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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16
CHERAW CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, s. c.. JANUARY 16, 1913
COMMERCIAL MEMS Meeting
Lucius e. Wilson. Talks About Work.
Come to Columbia to Make Plans
and Hear Addresses.

szfbipmbfa. ! a.-Secretaries of CONNER
Ill bodies OF eight cities Of the state
met In the rooms of the Columbia
chamber OF commerce and heard &
talk on the work of commer
bodies by Lucius E. Wilson. The sec
,retaries were entertained at dinner
by the Columbia body. A committee
composed of A. L. Johnstone, Green
Vile; Brooks Marshall, Greenwood;
A. v. Smell, Charleston, and John
Wood. Spartanburg, was appointed to
outline a policy for the state cham
ber of commerce. A resolution was
adopted by the secretarieEssindorsing
the National Corn exposition: repre-
sentatiyes Of the. exposition being
present at the dinner.
The resolution reads: ,'
1--WE. the undersigned secretaries OF
South Carolina Chamber itof Com
merce regard the National Corn sx-
position as a great opportunity to ac-
quaint the world wish the advantages
OF South Carolina's climate and soil,
as well as her commercial future: We
earnestly urge every community In
the state to endeaver to cooperate
with the meeting Of this great educa'
tional institution at Columbia. For
two weeks following January n South
Carolina will be the agricultural GEN.
tire of the world.
"As the people Of. this common
wealth realize the Importance OF the
National Corn exposition they will IN
an increasing degree avail themselves
OF the advertising value to the state
as wen as It's educational value to
the nation as whole.
I'VE urge the business men of the
state to unite with the farmers N
making 'Sdsth Carolina Day. January
2s, the greatest agricultural event In
the history Of the commonwealth"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16
s. A. L. Changes Schedule.

The following Is the new schedule
on the Seaboard for trains arriving
in Cheraw. It will be noticed that the
changes are very slight. =
NoRTHBOUND
No. 66 Due to Arrive at S.13 q. m.
No. So Due to Arrive at $50 .. nj.
No. "a Due to Arrive at 9.02 p. m.
SOUTHBOUND
No. 81 Due to Arrive at S.55 a. m.
No. 81 Due to Arrive at 9.35 a. m.
No. 43 Due to Arrive at 9.35 p m.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16
Pee Dee Presbytery Meets.

The Pee Dee Presbytery has Just
.closd most dlightful conference
at Florence on educational and other
church matters. The attendance
from the different counties, making
up this presbytery was most encour-
aging. One of the most interesting
and instructive of the talks was made
bv Rev. Melton Clark, formerly pas
tor there. on the boy and his
chances and his development. He
showed the stages Of a boys mental
and moral development, along with
his physical, and showed how the boy
had not been given fair chance, and
that the work for the world In the
future must be done with the boy
and he must be understood.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16
coNsrAsLEs AND COMMISSION
ERs OF DEEDS OF SOUTH
CAROLINA "EIREn." $E
INCLUDES TWO BIG CLAsses
The G6yernor's Decree Cuts on the
Commissions of All Special offisass
and Railway Men Of the stats
Blease Makes Statement.

Columbia.-All South Carolina con
stables, including special officers en-
ployed by railroads and other, carriers
and all commissioners of Deeds for
South Carolina have been removed
by Gov. Cole l.. Blease, according to
announcements contained In procla-
nations sent out recently.
The two proclamations announce
that the governor, by virtue Of the
constitution power lodged in his
: hands, revokes the commissions OF
all the officers mentioned. The com.
missioners are invited to apply for
new commissions: nothing is said to
the holders of ,constables' oonmis-
sions.
The revocation oof the commissions,
the governor announces, is to date
from January 2lst, next. ~
The governor in his proclamation
revoking the commissions Of all con.
stables gives no reason for the
change. He merely states that he az
governor, has decided to revoke their
commissions, and forthwith does so.
The reason given ror the removal
of the commissioners Of deeds, who
form a Considerable RertiSst-cf tns
-commerciallegal machinery OF the
state, is that many of them have lost
their commissions. and that others
have not carried out their duties In
a manner satisfactory to those do
ing business with them. The COM
-missioners of deeds are possibly the
most numerous class with which the
governor has yet taken action. They
are residents of foreign countries who
have taken out commissions and who
perform legal services. such as reg
istering deeds, for property in South
Carolina.
The governor announces that any
who may wish reappointment may
secure commissions on the endorse
ment of the governor Of the state or
the American consul of the foreign
country, where they live.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16
To Create State Life Fund.

Following the suggestion made In
his annual report, F. H. McMaster,
insurance commissioner of South Car
olina, has prepared a bill ito create
a state life fund for the granting o.!
life insurance and paying annuities-
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16
Number IL
Modern Morals.

"This latter-day or new morality II
too Lax for me-"
The speaker was Jerome 8. No
Wade, the Duluth millionaire. He
continued:
"This new morality, which seems
In its tolerance rather to encourage
than to oppose wickedness, reminds mo
of q lad In my Sunday school class.
"Now, Tommy I said to this lad
one Sunday afternoon, now. Tommy.
what must be do before our sins can
be forgiven?'
"We must sin,' Tommy replied"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16
Cherokee County Teachers Meet.

The regular winter teachers ex-
animation was held in the Office of
the superintendent Of education, Mr.
McKown, in the court house, and was
stood by quite large number Of the
young women Of the county. There
were also three young men and two
negroes to stand the examination.
Among those trying for the teachers
key, Laura Plonk, Laura Bridges, Inez
Rogers. Mae Garrison, Fannie Jones
Cozie Austell, Mamie Long, Bertha
Quinn, Gail Williamson and j. S.
McSwain, Robert Robinson and o. N.
Lovelace.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16
state National Guard Meeting.

The fourth annual convention OF
the National Guard Association OF
South Carolina will convene In Colum'
bia on February 5, the first session
occurring at o'clock. All commits
stoned officers of the National Guard,
are eligible for membership and the
association numbers as members
majority of the officers of the organ
lied militia of the state. Capt A. E
Legare, secretary Of the association,
announces the following subjects and
speakers: "The Meeting Of the Ma
tional Guard Association at Norfolk"
by w. w. Moore, adjutant general OF
the state. rifle hooting-Individu
al Organizations" Capt Edward H.
Cantey, Second infantry. Desired
Legislation and Permanent and Sys.
tematic Work." by Capt. ]. c. D.
Schroeder Third infantry. "Riot
Duty - Comparison With Other
States" Capt. ]. Frost Walker, Jr.,
First infantry.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16
Low Wages for Reseuers.

Inc appalling numDeT oI 'Suiciuec Ii
st. Petersburg has created a new oc-
cupation for the voorhees,. Many
watchers assemble every day on the
banks Of the Neva and the canals on
the lookout for attempted suicides.
For each rescue the "hero" receives
$3.50 from the prefecture Of police. In
one week one man made $3.50 in this
way.
Riehland County Teachers Meet.
The Richland County Teachers As
sociation held its fourth monthly
meeting in the McMasrer school build
ing. There was quite large attend
ance. An excellent programme had
been prepared, but owing to the abb
sence OF the chairman, and other un-
avoidable circumstances, 1t was not
carried out. The meeting was then
of a practical nature, and several
items of business were acted upon.
The University Glee Club gave two,
selections which were splendidly ex.
ecuted and enjoyed BY the teachers.
oyerrules Motion For a New Trial.
Overruling q motion for newl
trial Judge Prince sentenced Robert
Lawson to term Of five years In the
penitentiary or a like period on the
county chaingang. lawson was con-
victed OF manslaughter several days
ago for killing his father, w, r. Law
son. ON the stfests - Clinton HIST oc-
tober. Pending an appeal to the
supreme court, bail In. the sum Of sS.-
900 was granted by the court. After
nearing nnotfens for a new trial and
passing sentence in other cases, court
adjourned zine die.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1913-01-16

Conference of High School Teachers.
The conference of high school teach.
ers from all parts OF the state will
convene in Columbia on Friday, Jan
uary II. In addition to the public
and private high school teachers, most
IL not all, the colleges will be repre-.
sented. A large number of the high
schools have been directed by the 10.
cal boards to close in order to give
the teachers an opportunity to at.
tend This is strictly working con.
ference in which live high school
questions are discussed in an inform
al way. The meetings will be pre-.
sided over by the state high school
inspector. The educational institd-
tions Of Columbia may be depended
upon to give hearty reception to
the visiting teachers. An effort will be
made to cause every visitor to feel
at home.
South Carolina New Enterprises.
The secretary Of state has issued a
commission to the Marlboro Loan
and Exchange bank with a capital
stock of 100000. The petitioners
are J. ]. Matheson, ]. T. ,Medlin and
A. L. Hamer. The bank is given the
right to increase it's stock ultimately
to $250,OO0. A commission has been
issued to the Mayfield Company OF
nenmark with capital stock of S6,-
900. The petitioners are l.. A. May.
field, ]. X. Mayfeld and w. D. May
field. The Camden Mule Company
has been commissioned with capital
stock of $4,000. The petitioners are
Lewis Conder and W. w. King.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
ARSON TRUSTS WORK
I is Being DECREASED
.AUTAoRlrIEs IN NEW YORK ARE
GLAD TO LEARN FIRES
ARE LESS NUMEROUS.

New York, Jan. 21-With the grand
juis the district attorney and the
fiFe commissioner at the heels Of the
ffrebugs and others comprising New
York's arson trust" the number Of
incendiary fires kindled in the city
has fallen from 81 per week in jan
uarsg 1912, to 81 week this year,
acesfding to estimates By the fire
conimissioner today.
The total number OF fires in the
oitys shows a still more marked de-
crease, from S26 a week last Janu-
ary to 147 in 1918.
When the grand jury resumed its
session today, further indictments
against alleged members of the
..trust" were expected. Five indict-
ments charging arson, have already
been found. 'Izzy the Painter wsose
confession has led to most Of the dis
eioaures. continued his story before
the grand jury. He has been telling
it for five days.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
THE man GIVES HIMSELF UP
ON ADVICE OF ATTORNEY He AN
NoUNcEs HE WILL TELL ALL
HE KNOWS
CANISTER KILLS AN OFFICER
DETECTIVE HART IS SHOT DOWN
BY ESCAPING MEMBER OF
BANDIT coTERlE

Chicago jan 2f-Frank Nadia,
owner Of the Michigan Avenue gar
age. which was used as the headquar-
tiers of the automobile bandits, sur
rendered today while the city's police
force was in the midst of its search
Tor Robert Webb, the gang chauffeur,
who yesterday shot and killed Detec-
tive Peter Hart
Nadia was surrendered by his attor-
ney, who advised him to tell every
thing he knew of the desperadoes who
for weeks have laughed at the police
and have levied toll on shopkeepers
and others in nearly every part Of
Chicago.
Nadia, who is said to have acted as
the agent for the robbers in disposing
of stolen property, told the police that
on one occasion he purchased six dia-
mond rings from James B. Perry
confessed leader of the gang, for which
he paid him $65. Later he purchased
gold watch from him for 81.
After numbering Detective Hart,
with the officers own revolver, Webb
made his fourth escape in eleven days.
he was one Of the motor crew that
shot Policeman Frederick Stiekin on
January 8. On January Il, he jumped
from window and eluded the police
last Saturday he was arrested and re
lesed on the word Of NADIA gang
headquarters keeper; yesterday he
killed Hart and fled.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
ro HoNoR MONTGOMERY

Denver. Jan. 21-Memorial exercls-
es to the late B. F. Montgomery elect
ed lieutenant governor last November,
but who died before inaugurated, will
be conducted probably by the general
assembly in joint session January "a,
under a joint resolution adopted to-
day.
Bills carrying out recommendations
in Governor Ammons' message were
introduced in the house today by Rep
resentatives skinner and Bailey. One
provides that SO-horse power capacity
shall be the maximum for any single
water power plant constructed IN
Colorado. Another bill provides that
five thousand acres shall be the maxi
mum amount of land leased to any
one company or companies with In
terlocling direetorates
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
THE GOVERNMENT TO ACT.
WILL SEND A BATTLEsHlP FROM.
ATLANTIC FLEET TO VERA
CRUZ HARRcR.
REINFORCEMENTS FOR CRUISER
THE ANNAPOLIS WILL JOIN UNIT
ED STATES VESSEL AT
ACAPULCO SOON.

Washington, Jan. 21-Disquieting
reports Of a grave situation at Vera
Cruz, Mex, today caused state depart
ment officials to seriously consider
detaching one OF the war ships from
the first division of the Atlantic fleet
at Colon for immediate duty
at the Mexican port. II no reassur-
ing news comes during the day this
may be done.
Continued disorders and widespread
rebel activity in southern Mexico, In
which. official dispatches today say,
small towns and ranches have been
attacked and pillaged, women have
been carried off and bandits have de-
morallzed the populace, have aroused
apprehension for the safety of
Americans in the disturbed zone
That the Madero government was
providing little or no protection for
foreign interest has been made evil
dent again by the recent action Of
American planters in announcing that
they proposed. to pay tribute to the
rebel zapata to protect their growing
crops against other rebel bands and
raiders.
State department officials admitted
today that their reports were of
condition so grave as to indicate that
the presence of a United States war
ship might be necessary to protect
Americans,
The first division Of the Atlantic
fleet composed of dreadnaughts Wyo-
ming, North Dakota, Utah and Flor
ida, arrived at Colon last night for tar
get practice, while the remainder of
the big fleet is at Guantanamo.
Any of the dreadnoughts make
about twenty knots an hour. The
torpedo boats, Drayton, Mccall, Terry,
Pauding, Sterrett and Warrington, of
much faster speed, could transport
marines a little quicker. The distance
from Colon to Vera Cruz is about
1900 miles and the distance to the re
mainder of the fleet at Guantanamo
is about the same The big ships
could make it in three days.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21

Rebel scouts have been sighted a
few miles below Juarez and all at
tempts to repair the Mexican Central
railroad we're Abandoned today
While RoIas was attacking Ahumada,
ii is,beliexea that General inez sala-
zar, with a large group Of rebels, was
moving north on Juarez, which is
WeHklg defended. Reinforcements
cannot arrive from the south except
BY a forced march and only federal
infantry is available.
be La Fuente Violates Bond.
Colonel David de la Fuente, chief Of
artillery Of Orozcos rebel army.
again is in the field. it was said here
today BY friends. He is under bond
at san Antonio, Texas, where he was
held with. Colonel Pascual 0rozco,
'sfs. on charge Of neutrality viola
tion. 1T was said that de la Fuente
entered Mexico a few days ago near
Hachlla, n NJ. and has Joined the
febeI forces below Juarez.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
70 Assist the Denver.

New York, Jan. Prepared to
reinforce the cruiser Denver at Aca-
pulco, Mex for the protection Of
Americans, the cruiser Annapolis has
been ordered to San Diego whence
the Denver was ordered south.
While the Annapolis has no marines
aboard, they might easily be trans
ferred 10 her from other ships.
Officials say there is no intention OF
sending the Annapolis to Acapulco
now, The Denver got away from San
Diego Saturday and should be at Aca-
pulco tomorrow Meanwhile Brit
ish warsnip is standing ,n the har
Dor ready to take on Americans and
other foreigners should tney be en-
dangered.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
RuLIN1 FAvoRs pARRoW.

Los Ang les. Cal. Jan 2l-Little
progress had been made up to noon
TO-DAY toward selecting jury to try
81 Darrow. the Mcnamara
attorney Reing the second accusa-
ton Of jury bribing against him. Five
tentative nrors had been selected
last night aa no additions were made
to this number early today.
A ruling banded down by Judge
Conley today was considered a point
gained BY the defense. The court
held that 40 talesman holding any
bias against labor unionism Or against
Darrow HIMSELF for his connection
with labor eases might sit in the
case even i1ough convinced Of his
ability to give the defendant an i'm
partial trial
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
JUDGE Colt elected.

Providence. R. L, Jan. 21-Judse
LeDaron Bradford Colt, Of the Unit
ed States circuit court Of appeals.
republican, was elected to the United
States senate by the legislature to-
day. He viii succeed George Pea
body Wetmore. Only one ballot was
taken
The new senator Is native Of
Dedham, Mass. and II 81 yeafa old.
~ hes been on the federol benca
Fnirfy years.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
ROOT FgORS APPEAL
OF FREE TOLL BILL
SENATOR WOULD MAKE AMERI-
CAN SHIPS PAY FOR PANA-
MA CANAL PRIVILEGE.

Washington. Jan. zl.-TThe United
States should either submit the Pan
anna canal free toll question to I'M
partial arbiTas on, or retire from the
position we nave taken. was the
declaration Of Senator Root in the
senate today IN a speech fayoring the
repeal OF tie free toll provision OF
the new Panama canal act.
Senator Root took the position that
congress should not nave passed a
law last SUMMER that Disseminated
against toreigp ships and granted
free tolls to the American coastwlse
shipping. TINT action. he declared,
had been a se d sreat uegeas ls
multitudes Of our fellow citizens,
and had created a painful impress
sion throughout the world.
senator Root was an active oppon-
ent OF the free toll provision when
the canal act passed last august and
his speech today opened a fight to
secure an amendment Of the law be-
fore it goes into effect. Senator Root
declared today that congress had
been tired out beIore the bill was
taken up last summer and that the
measure never received proper con
siderauon.
we were weary and exhausted
and our minds were not working dur
ing that period he declared.
"a decent regard for the opinions
of mankind was one of the motives
set by the people OF these colonies in
the great declaration Of their inde-
pendence, said Senator Root. He
outlined the relations between the
United States and Great Britain
which has led up to the making Of
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty Of 1901
under which The canal was construct
ed.
The United States gave up moth
ing it then had said the senator.
Its obligations in that treaty were
entirely looking to the future. But
Great Britain gave up its right to the
/ protectorate over the Mosquito coast,
which. it was supposed, would be the
eastern terminus Of the canal"
From the treaty with Great Brit
ain, Senator Root read the declara-
I ton that the proposed canal was to
be opened, eon equal terms to all"
Thft declaration is the corner
stone oi the rights OF the United
j states in5Ae ranama canal" he said.
Representatives BY the United
States when the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty was made, put the United
states under specific obligations TO
make the canal a great highway open
on equal terms to the world, he said
He read from statements made at
that time by the United States repre-
sentatiyes that the United States
would not if it could obtain any ex-
elusive rights over the canal"
eOn that representation Great Brit
ain reIinquished ner RIGHT to al con
troll over the future Of the Panama
canal said Senator Root, and con
sented to the abandonment Of the
CIayton-sulzer treaty
Senator Root declared the Unitet
states had 30 ueht TO give free toll
to American coastwise ships.
Great britain Aexico Germany
ind other nations have their coast
wise trade ii ne same say fhal "
haYeF NJ aad
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
RebeIa Lose Eleree RattIe.

El Paso. Tex, Jan. 21-Federal con
firmation was made here today Of a
rebel defeat sunday at Ahumada, 50
miles below Juarez. Details OF rne
battle were wired by way Of Chihua
hua city and Laredo, Texas, all com
munication remaining cut below Jua
rez. Some 600 rebels attacked Ahu'
mada. defended by 200 federal infant.
ry, says the Mexican consurs report.
Just as the fight was at its height
the entire Twenty-third battalion ar
rived from the state capital. A Dig
ships cannon carried on the train
was turned against the rebels, rout.
ing ihom. On the field 90 bodies were
counted, including that 81 Antonio
Roiaa . rebel general # 81 deelared
'rhe iedeff ioes Was llanf
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
SUGGESTS REAL PUNISHMENT
SAYS THERE SHOULD BE a STAT.
UTE PUNisHINe TRIBAL or
FlcERs TAKING sRIBEs.
HE MAKES HIS DEFENSE
DECLARES He NEVER ATTEMPT
Ed TO coERcE RED MEN FOR
BENEFIT or STANDARD.


Washington, Jan. zI-secretary
Fisher answered the charge tnat he
had attempted to coerce the Osage
Indians into leasing their valuable
Oklahoma oil lands to the Standard
Oil company to the exclusion Of the
Uncle saim Oil company. In a state.
ment today before the house indian
affairs committee.
The secretary recently removed the
Usage council under Circumstances
which the department. Of justice Is
about to present to a federal grand
jury. He charged some Of them With
having been unduly influenced By the
Uncle Sam company.
When the circumstances under
which these leases were drawn cane
to the departments attention" ne
said, Bacon RInd, the principal
chief Red Eagle. assistant chief. ANA
Thomas West, q member OF the coun-
Gil. were removed for bribery a
written confession BY Tom West and
no denials from the others we're ths
only replies 20 these charges
The condition ran along with sew
en- members Of the council continu-
ing to do the tribes business until at
ter a special investigation. when the
remainder of the council was sum.
marily removed. and the report Of the
investigation was turned over to the
attorney general
The difficulty in all these cases
is that there IS no specific Law max
ing it a crime for an official Of an
Indian tribe to accept a bribe. The
attorney general has sent in this re.
port. with his recommendation 20 ne
United States attorney Of Oklahoma
T. j. Leahy, representing the de-
posed councillors. declared that If
the report charged anything imnrop-
er in connection with the framing
Of the leases he was sure there
would be no evidence to support the
charge. He said he stood to set $12.-
500 and his cousin would set 2 like
amount il the disputed leases went
A petition BY the deposed chiefs 70
mandamus Secretary Fisher to show
cause why they should not be rei1-
stated, was argued today il the dis
trict supreme court.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1913-01-21
EREE TRADER ELECTED.

Melbourne. Australia, Jan. 21-Hon.
Joseph Cook, a prominent free trad
er, has been elected leader of the lib
eral party to succeed Hon. Alfred
Deakin, resigned. The appointment
was made recently at a special con-
ference Of the opposition when i
was stipulated that the present conl'
monwealth tariff should be maintain
ed.
It is considered in many quarters
that Cook in his selection viii give
the labor government an opportunity
to win at the polls at the federal
election in May on a protective and
preferential policy.