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ADVANCE IN GOAL PRICES. To Pay Increased Cost of Produc tion?Retai! Bleeders of Pub lic to Be Cut Off. Philadelphia, Oct. 23.?In view of the resumption of mining of anthracite coal the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company tonight ."s sued the following directed to C. E. Henderson, general manager: Dear Sir :?The reports of the super intendents in charge of the mines show that, as a result of the strike, the , mines and mining plants bave sustain ed considerable injury and their re spective working" organizations have been impaired. For som? time to come the collieries cannot be work ed to produce their average quantity of coal. This will increase the cost of production. Estimates have been sub mitted showing the probable increase in cost per ton at the several groups of coUeries. The general average ex ceeds 50 cents per ton. You will, therefore, add to the popu lar price 50 cents per ton, this addi tional price to continne until the 1st of January, by which time we hope i to reach a normal condition of mining and production. Notwithstanding the fact that dur ing the strike no coal was sold by our company at an advance over the circu lar price the price has been unreason ably advanced to the public by some retail dealers. In the distribution of the coal, therefore, you will, so far as practicable, supply the dealers who are willing to sell coal to the public at reasonable prices. Where dealers seek to obtain an unfair profit from ! the public, you will promptly take steps to supply the reasonable demands of the public directly. ? Yours truly, Geo. F. Baer, President. In pursuance of these instructions circulars have been issued fixing the price of coal at the mines and at tide water. Dealers will be ' required to restrict the amount sold to any consumer to the limits of his reason able immediate requirements. > The opinion is expressed by Mr. Henderson that the JJprice for white ash, egg, stove and chestnut coal de livered to householders in the city of Philadelphia should not in any case exceed $6.75. - The prices delivered on board vessels at New York for egg, stove and chest nut coal are : Free white ash $5, hard white ash ' $5, Shamokin $5.25, Schuylkill, red ash S5.50, Lorberry $5.50, Lykens val ley $6. Paris, Oct. 23.?From an authorita tive source it is learned that France, Great Britain and Germany have con cluded an agreement providing for the military evacuation of] Shanghai by their forces. The negotiations have also brought an importont extension of the open door policy, as urged by Secretary Hay. The agreement affects not only Shanghai, but the entire Yang Tse Kiang valley which the pow ers are seeking to develop for com mercial purposes. The date of the evacuation is stil open, but a leading official of the foreign office expressed the belief that it will undoubtedly be accomplished by Jan. L ? bout 1,200 troops will participate in the evacua tion, each power having Jfnrnished about an equal number of troops since the Chinese crisis became acute. Columbia, Tenn., Get 22.?The In ternational Phosphate company has sold the Arrow* mines near Mt. Plea sant to the Virginia-Carolina Chemical company for $450,000. The mine con sists of 700 acres and is said to be one of the richest in the Tennessee phos phate fields. " 1 " Taliapoosa, , Ga., Oct. 23.?Ben Brown, a negro charged with having attempted to crimicaly assault I Mrs. Henry Deas, a white woman, at her home three miles from this place at 10 o'clock this morning, was taken from the county jail here tonight at 7 o'clock by a mob of 300 men and lynch ed. Paris, Oct. 23.?Serious strike dis turbances occurred at Dunkirk today. Barricades were erected and the cavalry was compelled to charge the rioters. Some of the latter were kill ed or wounded. A mob set fire to barrels of oil and other goods on the quays and also set fire to the house of a mine owner. Martial law has been proclaimed at Dunkirk. Walhalla, Oct. 22.?The little 3-year o?d daughter of Dr. . and Mrs. J. H. Moore who more than a month ago' swallowed a four penny wire nail, has coughed the nail up. The little one would have been taken to Atlanta for an operation at once had it not been for the serious sickness of Mrs. Moore. Except times of serious coughing the little girl seemed all right, but it was cause for rejoicing when it was cough ed up. The excitement incident to traveling and change of food and -water often brings on diarrhoea, and for this reason no one should leave home without a bottle of Chamber laic's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Re medy. For sale by Dr. A. J. China. Spartanburg, Oct. 23.?This after noon at the Spartanburg junction a yard conductor, J. H. Lewis, shot Will Austin, yard employe. The wound is a pistol shot and is dangerous, one ball entering the negro's body about the waist. Austin is dangerous ly hurt. Lewis' statement is that he ordered the negro to go to work and he refused with an oath. He then asked the negro if he knew whom he was talking to at the same time Aus tin threw a piece of coal at Lewis, and then started at him with a brake-stick. Lewis drew his pistol and fired. ???- il U?-~*?? The Worst Form. Multitudes are singing the praises of Kodo?, the new discovery which is making so many sick people well and weak people etrono- by digesting what they eat, by cleansing and sweetening the stomach and by transforming their food into the kind of pure, rich, red blood that makes you feel good all over. Mrs. Cranfill, of Troy: I. T.. writes : For a number of years I was troubled with indigestion and dyspepsia which grew into the worst form. Finally I was induced to use Kodol and after using fosr bottles I am entirely cured. I hearti ly recommend Kodol to all sufferers from indigestion and dyspepsia. Take a dose after meals. It digests what you eat. J. S. Hughson & Co. ? TREATY WITH UNITED STATES REJECTED, Safe of Danish West Indies Defeated. Copenhagen, Oct. 22.?The lands thing today rejected the sceond read ing of the bill providing for the rati fication of the treaty between Denmark and the United States in regard to the cession of the Danish West Indies to the latter country. The vote stood 32 to 32?a tie. The announcement caused great excitement in the house and demonstrations on the part of the spectators. The predominant sentiment through Denmark is doubtless in favor of the sale and the rejecting of the treaty is attributed chiefly to a political effort to embarrass the government and an effort to bring about the resignation of the ministry. The sale of the isl ands will not remain dead for any length of time, The inability to agree on a policy for bettering the conditions of the islands is expected to be a_ factor in again foreign the sale question to an issue. The result of today's vote was doubt ful until the last moment, one member had not taken a definite stand and it was uncertain whether two sick mem bers would be able to attend. The cabinet held a meeting im mediately after the rejection of the bill and the ministers unanimously agreed that the action of the lands thing did not necessitate their resigna tion. LEVER IN CONNECTICUT. Congressman Lever Makes a Hit in the West, and is Sent "Down East." Washington, Oct. 22.?Representa tive Lever, of South Carolina, who ac cording to reports received at demo cratic headquarters in Washington, has been doing some ecxellent work among the younger element of the voters in West Virginia, it is said will be sent into Connecticut t? aid the democratic campaign in that state. The democratic situation in the Nut meg State is said to be somewhat favorable to the managers, and they hope by making a hot finish there on the tariff issue to make some converts, and possibly elect one representative from that state. Economical. A young man living on Walnut Hills is a close worker in money matters? that is, he stays close to the shore with his expenditures. He had the good luck to marry a girl whose parents are quite wealthy and is at present living with his wife in one of his father-in law's booses. One day not long since while dis cussing affairs with a friend the latter asked: "Did the old gentleman give you that house?" "Well?er?no, not exactly," was the answer. "He offered it to me, but I wouldn't accept it" ; "How's that?" asked the friend. "Well" answered the man who had made the lucky matrimonial venture, "you see, the house really belongs to me. I'm Living in it rent free, and I'll get it when the old man dies. If I ac cepted it now. I'd have to pay the taxes."?Cincinnati Enquirer. Sleepwalking. "Ten per cent of the world's popula tion is more or less somnambulistic" said a physician, according to the Phil adelphia Record, "and every one. &i one time or another, has done a little sleepwalking. I myself when a lad got up. dressed, took my books and went to school on a summer night, my father following close behind to see that I should come to no harm. "Blond persons are more apt to be somnambulists than dark folk, and in cold climates there 13 more somnarnbu- j Ksm than, in warm ones. In certain Greenland villages, I have been told, | the hut doors are locked from without j by a watchman in order that those within may not come forth in their sleep and maybe freeze to death, but ! in Egypt and such like hot lands such ; precaution is unnecessary." ??oorish Slavery. It would do those good who write passionate articles on Moorish slavery to see the well fed, lazy slave of | Wazan lounging in the sun, kiff pipe in mouth and scarcely doing a stroke of work from week's end to week's end. The most ordinary English kitcb- ! enmaid would accomplish in^. couple of hours what a Wazan sia vetoes in a week. All are free to come and go as they please, but none avails himself of this freedom. The reason is not far to seek. In Wazan they are fed and clothed by the shereefs and on holi days and feast days receive presents of money. Thus all the necessities of life are found them without their having to i work for them, which otherwise they would be obliged to do. Nor is it only the necessities of life that are thus supplied to them free, but they are given each his room to live in and mar ried at the expense of the shereefs to slave women. Their children, by law slaves, are not necessarily so and arc often apprenticed workmen to learn some trade or if they wish are free to seek their fortune In other lands. Blackwood's Magazine. Appropriate Treatment. The Thoughtful Man-What would you recommend ??s treatment for a man who is always goin^ around with a poor mouth ? The Funny Fellow?Send him to a dentist?Yonkers Herald. Grade? of Votinone**. Visitor (kindly)?How old are you, dear? Little Girl (with great dignity)?I'm not old at all. Granny's old, but moth er's young, and daddy's young, and I'm very young!?Punch. TOM JOHNSON DENOUNCES DEMOCRATS. Scathing Attack on Democratic Traitors and Corruptionists in Ohio. Cincinnati, October 23.?Mayor Torn I L. Jonhnson of Cleveland, who is re-1 cognized as the Democratic leader in j Ohio this year, as the probable op ponent of Senator Hanna next year, j and a candidate for the Presidency in 1904, created quite a sensation here to night by attacking certain elements in his own party, especially John R. Mc Lean, individually and as the proprie tor of the Cincinnati Enquirer, and Lewis G. Bernhard, as chairman of the Democratic committee of Hamilton County. Mayor Johnson referred to Senator Hanna's recent speech in eautsic terms and devoted his speech mostly to what he termed "the local traitors of the Democratic party," and his references to Mr. McLean and Chairman Bernhard were as bit ter as his fluent language could made them. He not only read them out of the party, but challenged them to meet him on the charges that he made politically against them. Mayor Johnson discussed the recent curative Act passed by the Legislature and denounced both of the Ohio Sena tors for serving its passage. He men tioned by name all the eight Democrats in the Legislature who voted with the Republicans for the passage of the curative Act for street railroads and charged repeatedly that they go their price. He challenged any of them to meet him in his tent to be confronted by that charge.. Mayor Johnson discussed taxation and other questions, but reverted sev eral times to the Enquirer and Mr. McLean. He charged the Enquirer with publishing that he came to Cin cinnati, as a disturbing gent. He said he pitched his tent here to preach the gospel of reform and cast out the money changers. He had no * * boodle' ' ? for anybody. ? He said he had reserved this speech to make, at McLeans' home and not at \ a distance from his paper and neigh bors, and, after repeating his charges over and over, he said : "I not only challenge, but I also defy, Mr. MLcean and his paper." Stricken with Paralysis. Henderson Grimett, of this place, wa stricken with, partial paralysis and com pletely lost the use of one arm and side. Af ter being treated by an eminent physician for quite a while without relief, my wife re commended Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and after using two bottles of it he is almost entirely cured.?Geo. E. McDonald, Man, Logan county, W. "Va. Several other very remarkable cures of partial paralysis have been effected by the use of this Uniment. It is most widely known, however, as a cure for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Sold by Dr. A. J. China. BULLETIN. The Blazed Trail. The Ragged Edge. The Two Van-Revels. The Gentlemen from Indiana. The Leopard's Spots. Racer of Illinois. Captain Macklin. Emmy Lou. Monsieur Beaucaire. A Speckled Bird. Red Saunders. A large assortment books at H. G. OSTEEN & Co. 16 W. Liberty Street ENGINEERS MAY STRIKE. Georgia Railroad Refuses to Give Mileage Rate. Augusta, Ga., Oct. 23.?This was the day set for the final settlement of the differences between the engineers of the Goeriga railroad authorities amicably or for the inauguration of a strike against that line by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi neers. At the last conference Manager Scott asked time to consider the proposition of the engineers, and Assistant Chief Engineer Youngson, of the Brother hood, gave him until October 23. All during the morning he and the com mittee of fivb who first waited on Mr. Scott waited at the Albion hotel con stantly expecting Mr. Scott to call them to his oJffice, but no message ar rived until after 12 o'clock. Mr. Scott was engaged during the morning with Mr. R. Lancaster Williams and did not find himself at leisure until that time. In his message he stated to Mr. Youngson that he would receive the committee at his office at four o'clock in the afternoon. Youngson and the committee met General Manager T. K. Scott this afternoon. Scott told Youngson that on account of a press of important busi 1 ness it would be impossible to give them more than a few minutes. He asked that the engineers give him fur ther time to finally answer the ques tions. . Tonight Youngson said: "The situ ation is indeed critical. We have given Scott until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning to decied what to do. We are not dynamiters and are not longing for war, but hope for peace. We have given Scott everything he asked for and now expect him to begin doing something for us. While a quiet, .peaceful adjustment- is hoped for, if .Scott does not issue his ultimatum in the morning, according to promise every engineer will run his engine in the round house and come down. The adjustment committee of every road in the whole section in any way touching the Georgia was ordered here by jne and in conference confirmed every act of the local men and will stand by the Georgia engineers." The present situation surely indicates a strike in which the firemen will join. It is said that Scott has been trying to get engineers from a distance in case the strike goes on, but this cannot avaiL Get a free sample of Chamberlain's I Stomach and Liver Tablets at Dr. A. J. j China's drug store. They are easier to take and more pleasant in effect than I pills. Then their u?e is not followed by constipation as is often the case with pills. ! Regular size, 25c. per box. Smart Set at fi. G. Osteen & Co. Toilettes, Harper's Bazar, Smart Set at Osteen's Book Store. H. L. B. Wells, Atty. fl. T. Eiens. WELLS & EDENS, 106 S Main Street, S?mter. S. C, near Lee & Moise. MONEY TO LOAN, in sums to suit, on personal property or salaries. Sell cotton seed meal, nitrate of soda, all kinds of fertilizers, plantation supplies. Buy cotton seed, corn and peas All transactions cash. Get our prices before yon buy or sell. No safe business will be refused. Oct 7?lm Coro, Oats, Hay, Ship Stuff. Hulls and C. Seed Meal, Carolina R. P. Seed Oat? at HARBY & CO.'S STABLES. Also full line of standard grade Wag ons, both one and two horse, Buggies, Harness, Carriages We also have on hand a full line of building material, such as Lime, Cement, Plaster Paris, Hair, Laths, Fire Brick, Terra Cotta Pipe, Stove Flues, &c. We want to give you prices when you need any of above, and we will get your patronage. Yours truly, HARBY & CO. Aug 8 MACON, G?. SUMT?R, S. G. ROCKY MOUNT, . C. Ar??pe & Whitt Co., Gr. E. RICHARDSON, - - Manager. Marble and Granite Monuments, Head stones and Iron Fencing* -Large Stock Finished Work on Yard. You will find our prices much lower than you have been paying. Investigate, call or write for designs and prices. Special discount for the next thirty days. Office and works 33 E. Liberty Street, Sum ter, S. C. Aug il? |iI ? exorablePrcpara?fonforAs Ij! siiriktfing &croedandfiegula r j j ?r : &s Slciisc?s aMBowels of Promotes D?gestion,Cheerfu^ aess andRest.Contains rtei?her Ooium,Mojphine norMnsral. t;'ot "Narc -a ofOUDrSAMUELPITCJIER Pumplan Sced>~ y?bcSoma, * liocLtllf Sells y?nzss Sotd t ftcpemtmt - J&CeoitOftakSodci ?ikiKSeed, Ctan/?dSugar iTlm Aperteci Remedy for Constipa lion , Sour Stomach,Diarrhoea Worms .Convulsions Jeverish ness and Loss of Sleep. FacSin??e Signature oF NEW YORK. Al t? monili old ? )5D?ShS-|5Cl..MS EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER. For Infants and Children. Sways Bought For Over Thirty Years THE CENTAUR COMPANY. NEW YORK CITY. The Best Car Load OF' HORSES MD MITEES Received in this market this season, will be found at GEO F. EPPERSON'S STABLES, Direct from a Western market. Seven pairs of the best Mules you ever saw* All classes of Horses. Give me a call and get what you want. Oct 1 -lm DO YOU DRINK ALB Glenn Springs Ginger Ale9 made with Glenn Springs Minerai Water, is the best on the market. WHIP ? Because all ingredients used are the purest and best. Because it is made from Glenn Springs Min eral Water. The old reliable, that, in its natural state, has been alleviating suffering for over one hundred years is now being made into most delightful drinks. Try it and we know that you will say, as all others have said, that it is "the best." Drinkers of Ginger ^.le will be delighted to get this de lightful and refreshing drink, made with Glenn Springs Min eral Water. Experts pronounce it the finest on the market Try it and you will be convinced. Ask your dealer for it. THE GLENN SPRINGS CO. G-LEJVW SPRINGS, S. C MULES Fresh Carload just arrived, and from now on I will keep them constantly on band. Give me a call and try to please you, AWSLEY D. HABBY. Sept 17 A lot of 25c. books at 15c. each. We need the space for newer ones. H. G. Osteen ? Co. Tbe latest in fine stationery just re ceived and placed on sale at H. G. Osteen & Co's book store.