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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
DILLON MERCHANT
IS KILLED IN CAR
w. Aaron Fass Meets Instant Death
When Automobile Ran Into
Deep Ditch.

Dillon Special to Columbia State,
Dec. CIV. Aaron Fass was in
stantly killed and Miss Mary Moore
was seriously injured this afternoon
at 6 o'clock when an automobile in
which tIey were riding ran into a
deep ditch one-half mile from Dillon.
Miss Moore, daughter of John b.
Moore, of Latta, was rushed to Dillon
in an automobile, where she was given
medical attention. Mr Fass is a we'll
known merchant of Dillon and is a
native of New York. A spoke on the
steering wheel severed the jugular
vein of Mr.. Fass.
Mr.. FasS and Miss Moore had been
for a ride through the country and
were returning to Dillon late this af-
ternoon. Just after passing the
Maple dairy the machine swerved
sharply to the right and plunged into
ditch. The car was badly damaged.
Several persons in an automobile
passing 30 minutes later found the
wrecked car. Mr.. Fass was dead and
Miss Moore was unconscious.
Mr.. Fass was SO years of age and
had been a resident of Dillon for sew
eral years, coming here from New
York. He was engaged in the mer-
camille business. He is survived by
his mother and a sister of New York
and four brothers, residents~of Dill
Ion. The funeral will be held al
! Florence tomorrow morning at II
O'Clock.
! Those who viewed the wreck to-
night were unable to account for the
accident. 1t is supposed that the
steering gear broke sending the ma
chine into the ditch, which is about
six feet deep. The car was over
, turned.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
UNSETTLED WEATHER.
Bureau, However, Sees No Indications
of Severe Cold Wave.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Christmas
week weather will be unsettled over
much Of the United States, the wealth
er bureau experts say, and frequent
rains are predicted for the Pacific
coast. Temperatures will be near or
below the seasonal average generally
and the skies will be overcast almost
entirely throughout the week.
"a disturbance now developing in
the Southwest" the weekly bulletin
tonight said, will advance northeast
ward attended by rains and SHOWS
and cross the great Central Valleys
about Tuesday and the Eastern
states Wednesday or Thursday.
Another disturbance off the North
Pacific coast will cause general rains
and SHOWS on the Pacific slope during
the next several days. 1t will reach
the middle West THURSDAY or Friday
and the Eastern states near the end
of the week and will be preceded by
a general change to warmer weather
and be followed by considerably cold
er weather.
"There are at present no indica-
tions Of a severe cold wave during the
week."
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
RESIDENCE is READY.
Furnished House at Pass Christian
For President.

Gulfport, Miss, Dec. 2O.-A fur
ntshed residence known here as the
"Herndon Place" at Pass Christian,
has been selected as the temporary
winter capital" for occupancy by
President Wilson and his family dur
ing his holiday vacation. 1t is sit
uated in one of the prettiest spots
along the gulf coast. The residence
is the property of Mrs. j. NJ. Aver of
Chicago, who is said to be visiting
in Delaware.
The telegraph companies are MAX
ing preparations for the newspaper
correspondents, extra apparatus be-
ing installed and extra operators or
dered to the village. Wires to wash
1ngton and New Orleans for the use
OF the President and the correspon-
dents will be provided.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
LONGSVILLE NEWS.
Somewhat of a Measley Community
at Present.
Special to The News.

Special to The News.
Longsville. Dec. 22.-This is at
present a very measley neighborhood
and of a surety it will be a very
measley Christmas with many of us
for there are a great many cases of
measles in our neighborhood.
There was box supper at Pleasant
Plain school house last Thursday
night. The attendance was not very
large on account of measles, but just
the same it was a grand success. The
fruit and candy stand, the lemonade
stand and the fortune telling de-
partment opened up at 80 and by
s O'Clock the fruit, candy and lemon
ade was all gone. But the wise
phophetress continued her work un-
til $50 of informing the boys and
girls as to who their intended would
be. At $3.50 o'clock Mr.. B. C..
Harris appeared on the stage with a
box for sale. He soon disposed of the
seventeen that were carried out.
The net proceeds amounted to
S55.15
The teachers of our school gave a
Christmas tree to the first, second
and third grades Friday night. 1t
was n beauty.
The year 1913 will soon be gone.
And many opportunities are going
with it, Many little deeds of kind
ness could have been done that would
have gladdened the heart and life of
many. If nothing more, word OF
cheer would have helped many.
Solomon, the wise man, said that
words fitly spoken were like apples
of gold in pictures of silver. There is
also said that wounds made by words
were hard to heal
True indeed it is that we are to
look after our own interests, but we
should not devote too much time to
self. If the community in which we
live is not made better by our living
i'm 1t, then we had better be some
where else. And we need not for
one moment think that we can help
very much to better our community
If we devote all of our time to self.
So if we have let opportunities slip
by this year let each one remember
that to do unto others as you would
nave them do unto you, Is the golden
rule and If ye will keep and observe
IL our community will be an ideal one
to live in. And we will not be la.
menting over so many lost opportuni
ties.
Miss Editor, cannot give you the
Christmas present, chamber of com
merce, that you askeu ror in the las
issue of The News, but l wish 70,
you and your stan a merry Christina,
and a happy New Year.
UNCLE BILL.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
MIR. Foster Locates in Rock Hill.

The following complimentary
notice i'm The York News will be of
interest to the friends of Mr.. Foster
in this, his old home:
"Mr. j. Harry Foster, a highly es-
teemed and popular citizen of this
town, left Monday for Rock Hill,
where he will make his home in the
future. Mr.. Foster has been a resi-
dent of Yorkville for about three
years, coming here from Lancaster.
and he and his family have made
many friends here who regret very
much that he saw At to leave York
Vile. Mr.. Foster is an attorney of
more than ordinary ability, a public
spirited and generous citizen and a
man who would be a valuable addf-
tion to any town or community. Mr..
Foster and family are occupying the
McCaw residence in Cedar Crest"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
ACHIEVE VICTORY
FOR THE FARMER
Lever and Crisp Force Currency
Amendments.
is PLEASING TO SMITH.
South Carolina Senator Glad That
House Has Recognized Rights
of Planters.

Washington Special to Columbia
State, Dec. 20.-Representative
Lever and Crisp came strongly to the
rescue of the farmers today in the
house when Mr.. Lever, after agree
ment with Mr.. Crisp, moved to in
struct the house conferees to agree
to those senate amendments to the
currency bill which provided that
notes, drafts and bills drawn or issu-
ed for agricultural purposes having
a maturity not exceeding six months,
may be discounted and extending the
provisions of the bill in reference to
loans on farm lands from one to FIVE
years. Messrs. Lever and Crisp both
fought hard for the provisions I'm the
house bill but were defeated, but
they took advantage of the parlia-
mentary situation today to force the
house to agree with them with view
to placing the paper OF the farmer on
the same footing with paper issued
from any other source and at the
same time putting a longer limit hp-
on loans upon farm lands. The ac-
tion of the South Carolina and Geor-
gia congressman today makes Ger
tain that the farmers Of the country
VIII be as fully protected in the cur
rency bill as will other people.
The point raised by them proved
to be the vital proposition considered
by the house and to their efforts and
/ understanding OF the parliamentary
situation the victory Of the farmers
is due.
1t was extremely gratifying so Sen.
ator Smith Of South Carolina. who
had made the fight in the senatS fol
the extension of loans to farmers
that even though the house disagreed
to most of the senate amendments, II
made an exception With regard tC
two, and instructed the conferees tC
vote for his particular ame1dments
! This action guarantees their 1etentior
in the bill.
Senator Smith said tonight: "Ir
view OF the action OF the senate an(
house 1t has at last come to pass tha
the farmers are being heard and theiI
rights respected as they should be
1t is not a question as to whether d,
not 1t is convenient for legislators Il
so frame legislation as TO include tn,
farmers, 1T is a question cf funda
mental duty that of all these engaged
in the different industries OF thi,
country the farmers should have ex
tended to them every encouragement
and aid that can beNgiven them legiti
mately. The farmers have a right Il
demand 1t, and they are now gettinJ
In position where they can demand
1t. They rightly have tho first claim
to financial legislation, for the entir,
world is first dependent upon them
The two features of this bill, allowinl
their notes, bills and drafts to be sub
ject to rediscount for reserve money
and the admitting of real estate as {
collateral In the national banks, place
them in a position where with the
same economy and thrift that eharac
terize most of them, they can realiz,
a profit at the end OF the year as 9th
ers do and not disappointment as the,
have been accustomed to-"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
A LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS.
Rural School Supervisor Makes a
Special Request.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. II, 1913.
Dear Santa Claus:
The country children I'm South
Carolina have been very good during
the past year. They have attended
school faithfully and have worked
hard. Their fathers have also work
ed industriously and intelligently,
and Providence has smiled graciously
upon our state. They are all expect
ing a fine Christmas and many gifts
from Santa Claus.
The rural school supervisor has a
special request to make of you. When
you are making up your gifts for the
bows and girls of the Palmetto state
do not forget some good reading
suitable to the children. The coun-
try children I'm our state have little
access to libraries, and many of them
have in their homes few books which
they can read. We should especially
like to have you bring them a good
paper suited to the boys and girls.
The writer formed his reading habits
through reading The Youths Com
panion. which came to him weekly
as a Christmas present when he was
a boy. Pesase send many Of ouI
boys and girls I'm South Carolina a
subscription to this or some other
paper which will be a weekly remind.
er of your love for the children. II
you will do this, we will promise you
brighter and better boys and girls
next year.
Sincerely,
W. X. TATE,
state Supervisor Country Schools.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
Death of Mrs. w. F.. Garvin.

After suffering a prolonged and
painful illness, Mrs. w. F.. Garvin
passed away last Sunday night at her
home in West End. She was seventy
two years of age and was before her
marriage Miss Jane +. Barron of
Horkville. Mrs. Garvin was a quiet
home-loving person and an earnest
Christian. She was member of the
First Methodist church of this place
Her aged and feeble husband and her
children have the sympathy of the
entire community in their loss.
The funeral services were held at
$3.50 yesterday afternoon, being con-
Quoted by her pastor, Rev. f. T.
Hodges. The interment was in West
side cemetery. Messrs. w p. Ben
nett, A. B. Ferguson, w. S. Langley,
r. c. Croxton, ]. Wylie Porter and
Latta Hood were the pall-bearers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
CURRENCY BILL IS
PASSED BY SENATE
Statute Will Revise Financial
System of United States.
MAY BE LAW MONDAY.
fassage or the Measure is Greeted
With Unchecked Applause From
the Galleries.

washington, Dec. 1S.-The admin
istration currency reform bill. pro
posing revision of the financial sys-
tenn OF the United States and the
creation of regional reserve banks to
act as stabilizing elements in the
banking and financial world. passed
the senate tonight by vote of to
"a.
Forces that had fought together
Tor improvement and amendment of
the measure to the last, divided when
the nnal vote came. Senator Hitch
COCK, who had led the opposition to
the bill, returned to the democratic
ranks and Senator Weeks, one of the
leaders on the republican side, with
i've other republicans, and Senator
Poindexter, progressive, voted for the
measure.
Wide differences exist between the
form of the legislation passed bv the
senate tonight and the bill that passed
the house several months ago. Dem
ocratic leaders already have partly
adjusted these differences, however.
and 1T was predicted tonight that the
bill would be completed by n confer
ence committee to send to President
wilson Tor his signature by Monday.
HITCHCOCK BILL DEFEATED.
The adoption of the administration
bill, known as the Owen bill. follow
ed upon the formal defeat by "a to
Al, of the Hitchcock bill" which
had been indorsed by Senator Hitch
cock and the five republican members
of the evenly divided senate commit
tee that passed on the legislation.
The senate had previously rejected
without roll call a central bank"
bill offered as substitute by Sena-
tor Burton.
MRS. WILSON SPECTATOR.
Throughout the afternoon, when
vote on the bill was momentarily
expected, Mrs. Wilson, with a party
of friends from the White House.
Secretary McAdoo and Joseph p. Tu-
multy, President Wilson's secretary,
were interested spectators Mrs.
Wilson stayed in the private gallery
until o'clock but left before the bill
had passed. Galleries and the floor
of the senate were crowded through
out the day and the passage of the
measure was greeted with unchecked
applause from the galleries.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM.
Interesting Entertainment Given by
Second and Fourth Grades.

The following is the program rem
dered by the second and fourth
grades of the Central school this
morning:
1.-Song by grades, while Shep-
herds Watch Their Flock by Night"
Am Acrostic, grade II, Walter
Davis, Edward Croxton, William
Hough, Paul Brown Reed, Thurlow
Carter Thomasson, Colin Murchison,
T. Y. Barton, Jack Riddle. Odell
Hagins, Sedley Cauthen, Martin
Blackmon, John p. Sowell, Emory
Penny.
"A Recitation, Little Town of
Bethlehem" Floride Stogner, grade
Nv. i'- 3Ers, .----
"A Solo, Margaret Thomasson,
grade w.
5.-"The Christmas Catechism. 4"
Concert Recitation by grades.
6.-The Message Of Christmas Can
dies" Grade II, Annie Bertha Rut-
ledge, Edna Small, Geneva Culp.
Norma Gregory, Eugenia Hughes,
Jennie Lee Sherard, Mildred Fergu-
son, Ruby Plyler. HoTtense Threat.
Mae Greenlee, Marian Poliakoff
Annabel Blackmon, Vata knight,
Gladys Blackmon, Beulah Mae 3aney
7.-"Santa's Little Helpers. ii
Kathleen Strait, Ola Wilson, Lucille
Roddey, Kathleen Ferguson, Aline
Greenlee. Mary Alice Dabney
Frances Frost, Sybil Lingle. Marjorie
Hirsch, Jewel Hinson, Grade Nv.
S.-A Recitation, VA Stitch in
Time," Emory Penny. Grade III.
| 9.-"Christmas in Other Lands, ,
Terra Cauthen, Faye Williams, Alint
GTeenlee, Mildred Hirsch, Sadie
Parks, Willis Elliott, Mae Vance
Bowers, Alleen Cross, Grade Nv.
! 10.-A song by grades, "Tht
Cradle Song"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
NURSE RESCUES so
IN HOSPITAL FIRE
MISS SibeH Morris Saves Many
Others, But Was Injured
Herself.

Crowley, La, Dec. 2O.-The heroic
work of one little trained nurse who
now lies in the hospital here with a
broken leg was the medium through
which fifty patients were saved from
death when a frame sanitarium
caught fire.
Shortly before noon yesterday an
explosion from a stove ignited a hos
pital on the outskirts of the CITY.
where half hundred patients were
bedridden. Hardly had the alarm
been spread through the building
when long tongues of flame were
leaping from the windows. and fran
tic sufferers cried from their beds for
rescue.
Miss She'll Morris, one of the
nurses, sped from room to room,
calming the fearful patients and
helping to remove them from the
fiercely burning dwelling.
AS soon as one patient was safely
carried out, Miss Morris was back
into the smoke and flame again
lending hand or shoulder here and
at times carrying out some frail
anaemic by main strength alone.
Her bravery cost her dear, for after
all had been carried to safety without
a single injury, the valiant little wo
man found herself caught on the sec,
ond floor, the stairway burned awav
and the roaring flames burning the
room behind her.
/ She ran to second story window
and jumped. She landed on her feet
but caught one leg under her and
tainted away. Surgeons at another
hospital say it is broken.
! The fire loss is estimated al
$4,000.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
President WILSON, Visits ONCE First
Time In Week.

Washington. Dec. fs,--President
Wilson came to his office today for
the first time since he was taken i'll
more than a week ago. He told
friends he felt practically as we'll as
ever, and worked on a mass of accu-
mulated correspondence after which
he met the cabiAet.
The President had been thinking
for several weeks about the personnel
OF the federal reserve board, created
by the currency bill, and while he
has not fixed on any Individuals, he
is trying to get the biggest men for
the places, regardless of their politi-
cal affiliations
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
Big Land Sale.

The sale of the w. K. Williams
land, situated near Stoneboro, was
pulled off yesterday under the man
agement of Mr.. T. NJ. Hughes, Lam
casters live and up-to-date real
estate broker. Something more than
700 acres were sold for almost
$4,000. This is one OF the biggest
land sales of the year in Lancaster
county and the smooth way In which
it was handled is very gratifying to
Mr.. Hughes.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
Chicago Makes Gree Fuss Over Its
First City Christmas Tree.

Chicago, Dec. HSquadrons of
counted police and twelve uniformed
buglers of tee First Illinois cavalry
today headed a procession in which
Chicago's first municipal Christmas
tree was transported on the biggest
truck in the city % Grant park, on
the water front. Six big black horses
drew the tree.
Mayor Harrison will push the but
ton whcih will illuminate the tree on
Christmas eve, Z while five grand
opera stars sing from the balcony of
the Art Institute, facing the lake.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
Beech Camp, No. 376, w. o. w.
Elects Officers.

At recent meeting of Beech Camp,
No. 376, w. o. W., the following
officers were elected for the year
1914:
p. G. c., A. A. Knight; c. c., J. e.
Honeycutt; A. L., Irwin Jackson; !;
banker, j. F.. Clark; clerk, l.. o..
Garland; escast, f. M. Bell; watch
man, j. p. Bigham; sentry, j. X.
McManus; physician, G.. W. Poovey;
managers, r. M. Bell, A. n, T1uman,
c.. M. Remington
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
More Prizes For MIR. Woodward
Chickensf

ar. j. T.. Woodwafd won more
prizes last week on IDS fine poultry,
this time on Rhode Bland Reds and
White Plymouth Rodks at the Iredell
county fair in StatesVine. N. c. This
time he secured several pen prizes
in addition TO- the regular premiums.
Next week from december 80 to
January 1. Mr.. Weodward's birds
Will be on exhibit for the last time
this season at the Chester Poultry
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23
Christmas Play Friday Night.

The Mamie Frasier Society of the
Presbyterian church. will give a
Christmas play at the opera house
Friday night, December 26. Curtain
will rise at o'clock, Admission 25
cents for grown people and 15 cents
for children.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1913-12-23

Remember that when the stores
close Wednesday night they will not
regcen until Monday morning.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-06
The Astral Burglar
by Pendleton Hughes -

his coat. 'Mr. Astral has been raising hob
again." ET " ~
"Eh? The Tetley csse2 Bless my souli r
dreamed OF 1t all last night" cried Mr.. Butter
Last night Mr.. Astral robbed Professor let,
ley OF $4,000 In gold certificates, or two hum
dred OF them. Funny deal when one holds up
ones self" replied Jethuel. sy
Mr. Butterworth sat down at his desk and
moved the inkwell about o. n he were playing
chess Az his Puzle-oving mind was viewing
the case from all angles he became conscious Of
someone standing before him. He. exclaimed
aloud and ~ he glanced up. and beheld the
worn sad visage of the professor. The old man
was dressed as on his former visit, only his
clothes were more swfy and his features had
"St down, sit down, Professor" urged Mr..
Butterworth. "You look ILL ] have just heard
Of your loss. Very interesting sad"
his throat and swayed unsteadily against the;
ayou are faint" cried Mr.. Butterworth. ris-
ing hurriedly. Take the big chair while get
you glass Of wine." ,--.t
suiting his action to the word he FASTENED
to a cabinet in quest Of the stimulant, muttering
encouragement as ne proceeded to All glass.
As he made to return some Of the wine spilled
and he paused to replenish II. Then with
smile he set down the glass and wheeled about.
He alone. Nor did he evidence any Curl
osity to the whereabouts of his visitor A
long parcel on his desk caused his whimsical
smile to lengthen and he displayed no emotion
after he had leisurely opened IT, For few mo-
ments he remained standing, his face pensively
amused. Then his face took an expression
Of chagrin.
TOO bad" he observed: "the case was
worthy of better denouement."
Mr. Butterworth sent for william, the pro-
lessons servant tall, gaunt, stoop-shouldered.
After motioning to chair, Mr.. Eutterworth
said, "william, I have asked you to come here
as have an idea you've regretted not telling
the whole truth yesterday"
AVA DUN book and encouraged, "And now you
wish to add that on the third night of the ex-
perlments, when you and Mr.. Huter and DR..
Porterman watched In your employers apart
ment, you fell asleep
Both fear and establishment crinkled the old
mans face he faltered. That is true, sir.
How you know l can't say. But ct about mid
The Washington times., 1913-05-22
SEEKS WILSON AID
IN TARIFF TAX PLAN
Congressman L'EngIe Advocates
Penalty for Those Who
Reduce Wages.

An effort to obtain President Will
sons support to a measure designed
to operate as a tax on the manufac-
turer who does not pay living wages
TO his employees. or who cuts wages.
was made today by Congressman
L'Engle of Florida. Congressman
L'Engle declares that the chief argu-
ment made in behalf Of protective
tariff is that II permits the American
manufacturer TO compete with the
European manufacturer and his low
wage scale on a basis Of equality.
But all the manufacturers 10 not
pay a living wage to their employees"
said Congressman LEngle Just now
they are threatening to reduce wages or
to close down IL the tariff bill passes.
My bill provides that the Department
of Commerce shall have power to step
in where there are such cases of labor
reprisals, and the department should
have the power to levy an internal reve-
nue. tax on such manufacturers equaling
the money value of the protection given
their industry"
The measure originally was introduced
as an amendment to the tariff bill, and
defeated. and then was filed as a sep
arate measure, and now is in the hands
of the Ways and Means Committee.