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Wi CHARLESTON RIOT WE KILLED AND FOUR WOUND ED IN SMOTIM FHBAY MILITIA TAKES CHARGE Executive Committee Meets to Cen- vata Votes—I-hisIliMle Starts and Result* Fatally to Sidney Cohen, Reporter of the Charleston Post— Hyde and Grace Make Statement. Just after, the stroke of twelve o'clock Friday at Charleston, a dis turbance developed Just outside the room where the executive com mittee was about to open the meet- In* for canvassing the recent pri mary election vote, and suddenly a fusillade of sltots broke out in the committee room, causing the death of Sidney J. Cohen, a reporter for the fWiarleston Evening Post, and the wounding of H. L. Wilencky, W. E. Wingate, W. A. Turner and Jeremiah O’llrlen. Mr. Turner is ierioasly wounded in the right lung. Mr. Wingate has a scalp wound that is serious and Mr. Wllensky is shot in the arm, and Mr. O'Brien in the ankle. Charleston, October 15.—As the executive committee was about to meet this morning, Just before the approach of noon, for the purpose of canvassing the vote of the primary election-held here Tuesday to deter- mlae upon a mayor for the city of Charleston, there developed on the otitside of the room where the com mittee was meeting a difficulty of the most serious kind, which for a time threatened to assume larger propor tions. The committee room was crowded. City Chairman Joseph A. Black call ed on the police to clear the room of ail except the members of the execu tive committee. It was Just about this time that the trouble broke. As to just how it started all sorts of rumors have been circulated. The confusion appears to have begun when the room was belnf cleared of outsiders. One or more altercations were be gun. it Is stated, and suddenly s pis tol shot rang out. followed closely by others. twelve shots being accounted for. A crowd tn an ante-room trleTS to gala admittance, while persons In tfte room sought safety. Several men vent out of windows. Mr. Cohen was abodt to pass through a window when be was mortally wounded tn the aids. Wild confusion reigned for some minutes. With the disorder at Its height sad the crowd In the street steadily lac reaving, some person turned In the Bre alarm and engines responded to the box at King and George streets. Receiving a hurry call. Sheriff J. Elmore Martin and a body of depu ties hurried In automobiles from the county court house to the scene of the disorders. The militia and deputies were be ing held In readiness under orders from Gov. Manning because of rep resentations to him that various threats of violence against the cotn- mittee, and especially against Chair- man Black, had been reported. The Washington Light Infantry, ■ader Capt. Harry O. Wlthlngton. With fixed bayonets, marched from Us armory up King street, the crowd getting out of its way. About twenty minutes after the first Mayor Grace reached the scene. Meanwhile, two ballot boxes and two clnb roll books are known to have been thrown out of windows into the street, these later being re ported by the police as recovered. With little or no warning to the members of the committee and the others who had gathered In the room where the vote was to be gone over a fusilade of shots broke out in the presence of the men. The cause of the shooting Is not known, nor Is it known exactly who started the af fray. Policemen rushed into the room as soon as possible after the shooting, and for a short space were husy overcoming those who were en gaged In the fighting in the commit tee room. The police have arrested H. J. Brown, Edwin McDonald, J. J. Healy, Conrad Slender, J. H. Steenken and Max Goldman. No charges have been preferred against these men but they are being held at the police station. Goldman proved to be seriously wounded by a blow upon the head, and was later transferred to the Ro per hospital for treatment. After clearing the room the at tention of those who had come upon the scene was quickly given to the men who were laying on the floor, where they had fallen after being shot. Sidney J. Cohen, of the Char leston Evening Post, was removed and his wounds were found to be of a mortal nature. It was apparent that ha had little time to live, hut he vras rushed to the hospital, where he later died. The other men who were .(V HUGE MAKES STATEMENT; MAJOR HYDE ALSO TALKS "Most Frightful Thing in City's Hie- tory,” Beys Hyde—Grace Asks People for Qshnneee. Major Hyde Friday night made the following atatsment: “The terrible affair, which happen ed at the meeting of the executive committee to-day, has shocked me deeply and distressed mo beyond measure. It Is one of the most frightful things In the political.his- PRESIDENT WILL IKN CAfr *1 PAWN FOR NAT He is Expected to Xefce Pnbtic His Reasoas at Speech in New Tork November 4. President Wilson will open his campaign for the national defense program In a speech before the Man hattan club In New York oh the evening of November 4. It will be the president's first public utterance on the subject since he approved the plans prepared by Secretaries Oarri- Por Bale — Two-year-old Spanish Jack, good performer. Very desir able. Dr. C. E. Hall, Falrburn, Ga. tory of the city, and is In Itself & r son and Daniels, and the wounded are H. L. Wllensky, W. E. Wingate, W. A. Turner and Jerry O’Brien. Turner is wounded very badly, a bullet penetrating his right lang, and the wounds of Wingate are causing concern. He has a scalp woopd and a hole in the hip, both of wffich are expected to give trouble. Wllensky was shot in the arm and O’Brien was wounded In the ankle. The wounded men were rushed to the hospital where all of them except Sidney - Cohen received attention which brought them some relief. Mr. Cohen's wound was such that little «ogld be done for him. There was a large crowd in King George streets as the committee- . to gather for the meeting. i of the gathering. A large W to the very moment of Me oreer or the crow a The throws from the complete Indictment of the conditions which exist in Charleston to-day. 1 deplore especially the wholly unnec essary loss of life, which occurred, and I solemnly pledge to the people of Charleston that nothing of the kind shall happen during my admin istration as mayor.’’ Mayor Grace said: “In the name of God, I trust that our people may compose themselves during this awful and extraordinary crisis. I have done everything to preserve peace and order. In the midst iof that profound peace we find ourselves face to- face with innocent blood. It is not for me to fix the guilt at this time. Nor will I further aggravate the tension by even ex pressing an opinion. I truly hope, though, that justice may be done, and that no guilty man will escape, be he high or low. "In the meantime let us make every effort to be calm. Let us put aside all hypocrisy and look facts and not factionalism serenely in the face, letting the chips of truth fall where they may. The issue has grown far beyond the outcome of any mere election. It is one of elemen tal civilization. Let us by our con duct convince the world that we are able to govern ourselves. The mili tia can only add to our difficulties. Everything had been calmed down by the police long before the soldiers arrived on the bloody scene to-day. The police are, and always will be, able to handle the situation." mlttee were and they ar^now at the station. Sheriff Martin and several score of deputies hurried to the scene of the disorder. The militia companies were ordered to their armories to make ready for taking charge of the streets and to quell any subsequent disorder. At twelve-thirty a com mand of militia under the direction of Captain Wlthlngton marched to the scene and took charge of the street and building along with the deputies and policemen. In the af ternoon everything became quiet tn the neighborhood of the terrible af fair. The militia had been assembled in Ita armories and when the eall to service capie the men were ready. The sheriff, after personal tonch, gave a notice for Col. Blythe about the gravity of the situation, and tn a few mlnutee the Washington Light Infantry was marching from. Ha armory. ’ When the militia neared the scene, with fixed bayonets, few pereons were disposed to dispute the right of way One man appeared to be trying to tease by staying In the middle of King street, but an officer's com mand to move was quickly obeyed. Eye-witnesses stated that the com ing of tl^ soldiers had an Immediate effect on the crowd, and after the formation of a hollow square the sol diers had no difficulty In preserving order. During the day many per sons volunteered their services to the sheriff. Many people, egged by curiosity, loitered for a long while In the neigh borhood and many wild rumors gain ed currency. It was difficult to run down all these reports. For some time, It Is stated, ru mors and nuftterlhgs that serious dis orders would occur in connection with the primary election had reach ed the executive committee. The re ports indicated that the committee would not be allowed to perform Its duties unhindered It was because of these reports and the fears that the meeting of the committee to declare the election would bring trouble, which were ex pressed, that Sheriff Martin and City Chairman Black communicated with the governor, asking that protection be given. Exclusive of the returns in the box from Club 2 of Ward 10, which has been protested by two of the man agers, the tabulated returns for the primary election gave Major Hyde a majority of 109 over Mayor Grace. The Grace majority in the box Is claimed to be eight odd, and Hyde supporters have claimed that, includ ing the protested box, their candidate has a clear majority. The nupiber of challenged votes Is stated' by the Hyde people to be about fifty, and that they were pretty evenly divided. On the face of the tabulated returns the candidates for alderman at large endorsed by Major Hyde have major ities. Just when the committee will re sume its meeting Is not known. Col, E. M. Blythe of the First Regiment, was in Charleston in command of the militiamen. Gen. Moore is out of the state in Jacksonville. The entire second regiment was held Inreadiness for a call to go to Charleston should there be farther trouble. expected to be of significance be cause the president Is expected to dis close the reasons he will urge upon congress why the United States should be more rapidly prepared for defense. Monday the president received a letter from the Maryland Peace dele gation for national defense asking him to take steps to assure thp Unit ed States against attacks from abroad. It was declared In the letter that the people of Maryland believed that the president should use his Influ ence to place the United States in a position to protect Itself a&d its citi zens from acta of aggression or op- presslod by any foreign power. The five-year naval building pro gram will tax the normal capacity of American shipyards in the opinion of navy officers. Secretary Daniels said that fact had weight in determining over what period the expenditure of the five hundred million dollars which will be asked was to be distri buted. American yards now are busy with new ships and have contracts to keep them engaged for several years. The secretary said he anticipated that efforts would be made when congress assembled to urge the expenditure of the whole five hundred million dol lars within two years or less. With out a great Increase in both public and private shipbuilding facilities, he thought It would be virtually Impos sible to construct the sixteen battle ships In any lens time than the period fixed. Mr. Daniels said he thought the program approved by the presi dent would be found the most eco nomical and sensible to be pursued unless a great emergency shou'd arise. For Bate—Cheap, good as new,- time lock bank safe. 109 Hampton St., Cheater, 8. C. For Sale—Thirty or more Fawn In dian Runner ducks, the laying kind, 91 per head. The Edlato Rabbltry. Orangeburg, S. C. Wanted—A governess to teach two children. Must be able to teach music. Address Mrs. D. A. Stevens, Yonge's Island, S. c. Wanted—I will pay the highest prices for cotton seed, car lots. 'When you have car for sale, write or phone P. G. Bowman, Sumter, S. C. For Sale—An 8 h. p. International Harvester gasoline engine; good or der. H. T. Morrison, McClellaas- ville. 8. C. Cabbage, Collard Plants—Limited supply vigorous plants ready. Order now. One dollar aud quarter thou sand. Relswood Farm, Albany, Ga. For Sale—Pure Fulghum Oats, fl bushel. Pure Appier oats, 75c bush el. f. o. b. Newberry, S. C. Joh'nson- McCrackin Co., Newberry, S. C. Burr Clover, $1.10. For Sale—40 Angus yearlings; 40 cows bred to Angus hulls; 20 Angus heifers. H. H. Williams, Chapel Hill, N. C. Jack for sale,*->> oar , old. Will sell or exchange for other live stock. Price reasonable. S. B. Crawford, Great Falls, S. C. For S»*e—60 extra fine Poland Chiua Klondyke and Lady Thompson Straw berry Plants—16c per 100. Mason McMahan, Lonndesvllle, 8., C. pigs best Son * All eligible to register and reeding. Dr. S. J. Summers £- Cameron, S. C. Wanted—By young lady with three years’ experience, position as teach er in graded or public school. Ad dress Miss L. H. Wlngo, Wellford, S. C. Marry—Thousands wealthy, will marry at once, all ages, nationali ties, religion, descriptions tree Western Club. Rx268 Market, San Fransclsco, Cal. Italian white doves, $3 pair; Japa nese fawn dovos, $2 pair; Long Is land Muscovy ducks, $2 pair; onow white Muscovy ducks, $3 pair. H. L. Darr, Florence, S. C. A Main Street Store for rent in Rock Hill, S. C.. brick building, 26x100 feet; modern plate glass front, ware- room on second floor. Small base ment, freight elevator. Write or see Jas. 8. White. Rocx Hill, S. C. For Sale—Two lota in the town of McColl. S. C. Size 62^x100 feet, with store house 20x40 feet, corner Gibson avenue and Church street. Best corner in town. For particu lars write L. G. Stubbs, Laurel Hill, N. C. COTTON FUTURES ACT VOID Federal IMstrict Court liecldes Against I/ever Rill. The cotton futures act of August 18. 1914, was declared unconstitu tional Wednesday in a decision hand ed down in the federal district court by Judge Cherlee M. Hough in the test case brought by Samuel T. Hub- hard of the cotton brokerage house of Hubbard Brothers of New York, against John Z. Lowe, collector of in ternal revenue. The decision was based on the point that the Lever bill, which Im posed the tax. originated In the Sen ate. and not In the House of Repre sentatives. as a revenue measure should. The court expressed He re gret that It had to pass judgment on such narrow grounds. ATTACK IN FORCE (Armans Have Advanced Four Milee Towards Morava Valley. Paris. Friday: The Germans are at tacking In great force near Passaro- witza, which commands the Morava valley, according to a Nish dispatch to The Matin. The Serbs are resist ing stoutly and It is asserted that the Invaders have not advanced more than four miles south of the river at any poiqt on the Danube front. The Bulgarians have been held In the Timok valley where a new action is In progress along the entire front. monlum In the executive committee room wore itself out. consumed by its own passion, the work of assisting the wounded set In. Sheriff Martin, with several score deputies, hurried to the scene, and the Washington Tight Infantry and German Fusilllers, ordered to their armories, were In readlnes.. The mi litia at twelve-thirty marched to the scene and assumed charge of the or der, along with the city police and special deputies. Friday afternoon, at one-forty-five, St is generally quiet In the neighborhood of the scene. When the conimtttee will take up its business Is not known at this time. At two o'clock Governor Manning was not in possession of an official report from Col. Egbert M,* Blythe, who is in command of troops on the saene at Charleston. In reply to a request from the Associated Press the governor declared that he has not yet decided as to the necessity for mar tial law to be declared, He has ordered the entire Second regiment, Col. Holmes B. Springs of Georgetown, under arms to be ready at call. The Columbia troops are a part of that regiment. Maj. Marchant In charge of the Columbia Battalion, reported to the governor In person and was directed to get his battallpn In readiness. Capt. Pooser, of the Orangeburg company, notified his men and they were ready to go at the call of the governor. • (Associated Press Dispatch.) The wounded were rushed to hos pitals, but little could be done for Mr. Cohen, whose wound in the right side was mortal. There was a large crowd In King and George streets, awaiting events, and a large assign ment of city police were In charge. Up to the time of the shooting, the order had been normal. In fact, the outbreak In the room next to the executive commlttde room, which, according to general re- the deplorable affair in the commit stationed, annarentlv oreclDilated, such n sudden outbreak, that ft was to quell the distorbasce for a few m after the According to a Milan dispatch sent via Paris Friday France and England through their banks have lent the Greek nation five million dol lars. Fine Fulghum Data at 81 bushel. Ab solutely free from smut and weeds. Good, sound; heavy oats tn new bags: made one-third more than Appier oats this year. They make before the usual spring drouth. E. L. Culler Jr. Wolfton. 8. C. Wanted—A tract of pine timber con taining 1,500,000 to 10,000,000 feet: no cut over timber lands or Umber over three miles from rail road will be considered Address with price and full description. Post Office Box 606, Sumter. 8. C. John K. Martin. Reiser, H. (\, Dealer in hunting dogs and game chickens. Two pair Begils, well trained for rabbits, extra fine. $15 pair. Pair fine redbone dogs, treeing nicely, age IS months; large dogs, will make good fox. coon and deer doga. $35 pair. All guaranteed. School Supplies, maps, charts, globes, erasers, Ink, crayons, and entertain ment supplies. Catalogue free. Sheri dan School Supply Co., Greenwood, S. C. Marry—Large list of wealthy mem here wishing early marriage. - Con fidentlal description free. Relish'* clnb. Mrs. Wiobel, Box 16. Oak land. Cal. fit a day, introducing our new, popu lar-priced household necessity. Sells at sight. Sent prepaid. Sole owners and manufacturera. Piedmont Sales Co., Sa^eca, S. C. Wanted—Agents throughout state for Ford E-Z steerers and clincher tire tool. Prefer agents with Ford car. Write for particulars. Edwin F. Bookter. Colombia. S. C. Saw Mill*—$150 and up; lath and shingle machines, wood saws and splitters, steam and gasoil na an glnes, pumps, pipes, fittings. Gal vaulted pip* and roofing. Lem bard iron Works. Angnsta. Qa Experienced accountant, auditor and trained office man wants position with banking, manufacturing or large mercantile business where there Is chance for promotion based on merit. Box 141, Columbia, 8. C. Teachers Examination Qneetiona and Answers for past fall for North and South Carolina, complsta for $1.09. Aiso ksys and translations for taach- ers only, bought, sold and exchang ed. Teachers Supply Company, Greenwood. 8. C. For Bale Contents and lease of up- to-date, completely furnished room ing and boarding house, 11 roomfi centrally located tn Florence. 8. C., near A. C. L. railroad shops. For sale until November 1. Address Box 246, Darlington, 8. C. Buy a (ietaer Threeber—Because It t* a good on*. Not too heavy. Dnr- ahl*. large capacity. Claaas the grain. Reasonable in price. Light gas tractors, engines, corn mill* saw mills. Everything In machin ery. Cummings Machinery Agency. 1216 Main 8t.. Columbia. 8 C North Carolina farms for sale Any sixe. Suitable for Bright Tobacco and Snail Fruit. Unsurpassed transportation facilities. Low in price, high product've value. Mild winters, moderate summer tempera ture. Long grazing and growing season (two 10 four crops a year). Plenty of water. Unequalled any where for diversified farming and livestock. Buildings erected to suit purchaser. Sold on easy terms. Write us for circular G giving full particulars. Southern Land Co., So. Pines, N. C. For Hal*—Must be moved; on* Cor liss engine, one Ball engine; centre crank engines ranging In sixe from 7 to 40 h. p. horizontal and up right. Prices right to quick pur chasers. Lane Brothers Co.. Con tractors. Altavista, Va. For Bale 50-acre farm, 75-acre faro. 100-acre farm. 175-acre farm. 200-aere farm, all In high state of cultivation. Well watered, nice pas ture, all on public highway one mile from good school, one mile from church, 3 milee from Rock Hill. 3 tt miles from Winthrop College. Prices and terms.to suit the buyer. These lands will grow alfalfa, cotton, corn, oats, wheat, cow peas and all kinds of trnck. Address Box 105, Rock Hill, 8. C. Wanted to exchange, a 5 horse-power Galloway wood saw for small port able haw mill. C. E. Dorman, R. 4, Dunn. N. C. Splendid proposition—Start in bpsi- ness, big profits, small cost. Full particulars, 10c. Ideal Sign Co., 609 McKay Bldg., Portland, Ore. Salesman to sell line of soft drinks. Exclusive or side line. 25 per cent, commissiqns. Weekly settlements. Redlands Mfg Co.. Richmond, Va. For Rent—In ewherry, 8. C., brick store and rooms on Main street with all modern conveniences. Apply to Mrs. R. L. Paysinger, Newberry, S. C. Wanted—Abruzzl rye, oats, corn, hay or burr clover, any quantity. Send sample stating quantity and price. Brabham Commission Co., Colum bia, S. C. Wanted—To buy at once 200 tons of prime 7 per cent, ammonia cot ton seed meal, December and Jan uary delivery. C. L. Reynolds. La mar, S. C. * Agents Wanted In every county to soil new Household articles. Big margin to hustling men and women. Sells like hot cakes. Write Fra Co., Dept. R, Bunnell. Fla. For Hale—Arnor River privet planta well rooted, cutting for $1 per hun dred. One year old cuttings, $3 per hundred. Mrs. J. C. McMillan Renno. 8. C. Wanted—Position by young lad) stenographer, two years experience, best references. Moderate salary. Address "Stenographer," Box 4 4, Greenville, 8. C. School Trustees who wish to secure a good teacher should write utf at once. Many splendid teachers avail able. No charges, no obligation to elect onr applicants. Sheridan's Teachers Agency, Greenwood, 8. C. For Hal*—Registered Polrnd China Boar, three years old, $40. One boar 22 months old. $30; several smaller boar* all pedigreed. 12S bushels Fulghum oats, $1 bu. C. W Josey. St. Charlaq, 8. C. For Hal*—Red Belgian Carneaux pigeons, mated and banded, from selected stock $3 per pair; 100 birds. 3 to 5 months old, solid red. beauties at $1 each. Order quick before .they are all gone West Pigeon Lofts. I^eesville. 8. C. For Hal* One 50-acre farnt one 75- acre farm, one 100-acre farm, one 175-acre farm, one 200-acre farm; all in high state cultivation; well watered; nice pasture; all on public highway one mile from good school, one mile from church, three miles from Rock Hill. 3 % miles from Winthrop College. Prices and terms to suit the buyer. These lands will grow alfalfa, cotton, corn, oats, oats, wheat, cow peas and all kinds of truck. Address Box 105, Rock Hill. 8. C. Hee tires Trouser Press Easy to operate; can not get out of order; works while you sleep. Abeoluteiy guaranteed to press trousers free from wrinkles and bagglneas. Saves wear sad tear of the Iron. Post paid to any address, $1. Agents wanted. W. O. Spangler. Reusens, BUDDED PECAN TREES We offer for December, 1915, Jan uary. 1916, shipments 2 to 4 fee* high, "Schley’’ variety long tap re* small quantities at 75c, one hun&vJ or more at 50c. Also 4 to 6 feot high, same variety, rdlarfod uncut tap roots with splendid Ute;al roots, small quantities. $2.0; one hundred or more at $1.76 e«ch. All f. o. b. Orangeburg, 8. C. Better buy first, class trees suitable for this cllmat from your own countryman who hat/ paid dearly for trying out other methods. Refer you to Clemson Col lege or any bank here. PECANWAY PLACE M. O. DA.VTZLER, Orangeburg. 8. C. % GERMANS'GAIN AT SOUCHEZ Desperate Assaults Along French Lines Rear Fruit. In a series of desperate assaults, preceded by a destructive bombard ment with heavy guns, the Germans Wednesday succeeded iapenetratlng the French trenches in a wood near Souchez, says a London report. This information is contained In both German and French official re ports, the latter, while describing the fighting In more detail than the for mer, insisting that the assaults were repulsed with heavy loss except in the limited area specified. Intense artil lery actions are reported at points south of the Somme and thence along the front to the Moselle. Pensacola Retains Liquor. Escambia County, Florida, voted wet by approximately one thousand majority out of thirty-five hundred votes cast in a special wet and dry election held Tuesday. The president had to have a pri vate telephone so he could talk to his fiancee. Sell Your Hides at Home get Check by return mall at highest market prices. (Trite or telephone to mo f«r information. WISLE W. 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