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^ V* % ' * % ? >x 5? < t ' *'** .S* vf ?r ^ . * " ' - .> J'!* *> . * VOLUME XXX. JjOLD CONFERENCE , BUT SAY NOTHING Hyde Supporters Discuss Situation Privately But are Silent Publicly * MARTIN SILENT ALSO, HYDE SAYS NOTHING j Declines to Make Statement or r ' to Tell How Many Deputies Sworn. \ 7 <<. ! * Charleston, Oct.?15.?Maj. Tristam Hyde and a large number of his supporters and advisors held a long ^ conference at the Hyde headquarters on Broad street tonight. The meeting had not adjourned at midnight. "I have nothing to say at this time." said Major Hyde, at 11 o'clock . It was imnossiblt* tn secure n statement tonight from Joseph A. Black, chairman of the city Democratic executive committee. There were rumors threats aganist the life of Mr. Black and *\s a result he was accompanied at all times tonight by a bodyguard of heavily armed officers. It is understood that the course adopted on the day of election, namely, the appointment of deputies, was observed strictly today. They were appointed as a precautionary measure, to be usj^d only if needed. The police department was charged with preserving order at the count, the chairman of the committee having made requfest of the mayor to that effect. The deputies appointed by Sheriff Martin were not called into action until the shooting began. Sheriff Martin said tonight that he had no tsatement to make. He defaced that he did not care to state the number of deputies appointed to preserve order. Tonight manv citizens of Charleston offered their services to the sheriff. EXTRA SPECIAL AT - THE BARGAIN HOUSE We have just received from New York for this big sale, 25 ladies upto-now tailor made suits that will be -4 sold at prices that will astonish you. Suits that would cost you from $15.00 $50.00 per suit, going for less than the price you would pay else" where. Don't delay come at once and get your' suit, as this will be our last shipment this season. The Big Sale at the Bargain House will continue until further notice, and every item in this mammoth stock of f General Merchandise will be ruthlessslaughtered. Don't ask too many * questions, just come and get the goods at prices never heard of before, and pass the good news to your neighbor, and let everybody in this territory furnish the Home and Pantry, and every member of the family from head to foot. There is a secret attached to this ^most sensational sale that we hope it will work its way out to the public. If it does not at this time you will be benefitted anyway. Come at once before the goods are all gone or picked over, we are too busy to write advertisements, therefore come and see for yourself the wonderful bargains we have for you. We don't keep anything, we sell everything for less than the other fel*low, and have been doing it for 16 yenrj. We arc now slaughtering our goods and competitors, see the fun and finish Respectfully, CONWAY BARGAIN HOUSE.?adv. o To Change Quarters. ^The Cash Store will in future operate in the store previously occupied by the Carolina Wholesale. The Carolina Wholesale will retain it's office in the same building and will make a specialty of drop shipments to merchants. o ^ ' R. O. Hendricks was here recently. , > ? ? . * - * * thr oc ALLEN BEATY WAS I ARRESTED BY MAYOR 0 Violated All Speed Laws While Drunk and Disorderly Last Week. Allen Beaty, known by the nickname of "Pumkum," a colored helper at the blacksmith trade, last Thursday night stole an automobile from the garage of D. H. Russ and with a gallon of grape juice stored in the back, proceeded to paint the streets red. At first he was noticed as turning street corners without warning and violating the speed laws of the town. As the grape juice and gasoline began to get mixed up more thoroughly, his speed and recklessness must have increased. He passed along Main street as Mr. J. L. panady was crossing from the moving picture show. He ran into Mr. Canady without warning and as he saw that he would be run down, Mr. Canady caught the side of the machine which threw him into the back seat. For a time his injuries were believed to be serious indeeed, but later it was learned that while his injuries were very painful and sufficient to lay him up, that he would soon recover. T. T. HYDE WON . OVER J. P. GRACE Charleston, Oct. 16.?Tristam T. Hyde was declared the nominee for mayor of Charleston by a majority of 128 votes over the incumbent, John P. Gracq, a^ the conclusion tonight of an eight hour sitting of the city Democratic executive committee, called together to canvass and publish the vote cast in the primary election held Tuesday. The session was adjourned from that of yesterday, which broke up in a riot that involved the death of a newspaper man, Sidney J. Cohen, the shooting of four others and the clubbing of two. Three hundred militiamen patrolled the streets and maintained strict watch over the German Artillery hall in which the meeting commenced shortly before noon. A protest by Maj. Hyde was sustained, over the objection of Mayor Grace, which aption threw out entirely the vote polled in Club 2 of Ward 10. plan^URST FOR ARMY AND NAVY Washington, Oct. 15.?The administration programme for national defense to be recommended to the forthcoming session of congress proposing a total expenditure on the army and navy next year of about $400,000,000 virtually was completed last Friday. Secretary Garrison's plan, approved by the president, calls for an increase' of $75,000,000 in the war department's annual appropriation, to be used for augmenting the regular army to 140,000 men and the creation of a new con tinental army of 400,000 men, which, together with the militia of 125,000, would give the United States a mili' a'-y force in time of need of 065,000. ABOUT HOSPITALITY AT COUNTY FAIRS It is suggested by some one who is informed on the subject, that in order j to make the greatest success of a fair, the town should arrange to get its peop'e to throw open their doors in hospitality* during the festivities. How can it be expected that a few hoarding houses could take care of the large crowds who might not spend the night and the next day in the face of having to spend a night on the streets ? This friend suggests that: nertt year a movement be started to1 get the people of the town enterain all 1 of the good people they can and thus keep the people here after they arrive, o Mr and Mrs. I. W. Cooper and children of Wilmington, N. C., spent a j a few days of last week in Conway, J pott* "HORRY COUNTY AND HERPEOP 1NWAY, 8. 0., THURSDAY, 00' A LESSON IN ?or LIVE STOCK ASS'N. FOR HORRY COUNTY Following a Meeting at the Rooms of the Demonstration Agent. Following interesting talks last week by Dr. W. K. Lewis of Columbia and Dr. C. Hedly of Marion in the rooms of Horry County Demonstrator Wall on the use of the dipping vat for eradicating the cattle tick, the following men formed a temporary organization to be known as a County Stock organization in each Township in the County: G B. Jenkins, W. A. Freeman, J. A. McDermott, Hon. D. A. Spivey, Col. C. P. Quattlebaum, P." M. Coleman, Oliver Floyd, Supt. of Education S. H. Brown, Geo. McCracken, S. P. Hawes, S. Cannon, Don V. Richardson, R. O. Hanson, State Senator Hal L. Buck, F A. James, Van Norton, W. S. Richardson, Paul Quattlebaum, W. S. McCaskell, State Rep. E. S. C. Baker, and County Demonstrator M. W. Wall. The following officers were elected temporarily: President M. W. Wall, Vice President F. G. Holliday, Secretary R. O. Hanson. For the State Dr. Lewis offered construct suitable dipping vats where material is furnish ed, and also to furnish the dip and an inspector free of charge to see that the stock is properly dipped. Arrange ments are being made to put in several vats at once in various parts of the County. At the next meeting of i the Association, which will be heldj CAAn if J ci nvnnofn/1 /?/\*\??^l/\4 /\ 4-K^v i in 10 in imiijiicn; LIi*.: organization, elect permanent officers and discuss the advisability of arranging for the purchase of some pure bred cattle to be distributed about the County. This seems to be a move in the right direction as Dr. Lewis predicts the arrival of the Boll Weevil within two years, and expressed the opinion that; the tick will be eradicated by Scptem- i ber 191f>, and the natural advantages; of this County then cannot be over! estimated as a stock producing section. ?o The ladies of the civic league of Conway served dinners at the county fair last week, the proceeds to be used in their work in the city. WEATHER FO For the Week Beginning Wen Issued by the U. S. Weath FOR SOUTH ATLANTIC AND Ej Rain Wednesday, probably contin lantic coast; otherwise, generally 1 } week. | Temperatures will be moder te. FIRST, LAST, NOW AND FOSE rOBER 21, 1915. f t GEOGRAPHY. -?;? i omstrup in Sdii FrnnCiSCO CnrOniClc, J THREE BIG MILLS CLOSE FOR TIME Shut Down at Graniteville and Vancluse Causes Surprise. The Graniteville Manufacturing Company, operating two cotton mills at Graniteville and one at Vaucluse, both in Aiken county, have temporarily suspended operation on account of financial difficulties. When the mills closed Satui/Hay afternoon of last week the employees were notified that the mills would remain closed indefinitely. This action caused surprise through out the section. The three mills employed about 1,500 people, and there s.re in Graniteville and Vaucluse probably 4,000 dependent for living upon the mills. It is understood that the creditors of the mills, as well as the stockholders, are actively at work in an effort to resume operations. * - ? DISCOVERER HAS NARROW ESCAPE Now York.?Friends of Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the North Pole, congratulated him today upon the fortunate termination of his first flight in an hydro-aeroplane which ended in a volplane into the water off Long Beach, L. I., from a height of 1,200 feet after the engine had stopped in midair. Rear Admiral Peary said: "1 thought it was all part of the game when we started to come down. 1 had1 I not the slightest idea there was any-1 thing wrong with tho machine." The explorer made the flight yes-; terday with Frank H. Burnside. The | machine rose steadily to 1,200 feet when the magneto became disabled and the engine stopped. Burnside made a perfect spiral volplane to the water and a motor boat towed the disabled hydro-aeropb.ne to the shore. Asked how lm would like to make a trip to the North Pole in an airship the rear admiral replied: "That would ue fine in the summer time. (RECAST esday, October 20th, 1915 er Bureau, Washington. D. C. \ST GULF STATES: uing Thursday along the south Atfair weather will prevail during the ate. .. I. Will DUSENBURY-PLATT 1 NOTABLE WEDDING Charming Young Lady of Con- i way Weds Popular Young Druggist. On last Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 | o'clock, October 19th, 1915, at the Kinston Presbyterian church, Miss Mary Cornelia Dusenbury was married to Dr. Vivian Francis Piatt, in the presence of one of the largest congre gations that ever assembled on that historic spot to witness such a ceremony. The wedding was beautiful in its simpicity, its solemnity the most touching. The interior of the church was never more beautifully and a.'-il ?n._ ? uruHiicauy decorated. It was a rentable flower garden, and this work, which was accomplished on Monday and Tuesday must have taxed the skilled hands and trained minds of sereral of Conway's ladies, who know what they are doing when engaged in the work of decorating. The interior decoration was truly a work of high art but its splendor was hieghtened by the scenery out-side where stately oaks waved their ancient, moss-clothed branches to and fro ih i the gentle breeze as the minister pronounced the solemn word? making^the happy coup'e man and wife. No more beautiful or romantic spot could be found in ah the South for a wedding ceremony. The color scheme for the interior decorations was green and yellow. The altar was banked with palms, ferns, golden rod and other flowers, and this presented a natural flower garden that would have deceived the eye of the closest observer. Before the entry of the bridal party the soft strains of Schubert's serenade. played by Miss Sadie Dusenbury on the piano, assisted by Mrs. J. A. Norton and Mr. Grady Tisdale on.^he violen, floated out through the window? and doors of the church, reminding all those who heard them of sunny days and happy contented life. The ribbon bearers, little Misses Emmaline Dusenbury, and Eugenia Wood Norton, dressed in pure white, opened the aisles of the church as they came and led the bridal party. A solo, by Mrs. Norton, "My Dear," followed, and this was sung in the sweet soft tones of her well-trained voice. Following this, the Rev. J. M. Lemon, pastor of the bride, and the Rev. E. L. McCoy, the groom's pastor, entered the church and took their places near the altar. Then at the first sound of Lohengrin's bridal chorus, the bridal party entered the church in the following order: , The ushers: Messrs. Jack Bryant and Olen Watson along the left aisle, and Messrs. M. W. Wall and Edward 1 P Walsh along the ripj\t aisle: Mr. L. D. Magrath and Miss Nora Lee Vroman entered and passed along the left aisle; Dr. J. II. Monts with M iss Dorothy Officer along the right aisle. The brides maids each wore a gown of white embroidered net with picture hat to match. < Miss Frances Cordon Dusenbury, < maid of honor, entered along the left i aisle followed by the flower girls, 1 little Misses Eugenia Anderson and ? Estelle Burroughs, both of whom carried baskets loaded down with golden ! rod and flowers. The groom entered < on the arm of his brother, Mr. Charles 1 ,11. Piatt, of Mullins, S. C. 1 The ring bearer, little Miss Kath- i lone Anderson, carried a basket of 1 flowers bearing tho ring on a bed of < white chrysanthemums: 1 The bride entered with her father, i Mr. Charles Dusenbury, formerly of < Conway, but now of Lake City. The : bride wore a blue travelling suit with < hat to match and carried a large bou- s quet of white chrysanthemums. | i When the entire bridal party had assembled at the altar "Offenbach's < Barcarolle" was rendered by the choir i while the ministers pronounced the < words and the vows were taken mak- < ing them man and wife. The bride and groom left here immediately after the ceremony for a wedding tour visiting Atlanta and other points before returning. The bridfe lathe youngest daughter of Mr. Charles Dusenbury. She is a member of one of the oldest and most *''li* (Continued on page five.) ?< - ' ?" NO. 27. rHIRD ANNUAL FAIR COMES TO A CLOSE Mter Entertaining Some Large Crowds on Last Three Days EXCURSIONS BRING IN FROM OTHER SECTIONS The Free Prizes to Holders of Lucky Tickets W pTf* Drawing Cards. The 3rd Annual Horry County Fair came to a successful close last Friday afternoon at the regular closing hour of 5 o'clock. The fair was a success owing to the strenuous efforts put forth by the management to make it fully as good if not better than those going before. During the fair excursions were run from Georgetown over the Waccamaw Line of Steamers, and over the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company, from both Aynor and Chadbourn. Resides these special excursion schedules, the regular schedules brought in large crowds for the fair. The excursions however emptied large crowds here during the days of the fair such as never came to visit the fair here before. The visitors were good people and they added to the enjoyment of the fair by showing that they appreciated what Horry County had to show. On Wednesday one of the days was the giving away of a Free Sewing Machine to the holder of the lucky ticket. The fair building was crowded to its utmost when this was announced. It was one of the regulations that the holder of the ticket when ,1 * ? - - in it w n must uc on tne lair grounds and announce his ownership of the number. This machine was won by Mr. J. 1). Booth On Thursday the following prize in order was a range offered by the business men of Aynor, S C. The management of the fair at Conway made this "Aynor Day" on the program in appreciation of the enterprise and pub lie spirit shown by the business men of that growing little town. The crowd was larger than ever on Thursday when the giving away of the range was announced at noon. This range was carried off by the winner, Mr. Gerrald. The carnival shows were not as good as usual. Before opening the fair a contract had been signed with the proprietors of a large carnival, The Smith's Greater Shows, to come here during the week. At the last moment this concern backed out of its contract, having been offered another QUr gagoment out of which they thought they could make more money. The attractions on the mid-way then had to be made up by the secretary, Mr. J. \V. Little, from such concerns as he could get. Enough was finally secured to make the grounds entertaining end the grounds were visited at all times after the first I**? ... KVl crowds Dent on having a good time. The merry-go-round was secured from some owners of one at Southport, N. C1. The machinery had been stored at Southport for some time and not in use. On the trip over here one of the main cog wheels in the driving gear was broken in two and there were jther items of damage while on the railroad. Those mishaps tied up the machinery in the shop for a day. It lid not run well for quite a while ifter the equipment had been placed mi the ground. They finally got in shape, however, and managed to do a rushing business for several days. The management of the fair expected to have Governor Richard I. Manning to deliver an address on Thursday of the fair. This he had to decline on account of engagements elsewhere. Then an effort was made to get him down here on Friday which also failed. The crowds in the city on Friday the last day of the fair were as large if not larger than on the d*JT before. Friday the last day of the fair was perhaps the most interesting in event* (Continued on page five.)