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The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-24
PLANT A CHRISTMAS TREE.

A correspondent of the Cleye- !, land Plain Dealer offers a timely and pertinent idea that should !,
 commend itself to many readers.
 It refers to the use of Christmas
 trees after the days festivities are over. --,-.''- --'r' 1 } In explanation of her plan she offers the 2 following clipping
 from Good HousekeepingalJ4 d.
 ."An eastern city, carried out an , idea last year that might well be initiated by any progressive or. ganiZation of women. After New
 Years wagons went from house
 to house to collect all the Christ mas. trees. These were taken to
 the public squares. Sharpened on the ends. they were thrust
 into the ground in artistic groups and clumps of varying heights.
 ID some cases they act as wind shields for the growing shrubs
 and evergreens. In every case, though but temporary tenants.
 they make attractive. restful beauty spotN for the eye. Con-
 pare this with the fate of Christ mas trees ip your neighborhood.
 After a short week. of ttnseled
 splendor they are Gften left in the alleyways or litter up the } back yard for Weeks." , This interesting question is , added: '-- De ''~'- Certainly the Christmas trees in the southwest corner of the . square are a great improvement } to 1t, and no one who Eees them , can help wishing that they might grow there all the year round. They talk of improving this cor ner, Why not plant some little evergreen trees?'
 Worth considering. isn't 1t?
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-24
At all drug gtOea.

Wanted salesmen to sell cigars cigarettes. and tobacco to dealers. Experience unnecessary. Weekly sal ary and $6 day traEel'ng expens- es. EASTERN TOBACCO CO, Bos- ton, Mass.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-12-24

I-AEnElzi
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
Our Gold Hill Letter.
Times Correspondence.

Zines correspondence.
AS most of us know, our
annual revival meeting started
at Flint Hill on last Sabbath
morning. Rev. Mr.. White, was
to have helped in the meeting
but was unable to be with us on
account of sickness, but Brother
McCravy is with us conducting
the singing.
(, Our good Methodist brethren
closed their meeting at Zoar on
last Thursday. We had the
privilege of hearing Brother
Stacy on Tuesday night, and he
spoke on the subject of What
will We do with Jesus, who is
called Christi" and, strange to
say, we heard Brother Hair
speak on the same text today.
Miss Annie Faris, who has
been attending the summer
school at Winthrop college, is at
nome now.
Miss Maude Smith, who has
been visiting her sister in Char
lesion for some time is at home
now.
Misses Margaret Blake, of st.
George, and Eula Cook, of Rock
Hill, spent several days of the
last week at the home of Hon.
5. II. Epps, in this section.
Misses Ursula and Myrtle
Blankenship. of Charlotte. are
spending a few days at home.
Our Sunday school at Gold Hill
is progressing nicely. but we can
do better if we can just get more
older people interested in it.
Jayenld.
I Gold Hill. Aug. &
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Coat !, are
at home. after a visit to re ltives
in Laurens county.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Niv m, of
Waxhaw, N. c., were guests
Sunday at the home c, Mr..
c. w. Eason, in this city.
Mr.. H. E. Merritt. of Bo .alusa.
La, is spending q short vacation
with relatives in this city and
the county.
Miss Hettie Slear, who las
been visiting her brother, j IN
K. Slear. at Grattan, return d
to her home in Williamsport, P; ),
Friday night.
The York county campaign.
party is today at Ogden, where
big picnic is being held. The
candidates come to Fort Mill on
Tuesday, August IL.
The first open boil of. cotton to
reach The Times Office was sent
in Tuesday morning from the
farm of George Potts, a colored
farmer of the Pleasant Valley
section.
Miss Margaret Spratt, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Jennie Spratt, has
been i'll of fever for some days
at her home in Sprattville.
A force of men are engaged in
erecting the 100000 gallon tank
on the hilltop on Massey street
and expect the work to be COM
pleted within two weeks.
Miss Willie Hoke, who has had
charge of the Pamela school at
Summerton during the last term,
returned to her home here the
last week, after an extended
visit to friends in Charleston.
The Times is requested to state
that there will be preaching
from the stand in Confederate
Park next Sunday evening at
S:15 O'Clock. All are invited to
attend the service.
Ike Cloniger and Miss Eula
Adkins, a young couple from
Mecklenburg county. were mar
ried in this city Sunday morn
ing at II o'clock by Magistrate
r. P. Harris. The marriage
took place at the home of Magis-
trate Harris on White street.
At a recent meeting of the
town council the work of extend
ing the cement paving on Con-
federate street a distance of
a bout 1000 feet was authorized
and the contract has been let to
the Fort Mill Lumber Company.
William L. Patterson. a farmer
living near Fort Mill, was COM
PEELED to kill very fine mule
Wednesday, his veterinary hav-
ing diagnosed a case of hydro
phobia. 1t is thought that the
animal was bitten by dog
suffering with rabies a short
while ago.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

The Times is authorized to announce
John nj. Williford of Yorkville as a
candidate for Judge of Probate subject
to the recommendation of the Demo
CRATIC voters in the approaching pri-
mary election. .A,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

The Times is authorized to announce
that j. c. Cork is candidate for
Superintendent of Education of York
county, subject to the rules of the
Democratic party and the regulations
of the Democratic primary.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
County Supervisor.

The Times is authorized to announce
Thos. w. Boyd as candidate for re-
appointment to the office of Comfy
Supervisor subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
Fr- County Treasurer.

F,- County Treasurer.
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office of
County Treasurer of York county,
subject to the rules of the Democratic
primary. HARRY E. NEIL.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
House of Representative.

We are authorized to announce T. F.
Leslie, of Catawba, as candidate
for the House of Representatives, sub
iect to the action of the Democratic
party in the primary election.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

hereby announce my candidacy for
the House of Representatives., subject
to the result of the Democratic pri-
mary. i solicit the votes of those who
feel that have the capacity to serve
the State and county worthily.
w. r. BRADFORD.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
For Auditor.

For Auditor.
We are authorized to announce
Broadus M. Love as a candidate for
reelection to the Office of County
Auditor, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in the approaching
primary.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the House of
representatives, subject to the action
of the Democratic party in the coming
primary election. w. b. RIDDLE.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
For Superintendent of Education.

For Superintendent of Education.
hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection to the office of
County Superintendent of Education
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party in the coming primary.
JOHN E. CARROLL.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

The Times is authorized to announce
Mr.. w. j. Cherry, of Rock Hill. as u
candidate for the House of Repre-
sentatives, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

The Times is authorized to announce
Mr.. Z. L. Harris as n cannidate for re-
election to the office of Magistrate of
Fort Mill township. subject to the will
OF the voters in the approaching
Democratic primary.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
For Magistrate.

The Times is authorized to announce
MIR. w. l.. HALL as o candidate fol
Magistrate of Fort Mill township, sub
ject to the rules of the approaching
primary election. -
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
For County Supervisor

For County Supervisor.
/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Supervisor of
York cuunty, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary.
H. j. tinker.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

Friends of Mr.. FRED MINIS author
ize The Times to announce him as a
candidate for the Office of Supervisor
OF Fort Mill township, subject to the
rules of the Democratic primary.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

We are authorized to announce EN-
MET w. PURSLEY of Kings Noun
tain township as a candidate for the
House of Representatives, subject to
the choice of the Democratic party in
the approaching primary election.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

hereby announce myself candidate
for Magistrate of Indian Land town.
ship. subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
]. ID. POTTS.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS

For County Commissioners.
/ hereby announce IA o candidate
for County Commissioner of York
County snbject to the rules Of the
Democratic party.
H. r. MERRITT. JR.
Yorkville, r. F. D. 8.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06
For Township Supervisor.

The Times is authorized to announce
Mr.. c. p. Blankenship as candidate
for reappointment to the office of
Supervisor of Fort Mill township, sub
ject to the choice of the voters in the
approaching Democratic primary.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

We are authorized to announce the
name of Mr.. Samuel N. Johnson as a
candidate for the House of Repre-
sentatives subject to the action of
the Democratic party in the approach
ing primary election.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-08-06

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the House of
Representatives, subject to the action
of the Democratic party in the coming
primary election.
A. f.. HUTCHINSON
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03

Flounces and peplums are shown
on the new bathing suits. They are
pretty without being full enough to
interfere with swimming
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03
MEN HURT IN AUTO CRASH
NOT J0Y-RIDING, THEY SAY

Frank w Shuell. No. 597 Twelfth
ST., and John st. John, No. 500
Twelfth-st., who were injured in an
automobile accident near Toledo
Monday, while on their way from the
indianapolis motor races, arrived in
their Detroit homes, Tuesday even.
ing Edward A. Councilman, No. Is
Forest-ct. and Alexander B. Mac.
Lean, No. 1928 Clairmount.ave.. are
too badly injured to be removed from
the Toledo hospital Mr.. MacLean
was driving the automobile when 1t
threw tire, causing him to lose con-
troll. the car skidding and turning
turtle over an embankment
Shuell declares that the party was
not joy.riding as claimed In the To
ledo dispatches, and that the accident
occurred Monday afternoon. at 3
O'Clock. instead OF, at O'Clock Tues
day morning.
M. Shuell likewise maintains that
there were no women in the machine,
although the Toledo dispatches stat
ed that Mrs. w. II. Conrad. OF Toledo,
and Miss Flo Burgess, OF Lima o.,
were in the party and were seriously
injured.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03
CHILDREN Will
ROMP OVER OLD
DWELLING PLACE
Blandensburg's Bloody Sward is
To BE Cut Up Into Building
Lots Soon
GOOD AMERICAN BLOOD
SATURATED FAMOUS SPOT
Where Senator Mason, of Vir'
ginia Was Killed and Where
Stephen Decatur Fell

BALTIMORE, June 3.-Ihe Ola
Bladensburg duelling ground is soon
to lie converted into building lots for
happy homes. and the happy shouts
of childhood will soon echo where
once the murderols pistol barked, the
sword clashed, the dying duellists
moaned. ~
The famous duelling ground borders
a small brook and is about 10 acres
I'm extent, fiat and low, and covered
with weeds. grass. vines and an oc-
casioDal cedar. II was convenient 10
Washington, close enough 10 Bladens-
burg for nights lodging and easy
of escape from legal authority on
either side of the district line.
More than so hostile meetings oc-
CURED on the banks OF this lonely
and melancholy brook-some fatal.
some bloodless. The first victim was
Edward Hopkins OF Maryland, an en-
sign OF infantry. He fell early In
1914
Two duels were fought on the
ground that were especially desper-
a.e. One was between Gen. Mason,
senator from Virginia. and Col. Nc
Carly. from the same state Although
they were cousins, they had violent
tilt at the polls in I,eesburg, Va. Ma.
son challenged McCarty's vote and
McCarty at once challenged Mason's
life. Mason at first declined, was call
ed a coward, and then determined 20
die, IL need be, TO refute the chargr.
Neither would consent to terms in
which there was the least escape
from death for the other. They pro-
posed 10 leap from the capitol dome
together and fight on the way down.
or To light on barrel of powder TO
be ignited by a slow fuse, but OBJ
jectiCns were raised by their seconds.
They finally agreed TO fight with mus
kets charged with buckshot and at 10
feet distance
The parties spent the night previous
70 the battle in what Is now known
as the George Washington House at
Bladensburg. At 8 o'clock on the
morning OF Feb. 6, 1919 they repaired
10 the field OF honor. The citizens
OF Bladensburg congregated in a
snowstorm to witness the event. The
weapons were chosen, ground meas
ured, choice decided, antagonists
placed, seconds and surgeons at hand.
word was given. both fred simuIta-
necusly. Mason fell dead and Nc.
Carly was badly wounded.
The other notorious meeting was
the one that made the ground for
ever famous. II was fought by James
Barron and Stephen Decatur. Both
were prominent in the navy, but De
catur was the bright and shining
star the pride OF the service, and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03

were excellent; but l endeayored to
know every boy. / don't say | could
call each by name. But ! tried 10
know something about each one, and
to make him feel that be was an IN
dividual, not a mere part OF ma
chine.
There are many people who argue
thar 2 large school or large class Is
not as good for a student as small
school or a small class because the
student in the large class does not
get the benefit OF as much OF the
teachers personality That's non
sense The proper teacher can make
his personality felt. Notwithstanding
the size of the class; and II he cant
it's quite possible that the class
doesn't miss much. II depends on the
teacher rather than on the size OF
the class. whether his personality and
his personal attention are OF value 10
the students
Three decades OF educational en-
dcayor-he taught two years IN the
Jackson high school before becoming
principal OF a Detroit high school
have only stimulated Mr. Bliss They
have not forced him into A routine,
or caused his ideas 90 run IN rut.
He Is i'm revolt against useless eNer
ton for though he believes In dis
Ciplinary studies, he believes that a
great deal OF time is wasted IN fgur-
ing out puzzles" instead OF solving
problems lie is practical When a
fence Was needed at ID. L. s., he put
the boys 10 work, figuring out its
cost and he taught them, in one les
son. that IL isn't the number OF square
inches in fence that determines the
cost. but the number OF boards used,
and that a board which has 10 be cut
IN two. TO fiji the end OF the fence,
must pc paid for as whole board
ard not as fractional part This
doesn't sound like very important
problem, 20 the common-sense man,
but arithmetic problems are not al
ways written by men of practical ex-
peTience. and pupils get into academic
habits of thought very easily.
Though he declined to discuss De-
troit's public schools, pleading that
his knowledge OF them is not extern
sive enough, Mr. Bliss spoke highly
OF Supt Chadsey and declared his be-
lief that Dr Chadsey is one OF the
foremost public school educators in
the country ~
Mr.. Bliss has not set a date for re.
moving 10 Jackson, but he has bought
house there and will leave Detroit
In few weeks. He will have the
best wishes OF thousands of young
men and women, and many OF a more
advanced age, who have been inhu-
enced by his teaching.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03
STAGE IS SET
FOR FIGHT ON
TOLLS REPEAL
Senators Simmons and Narda-
man Oppose Each Other in
First Stage of Final Battle
START AGITATION TO
FORCE IMMEDIATE VOTE
No Business, O'GOrman An
nounces, Will be Allowed to
Interfere With Issue

WAsHINGTON, June g. Set
speeches on the Panama tolls Ques'
ton ciosed today, and the real battle
which will end with the final roll eau
began.
Senator simmons. OF North caro-
lima, who has been the mouth-piece OF
President Wilson on the tolls queS-
ton since the bill came 10 the senate
spoke today. ON the other side. sen,
ator Vardaman, OF Mississippi, mayed
what lie said was ''un-American' ooc-
trine OF yielding to demands OF Great
Britain.
AT the conclusion OF these speech
es, pressure for vote was begun.
No business. Senator O'Gorman had
announced. would be allowed TO IN
tervene until the final vote on the
bill. Night sessions may be begun
almost Immediately unless the vote is
reached without these extraordinary
me ans, certainly by early next week.
The leaders really hope, however, to
have vote by Saturday
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03
Hi G h proportion
Of manufactured
parts means car
value. 10 ng life
and reliability.

Studebaker SIX incorpor-
ates a greater proportion
of manufactured parts
than any other car.
It's steels are more rigidly
specified; each shipment
analysed and tested be-
fore acceptance.
Its vital parts are heat-treated
more thoroughly-two TO four
times-and with greater
scientific accuracy.
Methods of manufacture are
more intensive; machinery
equipment more complete and
costly, yet far more economi-
cal because OF big production.
Laboratory and engineering
work goes deeper, is more
thorough, and actually in
charge OF manufacturing.
Fristion and vibration minimiz-
ed, the life OF the car length
ened by perfect alignment OF
correlated parts, perfect lubri,
cation and perfect balance.
Hence the Studebaker SIX Is
the greatest value. has the
longest life, the most perfect
Probability.
No higher price can buy as
much, let alone more.
Send for the Studebaker Proof
Book, describing Studebaker
manufacturing methods.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03

Business-IIke Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right Times Printing Co.. 10
John R.-st Phone Main 149S.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03

Embroidery and floral designs. and
a blending Of white tissues, plain or
polka dot, are characteristics OF the
correct blouse, the ever useful aces
sorry OF milady's wardrobe,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03

Monsignor Della Chiesa, archbishop
OF bologna, is member OF the new
sacred college al Rome and one OF
the strongest possibilities for the next
pope.
He was formerly under secretary
OF state for Cardinal Rompola when
the latter was secretary OF state for
Pope Leo XIII.
Following the recent death OF Rom
polla, Della Chiesa inherits much OF
his strength and support in the sacred
college He will be the papal candi-
date OF that portion of the sacred
college which favors return TO the
policies OF Pope Leo XIII.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03

Frills and ruffes are always essen
italy youthful in effect, and the young
girls dresses for summer days are
bewitching.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03
SUSPEND INCREASE OF
FREIGHT RATES ON HIDES

WASHINGTON June 3.-Suspen.
sion OF proposed increased rates on
hides and sheep pelts from Texas,
Arizona and New Mexico, TO Los An
geles and other California points, un-
I'll Dec. 10, was ordered today by the
interstate commerce commission.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03

One Of the latest novelties in the
form OF a complete costume is one
composed of striped crepon, the
stripes running horizontally in the
upper skirt. and vertically in the main
skirt and corsage
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03

With the days OF sunshine becom-
ing the rule. Paris is bursting into
brightness in gowns or-wlIite linen or
white crepe. A black belt or some
times a black bolero is worn, too.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03
INCORRICIBLE GIRL
GIVEN FREEDOM
Too Young for Prison and Nc
Other Institution Will
Have Her

Eta Blackwell, 10 years old, men
ace to society. was turned loose in
juvenile court. Wednesday
The girl is one OF the most peculiar
and puzzling products that has ever
confronted the court, and an answer
To the problem of her future seems
to be matter beyond the solving or
any court
She is both immoral and immoral
She is lacking in any standard OF
right or wrong. She is incorrigible
and refuses To obey either the courts
or her parents.
There is not an institution in the
state that can or will take her.
Because OF her age the state pris-
ons cannot receive her.
Because she passes a very high
grade OF mental test the Home for
the Feeble Minded is unable to shell
ter her
Because OF ill-health, the Florence
Crittenden Home. the House OF the
Good Shepherd and the Wayne Coun-
ty detention home will not take her.
Because OF her violent temper and
her attacks on matrons the woman's
detention station will not take her.
Her parents admit they can do
nothing with her.
Judge Hubert was forced to release
her. Wednesday morning, after a
long talk that seemed TO make no
impression on her.
She is pretty and attractive and
will form friendships readily
What can be done with her?
The answer of the law and the
courts Is: I'VE do not know"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03
FASHION FADS

White crepe in an embroidered de
sign is used for one pretty summer
gown.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-03
DUMPS snoiled Food .

SAN FRANCISCO. June S.--Show-
ing no regard for the fishes, Deputy
United States Marshal Storer today
superintended the work OF dumping
26 tons OF canned soup and beans
into the sea The goods had been
condemned by pure food inspectors.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1914-07-11
NEGROES PROSPEROUS
Alabama Negroes Own or Con-
troll 100000 Acres of
Land.

Negro farmers own or control
5 100 coo acres of land in the State
of Alabama alone. or $50, 900 more
acres than they controlled in 1900.
The colortd farmers of that State
have under their control 1868. 900
acres of unimproved land. and at
present they are farming 100000
more of improved land than they
were cultivatinG in 1900. In ten
years the number of negro farmers
increased II per cent. and now
they own or control one-fourth of
all the farm property in Alabama.
having an aggregate value of 81
$40. 900 or 1865 per cent more farm
property than they controlled at the
beginning of the ten-year period.