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Wf $*; * " ' 1 , 1 . ; ^ ' * m THE UNION TIMES H *> VOL. LXVI. NO. 2, UNION. S. C., FBXDAY, JANUARY 14, 1910 *l.oo A YEAR. i SEVENTEEN AM MURDER Shot by Bandits Supposed to be Villa Supporters. Taken From Train and Put to Death?One Escapes to Tell Story of P Butchery of Mining Men. ? Protest to President. n C( El Paso, Texas, Jan. 11.?Seventeen a, nprsons. all halipvprl fn Vinvp hppn Americans, were killed by Mexican bandits yesterday after being taken from a Mexico Northwestern train 50 C( miles west of Chihuahua City, robbed and stripped of their clothing, according: to a message received here to- g night by H. C. Myles, British vice consul here, from British Consul Scovell at Chihuahua City. Cnofirmation of the news of the tragedy tonight was given by officials ej here of the Carranza government. According to the de facto government's announcement given to representatives here of several mining vj companies the following 16 were re- h< ported killed: C. R. Watson, William cj J. Wallace, E. L. Robinson, George hi W. Newman, M. B. Romero, T. M. S1 Evans, R. T. McHatton, Jack Hase, Charles Dadleigh, J. P. Coy, Alexan- ^ der Hall, J. W. Woom, Charles A. Pringle, W. D. Pierce, R. H. Sim- w mons, Maurice Anderson. j] Pringle lived in San Francisco and "p Pierce in Los Angeles. Si The others are believed to be residents of El Paso. w night stated that the bodies of the hi Dispatches from Chihuahua City tonight stated that the bodies of the O victims were en route to Juarez, op-? ' ; posite here. * t * The train on which the Americans . were travelling from Chihuahua City w . ' # to -Cusitiuiriaphlc, Chihuahua, c&rried ni * ' thousands -of dollars in rcurrency and <n' a large quantity* of supplies sent by tl the ^rtepiWi Spielting and R&fining .ei v ' company to fts /pines id .Cusihtfahia- s' * It is believed "here that aft the IF" Aiiicncaii mining men Known co nave M been in Chihuahjua City were on boaid B the looted train. Thomas M. Holmes, the only known survivor, stated, however, in his brief telegram giving the first news of the raid that he counted but 10 An.ericans taken from the train. It is supposed the bandits belongel j* to the forces of Gen. Jose Rodriquez, a Villa supporter, known to be op erating in Chihuahua against the Ue . 1 facto government of Mexico. ln Almost immediately after the first a,r news was received a censorship was . imposed on the wires between Juarez and Chihuahua City by the Carranza al officials. This action was taken, it was said, "until the story could bo j verified from official Mexican sources.': ' ' According to the brief messages re- ' ceived here, the train bearing the _ Americans was stopped by the bandits about 50 miles west of Chihuahua City. The mining men were taken from the train, robbed, stripped naked and lined up along the cars for exe cution. Holmes was said to have been ^ om the extreme end of the line and as ^ the firing squad took position, he nj broke away and fled into the desert. With feet and body cut and bleeding Qi from stones and sharp cactus, he ran ^ until he no longer heard the whistle ' of bullets pass him. He succeeded in reaching friendly Mexicans, it is re- p| ported, and was aided to return to sj Chihuahua City. pj The First News. The first news of the bandit raid was received here through a telegram from Holmes to officials of the smelting company asking them to notify his wife that he had reached . Chihuahua City. lo His message aroused anxiety concerning the fate of the other men known to have left Chihuahua City tc for Cusihuarlachic, and before the |8 censorship was imposed they succeed- w ed in getting into communication with jQ mining men in Chihuahua City who j j furnished the brief details of the at- tl tack. n) The Americans, it was said, had hs- e suranees of protection given the ^ smelting company by the Carranza w government through the United States o) state department. tj PROPOSE $50,000 FOR * ENFORCEMENT LAWS. 2! Columbia, Jan. 12.?One of the most 2 important matters in the general ag_ gi sembly today was the introduction of m a bill providing for an appropriation h< of $'50,000 to be placed immediately tf in the hands of the governor for the enforcement of the prohibition law. Governor Manning this afternoon vetoed the act to prohibit automobile trucks from doing business in Aiken, H Clarendon and York counties by non- Sr residents without securing an annual at license. Ji ER1CANS ED IN MEXICO NIGHTS OF PYTHIAS INSTALL OFFICERS. .fter Work of Installation Delightful Banquet Enjoyed by the Large Company Present. Cherokee Lodge, Knights of ythias, held their annual installaon of officers in Castle Hall Tuesay evening, January 11. Judge W. W. Johnson was acting 'eputy Grand Chancellor. The offisrs installed for the ensuing year are s follows: C. C. Sanders, Chancellor Comlander. J. A. Hollingsworth, Vice Chandlor. B. C. Finch, Prelate. Ben L. Berry, Keeper Records and eal. Oscar W. Myers, Master at Arms. Eugene Spears, Master of Work. R. H. Hollis, Master of Finance W. S. McLuie, Master of E>clequer. Milan HlV Tnnon ri tin Clark Garner, Outer Guard. At the close of the installation serices a delightful banquet was served v the ladies of the Wm, Wallace lapter, U. D. C., and there were one undred and seven participants of the jpper. Judge W. W. Johnson was toastmassr. The speakers, responding to toasts, ere: Rev. Geo. P. White, Rev." J. arry Chesley, Rev. S. E. Jones, Hon. . B. Butler of Gaffney and J. A. awyer, Esq. Both the speeches and the supper ere greatly enjoyed by the assemed company. YSTER SUPPER BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The Union Chamber of Commerce ill have an oyster supper on Wedjsday evening, January 1?, begining at 7:30 o'clock, in the rooms of te organization. There will be sev al promi'nept speakers .for the occaon and an. interesting evening is rticipated. Plates will be ,50 cents, iCh. Those wishing to attfend '"Wfii' ?e Secretary A .G. Kennedy or Mr. . F. Alston, Jr., for tickets. [R. C. E. JOHNSON MAKES GOOD. Mr. C. E. Johnson, until recently a rofessor in Winthroo colletre. re mtly of Chicago, has been given a asi'tion with the <r"tv school system lere. He went t ""hicago deterlined to win a places "nmself upon is own merits. He stv ""he examations, takinp a very hifc.. average, id was placed upon the probation list, his period havinp been completed, i s was given a permanent position at 1 advanced salary. Mr. Johnston is a native of this >unty, and a brother of Judpe W. W. ihnson, of this city. His many iends throughout the county will be leased to hear of his continued suc?ss. 'ILL PREACH AT SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. J. B. Bozeman will preach for le congregation of the Second Bapst church Sunday evening, begining at 7 o'clock. This church is withit a pastor, and is one of the strong>t Baptist churches in the county. It is in its membership many choice >irits, men and women of a high deree of intelligence. Mr. Bozeman has reached for them on several occaons since they have been without a astor. He says they are as fine a t of people as he has ever met with. COLD WAVE COMING. Richard H. Sullivan, section director ' the weather bureau, issued the folding statement last night: "The savage cold wave now prevant over the Middle West is expected > reach the east gulf and south Atintic States hv FriHnv ?nrl ave warnings were received at the >cal office of the weather bureau at L:09 p. m., Wednesday for temperaires of 20 degrees or lower over >rthwest Georgia and hbout 22 derees over central and northeastern eorgia by Friday morning. This ill effect the northwestern counties r South Carolina by the time menoned, and by Saturday morning the tmperatures over the central portion f this State will likely fall to near 5 degrees. "Temperatures tonight range from degrees below zero over Kansas to 1 degrees below over Manitoba. This lorning readings of 40 to 48 degrees elow zero were recorded over Monina.?Thursday's State. HENDERSON-COOPER. Miss Cecil Cooper and Mr. Melvin enderson of Union, S. C., were united i marriage by, Rev. L. L. Wagnon, t his residence, this city, Saturday, an. 8, 1916. ' O , COTTON GROW LA Smith Points to Importance of i South Carolina Senatoi in South Atli Washington, Jan. 11.?Senator Smith of South Carolina today introduced in the senate q resolution, which was adopted, calling upon the secretary of agriculture to gather data and submit it to the senate relative to the fertilizer situation, particularly with reference to potash. . 1 Senator Smith yesterday sent to i the commissioners of agricultro*. throughout the South the following j inquiry: > \ "What in vour oninion will . effect on the yield of cotton per acre in your State if the present fertilizer situation is not improved, especially as to potash?" From each he received replies to the effect that the reduction in yield per acre would be anywhere from 5 to 50 per cent. In discussing the purport of the resolution, Senator Smith said: "The prospects for Another year, especially as to cot?>n, are that nothing like a normal yield, possibly a 30 pr 40 per cent reduction, will be the result if the present fertilizer situation 'is not relieved. Germa-iy has a monopoly of the production if potash; Chile a practical monopoly of the concentrated nitrates. On account of the war situation it will be impracticable to obtain potash from CAPT. J. FROST WALKER CANDIDATE FOR PROMOTION. Maj. W. B. Moore has recently resigned as major of the 2nd Battalion, First Infantry, composed of the com- ' panies in Union, Rock Hill, Spartan- ; burg and Fort Mill. Capt. J. Frost Walker, Who is ranking captain in the battalion, and who has been' captain of the Union company, Co. E., First Infantry since February, 1907. The officers in these coYi- i panies, 12 in number, el fit k the muvfv.^ Capt.-J. Frost Walkev iiaf? afmouiu-X;; that he will be a candidate for election. He has been in military ser vice iui iu yizais. Co. E, over which Capt. Walker presides, is one of the crack companies of the regiment, and he has for years been greatly interested in these matters. He is one of the leading spirits in the State militia, is a leading attorney of the Union bar, and he now, and has for several years, represented Union county in the legislature. His friends are all united in the conviction that his promotioiS would be most fitting, an honor worthily bestowed. BRONTE CLUB. The Bronte club held the first meeting of 1916 with Miss Blanche Garner and a very enthusiastic meeting was held. The roll call was responded to by quotations from Scott. The program was in the nature of a debate and a lively and spirited contest ensued. The subject for debate was, "Preparedness for War." The affirmative was led by Mrs. James Mixson and the negative by Miss Eloise Beaty. Both sides of the question were ably discussed and listened to with the closest interest. Mrs. W. T. Beaty read a selection from "Lady of the Lake" and Mrs. Dan Wallace read a sketch of the life of Scott. Refreshments are tabooed in this club but the hostess departed from the usual custom and served delicious home-made candy. W. O. W. RALLY. Plans have been made to have a joint meeting of the Camps at Buffalo, Excelsior Mills, Union Mills and Monarch W. O. W. with the Union camp, the meeting to be held in the 1 rmu 01 tne union camp, Monday mgnt, at 7:30 o'clock, January 17. It is planned to have Mr. M. W. Bobo of Spartanburg to deliver an address at this union meeting. The public will be admitted and welcomed to this meeting. "CORONER'S VERDICT IN DEATH OF HULIE STODDARD. The verdict of the coroner's jury in the case of the death of Hulie Stoddard, and as published in last week's Times, should be worded as follows: "That the deceased came to his death by misfortune, accidentally." Thos. Gregory, who was foreman of the jury, asked that we publish the verdict as above worded. "Mr. I. C. Blackwood will be one of the speakers at the W. O. W. rally to be held in the hall of Forest Camp, Monday, January 17. Senator Hughes, Representative J. Frost Walker and L. L. Wagnon left Monday on the "Carolina Special" for Columbia to resume their duties in the legislature. ERS CK FERTILIZER Need?Means Smaller Yield? r Sees Crave Prospect mtic States. Germany. The prices of the nitrates, presumably on account of the increased demand for these ingredients in war munitions, have risen to where they are totally impracticable for fertilizer purposes. Phosphoric acid, for some reason, has also risen in il : 12? * - i ncac iiucc increments, viz., nitrate of ammonia, phosphoric acid and potash are absolutely essential in the production of cotton in all of the South Atlantic States where cotton ,is produced, particularly in all of the coastal plains of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and eastern Alabama. "If anything like an average yield is to be had it must necessarily be at an enormous increase of acreage and an enormous increase of cotton acreage would mean a decrease of grain, forage and the foodstuffs crops. An increase in cotton acreage without proper fertilization means an almost prohibitive increase in the expense of producing this crop. The cost of cultivation, including labor and live stock, would make this cost so high that even at the present prices there could be no profit. "Therefore, from the present outlook for fertilizers, the prospect for the yield of cotton next year is the poorest that has confronted the Sout hsince the War of Secession." SAYS PROHIBITION DOES PROHIBIT IN N. C. Mr. B. C. Smith, who has recently returned from a visit of some weeks to Winston-Salem, N. C., in speaking to a Times' reporter said: "They may say prohibition does not prohibit, but I can testify that it does prohibit in Winston-Salam, N. C., where I have recently spent some time. I bear testimjny to the fact th$t prohibition doc-s prohibit in that, a city of *ibout 29,000 inhabi., f&ts." ' ^ * FAIR FOREST CHAPTER. The Fair Forest chapter, I"). A.fR., held its first, mpptino- nf tho rumr ?o?. . at the attractive home of Mrs. F. H. Garner, Tuesday evening, Jan. oth. The hostesses being Mrs. Garner, Mrs. J. F. Matheson and Mrs. H. K. Smith. The vice regent, Mrs. C. H. Peake, presided. This meeting was largely attended and a very instructive program carried out. 1 The subject for the afternoon was some of the Revolutionary heroines of Chester district, and three interesting papers were read. Katherine Steel (Katy of the Fort) Miss Catherine Lay ton. The Marys of Chester, Mesdames Evelina Rice and J. 1). Arthur. Vocal and instrumental music was furnished by Misses Nyra Garner, Theo Young, Catherine Thomson and Vivian Sarratt. The regent appointed Mrs. W. F. Gilliam charity officer. The hostesses served a delicious salad course and were assisted in entertaining by Misses Edith Smith and Theo Young. DEATH OF MRS. M. A. NABOBS. Mrs. M. A. Nabors died Monday at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. M. D. Eison, near Monarch mills. She was 70 years of age. She leaves three sons and two daughters, all grown. Mrs. Nahors wne a mi>mhf?r r?f Mnn. Aetna Baptist church, and for many years lived a consistent Christian. Her maiden name was Mary Smith, and was born in Spartanburg county near Philadelphia church, above Glenn Springs. Her body was laid to rest in the burying ground of Philadelphia church, by the side of her husband. The funeral was conducted by Rev. D. W. Garvin, her pastor. VACANCY AT ANNAPOLIS. Congressman Sam J. Nicholls, in a letter to The Times, gives out the information that there is a vacancy for midshipman at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, from the fourth congressional district. Boys between the ages of 16 and 20 may compete for the prize. The examination will be held in the Converse Street school building, Spartanburg, Feb. 4th and 5th, beginning at 3 p. m., Friday, Feb. 4. Any boy in Union county who is of the age above stated, may compete in the examination, provided he is not physically defective. The examination will be conducted by Supt. Frank Evans of the city schools, Prof. H. T. Shockley, headmaster of the Hostoc school, and Prof. Geo. B. Clinkscales of Converse college. Mrs. I. Frank Peake was called this week to Harpers Ferry, W. Va., by the serious illness of her mother. CITY AUTHORI WILL THE BURNING OF COLUMBIA. An Unintentional Confession by One of Sherman's Bummers. The Columbus, Ga., Sun and Times published the following: letter, which was found in the streets of Columbia immediately after the army of Gen. Sherman had left. And the original of which has been preserved and can be shown and substantiated. Camp Near Camden. S. C. Feb. 27, 18(55. My dear Wife: I have no time for particulars, we have had a glorious time in this State, unrestricted license to burn and plunder was the order of the day. The chivalry of the State have been stripped of most of their valuables? gold watches, silver, pitchers, cups, spoons, forks, etc., are as common in camp as blackberries. The terms of plunder are as follows: The valuables procured are estimated by companies; each company is required to exhibit the results of its operations at any given place. One-fifth and first choice falls to the share of commander-inchief and staff?one-fifth to the corps commander and staff, one-fifth to field officers of regiments and two-fifths to the company. Officers are not allowed to join these expeditions without disguising themselves as privates. One of our corps commanders borrowed a suit of rough clothes from one of my men and was successful in this place. He get a large quantity of silver among other things an old time milk pitcher and a very fine gold watch from a Mr. De Saussure of this place. DeSaussure is one of the F. F. V.'s of S. C. and was made to fork over liberally. Officers over the rank of captain are not made to put their plunder in the estimate for general distribution. This is very unfair and for that reason and in order to protect themselves, subordinate officers and privates keep back everything that they can carry ahout their person, such as rings, ear rings, bieast pins, etc., of which, if I ever live to get home, I leave about a quart. I am not joking; behave at least a quart of jewelry for |>6u'?nd till The g^rls and some "NTo.'l diamond rings and pins among them, j Gen. Sherman has silver and gold enough to start a hank. His share in gold watches and chains alone at Columbia was 275. But I said 1 could not go into particulars. All the general officers and many besides had valuables of every description down to embroidered la dies' pocket handkerchiefs?I have my share of them, too. We took gold and silver enough from the d rebels to have redeemed their infernal currency twice over. This( the currency) whenever we come across it we burn as it considered it utterly worthless. I wish all the jewelry this army has could be carried to the Old Bay State. It would deck her out in glorious style but, alas, it will be scattered all over the northern Middle States. The d niggers as a general rule prefer to stay at home, particularly after they found out that we only wanted the able bodied men and to tell you the truth, the youngest and best-looking women. Sometimes we took off whole families and plantations of niggers, by way of paying secessionists. But the useless part of them we soon managed to lose, sometimes in crossing rivers and sometimes by other ways. I shall write you again from Wilmington, Goldboro or some other place in North Carolina. The order to march has arrived and I must close hurriedly. Love to Grandmother, Aunt Carlotte. Take care of vonrcelf and the children. Don't show this letter out of the family. Your affectionate husband, Thomas J. Myers. Lieut., etc. P. S.?I will send this by the first flag of truce to be mailed unless I have an opportunity of sending it to Hilton Head. Tell Sallie 1 am saving a pearl bracelet and ear rings for her. but Lambert got the breast pin and rings of the same set. I am trying to trade him out of them. These were taken from Mfs. Jamison, daughter of the President of the S. C. Secession convention. We found these on our trip through Georgia. i This letter was addressed to Mrs' Thomas J. Myers, Boston, Mass. The above letter was copied from an old scrap book now in the possession of a citizen of Columbia and was borrowed by a relative living in Union. This scrap book is full of i'n tenseiy interesting things and from time to time we intend to reproduce the best of them. ALL NEW PUPILS MUST BE CLASSIFIED. TVofessor Jeffries advises that no additional pupils can be received in the Central school, in the first grade, unless such pupils can be classified. The patrons of the school are hereby notified, so that they may govern themselves accordingly. i TIES v,- xv. ? ENFORCE LAW Blind Tigers Will Have Rough Handling?Mayor Wharton,* City Council and Chief of Police Evans Have Determined to Enforce Laws Against Illicit Selling of Whiskey. The city authorities have bejrun a determined effort to enforce the law against the illicit sale of liquor in Union. Mayor Wharton, Chief of Police Milo H. Evans and the aldermen of the city have made it plain that I they are tfoinjr to enforce the law. A recent ordinance, looking to the suppression of blind timers, was jium.-scu, ana is now operative. Notice of the determination of the authorities to enforce the law has been served upon the public, and it will po hard with the violators of the law. The first liquor case before Mayor Wharton since the cominp of prohibition was that of "Bill" Wfllard. He was tried by a jury and found puilty with recommendation to the mercy of the court. In view of the recommendation to mercy, Mayor Wharton sentenced the defendant to pay a fine of $50 or serve fifteen days upon the public works of the city. Mayor Wharton says his invariable rule will be "$100 or .'10 days," except in cases where the trial is by jury and the recommendation to mercy is made. Chief of Police Milo H. Evans says he has instructed his men to make arrests of all cases where it is known that the law is beinp violated. He says he intends to strictly enforce the law, regardless of whom it may offend. The authorities are receiving the commendation of every pood citizen in this effort to enforce the law. Everywhere the sentiment for the law's enforcement is growing. The many have come to realize that it is not ripht that a dozen or less men should be allowed to break down the law. * SURPRISE SHOWER. ~ The younp ladies of the Philathea class of the First Baptist church pave Mrs. .J. Wiley Sanders, one of their number, a surprise shower Wednesday afternoon. They met at the Carnepie library and went in a body to her home; the shower was arranped and manaped bv M iss Auressie Wilburn and was complete in every detail. When the numerous packages were opened they wore found to contain useful and beautiful thin.es for the new home and after an hour's social enjoyment delicious refreshments were served and all enjoyed the occasion. STUDY COURSE IN HOME DEMONSTRATION. A course of study for Home Demonstration agents of South Carolina is being held at Winthrop college this month. The course began on Jan. 4 and will continue then the .'10th. It covers a wide scope and distinguished visitors from time to time will give lectures. M iss Alsie Smith, agent for Union county, is in attendance and says ^he will be back at her post of duty when the study period is over better equipped than ever to carry on her work. The work done in C cor-ty last year under the super- . Aliss Smith was verv Pnnnin.., ' "I HiJc year the girls' clubs plan str greater things. ENTERTAINS WHOI.K FORCE. Mr. I,. L. Wagnon, manager of the Union Grocery company, entertained the entire force at his residence last Thursday evening at a "turkey dinner." Rev. E. S. Jones and Rev. Lewi's M. Rice were also invited to partake of the feast of good things to eat. The occasion was greatly enjoyed by all present. GOES TO WASHINGTON. ' Mr. Grover C. Patton, the junior member of the law firm of Hughes and Patton, has been appointed by Senator Tillman to do some special work as private secretary to the senator. Mr. I Patton is now in Washington, pni'awd in the work assigned him. Mr. Patton, since coming to Union, has won a . ?rm place in the hearts of the people. He is a young1 man, brilliant in ' mind and possessing a high degree of moral character. CUDD-FOWLER. Miss Genealle Cudd and Mr. Henry Fowler, of Mt. Tahor, were married Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage at Kelton, the Rev. J. R. Copeland officiating. These young people have the good wishes of hosts of friends for long life and much happiness.