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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Notice of Final Discharge.
State of South Carolina,
County of Union.
Court of Probate

- - - Court of Probate
Notice is hereby given, that on the
10Th day of Dec, 1913. at IL o'clock
a. m., in the Court of Probate for
said county, the undersigned will
make his final settlement as Admin
istrator of the Estate of Robert
Beatty, deceased, and that thereupo1
he will apply to the Judge of said
Court, for his final discharge as such
administrator.
]. G. Hughes.
This 26th day of Nov, 1913.
Published in The Union Times for
30 days. 40 4t
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05

A safe in the depot at Mount Hol-
ly, N. c., stain near Charlotte, n.
c., was blown open Saturday night
and $25 in cash and about 500 in
checks taken. A high explosive, ap-
parently nitro -glycerine, was used
and the safe blown to pieces.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05

According to figures available at
the custom house, Charleston ranks
fourth among the cotton-exporting
ports of the United States. She is
passed only by Galveston, Savannah
and New Orleans, in order.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
The Youths Companion Calendar
for 1914

The publishers of The Youth Com
panion will, as always at this season,
present to every subscriber whose
snSsSrintin3 is paid for 1914, a Cal
en6af Tor the new year. It-io a~eFAna
of misunderstanding. The decorative
mounting is rich, but it is subordinat-
ed to the main purpose to produce a
calendar that is useful.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05

When Benjamin Wofford was a
young unmarried circuit rider, his
work extended from the Tiger River
in Union county, up through western
North Carolina into Tennessee. That
was some circuit-Spartanbu
Journal.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
The Man Who Neglects Himself.

When his condition points to kid
ney trouble takes an unwise risk.
Backache, pain and soreness over the
Kidneys, nervous or dizzy spells,
poor sleep, are all symptoms that
will disappear with the regular use
of Foley Kidney Pills. They put the
kidneys and bladder in a clean,
strong and healthy condition. Sold
by all dealers everywhere.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
GEORGETOWN,

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS. A.
kimbro, says: "For several years
past Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound has been my household remedy
for all coughs, colds, and lung troub-
les. 1t has given permanent relief in
a number of cases of obstinate
coughs and colds" Contains no
opiates. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by all deal ,rs everywhere.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
Notice to Debtors and Creditors.
IN the matter of
T1l

All parties holding claims against
the estate of r. T. Bailey, deceased,
must present the same, duly proven,
to the undersigned, and all parties
indebted to said estate must make
payment to me.
Robert Barnett, Administrator,
AZ st Buffalo, S. c.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05
c.. l.. Smith.
Notice to Debtors and Creditors!

All persons holding claims against
the estate of Mrs. Jane Harris, de-
ceased, must present the same, duly
probated, to me, and all persons in
debted to said estate must make pay
ment to me.
G. w. Harris, Administrator.
Cross Anchor, S. c., r. f. ID.
40 3t
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-12-05

The state income tax shows an in
crease of $1,393 over that of last
year, making $17,77O for 1913.>
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
FIRST PAMPHLET
MAILED TO PUPILS
COOPERATIVE Education Associa-
ton Begins Course, With 400
Pupils Enrolled.

Having secured an enrolment OF 400
pupils in the home reading course,
drawn from twenty-ninc counties, Sec
rotary j. II. Binford, OF the State Co
Operative Education Association, yes
terday mailed the first pamphlet OF the
reading series, together with an intro
ductory letter and set OF question. APP
plications for enrolment in the home
reading course to he conducted by the
association are pouring into Mr.. Rim
ford's Office. The scheme OF CARRYING
new ideas into the homes on the farm
has taken readily with the women OF
the rural communities.
The first pamphlet OF the series.
which is now being mailed to the
pupils, is called Tho Country School Of
Tomorrow" and As written by Fred
education board. 1t is plainly writtep
statement of how young people and old
people can combine in practicable ways
TO make rural life beautiful. intelli-
gent. fruitful recreative. healthful and
Joyous. Accompanying the pamphlet
is letter from Mr.. Binford carrying
g. topical outline of the paper with sug-
gcstions az to the study OF il.
Each Of the 400 grown-up pupils who
receives one OF the pamphlets is asked
10 write Il short essay on the subject
OF 1.-THE County School of Tomorrow"
These essays if as many az twenty-five
arc submitted. will he judged by the as
ISOLATION and the hest awarded n prize
" is proposed to make the essay con-
test feature Of each pamphlet OF the
series as mailed to the pupils.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
SOUTHERN WINS
IN $4,000 SUIT
Law and Equity Court Jury
Finds for Defendant Within
Ten Minutes.

The jury in the Law and Equity Court
late yesterday afternoon returned II
verdict for the Southern hallway Com
pany in the joint suit brought against
tho company by p. l.. Conquest &c Son
and the Fulton Woodworking Company
Inc. The aggregated amount asked for
was $500. The jury was given the
case shortly before o'clock, and found
for the defendant within ten min
utes.
Declarations filed by the plaintiffs as
serted that the plant Of Fulton Wood :
working Company, located on the
Southern Railways right OF way, be-
tween Ash and Elm Streets, was early
on tho morning OF November ~. 1872
destroyed by fire. and that the fire was
communicated from burning material
in n nearby box car, which had been
ignited by sparks from n passing loco
motive. With the plant it was
lumber which was the property OF p
l.. Conquest Sc Son.
The Fulton Woodworking Company
filed suit for $4,000 and j.. l.. Conquest
~ Son asked for $500. The cases were
tried together. the claims i'm both in
stances resting upon the company's liza
bility for the fire in the Woodworking
plant
Trial was begun Tuesday morning
The examination of witnesses continued
until late yesterday afternoon. Counsel
for the plaintiffs and the defense made
short addresses to tho jury. Tho pro-
ceedings were presided over by Judge
Moncure, of the Chanccry Court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
SOUTHERN CLEARS
TRACK SPEEDILY
Five Cars Burn in Wreck Near
Acknowledgements Have
Narrow Escape.

Traffic. on the Southern Railway.
which was blocked by wreck near
heysvilie carly yesterday morning.
was resumed last night. after IN
corruption of eighteen hours All
schedule time
The wreck occurred at o:O5 vestcr.
day morning. when an express car on
"outhbound train No. II, was deraiIcd
nhd ditched near Kcysville. II caught
hre' ana together with four passenger
coaches was totally DESTROYED. The
Track and cross ties for n distance OF
I1o leet were ruined. and had to be
.epiaceo. None of the passengers or
Train crew was injured
during tho day trains Ieavfnp this
city for the South went out IN us,,I
t,ihe' ana on arrival at tho ecene Of
INC wreck, the passengers and baggage
"cre transferred to other trains which
Were waiting less than 100 yards away.
mo time consumed by the exchange
was less than half an hour in each in
stance. The trains coming into Rich
mono were from two to four hours
iate throughout the day.
That there were no serious iniur;os
is due to the fact that the passenger
coachcs stayed on the rails. The cars
We're partially filled with sleeping. per
sons VINO, when aroused by the ter
rhine Jolt. scrambled out to safety
me express car 6vas heavily laden a
heavy wind was blowing at the time
and the fire was swept back and com
municatcd to the other coaches
The loss was heavy In addition TO
the burned cars, considerable express
and baggage was CONSUMED Practi-
caily all Of the mail was saved, al
though few letters were burned. Tho
valuable packages were guarded all
Day and were forwarded to their des-
tinations last night
Thu cause OF the accident is thought
to have been a broken rail. An nves-
tigation has been ordered by Superin-
tcndent Hudspcth, who was one OF the
hrts to arrive from Richmond The
train had just left Keysville and had
not gained much Roadway. It was in
charge OF Engineer r. T.. Ellington and
Fireman L.. w. Jenkins
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
AUTO IS WRECKED
WHEN HIT BY CAR
Machine of John Bagby Knocked
Forty Feet, but Occupant
Escapes Injury.

tit by n westbound Ginter Park
car OF the Virginia Hallway and Power
Company, which. witnesses said. was
going at least twenty-five miles an
hour, an automobile owned and driven
by John Bagby. OF 22D6 Monument Ave-
nue., was Knocked forty feet from its
path yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock
at Second and Broad Streets Tho ma
chine was almost completely demol-
ished. bat Nh Bagby escaped injury.
Mounted Policeman Whitlow. who
WAS doing traffic duty In broad street.
was witness 10 The accident. and
promptly reported Motorman w. H.
casey for fast ana reckless running
lie will be summoned TO Police Court to
snow why he should not be fined
Mr.. Rnpby was driving north through
second street. When lie reached Broad
street he stopped his machine in order
% allow AN eaatbound automobile and
street car TO pass. He had just started
across The tracks when the trolley hit
ms car knocking it some distance and
completely wTcckinp Il;
That Mr. Baeby. the only occupant
OF the automobile. escaped injury was
regarded as remarkable by the many
people who witnessed the accident 4
large crowd WAS attracted, but the
wrecked car was quickly removed from
tho street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
r O ER T billiard
ADMITS BETROTHAL
Engagement of Actor to Philadelphia Woman to Be
Announced Shortly-Scores Lack of Courtesy
of Local Theatregoers-T His
Last Visit to Richmond

Robert billiard. star OF Tho Argyle
Case. now playing ut tho Academy.
erstwhile star Of "a Fool There Was"
ana prospective star in little social
engagement which Will make him
Benedict for the second time. reluc-
family admitted that willy Dan Cupid
had once moro aimed accurately, and
that he found himself n willing vic
tim OF his darts. The confession came
during brief chat last night In his
drcssing-roo where he was making a
quick change for the second act of his
stirring detective drama.
NO. I'm not quite betrothed" began
Mr.. billiard. between a dab of cold
cream and Il swab OF carmine, but
there is an understanding. and when
the proper time arrives there'll be tho
proper announcement"
1T does strike me az n trine pecu-
liar, he added. while his man was help
ing him on with his top coat. that be-
cause man is an actor. his private
affairs arc regarded as tho business of
the wide, wide world Now take YOUR
self. for instance. I wouldn't dare ask
you any such Question--not because
would be physically afraid. but be-
cause I should regard 1t as iInperti-
nence"
Lives in Philadelphia.
I The remark and the conclusion drifted
harmlessly off the intcrviewcr's call
loused back
Whats the name of tho fortunate
young LADY, WAS shot straight at the
actor fearlcssly. and just as fcarlcssly
came back None of your business"
Between gasps however, il was
learned that she lives In Philadelphia
with her mother.
II don't like to discuss the matter.
If there 10 to be any announcement 1t
must come from the mother nt the
young lady Personally ] should pee
fer that nothing bc said abou; i; at
AL OF course, i will not mention her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
BROKE MANS JAW
r. Britton Held FOR Grand Jury for AS
saultinR &. Il. IIuck.

c. e Britton. local representative OF a
baltimore concern, was held for the grand
Jury yesterday morning in Police Court on
the charge OF assaulting ana breaking the
ia wbone of G. T.. IIuck. manager OF Morris
g. Co The assault is alleged TO have taken
place on October 10 as the result OF an areu-
ment over shipment of lard. Huck was
ago.
Tho defense introduced Rev. j. ]. Wicker,
psstor of the Leigh Street Baptist Church.
and Rev. J. w. Euro, pastor OF the Denny
street Methodist Church, as witnesses who
testified 10 the good character OF Britton.
After hearing much legal argument, Justice
Crutchneid sent the case on; ana Britton
WAS released under $500 bond for his APP
ptarance In the Hastings Court.
6. II. Graves WAS fined SO and costs for
being disorderly I'm tho Jefferson Hotel.
James Graves. colored, was fined SO and
costs for working diseased horse.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04

name That cannot possibly be OF any
interest TO anyone but myself knrw
hers name and that's quite enough. Al
'rcsrnt am iI:hci busily engaged in
giving n good Performance and Tho
idly curious regarding my purc'y per-
s"nal affairs should be satisfied II
give them value received for what
they deposit at the box Office"
Inst Visit {" Richmond.
Mr.. Hillard took occasion to offer
a few criticisms OF Richmond audi,
ences just by way OF lodging the main
issue.
Il came here season before last" he
remarked. I'm a Fool There Was"
Press and public united in saying that
We gave bood performance. yet We
played Ia very poor business Como
back again every body said, and vel
turn out 10 see you Now we archnre.
here with the Same company that
brought us sac cess In New York and
the financial return Is just about he
same 1:Ct that isn't ny chief griev-
ancc During my performance people
coushed nnd laui he'd and otherwise
disconnected US So that some of the
best lines in the play were lost. You
can quote me rs saying that while
there are n number of people In Rich.
mond like, that I have paid my last
visit. we work hard to give a good
performance, and we expect courteous
reatnicnt from the audience"
Just then the announcer came in and
ended the interview. Mr. billiard be-
came the detective and the secret Of
the young woman he is TO marry went
with him TO the stage
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
THEIR WORK is GOOD

Henrico Officials Arc Compljmcntcd by Spe-
cial Accountants for Creditable Showing.
Complimentary notices pertaining 10 the
clerical work OF the county officials are
appended to the report OF II. X. Boudar q
Sons, certified public accountants, who have
just completed their examination of the
lIenrico County books for the fiscal year
ending October I, 1918. Both the clerk and
his deputies and the commission OF revenue
came through with flying colors.
According to this report the treasury on
September 30 contained S3G.0l5.S4. being the
amount of the funds I'm the banks and vault,
and hduciary tax bills in tho sum OF s. 34l. %
making n total OF si0.35s.09. an excess OF
$Il7.I3 as required by tho trial balance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
AIissinR Since Noxemhcr 10
Paragra ph Pulpit
The Divinity of Mnn-ExpInins Je.us.

The old theology could not reconcile
such n life as that OF Jesus with a hu-
manty that was totally depraved. Je
was necessary to explain it upon tho
ground Of the supernatural: It was
necessary 10 place him outside tho
realm OF the human. The new theology
declares that Jesus land other great
souls) are the natural products OF n
divine human nature. We believe that
in Jesus the conditions Of humanity
was more nearly realized than perhaps
in any other man. Some day we shall
learn to speak of our highest qualities
as our human" qualities. and recognize
our imperfcctions as vestigal surviv-
ais from our early ancestors, as tho
part OF us not-yet- Observation-Disclosures
Publicity Committee.
ADVERTISEMENT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
WILL HEAR TESTIMONY
Interstate Commerce Commission win Send
SneCi.l Examiner To Kichnlnnd.

Hearings IN two Important cases VIII DO
held here early next month, according to
IA announcement made yesterday 10y tho
Interstate Commerce Commission. J. j..
arrive here January =, and Will take tcsti-
lnony in the cases or th- Boce Lumber
Company against the Chesapeake ana OHIO
Railway Company and the Virginia Carolina
Chemical Company against the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad Company. The hear
!ngs will be Ecld in tho Federal building.
on January Mr. smith VIII also take
testimony at Norfolk in the case of the y
- Register Guano Company against tho At
lentic Coast Line itailroa0 Company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
Legislative reference Iist

A circular letter of Information regarding
the State Library's store OF Legislative def
ererce books has been written 10 the mem
bcrs OF the 1914 General Assembly ana to
the heads OF the state departments by Dr.
Henry L. Mc1lwaine. the state librarian
In past years Dr. Mcllwaine has prepared
a list OF references TO material in the State
Library topics which II was thought
would be OF special legislative interest Tho
full list OF public topics treated of in ma
terial in the library Is furnished in this
circular letter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
WANTS RICHMOND EXHIBIT
Representative of Country Life P~rmancn,
EIpOsitIOn Visits Ehnmhcr OF Cnmmcrce

william s. Mexican. special representative
OF the Country Life Permanent Espo.i,ion
VISITED the Chamber OF Commerce vcster-
Gay Tor the purpose of interesting IL in plac-
ins mn exhibit In the third annual Travel
vacation and Sportsmnn Exhibition. which
"iil be held from March to u, 1910 NJ tho
New Grand Central Palace. Lexington Ave
The exhibition Is held for the purpose OF
showing the tourist md vacation seeker
where and how 10 spend h!s leisure time.
models. descriptive traveIoguc Gestures, mo-
ton picture Aims and other methods. Rail
and water lines. hotels and hotel assoc.a-
lions. resorts and chambers OF commercs
tho e1hibltOrh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
EARNINGS GROW;
So DO EXPENSES
Two Railroads Show No Gain in
Profits for Month of
October.
ARE HOLDING THEIR OWN
Seaboard Air Line Shows In
crease in Gross and Net
Earnings.
ARE HOLDING THEIR OWN

decline I'm the net operating in
come for the month of October is
Shown in the statements issued yes
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway lines
while the statement Of the Seaboard
Air Line shows small increase In ner
earnings. With all three roads there
has been an increase In the total
amount Of businessman increase in the
gross earnings. but the operating ex.
pcnscs and taxes have increased more
rapidly.
Statements were issued yesterday as
follows:
Atlantic Coast Line.
Operating revenue for October. this
year, S3.0S5, S15.32; last year, S3.033,-
45C.97. Operating expenses and taxes
for October. this year. S2.259.925.72; last
year. $2,163,265.74. Operating income
for October, this year, sS25,949.6O; last
year, SS70,191.23.
For the first four months Of the
fiscal yenr the operating revenue or
the system have been. this year. S1O.-
617.14s.36; last year. s10,394,S49.S3;
operating expenses and taxes this year,
SS,f00.5Sl.1l; last year SS.274,011.12:
operating income, this year, s1.S1G-
G17.e5; last year, s2.120,sSS.7l.
senboard Air Line.
Gross earnings for October this year
$2.241.i53: last year, S2,14o,519, increase,
S9I,a3A. Operating expenses and taxes
for October, this year. s1,56S.603: last
year, s1.4S1.4S3, increase. sS7,1oo. Net
earnings for October. this year, $685.
$50; last year, S6GS, 036, increase, s1O,-
S14.
For the first four months Of the ifs
cal year the gross earnings were 81.
7424o5; last year, s7,4oS,29l, increase
s3S4.11f Operating expenses and
taxes. this year. s5.753,S0S: last year.
S55S7.450. increase. sl66,35S. Net
earnings. this year. s1,9Ss.597; last year,
Sl,S20S4l. increase, S167.756.
Chesnpenke and Ohio Lines.
Operating revenues for October this
year. 3,215.467.21; last year, s3.107.-
G1?.75, an increase of slo7,S47.46, or 8
per cent. Operating expenses for Oc-
tober this year. s2.153,5So.62: last year,
s2,041.27760. increase, Sl12.30302. or 6
per cent Net operating revenue for
october this year. s1,oG1.SS6.59 last
year. Sl,O66,342.15, n decrease OF ST.,
455.56.
For the first four months OF the fis-
cal year. the operating revenues have
been, this year, s12.444,13e.06; last year
S12.05G,322.77, an increase OF $751;
Si6,29. or S per cent; operating eX
penses this year. sS.25S.262.49; last
year. .901.1a5.77. an increase Of S357.-
066.12, or per cent; net operating rev
cnue this year, s4,1S5.S76.57; last year,
S4,155,127. increase, s3O,74a.57, or l per
cent.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04

Handsomely engraved ana golden sealed
certificates Of election were mailed yesterday
10 tho newly chosen members Of the 1914
General Assembly by Colonel y. o. James.
ncates arc formal notification OF election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04

Licenses TO marry We're issued vest erday
by tho clerk of the Hastings Court TO Charles
H. Walsh and Lucy Perkins; Bate Jarvis
and Katherine Barrett Henry V. Pearson
and Iona NJ. Hall, and John l.. Foster and
Madeline May Bowden.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
Pay Election OHicers

Acting Auditor Crenshaw began yesterday
the payment OF vouchers against the city
for services performed by Judges. registrars
and clerks I'm tho election OF November 4
The request Is made that all persons pos
ment as soon as possible to permit tho clos
Ing Of tho books.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04

r;ov. ] j Wicker viii fepeat his lecture
on his trhvcia n Europe Tonight at 5
o'clock AT Leigh street Baptist Church.
using q siereoplicou. and showing about $50
Views. Tic public is invited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
DR.. MCGUIRE BETTER
Has Had No Fever for Two Days ana RAND
Recovery Is Expected.

Recovery Is Expected.
The condition of DR.. Stuart Mcclure, who
has been suffering with pneumonia for the
past week, was reported last night as being
greatly improved. DIR. Mcclure has had no
fever for the past two days. and unless there
lis Rome unexpected development his Dhy-
sicians now believe that his Improvement.
VIII he only question of time.
The distinguished surgeon returned from
a brief hunting trip last week quite unweIl
and examination on tho following day show
ed evidences OF pneumonia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
Cnnnly Alnrrincc Iiccnsn I.snn1

i marriage license was issued yesterday
by Deputy Clerk Thomas G. Fletcher. of
J. enT!co County, to Margaret Adele Burnett
anc Lloyd Euntley Garland. both OF Hen
IicO County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04
TOOK IN $4,000
No Estimate Mnde Yet As to E1penses M
Recent I>irmees

Recent Kirmrss
Although the exact amount Is not yet
available. IL was stated last night by the
committee IN charge that the profits TO tho
Associated Charities and the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society from the recent
Kirn-ss would not he Ia large as had been
anticipated. The gross receipts OF tho KIr-
mess amounted 10 little more than 500,
no statement OF the expenses has been made
a. all or the bills have not yet been re-
ceived ana 81 Will probably be ten days or
Two weeks before the accounts can he closed.
On the basis OF n rough estimate OF ey-
pcndiuirss IL Is expected that there will be
several hundred dollars for each OF the as
sociations benefited.
Missing Since November 1S.
The police yesterday were asked 10 look
FOR j. ". Reed. twenty-five years old, who
has been missing from his home. SIS North
twelfth street, since November IS
DIR. Winn Out Again.
DR.. John j. VIM. who has been unveN
for several days. is out again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-12-04

Charged with Stealing Shoes.
Alton Swami. twenty-five years old. was
arrested yesterday by Detective S-recunts
Wiley and kcilam on the charge or stealing
I'VE pairs OF shoes from William a. Sorg &.