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iE'l THE UNI0N TIMES |IE| VOL. LXVI. NO. 4J). UNION. S. C., FRIDAY, DECEMliElt S, l<m> ?^ . MAVKAll TO BEGIN INQU INTO O Department of Justice Officials t Taking Up Matter Ftom Three J Angles, While Congressmen t Also Consider Action to Bring t Prices Downward. e Washington, Dec. 6.?The federal v investigation of the high cost of liv- f ing began today to take definite form, with indications that it would be one of the most comprehensive . ever undertaken and would extend to every section of the United States. Not s only is a sweeping inquiry into the f causes of the soaring cost of food- v stuffs contemplated, but the recent f pinch in the coal supply and its resultant price advances also will be made, in all probability, the subject I of broad investigation. t From President Wilson down, ofli- fc cials began efforts to cope in earnest t with the problems presented by the 0 situation. The president took under consideration preliminary reports j which with others yet to come will a form the hasis for recommendations \ he may make to congress. t A dozen speeches on the subject J were made in the house and several J resolutions proposing inquiries were d introduced. These were referred to r committees without discussion, most f of them going to the interstate and J foreign commerce committee, of t which Representative Adamson, who is opposed to embargoes, is the chair- t man. c Department of justice officials held r .,11 .1-,,, ? -in. ? .... tumciciiic!) wilii uiemners 01 e .ho federal trade commission and s District Attorney Anderson of Tlos- i ton, in charge of the department's in- g vestigation and here to formulate a ( definite plan of conducting the nation-wide inquiry. About 50 picked | * members of the department's bureau of investigation were reported to be at work throughout thq country t gathering data which will determine * the attorney general's course. 1 Commission May Aid*. The interstate commerce commis- * gion probably will be called upon toll aid by furnisl|frg rel^ deraon will Confer with * eomrnhisfmi 1 officials before his departure. Grand jury investigations at New York or 1 Chicago, or both, of the reasons for 1 raising prices are said to be still un- J der consideration. With the program still in process of formation there were increasing indications that officials were consider- j ing the situation from three angles. ^ namely: ^ 1. Determination of the actual j causes of the rapid rise in foodstuffs ^ and coal, whether it was due to natural economic laws, to the unwar- , ranted action of individual dealers f and producers in advancing prices, j or whether there exist agreements _ among groups of dealers or producers to boost prices. o XT? vigorous prosecution ol persons , or firms, if any, who by violation of ^ existing laws in making agreements to raise prices or otherwise have * contrubted to the upward trend of prices. ' 3. Enactment of legislation to rem- ' edy the present situation and to prevent its recurrence. At First Stage Now. 'j The situation is in the first of these j stapes, so far as the department of j justice is concerned. With its inves- ] tigators already at work department j officials called upon the federal trade % commission for cooperation and were s promised aid. In addition department officials are understood to be consid- r erinp the advisability of havinp such j organizations as the Chicago Board of c Trade, the Chicapo Butter and Epp j exchange, the Elgin Board of Trade c and the New York Produce, Sugar and Coffee exchanges investigated with a f view to ascertaining by what practices v the market values of certain foodstuffs dealt in by these bodies are deter- a mined. An inquiry into the amount of foodstuffs held in all the c^.u storage establishments of the country and possibly as to the volume of grain ' j 1 ' - * * 1 " niurtu in eievaiors also IS said 10 De ' under consideration. Complaints have reached the department that coal prices were advanced ^ recently because, in large measure, of the activities of certain independent dealers, not heretofore in the busi- ( ness, who are reported to have con- j tracted with the c'lief coal companies for virtually their entire unsold out- ,j put for the winter. It was charged that these dealers, scenting fat profits, . had tried to corner the available supply and thus forced up prices. These and other complaints under ^ investigation will be considered with a view of prosecution, if warranted, ( under federal laws which require that the supplies in question must have ? been in or for interstate commerce. ^ Proposals in congress looking to a remedy for the problem ranged from a discussion of the omnibus hatcheries bill which would provide for fish e $ IRIES OST OF LIVING latcheries in 20 States to a declaraion by Chairman Henry of the rules ' :ommittee, after a conference with ' he president, that he thought con rress would conduct an investigation 1 if the high cost of living. They em- 1 raced resolutions by Representatives 1 Borland and Dill providing for gen- t ;ral investigations, a resolution by * tepresentative Campbell of Kansas, t vhich would provide for an embargo in boots, shoes and manufactured < eather goods, and a bill by Repre- s entative Sabath of Illinois designed t o aid federal federal yees to meet < o aid federal employees to meet the > ituation by an increase from 10 to 20 f >er cent in salaries of those earning 1 ip to $1,800 annually. 5DUCATIONAL WORK OF U. D. C. [ Last week, in Union, the State U. ). C. delegates were royally enterained in the home of the local mem?ers of the William Wallace chaper U. D. C., D. A. R. chapter and 1 hter club women of the community. 1 The social side of the meeting was 1 danned on an elaborate scale and f imong the most notable receptions I vas the one tendered to the visitors I iy the D. A. R. chapter of which Mrs. t lames is regent. Mrs. Ilames, as ; diss Annie Sarratt, was considered j luring her girlhood days, one of Gaflfley's brightest and most charming jirls. She married a brother of dessrs. Charles and Boyd Hames, of his city. The South Carolina U. D. C. ehapers rank high on account of their tducational work, having educated nany descendants of Confederate Vet>rans and they are still turning more j ind more to education work by givng scholarships, etc., to needy do- ( icendants of Confederate Veterans.? j laffney Ledger. j )UR YOUNG FOLK AT COLLEGE. x ( Is it as source of great gratification } o the Union people to see the stand he boys and girls from this town take ( n college. Bill Wallace is president Qf his class * it Clemsnn Pr>Monro Hor-n/lAn Tl,/. 1 ?on is president of his at CorneYMJni- j of 8outTi Carolina. 1 The Union girls at Winthrop are ( imong the bright, particular stars? at * hat college and in fact all our hoys * md girls are leading lights. D. A. It. MEETING. \ The Fairforest chapter, I"). A. R., ( leld its regular meeting Tuesday af- ( ;ernoon at the home of Miss Minnie j Lee Walker and assisting hostess was | Mrs. Theodore Maddox. The regent, ( VIrs. L. J. Hames, welcomed the re- ( wording secretary, Mrs. D. H. Wallace, ivho spent the summer in Tennessee , ?nd took this occasion to thank Mrs. j L?. M. Jordan and Miss Carol Robert- son for acting as secretary during her ihsence. Mrs. J. W. Mixson and Mrs. L. G. i'oung gave interesting accounts of he State I). A. R. meeting, Mrs. Mix- [ ?on telling in detail of the mountain ichool and this chapted decided to he- j ome a founder and pledged themlelves to give $100, the first $'25 being ( voluntarily subscribed. Miss Vera Murrah was welcomed as ' i new member, and the chapter enoyed having as guests Mrs. Jones j ^uller of Greenwood, Mrs. Frances Murphy of Leonard Hall and Miss | Elizabeth McMaster of Winnsboro. Mrs. Murphy delighted the chapter vith a magnificently rendered piano 1 10I0. Mrs. Maddox read an interestine 1 >aper on "Historic Reidtown," Miss ' {athleen James some reminiscences ?f her grandmother and Mrs. J. T. * datheson pave a concise summary of ' urrent events. ^ The hostesses served delicious rereshments and a pleasant half-hour a vas spent. m Mrs. W. T. Reaty pave the chapter f i toast in her own inimitable way: a A TOAST. c )?is for duty, that word sublime, The key-note of preatness throuph ' apes of tijne; * Jay it be our watchword, inspirinp ' to do York that is worthy of Dauphters true. * V?is for action, then let us awake, ''or many the tasks that are now at stake; 'hen may each member respond to c the call, :I tnd cheerfully labor, let nothinp 1 apall. f t t?for remembrance of great deeds r done, t )f hardships borne, and of battles c won; "hen I). A. R., here's a health to you; tnd to Fair Forest Chapter; may she long endure. Miss Myra Young spent the week- a nd with college friends in Newberry. 1 COMPANY "E* WEDNESD Union's soldier boys returned W? lesday afternoon about 3:45 o'clocl rhey came from Columbia on a spe< al train, which brought the Spartai )urg and Greenville boys also. Tl First regiment, to which Company >elonged, arrived at Camp Mooi ,hree or four days ago and as rapidl is possible the companies were mui ;ered out. The Union boys, commanded h Dapt. J. Frost Walker, were in fir ihape. Capt. Walker says that tJ iggregate weight of the individual >f the company showed an increase 1 ?r ? itci^uv, \jl an nvcra^ Ol ID pouna ind they look it. They certainly a] jeared to t>e "fit." Quite a large gathering of Unio :itizens assembled at the station hei o greet the soldiers upon their arrivn Baker Commends First Regiment. (Wednesday's Columbia Record) Newton D. Baker, secretary of wa las addressed a letter to Col. E. B Jlythe, commanding officer of tl Mrst South Carolina regiment, con nending the services rendered to tl Jnited States government. Co ilythe was very much pleased wit he sentiments expressed by this hig FORMER UNION MAN WEDS IN TENNESSE diss Daisy Lee Reeves and Mr. I>ani< B. Morgan Married in Tennessee. Bridegroom a Former Union Boy. Miss Daisy Lee Reeves and M )aniel B. Morgan were united in ma: iage Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the hort >f the bride's parents, Mr. and Mr Sdwin H. Reeves, of Nashville, Teni dr. Morgan, a former Union boy," veil remembered here and has a wic irele of friends who unite in wishin lim great happiness. The Nashyfl Tennesseean has the following accoui >f the wedding: 'Vja "Walnut Grove, the beautiful cotU ry place of Mr. and Mrs. EdwjbfS teeves, was the scene yesterday moM ng of the marriage of their daughfl *F5s at 10 o'cloelc*, and tfras presitn war- Kw T??,. tT m. '? W* MJ J.?v VJCVl^C XX, 1T1UCK. 1 r juests included a limited number < 'riends and relatives. "The bride wore a handsome toilet )f blue chiffon broadcloth with t? Georgette blouse embroidered in ci steel, and her black velvet hat wi trimmed with paradise feathers. H< corsage bouquet was of violets. SI s a young woman of unusual attra Jons and is very popular with a lan :ircle of friends. She is a gradua >f Ward seminary. "She was attended by her sistc Miss Grace Reeves, who was also co turned in a tailored suit of blue. Litt Miss Jean Knox of Murfreesboro at Master Garnett Cook, clad in whit ivere the flower children. They ca ried baskets of pink roses with ha lies of pink illusion. The wedding m tie was played by Miss Louise Breai Many palms, fprns and stands i lowers adorned the library, ha Irawing room and dining room, whit .vere used for the occasion. An e lecially attractive scene was effectt is the bridal party passed through tl tpacious hall, which measures sixl "eet, the walls of which were lint vith palms. The ceremony was sa jefore an altar in the drawing roor "Mrs. Reeves, in dispensing the ho vitality of the home, was assisted t ler daughter, Mrs. W. E. Knox, < Murfreesboro; Mrs. T. C. Cook, Mr Jryant Reeves, Mrs. J. J. Anderso fr., and Miss Olivia Davis of Lewi >urg. A register of the guests wj cept by Mrs. Stone Reynolds and Mr fohn Thompson. " A i- 1 -? mi ciawuiuie urt'itMasi was serve ind those assisting in the dining roo vere Misses Flora Reeves, Sarah Fit cerald, Kathleen and Amelia Wels ind Hattie Rainey. 'Mr. and Mrs. Morgan left yeste lay for Roanoke, Va., where they wi >e the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jam? 3. Morgan, before going to Hopewel /a., where Mr. Morgan has prominei tusiness connections. He is the son < he late Nathaniel Morgan of Unio 5. C. Many handsome gifts attest* ho nnnulurittf nf KnfK " - . ? UIU1 1 V J V/I KJ\t vl 1 WILL PREACH AT SAUDIS. Rev. J. W. Speake, pastor of Gnu hurch, will preach Sunday afternoc it 3 o'clock at Sardis. All the men ?ers and the friends of the churc here are urged to he present. It >eing suggested that this arrant1 nent be made permanent, thus havir he pastor of Grace church as past< >f Sardis also. AT FAIR VIEW AND BEULAH. There will be preaching at Fairvie it 11 o'clock a. m. and at Beult it 3 p. m. Sunday, December lOt 916, by J. M. Trogdon, pastor. ' RETURNED >AY AFTERNOON i-1 authority. He gave copies o^fi^etk. jter to the leading officers of the reg c- nu?ia uuu lo me press, ine letter v follows : ie i "I wish to thank you and the offiE jeers and men of your organization Pf /who went to the border in response to ly the call of the president for the val5. Enable service which you have rendered toe country. When the National ,y Guard was called into the service of the federal government the lives of men, women and children along the |g frontier were in grave danger, owing n to the formidable bandit raids from gf the Mexican side of the boundary. It y. is not too much to say that had these baids continued there was danger of ,n international war. From the time of ^ the arrival of the units of the Na1 Itional Guard on the border raids ^cased and the tension between the wo countries began to relax. It is the hope and belief of the government that the presence of the units r, of the National Guard, together with I. the units of the regular army, on the 10 border and in Mexico, and the pr;'si ence in the mobilization camps of the ie Units of the National Guard in readi>1. hess for such service, has made posit1 gible a peaceful solution of a difficult h and threatening problem." ELKS' MEMORIAL SERVICE. E . . Held in High School Auditorium Sunel day?Hon. T. B. Butler Delivers Address. I'nion Lodge, No. l.'!21, B. I'. O. .Elks, held their memorial service Sunuay afternoon. Dec. 4, at 1 o'clock in r. the high school auditorium. The r- speaker of the occasion was Hon. T. '? B. Butler of Gaflfncy. The custom of 8. the Elks is to hold this annual service in honor of their dead. The local Jodge has never lost a member by *ieath, hut the day was observed anvil Jway* as is the custom of the order. ? * There was a large gathering of peo** pie TdT attend the exercises, and splendid music was rendered for the occasion by Misses Mary Jones, Catherine p ^Thomson, Kathrin Dayton and Mrs. II. A. Jones. ? PA L^RGE CONGREGATION TO WELCOME NEW PASTORS' **A large congregation gathered in Grace M. E. church Sunday evening when a welcome service was held for ?e Rev. J. W. Speake, the new pastor of Grace church, and Rev. L. W. Blackwelder, the new rector of the Episcopal church. Members of all denomi1S i!? ' - -- - pr uuiiuus, ana pastors of all denominations joined in the welcome service. Rev. Geo. P. White, pastor of the re First Baptist church, after the sermon by Rev. Mr. Speake, acted as chairman of the gathering, and called upon several to deliver brief addresses. Hon. T. C. Duncan welcomed the new pastors in behalf of the citizens ^ of Union; Prof. E. A. Fuller extended M a welcome in behalf of the city *' schools; Rev. Geo. P. White spoke in behalf of the Baptists of the city; "" Rev. Jno. F. Matheson in behalf of ll~ the Presbyterians of the city and Kn voy McAbee spoke in behalf of the [> Salvation Army. Both of the incoming pastors made 1 appropriate responses. s" The service was very enjoyable and i( i helpful. ic | ? ty CONVICTED ON FOUR COUNTS. id id Marvin Charles, tried in the^police n. court last Friday, and was coirlacted s- on the four counts charged agirost >y him. Among the counts was that of carrying concealed weapon and of s. cursing and swearing. He was senn, tenced by the mayor to pay fines ags gregating $125. The charge against Charles of havs. ing abducted and assaulted a special officer will be piven a preliminary (j hearing Friday afternoon at .'1 o'clock m' before Magistrate Mann. z" METHODIST PASTOR INSTALLED, ih Rev. W. F. Gault Given Hearty Welr come at Limestone Street Church. ill js Rev. W. F. Gault, Limestone Street U, Methodist church's new pastor, was it installed at a special service at the if church Sunday ni^ht. The regular n. Sunday evening service at Buford ;d Street Methodist church was called off and the members attended the installation service at the Li nestone church. Speakers making the welcome L-e speeches were: Rev. G. C. Leonard, >n nev. u. nedgepelh and Mr. K. 10. ri- Grabel. The Rev. Gault responded h to these addresses in an especially is appropriate manner which won the e- hearts of his new congregation.-?Gaffig ney ledger. AN OYSTER SUPPER. The public is cordially invited to attend an oyster supper at Gault w school next Saturday night, December ih 9th. The proceeds of the supper will h, go to the improvement of school property. ? PEACE TALK Hi IN < ' -. n ? MRS. SALLIE STRING FELLOW DIED IN GAINESVILLE DEC. 2 Formerly of Union, a Member of Old Family Here?Burial in Presbyterian Cemetery Monday. Mrs. Sallie Stringfellow died in Gainesville, Florida, Saturday, Dec. 2, and her remains were brought to Union for burial Monday in the Presbyterian cemetery. She was the daughter of the late Dr. J. II. Dogan, one of Union's prominent citizens. Mrs. Stringfellow is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rosa Wright Ruger of Devil's Lake, North Dakota, and Mrs. Sallie Walker, of Gainesville, Florida, and three sons, J. I"). Stringfellow, T. B. Stringfellow and Robert L. Stringfellow of Gainesville, Fla. The burial was conducted by Kev. John F. Matheson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Stringfellow was a woman possessed of a beautiful character, and her long life was one that brought blessings to all those with whom she came in contact. Her highly cultivated mind and high ideals made her a woman of great and good influences in every sphere of life. The following is taken from The Daily Sun, Gainesville, Florida: "The death of Mrs. Sarah A. Stringfellow, widow of Dr. Wm. II. Stringfellow, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. S. Walker, 701) East Main street, north, at i>:!10 Saturday morning, was a shock to her family and many friends in this city. She had not been ill, but because of her ripe old age she fell asleep like a tired child, and her gentle, spirit has gone to dwell in eternal glory. "Deceased was born in Union, S. ('. March F>, IS'28. She was married to Dr. W. 11. Stringfellow in isr><>, and in that same year they came to Florida and located at Fort Clark on what | has since been known as the String-j fellow farm. They were large slave I owners and Dr. Stringfellow planted on a large scale until two years after the close of the war. or in 1867, when they removed to Gainesville, where Mrs. Stringfellow has resided with her children since the death of her husband, until now, after a long and wBeTui me, rrrias preaked God t6 call her home. "She is survived by three sons, J. D. and T. B. Stringfellow, of this city, and R. L. Stringfellow of Jacksonville, and two daughters, Mrs. Major S. Walker of this city, and Mrs. Rosa Rigger of Devil's Lake, North Dakota, also one step-daughter, Mrs. G. K. Broome, of this city, besides a number of grandchildren, and these have the sympathy of a host of friends. Mrs. Stringfellow was a member of the Presbyterian church, and was loved by all who knew her. "Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 1:30 at the First Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor( Dr. J. G. Anderson. The following gentlemen who will act as pallI bearer ,are requested to meet at the i residence of Major F. S. Walker, on | Fast Main street, north, at 1:10 p. m. Geo. R. Ellis, Major W. R. Thomas, Col. Chris Matheson, M. B. Saunders, Philip Miller, W. X. Wilson. Geo. P. Morris and Lucius McCormick. "After services at the church relatives will depart with the body via the 3:30 Atlantic Coast Line for Union. S. C., for burial by the side of her husband." HOW ELL-HUTCH IN SON. , Miss M?V Dovvoll IT-:- I AT- I VI Wi.iwu CI I IVI .Til . Oscar Hutcherson of Buffalo were united in marraige Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Westside, Union. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. B. Bozeman, the bride's pastor. These happy young people have a wide circle of friends who unite in wishing them long life and abundant happiness. SUPT. HOPE DELIVERS ADDRESS. County Superintendent of Education Jas. H. Hope will deliver a free address at Black Rock school Friday evening, Dec. 15th, at 7 p. in. Immediately thereafter there will be a box supper, cake walk, fortune telling, etc., for the benefit of the school. All friends are urged to be present and help build up the education interest. CHILDREN OF COM KDKKAt V. The Stars and Bars and the Jefferson Davis chapters, Children of the Confederacy, will meet Saturday inurnmjr, aiecenwer utn. at tlie ( lumber of Commerce at 10 o'clock. All members are titled to be present. Mrs. J. W. Mixson, Directress. Mr. M. C. Ray, who has been very ill for four weeks, is thought to be slightly improved, although his condition is considered serious. He has many friends who hope for his early recovery. p^Lnion Library IERMANY NOW Nempapess in That Country Discuss Possibility of War Ending at an Early Date? Peace Based Upon Business Predicted. London, Dec. 6.?An article predicting the approaching peace negotiations has appeared in the Berlin Taireblatt and is quoted in an Amsterdam despatch to the Exchange Telegraph company. The TaReblutt says: "The moment is near when a business peace will be possible?a peace which the allies and the central powers can discuss in view of the securities they possess. Of coure those who consider such a proposal must not be allowed to return home emptyhanded. The status quo ante helium is impossible since the independence of Poland is proclaimed but it is remarkable that the number of (tor mans who wish to annex Belgium has shrunk recently to almost nothing while many pan-Germans are ready today to listen to the word 'pacifism' without protest." The Tagblatt says that the fact that Germans wants a business peace is a sign not of weakness hut of common sense. The Vossische ZeiMing also mints an article discussing the possibility of peace. It ays: "Probably Ambassador Gerad D returning to Germany with some peace proposal." If such is the case, the paper goes on. America is an unsuitable mediator and it warns Germany to acept the services of President Wilson only as a messenger and not as an arbitrator. E11H of War Nearer Berlin, Dec. t'>. via Sayville.- -Editorials appeared in virtually all the newspapers yesterday commenting on the present political situation as influenced by recent military events in Rumania and economic conditions in the entente countries and stating that apparently the sentiment for peace has been strengthened in these countries. A. majority of the newspapers speak of the possible inventions of Ambassador Gerad on his return from the United States and of the rumors that a British ministerial crisis is impending. The Vossische Zeitung says: "We all feel the end of the war has been brought considerably nearer by the events of recent weeks. Even statesmen seem to recognize this, although their words lack clearness." The Yossische Zeitung says peace negotiations wore not discussed seriously in the United States until Great Britain's plight became apparent and that 'his was not a conincidence but was due to Anglo-American solidarity, and continues: "We ought never to forget that it is to the interest of the United States to support Great Britain's position for :ts own sake at the end of the war. In America everybody is conscious of that fact that a settlement of the ouestion concerning the Pacific between the United States and Japan is only a question of time. The natural ally of the United States in this threatening struggle is England." BOX SUPPER SATURDAY NIGHT. There will be a box supper at Mt. Tabor jjrhool house Saturday night, ltcu^^TT The public is cordially in med. The proceeds will go to the benefit cf the school. POINSETT A IN BLOOM. Flowers bloom in Union all the time and right now they are beautiful. In the Carnegie Free Library is a poinsetta plant with blooms upon it that is ji joy to every visitor to the library and very few people rea> i how successfully these flowers can i grown here. judge gentry accepts cam Judge J. .1. Gentry, who was ordained a few months back at Candrum, has been called to serve the West Asheville church at Asheville, N. C., and writes that he feels that he is in the place the Cord wants him to work. Mr. Gentry is well known and loved in Union and his friends are pleased to hear from him. xppointel) master for union county E. C. llow/.e was on Wednesday appointed Master of Union county, succeeding R. C. Williams, who was elected Clerk of Court and who recentlv resigned the office of Master. Mr. How/.e is a man in every way worthy of the honor thus conferred upon him by Governor Manning, anw will faithfully perform the duties of the office. Mr. M. S. Sanders, of Kelton, was a visitor to Union Friday.