Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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IWiSU THILL MBSiBlOIIEBS HUE. DK TRSVILLK AND MISS i FUTTKR Sfi\HK HONORS OF SECOND NIGIIT. Mas McMakln* Efforts Have ?iveo FeatHai at Spartanburg a Great Feature In Children's Chorus. Spartanburg. May 7.?Mme. Yvonne Da Treville, coloratura soprano, and Miss Mildred Potter, "leading C0Htr*> to of America" with their brilliant staging tonight thrilled the splendid audience In the audltorum at Con? verse College and dissipated a weird spell that has threatened the festival. The talented artists sang with an ex? ulting enthusiasm that galvanised the audience into unwonted applause. Riccerido Martin, robust tenor, has not exerted himself at this festival and wan eellpaed by Mme. De Treville and Mies Potter. Theodore Harrison, bassorsntsnto, with no preparation, took the pikes In "Lea Huguenots" of Charles W. Clark, who the pro? gramme said "has been obliged to go away from Spartanburg." Thus the second opera night, the of clal designation of the concert tonight far surpassed the first concert. And the second concert, presented this af? ternoon, was notable for the superb work of Mies Carrie McMakln's chil area's chorus, an organisation of more than two hundred public school pu Bsta, whose remarkable performance at last year has been more than equalled. This children's chorus would be the salvation of the Spar taaburg festival, if any salvation be needed, and Is entitled to all the high compliments that one hears for It on the streets, In tbe hotels and in the homes. i A word now for Cecilo Talma, the ryrtc soprano. This really gifted artist Mas gamely and bravely striven in the laee of handicaps due to extreme ner? vousness. Mme. Talma failed to make her expected triumph because of un? happy conditions. Because "all of the archestratlon did not arrive in time," a fault not ohargeable to the management of the asstlval, the concert arrangement of "The Huguenots" was mote abridged than the management intended and some of the striking passages had to hsj emitted. The abridgement was empty compensated for in the recital given by Mr. Harrison, Mme. De , Treville and Mies Potter. Mr. Martin's performance of the reo native and romansa, with violin obllgato. from Meyerbeer's "Lea Hu? guenots," was grand, but the per? formance of the beautiful cavatlna. by Mies Potter, was grander, bringing her a wonderful ovation. Then on the scene appeared Mme. De Treville, pre? pared to stalk away with premier lau? rels through brilliant employment of bar superb coloratura soprano. And the mixed chorus of more than two hundred voices responded admirably and accurately at each opportunity. The choral performances provoked much and frequent applause on merit. Mme. De Treville was given a re? ception at the close of her group of Songs that she will remember so long go she has memory. She was literally compelled to give an encore and then compelled to give a second, after hav? ing returned several tlmea to the stags to make her little bow. The second encore was with harp accom? paniment, played by the prlma donna tiereelf. For minutes on end the au dtunco enthusiastically applauded If!*?*. De Treville. and sighed In re? gret when she kissed her hands to it in farewell. EGYPT PERSONAL NEWS. I>ry Winds Damage Crop* and Kal i is Weeded Mothers Hub Meeting. Egypt. May 6.?The farmers seem to be getting very anxious to see rain, an the dry winds are very damaging to the corn and cotton. Mrs. L. A. White and son, Olln. spent Monday In Hishopville. Mum Annie Richards of DuBose X Roads spent the week-end with Mrs. T. D. Foxworth of Hmlthvllle. Our school here was cloned for a rtouple of daya this week on uccount of the teacher being eontlned with mumps. This disease Is prevalent in the community, and those who haven't had It will In all probability have a good chance. Misses Luclle Britton and Helen Phetps of Cumden spent laut week? end with the former's sister, Mrs. F. 0. Peebles. Misses Hadle White and 8ullie Me Leod spent Friday in Hishopville. Mr. W. T. McLeod went to Camden today. Mr. O. H. Baum, with a number of Camden folks, paid a abort visit to our "burg" on Sunday evening. The Mothers Club held their month? ly meeting on Friday afternoon, May 1. With an invalid friend, Mrs. W. L Cook, and had a most delltthtful meet? ing. Berry School Dormitory Burned. Rome, Oa.. May 9.?The ?Irls dormitory of Berry school was burned this morning and several ocupanta had narrow escapes. SUMTE? 19; CAMPEN 13. LOCAL BOY8 DKFKAT VISITORS IN INTENSELY INTERESTING GAME OF BALL. Game off Old Style Seen at Horse Show Grounds on Friday Afternoon ?Cheering* of Spe tutors and* Six Home Runs tlic Features of the Game. A game of the old style baseball, constant and long distance slugging; numerous errors and baserunning of the merry-go-round sort was seen by a large crowd of spectators and en? thusiastic fana Friday afternoon at the Horse Show grounds. The fea? tures of the games were hearty cheer? ing given the home team and the knocking of six home runs. The final score of 19 to 13 in Sumter's favor in? dicates the type of game. The game was no pitcher's battle, but waa a slug-fest from start to finish. Home runs were credited to Flowers and Bradham on the Sumter team und Sowell, two, Watkins and Lenoir of the visitors. Two pitchers on each side participated in the game and both were hit for numerous one and two-base hits. The Sumter boys had only two errors to their dis? credit, while the visitors made num? erous fumbles and muffs. Bradham at first and at short-stop played a good game; Flowers at third, Brown at ahort and Monaghan did good work in support of their pitcher. Burns waa behind the bat and caught as good a game as any one could wish. Both pitchers were wild, but it was aeldom that a wild ball got past. His work waa a feature of the game. For Camden Huff at first base played the best game. Watkins caught well, but was unable to throw to second and third and many bases were atolen on him. Heath at short also afforded support for the pitcher. The scoring started in the first in? ning when Camden crossed the home plate twice. Sumter went out in the first and second and Camden added five tallies in the third, making the score seven to 0 in Camden s favor. In thla inning Brown was taken out the box and Nunnamaker substituted. Sumter began to work and scored thrice. Camden went out in the fourth and Sumter followed suit. In the fifth Camden made two more and Sumter began it? merry-go-round, the runners crossing the home plate nine times, and making the score 9 to 12 in Sumter's favor. The excitement at thla point was at its heighth and the crowd seemed scarcely able to restrain itself. The high school girls gave their yells and sang their college songa and the fans yelled their throats hoarse with en? thusiasm. In the sixth Camden made four more runs, putting them one ahead of the local boys. Sumter, however, again came back strong and clinched the game with six runs, Bradham leading with a clean hit over the fence. In the seventh Sumter made one more run, the eighth and ninth ending without scores on either side. Phelps and Dick umpired the game in an eminently satisfactory manner. EARTHQUAKES IN SICILY. Villages and Towns Wrereeekd by Shocks of Incensing Violence. Naples, May 9.?Violent earth? quakes in the eastern part of Sicily have killed many persons and wreck? ed a number of villages. The dis? turbance began last night at 10 o'clock and are continuing with increasing violence today, the Etna volcano be? coming active. The towns of Aclreale, Llnera and Mangano were wrecked and wreckage waa hurled seven hun? dred feet into the air. Trains were derailed. Every dispatch increases the number of killed. It is now feared that over two hundred have been killed. Loss of Life Estimated 150. Naples. May 9.?It Is estimated that a hundred and fifty were killed in earthquakes in eastern Sicily last nlaht, and this morning. A thousand are homeless. Mt. Etna ia belching amoku und lava toduy. HOLDS SEAT ILLEGALLY. Decision of Committee Concerning Dyer, of Missouri. Washington, May 7.?A house elec? tions committee today filed a report declaring that He present at he Dyer, of Missouri, Itepubllean, illegally holds his Heat In congress. The case was contested by L. (J. (Jill, Demo? crat. ? Constitutionalist* at Sultlllo. Torreon, May 8.?The constitution? alists expect to capture Saltillo Sun da}. Cnrrnnaa'a government will be moved to Saltillo. Officers Shoot Alleged Murderer. Good water, Ala., y 8.?"Babe" M. Chapman, a negro, was riddled with bullets by officers near Browns? ville this morning while resisting ur rest for murder. VIOLENT STORM SWEEPS SOUTH THREE STATES BUFFER GREAT? LY AT STORM KING'S HANDS. Two Losses of Life In Mississippi ? Groat Crop Damage Reported in Mississippi, Florida and Georgiu ? Western South Carolina Also Suf? fers from Violent Storm of Last Night. Atlanta, May 8.?A wind, hail and rain sto?m swept the south last night. Great crop damage is reported and two people were killed in Mississippi. At Savannah, warehouses were un? roofed, parks denuded and the Sea? board Terminals damaged to the ex? tent of fifty thousand dollars. The storm extended south into north Flor? ida. Cotton and corn was severely damaged by hail In South Carolina, east Tennessee and parts of Georgia. It is much cooler today in regions where the storm prevailed. T. P. A. HEETIXG CLOSES. Charleston Chosen for Next Meeting Place?Livingston to Head Travel? ing Men?Social Features. Columbia, May 8.?Charleston was selected as the next meeting place and W. A. Livingston of Charleston was elected president by the Slate T. P. A. convention in session here to? day. T. B. Pearce of Spartanburg was elected first vice-president. The con? vention came to a close this after? noon with a boat ride down the Con garee. A banquet will be tendered the delegates tonight. RAIN MARS REUNION. Many Leave for Their Homes?Grand Parade May be Called Off. Jacksonville, Fla., May 8.?Heavy rain marred the last day of the Con? federate Veterans' reunion. At noon a driving rain makes it probable that the annual parade will be called ofT. Many are leaving for their homes this afternoon. y. PRAISE FOR CHAUTAUQUA. Baggage Car Arrived Today and Tent Being Pitched on Cross well Lot. The Kedpath Chautauqua, which will be the great attraction in Sumter all of next week, arrived here this morning, or at least the tent, , seating apparatus and other paraphernalia which Is taken from place to place as the Chautauqua completes its course and moves on. The stuff came in a baggage car from Rock Hill, where It has been during the past week, it being one of the ten Ked? path Chautauqua outfits which are be? ing taken over the whole of the Unit? ed States. The tent will be pitched this after? noon and everything will be in readi? ness by Sunday, when the Chautauqua will give its first performance. The people of Sumter need not be doubt? ful of the Chauta.uqua.1 From all sides its praise has been heard, Green? ville, Charleston and Hock Hill, three towns in this State which have al? ready had their week of the Chau? tauqua have been loud in their praise of the various attractions. Mr. Harris, manager of the Chi? cago Bureau of the Kedpath Chau? tauqua, writes from Charlotte to his agent here: "I have seen all of the attractions and they are better than ever." A gentleman from Kock Hill was asked to write what ho thought about the Chautauqua. He states that the foil amount.of tickets had not been sold when the Chautauqua opened there, but after the first few attractions, the people became most enthusiastic and he endorsed it in most glowing terms. "As an indica? tion of the feeling of the people here," he wrote, "I merely state that in two days 700 people have already sub cribed for tickets for next season at a cost of $2.50 each, when this year it was impossible to sell 750 tickets at $2.00 before the Chautauqua com? menced. The music is especially line and the lectures are of a very high cluss, as are all of the attractions. HEAVIEST BATTLE OF REVOLU? TION. Ex|KHHcd When Federals and Con? stitutionalists Clash at Torrcolt. Torroon, May t,?Villa expects to hurl his forces agalnat Baltlllo early next week. He is placing his artil? lery In position to Bombard the city. The constitutionalists will have twen? ty thousand men. The federals arc strongly prepared also. It is expected that the battle will be the heaviest of the present revolution, t'arranza and bis staff arrived at Torreon last night. Continue Fight at Maxatlan. Washington, May I,?The federals and constitutionalists continue their fierce lighting at Muzutlun, according to report from Admiral Howard to? day. He reports, however that Masatlan bus not yet fallen. WILSON-M'ADOO WARRInBE. WEDDING CEREMONY AT WHITE i HOUSE IS QUIET AFFAIR. Youngest Daughter of President Be? comes Bride of Her Father's Friend ?Few Persons Present for Cere? mony?Couple Slip Away for Hon? eymoon. Washington, May 7.?Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson, youngest daughter] of the president and Mrs. Wilson, to- j night became the bride of William Gtbhf McAdoo, secretary of the treas? ury, in the historic Blue room of the White House. Les than 100 persons, and but few officials, heard the low-toned voice of the Rev. Sylvester W. Beach of the First Presbyterian church of Princeton university, where the Wil? son family has worshiped for years, as he united the two in marriage, j It was a simple ceremony. For j the president and Mrs. Wilson, it was a touching moment, as they gave away a daughter for the second time within a year. Around them stood their relatives and friends, a small group?for it was a family affair, much the same kind of home wed? ding one would see in any American household, though the historic inte? rior of the White House with its masses of lilies and ferns, the uni? formed aides, and the presence of members of the cabinet and the vice president pre:h rved for the function i an official aspect. j The ceremony started at 6 o'clock ?sharp, and lasted but 15 minutes. The reception was brief, the wedding sup? per was followed by a brief dance, jand at 8 o'clock the bride and groom 'had left, all the wedding guests had departed and the White House re i sume its normal appearance, inter? rupted but a few hours. Guests, relatives and close friendo of the two families were grouped in semi-circle. There was a hush of silence as the clergyman entered slow? ly from the main corridor and as? cended the little altar with its predlu ,covered with white satin. The Marines band struck up the wtdding march. Miss Sallie McAdoo, 10-year-old daughter of the secretary, led the procession as a flower girl, followed by Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre, sister of the bride and matron of honor, and Miss Margaret Wilson, eldest daugh? ter of the president, maid of honor, Miss Nancy Lane, 12 years old, an? other flower girl, daughter of Secre? tary Lane of the interior department, directly preceded the bride, who was escorted by the president. The groom with Mr. Carey Travers Grayson, U. S. N., best man, met the bride at the altar. j The Presbyterian single ring ser? vice was used with the characteristic words, "love, honor and obey." As the president gave the bride away there was on affectionate smile on his face. He stepped back from the altar beside Mrs. Wilson and as the words of the service were read their faces were gravely solemn. The bride and groom repeated the service unfalteringly andi did not appear nervous. They smiled happily as they led the procession from the altar to the Bed room, where they received the congratulations of the guests. Supper was served at small tables in the state dining room, while the Marino band played. The bride cut the wedding cake with Dr. Grayson's sword, the young folk had a dance in the Blue room, and in an unsuspect? ing moment Mr. and Mrs. McAdoo slipped into a waiting automobile, motored rapidly down Executive ave? nue. They will be away on their honeymoon about two weeks. The secretary expects to keep in close touch with the work of his oflice. BURNS HALED INTO COURT. He and Right-hand Man Must Show Cause Why They Should not be Judged Guilty of Ctentcmpt Charge. Atlanta, May 9.?A hearing of the petition to set aside the verdict in the Frank case was postponed to next Saturday. Detective Win. Burns and Dan Lehon have been summoned to appear before Judge Hill next Tues? day to show why they should not be adjudged in contempt of court for sending Annie Carter, a negress wit? ness out of the jurisdiction of the court. COTTON AND CORN RUINED. Ruin and Wind at Union Destroy Growing Crops. Union, May 7.?Growing cotton and corn In this section were entirely de? stroyed this afternoon by a severe rain and wind storm. Hail completely cov? ered the ground in places. The dam? age will amount to thousands of dol? lars. Charged with Bigamy. Wagner, May 7.?Rural Policeman J. 10. Gault arrested the Rev. George Davis of Orangeburg county here yes? terday and carried him to Alken. The warrant was for bigamy. COMMANDER RE-ELECTED AND STUART HEADS SON'S OF VET? ERANS. Richmond Chosen as the Next Place of Meeting by Confederate Veterans ?Oppose Government Aid for Vet? eran??Former Warriors Wonld Again Go to War. Jacksonville, Fla., May 7.?Gen. Bennett H. Young of Louisville, Ky., late today was reelected commander in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans at the annual reunion here. Richmond, Va., was chosen for the 1915 reunion. Gen. Young defeated Gen. Felix Robertson of Texas. After the election of a commander in-chief adjournment was taken until tomorrow, when officers of the Army of Tennessee and of the Army of Vir? ginia and other divisional organiza? tions will be elected. Gen. Young re? ceived approximately 1,100 votes and Gen. Robertson 800. Texas cast its entire 34 3 votes for Robertson. Officers also were elected today by the United Sons of Confederate Vet? erans, which is meeting simultane? ously with the veterans. Seymour Stuart of St. Louis was elected com mander-in-chief, K. Hemming Smith of Richmond, Va., commander of the department of Virginia; P. J. Mullin of Rome, Ga., cammander of the de? partment of Tennessee and Creed Caldwell of Arkansas, commander of the department of Trans-Mississippi. The latter was reelected. The picturesque feature of the day was the parade of the Sons of Vet ex ans. Cadets from Sewanee Military academy, Florida Military academy and the University of Florida and several detachments of the Florida National Guard participated, together with the official sponsors and maids ol the Sons of Veterans. The veterans and thoir friends to? night attended a grand ball. The grand march was led by Gen. Ben? nett H. Young and Miss Corinne Hampton of Columbia, S. C, one ol the sponsors. A lively debate was precipitated at the meeting of the Sons of Veterans by the Introduction of a resolution calling upon congress to pension Con? federate veterans. The resolution was introduced by Judge X. IT. Haviston ol Roanuke, Va., judge advocate gen? eral, department of Virginia, Sons ol Veterans. Scarcely had the resolution been seconded when W. W. Old, Jr., com mander-in-chief of the organization, left his official chair in order to make a speech denouncing the resolution. "I am willing to take my coat ofl and work for funds with which tc supply our Confederate soldiers," he declared, "and until we are no longer able to do so we should not ask the government to help them." The speaker was heartily cheeered as he asserted that he had consulted hundreds of Virginia veterans and had found none who was in favor ol beseeching aid from the government Delegates from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina voiced disap? proval. Speeches against it were onb checked by the adoption of a motion to enter into the election of officers in five minutes. Before that time had elapsed the resolution was tabled by an overwhelming vote. One hundred survivors of Gen. Forrest's famous cavalry today of? fered their services to President Wil? son in the event of war with Mexico. The following resolution was adopted: "We read with indignation of re? peated insults offered to American citizens by Mexicans, and imbued with the patriotism derived as a heritage from our ancestors we hereby tender his excellency, the president of the United States, if called upon, a com? pany of 100 men to be selected from our corps. "We assure him that they will be able to fully fulfill their duties and bear the hardships that will be re? quired of regular soldiers. We here? by guarantee to be among the first to plant the American flag on the bat? tlements of Mexico City, or any other fortress within her bounds." MEXICAN MINISTER QUITS. Chose Suicide to Service In Hucrta's Cabinet. Vera Cruz, May S.?Querldo Mo heno, minister of commerce and in? dustry In Huerta's cabinet suicided by Shooting himself In Mexico City late last night, according to a dispatch to? day to "El Presente," a Spanish newspaper. The unconfirmed dispatch states that the minister suicided be? cause his resignation was not accept? ed by lluerta. MAZATLAX ABOUT TO FALL. City OfliciaLs Board Ship to Escape Rebels. San Diego, May !?.?A wireless dis? patch from Masatlan indicates that the fall of thai city is imminent. Officials of the city last night went aboard the federal gunboat Duerrero and prepared to sail to Sallna Cruz. CONFEDERATE REUNION ENDS. VETERAN'S PARADE IN 2,000 AU? TOMOBILES AS FINAL EVENT. Endorse Wilson's Mexican Policy? Peace Jubilee at Vicksburg Approv? ed?Forrest's ( uvalry Parades on Horseback, as , >f Yore ?4? ' Jacksonville, 1 I*., May 8.?Thous? ands of enthusiastic citizens and visi? tors today loudly cheered survivors of the Confederate army who par? ticipated In their 24th annual parade. While not so picturesque as former parades, because only a few attempt? ed to march, the spectacle furnished a thrilling sight to hundreds who saw the heroes for Ihe first time. Veterans, maids and sponsors, in nearly 2,000 automobiles, took part in the parade. All of the depart , mental officers Of the three divisions were on horsebacl; as well as a de? tachment of Forrest's cavalry. Mounts j could not be obt ined for a number jof survivors of th^ noted troop. They, ! as well as other v eterans, attempted to march but reluctantly fell out of jthe formation, unable to stand the j strain of the pant set by those I mounted and in a utomobiles. Papers with dispatches from Wash i ington and Mexico in regard to the isituation were be^-ig- sold among the I spectators as the parade passed i through the bus'ness section of the j city. Hearing thehcry of the newsboys ' many of the vetc ans took it up, and 'waving battle ?Parted Confederate fiags, they shouted "On to Mexico!" I Several hundred veterans refused !to ride in the automobiles and insisted on marching with their battle flags and musket?. The weather was ex? tremely warm and from time to time the marchers dropped out of line, ' j overcome by the heat and exhausted. ? j Gen. Benneu H. Young, com ! mander-in-chief of the United Con ' I federate Veterans, led the spectacular > parade in which several thousand ? veterans, .Sons of Veterans, maids and ' i sponsors participated. Fourteen brass ; bands were scattered through the line I of march. There ?r ire nearly 2,000 ? gaily decorated automobiles in the 1 pageant. k The commander-iti-chief was fol ' i lowed by the tran .-Mississippi de s j partment composed of veterans from ? Texas, Arkansas, M ssouri, Oklahoma ' and Western States. Next came the ? Army of Virginia, eont _,ting of sol? diers from Mary lam , Virginia, West 1 Virginia, North and South Carolina. The Army of Tennessee was in > third place. With veterans from ! Alabama, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee, this de ? partment had the 1 rgest tiumber of 1 representatives of any in the parade. ! Forrest's cavalry, mounted and in ? automobiles, formed the last division. ? Indorsement of the policy of Pres? ident Wilson in handling the Mex 1 ican situation was one of the last 1 official actions of the reunion which I concluded here * * might. A general ?1 exodus of vetcrai and visitors be ? gan this afternoo^land continued to l night. ? Approval of the policy of the pres? ident was contained in the following " resolutions adop? td by the veterans 1 this afternoon: $ ? "Whereas the present unsettled I condition in the commonwealth of r Mexico appears likely to involve some action on the part of the United > States; j "Be it resolved, 7 bat this conven? tion of United Confederate Veterans I recognizes the great wisdom and dis? cretion of the president of the Unit led States and will heartily support i: such action as he may take in every possible way." Gen. Bennett EL Young was in ' structed by the convention to forward the resolution to President Wilson. Among other raaolutlona adopted at the final session v|ts one approving the peace jubilee to be held in Vicks? burg, Miss., next year. The resolution states that the inv.ta'ion to Federal veterans to "meet the Confederate soldiers on Southern sail is approved, provided the spirit of the occasion be to accord equal honor for patriotism I to Jefferson Davis, leader of the peo? ple of the South, and Abraham Lin | coin, leader of tht people of the North." The present departmental com? manders, Gen. Theo.'' Garnett. Nor? folk, commander of ihe Army of Northern Virginia; Oen. Geo. P. Har? rison, Onellka, Ala., commander of the [department of Tennessee, and Gen. IK. |f. Vansandt, Fort Worth, Texas, I commander department of trans-Mis 1 sissippi. were reelt cted by aeealma tion. I v Survivors ot For.est s cavalry to i night sent President Wilson a copy of the resolutions adopted yesterday offering the services o.'* ;?. hundred men from their ranks for duty in Mexico In the event of trouble with that country. Newark. N. J., May I.?Three wo? men servants were Killed and one man fatally wounded today when the Aldine apartments burned. Thirty families were driven Into the streets, narrowly escaping burning to death.