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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21

TELLS OF MURDERED MAN
MELToN's BROTHER GIVES OUT
MESSAGES RECEIVED.
Telegrams and Letters Received
Show That Slain Man Was Re-
spected by Those Who Knew him.

Claude Melton, brother Of Will
liam NJ. Melton, the young Spartan
burg man who recently was shot to
death In Los Angeles, CAL, by Mrs.
Mary Graves Cox, who, Immediately
after the shooting Of Melton, killed
her daughter, Florence, and commit
ted suicide, Thursday issued a state
ment In defense Of the honor OF the
dead man. Claude Melton has re-
ceived letters and telegrams from the
far West generating his brother.
The dead mans wife writes:
1.-THE comfort I hold in my heart
Is that, this I know, every moment OF
his life has been lived nobly, brave
ly, we'll. He was the incarnation OF
all that was big and fine and clean in
body and mind"
A friend writes that his worst
fault was his too generous heart. /"
"For the sake Of all concerned" /"
says the statement Of Mr.. Melton, "I
feel that I ought to make the fol-
lowing statement In behalf Of the
good name Of my brother, William
Manning Melton, who was shot to
death In Los Angeles on the night Of
the 9Th inst, by Mrs. Mary Graves
Cox OF San Francisco, CAL:
1--WE have several letters to-day
from Los Angeles, Cal, which give
US some first hand information. One
Of them comes from the law firm
with which my brother was associat-
ed. This letter assures Us that the
habits of my brother were exemplary.
excepting, as the latter states, some
few minor faults, such as smoking.
or q little slang. We are assured
that he was truthful, industrious and
honest in every way, man that
everybody liked because Of his kind,
generous nature.
"The letter also declared that he
was also quick to help those who
were down, having helped many
such in Los Angeles; that he was
courteous to every one, and was es-
pecially thoughtful and kind to little
children, women and old men.
eve Of his home have always
known just these very things Of him.
for he lived them daily among US.
and we are grateful that he lived
them In the city far from US.
"'There Is a wideness In Gods
mercy like the wideness Of the sea-.
and We feel sure that mercy has re-
membered the dear one Of our home.
who was always 50 kind and affe"'
tionate toward us all, and was espe-
cial1v tender toward his dear mother
and father.
eve are told by letters that there
was no love affair between my broth
er and Mrs. Cox: that she knew him
to be married; that she met him in a
business way and knew that day that
he was 8 married man.
"The following I quote from let
ter Just received from his wife:
"'The comfort I hold in my heart
Is that, this know, every moment Of
his life has been lived nohlv. brave.
ly, well. He was the incarnation Of
all that was big and fine and clean in
BODY and mind"
Mr.. Melton quotes the following
telegram from Los Angeles. under
date Of January IA, from "his
friend":
"His worst fault was his too gen
erous heart. His sympathy. generos-
itv, power Of protection were ulaved
upon until he refused to be dictated
to, but taking a stand for the right
brought about his death. Our SYM
pathies are with you"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
Merchant is Shot.

VIII Blount, q. negro bricklayer,
was arrested at Monroe, N. c., Thurs
day, charged with shooting W. Ray
mond Outen, merchant, Monday eve
ming with gun stolen from one of
the city aldermen a few nights ago.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
Kills Bride and Mother.

Angered by the refusal OF his
bride of two months to go on a trip
with him, Will Simons Wednesday
killed her, her mother and himself
at the home OF Mrs. John CALVIN
Virgins, his mother-inlaw, about
four miles south Of Hamlet, N. G.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
Burned to Death.

AS Curry Price, his wife and touS
children left his house near Nichols
to go to their tobacco patch, when
looking back they saw their eldest
child fall to the ground. She haa
gone too near the freplacs a1a
caught fire.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
Negro Kills Brother.

Two negro half brothers, Shelton
McNorris and Griffin Floyd, working
on C. NJ. Folks plantation, six miles
north Of Newberry, disagreed W.
nesday over trivial matter and each
shot the other with breechloading
shotgun. Floyd was killed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
-AN-.s=sA -
Saved. from the Sea.

-. A.. lipe-hous=battle,-in, a tracing
gale tor~the lives ot.three men end
ed late Tuesday. when: life-savers
reached q stranded Lehigh barge off
GEeat- Point, Mass, and brought her
srost,hitten. crew ashore through the
heavy sea. ..-- - 49,.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
Fire Horse Killed.

King, one Of the handsomest
horses Of Columbia's fire department,
was Wednesday morning killed by
collision with street car while be-
Ing driven to fire.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
See New York Inverted.

Lower New York upside down was
the strange sight that greeted pas
sengers on an incoming steamer
Wednesda. In the dense vapor rails
ed by the cold weather appeared a
clear-cut mirage of the top OF Man
haitian, inverted.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
Child is Burned.

While playing in the fire Thurs
day the four-year-old daughter Of c..
P. Thomas. a Union mill operative,
was so badly burned that she is not
expected to i've.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
TELLS OF MURDER.
Woman Describes New. York's Fa-
nous Trunk Mystery.

The murder Of Ivan Martyzwicz,
whose body, crammed in a trunk, was
left in New York's street by two push
cart men December 20, was describ-
ed Thursday by Stefania Kiviatkow-
ska, young Polish woman, one OF
the six persons under arrest IN con-
nection with the crime. She said
that two Of the men now in prison
killed Martyzwicz with a drink OF
poisoned beer.
The murderers, she said, lured
their victim to a house where she
was an inmate, with promise Of
work. They suggested that he cele-
brate his good fortune by buying a
drink, and when he consented, set be-
fore him glass that had been drug
ged. The motive was robbery, she
said, but all the murderers obtained
was a cheap watch and 50.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
Five. Men Rob Bank.

Five men. robbed the Granite Falls
State bank. sixteen. miles northeast
of Everett, Wash, :lste~ Thursday and
escaped with about $4,000, after a
Eunniag pistolsfre~ Yith'>a posse Of
citizens: =: 60. e.. :.:....
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
Saluda Man Shoots Self.

Sampson ". Smith, of Saluda, kill
ed himself Sunday afternoon, while
suffering from melancholia. He plac-
a gun so that he could pull the trig-
ger by means Of string.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21

but It was not until they we're re-
peated by several. members Of. the
Bryan circle that they began to at
tract attention.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
Steamer. Turns Turtle.

s,!E Florida: construction steamer
turned turtle Wednesday ait Couch
Grasses; Fla: -Ote of>the crew was
drowned.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-01-21
THIS STATES GINNING
FIGURES FOR THE COUNTIES OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.

for Number Of Bales Turned Out
Prior to January 1.
Cotton ginned in South Carolina,
Of the 1913 crop, prior to January
!, amounted to 1,342,S27 bales,
against 1,173,21s bales for the same
period in 1912, according to the fig
ures given out by the bureau Of the
census, which also shows the num-
her Of bales ginned in each county,
in running bales, counting round as
half bales and not including linters.
Ginning by counties follows:
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15

and clean towels, for the trifing sum
of two cents. The lower portion Of
Bruce house is given up to commodi-
Gus washrooms lined with white tiles
and basins Of white porcelain. For
regular guests special foot tubs are
provided free, as we'll as soap and
towels. Hot water is constantly On
tap, night and day.
In beautifully lighted room on the
ground floor the Bruce house barber
provides a cleanly shave with antisep-
tic appliances for the sum Of two
cents. On the same floor as the bar
ber's shop Is a boot-making depart
ment, where repairing Is done at an
absolute minimum of cost. Ordinary
slight repairs cost between two cents
and five cents, while one may get his
boots half-soled for a quarter. A
cheap laundry and tailor's shop are
also on the premises.
For gentlemen of elegant leisure
who find difficulty In employing their
time-or rather In getting some one
else to employ 1t, Bruce house pro-
vides really excellent library, COM
posed of the best literature selected
in accordance with the scheme of the
hundred best books" The library is
extensively patronized, especially by
the $50 regular guests, who keep their
rooms permanently throughout the
year. In addition to the supply of
books, the London daily papers are
also available, and their want" col
umns are carefully studied by inmates
in search OF situations.
Some Engaged In Writing.
A large number Of the permanent
residents OF the Chateau Bruce make
their living by what they call 'lit
erary pursuits"-a euphonious name
for envelope addressing. In the writ
ing room every day you see number
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15

Does look rar'," agreed the fore
man.
Then take 1t out and build a fire
under 1t. I'll consent to eat here, but
won't turn cannibal, even to please
you"
I'm sorry" Stover did not inter
rupt his carving.
"Your diet amt been right" ex-
planned Willie. you amt wild enough
to suit u.s."
"Is this a joker"
I'VE amt never joked with you yit,
have we?"
mo. But"
This breakfast goes as she lays!"
Glass broke abruptly into smothered
merriment. when l laugh nowadays
it's funny Joke" he giggled.
That grown men could be SO stupid
was unbelievable, and Wally, seeing
himself the object Of senseless
prank, was reused to anger.
Lawrence, get my coat" said he
I've been bullied enough; I'm going
continued whiting methodically, he
burst OUT stop honing that shin
bone! II you like It you can eat It!
I'm going now to swallow stack oi
hot cakes with maple syrup!"
"Mr. Speed" Willie impaled hin
with a steady glare, you'll eat what
we tell you to, and nothin' else! Il
we say grass grass it'll be. You're
goin' to beat one Skinner II It take:
a human life. And II that life hap
pens to be yours, you got nobody bu
yourself to blame"
Indeed"
you heard me! I've been set L
ride herd on you daytimes, the othel
boys II guard you nights. We beer
double-crossed once-it won't happer
again"
you intend to make me eat thi
disgusting stuff, whether want to o
not?" Even yet the youth could no
convince himself that this was othe
than q joke.
NO" Willie shook his head. "W
just aim to make you want to eat It."
Then Larry Glass made his fata
mistake.
Say, why don't you let Mr.. Spec
buy you a new phonograph, and ca
the race off?" he inquired.
stover, stricken dumb, paused, knit
in hand; Willie stared as II bereft O
motion. Then the former spoke slow
ly. Looks like we'd ought to smok
up this fat party, Will"
Willie nodded, and Glass realize
that the little mans steelblue eye
were riveted balefully upon him.
1--WE had a hunch II would come {
that" the nearsighted one replied
Every time look at him see
bleedln' bullet hole in his abominabl
region, about here" He laid a finge
upon his stomach, and Glass felt
darting pain at precisely the sam
spot.
That's where you hit the gamble
at Ogden" he heard Stover say
might have been from a great distanc
but l aim for the bridge OF tn
nose"
THE belly amt so sudden as III
eyesocket, but It's more lingerin
and a heap painfuller." explained III
gun man, and Speed was moved I
sympathy.
Larry only wanted TO please you
eh, Larry?" he said. nervously. bl
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15

mn THE famous Strand district,
n London, close to the Hotels Cecil
n and Savoy, SO well known to
~ American visitors, the London
county council has opened what
may well be described as the cheap
est hotel on earth. The 700 paying
guests" of this government hostelry
call their lodging house the Chateau
Bruce" though the splendid copper
shield outside the main entrance bears
only the common designation, Bruce
house
The county council hotel is in the
very center Of the theater and hotel
area, occupying a site midway be-
tween Kingsway, the new thorough
fare, and Drury Lane theater. One
rooms in this really fine hotel for the
meager sum OF $1.25 a week; or, II
your finances will not permit OF the
luxury of SO choice an apartment, you
may lodge very comfortably, though
in smaller space, for 81 cents per
week.
or course this particular hotel Is
for bachelors only. Were Bruce house
to admit married men with families
the county council could not begin to
accommodate the host OF applicants
who would wish to take advantage of
the cheapest hotel in the highest
priced spot in the metropolis.
London County Councils Project
A few years ago, one of the greatest
problems of the police in London was
the evil OF cheap lodging houses.
They we're dens of thieves and "con
men" and a respectable single man
who found It necessary to live close
to his work and whose finances did
not permit OF seeking accommodation
at a good hotel. necessarily had to
put up at one Of those disreputable
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15
ALFALFA TO IMPROVE SOILS
In Actual Practice Crop Can Only Be
Considered on Land Which Is
High In Fertility.

The unqualified recommendation as
soil improver that Is continually be-
ing given alfalfa is responsible for
the very common belief that this crop
is one which should be grown extern
sively on poor or unproductive soils,
says Rural Farmer. No greater mis-
take could be made than to SOW al
falfa, especially in the Eastern states.
on land which is not In high condi-
tion Of fertility.
1t is true that, being legume, 1t
benefits the soil through the addition
of nitrogen fixed by organisms form
ing nodules on its roots, and through
its roots 1t not only supplies consld-
cradle quantities of humus, but great
ly improves the mechanical condition
of the soil
In producing profitable yields of hay.
alfalfa utillzes large quantities of
phosphorus and potassium, which
must be obtained either directly from
the soil or from added fertilizer.
Whether alfalfa is a soil improver is
question which cannot be answered
without some explanation. In the sense
in which the term is commonly used,
alfalfa is not soilimproying crop,
since 1t cannot be utilized in the same
manner as COW peas, soy beans, GRIM
son clover or hairy vetch for the build
ing up Of worn-out or depleted lands.
On the other hand 1t enriches the good
soils through the nitrogen and humus
added to the soil by its roots and
crowns when the old field of alfalfa Is
broken up and also by the mechanical
action OF its roots upon the soil. Fur
thermore, the preparation of the land
prior to seeding the alfalfa and the
treatment in the way Of top dressing
and fertilizing which follow during the
few years of its existence doubtless
have very beneficial effect on the
crops succeeding 1t.
In actual practice, then, alfalfa i'm
proves good land, but cannot be con-
sidered in connection with poor land.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15
PL0W LAND DURING WINTER
Soil 10 Put In Better Condition Than
When Work 10 Dono In Spring
Also Kills Insects.

There is n diversity OF opinion as to
tho advlsabllity Of plowing in win
ter.
II is generally conceded, however.
that sod lands should be plowed in
tho winter season. The freezing and
thawing OF tho soil puts It in much
better condition than II can be put by
the plow and harrow after the spring
has opened.
Winter plowlng also destroys many
insects that would damage crops IL
they wero allowed TO live.
There will be much more moisture
laid up In the soil and saved for tho
use OF tho growing crop the next year
II tho plowing Is done during tho win
ter season than there would be II Il
wero left until spring.
The capillary connection with tho
subsoll will have time to be renewed
II tho plowing Is done early.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15

grim, watchful sentry Just outside the
door he could not imagine, but when
the breakfast-bell reminded him OF his
hunger, he banished his fears for the
sake OF the edlbles his custo5ians had
served.
Don't you want anything to eati"
he inquired, when Larry made no move
to depart for the cookhouse.
NO"
Not hungry. eh?"
I'm hungry enough to eat plush
cushion. but"
"What?"
"Maryl"
"Mariedetta?"
Sure. She's been chasin' me again.
II somebody don't side track that Gu.
ban, I'll have to lick Carara." He
sighed. Il told you we'd ought to tin
can 1t out OF here. Now It's too late. "
1t was perhaps a half-hour later
that Helen Blake came tripping into
the gymnasium, radiant. sparkling, her
crisp white dress touched here and
there with blue that matched her eyes,
in her hands a sunshade, a novel. and
mysterious little bundle.
I'VE were so sorry to lose you at
breakfast" she began.
Wally led her to the cosey-corner
and seated himself beside her.
Il suppose II is a part OF this hor.
rid training. would never have men.
toned that foot race II | had dreamed
II would be like this"
Here at least was a soul that sym.
pathized.
THE only hardship Is not to see
you" he declared softly.
Miss Blake dropped her eyes.
Il thought you might like to 90 walk
ing; it's a gorgeous morning. You
see. I've brought book to read TO you
while you rest-you must be tired aft
er your run"
81 am. and I will. This is awfully
good OF you, Miss Blake" Speed rose
overwhelmed with 10y, but the look oi
Glass was not to be passed up. T.
I'm afraid It's impossible. however
The blue eyes few open In aston
lshment. "Why7" tho girl questioned
CTo BE coNTINUED)
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15

Glass made no reply. His dlstended
orbs were frozen upon Willie. It was
doubtful II he even heard.
"Our honor amt for SALE" Still Bill
declared.
Here Berkeley Fresno spoke. "oi
course not. And you mustn't think
that Speed Is trying to get out Of the
race. He wants TO runl And II any
thing happened TO prevent his running
he'd be broken.hearted. l know he
would"
Willie's hypnotic eye left tho train
er's abdomen and travelled slowly "a
Speed.
what could happenr questioned
he.
"N.nothing that I know Of"
you don't aim 10 leayer 80.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15
SYNOPSIS.

Cowboys of the Flying Heart ranch are
heartbroken over the loss Of their much
priced phonograph by the defeat OF their
champion In foot-race with the cook OF
the Centipede ranch. A house party Is
pm at the Flying Heart. ]. Wallingford
Epeed, cheer leader at Yale. and Culver
Coyington. inter collegiate champion run
her. are expected. Helen Blake, Speeds $
bWeetheart, becomes interested in the loss
of the phonograph. She suggests to Jean
Chaplin. sister of the owner OF the ranch,
that she induce Covington, her lover, to
win back the phonograph. Helen declares
that II Covington won't run, Speed Will.
The Cowboys are hilarious over the pros
pect. Speed and his valet, Larry Glass.
trainer at Yale, arrive. Helen Blake asks
lete. to race against the Centipede man.
The cowboys join in the appeal to Wally.
and fearing that Helen will find him out.
he consents. He insists. however. that he
shall be entered as an unknown, figuring
that Covington will arrive in time to take
his place. Fresno, glee club singer from
Stanford university and in love with
Helen, tries to discredlt. Speed with the
ladies' and the cowboys. Speed and Glass
put In the time they are supposed to be
The cowboys explain TO Speed how much
the race means to them. Speed assures
them he will do his best. Tho cowboys
tell Glass II is up TO him to see that Speed
wins the race. Willie, the gunman. de-
clares the trainer will go back east pack
ed In Ice, n Speed falls. A telegram comes
from Covington saying he is in Jail al
Omaha for ten days. Glass in panic
forces Speed to begin training in earnest
Speed declares to Larry that the best way
out is for him Speed TO injure himself
Glass won't stand for It. Glass forces
Speed out at sunrise to practice running
At the instigation OF Fresno the cowboys
put ice in Speeds shower bath.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15

Certainly not"
"Oh, you fellows take 1t too seri'
ously," Fresno offered carelessly. He
might have to-"
Willie's upper lip drew back, show
ing his yellow teeth.
They don't sell no railroad tickets
before Saturday, and the walkin' is
bad. There's your breakfast, Mr..
Speed. When you've ct your fill, you
better rest. And don't talk to them
ladies, neither; it spoils your train of
thought"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15

places. He Immediately became
tainted" by his surroundings. lie
had to keep friends and employers
ignorant of his address. for in Eng
land loss OF caste instantly followed
knowledge OF the fact that one was
stopping at a cheap London lodging
house.
In order TO overcome the difficulties
OF the situation, the London county
council has launched into the busl.
ness OF hotel proprletorshlp. Bruce
house, its first experiment on n large
scale in this line, has proved huge
success. Every night II lodged up.
ward OF 700 casual guests. who pay
IA cents each per night for an I'm.
maculately clean bed and accommoda.
tions truly palatial considering the
amount charged.
Bruce house must not be placed In
the same category as ordinary lodg.
Ing or "doss" houses found In all quar-.
ters Of London. There is no reason
why even the most fastidlous should
turn up his nose at tho Chateau
Bruce" Everything is as clean as a
pin. Kitchens. dining rooms and bed.
rooms are scrubbed and polished until
tho boards arc bleached TO snowy
whlteness, tho brasswork fairly scin.
tillates. In the bedrooms the predomi.
nant note is cleanliness.
Tho whole idea OF tho place indl.
Gates that the county council means
TO have cleanliness whatever happens.
In pursuance OF this worthy design.
any inmate OF tho IL. c. G. hotel" may
obtain a hot bath In a porcelain tub
In q room all to himself. with soap
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-05-15

OF dodgers industriously engaged In
rewriting various directories for bust.
ness houses. who pay 30 cents per
1000 for addressed envelopes.
In such large establishment. Of
course. certain rules and regulations
are essential. For instance, no one Is
allowed to remain I'm his room or
cublclo during the daytime except In
case OF Illness. The bedrooms are
thrown open TO the guests at seven
o'clock in the evening and all rooms
must bo vacated before $3.50 In the
morning except on Sunday. when nine
o'clock is the hour for rising.
All lights are out every night at
1880.
II Is scarcely necessary 10 say that
no gambling is permitted In the l.. G..
G. hotel. though many forms OF amuse.
ment are provided, such as checkers.
chess, bagatelle and other innocent
games that do not rouse tho lust for
gold.
In connection with Bruce house
there is very nico garden. which is
much enjoyed by tho guests during
tho summer months
The London county council in un.
dertaking the running OF lodging
houses has set n very high standard
OF decency. sobriety and cleanliness,
and other lodging houses have had to
meet this standard In order TO com.
pete.
There was considerable doubt when
this undertaking was first suggested
that Il could bo mado 10 pay, bat
Bruce house is already q great sue
cess financially.