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|l = I The Union July Times jli?l . !! I DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY Established in 18SO?CotiTerted to Twj&OtfDally Times October 1, 1tl7 DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY } M UM " - Vol. LXXII No. 1399 Union, S. C., Wednesday 3c Per Copy j. -. ^ * ' *4? HEN DIE FROM POISONED DRINK ^ . Walter S. Jones of 419 Hampton street and John Wages, Sr., of 1507 Williams street are dead and John Wages, Jr., of Brookland is seriously * ; ill, all three poisoned by denatured alcohol, used as a beverage. Mr. Jones died at the Columbia hospital at noon yesterday and John Wages, Sr., died at his residence on Williams stTeet at 9 o'clock Monday night. John Wages, Jr., is gradually improving and it is now thought that he will recover. One bottle of the denatured alcohol, according to John Wages, Jr., was purchased from a drug store Monday morning. This bottle, labeled "poison," with the bottle taken from Mr. JAUOO 1 a tlAWP in nAOonnn ? WV??VW| io ?*wn ill KiiV JJVOOVOOIUII VI L/l. Watson Talbert, city physician. John Wages, Jr., who is still suffering from the effects of the poison, admitted that he had taken a drink of the alcohol. "I can't yead," he said in explanation of the fact that he had ignored the poison label. Mr. Jones was suddenly taken ill Monday afternoon after drinking the poison Monday morning and was tak*en to the hospital at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, already blind from the effects of his drink. Two hours later he died. Mr. Jones was a native of Anderson and was 45 years old. He ' had been a resident of Columbia for ^' approximately 22 years and had worked here for several years in the Columbia duck mills. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American 'war, having volunteered August 5, 1898. He served throughout the conflict as a private in Company F, Second South Carolina regiment, to'be honorably discharged in 1899. His only known relative is his sister, a Mrs. Dixon, living now in Walhalla. Mr. Wages was a native of Richland county and had lived in Columbia nearly 30 years. He was 60 years old. He flrst became ill Monday morning and died at his residence Monday night. Mr. Wages was formerly employed as a crossing watchman for the Southern railway and had also at one time worked as a carpenter. Surviving him are: Two brothers, Jackson Wages of Sampson, Ala., and &r-i Riehlpnfl eminty; two sisters, Mrs. ftinner Addison of Sampson, Ala., and Mrs. Lizzie Starling of Riehland county, and six children: Mrs. Daisy Wright, Mrs. Lula w . Elders, Mrs. Estelle Rabon, Mrs. Rosie Elders, Sumter Wages and John Wages, Jr. Arrangements for the two funerals had not been completed last night and will be announced later. Coroner Scott this morning will in vestigate the circumstances surrounding the two deaths and, if he considers it advisable, he said, he would hold an inquest. Deaths from denatured alcoholic poisoning are of frequent occurrence, he said.?The State. Music Club Entertained Mrs. W. T. Beaty was the delightful hostess of the Euterpean Music club Tuesday afternoon at her home on East Main street. The spacious suite cf rooms were fragrant with sweet peas and dahlias. The subject of the meeting was "Indian Music" and the , ,f: following interesting program was , * carried out; Paper, "Codman and Lierance"? Miss Murrah. Piano solo, "By the Waters of the Minnetonka"?Mrs. Martin. Violin solo, "By the Waters of the Minnetonka"?Miss Hicks. Accompanist, Mrs. Morgan. Vocal solo, "Where My Caravan Has Tested"?Mrs. Walker. Accompanist, Mrs. Alston, piano; Miss Hicks, violin. Piano solo, "Nocturn by Schytte"? U.n A iuio, niowii, Current Events?Mrs. Lee Kennedy. A delightful social hour and dainty refreshments were enjoyed before adjournment. Mrs. Chas. B. Counts, Reporter. Death of Miss Annie Whitmire Miss Annie Whitmire died at Cross Keys last night at 9 o'clock and her body will be laid to rest in Padgett's Creek cemitery this afternoon at 4 o'clock. For some time she had suffered with heart disease, but was not thought to be any worse yesterday than usual. Her death came as a shock to her loved ones and friends. Only a few days ago she returned from an automobile trip to Florida, making the journey along with a number of other friends. She was greatly delighted with the experiences of the trip. Miss Whitmire was possessed of a beautiful, Christian character, a generous and kindly nature and a mind of more than ordinary intelligence. Many sincere friends will mourn her death. She waa 40 years of age, and was a sister of Mr. Jesse Whitmire, of Cross Keys. ? * Mrs. Hazel Loseff, who was the Red Cross nurse in Union last year, is now located at Carlsbad, New Mexico, and ^^^^will he there for sometime. FORD CAN BEGIN WORK AT ONCE Detroit, June 6.?Henry Ford is prepared to begin work on the development of the Muscle Shoals power and nitrate plants upon a few hours notice, should his offer to take over and operate the project be accepted by cc.i yress, it was learned today frua sources close to the mauif. :turer. Acceptance of his offer, it was said, would be followed immediately by *he dispatch of telegrams to various parts of the country that would initiate the Detroit manufacturer's plan to create an industrial center ai'ownd Muscle Shoals that would be the "crowning achievement of his career.' Mr. Ford believes acceptance of his proposal and fruition of his plans will prove the worth of water power and that an enterprise like Muscle Shoals can be made to become an asset to the public rather than a liability. The project, it was pointed out, will, under Mr. Ford's plans, have paid for itself before the lease expires. W. B. Mayo, chief engineer of the Ford company, has returned to Detroit and Mr. Ford no longer is personally represented at Washington in connection with the shoals project. No plans have been made for further negotiations with congress, it was stated, because Mr. Ford's reply to the counter-proposal of the house military committee was his final statement. Observe Davis* Birthday Jefferson Davis' birthday was ob served by the children of the Jefferson Davis chapter, Saturday morning at the high school. Miss Beryl Brawley presided. An interesting program was carried out. A sketch of Jefferson Davis' life was read by Miss Nell Haile and a sketch of Miss Winnie Davis was ready by Miss Fannie Lee Sparks. A recitation, "The Faded ( Grey Jacket," was rendered by Miss Helen Mixson. Other interesting facts of his life were given by members of the chapter. Mrs. G. H. Peake read an account of Jefferson Davis' chapter in -( Georgia by the Michigan company. Miss Nell Haile and Miss Beryl Brawley gsrv?e beauHftft ?wd fnteresting so- los. This is the last meeting of the chapter until September. Notice A membership meeting of the Young , Men's Business League will be held on Thursday night, June 8th, at 8:30 o'clock. Please note the change in the hour. Mr. L. W. Perrin, president of the Rotary club of Spartanburg, also organizer of Rotary clubs in the I South, will address the meeting. Matters of importance will also be brought up for consideration, and a full attendance of the members is earnestly requested. Four Prisoners Escape Jail Lynchburg, June 7.?A special to advance from Martinsville says four prisoners escaped from the Henry county jail about midnight. They were held in connection with the Mitchell muraer. une 01 tnem, uimer Lewis, was recaptured this morning. All Congressmen Re-elected Jacksonville, June 7.?All members of congress from Florida seeking renomination in yesterday's Democratic primary apparently won over opponents by large majorities, according to * latest returns to The Times-Union this morning. Pantry Boy Executed For Murder of Woman London, June 7.?Henry Jacobi, a 19-year-old pantry boy, was executed at Pointonville prison today for the murder of Lady Alice White on March 16th. Disabled Soldiers Guests of Harding Washington, June 7.?About 2,000 rliao V\1 A/1 tin M n LahmUaI uinauicu nuiu icis nuw utui|( nuajji w*iized in this vicinity here today as a guest of President and Mrs. Harding at the White House lawn party. Brookhart Elected Washington, June 7.?The nomination by Iowa Republicans of Smith W. Brookhart for the senate was declared by Chairman Hull, of the Democratic national committee, in a statement issued today, to be an "even more emphatic repudiation of the Harding administration and Republi can congress than the votes for Bev eridge in Indiana or Pinchot in Pennsylvania." Mrs. E. P. Kelly of Jonesville was a visitor in the city today. Miss May Hopkins of Coleraine will spend tonight with Miss Mahala Smith on her way to Winthrop College to attend the short course. WATSON RENEWS ! ATTACK ON HOOVER Washington, June 6.--Senator Watson (Democrat) of Georgia renewed t? in the senate today his attack on k Secretary Hoover'd administration of ti war relief organizations, and charged si him with having aided in efforts to tl overthrow the Soviet and restore the si czarist government in Russia. He as- ^ serted that Mr. Hoover has caused a w shipping board steamer, commanded si by Capt. James B. Martin,- to trans- h port a cargo of military motor trucks and supplies from Bordeaux to the 1? northern army in Russia to be used in b General Yudenitch's offensive against si the Soviets. p The steamer, Mr. Watson said, was r< loading for the United States when the commander received a message tl cancelling the return home and or- a dering him to reload with army sup- d plies. o1 To substantiate this statement he it said he had what appeared to be P1 protostatic copies of cables ordering r< the Russian shipment. - a Referring to the recent White it House statement in defense of Mr. Hoover Mr. Watson inquired why the it secretary was above criticism. He E also reiterated the charge that Mr. ci Hoover had not published detailed d1 statement of the w??r relief expendi- b tures and also allegations that food in- T tended for stricken peoples of Europe ti had been permitted to decay oil wharves or in vessels through alleged lack of propert administration. Distinguished Visitors To be Entertained ?' it The Service Company of Union will U have as their guests tomorrow even- ^ ing the officers and staff of the U. S. ^ Rrvtniffll nf flroonvillo mhon 1 Ait ..wwr..M. ww VjavV?l**IIV) VTIICll QUUUt A W .. guests are expected. ? The officers and nurses will arrive ^ in Union tomorrow afternoon about 6:30 o'clock and at 7:30 in front of the Hotel Union an address of welcome will be delivered by Mayor-elect O. E. Smith, the response being made by Lieuten&nt-Colonel Deadmon, of w Greenville, after which Union's Regi- p mental band will give a concert. After the concert a banquet will be ' given the guests bt the Tf<*tf*Uhirm, ? after which they will repair to the Rasor building where a reception and nance will be tendered them. The Service Company in extending 0 this invitation to the officers and staff ei of the U. S. Hospital at Greenville to visit Union are returning the courtesy shown members of the Service Company and Regimental Band when they ? recently attended the Hospital Memorial day at Greenville by the officers and nurses of the hospital. , m . s< Lafollette Criticizes Court s< ol Washington, June 7.?Declaring the supreme court's decision in Coronado ? coal case was "the most ominous in 1 that it foreshadows for the future the union labor in this country," Senator e| I.aFollette today issued a statement ir. which he criticized the court." He ^ said opinion "is significant because ^ what the court says on questions was not involved in th? paso rather than ? anything actually decided." , m - w Revival Meeting at 31 First Baptist Church h; The meeting has been a great sue- C( cess. Many have renewed their vows and many others have begun the Christian life. The unanimous opin- j Ion about the preacher Is that he is s] an unusually strong and effective min- ^ ister of the gospel. Possibly no preacher who has ever been in Union Sl has got*.*! a firmer hold on the heart;? jr of the people. The service at 8 o'clock this even- w ing will be the last evening service of q the series. The meeting will close with the service tomorrow morning. The j public is invited to attend these two t] last services. s; S Sardis Farm to b Be Sold Tomorrow ^ Sardis Farm, Incorporated, is to be sold by the receivers of the concern ^ tomorrow, according to the announcement heretofore made in The Times. . | There will be a barbecue dinner serv- a ed on the grounds by Mr. and Mrs. Davis, who manage the farm. It is y expected that there will be quite a number of out of town bidders in at- y tendance upon the sale. This sale offers some man a rare opportunity n to own one of the best institutions in j, the county. There is a large field for service and, we believe, profit. Make y your plans to attend the sale. g Sidney Rice Honored n A Sidney C. Rice, a student at Clemson college, has been chosen literary a editor of "The Chronicle" for 1922- \ 1923. Young Rice is the son of Mrs. Eve- h lina Rice of this city and has piany h friends here who congratulate him p upon the distinctive honor. n ;CORES ARRfiSpD IN STRffil pSH Manchester, N. H? June lL---'I'fineen arrests were made, in'^bis city ite today as a' result of the! Jtrst diaurbance here since thta, ir strike tated on February ( WTjSeveral housand strikers had glflWon the treets near the Coolidgfi^fMl! of the .moskeag ManufacturtSMpoinpany, rhich was reopened yesf&Ky: Many tones were thrown but'jpf one was The crowd had been )?Mnveikers saving the mills. Some ofitteir numer forced their way to sOcMens of a treet which had been clMlw by the olice. Police officers imflMafttely ar 3ted five of these. A crowd followed the' and :eir prisoners to the jflfna station nd remained in that yt&Bltty until riven off by police The Lher 14 arrests, including^jyiyal wolen, were made near theradidn when olice orders to move along1 discarded. The police toning issued dditional orders forblddM?| Joitering i the vicinty of the The Manchester strike J&inmittee iformed State Iabof Commissioner avis today that it was wMig to ac?pt his suggestion thai -^Re wftKe uestion be submitted to state juru ui conciliation ana aspiration, he committee has refu6?d?to arbi ate the matter of worVirifc jtours. Jonesville New* * fjl June 6,, 1922. The high school graduating exerses were held in the school^ auditorim last evening. Eight strifents havig completed the 11th glide were warded state high, school diplomas, hose received diplomas V^?e Misses vernell Blair of Lockhdfct, Mary Wilkes Brown, Catherine' Calvert, thel Long, Louise Page,JH?fsn Gault, noch Cudd and Fred Bfevfafc Catherine alvert gave the valedictofcjr.jmd Aveelle Blair gave the saltttfcjfory. Miss thel Long stood third hi! Die class. An eloquent address tdj, Ihe class as given by Dr. W. J, ||*Gk)thlin, resident of Furman University. There were three groups .of piano nets given by pupils o? lirt, Geer's laaa.. Thtu yinaw hristeen Coleman, KathleenGallmaih, ucile Eison, Mary Eison, Ruby hughes and Elizabeth Hughes. A lorus, in three part voices, was givi by the girls of the high school. The scholarship medal was won by [iss Catherine Calvert. The girls' expression medal was warded to. Miss Mamie Cudd. Miss udd won this medal last year also. The boys' declamation medal was on by Walter Long. The highest ;holarship average for the entire :hool, was made by little Miss Dorthy E. Scott of the sixth grade. Mrs. C. A. Littlejohn left today for visit to her sister, Mrs. Joe Cunningam of Greenville. The following teachers have return1 home for the summer vacation from leir.various schools: Miss Pearl Lyrand, who taught at Greer; Miss Tarie Littlejohn, from the Gastonia, f. C., school; Miss Lucye Littlejohn, om the music department of a girls' oarding school in Fayetteville, N. C.; [iss Belle Gault, from an Aiken, S. C., :hool, and Miss Annie E. Avcock rom the Easley school. Misses Lois Alman and Annie Kelly ave returned from a visit to Lander >llege. They attended Lander's his>rical pageant. Miss Gladys Whitlock arrived Friay from Birmingham, Ala., where tie has been in college this past winir. Mrs. Mary S. Geer, who has been eriously ill for several weeks with lfluenza, is now improving some. W. R. and Mrs. Jewell spent last reek-end in the mountains of North Carolina. The many friends of Mr. Samuel .ittlejohn and family regret deeply lat they are leaving our town to reide elsewhere. Mr. Littlepohn left unday with his son, J. C. Littlejohn, ) make his home at Clemson college, (iss Kathleen Littlejohn left also on unday with her brother, Major R I. Littlejohn, U. S. A., for Chicago 'here she will spend the next year as rie guest of her brother and sister-iniw. The recent death of Mrs. Samuel littlejohn has caused great grief mong her many friends. Mrs. Ed. Wilkins of Wilkinsville is isiting her brother, James Harmon. Foster Calvert of Abbeville iB the uest of his parents. Mr. D. B. Free and family are to love next week to their summer home 1 the mountains of North Carolina. Mrs. M. W. Chambers and daughter fiss Mary, were guests of friends last unday. Misses Marion and Mary Joe Colelan are guests of their aunt, Mrs .rthur Gallman. Misses Mildred Hames, Mary Gauli nd Sara Scott have returned fron Wnthrop College. The art class of Mrs. E. S. Cherrj eld its art exhibit on Monday mornng at the school. The pictures wer< ironounced excellent and reflectec iiuch credit on both students an. [new wace cut ci FOR RAILWAY MEN Chicago, June 6 (By the Associated E ' Press).?Over the strong protest of the the three labor representatives on the Co. United States railroad labor board a unc new wage cut of seven cents an hour Hei for railway shop mechanics and nine ly cents for freight car men, cutting car 400,000 shopmen approximately $60,- rail 000,000 a year, was ordered by the sen board today. The new wage reduc- exp tion brought an estimated added sav- tire ing of $59,669,347 annually to the ' rec railroads, following on the heels of the a $50,000,000 cut in the wages of wh< maintenance of way laborers last mai week. The shop crafts' decision be- citj comes effective July 1, the same date but as last week's order. in < The minority report of the labor T members pointedly stated that the 'va< majority decision was made with "no lurn consideration of human needs" and tha charges that it fails to carry out the in * function of the board to set a "just n si and reasonablo" wage. in c "The tendency of this decision is to Cor vindicate the propaganda of the rail- on roads and consequently condemn such ni?' statements as the employees have cur been able to bring to public atten- win tion," the minority opinion said <,-ve Supervisory forces of the railroad *be shops were not decreased. After *ra< due consideration, the decision said, it 1 wsa felt that the duties and respon- ren sibilities of such forces warranted s,or maintenance of the present rates. The reduction for the mechanics average a little more than 8 per - e' cent, all machinists, boiler makers, the blacksmiths, sheet metal workers, the electrical workers, carmen (except c^r< freight carmen), moulders, cupulo ^ev tenders and carmakers and the regu- hTt lar and helper apprentices receiving a cut of seven cents an hour. Freight hy carmen,' commonly known as 4V:ar thr< knockers" and the object of some of the heaviest assaults by the roads in ra'' their battle for lower wages, were on cut nine cents. The larger cut was ordered for the ei|* "car knockers" because the board said it believed that their work did not ut require the same skilled service as rf>1 other branches of carmen's work. ,es' This heavier reduction for the freight a y$nMmT<*atnfe undo* edpeitfaUg Sever* criticism in me minority report, tne labor members declaring there was 16 no justification for discrimination in u car work. 'm( Car cleaners who now receive an average of $3.18 a day, were cut five cents an hour, or 40 cents a day. The mechanics, whose daily rate yQ( now averages from $6.11 for electrical workers to $6.28 for blacksmiths, will lose 56 cents a day under the new decision, bring their daily wage ^ to aproximately $5.70. *>rtl ? ? the City Election Yesterday tod WO l The city election was held here yes- six terday, June 6th. The vote was light, oly as many people lose interest in the hoi election that is merely technical, and Chi while the primary has already settled ele< the facts. The vole yesterday was del as follows: ing Ben L. Berry, in ward one, received 34 votes for alderman. Str J. W. Gilbert, in ward two, received 1 50 votes for alderman. H. C. James, in ward three, receivc-J t 41 votes for alderman. ret S. R. Lybrand, in ward four, re- to ceived 43 votes for alderman. the The vote for mayor, O. E. Smith raj candidate, received the following vote: jst Ward one, 34 votes; ward two, 50 votes; ward three, 41 votes; ward Bis four, 43 votes. The same, vote was given L. J. Hames, commissioner of public works candidate. j Final Plans For Ki\ o ur u: 1 i i iiiv^coo mai ic s tt cuuiii^ b(>s noi Belgrade, June 7 (By the Associated Press).? Princess Marie of Rumania is ranking final preparations today for her wedding tomorrow to King Alex, ander of Jugo Slavia. On her arrival here yesterday she was given bread and salt by the mayor in token of ^ . friendship and loyalty. , m hel Shriners En Route to j 1 San Francisco ? I bar San Francisco, Junp 7.?Definite as- Col , surances were given today that San nn( Francisco would provide ample hops- cai , ing facilities for the caravans of mys- Co tic Shriners now en route here from dac ( all parts of the country for the na- acc , tional convention, i'rivate homes have to ben listed to aid in entertaining the wh guests. cer teacher. Spi Due to the illness of Mrs. Geer, Co! . there was no pinno recital at this com- l*>s mencement. A number of the piano w'l !> students played for the other public i evenings. Miss Belle Hames of Lockhart spent dei r the week-end with her parents. a 1 Mrs. J. S. Chapman of Greenwood tai ? is the guest of Mrs. R. W. Scott. inf I Mrs. Waters of Charlotte is visiting of I her son, H. G. Waters. 1 Gr IR IS BLOWN FROM TRACK )ynamite, placed on the tracks of Columbia Railway, Gas & Electric , by unknown persons, exploded ler a street car on the Colonial ghts line near Smith's branch c iryesterday morning, derailing the and damaging both the car and Is. The car was carrying no pasgers and no one was injured by the ilosion, despite the fact that the ens force of the blast was spent ditly under the left front wheels of car, a few feet from the spot *re both the conductor and motorn were standing. Both county and t officers are working on the case, as yet no arrests have been made :onnection with the explosion, 'he dynamite was placed on tin :-k on a curve just beyond the asyi road crossing and was so located t tho motorman's view of the spot ounding the curve was obscured by nail bush. The street car, No. 104 harge of Motorman L. I. York and lductor J. H. Eargle, left the barns its first trip over the line yesterday rning at G o'clock and reached the ve at about G:15 o'clock. The firs iel cn the left f.ont truck passed r the spot apparently detonating dynamite cap placed upon the ik. 'he second wheel, a few feet behind eived the full force of the explo 1 and was blown to pieces by th< ?t, fragments of the whool and ings being thrown as far as 100 t from the car. A hole was torn in floor of the car just in front of second seat on the left side am' ?etly above the shattered wheel, eral of the glass windows on tin side were also broken by the force the explosion and the jar caused the derailing of the car, which was own from the tracks by the blast h the regular rail and the guard , placed jusc inside the regular rai the curve, were broken by the ex sion, a section nearly three feet it ?th being torn from each. Jeither Motorman York nor Contor Eargle, who were riding in (hint of the car, was injured and botl limed their runs on the line wher ubstitute car was put on at 9:30 ock, after the wrecked car had b ier laced on the tracks and towetT'fc"' barns for repairs. The car made trip to the barns on its own wheel the total damage is estimated bj ipany officials at not more tliar 0. The motor was not damaged 'he State. te for Additional Francs For Olympic Games 'aris, June 7. (By the Associated ss).?Premier Poincare informed international Olympic committee ay that the French parliament ild vote immediately on additional million fiancs for financing thi mpi games. This insure definitely ding cf the 1924 games in Paris. I xrlas H. Shcrrill of New York was ited today as one of the Americar egates on the committee, succeed the late Bartow C. Weeks. ike Ballots Sent Out Today Chicago, June 7.?The strike ballots urnable on June .30 went out today the railway employees affected b> wage reductions ordered by tin lroad labor board, effective on Julv ihop Kilgo's Condition Critical Jemphis, June 7.?Bishop John C. go, of the Southern Methodis irch, passed a restless night at thi;pital here. His condition is pro inced critical this morning. m. Coleman Attends Alumni Banquet >lr. William Coleman attended the tfford Alumni banquet recently d in Spartanburg, and in the at int of the event, the Spartanburg raid has this to say: 'Prior to the formal portion of the lquet, the presence of Willinni leman, of Union, was recognized. 1 enthusiastic alumni began to 1 for "Governor Coleman." Mr. leman has announced his candi :y for governor this year, and was orded an ovation. He was forced respond with a short address in ich he mingled wit and reminisice." Df course, when Union County and artanburg county get behind Mr. lemon's nomination, he cannot be a or. "William Coleman, Governor," 1 not be a misfit. Miss Maude MaLry, who is a stunt at Richmond college, is spending few days with friends in the mounns of North Carolina before return ? home. She will spend the months July and August at a camp near een Mountains. SLIGHT INCREASE FOR AUTOMOBILES More automobiles have been registered in South Carolina for the first five months of 1922 than were registered for a corresponding period in 1921, inclusive of May 31, according to figures tabulated by the state highway department and announced yesterday. For the first five months of this year the automobile registration has been 75,689 as compared with 75,350 for the same period of Inst year. For the same period the truck registration shows a decrease from 6,355 in 1921 to 6,322 in 1922, inclusive of May 31 both years. Motorcycles afso dropped from 650 last year to 454 this year and likewise the number of dealers this year fell to 431 as compared with 644 for the five months of 1921. Increases over last year by counties for automobiles alone are: Aiken, 11; Anderson, 197; Beaufort, 68; Charleston, 208; Cherokee, 117; Chester, 95; Chesterfield, 35; Dorchester, 45; Greenville, 699; Horry, 24; Jasper, 15; Oconee, 189; Pickens, 182; Richland, 361; Spartanburg, 834; Union, 43, and York, 2:18. The total amount collected from the latesale of the motor vehicle licenses to date this year is slightly below the same period for last year, this being due to the decrease in the number of trucks registered. Last year through May the department ht|d collected $682,260.87 and this year for the same period the amount was $671,887.78. Counties having an increased truck registration this year over last are: Anderson with 2, Beaufort with 15, Charleston with 49, Cherokee with 13, Chester with 9. Greenville with 64. Horry with 4, Jasper with 2, Kershaw with 6, Lexington with 12, MeCormick with 3, Oconee with 11, Picken.with G, Richland with 28, Spartanburg with 51 and Williamsburg with 1. Figures on the registration of "Brand new" automobiles for the month of May just passed show that South Carolinians must have their "tin Lizzies," as the Ford leads all other makes so far that the others am rather bashful. Richland count v . ? leads in the "Lizzie* registration wiih 100 new machines licensed for the n onth of May and some of the other counties are as follows: Greenvil'e, 92; Spartanburg, 86; Charleston, G8; and Anderson, 58. Installation of Mayor and Council There will he the public installation of the new mayor, O. E. Smith, ami the four recently elected aldermen: Ben L. Berry, J. W. Gilbert, 11. C. James and S. R. Lybrand and the recently elected commissioner of puhlic works, L. J. Hames, this evening promptly at 7 o'clock in the court house. The hour is set for 7 o'clock sharp so as to avoid conflict with the services at the r irst Baptist cnurcn. The public is invited to attend. Important Notice There will be an important meeting of the membership of the Putnam Baptist church on next Sunday afteinoon at It p. m. at the church. Every member of the church is urged to attend this conference as it i.very important. Today's Cotton Market Open Close July 20.50 21.21 October 20.40 21.22 December 20.32 21.10 January 20.11 21.02 March 19.95 20.90 Local market 20.50 Rev. W. A. Massabeau of Johnsonville, S. C., has bought a residence in Chester and will move here the ftrct of January to make his home.?Chester News. Mrs. K. McCutcheon and Miss Garland McCutcheon are the guests 0f the Misses McCutcheon for a few days this week. Miss Garland McCutcheon has just received her diploma at Winthrop College. Miss Monette McCutcheon is at Winthrop College for the short course. Henri Going spent a few days in the city this week, leaving this morning for Easley, to visit his sister, Mrs. W. A. Hngood. Clyde Going is spending sometime in the mountains of North Carolina. Miss Mary Bell, of Raleigh, N. C., is the guest of friends in Union this week. Dr. and Mrs. James Farr and children of Gainesville, Fla., are the guests of their parents, Capt. and Mrs. F. M. Farr, for the summer holidays. Miss Manilla Justice of Spartanburg spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. J. Crawford, on South Mouni tain street. J. S. Pickens of Pacolet was a business visitor to Union today.