Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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EXAGGERATED REPORTS. Eight Dead, 14 Slightly Injured ii Collapse of Building. McKinney, Tex., Jan. 24.?Cer taintv that yesterday's departmen store collapse here was not the holo caust which, for hours after the ac cident the rescuers and eye-witnesse declared it to be, came this morn ing when daylight showed the stor site stripped of bricks and timber and containing only a few compara tively small piles of debris. Prac tically the entire floor space is lai< bare and there is no possibility o ^ finding any large number of bodie under the small heaps of brick ii the corner. The death list still stands at eight with one probably fatally injured an( 1.4 slightly hurt. But one of the in jured is believed to be in danger o death?Mrs. Bell McWilliams, win was burned and crushed. Reason for Exaggeration. How the exaggerated stories o scores of women and children shop pers caught under the walls came t( be believed so thoroughly by all th< rescuers and by eye-witnesses wh< sturdily stood by these reports fo] hours until the ground had beer bared is partly explained by the re markable excitement which this disaster caused not only in McKinney but in a large section of Texas. Th< fact that the store was filled witt shoppers seems to be well establish' ed. What no one among the observers saw, apparently was the rust of the shoppers out of doors and tc safety when the walls crackled. To-day there is a different versior ~ " ' * > TT \ T-OC-. oi tne story oi nuw jn. a. x\iou^i its cued his little daughter, his wife and his mother-in-law. Mr. Kistler firsl dug out the little girl, as reported last night, and carried her across th< street. The little girl told him where she thought her mother and grandmother could be found. Kistler wenl back and by following the child's directions, found the two older women and released them. None of the Kistlers were seriously hurt. Frantic Telephone Calls. The manner in which the news ol the disaster broke, helped to reaci on McKinney and keep up the exaggerated reports. Within 20 minutes after the collapse leased press wires and frantic telephone calls had carried the news to every city in Texas t Immediately thousands of persons began wiring and telephoning McKinney, where the mayor and othei well known men gave assurances that the death list was big. Th( mayor said he was sure it was 35 Other men with reputations for conservatism asserted it would be 50 oi 60. The immediate result was a tre mendous pressure of excitement converging on McKinney from all sections of Texas. Nearby towns seni special cars and trains. Hotels overflowed, restaurants rar out of food and private homes wer* opened to accommodate the crowds who came from other sections of th( State to see or to help. Dr. J. E. Knight crawled undei the ruins and by means of wel sponges and restoratives, kept Miss Lula-Searcy, alive for an hour until a rescuing party reached her. Sin will recover. Her sister, Eva, was killed. A Woman's Ten Rules. 1. Never begin a quarrel, but ii there is a disagreement do not giv( way until the matter has been pul right. 2. Never forget that you are ths wife of a man and not a god. Dc t not worry 100 mucn uver m& ? calmnesses. 3. Do ont always be asking you] husband for money. 4. If you discover that your hus band has a big heart, remember alsc that he has a stomach. Look wel after his stomach. 5. From time to time, but no too often, allow your husband t< have the last word. That please; him, and does not harm you. 6. Read all the newspapers, no merely the sensational bits. You: husband will willingly discuss witl you politics and the day's happen ings. 7. During a period of sulkinesi do not vex your husband. 8. Pay your husband a compli ment from time to time. At th< same time let him understand tha that you yourself do not always stee: clear ot mistaKes. 9. If your husband is good an( active, be a comrade to him. If hi is heavy and slow, be a friend an< adviser. 10. Above all, show respect t< your mother-in-law. Remember tha your husband loved her before hi loved you.?Alva Armstrong. - m> + The insurance agency of the lab W. P. Riley is now being conducte< by Mr. H. H. Copeland, the firm be ing Riley & Copeland and coinposei of Mrs. K. C. Riley and himself. Th office is in the town hall building second floor. Business given thee will have prompt attention. PRISONER'S FIRST FRIEND. ti Many Men Out of Jail Aided by Ch cago Man. Superintendent F. Emory Lyon, < t the Central Howard association. Ch i- cago, is big brother, or "first friend, - to probably as many, if not mor s paroled prisoners than any oth( - man in the country. Yet the assoc e ation which he heads is comparative s ly obscure. This is partly becaus - the work it does, can be better dor - in a quiet, unostentations manne I says the Christian Herald. Und( f the parole laws of the States in tl" s middle west, certain prisoners ma 1 be released on condition that sonindividual qualified as "first friend, , guarantees employment and genen 1 oversight of the one thus given h: - liberty. Hundreds of prisoners a] f peal to this association for such hel] d Mr. Lyon either signs the papers c approved applicants as "first friend or secures them employment. f The work of the organization i not confined, however, to merely r< 5 leased prisoners and standing b them until they get upon their fee " It champions the cause of the frienc r less transgressor in other way; ^ Those brought before the court without friends or funds to aid ther in their effort to secure justice hav found help and practical encourage [ ment from Mr. Lyon and the Centre Howard association. Destitute fan: ilies of prisoners are frequently pre vided for, and better laws for th handling and care of prisoners hav been placed on the statute books be cause of this earnest work. Against Negro Segregation. St. Louis, Jan. 23.?A committe of five white persons and five ne ^ groes appointed by the St. Loui ' Civic League to investigate the hous ' ing of negroes, to-day issued a state ment protesting against a propose ordinance segregating the negroes c St. Louis. A bill to that effect 1 pending in the municipal assembly ' The committee's statements says i part: ''Our committee is unanimously c t the opinion that the problem of th t relation of white people and negroe - can not be solved by crystallizing pre 3 judices into legislation. The pre 3 posed law frequently would prever negroes from improving their cond . tion by moving into better neighboi 3 hoods. We cannot believe that an - broad-minded American can regar * the legal segregation of races a 5 American or Christian." ! The committee adds that the pre . posed law is unconstitutional. r Warrant on Serious Cliarge. Greenville, Jan. 23.?Hollan Howard, a resident of Glassy Mour tain township, was arrested yeste: t day morning by Deputy Sheriff J. ? Hunsinger on a warrant chargin ^ "assault with intent to rape." the a. > leged offense occurring on or abou , June 1, 1912. The defendant wa ? released on bond of $400, which wa signed by J. F. Golightly. The party swearing out the wai h rant claimed that Howard attempte , to assault his wife on or about Jun > L 1 and would probably have accorr k plished his purpose had he (the hus , band) not happened on the scene a that time. The same party swearin out the warrant appeared before th grand jury in the court of genera sessions yesterday morning on.a wai f rant charging him with assault an battery with intent to kill, th t charges being brought by Hollan Howard. i The grand jury returned a no-bi ) in the case, and the party, bein - freed, went straight to a magistrate' office and had the warrant sworn ou * for Holland. A preliminary hearing has bee - set for Wednesday, February 12. j : * I What Might be Done. t Congress is being urged to pas a law that will enable one State t ? prevent shipments of intoxicants froi any other State, and thereby fore j. total aDstinence upon au ptsisuu who will not violate the law. r While reaching the law-abidin ^ who seldom abuse the use of intox cants, the way would be open to tb ? illicit dealer to continue his practic whenever he can buy or make whii key in violation of law. We see neither increased tempei ~ ance nor increased respect for la~v but rather the reverse, in such r measure. But if Congressmen sii j cerely wish to respect State righi and to foster temperance they woul j do something really effective, som< thing that would go to the root of widespread evil and give increase respect for law,* by permitting n tax for the sale of liquor to be co lected by the United States Reveni Department in "dry" territory. "Blind tigers" have little fear < 0 j local laws; when convicted they pe - their fines and continue busines 3 but they dread the more certain an e more severe punishment impose n' upon violators of the United Stab revenue, laws.?Columbia State. BRONCHITIS SUFFERER Takes Druggist's Advice V Splendid Result. - If.anyone should know the ^ of a medicine, it is the retail druj who sells it over his counter e day in the week, and is in a pos e, to know what remedy gives the ' satisfaction. Mrs. Frank H. Uline, of West S 1_ Lake, N. Y., says: "For a numb( e- years I was a great sufferer j ;e bronchitis. Last July I had an at ie which was more severe than any, my friends thought I could not rec r' from it. Then I was advised by druggist to try Vinol, which I te with wonderful results. My ci Lv has left me; I have gained in w( e and appetite, and I am as stron ? ever I was. I advise all who bronchitis, chronic coughs, or whc il run down to try Vinol." Is It is the combined action of medicinal curative elements of cod's liver, without the greasy aided by the. blood-making strength-creating properties of 1 " iron that makes Vinol so efficient Remember, we guarantee to do just what we say ? ls pay back your money if it does Peoples Drug Co., Bamberg, S. t- | J. F. Carter B. D. Cart J CARTER & CARTEI s Attorneys-at-Law " BAMBERG, S. C. ?- Special attention given to s< L1 tlement of estates and inves gation of land titles. )- ^ ? ?? ?f ^ ^ s EASY AS A CARRIAGE * ? /-.A ?A?an.I* /-V 4- K rt. 1 ' } CI Sll UIIJ^ IAJ M<UIU li?T 1 n est service. This is the kind of wagons we handle. You can any width tire you want, any ? of seat you prefer. Their mod ;S price need not make you Suspi ' of the quality either. Our gu; )- tee goes with every wagon and tt a guarantee that you can rely < HORSES AND MULES. ' G. FRANK BAMBERG, ^ Bamberg, S. C. ; FROST PROO We guarantee ,our plants Fr Delivery and satisfaction in ever 4,000 plants $1.25 per thousand ^ 000 at 90 cents per thousand; S l~ Early Jersey Wakefield, Charles , Dutch. Plants ready now. Proi g Registered Letter, Express or P !; THE CAR1 s Box No. 27. a jj A Safe C Ck . i- busin< ||| ods, shrewd judgmei 5~ Hi **ie ^iat our ^eP' it g? ficient proof that, our g iH that tills combination e 3! We shall be pleased il fH customers. We pay 4 V g PEOPLES BANK ' Helps Wit) :e 3- At night when the sitting-room tab r" the next day, the tel a neighbor a mile do\* j_ his school-mates. C ts get pleasure and pre d Do you know how li valuable it is ? a 'd See the nearest 10 write for our free be lie FARMERS' I SOUTHERN BELI ? AND TELEGRAP id id ,S. PRYOR STREET A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. Those who wish to buv fresh Vi\h | meats, such as pork in season, beef the year round, will do well to call . at the Peoples Market on Church ? street, near- colored graded school Sgist building, or 'phone Xo. 88 L, and have yo lr orders filled satisfacv"101} torily. We also carry a nice line of best GroCeries. Goods delivered any? where in town free. A trial will sand convince you of our ability to please.* ;r ?* Until further notice will only handle from meats Fridays and Saturdays of each ;tack week. A. W. BRUXSOX, Prop. *>ver Bamberg. S. C. m, GRAHAM & BLACK ji^lt Attorneys-at-Law g as practice in the United States and have State Courts in any County ) are in the State. tb0 BAMBERG, S. C. the ? ^ FRANCIS F. CARROLL tonic Attorney-at-Law 7"inol I Office in Hoffman Building - W0 GENERAL PRACTICE. ?ot BAMBERG, S. C. V. Bg PORTABLE AND STATIONARY ^Engines ;t. AND BOILERS fi" Saw, Lath and Shingle Mills, Injectors, Pumps and Fittings, Wood ?J Saws, Splitters, Shafts, Pulleys, Belting, Gasoline Engines r LAROfstock LOMBARD ; I Foundry, Machine, Boiler Works, i Supply Store. ^ AUGUSTA, GA. G. MOYE DICKINSON INSURANCE AGENT Will Write Anything . Fire, Tornado, Accident, Lia* bility, Casualty, in the strongest and most reliable companies. ^ My Motto: "J3uy What I JNeed : lard- -n an(j From Those farm Who Patronize Me. ? have style 'Phone 10-L, v ' at Oil Mill erate BA5IBERG, S. C. | cious ________^______ Ttau E. H. HENDERSON >n- Attorney-at-Law BAMBERG. S. C. General Practice. Loans Negotiated. F CABBAGE PLANTS ost Proof. We guarantee full count, Safe y way or money refunded. Prices 1,000 to , 5,000 to 9,000 at $1.00 per thousand. 10,Ipecial prices on larger lots. Varieties are ton Wakefield, Succession and Late French npt shipment on all orders. Send money by ost Office Money Order. fc-CARLTON CO., MEGGETTS, S. C./ Combination |. ess is ample capital, careful meth- Hal it and unfailing courtesy. Thus ^ :>sits are increasing rapidly is suf- :;and '.i nnppri atp K55 VU^iVlllVAO A M11V? is our method of doing business. V to number you among our new per cent, on Savings Deposits. :'* Bamberg, S. C. 1 *l>/\ T AOOAflC! I LI llic JUtoouiu the children gather around le studying their lessons for ephone often rings. A little m the road wants help from .'hildren as well as grown-ups )fit from the farm telephone, ttle this service costs and how Bell Telephone Manager or >oklet. A postal will do. .INE DEPARTMENT , TELEPHONE H COMPANY fiAS ATLANTA, GA. _ [anew load] . I" . We received the first of this week a if fresh load of Horses and Mules direct || jj from the Western Markets. We have ff I some as nice animals as have ever 11 been shown on this market Come If a early and get the animal you want. S 1 j JONES BROS., I" |! BAMBERG, S. C. Jg 'f MONEY TO LOAN! 1 i ; j t J- - *"? ?r..i 1 T -C _ T ?? -? i represent me "enn jiuiuai tine msui <unc , u?c v* iuc auvugest and most liberal companies in existence, and can offer you a most liberal policy contract. This company has plenty of money to loan. I have just completed a . loan for the company of $45,000, and liave one of $5,000 now under way, and I would like to place some more in this county. SEE ME AND INVESTIGATE J. D. COPELAND, JR., Bamberg, S. C. I Deposit your money In our bank; vou feel secure because it is in a safe place. It ^willrnake roil feel happv to know that some clay, 11 A rflJ&l1YBSS CHA.XCB arises9 you can aro to the bank ancl find your money where you left it. The pos .. i 7- nti 7t nrivps vn/i nres? ISCSSIOii Ui <1 IJ CI 11 IS. CltCWUii t, JJVTI. ^ j ti?>-e 2J2 your community hut with' YOUR-SEEF* I Begin at once to put away just a portion of what S vofz are now letting go in extravagance. I * Do YOUR banking with US. 1 IVe pay 4 per cent. interest compound!- g ecZ quarterly on savings deposits 8 I Farmers & Merchants Bank I .. I BHRHARDT, S. C. I ^ a* wa? w"a?"a" ? I | PASTIME THEATRE] I .' iL ii ' w t The Pastime Theater is now under ? X? new management, and we are show- ?X? gf ing the latest and very best pictures 4* to be obtained. Our motto is quality ?? *? before price, and we are making every ; j* effort to please you. We have just 2 IT put in a new machine which gives a Jj?- - ' X? wonderful improvement in pictures. ( *j j? Children under 12 years old ... 5c *j ? f* Adults 10c tj? 3? . M - - 4.^/V X_ rt/\ . ?i? Performances *:.>u lo o;ov p. m. -y^ r iH Performances 7:30 to 11:00 p. m. * *? A* < > it Get the habit and visit the Pastime. ?4 4* ?i> You will he pleased. ? ( S ii I I L. J. FOWLER, Manager I tZ? < > di Agents for Columbia Laundry. f| 3: y/ H tr N. ^ 3: $ ;; ;Ii il? ;?' ili & ili ili ili ili ili ili ili ili ili & ili ili iliiliiliii ? ' * . ' ... 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