
to me by the Secretary OF your Asso-
citation.
In reply, beg to say that | am deep
" sensible of the honor conferred by
your communication and its indorse-
ments of my past services. My with
drawal from the activities of profess
sional life is not yet required by age
nor justified 10y circumstances. 1t will
be very agreeable to me, il 1t be salts
factory to the people, to continue my
official service beyond the present
term. Your invitation is therefore ac-
cepted, and | sincerely thank you for
the same.
Yours respectfully,
MICHAEL KIRWAN.
February 9, 1910.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
Saved From Awful Peril

81 never felt so near my grave. :"
writes Lewis Chamblin, Of Manchester,
Ohio, II, X. No 3 as when Il frightful
cough and lung trouble pulledm me down
to ll5 pounds in spite ofmany remedies
and the best doctors. And that | am
alive today is due 10 pr Kings New
Discovery, which completely cured me.
Now ! weigh 100 pounds and can work
hard 1t also cured my -four children
OF Group" lnfallible for Coughs and
Colds, its the most certain remedy for
LaGrippe Asthma, desperate lung
trouble and all bronchial affections, soc
and sl,00 \ trial bottle free Guaran-
tced by Henry Hinrichs.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
CITY COUNCIL DOINGS.

Salaries were jostled around a bit by
the city council Monday night. The
city attorney was raised from $500 tC
81, 900 per year. Members of both the
fire and the police departments lower
than chief were given small increases
The south side park man was handed a
reverse increase from 5000 to $50 but
relieved of some work. Rumors that
an old fashioned fight on the increases
was impending brought out a crowd
but opposition died away in a feeble
protest. Chief Kratz wanted an in
crease to pay expenses in attending
conventions. The council said "Nay.'
The following are the salaries as fixed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-10
NtRVY THIEVES.

In the absence for several weeks Of
occupants from the Schroeder farm, two
miles south of the city, the farm house
was stripped of everything of value
The persons on the job made clean
sweep. Pictures, carpets, furniture
and every thing movable had been
carted away. \ similar robbery was
perpetrated some days previously in
the city, probably by the.same persons.
The police are investigating