Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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MINERS STRIKE. Approximately 300,000 Orgaizid Men Quit Work.-Workmen Win One Victory. Three hundre.d .thousand organized miners of the bituminous coal fields of Peo:nsylvania, 0Ohio, Indiana, lii nois. Iowa. Missouri, Kansas Okla homa and Arkansas quit last night. The miners members of the Unit ed Mine Workers of America, de clared the walkout was not a strike, but merely a suspension of work pending an arrazogement between themselves and the operators of a wage scale for another year, the old scale having expired with the month of March. The mer demand an in crease of pay in some instances of 5 cn-ts a ton and in other instanees certain changes in working condi tions. Confidence was expressed by the operators that there would tbe no general shortage, large supplies of fuel having been secured in advance. May Mean Long Idleness. While the miners predicted the suspension would 'be cut short by a prompt signing of wage scales, some of the operators maintained that the mines might be kept closed for a month or 60 days or longer. The conditions in the various States were as follows: Illinois--Nine hundred mines clos -ed and 75,000 miners quit work at 5 mp. ., joint conference on wages called for next Monday in Chicago; two months' supply of coal on hand. No immediate coal famine to Chi cago industries. Indiana-Eighteen thousands mi ners ordered to quit work at mid night; conference arranged for next _1Monday at Terre Haute; miners say shut .down will be short lived. Pennsylvania-Approximately 40, '000 men ordered to quit work at midnight; temporary scale, allowing a 5-cent run of mine a ton increase hoped to be freached by Saturday; settlement of the powder question to be held- in abeyance. Iowa-Every mine in Iowa order ed closed pending settlement of the wage seale. Southwestern Fields. Missouri, Kansas, Oklahomo and Arkansas, comprising the Southwest ern interstate fields -Thirty-five thousand miners quit; early set tlement hoped for. Ohio-All miners ordered to quit; State leader declared against strike; at Larraine one steel plant shut With your Ian sake of saving you use afe only recomme * analysis. It re cial knowledg< rials to analyse of a fertilizer 1 terials used, over feed -the time and stan This is why F are so popuk * gredient has work to do. years experie goods for Sout enabled us to required. See that trade ma TRADE * F. S. Royste NORFC down. and throw out 4,000 workmen, on account of shortage of coal. The first victory for the men came in an announcement from Brazil, the centre of the Indiana block coal district, where it was announced the mien's demand for 5-cent advance would be grated. "100MMSION" WON IN COLUMBIA. Form of 'City Government Changed. -Vote 1,310 to 68. Columbia, April 2.-By a vote of 1,310 to 68, Columbia, to-day adopted the commission form of Government. Th result was not unexpected, but the very large majority is regarded favorably by the earnest advocates of the system. The vote was as follows: For. Against. Ward 1.... .... .... ..323 11 Ward 2.. .. ........300 10 Ward 3... ........280 7 Ward 4... ... ... ....352 9 Ward 5 ... ... 55 31 Columbia will do away with the old system, -consisting of a Mayor, elec ted at large, and fifteen Aldermen, eleted three from each of the five Wards, and will substitute a Mayor and four Councilmen all elected at large. After election the five de partments of the city govemrnent will be assigned by the Mayor each to one of the five members of Coun cil, including the Mayor, who shall respectively be responsible for his own department. The Mayor is to receive a salary of $2,500 per year, and -each of 'the Councilmen $2,000. The terms of office are four years, all appointments to city offices are to be made by Couweil from a civil service list, prepared by a civil ser I vice commission after proper qualifi cations. Reavy penalties are pro vided for promising or giving jQbs or money for political service, before or after any election. F. .S. Earle, a former Mayor and W. H. Gibbes, county auditor, are candidates for Mayor. Stolen. Aunt Hetty-What's the matter, E ben?. Uncle Eben--Well, of all the bra zen things I ever saw! This city paper has deliberately copied -that patent medicine ad. about S;i Hop kins being cured of inflnuzy by using Dopeman's pills that was in last week's Hardserabble Clarion. Judge. d when for the a few dollars tilizer whose adation is its uires no spe to mix mate . The value es in the ma o as not to plant at one e at another. oyster brands r. Every in its particular Twenty-five ~ce in making ern crops has know what is k is on every bag ARK E RED. r Guano Co. 1K, VA. T HE At RESOI Loans and Discounts . Furniture and Fixtures Banking House . . Overdrafts, Secured an< Cash on hand and with JNO. M. KINARD, President. Every family and especially those who reside in the country should be provided at all times with a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment. There is no telling when it may be wanted in case of an accident or emergency. It is most excellent in all cases of rheumatism, sprains and bruises. Sold by W. E. Pelham & Son. he More Critical the Buyer, the More ie Wil Apreciate ROYAL STANDARD TYPEWRITER. Its superior construction and many mechan ical advantages make it the real standard of today. b b 0 * S1 Will cost you nothing to invtestigate J. WILSON GIBBES, eneral Agent, Columbia, S. C. Reaching the Top nany calling of life, demands a vorous body anmd a keen brain. ithout 'healtha there is no suecess. ut Electric Bitters is the greatest ealth Builder the world has ever nown. It compels perfect action of :>mach, liver, kidueys, bowels, *pu riles a.nd enriches the bloog4, -tones nd invigorates the whole system and nables you to staid the wear and tar of your daily work. "After nths of suffering from Kidney rrouble,'' writes W. M. Sherman, of Cshing, Me., "three bottles of Elec i Bitters made me feel like a inrw man"' 50c. at W. E. Pelhiam & Son's. H. B. WELLS' TRANS'ER Hauls Anything on Short Notice. areful and Accommodating Drivers. Moving Household Furniture a Spec ialty. OUR BUSINESS SOLICITED. Offce Phone No. 61 Residence Phone No. 7. Prompt relief in all cases of Throat nd luinig trouble if you use Chamber in's Cough Remedy. Pleasant to tke, soothing and healing in effect. Sold by W. E. Pelham & Son. Golden Rule Encampment. Golden Rule Encampment, No. 23, . 0O . F., will meet at Klettner's Hall the 4th Monday night in each month at 8 o'clock.1 W. 0. Wilson, thief Patriareh. o W. G. Peterson, Seribe.t P Diarrloaa should be cured without c oss of time and by a medicine w'hich w ie Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and V Diarrhoea Remedy not only cures promptly but proiduces no unpleas- t, ant after 3eets. It never fails and t< ispleasant and safe to take. Sold by a 1896 REPORT OF THE OF NEWBE the Close of Busir Condensed from Report RCES: . . $418,493.48 . . 3,116.93 . . 9,750.00 1 Unsecured 9,592.61 Banks . 48,293.92 $489,246.94 The Bank 'That Alwa 40o Paid on Sa DR. 0. B. I Vic T. I~ ON THE POINT F getting insured when your house rned-that is a story you often ar when a man has loat his home fire. Procrastin;a ion is a thief time, so be wise t day and in re your property before it is too ite. An i!;s ance p 1 cy is the nd of a friend in need that youj 'ill appreciate. We wil insure u in a. good company at a low e of premltfi. J. N. McCaughrin, Treasurer. W. A. McSwain, Secretary. .L. DOUCLAS' 3.0,3.50,s~4.00~ & *5.00 H OES - lest in the World -- UNION MA DE Boys' Shoes $200 and $250 east Color Egyelets U/sed W. L Douglas shoes are the lowest ,rice, quality considered, in the world. heir excellent style, easy fitting and ong wearing qualities excel those of ,ther makes. If you have been paying gh prices for your shoes, the next time ou need a pair give W. L Douglas shoes itrial. You can save money on your ootwear and get shoes that are just as rood in every way as those that have een costing you higher prices. If you could visit our large factories it Brockton, Mass., and see for yourself sow carefully W. L Douglas shoes are aade, you would then understand why lacy hold their shape, fit better and ear longer than other makes. - IAVrion -W. L. Douglas name aa price as Cadwell & Baitiwanger. Carlina C01i01 cl10ol 7 East Trade St, Chariotte N. C. WANT ErD men to in- rease their < arn igs by learnuing thle cou-o~z husmn-si in ir sample room's, ine'e- ani expert cot )n grader We teach grading, averaging, ship ing, buvinug and seli'ng - o1on American an.! Li-erool c!as-i ation. reat demand inu th-.- c tto se. o r men? o understandl tW e onb1 ns e guarantee TO Lea,rn a V')', d.h ie time to enter to u :. e good conl acts the con.i g so . *n. W ri'e f. 1910 CONDITION OF RCIAL I RRY, S. C. iess March 24, 1 to State Bank Examiner LIAB Capital . . Surplus . Undivided Profits. Dividends unpaid. Cashier's Checks Deposits ys Treats You Right. vings Deposits. dAYER, a-President. ~WELM It is Our Du To Get t You can always 0 of Fancy and Si as Flour, Meal, 1 Bacon, Hams, L S eand a fud lii :DID YOU S You Have Only to ) + We have a nice Olives, Cho0w CII Salid Dressing a YOU CAN ;EVERYTINI !JONES' It's the World's Best. No one has ever made a sal intment or balm to comapare w Bucklen's Arniea Salve. Its I >n perfect healer of Cauts, Cor Burns, Bruises, Sores, Sealds, Boi Jiers, Eczema, Salt Rheumr. I Sore Eyes, Colds, Sores, C1happ aminds, or Sprains, it's supreme. ] ~alible for Piles. Only 25e. at . Palham & Soni's. NOTICE In considerationi of a petitiorn si leiendly signed by the citizens Trinity school district, number m election is hereby ordered to ta laee at Trinity school house Ap th, 1910, beginning at 8 A. M. a .isnatn 4 P. K on the onestion 3ANK [910. LITIES: . . . $50,000.00 . . . $40,000.00 . . . 26,619.59 . . . 1,214.00 . . . 355.96 . . . 371,057.39 $489,246.94 J. Y. McFALL, Cashier. IST EAT! ty to Ourselves e Very Best find a Complete linee aple Groceries, such Grits, Rice, Sugar, ard, Vegetables, Etc., e of Canned Goods. AY COFFEE?j rry the BrandsWe Carry0 assortment of Pickles ow, Catsup, Mustard, ud Spices of all kind ALWAYS FIND D TOEATI AT GROERY!. * voting a 2 mill tax for school pur *,poses in eaid district. Tax receipt th a'nd registration crtificate are nee hie essary qualification for voting. The ns, trustees of said distriot will be :the 1ls, managers of eleetians Those favor 'or ing the tax will vote yes, thoseop ed posed, no. -J. S. Wheeler, S. J. erriek, E. 0. Counts, ,County Board of Education. if- Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver of Tablets assist nature im driving all, 15, impurities out of the system, insur ke ing a free and regular condition an& ri restoring the organs of the body to nd health and strength. Sold by W. E. of Peiham & Son.