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"HOLD COTTON THE WATCHWORD Not IO Days Supply for Eng? lish Mills With Short American Crop. New York, Seps 7.-Today marked the turning point in the great bail movement io cotton in New York, New Orleans and Liverpool cotton exchangee With a crash and amid tremendous excitement prices fell 25 to 32 poiote on the opening while the closing was weak at ? net loss of 19a25 points. Between the opening and finaal phases, the market scored some violent peculations, at one time advancing within a point or so of yesterday's closing The loss on the first call bere wiped ont folly one third of the rise accumulated dunne: the fore part of tba week and resulted from a boll panic io Liverpool. The public waa sot a loser OD the collapse of the English aod American markets, having sold out pretty thoroughly during the great rise of Wednesday. Manchester spinners voted at a meet ing today to close down their mills, being unable to profitably manufac? ture goods at the present abnormal prices demanded for American cotton Moreover, there was not sufficient staple in ail England to keep them going for 10 days co nae cutively. Some traders are talking 10 cents for January delivery, but conservative parties believe tho turn? ing point has been reached. Today's business on the local cotton exchange was estimated at 1,000,000. HOPE TO BEAR MARKET. Manchester, England, S?pt 7 -At j a meeting of the cotton spinners here today it was decided, practically un? animously, not to purchase American spot cotton during the month of Sep? tember. Four fifths of the employers in the trade were represented. It is anticipated that the decision will lead to the closure of scores of mills for several weeks. Only three manufac? turers opposed the resolution and their objection was that it was not strong enough and that it should bind the trade to stop the consumption of cotton and not merely to stop pur chasing it. The meeting was private but it was ascertaioed that during the dis eussions there was sharp criticism of the Liverpool speculators who, it was declared, made a crisis worse by gambling Eventually the meeting ad jourued until Sept 21, when the situa tion will be again considered SERIOUSNESS ?F THE CRISIS, i London, Sept 8.-The morning pa pers comment upon the seriousness of the crisis which bas arisen at Manchester, where suffering is likely to be caused by the enforced idleness of operatives, especially if, as is uot impossible, the stoppage continues into October. The prospects of a satisfactory American crop are regarded as sien der The meeting summoned for Sept 21 is to reconsider the situation *'aud if necessary to take more drastic Measures " Yesterday's meeting Was open tc ali spinners, whether connected with tbe federation or not Members cf the north and northest Lar:c?shire s?i::oere? and manufac tur?;rs* associations were also present These had met earlier in the day, and it was understood that they were .wiiiiog to cooperate with the federa tloti It: the course of the meeting tbe accusation was made, althouugh not ?orma?y dtscn-sed. that some of the pr >mo. er3 of tbe meet i og had been fortifying tneir own position by large j purchases of cotton since the con j fere-:oe was summoded. Disclaimers, however, met with j cordial acceptance Repaying tc complaint* that the reso lutioti was inadequate to meet the crisis, the promoters admitted that this h*d become more acute since the meeting was calied, but they said it had been deemed expedient to secure j united action throughout the whole trade before attempting to strengthen tb* terms of the resolution. Th?* chief ir.terest in yesterday's proc"?'dir:gs is as to whether they will hasten the end of the corner which has been established Mr Mawdsley, c leading official of the operatives' union, is hopeful Ile says that a fortnight's loss of work should not seriously affect the ope- j ratives The Bolton epinners use Egyptian i cotton chi' fly ?nd are therefore little affected Toe Barnes company of Famwortb, or.e of the largest firms dependent opon American cotton, have already placed their four mills on short lime for four days a week, j and it is feared that many mids will be obliged to close - IMII I III - Brave Men Fall Victims to stomach, liver ar;'', kidney trou? bles as well AA women, and all feel thc results in lo-s of appetite, 'poisons in the bl<><.<d, ba?k ahce, nervousness, headache and tired, listless run-down feeling. Lut there's no need to feel like that. Listen t> J. \V. Gardner, Idaville, le i. ile says: "Klectric Litters ure ju;t the thing ?or a man when he is all run down, and don't care whether ho lives or dies. Ic did more to give me new strength and good appe? tite than anything ? could take. I can now eat anything and have a new lease on life.' Only 5U cents at J. F. W. DeLormc's Lrug Store. Every bottle guaranteed. ? Raking Up Old Scandals. I A Search for the Records of Dispensary Shortages. _ I Colombia, Sept 7.-One of tbe sore points of the State dispensary is likely to be opened up as a result of inquiries now io progress. In no department of tbe State government, perhaps, bave there been as many shortages and aots of misconduct as in the State dispen? sary, but for this the men who have been honest and straight are to be held responsible. This morning Mr Huoter A. Gibbes, a young lawyer of the city, applied to the State dispensary for aocess to the records of the institution. Mr Gibbes was referred to Chairman Williams, who stated tbat he wished to know for whom the information was sought and what use was to be made of it and exactly what was wanted, and that the board would oo operate in securing tbe information. Mr Gibbes stated that he would say that he represented Mr Wo H. Lyles, a leading attorney, but far? ther than this he was not prepared to go. Mr Williams said that he wished in justice to the board to know what use was to be made of the information, who was represented, and to plaoe the condition that if the information se? cured be published at all that it be pub? lished in full and not in part. Mr. Gibbes said he would consult Mr. Lyles and inform bim of Mr. Willtams's position. Mr. Lyles made immediate reply, which will be found in quotations in the j first parc of Mr. Williams's reply. The position of Mr Lyles and Mr. Williams are both fully set forth in tbe following letter : Columbia, September 6, 1900. Mr W. H. Lyle's, Columbia, S. C. Dear Sir : Your favor of this date to ! band, stating : "At my request this j morning Mr. Hunter A Gibbes of this i Bar, oalled at the dispensary for the purpose of examining the special re? port made by Inspectors Moody and Yeldell about two years ago, while Mr. D. M. Miles was chairman of the board, in which numbers of shortages of dispensers were reported, among them the shortage of the dispenser at Union, and of dispenser No 2 at Spar tanburg, and of ooe at Summerville and Lanosster, as I am informed. These, as my information goes, not being all. I understand that you de? clined to show this report to Mr. Gibbes unless I would state the object which I had in examining it, and make certoio pledges with reference to the publication of it and state for whom I was acting I would say tbat ie this matter I representa citizeoof, South Carolina, who bas the right of access to this paper as a public record, and I desire the information to make such use of it as the interest of my client may diotate to my own mind, aod. therefore, would be very glad if you *ould allow Mr. Gibbes to have a copy of that report made. I make this demand as a right aod trust tbat it will be complied with ;' In reply ? would state that Mr Gibbes did come and ask to be allowed to examina the records in the dispen? sary. I very naturally asked bim what particular record* he desired to examine, whom he was representing and for what purpose, to none of which questions ! was able to get a satisfactory reply After he started that you bad sent him I then told him to get a statement from you io writing as to whom you represented, and your purpose in asking, and if for publica lion The oniy "pledge7' exacted was that ali the facts revealed by the records be published We stand ready to allow the inspection and publication of every record in our J office, provided the whole truth is pub- I l?9i?ed, and oo: garbled statements, j and we think that the courtey was at ; least due us by Mr Gibbes and your- j belf that we be informed ss to your j purpose in desiring to examine tuena. The General Assembly has appoint- j ed a committee to examine the tranB acticcs of the dispensary, aod Mr Sharpe, of that committee, is present, and he, together witb the other mem? bers of the board of direotors, approve tbe above If the result of your investigation be published we respect? fully request the publication of this letter along with it. Very respectfully, L. D. William?, Chairman. Mr Gibbes presented Mr. Lyles'a letter and Mr. Williams then made an appointment by which Mr. Gibbes could begiu work at 3 o'clock this afternoon It appears from thc letter that the only information that is desired is the special report of shortages made about two years ago. There have beeu other shortages besides these asked for. Members of the board of control think that ihe information is being sought for campaign purposes, but whether this be correct or no: is not known, but time will soon develop. - - - ? . Ci? - A Professional Thief. Hezekiah Johnson, colored, bas benn sent up to vbe higher court again. He was tritd before Magistrate .Smith yes? terday afternoon for burglary and j larceny. This negro has just served a j fifty-two day tem on the chain gang ! for Ilka offences. After being ^ct at liberty, while on bis way home bc burglarized houses io Sumter County and at Beulah. He aiso enterca his father's home and stole ther. irom any amount of clothing, besides stripping the fowl house. He will have a bunch of troubles to tell his honor next week. - Florence Times, Sopt ?th. THE COMING VETS REUNION. Low Rate of One Cent Fer Mile on Roads. From the Augusta Tribuoe of Aag. 31st. The annual reunion of the Georgia Confederate Veterans will be held at Augusta, Ga, November 14 15 16th, 1900. The low rato of one oeot per mile for the Veterans aod their friends over all railroads io Georgia, will give the Veterans from every section of the state ao opportunity to assemble together, bringing their friends with them, which keeps alive the memories of the past. The younger generation are fast filling the placea of oar old heroes of the 60?, aod they are anxious as Sons aod Daughters of Veterans to keep alive the memories of the glorious aohievmeots of our heroes of the past. It will be well for those who antici? pate beiog in Augusta oo this glorious occasion to be well informed as to the extent and magnitude of the prepara tions which are being made by the citizens of our city, a city that bas a national reputation, for its hospitality, beautiful streets, acd handsome women. It is the first city io the land through the efforts of its patriotic women, where a monumeot of its size was placed on its most prominent thoroughfare, io memory of the "Lost Cause" and its dead heroes. While the writer ?s^ne of the younger gener? ations be no less feels a thrill of pride running through his veins, wheo he reads of thc many brave and dariog deeds of our oid heroes. All who attend this reunion are assured of a most cordial welcome from our citizens aod ample aod sufficient accommodations for all. A Campaign Slander. The Columbia correspoodeot of The News and Courier io Thursday's issue of that paper says : There appeared today in a card from Mr. A. C. Jones, former candidate for State senator, the followiog paragraph relative to Gov McSweeney : "I saw Gov McSweeney at the cam paign meeting in Charleston drioktog io what was pointed out to me as a blind tiger (in Hibernian Hall) while the meeting was goiog on, and wheo he saw me passing be dodged to keep me from seeing bim. I said theo and there that I could not vote for him in future for any office, and I was much surprised to see the governor of the State guilty of euch oonduot " Governor McSweeney today said that there have been a great many things said about him in this campaign that almost made bim lose bis temper ; but that be thought this latest slur might be given passing attention. The Hibernian Society, be 6aid, was a gentleman's dub, where gentleman went oo invitation or by membership There is not ?ow, nor bas there ever been, any iiquor sold at the Hibernian Hall, aod it is just such a social club as !9 to bc found io aoy large city and where only members or tbeir friends arc invited He did go tc the Hioer nian Ciub on invitation, as he had a perfect right to do. and that be went there is no more of a crime, as he secs h, than to have gooe to a private home and there partaken of hospitality. Governor MeSwceoev thinks that the campaign is getting dowo to a pretty low ebb wheo his every move io private clubs or bornes has to be published. Liverpool Cotton Statistics. Liverpool, Sept 7-Followiog are thc weekly cotton statistics : Total sales of ali kinds. 61.000 ; total sales American, 44.000 ; English spinners' takiogs, 39,000 ; total export, 6.000 ; import ot all kinds, 15,000 ; import Amcricao, 11,000 ; stocks? of all kinds, ? 209.000; stock Americao, 133,000;! quantity afloat, all kinds, 36,000, quantity afloat Amerioan 22,000 ; total sales on speculation. 200; total sales to exporters, 700. The Vermont election returns are ! evidently disappointing to Mark Haona, i else be would have been able to see j significance in them. Tbe truth io that this little northern barometer of politi oal weather oonditioos, white it does ! Dot foretell ao anti republican cyclone, ! yet promises uusettled and dangerous weather to the party in power. The republican majority is much smaller i iban four years ago, owing io part to j an increase iu the democratic vote and in part to a decrease io the republican vote. Both of these changes, occur- 1 riDg as thev do io the rook ribbed j repub?oao stroogbold of the cast, have j the sigoificance which Hanna denies | them.-The State. : i Marshall. Mo, Sept 7.-H. H. j Mowry, night operator of the Chica- ? go and Alton railroad, was heid up j by three masked robbers While the I men were rifling thc station money i drawer night watchman Aulgur ap ; peared and, pointing his pistol ; through the partly open door, com ? manded the men to surrender Ile: was immediately shot in the eye by : one of tho robbers and died soon '' after The robbers escaped --~jmB*~ - Ladies' Hume Journal, Metropolitan r.od j Frank Leslie, for Stptember, t.* H. G. O?teen ! & Co. ! Anhur Sewall Dead. - ! Bath, Mr, Sept 5 -Arthur Sewall, ; vice presidential oaodidare no fbe Deni j coratio ticket with Mr Bryan four : years ?go. died at his summer home, Small Foin', about 12 miles from this city, at 9 15 this morning of apoplexy, j the stroke having been snstained last j Sunday. He was 64 years of age Mr Sewall had not been in good j health for some time, although hs was not considered to be seriously ill. He bad beeo advised by his physician to rest, as early as last June, and he at? tended the Democratic national con? vention io July against the advice nf bis doctor. He appeared to have suf? fered BO ill effects from the journey, however, and was passing the summer quietly at Small Point when rbe fatal stroke seized him The unconscious? ness wbioh followed the attack con? tinued until death oame. Bryan's Tribute to Sewall Grafton. W. Va, Sept 6 - Mr Bryan was visibly shocked on being inform? ed of the death of the Hon Arthur Sewall, bis fellow candidate on the national Democratic ticket in 1896 He received the news through a message from Mr Sewall's son and immediately sent a message of con dolence Mr Bryan expressed him? self as pained at tbe pews and said that Mr Sewall was a warm personal friend as well as a political associate. "I met him first at the Chicago convention," he said, "and during the campaign bad opportunity to become well acquainted with him and have 6een him at intervals since, the last time in Georgia in February. He was a man of strong character, deep onvictions and upright life, snd he ad h thee outage to stand for his ocpinions no mitier how great the opposition might be When tbe | silver fight divided tbe party he was one of the very few national commit? teemen, if not the only one in New England who voted with the silver element of the party. "He was a banker, but believed in bimetallism. He had a considerable income, but waa willing to pay in? come tax and was an earnest sup porter of Democratic principles in general His death brings loss to the party as well as sorrow to those who knew him intimately " The Storm Went to the West New Orleans. Sept 7.-The storm which bas been expected for several days materialized today and all the southern coast of Louisiana bas been swept The sea water has been back? ed up to tbe Mississippi river levees on the east bank. Dr O. H. Burford and Superintendent Quinn, government of? ficers st Fort St Philipp, went down the riv-r in a cat boat on Thursday evening and this evening the boat was found n?ttom op. The were ucques tionab'y drowned. The d image to orops from sea water is iarge Pass Christian, Miss, Sept 7.-The predicted windstorm reached its height at 6 o'clock this evening, and for an hour it blew at about 50 miles an hour, accompanied by a heavy raiofall All vessels in the harbor rode through safely and very little damage was done. WRECKS ON FLORIDA COAST. Miami, Sept 7.-The barkentine Culboon has been abandoned by her crew about 35 miles south of Miami. She is waterlogged ; she was driven by the force of the waves over one of the innumerable reefs forming the inner passage and is lying in 12 feet of water. Thc Culboon encountered the recent hurricane which blew with a veiocity of 90 to 100 miles an hour or? tbo Flor? ida east ooast, at 10 20 on the morn? ing of tho 5th, and after losing her rudder and nearly all ber canvas, she was hurled upon the rocks. The vessel and oargo may be saved Tbe Culbonn sailed from Pascoguia, Miss, Aug 23d aod was bound for Rosario, Argentine Republic. 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