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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-05-14

County Detective Moore descend
ed upon several stores in Highland
Falls, N Y, and confscated 20 nickel
in the slot gambling machines which
West Point cadets are said to have
been playing.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-05-14

Mrs Daisy Parker is searching
Cold Spring, N Y, with policeman
for her husband, Frederick Parker.
of Chapinville, who ran away from
her in huff because they couldn't
agree upon the color to paint the
kitchen wall.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-05-14
MRS, ], VIM. Finn
OF COLUMBIA
PASSES AWAY AT KINGSTRtE
WHILE VISITING HER DAUGH-
TER. MRS. L. w. GLLLAND.


Mrs Jane Adger Smythe Finn OF
Columbia, widow of the late Rev j
VIM Finn, D D, died early Saturday
morning of pneumonia at the home
of her daughter, Mrs Louis " Gil
lard, in Kingstree. She was IS years
of age. The funeral services will be
held Monday in Charleston, probably
at the Second Presbyterian church,
of which her father, the late Rev
Thomas Smythe, D D, was for 40
years pastor. The interment will be
in the churchyard where her late
husband was buried in December,
1907.
Mrs Finn was a sister to Adger
Smythe, Augustine T Smythe and
Miss Sarah A Smythe, all of Charles
ton, and Ellison A Smythe of Green
vile. She leaves four daughters and
one son. The daughters are: Mar
garet, wife of George Howe, profess
sor of Latin in the University of
North Carolina; Miss Jean Adger
= Finn, Columbia; Nell. wife of L W
Gilland, Kingstree; Sarah, wife of
McDavid Horton of The State, Co.
lumbia; Sue, wife of Kenneth M
James, Darlington. Her son, ,Smythe
Finn, is aide to DR. Wilfred T Gren-
fell in the Royal Mission to Deep Sea
Fishermen. He is stationed at the
head of Hamilton inlet, in northern
Labrador.
Mrs Finn was born in Charleston
March 4, 1S49. She was married De-
cember 20, 1S76,to Rev J VIM Finn,
a native of Mississippi. who, after
serving throughout the War be-
tween the Sections in the Army Of
Northern Virginia, had been educat-
ed at the University of Mississippi
and at the Columbia Theological
seminary, Columbia. DR. Finn was
for some years pastor of Memorial
Presbyterian church, New Orleans.
Afterwards, for nearly score OF
years, he was professor of psycholo-
gy and philosophy in the University
of South Carolina. The residence at
Sumter and Pendleton streets, Co
lumbia, which he occupied during the
term of his professorate, is now the
Young Mems Christian association
building of the university and in his
honor is called Finn hall.
News of the death Saturday at
Kingstree of Mrs j William Finn
came as a shock to her friends in
Columbia. 1t had become known
that she was seriously i'll, but few
realized the critical nature of her
illness.
Mrs Finn, who had lived IN Co.
lumbia for many years, had endeared
herself to many, especially to the
college students, who found a cordial
welcome in her home on the campus
while DIR Finn was serving the uni
vers;ty Tile State.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-05-14

Forty-seven relatives are benefci-
aries in the will of Mrs Julia A Mil
ler of New York, disposing of more
than 100000.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-05-14
Cure for Stomach Disorders.

Disorders of the stomach may be
avoided by the use of Chamber
lain's Tablets. Many very remarka-
BILE cures have been effected by these
tablets. Sold by all dealers.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-05-14

Gossip is not always reliable, but
it goes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-05
CHAPTER xI.
AT the ealland House.

Every unit engrossed In his own
work! Every man taught how weak
link may break a chain and realizing
himself as link and only link! The
captain OF engineers forgot Marta's ex-
istence as an error of his subordinates
caught his eye. and he went TO caution
the axmen TO cut closer to the ground
as stumps gave cover for rinemen. For
the time being he had no more interest
in the knoll than In the wreckage OF
the dirlgibles which were down and
out OF the fight.
After all. the knoll was only single
point on the vast stan map-only one
OF many points OF a struggle whose
progress was bulletined through the
siftings OF regimental, brigade, divi-
sion and corps headquarters In net re-
suits to the staff Partow and Ian
stron overlooked ALL Their knowledge
made the vast map live under their
eyes. But our concern Is with the
story OF two regiments, and particu-
larly OF two companies, and that Is
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-05

had been worked out no less system
atically than that OF wounding them.
Thank you. mol We don't want to
waste time" he replied. I'VE must
get them away with all speed so that
the ambulances may return promptly.
It's only ffteen.minute run to the
hospital, where every comfort and APP
pllance are ready and where they VIII
be given the right things TO eat"
Then we will give them some
winel" Marta persisted
Not II we can prevent IL! Not TO
start hemorrhages! The field doctors
have brandy for use when advisable.
and there is brandy In all the ambu-
lances."
Clearly. volunteer service was not
wanted There was no room at the
immediate front for Florence Nightin.
gales I'm the modern machine OF war.
Then water?"
The major surgeon aimed TO be pa.
TENT TO an earnest, attractive young
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-05
CHAPTER x.
Marta's First Glimpse Of War.

Marta's First Glimpse OF War.
AS Marta and the children came TO
the door or the chapel after the reci-,
tation OF the oath, she saw the civil
population moving along the street In
the direction OF the range. There was
nothing for Marta 10 do but start
homeward. The thought that her
mother was alone made her hasten at
n pace much more rapid than the pro.
cession OF people, whose talk and ex.
CARNATIONS formed monotone audi
bic In It's nearness, despite the continu-
ous rine-fre, now broken by the pound
Ing OF the guns.
ITS all done 20 beat the Grays, Isn't
II, Miss Galland? They are trying to
take our land" said Jacky Werther
Ms Marta parted from him.
Yes, II is done to beat the Grays,"
she answered. Good luck. Jackyl"
Yes, yes, to beat the Grays! The
same idea--the lighting nature. the
brute nature OF man-animated both
sides. Had the Browns really tried for
peace? Had they. in the spirit OF her
oath. appealed TO justice and reason !?
Why hadn't their premier before all
the world said TO the premier OF the
Grays. as one honest, friendly neigh.
Dor to another over a matter or dis
pute:
I'VE do not want war. We know
you outnumber us, but we know you
would not take advantage OF that. n
we are wrong We will make amends;
n you are wrong we know that you
viii, Let us not play tricks In secret
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-05

held, ne might nave hours IN wnIca
TO complete his task; II It broke, he
had only minutes.
Marta came up the terrace path
from the chrysanthemum bed in time
20 watch the shroud of shrapnel smoke
billowing over the knoll. to visualize
another scene in place OF the collision
OF the squadrons. and TO note the cap.
tain's exultation over Fracasses re.
pulse.
How we must have punished them ="
he exclaimed TO his lieutenant. How
we must have moved them down!
Lanstron certainly knew what he was
doing"
you mean that he knew how We
should NOV them down." asked Marta.
Not until che spoke did he realize
that she was standing near him.
why, naturally! III we hadn't
moved them down his plan would
have failed, Moving them down was
the only way to hold them back" he
said; and seeing her horror made
haste TO add: Miss Galland, now you
know what CHASTITY business war is.
II will be worse here than there"
Yes" she said blankly. Her color
less cheeks, her dropping underiip con-
WINGED him that now, with a little
show OF masculine authority, he would
gain his point.
You and your mother must go!" he
said firmly.
This was the very thing 10 whip
her thoughts back from the knoll. lie
was thunderstruck al the transforma-
ton. hot color in her cheeks. eyes
afame, lips curving around a whirl-
wind Of words.
you name the very reason why
wish to stay Why do you want to
save the women? Why shouldn't they
bear their share? Why don't you want
them to see men moved down? Is
it because you are ashamed OF your
profession? Why, | ask"
The problem OF dealing with an
angry woman breaking a shell fire OF
questions over his head had not been
ready solved in the captains curricu-
lum like other professional problems,
nor was It mentioned in the Official
instructions about the defenses of the
Galland house. He aimed TO smile
soothingly in the helplessness Of man
In presence of feminine fury
1T Is an old custom" he was say
ing, but she had turRed away
"Lanny's plan-mow them down!
NOV them down! NOV them down."
she went on, more 70 herself than to
him.
Was there nothing for her to do?
Could she only look on in fever OF
while action roared I!
around herr The sight OF several au-
tomobile ambulanees In the road at
the foot OF the garden stilled the
throbe Of distraction in her temples |
with an answer. The woundedl They !
we're already coming In from the field. |
She hurried down the terrace steps. |
The major surgeon in charge, sur,
'rised TO find any woman in the vi |
Unity, was about to tell her so auto,
then, in view OF her inten-
iity. he waited for her to speak
You will let us do something for |
hem?" Marta asked. I'VE will make |
hem some hot soup
He was Immediately busineeslike.
So less than Dellarme or Fracasse or
4anstron or Westerling. he had been
preparing throughout his professional
areer for this hour. The detail OF |
airing for the men who We're down
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-05

To Be Continued.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-05

CHAPTER IX-The Gray army crosses
the border line and attacks. The Browns
check them. Artillery. infantry, aero
planes and dlrigibles engage. Stransky,
rising 10 make the anarchist speech OF his
Me, draws tho Gray artillery fire. Nicked
by q shrapnel splinter he goes Berserk
and fghts-"all a man."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-05

CHAPTER VIII At tho frontier the
two armies lie crouched for attack and
defense. In tho town with the non-com-
batants fleeing from the danger zone.
Marta hears her child pupils recite the
peace oath.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-05

and works OF art and put them in the
cellar, where they will be safe"
The captain OF engineers in com.
mand, seeing Marta. hurried toward
her.
Miss Galland. isn't it?" he asked.
Il have been waiting Tor YOU. -
well, found that | could not make
the situation clear to your mother"
HE thinks me ia my second child.
hood or out OF my head. Mrs. Galland
explained with a shade OF tartness.
And he has been so polite in trying
to conceal his opinion. too" she added
with a comprehendlng smile.
The captain flushed in embarrass
ment.
IL cant speak too strongly" he
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-12-05

CHAPTER -vII-westerlIng and the
Gray premier plan 10 use q trivial inter-
national affair 10 foment warlike patriot
ksnn in army and people and strike before
seclaring war. Partow, Brown chief OF
stan, and Lanstron, made vice, discuss
the trouble. and the Brown defenses. Par
tow reveals his plans 10 Lanstron.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-16

Aside from the question whether
the canal and breakwater were built
so as to conform to the terms of the
grant, the company violated the
grant in selecting the lands; and here
was the monumental fraud. The
grant specifically exempted all lands
which had been designated by the
United States as mineral" and in
structed the ship canal company to
select lands in odd-numbered sec
tons, such locations to be from I'M
selected lands nearest to the location
of the ship canal The report of
Commissioner Sparks shows that the
company violated both provisions.
They selected 93,712.88 acres of
lands which were not at the time of
selection those nearest the location
of the CANAL" and they selected also
68,647.47 acres of lands which had
been proclaimed and offered as min
eral prior to the passage of the grant
ing act"
There was no question as to the
designation of these as mineral lands.
They had been offered by the gov
eminent for sale as mineral" hav-
ing been designated in part by agents
and by the geological officers.
In February, 1886, Senator Pres.
ton B. Plumb of Kansas introduced a
bill SENATE 1901 ''to reclaim to the
United States certain lands improper
ly and Illegally listed to the state of
Michigan for the Portage Lake and
Lake Superior Canal Company"
(The successor to this company was
the Lake Superior Ship Canal, Rail-
way e. Iron Co., and the title subse-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-16

man of the Public Lands Committee
the views expressed by the commissi
= by him relative to the institution of S
For reasons which can be guess
politics" and departmental jugglery,
stead, Commissioner Sparks was disc
teal person and after an~open ruptuT
department.
These are the lands in the upper
large part of the wealth of the cope
Secretary of Labor VIM. B. Wilson
has reference in his published state
ment that the company has extracted
profits to the amount of 5000, 100000
on an investment of $1,25O,00O. 1t is
the Ownership" of these mines
which the mine operators continually
quote as giving them the right to
protect their property by import
ing militiamen and gunner to car
Ty on their campaign against the de-
mands of the men who work in the
mines, who are asking a living wage
and decent working conditions.
Title to these mineral lands goes
back to grant by Congress to a pri-
Vate corporation which in return was
to build a ship canal, harbor and
breakwater on the upper peninsula of
Michigan on the neck of land known
as ''The Portage" AS matter of fact
the company never properly con-
structed the canal and works, but
when confronted with a congress
sional inquiry and a threat of for
FIXTURE of the lands which were the
price of the work they got from the
governor of the state of Michigan
certifcation that the work had been
properly done. The company was
originally given two years to COM
plete the work, but this by two sub
sequent laws was extended to eight
years.
On the last day before the eight
years expired the governor gave a
qualified certiication, his qualif1ca-
ton being based on the fact that the
L
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-31
No Cabs or Flowers for
Us, Say South Bend High
School Girl Graduates

new order which the 1914 class in
tends to inaugurate as a precedent for
succeeding classes.
The cost Of the invitations TO the
commencement exercises has been cut
in half by the selection Of the class
Principal +. L. Sims. Of the high
school Tuesday expressed hearty ap-
preciation OF the determination OF the
class 10 establish more sensible as
well as more economical precedent IN
commencement programs
4 am proud OF the spirit OF the boys
and girls in the class OF 1914" he said.
At a class meeting Monday evening
the girls went on record In favor Of
simplicity IL graduation dress.
As the matter now stands the girls
have the choice of either OF the fol-
lowing:
White sailor suits with black ties
and shoes
Caps and gowns OF black material.
Plain white dress not 20 cost over
50.
All three plans were discussed at
the meeting yesterday but no decision
was made The matter was held in
allegiance and WHY l-e put 20 a vote
some time this week
The class at "A meeting declared in
favor OF a uniform and inexpensive
CONTINUED on PAGE u
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-31
MOB LYNCHES NEGRESS
IN OKLAHOMA WHO
KILLED WHITE MAN

MUSKOGEE, Okla, March ST.
The people of Wagner, Is miles
north of MuskOgee, took the law in
to their own hands this morning and
lynched Marie Scott, a negreSs who
Sunday night killed Lemuel Peace.
a young white man, by stabbing him
in the heart. A mob Of 100 masked
men went TO the Jail before daylight.
aroused the sleepy iailer, covered him
with guns, placed a rope around the
womans neck and departed. A
block from the jail they hanged her
TO a telephone cable. The woman
did not make an outcry and the mob
worked so quietly that the town was
not aroused. The body was taken
down an hour later by the sheriff.
The county attorney has started an
inquiry Tuesday, but no warrants have
been issued. The sentiment of Wago-
ner people appears to be with the mob.
WAGNER is one of the counties in
which negroes convicted of murder
have had their sentences commuted by
the governor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-31
ASSESSOR FINDS BODY
OF SOUTH BEND WOMAN
ON DINING ROOM FLOOR

Mrs. Emily j. Buckles, g. years old,
Of 1890 Mishawaka av., wife of the
late Enoch Buckles, and a resident of
this county all her life. was found
dead on the floor of her dining room
tuesday morning by r. $. Lucke, a
tax assessor, who called. Coroner L
j. Swantz said death was caused by
heart disease.
According to neighbors, Mrs.
Buckles was APPARENTLY I'm good health
When last seen, late Monday night. She
is believed TO have been dead about a
half hour when found by Lucket at
$3.50 O'Clock Tuesday morning For
several years she has been subject to
slight attacks OF heart trouble.
When the assessor called he saw her
lying PROSTATE on the floor, the back
door being open. She had evidently
tallen as she was preparing breakfast.
Airs. Buckles since her husbands
death nine years ago, has been living
alone in her home, adjoining that of
her sister, Mrs. John Ray, 1928 Michi-
gan av.
Lucke called the neighbors who en-
tered the house and later the police
and coroner were summoned She was
porn In Warren township, Feb. 10.
1851. and has lived in this county al
her life. For a mum Der Of years she
has been an active member of West
minister church.
Besides Mrs. Ray, the following
brothers and sisters survive her:
George NJ Myler. SIS Allen St. Mrs.
george Doughty, of New Carlisle and
Mrs. j. Mcdonald She is the daugh-
ter OF the late Mathew Myler. who was
well known in South Bend. No chill
dren survive her. Arrangements viii
De made FOR the funeral services later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-31
FATHER OF VICTIM
PLEADS WITH MOB TO
SPARE YOUNG SLAYER

HERKIMER. y. Y. March 81
Many residents OF this section Tues
day threatened 20 lynch Jean Gianini.
the 17-year-old boy who brutally
murdered Miss LYDIA Beecher. the
pretty young school teacher of
Poland. So strong did the threats
become that the aged white haired
father of the young victim. the Rev.
VIM. a. Beecher. interceded with his
neighbors 10 protect the prisoner.
My good friends" said the grief
stricken father" two wrongs do not
make a right l would have no mob
rule. Lynch law IS always 20 be de-
plOred Let the law take its course. -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-31
Ordcred ID HnId Onf-

MEXICO CITY. March 31-'.Ne-
IascO, TOrreOn: The Mexican gOvcsn-
ment instructs you TO fight 10 the end.
Do not surrender Torreon under any
conditions. Eeinforcements coming
TO aid you"
The foregoing despatch was sent
from the government wireless station
here early Tuesday. To insure that
it was received at Torreon Minister
Banquet instructed the wireless Op-
orator at SaltillO 10 take Il ashore and
relay il to Torreon.
I'VE are confident that General We
lascO will not surrender until ne is abb
solutely crushed" said General Blan-
quet
President Huerta was again in con-
ference with army officers during tho
night. National palace attaches re-
fused TO discuss the conferences or
the report that the president was COM
pleting preparations 10 take the field
at the head Of his army. That a biz
troop movement was contemplated
was indicated by orders TO railroad
officials TO hold in readiness enough
cars to form ten special trains.
The situation at Tampico is also
believed To be critical. Latest reports
ports indicate that severe fighting Dc
going on near that city and that mu-
tiny is threatened 10y the federal troops
there because they have not been paid
for several weeks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-31
TERRE HAUTE POLICE
CHIEF JAILED, PROMISED
IMMUNITY TO WITNESS

TERRE HAUTE. Ind, March 81
Judge c. NJ. Fortune, presiding in the
trial of Mayor Dom NJ Roberts, in
dicted for election frauds. this morn
ing sent Superintendent of Police Ed.
Holler to Jail for contempt. because "a
witness testified that Holler promised
TO drop the prosecution of him for not
having an automobile license If he
would "gO easy" on Dom in his tes-
timony.
The witness was Walter Myers. who
told story Of driving punches of re-
peaters to registration places last Oc-
tOber. and that he was paid by Rich
ard Wernecke, chairman Of the demo-
cratic city committee and now pEose-
cutting attorney and who got the
money from Roberts 10 Myers per
sOnal knowledge. He said that on one
trip to the democratic headquarters
Roberts and Wernecke changed hats
with two Of the repeaters that they
might go back to registration place
they had already visited.
Holler was fined 500 and sentenced
TO so days last week for serving a
search warrant in an effort to get
election documents in the possession
of the special prosecutor, Werneck
not being permitted 10 act in these
cases. but the penalty was suspended.
This morning Judge Fortune reScinded
the suspension order.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-31
ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT
SEASONS HIGH MARK
NO DANGER PRESSING

st Joseph river is on It's annual
rampage. During the past week the
water has risen two feet reaching the
nigh mark for the season with more
than two feet and a half Of water 90
ing over the dam. Fed by the melt
Ing snow, creeks and the heavy rains
that fell in the past few davs the
stream began 10 widen and climb on
its banks during the middle of last
week.
There is little danger. however. of
the stream causing any trouble here.
as the river bed has taken care of
two times as much water during
former seasons, according to authori-
ties at the water works.
Although spring freshets have
driven streams in the southern part
OF the state far over their banks.
assurance was given that unless fur
ther rains follow. the river will be
within control Last year during the
high water season il was nearly a
foot above the mark where IT is now.
Several seasons ago Il raised three
feet higher. It is believed that the
water has reached the maximum
notch and viii begin TO go down in
the next few hours.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-03-31
COAL MINERS STRIKE
IN ENGLAND TO TIE
UP FACTORY CENTERS

LONDON. March 31.-Great manu-
featuring centers are threatened with
paralysis by the strike OF coal miners
that went into effect Tuesday. The
miners OF Yorkshire struck yester-
day a hours ahead of the time set
and all the men called out quit al
once The strike leaders predicted
Tuesday that more than JOG. 900
would be out by midnight and that by
Friday all mines would be tied up. 20
enforce their demand for a minimum
wage. Efforts are being made TO pre-
vent a strike on the subway and sur
face lines here The traction en-
ployes have been dissatisfied for
many months.