University of South Carolina Libraries
PERSONAL MENTION. \ People Visiting in This City and at Other Points. ?Mr. H. Karesh, of Ehrhardt, "was in the city Tuesday. ?Mr. G. C. Chandler, of Florence, spent Sunday in the city. ?Mr. P. R. Robinson, of St. Matthews, spent Sunday in the city. ?Mr. J. C. Burch, of Florence, L spent a few days in the city this week. 1 1-1 TT ?Airs. Hi. v. v^aixip, ui oavauuau, Ga., is in the city on a visit to rela?Miss Eva McCue is visiting her brother, Mr. J. W. McCue, in Char| leston. ?Mr. 0. D. Faust, Jr., of Jacksonville, Fla., is in the city on a visit to ^ relatives. l ? ?Col. T. J. Counts, who has been visiting relatives in Florence, has re^ turned home. ? ?Mrs. D. G. Felder. of Charleston, spent a few days in the city last week . on a visit to relatives. ?Miss Thelma Sandifer of Collins, Ga., is on a visit to relatives near Bamberg and Denmark. ?Dr. F. B. McCrackin, of Charlotte, N. C., spent the week-end in the city with relatives. ^ ?Miss Mary Livingston has gone to North to attend the wedding of her cousin, Miss Christdbel Livingston. ?Capt. L. P. Bunch and wife have returned to their home in Ft Lauderdale, Fla., after an extended visit to Mrs. Bunch's father, Mr. W. P. Sandifer, and other relatives. * ?Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Yarn and little daughter, of Atlanta, Ga., have been visiting relatives in the city. Dr. Yarn recently graduated at the ^ Atlanta Dental College. J* ?Messrs. J. W. Barr and D. Dowling took an automobile trip to Leesville last Saturday, returning Tues^ day. Mr. Barr's mother returned with them, and will spend some time here. ?Messrs. Bissell Beach, H. Jack Riley, and E. B. McLaurin, and Misses Annie Lou and Lallah Byrd and Franke Folk, and Zelma Rizer, of Olar, left Monday afternoon for McColl, to attend the Beach-Gibson r wedding. ?Mr. Thos Black, Jr., who recently graduated at the University of Maryland, stood his examination before the State board of dental examiners at the Isle of Palms this week and passed all right. He will likely locate in Bamberg. > ?Mr. and Mrs C. J. S. BrooKer and Mr. J. R. Owens took an automobile trip to Augusta Monday, returnKl . ing by way of Aiken, where they spent Monday night and part of Tuesday, returning home Tuesday afterr ^ noon. They had a most pleasant f trip. Mr. Owens says the crops around Bamberg are much better than they are between here and Augusta. St Johns News. 1 St Johns, June 23.?We are hav. ing some hot and dry weather now. A little shower of rain would liven up things again. Mr. Ernest Hiers came home from Charleston last week, where he is staying now. He came to spend a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Hiers. He returned to Charleston Sunday. The St Johns annual Sunday-school picnic was held last Thursday, and was largely attended by people from every direction. The addresses were * fine, delivered by Hon. s. U. Mayneia and Rev. J. D. Huggins. We do Hope every one enjoyed themselves enough to come back again to old St Johns church, not only to picnics, hut to preaching services and Sunday school. We are very sorry to know that ' our kind friend, Mr. J. C. Kinard, of Ehrhardt, did not attend our Sundayschool picnic last Thursday, but we ' v must excuse him this time, as we understand he was behind with his fishing and could not lose that day. The first cotton bloom in St Johns neighborhood was picked out of Mr. Arthur Sease's cotton field on the 19th of this month. There was a good many of the St Johns folks that went down and attended the funeral of Capt. John V Lightsey at Wesley Chapel last Sunday. There was a little picnic given in the grove at St Johns school house las Saturday for *Mr. Ernest Hiers. which he enjoyed very much. Mrs. Lou Sease spent Sunday with ^ Mrs. J. B. Hiers. r We are very glad to know that Mrs. M. A. Kinard is still improving. Mr. Jim Hiers is all smiles. Its a I big boy. The big barn of the Anderson county home burned down Thursday morning. It was insured for $4,000; k . which covered the loss of the contents but not the building. 49 YEARS IX THE TREASURY. Miss Emma R. Graves, Eighty-one Years Old. Eighty-one years old and rounding out 50 years as a government employe in the treasury department is the record of Miss Emma R. Graves. Forty-nine years of this service, which was up April 12 last, was spent in the redemption division of the treasury, and despite the fact that Miss Graves pleaded to be left in that division for one more year so as to celebrate her golden anniversary in one division she was transferred to the register's office. She ctiii nppnnipc thp nosition of an expert counter, counting notes which have been turned into the government and which are cut in half before being destroyed. Miss Graves was among the first woman employes of the government, a number having been placed in service in 1864 by Frank E. Spinner, then treasurer of the United States. When she was called upon in her work room by a reporter she was very much opposed to being interviewed. "Can't you use what I tell you without using my name? I don't like to be interviewed," she said. After much persuasion Miss Graves finally consented to have her name used, and, believing he had gained a point, the reporter then asked for her photograph. Up flew Miss Graves's hands. "Goodness!" she smilingly exclaimed. "I couldn't think of having my picture printed. Besides, I b*ve not had one taken for the last ^0 years." "I came from Bloomville, N. Y., 53 years ago, on a visit to relatives," said Miss Graves. "It was right at the beginning of the War Between the Sections. And I tell you I sawsome exciting times right here in the city of Washington. The people were always w-atching for an invasion of the city by the Confederate forces. "I was persuaded to stay here by my relatives and take a position in the treasury department. At that time the north wing had not been built. The state, war and navy departments were located in a small brick building in the northeast corner of the ground on which the treasury is now located. "7n what i? now the old cash room in the treasury a large stock of arms were kept These were for the use of the clerks in the treasury in case of an invasion. However, the war was over when I assumed my position in the treasury department. "You know Secretary Chase of the treasury department was very much opposed to woman employes in the government service. Francis E. Spinner, then treasurer of the United States, after much persuasion on his part, finally secured the permission of Secretary Chase to give the women a trial as government clerks. It had practically become a necessity for the government to employ women. All of the men and boys had gone to war, and the work had to be done, so the only course open seemed to be to give the women a chance. Mr. Spinner told Secretary Chase, that if, after a trial, the women proved satisfactory, he would employ more. Then, of course, there wasn't much gold and silver, and they had to have more of the fractional currency, and they used to have to cut the money by "L ~ ? J H/T ? Cr\irv nAr oIpa rvAl'nt'?i^ Allf JLJLaUU. IY1JL opiilUUi a low pv/iuvvu vuv that women were more skillful with scissors than men, and this was another argument why they should be given a chance. The redemption division was established at that time, on account of the paper money. "Finally, after a year's trial, Treasurer Spinner went to Secretary Chase and told him how satisfactory the work of the women had been, and said that he hadn't lost a cent, and that was more than he could say for the men. "We never forgot Treasurer Spinner. After his death we felt that we owed the appointment of women to him, so the women contributed to a fund, and a monument costing $10,000 was bought. It is now located in Myers park, Herkimer, N. Y. We made several attempts to get permission to place the monument on the front steps of the treasury, but the officials refused, on the ground that it would furnish a precedent. "The appointment of women to the government service at that time, in my opinion, opened may fields for them, declared Miss Graves. "Before that time they had never thought of leaving home, and all they did was to get ready to marry." Miss Graves is yet active, despite her SI years. When the reporter called upon her she was counting the half notes and placing them in pack ages. She gets about just as quickly j as manv of the younger clerks in the ! i department. She is the elder of three j sisters, the only members of her family now living. The other two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth G. Menet of Kansas City and Mass Alemia B. Graves of Bloomville, N. Y., are living in MASKED MEN ROB FAST TRAIN. The "Diamond Special" on Illinois Central Held Up. Springfield, 111., June 18.?Two masked men, who, early to-day, robbed the express car on the "Diamond Special," the Illinois Central's fast train between St. Louis and Chicago, were sought in this city to-day. After being interrupted in their work by police, the bandits forced the engineer to run past the blue coats and when they finally forced open the safe with dynamite they ran the engine into Springfield and escaped. The safe, according to the local express agent, contained not more than $oUU. in tneir anempi 10 gei uis sum the robbers threatened the engine crew with death, overpowered the express messenger, fired promiscuously at passengers, disarmed one detective and exchanged shots with another. No one was hurt. The "hold-up" took place ten miles out of Springfield. A danger signal brought the train to a stop and the enginemen were covered by revolvers.; After firing a fusillade of revolver shots along the sides of the coaches to intimidate the passengers, they compelled the engineer to uncouple the express car from the train and to proceed two miles down the track. Five charges of dynamite were fired in an ineffectual attempt to open the safe. Soon after the train was stopped Conductor McWilliams ran to a farm house, a mile away, where he notified the dispatcher in. this city. A switch engine carried police officers to the scene and a score more hurried there in automobiles. The first detachment of police arrived while the bandits were attempting to blow the safe. TO MAKE EDISTO NAVIGABLE. Congressman Lever Working for Orangeburg-Charleston Route. Washington, June 20.?Represen tative Lever has arranged to appear before the board of engineers for rivers and harbors on July 15 to argue an appeal from the unfavorable report of Major Howell on the Edisto River project. Mr. Lever will J be re-enforced by a strong delegation from Orangeburg and neighboring: towns on the Edisto River. "The unfavorable report of Major Howell," says Mr. Lever, "is a dis- j tinct surprise to me and a keen disappointment, and while I would not put my lay opinion against the expert opinion of Major Howell, I am still satisfied of the feasibility of making the Edisto river navigable for light draft boats at a very reasonable cost, and that the accomplishment of such an end would be of an immense advantage to Orangeburg and Charleston and intermediate points along the river." "I believe I can show from the report of Major Howell itself that we have a good proposition which should receive the support of the Government and, although disappointed in failing to win- the initial fight, I am not discouraged and shall continue the effort for this river until there is not another leg for me to stand upon." Women's Rights. A right to tread so softly Beside the couch of pain; To smooth with gentle fingers The tangled locks again; To watch beside the dying In wee, small hours of night, And breathe a consecrating prayer When the spirit takes its flight. A right to cheer the weary On the battlefields of life;' To give the word of sympathy Amid the toil and strife; To lift the burden gently From sore and tired hearts, And never weary of the task Till gloomy care departs. A right to be a woman , In truest woman's work? Tf Ufa oVirmlH Ka a hsrrl rma XX 1HV CiiVUiU ^ WAAX,, No duties ever shirk; A. rigtit to show to others How strong a woman grows, When skies are dark and lowering, And life bears not a rose. A right to love one truly And be loved back again; A right to share his fortunes Through sunlight and through rain; A right to be protected From life's most cruel blights By manly love and courage? Sure these are woman's rights! ?Boston Globe. the city at this time with Miss Emma Graves. Her father, she says, lived to be 86. Wot t'u + hoT nnrl hvnrhpr hnth 5Prv ed in the Union army during the War Between the Sections, both in the Ninety-seventh New York, familiarly named as "Conkling's Riflemen," named for Senator Conkling. Her brother, she said, at the time he entered as a drummer boy was so small that he could not march, and he had to be placed on the baggage wagon.? Washington Star. IMPERATOR GREATEST SHIP. ] Nearly Fifth of Mile Long. Speed of 22 Knots, Luxurious Craft. The S. S. Imperator opens a new chapter in marine history. The great liner is not only the largest ship in the world, but establishes new stand- 1 ards by the completeness of her me- s chanical equipment, her safety deviccs and the variety and luxury of her cabins. The Imperator is the latest s addition to the fleet of the HamburgAmerican line, measures 919 feet in ] length, or almost one-fifth of a mile, 98 feet in width or that of the great 1 boulevard, and has a tonnage of 50,- 2 000. Her powerful quadruple turbine j engines drive her at an average speed i of 22 1-2 knots, crossing the Atlantic in six days. She is manned by a ^ crew of 1,1 SO. ] C No hotel on either side of the At- i lantic offers its guests so great a t choice of dining rooms, ball rooms, ? winter gardens, and palm rooms, 3 grill rooms, smoking rooms, gymnas- \ iums, roof gardens, public baths and 3 luxurious lounges, says a New York * special. The leading decorators of * Europe have been entrusted with the decorations of the Imperator's cabins, ~ c and each is a masterpiece in its individual style. f The great size of the Imperator has ; made it possible to give her some of 4 the most spacious rooms ever enjoyed s on shipboard. The main lounge, which s may be converted into a ball room, is ( hung with Gobelin tapestries and a equipped with a practical stage for theatrical performances. An unusual 1 amount of space has been set aside q for an elaborate winter garden with a c wealth of tropical vegetation. There c is a running track, an elaborate Ro- r man bath and swimming pool, and a variety of Russian, mineral and elec- p trie baths with skilled attendants, a f florist, candy and book shop, a public stenographer, a photographic dark rnnm plpr?trir? ^alpvatnrc and PVprV T conceivable appointment to assure r luxury and variety throughout the q Atlantic crossing. t The grand dining saloon seats over e 600 persons and occupies two decks, i extending the full width of the ship, a In the Ritz-Carlton restaurant a dis- t tinctive cuisine may be enjoyed, while i still further variety is afforded by the p (grill room, the winter garden and v 'veranda cafe, which is comparable to a a roof garden. Among the original a features of the Imperator are the t smaller dining saloons, available for r private dinner parties and the break- i fast rooms of the private suites. r The familiar Sea phrase "ship- e shape" has a special significance as t applied to the eight kitchens of the c Imperator. To economize the space, * which is so valuable on shipboard, the t kitchens are equipped with the new- = est time and labor-saving devices which are operated by electricity. There are ingenious electrical plate washers, knife-cleaning machines, silver polishing machines, electric egg cookers, water filters, etc., Connected with the kitchens are enormous storerooms and cold storage rooms besides innumerable pantries, bars, taps and mess rooms. A series of electric elevators carry the foods quickly from the kitchens to the saloon decks. The kitchen personnel is directed by two chief chefs, one presiding over first cabin kitchens, the second for the Ritz-Carlton restaurant, assisted by a staff of 116 assistant cooks and kitchen functionaries. The staff includes five pastry cooks, five butchers and a special sauce chef. There is a head washer assisted by 21 silver and glass cleaners. An additional staff of 62 stewards assist in the preparation of the meals and as many more in the subsequent work. The total serving personnel of the Imperator comprises more than 500 persons. The cold storage rooms for meats, fowl, vegetables, butter, milk, eggs and canned goods, the wine cellars and beer cellars, are among the larg est of their kind in the world. The Imperator takes on board for a seven- = day voyage between New York and Hamburg some 48,500 pounds of fresh meats, 48,000 eggs and 121,000 pounds of potatoes. The larder, besides, contains 27,500 pounds of fresh vegetables and 6,000 tins of canned vegetables. There are, besides, 10,500 pounds of fowl and game and 9,000 pounds of fish and shell fish, 800 pounds of mushrooms and 4,000 cans of preserved fruits. The ship also carries 12,500 quarts ( of milk and crpam, 400 pounds of tea, 500 pounds of chocolate and cocoa, and 7,000 pounds of coffee. For the average traveler perhaps the most attractive feature of the Imperator is the stateroom. These rooms are unusually large and livable, and free from any suggestion of crowding. The convention builtin berths have been replaced by brass bedsteads of attractive design. Each room is supplied with a marble washstand with hot and cold running water, and the conveniences of passengers has been anticipated in the placing of mirrors, dressing tables LIVER GETTING LAZY? DON'T STOP WORKING. rake Rodson's Liver Tone and Go About Your Business. It will Liven ' Up Your Liver Without Harm. A bilious attack or constipation can De relieved in a short while by a;, spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone? j :he mild, vegetable remedy that every j Iruggist guarantees. Just ask The Peoples Drug I store about Dodson's Liver Tone. , rhov tnnw that it ic n hflrmlpss nrp- ' ^ration that starts the liver without i violence and puts you into shape i vithout interference with your I labits. This store guarantees it to be j ill that, and will give you your mon-; ly back if you don't find Dodson's , l<iver Tone gives you quick, easy reief. Dodson's Liver Tone is for both \ j jrown-ups and children. It has a j fieasant taste, and is safe and reli- i ible. The price is 50 cents for a! 1 arge bottle, and your 50 cents back ! .o you if you tell The Peoples Drug ; j ;tore that it hasn't been a benefit to j rou. j | Don't take calomel and don't buy mitations of Dodson's Liver Tone? -ou may run into danger if you do. * Buy Dodson's?the medicine that The 3eoples drug store reccommends and ] guarantees. J md electric lights. . 1 On the outward voyage she carries, , or instance, 30,000 hand towels, 7,>00 bath towels, 9,700 bed sheets, 15,300 napkins, 12,500 large and ;mall pillows, cushions and bolster dips, 13,800 waiters' towels, and 2,>00 linen covers. The linen outfit ilone is valued at 150,000. The promenades vary in width from .6 to 23 feet, while the circuit of the leek is equal to a walk of about five >rdinary city blocks. The Imperator :arries none of the ventilating funlels common to many steamers. There are large, completely equip>ed gymnasiums aboard for both the ] irst and second cabins, directed by ixperienced attendants. j The most original feature of the mperator's cabins is a sumptuous Ronan bath, reproducing with great fitelity the famous PcmpeiiaD hall in he Louvre Museum. The main salon, daborately carried out in bronze and narble, measures 65 feet in length :nd 41 feet in width, and extends hrough two decks. The pool, which s surrounded by decorative Pom>eiian pillars, measures 21 by 39 feet, nth a depth of seven feet, providing ,mple room for diving and swimming, md water sports. A series of special laths surround the pool with steam ooms, Massage rooms, temperng rooms, warm air rooms, esting rooms, water cure rooms, ilectric baths, mineral baths, needle , >ath, foot and shower bath. A staff if barbers chiropodists, manicurists, lair dressers and masseurs are in atendance. f I Picnic at I JULTt 38 On Juty 4th, 1913, tl H basket picnic at the fa 9 Ivanhoe. There will 9 fishing, and a genera 9 Train leaves Ehrhardf 9 - turns about 7:00 p. m 9 ton leaves Ivanhoe a1 9 Charleston 7:50 p. m 9 ules for all who wish i j9? be the great picnic for |K so be sure, to come. I J. M. SMI' I $7.50 to m Tickets sold each Th and including Septeml ed to reach Denmark midniVht of the seco o ? date of sale. EXCURSION RATES For Any Infori T. C. WHITE, General Passenger Agent, Wilmington, N. C. SAVE MONEY AT THE Millinery Store See Our Bargains -m We will take stock in a few weeks and it is easier to count money than it is to measure up goods. So you can get a nice selection of Dry Goods, Laces, Embroideries, Silks, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Dresses. These Will Be Sold . Regardless of Cost | We have also some nice i| New Millinery, Latest | Fads in Shapes. V .*. . -?||S All WiO be Sold Regardless of Cost 111 hMmattock ....the.... Millinery Store (C. W. Eentz, Prop.) BAMBERG, S. C. Ivanhoe 1 mous picnic grounds, 9 be dancing, boating, 9 il good time for ail. 9 : 7:00 a. m. and re- 9 i. Train for Charles- 9 : 5:00 p. m. arriving 9 . Convenient sched- 9 to attend. This will H this part of the State, g EH, Manager I |j ^ : fa ptsvilIel5each,N.t. 11 ij| mington, N. C. ursday?June 5th to jer 11th, 1913, limit:, returning, prior to nd Monday following NORTH AND EAST f nation Address ' "A i > T T> TTTPO U J-* juxjujuUj | i Ticket Agent. Jj ??????Jl 1 " *" " "M 11