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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-04-30

FOR SALE-Good fresh Jersey Cow.
will sell cheap to quick buyer. Phone
No. Alb. Sam White.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1914-04-30
Revised Version.

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bsst legal talent available. then 60
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-15

Trimmer strobe into The circle q Light. q
fine. outstanding figure Of q man. to pas, trl-
umphan,ly out of sigh, among the palms.
Dazcd, Dick Nino, -'arcd after him.
A VOICE spoke his name. H. .crncl
The slim. white presence again, rolt-
ing toward him slip of paper
The check. Mr.. Ninot. Ihirtv-'ve lo'-
lars J. that corrcDft
Correct lis -plcndid because I'm
never going 20 cash i,-l'm going 90 keep
Really, Mr.. Nlino, must say good
He came closer. Thackcr and lepa-on
faded. New York was far away. lle Has
young, and the moon was shining
going go keep always. Tie --s'
letter YOU ever wrote ne
And the last, Mr. Nlino' Really
mus, go. Goodnight.
He stood alone, with he absurd neck iu
his trembling fingers. Slowly ,hc memory
Of Trimmer came back. y bomb, WA.
sor, If bomb,
Well Dc had given lis word There Was
no way on, he must protect old leIh-on
interests. But nigh, BE not win the enemy
success, He stared Of in the direction
the advertising wizard had gone.
Trimmer. old boy. be- mutcrci. here. s.
90 your pitching arm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-15

MIS- CYNTHIA NEYRICK W. u goo

CHAPTER V. Trimmer Throws His Bomb
MISS CYNTHIA MEYRICK was q good
iEA many girls in one; So many, indeed,
that j., might truthtully be- added that, whlie
most people are never So much alone as when
in crowd, Mis- Ncyrck was never So
much in crowd as when alone Most Of
these girls were admirable, Cd few were more
miSchicvou> than admirable. but rely upon
II that every single one 81 them was nice.
II happened to be as "a very serious
minded girl that Miss Neyrick opened her
ewes on Tuesday morning She lay Tor q
long time Watching the Florida sunshine,
spoken OF So tenderly IL the railroad come
On books. us il danced across The foot OF her
bed. Today the Lileth was 20 steam into
san Marco Harbor. Today her Bridegroom
was 20 smile his slow British smile on her
once more, She recalled these facts without
the ~cmblanc, Of Cd thrill.
Where. she wondered, Was the thrill; The
frivolous girl who had met Lord Harowby
abroad. and. dazzled hy dreams Of social
-riumphs 20 come had allowed her aunt 20
urge her into this betro,hal, was not present
II the moment Had She been. She would
have declared this Cynthia Meyrick silly,
and laughed her into gaicty again.
Into The room toddlcd the dun, VINO had
stood 50 faithfully on the coaching line
abroad. With heavy Wit She spoke OF the
coming OF Lord Harrowby. Cynthia did not
smile. She turned grave eyes on her aunt.
I'm wondering, she confessed, was Il
the thing 20 TO- after al, Shall be so very
happy: >....... ~. s,,a
bred engaged girls have doubts It's nat
ural. Aunt Mary sat down on the bed,
which groaned IN agony. "W course YOU j
be happy. You'll take precedence over
Marion Bishop-didnt We look that up,
And after the airs shes put on when she 5
come back 70 Detroit well, YOU ought 70
be the happiest Of girls
81 know: but Miss Alcynck con-
,inued 20 gaze >Olcmnly At her aunt. She
was accustomed 10 the appariuOn To any
one who knew Aunt Mary only in her public
appearances, q view Of her now would have
been startling. Not 70 90 TOO deeply into
The matter, She had not YET been poured into
he steel girders that determined her public
form. Her washed-out eyes were puffy, and
her gray hair was not SO luxurious asst would
be when She appeared IN the hotel dining
room for lunch. There she sat, fat little
lump OF woman who had al her life chased
WIll-o'- thc-Wlsps.
But what she demanded firmly.
1T seems as i al my fun was over.
Didn't YOU feel ,hat Way when YOU became
engaged,
Hardly. But ,hen-I hadn't enjoyed
everything money viii buy, as YOU have.
I've always said YOU had TOO much. There,
Dear-cheer up. You don't seem 70 realize.
loo.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-15

Bissel Carpet Sweepers,
Vacuum Cleaners,
Room Size Rugs,
Small Wilton Rugs,
Small Administer Rugs,
Bath Room Rugs,
Tapestry Couch Covers,
Velour Door Draperies,
Hall Strips and Runners,
Art Tickings and Cretonnes,
Rubber and Cocoa Door Mats,
Printed and Inlaid Linoleums.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-15
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Treasurer Bell states that the books
will not be ready to receive taxes In
Mt. Vernon city before Friday or Sat
urday, December 1s or 10. Taxes are
being received In all districts outside
the city, including Clinton township.
Il was the intention to open the city
books on Dec. IA, but there has been
unavoidable delay In the preparation
OF these books. The tax collection
period will be extended until Jan. 20,
at least
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-15
COMMUNICATION
FINE CATTLE FREE OF DISEASE

- ~ - 49, W SsCGH06
Mt. Vernon, o., Dec. IA.
Foot and mouth disease has been
'eradicated from the herds of 736 ped
lgreed cattle from the National Dairy
Show, which was placed In quaran-
tine at the Union Stock yards about
Nov. l, according to an announce
ment made today. The cattle we're
valued at $1,750,000 and their de-
struction was discussed at tho time
the disease was affecting herds In
various parts Of the country. These
prize cattle are said to have passed
through every phase Of the foot and
mouth disease and to have recovered
fully. They will not be released i'm
mediately, however, from quarantine.
They scientifically test for any trace
whatever Of the disease which may
remain. w. e. Skinner, general man
ager of the National Dairy Show, has
declared that he Is greatly pleased
with the condition Of the cattle and
also with the successful e9srts to
save them.
N. DARLING.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-15

Examiner irwin l.. Young of the
state bureau of accounting spent the
weekend in the city with his family.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-15
!. + + + + =
BIRTHS
j. j. j. + + + 4.

II IF II r r II r r r r y = =
A daughter was born Saturday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Levison at the
M. & 8. hospital.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-15
APPRECIATED

ARE THE GOOD WORDS SPOKEN
OF THE BUCKEYE STATE
BUILDING AND LOAN CON-
PANY.
J.. BY its many customers.
g. These patrons recommend the
Buckeye to their friends,
8. Which is greatly appreciated by
its officers and directors.
4. Assets $S,000,000.
5. All loaned on first mortgage on
homes and farms, the safest of all
mortgage loans.
6. Five per cent paid on time depos-
its. Rankin Building, 22 West Gay
Street, Columbus, Ohio.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-15

Fancy Sateen Down Comforts,
Fine st. Mary's Wool Blankets,
Marseilles and Corchet Spreads,
Satin Bound Wool Nap Blankets,
Extra Large Plaid Blankets,
Ready Made Sheets and Cases,
Pillow Tubings and Muslins,
Bath Robe Blankets,
36 in. Percales, Dress Ginghams,
Outing Flannels, Sheetings,
Fine Cambrics, Apron Ginghams,
Kitchen Towels, Towelings,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-15
Ready-to-Wear

Silk and Crepe Kimonos,
Silk and Wash Waists,
Fur Muffs and Scarfs,
Corset Covers and Gowns,
Chiffon and Net aWists,
Women's and Children's Sweater
Children's Rain Coats,
Children's Fur Sets,
Silk Petticoats,
Winter Coats and Suits,
Crepe Gowns and Drawers,
ai Evening and Party Frocks,
Girls Wool and Wash Dresses,
Women's Silk and Wool Skirts,
Cover-all Aprons,
Girls Party Dresses.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1914-12-15
Fancy Goods

Fancy Aprons, Dresser Scarfs,
Embroidered Linen Sheets, Cases,
Mems Initial Handkerchiefs,
Bed Room Slippers.
Pillows, Fancy Linen Pieces,
Desk Sets, Sewing Bags,
Women's Initial Handkerchiefs,
Japanese Luncheon Sets.
Embroidered Table Cloths,
Laundry and Slipper Bags,
Needle and Pin Books,
Madeira Emb. Handkerchiefs.
Fancy Cretons, Children s Handkerc ifs,
Madeira Embroidered Napkins,
Embroidered Center Pieces,
Cretonne Bags, Xmas Ribbons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
House I orn Down
at Night; Aged
Occupant Missing

WILMINGTON, n. c., May ia
two-room dwelling decentiy erected
near Carolina Beach to replace one
that was burned by an incendiary
three months ago, was torn down and
removed Saturday night without the
knowledge or consent Of the owners
and the tenant. TAYLOR Clifton. an
aged white man, is missing. There is
suspicion that he has met foul play
The timbers in the house have been
removed to place not yet revealed.
The building was owned by Messrs.
G. Fl. and NJ. A. Currie, of Clarkton
who recently Purchased the land, Soon
after they sent a tenant to occupy the
small house on the premises three
months age, the building was banned
under circumstances that caused the
owners to believe 1t was set on fire.
but evidence sufficient to bring inaict-
ment could not lie had. A new build
ing was erected and a new tenaat Sc
cured. He had been living there Just
two weeks when Saturday night the
house was torn down and the timhers
removed. The tenant disappeared and
all his belongings County officers are
making an investigation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
Charters Granted

Charters granted by the State cor
poration commission Yesterday were:
Tenr7Co Realty corporation, Rich
mond. Va, $4,000 n $4,000 Henry
S, Wailerstein. president George {.
Fitzhugh. ecretary-both Of Rich
mond. va.
Amendment To charter OF the
Young Schoorsver company. inc,
Fredericksburg, Va, changing prin-
cipal office 10 Spotsyivania county. in
creasing capital from $4,000 70 $50,
o00
The Norfolk Pressed Brick company,
inc. Norfolk. Va. $4,000 10 10000,
Rufus A Brown. president; Hugh s.
Brown. secretary-~both of Norfolk,
Va
The Cooperative Building and Loan
Association Of Lynchhurg. inc, Lynch
burg, Va s100. 600 to $500 600, r. b.
Winfree, president; A. T Henderson.
seeretary--both of Lynchbure, Va,
Amendment 10 charter of the Ntrth
River Insurance company, New York
corporation, increasing its capital
stock from $3.50 900 TO $500. Doe.
Foreign charter; Hickson Lumber
company, North Carolina corpora
ton. sl2 600 William II. Hickson,
statutory agent. Lynchhurg, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
NEW JERSEY WANTS
MAN FOR DISCRETION

Governor Stuart yesterday afternoon
heard the pros and cons of the extra
dition case of Aionzo Todd. who is held
in Danville on warrant from Cam
den county. n. J., charging him with
nonsupport and wife desertion and
postponed action in the matter until
Monday at noon. An officer from New
Jersey argued for the surrender Of
Todd while Attorney o. L. Shewmake
resisted extradition on behalf of Todd.
Governor Stuart on Monday signed
the requisjtion warrant for the return
of Todd to New Jersey. but on the
discovery that mistake had been made,
later instructed the shcric of the
county to disregard the papers There
Is no binding extradition agreement
existing between Virginia and New
Jersey covering the offense of nom
support and wife desertion, ard II is
entirely In the discretion of the gov
ernor as te whether or not Todd shall
be surrendered
a misunderstanding or a name over
the long distance telephone was the
origin Of the trouble Todd. who was
under arrest az Danville on the war
rant from New Jersey. learned that an
officer from that State was en- route to
Richmond with reauisition papers. and
he hmm ediateIy engaged Attorney Shew
make to call the governors Office and
enter notice that extradftion would be
ron eested. Secretary Forward under
stood the name to be "oodd," without
catching the first name at all Later
the New Jersey officer appeared with
= requisitiou warrant for Alonzo Todd
and. nususpecting that t. was the same
man about whom Mr., Shewmake bad
called him M, Secretary Forward sab
T tilted the raperS II Governor stuart
" no eigred them at once.
Hardly had the officer left the exc
rut{ve Offices before Secretary For
ward heEan 20 think tire matter over
ard wonder n ne could have mistaken
the ran4es Communication with At
torney Shewuaaka confirmed tire error
ani the governor took steps - fcre-
stall the execution - the reqoisition
warrant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
INTERESTS MEN
HAVE No INTEREST

DESPITE strenuous efforts uron the
part Of Sergeant-at-Arfns Ruskell Of
City council. there was no quorum Of
the board IT public interests last
night.
The only members present were:
Councilman Edgar p English. new
mem Der OF the board and Harry
Tucker. a reporter. who had to be
There to write Zip the sensational hap
penines. If there might have been any
Il was said by The bystanders, that
after Mr., English gets to be an old
member of council, ne. too. viii, per-
haps. remain away from the meetings
OF the board.
Important matters, pertaining,
mainly, ia the running NJ street cars
and the dock were to have been dis
cussed, hut neither member. Tom
Planetary nor Member Joseph T3liley
who are an the subcommittee, We're
present.
The next meeting will probably he
held some time Ia the future.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14

The next meeting will probably hs
held some time In the future.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
VIC. COMPANY HAS
INCREASED STOCK

While 1t was published by another
morning paper yesterday that the Nir
ginia Carolina Chemical company, at
a special meeting of the stockholders
in New York, failed to authorize the
proposed increase of loo, 600 shares Of
preferred stock and the issue of Sio,-
600, 900 six per cent debenfure bonds.
the contrary was the case. The meet
ing was held in Jersey City, instead Of
New York. and more than the required
two-thrds of the preferred and COM
mon stock was represented. the enron
eeus report having stated that II was
because of lack of voting attendance
that no action was taken.
The following complete account of
the meeting is taken from the Wall
Street Journal Of yesterday:
Virginia Carolina Chemical com
many officers underwent a severe grill
Ing at the special stockholders meet
ing in Jersey City yesterday, but stood
the onset well. The meeting was for
the purpose of authorizing thee issue OF
100000 GEO six per cent convertible de-
bentures of which 81, ne0 geo are to
be sold AZ present, and an increase I'm
the preferred capital stock Of 100000
shares. to be held In the treasury
against the conversion Of the deben-
lures on the basis of ITO Of the dehen-
lures for i04 Of preferred stock.
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snaefa, r,,ost3.c =, ns+sn,, or nv nroy,e
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s,d anr 9as ~, seventy
+o,r .er rart RI tFe cor,n,o, xtcC,,
a,,+s.ard4rv
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W.. rrausy+sr,. f~ravst,,r. 1904 she
.a~r,~ ~ 49, ,,,sa,,t-r;tf,,e~ ,erns.,,s,,t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
RETAIL MERCHANTS
ELECT DELEGATES

ROANOKE. VA. MAY ts--At a
meeting Of the Retail Merchants AS
sociation of Roanoke. held in the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce
last night. delegates and anernates
were elected 10 the state Retail Mer-
chants association. which meets in
Richmond, May Goth and 21st, as fol-
lows:
Delegates Taylor Gleaves, l.. r,
Davis, T.. A. Thurman, +. r. Chick,
r. Lee Lynn, G. T Jennings. w. r,
ciemmex. r, II. Wills. NJ. NJ. Ramsey
and W. s Jones.
Alterhates~-R. Fl Angel a J, Air
heart. W. A Bioxton, l. S. Leap,
Joseph Spigel, G. c. Blankenship. y,
p Sites, A l. Sibert, George d.
Hunter and j. r. Hennerhry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
WANTS MONEY FOR
FRONT ROYAL SITE

WASHINGTON, u. G, May 10
The secretary Of the treasury today
sent communication to the house
stating that The government had
bought site for the new federal
building al Front Royal and wanted
IS Geo with which To meet the in
dehtedpess. Tho house was asked tn
expedite payment by placing this
item IN the urgent deficiency hin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14

verdict was given I'm the City
Circuit court yesterday IN the suit nj
ouarles and Bawiey against w. f.
Garrett. for sa5o, The motion 70 set
aside was made, and Judge Turner con-
tinued the motion, 10 be heard AT a
later date,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14

PLAN MANY SURPRISES
PLENTY or Music. GAMES AND
REFREsHMENT TO BE PRO-
yIDED---ALL SORTS OF
SPORTS AT NARrSA.


With the making yesterday after
noon of final arrangements with the
Old Dominion line for boat 10 take
the Business Mems club outing down
to historic Varina the date of the out
ing. June 9Th, was fixed All the conf
mittees were named and everything
that now remains to he done in ar
ranging for the event Is placed In their
hands
The boat is to leave the wharf at ! =
o'clock. noon. taking the business r7en
and their guests and those 81 the pub
lie wh6 :~4 fortunate enough to he
included the historic plantation
about - milas down the James,
on H. se boat there will he M
duh n md ashore the varied
proeral keep everyone on the
jump Isl hearty appetite has been
worked ~ the big picnic dinner
There games and sports of all
sorts and s by a bard or orchestra
and a a. ri.
..,,~r ri s,nrn,-ssas
Tboueb ,st,oT If he deans FOR the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-05-14
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued by
Deputy Clerk Rreedin yesterday To W.
%. Mclaughlin and Elizabeth r. Will
son; Charles q. Fowler and Annie l..
C'ponnell.
Evening journal., 1914-10-21
Commend Police
FOR OLD Home WORK
Colonel Slower Says Men
Covered Themselves
With Honor
ONE MAN WANTS
ON THE FORCE

The shortest meeting held by the
Board of Police Commissioners for
many months was yesterday, when
the Board was in session but ten min
utes. But two of the Commissioners
we're present, President w. H. Bow
ers and General /. P. Wickersham.
Commissioner Stayton was in Wash
ington. The report of Chief Black
showed that during the past week
1928 was collected in City Court i'm
fines and twenty-One prisoners were
committed to the workhouse.
Police Surgeon G. w. X. Forrest
reported that after a long illness Pa.
trolman Frank Kane had died. No
mention was made at the meeting OF
selecting a successor to fill the va
cancy on the force.
Sergeant Joseph A. Davis. who went
to Philadelphia several days ago to
look over the mounted squad there
submitted a bill of IS for expenses,
which was allowed.
The request of the Union Fire Com
pany TO have city linemen install a
fire gong in their bedrooms was
granted.
One application was received for
position on the force. it being from
Joseph P. Nicholson, Jr., of Eighth
and West streets. He gave his age as
% years and weight at $50 pounds.
Colonel Weller f. Slower, chairman
of the executive committee of the Old
Home Week celebro IN, sent a COM
munication thanking the Police De-
partment for their assistance in max
! ing the affair last week a success.
/ Colonel Slower stated that the appear
ance of the platoOns of police and
their drilling had caused much favor
able comment. The letter. which was
ordered made a part of the minutes
by General Wickersham, follows:
Gentlemen: AS chairman Of the
executive committe of the Old Home
| Week celebration, l desire to com
mend the members Of the Police De-
partment for the excellent service
rendered during the week, and
to express my appreciation for the
cooperation of the department in
making the event a success.
"The splendid appearance and
marching of the police platoons pre-
ceding the various paraces, and the
manner in which the large crowds
on the streets were handled, has
caused much favorable comment upon
the part of our citizens"
: The appearance of the platoon o.
police which headed all the parades
! was the subject during the week OF
: much favorable comment The officers
/ looked like regular army veterans Sc
| well did they march and the manner
' in which they conducted themselves
) and in the execution of all movements
showed to what degree they have
e profited by the instruction and train
ing given they by Sergeant Joseph A
Davis, of the regular army, who d
drill master for the department. Th'
. work of the force. as whole, il
handling the crowds and in protect
4 ing the public at all times calle'
y forth the praise Of the residents gen
, ! erally
Evening journal., 1914-10-21
allies lose HEAVILY
IN KIAO CHAU CAMPAIGN
Bv the United Press.

BY the United Press.
PEKIN, Oct. 21.-Russia is WIN
drawing practically all of her hrst
line troops from Manchuria and ST.
IBERIA for service against the German
and Austrians Their places are be-
ing taken by reservists and unframed
levies who will be made proficient for
service in the west later if needed.
Chinese officials and European trav-
elers said that ordinary travel has
been held up to expedite the passage
of the military trains.
The German defense at Kiao-Chau
is stubbornly maintained. Reports
reaching here from Chinese sources
saw that the Germans have mined
much of the territory approaching
their Notifications and that the be-
sieging forces have lost heavily when
these mines were exploded. One OF
the British regiments participating Is
reported to have lost an entire com
panv through this method of war
! fare.
There have been several encounters
between German and Japanese avia-
tors in the air; in one both aviators
lost their lives The Japanese have
completely destroyed the German
wireless station and have also beer
able to set a number Of the small
magazines on fire by means of petro
bombs.
Evening journal., 1914-10-21
TODAY'S war STORY

.
. FRANCE-The War Office claims
q that substantial progress is being
made in the north where attacks IN
force BY the Germans have been re-
= pulsed at several points. 1t denies
. that the Germans have made any
' gains at Verdun and insists that at
& every point the allies find the STU
+ alton satisfactory.
+ ENGLAND-British warships are
+ reported driving the Germans back
= from the northern French and Bel
g gian coasts while the British held
g forces are cooperating with the
+ Belgians in holding the line south
= Of the Belgian frontier. Uncon-
= frmed reports from Portugal say
= that a Royalist revolution has
= broken out in Libson, Portugal.
= RUSSIA-The War Office re-
= ports Of the general situation IN
y Russian Poland state that the Rus-
y slams are everywhere on the oifens-
= i've, but that the battles have not
+ entered any decisive stage.
s. JAPAN-Pekin reports say that
. the Japanese and British have sus-
+ tanned heavy losses in the Kioa-
q Chau operations. Russia is said TO
f. be withdrawing all of her first line
#troops from Manchuria and 81
IBERIA for action against Germany
= and Austria.
= GERMANY-The War Ofice ofii-
q cial says that the advance toward
Dunkirk continues and while severe
s. fighting is in progress at various
points on the German right wing,
& the battle has no appearance OF
3 entering the decisive stage. In ga
&" licia, it is stated that the Aus
e trians are defeating the Russians
q with heavy loss.
e MONTENEGRO-The combined
q bombardment of Cattaro from land
# and sea continues and several OF the
Austrian forts are reported badly
Il damaged.