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[ VOLUME XXXI. <
' LIGHT VOTE IS
POLLED LOCALLY
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j Charleston Democrats Fail to
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Strength
[ PARTY NOMINEES
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Wilson, Whaley and Manning
Clean up the Field.
13 Blease Votes.
(Evening Post.)
Contrary to hopes of local Democratic
leaders the small vole cust in
Charleston county was surprising.
Returns from twenty-four city and
six county precincts give a total of
only 1,800 votes, which is the smallest
local figure recorded in a general
election in some years. The seven
precincts still to be heard from will
not materially increase the number
All returns should be in by G o'clock
this evening. The official tabulation
will probably be made Friday.
Only 13 votes were cast for Blease
lit tin; uuaiicotvu [iiviviuv/to nvi*A\?
from, as against 3G for Gibbs, Socialist
candidate for governor, and
1,732 for Manning. No printed
Bleuse tickets were in evidence at
the polls, and those which were cast
were evidently brought by the voters
themselves. The Democrats offered
a complete ticket; the Republicans,
candidates for Congress and for
preidential electors; the Progressive
Republicans, candidates for preBiden
tial electors only; the Socialists, candidates
for state offices and for
presidential 'electors; and the Progressives*
c**"didatea for governor,
lieutenant governor, and presidential
electors. Their electors would
have been instructed. One vote was
cast for T. W. Miller, Progressive
candidate for lieutenant governor,
this being in Ward 2.
In the presidential race, the Demo
cratic electors received from the
thirty precincts of this county 1682
i votes; Republicans, 109; Progressive
Republicans, 92; Socialists, 31; and
Progressives, 2. Richard S. Whaley,
Democratic nominee for Congress
from the First district, received
1,692 votes, while his Republican opponent,
Capt. Ladd, received 121.
The Democratic nominees for Charleston
county and for this judicial
district, as well as those for the legislature,
were elected without opposition.
The day passed very quietly, only
two men being taken to the station
house, and these being suspected of
an offense committed the day previous.
All near-beer saloons were
closed and the delivery of liquor at
the office of the Southern Express
Company discontinued, and doubtless
both of these circumstances had
much to do with the lack of excitement.
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The policing of the poling places
and the city generally was excellent,
sseventy-one policemen having been
detailed for special duty at the polls
and in certain sections of the city
where it was feared that bootleggers
might be active, but the day passed
off without incident.
BIG BLACK BEAR
KILLED IN HORRY
W. T. Lay, a farmer living in the
section between the Waccamaw
River and the Atlantic Seaboard,
came to town one day recently
bringing with him the paw of a
1^ bear which he had assisted in
hunting down in that neighborhood.
No one knows ,how the bear got
the**,9? how long ho had been prowlingi,
about"ih the vicinity. Shortly
before ho was; hunted down and killed,
he frightened some of the people
and a little later the bear was treed
and shot.
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J. J. Enzor, of Pair Bluff, N*. C*'
spent some time here last week- ofl
business. " v v '
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MANNING NOT TO I
RUN FOR SENATE!
Prefers to Devote Time and
Attention to Governor':;
Office.
Columbia.?"No, I will not be a
candidate for the United States j
Senate two years hence," said Gov.
ernor Manning in an interview today.
It is known that a large number
of the governor's friends from
various parts of the State have been
urging him to become a candidate
for Senator Tillman's seat in the
Senate, and it was understood by a
great many people that the governor
would run. When asked about the
matter, Governor Manning said: "N?>
I will not be a candidate for the
United States Senate two years
hence. Among other reasons, I fee!
that my undivided attention to theduties
of the governor's office will
be required and my purpose and desire
is to continue to consecrate my
best efforts to the service of the
governor's office."
SECOND NUMBER IS
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
The second number of the lyceum
course at the Pastime, is scheduled
to come off on the evening of November
23rd at the usual hour. This
second attraction holds great promise
of highly pleasing both management
and patrons of the lyceum
course. It is the _ Meistersingers
Maty Quartette, and the advertising
matter shows cuts of four young
(men who have very appearance of
knowing their business of entertaining.
.Following is the personnel;
Harold Lucas, 1st Tenor,
Loftus H. Ward, 1st Bass and
manager,
Elwin Smith, 2nd Tenor,
Omar B. Wilson, 2nd Bass.
They have highly commendatory
press notices.
ELECTION RESULT"
ACCEPTED AS FACT
New York.?An unmistakably
turnaway from political influences
was manifested by the stock market.
Wall street evidently accepted the
national election as a settled fact,
and proceeded with the bullish enthusiasm
of recent days.
There were some nominal declines
at the opening, but these were more
than counter-balanced by strength
of various specialties, some of which
rose to unprecedented prices. Chief
among these was Central Leather,
which advanced 3 1-2 points, to 122
1-2, making a gain of 20 points thus
far this week, International Paper,
which rose over five points to 74,
Lackawanna Steel, 2 points to 97,
and American Writing Paper preferred
four points to 59 3-4.
JURY EXONERATES
BARNWELL MEN
Edward R. Patterson, a physician,
and C. N. Burkhalter, a druggist, of
Barnwell, were acquitted in United
States circuit court last week in Columbia.
There was an indictment
against the two men charging conspiracy
to violate the Harrison nar
couc act ana aiso one against Dr.
Patterson, alleging the issuance of
false prescriptions. The cases were
consolidated and tried together. The
verdict of "not guilty" applies to
both charges against Dr. Patterson
and the one against Mr. Burkhalter.
The case was given to the jury about
3:30 o'clock and the verdict was rendered
about 6 o'clock.
"When court adjourned it was in
the midst of the trial of F. C. Rogers,
charged with fraudulent use of
the mails. The case grew out of an
alleged financial statement gent to
*>- guano company on. which* if i* alleged
that credit was extended; It
is claimed that the statement u d not
pan out.
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tRY COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE, 1
CONWAY, S. 0., THURSDAY
Horry Count;
Runnii
PROVING ITSELF*
Spacious Warehous
hibits?Carnival ?
Attractions Dra
Every Day?
The Horry County Fair opened its
gates to the public last Tuesday
morning at the appointed hour of
10 o'clock. For more than a week
past carpenters had been busy constructing
a substantial fence around
the irrounds. takinsr inside of the in
closure the Planters Tobacco and
Storage Warehouse, said to be one
of the largest and best lighted warehouses
in the State of South Carolina.
The right to use this spacious
buliding was secured from Mr. J. J.
Williams the presen towncr of the
property.
The management of the Fair secured
the Herbert's Greater Shows,
one of the best carnivals now on the
road. This aggregation came in on
a special train Sunday evening and
had up their tents in time to begin
operations on Monday evening, the
night before the opening of the Fair.
Owing to the storm which visited
this section of the State this year,
some difficulty was expected in se-*
curing exhibits from some of
the planters who had brought fine
products at former fairs. But tho
fine collection of agricultural exhibits,
as well as the animals and other
things,: has proved that all difficulties
were overcome, and one of ljhe
best "fairs the county has ever enjoyed
is now on. ; /.
Messrs. Charles R.' 'Scarborough,
Col. D. A. Spivey, Profi M. W. Wall,
Dr. Clarke Hedley, and many toilers,
hare spent no pains or (expense in
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER :
9:30 A. M.?Fair Grounds open fori
10:00 A. M.?Excursions begin to af]
Myrtle Beach.
10:30 A. M.?Band Concert in Fair 1
11:00 A. M.?Midway Shows open.
11:30 A. M.?Big Free Acts on the Mi
The Flying DeLeons and !
12:00 M. ?Lecture and Demonstra
M. W. Wall and others on
12:30 P. M.?Lecture and Demonstra
Derham and others on the
wife may save Herself ma
1:00 P. M.?Address by Hon. A. J. 1
2:00 P. M.?Auction Sale Pure Bred
live stock.
2:30 P. M.?Lecture by Dr. Clarke]
Farm Animals.
4:00 P. M.?Big Free Acts on the Mi
5:00 P. M?Pni** Rui'i/iin?o
? - ?.?. A ma* tiUflU,
I 7:00 P. M.?Midway Shows open foi
7:30 P. M.?Fair Buildings open for
10:00 P. M.?Fair Buildings close.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 191(
CHILDRE
All School children will be admitted 1
numbers will be given witl
P. M. and one number you
will be placed just inside
the other number. At 3:3C
some little girl under three
a number. The person hoi
will be given a Five Dolla
9:30 A. M. Fair Ground s open for I
10:30 A. M.?Band Concert in Fair Bi
11:00 A. M.?Midway Shows open.
11:30 A. M.?Big Free Acts on the Mi<
The Flying DeLeons in T i
or Jack in his "Swinging t
12:00 M. ?Lecture in the Farm D>
the Boys Corn Clubs.
12:30 P. M.?Address by Prof Power
dren of Horry County.
1:00 P. M.?Address by Hon. S. H.I
1:30 P. M.?Lecture and Demonstra.
Home Demonstration Deo
Horry on Domestic Scien'
2:30 P. M.?Lecture by Dr. Clarke I
I Boys Pig Clubs.
3:00 P. M.?Address by Hon. M. J. T
3:30 P. M.?Prize Drawing in Main 1
4:00 P. M.?Big Free Acts on the Mi<
5:00 P. M.?Doors close on the Fourtl
9:00 P. M.?Annual Masquerade Ball
?Confederate Veterans A
FIRST, LAST, NOW AND FOREVER,
r, NOVEMBER 16, 1916.
K Fair
ig Full Time
5 VEBYBEST YET HAD
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se Full of Fine ExShows
and Other
w Great Crowds
-Programme.
their efforts to help make this
present occasion one of the most
pleasant in years. The affairs of
the management have been conduct
c<i in a business way. Everything
has apparently gone through so far
smooothly and without break.
From the first there was a widespread
interest shown by the people
in the Fair. Many came to inspect
the grounds and other preparations
being made, before the shows were
ready to open. So far great numbers
have attended, and a /good attendance
is confidently expected for
the remaining days of the Fair.
Among the most interesting departments
is the display made by
the Farm Demonstration Forces.
They occupy almost the entire northwestern
corner of the building. The
things they show are not only interesting
but instructive to a high degree.
The individual exhibits are as
good as ever shown at any fair in
this section of the State. The southern
side of the floor space is occupied
by booths of our merchants and
business men, a^nd they are well rep
I resented in the show. The work of
J placing the hundreds of articles
Vent on steadily through Monday
and well into the day Tuesday., The
workers had all they could do. Referring
to the examples of lire stock
raised in this county, it may be said
Aith truth * that they are sufficient
to show the world the great results
that may be had in this line of industry
in Horry County.
16, 1916?FARMERS DAY
;he Third day. ;
rive from Aynor, Chadbourn and
Building.
idway? " " "' ?
Sailor Jack.
Ion in Farm Demonstration Dept by
Proper Seed Selection.
ion in Home Dept. by Miss Annie
Model Kicthen and How the Houseay
steps.
Bethea.
Berkshire Hogs and P'gs and other
ftedley in Livestock Dept. on Better
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dway repeated.
the evening,
the evening.
3?EDUCATIONAL AND
NS DAY
or 10 Cents on this day. Duplicate
\ each Child V ticket sold up to 3:00
will deposit in a locked box which
main Fair Building. You will retain
) P. M. this box will be unlocked and
i years old will be asked to draw out
ding the duplicate of this number
Gold Piece.
'ourth day.
lilding.
rtway?
Loir Thrilling Trapeze Act and Sail- i
~ 4-U ~ CM.J ft _ -A.
i/ hue omus act. I
monstration Dept. by M. W. Wall to
IV. Bothea to the Teachers and Chilli-own,
Supt. of Education. '
ion by Miss Annie Derham in the I1
t. to the Teachers and Children of
e in the Schools. '
ledloy in the Livestock Dept. to the
tullock. ]
[luilding for Five Dollar Cold Piece. ;i
Iway, <
h Annual Horry County Fair. '
given by the Fair Association. s
idmitted Free. 1
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SHOW SOME CONCERN '
OVER CONTEST TALK
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Washington Officials Cite Precedents
for Protests Over
Electorial Votes.
Washington.?Govvernment officials
here were deeply interested in
and not a little concerned over today's
announcements from Democratic
and Republican campaign lead
crs that contests might be expected,
with a possibility of legal proceedings,
over the votes for presidential
electors in several of the close Suites.
Examinations of the decisions of
the supreme court and of the revised
statutes disclosed that electors are
plainly regarded as State officers.
The highest court has held in two
leading cases that questions of their
proper or improper choice are for
State election officers or State
courts to determine, and that the
federal government is not lawfully
concerned even if fraud is shown.
When congress meets to receive
the votes it is still possible for a majority
to reverse the certified results
from any State in certain cases. As
the votes are read to the joint session,
the statutes give the right to
any member of either house to object,
the objections to be considered,
in separate session.
PEOPLE CELEBRATE
VICTORY OF WILSON
Last Monday night, the patriotic
sons of Conway arranged a parade
in honor of the reelection of President
Woodrow Wilson. Bonifires
were kindled on Main Street near
the beautiful grounds of Col. P. A.
finiv<>\r TTun<4f>a(Ta ?.U11
J,. . vj . wunvii vua ui KIIWI UUIUI CI1
took part in the demonstration, as
well as the leading business men and
visitors here for the fair.
The parade ended on Main Street
where addresses were made in honor
of the president. Col. D. A. Spivey
was the first on the roll. He made
a very appropriate speech and introduced
Col. C. P. Quattlebaum. After
the speech of Col. Quattlebaum
which was well received, addresses
were made by Hon R. B. Scarborough
and Jeremiah Smith. There was
much cheering when the name of
President Wilson was mentioned.
HORRY BOY HONORS
WILSON IN DANVILLE
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One of the largest demonstrations
in the country in honor of the reelection
of Pres. Wilson, took place in
Danville, Va., where, according to
the reports in daily papers the number
in the parade on the night of
November 10th, numbered more than
fifteen thousand.
An Horry boy, true to the colors,
took part in that parade. It was C.
0. Watts who has been there for
several years in business. The Danville
paper says of him:
Street car service was crippled in
the grip of such heavy traffic. Little
by little the parade stretched out
and got into its stride, the body of
marchers being followed by John W.
Terrell's truck on which were members
of the Wilson, Marshall, Swanson,
and Saunders Club. Select
voices neaaeci oy Auctioneer Watts,
sang appropriate national airs on
the automobile truck and at every
rantage point red fuses were spluttering
out their red glare.
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Sevreal days were dark and cloudy
in this section of the State last week
owing it was thought to the tropical
storm which visited the Gulf Coast
States; the effects being felt this far
northward.
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John Williams, alias Giles Williams,
a negro, aged 30 years, weigh
ting about 245 pounds, was shot to
mm Week by A. Dalton Hons,
the son df Arthur Hollis, a prominent
farmer of the Mitford section of
Fairfield county, near Great Falls.
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TRYING TO KEEP
GOOD ROADS GOOD
Part of Improved Highway
System Should be Keeping
Them Good
MOST IMPORTANT TASK
CONNECTED WITH THEM
Careful and Thorough Maintenance
More and More
Being Considered.
Keep good roads good is the most
important task in connection with an
improved highway system, once the
construction work is completed. In
the United States in the past this
task usually has been neglected, the
improved roads in many instances
being allowed to deteriorate until
they became almost impassable, when
they were, at heavy cost, rebuilt.
That States and counties are now
coming to recognize the need of care
ful and thoroughgoing maintenance,
however, is indicated by studies of
the country recently made by the Office
of Public Roads and Rural Engineering
of the department.
While some of the eight counties
in which intensive sutdies were made
were found to have no provisions foimaintenance
and others were found
j to pay for upkeep of the roads out of
bond-issue funds, thus creating a
debt that would outlive the temporary
improvement by many years, two
counties in widely separated States
were found in which maintenance con
ditions were practically all that could
be desired. In Mississippi, it was
found, there is a State law requiring
that a special annual tax of at least
1 mill shall be levied for the upkeep
of all roads constructed by means of
: it. ?-? i
uuuu issues, vne iunn 10 De Kept separate
from all other funds and to be
used for maintenance only. Instead
of the deterioration taking place on
the roads of some of the counties in
other States on which examinations
were made, it was found that in Lauderdale
County, Miss., roads built
several years ago and maintained
from the special fund have actually
improved since their completion:
The county roads of Franklin
County, N. Y.. it was found, are
maintained with a contribution of 50
per cent by the State and under indirect
State supervision. As a result
of this system, the roads
been kept up to thier condition 01*A
completion. While provisions for
maintenance were on the whole not
satisfcatory in the counties of the
other States in which studies were
made, this condition since has been
remedied in Virginia by the passage
of a State law providing that an annual
tax of not less than 3 per cent
of the amount of bonds issued shall
be levied to provide a maintenance
fund for bond-built roads.
The existence of a regulation tend
ing to lessen damage to roads and so
to reduce maintenance costs was revealed
by the studies in Spotsylvania
County, Va., where the county supervisors
had passed an ordinance placing
a relatively low limit on loads
that may be hauled nn wagons fitted
with narrow tires and a considerably
higher limit on loads of wide-tired
wagons. As a result, most of the
wagons using the roads of the county
have been fitted with tires ranging
from 3 to 6 inches wide.
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ASYLUM TO COST MORE
High Cost of Living Gives Regents
Serious Problem.
Columbia.?The high cost of living
proved a very serious problem to
the board of regents of the State
Hospital for the Insane, meeting* in
Columbia today to award 4 contracts
for supplies for the institution for
the next quarter. The advance in
the prices of foodstuffs will send up
the cost of maintenance of the institution.
There are over 1,900 patient:;
at the asylum at present,
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