Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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PECULIAR CASE OF MIKELL Commanding Officer of Camp Jaokson Disapprove* Acquittal Verdict of th* Trial Court. Wannamaker Gets Data. J. Sfcottowe Wannamaker, president of the American Cotton association, said that the association "has insids Information to the effect that the d£ partment of agriculture will decllnn Camp. Jackson. W. E. Mikell, civil- f urn j s {j an estimate of the indicat ian employee, recently tried at Camp d , ]d f tt j , te r t TackTon Tor' VToTaiToh of the SnTTir"'* ~ tide of war, was found not guilty ol 1 . , ’ c . i says Mr. Wannamaker, "in compll- each of the 54 specifications. The \ J 4 ance with requests from erer}’ sec- verdict of the court was disapproved-. , u 7. v * , *w . .. . „ in An a,, tion of the belt, has taken this matter by Major General Read, reviewing au- . . . . ’ . . . up with plumbers of the house and thority, who made the following in-1 » v dorsement: “In the foregoing case of | senate. The department of agricul- William E. Mikell, civilian, Camp Jackson, 8. C., the findings and ac quittal of the court are disapproved. The evidence before the court is am ply sufficient to warrant a finding of w. w * _ ifh previous year with which to compare. guilty and a sentence in keeping with ' , V1 w j ^ The matter is being pushed every way ture takes the position that as no crop estimate was made at this time last season they do not feel that, they should issue an indicated yield this yeaf, as they have no figures from the th* gravity of the ofTense.” The disapproval by the command ing general, who convened the court, will not affect the status of the de fendant, who under the verdict stands acquitted of the charge. Th* case attracted considerable in terest, not only becauie of the inter- osting legal point raised in regard to Jai-ieviction, but also bocau.e ot Uw » r * Tl0 «» y,ar possible by us and we will make every effort to hare the department ffcsue an indicated yield as well as a condition report. The grounds for refusing the Indicated yield are not Justifiable, as the indicated yield U based upon the aotual conditions and not upon any yield made during any prommenee~of deafndanl.... The American Cotton association is now comptllng Its crop eltiwatwtiwl ^ i condition report which will be is- Gaffney. A meeting was held of the * Ground association, the object being to devise ways and means by which the battle ground may be suitably marked, and if possible induce Con greas to convert the spot into a n& tional park. sued in the next few days. This re- rort wTiT prove slEarlTfTn gfrT) 01 rr3D. ,m New Trial in Graham Case. Judge Ernest Moore has granted a new trial in the • case of Graham against the state of South Carolina. Attorneys for the plaintiff argued that Senator their client was entitled to damages Washington (Special). Smith has announced that he would ( according to the evidence and the jury lend his aid immediately to the pro returned a verdict for the defense. posa! of the people of Anderson to secure a large, government appropria tion for the construction of a court house building in that city. A bill is pending in the house tc appropriate $250,000 for thia purpose Greenville.—More than 2,000 Shrin- era from North Carolina aad South Carolina, together with a number ol prominent officials of the order from The commonwealth attorneys con tended that the verdict was right and proper and should be allowed to stand. Judge Moore said he was convinced that the preponderance of the testi mony was in favor of the plaintiff and passed an order granting a new trial. THE KING, QUEEN AND PRINCE ADMITTED SEPARATELY TO WIUSON’S SICK ROOM. QUEEN FELT MUCH AT HOME President Was Greatly Cheered by the Visit of Royalty and Says He is Feeling Much Better. Washington. — King Albert and President Wilson clasped hands, the meeting at president’s bedside, briei as-it was, proved the climax of the American visit of the Belgian mon arch, and he left Washingtn a happy man, to sail for home from Newport News on the transport George Whsh ington which brought him to this country. From the day he landed the pfiariiiaTTwa by anxiety over the president’s con dition, and- he had abandoned hope of ! T)em“g able 'to As his majesty was leaving, he leaned over the bed to shake Mr Wilson’s hand again and said: "I hope your Ideas and ideals will be carried out and I believe they will be.” Hospital Plan Indorsed. More specific information regarding Philadelphia and Washington, were yjg proposed memorial to be erected present here for the institution of the g ou th Carolina soldiers and sail- new Hejaz temple of the Mystic ora w {j 0 ^j e( ^ j n great war than Shrine The new- temple will have jj ag y e ^ been made public is given jurisdiction over the upper part of th« ou ^ by Former Governor Manning, state. vice chairman of the South Carolina Memorial commission. if . • Chester.—The Chester Building and The memorial, it is emphasized, la After the departure of the king, the president expressed a desire to see Queen Elizabeth, who was having tea with Mrs. Wilson. Dr Grayson con sented and her majesty eagerly went to the executive’s bedside, where she remained five minutes. She told Mr. Wilson, with one of her charming smiles that she felt much at home with persons who were ill. Dr. Grayson said his. patient had been greatly cheered by his talk with the Belgian monarchs and that theii visit seemed to have done him good “My doctor tells me I’m getting better,’’ the president said to both his callers, _"I hope he’s telling the truth and I do feel much better.” CONFERENCE SEATS GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN DELEGATES Loan association has just held its purely a South Carolina project, sep- 16th annual meeting. Joseph Lind arate and distinct from any national say, president, and J. Steel Caldwell movement. It will not be connected secretary, in their reports for the past in any way with the University of year, showed that the association had South Carolina. enjoyed a great prosperity in aiding South Carolina members of the people in buying and building homes Thirtieth division, E. B. Cantey of Co- and inculcating economical ideas in i um bia, temporary chairman, have la the community along financial lines dorsed the proposal to have the war For the year the association reported meiiiorlat take the^-form qf -a hospital, a net earning of 8 per cent. j Washington.—With only one dele gate dissenting, the international la i hor conferencve voted to admit thf Greenville.—J. E. Keeler, an aged citizen of the Travelers Rest section and his 17 year old granddaughtei were bitten by a dog supposed to be mad as they were in the cotton field near their home. The dog escaped hut was plater killed by an automobile as it attempted to cross the road The head has been sent to the state board of health at Columbia for ex amination. ^-Lsver’s New Secretary. Washington (Special)—Mellichamp representatives of* Germany and Aus tria to the conference sessions. Protesting against international 'politics” in the international labor i conference, Baron des Planches, Ital | lan government delegate, told dele mngft than 30 nations that “we must look to the future rather than to the past” and admit Clermany and to the conference. Brunson of Orangeburg has bsen chosen by A. F. Lever of the federal farm loan board as his secretary to succeed William D. Aiken, who will, I during the coming week, become seo* retary to Congressman E. C. Mann. Clemson College.—Glemso* student? who have seen service overseas have organized an American Expeditionary Force club. There are about 40 stu dents eligible for membership. The club is especially proud to have as one of its members Gary E. Foster ex-sergeant of the Thirtieth division who is one of General Pershing’! “one hundred world war heroes.” Foeter has also medals from foreigii countries awarded for bravery and has been notified of two other doco rations soon to be awarded him. School Inspector Busy. J A. Stoddard, state high school in spector, has been busy three weeks visiting a few of the high schools ■that have called for or needed some adjustment in their organizations. Columbia.—Control of the Record Publishing company, a $100,000 cor poration, was acquired by a deal con sammated during the past few day! by R. Charlton Wright and associates William O. Boger, Lawrence J. Davis Walter E. Duncan, and J. Harvey Ahull, all of whom have been asso ciated with the Columbia Record foi some time past. Involved In the pur chase is the majority stock of the company, heretofore owned by Edwin W. Robertson. Mr. Robertson has dls posed of his entire holdings. Church Work Surveys. The religious and social sunray which is baing conducted throughout the state of South Carolina under the direction of the- Interchuroh World movement has bean carried to a large number of thecoundee of the state. This survey la being made with the oo-operation of all the .various Protes tant denominations of the various counties. It is being handled by a specially appointed man from the county who is securing the necessary data in conference with the rarious denominational leaders. To Move to Greenville. * Chester.—It has been learned fro* good authority that the Hon. W. P Pollock, former United States senator from South Carolina, and well knowii lawyer and farmer, will remove from Cheraw to Greenville within the next few months. Mr. Pollock recently purchased a twelve acre tract, known as the Caudle property in the suburbs of the eity and it is understood that he inlands removing to Greenville as soon as he can close his business "af fairs in Cheraw. Juvenile Auto Drivers. Columbia.—Persons undqr 16 years age must not drive automobilet within city limits of Columbia, and those that do will be arrested and prosecuted undeg a city ordinance regulating this^matter. The service commission btought^it to the attention of city counpif that this ordinance was be Ing violated and asking for strict en forcement of the rule. The police de partment will kesrp a close lockout foi these young drivers, wuT speedy ar rest and punishment awaits them. \ ti New Revenue District. Advices received from Greenville were tofee effect that a new revenue district, including only South Caro lina, has been formed and will be In charge of Fred E. Pearman, whose headquarters will be In Columbia. Heretofore, the states of North Car olina and South Carolina comprised what was known as the Salisbury district. Fines and Lioen Receipts from hunting licensee, fines and other sources received by Wade Hampton Oibbes, chief game warden, will amount to nearly 911.000 for October according to indications of the reports already in the office. Approximately $8,000 has been tuned Into the treasury from the various counties and this will be increased to about $12,000 before the end of the month, Mr. Gibbes thinks. Ths amount this month will exceed by probably 97,000 the receipts for the same period last year. Time Limit Has Expired. The time limit in which the Co lumbia Railway, Gas and Electric company was allowed by the canal commission to consider the commie ston’s proposal ts to completion of the canal has expired, and as the com pany had made no definite answer as to the proposal, the Commission has determined to proceed with the liti gation to cause the property to revert to the state. If possible the case will be doeketed for the December term el court Further delay la the GOVERNMENT PUTS ON ITS FIGHTING CLOTHES AGAIN Washington.—The government put on Its fighting clothes to meet the' coal strike. ■ ■ / ’ / Most drastic of all moves during the day was the order of railroad ad ministration for seizure of coal in transit for roads^ requiring it, with rationing of stocks on hand to essen tial industries'. COTTON IS HEAVILY DAM BY RAIN THROUGHOUT - M AGED JUT BE LT. New York.—The heavy and contin ued rains in nearly all the cotton belt states, except the Garolinas and Georgia, has worked the heaviest dam age on cotton for many years at this stage of the growing crop. Nearly 1,600 replies pf special correspondents of The Journal of Commerce, bearing an average date of October 22, show a deterioration of 8.7 points. NEW “PET NAME” FOR WILSON GIVEN BY LABOR LEADERS. Indianapolis, Ind.—After dispatch ing to Washington a telegram to Sec retary of Labor Wilson in which the President’s proposition on the coal strike was characterized as that of an usurper, the executive board of\ the UnKed Mine Workers of America turned to routine business. On and after Nov. 17th, the admis sion prices at the Casino Theatre will be children 10 cents, adults 20 cents, Matinee and Night. The Management is compelled to raise the admission prices account pic- rcntal from double tOT'i'S 1 iiii'reasing iirrental Irain to triple, therefore we feel that we now can.give you bettejr pictures for just a triffle more. Monday has been set aside for SPECIAL ATTRACTION day and therefore as the picture demands' high er admissions we will warn you by our- lobby display, announcing the price of admission- Again we are glad to annovmce that we have secured bookings on the well known Stars, Viz: Marguerite Clark, Billie Burke, Wallace Reed, Charles Ray, Dorothy Dalton, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Wm. Hart. From time to time one of these Stars will apjiear here each Monday, r ^-TMArv*' 1.Lr.uJit5hJi.!sre... .\^.saxmaaitw Its our aim to get the l>est, that will compare with our neighboring ToWTis^mmfTi^: Your co-operation and supjxjrt will aid you and all to attend these shows at regulaf or normal admission prices. —Adv Some Time You will be in need of printing of some kind. Whether it be letter heads, statements wed ding invitations or public sale bills, re member we can turn out the work at the lowest cost consistent with good work NOTICE Because of the continued advance in the cost of everything that enters into ■thr nianiifap*ntv» nnd—flplivprv of ice it is necessary to increase the price during the winter months. No more coupon books will be sold until next spring and the following cash prices will prevail: 300 pounds at one delivery $2.00; 100 pounds 70 cents; less than 100 pounds one cent a pound, 10 cents worth being the smallest amount sold which is 1-3 of a 25 pound cut. SAVE j»e LEATHER LIQUIDS a/re/PASTES -.For Black,While.Tanax/ Ox-Blood (dark brown) Shoes KEEP YOUR SHOES NEAT -• >!> A Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic restores vitality and energy by purifying and en richlng the blood. You can soon feel its Strength ening. Invigorating Effect. Price 60c. SHOE MUSHES cXaF.FJMLLET CORPORATIONS UJD. BUFFALO^ N.Y. Woman red cross worker TELLS STORY OF ATROCITY. Warsaw.—The Polish government is compiling the, story of the atroci ties committed under the bolshevik reign In the city of Minsk, now oc cupied by the Poles. The latest, brought b^’an American Red Cross worker who returned from a relief as signment in the newly occupied city, concerns the murder of a wom^n hos pital assistant who was rash enough to express the hope that conditions would improve when the town fell. FEAR OF EXPLOSION CAUSES STOPPAGE OF RESCUE WORK. Steubenville, O.—After battling their way to within 150 feet*of where 20 miners have been imprisoned, res- c :e workers were ordered out of the Y and O mine No. 2 at Amsterdam, O. by mine officials and state mine liv appetora, who feared an explosion might occur, according to word re ceived here. Hope has been aban doned t£at the minors are alive. Rescue parties worked all night Ion* te the gas filled mine. .. AUCTION SALE M Horses and ^ We will sell at Public Auction, one car load containing 16 horses and 10 mules. Saturday, November 15th 1 CUNTON. S We have been able to secure an ex ceptional fine bunch of horses and mules which we offer to oqr friends in Clinton for the high Dollar. Don’t forget: Clinton, Saturday, No vember 15th, 1919 Rain or Shine. We will sell this stock under our guarantee to be as represented. R. E. LOLLIS Greenville, S C. A ..