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I K2VB^Ul'Tuiy^^a^owSId into this port tod*y by th? coast Mini oiiMm V>n..^__ - ?? 9 -* wwvvvft >?MiWIWW ?&V?i W1U? Aflr? at m. (kft Bersini attributes the salvatlon of hto ship to a miracle?the ext plosion of her fuel ol! tanks, which literally, snuffed out the fire after It it had raced unchecked for twenty hours. The bias# originated in the engine room from a burated feed pipe when the Nettuno was four days -out from Port Arthur from which she cleared on January 21 with a cargo of gasoline and fuel oil. At that time she was off the Florida coast. In a few moments the Nettuno was a seething Inferno amidships and Capt. Bersini stated that it did not seem possible for her to remain afloat but a short time. Paints Vivid Picture. Seated in his badly damaged cabin this afternoon while the Nettuno swung easily at anchor in the river, Capt. Bersini painted a vivid picture of the horror through whic h he and th* shlp"s personnel lived during the twenty hours the fire raged unchecked in the ship wallowing helplessly in heavy seas. It was also a story of courage and devotion to duty such as men are seldom called upon to perform. The crew fought with desperation to keei the fires from the gasoline stored in the hold of the vessel. The fight, however, appeared hopeless, according tc Capt. Bersinl, and momentarily he expected the flames to reach the gas oline and blow the ship to atoms. Practically every lifeboat aboard the Nettuno had either been carried away or smashed by the terrible buf feting the tanker sustained during the hours of the fire. Fire twisted ant wrecked her engine room and warped and cracked her steel decks and sid< plates. The fact that the crew hat no lifeboats in which to leave th< burning vessel added to the horror o the situation. Praises Work of Crew. Capt. Bersinl spoke in the highes terms of the behavior of his officer and crew, speaking of the bravery o the two chief enginers, Betteno ant I 4 Croa, as well as the heroism o 4V ~ * - * * ura vugiuvvi Utnui JWQD, WHO VOl unteered to go below at the time th< feed pipe burst to shut off the flow o oil and rescue two firemen trapped li the fire room. Joanna was so severely burned that Capt. Bersini stated h< did not think the engineer could sur vive. His clothing was burned fron bis body and his flesh in many placet literally cooked. Joanna and the tw< firemen, Brancalaone and Losito -Who were *1*? badly burned, wen transferred to the Belgian steamei Kremlin on January 26, the day aftei the fire aboard the Nettuno had beei extinguished and sent to Newpori Mews. The Yamacxaw which had been ad vised to look out for the Nettuno picked up the ship on January 28 and headed for JacksonvllTe. The Neuttc is owned by the Italian State Bait ways, her home port being Palmero, Italy. The ship is so badly damaged that it Is estimated that it will be weeks before she is again ready for sea. A representative of the owners is expected tomorrow from New York. The Nettuno is a 6,000 ton ship, 400 feet in length with a breadth ol beam of sixty feet. Capt. Berslnl stated he had had four years of war, had two ships torpedoed under him by submarines, was badly wounded in one of the explo sions, dui tnoese experiences were nothing compared to the horror through which he had Just emerged. For (our dayB the crew of the Nettuno was without food or sleep. Figured in Court*. Beaumont, Texas, Jan. 30?The Italian steamer Nettuno figured in the courts here about two weeks ego. It was alleged that customs rul^ ol a law enacted in 1799 had been violated and an attempt was made by government agents to seize the vessel. When the matter was referred to the Department of Justice at Washington, however, the order came back to release the ship, as its ownership was vested, apparently, in the Italian government. The Nettuno then cleared from Port Arthur after pay iu& ?|i|>ruziiiiftieiy ^t,xuu customs penalties imposed. The threatened litigation was the result of the ship's bringing 149 eases of intoxicating liquors whlcl did not show on the manifest. o The Burdens of Public Office. Newg and Courier. Nathan L. Miller has been Govern or of New York for one month. Ot Thursday of last week his physlclai advised him to cancel all his speak lng engagements and to take a com plete rest. Newspaper correspondent! I who called on the Governor at th< Executive Mansion on Thursday af ternoon were Impressed by his ex hausted appearance and by the fev erlsh flash in his cseeks. President-elect Harding is on a va cation in Florida because of the evi dent danger that his health was about to break down. The effect of tin strain which he was under bad bo come startllngly apparent to thoe? him. The lines in his face had deepened; he had begun to show an Irritability entirely foreign to his na B tore. It was judged necessary tc Jfe- make an Immediate end ot the con fereneeg at XTarion and send Mr Harding te the South for a complete Not la a long while has there beer a period when the strew of event* made the burdens and responsible ties of high public offlce so heavy at & . they are new. Next to the Presidency oWce la the country at Ihls time During the month that he has served '^IWWPIPIp IB* ' i 1 % -Ul maa? k|V|fl|||f M#fclMIII fft (M9T i trt probably typical of what la la tore for tbe Oorernor throughout his tern. If oao month's s'truggle with them has worn him out, how is he to sustain the long ordeal that lies sbeadT ab for Mr. Harding, he has not yet even assumed the Presidency. He has not had to bear one-tenth of the burden that Wood row WliSon has borne for years. The perplexities and labors which have driven him to seek rest and refreshment in Florida are as nothing compared with those that await him in the Whit^ House. It has been said by men who have had opportunity tor cloee and intimate observation that the growth of the country and the course of events in tne put few z ear8 have made the labors devolving upon the office of President practically Intolerable. Not one man in twenty, It is said, can stand up under tbem; and it has i been suggested that, for this reason, if for no other, a radical recasting and revision of governmental machin; ery and methods will soon be necessary. o MANY SUICIDES IN 1990. i New York, Jan. 30?More than 6,000 suicides in 1920, an increase ol \ over 1,000 for a single year, were brought to the attention of the Save, a-Llfe League, according to its annual report made public today. L "Life was taken,"' the report says, "for the most trivial reasons in a ( large number of cases: ( "A man distressed because his new L clothes were unsatisfactory. "A woman peeved because her hus, band refused to eat the pie she had , made. "A man angry with his wife because she refused to vote the Demo1 cratic ticket. t "A couple in dispute as to how fai a window should be left open foi . necessary air during the night, j "A woman because of trouble ovei j a powder puff. 3 "In IS20," the report continues | "3,567 men and 2,604 women com ? mltted suicide. Possibly the increase \ in suicide among women may be due to the fact that so many have recent ly entered business and political life Lnhappy marriage relations and pres 1 ent living conditions also contribute S * - ??- - " mi Rcijr co me situation, j "The youngest suicide was five J years of age and the oldest 103. "Divorce figured prominently lr self destruction last year, more thai 8 100 persong killing themselves foi this reason. The great number of far mers' wives. Possibly the many splen r did biys, lost in the war may have 9 been the cause. ' "Nothing could be more regretted than the 400 soldiers who have de 8 stroyed themselves returning fron the war, many also having beei ' guilty of homicide. "Conditions brought about by the enactment of the 18th amendmen ' have been the cause of not a few sui cides. Also the drug addict has sup plied a considerable number. Millionaires Too. ( "This fearful and reckless destruc I tion of human life is confined to n< i particular clas8 or locality. Last yeai ? in the United States there were 7E , presidents and managers of large concerns, 36 men in the millionaire l class and .23 rich women who became i weary of life and finally terminated , their mortal existence. "In 1919 editors of newspapen seemed to be immune, but this pasi VOftr a rio?"n nr mnr~ '~?l ' tag three editors, helped to make ui the list. The lawyers number 24, witt eight judges. Doctors supply th? greatest number of the professionals i tliere being 54 reported to us. "Neat to the physician was the aci tor and the actress. Forty were re ported. "Self-destruction, among children has reached an alarming situation. Ir 1T19 there were 477 children whc ended their lives. In 1920 the numbei i Increased to 707?boys, 225, and girls, 484. The average age of th? boys was 15. The girls 16. Boys mosi 1 frequently use a pistol, girls poison "Not only in the United States but al over the world reports show a mar . Ked Increase in suicide since the wai ended. During the war the rate fell to the lowest In many years and thh is always noticeable in time of som< ; great calamity. > "Social, economic, and well nigh in 1 \ | 6 ^ To My I : 3 I thank my ! | customers in I g County for the g have given me durii g perity and I will ths ? @ able part of their tr; > g of adversity. I will g equally as good sen i B have in the past, in " B and prompt deliver 5 B force of help this ye i ft v?.. :n u - ^ - - , jr iuu win Lie counec ; | the Dillon and Pala< s ? i. it h a" Si CO 1X1 CD 1X1 (XI CD CXI 1X1 CD 1 ' i'tfy* \ ' f ? - V " . ?? ~ TA7 A 1IT PAT TTlfflT TTA11 I tVLrUiaH 'BANK WOCI?1 have a call (or a (aw share* of the First National Bank stock. If you hare any to ofrt quota price in first letter. E. Rogers.?1 27 It. WANTED ?COUNTRY PEOPLE TO TRY OUR 75c. NKALB. PALMETTO CAFE, NEXT TO nAi.n i OFFICE?.tf. WANTED ? Men or women to take orders among friends and neighbors for the genuine guaranteed i hosiery, full Una Ior men. women and children. Elimlnatee darning. We pey 75c an hour spare time, or 136.00 a weak for full time. Experience unnecessary. Write International Stocking Mills, Norristown. Pa.?1 13 lOt. NOTICE?I AM AGENT FOR THE Florence Steam Laundry and will recelTe end deliver all laundries' as promptly as possible. Palace Mari ket. . WANTiin Rv*nrh<v1? I now have a full line of machinery and that I am in a better position . to give quick service than I have ever been. All work guaranteed. r Electric Shoe Shop over Dillon Hotel, W. R. Summerall, Prop.? 1 20 tf. 1 0060 will break a Gold, Fever and - Grippe quicker than anything we - know, preventing pneumonia 12 0 13t 660 will break a Gold, Fever and Grippe quicker than anything we know, preventing pneumonia.?12 0 13t. - FOR SALE: HIGH GRADE AMMOXlated Fertilizers for cotton, corn, 5 tobacco, etc. Also, Fish Scrap, * Blood, Tankage, Foreign Kainit, Etc. Write us for prices advising the tonnage you want. Dawhoo Fertilirer Prim nn n v Rn* COO . J Charleston. sT c'?1 20 6t. * RUB - MY - TISM Is a powerful Antiseptic and Pain 1 killer, cures infected, cuts, old sores, | tetter, etc. Relieves Sprains, Neural" gia, Rheumatism.?13 9 18t. i 066 is a prescription for Colds, Fever and LaGrippe. It's the most speedy 1 remedy we know.?13 9 13t. j i SALESMEN WANTED ? TO solicit orders for lubricating oils, greases and paints. Salary or Commls5 sion. Address The Todd Oil and I Paint Co., Cleveland, O.?2 3 ltp. 1 FOR SALE ? 50O Founds Pure country lard at 26 cents per pound. Apply to H. M. Rogters, Dillon. S. C.?2 3 4tp. > AT STUD?fhe Grand young stallion I Henry Putney, "Requested" by San * Francisco full brother to Mary Puti ney 2.04 3-4, Abbie .Putney 2.03 5 1-4 and Montralo 2.10 will stand * the season at the race track, Dll1 Ion. See Mr. Grant Connor for terms.?2 8 2tp. [ FOR RENT?Eleven Horse Farm " near town of Marlon. Will rent as whole or in small farms. For 1 terms apply Mrs. W. J. Montgom* ery, Marlon, S. C.?2 3 It. WHITE WYANDOTTE EOGS FOR sale from leap nested hens that laid 235 eggs last year. $3.00 per ^ dozen. J. D. Hargrove?2 3 \ JUST RECEIVED PEN WHITE Wyandottes. Finch from J. C. Fis[ chel, Hope, Ind. Am booking or, dera for eggs at $3.00 per dozen, h J. D. Hargrove?2 3 t BUY WHITE WYANDOTTT EGOS. Fischels "Egg a Day" strain. Am booking orders now. $3.00 per I dozen. J. D. Hargrove.?2 3. > (WANTED?A Cow fresh in milk giving three or more gallons per day. Joe Adams, Dillon.?2 3 It. j zd nsn rsn nsn ns rsi rzi rxi rzi rzi rzi ^ % A/ ord * s Lustomers jj many friends and g >illon and Dillon 3 * patronage they | ng the years of pros- g ink them for a reason- g ade during the months ? I promise to give them *j rice in the future as I jj good quality of meats *5 T 1 lii y. 1 nave a Deuer g >ar than ever before, g >usly treated at both g le Markets. g rCH, Prop. g mm mm CD mm com mm | ? AFTEI iwunu IIU11 EVERYT1 HALF We are througl find our self over-sti Winter goods and bt money to meet our 01 tore decided to maki duction, we are goin ! item that was nurd ? " except goods pure consisting of Clothing Millinery and everyt to Wear Line at instances at less tha\ Now is your c< will you have an goods at such low pi Men* Blue C Lam try Work 4 Op Skirts Twv Fleeced Lined Skirts and Drawers 59c Men s Heavy Overalls 95c Fine Dress and Apron Gingkama Qn Yard iJC I Skeeting, Yard vC I Mnrric Face Inviiit) ft aod Dillon's Largest DILLON, So 4 J$+ 4 * ti ll A <6 ^ ,V- ; v'?, % ' 3-1.. i i.Ii an ?? ,4 % I 9 * 1 m mbhhi TORY i SALE UNG AT Jj PRICE h taking stock and I . ?" 4 ocked on Fall and ssides we need the * bligations, we theree another drastic re- ^ ; to offer you every s iased in our stock " hased this m> Dry Goodsf Shoes, 11 hing in the Ready price and in some n hnlf nnVu i* * (iWt B hance, never again I ^ opportunity to buy rices. ? I ?1??4 ? 25c Percal*, dark pattern* only 1212c I 72 x 90 Bed Slieet* 79c Men * Extra Heavy Ribbed CCn Underskirt*, formerly-$1.50 OOv . * Apron. : 39c o" Men * Hoae, Pair vC it Dept. Store J and Best Store ... 10IMIIW I atA Carolina "~~~ j . ?