University of South Carolina Libraries
J »t w. t * 1 A WA i %•'"> Mfc •*>1^ > TIMES X t f THE LATEST Af DISPATCHES 27th Year & Florence, S. Afternoon, September 27,1922. $6.00 a Year / Columbia, ollna aupreq^ Columbia on Attractive Booklets Were Issued From The > Press Today NEW DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN ADDED Entries Will Qose Morning Of The Opening Day Reclete with valuable information relative to the fair and full of attract ive advertising; Is the 1922 premium Hat-of the Pee Dee Fair, which Is to ha held In Florence Oct. 17-20. The premium list today came from the press and was delivered to the offi cials of the association. Including the cash prices for the races the pre- „ raiums to oe awarded this year will amount to $10,000, according to Sec retary K. D. Salleneer. This is the tenth annual fair to.be held lit Florence and will be much larger in every respect than any pre vious one. according to announce ments that have been made. New buildings have been greeted and many conveniences added to the grounds for the comfort of those attending the fair. It Is expected that the crowds will create a record. U DRIVER SLAY- HEARD. 12TH ROSTER -The South Cai- wlll convene in 10^ TUESDAY, OCT. I7TH TDK 1 ' Si. , V TO BE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH SCHOOL DAY A* 1 DEE PAIR FI mr DELIGHTED CONSTANTINE GIVES UP HIS > i •uS PLC DATE DECIDED UPON EARLY THIS MORNING PRICES PLACED ON MERCHAN DISE FOR DOLLAR DAY NOt^ BE CONTINUED AFTER DATE jt PED WILL i GAME WILL’* AT, J4 ■■ The IN WHIP- FOR m ^0 WIN 1 PROMPTLY HICKS Tuesday, Oct, 17 Js the date decided upon for the next Dollar Day, accord-1 the 1922 . ier 10. Important jj n ^t 0 an announoament made by the | Sept 29, At cases are on the docket. ' bich was jnorchandjgjng committee of thej The first gas made public by the court officers i!r < chamber of Commerce this morning, , the,Oharaw Columbia Tueeday afteruoen. u committee met lust night am’ reports, DW Among the meat Important casesV 10 * tonimiue e mei n ‘ Kni dm - from the BtftSjpplat of the public in ! went into the question thoroughl) terest are the^appeals of F. H. Jef-1 from several angles, the tlnal dec’s SAYS IT, oEMpNsVRAES THE LIAGERShTp 'OF THE KARO LINAS IN. many LINES QOVERUOfMlARYEY ■ MAKES BFG HIT EXCITING CAMPAIGN FOG WATSON’S SEAT MR. BARRINGER URGES ALL WHO POSSIBLY CAN T» SEE EX- POSITION Mayor W. Barringer returned NOT DECIDED. YET WHETHER A SPECIAL PRIMARY WILL BE CALLED Atlanta, Sept. 27.—One of the most fords and IreSflprison, set for argu ment when ' the .. fifth circuit cases are called on October 23, five days be the circuit. These ep men convicted ol the murder of J C. Arnette, Mllng station sproprietor, who was. kflied last spring and his body dumped, in his auto, ih a ditch by the side of s lonely road. The roster <it cases for the twelfth circuit follows: Twelfth circuit, November 17, two days. Oliver vs. Hess. Mishoe vs A. C. L. R. R. Co. Hobson Smart ami wife vs. Western Union Tel. Co. Bell ' V* The gates to the Fair will open Thompson, et at. Hardwick vc 9:00 o’clock p. m. Tuesday, October I Page. Matthews va.-Davis, etc. Mo nth. and will close 12:uo o’clock p. [intyre va. Cameron, m.. Friday,' October 20th. After the nrst day, gates. will open at 8:00 a. m. and dose ll:oo p. m. Thu Association 'will exercise every precaution for the safe-keeping of all articles, and wlU have the grounds amply protected with si sufficient po lice force, but It will lu no case be. responsible for any loss or damage , that may occur. The grounds will “RED” ROBERTS IS A HUGE PLAYER CENTRE 6APTAIN TIRE . BCAt AND STAR AT 2bB protection ", dtose *t U:#9 tfclpeit y, .October 17th, except provided «nd Clemson College, Sent, 27.~Covlng- selected to fill famous “Bo" ffitey are big wfll do efery- ctorily fill shoes and CoyiiMsteo thing in ‘ them. Od field da a better ich better ion as to the date not being orrlver at until this morning, stated P. i Maxwell, tke chairman of tne com mlttee. One of the Important rulings mart* by the comralttSe was That no price* placed on merchandise for Dollar Day are to be continued after that date ‘The Dollar Day is principally for tnv purpose of advertising the business houses of Florence to the surrottuc ing territory In the most favorable light possible.” stated the chairman of the committee, “and we want l' understood that we are making spec tal concessions on fhls day. which cannot he duplicated at any other time. We believe that the next Doi far Day is going to be a bfp success, and certainly the merchants are go- in gto. use evey means in their pow er to‘ make it so.*- , By combining Dollar, Day will* school day at the fair, when all school children are admitted free of charge, it is believed by the members of the committee that the ,largest results ea* be obtained It will enable evpry reports the their hands the teui parent whp comes to Florence with, £ 0r game sflhd I ^jusaion price' n tre College tesm aMd an-American end for 1922 weighs 238 pounds. In spite of his weight “Redr handles forward passes with as much agility and ex- oertness as the lightest men on the squad. In the game against Carson Newman Saturday “Red” was on the end of a 20-yard forward pasa aqfl ran through a broken field for the the first touch-down scored by the Praying Colonels in the 1922 season. The Praying Colonels play here Saturday. y , JK* . »<* agpertupered pw of Wfiom will be glad to co- operate la any 1 way possible with ex- hibitors. They are as follows: Field Crops Department—R. E. Cur- rin. Florence, chairman; F. H. Young, Timmonsville. assistant. Domestic Department—R. E. Currin. Florence, chairman: Mrs. T. H. Harl- Ite. Florence, assistant. Community Exhibit—T. B. Young. Florence, chairman: Miss Anne B. Moore. Florence, assistant: J. W. Me- Lendon, Florence, assistant. To be ! judged by the following scale of i BISHOP DENNY points. Throe or more i>u8t compete,! UCDC I ACT hi I PUT however, before the prises will bei ntnt LAO I IMIun I awarded. Quality. 50 per cent; at-' tractiveness, 25 per cent; variety, 25 j Bishop Collins Denny, of the South- pe n C8 . Bt ‘ ! ern Methodist church, spent last night Poultry Department, Open to the i jn Florence as the guest of Dr. and World—O. A. Spinks, Florence, sup-1 Mrs. F. H. McLeod. He left the city erlntendent; C. B. Stevens, Florence, during the day to attend the Centeu- asst. superintendent. ary Campaign rally meeting of the Cattle Department—H. B. Goodson, Florence district at Lamar. Repre- •uperintendent. | ientatlves. of all the Methodist Swine Department—W. C McKen-, churches in the Florence district will E. D. / ste. Lnnnockburn. chaintu □; Kiser. Florence, assistant. An entry fee of 11.00 will be charg ed for each and every entry in the Swine Department. All Swine to be eligible must be registered or sire and dam registra tion certificates to be shown for pigs farrowed after March 1st. 1921. As classes are judged their registra tion papers must be displayed to judge's. Live Stock Department—Horses. Mules and Asses; H. W. Newsome, Florence, chairman Woman’s Department—Mrs. T. Bak er HaynsWorth. general chairman. No article entered for more than ^one prize. Articles receiving prizes in former years invited for exhibition, lit not eligible for prizes unless no otl^er article is exhibited in that num- be: Industrial Department — Wilmer Wqrd. Florence, chairman; William Tynar. Florence, assistant; J. Grant. Florence, assistant. Home Demonstration Work—Miss Annie B. Moore. Florence, chairman. •Boys’ Division—J. W. McLendon, Florence, chairman; J. E. Baskina. Ttanmonsvllle, assistant. Res Dee Fair Races Tuesday, October 17—2.20 Pace. $200.00; 3.20. Trot, $200.00. Wednesday. October 18—2.15 Pace, $200.00; Bouth, Carolina owned flYot | or .Pace) flreeu Horses. $200.(10. * | Friday, October 1R—2.17 Trot, $200.00; Free for all, $200,00. Entries close midnight, October 14th. South Carolina Circuit of Fair! Rules Under Union Trotting Associa-I tlon. | REST ROOMS FOR" UNIVERSITY CO EDS Columbia, Sept. 27.—A well equip- ned recreational center for the young lady students of the University la *'«- lag opened today at the University of South Carolina. A building form erly used as residence for the Uni versity marshall on Sumter street. be present at the rally and an effort will be made to infuse some enthusi asm in the payment of the Centenary pledges. Presiding elder L. L. Beden- haugh and the Rev. G. T. Harmon of Central Methodist church are among the representatives of the Florence church at the rally. MANY APPLICATIONS FOR WILLIAMS’ PLACE the children to visit the fair, to take Advantage of the special prices on that* day to lay In a supply of mer- chandiee that wlU mean a consider able saving to them .it, was stated. Nuadreds of dut of town' people ard SXQected to be ua Florence on that PRESIDENT'S FRIEND SWEEPS NEW JEUSGT f ie game one as alt * m are. Fli straight foot ■<e«»i as -to the ippoaanls will fltruhfr heavy qll ef the play while the men and gold are. tions, inexperlen The coach w a thriD eapftrs or tot; 0'-h9 intendr to rely or I hut it is left to u» ,of play that th< Cheraw nas u and practically qre experienced. Wear tne purple ohe or two excep- and light. ^_4 "been emphasizing ’be value of speed aud the Florence boys will depeaA-M .tbeir light, fast ■§0001 will open Meon on Friday,'this morning from Charlotte, N. C.,i escitlng campaigns In the history of j where he took part in the formal; Georgia politics will develop for the he mMsor. is witn'openlag of the Made in Carolinas Ex ’ seat of Senator Watson, it is being ool ind'from all I position of which he has long been Predicted by political observers. In ' •'» -.«« <"*— The M. y cr ,« attendea j °oramlu.'. they come out U. the luncheon served to the governors • ca u a primary to nominate a candi I of North and Soutli Carolina at which f 0r the Qnexplred term, the state a. number of distinguished guests convention which convenes in Macou charging Hoe & to smash their The boys ha] seriously and with a tew slight brgfMti cellent condition, mage Of the week night and tomoi driving backs to victory, taken their work 1 the exception of |r should be In ex- ,Tho last scrim- wiit be held to- oniy a light run ning practice wit) be the order. Coach Rbame bag not yet announc ed the line up Vith which he will start the game agd’the forty or more candidates are ieagerly anticipating the call. The field has teen pet in fine shape wilt be 50 cents is the opening will no doubt; COUNTY ■ ;j r- 'm As this snee. fans [full forte. IN were present “The exposition is a wonderful af fair” said the mayor today, “and ev erybody In Florence who possibly >»an should take a trip to Charlotte and see for themselves just what the two Carolinas are accomplishing in an. in dustrial and agricultural way. if needs be a -sacrifice should be made in order to visit the show.*.’ “The exposition shows unquestion ably that the Carolinas lead all states of the union In the textile Industry," said the mayor, “and that thev are'a close second in other lines of endeav or to the biggest of them all. Anoth er fact which is plainly demonstrated is that the two states are now closely cooperating in all matters tending to their mutual advancement. There Is the finest of spirit obtaining between the people of North and South Caro lina- which should be fostered in «v- ery way possible. I was greatlv pleased with the exposition. If any thing, it surpassed my fondest expec tations.” Mayor Barringer declared today that Governor Harvey bad made u distinct hit with the North Caroliu Ians. In his after-dinner speech re sponding to his cordial ‘introduction by Governor Morrison he made a splendid impression- V * . Councilman B. S. Meeks imd II U. Waters of Fior^oce^accompani on next month, is expected to endorse a candidate. SUPREME COURT OPINIONS Columbia. Sept. 27.—The supreme court handed down six opinions Tues day afternoon. They are as follows: Boney vs. Cornwell, Chester af firmed. Morris and company, et al. in re National Security Co., vs. Frank Ba ker. Hampton county; affirmed. Same vs. Sams, Allendale, affirm ed. • • i.awton vs. Sams, Allendale, af firmed. W. R. Smythe, vs W. B. Goode, and John D. Good-a, York county; affiru- ed. W. J. Shirley vs: J. 0. Parris, Spar tanburg, affirmed. COLLETON SHERIFF UNDER INDICTMENT MORE WAN $2*300 SHORT IN AC. COUNTS 18 CHARGED. WANTS QUICK TRIAL IV r‘N Greek Fleet; In Hamels Of Rebels, Advancing Oil' Athens admiralToNg to DIRECT OPERATIONS * . - ♦ American Commander ported To Have G< To Constantinople n II ■■■— London, Sept. 27.—The abdleal of. King Constantine of Greece isl cepted as an accomplished fact iq highest official quarters here, i, SENATOR FREYLINGHAUSEN HAS LEAD OVER HIS OPPONENT OF 70k000 VOTES • Newark, N. J., Sept. 27.—United States Senator Joseph Freylinghuy- sen, friend of President Harding, and one of the administration leaders in congress, was renominated by the re publicans yesterday In a sweeping; victory of ovqr two to one. over Geo. L. Record, a Jersey City lawyer, his opponent. The senator has a lead of over 70,000 votes. Lime MARTIN APPOINTED . BY THE GOVERNOR SUPERINTENDENT OF INDUS TRIAL SCHOOL NAMED AS DEL EGATE TO CONFERENCE Columbia. Sent. 27.—The special committee from the state board of public welfare assigned ,the task of selecting a successor to Rev. C. Croft Williams as secretary of the board, is being flooded with applications. A secretary will likely b° selected at an early date. Mr. WiHiams recently became adjunct professor of sociology at the university and also rector of the St. John’s Kpiscopal church. Shandon. of thut cityi Ellison Capers, who was field agent of the board, has recently been made assistant secre tary. to succtod H. C. Brearley, who resigned. Fred W. Groome. of Charleston, succeeds Mr. Caners as field agent. He will work with the reformatories of the state. DECLARES UNION HAS BEEN “PREYED UPON” Pressmen’s Home, Tenn., Sept. 2<. —Declaring the unipn had been "preyed upon by n group of meddle some and umerupulous lawyers,’’ President Harding Berry of the Inter national Pressmen’s Union, appealed for a concerted effort to preserve the stability and integrity of the unltn, in his report submitted to the bion nisi convention In session - hers. ATTENDS MEETING Columbia, Sept. 27.—Governor Har- vev has appointed twenty-five promi nent South Carolinians as delegates to the American Prison Congress, to be held in Detroit October 12. The delegates who attend will do so at their own expense. Ine following have been appointed: Dr. G. Croft Williams. Dr. Jane Bruce Guignard, Robert Moorman, Judge C. J. Kimball. Miss Mary Burgess, S. A. Lindsay, Supt. A. K. Sanders of the state penitentiary; Capt. J. H. Rob erts, of the penitentiary guard; A. M Lumpkin. Mrs. A. C. Hammond. Mrs. M. O. J. Kreps and Miss Adele Miya- han. of Columbia: Walter B. Wilbur. Miss Sylvia Allen and ?'iss Lottie Olney. of Charleston: ”r C. C. Geer. Mrs. M. P. Gridlev and W. P. Conyers, of Greenville; Dr. D. D. Wallace, of Spartanburg; B. H. Boyd. Laurens; C. W. Coker. Hartsville; J. H. Martin. Florence: B. O. Whitten. Clinton: Miss Minnie Macfeat, Rock Hill; and B. F. Pegues. Cheraw. The past indebtedness and govern ing commission wflLmeet in Florence tomorrow with this county legislative delegation. The narpose of the meet ing is to go thoroughly into the fin ances ‘of the couhty, and if possible, devise ways and means for relieving the present situation. When seen toc’ay regarding tomor row’s meeting, Mr. E. D. Sallenger. secretary of the governing commis sion. stated he could not state commission, stated he could not slate at this time just what would come up at the meeting other tl;an that it la td be one dealing with the finances of the county. UNERAL SERVICES OF '\ MRS E. S. HUSBANDS Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth S. Husbands were held yesterday afternoon at the First Baptist church. A beautiful tribute was naid to the deceased by her pas tor. Dr. Furman H. Martin, who con ducted the service, and a male quar tet. composed of Messrs. Coates. 1'homas, Ducket and Dr. Hicks sang several sweet old hymns. A large number of friends and relatives at tended the services, and followed the body to Mount Hope cemetery where this beloved woman was laid to rest beneath a bank of lovely flowers. They were arranged by her seven granddaughters over her grave aud those of her husband and children who lie buried there. She loved flow ers. and throughout her illness her room was kept bright qnd fragrant with quantities of flowers, the gifts of friends and loved ones. The same quartet sang at the grave. The pall bearers were her six grandsons. Sam Husbands, Henry. Willie and James Cooper. Earl In man and Ben H. Husbands. Honor ary pall bearqrs were the deacons of the First Baptist church. Dr. F. H. McLeod and Dr. D. H. Smith. TY COBB INJURED BY PITCHED BALL m . B. Young, director of the Cooper ative tobacco association, has been attending a meeting of the directors in Raleigh. N. C.. for the past two nnposite the main entrance to the (days. Mr. Young went to the meet- campus. Is the building used,, Uerw.' in* with the Intention of taking up vaalf rooms and rooms for the mnat-.LwIth the directors several matters <nt« of anclet|M and other organica- 1 which it is believed will benefit the tins are being equipped. amociattoa In South Carolina. Detroit, Sept. 27.—Ty Cobb was hit by a pitched ball' thrown by Yellow- horse, and was carried from the (fold in the fifth inning of today’s ex hibition game with the Pittsburgh Nationals in which Detroit won 5 to 4. Cobb was batting for Cole, the ball striking him on the leg. Coel and Ehmke held the Pirates to four hits all of which were for extra bases Score: Pittsburgh 003 001 000—4? Detroit 000 030 20<»*—5; Yellowhorse and Mattox, Cole, Eh mke and Bassler. COLUMBIA PEOPLE TO CENTER GAME Columbia. Sept. 27.—Approximately two hundred Columbians have already purchased tickets to the Clemson- Center football game at Clemson Col lege Saturday. A large crowd. In cluding Columbians and fans from other parts of the state who pass this way, will leave the capital city Sat urday morning for the scene of the gridiron classic. Many will travel by automobile GOING TO CHINA Manning, Sept, 27.—Grist N. Gee will - sail for China September 30. Mr.,Gee was a former superintendent of the Surnmerton graded school aud 3 ll ’ l n i>. : 3 a T ’ The Weather For C. Fair tonight and Thursday. Mod- erf Lb lempetra- tum Moderate /' SINK lEHSUMN ELIHU ROOT FORECASTS MEAS URE8 FOR PROTECTION OF ALL PARTIES CONCERNED Albany, Sept. 27.—Early adoption- by the republican congress of laws prohibiting strikes which "cut off the supply of food and service necessary to the life of the community, at the same time protecting the working men’s liberty, was predicted by Ell- hu Root In an address before the re- uublican state convention here. LOCAL SQUAD MAY GET GAME WITH N. C. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECEIVED LET- TER FROM MONROE, SECRETARY OF MM C. W. Morrison, secretary of the chamber of commerce, has received a letter from the Monroe ,N. C., cham ber of commerce wanting to know if a football game can be arranged be tween the Florence and Monroe high school squads. Mr. Morrison stated this morning he had Just received the letter and expects to take the matter up with those in charge of the football sched ule at once and find out what can be done towards bringing the two teams together for a, match. JUDGE RICE HANDS OUT PRISON TERMS Laurens. Sept. 27.—In the court of general sessions here today. 17 de fendants. ten on the charge of vio lation of the prohibition law. were convicted or entered pleas of guiltv Three of the number convicted for prohibition violation are white men. At one time during the day Judge Hayne f*. Rice, who is presiding pans ed in the trial nf '•aoc long enough to pass sentence on & line nn of 14. seven of whom were up on linuoi charges. AH' were given sentences without an option of a fine and the sentences ranged from 12 months to two years on other charges. Two white men convicted of violating the prohibition law are yet to be sen tenced out of the Cay’s grind, The grand Jury adjourned thin afternoon, after passing on 40, bills, which Is re garded as excellent work for two days by that body. Walterboro, - Sept. 27.—The granu jury of Colletoft county this after noon returned a true bill against Sheriff W- B. ^ckermau, eb^rgftg Sheriff Afckenuaa fas short and tbe -true bBl whs in con returned. The alleged a&ortag* was discovered recently when the'books in thq county offices were audited by expert accountants. The amount in volved is alleged to have peen .col lected as delinquent taxes. Sheriff Ackermat: Is asking that an immediate trial be had, but Solicitor Murdaugn says that some time will be necessary 10 make thorough prep London, Sept. 27.—Greece is in.tbs' grip of a revolutionary movement. King Constantine is reported to have signed his abdication decree without reservation, at least a part of th« navy has gone against the govern ment and seceral warships manned by revolutionists are believed to he advancing on Athens. Direct advices are lacking. London, Sept. 27.—Rauter’p. Limit ed, says authoritative news has been received of the abdication of King Constantine. The Greek fleet has gone oyer to the revolutionaries; Vrbb announce that officers and members of the crews are wholly with them, according to a Central News 4I)lijatcb from Athena. • J Paris, Sept. -27.—Vice Admiral Long, of the United States navy, com mander of the American naval forces In Kuropean waters jias gone to Con stantinople th direct naval operations should any wecome necessary, In par ticipation wilta the foreigd squadronq stationed thslfo. Washington, Sept. 27.—Paria ‘dis patches announcing. that Vide Ad miral Long had gjotfe to Constanti nople to direct nowifcta. “naval * tions” ia not nnderatwqd in circle* here, -nritedfolt,] that*i hip* 1 FRED >MA1 FUNERAL SERVICE/' WILL BE HELD AT ST. LUKjf’S CHURCH tomorrowAfternoon Fred G. H. 'Koopman, Sr., who had been slck^or several months at his home^lfi Magnolia Height*, died this :ing ’ about half past sevep aratlun in ,>» ■»» .*MU, "»«£ prepared for the end so soon. He was taken ill on July 1st. and has been ly to be heard at this term of court. It Is also reported that Sheriff Ack erman has said he will make the amount good on the condition that the charges be withdrawn, but the so licitor is said to have refused this. ROTARY CLUB TO ENTERTAIN BOYS This afternoon at 6.45 the boys of the Florence high school football squad will be entertained at a ban quet at the Atlantic coast Line res taurant as guests of the Rotary Club. A splendid program has been arrang ed and the occasion promises to bo a roost pleasant one. The members of the club will meet the squad at the chamber of commerce about 6.30 and take them to the restaurant in auto* mobile*. !%,'** PRAISE fOR WORK FROM WORK HIMSELF Washington, Sept. 27.—Partisan politics in the management of the postal service has given way during the present administration to sympa thetic personal cooperation between postmasters and the central depart ment, Postmaster General Work de clared In addressing the national as sociation of postmasters. AGED COUPLE MARRIED confined to his bed since that time, a patient an<| cheerful sufferer, Mr. Koopman was sixty-five year* old. A Charlestonian by birth, he had lived in Florence for the last twnety- two years, being one of Florence's substantial citizens, and at one tit serving as councilman. Fur the pa fifteen years he ha* been connect with the J. F. Stackley Co. Mr. Koopman leaves surviv}; his widow, who wasMrs. J. sen. of Charleston, before her mi riage to Mr. Koopman, a daugb Mrs. W, A. Fetner. two sons/FrqiJ and Johnnie Koopman, and a step-aim, Julius Bocksen. He leavea also a brother. J. J. Koopman. and three sja- ters. Mrs. J. F. Stackley and MMe Rica Koopman. of Florence, and Mrs. Sophie Altman of Germany. . Many other relatives of the deceased live In Charleston. . Funeral services will be held tomor row afternoon at 4 o’clock al 8t Luke's Lutheran church, with ibidr, ment at Mount Hope cemetery. Hon orary pall bearers will be Dr. ,D.iH. Smith, Dr. F. H. McLeod. E. J. Smith. 8. T. Burch. J. C. McClenaghah," W. R. Barringer C. G. Browne, C. Jt Thomas and Geo. M, McCown. The active pall bearers will W J.' A. Self. D, E. Hutto. Dr. C. B. YMlnt. F. P. Bultman, D. B. Stoudenmire sort H. B. Wesslnger EPIDEMIO CONTINUES TO SPREAD IN CHARLESTON Columbia. Sept. 27—A marriage of unusual Interest took place in Colum bia Tuesday afternoon, when James H. Haynes, age 76, took unto himself as wife. Mrs. Gertrude Hunt, age 73. The ceremony was performed by a magistrate and the “young” counie left the office smiling as happily as any bride and groom ever smiled. Both of them are natives of Richland county. VERDICT AWAITED IN THE TIERNAN CASE — ■— ; HEARINGS IN COLUMBIA ’ ON R. R. CONSOLIDATION Washington, Sept. 27.—Hearing* proposals to conaolidate railroad*, particularly in the southeast will b* resumed next month, if wag announc ed at the interstate commerce Lpiu- mlssioo. The session* will be c4U«4 in Atlanta October 19-2P. aud at Co lumbia, S. C., October 21. THREE FOOTBALL GAMES DURING STATE FAIR Charleston. Sept. 27.—FiftJ-one new cases of dengue fever have been reported .to the cith health officer since yesterday, making the total re-, enrded by 16 physicians. 293. The disease is not confined to any particu- tnr section of the city and is affect ing all those in comfortabla circum stances as well as the poorer citizens. The city health officer recommend* screening and destruction of mosqui toes u the beat method of control. South Bend, Ind., Sept. 27.—With hearings in the caae of Harry Poulin, charged by Mrs. Apgusta Tieruan with the paternity-bf her child, end ed. Interested persons are awaiting the verdict of Judge Ducomb, which Is scheduled to be announced today. BIRTH OF BABY GIRL Columbia, Sept. 27.—Announce ment is made here today that three football games will be played during the state fair week. The first will be October 24, Colufibia High school against Greenville high. Oh October 26 Carolina will play Clemson, and on October Sfl the Carolina Freshmen will meet the Davidson. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar D. Cannon are the proud parents of a baby girl born September 16th, Elisabeth Lyles. When a V.-uan of the Spanish no- bllity marries a commoner he take* her title. T. F. Drew, manager of the sales ' department of the Palmetto Power l and Light Co., in Raioigh, -and T. I. Ector, local manager of the Merlon Plant, were visitors iu Florence to* day. ■ Bridesmaids In' China' always wear black.