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I TWO HOPES OF OFFICIALS j MORE PRONOUNCED ? i 1 Over Prospects For Peaceful Outcome of German r> i oururuversy MOTE LEAVES OPEN THE WAY OF PEACE Another Note Soon Sent Britain and Allies as to $ I Blockade. I Optimism?more pronounced than it has been since the diplomatic corresponse with Germany over the1 sea zones of war began?was mani-; fest in official quarters her over the] prospects for a peaceful outcome of: the pending- controversy between Germany and the United States. The American note presented to the "Merlin foreio-n n f'-Tir>,* < ? v... \ ? ?. v . w Vi-i-ivv V. I c . V U \ III" , bassaclor Gerard was interpreted on all sides as deci ledly friendly and leaving; the way open to a satisfactory j solution with honor to both sides. Othcials made it clear that the note purposely had been phrased so as to reiterate the earnestness of the United States with respect to the principles' of humanity and international law, | and at the same time to affu Gov many an opportunity with digr. y to make her practice square with the principles expressed. It was officially stated today that a note soon would bo sent to Great Hritian and her allies insisting; on a change in the operation of a blockade conducted by them so as to conform j with the principles of international law forbidding interference with trade : in non-contraband articles passing to and from a belligerent country through a contiguous neutral country, i This, \( generally was believed, would j be an important factor in convincingl the German government that the Uni-j ted States would maintain the same j vigorous position on the fundamentals i in the international law with respect to the Allies as has been the case in the American correspondence with Germany. Is Wilson's Intention. The statement issued tonight by "William Jennings Bryan revealed that while the Secretary of State, Mr. Bryan favored the sending of a note urging prompt adherence of the Allies to the request of the American note of March 30 to Great Britain and France concerning the order in council. Mr. Bryan disclosed that the President had differed with him as to the time when the note would be sent, but that the intention to send such a communica- 1 tion was fixed. Close reading in diplomatic quarters of the American note ' rono-la mi* ->' - " ?V "II W I* variety of predictions and views as to the manner in which Germany would ] reply. There was a general feeling of confidence, however, that Germany would accept some of the several avenues of approach purposely included j in the note by the American govern- t ment so as to make possible a friendly ( settlement. Much importance was attached to ^ the statement of the willingness of ( the United States to exercise its good i offices as between the belligerents in any attempt to come to any understanding "by which the character and ^ Conditions of the war upon the sea it may be changed." This, it was bcliev- ' ed, in many quarters, might result in a! j( correspondence that might ultimately |~ lead to peace negotiations. r It was learned, too, that copies of \ the American note to Geramny had r 9 * j ' Vjfjpn f nhln/1 +/> A ?? ..?.. vm/?vu i,\j 11 ie ^-viuei ican emDas- ) sies at London, Paris, Petrograd and i\ Home for the information of the am-jo bassadors there, and that copies would j be deposited with the respective for- v eign offices at those capitals. t This procedure enables Great Brit- r ain and her allies to take cognizance r of the virtual invitation of the United States to the belligerents to make sug- i gestions affecting maritime warfare ^ and it is suggested that out of it may t grow a modus vivendi or temporary t arrangement whereby the rights of neutrals to belligerents would not be c given up during the progress of the v war, but changes affected as to mit- c igate the terrors of the conflict and t afford safety to non-combatants and e neutrals on the high seas. t The resignation of Mr. Bryan be- v cause he believed the note to Germany might lead to hostilities is a factor which high officials here regard as likely to have an important influence * on the situation in Berlin because he s FOREIGN ITEMS GATHERED AND CONDENSED FOR EASY READING United Staes government officials last week viewed with keen interest efforts of Gen Francisco Villa to meet V v I . t V IIUOIKUIVI V lii ! CIIAil 111 I'VIIIUI - | ence to consider President Wilson's recent communication demanding a settlement of Mexican affairs. A Message from Athens says the condition of King Constantino of ' Greece suddenly has become very grave. The Belgian steamer Manapier has been sent to the bottom by a German torpedo near the North Foreland. Out ; of 23 persons on board only six were | saved. The captain, his wife and his i daughter, the first mate and the pilot' and 12 members of the crew lost their j lives. ( Specialists of the United States de- j partment ot agriculture have (level-' , , i oped a new process lor concentrating grape juice which removes most of its acid, improves its flavor and improves its keeping* qualities. ^ The British fishing smacks Welfare i I j and Eaurcstina was attacked and sunk by Zeppelins in the North sea last Friday. The crews which took to their beats, were picked up by a Dutch smack and brought here. Jane Adams, of Chicago, chairman of the special committee appointed by the Woman's Conference at The Hague to visit the capitals of Europe in n i ! I'nvf f ilino li>f< t-??nr. f 1 - V " t > 1 " 1 1 1VV" "V. i ^ Ma :rid, whence she will Jgo to ! 'ranee ! and Ilelgium. A report has been received from Ireland that the body of Alfred Gwvn- j ' no Vanderbilt, who lost his life May 7. when the Lusitania went down, has been found. Cotton was favored with good prow- ( ing weather last week the weather bureau's national weather and crop bullettin stated. Efforts of Italian troops to force a a passage of the Isonzo river is being stubbornly contested by the Austrians but are meeting with success, according to a statement signed by Gen. Cadornia, chief o fthe general staff, issued at the Italian war office. lly a vote of 2 to 1 the Georgia prison commission has declined rnmmn tation to life imprisonment of the death sentence pronounced upon Loo. M. Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan. Official announcement was made by the Secretary of the Admiralty l>alfour that a German submarine had been sunk, and that six of her officers ] and members of her crew had been captured last Thursday. Last week reports that Secretary Daniels had resigned or would do so were current in Washington, but were flatly denied on all sides. o Whooping Cough. Well?everyone knows the .effect >f Tine Forests on Coughs. Dr. Bell's 'ine-Tar-Houcy is a remedy which wings quick relief for Whooping ^ough, loosens the mucous, soothes he lining of the throat and lungs, md makes the coughing spells less levere. A family with growing chilIrcn should not he without it. Keep t handy for all Coughs and Colds. 2ot it your Druggists, Klcctric Bitters a Spring Tonic. he Quinino That Docs Not Affect Tho Head lecause of its tonic and laxative effect. I.AXAIVK HROMO QITIN1NK is better than ordinary limine and does not cause nervousness nor in?iug in head. Remember the full name and :>ok for the signature of IS. W. GROVK. 25c. evealed in advance that President Vilson would reject and protracted arley and would not surrender the ight of Americans to travel on unirinotl and unresisting mcrchantships if any nationality. In as much as Mr. Jryan interpreted the note which cas presented oy AmDassacior tieravd oday as likely to lead to war, much nore strength of purpose, it was adnitted in official quarters, would be attached to the note on its receipt in ierlin by the minister, while German >ublic opinion would not find in the ext itself any provocation for a rupure in relations. As the note was discussed in offiial and diplomatic quarters surprise vas general that Mr. Bryan had delined to sign the document. The belief hat the note might have been changd before it was finally dispatched afer Mr. Bryan rejected its contents vas dissipated by Secretary Lansing vho said he had been directed the ' Resident to show the note to Mr. Jryan in its final form because of ome essential and minor changes. THE HORRY HER* ! WHAT OTHER PAI Pays to Flatter. When you tell a man that he was right and you were wrong, he is so proud of it that , he can be struck for a soft drink that costs only a jit. ?Morning Star. Misery Loves Company. The morbidly curious are hanging about the Court House this week, just to see some poor, unfortunate man sentenced to the gang.?Marion Star. The Poor Editor. Whew! We predict a long, hungry summer?for us.?Marion Star. Would be Hum. What sort of a housekeeper would you call your wife if she were regularly to offer you bread from half worked dough with clods of flour and salt, raw and indigestible, all along livniirvVi >> ' ."?bn un.au .?i"regressive burner. Ancient Puzzle. There is nothing move puzzling hn human nature. Last fall when money was scarce everybody wanted t; now that it is plentiful nobody kvar.ts it.?Dillon Herald. Let Marion Answer. Wonder do the people of Marion relieve in "Marry On ?" ?York News Yes or No. Germany continues to ask "Why?" ind "What ?", but Uncle Sam demands "Yes" or "No."?News Reporter. Dog less? More sheep and less dogs is one if the greatest needs in Robeson*? Dumbarton Tribune. For Prohibition. We are glad to note a disposition on the part of our prohibition friends to do some hard work in that cause before the ballot is cast in September. We want Georgetown in the right column in this tight, and there seems to be every indication that she will land there. This is the most favorable moment this county has ever seen, and it means now or never.? Georgetown Times. Thinks More. Wise is tlie man who speaks little but thinks more.?Times & Democrat. Arms Always. The Mexican question: Alms or arms??The State. When Is Neutral. When a man is neutral enough to look on two sides of a question, a man who isn't neutral is sure he isn't looking on the right side just as he is hi i msei f.?r.I orni ng Star. Great Weather. Great weather; hay fever.?CharHi r II111 jL^uugm ! I ry IJigt I i 11 wtmaaBBUBStsaususiXri j . | That's wh< tell us. In otY \ within y?t ft V==/ furniture and d per. Smile ai /OJQvSmile anyway Out of curie else, step in an ing room sets become interes SUTHERLAND FUf CONWAY, SOU! ALD, CONWAY, S. C. PERS ARE SAYING lesion Evening Post. 1 "Datl's Daughter." \ One of the happiest women in the | South today is "Dad's Daughter," as , Miss Jessica R. Smith is known, and . the cause of her happiness is found | in the long-delayed official recogni- j tion of the claims of her father, Maj. t ^ Orrcn Randolph Smith, as the designor of the first flag of the Confederate States. The pity of it is that Major Smith did not live to see the acknowledgment of this honor, so long but so unavailingly contested. Major Smith's daughter took up the fight in ^ j his behalf and prosecuted it persistlently and confidently. She has won a great honor for the memory of her ^ father, and a no less honor for the | State of North Carolina, whose peoi plo as* a whole will share with her happiness in the glory she has brought both to herself and to them. Charlotte Observer. \ Gasoline and War. Many weeks ago when the Russian army won its way, inch by inch, f first to Romberg, then to Pyzemysl,- * then over the Carpathians into the plains of Hungary, it was pointed out i f in these columns that the most sc-r- j ] ious less which tlio Teutonic forces had met was not the loss of this enormous territory so much as it was * the loss of their only internal source of tlie most essential provision oJ r war, petroleum.?Florence Times. r Bare I.inc. If time weighs upon you, visit the c Soldiers Home and cheer up the oh* 1 boys.?I daily Record. Snrrlinr??a_ i If the markets of the wor! i had to depend upon some fishermen, we * would all buy sardines.?Daily Record ( 1 Life's Value. Two years ago the editor delivered a graduate address on "The Value of a Life." So far, $2.9S.?Times & Democrat. Trust in Wilson. This is the nation of trusts, the one in Wilson being easily the most eon' spicuous right now.?The State. , 1 Constipation Cured Overnight. : A small dose of Po-Do-Lax to-night , and you enjoy a full, free easy bowel , movement in the morning. No griping. for Po-Do-Lax- is Podophyllin (May Apple) without the gripe. Po| Do-Lax corrects the cause of consti- < , pation by arousing the Liver, increas- | nip: the flow of hile. Bile is Nature's antiseptic in the bowels. With proper amount of hile, digestion in bowels is perfect. No gas, no fermentation, nc t Constipation. Don't be sick, nervous irritable. Get a bottle of Po-I)o-La> from your Druggist now and curt 1 your Constipation overnight.?adv. j \ ) : . w er -/lids I i ] i i 7stion | : ! II j I || it the doctors I ler words, if at it means, you j , \ :o make your RTOjl he pleasantest tftllMf Banish dreary ^|?|f reary wall pa- V=l. I your meals. at all times. >sity, if nothing wV[6 y ? id see our din- VSI/V ' i. You may vW ted. A 1 s /^^i| , IN1TURE COMPANY \ 'H CAROLINA i STATE ITEMS OF INTEREST TO ALL SOUTH CAROLINA PEOPLE Charleston leads all of the 15 "wet" < counties in the State in whiskey sales with $51,101.0.") according to the re- j * port for May, issued by L. L. Butrnan, | ] State dispensary auditor. i ] Railways onerntino* in n _ t_ tn k^v u Vill V" j ^ lina must give notice to consignees of the arrival of freight, under the terms j pf an order signed last week by all * members of the railroad commission. ' i Charles B. Thqpias, a wealthy farm- ( ?r, living about six miles from Abbe-1 /ille, shot and probably mortally j .vounded R. C. Fields, a tenant on his < place, about 9 o'clock last Wednesday norning. Thomas was himself shot ( py Fields, but not seriously injured. ^ 'fields was taken to a Greenwood hospital. ^ Farmers are reaping their grain. n Newberry County. The crop is s arge and most of it is very good; wheat is especially good. I s News reached the city a few days'^ igo of the death of I)r. .J. E. Grant at! . cl lis home at MurrelTs Inlet, last week. ^ Jr. Grant was well and favorably jv mown in the city where his numer-i , ?us friends will be pained to hear of lis death.?Georgetown Times. ? . i Concerning th eappointmcnt ol a bird mcmeber of the Charleston coun ? y dispensary board Gov. Manning last . veek gave out the following statenent: "The reason that the third nem'oer of the Charleston dispensary )oar<! has not boon appointed is that j he code provides he is to be appoint-! id on the recommendation of the Son- ^ itor ami members of the House of < Representatives. | . I Arthur Turbcville of Horry was in ho city Monday. Mr. Turbcville had v he misfortune of losing* his two- year ^ )ld child last Sunday.?Mullins Enter- . uise. I ! < Mr. E. 11. Martin, of Maxton, N. C., ?, a*as here on a visii to his brother, Dr. ^ Krank Martin, last Sunday. Mr. Mar- , .in is in the automobile business in' Maxton, and has "made good." He I reports good sales in his line.?Mul- f ins Enterprise. On Monday night in Florence Chief . t [Irunson and his men rounded up hree negro highwaymen who held up ind robbed a negro boy near Ihe ('. A. . W. overhead bridge on the transfer y'ard, taking $7.85 from his pocket. . | t The tobacco crop in Darlington I c ounty bids fair now to be one of the' j iest the county has had in years. y i Between fifteen hundred and three ^ :housand dollars' worth of whiskey ^ xnd wine were seized aboard the gaso-i ( i v ine freighter, Mary T. Mister of Charj ?. eston, by Constables one day last ? week in keeping with the policy of en- 1 11 forcing the dispenseary law. | * The closing exercises of the Marion i High School were held in the school j auditorium Monday morning, when Henry Mullins, chairman, of the board if trustees, delivered the diplomas to :he graduating class. j No. 666 This it a prescription prepared especially , or MALARIA or CHILLS &. FEVER. | . Five or six doses will break any case, and { f nlr?? - A * ~ *1 . lonvu men no n ionic inc revcr will not ' eturn. It acts on the liver better than x Calomel and docs not gripe or sicken. 25c . COLLEGE OF C SOUTH CAROLINA'S 131st Year Becji Entrance Examination at all the Co it A. M. Full four year courses lead to the B. A two-year pre-medical course is giv A free tuition scholarship is assigned Spacious buildings and Athletic grou unexcelled library facilities. Expenses moderate. For terms and HARRRISON RANDl RAGSDALE AT McCOLL Sixth District Congressman Delivers Commencement Address. Tuesday morning, June 1, Messrs 0. E. Exum, T. C. Hamer, J. J. Evans md the writer enjoyed a pleasant ride over to McColl in Mr. Exum's lew car, for the purpose of hearing Hon. J. W. Ragsdale's speech at the dose of the McColl High School. Fields of ripening grain, growing cotton and corn, as well as rain drenched ands were seen and should the rains continue the grass situation will l?n onie serious. Mr Ragsdale is the able congressnan representing the sixth district of South Carolina in the national congress, Marlboro county being a part )f the sixtli district. All who heard he splendid speech were delighted ind felt a just pride in their able epresentative. Mr Uagisdale left Washington Monday night, arriving 11 McColl a short time before the ipeaking hour. The new town hall in he Odum block is a good auditorium, veil provided with opera where quite i large audience assembled to hear he speaking. Hon. D. L. McLaurin in m appropriate and complimentary alk introduced Mr. Uagisdale who vas received with great applause. The peech was practical commonsense, nstructing and educatinu*. havino- inct .... (-> eft Washington, Mr. Ragsdalo inteligcntly and with authority discussed he i>rescnt international complicaions involving Germany and the he United State s and suggested what 10 believed would be the result of the abinet meeting, and Germany's oursc ultimately. r! nc speaker vividy aim ciOqucatiy ivviowod contiit'OiiS n the South during the past iifty rears and attributed the fact that Southern men were now at the head mil leaders in many of the National lepartmont leaders in thought, and diapers of policies of the United States; to the trained imparted by rue, pious and patriotic mothers of he South. The speaker declared that tho pro- ^ luccrs of cotton in the Southern Stai< s must adopt the system of varehousing their cotton, control the narketing, and dictate prices. He also idvocat&d rural credits with governnent aid, which would directly beneit the farmers, and stated that he advocated such a law and would coninue to contend for it. These posi- L ions seemed to be fully endorsed by ivory one present. The speech from start to finish was in ideal educational discourse and vas highly appreciated by an appreiative audience, as was evidenced by U~ r in.: i requent applause accorded the .pcaker, Mr. Ragsdale paid a glowng tribute to President Wood row Wilson, and referred to General Dan- V el C. Roper, first assistant postmaser general, in most complimentary erms. He is a native of Marlboro bounty. Everybody complimented the ?peech for indeed it was the best an<l no^t appropriate for a school heard n a long time. Mr. Ragsdale remained over in McColl for the graduating exercises Tuesday night and returned f o his home in Florence Wednesday norning. Respectfully, J. Press Gibson. \ Doctor's Prescription for Cough J An Effective Cough Treatment. One fourth to one teaspoonful of Dr. King's New Discovery, taken as k. needed, will soothe and check Coughs, Dolds, and the more dangerous Bron hial ana Fung Ailments. You can't if ford to take tho viol ?ii serious illicss, when so cheap and simple a rcme ly as Dr. King's New Discovery is obainablc. (Jo to your Druggist to-day, ?et a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery, start the treatment at once, ifou will be gratified for the relief ind cure obtained.?adv. ^ ??? I?IN?hii I inwn i I i?B? mrnrmmmm?mmm?m?a?mi i _ ?~sr=: i ?? 1915 CHARLESTON OLDEST COLLEGE ns October 1st. nty Seats on Friday, July 2, at 9 A. and B. S. degrees. a en. to each county of the State, nds, well equipped laboratories, Catalougue, address * ? jlhh,. President. | \ HARNESS BY MAIL |V rolina CuHtom Hand Made Harness,? t Factory Prices. I Order will prove our assertion.! )ES AND TALLAW AT HIGHEST! PRICES. I is your wants and offerings I VILIE W. MARTIN 1> columbia, s. c. i