Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Clit ?lalttiiiun alto Stroit. ?4 tb* I Vm ?fllon at (tamtiv, faV C aa Second CUm U|If ?MAD MENTION. Mr. T. B BtSJtgg of Humter spent vwH.-r.hAv in the elty with his sister, Mm F.vcrstt.?Florence Times. Miss Theo Handy, who hos been Indisposed at her homo here for the past fsw days was nblo to return tu her work in Humter > susrday.?Flor? ence Times. Ths Ksv. It. U Grter. of the Prcsby tsrlaa Church at Mayssvllle will |>r. i. h it UM I - ilvt Srh. House on Sunday afternoon nt 4 o'clock. Mrs. C. v.. Waters, of Chester, who has Iwn spending a few days with her sister. Mrs. J. O. Harwick, left yester? day fsr her home, accompanied by her mother. Mrs. a E. Smith. Miss Hsunrich, the Superintendent of the Tuomey Hospital attended a mestlng of the Mate Superintendents of Hospital* in South Carolina, at Co? lumbia Wednesday, Miss Kdlttt Mn. irs. of Miami, Fla.. Is the ku?ort of Miss Lassie Nelson, of i Kurf h strsot, Mlsass Kate, Angusm snd Maud Solomon? are In ths otty for several weeks stay, and are stopping at the Imperial Hotel. Eicurwam to iteimettsvtllc Cm Acoount of do Msrlhoro County Fair. Ths Atlantic Coast line will sell esatirstom tickets from Humter to RsnneturrtUe at I2.1& for all trains on November t, 4, and 5th. limited re? turn! rut to r ten original starting potat by or before midnight of No? vember 5th. Itls. Proportionately low fares from sit Intermediate points oa asms date and with ths same lim? it. for schedules- and further Infor matk.n. call on a V. Player, Ticket Agent, Rumter. ft. C. Atlantic Coast Line. The Standard Bailroad of the Hga im? KirsrOos to AturoMta, on Aweunt of Use urnia t iirollua I air I Ths Atlantic Coast Une will sell in tickets from Sumter to August t. ilt^ at |l to for all tr im* oa Nuvembsr sth lo -tlv. Inclusive. MasUsst rst'unina to tench original starting polm hp to and including mtdniabk of n n. tuber t&th. }tla, PrssscUous.fi y law fares from all Intermedi?r? stations, on same dates arMI with sums rstarn limit. Pa? schedules und further Infor? mation, call on <>. V. Player. Ticket Agent. Humter, s. C. Atlsntie Coast Uwe. The Standard Kail road of the S?*rth. $1.56. Excursion to Omngc burg on Vccounl of the Omngchurg County Fair. The Atlantic Const Une will sell saenrston tickets from Sumter to Omnes*?urg nt 11.52* for nil trains on Noveml>er i, 10. 11 and 12th, limited returning to reach original starting point by at hefors midnight of Novem bsT 13th. IV15. Proportionately low farss from ait Intermediate points, on name dates snd with same limit. Special tram* will be operated as follows oa November 9tn, 10th, 11th aad irtb Lr. Pregnals. 7.00 A. M. I a Ferguson. ?.00 A. M. Lsr. Kutawvllle. ?.25 A. M. Lv. Kllorer. 9.1*2 a. m. 1a . oreston Ml A. M. Ar. Oranirehnrg, s.45 A. M. KefirninK. have orangeburg, 5.10 P. M. These trains will *t.>p at all sta? tions to tak? on and let off passengers. F..r schedules and further Infor? mation, call on o v Player, Ticket Agent, Bnmter. H C Atlantic Coast Une. The Standard Bailroad of the South. $1.15. f BBSBSl? i ? nrdon to Moreueo, on Account of tho Pgaj Rag Fair. The Atlantic ('oast Une will sell eirorstou rickets from Humter to Florence, H C . at fl.45 for all trains on November 17th to 20ih, Inclusive, limited returnlnM to r. ieh ortglnnl starting point up to and includlm midnight of November Ulsf. 1I .*. l??o|?ortornately low fare** from nil In? termediate stations on same daten with gggat return limit. For schedules and further iufoi - matlon, call on ??. V. Player, Ticket Agent, gejagter, B t Atlaatk Caaat Uno. The Standard Baiiroa I at |gg South. The ofhetal report of cotton *lnne<l In Rumter Countr prior to Orfnaui I Sth ?4?ows 17.7.1? of the rop ..f Hi IT dast It,971 of ths crop of 1?14. titlklvWAV I NbkVVUi; l'HO(.UA>l E. T. Wlilic or htiiutcr on Program tor Talk at Slate C'oncvntloii. The program of the South Carolina Christian Endeavor Cnion's conven? tion, to he held in Laurt ns November ?th to 7tli, is off the pi . ss, and on it appear the names of quite a number of the young people prominent in church affairs of the State. There are also the names of Mr. Karl Lehmann, the Southern .Field Secretary, and RtV J. O. Reavis and Hev. K. O. Finlcy, of Columbia. The convention opens the evening of next Friday week and con? tinues through Sunday evening. A large number of young people from this city will attend the convention, and the total attendance promises to reach over two hundred. On Friday evening of the Christinn \ Endeavor Convention there will be addresses by A. T. Corcoran, of Char? leston, A. C. Todd, of Ixiurens; W. An? derson Clarkson and W. A. Taylor, of 'Columbia, and Miss Agnes Kavenel, of Spartanburg. The main address of 'the evening Mill be by Mr. Karl Leh? mann, on the subject, "The History and Principles of Christian Endeav? or." Rev. Chas. F. Rnnkin, of Lau |rens will lead the Friday evening de? votional exercises. Rev. K. O. Flnlay. of Columbia, will lead the Saturday morning devotion? al service, and this will be followed by ten snappy three-minute talks on the ten different alms of the Christian En? deavor organization the world over for the next IWO years, making up what is known as 'The Campaign for Mil- ; lions." There will be "Ono Million New Endeavcrers," by E. T. White of Sumter; "One Million New Converts," by W. E. Davis, Columbia; "One Mil? lion New Dollars for Missions," by W. Kirk Allen, Oi' Greenville; "One Million ; New Members of the Christian En? deavor Experts," by Wm. F. Jacobs, of Clinton; "Twenty thousand New Comrades of th? Quiet Hour," by Rev. ' Asa Watklns, of Spartanburg. "Ten Thousand New Tenth Legionaries," by Norwood L Du Rant, of Aleolu; "Ten i Thousand New Chrlfian Endeavor , Societies," by Robertson Paul, Char? leston; "Five Thousand New Life Work Recruits," by Lance Swindler, , Newbery; and "Twenty Thousand New Subscribers to the Christian Endeavor World," by William Jones, of York. , The remaining part of the Saturday morning session will be devoted to convention business. Junior R til* SatUf day afiemoon of the convert-[ Uon there will te a big Junior Rally, , with a l^r?.-.< nr.?ober of the younger Bn4M Orers participating This will be led by Mrs. C. E. Davis, of Colum? bia. The last half of the afternoon will be devoted to recreation. Saturday evening's session will be opened with devotional exercises led by Rev. S. R. Gultfnard, of Laurens, and Karl I^ehmann will deliver an ad? dress, "Circumnavigating the Chrls tlon Endeavor Globe." This will be illustrated with lantern slides. Sunday Full Day. Sunday will be the fullest day of the Christian Endeavor convention. There will be a sunrise prayer meet? ing, at 6 o'clock in the morning, led by Rev. J. O. Reavis, of Columbia. The delegates will attend the Sunday schools of Laurens and the "Conven? tion Sermon" will be delivered In tho Presbyterian church by Rev. T. W. Sloan, of Greenville. Sunday after? noon there will be an address by Mr. Lehmann and a conference on Chris? tian Endeavor methods. There will be other conferences on methods during the convention too. Model C. E. Meeting. Sunday evening there will bo a "Model Christian Endeavor Prayer Meeting," nt Devotional services led by Hev. T. W. Sloan, will be fol? lowed by Inntallatlor. of new ofl'iecrx and tin address by Rev. J. O. Keavis of Columbia. The convention will close with a consecration service, conduct? ed by Karl Lehmann. Chorus of Fifty Voice*. A chorus of fifty voices, with a trained sinking leader, has been or? ganized by Laurens Endeavorers, and these will lead the slnRlng of the con? vention. Karl Lehmann, the Southern Field Secretary of the Endeavor movement. Is now In the lower part of this Stato doing field work. He will bo in Char? leston Thursday, and will then start back towards the upper part of the State, ending bis tour at the conven? tion. Over a hundred delegate;; have already s*nt In their names, and there are many more to come In. The time for planting wheat Is now here. The farmer* hive had a prac? tical demonstration of the value of this crop to the county and It Is to be hoped that a large gercage will be acaln planted In wheat. With a good Voller flour mill lu re In Daml>er?, there Is no need for farmers to buy ROW from th? Western wheat fields.? Bamberg Herald. Reports from Columbia Indicate that Charleston county has nn exhibit at the Htnte Fair that In a lair In it? self. RITTEN Ii Y It AR ID 1><Hi. Thrco Children of S. C. Fowvorth Hurt by t*d?Farmers Gathering Crops?win Ptenl Much Grain. Maycsville, Oct. 27.?A few days ago, throe of the children of Mr. 8. C. Foxworth wore bitten by a pet dog while they were playing with It in the yard. Tho dog was immediately kill? ed and the head dispatched to Co? lumbia for examination. The dog waa reported to have been affected With rabies. The children are being treat? ed and at present are all doing well and it is hoped that there will be no Dad effects from the wounds. Two of the children, Herbert and Margaret, are quite young, while Elbert is a young man. Cotton continues to be marketed at a lively rate and from all reports there will not be a great deal more to pick in this section. The farmers are pre? paring to plant another large grain erop for next year, many of them planting oats at present. It is prob? able that another large acreage will be planted in wheat this fall. The hay cropa were unusually good this season and the farmers are still busy gathering tho crop. A negro named Harry, was killed by an Atlantic Coast Eine train near hero on Saturday night. The body was brought on to town on the pilot of the engine. At an inquest on Sunday it was established that the negro was hit by the engine while attempting to cross tho track. Mayesvillo will be very well repre? sented at the Harvest Jubilee and State Fair this week. Quite a num? ber went over this morning and an? other crowd will go tomorrow. Rev. W. B. Chandler of Live Oak, Fla., filled the pulpit of the Presby? terian church on Sunday in the ab? sence of the pastor, Rev. R. L. Grier. Mr. Chandler Is a son of this church and is on a visit to his relatives here. Death. Mr. J. Louis I^aRruoe, of George town county, died last night, of heart disease at the home of Mr. J. S. Rich? ardson on Church street. Mr. La Rruce attended the State Fair yester? day and stopped over in the city for the night with Mr. Richardson, his father-in-law. He was apparently In good health when he retired about 11 o'clock but when he was called this morning about 7 o'clock to take the morning train he had anparently b#Ou dead for several hours, He bad been a suler. r from heart disoase for ?e\ ?ral years and the physicians whe<! . ie culled in were, ea Befind that his ? b r u wag iIxkj rennlt ef a ?> art attach while ho slept. The body will be tak? en to Georgeton this evening and thence to hU late home In the coun? try where the funeral will be held to? morrow. Mr. LaBruce, who was about fifty years of age is survived by Ml wife, formerly Miss Hessle Rich- j ardson, and several children. Mrs. Henry Y. Du Rose, wife of Dr. Henry Y. DuRose, of the Mechanics ville section died last night after a long illness. The funeral services will be held at Hebron Church, at i o'clock this afternoon. FATHER Ml lll'HV TO SLMTER. Assistant Fa*ior of St. Peter's is Pro? moted. Columbia, Oct. 27.?Reassignment* of Roman Catholic priests in the dio? cese, made by the bishop of Charles? ton, the Rt. Rov. Henry P. Northrop, through his vicar general, the Very Rov. P. L. Duffy, and of which the news reached Columbians yesterday, will involve, it is understood, the pro? motion of the Rev. Nicholas M. Mur? phy?for about two years assistant to the pastor of St. Peter's church, Co? lumbia, the Rev. T. J. Hogarty?to the pastorship of the church In Sumter. Father Murphy has done tin Im? portant work In the Columbia parish, especially among tho young people and the children; ho has won affec? tion and respect, and his departure will be regretted by the community as well as by the congregation, though pleasure will be felt In the knowledge that the change Is for hint a considerable promotion. Father Murphy will he succeeded in Columbia by the Rev. C. A. Kennedy of Greenville. The Rev. L. E. Ford, whom he succeeds at Suinter, is trans? ferred to Alken, where he will have for his assistant the I lev. 1>. 0 Brian. The Rev. W. A. Tobln, wh<? has boon pastor at Alken, replaces Put her Ken? nedy In Greenville. The Lev. Jeremiah Car inody becomes assistant to the Very Rev. F. L. Duffy, pastor of St Joseph's, Charleston. These changes take effect next week. Bicycle Thief Arrested. Arthur Brown, colored, has boon arrested In Columbia on the charge of larceny of hleyclo by Sheriff Mc? Cain of Flehland County, and thl* morning an officer w;is sent to bring him back. Brown Is accused of tak? ing a bicycle from the residence of J. It. Harper on Chestnut street. Frown Is aald to be from Shunnontown. BONJD ALLOWED TWO PRISON - EBg, Brown HBd McDonald Arc K bused Under Hull of $1,20? Each. Charleston, Oct. 26.?An order re? leasing; Henry J. Brown and Edward R. McDonald on bail of $1,200 each was signed by Judge Mendel L. .Smith in the court of general sessions this morning. Brown and McDonald were committed Saturday on charges of as? sault and battery with intent to kill. Crown is charged with shooting Wil? liam E. Wingato and McDonald is charged with shooting W. A. Turner. The accused have already been allow? ed to give $500 bond each under re? spective charges of wounding of H. E. Wilensky and Jeremiah O'Brien. The granting of bail followed a hearing which began on the opening of court at 10 o'clock this morning. The hearing was to have been held at noon yesterday, but was postponed when Judge Smith was delayed in reaching the city. In opening the hearing, Acting Solicitor Grimhall read a return made by Sheriff J. Elmore Martin, which included the commit? ment of the accused by Magistrate B. R. Burnet and certificates from phy? sicians that Wingato and Turner, the wounded men, while doing well, can not be considered out of danger as yet. Both are under treatment at ltoper Hospital. On the strength of the certificates of physicians, Mr. Grimhall asked that a substantial ball be fixed, but when asked by the court what ball he would wish, said that he was not fa? miliar with the sums usually fixed in such cases. Judge Smith said, In reply, that In these days of modern medical prac? tice and surgery, a man is never out of danger, not even if he has only been scratched with a pin, indicating that many conclusions can be drawn from the term "danger," when It is used in this sense. Mr. Huger, counsel for defense, said that the magistrate, in committing tho accused, had fixed the limit to bail at $1,000 and the customary bond, In such cases ranged from $200 to $500. He asked the court to consider that the accused were working men and to confine the sum accordingly. Counsel Eogan, representing the prosecution, said that the Cut* was not one of ordinary assault and battery with intent to kill, but was an assault committed under atrocious circum? stances, that although the defend? ants might be. "poor men," lb- y "backed by rieh people?bankers" He waiffe.d t*w eourt to fix tov.il of riot loss than $1,500. Be believed that the COUTj Would V\ .i heavy ouil had bis honor digested the evidence submitted at the coroner's inquest into the death of Sidney J. Cohen. He said that the defense had simply made "a naked ap? plication for ball, giving no reasons as to why their clients should be released on a small bond." Judge Smith said that excessive hail was prohibited by law, and that he felt justified In "splitting the difference" of the sum asked by counsel for de? fense and prosecution. He Instructed an order to be prepared admitting the defendants to ball in the sum of $1, 200 each. Mr. Huger addressed the court, and asserted that the defendants were not on trail at the hearing and that In? asmuch as Mr. Logan had referred to an "assault committed under atrocious circumstances," ho wished to make a statement. Judge Smith refused to al? low further discussion. Secretary R. L. McLeod of the Sum tor County Chicken and Pigeon Asso? ciation reports that he has received numerous letters from all over this part of the country concerning the Rumter County Chicken and Pigeon Show, which will be held here next month. One of the inquiries came from New York State, the inquirer asking him to send a premium list and any information which might be of value to an exhibitor concerning the show. The fact that J. H. Dav? enstedt Is to be the judge at the show is sufficient in itself to guarantee its high class. Four special trains ran through here Wednesday between points in the Pee Dee ai id Columbia. This is the largest number of special trains ever run to the State fair and each of them was crowded to capacity. In fact on some of them some old coach? es which seemingly had been out of use for years had been brought bark into use to provide accommodations for the crowds. Four additional coaches were put on here, one of these being filled with school children, in? cluding the members of the company from the blKh school which went over. Farmers who have not done so al? ready should obtain from Clemaon College the bulletin that gives direc? tions how to protect corn against weevil*. Thousands of bushels of corn are destroyed annually by weevils, which 1? an unnecessary loss as the remedy is simple and not expensive. Wheat, rye and oats should be planted before Thanksgiving. ONE CASK FROM SASVKDyaY. Only Two Arrests Made D?ring Day, Notwithstanding Dig Crowd?In Po? lice Court. There were only two arrests made Saturday, notwithstanding the fact that the circus crowd was one of the biggest on record in the history of the city. In fact some have said that it was probably the biggest crowd which has ever gathered in Sumter. The fact that it was such a large and or? derly crowd indicates an improve-1 ment in conditions over previous years, when there have always been a number of lights and consequent ar? rests on circus days. One arrest was made for drunken? ness, the ofTender being found asleep on the street. He was put in the guard house for awhile and allowed to sleep off his overdose of booze, which he had secured before his arrival In the city. The other arrest was made Sat? urday night when a negro man and woman got in a row and the man struck the woman with a pistol. The oase will be heard before Magistrate Moore, the charge being assault and battery of a high and aggravated na? ture. Cases in the police court Monday and Tuesday were: James Lewis, riding bicycle on side? walk and at night without a light, $2.50 or 7 1-2 days on each charge. Jos. McCollum, riding bicycle on sidewalk, $3 or 10 days. Watles Anderson, disorderly con? duct and non-payment of street tax, $10 or 20 days on first charge and $5 or 10 days on second charge. Josephine Johnson, storing whiskey, $75 or 30 days. Alice Kent, drunk, $10 or 20 days. S. M. B. Diggs, violation of hack ordinance by blocking Hauser street, $10 or 20 days. Annie Boyd, disorderly and cursing, two counts of cursing being placed against her, $15 or 30 days on each charge. TWO GREATEST AMERICANS. The two greatest men in America today are Woodrow Wilson and Thomas A. Edison. Such was the opinion expressed by Secretary Dan? iels in his speech at the State Fair, Wednesday morning. Wilson's great? ness was writ In his record, known to the world and needs no bill of particulars. Edison's greatness Is in his inventive genuius which has been patriotically loaned to the govern? ment t<> Make of its?if on Invincible . country. Rrtlffw hates war, Mr. DsnlelS said, and refused to contrib? ute hi* aid to the warring nations, but he willingly encash Joined in th# effort having for its object the mak? ing of future wars impossible through, the direct method of pre? paredness. The wars of the future will be wars of the machlnest and the engineer and Edison is to take his part in supplying the machinery. Secretary Daniels took advantage of the opportunity to exploit the plans of the Navy Department in the di? rection of the placing of the United States In a position of the fullest pre? paredness, giving the facta from first hands, and spontaneous and enthu? siastic endorsement was In evidence by the great crowd?representative of all sections of North Carolina-r* that heard him. The main points have have been covered in the news re? ports. The significance is in the dem? onstrated fact that the people are of one mind in the endorsement of the Administration and its policies for the increased effectiveness of both the Army and the Navy. Mr. Daniels dwelt with much force on the savings resulting from the economies the the Democratic Administration found Itself able to bring about in the gen? eral contracts for the Army and Navy Departments, therein being found a tremendous asset in the Dem? ocratic record. Secretary Daniels' speech was the predominant feature of the State Fair and the reception given him was in contrast to that which would have been in evidence in the days, happily past, when the State was torn with political factionalism. It was a demonstration of North Car? olina pride in a North Carolina mem? ber of the Cabinet?Charlotte Observ? er. Wilson Replies to Students. Columbia, Oct. 20.?In reply to a telegram of congratulation sent Pres? ident Wilson by the students of the University <>f South Carolina on the recent announcement of his engage? ment James McB. Dabbs, president of the student body has received the following autographed reply: "My Dear Mr. Dabbs: May I not express to you and convey through you to the student body of the Uni? versity of South Carolina my slncerest appreciation of your generous and gracious message of congratulations? It gaxe me sincere pleasure. Cordially and sincerely youra, (Signed) Woodrow Wilson. Washington. Oetober 14. 1915. Messrs. John D. Epperson and A. L. Jackson were two of the Sumter ehlcken exhibitors nt the State Fair Poultry Association show. MUM'S tiATHE?EI? AT WISACKY. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McCutchen Cele? brate Crystal Wedding. Wlnaoky, Oct. 26.?The harvest will soon be ended. Corn has been housed, hay cut and shocked but, ?ery little housed, peas gathered and that did not require much labor nor time. At least three-fourths of the cotton has been gathered and pre? pared for market. The potato crop has improved very much since tho rains began, and promise a good yield. I see very little preparation for sowing of small grain so far. I fear there will be less planted (especially wheat) with poorer preparation. The hog crop is line. There have been a good many sold already at fair prices. -Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McCutchen celebrated their crystal wedding on the 22nd inst. Their beautiful home was brilliantly lighted and decorated with flowers. There were over one hundred guests present, each present? ing the host and hostess with a bri? dal present, principally of cut glass, it was a very select crowd who were feasted on good things to eat and drink, with some fine music as a side dish. \ <f Our schools are in excellent condi? tion and doing fine work. We are all rejoiced to have Miss Irene McCutch? en back at her post, and to know that the trouble with her eyes has been re? moved and she Is able to continue her faithful and efficient service as teacher. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Barrenger, Mr. and Mrs. Wlnnlford Scott, and Mr. Otis Scott of Florence, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McCutchen last week. Miss Mary Cooper returned from her summer tour last Friday looking well and happy as usual. Everything Is moving on Very smoothly around here and I hear of very little sickness. Folks are too busy to get sick, or to stay sick long. Miss Eunice Williams visited her father's home last Saturday and Sun? day, as did Miss Margurite Scott. FIRE TUESDAY MORN|#G. Negro House on Elve Oak Street Burned. Fire shortly after 10 o'clock Tues? day morning partially destroyed a ns- I gro house on Live Oak street, the roof being burned off before the firemen ar? rived and put their hose Into opera? tion. Tb. slarm was sen* hi from Box 2.r., corner of Church and Bro*d *??? Tit 'II Itreetg, v.hen the fir w. t near the r -rner of Main and Live Osk utreeta. The h<\s. wagons for some reason went around on Harby Avenue, being delayed on this account in going to ths fire. The building was owned by William White, colored, and was occupied by Murphy Sanders and his daughter. The tenants saved nearly all of thsir personal belongings. - ? y t Tribute of Respect. With sadness we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of the truest friends of Camp Dick Anderson, Unfted Confederate Veterans, in the going away of Miss Annie Graham to her eternal reward. Words cannot express our appreciation of the many acts of kindness shown this camp by our deceased young friend. It was apparently one of the chief joys of her life to contribute at ev? ery opportunity and in every way pos? sible to the welfare and happiness of the members of our camp. Therefore, Resolved, That we, ths members of Camp Dick Anderson, hereby express our appreciation of the untiring service so cheerfully ren? dered us at different times, snd, that we tender our sympathy to the sur? viving loved ones. Resolved, 2. That a page In our minute book be inscribed to the mem? ory of the deceased, and that this pa? per be published In The Daily Item, and a copy be furnished to the fam My. J. B. WILSON, H. J. M'LAURIN, , Committee. New Charter for Stimter Company. The Peoples' Mercantile Company of Sumter has been chartered with a capital of $25,000. The officers are: Samuel Nemlrow, president; P. H. StrnuHsman, vice president and J. Saul, secretary and treasurer. -% Marriage License Record. License to mary has been grantod to Mr. llammio McRae and Miss F?rtha Mayrant. Sumter. Also to W. U Truett and L?de Bell Welsh. oianta. An effort should be made to revive the curb market. The Kile of beef and pork by two or three men on two or three daya a week does, not coasti tute a curb market and unless all sorts of country produce, poultry, etc. are offered for sale on the curb n#ar Uet regularly the farmers are missing an opportunity to build up a prontnbls trade In the by-products of their farms, , f ,rf HlgM