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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
Presidents Bale on Exhibition

New York, Oct. 24.-Grand Cen
trail Place is the scene OF an awful
bazaar. which will continue until
next Saturday. The entertainment
is being held in the interest of the
Red Cross fund and contributions
have been sent from all parts of the
country. The most unique question
however. is bale of cotton, sent by
President Wilson. This cotton
which Mr.. Wilson bought recently
to help the South will do double duty
now helping the wounded in Eu-
rope: It will be auctioned of a week
from today Secretary McAdoo has
contributed his bale OF cotton also
and several Washington bellies have
given their cotton frocks. The lead
ing society women of New York are
Interested in the enterprise, which
is headed by Mrs. Nelyson III. Henry
who coducted the great relief funo
for the Titanic suffers. Mrs. Nell
son has formed a committee of one
hundred, drawn from all ranks OF
society, to help the executive COM
mittee.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
CONVICT MURDERS
GUARD AND ESCAPES
Will Hughes, Life Prisoner, Kills
Rdbert Stephens With
Pick.

Spartanburg Special to Charlotte
Observer, Oct. 26.-Will Hughes,
sentenced little moro than a wear
ago to life imprisonment for the
murder of Cofer Cox near Tucapau
in this county, this afternoon killed
Robert Stephens, the guard in
charge of the gang on which he was
prisoner with a pick, robbed him
OF his two pistols and $40 in cash
and made his escape Tonight the
officers of the county and many
deputies armed with shotguns are
securing the county In automobiles
for the fugitive.
Stephens had been warned that
Hughes was plotting to kill him
and make his escape, but apparently
had paid little attention to the warn
ing. The gang was at work on the
road south OF the city, near Ark
wright, when Hughes saw his chance
and, seizing pick, landed a tehrific
blow on stephens head. The guard
dropped in his tracks and Hughes
too his pistols and, going through
the pockets of his clothes, took what
money he had on his person.
The other prisoners were panic
stricken and made no effort either to
escape or to rush to the guards aid
After arming himself Hughes COM
PEELED a negro at the point OF a gun
to break the chains that bound his
feet and later exchanged clothes
with another negro whom he met on
the highway.
stephens, the guard, was taken to
the city hospital but died in a few
hours without regaining conscious
ness. His home is at Rosebuck in
this county.
The murder for which Hughes was
convicted was one OF the most cold
blooded crimes ever committed in
the county. 1t was stated at the
trial that he killed Cox while Cox
stood with his hands up begging
that his life be spared A negro wo-
man, Lula Hun, was an accomplice
in the crime and was tried with
Hughes. She, too, was given a life
sentence and is now in the peniten-
uary. Hughes had never been
taken to the penitcntiary but was
allowed to serve on the county chain
gang.
Hughes is the son of farmer re-
siding near Reidsville, in this coun-
ty, is about 30 years OF age. heavy
set and has a heavy face with ruddy
complexion
Officers have been sent by auto
mobile to every section OF the coun-
ty heavily armed, and are prepared
Tor trouble If Hughes is overtaken.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
HOUSE PASSES BILL.
south Carolina Bill Has Now hrdlu
Passed Both Houses,

Columbia, Oct. 27.-The South
Carolina house Of representatives to-
night passed to its third reading the
bill providing submission to the peo-
pie In the election November 8 of the
south Carolina Bond Bin Has Now
per cent state bonds to be loaned on
notes secured by cotton warehouse
receipts on the basis OF nine cents a
pound. The senate has already
passed the bill In somewhat diff
ferent form.
The house today sent to the senate
Tor concurrence the bill sor a state
warehouse sysem. The house adopt
ed several amendments to the meas
ure.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
HATS OFF TO BELGIANs.
Army Shows Superb Courage and
Great Endurance.

london, Oct. 26.-"All the allies
must take their hats OF to the Bel.
gian army. which for several days
has been holding in check two entire
German army corps near Dixmude
frustrating the German designs on
the strip Of territory between Dun.
kirk and Calais" says a dispatch to
The Times.
1t now is permitted to explain
how the Belgian army was able To
make a successful retreat from Ant.
werp in face of the elaborate plans
or the Germans. 1t escaped what
might be felt amounted to annihilia-
tlon by magnificent feat of arms.
IT sent a force of few thousand
men to the neighborhood of Mullen
lin East Flanders, 12 miles south.
west of Ghen) to hold back the
pursuing enemy at all costs until the
retreat of the main army hadf been
effected. The battle of Mullen yir-
tuaiIy resulted in annihilation of the
baiiahl Httie Dody or Belgians but 4
meant the salvation or the Belgian
army and their allies.
THE situation of the Belgians
and French at Dixmude has changed
Tor the better in the past few days.
Ihis does not mean, however, that
the Germans are on the run.
Reports of a German retreat 70.
wards Bruges arc anticipated anG
'A'tEGerated. The retreat up to the
pres ext is matter OF a mile or Two.
hiaie in order to eei further away
IRON the guns on the warships.
THE casualties Ia the Religion
army about Dixmuds have beel ;re.
mendously heavy"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
CONVICT GIVES HIMSELF CP.
William Revels Held as Accessory to
Murder OF Stephens by Hughes

Spartanburg Special to The State
oct William Revels, the con-
wet who fled with William Hughes
last night after Hughes, who was
serving life sentence for murder
mad killed Robert Stephens, their
guard, with pick, surrendered to-
day. He said Hughes at the point of
a pistol compelled him to accompany
him but that he had given Hughes
the slip as he was sleeping in the
woods near Greer this morning. At
the inquest into Stevens death tes-
timony contradicting Revels' story
was given and he was ordered held
as an accessory to the murder OF the
guard. Hundreds OF armed men
searched the county today without
hnding Hughes who, according to
heveles, intended TO hide in tho
North Carolina mountains.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
No Snecial Sessinn

Washington, Oct. 27.-President
Wilson let 1t be known officially to-
day that he has no intention of call
ling special session of Congress af-
ter election. There was some talk
In Congress just before adojurnmen.
that an extra session might take ue
legislation to relieve cotton planters
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
WASHINGTON TRIP
CHEERS THE SOLONS
Federal Representatives En-
Courage South Carolinians.
WILSON is VERY CORDIAL.
President in Conversation With
Members of House Shows Famil-
iarity With South's Condition.

iarity With South's Condition.
Sumter Special to The State, Oct.
25.-Gcorge w. Dick, chairman of
ways and means committee. return
ed this morning from Washingt IN .
where he had been as a member Of
the committee to consult with tn.
federal reserve board as to its at
ttude towards the proposed bond
issue by this state.
The committee. accompanied by
Congressman Lever. called on Presi-
dent Wilson. President Wilson
showed he was thoroughly conver-
SAINT with the general situation in
the cotton belt and was well posted
on conditions in this state. His re-
ception of the committee was more
than cordial and his suggestions on
how to proceed were exceedingly
valuable and along practical lines
The committee consulted with {.
s. Iamlin, governor of the federal
reserve board; Mr.. Elliott counsel
for the board, and Mr.. Harding. n
member Of the board.
The committee asked if the pro-
posed South Carolina bonds, IL issu-
ed would be acmpted by the federal
reserve banks as collateral when
presented by their membership
banks for rediscount. The qestion
was referred to Mr. Elliott, who gave
an unofficial opinion that they
would be acceptable. The committee
embodied this opinion in a written
communication to the board, and by
them it will be referred to the attor-
ney general Of the United States for
an official opinion
DR.. Dick found the federal author
tiles with whom he consulted we'll in
formed on conditions in the South.
and particularly in South Carolina.
and to be in hearty accord and SYM
pathy with the effort of the Southern
people to improve matters. They of
fsred encouraging suggestion and ex-
pressed the belief that the efforts al
ready made in the South had had eff
feet on the market which otherwise
would have gone even lower. The
trend OF opinion among the officials
said DR.. Dick, was thoroughly opti-
mistic.
However, as chairman of the ways
and means committee, DR.. Dick is
not yet prepared to say hat he VIII
be able to see his way clear to advo-c
cate that the State stand sponsor for
this enormous debt.
South Carolina owes now anly s5-
500. 900, with credit unsurpassed
but with an additional $4,000. 900
investment capital will be driven
away and the burden of resemption
Will fall upon those least able to bear
1.-THE farmer.
The committe urged on the federal
reserve board the early opening of
The regional banks with November
is as the latest possible date.
DR.. Dick has invited serveral SIN
cents Of finance and practical bnsi-
ness men to meet with his commit
Tee Monday afternoon.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
STATE FAIR OPENS
GATES TO BIG SHOW
AT End of First Day Secretary
Efird is Pleased.
BIGGER CROWDSE EXPECTED
prediction for Fair Weather Adds
Greatly to the Cheering
Prospects.

Columbia Special to Charleston
News and Courier, Oct. 26.-The
first day of the annual South Caro-
lima state fair opened auspiciously.
and tonight Secretary Eird and the
fair management are pleased with
the outlook. Indications are that
large crowds will be on hand the
rest Of the week. People commenc-
ed coming into Columbia in large
numbers yesterday afternoon, and
all day trains have been unloading
passengers. The streets are well
filled with a happy throng and the
city is putting on a festive appear
ance.
All was hustle and activity at the
fair grounds. The belated details
were gotten into shape and the fin
ishing touches gwen necessary to
get everything ready. All exhibits
are placed and the fair is now COM
plete for the inspection of the visii-
tors.
The prediction of fair weather for
the week is another cheering pros
pect With sunshinny days thou
sands of people from every county
IN the state are expected to visit
Columbia this week
There will be a horse show in the
arena on Thursday morning, the
Rescue Horse Show Association hay-
ing decided to show This will add
still another interesting feature to
the many attractions already i'm
store for those who come to the
fair.
The executive committee met at
noon today with President Kiryen.
Secretary Efrd and other officials
in attendance. They mapped out the
details for the fair.
A PERENNIAL JOY.
There is one perpetual bloom in
South Carolina. Year after wear II
blossoms and flourishes 1t is the
state fair. For more than a genera
tion. indeed, for two of them, the
annual state fair has been the one
and ever blooming flower that has
attracted the peopule of this state.
In many states there are what are
known as Homecoming" weeks;
not so in South Carolina. 1t is at
the state fair that everybody and
everything gathers.
True these are reputed to be hard
times. but times appear never to be
so hard" that folks do not want to
have bit OF change and recreation.
and the state fair is the one event
where everybody thinks such a
change can be had. 1t is here that
the people from the Piedmont meet
their kinsmen from the Pee-Dee. and
here it is that old-time friendships
are Kept fresh and new ones are
made The state fair for genera
ton has been much the same. the
same prize horses and gins have
been exhibited, but people have
never tired OF these perennial ex-
hloits; the social features over
balancing.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
GREAT BRITAIN WON'T
HOLD UP COTTON
Sir Edward Grey Says England
Will Not Interfere.
CAN GO TO ANY PORT.
British Announcement Forestalls
Action by the State Depart
ment.

Washington, Oct. 25.-Sir Ed
ward Grey, British foreign minister,
has assured the United States that
England will noa intedfered with
American cotton shipments as "con-
traband OF war"
Sir Edwards assurance reached
the state department today through
Ambassador Page. who also reported
that the British ship Camperdoon,
laden with American cotton and pro-
ducts. had been detained at st.
Ornaway. Scotland, not because of
ner manifest. but on account of
disagreement between her owners
and the charter party.
The newly announced attitude of
the British government will permit
safe movement of American cotton
to any point. including Germany.
where market may be found. Sir
Edwards statement is construed in
some quarters as meaning also that
there Is to be no interference with
any non-contraband cargoes from n
neutral country, carried in neutral
ships, even when consigned directly
to belligerent
The British announcement fore
stalled action by the state depart
ment upon request made by South
ern senator's that the belligerents be
asked to give assurances that ship
ments of cotton from the United
States to neutral or belligerent
countries would not be seized or de-
tanned.
Cotton never has been listed as
elther absolute or conditional con-
traband. but some cargoes have been
detained, and certain marine insur
ance companies have refused to is
sue cotton policies. A fair market
for cotton is said to exist in Ger
many, though most of the mills i'm
France and England are closed.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
The British ambassador, Sir Cecil
Spring-Rice, was officially informed
by his government tonight of the
assurance given Ambassador Page
He issued this statement:
"The assurance may be given that
cotton Is not on the list Of contra
band, and will not be seized. It is
on the free list and will remain
there"
In a supplementary statement.
the embassy again pointed out that
cargoes, even of contraband, are
being allowed to proceed when it is
established they actually are destin-
ed to neutral countries.
although so far cargoes, of con-
traband, have been detained in or
der to make sure they are really IN
tended for neutral countries" said
this statement. land though som.
cargoes have been retained, such az
copper. destined for Krupps. the
British government has not vet
taken a single cargo without paying
for 1t, and all cargoes, which were
destined for neutral countries, have
been allowed to proceed to their
destination"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
RESERVE BANKS
TOOPEN NOVEMBER is
McAdoo Announces Date, Di-
rectOrs Wanted 1t Later.
BENEFIT OF THE SOUTH.
Will Help Business in All Sections
and Especially in the South,
He States

and Especially in the South,
He States.
Washington, Oct. 25.-The IL
federal reserve banks Of the new
banking system will be opened for
business November 16. This was
officially announced today.
Secretary McAdoo, authorized by
the currency act to name the OPEN
Ing date, made the announcement.
His choice Of the sixteenth was made
despite the recent recommendation
Of the directors and governors of the
IL banks against opening before
November 80.
Mr.. McAdoo declared he had
reached his decision after discussion
with the federal reserve board and
because of emergency conditions in
the South. He believes the opening
of the banks, especially helpful
there, will benefit business in all
sections. In statement tonight
the secretary made 1t clear that un-
der the new system the federal gov
ernment will be able by deposits
from the general fund of the treas
ury in reserve banks to aid produc-
ers of staples. The new reserve re-
quirements, he pointed out, will re-
lease more than S40O,OOO,OOO Of
money now held by national banks
as reserves and will add greatly to
the loaning power of the banks.
The statement in part follows:
Il have determined to announce
on the sixteenth day OF November,
1914, the establishment of the fed
eral reserve banks in all the fed
eral reserve districts. On that date
the new reserve requirements for
national banks. as prescribed by the
act, will become operative.
HELP SOUTH.
II am impelled to this decision
particularly because Of the emer-
gencyw conditions in the Soth and
the confident belief that the prompt
opening of the reserve banks will be
very helpful to the cotton situation
md to general business in all sec
tions of the country.
This conclusion has been reached
after a thorough discussion with nv
associates on the federal reserve
board and also after full considera-
tion OF the views expressed by the
directors of the federal reserve
banks at their recent conference in
Washington.
Il am fully aware of the physical
difficulties that must be overcome to
set the reserve banks in motion on
the sixteenth of November but the
directors of these banks represent
the highest degree of American
banking ability and / am sure that
not only can they meet the situation
but that they will cheerfully take
up the task in the same fine spirit
OF public service which animated
their discussions at the Washington
conference.
"As the result of the enactment
or the war revenue measure, the
parity between receipts and dis
bursements of the treasury will soon
be happily restored. This will make
1t possible for the treasury to rem
der still greater service than 10 has
already rendered in helping the f.
nancial situation in the South and
In other parts of the country, where
the need has appeared"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-10-27
on for the south.

Buenos Ayres, Oct. 27.-The
British Antarctic expedition, headed
by Lieut.. Sir Ernest II. Shackleton.
departed southwark today.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-03
Five Year Old YOungster
Confronted With Problem

Atlanta, June Can court of
law "order'' boy to love his
father and mother equally, and
force him to obey the order of the
court? That is the interesting
question that has come up in the
case Of fve-year-old William
Marion Riley, whose mother and
father are separated and suing for
divorce.
Mrs. Lille Mae Riley is suing
for the custody of the child, al d
contest is being made by the
father, w. A. Riley. The bov is
now with his father, and in re-
spouse to questions asked by the
Judge, answered that he loved his
father most.
The court solemnly ordered the
boy to love both parents equally
well, at least until the question Of
custody is decided.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-03
DR.. |. G. Hartman to Tour
Through South Georgia

Atlanta. Ga. DIR. D. G. Hard
man, of Commerce. candidate for
governor of Georgia at the ap-
preaching primary, spent a few
hours in Atlanta Tuesday en-
route from north Geor gia to Tiff
ton, where he will deliver an ad-
dress Wednesday before pushing
his campaign into the southern
part of the state.
DR.. Hardman, so far, has been
conducting his campaign by visits
to the different counties and per-
sonal contact with the voters
rather than speechmaking. 1t is
his intention to visit every coun-
ty in the state and later he may
deliver series of stump speeches
in parts Of north and south Geor-
gia.
Il am more than pleased with
the progress of my campaign, "
said the doctor, land the recep-
ton / am getting every place |
go convinces me that | will be
elected"
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-03
Ordinance No. 800.

WHEREAS, the Fitzgerald Cot
ton Compress desires to build a
compress on portions of Squares
Nos. Z and II in Block No. II in
the City of Fitzgerald, and
WHEREAS, the building and main
tainance of said compress will
result in good to the City of Fitz
gerald, and WHEREAS, in order
to procure space for said COM
press with the RAILROAD facilities,
1t is necessary that certain streets
and alleys in the City of Fitzger-
aid be obstructed by said build
ing.
THEREFORE,, be it ordained by
the Mayor and Council of the
City of Fitzgerald, and it is here
by ordained by authority of the
same that that portion of the al
ley lying between and parallel
with Pine and Magnolia streets
which is embraced between the
rights of way of the Ocilla South
ern Ry. and the Atlanta, Birm-
i1gham & Atlantic Ry., and that
that portion of the alley lying
between Magnolia and Jessemine
streets, which is embraced be-
tween the right of way of the
S4aboard Air Line Ry. and the
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic
Ry., and those portions of the
alley lying between Hooker and
Meade streets and parallel with
it, embraced between the right
of way of the Ocilla Southern Ry
and the Seaboard Air Line Ry.,
be and the same are hereby closed
and that that portion of Magnolia
st. lying between the right of
way of the Ocilla Southern Ry.
and the Atlanta, Birmingham &
Atlantic Ry., be and the same is
hereby closed.
2. Be it further ordained by
the authority aforesaid that the
Mayor and Clerk of the City OF
Fitzgerald be, and they are here
by authorized, empowered and
directed in behalf of said City tc
execute to the Fitzgerald Cotton
Compress Co. a lease for the ex.
elusive use for the purpose afore-
said of all those portions of the
streets and alleys above describ.
ed. for a period Of 20 years.
3. Be it further ordained that
all ordinances and parts of ordin.
ances in conflict with, be and the
same are hereby repealed.
Approved this June End, 1914
DREW w. PAULK,
Mayor of the City of Fitzgerald.
Passed this June LIST, 1914.
DAVID L. PAULK,
Clerk of the City of Fitzgerald
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-03
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The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-06-03
A Census Director Who
Does Not Direct But
Draws His Salary

Washington, Jane 1.-The col
lection annually of statistics on
marriages AMI divorces through
out the United States by the direc-
tor of the census would be pro-
yided for in a resolution introduce
ed in the senate today bv Senat- r
Sheppard of Texas.
"On, | did lot know we had a
director of the census" interrupted
Senator Gallipger. II understood
the iale director" Mr.. Harris had
resigned to run for governor of
Georgia.
"That will be adjusted satisfac-
torily to all" insisted Senator
Sheppard.
''Do YOU mean the director will
resign if he is elected governor
but will remain director if defeat
ed?"
"The senator has been in poll
tics too long not to know that mar
never resigns Voluntarily replied
Senator Sheppard.
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