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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
HAWTHORNE OUT;
ATTACKS PRISONS
Novelist Declares Federal
Pen" at Atlanta, Ca, Is a
Living He'll"

Atlanta, Ca, Oct 16.-Julian Haw.
thorne, the novelist, free man to.
day after serving - term in the, At
lanta federal pehRentiary, told a
startling story of his life as convict.
in which he called the Atlanta prison
living hell" and said Warden Meyer
was unfit" Hawthorne arraigned
conditions in the penitentiary as re
pressive, cruel and the equal of the
most lurid descriptions in fiction.
They are starving men in the name
OF economy" he said.
DR.. w. ]. Morton of New York, Haw-
thorne's friend and fellow prisoner.
who was released with him, nodded
his head in corroboration.
Prisoners are subjected to treat
ment that is nothing more or less than
slow murder" DIR. Morton, who is a
physician, said. There is never
enough to eat The warden attempts
to feed strong men on 9 cents a day
and when he succeeds he brags about
| it."
20, yes, you hear OF the clean cells
/ in which the prisoners sleep" Haw-
thorne said. But you never hear of
the hole do you? For the slightest
fault, sometimes for breaking a plate,
sometimes for little more or less. a
prisoner is sent to the hole place
under the main building for solitary
confinement There the heat is ter
rife at times and the stencil is bad.
There some prisoners are chained by
their wrists and held thus, with arms
upstretched, for hours. And some.
times confinement in the hole is for
days"
"But the element of hell is in the
! feeding" he continued There has
never a man gone into the prison but
who undergoes steady deterioration:
maybe slow, but always sure The
doctor will tell you that
"And the treatment is always that
of beasts or criminals" Hawthorne
went on "There are always the
guards and the rifles, giving the public
the impression that the men in prison
are wild men or desperadoes. And now
and then men are dubbed for little
or nothing. There is a guard named
Dean whom I have seen strike a pris
oner over the head for no justifable
offense.
Personally DR.. Morton and I havi
nothing to complain of; We were given
pleasant work and came out in good
condition, but the prison is a living
hell to most of the convicts.
"And the most miserable part Of
all this" he continued, "is that to out
ward appearances the prison is a mod
lel. There is always the clean ground.
TO exhibit and the baseball games Il
talk of and the music at meals.
Probably no one knows of the soil
tary confinement cells and the use t.
which they are put a
did you hear of the riot that
prisoners started over their fee<
The public heard that IL was over II
few min-tes. II was not. II ha,
been brewing for months. The mel
were starved, absolutely starved. Fo
myself, felt no dependency, becaus
knew my time was short But ther
was always the affecting sight of 9th
ers less fortunate"
Hawthorne and DR.. Morton were n
leased early yesterday and came int
the city to the Piedmont hotel, wher
: a friend from New York waited. Thi
! friend took them for an auto ride owe
} Atlanta and at II O'Clock they boarde
a train for New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
RECEIVER TAKES
AN IOWA CONCERN
One of Oldest Financial Institu.
tions in State, Located at
Dubuque, Pals.

Dubuque. Iowa. Oct I6.-The fed
eral court today appointed a receiver
for Peter Kiene q Son. one Of the
oldest financial institutions in north
eastern Iowa. doing an insurance, real
estate and loan business Liabilities
are estimated at half a million, with
assets considerably less. Peter Kiene
died several months ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
pop ANSON FANS
WITH PRESIDENT
Veteran, With Manager Griffith
of Washington, Pays Visit
to Wilson.

Washington, D. c.. Oct 16.-"Pop"
Arson, Manager Griffith of the Wash
ington Americans and Burke, mascot
of Cincinnati engaged the president
in a conversation on baseball today
Il used to tell the folks during the
campaign" said Arson TO the presi-
dent, that Taft was content to run
things from the bench, Teddy wanted
to be pitcher, first baseman and
everything. and do his own roofing
besides, but that the democrats bunch.
ed hits and won
Well laughed the president
there is nothing left for me to do
then except umpire the game
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
HOUSE BLOCKADE
FINALLY LIFTED?

According to present indications,
the house which has been blockading
traffic at Sixth avenue between Sew
enteenth and Eighteenth streets for a
month, is about to be moved. Late
this afternoon Sam Daxon, who has
charge of moving operations, notified
the mayor that he would lift the
blockade without touching the trou-
blesome tree. II is believed that
Daxon will back up the house and try
another route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
ENEMIES ATTACK
BUSINESS AGENT
Charles M. Rau, Chicago Labor
Leader, Is Found Uncon-
scious in an Alley.

Chicago, Ill, Oct. 16.-Charles NJ.
Rau, business agent of the Steamfit-
ters' Protective association and one
of the best known labor men in the
city, was still unconscious today from
a murderous attack last night. The
police believe the attack was made by
labor enemies. He was dragged into
an alley and pounded and kicked and
left for dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Two of the heroes of the Inflated
Volturno which was burned in mid
ocean Oct. 9, were William Seddon
and Fl. l.. Lang. Seddon, a wireless
operator. stuck to his post until he
had apprIsed the vessels within reach
of his apparatus OF the dire distress
OF the burning vessel. Lang. the as
sistant purser of the vessel. did much
in controlling the panic-stricken pas
sengers. Seddon was saved, but of
the other hero no news has yet been
received.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
TIE WEATHER
FORECAST Till 7 p. m. Tomorrow. fo
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Unsettled weather tonight and Fri
day; probably showers; not much
change in temperature; moderate to
brisk north to east winds.
TC> erature at a. m, AT; highest
yesterday, 6S; lowest last night, 46.
Velocity of wind at Z a. m. 10 miles
per hour.
Precipitation, OF inch.
Relative humidity at p. NJ, A: at
z a. m, 79.
Stage of water, 80; a rise of g in
last "a hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
stops Eight from Suicide.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 16.-Eight
women contemplating suicide yester-
day told their troubles 10 Rev Zed
Hetzel Copp. pastor of the Cohock-
sink Presbyterian church. and through
his efforts secured a new lease OF life.
After a twenty minute talk with him
they had evidently found surcease
from sorrow, and thoughts OF suicide
had been banished from their minds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
$4,000 OFFERED
IN MURDER CASE
Kiev Woman Claims She Could
Have Amount to Assume
Blame for Killing Boy.

Kiev, Russia, Oct. 16.-At the trial
of Mensel Bellies for the murder OF
the boy, Andrew Yushinksy, Vera
Tcheberiak, mother of the murdered
boys playmate. swore she was offered
$4,000 to take the guilt ON her own
shoulders, those making the offer
saying 1t was necessary to refute the
charges against Bellies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
DANIELS FAVORS
FORCING BALLOT

New Haven, Conn. Oct 16.-Advo-
eating compulsory voting, Secretary of
the Navy Daniels in the Yale News
today SAYS: The chief and most far
reaching attribute of citi' enship is the
use OF the ballot If he can forget his
duty the state must compel him to
recall il"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
Te Wipe out EnaIish sparrow.

La Crosse. Wis, Oct 16.-The state
conference OF the Daughters Of the
American Revolution today resolved
that the English sparrow must be
wiped out Trap him. shoot him, get
him any old way" said the vice presi-
dent general, Mrs. William Crosby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
URGE DEEP SEA CHANNEL
Three Governors Express Views o.
River Improvement.

River Improvement
Hannibal, Mo, Oct 16.-Governors
Major of Missouri, Dunno of Illinois,
and Eberhart Of Minnesota, told the
Upper Mississippi River Improvement
society, which is holding its 18th an
nual convention here. that they favor
ed a deep channel for the Mississippi
river.
The convention, which is being at.
tended by 100 delegates, will consider
means OF improving river transporta.
tion. John l. Martin of ST. Louis
brought from Washington a message
from President Wilson expressing in,
terest in the work OF the association
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
WIFE ATTACKED;
HUSBAND SLAYER
William Keith of Chicago Lays
in Wait for a Grocery Clerk
and Kills Him.

Chicago. Ill, Oct. 1s-Willlam Keith.
according TO the police, was told by
his wife that Walter Paul, a grocery
clerk, had attacked her. Keith Law IN
wait for Paul today and shot and
killed him, Keith teiephonsd the 10.
lice of the act and was arrested :.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Mercury. Jupiter.
Morning stars: Saturn. Venus. Mars.
The white star Fomaihaut. conspicu-
Gus east of south. low about $3.50 p. m.
is above the horizon only four hours
Cut of twenty-four.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16
Heads Prison Association.

indianapolis, Ind. Oct 1e.-Rey. r.
G. Smith Of St Paul wss chosen pres
ident Of the American Prison associa-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-16

Paris. Oct l6.-Provisional Presi-
dent Huerta OF Mexico has obtained
loan OF $500 900 in Paris chiefly.
Il is said. through the influence Of
chiefs OF the Catholic party.
The foreign Office here received a
telegram from the French legation at
Mexico City suggesting that a war
ship be sent to Mexico.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-04-16

B. Dozier, jim Weeks, Fred
Griffin, Cope Minis, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. D. Epperson and Mrs. A.
'. Briggs.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Fielder de.
ligh,fully entertained a few OF
their friends on Wednesday even.
ing in honor of their cousin, Miss
Sprott. Rook and other inter,
esting games were played, after
which cake and bot chocolate
were served. Those present
were: Miss Cora Sprott, Sue
Holiday, Mae Griffin, Alma Eel
der and Bessie Geddinys, Messrs.
T. r. Littlejohn, E. G. Geddings,
B. D. Alexander and Leo Fielder.
A union meeting will begin
heee tonight The first week 5
service vii! be held in the Pres.
byterlan chur ch. Services every
day II A. NJ anI 8 P. NJ.
Mr.. R. B. Dozler spent Sunday
with his parents at Marion.
x.
Pinewood, S. c.. April II, 1913.
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chul ch. The influence of the
home pervades every sphere OF
life. and in that home the mother
stands as the central figure and
most potent factor. The power
of the home, then, cannot be
overestlmated, nor tile houor
that God has placed upon woman
in seating her upon the throne OF
such a kingdom.
The home is Gods own repre-
Senlation OF Heaven-a miniature
picture of our Fathers House. u
Woman's influence! who can
measure its sweep or estimate
its power? Over and over again
it has kindled the hrss of hell in
human hearts or spread the ben
edictions Of heaven over the
homes of men.
How noble is woman's sphere,
how sublime her mission! how
measrreless her influence. how
solemn her responsibility! What
kind of influence are you exert
ing? That will be determined by
the kind of life you are living.
but every life is touching other
lives either to bless OF blight.
and thus our influence is trans
mitted from generation to gen,
Grafton with ever widening pow
er, until eternity above can re-
veal the sublime harvest Of re
suits that will greet our aston
;shed eyes.
Mrs. r. R.. JENKINSON.
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or some one designated by the board
must deliver TO the commissioners o
election the poll list, the boxes con
tanning the ballots and written state
mpnts of the results Of the election.
MANAGERS OF ELECTION.
The following Managers of Election
have been appointed to hold the
eI-crion at the various precincts ir
the said County:
STATE.
Fulton at Piuewood-Harvey Bar
wick, James Lawrence. Ro!liu k0lb
Calvary at Hodges Corner.-F. j
Hodge, B. D. Grif1u. B. w. Des
Champs.
Friendship at Panola--J. N. Rich
ardson.. A j G-ddipgs. J. A. Way.
St. Paul at st. P~ul.-Julius King.
Clark Fielder, E b. Kennedy.
Sautee at Jordan.-P ID. Mitchum,
John June, Johu W. Clark.
ST. James at Davis ! Roads. -(Ieo
I. Le>esue, Frank Mcknight, J. Elliot
Rowe.
st Marks at Duffy's store.-I. N,
Tobias, 6. q. Thames, G. II. Frierson
Concord at Suumerton IS. A.
Brunsou, c. B. Aycock, II H. Wind.
ham.
Sammy Swamp at Paxville.-T. P
Brown, &. III. Thigpen.. P. A Hodge
Manning ut Mauuiug.-J. B. Hud
nal, \ e.. Davis. j. s. Davis.
Mt. Zion ct WiIson.-E. }. Hal.y
W. g.. White. Hubert White.
Brewiugtou at Foreston.-J Co.
lumbus John-on, Billy Black sell, ]
, H CauIuer.
Plowdens Mill at Alcolu.-W w
Johuson, " Nj. Davis, w. p Gardner
Harmony at Chambers j. H.
Wisherspoon, J. d. Alshrook, A. NJ.
" hIte.
Midway at Rarrows MlI.-H NJ.
McILtosh, + P. Morris. ]. + Barrow.
New Zion at Boy H. Hardy,
P. Nj Gibbou. James Gardner.
Douglass at Coles Mill.-W ]
Buddin, F. n. Thomas, L. VI. Baird.
Jr
Sandy Grove at McFaddin's Store.
-. II. Baker, Charlie Mckenzie, r
E Burgess.
The Managers at each precinct
named above are requested to dele
gate one OF their number to secure
boxes and blanks for the election
from the Commissioners at the court
house i'll Manning, 5. g., Saturday,
April 2Gth, 1913
K. H. DAVIS.
JNO. r. DINGLE,
s. W. Mel rOSH,
Commissioners of State aud County
elections for Clarendon county, S. c..
april 18th, 1913
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-04-16
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO LEAVE.

DR.. S. G. Mitchell. President
of the South Carolina Univer-
s;ty, has determined to accept
the presidency OF a medical col
lage in Virginia. The students
OF the university and the cham
Der Of commerce Of Columbia,
are earnestly at work to have
Doctor Mitchell remain will h
tnem. It is unfortunate that this
eminent educator became involv-
ed IN a controversy with the gov
ernor in the matter Of the distri-
button of the Peabody fund, in
our opinion this whole matter IS
the result Of a misunderstood
ing. The head OF Winthrop col
lege. DR.. Johnson. gave t) the
governor certain information
which ne used in his inaugural
address that precipitated d bit
ter fight, and We have no doubt
but this largely influenced DR..
Mitchell to accept the position
offered him in Virginia.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-04-16
TARIFF REVISION.

Congress is hard down to it
nov with the tariff. and if the
program laid out by the leaders
goes through there will bea con-
siderable reduction in the cost Of
the many things which 60 to the
need of the masses. Just how
these reductions will affect con-
ditloms remains to be. seen, at
present 1t is experimental, but
in order for the Democratic par
ty to keep faith With its pro mis-
Is it must reduce the tlriff in
such Il manner that the business
conditions will not be injurel or
the government revenue will not
be impaired. President Wilson
is personally giving his aid to
the Congress, and is frequently
in consultation with the commit
tees Of both houses. there is no
doubt that he is earnestly strlv-
lag to bring about reformation
which will tend to help the coun,
try, and il Congress does not fall
down on him we look forward for
the strongest administration the
country has had for many years.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. !
COUNTY OF CLARENDON.

Notice is hereby given that the
General Election for a neln Der Of the
| House of Representatives. to fill the
unexpired term of Hon. H. W. Nit.
chnIn. resigned, will be held At the
voting precincts prescribed by law il
said county, on Tuesday, April 29rh
1918.
The qualification for suffrage:
Mauagers of election shall require
of every elector Offering to vote al
any election, before allowing him to
vote, the production Of his registra-
tiun certificate and the proof Of the
payment of all taxes. Including poll
| tag, assessed against him and collec-
tibie daring the previous year. The
production Of Il certificate or of the
receipt of the officer authorized to
! collect such taxes shall be conclusive
proof or the payment thereof.
| There shall be separate and dis
tinct ballots ut this election for the
following officers, to wit: Member of
House OF Representatives. On which
shall he the name or names of the
person or persons voted for us such
i,scer, and the Office for which they
are voted.
There shall be one box in which
said ballots are to be deposited aud
the ballot box shall be labeled in
plain Roman letters with the Office
or officers voted tor.
Whenever vote is to be taken on
any speciaI question or Questions 4
box shall be provided, properly la
beted for that purpose. anu the bal
lots therefor on such question or
questions shall be deposited therein.
Before the hour fixed for opening
the polls managers and clerks fpust
take and subscribe the constitution.
al oath. The chairman OF the board
of managers can administer the oath
to the other members and TO the
clerk; IL Notary Public must admin
i-ter the oath to the chairman. The
managers elect their chairman aud
clerk.
Polls ut each voting place must be
opened 1T { O'Clock 4. IL, and closed
at I O'clock p. LII:
The managers have the power to
fill vacancy, aud if uoue Of the NAM
ayers attend, the citizens can appoint
from among the qualified voters, the
managers, who, after being sworn,
Can conduct the election.
At the close OF tile election, the
managers and clerk must proceed
publicly to open the ballot box and
count the ballots therein, and con-
tinue without adjournment until the
same is completed, and make u state
ment of the result for each office and
sign the same. Within three days
thereafter, the chairman of the board
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-04-16

Judge Sease has redGced the
verdict obtained against 7 h e
State from $4,000 to 5000 with
the understanding that if the
verdict was not accepted by
the plaintiff within q reason
able time he would grant Il new
trial. If the verdict was an
Just we cannot see why il should
net have been set aside. the fact
of the Judge reducing it is AL IN.
dication that he, after hearing
the evidence, was not satisfied
with the justice of it. AS We stat
ed in a former issue, the action
of the jury in bringing in such a
verdict. if it stands, even with
the reduced amount. BODIES no
GOOD 10" IT," public welfare. as
it strikes 1t the ver.r root Of
press liberty.
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ers, the managers, who, after being
sworn, Can conduct the election.
At the close of the election, the
managers and clerk must proceed
publicly to open the ballot boxes and
count the ballots therein. and con
time without adjournment until the
same is completed. and make state
Inent Of the resHlt for each Office, and
sigu same. Within three days there
after, the chairman of the board. or
some one designated by the board.
must deliver to the commissioner Of
election the poll list. the boxes con-
tanning the ballots aud written state.
lnents Of the result OF the election.
Managers of Election The follow
ing managers Of election have been
appointed ,o hold the election At the
various precincts in the said county:
FEDERAL.
Futon at ,'iuewood. d.-H. L. Bax-
ley. E &. Lawrence, L. A. .raham.
Cavalry at Hodges Corner.-Ar
thur Briggs, hutord Griffin. Henry
| B. RateInan.
Friendship ip ut Pamela -Euge e
Hulladay, Ragin Mathis. Frank MAJ
tin
+ St. Paul at St. Paul j. II King,
\. F. GraySon, K. V Rivauback
$Autee at Jorslan.-J. J. Gardner.
7. p. Coleman. Harris Clark
ST Marks.at Duffy's stnre.-Eliiott
Frierson. Lewis Alsbrook, j. D. Nit
chum.
oucord atSummerton. F. Ian
ham, J. e. Teunant, D. B. Davis.
ST. James at Davis X Roads,. NJ.
Davis, J NJ. Rowe. 4 4. BllIups, Sr.
Sammy Swamp ar Paxville.-J. @
Friersom, L. H. Ridgeway. 5. s. Stone.
| Manning at Manuing.-J. F. Brad
ham, w. L. Touchberry, r. L. Ridgil!.
Mt. Zion at Wilson's. +. Parker,
R N Johusou, Z. W. isidgewaY,
Brewingron at Foreston j H
Johnson, Heury Wise, r T. Harring
ton.
Plowden's Mill at Alcolu.-J. NJ.
Lee, w d Young, J. E Alsorook.
Harmouy at Chandler's.-J. W.
Huggins, r D. White, RI. l., b
Hodge.
Midway at Barrow's Mill. H
Morris, Il D Smith. c B Dukes.
New Zion at Boykins Il. P. Har-
dv, J. W. Gihbon. j P Buddiu.
Douglas at Coles Mil! d. E. Cole,
L. b. GIbbon, f H. Kennedy.
Sandy Grove ar McFaddiu's Store.
William Kennedy, Silas Floyd, Ed
Langston.
The Managers at each precinct
named above are requested to dele
gate one of their number to secure
the boxes and blanks for the election
from the commissioners ut the court
house in Manning, s. c., Saturday,
April Goth, 1913.
E S Erwin,
r. n. BAIRD,
P b. HODGE.
commissioners of Federal Election
for Clarendon county. 5. &.
April 18th, 1913.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-04-16
TO SERVE OUT TERMS.

According to Post Master Gen
eral Burieson the policy Of
the. department. Is to permit
all post masters to serve
out their respective terms unless
there are charges of misconduct
,r other violations Of lhe'regula.
lions. Ii post master, Wit t:cr
Republican or Democrat. Is @:E
lug the patrons Of an office sat
>i>faction no petitions Will be
considered for the Office until
the expiration y: tina: officer $
commission.
Mr.. BurleSon says, My de
rartmeut Will be run on ba>i
ness lines and not by politics. "
He declared there might be some
removals but he believed that
the majority Of tie post masters
were efficient and would not be
disturbed. "There will have to
i,e specific charges of inefici
cy, however, before any one
will be removed" Mr.. Burleson
Said this decision had ''been
reached after conference with
President Wilson; who favored
the merit system" Since The
death of the .amen,ed George S.
Legare there ba$ been some in
this town grooming themselves
for the post nasterShip. and now
that MIR. Legare'> successor has
been elected we have no doubt
Mr.. Whaley will be urged to
give the job to one OF his sup
porters. There will be some who
Will attem pt to make Mr.. WIaley
believe that had it not been for
them he would have been amt
ltiiated in this county, but if Mr.
Whaley is the politician he is
ere lifted with being. he will not
take too much for granted from
these protesting friends. We are
satisfied be knows the record of
every man who will seek his
support, and he will Judge it, by
what in his judyment, IS best
for the public service, aud his
future political career The pres
:ent commission Of the Manning
Office does not expire for some
considerable time, therefore,
it she decision Of the Post
Master General is TO be respect
: ed. those who feel they are
entltled to have Mr.. Whaley's
endorsement are not pushed for
time, but this. however, we
should ike to suggest, that the
patrons of this town think we'll
before affiXing their signatures
to petitions, at least not 70 he in
hurry about committing thetA-
selves, becaus.-, should II be the
purpose of Wbatey to make 4,
Change here, embarrassment will
be avoided by withholding en-.
dorsements unli it is known
who all will be applicants. forthe
position.