Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Italy N««r<ac Cri*. A ZeppeliQ «lr raid on Pari*, which brought Parisians to their windows tod balconies and into tb, boulevards and squares at an early hour Sunday news. Two dirigibles reached Pans, although four started, and it is be* lieved ail returned safely to their base. They dropped bomba on the city of Paris and outlying towns and villages, injuring, so far as known, seven or eight persons, doing ad material damage. Quns were turned on the Zeppelins from housetops and forta and a flock of French aeroplanes started in pursuit. But the Zeppelins flew and escaped in the haze „of the upper air. The German war office, referring to the raid in its official statement, says: "To render more impressive our re ply to the misdeeds of two French aviators in the open Alsace town of Schlettstadt heavy bombs were dropped by Germans airships on the junction at Compiegne." German submarines also have been active and sent to the bottom the Brit ish steamer Cairntorr, 2,293 tons, off Beachy Head in the English Channel. The Germans have seized another steamer—the Batavier V. of Dutch reg ister, according to an Amsterdam dis patch, has aroused indignation ih Dutch shipping circles following the recent seizure of the Zaanstroom. Shots from Morro Castle brought to a stop the German stesmer Odenwald which, after taking refuge in the har bor of San Juan, Porto, Rico, last Au gust was attempting to leave port without obtaining the necessary clear ance papers. Great interest centres in the possible action of various Powers which have as yet taken no part in the war. The Greek minister of marine is quoted in an Athena dispatch as saying: "The impression obtains that we are gravitating toward a more active atti tude, surrounded by all guarantees and advantages." Italy la reported to be nearing a crisis in her affairs. German and Austrian subjects re siding in Italy have beea advised by their respective consuls to leeve that country and Italian reserves are being called to the colors. The attitude of both Roumania and Bulgaria, so far as is known, is one of strict neutrality, but their future policy may in a measure be dictated in the action of Greece and Italy. Austria has placed a censorship on newspaper comment regarding her re lations with Italy and the foreign of- ; fire has admonished editors to refrain i from dealing in any way with this sub ject In France the Soissons Cathedral again has been bombarded by the Ger mans. Berlin explains that this ac tion was due to the discovery of a French observation post on the Cathe dral protected by a Red Cross flag. The French war office denies either that s Red Cross flag was flown from the Cathedral or that the edifice was used as an observation station. The fighting in the western zone has been confined to Champagne and the Vosges. In the latter territory Ger man and French have had spirited en-. gagements for the height known as Reich Ackerkopf, and the battle con tinues. In the eastern area, after taking possession of Memel, the Russians look for a lull on this section of the fngit. They expect however, a decisive strug gle soon for Czernowitz, the Capital of Bukowina. The British admiralty gives the Brit ish casualties in the Dardanelles op- | erations as 61 men killed, wounded and missing. Official announcement is made in Berlin that the subscriptions to the new war loan amount to $2,250,000,- j 000. Military operations by Austria against Servia have been resumed. Missionary Conference. There will be a missionary conference of the Barnwell Baptist Association at Barnwell on March 31st. This confer- ,$pce be led by the Rev. W. E. ^ilkins, of Greenville, and the Rev. W. D. Herringar, missionary from China. There will also be a protracted meet ing at the Baptist Church, begining the fourth Sunday in April and continuing two weeks. Dosth of Milos Ldenfild. Allendale, March 19.—Mr Miles Eden- field, about 69 years of age,'died at his home a few miles out of Allen dale Wednesday night, after a short illness. Mr. Edenfield was a successful farmer; and a man of high character, who enjoyed the respect and confidence oftlua community. The funeral Mr- ^aeggwere conducted a Church of mtoieh the body was intarred burying grouud He leavga a wife and •C- *' leasts a w K On Horn After supper > dozen or more of us congregatsd In the hotel ofBce for a smoke, and preMutly the landlord came among us to say: , “Gentlemen, we have a fine eater In this town named Colooel He has several peculiar theories of his own. and I wish to poet yon In ad vance. He la very strong in his talk and should you differ with him be will challenge you to a duel. The colonel fci a dead shot, and 1 hope you'll take a friendly tip and not engage in a discussion. I/«t him have bis own way and never mind what he says” The colonel had never killed any one yet, but that he stood ready to do so if his opinions were disputed the land lord felt dead certain, and so we agreed to agree with the colonel if he came in—all but one. The exception was the smallest and the most bumble looking man among the guests. No ope knew that be had made up his mind to op pose the colonel, and when the latter entered, half an hour later, be picked him out of the croivd aa a good man to go for. He got alongside of him and after a bit turned on him with: “Perhaps vou have not been inform ed that I am the originator of the idea that all men were once animals of tome sort and that perfection has been reacliSd only after many centuries of timer “No, sir, I haven't,” was the prompt reply. “But I am. suh. and what do you think of the Idear “What Idear "Why. the one Jpat stated. I think you heard me. sub—I think you did.'* “Oh. I remember! Well. I don’t train with that crowd, thank heaven!'' “Bah, do you know what you are saying r cried the colonel. “I da" “And that your languige, suh. la penoually offensive—personally offen sive!" “I'm sorry you belong to the crowd who furnishes great Idea*.” “Crowd, suh! Why. you have gross ly Insulted me and must at once apol ogise or accept a challenge!" "Bring on your challenge. cokiDel!” “Then you will tight me. auhr “Certainly. Just name time, place and weapons By the way, I want to leave In the morning. Can’t we fight In the billiard room, out in the yard, up in my room ? No use waiting until tomorrow." “And you’ll fight me, auhr gasped the colonel "With the great eat of pleasure, end I’ll bet a thousand dollars to s shilling I kill you. Where can we get swords, rifles pistol* or bowie knives? 1 am jnst aching to fight you!" “Ware you told about me. suh, befo' I appeared here this evenlngf’ "Ob. yea." "You were told that I was Colonel ftebaxtlan ?'* “I believe that was the name.” "The Colonel Beluiattan of the Fif teenth TexasT’ "Yes, the Tenth or the Fifteenth." “Who led the charge at Malvern Hllir "It wn* something like that." "Not only one charge, suh, but three —three desperate charges!” "They say five, but let It go at three." "And. suh." snld the colonel as he fsowned like n bushel of carpet tacks, “did you hear that I was a duelist?” "Something was sold to that effect" "And that 1 had had twelve affair* of honah?" "Only twelve, colonel? Why I under stood It was twenty." replied the oth er. “Well, this one will make you thlr teen." “Yes, suh—yes. suh. Will you honah me by giving your name?" “Name? Please excuse me for my forgetfulness. Did you ever hear ot General Chllvers?" “Why—why’’— “Of the Louisiana Tigers?" “Who—what’’— “Who led nine desperate charges at second Bull Hun?" “Bless me, suh!" “And who has killed three times the number of men that yon have In duels?” “General Chllvers"— “Never mind that colonel. Top have challenged me. and I accept Let us have It over with as-soon as possible, as I have some business to attend to." "General Chllvers’’— “I choose pistols, and I don’t think it will detain me over Idve minutes. Where shall we go?” The colonel swallowed his Adam’s apple three or four times and then asked: “You—you won’t apologize?" “No» sir, never! My object Is to kill you and get a theorist off the earth. Hurry up. or I may not tie able to hold myself!" The colonel was on. his feet bqt he drew himself up. settled his bat on his bend and hia face was as white at flour and his voice trembled aa he said: “flub, 1 am a fighter and a dead shot, but aa this is my birthday, suh. and I don’t want to stain it with blood I overlook your rather eccertric ways." And when the silence bad lasted five long minutes the landlord turned to the small and humble man and gasped "For heaven's sake, who, and what are you?" ., „ ' And the reply was: "Oh. Pm Jnst Simmon*, and I tnv- ol for a Chicago crockery la ay Bret trip;* Yet one that is indispensable to the A - ‘ t " proper costuming of the dainty refined yonng woman is fashionable footwear. * ■ ' - / y -” r ., , ’ . , - ’ — - ' , -* But fashion in itself is insufficient. To be desirable the shoes must be perfect fitting and comfortable. They must also have the much sought and seldom found quality of making the foot look smaller. All these points we give attention to in selecting our stocks. Only the most exclusive metropolitan styles shown in “MAY MANTON” SHOES for Women. Popular Shoes at Popular Prices. cr. 'lEIEi, Barnwell, S. C. mm Pays You to Trade. x X The following merchants give Travel Slips: In Barnwell: - S. B Moseley, General Merchandise. Barn web Fruit Co., Fruits and Oysters. The Lyric Theatre, the Best in Pictures. Black’s Quality Market, Fresh Meats. Fluggins’ Drug Store, “Satisfactory Service. x Money to Loan in Small Amount*. ^ Walker Building, Barnwell, S. d. Thos. M. Botdware, ATTORNEY AT LAW Negotiate Inan* on real estate. Can g«t 7% money In •unit not lea* than $5,000.00. OfBce over Bank of Westora Carolhta. BARniimx s.c. ■ — John j. Jones Attorney and Counselor at Law Practice in all the State and Fedeiml Courts of South Carolina and Georgia. Prompt attention givcu to Collections. Office 413 Dyer Bldg. AUGUSTA, - - GEORGIA. Bell ’Phone 3237. DR. W. C. MILHOUS, ©mtUf. Offlue hours: 8:30 a. m. to fi p. ■». Persons living away from Barnwell will please msks appoti Unenta befsn coming. By so doing they will be sure ol Immediate servtne and . Travel Slips are given by the leading merchants of Barnwell and Blackville on all cash purchases of 5c or over at the rate of One Mile in Travel for One Dollar in Cash Trade. \ TVak/d*! QlJt-ac are £ 00 $ on any Railroad, Trolley or Steamship in 1 iclVd kjiipS the world They are also good at the Lyric Theatres in Barnwell and Blackville. Ask your merchant. Deal with the merchants advertised on this page and get travel slips on all cash purchases. Slips ta,Ke y° u on l° n ? conUmplated trip to mountain,, seashore or camp. Trade Where It Lemon Bros., Hardware and GroceriesX The Barnwell People, Newspaper and Job^ Printing. In Blackville: J. L. Buist, Groceries. Blackville Hardware Co., Hardware. Jobin’s Millinery Emporium,. Hats and The Lyric Theatre, Moving Pictures. Dress Gopds. E. D. F. Pharmacy, Drugs. -s-nW/. ... J ' ' 1 ‘ V;\'v 11 Funds on deposit for redemption of Travel Slips at Home Bank of Barnwell and Bank of Western Guolina, Blackville. 40 miles or over redeemed at the tank—less than that amottpt gppd for picture show tickets. Dr. J. W. Reeve Dentist In office last week of each month Barnwell, South CaroHn Office In Hsrrhon Building. oclSl-l*-lvr Dr. J. P. Lee, Jr. j , Dentist WILLISTON, - - S. C. Work done at your home say where la Bare well County Office over Bank of WUliston. Hour* 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. 3 to 6 p. ■. •4-lt-lv. ilrTerwin Civil Engineer and Surveyor ALLENDALE, S. C. march 1916 ot :# t Treasurer’* Notice. The Treasurer’s office will be open for the coDection of State, County and School taxes levied for the fiscal year commencing Jan. 1st, 1914, from the 15 day of October. 1914, to 15th day of March, 1915 inclusive. A penalty of one B r cent will be added from Jan. lat 15 to Jan 31, 1915 inclusive. From February 1st to February 28, inclusive. ’ a penalty of two per cent will be added for all taxes paid 'in February, 1914. From the lit to the 15th of March, 1915, a penalty of seven per cent will be ad ded on all unpaid taxes. Books close Mch. 15th, 1915. LEVY. For state purposes 6 mills ordinary county purposes 5 1-2 mills “ back indebtedness 2 1-2 mills “ constitutional school 3 mills Total 17 mJ Commutation Road tax will be tl payable at same time as other taxes. Special School Levy. Ashleigh, Baldoc, Barbray Branch, Cedar Grove, Columbia, Edisto, Ellen- ton, Friendship, Greens, Harmonv, Hilda, Kline, Meyers Mill, Morris, Mt. Calvary, New Forrest, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Sand Hill, Seigling, Seven Pines and Tinkers Creek, 2 mills. Barton, Bloomingdale, Cave, Hickory Hill.Owens Cross Roads, Reedy Branch, Shady Grove, Sycamore and Upper Richland, 3 mills. Appleton, Big Fork; Double Pond, Healing Spring, Hercules, Lees and Ulmer, 4 mills. Dunbarton and Elko Blackville and Fairfax Williston Barnwell Allendale United States currency, silver coin, county and school claims properly approved will be received for taxes; checks and drafts will not be accepted for taxes except at the risk of the tax-payer. J. B. Armstrong, Treasurer Barnwell County. Barnwell, S. C., Sept' 15. 1914. Hercules, Lees an<! 5 mills. 6 “ 6 1-2 mills 8 81-2 “ gold and Advertisement For Bids. Notice is hereby given that bids are requested for countv supplies for the j chain gang, etc., for term a of three l months. All goods purchased under these bids to be paid for in All bids shoul with the County •U thirty days, be sealed and fifed Board of Commission- county on or before ers of Barnwell /April 6th, 1915. Bids are desired on the following ar ticles: ^ Corn, Corno, Alfalfa, Mixed' Fe*^^ Hay, Bacon, Meal, Rice, Flour, Tooaero, Soap,Lye, Axle Grease, Shoes, Hats, Convicts' Clothlng, Tools, Shovels iPick*: Axes and Gearing. H. Fullerton Buist, Chairman. N.M. Walker, J. W. Patterson. County Board of Commissioners.