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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-10
The Germans Charged Repeat
eddy With Fixed BayOnets
In Their Assault ON the Forts
Around Liege.
PORT ARTHUR NOTHING TO IT
A Woman Could Have Hit
Them as They Came.
Great Guns Cut Long Avenues
in Their Ranks.

Brussels. Aug. 1O.-"The Liege forts
still stand and they will stand" In
these words high Belgian officer sum-
married. the situation.
The events the week have given
the Belgian troops such confidence in
themselves that despite their heavy
losses they are today a far stronger
force than they were a week ago. They
have shown the larger armies behind
them that even the magnificent troops
of Germany can be resisted. The shoot
ing Of the attackers was not good. The
fire which they had to face was in
dividual, careful and collective. The
losses on the German side were. in con-
sequence, very large. Around the forts.
especially at Boncelles, bodies Of dead
Germans were piled up in great num-
bers.
have had today a very interesting
conversation with one of the Belgian
lancers who was wounded during the
siege. He actually calls the condition
of the German army terribly unpre-
pared and unwieldy.
1T was tragis,' he declared, 1.-The way
those poor fellows were driven up to the
guns of the forts. They came in masses
They stood but five PAGES apart with
about fifteen PAGES between the ranks
of the solid mass which even a woman
might have hit. We simply could not
miss them. Our great guns cut long
avenues in their ranks before our in
fantry had begun to charge. Heaps OF
dead and dying lay in masses in the
fields. From all accounts Port Arthur
was nothing to 1t. Our men charged
repeatedly with fixed bayonets.
They did not care. They saw red.
Nothing seemed to stop them.
1T was horrible.
Then the cavalry charged them.
have no recollection Of what happened
to me. l remember only the charge
and my lance was broken don't know
how
Wounded men told me that General
Loman, the gallant commander at
Liege had prepared the field with
mines north of the city. He sent a
small detachment out to the north Of
this field. The Germans Immediately
fell into the trap and attempted to cut
off this small force.
The current was switched on and
the whole German force was Destroy
ed. The heaps of dead in the field
around Liege were terrible to look
upon.
1t is officially stated that Liege is
now completely invested by Germans
and that all communications with the
outer world is cut off.
This has from the first been reckon
ed on in the drawing up Of the plan of
campaign.
All the forts are still in the hands
Of the Belgians.
The Germans lacked ammunition
and it is known that the forts are well
provided with food and ammunition
and can hold out for long time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-10
LONDON IS STERN
In Midst of War Times People
Are Calm, Serious.
Entire Grain Crop will Last
Only 10 Weeks.

London. Aug. 10.-LondOn is in the
midst of war times. Newspapers issued
extra editions hourly Sunday. even the
Times and Daily Telegraph issuing
four-page war Sunday extras.
Immense congregations filled the
churches The attitude of the people Is
calm, stern and serious. There is no
gaiety or war fever anywhere. Every
body, from hotel porters to peers, from
loungers to noble lords, Irishmen and
English alike. IL absolutely of one mind
about the war.
They are sighed Kitchener" Enroll
ment is proceeding at the rate of many
thousands day.
Women are volunteering az nurses by
hundreds.
The Prince Of Wales, now a second
lieutenant Of the Grena6ier Guards, Is
personally endorsing all checks. how
ever small. received for the relief of the
widows and orphans.
Headquarters for the fund are at St
James Palace which Is open to every
body and visitors at any time can see
what subscriptions have been re-
ceived.
The kings second son is serving as an
ensign en- the CoIlingwood, which pre-
sumably is with the North Sea fleet
Other posters requiring every German
lice station prescribe a pe-alty of $5Ot
for failure to comply.
England's entire grain crops were
harvested just before mobilization be-
gan. The entire wheat crop is sufficient
for only ten weeks supply.
, Restaurant prices have not advanced
yet Every kind of food is abundant
and the newspapers are urging al
hcuseholders not to embarrass thu
tradesmen by ordering unusual sup.
plies.
Inquiries Of the leading retailers show
the following advances Of prices com
pared with two weeks ago:
Bacon, from 10 cents to 50: steak
prime. q to - cents: cheese, no change
eggs, 10 to g cents a dozen; hams, n II
g. cents: flour, per seven-pound bag
American, 25 to 81 cents: 50 usages. n t.
Is cents; lard, 16 to Is cents: American
| lard. Il to 16 cents: loaf sugar. 5 cents
| to 10 cents pound; graduated sugar
s cents to ceAtss Barbados sugar
to > cents ~ ~
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-10
Steel Trade Is Better.

New York, Aug. 10.-The untitled
tonnage Of the United States Steel
corporation on July 81 totalled 4,17S,-
$50 tons, an increase of 125,732 tons
over June.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-10

made the greater part of the trip with
lights out. The steamer left Liverpool
July 20 and was well out at sea when
informed that war had been declared
between England and Germany. The
Haverford's lights were extinguished
and every ounce Of steam was put on
to speed the snip across the Atlantic.
The ships officers said there was no
excitement among the passengers
when they noticed the extra precau-
tions taken against capture by German
WarShips.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-10
WHY SCRATCH?
RESINOL WILL
STOP THAT ITCH

The moment that Resinol Ointment
touches itching skin the itching stops
and healing begins. That is why doc
tors have prescribed it successfully for
nineteen years in even the severest
cases OF eczema, poison ivy. letter.
ringworm, rashes and other torment
ing, disfiguring skin eruptions. Aided
by warm baths with Resinol Soap,
Resinol Ointment makes the skin or
scalp perfectly healthy, quickly, easily
and at little cost.
harsh or injurious an can be used on
the tenderest or most irrftated sur
face. Practically every druggist sells
Resinol Ointment (50c ari 81, and
Resinol Soap (25c). For trfa- free.
write to Dept. 28-R, Resinol. Baltf-
more, Md Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-10
Maine He'd. at Gibraltar.

Washington. Aug. 1O.-The battle
ship Maine, carrying midshipmen. Is
being held at Gibraltar for possible
rescue work among Americana In Eu-
rope. The armcred cruiser Tennessee
with its cargo ct gold is due in north
ern European water by next Saturday
and the cruiser North Carolina prob
ably will arrive about the same time,
The Maine mAy be used In distributing
gold to the refugees
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-10
WITH HER LIGHTS OUT.
The Haverford Completes Swift Trip
to Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Aug. 10.-The Ameri-
can line steamer Haverford, flying the
British flag, arrived here today from
Liverpool with 555 passengers, having
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-10

Delphos, Kan. Aug. 10.-The thirty
sixth annual camp meeting Of the First
Society Of State Spiritualists and Lib
and will continue until August "a. Sew
eral prominent speakers are on the
programs which will be given every
day during the encampment. The
music is being furnished by Prof A.
C. Springer and his well known
orchestra
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
q 6a MAN IS
slvEN PROMOTION
!. s GLYMPH MADE FIELD
SUPERINTENDENT.
HAS Been Connected With the
Virginia Life Insurance Co.
For Past Seven Years.

Mr. G. c. Glymph, for seven wears
superintendent of the Virginia Life
insurance Co. here, has been promot-
90 TO the position of field superin-
tendent for the Southern States, and
VIII assume his new duties in about
three months.
Mr. Glymph's record as superin-
ssndent here won for him the promo
ton which has come to him. He
oetrsnked every superintendent in
sne ne eompany's employ for the highest
sverage for several years.
Mr. Giymph is a most active and
trustworthy young man. He is in
spurious and hard working and his
We circle of friends here will he
g4d to know that he has been ad.
yahced by his company. He has not
yee decided upon his headquarters,
put may make Union that point.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
DR.. c. E. JOHNSON DIED
VERY SUDDENLY MONDAY
MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS
The Model Garage, Recently ineor-
porafed, Held Meeting tuesday
and Elected Officers.

A meeting of the directors of tn,
MODEL Garage, company recent,
incorporated, was held Tuesday af.
ternoon in the Offices of the compan,
on South Gadberry street. The elec.
ton of officers resulted as as follows
DR.. j. G. Going, president and treas
urer; and ]. F. Burbank, secretary.
The directors are: DR.. j. G.. Going,
j. F. Burbank, DR.. d. H. Montgom-
cry, r. P. Morgan, B. B. Going, F. Il.
Garner and d. B. Free, Jr.
A committee consisting of DIR. J. G..
Going, ]. F. Burbank and F. H. Ga,
ner, was appointed to draw up by
laws.
The stockholders voted to take owe,
the stock of the Model Garage at in
ventory, and the business is now fully
launched as an Incorporated enter
prise, the entire stock issue having
been taken.
They will conduct an up-to-date
repair shop, sell automobiles
and conduct a general business alons
those lines.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
YOUNG MAA DIES FROM
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
YOUNG MAN
TAKES OWN LIFE
Frank GaIiman, Son of Newton Gall.
man. Ends Life With Shotgun.
Body Found Two Days Later.

Frank Gallman, son Of Newton
Gailman, shot himself through the
heart Tuesday afternoon, at Kelton,
this county.
The young man was 20 years old.
He left home Tuesday afternoon and
his body was not found until Thurs
day morning about 10 o'clock.
A searching party had been for
more than day and a night look
ing for him. 1t was feared that he
had met with foul play, or with an
accident. The body was found about
100 yards from the house. The young
man had used a stick to press the
trigger Of a shotgun, and the entire
load of shot penetrated the heart ano
caused instantaneous death.
The burial will be at the Gallman
cemetery near Kelton, Friday.
Young Gallman has a wide family
connection and his tragic death will,
sadden many hearts.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Dinner Party.

Mrs. Dan Smith gave dinner par
ty on Thursday in compliment to her
house guest, Mrs. J. R. Dickert, of
Columbia. The house was decorated
throughout with Christmas greens
and red carnations.
Those who enjoyed Mrs. Smiths
hospitality were: Mrs. T. C. Duncan,
Mrs. L. J. Hames, Mrs. F. B. Culp,
Mrs. j. d. Arthur, Mrs. J. H. Hope
and Mrs. Foster Bentley.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
L. M. CHARLES FINED
$1OO IN THREE CASES

The cases against l.. M. Charles
for disorderly conduct, carrying un-
lawful weapons and firing a revolve.
within the city limits, were tried yes
terday in police court by Mayor Floyd
and Charles was convicted on all
three charges, he was assessed fines
aggregating 500. Notice of appeal
was given by his attorney.
1t was alleged that Charles was
drinking and, while with a crowd of
men in the rear of Worley's cafe on
Magnolia street Tuesday about mid.
night, he fired pistol ball into the
floor. Of number of witnesses,
only one man testified he saw Charles
with pistol. He was found guilty
of disorderly conduct.
Shortly afterwards, or about 1
o'clock in the morning, Charles
claims a man named Cannon, with
out provocation, made four passes a:
him with knife over another mans
shoulder. Charles throat was cash.
ed. Cannon is said to have run up
Magnolia street, closely pursued by
Charles. When the latter reached
his own cafe he ran in, got his A.
Smith & Wesson Especial" proceed.
ID INTO the street and fired one sho,
at the retreating form of Cannon
who ran into the alley next to the
Fowler property, on Magnolia street
and disappeared. Charles was con
'cted on counts Of carrying unlaw
ful weapons and firing within the cit,
limits.-Spartanburg Herald.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
A Stag Dinner.

Master Macbeth Wagnon entertain
ed a few of his intimate friends on
New Years day at a stag dinner.
Among those hohored were Messrs
Donald Matheson, Lewis Rice, Jr.,
James Arthur and Linn Huiett.
A delicious turkey diner with lots
of goodies" was served and the oc-
casion was one of great pleasure.
Mr.. Wagnon was assisted in enter
tanning his guests, by his mother,
Mrs. L. L. Wagnon and Miss Harriet
Wagnon.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
EIGHT CHEROKEE
CONvICTS FAVORED
Sentences Are Commuted by Cover.
nor-Seven Manslayers Included
In the List.

Eight Cherokee county convicts, all
manslayers but one, received clemen-
cy from the governor of South Caro-.
lima yesterday.
william Blueshirt, who was con-
victed In Cherokee county in October
on 1905 Of manslaughter and senten-
ced to IL years, had his sentence COM
muted to ten years.
Ed. Rainey, who was convicted In
Cherokee IN March of 1907, of Grim.
inai assault and sentsncsd %. slss&h.
and whose ts61Itences wasrs later cofni
inuted by Gov. Ansel to Id years, re-
ceived further Communication to ten
years.
Walter Hames, who was convicted
in Cherokee in October, 1910, of mur-
der and sentenced to life imprison-
men, had his sentence commuted to
20 years.
Ranolph Savage, who was convict
ed in Cherokee county in October of
1909, of murder and sentenced to life
imprisonment, had his sentence COM
muted to 20 years.
Arthur Cory, who was convicted
in Cherokee county, in March of 1911
of murder and sentenced to life I'M
prisonment, had his sentence COM
muted to 20 years.
Luther Cory, who was convicted
in Cherokee county in March of 1911,
of murder and sentenced to life i'm
prisonment, had his sentence COM
muted to 20 years.
James Jeter, who was convicted in
Cherokee county, in June of 1901, of
murder and sentenced to life impris-
onment, had his sentence commuted
to 20 years.
Will Jones, who was convicted in
Cherokee county, in March of 1907, OF
murder and sentenced to life impris-
onment, had his sentence commuteG
to 80 years.
Under the combinations all prison.
rs are required to serve their terms
\ the public works of Cherokee
county. "
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Hi. Robert w. Scott, of Jonesville.
was in Union Thursday.

Hi. Robert w. Scott, of Jonesville.
was in Union Thursday.
3 Mr.. M. Fred left Thursday for a
two days business trip to Augusta,
Ga.
Mr.. w. e. Meng spent several days
last week in Union and vicinity
Laurens. Advertiser.
Mr.. A. B. Brannon, has rented the
cottage on South Church street, re-
Gently purchased by Mr.. ]. A. Will
burn, known as the Crawford res
idence."
The Model Garage company has
been commissioned with a capital of
$4,000. The petitioners are ]. G. Co
ing, 0. E. Going, D. H. Montgomery
and Leo Jenkins.
Rev. l.. l.. Wagnon preached for
the congregation of Lower Fair For
est Baptist church on Sunday morn
ing and the sermon has been very
highly spoken Of
Mr.. j. B. Sims, who has for several
months held position with Glymph's
Pharmacy, left for a six weeks va
cation with his parents at Warren
vilel, S. c. this week.
Miss Mason Blankenship, of route
2, spent Monday in Union shopping
The boys and girls who spent the
holidays with relates in Union, have
returned to their various colleges.
Mrs. Lizzie Hames, who had the
misfortune to break her arm durnie
the holidays, is improving. This i:
gratifying news to her many friend.
in Union and throughout the county.
Rev. d. M. Mcleod, pastor of tn,
First Methodist church in Sumter
passed through Union Tuesday on hi.
way home. Mr.. Mcleod was at on,
time pastor of Grace church and ha.
large circle Of admiring friends i,
this city.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Death of An Aged Colored Man.

Ben Cunningham, an aged and we'll
known colored man died at his home
here last week. He was a good man
and was known to all the older resi-
dents Of Union. He died Thursday
and was buried the following day in
the "Ben-Jenny" cemetery. "Uncl,
Ben" and his wife, "Aunt Jenny"
built a church near the knitting mill
and it was named "The Ben-Jenny
Church." in their honor Both of
them are now dead.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Rev. Culberson Accepts Field Here.

Rev. J. M. Culberson, of Marion,
S. c., has accepted the field composed
of Kelton, Phillip and Lockhart
Baptist churches and will begin his
work the first of February.
This field has been without a pas
tor since the resignation of Rev. j.
l.. Hodges, who accepted the Green
Street Baptist church in Spartanburg.
Mr.. Culberson comes highly recon-
mended both as pastor and preacher
md the Union County Baptist asso-
citation will extend to him a cordial
welcome.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
FATAL ACCIDENT HAPPENED
SATURDAY NIGHT.
Spurgeon Kelly, The Deceased,
was a Member of the Johnson
Rifles and This Company A.
tended the Funeral in a Body
Last Sunday.

Spurgeon Kelly was shot and al
most instantly killed Saturday even-
ing about 1880 o'clock. The death
wound was from pistol in the hands
OF Henry Rector, and the tragedy oc-
CURED in the door of Parton's proc-
cry store near Excelsior Knitting
mill. At the coroner's inquest, it was
the verdict that the shooting was ac-
cidental. The men were warm per-
sonal friends and had never been
known to have a dispute. The follow
ing is Rector's testimony at the in
quest:
Henry Rector, being duly sworn,
says. The first time l saw Mr.. Kel.
iy this evening he was coming to-
wards town and I was just coming
out of Mr.. Parton's store. aske>
him If he had any whiskey, and he
said yes he had some. And we went.
aroud behind the store and taken n
drink. We went on back around to
the front. asked him if he want
ed that gun. He asked me to let him
see 1t. Il reached it to him. He look
ed at it and then reached it back to
me. I. started to put the gun in my
pocket and the gun fired. l. do not
know how it went off. About the
time he went in at the door asked
him what was the matter and he said,
ou have shot me- This was near
six o'clock. Spurgeon Kelly and my.
self was on trade for my pistol. 1
have known Spurgeon Kelly about
three or four years. We were good
friends. I worked in same room with
Spurgson Kelly and we never have
bad q hard xord. We were near each
other sVhen gun went OF. -. a
(ssgned} "Hsnry Rector"
The deceased was about 81 years
of age and leaves wife and one
child. Rector is about 80. Spurgeon
Kelly was a member of the Johnson
Rifles and the company attended his
burial
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
TRUE BILL FOUND
IN PEOPLES CASE

Thomas H. Peoples, attorney gen.
eral Of South Carolina, was indicted
by the grand jury in the Richland
county court Of general sessions yes
terday, on the charge of killing Rob
ert Marshall, the negro chef at the
Elks club Of Columbia, before the
holidays. ThsS coroner's jury at the
time Of the affair brought in ver-
dict Of accidental shooting.-The
State. t&s:
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Medical Society Elects Officers.

At the last meeting of the Union
County Medical Society the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: pres, DR.. r. r. Berry;
first vice president, DR.. Sally, of Buff
falo; second vice president, DIR. Will
Hope, of Lockhart; secretary and
treasurer, DR.. s. G. Sarratt; delegate
to the State Medical Society, DR.. J.
H. Hamilton. The newt meeting of
state society is to be in Florence in
April.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Elected Librarian.

Miss Sydney Gage has been chosen
|rprArian at the Carnegie Free Lii
|pFsfy, in place of Miss Frances Alex
Eander, who became Mrs. Dunbar
'Robb last week.
Miss Gage Is the daughter of Judge
- Gage and is thoroughly capable
and competent young woman and the
trustees have made a happy selection
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Chamber of Commerce Supper.

~ Hon: and M! w,
S. Lee, of the Southern Power Co., of
Charlotte, N. c., will be the speakers
at the Chamber of Commerce supper
which is to be given on Wednesday
evening, January IA, at 8 o'clock.
Both gentlemen are interesting and
entertaining speakers and all togeth-
er this "get-to-gether" supper is
bound to be a success.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
GregOry-Oshields.

Miss Clara Gregory and Mr.. S. H.
O'Shields of the Colerain neighbor-
hood, were married on the evening of
December 81. A large concourse of
friends and relatives assembled at
the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
S. E. Gregory on the occasion. Rev.
l.. L. Wagnon spoke the words max
ing them man and wife.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Attend Banquet.

Nh. c. S. Bayley and Mr.. C. L.
Hutson attended the banquet given
by the Carolina Insurance Co., to
their agents throughout the state in
Columbia last week. Both gentle
men were high in their praise of the
kind hospitality accorded them by
their company. This banquet was
given at the jefferson hotel.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Child Burned to Death.

The 4-year-old child of Queen Bird,
a colored woman living at Monarch,
was so badly burned at noon Wednes-
day that it died four hours later.
1t is supposed the child caught on
fire while playing in the fire and
while the mother was away cooling.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Of Interest Here.

Miss Olive West, OF Spartanburg,
and Mr.. Thomas Franklin McCarrell
were married January 9Th in Green
vile, S. c., the Rev. w. T. Derieux
being the officiating minister.
Mrs. McCarrell has numbers of rel.
atives and friends in Union county
who wish for her every happiness and
congratulate the lucky groom.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09

In response to a call for the pas
tors and officers of the city churches
to meet last Sunday afternoon abou.
one dozen were present The time
was given to the discussion of a Mis-
sion conference to be held here in the
city in February. This is an inter
UNCONVENTIONAL movement for tn.
purpose of educating and inspiring
the people to greater activities.
There will be no collections taken at
these meetings which will include two
nights and one day. The exact date
will be announced later. Represen-
tatives from al 1.-The churches in the
county will be invited to attend. The
speakers will be men of prominence
and furnish an opportunity that only
a few cities and larger towns of the
state will enjoy, as the time given to
this state is limited.
Assurances were given that Unioi.
could secure one of the appointments
and the invitation has been extended.
\ meeting of the pastors and officers
,f all the churches is called for next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the
First Baptist church to appoint COM
mittees and formulate plans for the
meeting. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all laymen interested to at
tend this meeting.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Week of Prayer.

The Week of Prayer is being OBJ
served by the ladies of the First Bap-
tist church and the services are held
each afternoon in the parlors of the
church and different leader is ap-
pointed for each afternoon. The meet
ings are being well attended and
much interest is shown.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Sinclair-Addis.

Miss Lily Adds and Mr.. Giles Sim
clair of this county, were united in
the bonds of holy matrimony on the
afternoon of December 81, by Rev. L.
L. Wagnon at his residence at Union.
Quite bevy of friends and relatives
attended with this young couple.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-01-09
Scales Boulware.

Miss Lottie Boulware and Mr.. Sc
well Scales Of Adamsburg, this coun-
ty, were quietly married on the even
ing of December thirtieth, by Rev. L.
L. Wagnon at his residence at Union.
Only q few intimate friends and rel
atives were present: