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'VS 'jjB .J /2?4 Sftx X ?~1 % M m I K I I sto I Yonr Ad. In This Paper Our Advertisers Reach K H H 9 H K 9 9 9 I Will Bring Business to Ton that now =-~ ~ vj. hrraut vLhrnmnc ? i % . . -j ___ ? ? Volume 20 CHERAW, CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S. C.. JUNE 8, 1916 Number 32 | GOESOOWNWHEN BOAT HITS A MINE BRITISH MINISTER OF WAR WAS GOING TO RUSSIA ON SECRET MISSION. ENGLAND'S MOST NOTABLE FIGURE ON BATTLEFIELD Admiral Jellicoe Officially Reports to King George the Sinking of the Hampshire, Another Big Liner of Great Britain. London. ? Admiral Jellicoe, commander of the British Grand Fleet, lias reported to the admiralty that the British cruise]; Hampshire with Earl Kitchener and his staff aboard has been lost off the West Orkneys. Admiral Jellfeoo's report to the admiralty follows: "I have to report with deep regret that His Majesty's ship Hampshire Captain Herbert J. Savill, R. N.. with Lord Kitchener and his staff on bbard, was sunk last night at about 8 p. m., to the west of the Orkneys, either by a mine or a torpedo, i "Four boats were seen by observerh vers on Bhore to leave the ship. The L wind was north-northwest, and heavy ' EARL KITCHENER p seas were ruining. Patrol vessels and E d^atroyers at once proceeded to the P spot and a party was ser.t along the] K coast to search, but only some bodies J p and a capsized boat have been found up to the present. As the whole I shore has been searched from the seaward, I greatly fear that there ie little hope of there being 8ny survivors. "No report has yet been -eceived from the search party on shore. "H. M. S. Hampshire was on her way to Russia." j Earl Kitchener was appointed seer# tary of state for war on August 8 1914, a few days after Great Britain's declaration of war on Germany. He was regarded as England's greatest soldier, and the decision of the gov ernment to entrust him with supreme direction of the war was received with unanimous approval, war are recognized universally. Notwithstanding the criticism directed against Karl Kitchener his great accomplishments during the As the war progressed and Great Britain's deficiencies in certain direc tions. particularly in regard to the shortage of artillery ammunition, be came apparent. Earl Kitchener was subjected to sever criticism, led by Lord Northcliffe. The secretary was charged with responsibility for failure to foresee the extraordinary demand for heavy shells and as a result the ministry of munitions was formed with Lloyd George at its head. Earl Kitchener's responsiuiiiue? were further lessened by the appointment of General Sir William Robertson as chief of the imperial staff in December of la-t year. It was report ed at that time that friction had arisen between Earl Kitchener and Field Marshal French, then In command of the British forces in France. Shortly after the appointment of General Rob ertson. Field .Marshal French relinquished his command. There have been i o recent reports of Earl Kitclienei - movements. He was last mentioned in tlie cable dispatches of Friday when he went to Westminster palace to be questioned by members of the house of commons, who were nor sa'isfle-'. with ihe conduct of the war. No intimation was given that ite intended to leave England. The Hampshire has been in use as a scout boat ui*: for carrying officials on various mis having ample accommodfirons for the latter mrpose. She was too old to take a p!ac-? on the fghi lug line. NEW COUNTY ACT IS VALID Judge Moore Rules on Ground of "III Shaped County" Clause?Baok to Higher Court. Chester.?Judge Ernest Moore of Lancaster, to who? the supreme court referred the proceeding brought by Septimus Massey et al. to restrain the Catawba county commissioners from ordering a survey and contraot- j ing other expense in connection with the new county on the ground that the "ill shaped county" aot clearly prohibits a county of such shape and the 1 survey would be unwarranted and unnecessary, handed down a decree in which he sustained the attorneys reprp?ftnHnr the old counties and de clared the act of the legislature under attack to be sound law and not in conflict with the constitution. The case will be taken to the supreme court on appeal. Judge Moore's decree upholds the contentions of J. H. Marion at every point. First. Col. Marion declared that the language of the constitution on the subject of creating new countlse is permissory, the use of the word "may" being in its ordinary acceptance and implying the right of the general assembly to safeguard the general rules and directions for erecting new counties by adding to the same such salutary rules and regulations as might appear needful. Judge Moore concurred in this interpretation and ruled accordingly. The claim that even if the language of the constitution on the subject of erecting new counties is mandatory, the legislature has the right to substitute a method for the general method provided was also upheld. The third point, citing the police power vested in the legislature and other bodies to guard the rights of citizens by the enactment of laws in conflict with general rights vouchsafed by the constitution, if such appear necessary, was also sustained. Judge Moore then takes up the argument advanced by Col. A. L. Gaston, in regard to the constitutional convention's attitude towards the creation of new counties, gad disposed of the argument of Catawba county proponents to the effect that a provision in regard to the shape of new counties was voted down by the con ventlou by showlnf that this was done in order that the legislature, to whom m representatives of tha peoptaauch viRinn mm* fflSSt not Be hampered in their treatment of- the subject. Mr. Welch dwelt upon the convention's failure to incorporate into the constitution a provision as t othe shape of the new oounttes, and Col. Gaston replied to the argument in the manner upheld by Judge Moore. Te Entertain Firemen. Orangeburg.?The time for the state Firemen's Association meeting to he heM in this city is drawing oloee. This convention will be held in Orangeburg on June 20-21-12. The local committees have everything In readiness for the convention and the big tournament. Best of entertainment will be given the visiting fire laddiee. The race course is being put in neat of condition. Large grand stands will be erected and the raoes promise to be more largely attended than any In the history of the association. Orangeburgers expect 15,000 visitors on the big day of the races. Governor Buay In Piedmont. Spartanburg.?Gov. R. I. Manning left Spartanburg for Columbia after having spent the greater part of two days in a whirlwind campaign of the upper part of the oounty. While in the upper part of the state, the governor's time was fully occupied. He delivered eight addresses in the county during the day and epoke before the home economics Institute next day. which closed following the governor's address after being in session at Converse College for the past three days. v ioc v/unsui w niga, Washington.?Congressman J. W. Ragsdale was notified by the state department that T. B. Brooks Alford of Dillon had been appointed vice consul to Riga, Russia. Mr. Alford is an alumnus of the University of South Carolina and has been secretary to Mr. Ragsdale since January 1 Riga Is one of the most important seaports of Russia. Mr. Alford will spend about two weeks with his relatives in South Carolina and then eall from New "** "k for Riga. Albert D. Oliphant. assistant secretary of the state board of charities and corrections, spent one day in Lexington pursuing the duties of his office. He said Lexington is building some of the best highways to be found in any county in the state. The sixth annual convention of the Tri-State Water and Light Association of the Carollnas and Georgia will be held at the Isle of Palms June 21, 22 and 23, and indications are that the sessions will be largely attended. At a meeting In Spartanburg Mon day plans were laid ror the organization of a mutual insurance company. Among the the prime improvements made in Bowman recently h&e been the installation of an electric lighting plant. Federal recognition a" organized militia has been extended by the United States war department to the troop of cavalry at Charleston, known as the Charleston Light Dragoons. The Furman Fitting School cloaed Its Ann! session when nine young men received diplomas. The school will be discontinued. . REPUBLICANS IN BIG CONVENTION GREAT NATIONAL GATHERING! IS FORMALLY OPENED IN ) CHICAGO. 'I I CROWD FILLS THE COLISEUM : 'i Senator Harding of Ohio la Eleoted i Temporary Chairman and Dellv- jj ere the Keynote Speech Chicago, June 7.?The Republican; party opened its great quadrennial! show?the national convention?to- , day before a capacity houae. Despite the fact that the proceedings of the first session were to be only prelim lnary formalities, the people flocked to the Coliseum by the thousand and poured through the many entrances In solid streams for hours. When Charles D. Hlllet, chairman of the na aitonal committee, arose at eleven - - - - *<-- 1 ?.u o'clock ana took up mo gavci i?_> the convention to order there was not one vacant seat in the immense structure. It was a fine setting for an important event. The Coliseum was dec orated as never before, with flags and bunting draping the girders and galleries and covering all bare spots on the end walls. Up in a gallery at the eouth end of the hall a brass band t was pouring forth patriotic and popu lar airs. Back of the speaker's ros- 1 trum, where sat Mr. Hilles and his t working force of 35 men, were group- f ed many members of the diplomatic corps who had come on from Wash * lngton, and the distinguished guests' of the convention, among them all living exchairmen of Republican na- 1 tional conventions. 3 In the body of the ball, directly in front of the speaker's stand, were the 991 delegates gathered about their state standards, and back of them 991 alternates. Just below the rostrum and on both sides of it were the 425 working newspaper men, and in the galleries all around the hall were the 1 thousands of spectators who had been 1 f^rtlinn tfl to ohuip Admission tigfrgft. j Convention Begins lIusTneSs^^^ Mr. Hilles was heartily applauded j when he stood before the throng < gavel in hand. He spoke but briefly , In calling the great gathering to order, and called on Rev. John Timothy Stone, pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian church of Chicago, to deliver the invocation. Dr. Stone's eloquent and f impressive prayer was followed by i the reading of the call for the con- , vention by Jaines B. Reynolds of Mas ( sachuetts. secretary of the national committee. Mr. Hilles then called for nominations for temporary chairman. Of course the selection of United States Senator Charles Warren Harding of Ohio for that position had been all set or view, ror a protective (arm, anu | then turned to the topic of American| ism. Here he once more let his eloquence have full play, and his call for loyalty, devotion and love for the United States on the part of every one of its citizens was answered by a roar of cheers. "Verily, it is good to be an American. And we may rejoice to be Re- j publicaiiB," he eoncludedwd. When the band music that burst forth at the end of Senator Harding's j speech was over and the assemblage j quieted down again, the other tempo-1 rary officers' were nominated and elec- j ted. and the chairmen of the various \ state delegations were called on to i send up the names of the men selected by the delegatione to represent them : r\n tlia f?rvmroit tooc r\rt ??rorlan11 a 1 u nor. ' V,.. W.? WU.U..IIVW.- V,.. - | manent organization, rules and order j of business and resolutions, in moat cases rtte names were all ready and were soon in possession of the score- ' tarlea. COUNTY CAMPAIGN OPENS TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 The County Democratic Executive Committee met at Chesterfield on Monday, appointed registration committees were appointed for th evarious townfor the various townships and irpomrn fho fTntPS fnr thn PAnniu I aiiau^v vuv vuuuvj i campaign, and arranged a ten-! tative list of managers for the approaching primary election. Following are the dates for the campaign meetings at which the candidates for the varions county offices will appear and address the voters. Brock s Mill?August Sth. Cheraw?August 8th, at night. Grant's Mill?August^th. Patrick?August 10th. Ousleydale?August 11th. McBee?August 12th. Angelus?August 21st Jefferson?August 22ad. Pgeland?August 23r<l| Mt. Croghan?August 24th. Ruby?August 24th; at night. Odom's Mill?August 26th. 4 Chesterfield?August 20th. The Primary election will be held on he 29th of August. All candidates nust file their pledges and pay their issesnients with the stcretary of the iommittee, Mr. C. L. Pftnee^ or the :otinty chairman, Mr. M. J. Hough. The initial assessment of candidates emains the same this year as last, :2.00 when you file your pledge. i ?r- , SOUTH CAROLWA^t CLOSED ; ? V * Fron the Insurance Argus; As-far as the fire Ins^^^B.ompanies that concerned, the "situation" rnetoiJicwas^fl^N^^^WKfiStally tied long ago and his election by unanimous vote was only a formality. Senator Harding Is an imposing figure, and as he accepted the gavel from the hands of Mr. I lilies he was enthusiastically cheered. Chairman Harding's Address. Chairman Harding launched at once Into his "keynote" speech, and did not belie his reputation for eloquence and deftness of phrase, He began with a warm plea for harmony in the party ranks, coupled with the confident assertion that such harmony already was an assured fact. With unctuous sentences lie skillfully oiled the way for the smooth return of those who left the party four years ago to follow the Bull Moose standard, and he declared to them and to the world that he did liot Deneve mere a ica..,, . tionary Republican among the delegates. As might have been expected, Mr. Harding early in his address took up the subject of national defense. His utterances on this topic were reasonably emphatic and in line with the preparedness sentiment that has been spreading over the land. Our national unselfishness has been proved since the groat war broke out, he said, and our national weakness in defense revealed. The foreign policy of the Democratic administration, both in relation to Kurope and in the matter of Mexico, was dealth with in a few caustic sentences, and the plan to "turn loose" the Philippines also was scored. Thes peaker devoted some attention to the need, front a Republican point ill inc.' recent auuuqu ivccuug ui me Souttf-Eastern Underwriters Association-at Atlantic City aad the subject was. referred to only In <a most casual way by a few of the delegates. While all company officials deplore the necessity of ceasing operations in thcstate and are a unit in expressing sympathy for the plight of local agents and those asstireds who will inevitably suffer financial loss through failure t" secure adequat? insurance, there is a distinct feeling of indifference among them as to When they may be made by the authoriteis toward that end. It seems patent that a special session of the legislature must be called before long to settle the question decisively, and In such a way as to permit the companies to do business again in the state under laws that will assure them a fair opportunity of gaining a profit that has been denied them for many years. Politics are expiring every day and in most cases the assured is unable to secure renewals of insurance except in part. An instauce of this kind will shortly present a seribus situation to the owners of Hampton Terrace, the big tourist hotel at North Augusta, S. C. The insurance on this structure, it is understood, will expire in June. The management wishes renewals on about $300000 insurance, but there appears little likelihood that more than $40,000 to $50,000 can be secured. While this is a big risk it is only one of all sizes that will be in the same plight within a short time. Conventions Co Into Harmony Con. ference. Chicago. June S. The Republican Convention today accepted the invitation of the Progressive Convention to a conference for harmony. A proposal to that end adopted first in the Progressive Convention was deceived in the Republican Convention and adopted with a few scattering "noes." Senator Reed Snioot, of Utah; Senator William E. Borah of Idaho, former Senator W. Murray Crane of Massachusetts, Sicholas Murral Butler of the New York delegation and former Representative A. R. Johnson of I ronton, O., were appointed as the Repqlblicau conference committee. They at once began arrangements for They at once began arrangements for meeting the Progressives. The complexion of the committee fixrn rdorl as nhii tluit ? ua (jUHrifiii; ?v0?.?.v- v..MV would not accept Colonel Roosevelt for the presidential nomination, but would not insist upon Justice Hughes. Chirman Robins tonight appointed as members of the Progressive conference committee George W. Perkins, Gov. Hiram Johnson, Horace Wilkinson, Charles J. Bonaparte aud John M. Parker. i I ' I POLITICAL STORM THREATENS CHINA DEATH OF PRESIDENT YUAN SHI KAI MAY HAVE UNFORTUNATE EFFECT. LI YUAN HUNG TO SUCCEED Robs Southerners of All Grounds of Hospitality to North.?Leaves Them Nothing wlh Which to Bargain for Dnuj*p_Mav Attemnt to Reinstate Dynasty in China. Shanghai. ? The opinion was expressed here that the death of President Yuan Shi Kai of the Chinese republic might have an unfortunate effect on political conditions in China and that it was most inopportune for the southern provinces. Negotiations were on the eve of successful completion for a basis of the retirement of Yuan Shi Kai in favor of Li YuanHung, the vice president and the formation of a convention cabinet in which the southerners expected to obtain a predominating position. The southerners were to guarantee the safety of Yuan Shi Kai and his monarchist partisans. The death of the president, which under the constitution will result in the succession of Li Yuan-Hung, robs the southerners of all grounds of hostility to the north, but it also leaves them nothing with which to bargain for power. Premier Tuan Chi-Jui, supported by troops, may be able to set up a quasi-military government, in which the southerners, if represented at all, will be in the minority. Chang Soulin, governor of Mukden province, and the former Manchu general, Shang Shun, may make an attempt to reinstate the Manchu dynasty. It is also believed that Feng Kao-Cheng, governor of Nanking, aspires to t>.e presidency. Yua^ Shi Kai had been ill for sevdays with stomach trouble which j^TcWowed by^^ervpus breakdown. the pa!K^"IWrouniMa by Sis wives andj older children. Rumors that he computed suicide are denied stoutly 1 by high officials. RUSSIANS SUCCESS ON LONG BATTLE FRONT UNBROKEN Plentiful Supply of Ammunition and Men Reported.?Artillery Duels at Verdun. , | From the Prlpet River southward I to the Rumanian frontier, the Russians, according to Petrograd, are con- ! tinuing to develop successes against the Germans and Austrians. In the j fights along this front of some 150 j miles the Russians already have made j prisoners of 480 officers and more than 25,000 men and captured 37 guns ! an dmore than 50 machine guns. In this offensive, which is declared to be a carefully co-ordinated movement, the Russians are said to have a plentiful supply of ammunition and men, and with the roads now in good condition their manocuvers arc expected to develop swiftly. The number of the Teutonic Allies facing the Russians is reported to amount to about 000,000 men. Since the repulse of two German infantry attacks between Fort Vaux and Damloup, the fighting in the Verdun region has again developed into artillery duels, with the Fort VauxDamloup sector the center of the greatest violence. No material gains for either side are reported. GOETHALS SAID TO BE DESIROUS OF RETIRING Washington.?Major General Goethals, governor of the Canal Zone, conferred with Secretary Baker and is understood to have reiterated his desire to retire to private life. Secretary Baker declined to discuss that feature of the conference. He probably will present tne general's request to President Wilson within a few days. RAILROADS PR0P08E TO COMPROMISE WITH MEN. New York.?A compromise is the railroads' view of the way the differences between them and their 360,000 employes should be settled. This was hinted at the session of the conference and railroad and union representatives in this city when on the completion of the presentation of the men's cases the railroads defined their position. Chairman Lee said that between the two levels the question is bound to settle. FUNSTON WARNED OF BAND ON WAY FOR BORDER RAIDS. San Antonio. Tex.?General Funston announced that he had wwhat appeared to be positive information that Luis de La Rosa was marching from a point south of Laredo toward the bor der with the evident intention of raiding the country somewhere west of Rio Grande City. There are not now in that district eunuch American troops to prevent de La Rosa and his men from crossing. The harder pat col is being strengthened CONGRESSIONAL ITINERARY FOR FIFTH DISTRIGT Below is a list of the places and dates at and on which the candidates or Congress from the Fifth District will speak: Ridgeway, Tuesday, July 11th. Winnshoro. Wednesday .Tulv 12th. Chester, Thursday, July 13th. Great Falls, Friday, July 14th. York, Saturday, July 15th. Blacksburg, Tuesday, July 18th. Gaffney, Wednesday, July 19th. Clover, Thursday, July 20th Fort Mill, Friday, July 21st. Rock Hill, Friday, July 21st, at night. Lancaster. Saturday, July 22ud. Kershaw, Tuesday, July 25th. Camden, Wednesday, July 26th. Blaney, Thursday1, July 27th. McBee, Friday, July 2Sth. Chcraw, Friday, July 28th, at night. Chesterfield, Saturday, July 29th. TRU'JTPH OF KENT A SHOWS STAYI>'G QUALITY OF TIKES. "The expected happened at the Indianopolis races," says a Goodrich official, "Resta. the favorite, in a Peugeot. equipped with Silvertown Tires won the 300 mile Speedway Sweepstakes. with plenty to spare. Aside from Resta's wonderful driving and the unusual mechanical perfection of the Peugeot car, the feature of the great race was the stamina and staying qualities of Silvertown Tires. Seventeen out of 22 entries were Silvertowns. The first three cars at the finish were Silvertown equipped, and each car only made one stop in 300 miles. Resta aijd Mulford both said that is was not necessary for them to make the one tire change, but that, having stopped for other reasons, they took the time and precaution of changing one tire. Resta said after the 300 mile drive that races used to be a battle* of UTee, and the vdriver .who . 16"bo' rh'rotigh\tHh buwew tire changes won the race. But now with .the time tested Silvertowns, tire troubles and blowouts have been practically eliminated. The Goodrich Company has made it possible for cars to develop 100 miles or more per hour j with safety. D'Alene, who was second in his Duesenberg, was enthusiastic over Silvertown Tire service. 'You cannot make my endorsement of Silvertowns for road driving or racing too strong,' he said. 'The race today shows there was never a better tire made than Silvertowns." Ralph Mult'ord, who was third in iiis Peugeot, said. '1 have always been a Silvertown booster. Last year 1 went through the Chicago 300 mile race without a tire change. Recently, 1 broke the world's 24-liour record wit but one tire change in 1300 miles,with the Hudson Super-Six with Silvertown all around. Silvertowns give your car more speed with less motor- power, save gasoline, and eliminate all' ordinary tire trouble.' Mrs. Dario itesta attended the races in her Premier equipped with i the classy Black Tread Silvertowns. I Tiesides giving better service, \urs. i Uestu said, 'Silvertowns give my car a classy appearance and make it ride easier.' The drivers, before and after the races, commented on the Sportsmanship offer made by The if. F. Goodrich Company, of $1O,u0U prizes to the champion drivers of America. 'At first we thought it. was necessary lor j us to use Silvertowns in order to be eligible for the prize, "said one of the j drivers, "but we iiud that the Goodi rich Co. will give the prize to the best I driver, regardless of the tires used.' From the comments made as a result of the great showing made by Silvertowns yesterday, the drivers think it ' will be many a day before a tire is : made that will equal the Silvcrtown for all around road and track effl' ciency. Most of the drivers with their cars left Tuesday night t<< tune up their cars for the Chicago o<?J mile ' ? ' Uono Inno 10 Opvcuna; nnvvf -.w. I!iissiini> Take Ciiptitf 11,000 More Austrian*. IMrograd. \ia London. June S.? Tlie capture of Lutsk in Volhyuia ami also of a series of powerfull> organized Austrian positions is announced iu an official communication ' given our hero today. In addition to the lO.Ot'i) Austrians previously captured iu rhe offensive movement recently inaugurated, the statement says there were captured iu yesterday's lighting lii officers and 11,000 men. A large amount of war material also was taken. .1. Monroe Spear.- has tiled Msj pledge and stands for reelection as; ' solicitor for this district. Tb0 Chronicle now only $1 a year. STATE CAMPAIGN DATES ARRANGED BIG COUNTY-TO-COUNTY "CIRCUS" OPENS IN SPARTANBURG THIS YEAR. , H OMIT - MONDAY MEETINGS^ * , * Canvass Closes at Wlnnsboro Three Days Before Primary?Assessment of Candldstes. Columbia.?Dates for the county-tocounty swing of the state Democratic campaign party were announced by John Garv Evans, chairman of the committee. The opening day falls to Spartanburg June 20 and the closing date is at Winnsboro, August 26. The primary is on Tuesday. August 29. Candidates for governor will be required to pay an assessment of $100; candidates for congress, $200; candidates for railroad commissioner, $75, and all other state officials, including solicitors, will be assessed $50. The last day for filing pledges with the , istate chairman and paying the assess- ^ ments to the treasurer at Columbia is noon, June 19, the day prevloi^i to the opening of the campaign. On July 4 the meeting is held In , ? Columbia. The complete itinerary fol- \ lows; "? Spartanburg, June 20; Greenville, " June 21; Pickens, June 22; Walhalla, *' , J June 23; Anderson, June 24; Greenwood, June 27; Abbeville, June 22; McCormick, June 29; Laurens, June 30; Newberry, July 1; Columbia, July 4; Lexington, July 5; Saluda, July ; > , Edgefield. July 7; Aiken, July 8;. Bumwell, July 18; Hampton, July 19; , Beaufort, July 20; Rfdgeland, July 21; .! Walterboro, July 22; Charleston, July 25; Ct. George, July 26; Bamberg, July 27; Orangeburg, July 28; 81 Matthews, July 29; Sumter, August ; ' 1; Manning, August 2; Moncks Corner, August. 3; Georgetown, August A; Kingstree. August 5; Florence, Ap- ' JaM* gust 8; Marion, August 9; Conway, August 10; Dillon, August 11; D*r- B gust 18; Lancaster, August l1$,\TJn!?n, ? ? OO. 1?M>? 99- VnX AUguai y vjauyw/, auqw* hv y * < August 24; Chester, August II; Winnsbdro, August 26. | . V ' Charleston Yard to be Improved. Washington.?When the house fused the naval appropriation bill fsr the present session South CaroliM had fared well, both the navy yard at Charleston and the old naval station at Port Royal having received abund* ant money to keep them going. The best thing for Charleston Is the fact that $175,000 Is voted for deepening the Cooper river at the approach to the navy yard. Earlier In the session % a fight was made when efforts were put forth to secure this money In the river and harbor bill. It has been long recognized that the navy yard wotfld never attain its full capacity until the Cooper river could be cleared of bare at the approach to the yard. The action by the house Is the biggest thing that could possibly happen for Charleston for many a year. It means that the yard will be opened to receive the largest of battleships and that when the work of clearing the channel is finished there need hereafter be no need to fear that any ship, no matter how large, would be endangered by attempting to get In. Tn addition to this, the $6,000,000 voted, which will under retain circumstances permit the secretary of the navy to build ships at the various yards, will put Charleston In the run- n ntng. The only thiug that has militated against It has been its bad approach. and now that this is to be removed, everything looks bright la that direction. Travelers Select Columbia. Florence.?The United Commercial Travelers of the Carollnas closed their annual convention here with the selection of Columbia as the meeting pladh for next year. Memorial services were held for wren members of the order who hare died since the last oonventlon. x Terrifflc Wind In Horry. Conway.?A terrifflc wind storm passed through the upper section of the county and wrought considerable damage to property and crops, fto' lives were lost, but at Tabor, N. C., a border town, where the storm was worst ihe roofs of the large Panama hotel was blown away and a number of outbuildings wrecked. The storm was accompanied by a torrential downpour which lasted for about 20 minutes. Tim .. J was blowing at the rate of ill) nv per Hour, mo cioua oeiug *cconipuiii.-d by thunder and lightning* A-.r'hcr Mil! for Orangeburg. Oraua. 'uirp -- Orangeburg ft to ha^o 11;< per ginnery and oil mill. The Buckt onipany has decided to erect in O .?!";burg such a plant. The growth ot Orangeburg city is drawing attention as never before. This seed company ha< had its agent here buying fee"1 for years, hut as this county t? r1 .or the best cotton county in the ta!o. and as Orangeburg Is a thrivinf city, with unexcelled railroad facilities th?*; company will build a plant here withou' delay. Orangeburg It rapidly addi"g to her industries.