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TWO WEEKS BARGAIN SALE Fi om October 26 to November 7th Toasters $1.50, reg ular price [. . $3.00 1 pt. Water Heater $1.50, regular price Southern Public Utilities Co ACREAGE REDUCTION RILL AGREED ON RY COMMITTEE1 Continued From Page One.) tinue aa members of the sinking fund commission until their successors were elected or appointed. . The sen ate has also passed the bill over the veto. The' McLaurin State cotton warehouse bill was sent to a commit tee of free conference this morning. The crowd increased at the State I fair today. . The big crowd comes to-1 morrow. Richard I. Manning, gover nor nominate, was among the visitors. There was'great, interest tonight in I the Clenxson-Carollna game which is j scheduled for tomorrow. Millions sf Wood Screws Used. It has been estimated that 4,708,000? 000 wood screws axe used in tbs United .States each year. Guaranteed Cure -For dUKB tiEAU , ? - . .? When 5 OM first notice your pr.u;ir>- ^lopLotj eruimu the place? faying down at intervals sr? acting as if they ware al most dead, and with' their heads .woolen slightly and having the appearance of ' having gotten did Wont bf it in chicken fight yon had better send AT ONCE for ? bottle of this wonderful rcmedyt for "Sore Head" is fatal in nine cases oat of ten unless goren sn effective ?c= ! We know what "Sore Head" Core will do, therefore we cheerfully and willingly GUAR ANTEE it i o core any and all cases of "Sore Head." Yow money back if you're not satisfied. THE OWL DRUG CO. Phone 636 i-i The Money Marget Never grows too tight 1er the ono 'whs has ?yutematfcally ant certain tam each ssonth In the Bask- Op csrtaafUes often open ts people who have ?easy. Are jon is a position to tahy Mviuage of Jreesrhas?&s eppOrth? ?tty. Depostt 1 year stoney with the Bering* De partment ii Tho Strengest Bank hi tke Cenaty. THE PIEDMONT FAIR NOW IN F?LL SWING OPENED IN GREENWOOD YES i ERDA Y WITH GOOD ATTENDANCE OFFICERS PLEASED Management Deserve Mach Cre dit for Excellent Display of Fine Horses. The Piedmont Fair, which embrac es fifteen counties of Usia State, open ed in Greenwood yesterday morning. The attendai. ? was not as large in the morning as was hoped for, due no doubt to the free street parade of a wild west s trow. However, the crowds Increased in the afternoon. The offi cers were well pleased and are con fident that the attendance will be much larger the two remaining days of the fair. Air Flights. The feature attractions of the day was two flights mace by the aviator, John Richter of New York. Making his start from tho grounds of the Bailey Military Institute, the aviator rose high into the air and circled above the grand stand several times, before returning to his starting point. The Horse Shew. The management of the fair asso ciation deserve much credit for the ex cellent display of fine horses. Ot spec ial mention in yesterday's show was the Bingle roadster class. W. W. Burg iss of "Oreeenville, Judge of the horse show, stated that the exhibition In this class excelled any that he had ever seen at .my previous fair or horse show. The prlxes in this department were awarded as follows: Breeding Classes. Entry No. 1-Jack, open-L. I. San ders, 1st prise. Entry No. 2, mule colt, 2 to 3 years -L. I. Sanders, 1st prize, J. W. Whar ton. Entry No. 3. Mule colt, 1 to 2 years. -J. H. Eddy, 1st prize; L. 1. Sanders, 2nd. Entry No. 4, Mule colt under twelve months-J. D. Arlington, 1st prize; W. S. Sanders, 2nd. Entry No. 7, Brood mare-FL O. Pinson, 1st prize; L. I. Sanders. 2nd.. Entry No. 8, Brood mare and off spring-E. L. Brooks, 1st prize; L. I. Sanders, 2nd. Entry No. 9.-Horse Colt, 2 to 3 years-W. P. Williamson, 1st prize; P. C. Polletti 2nd. Entry No. 10^-Horse Colt. 1 to 2 years -J. W. McCaslan 1st prize; A. r> vt**- 2"d. " Entry No. 12-Filly , 2 to 3 years-H. C. Fleming 1st prize; El L. Anderson 2nd. Entry No. 13-Filly 1 to 2 years Jas. Hinton. 1st. prize. Entry No. 14-Filly under twelve months-E. L. Brooks, 1st prize; R. O. Pinson. 2nd. Saddle and Harness Classes. Entry No. 3, Five gaited saddle horse -Farmer, Pratt Henderson, 1st prise; R R Talbert, 2nd. Entry No. 14.-Fine harness horse, open-J. J. Fret well, 1st prize; M. C. Wise, 2nd. Entry No. 2-Three gaited saddle horse ridden by a lady, open-T. P. Henderson, 1st prize; Pratt Hender son, 2nd prize. Entry No. 20-Single Roadster, op en-A. L. Dean, 1st prise; Smith & Fiokenu, 2nd. Entry No. zz-Single harness mule, home raised, L. I. Sabers, 1st.prise; Entry No. 9-Single harness horse, driven by a lady, farmer chus-J. J. Fretwell, 1st prise; T. P. Henderson, 2nd. Entry No. 8-Combination saddle and harness horse, open-W. C. Hs. good, 1st prize; W. . Strawhorn. 2nd. Entry No. 25-Pair of Mules, open M. Higgins, 1st prize; J. A. Brock. 2nd. Racing. ? The horse racing was also very good and the following are the prize winnora: First heat of trotting race-W. H. Emerson, 1st prise; Ferguson 2nd; W. C. Hagood, 3rd and 4th. Second heat trotting race-W. H. Emerson, 1st prize; W. C. Hagood, 2nd, Ferguson, 3rd; W. 0. Hagood. 4th; A. II. Dean, Jr.. 6th. Third heat of trotting race-Fergu r Geisberg's Cost For Pay $5 for your next pair, si in footwear. The first cost n nuuk &h?es hoM their shape, i Black-1 Every pair fitted by mao of a GEISBERG SR Under Maso Wiigg Th V son 1st pris?; W. C. Hagood iad and 3rd; A. H. Dean, Jr.. 4th. EXHIBITS Ladles Department. Special mention should be made of the beautiful articles cf fancy work entered by the ladies. Several hun dred entries were made and it was impossible to display each one in the limited space alloted to this depart ment. Schools and Colleges. Tue exhibits of the schools and col lages were exceptionaly, good. Thfe Greenwood county schools were well represented and also the colleges. Lander, Due West Female College and the Bailey Military Institute. A special feature of this department was the excellent display of art by Lander and Due West Female Colleges. Cattle. A great deal of interest was shown in the splendid cattle exhibit. A num ber of fine breeds, such as Aberdeen Angus, Red Pole (beef type) Hereford, Devon and Jerseys were shown. Hogs. Probably the largest hog even seen in Greenwood, ls the Duroc Jersey, on exhibition at the fair, weighing about 900 pounds and raised at Ninety Six. A number of other fine hogs were shown, including Berkshire, Po land China and Essex. Poultry Exhibit. No little interest was taken in the fine display of poultry. A very large number of entries were made includ ing fowls of most every description. Agricultural Exhibit. Although t'.e number of entries in this department was not so large, several very good displays of farm products were made by the Greenwood county farmers. Officers. The officers of the Piedmont Fair Association are as follows: H. V. R. Schr?der, president J. R. Werts, first vice president. T. J. Kinard, second vice president H. Higgins, third vice president J. P. Stockman, fourth vice presi dent S. Brooks Marshall, secretary. C. C. Wharton, treasurer. E. R. Goodwyn, superintendent BOTH ARMIES FOUGHT THEM SELVES OCT TEMPORARILY (Continued from Page One.? rebellion in South Africa, although Premier Botha, who withheld news of the rising led by Generals DeWet and Beyers until he himself got into action, sems to have inflicted a serious de feat on General Beyers, routing his command and taking a number of pris oners. The invasion of Angola WP 3 not un expected for Portugal had declared ber intention ot helping the Allies, and, in view of the possibility of a German attack on her colonies, had sent reinforcements to her garrison. Portugal, if the report of the German invasion is true, is the ninth nation drawn into the war. There is danger of still others following. violated. The mouth of the . Scheldt, which the Germans, now that they have Antwerp, would find of much ser vice, and the eastern border of The Netherhuvi3, on whir,, the Germana ?ie massing troops, are the danger points. The Dutch government declares it is prepared to guard the country's neu trality at any cost. IV RR AX Z A SENDS . PERSONAL APPEAL (Continued from Page One.) openly, declaring friendship for the United States he was threatening to Invade this nation at El Paso and de clared to his closest advisers that he would conquer the natloh lu a few months' campaign. That when a few that the conduct of the United States was Justified In the Ver? Cru melter he waa at the same time swearing vengeance upon this nation. "I think the Washington adminis tration, and especially Mr. Wilson himself, should know In view of his Mobile speech and the sentiments ex pressed then that tho special Inter ests that have played such an Import ant part in American politics and, sustained administrations of the past are in league with this same Doroteo Arango." for Cleaning Tinware. First wash Ute tin tn hot soapsuds and wine thoroughly dry. Then scour with dry flour, applied with an Obi ?awspapsr. ? -ii-l, !, J ^WWBgggHg..:_1'- - ? ? -????????? om Made Shoes Men '* lik- metung an investment all you have-Our custom fit ash feet ami ?rasar Bea iron. 'an, $5.00 gparianea. OS. SHOE CO. Rt Sa?sfy. ? ' ? * 1 ?0~ POULTRY GOSSIP. Poulterers should realice that lt is enslcr und wix-r to wtitcta for tuc first symptoms ?>f disease than it is to i*b?ek or cure lt when it hus coule. The foe of the fowl ls thc In sect-lice und mites. A very minute drop of oil of any kind puts un everlasting stopper on these small but tormenting crea tures. Use a spray pump and soak ?lie henhouse thoroughly. At tliis time of year the eklok cus look ragged and dilapidated und ure in full molt They are orten totully neglected at thu? trying period when they ought to have the most careful atten tion. It is nlwnys In order to clean out the |K?ultry house. It can never be done too ofteu or too thoroughly. Keep nil the carly hntel??Ml pul lets and get them started to lay ing as curly os possible. ?.?.j POULTRY HOUSE FOR THE BACK YARD The only house that is suited for poultry ls oue with a dry interior. No one eau succeed lu keeping hens that produce egg? if they are kept in house? that have damp floors and therefore damp interiors or lu houses that are not cleon and thus more or less infect ed with insect vermin, says tbe West ern Poultry Journal. Wherever there is dampness within a house the bens will suffer from cold, the floors will be filthy, the interior of tho house will be unfit for tho bens to live in, and insect vermin will grow quickly under such conditions. Sunlight, fresh air and perfect dry ness are essential for success in poul try keeping. They are the surest reme dies against disease. The hens that are kept under such conditions are apt to be profitable, whereas those that are kept under adverse conditions are .''it The doublo oecUed back yard hen coop here reproduced from Country Gentleman is four fe? wide by eight feet lon?, alx roet in front and five feet in the rear. The nests .ra.under the dropplhgStfcoard.i on tho upper floor, and veg? ere dith ered through tlie door In thc rear. Allowing four square feet n bird, thia will accommodate sixteen birds. In cold weather the doora on tho. left aro covered with muslin, and in severe cold n b?rlap roost curtain is -used at night. sure to prove a disappointment and a failure so far as egg production is con cerned. The style, shape or size of the build ing ls of least importance, no matter of what kind or character the house In which hens may be kept. They will not be a. success unless the sun can shine Into the interior of the house clear td the remote corners during the coldest days of winter, and in addition there must be. proper vent I hu lon. Prop er ventilation moans that there shall be sufficient slr and sun to keep the interior of the house perfectly dry and free from poisonous odors and from drafts, for. while the hens can Sve duci prosper in the most extreme type of open front house, they cannot do so ' tn the -most medium type of open, front boase where dampness and filth prevail. * Paints of a Profitant* Hen. If the comb of the hen ie plump and red. and tho face sud wattles of a bright color it ls a good sign that aha la in health and laying condition. If confined at such a time she will show greet restlessness, wonderful ac tivity and be foll of business when at liberty. She will bc on the alert nt every sound or motion. On the other hand, if the comb ap pears shriveled or the edges of the comb and wattles are of a purplish red 'she will bo listless, sleepy and sluggish In her movements." In such a case she |a out oi condition and ls either sick or likely to be be fore very long. Meat Rations Tor Hana, ' The effect of meat radons for bens wes vested at the West Virginia ex periment station, where one pen of fowls received a ration largely or corn and other starchy grains, while an other pen was f?d partly on meat and fresh:bone. Tl?; meat fed fowls laid 7JS55 eggs, while- the grain fed fowls laid 3,4dl, or . tess than one half as many as fhoee. receiving thc nitrog enous ration The eggs from the meat, fed fowls were larger, much Orme/, rather better ?nd nr..<dnced far merv vigorous chickens than tboee of tho others. Doth tots of fowls remain ed in a healthy, rigorous condition. Children Have Right To Father's Properity (Hy Associated Press.) MACON. Ga.. Oct. 28.-The United States court of appeals at New Or leans yesterday ruled that tho child ren of W. A. Huff, innerly mayor h. rc, have a right to set up claims to their father's property prior to the consideration of creditor's claims. The decision reverses a decision by United States Judge Emory Speer iiere several years ago, which caused Huff to publicly criticize thc Judge and be gin a campian to have him impeach ed. As a result of the attacks on Judge Speer. Huff was convicted of contempt but sentence never hus been imposed. The former mayor has continued to charge from time to time that his es tate, valued at $100,000 has been mis managed and squandered for the ben efit of the judge's relatives and friends. War Likely to Last Longer Than Thought i (Dy Associated Press.) LONDON. Oct. 29. (1:42 a. m.)-"The German semi-official press has chang ed its mind and admits'the war is like ly to last longer than lt originally thought," say? Router's Amsterdam correspondent. "The North German Gazette," the correspondent continues, "urges the necessity to husband tho wheat re sources. Tho newspaper estimates that Germany has sufficient corn for bread for the army and the popula tion until the next harvest, but ii adds that the .war may last longer aud the Germans must be able to hold out un til a lasting peace is wecured." "The Crowning Act of Human Effort" FARMINGTON, Mo.. Oct. 28.-Rati fication of new peace commission trea ties between the United States and 26 other nations was held up as "thc crowning act of this decade of human effort" by Joseph Daniels, secretary of the navy, in a campaign speech here tonight. "I never knew of a fight between two men if they let a day or a week elapse before proceeding to get phy sical satisfaction after their quarrel" Mr. Daniels said. "Now that we have these treaties with these nations, great and small, tbe possibility of war is reduced to a minimum; It ls a safe prophesy that nobody living today will see the day when these countries engage in war with the United 8tates. "Public opinion is the great world lever of today and In the year which must elapse before a declaration of war, public opinion would crystallize against war and prevent a conflict. Next year will se an Increase in peace treaties to tnclUde overy civilized country. Arbitration has failed be cause it is compulsory." , Carranza Submits His Resignation (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.-The American government was officially Informed' today by . the minister of foreign relations at Mexico City that General Carranza had submitted his resignation of the national convention at Aguas Callentes on the condition that Generals Villa and Zapata re sign their posts in the constitution alist army and retire to private Iii'?*. stated, was taken purely in thc Inter est of domestic peaco. No word was received of any acion-, taken by the convention. American Steamer Detained at Naples (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.-The American steamer Kroonland. from New York, for Naples and Greece with a cargo of copper, has been detained at Gibraltar by the British authori ties, according to a report to the state department today from Ameri can Consul Sprague. Consul Sprague did not report the reason for the detention of the Kroon land, but, as copper Ia listed hy th** British foreign office as conditional contraband, it ls assumed the Brtish government's, attitude will be simi lar to that In the case of another American ship carrying copper to Holland. In that case, when. the Dutch government gave assurances tnat copper cargoes would not he re shipped from Holland, the British government withdrew Its objection. The stabs department has asked Mr. Spragtiii for a fuller roport on the n atter. Facing Starvation. NEW YORK, Oct 2.1. -One thous and inhabitants of Jerusalem are fac ing starvation, according to Samuel Edelman, American vice consul in that city, who reached here today on the steamer Ancona. For many year* they have depended upon Oielr earn ings from tourists for support and j tba war hss cut off all their sources of'subsistence. Will Omit Annual Bsnqnet NEW HAVEN, Conn.. Oct 28.-Be cause of the European war, the Nsw Haven chamber of commerce haa de cided to omit ita anneal banquet this year, it was announced tonight The money usually derived from the sale of tickets will he donated to the Red Croea. Tickets have sold for $5 an? diners have numbered one thousand and upwards. Morst ats*. It ls in men as IA soils where some times there is a vein of gold which tbs owns? knows mt of .-Swift SEVERAL WARRANTS YET TO BE SERVED RUMORED THAT POLICE HAVE A NUMBER OF SUR. PRISES YET IN STORE SEVEN YESTERDAY B. T. Peale Pleaded Guilty in Five Cases and Compromised at $100. It ts rumored that the* police force has a number of surprises in store for the citizens of Anderson In tbe near future. It is stated that they have a number of warrants for offenders In the liquor agitation now attactlng as much attention r j the European wat, and that when th,-so are served there will be even greater surprises. In order that interest should not las, yesterday afternoon late seven additional warrants were served. Of these four were on J. E. Derrick, and one on I,. H. Ewell, II. T. Ewell and Marion Eskew. The warrants charge that H. T. Ewell, L. H. Ewell and Mar ion Eskew were guilty of aiding and abetting in -keeping and maintaining a place where alcoholic liquors were received and kept for sale. The war rants served on Derick charge that practically the sane offense, it being committed it is alleged, between the 7th of September and the 20th of Oct ober, and between the 21st and 26th of October. Bond was given by these defendants as follows: J. E. Derrick, $3Q0; L. H. Elwell, $200; H. T. Elwell. $200. Fs kew, not being able to furnish bond, ls still in the Jail. I Peale Pleads Guilty. ! One of the defendants in the raid made Sunday night, B. T. Peale, plead ed guilty through his Attorney, Mr. Rogers of Bennettsvllle, and his bro ther, who came to the city upon hear- ' lng that the young man was In trou ble. There were live cases against Shis defendant, but upon his* pleading guilty, with the consent of the record-. er and mayor, and with the promise ; that he would leave town and not re turn, lt waB agreed by the City At-1 torney to allow him to pay a flue of 1 $100, having the Anea in the remain ing cases suspended. "Store-New*" In The intelligencer Selb Tlie Goods. i4NC More Than Any Other, Is th< George B. Cortelyon, Fx maree? and Postmasl United! It Pays to Rea? Advertising pays. It also pa meats. Every shopper ls annoy? prices by retailers wbo do hot adv ne streck by tbe way in which i gu otis at published prices. Tbe even when their profits vanish, f< their most valuable asset.. George B. Cortelyon, forster Postamaster-Geaeral* now presiden el Hew York, ia discus' the el wart ergeo business me. all eh strengthen their position. Of tb? "I do not think this ls a time efforts to pasb ahead lato new flt anent of old ones, that we maj ri tba foundations ef aa eaderlag ; think this is a tim?? fer tbs abatei these shoald be redoubled sow, bee wand and stimulates production, tl the merchant Of manufacturer wi ly. before tbe public BOW IS aet eal aess ead strength off American ia example ta bis, mere timid brothel pto reward ia the material returns Manufacturers and dlstrlbutoi gaeta, shoes, etr" fiad that the pal to push trade. Prices have not I ties, far they revise thal a geed that the public does sot forget fi the New Work "Commercial." Warn Suggestions FOR Cold Weather ""UNDERWEAR From $1 to $3 a Suit J UNION SUITS From $1 to $2.00 a Suit PAJAMAS From $1 to $2.50 a Suit HEAVY SHIRTS Wool; and Wool and Cotton mixed. Collars Attached From $1 to $2.50 T. L. CELY CO. Parcel Post Prepaid Show Trains Delayed. The show trains of the 101 Rene* Wild West show were hauled over the Piedmont ft Northern lines yesterday morning to Greenwood. Owing to the burning ot one of the feed wires, the trains were considerably delayed and it was late in the day before they ar? rived in Greenwood. The passenger trains were also de- / layed several hours on account of tbs wire trouble. >w s Time to Advertise"-Says finer Secretary of Corn ier General of the jtatos. ? Advertising yu consumers to read advertise d at the sadden mar kia g up sf ?ruse, intelligent beyers most hops that sdrertise delirar the jr play fair with their patrons ?r they anew that good wfll ls Secretary of Commerce sal it of the Consolidated Chu Vt* saages eaased hy the European isses to pnt forth every ettore to p present he ssys* for despair bat rather fer fresh >lis ss weil as for tao develop se to oar opportunities and lay prosperity. Least of nil de 1 sent of publicity efforts) Indeed, sase, If advertising increases de nis is the time to Severuse | sad is keeps his prod act prominent y proving his faith ta the sound dustry, and thea setting a geed r? bnt ts certain ts resp ca na? thst wfll cess? to him." rs sf wen advertised feed pre lle ls responding to their offerts ?sen raised hy them without ne e*8M> ls better than riches aaa dr treatment, etc-, etc.-Prem IkSSEEN, Tb? Asi Han.