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THE PAGELAND JOURNAL i ? Vol.7 HO. 29 . PAGELAND, S. C., WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 11, 1917 81.00 per year , i : * Explosion At the School Build hag The explosion of a mixture of gasoline and kerosene poured into a hot stove at the school building here last Thursday was both dangerous and exciting. At the noon hour Master Roy Anderson poured some oil from a five-gallon can into a hot stove from the top, and before he could lower the can there were two explosions, one in the stove and one in the can, which threatened to burn the building. Prompt action by some of the teachers and students extinguished the flames before very much damage was done. The floor was schorched, a chair burned and other slight damage done to the school property. The greatest damage, however, was to the mental equilibrium of the students and teachers. Added to the terrifying explosions were the screams of frightened chil dren as they scurried through doors and windows in their haste to get out of the building, It was pouring rain at the time and most of the students were soaked. Only a short session of school was held and the pupils were allowed to go home. It is stated that someone had poured some gasoline into the oil can, thus accounting for the explosions. There would have been danger enough in pouring oil into the warm stove, but when there was gasoline in it the danger was greatlv augmented. No one was hurt very much. The boy who poured the oil had his eyebrows singed and was slightly burned when the can exploded in his hands There was probably less than a gallon in the can. This trouble has not been charged to the Germans, so far as this paper knows. Some of our local sleuths might delve into the matter, However, and see if they can unearth any evidence that this was ordered by the German Kaiser. Austria-Hunorarv Sev?r? lions Washington, April 9.?Austria Hungary, under the pressure of Germany, has severed diplomat ic relations with the United States. Baron Erick Zwiedinek, charge d'affaires of the Austro-Hunga rian embassy here, called at the state department todav and asked for passports for himself and the embassy staff. Almost at the same time a dispatch was received from Ameri can Minister Stovall at Berne saying the dual monarchy had DroKen ott diplomatic relations with the United States in Vienna yesterday. It is presumed this was done by handing passports to American Charge Grew. American Ambassador Penfield, who had lett Vienna on Satur day, probably d.d not know of the government's action. Chesterfield Bey Prisoner In Germany It is believed that Germany has taken her first Chesterfield County piisoner in the person of Mr. Jessie C. Wallace, son of Mr. Henrv Walhce, of Brock's Mill. Young M?. Wallace was employed on boird the Esmaralda, a mule ship, captured by the German sea raidtr that has recently returned to a German port. Nothing tositive is yet known as to th? boy's whereabouts, but it is snpposed that he has been taken :o Germany.? Chesterfield Advertiser, a War Formally Declared Against ! Germany y Washington, Aoril 6.? The h resolution declaring that a state s of war exist between the 8 United States and Germany, alf ready passed by the senate, e passed the house shortly after jj* 3 o'clock this morning by a vote j of 373 to 50. d Without roll calls the house rejected all amendments, includ Q ing proposals to prohibit the |s sending of any troops over seas 0 without the congressional au y thority. >f President Wilson will sign the 0 resolution todav as soon as Vice Q President Marshall has attached r> his signature in the senate. [. It formallv accepts the state rt of belligerencv forced bv Ger man aggressions and authorizes 2 aad directs the president to em ?- ? w.w m w? \ywa? v v. Common Plea* MONDAY, APRIL 16TH Equity. No jury cases. TUESDAY, APRIL 17TH Spencer vs. Pegues. Estridg vs. Rogers, State Bank of Mc Bee vs. Adcock. Hurst-Streate Co. vs. Teal. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH Wallace vs. Bank of Ruby ? Mt. Croghan. King vs. Meikle john. Gulledge vs. Adcock. THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH Smith vs. Teal. Merriman vj Rayfield. Fairfax Refining Co vs. Laney. Hancock vs. Lisen by. Collins vs. Smith. FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH ..o ? o 1 ^ vuuan v ?. ITICOCK OUppiV V_/0 et al. Redfearn Co. vs. Cassidj Hurst Streater Co. vs. Meltor Donahue vs. Wallace. Mallo; vs. Douglass. SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST. Equity cases. No jury. Palmetto Guano Co. vs. Du vail. Leak & Marshall vs. Gul ledge. Gulledge vs. Gulledgc Roland Buggy Co. vs. Gulledgt Heath-Morrow Co. vs. Suttor Lisenby vs. Lisenbv. TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH Laney vs. A. C. L. R. R. Cc PocomokeGuano Co. vs. J. F Alexander. Ryan vs. Murraj et al. Gregory-Hood L. S. Cc vs. Shebane. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25TH Gaddy vs. Johnson. Hame vs. M. & F. Bank. Griffiih v< Gale Pageland Mercantile Cc vs. Graves. Catawba Fertilize Co. vs. Hurst Streater Co. THURSDAY. APRIL 26TH Southern Cottonseed Oil Cc vs. Croswell, et al. Lebanoi Co. Op Co. vs. Stricklin. Page land Brick Co. vs. Crow. Hardi son Co. vs. Adams. Willcox Ives & Co. vs Croswell et al. FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Sellers vs. Odom. Moore vs Davidson. NcGregory vs. Fara bee & Hammer Co. Patrick vs Doe. Brazil On Verge Of Declaration Of Hostilities Washington, April 8.?Earl entrance of several of the Soutl and Central American Nation i in the war against Germany i regarded here as practically cei tain. Brazil, aroused by th sinking of her steamship Param is expected to become a belligei ent this week and it is assume 1 that her lead will be followe i promptly by other countries. Reports of divided opinion it Argentina have given official here little encouragement t look for aggressive action b that country. Active support c the United States by at least tw of the five Central America Republics and possibly by foui would not be surprising. Ol ficial and unofficial reports tha Estrada Cabrera, President c Guatemala, is contemplatin seriously a break with German} have been received. So long a Mexico's course is undefinec unusual interest is attached l tVlO *1? ? ? ? A ? - >u? (n/auiuu ui iue ueuirt American Governments, es peciallv that of Guatemala, cor trolling the southern frontier c Mexico. In the event of the d? velopment of an unfriendly situs tion in Mexico, it is realized ths Guatemala's role would be fa from unimportant. In Guatc mala, Estrada Cabrera has buil up what is regarded generally a the most efficient army in Cer tral America, and with it h would be in a position to len valuable assistance to the Unite States. Antipath between th Guatemalans and the Mexican there has existed for years. Roster of PjitM P? 'r~ ploy the military and naval for s chs and all the resources ^ of the nation to brsng war 0 against Germany to a sue cessful termination. Passage of the resolution fol 1 lowed 17 hours of debate. There was no attempt to filibuster, but the pacifist group, L. under the leadership of Democratic Leader Kitchin, prolonged ir the discussion with impassioned ?. speeches declaring conscience It would not permit them to suplS port the president's recommen i_ dation that a state of war be dee clared. d Miss Rankin of Montana, the d only woman member of con e gress, sat through the first roll lS call with bowed head, failing to answer to her name, twice called by the clerk. On the second roll call she rose and said in a sobbing voice, "I want to stand by my country, but I cannot vote for war." For a moment then she remained standing supporting herself e rgainst a desk and as cries of ; "Vote!" "Vote! came from sev. tr eral parts of the house, she sank back into her seat without vot ing audibly. She was recorded ^ in the negative. Must Increase Its Food Crops Atlanta, April 5.?Carl Vroo5. man, assistant secretary of agri., culture, addressing the Southi eastern States food crop conference here today, declared that unless the South increased its food crop in the event of war, the "South, like Germany, faces " starvation." " "This condition will not arise because the United States will not have food enough to supply this section," asserted Mr. Vrooman, "but such a condition l* threatens because of a shortage '* of freight cars and the possibility of other sections being unable ' to ship foodstuffs here.'* l* He called attention to the fact that the South had been importing $600,000,000 to $700,000,000 >. worth of foodstuffs annually \ from other sections and said the "South would go hungry witht. out this aid." The assistant secretary who came South to open the govern ment's suggestion for increased food crops spoke to members of *' the Atlanta and Georgia Cham T bers of Commerce and delegates to the Southern Cattlemen's asrociation in convention here. : He asserted food crop must be ' increased because the United 1 States was called upon to sup- : * ply the allies with foou and fi nancial assistance. 1 t 1 do not bslieve the United I States will send troons to F.n. rope at least for the first year unless a email contingent of 10, I 000 to 20,000 is dispatched for the 1 t. moral effect it would have," he I said, ' the operations of the German war submarine U 53 last October. Panama Loyal To This Nation Panama, April 7.?The President of the Republic of Panama, Dr. Ramon Valdez, signed a proclamation this afternoon committing Panama unreserved ly to the assistance of the United States in the defense of the ca nal The President also cancelled the exequaturs of all the German Consuls in Panama. Boys and Girls Youth's Companion. The difference is apparent early: A boy has as much fun in stoning a cat as a girl has in hunting violets. A boy's curiosity is directed to the ice box: a girl would like to see w hot is in the top bureau drawer. A girl can give the impression when away from home that her parents are wealthy; a boy can not. Every boy is old enough to be welcome to sit in the neighbor girl's parlor many years before his sister thinks he is old enough to sit in the parlor at home. A girl is never so young that she will reveal to guest at a party that the spoons are borrowed; a boy child never grows so old tlrat lie fails to. Give a boy a dollar and he will eat it; give his sister one and she will wear it. A brother and sister may have hair of the same shade, but the boy's is called red and the girl's auburn. When brothers fight it is over the larger share of pie; when sisters quarrel one has worn some thing belonging to the other without permission. mem. J Cuba Has Declared War on Germany Habana, April 5.?The belief is expressed here by high government officials that Cuba will follow the lead of the United States government if the Amer ican congress passes the resolution declaring that a state of war exists between the United States and Germany. In this event Cuba will at once place her army and naval forces at the dis posal of the United States, The belief is also expressed that if Cuba should declare that a siate of war exists between the island republic and Germany, President Menocal will recom mend to congress the passage of a law making service in the na tional militia obligatory on all Cuban citizens of military age who are physically fit. From these men the ranks of the regularv army and navy would be filled. List of Jurors FIRST WEEK Cheraw?J. F. Harper, A. M. Cole, J. F. Bennet, J. B. Brendy, E. V. Melton. Court House?H. W. Pusser, D. Frank Milton, B. E. Smith, J. S. Short, W. F. Rivers, Edwin Eddins. Mt. Croghan?E. M. Spoon, Celley Odom, D. A. Douglass, W. H. Hendricks, C. E. Baker, Lee Griggs. Jefferson: W. D. Sullivan, J. C. Steen, W. D. Sellers, J. R. Demby. L. S. Horton. Old Store?C. L. Gulledge, W. E. Hancock, J. M. Williams, J. E. Agerton, W. A. Hicks, O. J. Funderburk. Alligator?J. A. Rowe, W. N. Outlaw, H. M. Hoffman, M. C. Lancaster. Cole Hill?J. C. Martin, L. E. Calder. Steer Pen?W. W. Kissiah, P. E. Freeman. SECOND WEEK Cheraw?Paul Finlason, M. B. Crigler, L. Brigman, C. B. Kirkley, T. L. Ingram. Court House?L. A. Campbell, Raymond Rivers, W. T. Hinson, J. C. Hammonds, M. T. Grant, W. L. Sellers. Mt. Croghan?J. W. Patrick, B. F. Graves, H. M. Smith. D. E. Burch, W. T. Davidson. Old Store?R. L. Vick, W. C. Key, J. C. Cams, S. B. Eubanks, W. P. Nicholson. Jefferson?W. I. Kirkley S. M. Jordan, Evander Baker, E, II. Melton, Lee Bird. Allligator?H. L. Blackwell, rv /""i ??? - ? ? ? n wunelm, C. (J. Curtis, N. M. Johnson. Cole Hill?W. D. Jones, Warren Cassidy, I. C. Turnage. Steer Pen?T. A. Stroud, J. C. Wilkes. Pee Dee?F. C. Newman. Suspicious Vessel Reported to Navy Yard at Boston. Boston, April 8.?A suspicious vessel off Nantucket Lightship was reported to Boston Navy Yard by a British vessel today. The radio message, as announced bv Lieut. Edward G. Blakeslee, district communication superintendent of the New England radio district, said: "Sight suspicious vessel or object 45 miles south, 6 degree west true, from Nantuckei Light suip vessel at 6:lb a. m. today, (signed) "BRITISH VESSEL." Later, the position of the mysterious vessel was given as lati tude 40.15 north, longitude 69.28 west, almost due south from the shoals. The report of a mysterious craft in the steamship lane of Europe was the second to he announced official within 24 hours. Yesterday the Lightship sent word of "a commerce raider" of 10,000 tons burden passing west. Whether the craft sighted today was the same one naval officials declined to state. The cencorship, which was lifted momentarily to allow shipping to receive warning of danger, was at once clamped down tightly. Conditions today were much more favorable for observation than they were yesterday when the war-gray "raider" loomed out of the fog for a moment and then vanished in the thick mist. The air today was clear and shipping men expressed the opinion that any enemy ship playing a game of hide and seek with the coast patrol fleet would bi\>n the losing end. The Nantucket Shoals are only 85 miles east of the naval base at Newport and commerce raid ing could hardly be carried on with boldness that characterized i German Ships Are Taken Over By United States Wasbmton, April 6.?While a final decision has cot been reached, indication after today's Cabinet meeting were that nearly a hundred German merchant vessels taken over m dif ferent ports today will be regrded as the property of the American Government and paid for after the war. The vessels laid up in Ameri i s * can narDors lor satety at the outbreak of the war in Europe were seized early today, immediately after the House's passage of the war resolution. The crews will be removed to imigration detention station stations, there to be treated as aliens admissible to the country if able to pass the ordinary imigration tests. The ifact that many are Naval reservists will not serve to bar *1 Bryan Tenders His Services to President Tallahassee, Fla., April 6.? William Jennings Bryan, three times candidate for President and former Secretary of State, todaysent this message to President Wilson: "Believing it to be the duty of each citizen to bear his part of the burden of war and his share of its perils, I hereby tender my services to the Government. Please enroll me as a private whenever I am needed. Assign me to any work that I can do until called to the colors. I shall, through the Red Cross, contribute to the comfort of soldiers in the hospital and, through the Young Men's Christian Association, aid in guarding the morals of the men in camp." Mr. Bryan, with the rank of Colonel, commanded a regiment of Nebraska volunteers during the Spanish-American War. Union Meetin The Union meetin of the Chesterfield Baptist Association will be held Saturday and Sunday the 28th and 29th of April, at Plains Baptist church. PROGRAM jaiumuj. iv.ou 10 11 a.m., urbanization and reports from the churches. "The Nature of a New Testament Church," bv the Rev. J. K. Hair "The Preacher and His Work," by the Rev. J. D. Purvis. "The Deacon and His Work," by Prof. W. P. Coker. "Other Officers and Their Work," bv the Rev. B. S. Funderburg. - INTERMISSION FOR DINNER "Social Life of the Church," by the Rev. J. C. Lawson. "The Work of the Church in Soul Saving," by the Rev. B. D. Thames. "Objects in Church Dicipline," by the Rev. R. W. Catn Sunday morning, 10 a.m., Sunday school. Subject for Sunday: "The World wide Mission of the Church. "The Church in Relation to Secular Education," by Prof. W. P. Coker. "The Work of the Church in Preparing Men tor Service in the Kingdom," by Rev. B. S. Funderburg. "Work of the Church in Preparing Women for Service in the Kingdom," by the Rev. J. K. Hair INTERMISSION FOR DINNER Sunday Afternoon. 2 p. m. "Southern Baptist Home Missions," by tne Rev. B. S. Funderburg. Sermon on World Mission," by the Rev. J. Frank Funderburk. rv: ? ... winner on me grounds both Saturday and Sunday, All churches are urged to send delegations for both days. B S. FUNDERBURG, J. K. HAIR. W. P. COKER, Committee Notice of Court The Court of Common Pleas for Chesterfield County, Spring term, will convene on Monday, April 16, 1917. Jurors and witnesses take notice. Grand Jurors need not attend. The jurors are not to attend until second day, which is Tuesday April 17, as first day is devoted to equity cases. I. P. MANGUM, Clerk of Court. April 3, 1917.