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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-15
.HOG RAISING.

Thirty-one Laurens county farm
ers one day last week according TO
the Laurensville Herald, shipped Sc
hogs of their own raising to a
broker in Richmond, making a car
load, and sold them for 20 cents the
pound. The smallest number of hogs
each farmer had was one and the
largest number was 21. The total
weight of the hogs was 1922 pounds
The average weight was around 200
pounds. These farmers realized on
the hogs over $4,000 for the car.
The largest shipper was J. A. DaVen-
port of Mqhntville who had 81. W.
P. Smith of Kinards had 10 and w.
S Hatton of Jacks township had 9.
MIR. Hatton's 9 were of the same lit
ter and weighed 3,444 pounds and
were only IA months old. MIR. Smiths
were pure Duroc Jersey and Mr.. J.
D. Culbertson had pure Berkshire.
There were experts to do the grading
and the shipping was under. the di-.
|rection of Mr.. Moore, the county dem
onstration agent The shipment was
made to Kingan and company.
, We have mentioned this rather in
detail because it is the beginning OF
the delivery of the farmers of this
section from a slavery to the all
cotton plan, and what. The Herald
and News has been preaching fer
these many days, and we are glad
| to see the thing moving. Only thae
we could have had shipment also
made from Newberry farmers, or at
least sufficient interest taken. by
them to make their own meat
at home, as they should do. When
ever it is done then will come the
freedom. of the southern farmer, and
until We stop shipping all our meat
and bread from the west or from any
where else, we are not going to have
, that freedom which means anything.
whether cotton is selling for 10 cents
or 40 cents the pound.
Why not some hos farms in New
berry county. How about it Mr. T. N
Mills? We. hope that your pig clubs
may develop into something big for
the county. We must start with pigs
and the raising of our own meat ana
bread if we would ever be prosper
GUS. The day is dawning which is
marking a new era for this favored
land of ours. This is a good year 10
begin the movement.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-15
WHY SHOULD WE WORRY!

Everytime the editor makes a trip
to the freight depots he becomes more
and more in favor of private owner
ship of railroads. Practically every
box, package, etc., that can possibly
be opened with ease, has the appear
ance that it has been searched fer
some reason or other. And who is
paying for it? The government is
paying for it in freight claims.
There is not merchant in this
section who does not have to put in
several claims within each calendar
month for goods that have been stolen
while in transit. 1t is worse than it
was under private ownership
Ycu may ask why this is the case.
The only reason that we see is the
fact that under pr vate ownership
the railroad companies would not
stand for it, but under government
ownership the people foot the bill
so why should we worry?-Andfews
News.
We have heard good deal of
complaint by merchants here in New
berry along the same line. Nearly
every box that can be easily opened
has been opened and then fastened
up again and certain amount Of the
goods are missing. It would seem
that there, should be some remedy for.
this besides putting in claims, be-
cause that is slow process even if
YOU get paid for the goods. When 2
merchant makes an order he expects
the goods and does not care to have
to go to the trouble of making a
claim even if the claim should be paid
promptly, which it is not.
It is said now that the rifling of
packages by freight is much worse
and more frequent than the opening
of packages by express. 1t frequent
IL happened for awhile that the ex-
press shipments of the quart a
month. came with water instead Of
what the bottles were supposed
to contain and sometimes they came
only with the bottle, but that was
not so bad except for the fellow who
got the contents that were originally
put inlthem. The fellow who got
: the w6ter should be esteemed fotun-
ate that it was water.
It may be government operation or
it may be the result of the great un-
rest and the disturbed conditions
which exist at this time in every de-
partment of life We are rather in
clined to that opinion, though we are
noNadvocate Of government ownership
or government control and operation
Most any good business concern could
take the postoffce department ard
operate it with a big profit whereas
the government generally comes out
with a loss or deficit
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-15
Noted Prima Donna
Here on Third Night
of Chautauqua Week

Nine. Augusta Lenska. prima donna
cnnlralto. h;s scored notable successes
In NeH Ycrk. Chicago and European
musical centers. She is not only a
highly esteemed grand opera prilla
donna. but has received highest praise
as :; concert and orat0riO singer
Nine. LenSka is of Russian birth and
vas reared in Cape Colony, Africa. go
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-15

What:

Intrigue-love-a adventure! What
more enthralling than combination
of all three in thrilling story ot
gripping action? For a play which
embodies al! this see "The Island OF
lntrigue,' story CT mystery and
daring which viii be showH at TIE
opera house Monday, April 81, with
Nav Allison as the heroine
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-15

l repeat that I am sorry that
Mr. Greneker feels as he seems 20
feel toward me and The Herald ard
News and that he insists on writing
about it. 7 have said or done nothing
that could be properly construed as
unfair or inI.ina TO him, and if any:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-15
The fine April showers the past
week-ends have been great for TIE
c2 2rdccs and the farms as we'll.

The next Sunday is Easter. Gen
allv a little cool around Easter, but
most probable now the early garden
& safe and the owner viii soon have
vegetables.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-15

ing to London to pursue her education.
Her ability as singer attracted the
notice of prominent musicians. Later
she studied in Brussels, and before
coming to. America had appeared in
grand opera in many countries of Eu-
rope.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-15
A yachting trip on the blue Pacific
Who would not grasp the opportunity

TO t.lis adventure! Live it in mag
ination by seeing 'The Island of In
trigue." at the opera house Monday,
April 81. A story Of gripping romance
Of love and hate enacted in strange
Surroundings. See May Allison as
the bewitching heroine.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-15

THE HERALD AND NEWS ONE
YEAR FOR ONLY $1.5e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
LIQUIDATION WAS FEATURE IN PIT;
 CORN WENT DOWN
Oats Made a Fractional De- cline, While the Provisions Market List Made
 Some Big Dips

Chicaeo Aucpst 22 liquidation was q constant factor in the corn market to- day X decline in cash corn prices, rather larger country offerings and be- lief that purchase of Texas corn in large quantities might greatly depress the cash market, gave impetus to the down ward trend. Lack of support until eX- treme low points were reached was ob servable. Corn closed weak and near the low points, prices ranging from 2&4c tb Sc net lower, with September leading the decline. Final figures were: Septem- her S1 72l@a1 7Ss.: Deeembsr. sl41l4GD f4l15. Oats lost from 7sc to 1c net, and provisions closed 25c to $1.05 lower.
 While holders were disposing of their corn on the falling market traders ap- parently ignored a sharp advance in foi eign exchange rates which recently have been abnormally low. the rallies were feeble and cnly temporarily changed the course of the market The principal buyers were shorts seeking to cover.
 Oats fell away with corn, but within narrower limits Trade was largely local. with country offerings moderate
 In the provisions market the early gains caused by improved foreign ex- change figures and a suggestion of bet ter cash business. was followed by a sharp reaction. The market exhibited weakness similar to the decline in corn values.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
S. R. Stewart & Co.'s Letter

New Orleans, August 2s.-General news is mixed. Mexican situation bet ter but European news worse, uneasi- ness growing over the disregard of the league spirit
 The market opened about 20 higher and showed stubborn steadiness Feel ing is bullish on crop basis. but sup port is hesitating over general affairs. Any improvement in these would find immediate bullish expression.
 The governments intention to dis pose of 500,0 bales of linters raised the question as to whether they were included in Secretary Hester's carry over figures.
 Exchange rates were some better to- day The story of our inability to market the coming crop is becoming threadbare. In the forst place the crop has not arrived yet, and in the second every force in this forcible country is directed toward paving the way to move our abundance of commodities, Bankers and government action com bined are moving more rapidly in a direction beneficial to the public-Jno. F. Clark land Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Dry Goods.

By Associated Press New York August 23.-Quiet prevail ed in the dry goods markets today as a result of the half holiday. Gray cottons still continue their upward trend. Linens are firm with burlaps nominal and woolens well under order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
R. D. Burgers Letter

New Orleans. August 23.-The trade
 is awaiting receipt of the most i'm
 portant monthly crop condition govern
 ment report of the season, due Septem-
 Der which will carry the crop closer
 to period of maturity as returns will
 be as of date August 25, and will fur nish indications for an approximate idea of the size of the crop, subject to change by future climatic conditions and date and effect of first killing frost.
 Last months report pointed to a yield of 11,o16.0o0 bales exclusive of linters since which date the crop is said to have made unsatisfactory pro- gress owing to too much rain in nearly all sections of the belt, and because of further damage by insects, reported serious in localities, particularly in Texas
 Returns to August 25 last year aver age the condition of cotton at 55.7 and indicated a production of 11,137,O00 bales exclusive of linters Exports for past week were 6s.oOO against 69,0oo last season. since Augu st ! l. 33s,000 against 224.000 last season. Marketed last week. 69,000 against 95,- 900 last season, mark eted since August 1, 2Ss,o00 against 206,00o last season Spinners takings past week 1340o0 against 131,ooo. Spinners takings since August 1 4S6.000 against 4SO,000 last year. Worlds visible supply all kinds 4,477,000 against 2,695.000 of which American 2,s24,000 against 1,65s,O00. Statistics in the future likely to work bullish owing to prospects light movement due to lateness of crop, larg- CT exports and spinners takings-H. & B. Beer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Weekly Cotton Review

l New York. August 23.-Cotton goods quiet. Some mills have expressed a willingness to meet some of the recent declines in prices resulting from second hand selling where staple print cloth constructions and some sheetings are involved. Buyers as a rule have ceased to anticipate their wants to forestau advances and many are expecting to buy at lower prices later on. Selling agents for mills declare that they have ample orders in hand and are not press ing for new business at this time
 The general view of the market is that trading will continue light until after the holiday Gingham manufacturers are assisting in preparing for st;mu- lating retail sales throughout the country in gingham week next month, Branded goods sold through the job ping trade have shown little or no price change as mills have few goods to sell and as a rule are remaining out of the market for future business. Production is being curtailed in conse- quence of vacations among operatives. Indifference to work as manifested by strikes in cotton mills is less in most sections The decline in cotton, the unsettled business conditions. and the agitation against the high cost of liv- ing are doing much toward increasing the desire of merchants to stabilize values and prevent further speculation in goods. Quotations are irregular, print cloths, 2S-inch. 64x63s, 12c; 64x60s, 11hc; sSh-in, 64x64s. 1sh @17c; brown sheetings, 25 o 26c; denims, 2:20. south ern blue, indigo. s7h Q 4oc; tickings. g. ounce, 45c; prints 19c; staple ginghams 21c: dress ginghams. 25027hc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
A Meeting of Extremes

Another thing prohibition has done. said Uncle Bill Bottletop, lis to make the bartenders and temperance lecturers 1 a little more sympathetic i For what reason?"
 "They have been deprived of employ ment all at the same time and by the same cause~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Local Markets

Birmingham seems to be cabbage hun gry. judging from the way it has con- sumed four or five cars in the past week, and still the supply is low. Several cars of apples have also been received and found ready sale. Countrymen are bringing in preserv ing pears to the viaduct now. Quotations were as follows
 Poultry Roosters-1Sc. Turkeys-Live. 55c. Ducks-3Ud32c a Fryers-SSQ40c. Hens-2Sq e soc Fresh Eggs-i7d50c
 Butter Creamery-571&c.
 Fish Spanish Mackerel--20q211ac- Pompano-35c. Salt. Water Trout-2oG22c. Mixed Fish-12c. Gray HeadIess and dra VII, 14o Red Snapper-Hesdless and drawn. 2e0 Uc. Fresh Water Perch-121sc. Grouper-l3la@14c. Shrimp-11M12hc. D. s. Clear Bellies-31@321Ac. D. S. Rib Bellies-31@321ac. Pure Lard-341zc. Hams-Regular, 40c; skinned, 1c. Picnic Hams-271hc. Bacon-Best, 47c; lower grade, 3S1ac. Pork Loins-36c.
 Live Stock
 (Union Stock Yards) Fed Steers: Good to Choiee-s11d12. Medium to Good-s9dl1. Common to Mediunl-S7I9 Grass cattle. according to weight, quail ity and flesh: Steers-s -s9@u. Fat CSwS-S7QS. Medium Cows-s6a7. CurterS-S5G6.50 Canners-s4. 5005.5o. Heavy Bulls s7.5edS.5 50 Light Bulls-s6G7. Oxsn-s4 500S. Fat Yearlings-sdS. Medium Yearlings-s6@1. Vealers-S012 Hogs: Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 1s5 and up. Ss Q20. Choice Corn Fed Hogs, 135 to I65-s17d1S Choice Cvrr Fed Hogs, 90 to 135-Sl501,. Light Pigs, 90 pounds down-s13015. Best Heavy Rough Hogs-sloa17. Half Fat Rough Hogs-s13@15. Soft and oily hogs from 1c to Sc per pound less than above prices.
 Produce Sweet Potatoes-6c lb Florida Celery-$5 50 crate. Lemons-SS Peanuts-12@13c. Cabbage Virginia 4c ID. Irish PotaOes-5d51ac b Onions-Red Globe, A.50QS0O per lOa Beans-s1G1. 25. oranges s6.5O. Bananas-Extras sG7c Limes-$1 per 100 Pineapples-Su craze. Peacbes-s2. .5OG35o
 Meal and Feedstuff Mixed Horse-$5OQ75. Old Style Hulls-Sl6. Corn-s2.45. Corn Chops-$4.75. No. ? White Oats-s1.0o per bushel store. Shorts-s72. Bran-s55 c. sS. Meal, ' per cent-s75. Peanut Meal-$70. Hen Feed-s45O per 1oO-lb sack. Economy Dairy Feed-sO. Choice Pea Green Alfalfa-s42. Wheat Straw-$1S. Timothy-s10.
 Hides and Tall0w No. green salt hides, 3Sd40c. No. green salt hides, 36d37c. No l green hides, 32G33c. No. ? green hides, 3O@31c. No l dry flint hides 47@4Sc. No, dry flint hides, 45G46c. No dry salt hides 4d45c. No. dry salt hides 43G44c Sheep Skins, 50c@32. Horse hides, $5@10 Colt skins. 75c@41 Hog skins, 50075c. Tallow, 12@14c. Clear washed wool. 6OG7oc Clear grease wool. 5Od55c. Burry wool, 25@35c. Ginseng (wild), $10@ls
 Cotton otTlCL TiloulinS ..-............-....... jUl1 Strict low middling .................. 26 ........... ....................-.. z512
 A Meeting of Extremes Another thing prohibition has done" said Uncle Bill Bottletop, lis to make the bartenders and temperance lecturers a little more sympathetic For what reason?" ''They have been deprived of employ ment all at the same time and by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24

tied; receipts s.62s tubs, firsts 521a O 55.
 Eggs steady; receipts 13,S19 cases; extra firsts 51 G53.
 Cheese steady; receipts 3.247 boxes. average run. 2sA @30.
 Poultry live and dressed steady and unchanged.
 Chicago. August 25.-Butter steady; creamery 4S@53k
 Eggs steady; receipts 10,34I cases; firsts 41@411R: ordinary firsts, S6k @ 37 1s; at mark, cases included, 3Sq41; storage packed firsts, 41 F to 42. Poul- try. alive lower; springs 30; fowls, 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Over Private Wires
Shannon & Co.'s Letter

New York, August 23-Reliable ad- vices from Texas that recent heavy rains had damaged the crop severely and that worms and weevil were doing so much injury that the out look for a crop could hardly be worse, combined with more bullish reports from dry goods markets served to give the mer- ket d steady tone it is quite obvious that the trade is not yet in a state of mind to follow prices up. It is said that sales of actual cotton are be- ing made in Georgia and Carolinas at 27 and 2S cents per pound and if much is offered at that level the con- tract markets will almost inevitably recede in proportion and the course of prices in near future depends very largely upon developments in that con nection.
 Sterling was stronger with demand at 4.21A which is an encouraging fea- ture through few financial experts feel any confidence in a sustained ad- vance in the rates as yet. Savannah cleared 16,500 bales today offerings have been light today and trading gen. erally has been on small scale but unless it becomes increasingly evident that farmers are willing to part with their cotton at considerable conces- sions from these prices and on large scale it does not appear that any large profits are probable by going short in an over-sold market-Post and Flags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Cash Grain

By Associated Press Chicago. August 2S.-Corn No. 2 mixed 1.96 @1.97; No. ? yellow 1.96G 19S.
 Oats No. white 7s@7Sh No 3 white TIA 075.
 Rye No. 1.55A @1.56. Barley 1.2S@ 1.49; timothy 9.00G12.00; clover nomi- nali pork nominal; lard 2s25; ribs 2400 @25.00.
 St. Louis. August 23=Corn No 4, l.94; No. 1 yellow 200; September IFS. Oats No. 3, 721a @7S; No. white 7sa @ "A; September 74A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Over W. I. Phefts & Co.'S Wire

l New Orleans, August 23.-There were 1 but two influences at work in the cot | ton market today and they were con flicting. One was the heavy downpour | of rain in the western belt. which was with values and the other was the passage by the House of the amend : | ment to the Lever Food Control act putting clothing within its provisions
 which was against values. The rains proved stronger than the legislation and the market opened at the advance, improved until it was 25 to 3S points
 higher than the last prices of yester- day but finally reacted about 20 points from the highest under weekend even- ing up on the long side
 As for the legislation, while it's sen timental aspect is against the market we feel that regulation of clothing prices would increase the consumption without hurting cotton values for raw cotton is too far below the price of finished goods. We see nothing in the present situation to point to a sus- tained decline
 The close was II to 15 points up net. Shepard and Gluck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-24
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, August 23-Continued rains in Texas with prospects of more rain over Sunday brought a higher market here today. There was also an improvement in sterling exchange. Business was very restricted and the local trade, who are still bearish on general conditions throughout the country rather than on crop prospects, sold to the advance. If it rains over Sunday in Texas we should have a higher market next week. We do not believe prices will advance or decline materially from this level until after the government report is issued on September End The New York mar ket will be closed for three days at the end of next week and consequently the tendency will be to even up commit ments.--Hubbard Bros. and Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-26
CANTON SITUATION
BEYOND CONTROL,
MAYOR DECLARES
Troops Mobilizing at Akron
and Belief Is That They
Will Be Sent to
Canton

Canton. Ohio, october 25.-with the
state troops mobilizing at Akron. only
20 miles distant. to take charge of the
steel strike situation here, which has
resulted in recent riots in which many
persons were injured. Mayor Poorman
issued statement tonight declaring
the situation beyond his control
With such a declaration from the
mayor, the general belief is that Gov
ernor Cox will order the troops to
Canton. Though the mayor and county
sheriff remain reticent, it is under
stood they dispatched a telegram to
Governor Cox about the time the state
executive ordered the guard modified,
declaring the situation beyond their
control
. Strike disorders continued tonight
Three Am erican workmen were way
laid while on their way to work at the
plant of the United Alloy steel corpo-
ration by a crowd of 90 foreigners
When attacked one of the Americans
drew q revolver and fired. His as
saiiants then drew weapons and fired
fusi1lade Of shots. The Americans were
not struck by any or the bullets and
ned but one man, 70 years of age. was
overtaken and slashed with a knife and
beaten.
large force of city police was re-
CURED to control nearly 1000 foreign
ers who assembled near one plant oil
the Alloy corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-10-26
Law viii Be Enforced and
Nations Interest Protected
Whatever Emergency Arises
Continued from Page One)

that the Senate. through the inter
state commerce committee, might take
! a hand in the strike, but Senator FIRE.
flinghuysen's statement indicated that
no such proceeding had been contem-
! plated
Thomas T.. Brewster. chairman of
I the operators wage scale committee
issued statement tonight also before
| President Wilson's statement was
made public, saying:
/ "Throughout the negotiations which
ended last night with the refusal OF
| the mine workers to accept President
wilson's proposal, the operators have
| sponsibilities and sincerely responsive
| to al efforts and suggestions that
F., might prevent the threatened strike.
| "The miners leaders have said again
and again that nothing could stop a
general strike but unconditional &C
ceptance of their demands The op-
orators believe acceptance of these de-
mands would not only wreck the coal
mining industry, but threaten ma
tional breakdown of basic industrial
standards and relationships. In the
face of these demands, the operators,
therefore, have consistently stood out
for the recognition of three cardinal
points, the maintenance of which they
consider even more vital to general
of the operators themselves. ~
THREE VITAL POINTS
81. The continuation of coal produce
ton during negotiations.
"2. Recognition of the existing wage
contract and it's observance to its
legal termination.
"3 The operators believe that the
public is vitality interested in the pro-
duction of sufficient coal to meet rs
needs at the lowest possible cost. The
miners demands for reduction of
working time at the mines below the
standard 4S-hour week now in effect
would greatly reduce production and
greatly increase the cost and conse-
Quently the prices of coal.
up to yesterday the operators have
expressed their willingness to negoti
ate and. failing agreement to aroi-
trate all the other demands made by
the miners except the three forego
ing"
Referring to President wilson's
message to Secretary Wilson yester
day, saying to both operators and
miners. ut is duty that they owe
society to make an earnest effort to
negotiate these differences and to keep
the mines of our country in opera
ton" Mr.. Brewster said:
THE operators recognized Presi-
dent Wilson's letter as command
from the chief executive OF the ma
ton. This command itself provides
as n main objective for continuous
opera ton of the mines during negotia-
tions or arbitration. the first and most
important point for which the oper-
ators have contended at all times.
Under the circumstances the oper-
ators decided that there was no proper
course but to accept the Presidents
proposal without reservations and
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