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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
PALMETTO HAPPENINGS
News Notes Of General IRtsrest
From All Parts Of the State.
Proceedings Democratic Convention,

efoceeolngS Democratic Convention.
Th State Democratic convention
was called to order Wednesday, at
Columbia, by the chairman of the
'tate committee, Gen. Willie Jones,
who was reelected to that position
'y the committee, after a PROPOSE
ion to defer the election of chair
nan lad been defeated by a vote Of
,S to II.
Opponents of General Jones desire
% have the selection of state chair
nan made by the convention instead
IF the committee, as is required un-
Ter the present rules, and this pro-
position was presented to the con-
vention by the Chesterfield delega-
ton. It is said General Jones is op-
posed because of his connection with
;he defunct Seminoles Securities COM
pany, through which hundreds of
persons in this state lost money.
Gen. Jones' election was followed
by applause on the part of the COM
nittee and those present. Thirty
four Of forty members voted for
Gen. Jones, the other six not voting
ut all because of their view that the
election should not be held before the
convention. Superintendent. D. j.
Griffith Of the State prison, execu-
tive committeeman from Lexington
was nominated for the craftsmanship
but declined, thanking Mr.. L. /. Par.
rott, of Sumter, who nominated him
and saying, 81 am not a candidate. .
The Richland delegation presented
proposed amendments to>comply with
the state law as to registration and
payment of poll tax before being
qualified voters.
AS president of the convention
Richard S. Whaley, Of Charleston
speaker of the house, was elected
without opposition.
The convention did not in any man.
uer consider the prohibition aues-
hon, as it is not the policy Of thf
party in South Carolina to consider
state issues in convention, all such
matters being decided in the prim.
Aries.
Work Of Convention.
The South Carolina Democratic
convention killed:
The proposition requiring a voter
In the primary to comply with the
law governing qualified electors.
Killed the suggestion that ths
chairman of the State Democratic
executive committee be elected by tht
convention instead of by the com
mittee, as at present.
| Passed q resolution condemnins
the investigation by Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham in certain dealing.
by certain cotton dealers and com
mending Senator E. d. Smith for hi.
opposition to this movement b,
Wickersham.
Made few minor changes in. tn,
rules and constitution.
Adopted a platform, most of tn,
issues relating to federal affairs.
The convention adjourned at :4s
Wednesday night.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Youngest Bank Cashier.

Earle F. Martin, Of Donald 8, holds
the record for being the youngest
bank cashier in the United States.
he is ID years Of age and is cashier
Of the. Bank Of Donald's.
L. A. Merger, of Belvit, Kas., aged
20, is the next youngest cashier.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Jones, He Pays the Freieht {"

Much surprise has been expressed
in Columbia that w. T. Jones should
have been able, through his attorney,
to secure a stay of sentence. A MEM
Der of the Judiciary Of the State has
been quoted as saying, in the course
OF a conversation, that the stay Of
execution Of sentence is practically
unheard Of, in the circumstances q
the present case.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
oarolinian confsssss Wrong Doin,

Savannah, Ga, Special.-A man
claiming to be, w. M. Lazenhy, en-
pioyed in Jacksonville agency of At
lantic Coast Line, walked into police
barracks here Wednesday and gave
himself up, saying he was short in
his accounts $571, which was found
out through auditor checking his
accounts recently while sick
He claims to be q native of States
vile, N. c.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Famous Educator Will Retire.

After 81 years of service, DR.. e.
II. Gallaudet, one of the best known
Of educators in the country, and pres
ldent Of the Gallaudet College for the
Deaf and Dumb, announces his in
tention Of retiring. He is l,3 years
old.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Lsss Beer and More Work.

Brewers in Washington have con.
ceded to their employees an eight
hour day. In return the employees
haEe agreed to take not more than
two drinks OF beer during the eight
hours.
No wave Of temperance reform on
me part Of the breweries management
however, is responsible, but q wish
10 get . full measure Of work out
Of the employees. Before and after
working hours it is agreed employees
can drink all the beer they want.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Dry Counties Rssponsible.

Dispensary Auditor w. B. West
states that the sales of alcoholic
drinks in the six counties now re-
tanning the dispensary system will
equal one half, if not more, of the
total sales the year before in the 81
counties, then having the dispensary
system. The sales last year were
nearly 100000.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Office Seekers in Ohio.

Cleveland, Special.-Forty-two can
didates were nominated in Ohio Tnes-
day for the 81 seats belonging to
the state In the lower house of Con-
gress. Under the state election laws.
democrats and republicans Joined in
the primary.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Bonding Business Without License.

b. A. Wharton, deputy insurance
commissioner investigated the bond
ing business of H. T. Edens, Of
Sumter, which the grand jury at its
last session asked Commissioner Nc
Master to investigate. His report on
this has not been made public, except
that he found that Edens had been
doing a bonding business and had
not paid the license therefor.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Ksmp's Prison Term Ending.

j. Arthur Kemp, former chief
clerk Of the police department, who
was sentenced to the United States
Pcnitentiary> at Moundsville, w. Va,
Tor two years for embezzling several
thousand dollars from the funds of
the Police Protective Association, will
be released on May %.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
= inspectors Work Both wavs.

A cooperative arrangement has
been made whereby the inspectors to
be appointed for the enforcement of
the commercial food stuffs act will
have charge of the work of enforc-
ing the pure food and drug act of
the State which was passed in 1907.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Cadets Going on Long Cruise.

The revenue cutter service cadet
practice ship Itasca, will leave Arun-
del Cove, Nd, on the annual prac-
tice cruise, with the graduating class,
on June 6. Visits will be made to
England, France and the Azore Is
lands. The Itasea will return to Bal
timore August IL.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
North Carolina Socialists In Field.

Salisbury, n. c., Special.-It is
stated that the Socialist party in
Rowan county will nominate a full
ticket to be voted for in the coming
election and that full State ticket
Is also to be put out, a State conven-
ton to be held some time in June,
probably In Greensboro. There are
quite a number of Socialists in this
community, the town of East Spencer
having an entire set of Socialist Of
fcers.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Whiskey Concern Reimburses State

Gallagher & Burton. Pennsylvania
whiskey firm which did an extensive
business with the old State dispen-
sary turned over $1,000 to the dis
pensary commission by representa-
tives Of the company.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Doctor Wins Pis License

The action Of the District Medical
Board in refusing DIR. y Lewis B.
Thompson, a Maryland physician, a
medical license to practice in Wash.
ington, is held by the District Court
OF Appeals, in a decision just rem
dered, to have been arbitrary, and
the license will be issued by direction
Of the court.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
INTERESTING STATE NEWS
Column Of Current Events Caught
In Every County From Coast to
Mountain Cap.
Cotton Tare Act a Hardship.

The cotton tare case 20 be heard
in the circuit court is brought by
the Columbia frm IF NJ. G. Heath &
Co., cotton buyers against W. G..
Mullins, who represents Maybank &
Co., to test the 1910 enactment of the
General Assembly rs to cotton tare.
The 1910 act provides that there shall
be reduction Of six per cent for the
tare and heretofore the amount had
been only 20 pounds. The new law,
If declared constitutional would make
the cotton bales ten pounds less in
weight because ten pounds more
would be deducted for tare.
It is estimated that the difference
on account Of the cotton ture act of
1910 will be $1,SOO,00O This .is fig
ured on 100000 bales at 10 ad-
ditional pounds to the bale at Is cents
per pound.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Deaths Continue After Tragedy.

While digging the grave of the
mother Of John Rabb, the negro, who
is held for the murder of Hilton
Smith, the city jailer, at Potter's
field, Henry Barber, the aged negro
grave digger, dropped dead. Tho
cause OF the death is supposed to be
heart trouble. The inquest over the
body will be held by Coroner Walker.
The aged mother Of John Rabb died
while the officers were searching the
house for the negro. She did not
know that her son was being sought
a q murderer.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
SEVEN BISHOPS ELECTFD
Dr.. John O. Kilgo, President of Trim.
ity College, One Of the Members.

Asheville, N. C., Special.-The mem.
bers Of the General Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, are delighted with the choice
Of men so far elected to the Epis-
eopacy. 1t has been conceded since
the opening of the conference that
Drs. Collins Denny and J. c. Kilgo
would be elected on the first ballot.
DIR. Denny received the largest me-
jority ever voted on the first ballot
in the history Of the Southern Metho-
dist church. The election of Rev. w.
b. Murrah, D. D., LII. D., was never
In doubt. DR.. Collins Denny is pro
fessor at Vanderbilt University, Nash
vile, Tenn, DR.. Kilgo is president of
Trinity College, Durham, N. c., and
DR.. Murrah is president of Milsaps
College, Jackson, Miss.
Rev. w. R. Lambuth of Tennessee
Rev. E. d. Mouseon of Texas, and
Rev. r. G. Waterhouse of Virginia.
were elected bishops on the fourth
ballot.
The fifth ballot showed no election.
but on the sixth ballot, Rev. J. H.
Mccoy, Of Birmingham, Ala, was
elected as the seventh bishop, filling
the college Of bishops to full quota.
The committee on Episeopacy re-
ported the passage Of Bishop n. C.
Morrison's character and recommend
ed that he be continued on the effect
i've list but be given light work. The
committee found that the complaints
against his administration were sus-
tanned but recommended itinerancv
because Bishop Morrison promised to
correct the matters complained of in
his official administration.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Million Dollar DefauIter Oonv;cs.,

CIeVeIand, SpeciaI.-U. g. Walker,
former president of the defunct South
cleveland Banking company, was SEN
fenced to five years. imprisonment
wednesday. He was found guilty Of
perjury and Of making false state
ments to the state bank examiner.
da The bank failed for more than 81
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
An Inventors Dream.

Rapid transit beyond the dreams
OF other men has been offered to the
Postoffice Department by an Effing-
ham QlL) inventor. The Illinois
man had a scheme to run a railroad
train at the rate Of 80 miles an hour
Tot 300 miles without stopping. He
would unload passengers, mail aad
baggage while the train was in mo-
SION. His device would whirl the
most delicate passenger out of the car
and into the station without lessen
sng the speed Of the train or injurine
dhe passenger. 1t would do the same
with mails, he says. On the grounds
Ss1at Congress gave to the Postoffioe
department no authority to buy rail.
road equipment the invention has
been declined.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26
Doctors Child Refused Vaccination

y 0Hh.o Ne1usou V3cctnatl0n.
wheeling, W. Va, Special.-A de-
clsion Of Statewide interest was
handed down by Judge Harvey, in
the Circuit Court, when he decided
the board Of education could not
Keep the daughter Of DIR. E. w. Boyd
out OF school because she refused
TO be vaccinated. He declared the
city ordinance providing all children
must be vaccinated was uneonstitu-
tional.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1910-05-26

Whtto House Home Coming Week. >"
The White House will be opep To
lie thousands Of visitors who are ex-
ported to be in Washington for home
coming week in October.
President Taft notified Isaac Cans.
chairman Of the committee which is
arranging for tho fall celebration.
I that he would be glad to have The
White House visited every day Of
Homecoming week.
Patent ofice Must be Enlarred.
In estimates submitted to the Sem
ate $220, 900 is asked for the enlarge
ment OF the Patent Office and S2,50O
Tor steel stacks for the scientific
library Of the department. Other es-
Inmates were for $40. 1000 for the en-
Iargement of the heating plant of
Howard University and Freedmen q
Hospital.
Officials Of the Interior Department
nm their report declare the Patent
O1ice lacks sufficient space. It Is
proposed to erect q four-story stone
structure over the entire interior
court. The addition will contain
tbirfy-two rooms for the accommoda-
ton Of 300 emplsyss.
Want Soldiers Homes Investigated
Az result Of speech made in the
House by Representative Cox, of
Ohio, special committee may be
srsAsed to inquire into the -conduet of
the government soldiers homes. Rep
resentative Cox charged that the ma
1enal soldiers homes were grossly
raismanaged- He said that the rations
et such institutions were inadequate,
thaf discipline was severe, and he
ezfed Instances Of cruelty.
The Washington times., 1910-06-30

Not a man stole on Joe GeibIe and his
catching was splendid. Joe and Burke
always been Twinings winning battery.
ana NTH both at their best. looked bet
ter than ever
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
Today viii Probably See
End of Hard Work ar
Muqna.
GOVERNORS VISIT
PLEASES FIGHTER
Call By Nevada Executive Makes
Big Fellow Feel Happy.
Reno Gossip.

! JEFRIES TRAINING CAMP, RENO,
Hume 3O--If present plans are not
alter, and there is no likelihood that
( they VIII be, this IS the last time Jen
/ win put in u fun days work for Mon
/ days battle. He was about early 70
1 take advantage Of the final day set
Cor himself. This was to be his last
days practice with the gloves. ex-
icept for tho benefit OF picture men,
and this does lot worry him.
William MuIdCou does not agree
with Jemries' handlers that Jim has
had all the boxing - needs.
He needs judgment OF time and
distance" said Muldoon today, and
he is not getting it, He-is making "a
mistake"
| The big bear felt frIsIzy this morn
ing when lie arose, and lie appeared
less worried 40 doubt the visit Of
Governor DIcEersOu md the big crowd
! yesterday added 10 the giants good
feeling OutWarC-y he appears 10
dislike crowds, bu- many believe that
LS is greatly misunderstood, and that
his sense Of LumOr is not appreciated
Jack MCAUllu, former lguLWei glr
champion was at JeLrIes' camp to
see the governors reception and
Jim $ last important workout.
CONDITION counts more than fighting
IN winning said Jack How this big
fellow must have suffered 60 get down
the way he has. A man gets IeverIsl
and cranky and e is awful before YOU
az" Huf way - 0ugL with tLe process.
Jen deserves a lot Jt credit for what he
las done"
Jen said his morning that he would
Personally y SIT the arena and test the
D=aIdS O. the ring.
4 4Uu'C want any more OF these soft.
spring boards in any ring that I fight
In he said when ( met Fi-Zsluns J-s
In san Francisco LLa boards were So
sDTsuEl- that when j started after the
old fellow with my % pounds. / sank
and he Wen- ID in the air and popped
u1n- J cpLl no. get good al ALI TX was
IrSt uh- naiNIli- IL O. net Lvars time
stepped forward the boards went down
with me
j vii! test that ring myself, and II il
IS not stiff they wiu have 70 Strengthen
t. 7 simply can't box on spTiugs-E
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
JOHNSON ELATED
ABOUT CONDITION

JOHNSONS TRAINING CAMP.
RENO, June 3l.-Joy re.sus supreme in
The Johnson camp today.
This IS due 20 many recent statements
made that johnson IS the faster FIGHTER
though not cLe stronger Jack Is
thankful and aprreclaL-Ve OF the fact
tl1I he has squared himself with The
public iE doing his training Is he slv-
tit He also feels that his action In
not training until De thought IL was
time has been justified There is no
question about the ebony giants con
oI-ion, and Yesterday le aEa.l took
good workout f0r his Own benefit JacE
VIII not drop his training until Friday.
and may go at Cuil-S again Saturday
il he feels he needs ill., he is determined
% eu-er the r.Eg ct Z3S pounds.
Today he was told of the highly con-
plimentary remarks made C0-C-r-f-E
him hy Governor D5ckerSOD and LTEi-
doom, the fighting and athletic autlor-
NV
Vel" said Johnson, what e,ss al
YOU eELeC--"
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
JO1Ors Of CaTS

Among those who volunteered cars
for the afternoon were:
The Washington times., 1910-06-30

There were six extra bases. Diver
and Hover each got a triple and Dow
ney q double FOR Twiuing. Ebert and
DesChard made three-baSgers. and Her
bert double, on the Union team.
The Washington times., 1910-06-30

Jewctt led ar the bat for Ada ms. max
ing a triple and "a double, whlle, for Car
Department, Hughes led with two sin
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
GROUNDS.
North diamond White Lot.

DESPITE the schedule as arnounced YES
tercdy ly the Bankers. there was no
"a me The game scheduled for We'd
neSday was PLAYED Tuesday. Today Ma
tional City and American National are
scheduled TO play but il is Thought THAI
the Arreric N National team viii forfeit
American National has been unfortu-
nate, IN, getting the team together and
has had TO forfeit many games.
The Washington times., 1910-06-30


Burke, IN tanning sixteen Of the M
tional Union batters, set a new season
strike-out record. Five hits we're made
of him, three Of which E.ent for extra
bases Such q fact aIrests that Burke
had world or speed Yesterdays game
was the. first IN which Burke has par
ucipated Tor Jwo weeks. II seems as
though the rest was needed.
Pat O'ReiIy. since his debut in the
league with TwinHg, has proved his
ability as utility man. Pat las PLAYED
ic the outheld. caught, covered thirG,
and yesterday he held down first a ~
which Pat has been Inserted he has
acquitted himself In good style.
Manage Herbert's work took a big
change for the better. He neIded his
position faUltlcssly and made TWO hits.
Herbert Of late has not been at his
best and IL IS hoped that he viii be able
20 continue IN the stride he struck yes
terday.
II looked as though the National
mons would score in the third when
Deschard drew a pass, was put out.
Hiser TO Downey, and Rider was safe
on tie fielder's choice. Herbert made
the base or DOUney's error. WauLe hit
and Rider went 10 third bat Ebert
first.
Not a man stole on Joe GeibIe and his
catching was splendid. Joe and Burke
always been Twinings winning battery,
and With both at their best. looked bet
ter than ever.
There were six extra bases. Diver
and Hover each got a triple and Dow
ney double Tor TwininS- Ebert and
bert double, on the Union team.
Il seems when Nike DOWney is good
at the bat he falls down miserabIv i'm
me ueld- Yesterday Mike made three
hits and fell down on one of The f1lrsa
chances offered him
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
NELSON VS.. WOLCAST

RENO, June 30.-It was learned today
that Tex Richard viii attempt to hold
Reno as fight center. He has been
testing the ice to determine whether
Bat Nelson and Ad WOlgast can be
matched for third go. Tom Jones,
ADS manager, is here and so is Nelson
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
Tots Grateful for Happy Day
With Washington
Motorists.
HAVE GOOD TIME
DURING AFTERNOON
Three Hundred Taken TO Glen
Echo In Cars Loaned
BY Owners.

The most successful undertaking OF
the sort III the history OF the Automobile
CLUB Of Washington is the verdict today
following the annual orphans day yes
terday afternoon.
For nearly five hours more than go
tots from the different asylums Of this
city we're guests of the motorists, and
if there was anything possible that
might have been done for their enjoy
mcut and pleasure that was overlooked
IL was certainly Unintentional on the
part " those in charge
IN past years the principal trouble
was iE obtaining enough machines 10
carry all the children, and for that red-
son some had TO De left home But yes
terday there was nothing 10 mar The
unqu2Iifed .Eccess of the day.
Plenty Of Cars.
Owners Of private cars and dealers
placed at the disposal Of the orphans'
day committee enough machines TO
carry, comfortably, al who could make
the trip. ard so Wen was the whole line
controlled hat there was no attempt al
speeding a any time.
The party left Franklin PARK shortly
after ] O'Clock. and went through the
Speedway, giving many o. the young
ones their first view Of the river From
the Speed y the procession went 10
Glen Eco, -stere the orphans had their
biggest tres Of The day.
The whole ps-k, with every amuse-
ment feature. had been leased BY The
Automobile Club. and Tor three hours
the GO youngsters simply. had The time
OF their lives They were furnished pea
nuts and candy, and then were turned
loose on the scenic railroad, the
hydraulic dive. the Eerry-go-round. and
ali the other attractions. Finally they
saw the moving pictures
BY this time the whole party was so
thoroughly tired that they came out on
the lawns, and every orphan was fur
nisaed with an Zee cream cone
Shortly after O'Clock every child was
returned 10 the CITY without q single
accident OF any sort. all grateful TO
Chairman T. B. Spence and his special
committee for the days sport
Donors Of Cars.
Among those who volunteered cars
Tor the afternoon were:
Joseph II. FaIcouer, e. /. Price
L-J Motor Car Co. Robert Callahan.
Carter Motor Car. IT.
Co. A. l. Cine.
Mrs Cen COrbIl, Terminal Taxicab
Dr. Flynn Co
SclaDD q GaSsen-i George b Sacks.
leiIner, Patrick Lynch,
w b Murray w ID West.
Ellis Plat John lIarrv
Edgar CrUe, W. S Thomas.
W. W IreWr Harry Wardnan.
SJudeoaker Co. Joseph Bauy0,
j. A. Muelhelseu5 Lester D. Moore
Rene Warwick Thomas E Miller.
Harry Kite J A Crawford,
James O-ue. Fred Caver.
Pope AC-omoDLe| Gardner OTme,
Co. I'd NeumeEer-
Charles 3 Smith, I Leslie Watson
n NJ r. G-lmours I Auto Livery Co,
Robert Murphy, Clifford Bangs
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
The Times VIII Give the Most Complete News and Bulletin Service the Big Fight
James Jnes Taking Exercise to Strengthen Back and Abdomen

No pugist devoted more attention to fOrtifying
his wind against body punishment than Jeres has done
since he started training this time He has made spe
calty of this chair exercise and claims it is largely
sponsbe for his present apparently splendid condition
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
RIDICULOUS THOUGHT

WILLIE say, ma. If dad was to die.
would he go to heaven
Ma-liush. Willie, Who's been put
ting such ridiculous Thoughts into your
head 2-London Opinion.
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
GROUNDS.
White Lot Ellipse.

There was no contest scheduled yes
tCTday, but today the TUnnerS-up,
Traffic and Operating, will battle.
Baughman and Robin son will be in
the box for the Traffic aggregation.
with Tanner and Burr doing the hon
ors for the Operating team.
The Washington times., 1910-06-30

Yesterdays game was a distinct sur
prise in many ways The Aggies have
been the ho0dOO for Commerce and La
Dor all season. The Commerce and La
Dor team got into its stride early in the
game and hammered Lynch for five
rims
The Washington times., 1910-06-30
GROUNDS.
Petworth, D. G..

field Yesterday. and thus forfeited to
the Washington Post team This was
the first game for the Newsies In a
practice game the Post nine won by a
good margin.