Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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" : -' . v* ? ) , V frt>bu*hed 1891, DISARMAMENT UP ' 10 UNITED STATES NO TIME HOWEVER TO WORK OUT PROBLEM BEFORE AO' "> MINISTRATION CHANQE8. ' i ;; * , I. ' " i : ^ ; OUR DUTY TO LEM THE WAY Mondel of Wyoming 8ayo if an Agreement ia not Reached Soon Amenloa Will be To Blame. Washington. ? An International agreement for limitation of armaments is absolutely essential to the avoidance of bankruptcy by some of the more important nations of the - world, with attendant measureless - confusion and distress Representative Mondell of Wyoming, republican house leader, declared before the house naval committee. If an agreement is not reached in the near future, Mr. Mondell said the fault will be that of America, as in former days the fault was that of Germany. He added, however, that there was no time to work out the problem before the change in administrations next month. "The fault will be ours," he asserted, "because as we are the only great 'nation which could maintain enormous ostablishements on land and Sna urTfhnnf honlrrM rvf n *? .. .kt.vu v uutini uytw/, n mivut uc" lng condemned to bear indefinitely And add today's frightful load of national debt. It is out duty to lead the jvay toward relief from the present fend future burdens of war-like expenditures, which irksome and oppressive to ns, would be unbearable to other hatlons. , "'More than that, it is our duty to lead the way, because strangely enough, we are the only great nation that, since the world war, has officially taken a position favorable to the Increase rather than the decrease of armaments and warlike expenditures. Fighting to Save Her Son* , OBsinglng, N. Y.?Mrs. Anuna Foster, mother of Jesse Walker, the Kvansville, Ind., youth sentenced to be electrocuted in Sing Sing prison, having been unsuccessful in her effort to have Governor Miller save his life, left for Washington to try and enlist the aid of the United States senators from Indiana and possibly President Wilson in her son's behalf. $1,368,977 for U. 8. Treasury. Greenville. S._ C.?R. Q. Merrick chief federal prohibition enforcement officer for South Carolina, in a report made public here, declared that a total of $1,368,977 in fines, taxes and assessments were collected and paid into the treasury of the United States as proceeds from the work of his force of 16 men. Final Action Expected. Washington.?The National executive committee of the American Legion, meeting here in the first of a three-days' session, is expected to take final action on the offer of the Knights of Columbus of a gift of $6,000,000 to be used for the erection In Washington of a war memorial building. Headed by New Premier. Athens.?Delegates sent to the near East conference in London late this month will be headed by M. Kalcgeropoulos, the new premier, it was said here. M. Gounarls, minister of war, ? will not go to London, it has been decided, in rlew of British opposition. Birthday of Charles Dickens. London. ? Dickensian enthusiasts are celebrating the 109the annlver shry of the birth of Charles Dickens. The famous novelist's home at Gads.hill and other former residences were visited by pilgrims. Man Dies While Running Auto. Norfolk, Va.?Aubroy W. Anderson, prominent automobile man, died at steering wheel of his machine while driving between Norfolk and Suffolk. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter, and was to all appearances in the beat of health. Work on Jail Edict. Newport News, Va.?The work or L, ^ Jail edict which city officials thrent ened a few days ago, has cut idleness \ and begging here to a minimum. ', \ ( City Manager L. C. Thorn declared. v Warship will be Target. Washington.?A large warship, possibly a former German craft, 1b to be bombed by naval aviators to tost the value of aircraft against major surface vessels, Admiral Coontz, chief, of natal operations, announced before the bouse naval committee. 1 , Death and Wounds by Bombs. f Belfast.?One constable was killed Band two others wounded by the explosion of n bomb thrown at them >. while they were on duty at Warren L'T Point, near Dunkalk. [ , Michael Collins Killed. [ ? Dublin.?Michael Collins, adjutant PL. general of the Irish republican army | | jttfW was killed in the ambush at Bargartla last week, in which ft was previously pv reported he had been wounded, acrgfrjfot V>.the enthgritles here.. B * . r - _ ' PRESIDENT WILSON ' VETOES ARMY EILL TREMENDOU8 HOUSE MAJORITY RE-PAS8E8 THE MEA8URE WITHOUT ARGUMENT NO PARTY DIVISION . IN VOTE I Wilson Could See No Reason For Restrictions Upon Minlmurft Strength of Army of 260,000 Men. Washington.?The Joint resolution directing the stopping'of enlistments until the regular army is reduced to 175,000 men was passed hy the house over President Wilson's veto. Returning the measure to the Lwuse, the President said he was "uiv> able to see in the condition of the world at large or in the needs of the United States any change" that would justify a restriction upon the mini- p mum enlisted strength of 260,000 men ' provided for in the recently enacted 1 army reorganization bill. ( The veto wa? overriden by a vote ' of 271 to 16, on** member voting present. The President's veto message was ; not read to the bouse until bix,| hours after its formal delivery, but i once read, action was sVift. Representative Mondell of Wyo- , ming, republican leader, said the message presented no arguments that had not already been before the body and that further discussion was unnecessary. He aBked for an immediate vote. i Men Starved and Flogged. Jackson, Mich. ? Men starved and 1 flogged day after day and later sent to an asylum? men cugtm tur many nays in sieei cylinders so narrow that the prisoner must stand upright? Men attempting suicide to escape the horrors of hunger, flogging and torture cells. Legislative Investigation of these cruelties and conditions In the Michigan state penitentiary here promised a complete reorganization of this penal system. Montana Govarnor Vetoes Bill. Helena, Mont.?On the ground that the bill requiring teachers in Montana schools and colleges to take au oath of allegiance to the United States, was unconstitutional and would create a fertile field of "political heresy," Governor Dixon vetoed the measure. Fight Continues on Open Shop. , Norfolk, Va.?With a capitalization of from 15,001 to $50,000, the American engineering corporation received its charter and will succeed the Crescent Iron WorkB, Inc.. as the medium for labor's experiment in combatting the open shop. First Real Japanese Census. Tokyo.?The first census ever taken in Japan by modern methods showed that the population of the Japanese empire tnumber 77,005,510, while In Japan proper, exclusive of Korea, Formosa and Sakhalin, there are 55,961,140 inhabitants. Winter Resort Hotel Burned. Augusta, Ga.?The Bon Air, & large winter resort hotel in the South, was destroyed by fire here. The flames originated in the dining room and are attributed to some faulty electric lighting equipment. There were 260 guests in the hotel. No one was in Jured. Germany Advised to Accept. Birmingham. Eng. ? The British prime minister's advice to Germany la to accept the bill of reparation as formulated by the supreme council at Paris. Pleet of Airplane Carriers. Washington.?First steps looking to the construction of a fleet of modern high speed airplane carriers for the United States navy were taken In congress. Smith's Credentials Submitted. Washington. ? Credentials, certifying that E. D. Smith of South Carolina was elected to serve a term of i six years In the senate beginning March 4, were presented to tile senate by Senator Dial. 8ailors Under Arrest. Mobile.?Following the seizure of , Ana on ana r\t fnvo< on vvVi ial/ou on II TU vuavu Ul IVICI^II W II IOI%\I T uu board the Munson line steamer Isla here by the forces of Sheriff W. H. Holcomb, nine members of the crew were arrested. Wool for Poland. Paris.?Poland is to get more than 36,600 bales of Australian and New Zealand wool under a contract signed with the British director general of . raw materials, is stated in a recent i announcement. Provision For, Muscle Shoals. Washington. ? The senate adopted < an amendment to the aundry civil ap* t propriation bill appropriating 110,000,* I 000 for continuing consffpction of the i ^ 'r% FOET MILL, S. 0., I \. t:-: . ' >^"j;:'\ MD^BrE JUDGE A. J. TALLEY. That women "approach the problem* of life with their heart*, and not with their heads," and because of that are unfitted for jury duty, Is the opinion ot Judge Alfred T. Talley of the cours ot general session In New Vork NO LOOP HOLE FOR ININIONITY A Department ot Sggci*' Unw Enforcement Directeu oy a Commission Is Proposed by Law-makers. Washington.?With J* the next few days one or inor<f cui's rm? s better DU1V1V.CU1C1II. Ul DiaiC iJIUUIUIHUI. taws I will be introduced in tbe legislature at Raleigh. N. C. Jt is purpose of the democrats to provide for staio-wida control of the drv ot weft situation which ever ft happens to be. No loop hole for Immunity is to be permitted. One measure already framed, and ready for introduction, provides: For a department of special law enforcement, to be directed by a commission consisting of the governor, as chairman, the attorney geni ral and three othe: Citizens of the state to be appointed bv the governor. For a chief officer to be named by the commission, to be assisted by not exceeding five officers. "The primary object of the department," the measure sayn, "shall be the enforcement of the laws of the state prohibiting, regulating, affecting or concerning the manufacture. Bale and transportation of intoxicating liquors." Break In Wheat Futures. Buenos Aires.?Wheat futures have broken severely in the BolBa de Com-' mercio here during the past week, j prices falling the equivalent of 30 j cents per bushel on a tremendous j speculative turnover enunl to 2 OOO OOS i bushels per day. It Is asserted that Argentina is beginning Its great annual crop movement with a surplus for exportation estimated at 3,500,000 tons of wheat and that this country Is a dominating factor In the woY-ld's grain market. 8ev*re Earthquake Shocks. Washington.?A severe earthquake was reported by Father Francis A. Tondorf, director of the Georgetown I aelsmological observatory. The dis-^ turbance was indicated by the instruments as being 2,200 miles south of Washington. 1,720? Miles From Chicago. Chicago.?The seismograph at the University of Chicago recorded an earthquake within 1,720 miles of Chicago. No Limit on Wine Buying. Washington.?The amount of hard liquor a sick man may acquire legally is definitely fixed by statute, but the only limit to the amount of wine he may obtain is the "sound and honest" judgment of his physician apd, perhaps, the depth of his purse. Would Issue $120,000,000 Bonds. Washington. ? The Pennsylvania Railroad companj asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue $120,000,000 worth of gold bonds. Brindoll Found Guilty. Now York.?Robert P. Brlndell, president of the Building Trades council, was found guilty on the charge of extortion from builders by a Jury. To Terminate Wage Agreement. Washington. ? Termination within 30 days of the present agreement between the shipping board and crews of government merchant ships on ther Pacific coast governing wages and working conditions was announced by Chairman Benson. Willard Ready for Battle. New York. ? Jess Willard, former heavyweight boxing champion, has agreed to meet Jack Derapsey, holder of the title, on Labor Day, Tex Richard, boxing promoter, announced. 8tep Toward Army Reduction. Washington. ? A 4eflnlte step toward reduction of the regular army to 160,000 menAwas taken when the House approved' an appropriation suficlent only for the maintenance of a THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10~ mrs visit to 1 niexicoexplained REHABILITATION OF RAILROAD8 IN MEXICO IS ONE OF CHIEF AIM8 OF OBREGON. I. ." 4 f: V . TO BECAME DIRECTOR GENERAL e ! r Obregon Hopes to Finance HI# Rehabilitation of Roads Without Giving Mortgage on -His Country. * Mexico City.?President Alvaro Ob- j regon Is bending every energy toward rehabilitation of Mexico's railway sys- | tem as the' moat important step in reconstruction following 10 years of 1 revolution. That explains the visit to Mexico City of William Qlbbs McAdoo, former railroad administrator and secretary of the ..- treasury of the e United States, who is expected to be- r come director general of the-- Mexi- (l can national railways and adviser of k the Obregon government at $50,000 a year. Obregon hopes to finance his re- i habilitation of the railroadB without f mortgaging his country to foreign bankers. "I am of the opinion." Obregon p stated, "that Mexico for its recon a large foreign loan. "Instead. It should concentrate its energies on arranging in a satlsfac- . tory manner Tor the payment of Its o foreign obligations previously con- a tracted. p ' J Cabinet Crisis Imminent. a Athens.?A ministerial crisis ap- p pears imminent as a result of serious <e difficulties between Premier Rbiallis s and the war minister, Demtrios Gou- c narls, as to who shall head the Greek i, delegation to the forthcoming conference in London on near-eastern v questions. (J Hog Island Now Idle. * Philadelphia. ? Hog Island ceased its shipbuilding activities, so far as ^ the present management is concern- j ed, and the key to theyaat ytfrd*Wfts formally turned over to the United ^ States Shipping Board. Nominates Comm'r of Patents. , Washington?President'Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of Mel- fl vin H. Coulston of New York to be g commissioner of patents. Coulston is ^ now first assistant commissioner of t patents. Considering 8tatus of Landls. Washington.?Congressional inves- j tigatlon to determine whether Judge ? Landls is permitted under law to con- fl tiuue as federal Judge of the Northern j milium uminci wnne acting as "arm- ~ trator of organised baseball"- at aa annual salary of $42,500, Is proposed In a resolution Introduced by Repre- > sentatlve Welty. j { Unemployed Demand Work. . Copenhagen.?A procession of the [ unemployed, estimated to number*8,- * 000, carrying flags left the city hall : square hero.jparchtng toward the parHament bullcmgs and the king's palace, demanding work ^ i Tell It to Burleson. . York, Pa.?Astra, in Europe for seven years, a trunk belonging ,to A. t R. Farquhar. a York mami(atturer, is home. It wan lost in 1.914, while Mr. Farquhar was traveling in Bulgaria. , . ( Reduction of Two Cents. " Pittsburgh, Pa.?The Atlanta Refln- t lng company announced a reduction ? of two cents a gallon lu the prices of t gasoline and kerosene for. the.whole of Pennsylvania. World Disarmament Conference. Washington.?A resolution authoriz- t log the president to invite the nations r of the world to send delegates to a ( conference to "provide. .(pry dlsarma- ( ment" was reported favorably. I 1 . ej Ask Loan of 910,000. Washington.?The Pickens railroad company of South Carolina applied to- r the Interstate Commerce Commission j for a loan of $10,000 for ten years for the purchase <n hew equipment.' - j Ford-Newborry Recount Finished. Washington.?The recount of ballots In the Michigan senatorial elec- r tlon of 1918, finished by the senate elections committee, left Senator^ I lyewberry, Republican, with a plural- t j ity of 4,334 over Henry Ford. Colby Formally Welcomed Back. Washington.?The Latin. American I corps formally welcomed home Bainbridge Colby, secretary of state, who a ! returned from a two-months'-'vislt to t j Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina a few j, J days ago. , r Want Man Wjjo Aided Bergdoll. Indianapolis.?The American Lejglon will take smps to seek out the j. man who reported to have aided v Orover C. Bergdi.ll to escape from f Canada into Germany. j New BasW Ball League. Meridian, Mlag?Permanent organisation of the citton States baseball league was effgtted .here. j The membersTof the -league will be , t .Pensacola, Fla.,/Meridian, Greenwood!} a^Jacksq^]^^ Montgomery and t * V ' W> -(i %.T !(jrP , i - v5>. T* Vi-S''" '' ^1 FvV 'nt vgfniys 'jBMF . -j ll T 1 1921 ^ jnpiR ) m HENRY C. WALLACE. Henry C. Wallace of lovua, mentiond for appointment to the place of secetary of agriculture In Harding's cabnet. He Is the publisher of a wellnown farm paper. I ITTACKED STAGE PRODUCTION , 'Lalntlff's Attorneys Announce That it Has Been Planned to File Similar Suits In Detroit. Chicago.?The praecipe In a $5,000,p00 damage suit against Henry Ford ind his paper. The Dearborn Independent, was filed in circuit coyrt by lorris Gest, theatrical producer, who llaged that an article in The Independent on January 22, 1921, conta tart "libelous, slanderous and false tatements" concerning Mr. Gest and ertain stage productions he has isndled.. The article mentioned in the suit ras said to have attacked "Aphrolite" and "Mecca" in particular, ermine them the "meat unlaelnim pectacles ever shown In America." Gest's attorneys here announce it las been planned to file similar auits n Detroit. The article which was alleged to lave been libelous was quoted in the raecipe. After saying that Mr. Oest stalks tefore his fellow Jews as the most uccessful producer of the year," the irticle declared that Mr. Oest was not i great producer, but a "great panlerer to a public whose taste he had teen no moan aftcor in debasing." Much Leaf Tobacco Held. Washington.?Leaf tobacco held January 1 by manufacturers and dealirs. other than original growers, imounted to 1,446,914,469 pounds compared with 1,318,131,191 pounds a year igo, the Census Bureau announced.. Husbandless French Women. Paris. ? There are two million Tench women who can never have tusbands, unless they import them, or that is the disproportion caused ?y the war, between the man and voman population in Prance. Coolldge Makes No Agreement. Asheville. ? Vice President-elect felVin Coolldge, who is spending his racatlon, with his wif3 and friends at Jrove Park Inn, have not agreed as ret to make a public appearance in /?(?.. 4...I *L-l- -a ? uo bit/ uui iuk mcir aui/ uore. ^ Hun* Will Not Negotiate. Berlin.?Dr. Walter Simons, the foriign minister, declared In the relchtag that the government would reUse to negotiate on the basis of the entente decisions regarding reparaions and would formulate counterpropositions. 4 Needed Girl For Golf. Tulsa, Okla.?"I simply can't put ip any sort of a game withcut Ramola," said "Jim" Kennedy, in explanaion of his marriage to Miss Ramona Jock on the eve of his departure for Mnehurst, N. C. "Babe" Ruth Loses Out. Albany, N. Y.?"Babe" Ruth, homeun king of the New York American xpague club, will not be able to retrain a film corporation from showng pictures of him in action. Accepts Half of Bonus. New York.?Employes at all of the eflneries of the Standard Oil Com any of New Jersey have voluntarily iccepted a reduction of one-half of heir cost-of-living bonus, effective February 15, it was announced. * * i Price of Qae Reduced. New York.?The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announced i 'reduction of one cent a gallon In he price of gasoline and kerosene n New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, 'forth Carolina and Louisiana. Dempsey-Wlllard Fight Off. ^ Loa Angeles, Cal. ? The 15-round out between Jack Dempsey, heavy-, veight champion, and Jess Wlllard, ormer champion, echeduled for riarch 17, In New York, has bean taleflnitely postponed. French Fix New Coel Price. Paris.?The French government ha* Ixed a new maximum price of $9,'foot on for all American cool, /""P#00 >oard, at French-Atlantic porta. This s the loweet level American i <*1 h as aached since- K began derltaln*. 1- 1 -i : ? r ^ V *. * ORCHARD DAY WELL ATTENDED Cooperative Marketing Associations Strongly Urged by R. C. Berkman, Who Made Principal Address^ McBee.?The "orchard day" meeting held in the interest ot fruit growing in this section here was well attended. Much Interest was taken in the ad> v&ncement ot the peach industry. R. C. Berkman of Macon. Go., one of the largest growers of peaches for market, delivered the principal adI dress, outlining the main points in the successful production of peaches in the peach belt of Georgia, whtcn is the largest peach producing section in the United States. Mr. Berkman said conditions at McBee were ideal for peach growing on a commercial scale, but thtft proper care and attention were necessary tor a full realization of a profit of this industry. He related numerous' Instances from his 28 years of successful experience in peach growing, showing ho^ lands similar in every respect to those here were made to produce thousands of dollars from peach orchards. Mr. Berkman advocated cooperative marketing associations, mentioning the success of the Georgia Fruit Growers' exchange, which successful exchange was explained in detail. Mr. Berkman speaks with authority, as he has spent his life in growing peaches in Georgia and now has 900 acres of hearing peach trees. Columbia.?While on his way from his winter home to New York Bernard M. Baruch, of New York and South Carolina, stopped over in Columbia for a conference with Governor Cooper and other leading South Carolinians on the cotton situation. Following the conference Mr. Baruch, who left for New York, gave out a statement in which lie predicted that little relief from the present deflated condition of cotton could he expected until the regular trade routes and the channels of commerce are reopened. The planting of a large acreage cotton at the present price, which is below the cost of production, is a foolish undertaking, Mr. Baruch contended, and he strongly advises the farmer to curtail his cotton acreage. Laurens. John A. Franks, recently elected mayor of Laurens has formally assumed the duties of the office and will preside at the first meeting of city council under his administration. Several matters of importance are to come up for consideration and disposition and the meeting will be of more than ordinary interest. At a meeting of council prior to the induction of Mayor Franks, Samuel R. Dorroh was elected as street superintendent. Greenville.?The new dormitory at | Flii-man university will in all probability be ready for occupancy before the close of the present session and certainly in time for the Furman summer school, while the new central heating plant now Is so near completion that the steam will be turned on within the next few days. Columbia.?Three trains in South Carolina are to be discontinued by the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, according to an announcement made by L. D. McCullum, division freight agei of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad ir? Columbia. The changes, which have been approved by the railroad commission, will go into effect Sunday, February 6Walballa,?A recent published statement of Oconee county -banks showed that all these institutions were in healthy. Bound condition. January 1 there was on deposit !r the banks of Oconee county of more than $1,500,000 subject to check. Columbia.?By a unanimous vote the South Carolina senate committee on education returned with an unfavorable report on the bill of Senator Rogers of Spartanburg, to create a state b(^rd of review to censor all moving pictures in South Carolina. Spartanburg. ? The membership drive of the Spartanburg chamber of commerce is announced to have been an unqualified success, 66 new members of the organization being secured by the teams conducting the memhnrohin rn ninni Fn Darlington Prepare? for Show. Darlington.?The dates of the South Carolina dairymen's dairy and cattle ahow hare been set for March 29-30, and arrangements are being completed for the largest show of its kind ever held in the state. The exhibit building will be arranged eo a* to provide space for the exhibits of dairymen's supplies and equipments. Tbe cattle exhibit will he the main feature of the show. Experts from all the leading dairy associations of the oountry have l^en Invited to address the convention. / Jail Delivery In Laurens. Laurens.?Pour white hoys, who haul been held at the county jail for some days on different charges, burned their way to liberty while the sherfff was in Columbia on official tMisiaess. Three of the young prisoners have been recaptured. The names of the boys are Floyd Outxs, charged with housebreaking and larceny near Kitiard; Leonard Garner, housebreaking and larceny at Lydia Mill, near Clititon; Ed Finlev and Ansel Holtzdaw. escaped prisoners from the re> fotmatory at Florence. tc V JBm t'aLi ' GOnON MILLS HBE1 GOING TOEHLAROE ^ A NUMBER OF CONTRACTS ARK f CL08ED FOR EXTENSION * ' * ~*OtiSHP^fiS AND NEW MACHINERY. V/?r m ORDERS COMING FREQUENTLY Plan* for the Building of Nevy Mills have not been Abandoned In Many Caaea as Has Been Thought. Greenville*?.That cottnu irillla of this section and throughout the South are preparing for enlargements to, and improvemfent of, plants is Indicated by the faot that contracts are being closed here for the building of extensions to plants and the installation of addUlonul machinery. John A. McPherson. vice president of J. E. Slrrine & Co., industrial engineers, of Greenville, stated that his firm has almost completed plans and expects to start actual work on substantial additions to the plants of a number of textile mills in this section w'thiu tho next 30 days. Edwin H? ward. Southern manager of the Mason Machine works, with offices here, said that his firm has completed the Installation of machinery in six mills within the past week, and that orders for the delivery of machinery are beginning to come in with "satisfactory frequency." It is reported in local circles that plans for the building of new mills in this section, particularly in North. Carolina, have not boen abandoned in many cases as was "cnerallv thought, and that the next few months may see the beginning of work on a number of these projects. Anderson.?Discovery in an ancient and abandoned cemetery in Raymond, a little Mississippi town of the grave of Stephen Decatur Millet, a distinguished son of South Carolina?one who was a member of both branches of the state legislature, a member of the congress of the Ttnlted States, governor of the state of South Carolina and United States senator from the Palmetto state?has been made by the ltev. W. H. Frazer, D. J)., formerly pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Anderson and now president of Belhaven college at Jackson. Miss. Greenville.?Announcement that all former service men in this county and section will he welcomed at the February 14th reunion of Greenville county veteruns at which Col. F. W. Galbra it h. national commander, will speak, was made by Eugene D. Smith, commander of .the American Eegion post here. Col. Galbraith is to inspect the public health service hospital at Camp Sevier on the afternoon of the 14th. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Galbraith. Columbia.?Selection of Knoxvill*. Tennessee, as the next meeting place, election of officers, passage of resolutions against free range, and in favor of appropriation for the eradication of cattle tick and various Internal parasites and the condemnation of the Comer bill pending before Congress featured the second day's session of the Southern Cattlemen's association. Washington, (Special).?The following South Carolina postofflces havo been raised to the presidential class, the postofflce department announcos: Carlisle, 1,000; Chesnee. 1,000: Cow pons, 1,300; Cross Hill, 1,300; Ifardeeville, 1,100; Lakevlew, 1,200; MoBee, 1,200; Neeses 1,200; Nichols, 1.200} North Charleston; Olanto, 1,400; IHimpllco, 1.100; Taylors, 1,000; Trenton, 1,300; Welford, 1,200; Yenmssee, 1,200. Conway.?Senator Smith's bill to exempt Horry county, from the statewide stock law was killed In the sencon, the vote being 23 to 13. By the action of the senate Horry county Is forced to comply with the statewide law prohibiting animals to run jat large In the state.' To Entertain The T. P. A. Gaffney.? At a met4lng of the local post of the T. P. A., officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year. More than $400 were subscribed at this meeting for the purpose of entertaining the delegates to the convention of the order which will be new in Oairney In May. rne siaioment was marie that at least $2,000 .would he needed for this purpose, and the committee on finance announced that the money would he forthcoming, and nothing left undone to make tha occasion pleasant. Hog Farm Goes Bankrupt. 9t. George.?The Dixie Duroc farfta, located in this county near Ridgeville has gone into the hands of receivers and Herman Pearcy of St. George and 9. L. Reld of Charleston have been named receivers. They hope to wind up the business without serious loss to the stockholders and bondholders. A large number of farmers of this section have stock and bonds ***. LM have also purchased from this farm a i number omsII bred hog* and It la / a hoped that some wav may be found to hare this form continued.