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The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-28

j. r. FAINT of the Fork was in the
city yesterday for short w':ile.
Joe MurIock Of Lavel Land was in
the city yesterday for q few hours.
Robert Moorehead of the Concord
section was In the city yesterday.
Marion Murdoch OF Level Land
spent yesterday In Anderson.
Mrs. J.. M. Geer of Greenville is
visiting Mrs. ]. L. McGee.
Miss Hollie welborn is visiting
friends In Pendleton.
Cadet Claude McCue returned to
Clemson College yesterday afternoon,
after spending Thanksgiving in An
derson. F
Miss Mary Frayser. head oe the
home economics department of Win
throp College. is expected in Ander-
son in the next few days.
ff
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-28

mrs. 4. c. Fsstwsii;s visiting ssianas
in Walhalla.
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. Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Hubbard and
Miss Edith Hubbard spent Thanks
giving with Mr. and Mrs. L. NJ. Grown
In West Union.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-11-28

Steve Murdock ae.;, .-Syel Land was
in the city yesterday.
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Mr.. and Mrs. d. s. Vandiver enter.
tanned Mrs. J. WI Crymes and DIR
Alexander OF Williamson and Mr.. and
Mrs. E. &. Horton Of Abbeville at ar
elegant dining on Thanksgiving day.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
ORMER CHIEF
CLERK ON TRIAL
Charged With Embezzling Fifty
Thousand Dollars of States
Funds.
CBy Associated Press l


Montgomery. Ala. Feb. 25.-Harry
Dixon. chauffeur, witness for the
prosecution in the trial OF Theodore
Lacy. former chief clerk of the stnte
convict department. who Is on trial
charged with embezzling $4,000 of
state funds, today told on the witness
stand of driving Lacy TO various
banks the day he disappeared ten
months ago. Dixon said he did not
know his. passenger the day hc drove
him through the streets. but today he
Identified Lacy as the man He also
told OF mysterious pine box that has
figured prominently in the case.
Dixon said he was hired by Lacy
and drove him TO the banks, where
money got secured by the former chief
clerk. Lacy, he said. dismissed him at
prominent downtown saloon, paying
him $40, and told him to keep the
change. 1t is alleged that Lacy placed
the $4,000 of states money in the
pine box in order to get away with 1t.
When court convened This morning
Judge Brown Overruled the demurrer
filed by the defendant and ordered
the case to trial. Lacy was arraigned
and pleaded not guilty, and the hear
ing OF testimony was Immediately be-
gun.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
MEXICAN, y ! SITUATION
is BECOMING ACUTE
AN INVASION OF
STATES RIGHTS
Lever Bill Killed by House of
Representatives After All.
Day Debate.
(By Associated Pressl

Washington, Feb. 25.--Attacked as
an invasion of States rights, the Le-
yer bill TO authorize the commissioner
or education to cooperate with State
educational a ociations or individu-
ais In plans IF the elimination OF
adult illiteraly in the United States.
today met overwhelming defeat In the
House after an all day debate.
In the course OF debate Representa-
tive Fitzgerald, chairman OF the ap-
preparations committee. produced a
mass of letters from college presi-
dents and educational workers
throughout the country, urging that
the Increased appropriations asked by
tie bureau be allowed. He said ;hey
were the resudt OF campaign car
rled en- by the commissioner of educa-
tion.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
APPROPRIATION Bill
BLOCKED IN SENATE
Eurleson's Action in Extending
Low Rate Zone of Parcels
Post Criticised.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Criticisns OF
Postmaster General Burleson's action
in abolishing the tifty mile parcel post
zones and extending the lew rates of
the service to territory within the $50
mile zones, today blocked passages OF
the Postofice appropriation bill in the
Senate 49,
Senators Eryan and Bristow led the
attack, the latter quest. oning other
senator's, one by one, as to- whether
Y tsses regarded tie rates a.: fair to the
places having the short haul.
The American people have bene-
lifted from the postmaster generals
change" replied Senator Vardaman,
and anyway. NO system is perfect"
Senator Williams disagreed with
his colleague and declared the express
companies would not be permitted for
q minute to discriminate against the
short haul as the government was do
ing.
'Oa, the express companies soaked
them both on the short and long hauls
when 1T had a chance" interrupted
Senator Lane,
Senator Bristow was speaking when
the bill was is ID aside 3or she day.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
WEST ISNAMEO
TOFILlvDCANCY
Appointed by Governor Slaton to
Succeed the Lamented
Bacon.
VALDOsTA AAWYER
Will Serve Until Ne8t November,
When State Election Ynl BE Held.
Many Prospective Candl.
dates for I'Iace.
(Dy Assoeiated Press.l


Atlanta. Ga, Feb 26.AW. S. West,
u lawyer Of Valdosta, Ga, late today
was appointed by Gov. tIohn NJ. Sla-
ton as United States senator to sue
coed the late Senator A. %, Bacon. Mr..
West will serve until next November.
when q state election Sgil be held.
Indications are that there will be a
multitude of candidates Tor the Geor-
gia vacancy. Senator Bacon's term
would not have expired hntil 1919.
Mr. West was a delegate at large to
the democratic national convention at
Denver in 1908. From 1892 until that
year he served in both Houses of the
state legislature and wasspresIdent Of
the state senate in 1905-06. The new
ly appointed senator is 65 years old.
He was born in Marion county, Geor-
gia. After he was graduated from the
academic department OF Mercer uni
rersity Mr.. West taught school for
several years, returning later to the
same institution and taking degree
in the law department
No contest over the seating of w.
S West as senator from Georgia, to
sucrced the late Senator Bacon can
develop in the Senate, as The appoint.
iiaw reCentahr ami amt Rhwp obFac
law recently enacted for such eIner-
genc:es.
Senator Kern, chairman Of the priv
ileees and elections cotn4nitee. said
tonight. that Mr.. Vests credeDtEais s
would be considered as spoh as Gov
erRor Siaton forwarded them tojWasil-
ington. and thaS the cor itee sysostiti
favorably rerort them to- the Senate.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
COURT MARITAL OF OFFICER.
(By Agsociated Press.l }

Washington, FEB. 25.-secretary
Daniels today ordered the trial by
court martial of Lieutenant Commari-
der Charles p. HUFF, of the Navy,
charged with assaulting J.. Philip
kiesecker In a hotel at Newport News,
Va. on February 10. The alleged as
sault was committed the morning af-
ter valentine party In the hotel at
which the naval officer is said tO have
objected to kiesecker dancing with
Mrs. Huff.
} The officer, WHO said the dance in
cident did not cause the attack, was
fined in the police court.
He is now charged In naval terms
with "maltreating an inhabitant"and
"scandalous conduct tending to the
destruction OF good morals"
The court martial probably will be
held ut the Norfolk navy yard.
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NO CAUSE FOR ACTION.
(By Assoclated Pressl

Trenton, n. j., Feb. 25.-.A verd ct
OF no cause for action in the United
States district court late today ended
the suit of the Buckeye Powder Com
pany against E. l. Dupont De Nemours
Powder Company for $4,000 900 dam
ages. The suit was brought under
the Sherman antitrust law, charging
unlawful Interference with the bust
ness OF the prosecutors thereby de-
priving them OF business and substan-
ITALY forcing the Buckeye Company
from the held as Compel tor; be-
cause the Dupont Company was alleg-
ed to be manopoly and to have used
unfair competitive methods against
the Buckeye concern.
The jury delehirated 81 hours. The
case was placed on trial Sept. 23 last,
.and 1 consumed nearly seventy court
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
RIOT AGAINsT CHINESE.
(By Associated Press.)

Nocales, Sonora, Mexico, Feb. 25-
The anti-Chinese riots in Cananea.
Sonora, yesterday grew out of wash
erwoman's war, according to .nfor-
nation received here by Mexican OFF,
cials. The Woman's Protective League
OF Cananeas recently organized by
women who earned their living at the
washboard, Is said to have been form
ed to attack the Chinese, who were
accused of usurping the women's en-
ployment.
Women took the lead In the rioting,
which resulted In the flight to the
nils of Virtually all Of Cananea's
iaundrymen and many ORIENTAL res
taurant Keepers and common labor
ers. Most OF the Chinks returned to
cananea today.
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PLEA FOR RELIEF
OF DRUG VICTIMS
Drug Habit as Predominant ia
Higher Circles of Society as
in "Underworld."
(By -Assoclated Pressl

Albany, n. Y, Feb. 25.AA plea for
the relief OF drug victims today was
mads by DR.. Charles A. Towns OF New
York. before d Legislative hearing to-
day principally cocaine and it's de-
rivEt!oNes ssisf ~
The drug problem In the under
world is one for the police to cope
with" DR.. Towns said. abut drugs
have worked greater havoc In the up
per world than in the underworld,
and here and there havoc hs, been
wrought upon men and wcnen who
are really worth while, whom II is the
duty OF the medical profession, the
drug trade, and everybody who lays
the slightest claim to decent humans
ty, 10 conaerve..
A feature OK the paopused laws is
a provision designed to treat those
who obtain drugs IA violation az the
law as victims OF disease and moi as
{ triimEals. s
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
CONCLUSION REACHED
IS NOT VERY DEFINITE
Murder and Arson at BaEbers
junction May Forever Re-
main a Mystery.

Charlotte, N. c., Feb. 25.-In the
light OF evidence submitted,to n cor
oner's jury at BARRIERS Junction to-
day. the most probable explanation of
the charred body found In the ruins
of H. T, Smithdeal's store lasr night
seems to be that q robber snrprised
by Manager Preston Lyerly in the
act OF rifing the safe killed the mer-
chant, upset kerosene oil tank, fred
the building and fed with a small
amount of money taken from the cssh
drawer. ssiS},ll
Doctor Burns, who was first to dis
cover the body. testified that blood in
profusion had issued from wounds IN
the skull, one seemingly made by n
pistol bullet and another by blow
from an axe,
Two elements Indicate possible
motive for the killing other than rob-
berry. So far as is known the nier-
clapt had no enemies. but It was
brought out before the coroners Jury
that he had prosecuted a man lately
and Ii ~ believed that this NAV throw
some light on the murder mystery. 4
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
PROMINENT FARMER
HAS DISAPPEARED
Many Features Similar to the
Lee Case.
TAYLOR is MISSING
Last Seen on Monday and Now No
Trace Can Be Fssaa es H!.s
Whereabouts.
TAYLOR is MISSING

Remarkable on account OF the fact
that every detail Is almpst exactly
similar to those surrounding the ia
nous Lee mystery, is the latest dis
appearance sensation for Anderson
county. Joseph Taylor, a well known
farmer of this county left his home
last Mbnday and has not been seen
or heard from since that date. Mem
bers OF his family are almost frantic
from anxiety and say that they are
sure he has met with foul play, al
though no Indication of this has yet
been brought out.
OF age, is married and has two chill
or age,i smhrried and has two chill
dren. He Is respected in the section
OF the county where he lived and
friends and neighbors say that he
Is an earnest. hard working. young
man. They are loath to believe that
he would voluntarily leave HIS home
and at the same time they do not
want to consider foul play as having
been possible.
de lives on the plantation of C..
ID. Watson, near Deans station, and
last Monday he came to Mr. Wataon's
home. He arrived there in the MORN
ing, left his team Mt Mr. Wasson's and
told that gentleman that heswas COM
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
AMERICAN CONSUL
TO INVESTIGATE KILLING.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The Mexican
situation, which in the last few days
has centered chiefly on efforts to de-
tcrmine how and why the rebels exc
cuted William S. Benton, British
subject, todaJ was broadensd when
Consul Garrett at Nuevo I4akedo was
instructed to inquire into the hang
ing by Mexican federals of Clemente
Vergara, an American citizen.
The consul vas directed. by the
state department to demand the body
of the dead American from officers of
the Huerta government in the vicin.
ity of Hidalgo, Mexico, where Yer
CARA was killed
Early in the day American Consul
I-etcher had been Instructed to insist
that Gen. villa permit the delivery of
the body of BENTON to the widow for
burial where she may wish.
Gen. Villas message of last night
Offering to permit the widow of BEN
ton or relatives and an American Of
fetal to see the body when exhumed
is taken by the American governfhent
to mean that complete medical ex-
animation may be performed. Gen.
Villa late today had not replied to the
last request OF Secretary Bryan for
the surrender Of Benton's body. but it
Is understood Sir Cecil ,Spring-Rice,
the British ambassador, for the pres
ent will be satisfied IL there is an op-
portunity for an autopsy to determine
whether Benton was shot by pistol
bullet or by rifle bullets from q fir
ing squad.
The British ambassador early today
had q brief conference with Secretary
Bryan, and later was kept informed
of messages received by the state de-
partment.
No Change OF Policy.
That no change of policy IN con-
nection with treatment OF the Mexican
problem was discussed in the senate
conference with Secretary Bryan be-
come known afterwards It is abpar-
ent. however, that while officials are
not prejudicing the Benton affair and
are waiting for facts; The danger 10
the safety OF foreigners In northern
Mexico and what is being construed
as inability OF g part of the rebels,
at least, to prevent international COM
pilcstions, is receiving deep consider4
alton by high adIhinistrat alton ofllciaIs.
II has developed that the American
government is informally looking to
Gen. CaTsanEa as titular head Of the
rebel movement to clarity the situa-
tlon In connection with the Benton
killing. The news that Luis Cabrera
was al JuHres comforting with Vilia's
friends, urging immediate delivery OF
the body was Significant.
Cabrera Is understood to be an end
z issary frohl Cartsnza, and is said
the state denarlment on previous &c
s. + Z
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
OKLAHOMA PROGREssIYEs MEET

Oklahoma City, Okla, Feb 25.-Af-
ter adopting resolutions disapproving
OF any form OF an,algamation with
another party, and electing John M.
Hale, an Oklahoma City banker, State
chairman, the convention of progress
siye party in Oklahoma, which met
here today, adjourned tonight. The
platform reaffirms the Chicago plat
form. favors woman suffragette, ma
tional banking laws. guaranteeing de-
posits. and the proposed Immediate
ssFe or public school lands in this
State. Stringent laws against usury
also were urged
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
THE WESTON BILL
PASSED BY HOUSE.
Requires Medical Examination of
StuGents-Other Legisla-
ture Matter.
Correspondence. GO.

H"Nidi correspondence
Columbia, Feb. 25.-The Weston bill
providing for a system OF medical in
spection for school children and stu
dents in the colleges OF the State, was
passed to third reading by the House
last night by vote OF 80 to so, after
unsuccessful efforts had been made
to exempt various counties from its
provisions.
The bill was vigorously opposed at
both the morning and night sessions
OF the House.
When the House resumed considn-
ration Of the Weston BIN last night at
S:!o O'Clock, Mr.. Former. raised the
point of no quorum. A roll call show
ed that S5 members were present.
The various amendments were TAX
en- UP. The House refused to exempt
Berkeley, Hampton. Pickens. I.exing-
ton, Laurens. eIre, Jasper, Horny, An
derson, Abbeville, Cherokee, Spar
tanhurg from the provisions of the
Weston bill. Several roll calls were
demanded.
Message From Governor.
The House received special mes
sage from the Governor "Wednesday
night about the report of the special
coiiinlttee appointed to investigate
the management of the State Hogpita;
for the Insane. The message said
the concurrent resolution adopted 10
provide rules and regulations for the
State hospital is really null on ac-
count of the powers conferred on the
superintendent and Board of Regents
by the State on1titution.
Eabate Bitterly Fractional.
The Lumpkin- Nc Master resolution
providing for the appointment of com
mittee from the general assembly to
investigate any claims presented by
j. M. Graham OF Columbia, whose
contract with the board of directors TO
operate hosiery mill at the State
penitentiary was ahrogated by t.e
general assembly. was killed this
morning in the House by vote OF 46
to 43 despite the eorts OF the Richland
delegation and others to save it. De.
bate on the resolution was acrimon-
ious and bitterly factionsi at times.
The Senate bill providing for substi-
tuition Of stencgraphers and typists in
the -engrossing department for the
beyy of young women employed there
was killed by tie House this morning.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
FLYING SQUADRON OF
AMERICA" ORGANIZED
New Movement for Advance.
nens of Prohibition
Completed, ..,.,l
(By Associated Press)

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb, 25.---A new
movement for the advancement OF
national prohibition, to be known as
the flying squadron of America" has
been completed, according to an an
nouncement made here today by J..
Frank Hanley. former governor of
Indiana, who Is chairman of the .ex-
iecutive committee Of the squadron.
Among those associated with Mr..
Haniey in the movement are Eugene
Chafn. twice prohibitionIst candidate
for president; DR.. Ira Landrith, of
Nashville. Tenn; Clinton NJ, Howard,
of New York: Daniel A. Polling, vice
president OF the National Anti-Saloon
league. and Mrs Mary Harris Ar
mour of Georgia.
The squadron. Il is planned, will
travel about the country spending
about three days in whirlwind cam
paigns in each OF the IIss.--sses. cities
and state capitals.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
REPORT rs
READ TO ASSEMBLY
NEW MODEL, WORK
LAW FOR WOMEN
Now in Operation in Nations
Capital--Will Cause Girls TO
Be Displaced by Men.

Washington. Feb. 25.-The mex
model eighi hour law for women
workers in the national capital, went
into operation today with launderies
and many other service establish
mcntS threatening. increases in chnrg-
es to the public and moderate priced
restaurants preparing 10 replace
their girls with uIen walters. De-
partment store; prepared To comply
with it's terms by lengthening the
lunch hour and five o'clock closing.
The law provides that no woman
under Is years old shall be employed
before Il. M, or after 6 D. m.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
WILL INQUIRE INTO
PROPOSED KINGDOM
British officials Suggest Gold
Coast Might Be Unsuitable
for L Incation.
tBy Associated pressl

Washington. Feb. 2j.--At the re-
quest OF the British government the
state department has asked the de-
partment of justice TO inquire into the
proposed establishment of n negro
kingdom on the gold coast of Africa
ny Chief SAM" OF Oklahoma. An
investigation will be made, although
II is not believed the American gov
ernment cap take any action 10 pre-
vent the emigration OF negroes.
The British officials suggest that
"Chief Sam, and his followers might
find the gold coast unsu. table = their
Kingdom.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
REFUSE TO GRANT GRANT
FRANK REHiElARING
Unanimous Concurrence of su.
preme Count Against APP
peal for New Trial.

Atlanta. Ga, FEB. 25.--The supreme
court OF Georgia, today refused to
grant rehearing of the appeal for a
new trial for Leo NJ. Frank, under
aeatn sentence for the murder OF
Mary Phagan.
Chief Justice Fish and Associate
Justiee Deck, who dissented from the
courts decision last week denying the
appeal, concurred, in today's decision,
which Sas unanimous. :is 80
The motion for a rehearinE was
hieh yesterday, and was based ON the
contention ) that certain important
counts in the appeal had been disro-
gardpd b.: the court 1t is expected
that an extraordinary motion for a
new trial will lie filed within a few
DAYS IN The superior court.
Nutice was filed in the superior
court today by attorneys for James
Coniry. Tic negro convicted yesterday
OF bSiiE an accessory to the murder.
that they would ask new trial for
their tlie"t. Conley. who was the
principal "itness against the young
Factory superintendent. is under SEN
tence OF twelve months on q convict
chain gang.
F'rEhE, ii is said, received news of
roday's sentence with the same calm
ness ic mas exhibited since his arrest
iast April, two days after the murder
.cl the little factory girl. He express
ed confidence that his death sentence,
indefinitely stayed pending final dis
position OF his case, would nexer be
executed.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
AGED WOMAN FATALLY BURNED
. (By Associated press.l

Richmond, Va, Feb. 25.--Miss Ellen
Kelley aged 79, sister of Bishop
Kelley, of Savannah, and of the late
Anthony NJ. Kelley. former mayor of
Richuond, and later Judge OF the In
ternational court at Cairo, died this
morning of barns received yesterday
while stirring fire in her sitting
room.
A live coal. she said, fell upon the
skirt of her dressing gown, and she
strofe in vain to remove them. A me-
gro maid found ner semi-conscicus
on blazing rug.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
Assassination of American by
Federals Adds Further
Complications.
BRYAN SUMMARIZES
Attitude of Washington Not Changed
and Investigations VIII BE Gar.
rled Ont Through Reg.
uiar Methods.
By Associated Press }

Laredo, Mexico, Feb. 25.-Assur-
nnces that the men responsible for
the execution of Clemente Vergara,
an American citizen, hanged by Mex
ican federais near Hidalgo, Mexico,
will be punished have been given
United States Consul Garrett at Nue.
vo Laredo by Col. Alvarez, command
ing the Nuevo Laredo garrison.
Just what steps are being taken
was not made public, but it Is under
stood the federal officer told the con-
sui that the case would be thoroughly
threshed out.
Vergara leaves widow and three
children, the Oldest young man of
20. His friends here are greatly
aroused and citizens are preparing to
make representations to Washington.
Body Still Hanging.
Consul Garrett, with 8. ]. Hill, YER
gara's brother-in=law, expect to visit
the scene of the execution early to-
morrow. In view of the fact tnot the
body has been reported still hanging
no opposition is anticipated to their
demand. authorized by the stale de-
partment. that it be surrendered to
the family for burial
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-26
LITTLE HOPE i !
FOR MIR LIGoN
MelIss4s'isags lIs4' From Greenville Said
S. :. That He Was Not Exasctsti !,
20 survive Night. .

= "A message was received In, Ander-
son yesterday afternoon by Mrs. w.
a. Hudgens saying that John 4. LIgon
was at the point of death In Green
vile an dthat he was not expected to
live through the night. Mrs. Hndgens.
who is q sister OF Mrs. Ligon, left at
once, for Gresnpille.
Mr.. Lyon Is saffering from pneu-
mollia and haa hean very I'll for aeva-
raj days, However, all hoisssss Hex. .A;:@.as. nee
been given up until last night.